Mob enforces rough justice in Monroe incident
In Monroe Louisiana on October 23 a Black man accused of insulting a white girl was removed from jail by a crowd of White men and died near a telephone pole in a related confrontation.
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
6
In Monroe Louisiana on October 23 a Black man accused of insulting a white girl was removed from jail by a crowd of White men and died near a telephone pole in a related confrontation.
Pendleton residents report kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. William McGregor of 711 Lilleth Street recounts sudden kidney pain, backache, and weak secretions. After a short course, he regained strength, and his back and health improved. Poster-Milburne Buffalo NY markets Doan's nationwide.
The Eastern Oregon branch hospital receives funds from the last legislature to build a modern two story dairy barn and piggery with sanitary design. Concrete walls rise for the dairy barn with capacity to feed 140 cows for four months, plus rooms for milk processing and staff. The piggery sits west of the barns, with excavation begun but progress slow.
The hospital farm operates 64 Holstein cows in temporary quarters while plans advance for an electric milker and expanded dairy work. About 70 Poland China hogs are kept, with the superintendent focusing on herd expansion. A two story superintendent residence nears completion on the hill above the administration building after excavation delays and new wiring and plumbing conduits.
Reports state two red lanterns were spotted on the Chicago and Alton tracks in Springfield on October 23. Police believe hold up men planned to stop a train as a flyer approached. Also noted are public notices and political actions from Washington involving Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois seeking withdrawal of charges against Mendel Bellis.
An unsolicited testimony aims to comfort chronic dyspepsia sufferers. W G Mattison of Sherman Street Hornellsville declares Chamberlain's Tablets gave him more relief than any other medicine he has taken. Sold by all dealers.
San Francisco reports Sailor Petroskey and Leo Heng the Montana middleweight will box twelve rounds Thanksgiving day in Butte at 160 pounds, six o'clock. Also notes about other regional boxing training and events through Oregon and California.
An old advertisement touts Meritol Digestive to restore appetite and stomach function. It claims the product cleans and sweetens the stomach and promotes nourishment, paired with a guaranteed refund on Meritol Rheumatic Pain Powders if relief is not found. Tallman & Co. is listed as the exclusive agent.
The Fast Oregonian announces a brief revival of its subscription drive offering Jaeger Tr. Steel Vac Cleaners. It cites past Pendleton and Umatilla county buyers who praised the machine and urges new and old subscribers to act before the offer ends.
A vintage testimonial ad urges readers to try Ely's Cream Balm to relieve nasal congestion from colds or catarrh. It promises instant opening of blocked nose and air passages, relief of headache, and resolution of catarrh by morning with a fragrant, heat-activated balm sold at drug stores.
Fresno's H. Stowell admits progressive leaders urged him to run for the US Senate against Francis J. Heney in the progressive primary. State and university figures from New Jersey to Yale are listed among advisers and committee names. Cochitle county teachers institute ends with a Showalter address on improving the schoolhouse and playground.
The National Tax Association convened its seventh annual gathering in Buffalo on Oct 22 with governors, six commissioners, economists and business leaders. Prof A R Seligman presided as sessions opened, addressing taxation topics including Mines Forest Taxation and Public Service Corporations. Prominent speakers included EK Woodbury former chairman and T Fyrnes state board member, J F Davis Washington DC commissioner, and R J Le Pewuf Adelbert Moot of Buffalo.
German passenger dirgibles carry 10,729 persons on regular trips without killing or injuring any. The record highlights safe voyages and steady demand for air travel, marking a milestone in early aviation history.
The excerpt offers a brief, frank glimpse into the subject’s reaction to seasickness, highlighting discomfort and a candid response to motion illness. It reads as a concise, observational brushstroke rather than a full narrative.
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