Louisiana mob lynches three blacks near Belcher
In Belcher, near Shreveport, about 1,200 whites and blacks witnessed the lynching of Phil Davis, Walter Carter, and Clint Thomas after they confessed to fatally shooting businessman Robert Adger. They were hanged from a single tree limb, with two other black men arrested but released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Phil Davis
Walter Carter
Clint Thomas
Belcher
Robert Adger
Louisiana
Adger
Sam Lee
Peter Thomas
Lee
Thomas
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Governor Atkinson
Digestive remedy promises to digest all foods, strengthen stomach organs, and cure dyspepsia and indigestion. Governor G W Atkinson of West Virginia testimonials its effectiveness and recommends it to friends. Sold by Meyer Bros Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Meyer Bros. Co
Graft Prober Threatened By Letter Bombs
Chicago reports attorney Brode B. Davis, counsel for the aldermanic graft investigating committee, has received nearly 100 life threatening letters since leading a campaign against gamblers and saloon violators. He and allies planned guard measures as disclosures look more likely, despite past disappointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brode B. Davis
Davis
Little Early Risers Sold In Texas Dry Goods Firm
In Yoakum Texas the head of a large dry goods firm Mr J M Haller advised a companion to take DeWitts Little Early Risers in the palace car for a bright morning. The pills are marketed by Meyer Brat Co, and praised for their dark brown taste and headache relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Yoakum
J M. Haller
Haller
DeWitt
Meyer Bras. Co
East Jefferson Saloon Keeper Charged Over Screens
Prosecutor Emrick ordered Joseph Chavane, a saloon owner on East Jefferson Street, brought in for trial on charges of maintaining screens in his business. An affidavit was filed days earlier, but the warrant was not served due to unspecified reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emrick
Joseph Chavane
Jefferson Street
Foley's Honey and Tar safe cough remedy claim
An advertisement warns that many cough medicines contain opiates causing constipation and safety concerns for children. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as an opiate free, safe alternative by Dreier & Bro.
Bishop Alerding Leads Anniversary Mass at Fort Wayne
The bishop celebrated a major anniversary mass with visiting clergy and a large crowd at the episcopal residence. Presbyters Oechtering Koerdt Roche LaFontaine Delaney Bathe Sullivan assisted. The diocese consultors planned tomorrow's junior clergy examination for thirty seminarians in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
J. H. Oechtering
Ferdinand Koerdt
P. F. Roche
A. E. LaFontaine
J. F. Delaney
J. H. Bathe
W. D. Sullivan
Alerding
Reform School Adopts Foley's Honey and Tar
J G Gluck superintendent Prun town West Virginia reform school writes that after trying all other advertised cough medicines they will use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively. He calls it most effective and absolutely harmless. Dreier and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Gluck
Pruntytown
W. Va
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
Dreier & Bro
Prison for Dr Jay in murder case at Asheville
Dr J V Jay was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to thirty years at hard labor. The physician, once a leading Asheville doctor, murdered his three children amid concerns over a possible mental disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
J. V. Jay
Jay
Ashville
Foley's Honey and Tar Remains Top Cold Remedy
Dreier and Bro promote Foley's Honey and Tar as the best throat and lung cure this season. The product is claimed to shorten colds and prevent serious complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Officials' Car Collides with Workmen. Three Die
In Gilberton near Mahonoy City Pennsylvania a private car carrying Philadelphia and Reading railway officials struck a gang of workers. John Zabricki was killed instantly while John Deyda and Michael Barna were fatally injured. The notice ends with an ad for Foley's Kidney Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahonoy City
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Gilberton
Here
John Zabricki
John Deyda
Michael Barna
Gates' Yacht Roxana Reaches Port Arthur Safely
John W. Gates's private yacht Roxana, which left New Orleans on November 21 and was long overdue, has arrived safely at Port Arthur Texas. The vessel, not built for rough seas, frequently sought refuge in small harbors along the coast. the voyage was otherwise uneventful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
John W. Gates
New Orleans
Port Arthur
Texas
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Throat and Lung Ailments
An advertisement states Foley's Honey and Tar positively cures throat and lung diseases and urges refusing substitutes from Dreier and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Life sentence for McClure verdict in Tipton Indiana
Thomas Jesse McClure was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his two children Omer and Dee on October 25. He received a life sentence in the northern prison after a trial that spanned a week and involved more than fifty ballots until a verdict was reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Ind
