Burned at stake in Eclectic after attempted assault
Wetumpka special reports a Black man Atlas Floyd Townsend was burned at the stake in Eclectic after an attempted assault on Mrs. Lonnie Harrington. Townsends’ body burned as a mob overwhelmed authorities and forced swift vigilante action amid a tense pursuit and confessions.
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Wetumpka
Ala
Winfield Townsend
Atlas Floyd
Eclectic
Lonnie Harrington
Townsend
Floyd
Harrington
Mirs. Harrington
Rob Nichols
Eeleetie
Test
Woolley Predicts Prohibition Gains Nationwide
Hon John G Woolley Prohibition party presidential candidate says his Chicago interview cites large crowds across Northwest on campaign tour He forecasts Illinois Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Dakotas delivering sizable gains and touts the special train outreach as a key factor in boosting votes in November
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Prohibition
Forris Party
John G. Woolley
Prohibition Party
Chicago
Northwest
Iowa
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Soldier Eyed General Lawton Death at San Mateo
An eyewitness recounts the December fight near Mortis Teo as General Henry W. Lawton fell after a shot fired from a church tower. The speaker notes an American in the church who saw Lawton die and aids the later claim of insurgent capture of Lawton’s body.
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Leon Morstue
Philippines
Henry W. Poewren
Mortis
Teo
Elares
Sheserter
Lawton
San Mate
Pool
Generel Lawton
Oman
General Lawton
del Pilar
Not So Easy Sacrifices Not Considered In Expiation
Fragment from a Chinese Emperor message to German Emperor William discusses ritual sacrifices for murdered ministers and missionaries and urges peace. The German reply condemns the murder, criticizes the attack on legations, and calls for expiation by those responsible.
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William
China
Pekin
Mys
Marshal van Wal- Hereree
Washington Public Debt September 2 Balance Declines
The monthly debt statement shows debt, minus cash, at 1.6 billion with a monthly decrease due to cash growth and bond redemptions. Cash on hand totals 1.106 billion with 817 million in demand liabilities and a remaining balance of 35.2 million.
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Washington
Oita
Treasury
General Fund
United States
Enscal Railway Accident at Waterloo Station
A northbound Santa Fe passenger train wrecked at Waterloo flag station fifteen miles south of Guthrie Sunday night. Two passengers were killed and about a dozen or more injured as the train, late from Oklahoma City, derailed at speed. Engineer John Rain applied brakes but the tender, baggage, express, mail cars left the track and overturned along with the smoker and day coach.
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Guthrie
Waterloo
Oklahoma City
John Rain
Bayeave
Judge Denies New Trial in Howard Goebel Shooting Case
In Frankfort Kentucky Judge Cantrill overruled James Howard's motion for a new trial after his conviction for shooting Senator Goebel. Howard awaits execution set for December 7 and plans an appeal to a higher court.
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Frankfort
Cantrill
James Howard
Senator Goebel
Howard
Ill-Fated Twenty-Ninth Infantry Detachment Reported Captured
War Department cables reveal Capt. Devereaux Shields and fifty-one men of Company F, Twenty-ninth Infantry, were lost en route from Santa Cruz to Torrijos on Marindique Island. Reports confirm capture or death of Shields and several privates including Francis Lt. Judd and others listed, with authorities moving to mount rescue operations.
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Manila
Washington
Devereaux Shields
United States Volunteer Infantry
Santa Cruz
Marindique
Villabos
Torrijos
Shields
Fetter
Boag
Yorktown
George
Anderson
Luzon
War Department
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Anderson, Ind
Francis Lt. Judd
Joan A. Malone
Cyrus L. Pemberton
Simeon Schariey
David 8. Whetstone
James B Howard Sentenced to Death in Goebel Killing
James B Howard was found guilty of being a principal in the assassination of William Goebel and sentenced to death. Jurors had deliberated Tuesday and Wednesday before the verdict, and Howard maintained composure as the sentence was read.
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Frankfort
James B. Howard
William Goebel
Howard
Lord Roberts Named Commander in Chief of British Army
Lord Roberts is appointed commander in chief of the British army succeeding Lord Wolseley. The formal announcement follows earlier knowledge of the appointment and is seen by the Unionists as a step toward effective army reorganization. Plans include army reforms outlined by George Wyndham and a substantial redeployment of forces from South Africa.
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Lord Wolseley
Tendon
Lord Roberts
George Wyndham
Derby
War Office
Lord Roberta
South Africa
Outraged Chaffee Opposes Troop Withdrawal From Pektia
General Chaffee condemns recalling the army as outrageous desertion of mercantile and missionary interests in north China. He urges winter stay to stabilize missions and secure indemnities after sixty days of siege, warning Americans to prevent Paoting Fu from being abandoned.
