Mob Lynching Complicity Testimony At Inquiry
Court inquiry hears Capt Hiteh and deputies blamed for failing to stop the lynching of Cato and Reed. Soldiers cowed by mob and plan details discussed as witnesses describe collusion and failed protection amid widespread chaos and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Gans
Hiteh
Orgt
National Guard
Will
Cato
Paul Reed
Henry
Hodges
Court of Inquiry
Ateil
Terrell
Sheree Wicailion
Ny Bs
Pio
Nob
Hitech
Jonds
Hitel
Crf
Kendrick
Santa Fe trains halted by washouts near Albuquerque tour
Heavy rains caused washouts on the Santa Fe line near Isleta thirteen miles south of Albuquerque. Five trains from Arizona arrived delayed, others struggled toward California. A 300 foot washout blocked progress and repairs resume with many sick passengers among the women and children aboard. Ten cars of U.S. mail are aboard the delayed trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Noo Ma
Saat
New Mexico
Santa Me
Arizona
Isleta
Here
Paso
Se Fuiian
Ashtork
Deming
Guthbert
Seligman
Doething
United States Mail
Funeral Held for First Lieut. Gifford S. Garber
The late First Lieut. Gifford S. Garber of the artillery corps, U.S.A., was buried in Madison Idaho in a largely attended service with Grand Army post, Indiana National Guard, Loyal Legion Companions, and friends. Officials note tropic service overwork and homesickness, with overindulgence in drinking as possible factors, though he faced no proven cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. S. Garber
Madison
Gifford S. Garber
Artillery Corps
U. S.A
Grand Army Post
Indiana National Guard
Companions of the Loyal Legion
Ilo
Philippines
San Francisco
Honolulu
War Department
Fatal Tornado Sweeps Jamestown Chautauqua County
A deadly tornado hit Parkhurst's Grove in Chautauqua County near Jamestown on Thursday. About five thousand attendees at a Stockton town picnic faced a sudden windstorm as trees were felled by lightning, branches fell, and several people were injured or killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua County
Jamestown
N. Y
Foor
Parkhurst’s Grove
Stockton
Russian ships disarmed at Shanghai removal of danger
Shanghai reports the cruiser Askold and destroyer Grozovoi dismantled under direct order of Emperor Nicholas. Crews thanked for their service after flags were hauled down. St Petersburg notes the decision followed a week prior and confirms disarmament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Askold
Grozovoi
Samperor Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Chaos in Paraguay as foreigners pledge protection
Buenos Ayres reports the crisis in Asuncion with foreigners under diplomatic corps protection. Hostilities preparations and negotiations proceed as rebels and government clash. Rumors of a land engagement and 400 captives lack confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Asuncion
Paraguay
Violence Flare In Miners Strike At Dolomite Alabama
Reported Thursday the first violent act in the present United Mine Workers strike occurred at Dolomite Alabama where a miner’s house was wrecked by dynamite placed at the rear. The mine water main was also dynamited but occupants escaped unharmed. Other items note a New York slaying linked to the Black Hand, a Missouri train collision injuring eleven, and Pullman officials barring passes for most politicians with limited western exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Birmingham
United Mie
Dolomite
Interstate Live Stock Fair at Sioux City to Sept 10
Sioux City prepares for the Interstate Live Stock Fair from September 6 to 10 with $80,000 in purses and premiums. Half-rate railway fares, special attractions, and acts by the Carlton-Brainerd Carnival Company and the Intrepid Death Defier Curio are planned along with diving exhibitions, trots, pacings, and several auto races on a fast track. Large premiums will reward stock, farm, dairy, poultry, and other exhibits as visitors expect a premier western showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Sioux
Catterson-Brainerd Carnival Company
Binehman
Professor Frank
Varias
Curio
Johnson
Kinsners
Oliphans
Comien
Eccentriques
Corbett and Sullivan
Sheriff Arrests Two Men in Cripple Creek Deportation Attempt
Sheriff Bell and two deputies stopped an attempted deportation of Hermann Herz, a Goldfield clothing merchant, after he and another man were forced at gunpoint to accompany the captors toward Independence. Navz was handed to a deputy for guarding. Herz reports a crowd of armed men gathered at Tull City property before authorities intervened.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Bell
Hermann Herz
Merchnant
Goldfield
Herz
Independence
Navz
Tull
Report on Liquor Sales to Winnebago Indians in Homer Nebraska
Henry G. Wilson, superintendent of the Winnebago Indian reservation in Nebraska, submits an Interior Department report on illicit liquor sales to Winnebago residents in Homer, five miles from the reservation line. Father Joseph Schell and Samuel G. Combs helped spur the inquiry. Wilson notes manifold problems as Homer merchants allegedly wink at traffic to the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry G. Wilson
Winnebago
Electric Cars Collide Near Pittsford in Rochester Region
Two electric cars on the Rochester and Eastern Railroad from Rochester collided near Pittsford on Wednesday. Ambulances with city crews attended the scene. Officials report no serious injuries among passengers. all suffered only slight injuries and returned home, making names unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Rochester and Eastern
Pittsford
Shareholders Must Pay Full Amount After Bank Failure
Report from Washington notes the first National Bank of Grinnell receiver filing. Comptroller states 100 percent liability against shareholders due to forged assets. Also mentions strikes by iron, steel workers, a sensational Canary Islands report of Russian cruisers, and a New Orleans cotton exchange notice about F. Page & Co. margin calls causing market confusion.