Thomas Jesse McClure
Omer
Dee
A Fort Wayne Testimony On Kidney Pills
Fort Wayne resident William Steller describes four years of kidney illness and backache. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Meyer Bros. 8 drug store for relief without harmful after effects. Sold by all dealers, price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
William Steller
West Superior St
Dean
Meyer Bros. “8
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
Jury Reaches Life Sentence After Forty-Fifth Ballot
In court Judge Elliott imposes life imprisonment after a jury splits on the verdict with three in favor of quittal and nine for life. The prisoner breaks down crying and says he wishes for death, claiming confinement would be short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quittal
Elks Lodge Sorrow Service Plans in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne lodge No. 155 Elks will host annual Lodge of Sorrow at Masonic Temple next Sunday evening. The program features F J Reineke directed music, soloists Mrs Clara Zollars Bond and Mrs E H Kirkland, Linden quartet, Trinity Episcopal boys choir, and Reineke's orchestra. Daniel E Storms will deliver the general eulogy. Dr W H Nusbaum will eulogize departed brethren. Rev A W Seabrease to give invocation and benediction. George H Brown will preside. two local members Cragg and Stoner noted as deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Masonic Temple Theater
F. J. Reineke
Clara Zollars Bond
E. H. Kirkland
Linden Quartet
Trinity Episcopal Church
Reineke
Daniel E. Storms
Indianapolis
Indiana
Elks
W. H. Nusbaum
Auburn
Robert V. Cragg
L. N. Stoner
Garrett
Citizens' Trust Co. Offers Depositors $400000 Security
Deposit your money in the Citizens' Trust Co. opposite the post office. The notice states $400,000 security for depositors and urges saving with the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Trust Co
Post Office
May See Some Fighting From Wisconsin Crew at Isthmus
Lieutenant Fred Freeman and Mid shipman Jim Willson of Fort Wayne aboard the battleship Wisconsin are likely to see active service if trouble arises at the Isthmus of Panama. The Asiatic squadron, including the Wisconsin, has orders to cruise between Yokohama and Honolulu to keep ships ready to protect U S interests at the isthmus. Dreier and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Freeman
Jim’ Willson
Fort Wayne
Wisconsin
Isthmus
Panama
Asiatic Squadron
Yokohama
Honolulu
United States
Glee Club Meeting At First Presbyterian Church
The glee club of the First Presbyterian Church Young Men's society will meet Thursday night in the church social rooms for organization and rehearsal. They will begin preparations for a winter concert to benefit charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
First Presbyterian Church
Young Meon’s Society
Tug Collision Off Ellis Island Claims Three Lives
Three men died and one was seriously injured when tugs Idlewild and Hercules collided off Ellis Island. Drowned were Hans Peterson and William Lasker and another unnamed man. boatman John Storberg was seriously injured with head cuts and a broken leg. Hercules is owned by American Towboat Company of Baltimore.
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New York
Idlewild
Hercules
Ellis Island
Hans Peterson
William Lasker
John Storberg
The
American Towboat Company of
Baltimore
Heaton and Yaple Named Fort Wayne Attorneys
The firm of Heaton and Yaple is appointed as Fort Wayne attorneys for the American Theatrical Association by William Grozeman of Grossman and Vorhauce, American general counsel. They will represent theatrical leaders, managers, and companies in America and Europe in legal matters in this city and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaton
Soldiers' Bodies Arrive in Capital Cemetery Ceremony
The bodies of thirty private soldiers killed in the Philippines were interred today at the National Cemetery at Arlington with an impressive military ceremony. Remains were brought to the capital for burial as a solemn tribute to their service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
National Cemetery
Artington
Fancy Goods Showcases Elaborate Collection of Personal Accessories
A lavish display invites at affordable pricing with comb and brush sets from 1 to 25 dollars manicure sets 1 to 7.5 dressing cases 1 to 12.5 work boxes jewel boxes and a range of collar and cuff boxes 0.5 to 3 ink stands and paper weights clocks frames pocketbooks bags fans and more decorative items.
Glove Bonanza Promises New Stock in Town
A boastful ad proclaims an unmatched glove assortment from top makers. The text emphasizes quality stock and insists gloves bought locally are always acceptable.
Toilet articles sale from leading makers for Christmas
A selection from Roger and Gallet Pinaud Atkinson Lantier Woodworth and Colgate offers toilet regui items including handkerchief extracts toilet waters and face powders at prices from 10 cents to 1 50. Special odor boxes marketed as Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger and Gallet
Pinaud
Atkinson, Lantier
Woodworth
Colgate
Christmas Joy Ad Campaign Urges Early Gift Buying
An in store promotional message pressures shoppers to act now for favorable conditions this holiday season. It promises customer expectations will be met with Christmas joy and urges timely selections to avoid last minute rush.
