Thaw Escapes Matteawan in Dramatic Car Breakout
The 1908 escape of Harry K. Thaw from Matteawan State Hospital involved five confederates and a brick limousine, with Thaw reportedly heading toward Long Island Sound then possibly Europe. It recounts his volatile history including the Stanford White murder, lavish spending, and ongoing legal battles supported by Evelyn Nesbit and his mother.
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Matteawan
Thaw
Long Island Sound
Europe
New York
Harry K. Thaw
State Hospital
New York City
Evelyn Nesyit Thaw
Madison Square Roof Garden
Stanford White
White
Madison Square Garden
Unclear Fragment Reports Incident Near Stanford Hospital
A fragment mentions a person named Matteowan and Harry Er of Stanford at a hospital, with a reference to a powerful projectile and a rocket-like dart outside a door, dated August 18 and 7:45 AM, but details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteowan
Harryer
Stanford
Burglary Targets Local Newspaper Office
A burglar entered a local newspaper office within the last day and took little. If the intruder had hit Decatur Daily, more losses in stocks and bonds might have occurred.
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Decaturs
Congress prepares for extended session and tariff clash
Telegraphic taps say Congress will meet through fall and likely into the next regular session as Democratic leaders back the Administration Currency Bill. A rift is seen between Gov Sulzer and Lieut Gov Glynn at a Trustees of Public Buildings meeting to award contracts. Indiana University plans to fence its water supply lake with jungle growth to exclude people and animals.
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Sulzer
Glynn
New York
Trustees of
Indiana University
Bloomington
Clergy and laity ease controversy over proposed name change
Two youths identified as John Thomas of Louisville Ky were arrested at Pascagoula Fla for robbing a Mobile Alabama pawnshop of watches and diamonds. Henry Enis, linked to a May 14 1912 express car robbery near Hattiesburg Miss, was arrested near Carbon Hill Alabama.
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Episcopal Church
John Thomas
Louisville
Pascagoula
Fla
Henry Enis
Hattiesburg
Miss
Carbon Hill
Ala
Rifle match delay at Camp Perry due to delivery failures
The arrival failures of special rifles will postpone the free rifle match at Camp Perry Ohio and delay selection for the international rifle team until August 26.
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Camp Perry
Battle over suffrage heated hearing set for December
The pivotal conflict between suffragettes and anti suffragettes will be fought before the House Rules Committee at a December hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Rules Committee
Leo M. Frank murder trial heads to jury this week
The case of Leo M. Frank accused of murdering Mary Phagan in Atlanta is expected to go to the jury this week after the defendant makes a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Weather concerns in Texas loom over cotton trade
The cotton trade focuses on Texas weather as rain is greatly needed. A Detroit automobile crash seriously injures Mrs. A. Tringers of Louisville Kentucky.
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Texas
A. Tringers
Louisville
Detroit
Kentucky Fatalities Mark Wild Weather and Divorces
Vessie Minor of Sparta Kentucky was killed when a tree he hid in was struck by lightning. Madelin du Pont, divorced from John Bancroft Jr, reportedly married Max Hiebler. Two men were shot during a Wild Wear performance in Lily Laurel County Kentucky.
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Vessie Minor
Sparta, Ky
Madelin du Pont
John Bancroft, Jr
Max Hiebler
Lily
Laurel County
Southern pig iron shows tendency to advance
The report notes a rising trend in southern pig iron prices with buyers and sellers signaling cautious optimism as market conditions improve.
Auditors from L N Freight Inspect Decatur Accounts
Freight auditors Geo All Moneypenny J M Ross and William McCleany of Louisville Kentucky are in Decatur checking local freight accounts.
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Geo
Moneypenny
J. M. Ross
William McCleany
Louteville, Ky
Decaturs
Gospel Wagon Sermon Draws Cosmopolitan Crowd
Rev Cotton preaches on Second avenue beside Morgan County Bank under open skies. The event features a diverse audience and a sermon linking Christ’s presence to healing and compassion as Peter’s example is discussed.
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Socrates
Jane Adams Church
Chicago
Salvation Army
St. Agustine
God
Christ
St. Peter
Temple
Jesus Christ
Pete
John
Peter
Apostle
Dads Days Were Big Successes On Good Roads
Judge W E Skeggs reports Morgan County road work improvements on Danville and Valhermosa routes. He notes over a mile of new road on Valhermosa and an anticipated detailed county report. A letter from Skeggs appeared in the Age Herald praising widespread good roads interest and landowner support for wide roads.
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W. E. Skeggs
Morgan County
Josie Craig Remains in County Jail on Bond
Josephine Craig appeared before Justice Butle this morning for another hearing. Bond was fixed at $500 but she had not posted the amount by late today and remained jailed. A jury trial was demanded by the defendant.