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Grinnell Bank
Washington, DC
First National Bank of Grinnell
Hursday
Dittaburg
Companied
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Vin Workers
Republic Tron and Steel Company
Monongahela Steel and Iron Company
McKeesport
Panto
Cotton
New Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Watnesday
F. Page & Co
Two Men Drowned at Clinton Indiana Harbor Incident
In Clinton Indiana Peter Halling aged 28 and John Otto aged 5 died when they were swept away while sentfling in a hazed area. Two other men in the bowl were rescued by boys in a skiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Peter Halling
John Otto
Sentfling
Hant Thavedey
Hoys
Tragedy Near Town Centre Depot Ends in Suicide
Moti S. Boody, longtime stockman, shot himself beside his wife and infant after returning from Marshalltown. The couple, who had reportedly separated two weeks earlier, were in apparent reconciliation when Boody killed himself. A cousin, Joseph Boody, died by suicide nearby the same night, possibly due to financial worries. A letter to Boody's mother explained he could not bear his troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdomt
Moti
Biddy
Stockman
Babe
Gertrude Tlardin
W. Howne
Conte
Dora
Boody
Kate Caraway
Bowdy
Marshalltown
May
Syed
Joseph Boody
AL. S. Boody
Mittern
Crushed and Scalded Man Injured by Steam Valve Accident
Johan Wilson a resident of a remote area near Cu ster was badly burned when he was caught between a steam engine and a separator while attempting to cross a creek. The engine detached, the valve opened releasing steam, and he was trapped for over an hour as rescuers could not move the engine or release him. He suffered severe leg injuries and prognosis remained poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tata County
Hingine
Johan Wilson
Custer
Ile
Ervel
Wilson
Tave
Aapike
Shenandoah Jeweler Absent with Large Debts and Cash
Prominent Shenandoah citizen D. St. Wilson, a jeweler, is missing with an estimated $32,000 debts and a $832,000 shortage in accounts with jobbers and friends. He allegedly obtained about $26,000 via questionable notes, owes stock from robbers, and is believed to have left for Canada with roughly $12,000 in cash. His whereabouts remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
D. St. Wilson
Shenanooah
Canada
Wilson
DROWNS IN WATERING TANK NEAR OSAGE
Mrs Knute Knudsen wife of a Danish partner living near Osage died in a peculiar accident at her home Wednesday. Her husband found her drowned in a watering tank by the barn while attempting to pour morning milk. The water covered her body and she could not rescue herself. The middle aged woman was well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Knute Knudsen
Wade Is Named in Second District Acclamation
The Second district Democratic convention was called to order at Davenport at 10 o clock Wednesday morning. Judge Martin J. Wade was nominated for Congress by acclamation. George W. Scott of Scott County served as temporary chairman. The Wade Marching Club from a town city sent 8000 strong on a special train, with Lautry leaders from across the district present. Accused horse thief captured Sheriff Arendt of LeMars reports capturing Frank Merce after a three month chase. Merce is charged with stealing a horse and saddle from M. Gable of Plymouth County in May and a buggy from Al Austin, another farmer.
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Davenport
George W. Scott
Scott County
Wade Marching Club
Atown City
Cntre
Lautry
Martin J. Wade
Congress
Arendt
LeMars
Frank Merce
Messe
M. Gable
Plymouth County
Xame Wight
al Austin
John D. Rockefellevis
Tarbell
Ioston Globe
St. Louis Republic
St. Louis
Omaha Bee
Caxey
Washington Star
Boston
Vieve
New York
Myvenny Mil
Philadelphia
Philadelpha Ledger
Minos Mendions
Ammerlerurs
Craid Raplds
Witr
Jtus- Bun Army
Toston Lerald
J. Pierpont Morgan
Ufe
Bankruptcy petition filed in Onawa by Monona County resident
Petition in bankruptcy filed with Referee Wai D Brown by Mars Mary Schwibernger of Monona County seeking relief under pauper cases. Indebtedness listed at 8024.52. The filing notes lack of money or resources. Also reports a farmer, Gred Behcher, aged 88, found suspended in a barn rafters two miles west of Struble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wai. D. Brown
Onawa
Mars
Mary Schwibernger
Monona County
Parmer
Gred Behcher
Struble
Expensive wedding in Fort Dodge draws $1000 for ceremony
An Assyrian peddler paid $1000 for wedding expenses in Fort Dodge on Wednesday. The ceremony occurred at St Tans with a triple priestly service and a large invited guest list. Attendants and a gala reception followed at the Pinnesnte House, with a notable display and formal church ceremonies observed by city elites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dopo
Nunthala
Toda
Kalitye
Assyria
Bort Dodge
Cat
Corpus Christi
Mather Lenihan
Pinnespnte House
St. Tans
Lebongrin
State Fair in Des Moines Sees Flat Profit
The Des Moines state fair reports receipts near eighty thousand dollars with Wednesday attendance over 30,000. Organizers say the stock show is the year's main feature and the quality of animals, including international AI champions, marks it as exceptional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fai
Gasoline Explosions Endanger Home And Elevator
Two gasoline explosions shook Missouri Valley with an early morning blast. Mrs. Clarence Stevens suffered severe burns while a gasoline stove sparked a blaze that endangered the home. Moments later the grain elevator engine exploded, damaging the structure and forcing firefighters to respond twice to extinguish flames.
