Left Her For Dead At Okolona in Strangling Episode
In Okolona Mississippi May 14 a white woman Mrs Mattie McIntosh was arrested on murder complicity charges. Report says masked men visited her home last night tied her up threatening to hang her unless she named her accomplice. She refused to talk and was hung briefly then released. Her days later was carried into the woods and left. She survived and reported the incident.
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Okolona
Miss
Mattie McIntosh
Wenn
Okoloni
Melntoah
Forged His Own Name At Duquesne Club Pool Match
Pittsburg wealthies Byron Robertson and Kennedy Ewing played a 50 point pool match at the Duquesne Club with a $1000 bet. Ewing allegedly signed a check for the amount that Robertson deposited, though the signature differed from Ewing’s known mark. Robertson claims he saw Ewing sign it. the case now rests with attorney John McCleave and may go to court if settled outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Duquesne Club
Byron Robertson
Kennedy Ewing
Ewing
Second National Bank
Robertson
Ewine
Joh McCleave
John McCleave
Phosphate Market Surges Despite Early Doubts in Tennessee
In Pleasant, Tenn., May 15, phosphate prices have risen sharply since January. January to February sales ranged 3.50 to 4.00, with May contracts pushing to 4.10 to 4.50 as miners lock in all-summer and beyond deliveries. Buyers who once endured low rock supply now pay premiums while mines sell to full capacity, boosting potential profits for new properties and optimistic industry sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt, Pleasant
Tenn
Cride
Theuisineas
Defeat of Senator Carmack Provokes Regret In Tennessee
Nashville American notes that the defeat of Senator Carmack will cause deep regret in Tennessee and beyond. It praises his intellectual endowment, student habits, and bold, aggressive stance. Retirement seen as a loss to state and Senate, yet unavoidable amid political uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Carmack
Tennessee
Senate
Nashville
Occupations for Women in the United States in 1900
The census shows over one million women above ten work in agriculture mostly colored women and children on cotton tobacco and sugar plantations. Tens of thousands are in trade and transportation and 1.5 million in trade mechanical pursuits such as dressmaking millinery and sewing. The text lists numerous female workers across varied trades including ironwork , oyster work, tinners, messengers, office workers, lumbermen, undertakers, sextons, blacksmiths, miners, masons, plumbers, chefs, watchmen, woodchoppers, actresses, authors, teachers, and many more, highlighting gendered labor roles and surprising counts in several crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Longahore
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
California
Minois
New Jersey
Massachsetts
Missouri
Wisconsin
Absent-mindedness Causes Laughs In Campus Exchange
An alumnus asks about absent-mindedness and a professor recalls trying to think of a close friend. The punchline lands when the alumnus reveals the lady was the man's wife, in a witty Detroit Free Press vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Why Do Then Marry Lillian Russell Questioned
The Kansas City Star comments that questions about why women marry figures like Lillian Russell echo the larger inquiry into why women marry prominent men such as James G Blaine. The piece uses historical comparison to discuss marriage motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Russell
James
G. Blaine
Kansas City
Might Come in Good For Patches
Tammany Hall could probably make use of that tiger like rug that neither Mr. Pierce nor Mr. McWade seems to need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany Hall
Mr. Pierce
Mr. McWade
Lawerenceburg Fire Destroys Company D Equipment
In a morning fire at Lawrencburg on Saturday all equipment of Company D First Tennessee Infantry was destroyed. The Adjutant General’s office had decided to muster this company out of service, removing the need to supply equipment. Orders to muster out will be issued soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
First
Tennessee Infantry
Adjutant General's Office
Lifesaving Service in United States
The life saving service, established in 1871, now has 277 stations funded by the Government with 192 on the Atlantic, 68 on the Great Lakes, 16 on the Pacific, and one at the Ohio River falls near Louisville. In the year ending June 30, 1905 there were 365 coastal disasters with 4089 people involved and only 27 lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atlantic
Great Lakes
Pacific
Ohio River
Loulaville
Goat Tax Tale Told By Bryan At Cornell
William Jennings Bryan recounted a Nebraska incident at Cornell University dinner. He contended a goat should not be taxed as real property. an assessor reviewed rules and concluded the goat running on the road fell under taxed property, ending the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Cornell University
Nebraska
Lipincott’s
Girl at the Bookmakers Tale by Mason and Kelly
A girl visits a betting crowd at the races and asks a bookmaker how much she would win if a horse starts at various odds. The bookmaker explains the payout for 60 to 1, 20 to 1, 10 to 1, and then playfully questions a horse starting at 1 to 1.
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Charles A. Mason
Mason and Kelly
Divorce rates rise across major cities from 1895 to 1904
The article notes sharp increases in divorce counts in New York Chicago and Boston between 1895 and 1904. New York climbs from 202 to 843, Chicago from 1,145 to 2,314, and Boston from 269 to 512, with overall national rise in major cities.
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New York City
Chicago
Boston
Raked the Pot Nursery Folly From Lippincotts
A young boy named Jimmy carries a garden rake toward the flower yard after overhearing his father tell Uncle Harry he had raked a pot for fifty dollars the night before. His mother questions the plan as he explains his motive is to earn money by raking the pot.
