Lynching of Tre and Three Charged in Taliaferro Murder
Carrollton Mississippi reports a mob of about 300 white residents hanged Betsie McCray her son Retfield and daughter Ida McCray after the murder of Mr and Mrs Taliaferro on July 20. Ida McCray implicated others while officials urged lawful process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
Miss
Taliaferro
Betsie McCray
Retfield McCray
Ida McCray
Carroll County
Duke
Wo FL Stephens
Lon
W. OS. Thm
Betsie
Helfelad
Fetsie McCray
A. H. Longino
Jackson
Court House
W. F. Stephens
W. S. HD
A.R. George
L. M. Southsworth
Waver Arail
Jim Lane
Areonauts Safe After Balloon Voyage From Kasten Pa
DProf A King John Chalmers and Fred Laubach who made a balloon ascent from Kasten Pa Wednesday were feared lost Thursday but walked into town safely Thursday night. They landed near Yvonn New Jersey about 30 miles from here Wednesday night and, near the coast, decided not to continue the voyage due to seaward winds. A large quantity of gas escaped during the night, making further trials doubtful. Yves Hing is a veteran aeronaut. Chalmers captained last year’s Tafarellc football team. Lau bach is son of Wm Laubach, Easton merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasten
A. King
John Chalmers
Fred Laubach
Yvonn
Abu
Pas
Yves
Hing
Aeronaut Chalmers
Tafarellc
Laubach
Wm. Laubach
Easton
Steamboat Island Vanishes in Lake Superior Peril
From Duluth Minnesota dated August 2, a small Chequamegon Bay island of the Apostle group in Lake Superior disappeared during a storm. The once sand and rock outcrop now lies submerged as a rocky reef several feet under water, posing a navigation hazard and implying a lighthouse would be needed if in a ship course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Steamboat Island
Chequamegon Bay
Lake Superica
Young man held in Palestine wreck robbery case
Parest City Ark August 2 Charlie Waterford aged 20 arrested near Palestine and jailed here on complicity charges in the train wreck on the Choctaw Ghia oma and Gulf railroad at Palestine last Friday night. Engineer and fireman lost their lives. Other arrests expected. Widespread belief the wreck aimed at robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parest City
Ark
Charlie Waterford
Palestine
Ghia Oma
Gulf Railroad
Brant Case Jury Votes on 100000 Tort Claim
A Brant case centers on a tort claim valued near 100000 with jury action on Thursday. Plaintiff named Roberte seeks compensation in a civil suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberte
Schley court of inquiry proceedings projected in two weeks
Washington reports the navy chooses Sth Hulee for stenographic reporting of the Schley court of inquiry and predicts open hearings lasting up to a month at most. officials expect few officers will testify and will avoid duplicating testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Sth & Hulee
Schley Court of Inquiry
Judge Advocate
Lemley
St. Lawrence
Judge Advocate Generals Office
James Furker
Adm
Schley
Santiago Campeion
Kong
Bureau of Avigation
Navy
Schiey
Court of Inquiry
Department
Himberly
Kimberly
Confederate’s Crime Ends in Lynching After Confession
In Leeds Alabama Charley Bentley a Black man confessed to the murder of Jim Vann a white man and was hanged by a mob after the coroner's jury blamed him. The crime occurred at dawn as Vann his wife and child slept in a camp three miles from Leeds. Bentley was killed by bullets and his body left hoisted on a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Charley Bentley
Jim Vann
Williams
Leeds
St. Clair County
Bentley
Vea
Chikd
Vann
Erin Sets Course Toward New York After Reaching Azure Islands
Lipton's steam yacht Erin which arrived with the Shamrock TS has coalled and departed Ponta Del Gada towing the cup challenger bound for New York. A favorable southeast wind is reported and the vessels expect to reach New York on August tr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponta del Gada
Azure Islands
Sir Thomas
Lipton
Erin
Shamrock TS
New York
Chinese Regulars Advance Toward Beijing Evacuation Camp
A Peking dispatch reports foreign ministers approved 3000 Chinese troops to move to a camp near Beijing about August 2 in preparation for the allied evacuation of the Chinese capital on August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Peking
