Boundary feud deepens after Kentucky shooting near Devon
Hiram Christian dies after Jim Daniels shoots him during a planned fight near Devon across the Kentucky border. Mose Christian, brother of the dead man, accused Daniels of stealing a Winchester rifle. Daniels fled and supporters reportedly arm themselves. The incident, occurring in isolated Kentuck territory, may spark a broader cross border feud between families tied by marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentuck
West Virginia
Hiram Christian
Jim Daniels
Devon
Kentucky
Mose Christian
Daniels
A. S. Richardson
Fiome
Christian
Chicago Aims at Tuberculous Cows with Branding Rule
The new health department order requires tuberculin testing of all cows and branding of positive cows with a T on the right ear. State veterinarian approval is needed for all inspection and test certificates, aiming to stop the sale of milk from tuberculous cows in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Health Department
Monument Dedicated to Massachusetts Soldiers in Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge Louisiana a monument honoring Massachusetts soldiers buried in the national cemetery was dedicated today with a mixed assembly of Union and Confederate veterans present Governor Draper of Massachusetts attended the ceremony and spoke commemorating their valor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batton Rouge
Massachusetts
Baton Rouge National Cemetery
Governor Draper
Memorial Erected in Baton Rouge Cemetery by Massachusetts
A Massachusetts war memorial shaft was unveiled in Baton Rouge cemetery. Governor Sanders of Louisiana and Mayor Bynum of Baron Buze welcomed the crowd. Rev J M Hunter offered prayer and Gen Charles H Tayer of Boston delivered the oration. Lena Remington of Somerville and le Sanders of Baton Rouge unveiled the shaft. The granite monument stands over 40 feet high and was funded under a Massachusetts legislature provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Sanders
Louisiana
Bynum
Baron Buze
J. M. Hunter
Charles H.tayer
Boston
Cant
A. D. King
National Cemetery
Lena Remington
Somerville
Mass
le Sanders
Baton Rouge
America
Roth
National Municipal League and Civic Association Meet in Cincinnati
Several hundred delegates from across the country gather in Cincinnati for the sixteenth National Municipal League and fifth American Civic Association joint meeting. Governor Harmon Mayo Galvin and Elliott H Pendleton welcome attendees at the openin g session as papers and discussions on municipal topics follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati O. Lov
Cantry
Cincinnat
National Municipa League
American Civic Association
Luton Hotel
Harmon
Mayo Galvin
Elliott H. Pendleton
Charles J. Bonapart
Baltimore
J. Horace Mcarland
Commission
Eliot
Harvard University
Rce
Commission of Government
Philip N. Moore
St. Louis
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Second National Apple Show Opens in Spokane
The second national apple show opens in Spokane Washington with President Taft lighting the opening signal. Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific presides as show president. The event runs through Saturday at the Washington state armory and a large tent, with prizes totaling 25000 dollars including a 1500 dollar top prize for carload entries. Exhibits include apples from New England, the Midwest, and western districts, with an estimated two million specimens on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
T'fi
Washington
Howard Eliott
Northern Pacific
Washington State Armory
New England
Middle West
Rockies
Electrical Display Opens in Boston for Ten Days
Boston on November 15 reports the Mechanics' building hosts what many call the continent's brightest electrical exhibition. Hundreds of displays from U S devices fill the space including swinging arc lamp rotary magnetic field Proft Thompson's multi phase motor and an electric submarine launch. A model electrical home and farm demonstrates labor saving devices, electric laundry and kitchen, and electric methods for milking cows and hatching chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Mechanics
United States
iProft
Thompson
All Hope for Entombed Men at Cherry Mine
The Cherry Illinois St Paul coal mine disaster leaves 300 miners entombed with rescue suspended as fires flare. Officials fear most are dead as sealing and gas control efforts continue amid a hungry 1000 orphans awaiting aid. Nurses aid families while relief funds reach widows and orphans. rescue teams report tunnels caving and air shafts sealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cherry
