Martyrdom claim shadows Kiev ritual murder trial
November reports from Kiev describe the murder case of Mendel Beiliss amid extremist lines. A memorial for Andrew Yushinsky, named a martyr by the Black Hundred, is set near the court as the trial continues. The Beiliss defense and prosecutor exchanges highlight alleged ritual crime and widespread antisemitic tension.
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Kiev
Russia
Society of the Double-Headed Eagle
Andrew Yushinsky
St Sophia Catedral
Mendel Beilins
Golubeff
Black Hundred
University Union of Student Monarchists
Community of Saints
BelHss
Beihas
Anti-Saloon League Convention Opens in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio the Anti-Saloon League prepares for its fifteenth biennial convention with more than 15000 officials and delegates arriving. Governor Ben W Hooper will deliver the chief address tomorrow night with John Woolley and Wayne Wheeler also on the program. The first session will be presided by Bishop Luther B Wilson. A parade of Sunday school children was postponed due to snow.
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Columbus
Ohio
Tennessee
John &. Woolley
Madison
Wis
United States
Wayne B. Wheeler
Ohio League
League
Manufacturers’ Association of Chicago
Luther B. Wilson
Methodist Episcopal Church, of
New York
Willis Brannon Death by Drink in Mount Airy
Mount Airy Georgia reports Willis Brannon found dead near the depot at 9 30 p m after a day of heavy drinking. Coroner's inquest attributes death to a weak heart. He leaves a wife and five children. born in Cherokee county South Carolina aged about 46. Brannon faced a murder charge in John Farmer's death fourteen months earlier. his son James Brannon confessed to the fatal shot and is serving a life term. Brannon to be buried Monday.
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Mount Airy
Willis Brannon
James
Brannon
Ife
Cherokee County
South Carolina
John Farmer
James Brannon
Vermont hunter shoots, seeks aid to save victim
William Koch Jr a wealth farmer in West Haven Vermont shot hunter Charles Gordon after a quarrel over traps Gordon was fatally wounded and Koch summoned three physicians from Whitehall on a special train then chartered a yacht to speed the injured man to Take Champlain hospital He later admitted the shooting saying it was accidental and a grand jury will be convened to investigate.
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West Haven
Vermont
Charles Gordon
William Koch, Jr
Whitehall
Koch
Rutland
Gordon
Champlain
Dr Ridley Indicated to Refuse Texas Call
Rev Caleb A Ridley of Central Baptist Church spoke at both services amid cold weather. He said he would not leave Atlanta for Texas unless clearly led by God. In the morning he preached Jesus the Embodiment of Truth and welcomed two new church members. In the evening he urged decisions for Jesus with promises of forgiveness cleansing power preservation and eternal home.
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Caleb A Ridley
Central Baptist Church
Texas
Atlanta
Dr Ridley
Jesus
Ridley
God
Heaven
Army supply plan for military schools under officers
Major General Leonard Wood supports a plan to sell to military schools military equipage and stores on the same terms as army supplies. The recommendation from Colonel J. E. McMahon awaits congressional approval to become effective.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Staf
Army
J. E. McMahon
General Staff
McMahon
Blind Tiger Whisky Triggers Racial Fight Near Tyler
In Selma Alabama on November 9 two white men Joe Kelsey and Allen Prough were seriously injured, and several black individuals were hurt at a racially charged party two miles east of Tyler. Authorities say blind tiger whisky sparked the disturbance. White men suffered gunshot wounds while many black partygoers were cut with knives and razors.
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Selma
Ala
Joe Kelsey
Allen Prough
Tyler
Mutinous Crew Ties Officers In Berths
The bark Manga Reva, sailing from Philadelphia to San Francisco, returned to the Delaware breakwater after a mutiny aboard. Captain Townsend said he and the mate were tied in their berths. they were freed later on a promise to return to the Delaware capes. The U S marshal will go aboard despite stormy weather hindering communication.
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Lewis
Del
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Delaware
Townsend
Delaware Capes
United States
Odeusa
Will x
Sailor Tale From Ocean Voyage Heads to Europe
Fragmentary report notes a revenue cutter nearing Europe after a Pacific fire incident. It mentions the Manga Reva schooner, a beaching near a British ship Pyrenes, and a 1900 Tacoma voyage ending in a lagoon in the south Pacific.
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Europe
Manga Reva
Pyrenes
Palona
Tacoma
Wash
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Poland
Sherrer
North Carolina
Florida
Sy Yuiry
J. G. Sherrer
Gordon Street
ALTIN
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Piedmont Hotel
Helene Wilson
Clyburn
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Pho O
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Lewis Phillip
Nora E. Miller
Zane Farm
Dadeville
Porter
America
Premier Sales CO
Ford
D. T. Bussey
F. B. Steele
Ivy
U.S. Army
Waterman
United States Times
Eure
New South Rubber Co
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