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Jimmy
Papa
Harry
Lppincott’s
Public misperception cited on Trustee duties noted
The Detroit News quotes Oscar Straus retiring from New York Life criticizing public belief that trustees should devote 25 hours daily to high duties. The remark is a biting aside about public expectation and personal workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Straus
New York Life
Mr. Straus
Detroit News
Dollar for Dollar Plan at Traders Insurance Directors
Chicago May 14 At a meeting of the directors of the Traders Insurance Company now under receiver due to San Francisco losses it was decided to pay all losses dollar for dollar. When the court approves the losses and dismisses the receiver the company will resume business continuing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders Insurance Company
Chicago
Traders’ Insurance Company
San Francisco
Wellman To Lead North Pole Airship Expedition
Walter Wellman, famed explorer and journalist, plans a North Pole dash by airship and Mullins steel boat. The 1909 effort from Spitzbergen will use three wireless links and a 165 foot airship with 16 000 lb lift, plus a 226 lb steel boat for open water legs, with testing in France and shipment to Tromsoe before launch.
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North Pole
Walter Wellman
Wellman
Spitzbergen
Hammerfest
Norway
Touls Godard
Paris
France
Air Philip
Mullins
Tromsoe
Wellman Record-Herald
Peary
Pole
Arctic
Kansas A Gan Game Recalled After Earthquake
A Buffalo Express note recalls the Kansas A team game amid earthquake fears. Francisco mantas has been unsettled since the quake and foresees a cyclone as the next event on the schedule.
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Kansas
Buffalo Express
Tennessee Democrats Clash Over Carmack and Taylor Rivalry
The Tennessee primaries signal a fierce Democratic contest as Bob Taylor seemingly edges out Ed Carmack for the U.S. Senate on March 4, 1907, with red and white flags and talk of the white feather in debates. Historical note recalls James K. Polk’s rise and political clashes described by the Knoxville Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Carmack
Tennessee
Bob Taylor
Taylor
Mr. Carmack
Congress
Bob
Addie
New York Sun
Carmack's Magnanimity Praised Amid Adversity
The Memphis News-Septator editorial lauds Senator Carmack for courage and forgiving spirit under failure. It commends his growing maturity, belief in his ability to endure and serve. The piece argues the state and nation will again seek his distinguished leadership for future great tasks.
Country Needs Such Men Senator Carmack Promising Figure
The Chattanooga News comments that Senator Carmack is a young man with a bright future. It notes his potential to earn more in law or editorial work than a senator’s salary and suggests Tennesseans will not permit him to pursue those careers abroad.
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Senator Carmack
United States
Tennessee
Japan
Chattanooga
Carmack Commed by Press After Primary Victory
Press editorials praise Senator Carmack for gracefully accepting the primary results. They commend his wisdom, prudence, and party loyalty, noting his return to private life with respect from enemies and admiration from supporters. Tennessee’s political future may feel his continued influence.
Clarksville Election Sparks City Tensions Amid Vagrant Issue
In Clarksville a May meeting led by Mayor Northington faces unrest as residents push police to clear vagrants. Report notes organized groups blamed for disruptions at Wool wrodei saluone resorts and calls for residents to find other lodging.
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Clarksville
Youn
May
Northington Bie
al & Teownt
Elu
Charkayne
Relatives and Rich Parishioners In A Clerical Tale
An English clergyman recalls a story about Lady Blank, a rich parishioner, and his own distant relation, noting theatrical vanity and sharp wit at a lord's table. The tale appears amid comments on virtue and social behavior, cited by Kansas City Star and New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierpont Morgan Saya
Blank
Tess
Tiline
Pristonship
Kansas City Star
It Cant Be Ida Tarbell
A Philadelphia Ledger item notes Standen Oil has a press agent and references Senator Carmack and Voorhies. It argues such men are not suited for prrogue life but born for public service and usefulness, in a Courier journal tone.
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Ida Tarbell
Philadelphia Ledger
Standen! Oil Haa
Carmack
Voorhies
Dournal
Possible Senate Replacement Hereafter For Carmack
The idea of sending ex Governor Bob Taylor to the United States Senate to fill Carmack’s seat may have local justification in Tennessee or for outsiders. It will not be easy to justify the transfer. Carmack has left the contest outline, kept his name, and gained many friends. he has elevated himself and cannot remain in the background for long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmack
Tennessee
Bob” Taylor
United States
Senate
Oineimmatl Enquirer
Senator Carmack
ER. W. Carmack
Marshall Gazette
Which Side Dwigh Elmendorf Heard On The North River
Dwight Elmendorf recalls overheard terms about a new brand of seagully mariners called Jersey ferry boats. He recounts a Jersey City trip when a strong tide sent a boat wedged in a ferry slip, and a pilot shouted to the dock roustabouts to heave line with the reply Which side der yer want de Hn ce uptown or downtown side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Elmendorf
Raveler
North River
New York
Jersey
Mr. Elmendor
Jersey City
River
Twenty-third Street
Kansas City Star
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Jos. K. Polk
House of Representatives
Andrew Jackson
Sean Jimmie” Jones
Jones
Coonskin
Mr. Polk
Lean Jimmie Jones
James K. Polk
Knoxville Sentinel
Atkins
Memphis
Senor Carmack
Lewisburg Tribune
Atill
Tom Lawson
Mr. Rodger
New York World
H. B. Friereen & Cochran Fire Insurance Papreeen
Asthe
Phoenis
Bohn Frierson
W. J. Dale
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