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Pekin
Chaffee
China
Americana
McKinley
Fatal Train Collision Kills Muncie Couple
Muncie special reports Driscoll aged eight years and his wife killed when their buggy is struck at a crossing by an approaching train. The engine hurled the occupants 100 feet. Mr Driscoll breaks his neck while his wife is mangled. The accident occurred near the old track at the city limit.
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Muncie
Driscoll
Drivi
William Yefour
Fatal Fall From Train in Scottsburg Tragedy
Benjamin Lewis trustee of Grassy Fork township Jackson county fell from a passenger train late Tuesday night while in the smoker leaving his seat he plunged from the platform and died. The train ran two miles before stopping. his skull was crushed and he was found dead beside the track. He attended the Louisville carnival. authorities discard suicide theory though he is thought to have been drinking. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Scottsburg
Benjamin Lewis
Grassy Fork Township
Jackson County
Lewis
Louisville
Whitlock Fined In Police Court For Giving Beer
John Whitlock 1% McCauley street colored was fined 3 dollars and costs in police court Tuesday for giving beer to Elsie Taylor eleven. Last Saturday night he had a case of beer at his house and made such a noise that police were called. Elsie was found drunk in a second story room with a crowd of men.
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John Whitlock
McCauley Street
Elsie Taylor
Whitlock
Elsie
Indianapolis Sun
Indianapolis jeweler recounts missing diamond ring case
Robert Heaton of Indianapolis met a two carat diamond ring during a visit to R. S. Barrett in Martinsville this Sunday. Mrs. Heaton left the ring on a table and later found it missing. Heaton denied taking it and police were asked to investigate.
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Martinsville
Robert Heaton
Indianapolis
R. S. Barrett
Multiple Indiana towns report incidents and elections across the region
Kokomo sees Edward Montgomery arrested in a nightly stoning spree targeting homes including James Turley’s. Wabash boatmen George Stone, Charles Stone, and Lew Hewlett sail toward Henderson Kentucky but run aground and expect to free the vessel. Elkhart notes the burial of Anna Banta beside her husband. Kentland reports Newton county seat relocation votes favoring Brook with 18 precincts counted.
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Edward Montgomery
Young America
James Turley
Montgomery
Logansport
George
Charles Stone
Lew Hewlett
Henderson County
Kentucky
Wabash
Big Island
Newteer
Kentland
Newton County
Brook
Here
Morocco
Butcher Receives Surprise Letter From Lincoln Desk
Isaac N. Gossett, a city butcher, was surprised Saturday to get an envelope postmarked Marion Indiana. Inside was a two dollar bill and a note claiming twenty four years ago he defrauded Gossett of a dollar, a claim Gossett says he does not recall.
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Wuntington
Isaac N. Gossett
Marion, Ind
Mr. Gossett
Miss Aimie Rider a Scottsburg youth takes life
Miss Aimie Rider sixteen daughter of John W Rider a leading resident committed death by own action at 1 o clock Tuesday morning. She was found beyond medical help with no cause given for the act.
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Scottsburg
Aimie
John W. Rider
Section Foreman Killed in Locomotive Accident
A section foreman John Van Gorder of New Augusta was killed Sunday afternoon when a locomotive struck him as he and Patrick Forester walked along the track. Forester slept, woke to see Van Gorder hurled into the air. Van Gorder died at once from chest and limb injuries. He leaves a widow and five children.
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John van Gorder
New Augusta
Indianapolis Sentinel
Brothers in Nashville dispute ends in violent stabbing
Louis and Perry Joslin brothers quarrel over a note payment date. Perry attacked Louis with an ax and Louis countered with a knife delivering a six inch chest wound and a back wound. Physicians say recovery is impossible. The incident occurred Tuesday morning near Nashville. both men reside five miles east.
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Nashville
Louis
Perry Joslin
Perry
Illinois
Teamster Injured as Funeral Procession Is Spooked
Beech Grove cemetery scene Tuesday afternoon sparked chaos as a teamster drove a funeral wagon with a brass band at the head. The team bolted and dragged William James beneath the wagon, injuring him severely as mourners watched. horses and carriages ran uncontrollably for nearly a half mile before control was regained. Medical staff attended James, whose injuries are feared fatal.
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Muncie
Beech Grove Cemetery
Wiliam James
James
Oil market drops amid cold weather pressure
The Montpelier oil market fell 5 cents on Tuesday as cold weather nears. Harry Mount, a top local producer, warns further cuts could halt drilling by Indiana producers. He attributes the price drop to a Standard Oil storage overhang. Indiana price listed at 83 cents, South Lima 8, North Lima 88.
