Nightly Rush to Columbus Ends Akron Case in Life Sentence
Akron, Aug 25. Lewis Peck, the man accused of raping a girl and sparking riots, pleaded guilty to criminal assault and was sentenced to life imprisonment. He was transported to Columbus under guard, with authorities and militia ensuring no mob. Peck requested execution if mobbed and expressed relief at confinement.
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Akron
Lewis Peck
Maas
Washer
Cleveland
Peck
Lewis
Cuyahoga Falls
Lieveland
Teck
D. J. Nye
Elyria
Ed Hershey
Wanamaker
Wanamaker Whispered With Him Briefly. Then Judge Nye Said: “Mr. Peck
Nye
Center Street
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus
Kelly
State Penitentiary
Columbus
Trio Arrested in Omaha Killing Over Beer Money
In Omaha, August 25, Harry Floth of Barber Asphalt Co. Leo Coyne of Union Pacific shops, and laborer Mike Mollner killed electrician E. J. Fee in a money dispute for beer. They confessed at the police station, saying Fee refused to treat and they beat him, stomached him, and he collapsed after a second knockdown.
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Omaha
Neb
Harry Floth
Barber Asphalt Co
Leo Coyne
Union Pacific
Mike Mollner
E. J. Fee
Fee
Bryan Receives Second Nomination Notice From Populist Party
Topeka Kansas reports that Mr. Bryan got a second official notification of his presidential nomination from the Populist Party via Thomas M. Patterson of Colorado and was informed of endorsement by the United States Monetary League through A W Rucker.
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Topeka
Kan
Mr. Bryan
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
A. W. Rucker
Uniteed States Monetary League
St Louis Population Rises 27.3 Percent in Decennial Count
Washington reports the 12th census shows St Louis at 575,238 residents, up from 451,770 in 1896. The ten year growth totals 126,468, a 27.33 percent increase.
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Washington
St. Louis
Storm tears roof off Leland hotel annex in Springfield
A terrific storm in Springfield Illinois Aug 25 ripped the annex roof from the Leland hotel and overturned it onto the kitchen. Widespread damage reported at Chatham with significant property impact and potential injuries.
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Springfield
Chatham
Nine Lives Lost As British Steamer Indra Wrecked
Philadelphia reports the Indra a British tramp steamer with a sugar cargo from Sourabaya Java wrecked in a hurricane off Africa near Aden. Of 38 crew 29 saved, captain F L Burkell and 28 men reached Aden by lifeboat. a second lifeboat with First Officer Walker and eight crew is missing. Vessel valued about 35000, cargo 75000.
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Philadelphia
F. L. Burkell
Sourabiya
Java
Gardafui
Africa
Gulf of Aden
Burkell
Aden
Walker
India
The
India Steamship Co., Limited
Theorld
Race War Threatens in Sabine County Center Tex
Serious trouble between whites and Blacks erupts after a letter outlines a plot to kill Sheriff Polley and other citizens. Sheriff Polley arrests the writer and 13 other Negroes as a Sexton examination proceeds while white reinforcements arrive from surrounding towns. Sexton lacks telegraph or telephone service.
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Center
Tex
Sabine County
Sexton
Wm. Polley
Daniel Davis
James Ingram
Polley
M’Kinley Visit Bids For Soldier Parade Support
Chicago crowds await Theodore Roosevelt in the windup to a national parade for M’Kinley as officials and friends urge sacrifice for old soldiers. Delegations arrive from the Women’s Relief Corps and early campaign activity begins. Kansas leaders push Ida Wilson Moore, Judge O L Moore’s wife, as a top candidate for national president.
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Chicago
Shaw
Women’s Relief Corps
Ida Wilson Moore
O. L. Moore
Eighth District
Kansas
Moore
Senator Wilson
Miners Idle As Lafollette Company Ejects Strikers
Lafollette coal company in Tennessee moved to eject miners who refused to sign a contract, releasing the firm from injury damages and pledging not to join unions. Two suits favored the miners, a melee followed in which Lafollette police chief Potter was knocked unconscious. The miners remain out.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Aug
Lafollette
Lafollette Co
Potter
Baden Powell Drives De Wet From Route to Main Force
London reports Gen Baden Powell blocked Gen De Wet preventing junction with the main body of the enemy. De Wet abandoned transport and fled to the hills while his commando dispersed. some troops trekked south. Lord Kitchener is said to have returned to Pretoria.