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Josephine Craig
Butle
Campers at Russell Mill May Return Tomorrow
The group at Russell Mill over the last two weeks expect to depart and return tomorrow. Dr W F Black was a guest Saturday at a well attended fish fry. The party includes Rev Harry Walden Capt Dan Walden Harold Hildreth J H Black Chas Black of Birmingham and W F Black Jr.
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Russell Mill
W. F. Black
Harry Walden
Capt
Dan Walden
Harold Hildreth
J. H. Black
Chas. Black
Birmingham
Forceful Address Delivered at Ninth Street Methodist
Hon. L. P. Troup spoke at the Ninth Street Methodist Church on What the Church Stands For before a large, attentive congregation. The address, described as logical fluent and forceful, offered suggestions and advice of benefit to the world and its people.
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L. P. Troup
Ninth Street Methodist Church
Troup
Ninth Street Methodist
Interior of the Y M C A Being Beautified
A large crew of workmen is repainting the interior of the Y M C A. All offices and main rooms receive fresh coats of paint, promising a handsome and refreshed facility once work is completed.
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Y. M. CA
Bed Fire Reported At 1420 Fourth Avenue South
Early this morning the New Decatur fire department was dispatched to a bed on fire at 1420 Fourth Avenue South. Firefighters arrived to contain the blaze and prevent spread to adjoining areas. No injuries were reported.
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Fourth Avenue South
New Decatur Fire Department
Large land areas to be released from cattle quarantine
The Acting Secretary of Agriculture orders release from cattle quarantine for Texas fever effective September 1 1913. Approximately 191 square miles in Texas Oklahoma Tennessee and Georgia and South Carolina portions will be freed after tick eradication success. Tennessee is mostly released. earlier efforts lifted quarantine across 30 000 square miles in 1913 with 196 395 square miles cleaned since 1906.
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Washington, D. C
Secreary of Agriculture
Texas
Ockahoma
Tennessee
Gerzia
Marion County
Fisher and Jones
Terrell and Hardeman
Crockett, Sterling, Mitchell, Haskell and
Knox
Oklahoma
Nowata
Washington, Osage and McClain
Henderson, Chester and
Hardin
Decatur, Wayne, McNairy and Hardeman
Georgia
Newton and
Oconee
South Carolina
Abbeville
Ches
Buttreys Odds and Ends Sale Opens to Crowd
J A Buttrey returned from New York and opened a large odds and ends sale this morning drawing a good crowd of buyers. He plans extensive alterations soon to make room for a big stock and the upcoming changes. Visit his store for favorable bargains.
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Buttrey's
York
Buttrey
Decaturs Band Receives Donation From Sam Spielberger
Samuel Spielberger a well known Second Avenue haberdasher gave five dollars to the Decaturs concert band this morning The band leader Mr Brown publicly thanked him for the generous gift and noted its high appreciation by the group.
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Samuel Spielberger
Second Avenue Haberdasher
Decaturs
Mr. Brown
Spielberger
Drought Ends as April Shower Douses Decatur Area
An April shower in August brought light rain and a drop in temperature this morning, easing drought conditions for local farmers and residents reliant on soil production in the Decatur area. The brief shower, though not heavy, sparked relief among those who depend on crops and climate for livelihoods.
Resolutions on Death of A B Lampkin by Redmen Tribe
Talucah Tribe No 33 Improved Order of Redmen expresses sorrow for the death of A B Lampkin who died August 11 1913. The resolution lauds his honesty kindness Christian life and strong character and extends sympathy to his bereaved family and community. A copy is to be furnished to the press and the family. Committed by Walter J Nesbit S W Foster A G Bethard
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Order of
Redmen
A. B. Lampkin
Walter J. Nesbit
W. Foster
A. G. Bethard
Architect Harry J Frahn Opens Nashville Offices
Harry J Frahn, a well known young architect, has opened offices in the National Bank building. He and his staff anticipate a bright future in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Frahn
National Bank
Nashville Tennessean
Decatur Seeks to Dissolve Injunction in Property Sale Case
In Chancery Court Decatur moves to dissolve an injunction in a suit brought by Major Francis. The city seeks the right to sell property to fund sidewalk improvements. Chancellor Simpson hears the case with City Attorney Callahan for the city and Judge Ine. C. Byate for Mayor Francis. The core issue is whether the city clerk can advertise the property for sale.
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City OF
Decatur
Major Francis
Chancery
Francis
W. H. Simpson
Callahan
Ine. C. Byate
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William Thaw
Pittsburg
Harvard University
Evelyn Nesbit
Madison Square Garden Roof
Ftér
Justice Dowling
Morschauser
Poughkeepsie
Justice Mills
Clifford W. Martridge
Stanford Whites
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cotton
Second Avenue
Son Street
Morgan County National Bank
The
William E. Skeggs
Sydge
Josie Graig
Sth Street
J. A. Buttrey
New
Sam Spielberger
Reomen
A. B. Lamprin
Nity
Othara
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