Masked Night Riders Bloodshed Rumors Sweep Obion County
Reports from Samburg and Tiptonville describe a major manhunt for alleged night riders connected to the Rankin murder. Authorities, led by Col. Hutton, threaten readers to halt suspects. Garrett Johnson is named as a ringleader feared to know more of the killing. About 10 men under arrest, with at least four linked to mob violence and floggings including a woman beaten for leaving her husband. Confessions cascade from Burton and other captured riders at Camp Nemo as authorities press for disclosures.
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Johnson
Kid Burton
Union City
Rankin
John F. Coukran
Ger Hnaband
Chie
Garrett Josie
Taether
Tomy
Wattian Watson
Fs Duuderson
Campano
Aia
Chia
Ainsy Wigit
Suffragettes chain themselves to grille in Commons clash
In London, two suffragettes chained to the grille in the House of Commons gallery causing a disruption as cries demand votes for women. Attendants moved to remove them and a male protester was ejected. others tore away portions of the grille amid the chaotic scene.
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London
House of Commons
Voley
Dr Stryker in peril after cottage hill carriage crash
Dr Melancthon Woolsey Stryker, president of Hamilton College, lies in critical condition at his Olinton home after a runaway carriage overturn. The coachman’s horse bolted into the main road, tipping the vehicle into a ditch and hedge. Stryker suffered a concussion and possible internal injuries. he was initially unconscious but later answered a few questions as doctors warned his condition remained very dangerous.
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Olinton
N. Y
Melancthon Woolsey Stryker
Hamilton College
Stryker
Cottage Hill
Veterans death by suicide in Wisconsin and Kentucky ruin
Ramon P. Stowe, 65, Civil War veteran, shot himself in his Springfield Wisconsin home after telling his wife goodbye on a Wednesday night. J W Hutchison, Harrodsburg County widower of two, married Nanale C Swinford in Cynthiana Tuesday, then shot himself in a Paris Kentucky stable after an attempt to annul the marriage failed.
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Sprinfield
Wis
White
Ramon P. Stowe
Beldegroom
Paris
Ky—J. W. Hutchison
Harriuoy County
Nanale C. Swinford
Cynthiana
Hutchison
Blodgett Dies. Noted lumber magnate in Michigan history
Prominent Georgian and lumber investor Blodgett, longtime leader in southern pine land deals, dies at his Grand Rapids home in his early eighties. Born 1823 in New York, he built a vast timber empire, founded several Michigan villages, and served as a Republican delegate. He leaves a large family and winter homes in Daytona and Atlanta. Also noted is Dora Haskell, Atlanta leader in animal welfare, passing after a lengthy illness.
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Grand Rapids
Nick—Delos AL Blodgett
Quiego County
New York
Upper Michigan
Michigan
Edward Lowe
Allanta
Mar van
Dora Haskell
Atlanta
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Georgia
Haskell
United $Tates
Big Parade of Catholics in Huston Diocese Centennial
A massive Catholic procession marked the closing of the Huston diocese centenary, begun Wednesday. About 40,000 men from Holy Name societies across Lincoln County paraded with 150 priests and 190 bands, viewed by thousands along Bay Street road as Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop William H. OConnell reviewed the line of march.
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Boston
New England
Huston
Wwhiel
Holy Name Societies
Linc Dloese
Marell
Bay Street Road
Cardinal Gibbons
William H. O'Connell
Toxeiier
Helpers rescue inmates after asylum fire in Rome
A Sunday blaze gutted ward 3 at the state custodial asylum in Rome, New York, housing about 750 patients. All patients and staff were removed safely. Restoring the burned building will cost about 100000 dollars and furnishing about 25000 dollars.
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Rome
N. Y-Ward
Jose
Costly Hallowe en Prank Destroys Belton Cotton and Homes
A Hallowe en night fire in Belton Texas destroyed the Belton compress and 10 000 bales of cotton with losses over 250 000 dollars insured. Twenty residences were damaged by the blaze and water with total losses climbing by about 10 000 dollars. Gas service was cut as three towns faced a blackout in Leavenworth Kansas area after a main line rupture. The York ship Lyle J Pollard from Philadelphia was rescued at sea by the Admiral Scheley after a pirate vessel attack on Saturday.
