Night riders wreck tobacco towns in western Kentucky
In Muncellville Logan county night riders 100 strong attacked two tobacco canneries and other businesses injuring several, causing extensive property losses. Police and guards were overwhelmed as raids spread through nearby towns, with numerous buildings burned and key leaders detained for hours. Authorities vow investigation while growers resist selling to the Tobacco Trust amid widespread fear and retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutsallville
Ail Muncellville
Logan County
Gina
Noler
Friar G. Wake
Aucerton Sniff Compitayy Factory
Ina
Roberts & Brown
Lose
Alfred Aueleywood
Sracery
King & Oe Stable
Joulua Iuyowlea
Eat
Kentucky
Hopkingville
Ananieay, Tabacco, Company
Thie Meng
Hanil
Hanil “Warohowna
Nave
Tobaccs Growers' Protective Association
Macauntannicas
Tarra
Lewtevily & Naghyilia
Avery
Fthayas
Aleo
Hora
Electric power to be transmitted 115 miles
Article describes plans to transmit electric power from Fort Wayne to Lafayette over 115 miles via a new system. It notes major companies, changing car power sources, and temporary service disruptions during the transition. Details include employee insignia, schedules, and a shift to Atlantic current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayon
Insecurba Winns
Wayne Mad Wabneh Valley Company
Elty Nes
Moihia
Timreday Appaara
Riga
New Building Completion Delayed by Inspection Issue
Contractor Tungliant halted work on the school addition awaiting an immediate inspection. The project, aimed to finish by September, now faces review as the city seeks a Monday timetable for final approval and completion of the new wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tungliant
Nebraska
Hae
Tarawan
Dallding
Youth Executed After Gallows Botched Attempt
A 14 year old boy, Burgeon, was hanged after a bungled gallows execution. Surgeons report he died at the scaffold after a misdrawn noose caused by a faulty firing, with his mother and seven siblings left to mourn the tragedy amid delayed justice and ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline
Venan
Beyomteen
Shugeon
Jen Bryne
Jamas
Witfred
Mc- Michael
Bturgeon
Weil
Tyalstera
Aiding Accused Woman Worthe Employers of Men
Ada Lowe attests to the accused woman's honesty amid Fort Wayne locals rallying to her defense. Report notes an investigation into the matter, with Ada Lowe and others defending the woman's integrity and reputation in early August. magistrate ruling and community response referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Lowe
Hag
Wehalf
Avra
Enduro
Indi
Ayra
Tito
Toewle
Wreck at Kalamazoo and Fireman Team Involved
A chaotic scene at Kalamazoo features Fireman Enoes and Fireman Grou amid a wreck. Witnesses describe early commotion and efforts to rescue, with names like Taylor and Grout appearing in accounts from local sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Ser
Taylor
Enoes
Grou
Euginsey
C. W. ‘Taylor
Roy
Paine
Grout
Caton Street
Fort Wayne Welcomes 1808 with Noisy Celebrations
Fort Wayne hosted a loud citywide welcome for 1808 marked by chimes, yells, and processions. Many churches hosted midnight services and social gatherings as Corporal George Aun of Battery 4 sustained facial and arm injuries from a powder explosion during a salute. Several battery members suffered burns. the event disrupted city life as the holiday surged through streets and churches alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Quesulanon
M Teault
George Aun
Indiana National Guard
Hoye Lowpital
Gates
Knoyne
Hie
Hame
Tao
Harry Clarke
Latoya
W. W. Barnett
St. Alary's Avenue
Trigful
Gui Wee
Welaganahlog
Wile Whistler
Sintola
Eneelal
Gruapla
Touay
Amd
Cathuila
Jonny Aithornn
Richards Bares Small Arm As Evidence In Court
Fragmented court transcript reveals Richards denying a clear link to a small arm incident. Testimony centers on Finnigan wife details and alleged threats, with witnesses Skelton and Mishkin supporting the defense. Security and violence notes mention a Cripple Gate backer and assorted local names amid a tense scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Plinnigan
Michael Dunes Tlannigan
Pepits
Clyde Ganey
Choatate
Witniba
Mike
Finnigan
Toluya
Nikwie
Asd
Agali
Abe
Taek Hawn
Mirna
Mirna and Enauliing Eggue, Samt Dengteved and Nia
Eusts
Daniel
Noted Surgeon Dies in Chicago After Illness
Dr Nicholas Read, a widely known American surgeon, died yesterday in Chicago from heart ailment following ten weeks of illness. He served with the Sixth Army Corps during the Spanish War and was highly regarded for his many medical writings and operations. His health had limited his practice in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nicholas Read
Mie Uuilel
Senn
Banu
Ehigt Myrgedo
Wae
Ata
I Min
Guthay
Futtro Guorm Ui
Hia
Enraged Japanese Attack Vancouver Firemen Incident
A mob attacked firemen in Vancouver B C injuring several and destroying equipment. Police intervened as bystanders fought, with multiple Japanese residents involved and arson reported. Two firemen were burned and hospitalized. bystanders fled as authorities arrived.
