Burned by the stake Dudley Morgan cremated after Lansing outrage
A large mob from Longview and surrounding towns captured Dudley Morgan near Mount Pleasant on Wednesday night. Bloodhounds and penitentiary dogs pursued him as he carried remaining silver coins stolen from the scene. At Lansing a crowd of about 3000 to 4000 awaited and cremated him after arrival, the incident following a white woman’s assault at Lansing switch.
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Longview
Tex
Dudley Morgan
Marshal
Lansing
Hallville
Coal dealers raise prices as strike drags on
New York on May 22 reports coal dealers have set anthracite at 8.50 a ton and bituminous to 4.50 in small quantities as the miner strike lingers possibly for weeks or months. Consumers buying large quantities face 8.50 per ton. Only once before, in 1871, did prices exceed these levels.
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New York
Unique Real Estate Purchase on Third Avenue and 140th Street
In New York on May 22 a notable transaction records the purchase of 40 square inches of land at Third Avenue and 140th Street for 200000 dollars. The annual tax is 68 cents, but the property is expected to yield 1000 dollars yearly due to ownership of the stoop line privileges of five feet on both streets and vault rights.
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New York
Third Avenue
Ninth Street
Coronation Invitations Described by London Correspondent
New York May 22 report says invitations for the coronation have been issued. The card measures about 8 by 10 inches with gold lettering. The top corners bear the royal arms and a deep border features heraldic devices of the United Kingdom and colonies.
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New York
London
the Tribune
United Kingdom
Colonies
Hay proposes one year extension for Danish West Indies sale treaty
Copenhagen reports the United States Secretary of State Hay has asked for a one year extension to July 24, 1908 for ratifying the Danish West Indies sale treaty. The Danish press says King Christian is likely to approve the proposal.
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Copenhagen
the Politiken
United States
Hay
Nomely
Danish West Indies
Christian
Fraterville mine disaster toll and letters found
In Coal Creek the Fraterville mine disaster death toll rises with 13 bodies located in an entry. Six letters from five men reveal they lived after the 7:30 am explosion, one dated 2:30 pm Monday, detailing their suffering before death.
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Knoxville
Fraterville
Coal Creek
Mine tragedy plea appeals for aid and relief
A desperate plea from Coal Creek Tenn details miners killed by toxic gases and dangerous air in the mine. A relief fund is organized by R M Lindsay as chair, urging outside donations to aid families and workers affected.
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R. M. Lindsay
Relief Committee
Coal Creek, Tenn
Earthquake Reported in St Augustine Florida
A special dispatch from St Augustine Florida on May 22 describes almost continuous shocks from 9 p m to midnight similar to distant cannonading and accompanied by tremors and a sea glow. Residents on the sea wall timed reports at roughly three minute intervals seeking the source of the sounds.
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Atlanta
St. Augustine
Fla
Charleston
Dead at Goliad cyclone toll rises in Texas towns
In Goliad Texas on May 22 the death toll from the cyclone climbs with 35 Whites 51 Negroes 39 Mexicans killed to date. Relief workers depart as towns like Victoria Cuero and Beeville praise swift aid while survivors endure widespread losses.
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Victoria
Cuero
Beeville
John Angerstein
J. W. Purl
Louis Taylor
Steve Hulli
Duel to the death shocks Valentine cattlemen duel
Passengers arriving from Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio report Valentine Texas in an excited state over a fatal duel between two prominent cattlemen near Valentine. James Hanlin was killed in a quarrel over adjacent ranges.
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el Paso
Tex
Galveston
Harrisburg
San Antonio
Valentine
James Hanlin
Oklahoma Potato Crop Purchases Near Shawnee
Potato buyers from northern cities have been in Shawnee contracting for June delivery. Four hundred carloads have been bought at 60c to 65c per bushel. It is estimated that 1000 carloads will be shipped from this point during June.
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Shawnee
O. T
Jbe
Two New Bishops Chosen At Methodist Conference
In Dallas on May 22 Bishop Hendrix led the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The body revised voting rules to allow two bishops on each ballot. It rejected adjourning until Monday at noon. The war claim compromise report was adopted after revision. Nine publishing committee members asked to state on records that Dr. Collins Denny was exonerated from any impropriety linked to procuring.
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Dallas
Tex
Hendrix
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Collins Denny
Unification Report Prompts Methodist Bishop Election Ballots
A church commission report favors goodwill between northern and southern Methodists and proposes a Japan unification plan. Bishop Hendrix announces preparations for electing two bishops as delegates stage ballots. First ballot yields Dr. E E Hoss with 160 of 260 votes. second ballot fails to elect. on the fourth ballot A Coke Smith of Virginia is elected bishop.
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Conereas
Commission On Unification
Japan
Hendrix
Granbury
Brain-Healthy Diet Myth Challenged by Experts
Authorities debunk the idea of specialized foods for brain or muscles and urge a balanced diet for overall health. The ad promotes Green's August Flower as a liver stimulant to boost vigor and blood quality, with Dr G G Green remedies sold by Wilson-Jenkins Co. and a Green's Special Almanac available.
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G. G. Greens
Wilson-Jenkins Cpr Co
Green
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Dias
Bryan, Texas
Konecny Bros
Bryan
Market
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Otto Boehme
Bryan Brick Yard
Tion
Florida
St. Augus
Tine
Goliad
Goliad, Tex
Athens
Miss Sophia Files
George Meredith
Here
Mr. Meredith
Miss Files
Oklahoma
Bebe, Hoss and
A. Coke Smith
Iand Opera House
John B. Mike
Parsons Bottling Works
C.G. Parson’s
An Bryan
Tenas
Crown Cork System
Hutchinson
D. Mike. Jr
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