Brave Sheriff Holds Line As Mob Attacks Georgia Jail
In Carrollton on June 8 a mob stormed the county jail to lynch Williams, killer of Thos Ward Jr. Deputies fired on the attackers, killing George Bennett and wounding T S Ward and an unknown man. Gov. Candler sent soldiers who moved Williams to Atlanta. The crowd dispersed after the assault and the pending execution was stayed by a supreme court appeal.
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Thos
Ward
Williams
Mr. Ward
Jos. Merrill
George Bennett
T. S. Ward
Mur
Gov.Candler
Atlanta
Supreme Cour
Hundred-year-old woman seeks bicycle ride in Syracuse
In East Syracuse on June 2 Mrs Evan Devoe, aged 100, said she would like to learn to ride a bicycle. She expressed clear desire to ride one and believed she could learn.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Evan Devoe
East Syracuse
Pretty Mabel Burt Thief Arrested For Jewelry Robberies
Chicago college girl Mabel Burt is arrested in Northampton Massachusetts after a Chicago jewelry theft ring led by detective Harry Noyse recovers rings and gems from Miss Henrietta Tifft and other victims. Burt admits stealing for excitement and remorse follows after her capture.
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Mabel Burt
Chicago
Mabel Lawrence Burt
Northampton
Mass
Henrietta Tifft
Harry Noyse
Massachusetts
Burt
Miss Tifft
Tifft
Orden Burt
Bridgeton
N. J
Miss Treart
New York
Philadelphia
Springfield
Hartford
Plans for Conemaugh steel charter in Harrisburg
Morgan Octopus reports that outside Pennsylvania steel firms plan a Conemaugh steel company with 50 million dollars capital. Application will be made in Harrisburg on July 1 for a charter. The new company aims to absorb Cambria Bethlehem Phoenix Alanwood and other iron firms, potentially joining the Morgan trust.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Steel Companies
Morgan's Trust
Harrisburg
Conemaugh Steel Company
Cambria
Pennsylvania
Bethlehem
Phoenix
Alanwood
Mrs Botha Arrives in Southampton
Southampton, June 3. Mrs Louis Botha, wife of the Boer commander, arrived here on Saturday. The exact purpose of her European visit remains unclear.
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Southampton
Louis Botha
Europe
Diving horses King and Queen draw big crowds at Broad Ripple
The diving horses King and Queen attract large crowds at Broad Ripple, with Tony and Ashton’s dogs also drawing attention.
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King
Tony
Ashton
Grape-Nuts Claims Better Digestion for Teachers
Sadie Cromer of Marion Ohio credits Grape-Nuts with curing years of stomach trouble and gas linked to indigestion. She reports rapid relief from nervousness and dyspepsia, gained weight, and says she can eat anything while continuing to enjoy Grape-Nuts daily.
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Sadie Cromer
Olney Ave
Marion
Harlandson
Stuart
Wuerth
J. R. Hoag
Wymore
Nebraska
Lydia Bartram
Assyria
Mich
E. R. Page
Sporting News Briefs From the American League
The Washington game featured strong hitting as Chicago pitchers scattered hits and kept the ball well-presented. In Boston on Friday Captain Duffy received a loving cap upon stepping to bat.
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Washington
Chicagos
Griffith
Boston
Capt
Duffy
Batteries-Carrick and Clark, Griffith and Sullivan
Washington case details list Batteries Carrick Clark Griffith and Sullivan in Chicago court records with docket numbers 020002000 475 and reference numbers 0013 15082 15175 indicating civil actions pending between parties in Illinois and Illinois courts through 1949 era records.
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Washington
Chicago
Carrick and Clark
Griffith and Sullivan
Battery Pair Feuds Highlighted Matchup at Cleveland
In a contested event at Cleveland, the lineup features two battery duos, McGinnity and Bresnehan paired against Moore and Wood. Readers note the clash as a notable pairing battle.
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Hoy
Baltimore
Cleveland
McGinnity
Bresnehan
Moore and Wood
Batteries-Young and Schreck Reidy and Connor in Boston Milwaukee
A brief item lists Batteries Young and Schreck with Reidy and Connor in a Boston Milwaukee context. The fragment references a quartet of names tied to a local or organizational note, with no clear event or outcome provided.
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Boston
Milwaukee
Young and Schreck
Reidy and Connor
Fort Wayne Pennant Hope Fades as Ball Club Change
It is clear the Hoosiers struggle for a pennant as Fort Wayne changes hands with President Mautner now sole owner of the ball club. A Spencer versus Tamnhandle game ended 9 to 3 after nine rounds with Spencer 9 Crawfordsville 10 Anderson 1. Originals set to meet Young Marvtts at Eagles Nest while Fort Wayne plays at 3 45 Saturday afternoon.
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Crawfordsville
Anderson
Mautner
Fort Wayne
Eagles Nest
Pease Wins Second Boys Road Race at Fairgrounds
Lafe Pease led the scratch division to win the second boys four mile road race held Friday around the fairgrounds. The four mile loop ran to Central avenue and back to the starting point at the business men's driving park. Thirteen riders started and Pease finished in 11 34 minutes with time and first prize. seven other riders shared the remaining prizes.
