Three Blacks Lynched Over Florida Girl Murder
A Florida mob killed three Black men after accusing them of tormenting and raping Miss Mamie Armstrong, a Lafayette County woman. Eyewitness accounts describe a brutal scene as white residents vowed swift punishment amid racial violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Erik- Wille
Fin
Florida
Latayelia
Madison
Mamie Armstrong
Lafayette
Miss Armstrong
Bam Echols
Sim Crowley
John Brooks
Egbols
Echols
Major fire devastates St Albans Vermont blocks
A severe fire in St. Albans Vermon e destroyed dwellings and business sections after igniting in the WW Fonda lumber yard. Wind fanned the flames forcing evacuations as the Burlington fire department arrived around 6 o'clock. By then Main Street blocks were saved only partially and total loss neared £500,000 with many homes displaced.
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Vermone
St. Albans
WW. Us
Fonda
Ume
Burlington
Main Street
Stebbing Street
Luyt
Massive $300000 Halifax Fire Destroys Government Wharfs
Halifax NS suffered a large fire at the Intercolonial Railway long wharf and adjacent sheds. The blaze consumed the wharf, cattle pens, freight sheds, immigration sheds and the Dominion Government coaling pier, with several coal cars burned. No insurance covered the destroyed Dominion property, and officials deem arson likely.
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Halifax
N.S
Intercolonial Railway
Dominion
Dominion Government
California bridge jumper makes 72 foot leap into Mississippi
Marty Mar man leaped from the High Bridge at Winona Minnesota into the Mississippi River. He executed a somersault in the fall and landed without injury. The weather and water were calm at the time of the jump.
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Winona
Mnn
Marty Marman
California
Search for Chicora Afloat Near Saugatuck Coast
St Joseph Mich special reports President Graham received a telegram from Saugatuck stating the Chicora search between Volland and that port has recovered four sacks of cargo from the Chicora and its drag cable operations on the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mich
Graham
Saugatuck
Volland
Plackog the Chinese Loan London Special
The Standard reports a worldwide race to secure the Chinese loan as nations compete. Turbulent German concerns strain relations amid shifting alliances as several parties are named in the coverage.
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London
Blaze Devours Row of Hotels and Ferris Wheel
A south wind fanned a conflagration that destroyed Stenbender's hotel and a two story hotel along with about a dozen adjoining buildings, the Ferris wheel and roughly 100 structures. The fire displaced 60 families to the Sea Beach Palace amusements complex, with about 3,000 workers losing jobs and damage estimated at 250 thousand dollars.
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Stenbender
Theen Story
Mmethe
Widc
Sea Beach Palace
Past Week in Trade Reports Mixed Crop, Wages Rise
The weekly Dun's review notes frost hurt fruit and slowed retail trade but overall demand for manufactured goods rises. Wages gain 10 percent at Carnegie works and Jones & Laughlin as other firms follow. Illinois Steel starts farm fees without union approval. Woolen mills unchanged amid low prices and competition. About 10,000 workers in Olneyville still idle as a plant there should process 200,000,000 pounds weekly. Trade improves in most sectors while interior demand remains weak and money from bond distributions drives speculation. Wheat rises despite frost reports, with May exports from the Atlantic and Western regions showing mixed results. Corn up, acreage promising. U.S. failures total 211, Canada 37, down from last year.
