Two Killed and Lynching in Pensacola Park
In Pensacola Florida a mob overran the sheriff's forces and hanged Leander Shaw a negro in the city park after dawn. Two men died and nine were wounded including officers and bystanders. Shaw had attacked Mrs Davis cutting her throat and was captured after a bystander baby was struck. The victim's body lay riddled with bullets. The dead include Henry Kellum and Bud Nichols. Local authorities ordered Shaw's body removed.
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Pensacola
Fla
Leander Shaw
Bud” Nichols
Charlie Turner
Joseph Brewton
Shaw
Lillian Davis
Jolley
William Davis
Carnival decision affects Great Fort Wayne fair plans
Gaskill Sandy shows were rejected for a September 15 to 19 carnival at the driving park by Dr. W F Myers citing that attractions did not meet directors goals. Independent pike shows are planned for the fair week with four $1,000 stakes already filled. Work crews clean the park as racing entries are gathered and track work continues for the big events.
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Fort Wayne
Sptember 15
W. F. Myers
Oon
Paul T. Strieder
Dr. Myers
Fort Wayne Autoists to Race at Kendallville Fair
About twenty Fort Wayne auto owners will compete in car races at Kendallville fair in October. The Fair Association will offer purses totaling 600 dollars for the Fort Wayne races, with cash or prizes. Races are set for the 3rd and 4th, with one race per car class to settle disputes among local autoists.
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Fort Wayne
Journal Gazette and News WII to Move Into New Quarters
The Bass building at Clinton and East Main streets is undergoing improvements to house the Journal-Gazette and the Daily News. The two offices will occupy the new quarters in about three weeks with the News taking the half building and the Journal-Gazette the other half.
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Bass
Clinton and
East Main Streets
Journal-Gazette
The
Daily News
News
Bryan Takes Fall Out Of Hearst Platform
Fairview, Lincoln, Neb, July 30. Mr Bryan declared the independence party platform mirrors the democratic tar and labor planks while differing on labor department and imperialism. He urged voters to back the democratic reform path, arguing independence helps the republicans and delays gains for wage earners and tariff reform. Bryan and Allen, mentioned in Victor Rosewater’s open letter, discussed the matter privately.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Independence Party
Chicago
Republican Party
Department of Labor
Democratic Party
Victor Rosewater
Mr. Bryan
Allen
Mack to Name Democratic Committees in New York Visit
Norman E. Mack chairman of the Democratic National Committee hopes to announce today the personnel of his executive and other committees. He expects to leave Buffalo for New York tomorrow.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Mack
New York
Taft Party Reaches Hot Springs for Restful Stop
Hot Springs Virginia July 30 Judge Taft and party arrived from Cincinnati at 10 35 this morning with no incident. General and Mrs Henry C Corbin were companions and Senator Scott of West Virginia joined the train for talks on national committee matters. Frank H Hitchcock and Arthur I Vorys to be first visitors later, not until several days.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Cincinnati
Henry C. Corbin
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Frank H. Hitchcock
Arthur I. Vorys
Chairman Hitchcock Manages RNC Work by Phone in New York
Washington July 30 Frank H Hitchcock chairman of the republican national committee spent a busy day handling correspondence and arranging headquarters work in New York by telephone. Much of yesterday was devoted to similar tasks.
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Washington
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
New York
Bryan Attacks Taft Over Convention Work
Lincoln Neb July 30 Bryan charges Taft is unhappy with Chicago convention results and admires Denver Demographic reform plans. He says Taft fears Republican abuses and will discuss bank guarantees labor tariff trusts and other issues in upcoming speeches.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. H. Taft
Chicago
Denver
W. J. Bryan
Taft
Cincinnati
Mr. Bryan
Topeka
Mr. Taft
Bryan
Peoria
Kern
Indianapols
Madison
Wis
Umbrella maker travels to Indianapolis for pasteur treatment
Isaac Kretzman of 436 Buchanan street, an umbrella manufacturer, was bitten by a small fox terrier in Hartford City while soliciting business. He faced about $500 for pasteur treatment and traveled to Indianapolis after a physician warned dog bites are dangerous this time of year.
