Mob Hangs Four Black Suspects Near Hamilton Ga
A mob of about 100 broke into the Har ing county jail and lynched four Black suspects near Hamilton Georgia. The victims Belle Hathaway John Moore Eugene Henning and Dusty Crutchfield were shot repeatedly after being seized from jail. They were being held for the murder of Norman Hadley, a local farmer killed Sunday night. Sheriff Hadley, uncle of the slain man, was away in Columbus and protested the hangings. No motive known.
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Hamilton
Haring County
E. M. Bradbittson
Norman Hadley
Hadley
Halley Farm
Belle Hathaway
John Moore
Eugene Henning
Dusty” Crutchfield
Columbus
Mabel Warner Confident in Acquittal in Will Forgery Case
Mabel Warner asserts she will be acquitted as the state presses a third attempt to convict her of forging a will. She ridicules the prosecution’s case, promises new testimony from an unexpected angle, and says she will expose a district attorney deal and belittle Pendleton figures during the trial starting Monday.
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Mabel Warner
Trinl
Pendleton
Hitchcock 18 Recaptured by President Taft
Washington Jan. 23 Postmaster General Hitchcock declared loyalty to President Taft amid rumors of indifference. He stated he is strong for Taft and will continue to work for him.
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Hitchcock
Taft
Washington
White House
No suffrage for women of Virginia for a while headline
Richmond January 23 The women of Virginia have been refused the ballot by the house committee on privileges and elections of the legislature. It reported against the equal suffrage constitutional amendment almost unanimously. The bill now goes before the house for a vote.
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Richmond
House Committee On Privileges and Elections
House
La Follette Gains Backers in Gotham Address
New York January 23 Friends of Senator La Follette declare he won many adherents after his speech before the Insurgent club. He declared himself unqualifiedly in favor of the Initiative recall and referendum and also for woman suffrage.
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New York
Senator la Follette
Oklahoma Republicans convene to elect Roosevelt delegates
In Coalgate on January 23 Republicans of the fourth district met to select the first delegates to the Republican national convention. Unconfirmed reports say delegates may be instructed to back Colonel Roosevelt.
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Coalgate
Okla
Fourth Congressional District
Rozevelt
Paris Faces War Over Seizure of French Ships
Paris January 23 French cabinet in session over seizure of French merchantmen by Italian warships aimed at freeing twenty nine Turkish nurses. Government vows not to arbitrate unless demands are met. Press applauds premier stance and La Matin hints clash with Italy possible.
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Paris
la Matin
Clath
Italy
France
Aviator Jumps From Plane to Death at Los Angeles Meet
Rutherford Page a 24 year old Yale graduate and Curtiss aviator died after leaping from his aircraft during the third International aviation meet at Dominguez field. He fell 160 feet as wind overhangs unsettled his machine and was crushed on impact.
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Los Angeles
Rutherford Page
Yale
New Yorke
Curtiss
Dominguez Field
Page
Rich widow finds million in Paris bank gift
Mrs J Arthur Hinckley, widow of yachtsman Jef Hinckley, learns her Paris banking house discovery of $1,000,000 increases the estate. The New York Supreme Court orders an annual $14,000 for her 6 year old son and rules will provisions invalid on majority. Judge Davie granted the larger allowance and set aside the will provisions for post majority distribution.
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Paris Bank
New York
Mra
J. Arthur Hinck- Jey
Davie
SINGERS TO DROWN OUT POULTRY DIN
At the Umatilla Morrow poultry show about 800 birds are on display in the armory judged by Judge Miller Purvis. With many entries awards will be delayed until Thursday. Secretary Brown announces programs on the last three show days featuring city vocalists for crowd entertainment.
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Umatilla-Morrow
Miller Purvis
Brown
Man Lost on Desert Near Prescott Aids Sought by Troops
M A McBride superintendent of an Akron Ohio pottery works who had been in Prescott since last August is lost in the desert near Prescott while seeking health. Searchers including a troop of soldiers from Fort Whipple are in pursuit after he failed to return from long country walks.
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Prescott
Ariz
M. A. McBride
Akron
Ohio
McBride
Fort Whipple
Forester Urges Continuance of Private Coal Leases
San Francisco January 28 United States Forester Graves urged continuation of private coal leases for Alaskan lands and forests. He argued government ownership is desirable in theory but not practical now and supported leasing to private concerns under current conditions.
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San Francisco
United Blates Forester
Rich Farmer Held For Intent To Kill
Moses Taylor a wealthy wheat rancher near Athena was arraigned on an assault with intent to kill charge after a nephew of Taylor’s ex-wife said he fired three rifle shots at him over a family feud. Taylor posted $700 bond as he awaited hearing.
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Moses Taylor
Athena
Justice Court
Parkes
George Sheard
Taylor
Sheard
Family Clings To Tree To Escape Fire In Orange New Jersey
Edward J. McCoy leaped from an upper window to a tree beside his freezing home in Orange New Jersey. He passed one child to safety and guided his wife and another infant to ground while the servant Mary Frank broke her leg leaping from a window. The house worth 135000 burned, and all survived though exposed to zero temperatures.
