Thirteen Prisoners Escape From Folsom Penitentiary
A mass escape from Folsom Penitentiary led to a chaotic pursuit as convicts seized bondsmen and weapons, killed and wounded guards, and fled toward rural areas. Officers pursued through streets and countryside, with several prisoners recaptured or killed and the escape splashed across the night, heightening fear of a larger breakout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolsomt
Ayteré Merce
Strie Brwps
Gary
Suedow
Con
Goobrin
WG. Palmer
Uberry
Vilteo
J Murphy
Wanden Wilkin Soin
Murphy
Willy Bliese
Warren Whkison
Ais
Winilly
Poritentiary
Granada
Hbos Viet Ater
Turkher Witt Rifles
Train collision leaves multiple injured near Springfield
A rail disaster reports a rear end collision on the line between New Ut and Howe with the Southern between Terrekel and New Ut. The wreck injured several including workers and a postal clerk, while witnesses described derailment into a ditch and a badly damaged engine. Emergency crews rushed victims to nearby hospitals as investigations begin.
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Teremel New Utdatak
Wiveolivent
Howe Hd
de Tyna
Id Express
Lurie
Batly
Aavekralirs- Wontain
Nindyyenoy Hospital
Untitled Historical Scribble Describing a Complex Event
Fragmentary OCR text mentions multiple names and places in a disordered, dated style. It references a leader or group, a dive into a mid-event moment, and scattered actions affecting a broad scene with several individuals named loosely, suggesting a tumultuous incident or meeting with interruptions and partial outcomes.
Mysterious Home Incident Ends in Fatal Wounding
A confusing report from Mastin notes a violent home event during a week in Whit with three new injuries and four names leading to a deadly outcome. Witnesses say a struggle occurred at Mike Iteeth’s residence involving Hinco Wusin and others. Details remain unclear and authorities are reviewing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Iteeth
Mins Toll
J Ignald
Robs
Tom Holds
Clay Tetige
Mike Fohnaon
Powder Magazine Explosion At Powellsbury Kills And Injures Dozens
A catastrophic explosion at a magazine in Powellsbury wastes a block of homes and kills several youths. The blast from powder stored near a riverfront area levelled houses, shattered windows, and started fires. more than 60 people were injured, with many taken to hospitals. Investigators traced the perilous storage practices to the United States Cartridge Company and the nearby milling works, as crews searched for victims and secured the area.
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Mass
Bible
Onniingd
George bin
Juha McMaster
Louis i
Icbirda
Grady
United States Cartridge Company
Wimes VW. Sullivan
Charles Stuor Joall Molen
Slayley Key Werding Company
MeLiefaiory
Michiael Melur- Typtly
Sears
Fant Gullogeau
Non Mebert Gallyway
Miers
Lebrun
Dirk
Cabherine Igus
Ville Roduers
Geowe A
Vt Treving
Amarder Buulagur
Clavenday Guo
Oward
Tuckelot
Miss McDermott
Liza Grallaway
Clara Superm
Tha Magmaries
Lbo
Fixon
Choy
Byomdupete
Goucord
Aidin
Kida
Euapoyder
Mic
Une
Uiro Selyauriig
Uve
Valentia Daud
Byury House
Jephas
Huraira
Wille Tyiels
Baratoy
Winity
Vitis
Severn Porsolk
Preswadt
Beur
Masixind
Alby
Guthig
Svary
Gheneh
Dave Bwin
Norub
Dumoallahud
William Ties
LUO
Weather and crops face uneven rainfall across regions
A fragile rain pattern yields very light showers, delaying harvests and stressing crops over a wide area. Reports indicate mixed moisture, with some counties receiving scant rain while others see brief gains, yet overall agricultural outlook remains cautious for the coming week. Local fruits and grasses show stress while farmers assess pasture and forage needs amid July heat.
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Gutyablein
Waule
York
Coun
Olcomon
Linton
Andy Janis
Waimpton
Tarnwwell
Idugeburge
Siitek
Marion
Matribove
Aire
Nicos
Debated race and politics in a Wisconsin meeting clash
The reform debate covers civil rights, immigration and party aims. Senators Tilman and Burton clash over race, education and Negro rights as the audience of about 8800 witnesses a charged discussion. The talk touches Northern and Southern contrasts and fears of social change in the postwar era.
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Scumbor
South
Curellia
Renator
Benite Madison
Cimun
Witter Daughuer
Hind bin Beter
Pittmat Sufi
America
Union Af
Lerwagl
United States
Meetiog
I New Emigratg Society
Wisconsin
Burton
Iete
Wyo Solthorn
Anid
Wiites
Negeoe
Sk Les
Schator
Tilman
Uhak
Micky Gates
Lecause
Eie Lytatyriby
MunOllan
Americhs
Ik Greiter
Laporte Saul Texpuch
Monk
Washinton
Guaid
Lami Ana
Moline
Ouca
Wien
Otoor HK
Meeting Call Urges Negro Citizenship Convention in Columbia
A call issued from Columbia for a convention of Colored Citizens on August 26 to discuss lynching and remedies, urging moral uplift and unity among Black residents across Richland and nearby counties. The notice cites Southern white resistance and urges collective action led by local pastors and organizers to address violence and civil rights.