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Isaac Kretzman
Buchanan Street
Indianapolis
Hartford City
Kretzman
Grant Showalter
North High Street
Nervine Promises Cure For Epilepsy And Nervous Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for epilepsy fits convulsions and St Vitus dance. It claims most cases are curable by strengthening the nervous system and offers case names and advice. The notice cites a family story of a son with epilepsy and trial with Nervine after specialist treatment.
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Miles
John
Arsenic and poison linked to Belle Gunness case
Dr Haines reports arsenic and strychnine found in the bodies of Mrs Belle Gunness and two of her children, challenging the fire theory. Lamphere remains jailed on six murder counts as lawyers seek habeas corpus and bail reduction. Officials say Gunness is dead and focus shifts to trial implications.
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South Bend
Ind
Tribune
Laporte
Wolver Haines
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Mack
Anstiss
Gunness
Dr. Haines
Ray Lamp
Haines
Lamphere
Belle Gunness
Government Loses In Pure Food Law Cases
Chicago dispatch reports that Judge Kohikkaat in the U S circuit court upheld the restraining order against enforcing the pure food law labeling. Government motion to set aside injunction denied as it relates to Peoria distillers, with further motions planned for Goshen Indiana and Terre Haute distillers tomorrow.
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Chicago
Thompson, Severns and Humphrey
Cincinnati
Kohkkaat
United States Circuit Court
Kohisaat
Peoria
Court of Appeals
Goshen
Ind
Terre Haute
Interurban Depot Urged for Fort Wayne Plan
Kendallville business leader urges Fort Wayne to build an interurban terminal to serve growing traction lines and traveling public. He argues a central hub would aid commerce and visitation, boosting patronage and regional mobility.
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Kendallville News
Fort Wayne
Kendallville
Fort ‘Wayne
Frank Litzenberger Local Businessman Found Dead
The body of Frank Litzenberger, a leading Middletown businessman, was found in Fall Creek near the city. A bullet wound to the head, a revolver in the water, and a note directing others to his body indicate suicide. no motive is known.
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Middletown
Ind
Frank Litzenberger
Fall Creek
Keck Fined and Suspended Jail Time for Razor Incident
Curtis Keck faced a $5 fine and costs plus thirty days in jail in city court after carrying a jag and razor at a Goshen road party. A severed hand cut occurred when the razor was drawn. sentence suspended and he must serve forty-five more days.
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Curtis Keck
Fritz
Goshen Road
Whitney Snyder
Charles A. Huth
Buchanan Street
Skelton
William Bremley
Charles Sunbieat
Johnny Appleseed
Eisenbeiss Estate Left to Two Sons After Death at Hiknart
Dr. Samuel Eisenbeiss died at Hiknart leaving a estate valued at $75,000 to his two sons Dr. C. M. Eisenbeiss postmaster at Elk hert and Dr. E. M. Eisenbeiss of Indianapolis.
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Samuel Eisenbeiss
Hiknart
C. M. Eisenbeiss
Elkhert
E. M. Eisenbeiss
Indianapolis
Murderer Hiding In Swamp Surrenders After Capture
Andrew Honze, charged with killing Mrs. Annie Kocur, wealthy Granite City widow, was found near a swamp half dead after three days without food. He reportedly confessed to shooting her following a quarrel over stored furniture. The fourteen year old son witnessed the tragedy and said Honze made improper advances.
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Granite City
Andrew Honze
Annie Kocur
Here
Honza
Picnic of Grocers Enjoyed Tremendous 1908 Day
The Fort Wayne Grocers Association held a memorable picnic at Gun Club grounds on Wednesday. Races and games showcased talent with Elva Lowery narrowly edged by Marie Heine in the wheelbarrow event. George Bingle won the sack race. class-like races and a lively egg contest complemented a lavish supper as preparations began for 1909.
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Wayn Grocers’ Association
Gun Clut
Christ Hegerfeld
Elva Lowery
Marie Heine
H. L. Kline
A. C. Paulsen
George Bingle
William Coudert
T. J. Betz
A. Sherman
C. Cokles
Castlé
Macavoy
Noll
A. C. Brase
William Lichtsinn
John Didier
Joseph Langard
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Sheriff’s Guards
Henry C. Kellum
Carnival Company
FAIR
News Wii
Arkansas
Fal
Aia Rae
Hearst
Ley Company
Bluffton
Mas
Kehisaat
Middleton, Ind
Keck
Illinois
Self
von SM
R. B
Fiat
Sal
Meles
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