Burned at stake in Eclectic mob vengeance
Eclectic Alabama September 1903 mob hunts for the alleged assailant of Mrs Harrington. Winfield Townsend alias Floyd a prisoner and nephew of Floyd hanged a week earlier for attempted assault is captured on a tree limb and burned alive by a crowd after a tense chase with bloodhounds. The mob, counting hundreds, chooses death by fire despite prior rope options. Townsend confessed prior crimes and implicated Alex Floyd in further plots before perishing.
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Diplomatic Shift on China Talks Favorable in Washington
Washington reports indicate a near term accord on China based on Hay’s July 3 proposals. Russia and likely France favor negotiations, with Germany’s stance uncertain whether misunderstood or changed, potentially affecting European unity in forthcoming talks.
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A Republican Guess on Electoral Votes
National Republican headquarters claim 266 votes for McKinley and 112 for Bryan, with 54 in doubt. Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Carolinas, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia listed for Bryan. Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Nebraska and Utah in doubt. Indiana also in doubt. Richardson calls it boastful.
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Democratic clubs convention opens in Tomlinson hall
About 500 to 1,000 visitors converge in Indianapolis for the national convention of Democratic clubs set to begin at 2 p.m. at Tomlinson hall. A New York and New England delegation arrived Tuesday on a special car attached to a regular train. Represented states include New York, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
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German settlement plans move toward adjustment
Officers of the Mine Workers report Germany may join in a common settlement plan after favorable readings of the U S approach. China crisis prospects brighten avoiding war as Conger notes Russia’s departure from Peking and Wu authenticates edict on punishment.
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The Prohibition Train Arrives in Columbus
John G Woolley prohibition candidate for president arrived in Columbus at 7 80 Tuesday night closing the day with an evening rally at the board of trade auditorium. The special ran from Fort Wayne Ind stopping at Ada Forest Mansfield Loudonville Wooster and Millersburg for half hour meetings. Belmont Nominated for Congress in New York. Perry Belmont was nominated by the democratic convention of the First district.
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Renominations and incidents fill current events roundup
Congressman William B Knox of Lawes frontier district wins Republican renomination in Fifth Massachusetts. A glass worker killed his wife then shot himself in Carnegie Pennsylvania. The steamer Senator brought 113 passengers and $10,000 in gold to Seattle from Nome. Shamokin Milling burns four brick buildings and $30,000 block. American Bankers meet in Richmond Virginia with President Walker Hill delivering annual report to about 100 members. Russian naval estimates for 1901 rise by over 10 million rubles. Witte town elections in Connecticut show Republican losses in 7 towns of 162 reported. Michigan Supreme Court blocks beet sugar bounty law as unconstitutional. Elkport bank robbed. $1,000 taken as burglars flee after blasting safe. New York tinplate wage agreement reached with minor demands pending. U S Mint Sept coinage totals 6,440,938 dollars. Robert McCurdy Lord found dead in Mount Vernon residence. Para Consul Kennedy cites Brazil Anarcas crisis with many notes protested monthly. Massachusetts Democrats nominate full state ticket in Faneuil Hall. Kansas City platform endorsed. Paine Jr nominated for governor. Andre Day observed in Nyack marking Major John Andre’s treason anniversary with ceremonies at the 76 stone house.
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Market summaries from Chicago New York Oct 2
Grain and futures mix with wheat unsettled and corn firm. Flour demand moderate and firm. Odds for oats, rye, barley vary by grade. Pork, lard and ribs active with January products noted. Potatoes and eggs steady to firm amid mixed market signals. Live poultry weaker while butter and cheese hold steady. Hog and cattle prices mostly steady to lower with regional variations. South Omaha cattle show steady to strong trend and lamb markets mixed.
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New Candidates for Ramsey County Offices
Hon P J McClory seeks renomination as state attorney after six years of service with broad support from taxpayers. I N Walker enters the race for clerk of the court after urging from friends, pledging hustler effort to win the prize.
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Strayed Horses From Cavalier County Farm
Lost near township 158 range 68 around Sept 2 two bay and black geldings aged 7 and 9, a chestnut mare about 20 with hip lump, a grey gelding 6, and a one day old colt with star and white on left hind leg. Reward or information to Banner post office Cavalier County North Dakota Joun H Netsoy.
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Port Arthur Route Shortest Line to Key Cities
Shortest line and quickest time route from Port Arthur to Kansas City Pittsburg Joplin Ft Smith Texarkana and Shreveport outline travel links and likely travel durations across major destinations.
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Summer Resorts at Siloam Springs Ar
A brief note highlights Siloam Springs Arkansas as a premier southern summer resort with abundant natural springs and pure water. The piece extols the scenery and healthful climate, urging readers to visit and enjoy the accommodations and scenery at a reasonable rate.
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