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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
6
The committee appointed to study pardons at the state farm will not reveal findings or names. Former Governor George W. Donaghey stated no recommendations have been discussed and no report details will be released until the governor receives the official report.
A system wide educational campaign to prevent accidents is to be launched soon by the Safety First Committee of Iron Mountain railroad employees. The plan includes lectures at division points, public meetings, and distribution of safety circulars to workers and travelers.
A mob abducted Frank from Keeners Prison near Milledgeville Georgia. He was hanged near Marietta while guards watched. Wires were cut to prevent alarm as authorities guarded the prison. The report notes the crowd’s intent to dispose of Frank at a grave in Mary Phi Pen, with various officials involved in securing the scene.
Petrograd reports describe peace terms offered by German allies. The Nowe Vererno hints Russia faces pressure as Germans press to secure Mosco w and borders. A separate wreck near Columbus, Ohio, kills six and injures many on an excursion train carrying Knights of Pythias members.
A training night accident at Fort Sill Oklahoma involving Aeroplanes No 47 Deco Kan crashed to the ground killing Capt Knox of the quartermaster corps and seriously injuring Suton of the slow corps. A telegram to the War Department followed shortly after noon yesterday.
An Osceola mob of about 15 overpowered a man linked to a sheriff’s killing during a joint Mississippi County raid on Island 37 in the Mississippi River. The slaying involved Dr. Mauldin, sheriff of the county, and the incident follows a broader pattern of mob violence and alleged wrongdoing in the area. The Adriatic, a White Star liner, arrived at Liverpool after departing New York August 4 with war supplies. Haiti’s Senate president Sudre Dartinguen was elected president by the national assembly after Vilbrun Guillaume was killed by a mob.
A raid by State Board of Pharmacy officers seized San Pranermeopon valued at over 600 in Chinatown, described as the largest single seizure since opium importation was prohibited. The event underscored a major crackdown on illicit narcotics.
El Paso notes Major General Sart chief of staff of the U S Army arrived and met a committee of men before visiting General Francisco Villa at Juarez to discuss military affairs and regional security.
O. E. Wilson was shot and killed by W. A. Thomas in Starkville in May after Thomas learned of Wilson's attentions to his sister Roma Thomas. The sister witnessed the murder and later attempted suicide.
Police say Kilts Nothersole and his son Newton Nothersole were arrested in Bristol by Sheriff Thomas for the murder of 14 year old Hazel Macklin whose body was found in a vault at Brook Park. Hazel left her home in South Head to answer a maid advertisement on August 28 1914. An electric car was seen near Spring Brook Park at the time of the crime.
State livestock sanitary commission investigates cattle losses in S W county and Standish area. Inspectors dispatched after reports of sudden blindness in cattle in Standish, Arenaec county, prompting disease inquiry and field checks by officials.
Indianapolis Special Judge Fichorn sustains most counts in the Taggart indictment, a Democratic National committeeman. Cedar Rapids postmaster removed after a robbery involving $400 in cash and stamps. Oxley removed by postal inspector Griffin.
Fireman R.0 Cunningham entered a downtown Los Angeles cafe crowd and shot Flora Sanders, an employee, twice and then killed himself with three more shots, according to initial reports.
United States army officers in the Rio Grande Valley report a more thorough organization among Mexican raiders and say the government is well financed. General Frederick Funston may call for more troops to quell any spread beyond Hidalgo Willacy Nueces counties. President Wilson reviews the Mexican situation with Secretary Lansing, noting local disturbance and improving conditions at Vera Cruz.
A half hour respite delays Myers hanging after a criminal appeal hearing in Austin. Writs challenge Myers sanity while he argues the discharge by the railroad due to alleged impotence and socialists in the city rally support for his case.
In Tallahassee an individual faced arraignment over accusations of creating defensive works and roles at military reservations and light houses. Officials reported the suspect denied Austrian birth reports and remittances from relatives in Austria. federal officers had arrested Orholl.
A street car collided with the Randall automobile killing Mrs Charles P Randall and Miss Harriet Hiakester as they returned from a theater. Reports note concern over possible conscription into Mexico for a private company infantry unit. A three year old swallowed mercury tablets and remained in critical condition. Italy seeks large American grain purchases to tide over until year end. Panic erupts aboard the steamer Andrew M Sith as passengers rush in a staged riot on the brine.
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