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Ibeenuser
Moi
Pospel Teasherk
Caliitas
Calumbia
Unclear historical note on audience during remarks
Fragmentary OCR text describes a public event with interruptions by police and tense crowd. Readable elements include references to colored people and attempted disruption. Specific names, dates, or places are not discernible, making precise attribution impossible.
Convicted Officials Named in Bribery Case Over Municipal Deals
A Wednesday judge sentenced six House of Delegates members connected to city franchise deals. Key figures include Joh A Sherl, Harry Helberg, and Levis Tiecker with five to six year terms for bribery and fraud. Hybrids include suburban and street railway schemes. The scheme involved up to 810000 in alleged bribes.
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Helle Pakmou
Aenrones AG
Sh Lonis
Fay
Vytassel Donteiee
House of Delegates
Whan
Perjlry
Wollwyeliyy
Pire Lhese
Joh A. Sherl- Hany Helberg
Five Yearay ‘Pt
Welyward Muright
Deibery
Suburban Deal
Jerry J. Hanalun
Hilery
Suburlan Hal
Levis Tiecker
Firlbery
Fot Yauta
Kill Sarboiin
Brivery
Elig Mn
AU Red
Trial of Tobett Cawthon Lynching Suspect Reported
Report outlines mob threats and alleged plans to lynch Tobett Cawthon over a alleged connection with Mrs T. J. Mickey. It details dying testimonies, poisoning claims, and a Kingston area inquiry with police and prosecutors pursuing swift court action.
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Grestton
Rashman
Houke
Tobett
T. J. Mickey
Wudker
Ciwulion
Migher
Durat
Kneli
Dockers
Lupo
Mueller
Cueler
Jim
Tom
Otten
Mile Ana Tuekday Olight Mooley
Ducker
Cawthon
Tim
Caython
Mitny Plata
Alrim
Rovers
Gresatun
Jill
Dude “Roberts
Plucyke Yankee Girl and the Atlantic City Train Incident
A reported assault unfolds as Mary Reed, aided by her father and allies, confronts a man on a Lakewood bound ride near Wioslow Junction. The carriage horse is frightened, the assailant restrained, and the girl’s mother reacts with fury. The case ties to a broader sequence of crimes and a shipwreck aftermath near Mendota.
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Mary Reed
Dt Pojies
Wioslow
Lefere
Eyewtt Bowies
Atlante City
Juncilon
Lakewood
Allis Lioed
Wattimg
Atlantic City
Burstond
Honewheim City
Winsell
Lim
Seta
Abelahore
Keri
Migs Reed
Periahed
Sea View House
A. J. Breveny
Aden Martin
Batt
Sonat
Progérty
Nhe Boly
Tne
Excess Fares Case Reaches State Supreme Court
The court reviews railroads charging excess fares for passengers without tickets and the legality of rebate checks. Major points include the rule limiting fare to five cents per mile and whether passengers with rebates can avoid extra charges. The bench en banc, led by Associate Justice Gary, reverses lower court decisions and orders new trials in two cases.
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Perainu
Buba
Phtt
Cotrh ‘En Banc
Bunese
Souter
Herots
Menet
Barnwell
Holmer
Soushure
Vefore
Lila Db Newharry
Tn Caer Cake
Pladntii
Supreme Court
Wyen
Ecourt Yan Bane
Watts
Tots
Assoclite
Gary
Pops
Vudges Aldrich
Ugh
Danther
Purdy
Toochei Iu
Thepgreeni
Tir
My Excldue
Fromts Pas Senger Cay Bny
Jones
Woods
Jide Townsend
Aary
Bulmer
Platatt
Messrs
Johnstone and
Welch
L. Abney
Afr
Thoma P. Cottran
Duncan
Davis and Bost
Jabn
Reynolds
B. L. Abuty
J. W. Gurnyell
Maynard praised as a clean and faithful leader
A Pickens County report lauds Governor Maynard as a man of integrity, ready to aid the people and discharge duty with long life, good will, and steady leadership. A Charleston division update notes a drop in illicit trade as officials plan to crack down on illegal establishments posing as social clubs.
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Pickens Sentnor-Journal
Maynard
Kirthermore
Pickens Coubty
Banda
Hood Wick
Weport
Columbia Statoraya Gav Hey- Wardth
Charleston
Iicl Nyter
Gharlestaan
Iya Rai
Gener
Chic Hammett
Contrado Molmes
Old’bs
Be[ng
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Arcaerwa Est
Ulin
Folsona Regibentiary
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Bed Tay
Howry & Convieh
Halle
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Mendota
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Woliler
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