Lynching Aftermath Sparks Fear of Race War in Maryland
In Crisfield Maryland a mob that hanged and buried James Reed after he killed two officers returned to desecrate his body by digging it up and burning it amid shouts. Indignant citizens fear cross-town violence as arrests continue for key figures linked to the crime. In Princess Anne Hildred remains at large as authorities pursue him. In Washington the attorney general moves to file a federal powder trust suit in Wilmington Delaware.
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Crisfield
James Reed
John A. Daugherty
Lemuel
Cena
Daughert
Princess Anne
Hildred
Reed
Powder Trust
Washington
Wilmington
Del
Department of Justice
Rowder
Wardens Fire Over Supply Purchases At Trenton Bargains
The Hahn committee heard William Hayes testify that friction existed between the medical department led by Dr John Ward and the warden, who admitted buying supplies from three Trenton wholesalers without competitive bids. Ward defended the practice saying it kept prices fair and prevented collusion while securing fresher goods. The Board of Managers later dismissed Dr Ward, citing his earlier testimony about patient Enoch Silvers as inconsistent with accounts given to the medical committee and hospital managers.
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Trenton
N. J
Hahn
William P. Hayes
New Jersey State Hospital For
Tment
John W
Ward
Hims
Hares
Storchet
J. Arthur McClintock
New York
Harry E. Jones
The
State Hospital For the Insane
John W. Ward
House Investigation Committee
Enoch Silvers
Silvers
Pig Iron Production in First Half 1907 Figures Released
Philadelphia July 30 The American Iron and Steel Association released complete pig iron production data for the first half of 1907. Total output reached 9,644,000 tons, up from 9,? million in 1906. Charcoal pig iron fell short of prior half year while bituminous and combined coke pig iron rose. John Maxwell, pioneer in machine knitting fonds, died aged 84 in Philadelphia. Another man convicted for rioting linked to Greek restaurant clashes faces 5 to 6 months in jail.
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Philadel
American Iron& Steel Association
United States
Bean
Philadelphia
John Maxwell
Rieter
Roanoke
Charles Chafin
Potter Court
Morton Monument at Indianapolis Unveiled by Morton’s Grandson
The Morton monument modeled by Rudolph Schwarz was unveiled in Indianapolis on July 23 in the presence of Oliver Perry Morton’s grandson who pulled the cord. Morton, born 1823, led Indiana during the Civil War as the "war governor" and later served ten years in the U.S. Senate. he died in 1877. The photo credit goes to Quick Photo and Engraving Company of Indianapolis.
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Inianapolis
Oliver Perry Morton
Rudolph Schwarz
Morton
Indiana
Hoa
United States Senate
Quick Photo and Engraving Company
Indianapalis
Fire Kills Eighteen in Christie Street Tenement Blaze
A deadly blaze gutted a six story double tenement at 222 Christie Street New York on July 30. Eighteen persons, mostly Italians, died and many were seriously injured as explosions sparked the fire and residents frantically fled through crowded balconies and burning hallways. Firefighters struggled to control the flames as chaos and panic ensued with residents carrying children and belongings to escape.
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New York
Christie Street
Malicia Dolizo
Reed
Ue Firenien
Perierinen
Ripper scares Berlin as sixth victim reported
Chaos grips the city after another girl is slashed in Berlin in a motorized rampage described as a ripper case. Authorities warn onlookers to avoid crowds as fear spreads through neighborhoods. Sparse details suggest a lone assailant evaded capture during the spree and left residents anxious about safety.
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Berlin
Agetier
Ronn
Wreck Crew Foils Obstruction Placed on Rail Near Harmony
Detectives seek a known person or persons after an attempt to wreck a Pennsylvania Flyer. An inroad was arranged with railroad ties across the tracks near Harmony. The engine struck the obstruction. cowcatcher and cylinders were damaged though no passengers harmed.
Smothered in Grain Bin Tragedy Reported on Farm
An 8-year-old child, one of the grandchildren, died after being found smothered in a grain bin on the family farm. The incident occurred in the barn near the house when the top of the bin collapsed and the sunken air trapped the victim.
Arms sizing intention of FT 8 Armenian rt
The fragment notes an arms sizing intention related to FT 8 and mentions Armenian context. Readable items are sparse, but the note points to a planned or contemplated arm sizing action connected with Armenian references on eight. No clear date or organization is available.
Fragmentary crime note mentions a self harm incident
A damaged OCR fragment describes a man harming himself during a breakfast routine and a related family member seeking safety at home. The text is incomplete and hard to interpret but indicates a self inflicted act and a protective action.
Three Year Old Harvests Hay on Virginia Farm
A three year old boy in Middletown Springs Virginia helped in his family's hay field under the watch of neighbors. He received a gold hewn cane from a friend in the evening as praise for his effort. He has lived on the same farm seven years and tends it seasonally.
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Middletown Springs
Alpheis
Ana
Mover Freed as Pettibone Case Set for October
Charles H. Mover, president of the Western Federation of Miners and co defendant with Haywood, was released on $25,000 bail after the Boise murder trial. Pettibone’s case was set for October 1 with a possible later bond discussion. Haywood received congratulatory messages while planning to return to Denver. Local commentary noted labor triumph over capital.
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Boise
Idaho
Charles H. Mover
Western Federation of Miners
William D. Haywood
Stannenberg
Wood
Haywood
Miners’ Union
Moyer
Denver
George A. ‘Pettibone
Pettibone
Tibone
Harry Orchard
Woman Strangled in West 224th Street Boarding House
A woman identified only as Mrs. Davidson was found strangled in a room at a West 224 street boarding house. She had entered with her husband about a week earlier. he left Sunday night and remains missing. The room floor was broken open, a neck knot noted, and no arrests have been made.
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