Tiptonville mob lynches three brothers after speedy trial
A mob outside Tiptonville courthouse forces a 5 pm trial for three Black men accused of murder. Justice Lee Davis and gathered witnesses hear evidence, convict them in under an hour, and the crowd hangs the Stineback brothers Marshall Edward and James near a tree, despite militia orders. Local officials had sought delay to nightfall. Governor Patterson ordered troops, but they arrived too late.
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Union City
Tenn
Justice of the
Lee Davis
Tiptonville
Justice of the Peace
Davis
Quentin Rankin
Rankin
Reelfoot Lake
Col. Taylor
Rapid Justice
Marshall
Edward
James Stineback
Richard Burrows
John Hall
Burrows
Ridgely
J. L. Burnette
J. L. Burnett
Negroes. This Met With A Long Growl of Disapproval, and Mr. Burnette
Taylor Hall
Mr. Burnette
S. J. Caldwell
Haynes
Justice Davis
Gov
Patterson
Warrant Issued For Julius Miller In Non-Support Case
Judge Brindley issued a warrant for Julius Miller on charges of non support of his wife and six children. Commissioner Hauser noted Miller is reliable when sober but drinks too much, leaving his family in need.
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Brindley
Julius Miller
Miller
John Hauser
Saloon Door Incident Ends in Fine for Man
Frank Konetski was fined $2.00 and costs by Judge Brindley for kicking in a saloon door in the south end of town. John Cannon and Frank Chohowitz were arrested with Konetski but found not guilty and released. The fine was paid.
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Frank Konetski
Brindley
John Cannon
Frank Chohowitz
Konestski
Supreme court blocks probe panel on Cleveland affairs
In Columbus on November 25 the Supreme Court rejected the Cincinnati Gayman probe committee formed by the previous legislature. The decision also nullifies the committee appointed to investigate Cleveland affairs.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Cincinnati
Cleveland
County School Tax Increase Reported for La Crosse
La Crosse insurers a higher county school tax total 189 736 67 dollars with La Crosse's share rising 2 616 41 over last season.
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la Crosse
Bangor
Burns
Campbell
Farmington
Greenfield
Hamilton
Holland Ae
Onalaska
Shelby
Washington
Bangor Vil
West Salem
Onlaska City
State
Barre
Burnsee
Holland
la Crosse C
Letter thief Palmer jailed for 3 1/2 years in Joliet
Three and a half years is the heaviest sentence for letter stealing ever imposed by federal courts here. Federal Judge Bethea pronounced it on Robert F. Palmer, ex-president of the Illinois Letters Carriers' Association, after Palmer pleaded guilty to systematically robbing the mails at Joliet over 18 years. Palmer was a prominent church worker.
Missing American hospital ship Relieffrom Manila to Guam
News from Manila notes concern for the safety of the American hospital ship Relief which sailed November 15 bound for Guam and did not reach on November 20. The supply ship Supply has orders to depart Guam in pursuit of the missing vessel.
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Manila
Guam
King Gustave Hunted With Fallieres In Rambouillet
In Rambouillet France on November 25 President Fallieres and King Gustave of Sweden hunted the historic preserves. The king reportedly made a large bag including 79 birds or animals.
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Rambouillet
France
Fallieres
Gustave
Sweden
Newburg Young Nuptials Today Begin Extended Tour
The marriage of Miss Agnes Theodora Young and Mr. Harry J. Newberg was solemnized at St James church with Father Murphy officiating. After a breakfast at the Young home, the couple left for an extended eastern trip, visiting Chicago New York and Washington before settling at 308 South Sixth Street.
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Agnes Theodora Young
Harry J. Newberg
St James Curia
Father Murphy
Elsie Newberg
Robert A. Young
S. George Young
Mill Street
Henry Legler
Madison
New York
George W. Young
North Side
Peter Newberg
Clothier
Newberg
The
la Crosse High School
North Siders Wed in Holy Trinity Ceremony
Gayhardt Schiffer and Tillie Federal were married yesterday at Holy Trinity church by Rev. A. J. Joerres. Ferdinand Roth served as best man and Lizzie Schiffer, the groom’s sister, was bridesmaid. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home on Jackson Street with about thirty families in attendance as the couple plans to reside on Jackson Street.
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Gayhardt Schiffer
Tillie Federal
Holy Trinity Church
A. J. Joerres
Ferdinand Roth
Lizzie Schiffer
Jackson Street
Change in Time of Q Trains
Burlington announces time changes effective Sunday Nov 29. Train No 52 southbound leaves Pearl street depot at 12:08 PM, 17 minutes earlier. No 51 northbound arrives at Pearl street depot 10 minutes earlier. No 54 local Minneapolis to Grand Crossing arrives 11:32 PM, to connect with No 52.
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Burlington
Pearl Street
Minneapolis
Grand Crossing
Holiday Observance In La Crosse On Thanksgiving Day
La Crosse plans a quiet Thanksgiving with city and county offices closed and downtown stores shuttered. Post office will do morning delivery and evening pickup, with offices closing after 10 am. Union church services planned at Congregational church at 10 am, other churches holding services tomorrow morning.
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la Crosse
Baptist
M. E
Universalist
Congregational Church
Humane Society
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Winona
Child Dies After Month's Illness in Chicago
Miss Edna May Harland, daughter of Mr and Mrs T Harland of 1216 Kane Street, died this morning after a month long illness from a complication of diseases. Funeral is Friday afternoon at the house with interment at Oak Grove cemetery. William Dwyer in charge.
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Edna May Harland
Paper From Cotton Stalks Projected In Atlanta
Washington report says cotton stalks, previously a by product, can be used to make paper. A new Atlanta company capitalized at 500000 is organized to pursue the venture with an estimated production cost of about 15 dollars per ton.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Manufactures
Atlanta
Shah of Persia withdraws constitution proclamation
In Teheran on November 25 the Shah backed away from his earlier proclamation denying a constitution. He ordered urgent withdrawal of the document and destruction of all copies. The move follows criticism that accusers may be self-excusing.
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Teheran
Northside in Brief Shoots and Socials
The Co B and Q Gun club opens fall shooting with a Thanksgiving contest offering prizes for the top three high scores. Events invite both members and non members. Numerous local residents plan Thanksgiving visits and gatherings while church activities, visits, and illness mix with holiday travel.
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Harry Newberg
Agnes Young
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LA Crosse Tribune
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George Stirnaman
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