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New York
R.G. Dun
Carnegie Works
Jones & Laughlin
Ilinois
Olneyville
Atlantic Exporta
United States
Canada
Alvek 'Phampant Ling
Ota
Oregon
Comdin
Thie County
Noel Wag
Miew Blyley
Intely Hospital Garanter Duby
Los Angeles
Lond
Arthur Hepburn
Rugland
New Zealand
George Daniuls
Clinton
Grand Jury
Jacob van Norman
Moville
Woodlory County
Woodbury County
Dubuque
Culfee
Gaunaht
Pred Grail
Midbine Bhshab
Gita
Coffer
Town College
Leland
Chicago
Ball Time
Bo- Jolt
University of Wisconsin
Northwestern University
Charles White
O. DB. Hlanchard
Citzen
Edgewood
Bank of Edgewood
Hoe
Nethima
L. Binochard
Geare
Paranite
Busincen
Bininy
Pultte Trust
Btato
Sify Insurance
Dra Insurance
Logsea
Luster
Jomtien
Lewa
J. B. Weaver, Jr
Our Moines
Boone
Kordernabal
Wiver Gand Company
Berner
Cumberland
John Lee
Wichedy
Hichard Margene
Ja Plata
Margerel
John Campbell
Satis
Hie Haute
Badees
Begian
Barrow
John's
Monny
Hevern
Forest Fires Threaten Buckley Area in Washington
A Tacoma special reports fires burning across forests within about fifteen miles of Buckley with smoke also darkening the area near Tacoma thirty six miles away. A Buckley special train may evacuate residents as the blaze advances. About 900 people live in Buckley. At Lester several buildings burned and nine ranches destroyed as flames leap 150 to 200 feet into the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Buckley
Lester
Manitoba school question near settlement in Ottawa
It is stated on apparently good authority that Manitoba and Dominion governments have almost reached an understanding on the Manitoba school question. Premier Greenway and Attorney General Sifton will travel to Ottawa to confer with Premier Bowell Sir Charles M Tupper Minister of Justice and Lord Aberdeen. Manitoba will not oppose Roman Catholics establishing separate schools if they pay for them from Roman Catholic taxes.
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Ottawa
Chicora Search Abandoned In Lake Storm Chase
Holland Mich special tugs from St Joseph and Benton Harbor reported striking something believed to be the Chicora while forced to shelter by a heart storm on the lake. They placed a buoy and planned to resume work next morning but weather and warming from the weather bureau kept them in port. They could not return to their home ports.
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Holland, Mich
Weather Bureau
St. Joseph
Benton Harbor
Treaty Way He Annogated Great Britain Refuses Sealing Rules
Washington reports a diplomatic clash as Britain rejects new uniform sea fishing regulations sought by the United States. The talks center on prohibiting sealing vessels from carrying arms during the closed season near the 88th parallel. US officials warn the stance could undermine crab and seal fisheries and hinder enforcement, while US revenue cutters are already seizing vessels under old rules. A rapid change via Alaska Senatorial steamer orders is anticipated to avert further damages.
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Regubattoine
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Alaska Cotnercial Company
San Francisco
Hritlah
Wheat prices surge as Chicago ships reach Kansas City
Wheat hits 70 cents a bushel in Kansas City amid scarcity as shipments from Chicago rise. Officials note Chicago stores hold over 2,000,000 bushels while Kansas City elevators contain about 600,000. Producers hold grain amid poor crop prospects and rising prices, with central west and southwest markets relying on Chicago for supplies.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Rosenree
Southwest
West
Kansas
Ex-seaman John Carter reports British attack on Sojonian islands
John Carter of the M S Royalist reached San Francisco aboard Australi from Honolulu. He says England bombarded villages at the Soy River mouth after the murder of Donna Guy and eight intoxicated sailors on Malay islands. A landing party from Yurne drove natives inland. several natives were slain.
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San Francisco
John Carter
M.S. Royalist
Honolulu
Carter
Hawaii
Sydney
Royalist
England
Sojonian
Soy
Yurne
Donna Guy
Distress Among Scranton Coal Miners Spreads Wider
Gov Morrill expresses deep concern for coal miners and families near Scranton thirty miles from Topeka as hunger and unemployment take hold. Rail rate disputes claim Osage County bias, Santa Fe unable to cut rates or boost supply. governor taints relief efforts with remaining funds.
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Kansay
Topeka
Kan
Morrill
Scranton
Hila
Osage County
Santa Fe Company
Romantic wedding and mystery surrounding Me Laughlin case
A bustling Des Moines scene includes a large Walnut Creek baseball crowd, a postponed game, and strong talk of a season payoff. Chicago broker Martin Kelly searches for Auibrowe Me Laughlin of Louisville, missing after a shipment mix up and a meeting with a stranger. family fears foul play in his extended absence.
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Iune Moule
Martin Kelly
Chicago
Bolls
McLaughlin
Kelly
Oslasing
Des Moines Census Highlights Growing City and Local News
Des Moines population estimate hovers near 75 000 with projection based on sales and census data. City finances show $32 024 cash on hand in Des Moines county treasury and rising railway earnings. Reports cover marriages, drownings, a traveling salesman’s reunion, and scattered incidents across Iowa including Burlington train wreck attempts and local court actions.