Three convicts escape from state penitentiary at Lincoln
Tincoln Neb Aug 3 three convicts escaped from the state penitentiary and have not been captured. The names are Paget for horse stealing Adair for burglary and Dendy for grand larceny. The article notes efforts to destroy the thieves' homes and mentions a London dispatch about South Africa military administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tincoln
Neb
Paget
Adair
Dendy
London
Military ‘Administration
South
Africa
Crescens Sets Record In Remarkable Mile Run
Crescens the trotting champion lowered his mile record to 2.624% in Cleveland amid a brisk 12 000 crowd at the driving park. Wind hindered the final stretch but the horse finished strong, earning praise from owner-driver Ketcham and a wreath as the crowd surged onto the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Crescens
Laure
Cleveland
Tin Murnen
Dan Laoho
Ketcham
Ketchan
Oit
Ohio
Cadillac to defend Canada's cup against Invader
Cadillac of Detroit has been chosen to defend the Canada's cup against the Canadian challenger Invader. Judges awarded the defense after Cadillac beat Milwaukee by about two minutes on a 71 mile triangular course with 25 mph north northeast wind. The first race is set for August 10 if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cadillac
Detroit
Milwaukee
Double Execution in Eskew Murder Trial at St Augustine
In St Augustine Florida on August 3 a large crowd witnessed the execution of James Kirby and Robert Lee Baraecé for the murder of Julius Eskew last May. Kirby died from a broken neck, while Lee, an accessory, lingered about 13 minutes before death by strangulation. The crowd was orderly as the sentences were carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirby
Robert Lee Baraecé
St. Augustine
Julius Eskew
Fla
Robert Lee
Lee
Kirby
Record board lumber yard blaze in St. Louis
Fire at Boeckeler Lumber Co. yard in St Louis Friday destroyed property valued at about 50000 dollars. Two firefighters were overcome by heat while battling the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Boeckeler Lumber Co
Cattle Quarantine Set Over Anthrax in Lake County
Springfield Aug. 3 The state board of five stock commissioners imposed a quarantine against cattle in Lake county due to anthrax. In recent days 21 cattle have died and a butcher who contracted the disease also died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Board of Five Stock Commissioners
Lake County
Homestead Laws Urged for Philippines by Colorado Congressman
Congressman Sterroth urges the Civil Commission to establish homestead laws in the Philippines allowing work on government land to earn occupancy and stockholding, with mining claims also to be aided. Military actions continue near Mindoro and Jolo as Taft and Chaffee lead reforms. Manila plans civil government next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Calapan
Naujan
Polaw
Mindoro
13Th Volunteer Infantry
Howard
Adjt
Corbin
Jolo
Philippines
Taft
Gen. Chaffee
Tam
Shanghai
Civil Commission
Sterroth
Colorado
Tragedy at Omaba Nebraska Actress Fatally Shot
Mil lie Alen known actress Mrs. Millie Lighthawk was shot dead by Thad Brookie a paper hanger who then killed himself at a Capitol Avenue boarding house. Brookie had pursued Lighthawk after she rejected him. The shooting occurred before a melodrama rehearsal. witnesses were Bert Adams and Steve Lighthawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ombha
Millie Lighthawk
Millie Alen
Capitol Avenue
Thad Brookie
Brookie
Arizona
Lighthawk
Bert Adams
Steve Lighthawk
Deed of a Madman in Moscow Shooting Tragedy
In Moscow Idaho on Sunday morning Dr W W Watkins was shot dead while riding in his buggy. George Creighton a merchant was wounded in the arm and Deputy Sheriff Cool was shot in the shoulder and thigh by William Steffen who residents say appeared to be insane. Steffen was afterward killed by a sheriff s posse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Idaho
W. W. Watkins
Geo. Creighton
Cool
William Steffen
Steffen
Mast of Shamrock Jr. spar arrives aboard Astoria