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Missouri Valley Fire Department
James
Clarence Stevens
Howe
Tantes
Woman Attempts Suicide Over Lover’s Faithlessness
Marguerette Dewey once a stage performer and venturing into burlesque and prostitution, attempted suicide by swallowing carbolic acid in her Queenie Cay resort room at Fourth and Douglas streets Sioux City. A swift medical response saved her life. She blames the lover’s unfaithfulness but refuses to identify him.
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Marguerette Dewey
Vandeville
Kansas City
Thentae
Nat Rouesteel
Queenie Cayo
Fourth
Douglas Streets
Sioux City
Funeral halted as chemists seek clues in Iowan death
Des Moines chemists will probe the death of Harry Salisbury a Bel Coak resident found under a bridge in twelve feet of water with no water in lungs no bruising His Maccabees alliance worth 1000 dollars prompted organizers to demand a stomach examination the organs were sent to Des Moines for analysis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Harry Salisbury
Bel Coak
Ctheers
State fair attendance breaks record at over 45000 turnout
The state fair drew more than 45,000 people on Thursday, a record attendance. Receipts to date exceed last year by over 11,000. The Aberdeen-Angus herd of Ci J Martin of Churdan won the grand sweepstakes prize for best herd among breeds including Herefords Galloways and Shorthorns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ci J
Martin
Churdan
Ted Volla
Falls Down Elevator Shaft At State Fair Des Moines
State Fair visitor T. W. Ulster of Spring Hill walked into an open elevator shaft in Des Moines and fell about eighteen feet. He was taken to Mercy Hospital with injuries described as very serious including a broken arm and a compound leg fracture. Ulster was at Pratt's wholesale store during his visit to the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
T. W. Ulster
Spring Hill
IW. Jr. Pratt Wholesale
Ile
I Mercy Hospital
Ulater
Pratt
Poisoned by Pressed Chicken In New York Suburb
Frossed chicken poisoned W OS Pritelnirdt son of Hon J S Priteduusl of ob mond. He was poisoned by eating pressed chicken and, though briefly ill, doctors think he will recover. Mitchell jailed after waiving preliminary examination for alleged assault on John Parker. awaiting grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.os. Pritelnirdt
Fiasner
Hon. J
Priteduusl
Obmond
Mitchell
Jatt
I Mitchell
John Parker
Iva Nottes Iriure
OM All Grand Jury
Fragmented clippings reveal a scatter of early 20th century opinions
A collage of brief quotes and notices from various papers mentions politics, finance, and society. Names like Rockefeller, Morgan, Carnegie recur, with mockery of public figures and discussions of labor strikes, technology, and foreign affairs. The tone is brisk and wry, reflecting press chatter of the era.
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Aptain
Sherie
Ploods
Tonapah
Anerson
Colorado
Tonopah
Gold
Eld
Croon Springs
Peak
Candelaria
Xtraordinary
Kent
Dee
Ike
Hawthorne
Janesville
Eddie Fay
Charles Filerty
Fort ‘Leavénand
Ed'Flaherty
Fay
Louis
Emma ‘Wilkinson
Imbra
Jeffries the
Jack Munroe
Mont
San
James J. Jeffries
Santa FE
Black Hand
Salvatore Rossoto
Carlo Rossati
Joplin
Sureoxie
Robert T. Lincoln
Pullman Car Company
Adpolent. Watson
John Age
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Wiehe
Valesia
Cape Juby
Morocco
Wite
Bootly
Widora Sands Butler
Wade
Glengilly
Albert
Uen
Milwu
PT Hiatin
Theo. Sekinder
Charles City
New York World
Kansas — City
Carnegie
United States Army
Russia
Hay
Panama
Tula
Cleveland Plain Dealer
St Joseph
Carnegie Hero Fund
Kangas City
Iansas City Journal
Malas
Cleveland Plaip
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