Mob law ride in Mississippi and Kentucky feud
Reports from Jackson and Scooba Mississippi describe a state militia mobilized as crowds hunt black residents following a killing in Crawford. A separate feud near Lexington, Kentucky ends with Hiram Mullins and his son William mortally shot after over 200 rounds ruined their home.
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Lexington
Hiram Mullins
William
Charles
Bud Little
John Brewer
Little
Mullins
Littles
Thram Mullins
Mob fails in Colorado jail raid after Lavenmeyer killing
A mob in Las Animas Colorado stormed the county jail seeking vengeance for farmer Henry Lavenmeyer murdered by Lawrence Leberg. The attackers broke doors but were deterred by jailers and dispersed. Leberg, captured after the brutal assault, confessed claiming insanity.
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Las Animas
Colo
Henry Lavenmeyer
Trump
Lawrence Leberg
Leberg
Santa Fe
Robinson Station
Purvis
Union Press Feeders to Jail for Strike Injunction
Chicago December 27 the state supreme court sustains the lower court in a strike injunction case ordering four union press feeders including Franklin union president and secretary to jail for thirty days to six months two officials unnamed in the fragment remain.
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State Supreme Court
Chicago
Supreme Court of Ulinvis
Franklin Union
Four Franklin Union Members Jailed Over Strike Case
The four men Charles Werner president John M Shea secretary Harry Brown and Michael Flannery were sentenced to jail after a four year court fight over a 1902 strike against Typothetac printing shops. The case involved an injunction barring picketing of strikebound establishments and ended with fines and imprisonment.
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Wiion
Franklin Union
Typothetac
State Supreme Court
Charles Werner
John M. Shea
Harry Brown
Michael Flannery
Judge Chetlain Cleared of Action by Bar Committee
Chicago judges say Superior Court Judge Chetlain acted with grave conduct infractions and reckless actions harming his usefulness. The judiciary committee will take no further steps as no recommendations were made. The Bar association investigation began at Judge Chetlain's request.
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Chicago
Judiciary Committee
Chicago Bar Association
Chetlain
Bar Association
The
Chetlat
Taft Says No Word On Leavenworth Street Car Riot
Secretary Taft said he had not received official word about the street car riot at Leavenworth Kansas Monday night in which Ninth Cavalry members were involved. He added the issue appears to be a matter for the police.
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Washington
Taft
Leavenworth
Kan
Ninth Cavalry
Pistol Victorious Over Knife in Kentucky Shooting
Lexington December 27 Watson a prominent merchant shot and killed Daniel Horne after Horne allegedly attacked him with a knife and wounded his child. Watson fired in self defense as he tried to evade the assault and protect his family.
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Lexington
Lee County
Watson
Daniel Horne
Horne
Queen Ielena Under Alias Prepares Venice Exhibition
Naples dated report notes Queen Ielena, guided by Signor Casclasco, has mastered water colors and pastels. Some works will go to a Venice exhibition under an assumed name to keep her identity secret.
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Naples
Signor Casclasco
Ielena
Venice
Roosevelts Attend German Embassy Christmas Event
Mrs Roosevelt and Mrs Longworth with the Roosevelt children visited the German embassy in Washington on December 27. They were hosted by Baroness von Sternburg for a Christmas tree gift for the Roosevelt children.
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Washington
Tec
Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Baroness von Sternburg
Snow on Mount Vesuvius Summit Brings Chilled Expectations
Reports note snow caps the Vesuvius summit while Bejar Spain sees nine thousand residents plan emigration to Uruguay and Nicaragua. Central Asian cotton exports surge to 17 000 car loads, up from 12 000. The shah’s health deteriorates hourly. forecasts imply possible death. North Dakota Montana and Canada endure subzero temperatures. two homesteaders die in North Dakota and Alabama prison burns with inmate death.
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Mount Vesuvius
Bejar
Spain
Uruguay
Nicaragua
Central Asia
Shah
North Dakota
Montana
Canada
Harrison Parkman
South America
United States
Emporia
Kan
Frank Warnick
Imperial
N. D
Northern Pacific
Mechnnes
Yukon
B. C
Government House
Jacksonville
Calhoun County
Ala
Richard Walker
London
Mexican Central Railway
Colorado River
Osservatore Romano
Vatican Organ
Rome
Ireland
Negroes Forced to Work Alleged to Labor Commission
Houston December 27. Vice Grand Master Shen says he will present charges of peonage against Southern Pacific to Commissioner Neill upon his arrival from Washington. Officials deny claims and report trains on schedule. One engineer injured in an assault near El Paso as union leaders pledge to uphold contracts and keep trains moving.
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Houston
Tex
Shen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Tahor Neill
Washington
Southern Pacific Railroad
Southern Pacific
Atlantic
San Antonio
Victoria
Texas
New Orleans
el Paso
Locomotive Brotherhood
Lobo
Katz
Binger
HH. FE
Willis
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Peoria
John J. Hanrahan
Hannihean
Galesburg
Masked men seize fireman then release at Opelousas
New Orleans reports John Goldreaux, a Southern Pacific locomotive fireman, was taken from his engine by masked men twenty two miles outside Opelousas Ta. They boarded the engine during a stop, found him despite hiding, and dragged him off before releasing him once the train was too far away to overtake it. No violence occurred.
