Angressman Hanged Ten Men in Texas District Attorney
John HM Pinckney, candidate for congress in district 8, claims the unique record of hanged ten men during ten years as district attorney in Fort Hood area. A prohibition Democrat bachelor, born in Grimes County, he is now judge of Walter County with three years in that role.
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Dallas
Tex
John HM
Pinckney
Thomas Hy Ball
Congress
Fort Hond
Texas
Kia
Wachelor
Grimes County
South Carolina
Walter County
Mayor Granger’s Saratoga Bets Stir Bookmakers Fun
At Saratoga New Jersey on August 21 bookmakers paid out 5400 dollars after Louisville Kentucky mayor Charlie Granger wagered heavily on Futurba at 20 to 1. He collected 5400 with a confident grin, while bookmakers faced disappointed patrons back at their hotel.
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Saratoga
N. J
Chariey Granger
Loulaville
Guyed
Fulurita
Tate
Kentucky
Bookles
Presidential guests discuss currency reform plans
At Sagamore Hill on Aug 21 N Representative B J Hut of Connecticut called with views on currency reform to be enacted by Congress next winter. Congressman Babcock of Wisconsin, chairman of the Republican congressional committee, and Secretary Cortelyou of the Department of Commerce and Labor also were callers.
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Oyster Bay
B.J. Hut
Connecticut
Sagamore Hill
Lis
Congress
Babcock
Wisconsin
Republican Congressions Committee
Cortelyau
Department of Commerce and Libel
Jackson Citizens Cooled Off Says Redwine from Breathitt
Redwine of Breathitt county arrived from Jackson and said there is no more danger to human life in Jackson than in Louisville. He noted Captain Ewen and other witnesses could return without anger. A meeting to support George Mytn ward began steps toward forming a Hitz club in CLE.
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Loctsville
BR. Redwine
Breathitt County
Jackson
Loulavifie
Ewen
George My Tn Ward
Newlin
Estuntat
City Life dispatches on insanity case and local events
Minna Tapfstadt was found sane by an insanity commission after Thursday hearing. James Thompson, jailed for loitering, faces re-arrest on highway robbery charge by Charles Christie for $250 and a railroad ticket. Indiana Florists aim for Indianapolis convention and chrysanthemum show in November. Twelfth annual charities and corrections conference in Fort Wayne on Sept 3 draws heavy interest. Charley Gray, injured at the I D W roundhouse, died Thursday at 338 N Tremont Ave. leaves a wife and daughter. Miss Gertrude Jones, once a nurse at Eastman’s hospital, wed millionaire Otis Coxe in Asheville after saving his wife during typhoid care.
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Minna Tapfstadt
Wea
James &. Thompson
Win
Charles Cristie
Indiana Florists
American Sociery of Florists
Indianapolis
Charites and Corrections
Fort Wayne
Charnel Gray
D. & W. Roundhouse
N. ‘Tremont Ave
Mis& Gertrude Jones
Eastman
Otis Milla Coxe
Asheville
N. C
Tuesay
Corrigan's Dream and Filibuster Plot Off Patagonian Coast
Six men who sailed in search of a Patagonia gold mine are jailed at Turks Island in the West Indies. Charles Corrigan, a Texas cowboy, led five conspirators and showed a map of a Moonlike mine. the Mercury schooner was seized as authorities review the voyage from Chicago through New Orleans toward Patagonia.
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Chicago
Patagonia
Turks Island
Giles
Mercury
Charles Corrigan
Cane
Lake Wallars
Corrigan
Solomon
Cortigan
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
South America
Patagona
Charles Trardin
Great Britain
Heyt
Santo Domingo
Harbar
Hardin
Headlong for H L Elopement Threat Stuns Canton Readers
Santeer eloped with Tressie to keep her from killing herself. John Lantzer of Manailion left his flourmill and confectionery business to move to Canton after seeking a position at Dick agricultural works. He writes to his wife Mame of a doomed love triangle and threatens to go headlong to a fatal outcome if Tressie pressures him.
