Double Lynching Likely at Wolf River Race Track
In Germantown Tennessee on September 18 a clash at the Wolf River race track left a negro dead and several white participants wounded. Constable Scott aided by white men pursued Abe Bynum and his brother Jobo, hounded into a canebrake, as a posse gathered and made two arrest attempts amid fusillades before retreating for reinforcements. Abe Bynum was wounded in the head.
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Germantown
Tenn
Scott
Wolf River
Abe Bynum
Jobo
Bynum
Unionism and label honesty in labor disputes
A speaker challenges a union member to align words with deeds urging practical support for union goods. The argument targets opting for non union tobacco and scab products, calling for consistent union loyalty and labeling in purchases to aid labor. It ends with a call to agitate for the union label.
Cheap Summer Excursions On Pennsylvania Lines
Passenger fare notices announce trips from Winona Lake Indiana Portland Oregon and Denver Colorado to various events including the Lew in Clark Centennial Exposition the National Encampment and the Farmers National Congress along with a Wheeling West Virginia Exposition and State Fair excursion. The schedule lists travel from multiple points via Pennsylvania Lines with dates from May through September and includes odd dates and locations such as Richmond Philadelphia Portland and Denver. Information and full details available from ticket agents.
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West Virginia
Wheeling
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Pittsburg
Coshocton
Cadiz
Chester
Rochester
Powhatan
Massillon
Bridgeport
Czarona Cruise Opens with Nicholas at Sea
In St Petersburg on September 18 the Emperor Nicholas the Empress and their children with Grand Duke Alexis began a cruise in Finnish waters. The trip is described as a pleasure voyage and they are to return by week’s end with General Baron Fredericks and Admiral Birtleff in attendance.
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St. Petersburg
Emperor Nicholas
Grand Duke
Alexis
Baron Fredericks
Birtleff
New Minister Wells Delivers First Sermon at Methodist Protestant
The Methodist Protestant church filled to capacity on Sunday as Rev. Dr. W. J. Wells, newly arrived from West Lafayette, preached his first sermon. He urged Christian fellowship, noted God’s impartial creation, and urged members to unite actively for the coming year.
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Methodist Protestant Church
W. J. Wells
M. P
West Lafayette
Paul
Apolios
Cephas
Christ
Solomon
Dr. Wells
Missing Driver Charged With Murder of 22 Year Old Girl
In the Bronx area a warrant was issued for driver Joseph Girard charged with homicide in the murder of Augusta Pfeiffer, whose body was found on Pelham Road. Coroner O Gorman traced Girard’s movements to near the crime site and noted evidence including clothing smeared with blood found at Julia McMahon’s Pelham Road home. Witnesses include Edward Flared and Julia McMahon, held in detention.
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Bronx
New York
O’gorman
Jozeph Girard
Augusta Pfeiffer
Pelham Road
O'Gorman
Girard
Julia. B. McMahon
Pelham
High Grade Laundering Service Promises Perfect Linen Care
An advertisement touts meticulous laundering for collars cuffs and shirts at A LAUNDRY. It pledges fastidious care, claiming customers will have nothing to desire and noting service at 702 as a guaranteed relief from worry about clothing condition.
Proposed Amendment to the Ohio Constitution Election Provisions
A 1904 Ohio measure outlines a state constitutional amendment to adjust election timing. It sets elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even numbered years for state and county offices, with other elective offices on odd numbered years. It details terms for state officers, judges, and vacancies and notes gubernatorial appointment rules and succession.
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Ger. Arbor
Tet Oball
Ati
Supreme End Circuit Courts
General Assembly
Rm of Este
Justices of the Peace
Board of Public Worm
Ceneral Assembly
Feverel Assembly
Proposed Ohio Tax Exemption Amendment to Constitution
A historical notice outlines a proposed amendment to Article XII of the Ohio Constitution regarding taxation and exemptions. It specifies exemptions for bonds and property tied to public schools and other public purposes, with voting options on the ballot and a January 1, 1908 effective date. The document records official certification by state officers and adoption by the General Assembly in Ohio.
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Ohie
Hall County
Gronon T. Texan
W. G.annie
Senate
Amratca
Ohio
L.lewis C. Laylin
Stattai
Excursion Fares Offer Travel From Illinois to Richmond and Mackinac
Wabash advertises trips from Illinois to Chicago and points in Indiana and Virginia with excursion fares on Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets valid for thirty days from issue, agent J Davies promotes rates to Richmond Virginia for Farm Bureau and National Congress events. Also offers colonist second class fares west to various destinations and Mackinac Island specials with return via the Wabash and L&N routes.
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Wino
Indiana
Robins
Getobee
J Pacific Coset
Davies
J. Ty- “Davies
Train Schedules For Coshocton Pennsylvania Line
Fragmentary timetable shows arrival and departure times for east and west bound trains at Coshocton. Notes list several train numbers, times and service days, with daily and Sunday exceptions. Contact H. Kipp, ticket agent, Coshocton, for details.
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H. Kipp
Coshoctem
Railroad Parlor and Buffet Cars Between Key Cities
Parlor and buffet cars operate on multiple trains with connections at Navarre for Wabash routes to Pittsburgh and St Louis. Connections at Toledo and Cleveland link to northern western routes including Kent Centon and Anna ville for east, south, and west points.
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Cleveland
Lancerille
Navarre
Pitteberg
Louis
Clowes
Toledo
Paints
Kent
Aul Centon
Annaville
Poiots
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Gray’s Hardware
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DR. Fenner
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Fredonia
G. E. "Anderson
Coshocton Hardware Co
Roe
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Winona
Portland
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Lewin & Clark
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Convention of Nation
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Order of Horaee
Denver
Cola
Richmond
Ecount
Farmers National ‘Congress
Philadelphia
Odd Fellows Gray
Lodge
Tokyo
Yoshikawa
Jiji
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
W. H. Ketchum
Duluth
Parisian Island
Lake Superior
Leither Transportation Company of
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Mberlain
Lewis.c. Laylin
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t'Onle
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Azar
Illinois Pennis
Chis Peli
W. J. Davies
Colorado
Great Lake
Ponteath
St. Lawrence River
Adirondack
Ion
Rigmond
Farmess
National Congress
Pensavania
Tcket
Mackinac Island
Tetum
Pennsylvania Time Gas
Cosbogton
Wheeling & Lake Ele
Zanesville
Avondale
Chill
Baltic
Sugar Creek
Pam
Dundee
Barrs Mills
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