Fragmentary notice hints at election law and insurance certificates
The readable text references election law provisions and writs of unclaimed law bodies, plus a directive to compel insurance towers to issue certificates. It also includes a garbled advertisement for clothing in India crepe and underwear, and a brief note about keeping life and property insured. The fragmented items suggest a local legal notice and a commercial ad in a historical newspaper.
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Med. Yeo
Am Banner
Your Summer Trip and the Case to Lighten Baggage
An advertisement promotes a suitcase or grip that makes baggage light and easy to carry for travel. It emphasizes truthful promises and suggests arranging travel to reduce trouble while traveling for pleasure and health.
Mob abducts accused assailant en route to jail in Louisiana
A deputy sheriff loses custody of a black man accused of assaulting an 18 year old girl near Ruby Louisiana as a mob intercepts the prisoner despite identification by the victim. The coroner and authorities are notified and the accused is sought after the assault.
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Dria
Ruby
Alexandria
Suit Case or Hand Bag Supplies
A local supplier advertises a complete line of suit cases and hand bags in all grades at surprising prices. The note promotes safety checks and pride in carrying their products.
Bailey to Speak at Benchley Barbecue Event
Frank lin Central Texan reports a large barbecue in Jim Dunn's Benchley pasture on July 26 or 27 with Joseph W Bailey on hand to address the crowd. Exact date to be announced in the Texan next week and heavily publicized. The Eagle notes plans for Bailey to speak in this city the same night as the Dunn event.
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Jim Dunn
Benchley
Joseph W. Bailey
Texan
Franklin Central
Eagle
Senator Bailey
Dunn
Ghastly discovery of two women's remains in iron chest
Workmen digging a foundation at 1124 North Cherry street in San Antonio uncovered an iron chest containing the chopped remains of two women. Only bones and hair remained. A Bible was buried with them. One skull bore five nails. Authorities believe the crime, if any, happened long ago and all principals may be dead.
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San Antonio
North Cherry Street
Defense relies on psychic epilepsy in assault case
New York reports Dr. Ellmore B. Elliott escaped conviction after claiming psychic epilepsy caused unprovoked attack on a man and wife on a public highway. He testified he loses memory during attacks, supported by medical testimony. Lawyers and district attorney staff debated the far reaching scope of the defense.
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New York
Ellmore B. Elliott
Elliott
Turnbull
Easterly recalls Independence depot explosion talk amid Haywood trial
In Boise on June 28 William B. Easterly testified he did not discuss the Independence depot blast with Orchard and claimed he was at home in bed when the explosion occurred. He described fleeing to Cripple Creek and Victor as soldiers passed, and recounted a street speech by C C Hamlin advocating hanging leaders. He described militia actions and gunfire ending with the line There the fire works began.
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Easterly
Boise
Ida
Haywood
William B. Easterly
Orchard
Independence
Cripple Creek
Victor
Federation
Third Avenue
Union Hall
Dentist Latshaw kills himself after family tragedy
Henry W. Latshaw a well known Vincennes Indiana dentist killed himself with a gunshot in his office. He shaved and dressed before firing a bullet into his brain leaving a note to relatives. Grief over his wife and daughter and financial troubles were cited as causes.
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Vincennes
Ind
Henry W. Latshaw
Kerosene Explosion Claims Child in Harrisburg Road Yard
A kerosene bonfire exploded fatally burning Sophie Schubert while playing with two cousins on Harrisburg road in Houston. Her mother tried to extinguish the flames by submerging the child in a water barrel and was herself badly burned. The mother’s condition is serious and she may not recover. Subpoena withdrawal is reported in a separate Chicago matter involving Standard Oil and John D Rockefeller as attorneys appeal to the U.S. court.
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Little
Sophie .Schubert
Houston
Harrisburg Road
Sophie Schubert
Le-Mother
Chicago
Ndard Oil Company
Ed States
John D. Rockefeller
Iplis
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