Mob hangs man as part of Alabama train gang case
Reports say Charles Mack was hanged by a mob near the Georgia line after confessing his role in the assault. Two other Black men, Bob Johnson and Clark, were found shot near the railroad tracks near Bainbridge. Kid Wim is cornered in a swamp with armed guards and white allies nearby.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alaga
Theorgia
Charles Mack
Mack
Bob Johnson
Clark
Bainbridge
Kid Wim
Lewis Change in Mind Prompts Police Move
Police superintendent Quigley says J Vance Lewis the colored attorney released from jail and promised to leave the city will be arrested and jailed again. Lewis told newspapers he would not be run out and would be at the jail door Tuesday evening. Attorney Lott denied any such plan and Lewis later called to say newspapers stories were untrue. No noon sighting of Lewis on Tuesday.
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Quigley
J. Vance Lewis
Lott
Lewis
Hanna's Dock Men Still Out
ASHTABULA Ohio March 25 Important developments in the strike on M A Hanna & Co s locks are expected in the coming 24 hours Secretary Jes Bishop and John Little of the State board of arbitration were here and met with the men No work is being done at present
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Hanna’s
Ashtabula. O
Jay
M. A. Hanna & Co
Jes. Bishop
John Little
State Board of Arbitration
Births and deaths and marriages listed in local notices
Birth notices list multiple families and addresses with newborn girls and boys. Death notices record ages and causes such as senility scarlet fever drowning brain fever typhoid and other ailments. Marriage licenses show several couples including Barbour Pierce Reed and Carroll names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Westover
S. Meridian
Georgie Gwin
S. Keystone
Ave
William Rebmann
Walliam Barbour, Jr
Anna Petrey
Gen. Barton
Effie Pierce
Robert Smith
Susie Reed
Frank Kessing
Mayme Carroll
Adibéri Bethel
Belle Doud
Admiral Dewey Will Call on Schley
Norfolk Conn July 5 Rear admiral Schley has received advices from Admiral Dewey that the latter will call upon him shortly after his arrival in New York. Schley will remain at Saugatuck until that time unless called to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Schley
Norfolk
Conn
Lat‘taf
New York
Saugatuck
Washington
Detective Witte Fled After Note of $100 Claim
Cincinnati detective Witte reportedly resigned after a Cincinnati loner claimed to have found a note for $100 in his possession with a female keeper. The detective allegedly fled the city to avoid papers.
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Witte
Cincinnati Force
Hae
Cincinnati
Keceper
Polis
Secret Bervics Unearths New Counterfeit Bills
Counterfeit ring exposed after Secret Bervics uncovers four large denomination fake notes. Authorities report clever execution aimed to avoid detection amid ongoing concerns about widespread forgery and public risk.
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Secret Bervics
Tata
Drogetsis
Secretaries Names and Misaddressed Letters Highlight State Secretary
An 19th century report notes confusion over names in official communications. Union B. Hunt, secretary of state, faced letters addressed to Samuel Ralston and others like George Mount and Gov Williams, illustrating persistent misaddressed mail and public curiosity about political figures.
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Union B. Hunt
Commonwealth
SUN
Jennings County
Samuel Ralston
Clay County
George Mount
John Mount
Mounts
Williams
Hostile Yaqui Outbreak Report Near Nogales
Information from the lower Yaqui river in Sonora reports an outbreak of Yaqui violence. A prior leader Jose Buichilla and followers sparked disturbance near Corcorita. Gen Luis Torres and war chief Tetabiate led troops to investigate. In the ensuing clash Tetabiate and Lorenzo Torres were killed. about 20 Yaquis died. Troops are held in readiness as fears of further uprising grow. Charles Hale, son of the former American consul at Guaymas, is reported killed.
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Nogales
Ariz
Yaqui
Sonora
Mexico
Jose Buichilla
Corcorita
Luis Torres
Torrin
Old Tetabiate
Tetabiate
Lorenzo
Lorenzo Torres
Charles Hale
Guaysimus
Markham Dinner Highlights Single Tax Speech in New York
Edwin Markham of California attended a Manhattan single tax club dinner with Lawson Purdy Henry George Jr J Frank Stephens John Parsons and Tom L Johnson among the speakers Johnson spoke on Detroit street railways and Gov Pingree urging free service funded by landowners saying his Michigan effort is only the opening wedge for the single tax movement in Michigan.
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New York
Manhattan
Single Tax Club
Edwin Markham
California
With
Lawson N. Purdy
Henry George, Jr
J. Frank Stephens
John Parsons
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
Detroit
Pingre
Michigan
Pingree
Convict Labor Attacked by Moulders in Indianapolis
The iron moulders denounce convict labor stores with broad vigor as they press a reform agenda. A convention changes constitution and adopts a resolution against convict labor sales. Paroled Jeffersonville convicts in Louisville remain unrecalled by the governor, whom the committee renewed efforts to meet. Old officers were reelected. new officers expected to be installed after the report.