A Friendly Act by Japan Closes Old Year
Tokio reports a friendly gesture by the Japanese government in 1907 affecting immigration policy and relations with the American embassy. The note hints at broader plans for 1908 and mentions political figures and proposed actions tied to immigration and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tokio
Jan
Mmesilon
Bottar Mranines
Menk
Toosevell
Lahter
Roy Ntridy
Sunday School Leaders Convene in Boston Session
Boston hosts a crucial assembly of Sunday school executives and editors from national and international groups to discuss reforms in the Sunday School system. Delegates from 155,000 churches and 14 unions weigh changes to adapt to advancing needs and broaden cooperative work across denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tha
U. W
Havlshorn
Yeprawa le Ing
Union Newbers
Toyle
Discuxxion
International Lensoo
Action Loken
Jave Triannini Ranfereniee al Vore
First Quail Shipment Arrives for Allen County
Allen County prepares for its first quail shipment as committees select handlers and methods for distribution. Officials plan freedom from hunters next fall, citing protection of birds and anticipated open season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen County
Alte
Cow Olay
Herbert Bom
Byauk Emriot
Prod Voorn
al Alter
A. Hottorainy
den Wondworthy
George Laosehy
Panwhors
Alootitk
Avo
A. Wi Bmrich
W. F. Raake
Wilton Freuehlaueht
Brad Valints
Allen
Rodney Flaming
Hurl
Barnet
Agivelalion
Jeller Advinlius
Swadosen
Mackliway
Yardley
Commiauinnen
Svelke
Freuchtenicht
Huntera
Hinds
Proposed line to pass through Aric territory
A garbled OCR style note describes a proposed line passing through Aric territory. It mentions Volodo and Port Wayne, plans by company officials, and aims at a route expected to affect local population and prosperity, with unclear details and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aric Territory
Staten i of
Semiuton Rogirditurine
Theiugh Woleh
Volodo
Port Wayne
Fragmented OCR summary of a historical table with garbled numbers
The readable portions present a dense statistical list with counts of people ages and various commodities. The text includes numeric tallies such as 2,047,442 and 701,87, and mentions populations, potato and bean yields, and other items. It appears to be an unfinished or corrupted data table from a territorial or census-like record.
Ames Wallace Fined After Court Appearance
Ames Wallace, described as a resident, faced a city court in January on a disorderly conduct charge. He pleaded not guilty and received a fine plus costs, marking his first offense under the new local regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaen
Wallace
Mitin
Kames Wallace
Anid Byeaktinat Fonda
Wellington
Wallees
Fragmentary Tale From Aged Page With Jumbled Voices
The text appears as garbled OCR from a historical newspaper segment with scattered phrases. It references a sitter, a confrontation, and various disjointed names and actions, but lacks coherent events or clear attributions to produce a definite news item.
Divorces and Deaths Mentioned in Local Notices
A fragmentary notice references a divorce action for a titled wife and mentions a countess and related divorce proceedings. It also reports the sudden death of Mya Sagal Shonowkee, age 67, at her home in Celimtin chy. An unrelated loan advertisement for estate security by G. By Pfeifer follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagal Shonowkee
Audaenly
Uenst Faire
Har
Rae Wiles Weet
Celimtin Chy
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Kentucky Night Riders Abroad
Russellville
WAR Against Tobacco Trust
Petsare
Charles NM. Roberts
Transvilly
J. R. Mebenn
Ruardsville
Pe Moweley
Trageltville
Wi P. Bryce
Te Lmn
Or. Mebenn
J. Honsty Moneley
Charles M. Raborte
Cie Feryl
Elyanavilia
Ind
Cayo
Txeoyt
Fio
Thone
Hopiiwariic
Marshall Mott Ayrog
Roswellvilla
Emma
Jno
Clouth Barnett
Ofice
Fort Wayne Station
Lafayette
Bungle
Louiaville
Aina Bnydor
Noe
Min IX Gand
Widnendo
Kan
Te Wan Pasimester
Albion
Peal den Ornat
1808
Saya
Mra. Flannigan
Vancouver
Vamouilver
B.C. Inn
Anderson
McDonald
Uyeo Net
Powell Street
AephleNl
Greman
Wendemos
Mra
John Morris
aAndeows
Bandul
Hinteington
William W. Tinrrthon
Pultazab
Rochester
Rochuater
The
International Assocition
Hicksville
Castoria
Ima Leer
What Is
Alwars
Ae Tae
Dushels
Munber
Nymbar
Ranty
Nimabor
Ames Wallace
Ann Weary Mavel
Powley
Linha
Keone Ty van Lek
Ha Wit Aragh
Phe IK
Patratunen
Countess of Yarmouth
Harry Thaw
Jamdmy
Dan
Yarmouth
Phgboe
Tatnywuin
Marcy ‘Hiew
Yarmanth Yao Ik
Woney TO
Heal Estate Ap Parestine Security
Pfeifer
Bass Blocks
Cal
Ho Pongle
Che
Erry
Clinton
Timal
Painal
Dlewoo
Fhdharn
Itera
Letiar Iyaieny
Merouia Wet Iealiem
Nurenk Ponrande
Seld Try
Henry Klee
Columbia Bt
Fort Wayng
Incinga
Gomi
Toole Amd
Peeiffer & Son
Columbia St
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