Panorama of World News on Mob Violence and Memorial Plans
A regional roundup reports a murderous siege at Pittsfield Illinois with Fred Mink cornered by a mob while sheriffs seek to arrest him. Also incidents in Crestline Ohio where Frank Dilling killed George Cook and faced mob violence. upcoming McKinley Memorial trustees meeting in Cleveland. Free Methodists debate union admission for labor groups. Belgian steamer Rubens sinks with loss. fires threaten Eckerman Michigan and the Upper Peninsula timber industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Jrl
Fred Mink
Mink
Newton W. Harris
Harris
State of
Washington
George Cook
Frank Dilling
Pennsylvania
Crestline
Ohio
Dilling
Stander
Cook
Bucyrus
William R. Day
The
McKinley Memorial Association
Hartzell
Association
Senator Hanna
Cleveland
Empress Receives Admiral Evans and Staff in Chefoo
The Downyver Empress greeted Near Admiral Rubley D. Evans and his staff. Far eastern papers imply an American squadron is assembling at Chefoo to impress Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubley D. Evans
United Asiatic Feet
Chefoo
Russia
Wise County man Hopson hanged for murder of seven year old
F A Hopson aged 81 a nervous inmate was hanged at Wise Court House Virginia for the brutal murder of seven year old John Salyers on the night of December 4. He addressed the three thousand mountaineers before God to proclaim his innocence during the execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hopson
Wise Court House
Virginia
John Salyers
Yukon Governor Reports Gold Finds Reach Klondike
Tacoma reports Governor Congdon of the Yukon territory says the new Duncan creek discoveries will extend in extent and richness toward the Klondike. Pans range from 1 to 37 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Congdon
Yukon Territory
Duncan Creek
Klondike
Stevens Point Assistant Postmaster Arrested for Embezzlement
Jerome L. Barker, assistant postmaster at Stevens Point Wisconsin, was arrested and jailed on the complaint of a post office inspector. He is charged with embezzling 630 dollars from the office as a stock inventory showed shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome L. Barker
Stevens Point
Wis
Post Office
Cavite Province Raids By Bandits Felizardo Montanlon
Disorder continues in Cavite as bandits led by Felizardo and Montanlon raid multiple towns with followers. local authorities report ongoing security concerns and efforts to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Cavite
Felizardo
Montanlon
Memorial in honor of Indianan selected as shaft or statue
Indianapolis special. John G. Elam chairman of the subcommittee of the Harrison monumental commission states the committee has decided the memorial shall be a shaft or a statue. Location of the memorial remains uncertain at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John G. Elam
U Harrison Monumental Commission
Ex President Cleveland Declines Virginia University Presidency
Former President Cleveland refused the offer to become president of the University of Virginia stating he would be utterly unable to accept. W H Miller becomes new head of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The Supreme Lodge elected officers at St Paul with William H Miller of St Louis named supreme workman and M W Sackett of Pennsylvania elected supreme recorder for the thirty first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
University of Virginia
W. H. Miller
Supreme Lodge
St. Paul
William H. Miller
St. Louis
Webb MecNall
Kansas
M. W. Sackett
Pennsylvania
Supreme Recorder
Tragedy Kills Seven in Arkansas Houseboat Capsize
Seven people drowned at Aberdeen Arkansas on White River when a houseboat capsized while the group gathered mussel shells. Victims include W. B. Moneymaker and wife J. M. Clark and wife plus two boys and a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Ark
White River
W. B. Moneymaker
J. M. Clark
Blood Accusation Behind Russia Massacres Examined
Washington writer notes the "blood accusation" that Jews kill Christian children for Passover blood has sparked riots and massacres across eastern Europe and China. Despite denials by rabbis and praises from scholars, the myth persists into the 20th century and inflames anti Christian riots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William I. Curtis
Washington
Chicago Record-Herald
Russia
Temple
Europe
China
Queen Victoria
Flood losses across states prompt reforestation plan
The article details flood damages totaling 120.9 million dollars across Kansas Missouri Nebraska and other states with projected rises to 150.6 million. It argues one half of flood losses could be prevented by watershed reforestation and tree planting in Kansas Nebraska and New York Pennsylvania Illinois Minnesota and other states. It cites costs and potential profits from tree planting and cites experiments at Minnesota and Drake University as evidence of profitability. It notes diverse incidents including a Newark man dying of glanders and a Brooklyn fire rescue by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Kansas City
Nebraska
Missouri
St. Louis
Illinois
Ohio Valley
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
United States
New York
Minnesota
Minnvis
Kiavis University
Minnesota Forestry Department
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Simon Wilson
Newark
N. J
Yale
Thoms HA. Curren
New Haven
V’rompt
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
W. H. McAuley
Nebraska University
Lincoln
Eagles
Slaughter in a Palace Crowned Servia's King Overthrown
A night of shock in Belgrade ends King Alexander and Queen Draga murdered in their beds as troops seize the palace. Premier Zinzar and Minister Markovitch and their wives are slain. Prince Peter Karageorgevitch proclaimed king amid a panicked city.
