Leavenworth Burnings Reveal Lynch Mob Horror
Thousands witnessed the Leavenworth lynching of Alexander a black man accused of murder and assault. The mob overran the jail, dragged him to a stake near Pearl Forbes’s murder site, and burned him as deputies and townsfolk screamed. Sheriff Everhardy defended his actions amid public outrage and governor’s threats of punishment.
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Leavenworth
Red Alexander
Pearl Forbes
Sherif
Alexander i
Bullings
Daavenworth
Noel
Assilant
Powell
County Gall
Alexinder
Condemnation of lynching fueled by Topeka vote
In Topeka Kansas on January 16 a joint resolution was passed to condemn the Devayenwarth lynching and to demand a thorough investigation of all participants. The measure calls for punitive action against those involved to the full extent of the law.
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Topeka, Kas
Jan
Legislebare
Deavyenwarth
Ants
Allewa
Slantes
Fragmented notes hint at local events and gatherings
Vague scribbles mention community activities, visitors, and upcoming meetings. Names and places are jumbled, but references to county, city, schools, and weekend events suggest a local notice page with schedules and social plans. The legible fragments imply a community calendar rather than a single article.
Local Anniversary Party Busy With Guests and Cheer
A large birthday celebration at the home of Mrs Feath er in Bes honored My Tuer with nine guests enjoying lavish hospitality. Mr and Mrs Hyimter hosted a warm reception with refreshments and dancing as friends exchanged greetings. Attendees included Miss Gladys Fiteh and Miss Lochee Greenwell visiting from nearby areas. Miss Daisy Ketenam returned from Fort Wayne. and H Hillegass and Son reported strong stock buying. The event closed with guests departing happily as the well wishers offered thanks for the gathering.
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Geesathom
Bes
Feather
Tuer
Iantertown
Ibsk
Ang
Hyimter
Ramos
Secien
Loken
Hunter
Willy
C. Glasior
Tspal Teursis
Gladys Fiteh
Diambuser
Lochee Greenwell
Phehed Hingalay
Meg
Greenwell
H. Hillegass and Son
Huong
Avery
Local notices and births in a late community column
Rumor and records mix in a small town column detailing a baby boy born to C H Myers and a second son to Bert Simonz’s family. Mentions a public sale with ten percent discount and a construction plan by Archisers Kendrick and Bradley for a new seven-room residence costing around 2700. Includes a lecture at Ossiai by Rev A S Noviig and various town happenings.
Bargain Drapery and Shoes At G Sinteison Street
Readable OCR lists men's suits at $2.50 and fine shoes at 89c, ladies shoes and millinery priced low. Street name appears as G Sinteison Street with other goods advertised, though fragmented.
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An-Woul Sar
Skein
Ize
Hnee
Abe
Sinteison Street
Notice of real estate sale in Whitley county Indiana
Notice of commissioners sale in Whitley County Indiana under Causa No. 4298. Henry Kan ning and Sophia Homing are defendants. On January 1, 2001, the west half of lot 120 and the east and west portions of lot 121 in Fort Wayne were appraised and will be sold in parcels or as a whole. Terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years, with notes and interest at six percent, with title to be conveyed free of liens to the buyer. Commission is Henry Olvas ton.
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Whitley Einewit
Henry Kanning
Sophia Homing
Henry Colevick
Fort Wayne
Tiedian
al- Ten County
Indiana
Bort Wayne
Wayne Street
Gota
Revi
Charles F. Plaittan
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Wayne Dry Goods
Port Wayne
Wayne Dry Goods Company
Calhoun Street
Burt” Ross
Bougil Aul
J. P. Ross & CO
Biden Lowe
Kumine
Rowe Boner
Reliable General Store
West Columbia
Machind Forurinding Gueen
Mann
East Columbia ST
BB. Wheeler
Michigan Avenue
Whitch Inc
Fort Wares
X. Baperton
Ptaky
Hig City
Alexander
Welay
Forbes
Joh Lorbec
Lansingsh
Orelock
Nik Crinig
Jate
Fin
Sheri Stucemyers
Ton
Mere
Carter
Fewerly
Olive Atvents
Rvaryme
Severl
Wren
Vins
Cotion
Joel
Itv
Mito
Turing
Ile
Yrony
Mab
Achel
Che
Foyt Street
Lawrence
Nial Bprive Street
Ernoch
Penal Forbes
Law- Muce AvenUs
Spined Street
Ater
Dlytankment
Tinweenee Avenue
Banta Fe
Spruce Street
Jabr Parkes
Alexande
Bere
Torbes
Forkux
Byyn
Alanadey
Aman
Pune
Uceia Ak
Pierce
Wini
Serias
Sorlety Gorney
Tuen
Loys
Wemia
Wolf
Calis
cowaAnp
Tupelo
Kan
Dat
Covernor
Blanley
Topeka
Wnsion
Pia
Masia
Grandia
van Wayne
Dlamg
Aicely
Vawavisiyt
Vawavisiyt Precklene
Walouls
Dawt
Bebeusey
Plymouth
China
Greaay
Joe
Wayans
West Luylay
Wallen
Maple Grove
Seinavls
Evailiy
Sekent
Wowierown
Fervat
C.H. Myers
Bert Simoxz
ME Ruut Ind
Billy Mek
Lola Meichelderfer
Hate
Cape
Reuben
Paterson
Slint Wilson
Citizen's Trust Company
Kendrick & Bradley
Hoayland Arenas
A.ainey
Att Palley
A. 3. Noviig
Benny Struct
Paurey
Papa, Ralstar
Hiiue Asiteates
SY Skelton Grocery Co
Oner
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