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New Orleans
John Goldreaux
Southern Pacific
Opelousas
Goldreaux
Pioneering Alaskan pilot Lennan presumed dead at sea
Captain William I Greggory of the steamship Heather reports from Juneau Alaska the probable drowning death of Captain James Is Lennan a renowned Alaskan pilot. Lennan disappeared while piloting the Heather in Alaskan waters causing widespread notice among seaports worldwide.
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Portland
Ore
William I Greggory
United States
Heather
Juneau
Alaska
James Is. Lennan
Lennan
Death of Delaval J. Beresford in Soo Line wreck
The U S state department was informed by Henry L B Dyke assistant solicitor of the Soo line Minnesota of the death of Delaval J Beresford brother of Lord Charles Beresford in a railroad wreck on the Soo line The department will notify the British ambassador to arrange for notifying relatives and proper disposition of the body Also reported Battleship Connecticut succeeds in sea helm tests at Hampton Roads after ten days at sea pagtat
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Delaval J. Beresford
Washington
State Department
Henry LB. Dyke
Soo Line
Minneapolis
Lord Charles Beresford
Norfolk, Va
United States
Connecticut
Hampton Roads
Gentle bowel relief advised over violent catharsis
A medical note warns against violent cathartics to evacuate bowels. It recommends a gentle movement approach and cites De Witt's Little Early Risers as a commonly sold remedy by druggists.
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de Witt
C M and St Paul sale of half fare colonists tickets
The C M and St Paul will offer one way second class colonists tickets to western and southwestern points at a half fare. The sale occurs for $2.00 on the first and third Tuesdays in November December January February and March.
Favorite Prescription Promises Safe Childbirth For Women
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women with demanding duties, claiming it prevents harmful conditions and makes childbirth safer and easier. It emphasizes non secret composition with a full ingredient list, non alcohol in formula, and endorsements by medical writers. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation and overall health.
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Pierce
Pierca
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Model farms for every agricultural county in the United States
The article argues for building a practical model farm of thirty to forty acres in each county or by state or federal effort. It would demonstrate rotating crops hay pasture oats corn and wheat, show higher yields from proper soil enrichment and careful management, and educate farmers through a small, well observed, implementable plot.
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United States
James J. Mil
Roosevelt Dinner In Topeka Sparked Reporter Feud
The Topeka Capital reported William Aen White of Emporia wore a plug hat at Roosevelt's Kansas visit dinner. White allegedly sent a telegram denouncing the claim, claiming mobs are forming at the Emporia office and printers threaten striking, seeking legal protection and divorce.
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Roosevelt
Kansas
Topeka
William Aen White
Emporia
White
Topeki
Sterith
Semi-Annual Water Rents Due at City Office
Semi annual water rents are due at the water company office on January 1. A discount is allowed for bills paid six months in advance. Office hours include evenings between Christmas and New Year. Remember the law and the discount.
Missing Union Official Linked to Stolen Funds in Terre Haute
Checks and money orders totaling 600 to 700 dollars plus receipts and pension papers valued at 4000 are missing from the United Mine Workers district office in Terre Haute. District VP William Stinson, who is also missing, is accused by miners officers of taking the papers after cashing a check in Kennedy’s name late Tuesday night. The loss was discovered in the morning, triggering the investigation.
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Terre Bante
Tod
John H. Kennedy
United Mine Workers
William Stinson
Stinson
John Tt. Kennedy
Springler Shot in Iawnee Hold Up. One Bandit Dies
In Iawnee, O. VW, two strangers assaulted saloonkeeper Fred Springler as he walked home. He fired, killing one of the bandits. The other was perhaps fatally wounded. Springler suffered a broken arm and serious bruising in the struggle.
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Springler
Iawnee
Fred Springler
Coroner’s jury finds no verdict in West boy death
In Washington on December 27 the coroner’s jury did not declare the death of 11 year old Samuel West an unavoidable accident. Samuel was run over by Joseph Leiter’s automobile. Leiter arranged for the boy’s body to be turned over to an undertaker and will cover funeral expenses and provide a pecuniary allowance to the family.
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Washington
Samuel West
Joseph Leiter
Leiter
Toledo suffragist Rosa Segur dies in Dallas at 78
Mrs Rosa B L Segur of Toledo pioneer suffrage figure dies in Dallas Tex at 78. A longtime ally of Susan B Anthony, she helped shape the movement since its US inception. Railway Building Sets a Mark reports 6067 miles of track laid in 1889 across 388 lines in 44 states and territories, totaling 223139 miles.
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Toledo. O
Rosa BL. Segur
Toledo
Dallas
Tex
Chicago
United States
Railway Age
Markets Report Chicago Wheat Corn and Live Stock
Chicago and East Buffalo quotes cover grains and livestock. Wheat futures traded mixed with Dec at .74% and May near .77% while corn and oats showed modest gains. cash grain bids listed for No. 2 red and No. 2 hard. Hog receipts 109000 with prices $6.45 to $6.50 for top grades. cattle and sheep quotes included. hay values and live poultry prices shown.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Ste
Timothy
Chaotee Prairie
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Fast Buffalo
Hoxs
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep sin for children's ills
The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pep sin as a pleasant laxative remedy for impure blood and common childhood stomach or bowel troubles. It claims superiority over other medicines, with wide curative powers and money back if it fails, sold by all druggists for Ace and $1.00.
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Southern Pacific Railway Co
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Toyal
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Blocksom
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Uv. M. OW
Joe Leiter
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Ayet
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Galena St
Jersey
F. A. Schulz
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