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Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
Bryan to Visit Indianapolis for Greenfield Meeting
Will B. Bryan will arrive in Indianapolis around 1 p.m. Wednesday and stay until the special train leaves for Greenfield Thursday morning. A Wednesday evening reception at the Grand hotel is planned and Bryan will tour the city in the afternoon. No speaking engagements are arranged in Indianapolis.
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W. J. Bryan
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Ransdell Fights for Republican Mayor Nomination
Daniel Ransdell signals a hard line for mayoral race at the Republican city convention. factions form as Bookwalter and anti-machine groups rally, with Taggart and McGowan implicated. Hewitt hints at a mayoral bid if urged by friends.
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Taggart
THE
SUN
Gerard
H. L. Hewitt
Indianavelis
Odd Tales of the Wires Packaged Short News Items
Ida Forbes remains in a near-sleep state for a week with brief awakenings while doctors attribute the condition to a nervous disorder. George Morgan of South Omaha survives a brutal train-yard accident after losing a foot, clinging to a moving freight car to reach safety. Earl Beers runs the worm farm in Bangor with millions of earthworms shipped to markets, including a 106,000 egg shipment to Lake Champlain for a new fishery venture.
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Hannibal. Mo
Ida Forbes
Omatla
Neb
George Morgan
South Omaha
Bangor
United States
Earl Beers
Beers
Lake Champlain
Government to condemn part of university site for federal building
E B Martindale reports negotiations with property owners over the government acquisition of land for a new federal building. Most owners have lowered their asking prices to 355000 for a 285 foot stretch south of New York street, but condemnation may be needed for one remaining parcel. The planned structure will be 450 feet long and 225 to 245 feet wide, with a street 40 to 60 feet wide set 135 feet north of Chrysost. The view from the south will improve, though activists lament missing the entire block.
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E B. Martindale
University
Federal
New York St
Cremation plans for Ingersoll postponed amid family grief
In Dobbs Ferry New York the scheduled incineration of Col Robert G Ingersoll's body at Fresh Pond on Tuesday morning was temporarily abandoned to honor the widow and daughters who refuse to part with their dead. If they reconcile the cremation may take place Thursday. The three women are described as in a state of collapse and unwilling to leave the shrouded chamber.
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Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
Col
Robert G. Ingersoll
Fresh Pond
Ingersoll
Egbert’s Son Returns Home From Manila
On the transport Morgan City arriving in San Francisco from Manila a son of Col. Egbert is aboard. He comes home with his mind unbalanced by grief over his heroic father’s death while leading a charge against the Filipinos.
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San Francisco
Morgan City
Manila
Col. Egbert
Newsboy Everett Shipman Injures Leg in Fall
Everett Shipman, a crippled newsboy at the post office corner, fell at Pennsylvania and Market streets Tuesday morning, breaking his right leg. Previously injured and operated on, he was taken to his home at 129 North New Jersey Street. He was married in April.
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Everett Shipman
Pennsylvania
Market Srs
New Jersey
Jie
Pope Leo Suffering Heat Wave Illness in Rome
ROME July 25 Pope Leo slightly indisposed due to heat. The ailment is not serious and is attributed to high temperatures affecting the pontiff.
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Fes
Rome
Leo
Feud Ends as Philpots Are Discharged in Manchester
In Manchester Kentucky July 25 the trial of George M Philpot and Pete Philpot ends with dismissal after armed Philpots arrive and Griffins fail to appear. Deputy Thacker and Robert Pounder testify Aaron Morris fired first shot. A later discovery notes every 45 caliber cartridge sold, mostly to Clay county, and a band of 12 riders intimidates a London Manchester courier.
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London
George M. Philpot
Pete Philpot
Manchester
Philpots
Griffin
Thacker
Robert Pounder
Aaron Morris
Hugh Griffin
Griffins
Clay County
Yale College to Inaugurate Hadley as President
Professor Hadley is slated to be inaugurated president of Yale College on October 18. The event is noted among a collection of varied 19th century news items including theater leasing, crimes, tax collections, and political developments.
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Tug Trust
Buffalo
Mistessini
Roberval
Canada
Hadley
Yale College
Idaho
Klaw & Erlanger
Daly Theater
New York
Incorporated smoke consumer company forms in Indianapolis
The Economy smoke consumer company of Indianapolis shows capital stock of 159000. Directors include D L Adams I D Weist L G Holmes Jesse W Welk J H Weist George W Dyarman and W H Williamson. Stock subscriptions by Welk Weist Dyarman Holmes Huff Williamson represent interests in a patent granted July 11 1899 to George S Huff. Huff Holmes Williamson Weist and D L Adams live in Portland Weik in Green Castle and J H Weist in Indianapolis.
