Murder by Negroes Quickly Averted at Trail Lake
Greenville Mississippi June 4. A fight at the Sims and Williams plantation Trail Lake resulted in the shooting of John Sims and manager Cato by a negro named Sam Clark The guard Van Horn lynched later and another negro Sam Clare killed Crow and Fuller killed Claris and Mayfield is dead The incident follows a suspected negro cocral society meeting in the Trail Lake area and tensions between whites and blacks remain high.
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Greenville
Mies
Sims
Sam Clark
Clark
Bina
Cate
van Hom
Cato
John Crouch
BCETG
van Horn
Claris
Mayfield
Leland
Shoe
Sam Clare
Buck Williams
Crow
Arron Fuller
Fuller
Trail Lake
Trai Lake
Megro Cocral Society
A Gladstone Anecdote from the Century
The piece recalls a Gladstone anecdote where a rival’s “Hear Hear” interruption provoked his playful rebuke. Gladstone halted, then quoted figures to prove his point, and softly advised the gentleman to ornament his laugh with an idea in honeyed tones.
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Gladstone
Henry Norman
Died of Hating Tacks in Tipton Children
In Tipton Indiana Dessie and Ishn Thompson aged 2 and 4 died after playing with nails and carpet tacks. They swallowed tacks imitating workers and the sister died within ten minutes from suffocation while the brother died hours later in agony. Albert Thompson the father is grief stricken.
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Tipton
Ind
Dessie Amd
Ishn Thompson
Albert Thompson
Curtis Tett Transferred to Frankfort Prison
Louisville June 4 Curtis Tett who is serving a life term for the murder of Attorney Z B Maraum at Incheon was moved to the prison at Frankfort today reflecting a transfer in the penal system authorities said.
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Louisville
Curtis Tett
Z. B. Maraum
Incheon
Frankfort
Port Arthur Fortifications and Japanese Assault Forecast
Port Arthur, the so called Gibraltar of the Far East, is described as heavily fortified with multiple rings of defenses and extensive works. Analysts note its natural terrain and fortifications offer both strong defense and difficult assault conditions for Japan, with historical references to 1884 and the 1894 seizure from China. The piece details rivers, hills, ports, Tiger's Tall, Golden Hill and the coastal batteries guarding the harbor.
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Courbet
China
Tonkin
Gibraltar
Far East
Liao Tung
Climunel
Port Arthur
Sen
Tiger's Tall
Golden Hill
Pan
Kin Chou
Great Citadel
Nevada’s Monster Gaver n Explored Near Gain Springs
A vast cavern near Gain Springs on the Monon river Nevada along the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake line is being explored. Watts a railroad contractor reports penetration over 2000 feet with high ceilings supported by gleaming stalactites. The cave publicized as a potential western natural wonder reveals deep abysses and echoless drops as stones fall. Bee s Laxative Honey and Tar advertised as a cough remedy with antiseptic and laxative properties sold by Meyer Bros Co and A C Gocke.
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Salt Lake City
Gain Springs
Monon River
Nevada
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Watts
Bee
Bea
Meyer Bros. Co
A. C. Gocke
Patent Medicine Slogans and Health Claims
Advertisement fragment extols Burdock Blood Bitters and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil while touting Donn's Ointment and Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as instant relief for skin itch and summer ailments. It mentions bowel complaints and urges readiness with remedies at drug stores.
Novel Flow er Vases and Pines Cure in One Ad
Readable text covers ginger jars used as flower vases and plant holders, and a Pine based medicine called Pinentes said to cure kidney and bladder troubles. Mentions Meyer Bros. Co. and A. Gacko as sellers, with graduation details and a school program list, followed by Bee s LAXATIVE Honey and Tar promo via Meyer Bros. Co. and A. C. Gocks.
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Meyer Bros. Co
Gacko
Citizens' Trust Co Deposits Promised for Depositors
An advertisement urges customers to deposit funds in the Citizens' Trust Co located opposite the post office offering $400,000 in security for depositors. The footnote reads 12-R-w-tt.
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Citizens’ Trust Co
Ee Ene
Seventh Annual Commencement at Wesley Chapel
The seventh annual commencement exercises of the Eel River township schools will be held at the Wesley Chapel M. E. church Thursday evening.
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Eel River Township
Wesley Chapel
M. E
Accidental Shooting Death Near Colfax Farm
Colfax Indiana June 4 Michael Len chen a farmer three miles southwest of here was accidentally shot by his son while hunting and is at the point of death.
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Colfax
Ind
Michael Lenchen
Here
Troops Remain After Hanging Rock Strike Standoff
In Trenton Ohio on July 4 Tha authorities clash over troop withdrawal as Sheriff Payne resists and business leaders urge pullback. Adjutant General Critchfield deems conditions normal but troops stay until at least Monday. Major Corn asks residents to avoid Hanging Rock Sunday.
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Trenton
Ohio
Payne
Ironton
Thompson
Bishop
Ohio Board of Arbitration
Causa
Columbus
Board’ of Arbitration
Critchfeld
Critchfield
Major Corn
Hanging Rock
Northern Indiana Mayoral and School Board News Summary
In Northern Indiana A R Schnitter is elected to the New Haven school board. An old St Bridget’s church in Logansport is to be torn down for a new stone structure. R B Allison becomes vice president of the Old Adams County Bank in Decatur succeeding Jata David Brudabaker. Burglars robbed two homes in La Grange County night of Wednesday netting 100 dollars from A O Ritter and 150 from Sherman Yoder. George Smith a 79 year old retired machinist was killed by a train at Panhandle railway yards Logansport. J H Allen of La Porte jailed in Houma Louisiana on bigamy charge after leaving a wife in La Porte. He is said to have recently married a southern belle. Joseph B Cotton formerly Albion youth now a Duluth attorney is among five to second Roosevelt nomination at the Republican national convention and will speak for the northwest. Fort Wayne and Wabash Whitley company ends half fares for children on Logansport city system. old management had provided it and the new company continues it. Lewis Shouts of Stroh LaGrange found shot in rear of a store. he claims accidental shooting but may have attempted suicide. He is 30 and unmarried. Local ad notes Dade’s pills promising constipation relief sold by Meyer Bros Ov and A C Gacke.
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A. R. Schnitter
New Haven
St. Bridget's Catholic
Logansport
R. DB
Allison
Adams County
Decatur
Jata
David Brudabaker
Sherman Yoder
George Smith
Panhandle
J. H. Allen
Laporte
Houma
Joseph B. Cotton
Albion
Duluth
Minn
Roosevelt
Northwest
Fort Wayne and Wabash Whiley Company
Lewis Shouts
Noonan Seeks Second Candidacy for Allen County Recorder
J A Noonan appeals to Democratic voters in Allen County for support in a second bid for county recorder. He notes he was a strong second choice at the 1698 convention and mentions M Gillette winning the nomination, arguing party precedent should back a proven Democrat. He pledges gratitude and says another campaign will be impossible for him to wage.
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Allen County
M. Gillette
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