Barbarous mob executes Richard Coleman in Kentucky
In Maysville Kentucky on December 7 Richard Coleman a colored man who murdered Mrs James Lashbrook was burned at the stake after a brutal mob riot. Thousands swarmed the streets and the court house as deputies were overrun and the prisoner was tortured before death. Witnesses describe the crowd as well connected and religious and claim the action was widely approved by locals including women.
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Atiaph
Georgia
Texas Justice Mariney
Maysville
Richard Coleman
James Lashbrook
Kentucky
Coleman
Lashbrook
Chenegro
Perrine
Iarbeson
Covington
Alaysville
Court House
Witehl
Muneeh
Aronyg
Bombardment tightens siege at Ladysmith with new Boer gun
From Ladysmith on December 2 1900 the Boers claim a new large gun at Tombord s Kop commanding the town and shelling the Gor Don Highlanders and Manchester regiment camps with many near misses. London reports Ladysmith in heliographic reach but war news nearly silent. A Frereeenamp dispatch notes Boers firing on Ladysmith and rumors claim 6060 state troops left to safety. In Michigan at Saginaw stockholders vote to sell the Flint and Pere Marquette railroad to the Pere Marquette railway.
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Ladysmith
Tombard
South Africa
Frereenamp
Tadysmith
Mountain Valley House Burns in Hot Springs Fire
Hot Springs Ark Dec 7 The Mountain Valley House a famed tourist hotel near the city was completely destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Fire crews battled the blaze but the building could not be saved. No injuries are reported and the cause is under investigation. The hotel had hosted guests for years attracting travelers to Hot Springs.
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Hot Springs U
Burna
Tot Springs
Ark
Ells Glenn's Case Continued in Willsboro
Willsboro Wisconsin term of court delayed Ellis Clenn case until next term as T Judge Dwight orders continuation.
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Ells Glenn
Willsboro
Dwight
Ellis Clenn
Meridian fire destroys business property in the town
A fire at Meridian Mississippi wiped out business property of unknown value. The report notes multiple unrelated items including storms in Buffalo and various political and legal notes from newspapers of the era.
Fight for Hayward's Place in Nebraska Senate Race
In Omaha, Nebraska, debate grows over Governor Poynter's vacancy appointment as Senator Hayward nears illness recovery. Prominent names include ex-Senator Allen and G. M. Hitchcock of the Omaha World-Herald. Democrats push Hitchcock to balance fusion deals and anticipate two Senate selections next year. Populists demand Allen.
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Omaha
Neb
Hayward
Poynter
Allen
G. M. Hitchcock
Omaha World-Hterald
Thurston
Bible in the Schools Contested in Beatrice Nebraska
Judge denies writ to halt Bible readings and hymns in Beatrice district 21 public schools amid local dispute. Freeman plans appeal to Nebraska Supreme Court as superintendent supports Bible use. Separately, Chicago reports the American Blind People’s group will press Congress to appoint a commission for blind higher education facilities.
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Beatrice
Neb
Daniel Kreenan
Gage County
Letton Yvesterding
Freeman
Supreme Court
Chicago
American Blind People’s Higher Education and General Improvement Association
Congress
Wreck near Mansfield kills conductor and injures four
A work train crashed into a freight train three miles west of Mansfield Ohio yesterday. One man was killed and four hurt, with one fatally. Conductor Te Rt Woodard of Network was killed. Engineer Warry Peterman sustained fatal injuries.
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Mansfield
Baltimore and Ohio
Here
Te. Rt
Six Day Roadie Bike Race Leaders Reported
New York at 2 a.m. shows Miller Waller Maya McHachern and Gimm Pierce among top riders with miles for the six day roadie event. Also notes Russian and French officers aiding defense of Pretoria and a Nebraska osteopathy practitioner found guilty of violating state medical laws.
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New York
Miller-Waller
Maya-McHachern
Gimm-Pierce
Mischer- Chevalier
Stevers-Turville
Babcock-Stinson
Schmeer-Forster
Lincoln, Neb
Charles W. Little
American Women Meet Queen on Hospital Ship Committee
Mrs. Ronalds and Mrs. Blow of the American ladies hospital ship committee were presented to the queen by Lady Randolph Churchill on Tuesday in London.
