Quadruple Hanging by Lynch Mob in Siskion County Jail
A mob of about 250 gathered at the Siskion County jail and used an improvised beam between two trees to hang four men identified as murderers. The uprising included attempts to seize the jail keys, smashing locks, and shooting to alarm authorities. Bodies were later moved to the engine house for coroner’s inquest as the crowd dispersed.
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Southern Associated
Yura
Cal
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Siskivu County
Hadford
Badford
Werves
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Sheo
Auiew
Lawreove H. Johuson
Jock
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Jolicon
Percy
Inckiv
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Tieimeb
William Null
Jeury Nayton
Callahnow
Null
Avon
Johnson
Lown Moreno
George Beary
Garland Baene
Caepar Moivernous
Batley Hall
Sher Hobbe
Aloo
Coronee Sebouiehl
Marshal Parks
Erigine
Tute
Wongo-Duke fight set at Ariel Clubhouse with Kilrain as second
The Wongo-Duke boxing card is planned for Ariel Clubhouse Pridayight with Duke’s second Jake Kal fap. Wongo and backers vow a sharp bout as Philadelphia camps claim top form. Simnith seeks Kilrain match for two four to six rounds at the same venue. A steamer stop on James River drew a crowd for St Mary's orphan aid. Central Labor Union to meet for reports and Labor Day plans. Sterling silver sale and bridal presents offered by Changman & Jukeman.
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Wongo
Simnith
Kilrain
Duke
Ariel
Pridayight
Jake Kal Fap
Tae
Woopo
Woogo
Philadelphia
Jack Everhardt
Owen Heipler
Pare Haps Avigler
JJ Smith
Ty Box
Jake Kilraio
Spofford payment explanation and misc notes
Washington dispatches explain Spofford’s $22,400 payment as a balance between two accounts. Other items include a Treasury fire in the stationery storage room, ambassador reports from Paris, and Navy updates on vessels and wrecks. A North Carolina woman narrowly escaped drowning at Ocean View with local aid. Minor vandalism at a corner box is noted.
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Wasntherox
Pon Spofford
Ireawury
Librarian of Congress
Treasury
Ronome
Treasury Department
North Carolina
Dlnio
Durham
N. C
Ocean View
Miiol
Lanok
Tanek
Witeb
Misa Lien
Will of Gen Joseph Holt Emerges in Sensational Form
A letter filed with the Kentucky executor hints at Holt's will, published with ink burned edges and a pasted note claiming revocation. The document names Legito Innes and Josephine Holt Throckmorton as heirs, with trustees and partial distributions recorded amid questions of authenticity.
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Bouthers
Geo
Doseph Holt
Kentucky
Register
Willy
Col. Wright
Ligeto Innes
Josephine Thult Vhrockworton
Hynes
Poseyline
Major Ghacley
Airackmorton
Luke Devlin
Wash
Juxton
Ascentor
Washington
L’ubruncy
Indignant Reaction as Detective Jones Faces Court
A report details Mr A P Thom’s anger at Detective Jones who carried items to the police station after a drunkenness charge and who helped raid a Chinese laundry Sunday night. Jones testified before Judge Murecougha, claiming insult while the lawyer objected, and the matter closed with the justice calling for order. Jones, from Moston, claimed past ties to Pickertone and journalism. An advertisement section lists sales on Oxford Street and Main Street with bargains at Wright's.
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A. P. Thom
Detective Jones
Haddon
Moston
Sorfolk
Pickertone
Lavigne Pummels Handler in New Jersey Event
The Saginaw kid George Lavigne defeated Jimmy Handler of Newark in a twenty round bout. Lavigne dominated early rounds and knocked Handler down twice, winning when Handler could not rise after a body blow. Levy Bros announce a large sale inventory in Norwalk, promising steep discounts and attracting public interest.
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Skelly
Meade Erov
Lene
Hoedler
Newark
Bat
Hia
Randier
Levy Bros
Ivan
Nortalk
Soho
Avau
Mer
Levy
Norfolk
Vortenonti
Therkley
Huntersville
Virginia politics discussed at statehouse election and candidates
Special minutes note debate on the election of House members and possible gubernatorial contenders. Mentions Daniel and Gov O Perrall as speakers, other anticipated candidates like Hevie and Wyler, with speculation on the Democratic leanings, party extensions, and corporate matters affecting Richmond and Norfolk ports. The piece mixes state politics, business concerns, and local developments in Virginia.
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House
Ticunoxu
Augusta
Democrate
Lilyson
Old Dominion Malding and Lowe Association
Wnorly Hut Mail
Sau
Daniel
Gov
O'Perrall
Jie Staplow
Poor Lucker
Wuutuu
John Gooite
Milton Aod Goode
Hevie
Wyler
Laylor Silveau
Ieu
Bary
John Gowle
Isa
Daniel Wou
Michoud
Narfolk
Sci
Eise
Chamber of Commerce
Agee
Notyer Wiehmond
Tueladiog Manthorter
Miehmond
Eny
St. Lowe
Petersburg and Virginia News Roundup in Norfolk and Tidewater
A Petersburg court action ends in bail for Lewis Sheffield after a fatal neck injury claim, with Avery expected to recover in a few weeks. Southside Virginia counties glimpse growing tensions as church figures travel between Dinwiddie and Surry with sermons and revivals. A Confederate chapter organizer plans a public meeting, while local figures, including Meerome Sommers and T Y Sydnor, are noted in community notices and business moves.
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Virginisus Priesentnd
Lewis Sheffield
Merve
John Avery
Voenhontus
Bower
Seca
Hirstingen
Shefield
Walle
Avery
Jomes
Char Horne
Virginia
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Haw
Dinwikin
Church of the Good Shepherd
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Meerome Sommers
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Mer
Booth
Stenmore Street
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James W. Couch
Atlantic Coast Line
Washington
Charleston
Thinery
Ming Helen Mothrover
Rolinson
Nottoway Courthouse
Frionile
Woman in the Case Removed at City Almshouse
City almshouse scandal leads to arrest of Nurse Murray on charges of stealing city property. Inspectors investigated missing items, with officer still on duty amid calls for suspension. The case, linked to hospital and almshouse corruption, proceeds to court with local officials examining conduct and authority.
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Hunter
Nustwood
Murray
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Vetut
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