Howe
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Lewis
State Commission
Deneen Appeals Illinois Support After Cherry Disaster
Illinois Governor ties appeal to wartime sacrifice urging broad public aid for defenders injured or killed in the Cherry disaster, calling on residents to contribute generously to relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
tGor Deneen
Ilinois
Cherry
Fire spreads in Illinois mine hoisting passage
Nov 15 Cherry Illinois reports a rekindled fire burning along the sides and roof of the passage between the intake shaft and hoisting shaft. Firefighters sent water and extra hose to the scene as air was cut off and progress was slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry
Anight
Night Watchmen Carry Lanterns at Mine Dimly Lit
The mine lies in darkness with only dim lanterns in watchmen hands. No efforts were made to explore the interior tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiy
Pocahontas Fuel Company Forming New Selling Agency
The Pocahontas Fuel Company will become the selling agency for the Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries and allied interests with a capital stock of 1,000,000 dollars. Officers include Isaac T. Mann as president and Charles B. Thorne as vice president. office in New York with branches in Bluefield, Norfolk, Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago and possibly others. a London office is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Teelgraph
Pocahontas Consolidated Collieries Company and Allied Interests
The
Isaac T. Mann
Bramwell
Charles 8. Thorne
New York
Thomas F. Farrell
Bluefield, Gener
Bluefield
Norfolk
Boston
Cincinnati
Chicago
New England
London
Columbus Belcher Not to Hang Friday
Gov. Glasscock reprieved Columbus Belcher for the third time this year. Belcher, accused of the murder of Kirk Carter in Mingo county, faced execution at Moundsville on November 22. The case advances to the state supreme court. Isaac N. Yates, of Welch, awaiting hanging for criminal assault on his daughter, faces December 3 unless reprieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Wm. E. Glasscock
Columbus Belcher
Moundsville
Kirk Carter
Mingo County
Belcher
State Supreme Court
Isaac N. Yates
Welch
McDowell County
Deportation Ordered for Cuban Losa and Mexican Delara
Washington reports Miguel Losa no a Cuban has been ordered deported while Gutierez Delara a Mexican was ordered released by Secretary Nagel of the department of commerce and labor. Both had been in Los Angeles custody for weeks under immigration law. Losa reportedly confessed anarchist ties. Delara disavowed the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miguel Losano
Gutierez Delara
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Los Angeles
Lozane
Department
Delara
Inland Waterway Conference Seeks Mississippi to Atlantic Link
In Jacksonville on November 15 delegates from ten states met for the Mississippi Atlantic Inland Waterway association's second annual convention. The goal is to promote a inland waterway linking the Mississippi and Apalachicola rivers to the Atlantic via Florida. The session runs through Thursday with talks from national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Mississipp to-Atlantic Inland Waterway Association
Mississippi
Apalachicola
Florida Peninsula
Atlantic
Bill Posters Meet in Charlotte for Annual Convention
Members of the Middle Atlantic States Bill Posters and Distributors Association have gathered in Charlotte for their annual convention. The meeting will run several days with discussions on issues important to the membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Bill Posters and Distributors’ Association
Cure a Cold in One Day Cold Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure a cold. Druggist signature Dr. H. W. Grove appears on each box. Also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills and DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles and general uses. Sold by the Whita Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. W. Grove
DeWitt
Whita Pharamacy
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Endorsed locally
An advertisement urges readers to use DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for kidney trouble. It claims thousands rely on the remedy and notes availability at The White Pharmacy.