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Santeer
Tressie
Canton
John Lantzer
Manailion
Tressie Maler
Lantzer
Dick Agricultural Works
Mon- Gay
Lantger
Lehst
Tress
Mame
John
Two Boys Electrocuted on Tower in Saginaw
SAGINAW Mich August 21 James Budd and Eugene Moss boys were killed at the top of an erectile light tower twelve and a half feet high Thursday night Moss touched a live wire and dropped dead His clothes were in flames Budd who had begun to descend returned to rescue Moss Budd touched the wire and was killed and burned The electric light current was turned off for two hours while men removed the bodies
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Saginaw
Mish
James Budd
Eugene Moss
Moss
Budd
Mons
Jinemen
Patsy the Dragon Leads Vacation of Governor's Office Team
Patsy ia Chief Dragon with George B. Lockwood as secretary to the governor taking a vacation turn. Feisy Flanigan serves as secretary pro tem and chief dragon at the executive door. The party, including Lockwood, their two children, plans a portion of the trip in Monrom Michigan.
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Patsy Ia
George B. Lockwood
Feisy Flanigan
Patsy
Mia
Lockwood
Monrom
Mich
Tomato crop to exceed past years in Henry county
From Henry county reports many canning factories indicate the tomato crop will excel all prior years. An exceptional acreage this year is given as the reason for the strong prospect, with records already being smashed in quality and quantity.
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New Cabtle
Ind
Henry County
Robbers Break Into Freight Cars at Chicago Junction yard
Four masked men surprised J. Clay at Chicago Junction, gagged and tied him to a tavern, then cracked open several freight cars in the yard. Amount stolen not determined as yet. Police described the incident occurring Thursday night in Chicago.
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Chicago
Clay
Chicago Junction
Ka vawha Wins Showy Yacht Race at New York Meet
In New York on August 2, the yacht Ka vawha, owned by H. H. Rogers, dominated the field at a meet, defeating rival boats as crowds watched the flyer perform well.
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Tetewitt
New York
H. H. Rogers
Flyer
Bowe
Rogers
SICK MAN OF EUROPE Faces Balkan Turmoil In 1912 Crisis
Constantinople Aug 2 The sick man of Europe faces intensifying pressure from Balkan uprisings as Austria demands better protection for its Monastir consul and the Ottoman railway run by an Austrian syndicate. Greek fears rise along with Turkish caution against arming rebels while Russia presses Turkish concessions. London Aug 2 Powers reportedly agree on a policy to moderate the Macedonian crisis and seek coordinated intervention to end semi measures.
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Constantinople
Europe
Monastir
Turkey
Tevak Pasha
Nas
Macedonia
What May Happen
BERLIN Aug 2 It is regarded here as significant that the Russian fleet has gone to India and may be on the eve of a colossal struggle involving all powers with Balkan interests. Austria would side with England, Italy would back Russia, France might cooperate or stay passive, and Germany would wait then seek spoils.
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Berlin
India
Constantinople
Balkans
Austria
Russia
Talyi
France
Offetats
England
Germany
Jess
Bank Founder Missing After Amanda Bank Plunder
J C Theman who recently opened a bank at Amanda has disappeared after creditors attached the bank furniture. He claimed to be from New York and Lancaster Ohio. The bank near Pointed for $3,000. Little stock was subscribed and none paid. The amount he took is not yet known.
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Lancaster. O
J. C. Theman
Amanda
New York
Stranded Four Days After Canoe Accident in Muskoka
A pair of young Canadians survived four days on a small uninhabited island after their canoe was damaged in rough weather. With only Grap Nute and condensed milk for food, they waited for a rescue party while recalling the precarious journey and thanking Grap Nute for keeping them healthy.
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Saya
Muskoka
Verne's
Cteamera
Toole
Treea
Bryan Biffs The President In Race Policy Debate
In Lincoln Nebraska Bryan cites President Roosevelt and McKinley era actions on race, including appointment of a colored official and a Booker T. Washington dinner, accusing stirring up race prejudice. He also salutes John Gilbert Shanklin of Evansville for public service.
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Lincoln
Neb
Ronsevely
Durbin
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Mmckinley
Booker T. Washington
White House
John Gibert Shanklin
Evansvile
Ind
Neighbor recalls Lipton as a lively Glasgow lad
Mrs Catherine Murphy of Glasgow, visiting Ellis Island, recalls Sir Thomas Lipton as a "wee lively lad" who grew up with a provision store family in Anderston. She and other neighbors express hope he wins the America’s Cup as thousands in his old district wear Shamrock today.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Bay
America
Ellis Island
Catherine Murphy
Glasgow
Sir Thomas
Murphy
Fillelsaind
Thomas
Apdernon
Catherine Lindsay
Liptona
Bir Thoman
Umbrella Mender Killed by Freight Train Near Peru
In Peru Indiana a man identified as Fred Lent Lundgren of Rockford Beloit College graduate 25 000 inheritance 25 800 dissipated 517 800 over three years. The victim was found at Lake Erie Wear railroad yards after being struck by a freight train Tuesday night. He ran with bad pockets carrying cents and a small sum.