The Anchor line steamer Astoria, docking from Glasgow, delivered the Spars and year of the cap challenger Shamrock Jr. The great mast lower mast and top mast are intact and lashed to the spar deck on the port side, measuring 169 feet 9 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Astoria
Glasgow
Shamrock Jr
Death from hydrophobia after mad dog bite in Gainesville
Mrs. Dick Chatham died at her Gainesville home Sunday morning after contracting hydrophobia from a mad dog bite. Her daughter was bitten by the same pug at the same time, and there is fear she may also develop hydrophobia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Dick Chatham
Brother of Aguinaldo Claimed By New Jersey Bellman
John Crawry a 20 year old bellman in a Cape May hotel claims to be the brother of Emilio Aguinaldo former insurgent leader of the Philippine islands. He describes himself as colored and intelligent and is in Cape May on August 3. He states he is from Ansineldee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansinelde
Cape May
N.J
John Crawry
Emilio Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Greatest Industrial Battle Looms in Steel Strike War
Pittsburgh August 5 United States Steel Corp refuses Amalgamated terms and orders return to work. Amalgamated Association vows total strike, predicts 400000 workers involved and possible sympathy walkouts. Shaffer says no quarter, fights to a finish, with labor backing from Washington talks with AFL leaders. Wheeling plans first labor military company to defend property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
United States Free Corporation
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iran, Steel and Tin Workers
Pierpont Morgan
New York
Steel Trust
Mr. Shaffer
Indiana
Linois
Ohio
Ster
Washington
Auve
Shiffer
Williams
B. I Davis
F. Tighe
John Chappelle
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Tabor
Gomper
North
Morrison
Wheeling
W. Va
Crescent Lodge
Crescent Judge
Poisoning tragedy strikes Leesburg family with ice cream
Ten people Irene poisoned at the home of Mrs. W. R. Bunkley in Leesburg Georgia. W. R. Bunkley died Sunday from the effects. Mrs. Bunkley and daughter are critically ill. The rest of the family and the girls are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
W. R. Bunkley
W.R. Bunkley
Bunkley
Dowager Empress Own Condition Worsens At Cronberg
Aug 5 Homburg reports the Dowager Empress Frederick lies dangerously ill at Cronberg with internal organ involvement and diminishing strength. Crown Prince Frederick William and other royals have arrived. Emperor William expected Monday. King Edward plans to travel to London and then by special train and boat to Cronberg to visit the Empress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homburg
Frederick William
Fitel Frederick
Prince August Wiliam
Cronberg
Frederick
Adolf of
Renvers
Spielhagen
London
Edward
Cowes
Portsmouth
Flushington
Queen Alexandria
Duke of Cambridge
Cromberg
Santos-Dumont Fails to Win Dirigible Prize in Paris
In Paris on August 5 M Santos-Dumont attempted the 100,000 franc dirigible prize from the Aero club grounds at Parc d Aéro Saint Cloud to the Eiffel Tower. A guide rope snagged a tree over Longchamp causing a return to Saint Cloud eight and a half minutes after launch with roughly half the distance completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Santos-Dumont
M. Deutsch
Aero Club
Parc d'Aero Station
Saint Cloud
Eifel
Longchamp
Eiffel Tower
Biggest Ship in the World Celtic Reaches New York on Maiden Voyage
The Celtic of the White Star line arrives at New York on its maiden voyage from Liverpool taking eight days and four hours. The ship towers over the pier as it docks with 345 cabin and 265 steerage passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celtic
White Star Line
New York
Liverpool
Viper Torpedo Boat Destroyer Wrecked Off Alderney
London reports the British torpedo boat destroyer Viper struck a rock off Alderney in the Channel and is a total wreck with no loss of life. The Viper, unique in the navy for turbine engines, had reached 31 knots in trials and 300 knots during speed tests despite an inexperienced crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Alderney
Ex-Congressman Blount Stricken in Georgia
Nevys reports in Macon Georgia that former congressman James H Blount who served 20 years and helped in Hawaii during the revolution is critically ill with paralysis at his country home near Macon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Nevys