Ninety Day Jail Terms for Shipp and Associates
Ex sheriff Joseph I Shipp of Chattanooga and six others are sentenced by the U S Supreme Court for contempt in connection with the Ed Johnson lynching. Shipp Gibson Williams Nolan Padgett and Mayes receive sentences of ninety and sixty days respectively to be served in the United States jail in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph I. Shipp
Chattanooga
Tenn
Supreme Court of the United States
Ed. Johnson
Luther Williams
Nick Nolan
Jeremiah Gibson
Henry Padgett
William Mays
Supreme Court of the
United States
Joseph H. Shipp
Army of
Confederacy
Captain Shipn
Henry Padget
William Mayes
Department of Justice
John Chiles
Texas
Supreme Court
Johnson
Tennessee
Sheriff Shipp
Joiler Gibson
Nashville
Shipp
Gompers Surprised by Stay Denial at AFL Session
Toronto, Nov 15. A telegram announced the stay for Samuel Gompers, Sidney Mitchell, and Morrison in contempt cases was denied by the DC court of appeals. Gompers read the message to AFL delegates who sat in silence as anxiety rose over possible further action and a potential Washington adjournment. The executive council held a long session to plan responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
Court of As Peits
District of Columbia
Mr. Gompers
Executive Council
Williams names Bibb as assistant attorney general
Richmond Virginia November announcement by Samuel W Williams attorney general elect naming W By of Louisa former state senator as assistant. The move surprises Samuel Kelley of Richmond who expected the post. Bibb was in Richmond arguing before the supreme court of appeals when the appointment was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Samuel W. Williams
W. By
Louisa
Jone
Robert Catlett
Samuel Kelley
Kelley
Judge Williams
Bibb
Supreme Court of Appeals
Mrs Sharp Arraigned In Fatal Kansas City Riot
Mrs Mellissa Sharp wife of James H Sharp leader of a religious fanatic band is arraigned for murder in the first degree for killing patrolman Michael Mullane during the December riot in Kansas City. Her husband James Sharp has been convicted and is serving a twenty five year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mellissa Sharp
James H. Sharp
Adam God
Michael Mullane
James Sharp
Change for the Worse In Carlisle Condition
New York on November 15 reports a deterioration in John G. Carlisle's health. The attending physician said his condition had assumed a more serious aspect and declined to give further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John G. Carlisle
Hoods Victims Found in Burning Home Likely Escape Attempt
Police report suggests residents killed in fire after leaving lamp burning. Bodies discovered huddled together imply they tried to flee the blaze. Authorities examine cause and gather witness statements from neighbors and investigators at the scene.
Beckley Mystery: New Theories On Hood Family Deaths
Raleigh county residents debate whether the Hood family died in a house fire or were murdered. Officials still pursue a murder theory amid competing views from police and locals, with speculation about arson, asphyxiation, and possible racial blame.
Crime Ridden Raleigh Adds Another Horror
Charleston West Virginia November 15 Associated Press reports a farmer near Beckley Meador or Meadows clubbed to death his ten year old crippled son Russell because of slow walking. Neighbors tied him over night for safety as a mob formed and authorities moved him to avoid lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Igsleigh
Meador
Beckiey
Meadow
Associated Press
Freeland Meadows
Russell
Beckley
Meadows
Staunton Man to Die for Assault on Jailer’s Granddaughter
Clifton Recknridge, 20, faces electrocution December 17 in Staunton Virginia for repeated assaults on the six year old granddaughter of Jailer G A Hutcheson. A special grand jury indicted him within six hours after the assaults. He pleaded not guilty but was convicted. The child is in serious condition. lynching was narrowly avoided at the time of the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Calhoun Case Called In San Francisco Trial Begins
Patrick Calhoun, linked as the man higher up in grafting operations involving Abe Reuf and ex Mayor Schmitz, faced a second trial in Judge Lawlor's court. He is charged with offering a bribe to Supervisor Pred Nicholas after an earlier jury failed to reach a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Patrick Calhoun
Street Railway
Abe Reuf
Schmitz
Lawlor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hiram
New Order of Illinois Health Department
SIVIC
Virginia
Miguel Lozano
FOR
Inland Waterways
Bill
Atlanta
DeWit
White
Neriee Oflpp
Fuller
Luther Williams and
Gilson, Padgett
Mars
Nieght
Cisean
Lyne Johnson
Négre
Hamilton County
Supreme Court of the United Sates
Maller Fin
Gibson
Baker
Williams
Nolen
Padgett
Mayes
Federation
Assisant
Mrs. Sharp
Hoods
Harper
Raleigh County
Hood
Raleigh
Calhoun
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!