Pittsfield Trial in Fosburgh Case Ends Quietly
Government rests in the Fosburgh murder trial as witnesses describe the night of May Fosburgh’s death. Judge Stevens ejects three New York newspapers over propriety, while Chief Nicholson testifies on the Fosburgh house aftermath and hair powder analysis.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Robert S Fosburgh
Judge Stevens
New York
Artsburgh
Stevens
Fosburg
Fosburgh
Commonwealth
William G White
Nicholson
May
May Fosburgh
Seeking Woman to Lynch In Maryland Mob Kill
Cumberland Maryland July 23 Chief of Police Robert A Lilly of Elkins West Virginia reports a public safety incident after William Brooks a Black man was fatally harmed by a mob last night at Hikins dying at the hospital tonight. Authorities hunt the mistress of Brooks who also struck Lilly. Citizens say she will meet Brooks fate if caught. Brooks body was cut down at noon today after a hanging incident sixteen hours. The coroner jury found strangulation by unknown persons.
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Lilly
Cumberland
Robert A. Lilly
Elkins
W Va
William Brooks
Hikins
Hare
Brooks
Watch Cases Add Elegance to iGoon and Fandsome Models
MAK BERKELE Diamonds and Jewelry at 31 Woltehall St touts a vast stock of watch cases. They promise hundreds of styles and claim readers can find the exact degree of elegance they seek. The ad emphasizes desirability and careful selection in watch cases.
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MAK & Berkele
Woltehall St
Drought blamed on sins nay the United States
Cincinnati dispatch reports Rev N A Robinson president of the Evangelical Alliance says drought stems from vast national sins Americans commit abominations, withholding rain as judgment. Gov Dockery proclaims July 1 as day of fasting and prayer urging worshipers to seek divine aid to avert disasters.
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Cincinnati
N. A. Robinson
Evangelical Alliance
United States
Question of Prayers for Rain Discussed by Preachers
Prominent ministers in Atlanta weighed in on Governor Dockery of Missouri proclaiming a day of fasting and prayer to avert drought. Statements contrasted orthodox and liberal views on divine intervention, weather forecasts, and public prayer. Several clergymen rejected punitive explanations yet supported prayer as a public, national practice.
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Weather Bureau
Cincinnati
Kansas
Atlanta
Dockery
Father Gunn
Governor Dockery
Bridewell
America
Knight
W Quuillian
Landrum
White
Gather Gunn
Church of the Sacred Heart
Ion
Commonwealth of Missouri
Dr. “Ite
Prayer and drought debate spans clergy voices
A set of clergy voices debates whether prayer can bring rain and how divine wrath relates to disasters. Rev Albion Knight argues prayers may be answered, yet humans cause many ills. Dr W Landrum cites rain as a fitting petition while warning against forest destruction. Dr J W Quillian supports prayer for rain within biblical and scientific context.
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Cincinnati
Galveston
Jacksonville
Sodom
Gomorrah
Knight
Albion Knight
Episcopal Church
A. Elge
West
Kansas
Landrum
W. Landrum
First Baptist Church
Ain
Quillian
J. W. Quillan
Trinity Methodist Church
Missouri Prayers for Rain Stir Public Discourse
The Missouri governor's proclamation for a day of fasting and prayer over drought draws support and skepticism. Clergymen credit prayer with divine intervention, while weather officials dismiss prayer as unrelated to rain, citing low barometer and natural causes.
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Wife
Bandat
White
Dr. White
Missouri
Washington Street
Cincinnati
God
Taina
the Constitution
Marbury
Weather Bureau
Reaver
Uncle Sam
Hustler Wins Ground In Coupon Contest For Buffalo Trip
A silent labor union candidate deposits a massive bundle of coupons in The Constitution office, pushing him near the leaders in the Buffalo exposition trip race. Contestants vow steady effort, with no withdrawals, while the unexpected surge of coupons reshapes the field.
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Constitution Office
Executor seeks removal of fences at Spellman University
Forrest Adair as executor files petition with the recorder against Spellman University to require opening of fenced portions of land once laid out as public streets around a race track area. The case asks removal of nuisances and is set for hearing August 1 at 10 o clock.
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Forrest Adair
Spellman University
George W Adair
King & Spalding
Insurance Agent Held on Forgery and Embezzlement Charges
H A Hiz an insurance agent was arrested on two warrants for forgery and embezzlement. Officers say he is collector for the National Benefit Society and was short a few dollars. Warrants were sworn by D M Cooper for the society. Hirz blamed whisky for his actions and expected a satisfactory arrangement. Police indicate charges may be more serious than his account.
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H. A. Hiz
H A. Hirz
W. R Jones
Wells
Cook
Gresham
Hirzg
National Benefit Society
D. M. Cooper
Hirz
Desperate Plea From Destitute Wife To Chief Baill
A letter to Chief Baill from Mrs. T 2B Steerman of Oaklandg Street describes a sick husband, hungry children, and imminent eviction. She asks for help as rent is due, food and clothing are lacking, and the family faces homelessness despite efforts like a garden. The home is near East Point car and Fay Tucker’s store.
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Ball
Steerman
Oeklandg Street
Pond of Love service at Salvation Army tent
A children’s service will be held this afternoon July 24 at 4 o clock in the Salvation Army tent on the corner of Marietta and Bostow streets. Mrs Captain Westacott conducts the service welcoming all children, both rich and poor to attend.
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Salvation Army Service
Salvation Army
Marietta and
Bostow Streets
Captain Westacott
Woman’s Ailments and a Cures Story by Lydia Pinkham
A period society column-style notice describes how work adds stress for women, listing symptoms such as backache and irregular menses. It promotes Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure, citing a reader who wrote from Lynn, Massachusetts, and urges others to contact for free advice.
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Lydia B. Pinkham
America
Dar
Burglary Attempt Ends With Gunfire Report
Harry C Roberts told police three masked burglars tried to enter his home and fired at him. He pursued them, fired four shots, and found an ax in his room. The window was open. Police investigate possible link to last week attack by same highwaymen.
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Fogburgh House
Joyner
Captain White
Fenburgh House
Fosburgh House
Fosburgh
John Nicholson
Pittsfield
James
Nicholson
J. C. Roberts
Harry C Roberts
Tie
Roberts
Travel fare to Birmingham on Southern Railway
A round trip fare of 2.50 to Birmingham Alabama and back is offered via Southern Railway. The departure is Monday July 5 at 8 00 am and tickets are valid for return on Tuesday.
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Birmingham
Ala
Southern Railway
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