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Montpelier
Harry Mount
Indiana
South Lima
North Lima
Local Notes and Incidents from Indiana Papers
Myrtle Helm seven of Marion burned to death. Jalapa post office in Grant county discontinued. John Walter Lowry named postmaster at Knightstown. Chental Rybolt eighty seven died near Elwood said to have 118 descendants. Thomas Mullen possibly fatally cut by Ranie Bank at a dance near Browns town. Nat ONell of Anderson perhaps fatally beaten by John A Leek and three others in jail. Montpelier window and bent glass factory guarded amid fears of trouble. Anderson grand jury did not indict Houston Manis for killing Irvin Lawson. self defense cited. Henry Breidenmeyer and Charles Sheets Fort Wayne arrested for counterfeiting. Natural gas at Franklin will cost twice last winter.
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Myrtle Helm
Marion
Jalapa
Grant County
John Walter Lowry
Knightstown
Chental Rybolt
Elwood
Thomas Mullen
Ranie Bank
Brownstown
Nat O’nell
Anderson
John A. Leek
National Window and Bent Glass
Montpelier
Houston Manis
Irvin Lawson
Henry Breidenmeyer
Charles Sheets
Fort Wayne
Franklin
Four Princes Degraded in Chinese Edict
Washington reports an imperial decree in Taiyuan ordering the degradation of four princes and fining Prince Tuan, with his salary and servants removed and trial ordered. The State Department also says instructions to Minister Conger were sent to Beijing, outlining possible U.S. aims and a continuing role in mediation and future action.
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Tuan
Washington
St. Louis
Globe- Democrat
China
State Department
Goodnow
Shanghai
Sheng
Taiyuan
Conger
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Imperial Clan Court
McKinley
Germany
Minster Conger
United States
State Board of Health to warn on smallpox this winter
The State Board of Health issued a large circular warning of an expected smallpox appearance this winter. It includes illustrations, instructions on vaccination disinfection and diagnosis, and strict regulatory plans. The board emphasizes vaccination and re vaccination for those unvaccinated in seven years and warns health officers to enforce rules.
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State Board of Health
Indiana
Board of Health
Duel near Tuskaloosa ends with Lowrey shot four times
Rodney Lowrey, nephew of ex governor Lowrey of Mississippi and railroad agent at Moundville, Alabama, engaged in a pistol duel with W H White a section foreman after a cotton seed car dispute. Lowrey was struck four times in the leg chest and arm while White fired five shots but was not hit.
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Tuskaloosa
Ala
Rodney Lowrey
Lowrey
Mississippi
Moundville
W. H. White
White
Nan
Philadelphia Reading Coal offers ten percent wage rise
The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Sunday inaugurated a 10 percent wage increase for miners in the anthracite region. The move, expected to spread to all collieries, aims to ease the strike and resume operations, though miners may reject the offer per United Mine Workers guidance.
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Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Reading
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Open Door mediation urged by Wu Ting Fang in China split
Chinese Minister Wu Ting Fang endorses Li Hung Chang’s call for the United States to act as mediator in the Chinese question. He says US leadership could prevent partition and preserve open ports, arguing it serves China and US trade interests in the Orient.
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Wu Ting Fang
Li Hung Chang
Washington
United States
China
Earl Li
Pension frauds cited by Tennessee judge in grand jury charge
U S District Judge C D Clark in Chattanooga warns grand jurors about widespread pension frauds. He cites forged affidavits and false nonresident names, noting even Spanish American War claims may be fraudulent. He recalls a Knoxville case where an applicant claimed San Juan wounds but had not left Georgia.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
C. D. Clark
United States Court For
Tennessee
Grand Jury
Clark
Knoxville
United States Court
San Juan
Georgia
Smuggling Crackdown After Alaska Arrivals Reported
Port Townsend reports two steamships from Nome the Oregon with 462 passengers and the Portland with 88 passengers bringing a limited Arctic fur cargo and two boxes of furs. About 2000 Alaska arrivals were inspected in four days as authorities trace extensive smuggling across the British Columbia line and a five horse pack train seized near Sumas destined for Mt. Baker mines.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Oregon
Portland
Nome
Alaska
British Columbia
United States
Houstis
Sumas
Mt. Baker
Prohibition Presidential Special Tour Through Indiana
The Prohibition Presidential special train traveled across Indiana stopping at Laporte Goshen Millersburg Auburn Fort Wayne on Monday and Evansville Saturday for the First District Congressional convention. An all-day Prohibition rally is planned in Indianapolis on Monday October 8 with the presidential candidates arriving for an evening event.
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Indiana
Laporte
Goshen
Millersburg
Auburn
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Indianapolis
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