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Orange
N. J
Edward J. McCoy
McCoy
Mary Frank
Mysterious Stranger Goes Before Grand Jury
Indianapolis January 23 Charles Boho of Tullahoma Tennessee who has been the mysterious stranger here for some days near the federal grand jury offices testified today His testimony is described as important and there is no inkling he communicated with the McNamaras
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Indianapolis
Charles Boho
Tullahoma
Tenn
Federal Grand Jury
McNamaras
Wilde Jury Secured in San Diego Bank Embezzlement Case
Portland January 23 The jury for Louis Wilde San Diego banker charged with embezzling 90000 tied to a phone stock sale in the defunct Oregon Savings Trust bank was completed today The court adjourned to allow jurors to make locking arrangements and the trial starts tomorrow The defense used two peremptories while the state offered none.
Mine Workers Adopt Amendments on Candidacy
At the United Mine Workers of America convention in Indianapolis on January 23, officials approved constitutional amendments requiring candidates for office to have at least five years worked in the mines and to have been union members for three years.
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Indianapolis
The
United Mine Workers of America
Conlon Knocks Out Forbes in Third Round Bout
Kenosha Wis January 23 Johnny Conlon bantamweight champion of the world knockout of former champion Harry Forbes in the third round of a scheduled ten round fight.
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Kenosha
Wis
Johnny Conlon
Harry Forbes
Harriman Subpoenaed to Testify Before Grand Jury
Los Angeles January 23 Job Harriman former socialist candidate for mayor who handled some McNamara defense funds was subpoenaed and testifying before the county grand jury investigating the dynamittings. All corridors were cleared and no hint of his line of testimony was released.
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Harriman
Los Angeles
Job Harriman
McNamara Defense Funda
Peace accords end Equadorian revolt signed
Official from the state department reports through the American consul at Guayaquil that articles of peace ending the Equadoran revolution have been signed.
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Washington
State Department
Guayaquil
German Socialist Victory Means War Call Issued
Berlin reports rebelling seats in the Reichstag favor the Social Democrats who expect to reach around 110 members after ongoing reballoting. Conservatives and Center-Blue-Black edge remain, while fear of a war driven by a socialist majority looms. Balloting continues in 33 districts to fill undecided seats.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Germany
Social Democrats
Europe
Lkely
High School to Offer Public Speaking Course
Superintendent J S Sanders and Principal A C Hampton announce a new public speaking course at the high school linked with Maelish work. Beginning second semester, every student will debate at least once and deliver an oration to prepare for public addresses. The aim is to ease public speaking much as domestic science eases housework.
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J. 5. Sanders
A. C. Hampton
Sanders
Polish wrestler Zbyszko defeats Hindu Karla in two straight falls
Zbyszko of Poland defeated Karla of Hindustan in two straight falls after 40 minutes of wrestling in Boston on January 23. The first fall came in 19 minutes 36 seconds by a half nelson, the second in 20 minutes with a head-over-shoulder hold. Reported outcome sets up a challenge to Frank Gotch for the championship.
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Boston
Zbyszko
Karla
Nelson
Frank Gotch
Rockport Woman Killed in Train Collision
Miss Emma Carter of Rockport, Oil, was instantly killed last night in a rear end collision between a Wabash freight train and a passenger train on the Louisiana branch of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
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Quincy, Til
Emma Carter
Rockport
Oil
Louisiana
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Arrest in Act of Robbing at La Grande
A man giving the name Redenbaugh of Ogden Iowa was arrested in La Grande while robbing the F D Halston store. He climbed onto an adjoining building and sawed a hole through the roof to gain entry. Police caught him in the act with knives and revolvers in hand. He will be held to the circuit court.
Betrothal Denied Report in Berlin
Berlin January 23 report on the betrothal of Princess Victoria Louise, daughter of Emperor William, to Grand Duke Adolph Frederick of Mecklenburg-Strelitz is semi officially denied.
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Berlin
Victoria Louise
Emperor William
Adolph Frederick of
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Wolgast Fined For Reckless Driving In Santa Monica
Ad Wolgast champion lightweight pugilist pleaded guilty to reckless automobile driving in Santa Monica California on January 25 and was fined seventy five dollars. He paid the fine.
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Wolgast
Santa Monica
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Puailfat
Nobody Has a Right to a Billion Dollars
A terse statement argues that no person has an inherent entitlement to immense wealth. It frames wealth as a political condition rather than a guaranteed outcome and calls for embracing unavoidable chaos as a reaction to economic inequality.
Bathtub Trust Case Moves Toward Trial
Detroit Judge Angell denied Colwell Lead company's bid to quash the indictment in the bathtub trust case. Trial set for July 30 with the corporation as defendant.
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Detroit
Mich
Angell
Colwell Lead Company
Bathtub Trust Cast
La Grande Man Crandall Found Dead After Search
Roy Crandall of La Grande Ore was found dead in Five Points creek twenty miles from town after a two day search. He went out Saturday to check his traps and apparently wandered, crawled and rolled the last three miles before plunging into the creek.