James H. Blount
Congress
Hawaii
Cleveland
Paramount
Here
Three Drown While Bathing at Queponco Bay Scene
Salisbury Md Aug 5 Three persons drowned while bathing at Queponco or Sinepuxent bay. The trio separated from a larger party and found themselves in a deep hole. The women panicked and clung to a strong swimmer, pulling him down with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Queponeo
Op Sinepuxent Bay
Roanoke Back From Norfolk With Coal Cargo
San Francisco dispatch reports the four masted bark Roanoke sailing from Norfolk to San Francisco with coal. Underrwriters are ready to reinsure at 45 percent due to risk, indicating concerns over the voyage and cargo safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Roanoke
Norfolk
Southern Indiana Independent Telephone Association Meets
Large attendance at the Southern Indiana Independent Telephone association convention in New Albany Indiana with leaders Chas D Knoefel G A Kienle and E M Coleman presenting. The final session elected officers including President Renite vice president Knoefler secretary Pickhardt and treasurer Thom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Independent Association
New Albany
Ind
Southern Indiana Independent Telephone Association
Maennerchor Nail
Chas. D. Knoefel
Jieme ‘Telephone Co
G. A. Kienle
Huntingburg
Askociation
E.W. Pickhardt
Huntingbars
T. M. Thom
Lamar
The Drought Hits Indiana Crops Hard
The drought in Indiana has already cost more than 40 million dollars in corn losses, about 20 dollars per resident. If weather does not improve, only half the crop may remain. Farmers are cutting stalks early to feed livestock as pastures dry, hay is scarce, and garden crops are destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Old Settlers Day Draws Thousands to Winona Assembly
Warsaw Indiana reports Old Settlers day drawing large crowds with special excursion trains from Anderson Marion Huntington Wabash Bluffton Columbia City and Fort Wayne. DeWitt Talmage spoke at the Auditorium and Isaiah J Morris of Warsaw and his wife, married 30 years, received a gold medal as the oldest couple on site._over a hundred old couples entered the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Winona
Anderson
Marion
Huntington
Wabash
Bluffion
Columbia City
Ft. Wayne
DeWitt ‘Talmage
Isaiah J. Morris
Judge Gillett Seeks U S District Bench Seat
Valparaiso Indiana August 3 Judge T Gillett of this judicial circuit is a candidate for the United States district bench to succeed the late Judge W A Woods An associate who spoke in confidence says Gillett a former deputy attorney general of Indiana and a widely known jurist is the author of several standard legal works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gillett
United States District Bench
Judge Woods
Valparaiso
Ind
T. Gillett
United States
Sistrict
W. A. Woods
Gillett
Indiana
Doctor Trask Robbery Report Clarified In Matthews
Hartford City Indiana Aug 5 Dr Samuel Hollis returned from Matthews where he visited Dr Trask who was sandbagged and robbed Friday night Initial news claimed Dr Trask died Saturday afternoon which Matthews police later corrected Though unconscious for 24 hours Dr Trask recovered somewhat Bechtel of Hartford City was released after being named a suspect
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Samuel Hollis
Matthews
Trask
Charles Bechtel
Big receipts mark busy day for Indiana secretary of state
In Indianapolis on a Thursday, the secretary of state’s office reported its busiest day in weeks with Deputy Secretary Burrel tallying registration fees at noon totaling 2450 dollars. The lead local incorporation was the H. P. Wasson Co with a 400000 dollar capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Secretary of State
Burrel
H. _P. Wasson Co
Kent file works moved to join Nicholson plant in Hem
It was announced Friday night that the Kent Ohio file works will be removed and consolidated with the Nicholson File Co plant in Hem. Anderson, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hem._ Anderson
Ind
File Works
Kent, O
Nicholson File Co
Boys Charged With Stealing Calves in Lincolnville