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Lafe’ Pease
Fairgrounds
Central Ave
J'ease
Racing Club Faces Cold Weather Attendance Drop
At the Driving club event Friday the cold kept spectators away though the program ran mainly in straight heats. Top heats included Dominator and Ozett with wins in 2:00 and 1:09 distances, and Pattie H. L. leading the 3:00 class ahead of Tony Wilson and Joe Jefferson in close finishes.
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Robert C
J. C. Sipe
Pattie H. L
Dr. McKechnie
Tony Wilson
E. P. Clark
Joe Jefferson
C. R. Webber
Charles Malpas
Troop Trains Collide Near Pretoria
In a Daspoort collision between two troop trains, nine troopers were killed and five injured. The accident occurred Saturday ten miles from Pretoria, with investigators sorting evidence and mourning victims.
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Pretoria
Daspoort
Here
Vanderbilts Acquire Control of Clover Leaf Railway
New York June 8 on Wall street authorities report the Vanderbilt interests have purchased the Toledo St Louis and Western railway the Clover Leaf route gaining control of the line and its operations as of today.
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New York
Wall St
Vanderbilts
Toledo, St. Louis & Western Railway
Trio of Weddings Sealed for Emma Lovejoy and Charles Chapin
In Minneapolis and St Paul a bride Emma Lovejoy and groom Charles Jewett Chapin underwent three rapid marriages within hours. First Rev Marion Shutter officiated at the bride's home, a missing license forced a second ceremony by Gov Vansant on the way to St Paul, and a final third wedding was held at Dr Shutter's home after return to Minneapolis.
Poor Asylum Head Al Harcourt Named Superintendent
Al Harcourt of Washington township was appointed by the county commissioners to succeed John H. Smith as superintendent of the county poor asylum. Smith’s two year term expires in September and Harcourt will assume duties then. Harcourt is a retired farmer. Frank L. Daugherty was reappointed superintendent of the Julietta hospital for incurable insane.
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al Harcourt
Washington Township
John H. Smith
Smith
Harcourt
Frank L. Daugherbty
Julietta Hospital
Special Leaves for City Trip Schedule
Special train departs Indianapolis at 6 20 a m and returns from Michigan City at 6 00 p m stopping at listed points along the route.
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Indianapolis
Michigan City
Train departure and piano bargains advertised
A special train leaves Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a.m. with a 7:10 a.m. stop on Massachusetts Ave. Returning, it departs Dayton at 7 p.m. Officials can call at Big Four offices at 1 E. Washington St., Union Station, and Massachusetts Ave. Bargains in upright pianos are advertised at Baldwin's.
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Indianapolis
Union Station
Massachusetts Ave
Dayton
Big Four
Washington St
Baldwin's
Block's Grocery Sale Opens With Wide California Stock
Monday at Block's Grocery Sale advertises California hams and vanilla in bulk, 8 bucks for flour and hominy mix, rolled oats and pickles, sardines, salmon, bluing, mustard, corn, tomatoes, graham wafers, crackers, canned pears peaches plums apricots, tea, coffee, and a premium Mocha and Java blend. Includes price highlights and a broad assortment of staples.
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California
S Essen
Ceeeneseseneee
Java
Wife Sues Saloonist Over Drunken Incident damages
Margaret Smith sues John Gill and associates for 1500 dollars claiming Gill operated a saloon at California and Maryland and sold liquor to her husband Patrick Smith while intoxicated. She alleges he lost judgment, became noisy and was assaulted by Gill and his bartender resulting in kicks bruises and internal injuries. Brewing company and Lieber are on Gill's bond.
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Margaret Smith
John Gill
Indinapolis Brewing Company
Albert Wieber
Gill
California
Maryland Srs
Patrick Smith
Brewing Company
Lieber
Body of drowned man found in Chicago lake to be buried in Bedford
The body of John K. Winstandley, drowned in a Chicago lake three weeks ago, has been recovered and will be taken to Bedford Indiana for burial on Sunday. His brother Jesse Winstandley, employed by the Jorden company, left for Chicago to accompany the body to their old home.
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John K. Winstandley
Chicago
Bedford
Ind
Jesse Winstandley
Arthur Jorden Company
Grand jury returns indictments for larceny and vice
On Saturday the grand jury issued a partial report listing indictments for Burr Brady and Fred Smith for enticing a female to a house of ill fame, Sarah Boyle for petit larceny, Jesse Scott for petit larceny, and George Davis for petit larceny.
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Burr Brady
Fred Smith
House of Ill Fame
Sarah Boyle
Jesse Scott
George Davis
Two Special Trains to Cincinnati Sunday Morning
Via C H & D two special fast trains depart Sunday morning with limited stops. The 6 20 a m train runs non stop, while the 7 15 a m train stops at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Returning, Cincinnati service departs at 6 20 p m. Baseball and New York games noted.
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Avepar Phila
New York
Baltimore and Wash
Col
Ind
Louis
Richmond & Col, O
Piqua & Columbus
O., & Rich
Mad
Sun
Martinsville Ac
Colum
Martinsville
Seymour
Logansport & Chi
Knightstown & Rich
Louisville
Phila
Baltimore & Wash
Dayton & Springfield
Springfield
Colum., Ind. & Mad
Colum., Ind. & Louis
Martinsville & Via
Pittsburg
East
Spencer Accom
Dayton
Xenia
You Eat Em While You Walk Ice Cream Sale
Cascaden's brick ice cream sold on 6 streets for 5 cents.
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Cascaden
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