Night Riders’ brutal murder tale shocks Tennessee court
Union City Tenn Dec 19 federal action possible to curb western Tennessee night riders after 50 plus threatening letters. Col Taylor testified the 62 year old pleaded for Rankin as masked men hanged him from a tree then shot at Taylor, who fled across Reelfoot Lake and hid until dawn.
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Class B Winners Lead La Crosse Club Tourney
Allerton defeats Kroner 65 to 33 to capture Class B trophy as final scores show Allerton 12 and 4, Skinner 11 and 5. Capt. Craft hailed as hustler. tourney began Nov 14 with record 35 days to finish. High general averages and runs listed for multiple players amid holiday pause.
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Ministers Correct Report On Evangelical Controversy
A group of ministers responds to a Tribune Sunday School debate report. They contest claims that Universalists were labeled unchristian and state that Evangelical versus Christian wording was the issue. They say voting and actions during the session were misrepresented and emphasize the dispute was principled and fair.
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Eau Claire Girl Hidden as Man for Fifty Years
A 50 year masquerade as a man by a Wisconsin girl is revealed after her death in Montana. Sammy Williams, once engaged in Eau Claire, fled authorities after parents opposed the match and lived as a man among Manhattan miners, only recently unmasked.
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Charity Crusade Receives Twenty More Donations
The Public reports twenty additional charitable gifts today, including cash sums and abundant provisions. The appeal notes shortages of flour and potatoes and urges continued strong support to relieve hungry families and aid the needy, with thanks from the board of charities.
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LAX PAINTING FOUND IN CHICAGO CAPTURE
In Chicago Detectives recovered a La Crosse theft victim’s painting after a room search of Albert Ward, arrested on suspicion. The portrait shows the wife of John Pfluger, a La Crosse manufacturer who died in 1892. Ward aided the search, which uncovered the familiar likeness. The route of the painting remains unclear.
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Boston Bride Swaps Will You I Will For Quick Marriage
Harrow Moore son of D J Moore of Portland Oregon hurried west after a summons to his mother's sickbed He married Mary Cullen an 18 year old beauty prize winner in Swampscott and they wed in Providence without parental consent The note describes the abrupt wedding and the couple's immediate plans as Moore heads to the West to care for his mother while continuing his Harvard preparation at Andover.
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Twenty One Kendall Men Arrested in Tar and Feathering Case
Irvine Kentucky December 19 Difficulty in selecting jurors due to feud prejudice slows Beach Hargis murder trial of his father Judge Hargis. The tenth juror was accepted this morning and the panel is near completion for opening statements tonight. Friends fear an acquittal may send Hargis and his mother west to逃 away from feud influences.
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Actress Peggie Petree Shot Self in Pentagon Room
Chicago December reports Margarett Wishwell an actress known as Peggie Petree lies dying from a stomach wound claimed self inflicted in an accident while rooming with Elizabeth John. Two revolvers fired, four cups found, two mysterious men seen with them, police seek two men and corroborating accounts from local actress Mabel Laffin.
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Toll of the White Plague Emphasized by Medical Society
A La Crosse medical society message warns tuberculosis kills thousands in Wisconsin annually and drains family resources. It cites 12 percent of state deaths, 10.5 per 10 000, and 7,500 infected, with ages 15 to 35 most affected. The piece urges ongoing public support for stamp tax efforts to stamp out the disease, noting its broad societal impact and preventability.
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Sensational Sparta Trial Targets Kendall Conspiracy Case
Sparta Wis Dec 19 Special Twenty one Kendall youths accused of assault and conspiracy over tar and feathering William Tatro are brought to Sparta for trial before Justice H E B Kelly tonight. George Thompson a defendant and Tatro worked at Thompson farm. motive ties to will dispute and disinheritance.
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Coldest in United States Forecast Hits North Field
Weather forecast reports extreme cold across the nation with North Field at 6 below zero. Wisconsin and Minnesota forecast fair tonight and Sunday, followed by fair conditions in Iowa into Sunday. интерес
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