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London
Baden- Powell
Standard
Pretoria
de Wet
Lord Kitchener
Fitzsimmons Defeats Sharkey in Short Naval Bout
New York on August 25 reports Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Tom Sharkey in a two round bout at the Condyland Sporting club. Sharkey was whipped into insensibility while Fitzsimmons dominated the match from the start securing the victory.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Coneysland Sporting Club
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Roberts confirms death sentence for Lieut Cordua
A Pretoria dispatch reports General Lord Roberts has confirmed the death penalty for Lieutenant Cordua formerly of the Staats artillery. Cordua was convicted as a ringleader in the attempted abduction of General Roberts and the killing of British officers.
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London
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Cordua
Staats Artillery
Roberts
Aged Woman Fatally Burned in Fuel Gas Explosion
Indianapolis Aug 25 Mrs Jane H Moore 77 was fatally burned today in a gasoline stove explosion that caused a blaze at her home. Firemen battled flames and investigators began to determine the exact cause of the blast.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jane H. Moore
Local probate bureau head stumbles into newspaper gig
Col in Genoa, presiding over a matrimonial bureau, tried writing for a paper but faced hard luck and a rough start. Seth, an associate, recalls a clash that left the colonel with a harder fight than his rival, yet he fears reminding him of that first foray into journalism.
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N.S. Jones
Genoa
Weel
Folkardly
Setth
Seth
Deadly lesson at Sunday school echoes future owners
In a San Francisco Wave excerpt a Sunday school teacher asks boys to imagine who will own today’s fine houses, stores, and property in 30 years. The boys answer that the owners will be themselves, then repeat the grim line that drunkards at saloons will be dead, implying their own future leadership.
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Cisco
San Francisco
Mindset Shift Over Flat Pact Shocks Denver News
Custodian accuses the other party of changing nothing and backs out after entering a flat. Portly counters there was no room to change his mind, asserting he simply withdrew. The Denver News captures the terse exchange and its casual tone.
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Denver News
Dinner in Honor of Judge Courtwright Reported
An exchange from Chicago newspapers notes a dinner in honor of Judge Courtwright. A waiter confirms the order is for the judge, indicating a formal celebratory event. The snippet also includes a quip about tears being the diamonds of fairies, reflecting the period’s wordplay.
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Judge Courtwright
Chicago Evening News
Chicago Daily News
Delicate Flavor Delights Dinner Salad Tale
An elegant Washington host enjoys a dinner where the salad draws praise. A French chef describes a simple, refined preparation with celery potatoes and a gentle dressing, noting the care given to each element and the subtle flavors conveyed.
Son returns home on furlough with one leg
A Billville district note thanks the Atlanta Constitution for reporting that son John has come home from furlough with one leg and will receive a pension for life.
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Billville
John
Atlanta Constitution
Quote Fragments Reflect On Money And Imperfection
A compilation of quips noting money does not ease a fan’s concerns for a man’s efforts and the delay in confession of imperfection while others remain ready to critique. The lines hint at pride, restraint, and social judgment.
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Puck
The Dewey Homestead Birthplace Shrine
A historical note details the Dewey family home birthplace of Admiral George Dewey born December 26, 1837. It traces ownership to Captain Edward Dewey and later T R Gordon who moved it to its current site in 1890. A letter from Gordon praises Peruna medicine for his wife’s catarrh and cold related symptoms, offering a free book from the Peruna Medicine Co.
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George Dewey
Dewey
Edward Dewey
T. R. Gordon
Gordon
Peruna
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, O
Visit Nebraska for Grain and Stock Prospects
A pitch urges renters to move from hard rented farms to Nebraska’s abundant land. It touts cheap land, easy terms, healthful climate, and thriving churches and schools. Promotions include illustrated booklets “The Corn Belt” and “The West Grazing Country” and biweekly excursion tickets to Nebraska offered by Chicago, Burlington and Quincy.
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Nebraska
Corn
Paneerines
P. S. Eustis
Dean’s Press
Chicago, Ill
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Joo Drors
Fac Simile Signature of
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Bears
Castoria
Land OF
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Camden
W. J
Count Ting
Sage Sterling Remedy Company
A. N. Kellogg
West Fifth
Reet
Leno
G. W. Ethian
Newton
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