Czolgosz Executed at Auburn for McKinley Murder
Leon Czolgosz was electrocuted at Auburn penitentiary at 7 12 this morning for the assassination of President McKinley. He faced the chair without fear, spoke to witnesses, and claimed no conspiracy. His brain was found normal and his body buried in the prison cemetery after autopsy and sealing of his effects.
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Auburn
Leon Czolgosz
McKinley
Tam
Meade
Czolgosz
Buffalo
Collins
Chicago
Cleveland
Waldeck Czolgosz
The Daily Eagle October 1901 Masthead Page
The brief snippet notes the publication standard, postal class, and price terms for The Daily Eagle, issued weekly with Wednesday release in October 1901. It confirms post office entry and subscription details, reflecting early 20th century newspaper practice.
Shackelford Marries Miss Marriott at Bethel Church
Dr A L Shackelford and Miss Ida Marriott wed at Bethel church with Rev J M Bullock officiating. The couple's wedding featured the Wedding March by Joe Wren of Bryan. Local notes mention relatives visiting and other community events in Harvey Texas on Oct 28.
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Harvey
Texas
A. L. Shackelford
Ida Marriott
Bethel Church
J. M. Bullock
Shackelford
Ida
Bethel
Joe Wren
Bryan
Notice to Ladies Seeks Help for Central Texas Fair Display
The Culinary Committee of the Central Texas Fair asks Bryan area ladies to submit names for contribution to a splendid display since visits are difficult. Send names to Mrs Albert Buchanan, with Mrs J J Adams chairing, and others aiding. Bryan offers a promising field for a canning factory.
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Bryan
Vicinity
Albert Buchanan
J. J. Adams
W. E. Saunders
J. W. Coulter
Bryan and
Vacinity
Race Trouble Flares in Caldwell as Murders Narrowly Averts
In Caldwell Texas on October 28 a clash between Jas Oldham a Black man and Tola Oliver a White man sparked multiple white black melees. Oldham was jailed then released after pleading guilty to two offenses. A confrontation near Bob Oliver led to gunfire injuring Dot Oliver as deputies surrounded a house. The siege ended with the suspects surrendering to the military escort and crowd dispersing. Authorities hoped the incident was over.
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Caldwell
Texas
Jas. Oldham
Tola Oliver
Oldham
Bob Oliver
Tola
Dot Oliver
Galveston
Bryan
Shackelford Marries Marriott at Bethel Church
Dr A L Shackelford of Mumford and Miss Ida Marriott of Bethel wed at Bethel church Sunday at 4 o'clock. The bride, daughter of Prof and Mrs E E Marriott, grew up in Brazos county. The groom is a rising physician. They will reside at Mumford. The Eagle extends congratulations.
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Will Carnes
Grimes County
Beard
Franklin
Maggie Holland
Green’s Prairie
Hattie Pate
Jolly Jones
T. Q. Dyess
A. and M. College
Fenne Graham
Essie McSwain
H. O. Ferguson
Reliance
A. L. Shackelford
Mumford
Ida Marriott
Bethel
Bethel Church
J. M. Bullock
E. E. Marriott
Brazos County
Illiteracy claim disputed by prisoner in court record
In the hearing the prisoner asserts illiteracy while brother Leona testifies to reading and writing abilities contradicting the prisoner’s repeated claim of illiteracy.
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Leona
Czolgosz Father and Family Hear Death Verdict
In Cleveland on Oct 29 the father and two brothers of Leon Czolgosz, plus former neighbors, gathered at the Associated Press office to learn of the execution at Auburn prison. The old man expressed stoic acceptance, noting it may be best that it is over, and regretted not seeing his son before the death.
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Cleveland
Auburn Prison
Leon Czolgosz
Associated Press
Czolgosz
Mother Jones speaks in Paterson on socialism and nonviolence
In Apollo Hall Paterson New Jersey Mother Jones addressed about 1800 people urging socialism while condemning violence in politics. She argued the law provides workers redress at the ballot and warned against seeking other means to improve times. A separate note reports in Waxahachie a bunco scheme at Houston depot where a man lost forty dollars after betting on a knife game.
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New York
Mother Jones
Paterson
N. J
Apollo Hall
Waxahachie
Webb Family Poisoning Case Cleared in South Bend
South Bend investigators cleared the Webb family poisoning case after a post mortem on Charles Webb showed asphyxiation for Charles his mother Rebecca Webb and sister Cora Webb. Coroner Renoe filed the verdict and A G Webb was released with all charges dismissed.
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South Bend
Ind
Webb
Charles Webb
Rebecca Webb
Cora Webb
Renoe
A. G. Webb
Southern California citrus shipments rise to new targets
Orange and lemon shipments to the east from southern California totaled 22 500 cars last season and are expected to reach 26 000 cars this season. North California orange crop also looks to exceed last year. In Dallas the Confederate Veterans reunion dates were set for April 29 to May 2 and preparations proceed satisfactorily.
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San Francisco
California
Rev. E M Wheelock Dies in Austin
The Unitarian Church pastor Rev. E M Wheelock died in Austin. He was a well known figure in Texas.
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Austin
E. M. Wheelock
Unitarian Church
Texas
Fire destroys St. Joseph business district in La
Natchez Mississippi reports a morning blaze that wiped out the entire business section of St. Joseph Louisiana with an estimated loss of 850000. The fire left the area in ashes and prompted emergency response from local crews.
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Natchez
Miss
St. Joseph
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Wilson-Jenkins Drug Company
Daily Eagle
Connelly & Carnes
Maggie Swarengen
Hondo
Shackelford-Marriott
Powells
Sarah Bernhardt
Powell
MR. A. M. Powell
America
France
Munsey’s Magazine
Emmet’s Prescription Pharmacy
Leon
Liverpool
Christopher Furness
Robber
Tacoma
Perry Reynolds
Pendleton
Manila
Kirkpatrick
Twenty
Navy
Dalas
Dallas
A. D. McComico
ACME
ISOS
Ping
Johk
Ltmann
C. M. Proctor
E. Grieser
Fubion
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. &Co
Cole Bros
Thos. W
Louisiana
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