Mob Hangs Suspects After Jail Break in Missouri
At Lexington Missouri a mob of about 300 battered down the jail door at 1 30 this morning and hanged Charles Salyers and Harry Gates to a tree after fatally shooting George W Johnson who had been attacked while guarding a chicken house. The crowd moved in an orderly fashion, cut through steel doors in 30 minutes, and dispersed quietly after the act.
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Greek laborer dies after injury in Davenport
A Greek rail worker transported from West Liberty with both legs severed died in Davenport hospital Sunday. He was about 18, possibly named Peter Korisa or Cotetell, believed to be his true name. He had just arrived in America a short time earlier and came with a companion of unknown identity. An uncle in Joliet, Illinois, may know his family, but no confirmation has arrived.
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Peter Korisa
Peter Cotetell
Peter Courtezel
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Bartholin Still Free After Double Murder Mystery
Chicago police probe the 1910 double murder of Minnie Mitchell and Mrs Bartholin with William Bartholin, the son, still at large. A reported sighting near Kenosha Wisconsin prompted an arrest but no definite custody or motive established.
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William Bartholin
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Kankakee Trustee Sets Perjury Claim After Witness Testimony
Trustee William Murphy of the state insane asylum in Kankakee Illinois sworn to a warrant for H H Ball the witness who accused Murphy of midnight summons and drunkenness Ball held on a charge of perjury and bail was not granted Murphy asserts the perjury case as part of an ongoing state board investigation into alleged misconduct at the asylum.
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Armour Plant Destroyed in Memphis Fire
Memphis Aug 12 The Armour Packing Co plant was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss estimated at 115000 with no insurance on the building. Fire officials report no injuries and the cause is under investigation.
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Kaiser Wilhelm der Zweite launches as world’s largest liner
Five days after launch in Stettin the new liner Kaiser Wilhelm der Zweite, measuring 707 feet, will sail at 25 knots across the Atlantic. The emperor attended the launching, marking a milestone for shipbuilding.
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Edison predicts electric transport to replace steam and horses
Copenhagen reports Thomas Edison stating in a June letter that within thirty years nearly all railways will switch to electric motors and electric automobiles will largely replace horses. He adds no proven commercial potential for aerial navigation.
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Dog and Auto Collision Injures Kansas Millionaire
At the Kansas City Driving club track a collision between a dog and an automobile left Winfield Denton, wealth owner, at the club house under surgery. The dog died, the car was wrecked, Denton suffered a broken hip a sprained ankle a damaged nose and a severe shock but is described as doing nicely by doctors.
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Capture Another Robber in Mexican Central Train Case
Fort Worth Texas reports Jim Parish the third alleged Mexican Central train robber has been captured in the interior mountains about a hundred miles from the robbery site. A large sum of money was recovered.
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King Appears in Open Carriage for Morning Drive
London August 12 The king rode in a closed carriage this morning and was cheered by crowds. The outing followed a day of public attention and showed the monarch amid popular acclamation in the capital.
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Chautauqua progress and local news from Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction reports the Chautauqua association self sustains financially with receipts covering expenses with three days left. Highlights include a Dixie Jubilee Singers program, talks on education and race, suffrage advocacy, and local notices about residents returning home and a fatal incident in Los Angeles.
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Burglars Shot Down Police During Escape
Two burglars were shot as they fled during a burglary in progress. Police reported the attackers were struck as they attempted to escape, with officers sustaining no injuries. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and gathering witness statements.
Two Chicago Officers Die in Morning Burglar Raid
Policemen Timothy Devine and Charles Pennell were shot during a daylight burglary at Dr. Shaw's house on Aiton boulevard. The robbers fled as a volley from the officers’ revolvers rang out. Devine died instantly and Pennell died after a half hour. A city-wide roundup led to eighty arrests.
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Warships Watch OGESES United States Protecting Property
Washington reports shipboard dispatches as revolution in Venezuela tightens. Barcelona falls to rebels. President Castro may flee to Paris. US warships remain in Caribbean ports with German marines landed at Puerto Cabello and Topeka ready to act. Machias commander calls blockade spasmodic and pledges neutral commerce protection.
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Public Ledger and Times Merge Into One Paper
The Public Ledger and the Philadelphia Times announce consolidation starting Tuesday August 12 and will publish jointly under the title Public Ledger and the Philadelphia Times.
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Elks Reunion Opens With Civic Parade in Salt Lake
The grand lodge of Elks opened its reunion with a civic military parade in Salt Lake City. The opening ceremony at 11 o'clock drew a crowd of twelve thousand to the Mormon Tabernacle.
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Fearful of Sleep Dies by Suicide in Columbus
Siegel Smith a former first Lieutenant in the U S artillery, died by suicide in Columbus Indiana after fearing a five day slumber that followed a dream of ten years rest. After two weeks he slept five days and required an electric battery to awaken. Fear of another sleep, and terror, led to his death by his own hand.
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Siegel Smith
United States Artillery Service
Rumple Ill in Chicago Not Dying
Rumor that Congressman Rumple was dying in Chicago was unfounded. He was seriously ill with pneumonia starting Sunday. his daughter in Marengo was summoned. A Chicago dispatch reported improvement today and physicians had been alarmed earlier, with the crisis believed past.
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Jersey Central Wreck Kills Two men at Elizabeth draw bridge
A Jersey Central freight collided with an open draw bridge on the Elizabeth river. Fireman Webster and Patrick Mansfield were killed as the engine and eight cars sank.
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Holmes to Succeed Gray on Supreme Bench
The president accepted Associate Justice Horace Gray’s resignation from the U S Supreme Court and named Oliver Wendell Holmes chief justice of Massachusetts to fill the vacancy. Gray suffered strokes last January and since then has not served on the bench. Holmes, 61, Harvard graduate, has led Massachusetts since 1899 and is highly regarded in Boston political circles.
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Showers and Warmer Weather For Iowa Forecast
Chicago August 12 report indicates local showers tonight and probably Wednesday. Warmer conditions expected in central and eastern Iowa with higher temperatures and unsettled skies across the region.
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Chicago Markets Update From Aug 12 Trading Session
Market review reports strong gains in Wheat Corn and Oats with late-day lifting prices amid bullish government report sentiment. Hogs and cattle eased as receipts rose. Liverpool and regional weather outlooks noted, with clearances totaling Wheat and flour 225000 bushels.
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Patten
Bartlett-Frazier
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Omaha
Name the new Chicago to California train prize contest
Rock Island and Southern Pacific announce a $100 name prize for a $1.4 million all electric train from Chicago to California via Muscatine and Kansas City with a San Francisco sleeper. The service starts November 1 and aims for daily winter runs and tri weekly in summer.
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Lone Tree Woman Dies After Taking Carbolic Acid
Mrs. Ezra Walker of Lone Tree Iowa reportedly took carbolic acid by mistake and died. The circumstances and exact details of the incident are not yet known.
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