Ernest Haggerty and Clyde Brane, sons of respected Lincolnville families, were arrested at home by Sheriff Bradford of Grant County. They face charges of stealing calves from neighboring farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Inn
Ernest
Haggerty
Clyde Brane
Lincolnvilie
Bradford
Grant County
Sudden Sumi Satalig Found Sitting Upon a Sofa
A brief notice reports Sudden Sumi Satalig discovered seated upon a sofa in a unspecified location. No further details are provided about time or witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satalig
Destructive Fire Destroys Three Hammond Plants
A fire in Hammond Indiana destroyed the Simplex Railway Appliance Co Nawhide Tanning Co and Hammond Buggy Co causing losses over 100000 and leaving more than 300 workers jobless. Fire started by a broken oil pipe in the Simplex factory and was fought by local and neighboring departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hammond
Ind
Simplex Railway Appliance Co
Nawhide Tanning Co
Hammond Buggy Co
Simplex
Kensington
Detectives Recover 16000 In Bank Loot In Indiana
Private detectives from Akron, Delaware, arrested two men in a Goshen gambling den on a Saturday morning last. They recovered about 16000 in currency and gold coin stolen ten days earlier from a bank vault. The pair, residents of Elkhart County, were taken to Elkhart where the loot was buried. Authorities were not asked to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Akron
Kro Bank
Elkhart County
Elkhart
Train wreck injures none as cars derail near Stillwell
A Lake Erie and Western excursion train from Indianapolis to Michigan City jumped a switch at Stillwell on the Grand Trunk crossing. The engine and first coach overturned while three cars derailed and ditched, but all 600 passengers escaped injury. The baggage car did not overturn and reached Indianapolis with the train at 5 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ind
Lake Erie & Western
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Grand Trunk Railway
Stillwell
Lake East & Western
Fire destroys Evansville warehouse and broom corn trust
A Sunday night blaze in Evansville Indiana leveled a large corrugated iron warehouse and a four story brick building in the business district. About 200 carloads of broom corn were stored there owned by the broom corn trust. Loss on broom corn about 175 000 plus 25 000 on buildings. The broom corn trust carried 110 000 insurance. Journal News offices were evacuated and the presses saved with great effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Broom Corn Trust
Journal-News
Indiana registers American Tin Plate Co in Elwood
The American Tin Plate Co of New Jersey filed articles in Indiana on Thursday to form with a $1,750,000 capital invested at Elwood. Leothold Goldsmith of Elwood is named as representative for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
American Tin Plate Co
New Jersey
Elwood
Leothold Goldsmith
Pentecost Bands Gather in Indianapolis for Missionary Support
National gathering of Pentecost bands in Indianapolis ends with Sunday services. Representatives from 21 states attend as $5,000 is raised for Africa missions. Six missionaries are funded, including Anna Brown of Hidon Kim and Etta Auringer of Ovossa Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Howser Resigns as Secretary of the TMS C
Indianapolis Indiana August 5 George T Howser general secretary of the TMS C tendered his resignation to enter the evin Relist field James E Neighbor membership secretary will act until a secretary is appointed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
George T. Howser
TMS C
James E. Neighbor
Camp attendance reports theft admission in Adderson Indiana
Six attended the camp of the association for Forge admitted theft case details unclear in Adderson Indiana dated Aug 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adderson
Ind
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Mrs. Taliaferro
Frof. King
Cheqguamegon Bay
Lake Superior
Roberta’ Renner
Convicta
Racer
Ntine
Homfstead
Cengtesamam Shafroth
Omaba
Wm. Steffen
The
Cap Challenger
Steel Corporation
Dowager Empress
Viper
Blount
OLD Settlers’ Day
Sumi
Loas
Lake Erie & Western Road
Huasineas
Howser
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