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Economy Smoke Consumer Company
Indianapolis
D. L. Adams
I. D. Weist
L. G. Holmes
Jesse W. Welk
J. H. Weist
George W. Dyarman
W. H. Williamson
George S. Huff
Huff, Holmes, Williamson
Portland
Weik
Greencastle
Death of Edgar J L Miller at 44
Edgar J L Miller, 44, of 438 Haugh Street, Haughville, died Monday evening. Initial belief pointed to self harm, but Coroner Nash ordered an autopsy revealing heart disease as the cause. He had been in ill health for some time. Survived by a widow and two children.
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Edgar JL. Miller
Haugh St
Haughville
Nash
Senator Fairbanks Arrives in Indianapolis
Senator Fairbanks arrived in Indianapolis en route from Washington on Tuesday, with officials and supporters awaiting his arrival for a busy schedule.
Admiral Dewey May Arrive in New York Lower Bay
News wires report Admiral Dewey possibly arriving at the lower bay in New York around September 39. The bulletin also notes other items including Fred Roberts of Denver missing in New York for six months, with his father fearing foul play.
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Admiral Dewey
Lower Bay
New York
Fred Roberts
Denver
Santiago
St. Jaco
Daniel J. Ryan
Ohio
William Armstrong
Big Dan” Coughlin
Cronin Fame
Chicago
Port Angeles
Wash
John PD. Rich
Mexico
el Paso
Tex
No More Trouble Feared in Manchester Feud
State inspector Lester, special messenger of Gov. Bradley, will report no immediate feudal quarrels likely and no need for a special term of court. Soldiers not expected to be needed in the county. In other news, the mother of Miss Fannie A. Burr of Flanner & Buchanan’s undertakers, died Tuesday at her home, 309 N Senate Ave, of cancer.
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Manchester
Lester
Bradley
Fannie A. Burr
Flanner & Buchanan
Senate Ave
Skirt Sale At Half Price Highlights Linen Options
Local ad promotes skirts in pique and linen at half price with multiple qualities and lengths. Featured items include high quality pique skirts at 49c to 2.25, linen options around 98c to 2.50, plus bargains on sugar, deviled ham tongue, Shasta Salmon, Meeda biscuits and graham crackers.
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Armour
Graham
Kruger Resigns? Transvaal President Denied by Diggers News
Cape Town telegram reports President Kruger of the Transvaal resigning, denied by the Diggers News. Kruger, elected for the fourth time May 12, 1898, would have term to 1903, born Oct 10, 1825, Cape Colony, long public life. Lloyd Tevis Dead in San Francisco at his home, lifeworked in mining turf and stock, estate valued up to 20 million dollars.
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Diggers
S. J. Paulus Kruger
Transvaal Republic
Transvaal
Qoom
Paul’ Kruger
Little Republic
England
Ktruger
Cape Colony
Lloyd Tevis
San Francisco
California
Maniac Olaf Swanberg Dies After Chase Through Chicago
Olaf Swanberg led four police on a half mile chase through North Side streets Monday night. He cut his own throat after injuring two pursuers and is dying at the hospital.
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Chicago
Olaf Swanberg
Man Wanders Bare in Terre Haute. Believed Demented
William Brandell aged 47 from Indianapolis was found wandering in Terre Haute wearing only underwear. Police describe him as demented and unwell in the incident.
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William Brandell
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Editor Endorses Chamberlain’s Diarrhoea Remedy
From Sylvan Valley News Brevard NC the editor argues editors may recommend medicines and shares twenty years of personal use praising Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It says a dose at onset can shorten suffering until a physician is available and urges keeping a bottle on hand. for sale by all druggists.
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Sylvan Valley News
Brevard
N. C
Chamberlain
Cattle and Grain Prices From Indianapolis Market Brief
Indianapolis stock market July 23 reports quiet cattle receipts 430 and hogs 6 058 with mixed to good price ranges for steers heifers cows and calves. City grain market lists No 2 red No 3 red wheat and assorted corn and hay prices amid active hog and beef markets.
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Indianapolis
Sugevs
Dela
City
Timothy
Anti-trust Live Stock Market Report from Indianapolis
R. R. Shiel & Co. notes good receipts and a market down about 2.5 cents. Trust control remains tight as demand softens. quotes list mixed lights averaging 130 to 150 pounds at 4.55 to 4.65 dollars and mixed mediums and heavies at 4.55 to 4.62 dollars. Cade market steady.
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R. R. Shiel & Co
Indianapolis
Classified notices and housekeeper wanted list
Too late to classify. Wanted girl for general housekeeping at 602 N New Jersey. For rent three unfurnished front rooms housekeeping six dollars at 921 Ash. Wanted girl wanting a home for her work during meal hours at 231 N Illinois. For rent furnished and unfurnished rooms 806 E Georgia.
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New Jersey
Illinoia
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