Sheriff Hubris Sparks Jail Raid in Pensacola Tragedy
A mob of nearly a thousand stormed the Pensacola county jail to seize Leander Shaw, who had assaulted Mrs. Lillian Davis. Three men died and many were wounded as iron gates and the jail yard fence were battered. Sheriff and deputies numbered about six, defending through the night amid gunfire and chaos.
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Pensacola
Fla
Leander Shaw
Lillian Davis
Phorie
Offter
Coor
Shaw Otte
Prominent Doctor Arrested in Major Counterfeiting Ring
In Harrison Arkansas a major counterfeiting operation was busted revealing dies, moulds and hundreds of spurious coins buried in fields and hidden in a house and gardens. Dr W Blanchard a well known physician and church worker along with his aged parents were arrested. the mother and father admitted their son made counterfeit money but denied passing any of it. Mrs Blanchard noted the doctor had practiced medicine in Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado and recently bought a 400 acre plantation to live with his parents. The arrests caused a sensational scare.
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Little Rock
Ark
the Gazette
Harrison
J. H. Blanchard
A Little Learning and a Little Widow Are Dangerous
A pithy saying warns that small knowledge and minimal experience can lead to risky outcomes. The line contrasts two forms of ignorance and implies caution in judgment and action.
Rent North Side Offices and Kodak Loaned Equipment
Readable items indicate rental of north side offices with Will EL Evans and Co and Reedy Hughes. Kodak finishing and loan of Kodaks and cameras noted. Foster photo equipment and a reference to Bonhainlee Company with a 4 percent or noted rate on an ice related water motion context.
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Will el, Evans & Co
Kodak
Rioting Mob Attacks Jail Shooting Prisoner
A violent mob besieged a jail after an arrest. Deputies defended the building as volleys of rifles shattered windows and a lighted lantern area. At least one prisoner was shot as crowds surged, with reinforcements and a deadly night of gunfire unfolding.
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Summery
Bgers, Woodward
Raat
Ana
Fia
Prisoner
Polo
Harrison, Ark
Heh
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Foys
Nunn @ Jones Co
Kincaid, Reedy & Tlughesi
Veasgsy
Rush
Graham, Crawford & Company
Eis Bats
Hgget
Agat
McA
Heck- Nut Brand Peanut
Bartter Anonid
Reedy & Hughes
Sice
Bonhainlee Company
CHAS
Davis & CO
Texteo
Jonny
Pat Jones
Mbivesuh Wells
Trea
Wee Ees
Eget
Saadt
Lap of
Luxury
H. M. Norman & Co
Ee. Wd
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Ayn Sap
Anc
Bornham, Texas
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