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Belton
Tex
Hallowe'en
Burnen
Leavenworth
Kat
Kangax
Atchison
Kan
St. Joseph
Lawrence
St. Josaph
New York
Lyle J. Pollard
Philadelphia
Admiral Sehley
Murder Mystery Uncovered at Mount Vernon Estate Skeleton Found
Fairfax county authorities investigate a murder mystery after a skeleton is found on the historic Mount Vernon estate, once George Washington's home. Gate-keeper Vink ers discovers the remains with clothing, a gold watch, whisky, and a calendar bearing the name Antonio. a bullet fragment and other clues are cited.
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Washington
Mt. Vernon
George Washington
Fairfax County
Vinkers
Antonio
Mrs Astor IO Dead Social Queen of New York Dies
Mrs William Astor died at age 82 in her Fifth Avenue home after a long battle with heart disease. For two decades she led New York society and hosted a famed 40 guest visiting list, with Newport Beechwood season plans canceled as her health declined. Her death marks the end of a era in American social life.
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New York
William Astor
Fifth Avenue
Auto Balloon Flight Brings Carriage in Belly of Giant Ballon
In Indianapolis a 120000 cubic foot balloon rose Friday with an automobile in place of a basket. Two occupants, Carl C. Fisher of Indianapolis and G L Baumbaugh of Springfield, rode the craft as it ascended in the north part of the city. The experiment aimed to show instant roll up and return by placing the balloon in an automobile for quick transport.
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Indianapolis
Carl CG. Fisher
India Apolig
G. L. Baumbaugh
Springfield
Geronaats
James Kerr Dies After Illness and Operation
New York reports James Kerr Democratic national committeeman from Pennsylvania died Saturday morning at his summer home in New Rochelle after a yearlong intestinal disorder. His wife and sons were present. William J. Bryan visited Kerr last week, and Kerr suffered a nervous collapse after the visit. Doctors held multiple consultations and determined on Friday that only a surgical operation could possibly save his life.
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New York
James Kerr
Pennsylvania
New Rochelle
William J. Bryan
Kerr
Mr. Kerr
Morse Sparson Stand in New York Court
In a U S circuit court the Morse case returns to the gaze of Wall Street figures as Charles W Morse testifies about alleged financial dealings. A coal train crash injures about thirty in Whitesbarks Pennsylvania, while Belgium readies Congo governance and a U S squadron reaches Olongapo.
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Morse Sparson
New York
Charles W. Morse
Wall Street
United States Circuit Court
Whitesbarks
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Storm Mocks New York Amid Gale Tearing City
A 12 year old boy died in the Bronx as a 40 mile per hour northwest gale lashed New York City with numerous incidents reported across the metropolis on Friday.
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New York
Bronx
Two Killed by Train in Petersburg Switch Collision
In Petersburg a Chicago, Peoria & St Louis switch engine struck two men, William Doyle of Bloomington and William Finney of Mason City, resulting in their deaths Friday. The names and towns are confirmed, with the incident described as a fatal railway accident.
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Bloomington
William Doyle
William Finney
Mason City
Petersburg
Confesses Bribery in Ruef Jury Case as Court Hears Full Story
In a San Francisco penitentiary courtroom, contractor B A Blake confessed to attempting to bribe jury candidate John M Kelly to vote for Ruef acquittal. He described promises of $19 000 to Ruef notes routed to a third party and a $100 monthly payment to his wife. Blake said attorney A J Newburgh and Frank J Murphy offered him 10 000 to influence Kelly, initially offering 500 then 1000, with Ruef’s legal team later securing Blake's defense counsel.
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San Francisco
Jed
Blake
John M. Kelly
Abraham Ruet
Ruella
Frank J. Murphy
Ruef
Coyngel
Dillang
A. 3. Newburgh
JS. Murphy
Cpn
J.M. Kelly
Kelly
Newburgh
Farmers Society of Equity organized in Indianapolis
New farmers organization formed at a Thursday convention with delegates from several states. Officers elected include A Byeritt president W E Cremick vice president J C Rous treasurer. Directors named N N Ashby J A Myers N J Sherad W W Mitchell L H Johnson and F W Morris.
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Indianapolis
Int
Farmers’ Society of Equity
Stety
American Society of Equity
A. Byeritt
W. E. CreMick
Travis City
Mich
J. C. Rous
N.N. Ashby
Sobree
J. A. Myers
Ramsey
N. Ji
R. Sherad
Keosauqua
4. Mitchell
HutchIngon
Kan
L. H Johnson
Ate Ica
F. W Morris
Rochester
Battleships Reach Amoy Amid welcome for US ships
The second squadron of the American Atlantic Fleet under Rear Admiral William H. Emory arrived in Amoy Friday after a calm voyage from Yokohama. The Chinese see the visit as highly significant and prepared to extend cordial hospitality while seeking closer ties with the United States.