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la Grande
Ore
Roy Crandall
Five Points Creek
Crandall
Roosevelt headquarters open in Chicago at Congress Hotel
Chicago June 23 Roosevelt national committee opened headquarters with former U S attorney Sims in charge. Officials expect a statement from Colonel Roosevelt on accepting the Republican nomination if offered.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Roosevelt National Committee
Congress Hotel
United States
Sims
Clinton E Roosevelt enters race for congress
Clinton E Roosevelt a well known local merchant announces as a republican candidate for congressman from the district, bringing the field to three entrants in the primaries. He plans to file petition with the secretary of state and seek signatures, delaying a formal platform until he can meet voters. He vows to serve all people, build a record in Washington, and win broad support in Umatilla county.
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Clinton E. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Willl
Washington
Umatilla
Morgan's Purchased Jap Wife Arrives Soon
San Francisco Jan 23 George Morgan, nephew of J Pierpont Morgan, has taken apartments at the Palace hotel to meet his Japanese wife who was purchased in Japan from her parents. She is due to arrive Thursday and still wears Japanese clothes.
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San Francisco
A. Geisha Vir
Japan
J. Pierpont Morgan
George Morgan
Palace Hotel
Morgan
Government probe trims Chicago butter price
January 23 report cites a three cent drop in butter attributed to a government probe of the Blain Board of Trade and the Chicago Butter and Egg Board. Local dealers say weather and market conditions also influenced the decline.
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Chicago
Blain Board of Trade
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
Standard Oil Company Fined 55000 in New York
Buffalo New York January 23 United States Judge Hagel fined the Standard Oil company of New York 55000 for violating the Elkins act. The company accepted rebates from the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads on all shipments from Olean New York to Burlington Vermont in 1905. A motion for a retrial was denied.
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Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Hagel
Standard Ol Company
New York
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Olaan N. Y
Burlington
Spanish Premier to Quit Amid Cabinet Shakeup
Madrid Jan 23 Premier Canal Ejias plans resignation with Antonio Maura expected to take over. Friction with King Alfonso cited as catalyst for the move and cabinet changes announced today.
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Madrid
Canalejas
Antonio Maura
Alphonso
Wreck on Canadian Northern Claims 27 Injured
Winnipeg reports a Canadian Northern express wrecked over an embankment at Cole Sask 273 miles away. Conductor Murphy is reported fatally injured while 27 others are injured in the crash.
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Canadian Northern
Winnipeg
Canadian Northern Railway
Murphy
Cole Sask
Revolt in China Faces Internal Dissent and War Effort
President Sun and Foreign Minister Wu of New Republic clash as dissension grows. Imperial palace treasures at Mukden may be sold to fund the campaign, potentially raising over fourteen million dollars. Prince Chung rallies 6000 loyal troops, Manchus seek service, Premier Yuan in hiding, war department active, signaling more bloodshed before a republic takes hold.
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Sun
New Republic
Peking
China
Mukden
Prince Chung
Premier Yuan
War Department
Republc
Premier Yuan Resigns. Yin to Succeed in China
Report from Peking says Premier Yuan Shikai yields control, abandoning settlement efforts. General Yin assumes leadership as the new premier, signaling a major shift in the Chinese government from London.
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Yoan
London
Peking
Yuan
Yin
Wil
Wu Threatens to Resign Amid Chinese Row
Shanghai January 23 Foreign Minister Wu of the Chinese republic said he would resign rather than accept personal responsibility for foreign intervention after a clash with President Sun Yat Sen. The dispute centered on Sun's refusal to resign in favor of Premier Yuan who Sun opposed. Wu favored Premier Yuan for the presidency until the national convention picks a leader.
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Shanghai
Sun Yat Sen
Sun
Yuen
Yuan
Athena and Local High Debate Set in Eastern Oregon
The Pendleton high school debate team will face Athena high school in the first match of a series to decide Eastern Oregon’s championship. Ontario’s E. B. Conklin announced the pairing, with discussion on the question, sides, and date to follow. Pendleton’s trio includes Chester Fee, Claude Hampton, and John Ferguson.
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Pendleton High School
Athena High School
Eastern Oregon
Hampton
E. B. Conklin
Ontario
WW. Wiley
Athena School
Chester Fee
Claude Hampton
John Ferguson
Reid Snub 200 Of 400 With Dinner To Royalty
New York society reels as only two hundred of Gotham’s 400 attend a dinner at Whitelaw Reid’s home honoring the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia. The Reids withhold most invites, stirring envy among fashionable dames.
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REIDS
Royalty
New York
N. Y
Gotham
Whitelaw Reid
Duke and Duchess of Connaught
Patricia
Society
Relde
Supreme Court voids Jackson County road bond election
Salem officials reported the state supreme court reversed a lower court ruling and struck down a $1,500,000 bond issue for permanent roads. The court said the initiative law enabling the bond was valid but lacked a provision for holding the designated election, rendering the measure unconstitutional.
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Salem
Supreme Court
Lower Court
Jackson County
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