Majestic Oriental Rugs Arrive From Oriental Looms
A stunning collection of modern and antique Oriental rugs in all sizes has just arrived. Visit to see the gems in person and let our prices seal the deal on a gift that will be a joy forever.
China and Art Room Offers Fancy China and Decor
Lovers of beauty can admire new ideas and novelties in decorative china and cut glass. Vases lamps figures candelabra and bric a brac priced from 25c to 1.00 with special holiday dinner sets French and English china featured.
Books For All Fancies At Special Prices
A catalog note lists modern classics with dainty bindings at 12 1/2 cents each. Juvenile books for boys and girls from 25 to 50 cents. Children’s books in paper and linen covers 5 cents to 1 dollar. Fancy box stationery line offered from 10 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents per box.
Dolls for Children of All Sizes on Display
The shop advertises a wide range of dolls from indestructible Rag Dolls to Bisque Dolls in sizes up to a four year old child. Jointed kid bodies and sweet-faced dolls are priced to suit every budget. Bring the children to view the selection.
Handkerchiefs Offered in Wide Range and Prices
A vendor markets a large assortment of handkerchiefs including cotton linen mixed styles for children and women. Prices span low to mid range with lace trimmed, embroidered, and Irish linen options highlighted for quick sale emphasis.
Men’s Fixings for Him at Small Prices
Suggestions from our men’s furnishing stock include shirts collars cuffs underwear night shirts hose neckties muffiers gloves holiday suspenders in handsome boxes. Great assortments at little prices.
Exquisite Umbrellas With Novel Handles
Exquisite and novel umbrella designs offered as holiday gifts with attractive price range from $1.00 to $15.00 each. Special leaders in assorted fancy and natural wood handles priced at $1.50 and $2.00.
Two Men Slain in Kentucky Feud
In Hart county near Pike View, Squire Osborne and his son Dave Osborne were killed. Will Garber was mortally wounded, John Bennett seriously hurt. Suspect Curtis Gardner was captured at Elizabethtown and jailed in Munfordville after a nighttime shooting at a home.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Pike View
Hart County
Squire Osborne
Dave Osborne
Will Garber
John Bennett
Curtis Gardner
Elizabethtown
Munfordville
Winchester
Will Gardner
Gardner
Larne
Hart
Hardin
Robbers Terrorize Pennsylvania Town
Five outlaws struck Emaus near Allentown blasting revolvers and looting. The gang, believed linked to prior post office and safes robberies in Emaus and Phoenixville, evaded capture after holding up Samuel Rehm a woman and a child and dining in saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Emaus
Here
Lehigh Mountains
Hemaus
Pennsylvania
Phoenixville
Kremser
Samuel Rehm
Rehm
Admiralty Denies Trinidad Cable Report
London officials deny a cabled report from Port of Spain Trinidad, asserting no official confirmation of the claim has been issued and awaiting further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Port-of-Spain
Trini
British West Indian squadron to depart for LaGuaira Venezuela
The British foreign office reports no current trouble with Venezuela and says relations with Caracas are excellent. The British minister, Bax Ironside, has made no complaint, and ongoing negotiations proceed cordially. Movements of the squadron are denied to be connected with any foreign office issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
LaGuaira
Venezuela
Great Britain
Caracas
Bax Ironside
Foreign Office
Missionary Drowned in Congo River Boat Capsize
A cablegram from Nashville reports American missionary H C Staymenter died when the boat capsized on the Congo river in Central Africa. Twenty-three native crew members perished. Motte Martin of Alexandria, Virginia, survived. Staymenter and Martin sailed August 1 to serve in the Congo Free State. The vessel was the missionary craft of the Southern Presbyterian church named the apsiey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
H. C. Staymenter
Congo River
Central Africa
Apsiey
Southern Presbyterian Church
Motte Martin
Alexandria
United States
Congo Free State
Leopoldville
Lutho
Staymenter
Martin
Women’s Christian Temperance Union to Meet in Plymouth
The W. C. T. U. will hold a meeting at Plymouth Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
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Lone Star State
Chavane
Herman Alerding Cele
Report From
Reform School
DR. Jay
Gates
M’clure
Lodge OF Sorrow
Masonic Temple
Heaton & Yaple
Legion
Reynier, Perrin and
Vallier
la Tosca
Oriental Rugs
Rurode Dry Goods CO
Indiana Medical and Surgical Institute
West Wayne St
America
J. W. Younge
D. W. Tucker
U. S
Drs J. A
JW. Williams Managers
Calhoun St
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