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William H. Emory
Yokohama
United States
Republic
Victims and crimes span multiple cases in varied cities
Detroit reports a nude male victim found with rope and wound marks in Springwella township, with throat slashed and head crushed, dead about three weeks. Worcester notes a granite cutter’s wife and infant Caesar dead from stabbing, a suicide note left. San Francisco upholds Cordelia Botkin murder conviction in a poison candy case. Muskogee hosts an Anti-Horse Thief convention pledging 10,000 members to aid arrests, plus a push to curb liquor shipments into the state amid youth abuse fears.
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Detroit
Mich
Aack Wouid
Uapham’s
Springwella
Muskogee
Okla
Texas and
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Aflgsouri
Arkansas
Tormitor
Uquor Ia
Wisconsin Happenings Kempton Train Wreck Injuries Reported
The Chicago-Duluth United passenger train northbound on the Omaha line derailed at Kempton after a rail and two ties were removed by an unknown person. Twelve passengers and trainmen were injured, none seriously. the engineer survived a complete somersault of the locomotive. Names include J. Powers Madison A Morris Superior M S Hines Rice Lake Hugo Porter Viroqua John Mahaney Eau Claire A D Lafort Edgerton N Easchens Easton Milwaukee. One man, Herman Haedke, later died from a broken neck after hours of conscious suffering.
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Superior
M.S. Hines
Rice Lake
Hugo Porter
Viroqua
John Mahaney
Eau Claire
A. D. Lafort
Edgerton
N. Easchens
Easton
Milwaukee
Statra Hereman Haedke
Maedke
Oshkosh
German National Bank
National Union Bank of
National Walon Bank
Kaukauna
Julius Kenha
South Congregational Church
Samuel MacNeil
Elizabeth Henning
Alr
Dementes Green Bay
Alfred Maehant
Thomas Lawrence
Axel Lunda
John Lawrence
John Peterson
Adam Cornelius
Buffalo
Neenah
Aslam
Edward Jurgensen
Atmae
Clarence Shake
Green Way
Graves
Hoscobel
Melvin Scherer
Fennimore
Woodman
Racine
Frank Stoffel
Paris
Kenosha County
Winnebago County Humane Society
Howard Neenth
Henry
Smith
Campbellsport
Saemann Loebs Knuckle Company
Washington
D. C
Green Bay
Station A
Madison
Gibert
A& Query
Frear
Hudson
Therese Heinfurter
M. Goldberg
Heinfurter
Wausau
Trapp River
Hewitt
Smokers and savings in Willie Brook tale from Harper's
In a Willie Brook story titled The Solar Ma chine in Harper's, Yankee lawyer Biddle jokes about living on ten cents a week. He notes quitting smoking would be hard, then hands a cigarette and discusses Bill Doolittle living frugally, eating a sparse Sunday dinner and then thriftily stretching meals, with cheap tripe lasting most of the week.
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Biddle
Willie Brook
Harper's
Bill Doolittle
Bill
15 Years of Suffering Ends After Cuticura Use
Mrs. V. Alpert of Upper Frenchville Maine testifies that after rheumatic sores plagued her husband for 15 years and failed three doctors, a regimen of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent cured the sores in three weeks and ended the pain within three months.
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Ramedy
Locally Nervous Directors Receive Sad News
The president arrives to report the most painful duty to the anxious board. He expresses sorrow and says he would rather lose a limb than summon them on such an occasion. He reveals the saddest day as the cashier has aviated.
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Lfe
Well Prepared. A teasing exchange over past romance
A witty interplay unfolds as a woman questions prior attachments while a man defends his restraint. The dialogue pivots on trust and playful reproach, hinting at romance and humor between two characters.
Coffee at Bottom of Trouble Solved by Postum
A reader testimonial from a stockman describes a decade of coffee-related health issues finally eased after replacing coffee with Postum. He claims improved sleep, fewer nervous spells, better digestion, and significant weight gain, crediting Postum with saving his life. The ad copy ends urging readers to “There’s a Reason” and to try Postum.
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Postum
Resson
Postum Co
Gattl Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pga
Jever
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Congo
Belgium
Governigny
State Department
U. S
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Olongapo
P. T
Mantell
Attonney
NEW Farmers! Organization
Society of Equity
Amoy
Ghinese
Hody
Worcester
Mass
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Caesar
Minoli
Wisconsin
Lega
Cutiura
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