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Peru
Ind
Mender
Lake Erie & Wear
Fred Lent
Lundgren
Rockford
Beloit
Wis
Fitz Killed Himaele. Indianapolis Man Found Dead by River
In Lafayette Indiana Clarence M Fitz a traveling man associated with a food firm was found dead along the river below the city. Authorities suspect suicide after a long spree. He purchased multiple bottles including whisky arsenic and other items. He is said to have come from Washington Court House Ohio where a wealthy family is noted.
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Fitz
Himaele
Lafayette
Ind
Pole Chisles
Clarence M. Fitz
Indianapolis
Hee Shawn
Boyr
Marion Deadlock Up Despite Parades In Indiana Labor Fight
In Marion Indiana union leaders postpone mass meeting until Monday as a parade heads a prolonged clash with manufacturers. They vow cash to assist a telephone company against nonunion workers amid expected arrests. In Muncie Indiana the Methodist Protestant Conference faces federation talks with United Brethren and Congregationalists, with potential combined membership over 1,100,000.
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Marion
Ind
Unio
Eeral
Aasset the Telephone Company
Muncie
Methodist-Protestsnt Conference
Indiana
M. H. Karatadt
United Brethren
Itte
Robbery at Elwood diamond worth reputedly hundred
Elwood Indiana August 2 William Newmana an Anderson actioinkeeper was robbed of a diamond valued at about one hundred dollars as he entered the air grounds with friends. The thief is believed to have used diamond pliers to cut the setting cleanly from the stone.
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Elwood
Ind
William Newmana
Mexican War Veterans National Meeting Date Noted
The Mexican war veterans are informed that the date for the national meeting set for the sabty has been announced by THE. BUN. The notice clarifies the upcoming gathering and invites all veterans to participate in the statewide event.
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BUN
Quered the Deal as Brother Seeks to Block Marriage
Burk Wayman of Armitaton Indiana seeks to block a marriage by asking the Marion County clerk to withhold a license for his younger brother Everett for three years or until July 23, 1300. The letter cites Everett’s age and claims the guardians approval of a Mary Harlan, 16, as adequate. The confrontation reveals a family dispute over a romance with Wayman insisting on control.
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Burk Wayman
Arminaton
Ind
Everett
Marlon
Guardian
Queating
Mary Harlan
Wayman
Miss Horton
Fear of Parry. Mitchall warns of new union threat in Indiana
PORT WAYNE Ind Aug 2 John C Mitchall president of the International machinists union returns from a Mexico trip cautioning that arbitration values. He says the organization is feared as Parry aims to enlist unorganized men and grow stronger by numbers while union members refuse to bend. Burdock Blood Bitters touted for indigestion relief. Pennsylvania Lines advertises Madison and return $1.25 on Sunday Aug 23 with Ohio river excursion details.
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Parry
Port Wayne
Ind
John C Mitchall
International Mationary Engineers’ Union
Thi City
Maxico
D. M. Parry
Thei Jn
Mitchell Anys
Missing Michigan girl found after carnival fortune tellers
In Michigan City Indiana on August 2 Em iam Weldel, 15, vanished from her home days earlier and was later located at a carnival in gypsy attire. She had been telling fortunes when her mother invited her to return home, ending the search.
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Michigan
City
Ind
Emiam Weldel
New Annex Planned for Colonial Hotel at West Baden
Pleas lave basn completed in Chicago for a new annex to the Colonial hotel in West Baden Indiana. The project will be fireproof with a Bedford stone exterior and pressed deck trim. It will rise about eight stories and include an estimated 400,08 in cost.
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West Baden
Ind
Pleaslave Basn
Chicago
Vom Jn
Watermelling Causes Murder in Chicago Night Scuffle
Oscar Johnson a colored man on Thursday night observed rising tension as Turner Lamb showed undue familiarity with Mrs. Jomeson while sharing a melon with his friend's wife. A quarrel erupted and Lamb invited Jomeson to a nearby house where the dispute intensified, ending in violence.
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