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London
Dec
Ronalds
Blow
American Ladies’ Hospital Ship Committee
Tady Randolph Churchill
Death of an Iowa Lawyer in Sioux City
Sioux City reports the death of Joseph A. Swan a prominent Iowa lawyer who practiced in the area since 1871 from heart failure.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Joseph A. Swan
Ite
Markets Report From Chicago Board of Trade Quotations
Chicago markets show mixed bids across commodities with Wheat and Corn fluctuating. Hog and Cattle futures mix with varied ranges and receipts, while Produce lists typical winter fruit and dairy prices. Milwaukee grain also notes firmer Wheat and steady Barley and Oats.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Dee. G
Metun
Texas
Milwaukee Grain
The Household German Raisin Coffee Bread Recipe
Instructions to make German raisin coffee bread with scalded milk shortening sugar salt yeast cake and raisins. Mix warm liquids and dry ingredients beat in yeast, let rise, add raisins, roll to three quarters inch thickness, bake in buttered pan, brush with butter and sugar cinnamon, or bake in a deep pie plate with a ring of paper for shape.
Two Shelf Tables for Bedroom and Closet Decor
A tall shelf table designed to sit near a couch headboard can be built by a carpenter and finished with stain or enamel. A combined table and closet unit adds brass ornaments from cabinet makers and, while more challenging for a decorator, suits green stain as a fashionable wood color.
The Heat Trap of Modern Homes and Transport
The piece laments overheated interiors due to steam heat and overheated shops. It notes that cold weather symptoms arise as people move between extremely warm indoor spaces and the outdoors. It contrasts old style stores with current practices, citing pneumonia risk and the struggle of women dressing for varying temperatures.
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New York
Purple decor and Japanese embroidery in drawing room
A drawing room displays an unusual color scheme with dominant purple, walls adorned by Japanese applique embroidery, purple-dyed curtains, and white glass accents. Old mahogany furniture and select pottery are paired with brass lamps and candlesticks, described as an unusual effect by House Beautiful.
Ingenious hinged kitchen table used for daily tasks
A clever housewife had a carpenter add a second hinged top to an ordinary table. The top folds down to cover the table for daily work, and a new pine surface is raised for bread making. Fashionable cooks then wear long gloves and prepare by buying gloves larger than needed and selling them before wearing.
Warren Fiddick and townfolk gather for Thanksgiving
From Our Own Correspondent Warren Dec. 5 Mrs Fiddick and daughter spent Thanksgiving in Stockton with Dr and Mrs Russell. Mrs Pooly received furniture for her new Warren house. Mrs Hoefer entertained relatives Thanksgiving. Wm Lipsie’s family visit Ed Lipsie. Fed Baldwin family visited Lena. Editor Gann hosted a party for sister Mrs Buser. Union services at M B church. Elder Ford preached. Walter Stickney returned from Canada, then to Iowa. First snowstorm of season. Schoolboys enjoy coasting and snowballing. CG J Vick and Rush farmers traded here. Michael Murry Nora visited. John Bates Dan Dimmick Samuel Doyle Matthias Packret here. Joseph Rieb did business. John Childers attended Bowdouin Bros sale. Mrs Alderson added front fancy wire fence. Morning rain and warm afternoon. Auction at Stephen Smith’s home largely attended. stock sold at profit for sellers.
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Buser
M. B
Ford
Presbyterian Church
Walter Stickney
Canada
Iowa
CG. J. Vick
Rush
Michael Murry
Nora
John Bates
Dan Dimmick
Samuel Doyle
Matthias Packret
Joseph Rieb
John Childers
Bowdouin Bros
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Spulkton
Miller
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G. Aa. R
J. I. Gates Land Company
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Burlington
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John J. Murth
Butte, Mont
Winds State Board of Arbitration
Charles Snyder
Northern
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Chippewa Falls
Bible IN the
Nebraska
Education of the
Will
John Bull
Lisbon
Leyds
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Irench Legation
Osteopath
Chicago Grain and Produce
N. K. Fairbank Company
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Luzon
Young
MacArthur
Zambeles
Loan & Building Association
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Ofce No. 11
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Soldiers’ Monument
E. Mayer
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People's Column
Stephenson St
Mra
L. L. Munn
Galena Ave
Freeport
New City Hall
Spafford Planing Mill Co
City
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Exohangs St
C. RK. Byerly
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Exchange
City Hall
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R. Dirksen
Carroll St
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Wyandotte and
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D. R . Rosebrugh
F.R. Guiteau
Cuban Land and Steamship Co
Gale
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Monaca Goffee
F. A. Schulz
Ansonia
Seth Thomas
Bergen
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LO. B. Sweet
B. Sweet
Sigalena
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