Burned at the stake in Rockwell Texas mob execution
A Black man identified as Anderson Els was seized from Rockwell County Jail and burned at an iron stake in public before about a thousand spectators from Dallas Collin Hunt and surrounding areas. Bilis confessed guilt but offered no farewell. The torch darkened the execution quickly leaving no cry. A second Black man Will Clark was fatally injured when his father Andrew Clark barred a posse from entering premises.
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Mra
Arthur McKinney
Anderson Els
Rockwell
Texas
Jall
Warler
Will Clark
Hla
Andrew Clark
Hie
Dallas
Collin
Hunt
Rockwell County
Bilis
Millions Due State Tax Money Uncollected
State Treasurer Sheatz informs Attorney General Todd that the Pennsylvania treasury shows millions of dollars in overdue corporate taxes from years past. Review of books from 1882 to 1907 reveals nearly 3 million dollars uncollected, with total uncollected estimated around eight million. He notes many payments were not properly credited and urges steps to recover collectible funds and remove the rest from the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheatz
Pennsylvania
Todd
Commonwealth
Treasury
UNION OFFICER SHOT IN GLENCOE CASE
At Glencoe Ohio nine miles west of Wheeling on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Patrick Smith superintendent of the Belmont Coal company shot and fatally wounded Noble Ault a prominent official of the United Mine Workers and a delegate to the recent national convention The shooting occurred in Smiths home The case is not yet ascertained Aults body was hit near the heart and recovery is unlikely Smith was captured.
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Goal Company
Glencoe
Wheeling
Baltimore ‘and Ohio
Patrick Smith
Belmont Coal, Company
Noble’ Auit
United Mine
Workers of America
Smith
Ault
Outrides Roosevelt in Relay Ride Across Ohio Villages
Br. G. O. Throckmorton of Piqua, aged 65, rode 120 miles in fourteen hours beating a presidential relay. The feat covered Sidney to Piqua to Troy and back twice, over 20 miles per leg, in rain and mud. Crowds greeted him in Sidney and a brass band welcomed the final return as news reached President Roosevelt by telegraph.
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Qhip
Br. G.O. Throckmorton
Piqua
Roosevelt
Sidney
Troy
Potts insane assailant declared irresponsible
In Springfield a county court jury found Sherman Fatis of Lovington insane after he struck Billy Sunday with a buggy whip during a tabernacle address. Fatis claimed visions urging punishment of those he disapproves of in religious methods.
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Billy Sunday
Springfield
Sherman Fatis
Lovington
Sunday
Tabernacle
Potts
Trade and Markets Brighten Amid Confidence Rise
Dun's Review notes improved sentiment and rising new business in iron and steel, with price adjustments supporting expected demand recovery. Taft's inaugural stance aids stability, while pig iron remains dull and exporters show little interest. New England shoe orders stay small for immediate needs only.
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Bunty
Dun
Taft
China
New England
Coal Train Wreck Blocks Eastbound Tracks Near Kittanning Point
A Pennsylvania coal train descending a mountain near Kittanning Point breaks away from its locomotive and rear cars. The rear section and runaway cars collide with the engine further west, wrecking both. Rescue teams from Altoona Hollidaysburg and Gallitzin clear the line with 100 coal shovelers, delaying eastbound traffic for about ten hours.
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Pennsylvania
Kittanning Point
Trafic
Kittanning
Altoona
Hollidaysburg
Gallitzin
Murdered in Bed Widow Fatally Shot by Rejected Suitor
At 4 a.m. in Woodlawn Pennsylvania widow Mrs McKee was shot by her rejected suitor William G Wilner who then killed himself. The 26-year-old Wilner fired four bullets into her head as she restated rejection. Wilner died by self-inflicted gunshot hours later. The victim, daughter of John F Wilner burgess of Woodlawn, had attended a Pittsburgh theater with friends before returning home.
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Woodlawn
Mie Meee
Beaver
William'g. Wilner
Wilner
John F. Wilner
Manufacturer Hangs Self in Barn Near Piqua Ohio
W. H. Washburn fifty two leading manufacturer of St Pariah near Piqua Ohio died by suicide in his barn. The death is reported as self inflicted hanging with a note of apparent motive not provided. Police investigation pending.
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W. H. Washburn
St. Pariah
Piqua, O
Pittsburg Markets Report Grain Livestock Prices
Pittsburg markets show activity across staples and livestock. Grain inputs include corn No 2 yellow at 75, hay timothy at 14.00, and Ohio full cream cheese. Cattle receipts rise, prices mostly higher for choice and prime, sheep and lambs firm, hogs active with higher prime and heavy classes. Chicago grain futures fall on March 8 as government stocks raise supply concerns, May wheat down 1.34 to 1.12, corn down 0.25 to 6.74, prices showing broad declines.
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Ohio
Herr’s Island
Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Questions on Piano Construction and Materials
A reader considers if the instrument will keep a steady tone and in tune, asking about wood type and back strength. The text questions the fit of the iron plate, whether the plate is genuine full or pieced, proper bracing, and the correct iron composition, noting four unsuitable types. It reflects concerns over durability, vibration control, and overall build quality.
The Small Boy and the Marbles Remembered
A brief reminiscence notes how a small boy and marbles linger in memory while highlighting everyday prices two or three cents. The fragment hints at nostalgia tied to simple purchases and childhood games.
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Méssaces
Square
Tex
U. S
Kealing
Jadisnapolia
Department of Justice
Delavan Smith
Joseph Pulitzer
Washington
Panama Canal
Pongau
Austria
Horseshoe Bend
Pittsburg
Baldwin
Philadelphia St
Indiana
Hill
Loughry
Hal, Sale
R. Loughry and
California
Hyson
Japan
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