Lynching of Fred Alexander Shocks Leavenworth Crowd
A mob in Leavenworth outdrew the sheriff and burned Fred Alexander, an African American accused of a November murder. The crowd toppled jail doors, dragged him to a stake, and burned him as officials failed to prevent the lynching. Gov. Stanley denounces the act and calls for restoration of the death penalty.
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Fred Alexander
Leavenworth
Kandan
Eva Roth
Forbes
Sheriffs Guard
State Penitentiary
Staneemyers
Tom Brown
Fourth
Olive Streets
Alexander
Sheri
Spain
Fourth Street
Lawrence Avenue
Spruce Street
Crown
Alexander Wis
Geome
Inun
Stanley
Topeka
Kan
W. F. Stanley
Tie
Gov. Stanley
Everhs
Guy
Wiel
Kaneas
Veing Bo
Gov
Sad Error on Socialism and Historical Trusts
A reader letter critiques an editorial on socialism, Bryan, and reform. It argues socialists favor government ownership and cooperative production, contrasts socialism with Bryanism, notes wealth concentration signals weakness, and defends gradual change via the ballot over violent revolution. Rk, B.
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Bryan
Pingree
Waite
Rk, B
Senate panel backs death penalty for murder and rape
The judiciary committee of the senate announced Tuesday night that a bill would be prepared making death the penalty for murder and for rape where force was used. It without doubt will be come a law in a few days.
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Judiciary Committee
Senate
Jottings on Patents and Local Notices in Athens
Jacob Shimp of Athens is granted a patent on a match Lox. Hayes announces a great clearing sale with jackets advertised on another page. Professor Moulton will lecture at the Baptist church Monday at 7 15 p.m. St Mary’s church will host the Passion play lecture. Senator Bangham was unable to attend and sent regrets but voted for Detroit’s McMillan in the re election bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Shimp
Athens
Hayes
Moulton
the Baptist Church
St. Mary's Church
Senator Bangham
McMillan
Detroit
Cost of Calhoun county circuit debated in Statesman
The Statesman editorial argues for creating a Calhoun county judicial circuit, saying it would cost about $1,090 more than current expenses and reduce delays. It critiques lawyer motives, notes past and projected costs, and asserts the county would gain a more efficient court with fewer adjournments and saved trouble for litigants.
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the Statesman of
Jan. U
Board of Supervisors
Clute
Calhoun County
Barry
Eston
Exton County
Calhoun
Statesman
H. A. Oivvre
Battle Creek Father Peter Crosby Dies at Home
Peter Crosby, father of Alterary W. A. Crosby of Battle Creek, died at his home after a long illness. He had resided in Battle Creek for 60 years. Also notes: upcoming W. A. T. U. cooking contest on Friday January 25 to name the best brown bread maker in the city. instructions in booklets to be distributed and entries due by 2 pm. Star lecture course tickets go on sale June 18 at Swartwout's for Robert Black in "picture plays" with 50 cent single tickets and 25 cent child rate. Calhoun County Lincoln Republican Club banquet planned February 13 at the Methodist church with a special Cincinnati Northern train for attendees from the city and Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Crosby
Alterary
W. A. Crosby
Battle Creek
Crosby
Swartwout's
Robert Black
Homer
Calhoun County
Lincoln Republican Club
Methodist Church
Cincinnati
Battle Greek
Among the Shut-Ins Grippe Cull Sees List of Ailing Residents
A long column lists residents such as Mrs. Sam Clark Mrs. LO Smith Mrs. A C Painter and others afflicted with grip or recovering. Names include Robert Lathrop Schuyler French J W Grace Miss Pot Case Organ Avery G G Miller and Seneca Smith. The note ends with an ad for Madison Medicine Rocky Mountain Tea from Lustaturs Lienaigny.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Alexander Dinney
By order of the Probate Court for Calhoun County Michigan all creditors of the estate of Alexander Dinney are notified to present their claims at the Probate Office in Marshall by July 1 next. Hearings on such claims will be held April 8 and July 11 next at 10 oclock in the forenoon. Judge William Lawn presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Calhoun
Calionalade
Alexander Dinney
Gocudsud
Spid
Marshall
Mowaney
Wil A. Lawn
Jane Vary
William A Lane
Bersey Hauwsy
Thomas Lawley
Perruwry
Geldecedeutl
Maxsiacr Nuwa
Bald County
Lane
William A. Lane
Dwi
W. Ksicker Buuker
Register
Probata
Henry Headles
Sal
Taw Manaee N
William 4. Lane
Dykur W. Exiuwnigouren
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Jehn Forbes
United States
Fort Leavenworth
Lawrence
Everhaurdy
Wansas
Communications
Voice of
Pryan
A. A. Clute
Bradshaw's
LSI Sale
Hughes
P. Hayes
Ladies Union
Jan’y Roth
Southworth-Houston
Sam Clark
LO. Smith
A. C. Painter
Robert Lathrop
Schuyler French
J. H. McLean
Organ Avery
G. G. Miller
Carl
Seneca Smith
Mungion Street
J. W. Grace
Lustaturs
Madison Medicine
Boe
QTATE
Cats of
Walhong
Osaw
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