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John Bohling
Fantanelle
Fetate
Dubuque
J. 3S
Coomba
Algona
R. A. Waldin
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern
Tfe
Maoin Central
W. Thomas
Fred Wiluma
Newton
Thomas
Des Moines
Mra. Good
L. J. Welle
Des Motes
Wellg
Run Atreet Circul Iiklon
Wells
TL. Reinfeld & Co
Tha Amour
Washington
Imas
St. Louis
Mise Glick
Due
Bearth
Marshalltown
Kansan
Sallowtor Stackhouse
Wort Burlington
Salix Biate Donk v dividend annual meeting noted
The article itemizes a 10 percent dividend declaration and $1,000 transfer to the amputee fund amid county affairs. It records social milestones, local court notes, a golden wedding celebration, and various regional incidents including arrests, dinners, and public notices across multiple towns.
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Salix Biate
Mae Targlard Keearid
D. A. Liutherson
Waeldagton
Insurance Agents Debate Ledger of State Banking Rules
A garbled report discusses the formation of a state insurance agents association amid debates over commissions and regulatory practices. It notes agents previously received 16 percent to 26 percent commissions, with some as high as 6 percent net, and mentions a proposed 10 percent commission cap to curb price rises, while urging alignment with an older plan.
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Lowi Lusgatanes al. Vitioe
Dingirs
Ullinnieg
Vorpindes
Stata
Jessus
Weather and Crop Outlook Shows Widespread Damage
A week of extreme temperatures followed by frosts has damaged crops across regions. Vegetation, vines, and exposed fields suffer while most fruit and garden plants show stress. Potatoes may recover, but corn stands are poor and general cultivation progress remains below ideal. The overall agricultural outlook is very disappointing.
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Dante
Des Moines Churches Rally Against Saloons Draw Crowds
A federation of Des Moines churches held four large meetings at Pyrat Settioddst, Prospect Park, East Side Tiaptist, and igitansdt Park Methodst to push withdrawal of consents for saloon operations. If signatures gather, saloon closures may follow amid broader efforts to shape public sentiment.
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Des Moines
Church Federation
Speculation and crime swirl in Caltionn County tales
Local chatter centers on whether Clark Howett was murdered or died accidentally amid rumors of a large debt. A rash of burglaries hits towns in the region as stores report losses of clothing dry goods groceries and more. Sportsmen elect Davenport to lead the Iowa State Sportsmen's Association meeting, while a murder sentence awaits in Ottumwa with Ye Hens to serve fifteen years.
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Fr Muravr
Sulehint
Caltionn
Dot Clark Howett
Neble
Wwras
Alse Uver
Hogy
Nuke Ho
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Chiguya
Conny Jain
Columbia
Colon
Republic of Columbia
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Jim Sturn
Colorain
Greeley
Colo
Peasant Valley
Kent
Wionerota Bank
Redwood Falls
Munn
Canaida
Hus
Signor Sallinberga
Chruimler of Deputies
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Paris
M. Tibet
Chamber of Deputies
Toru Dellult
Pretoris
Tranavani
Geoubert
Johnnavsberg
Moekton
Cal Apeemi
Varadise
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Ue Banks
Moora’ Landing
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Tangier
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Morocco
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Cty
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Minten
Wouldstefaru
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Colm
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Dike Dvsthy
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Met
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Mor Uall
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Uaneball
Janta
Muslves
Des Mathew
Shahaw
Frick
Sgathet Bi
Low Moines
Nnsexsore
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J. C. Seely
Maynard
Iind Aguin
Shoe
Creston
Fred Whitmore
Whitmore
Oice
Caceolan
Lefe
OWA
Palaski
Burlington and
Muzzy
Mulligui
Olotsinis Alore
Cox
Urs
Urunk
Tows Sportemen
Agscelwon
Iowa State Sportsmen’s Association
Cedar Maplin
Davenport
Offleere
Wigton
Sions City
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Cofuun
Total Aman
Dilek Margaret
Dabee Ravi
Yana Minal
Walker Dbeherwon
Chinsheen
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