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Alexander
Draga
Servia
Belgrade
Peter Karageorgevitch
Karageorgevitch
Zinzar
Markovitch
Rome
Konuk
Dragana
Anot
Star Ageorgevitch
Seva Alexander
Liberal Party
Avakomoyiteh
Queen Draga
Sixth Infantry
Cols
Mischich
Machin
Obrenovitch
Karageorgevitchs
Prince Michael
Topsehider
M. Markovitch
Semlin
Hungary
Omer
Ljubasivkovics
Peter Karagenryevitch
Col. Naumovics
Pavlovitch
Tudorovics
Interior
King
Min Ar
Algoluol
Maschin
Europe
Draga Mmchin
Carpathian
Milan
Draga Mischin
Euurope
Rex 1
Draza
Calamity in Oregon Heppner Waterspout Destroys Town
Reports from Portland recount a waterspout and flood that devastated Heppner Oregon last Sunday. Initial tallies suggested dozens of deaths and extensive property loss with Willow Creek blamed for the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heppner
Ore
Willow Creek
Portland
Jone
Arlington
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
General Offers
Tone
Artngion
Fire Destroys Jackson Ky Hotel as Feud Fires On
Fire at the large two and a half story hotel owned by B. J. Ewen at Jackson Kentucky destroyed the building. The arson record lists five assassinations during the Hlargis Cockrell feud over two and a half years. Captain Ewen testified and faced threats. the family is homeless. The hotel loss is estimated at 150 dollars and the family relies on troops for shelter.
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Anticolgi Ris
Ewen
Uyeu
Gaurpe
Ibdren
Portland
Init
Fanwen
Eawen
Fragmented OCR reveals varied regional and national items
The text mixes agricultural snippets with political notes, including the Pope on American brides for Italians, a Liberty Bell mine disaster near Teluride, Beveridge declining a presidential bid, Woodmen of the World broadening eligibility, and the US Rubber Company earnings and surplus figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benchy
Ole Liberty Bell Mine
Telluride
Colo
Ewe Tien
Indiana News Briefs From Across The State
A roundup of local incidents and notes from Indiana towns including accidents, deaths, and public affairs. Reports mention Charles Holbert of Muneie struck on a running board, Willie Lewis drowning near Bedford, a missing limb incident at Greensburg, and several rail and road accidents. Civil actions include bids for a Boonville courthouse and tobacco grower organization in Rising Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Holbert
Muneie
Alexandria
George Rowe
Matthews
Sedalia
Charles
Lewis
Logansport
Abram Walker
Hagerstown
Greensburg
Jason Hambrick
Delaware County
John Wilson
Tnion Traction Line
Elwood
Delware County
Warrick County
Boonville
Burles Telbacco Growers” Associaion
Rising Sung
Smith Martin L. Pfarris
Troward J. Nortin
Clarence Kreyt
Byron Reyt
Attica
John Filis
Waynetown
William Wright
Bennettsville
Norris
Jetersonville
Wiliam Wright
Clarence Fiora
Chili
Chili Pike
Penu
Plaza
Indiana
Ruler Baker
Joseph W. Dicely
Frederick A. Davis
Wate
Gottlieb Schneier
Boattten
Fort Wayne
Flora L. Statford
Parieton
Holder
Jan Valkenbury
Laporte
Rang Re. Witraus
Hoebmeund
Cary Holder
Trade Review Indicates Mixed Signals for U S Economy
Weekly export and industrial reviews show cautious optimism in some sectors while textiles and interior trade weaken. Iron and steel demand cools. rail and textile activity lag as floods droughts and strikes curb consumption. Wheat and corn exports rise modestly with overall six year totals strong.
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New York
Tod Wee
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Dullgess
Phandber
Hiriek
Adile
Bendurs Geateriand
Penmoliu
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Galveston, Mnd
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N. M. Gy
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Call For McKinley Memorial Association
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Sunderland
England
Piljan
East Prussia
Juneau
Michigan
Eckerman
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Evans
A. Newto Hull
New Klondike
Short
Province of
Harrison
Arkansas
Kara Georgevitch
Nish
Hievy Mearbers
Ane Vishteen
Pieppner
Towers
Soelek
Pacific
Fleppner
Morrow Corners
Oregon
Ger Pegerts
Denver
Toledo
Blacksuiths” Helpers
Mesiro
Saw Smiths
Wheeling
Cincinnat
Unis
India
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Pitetson
Wurtemburg
Armin
Mexico
Corwell Bluffs
San Antonio
Texas
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Aii
Brentford
Walsall
Eacehinid
Plu
Marseilles
France
Donegal
Ireland
Lanarkshire
Scotland
Frontier
Cimediia
Detroit
Carrie
Beveridge
Woodmen of the World Convention
Milwaukee
United States Rubber Company
Rubber Trust
Indiana News
Bedford
Willie Lewis
Linton
Ward
Padigit National Guard
National Gnard
Raccoon Creek
Fred Russell
Crawfordsville
Central Union
James E. Walden
State Militia
Franklin
Clinton Ramsey
John Scheffer
Harry Kepner
Daniel Jones
Russiaville
John C. Fremont
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