Trial transcript recalls Grover Essary case in 19th century
The courtroom drama centers on Grover Essary and Grover Thrash during a high profile murder trial. Key witnesses include Miss Thrash and Mrs Thrash who claim age and family history affect the case. Attorneys clash over charges including first degree murder and possible insanity defenses. Court deliberations continue as defense and state present testimony from local officials and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roca
Lars
Sno
Scurry County
Grover Essary
Nobin
Aary
Laser
Msvary
Woo. Linden
WM & Payne
Tor
Paine
Weather and legal notes from city and court
Weather observations from multiple cities report temperatures and conditions including clear and cloudy skies with wind directions and highs around 96 in one area and mid 60s to 80s in others. A separate court report outlines insanity and murder issues in a capital case with expert testimony and jury considerations on age and mental state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Lou
Eleurys
Lowes
Milwaukee
ST. Bally
Kansas City
Tommencurg
Borton
Tiney Ussies
Anderson
Lafternoon
Attarnes
Lindon
Deleves
Eisary
Women burned alive in Russian sugar district tragedy
In St Petersburg reports detail a mob attack where eighty women burned alive in a wooden barn housing workers at a sugar estate in Poltava region. Villagers locked exits and set the building on fire, killing all the inmates with no escape. Five men were reportedly involved as rioters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Piriatin
Poltava
Russia
Kiev
Linmin
Returns for Specimens and Port Development at Freeport
Long account noting A W Tharis of Freeport named by the Houston & Harris coal commission to oversee industrial projects at a new port facility. Mentions Arctic specimen collection by John Thayer team, financier Johann Koren, and a Siberia wreck scene. Also reports U S election ballots prep for July 19 amendments and Portuguese diplomatic moves in 1920s style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Tex
A.W. Tharis
Pri KE
Schall
Houston & Hrozos
Diailroad
Eame
Ine H. & B
United States Revenue
Siberia
Koren
Sistem
Nyu
John Thayer
Jancaster
Mask
Lee to Enforce Muffler Use in City Vehicles
Police Chief Lanwaster announces a new muffler enforcement ordinance aimed at cars without mufflers on the exhaust pipe. Alderman Lambert and council approved it, with fines possible for violators. Residents near garages report frequent loud testing and need for compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallet Lenwister
Lambert
Ald Council
Jeopie Henrys
Sala Chist
Lancaster
City ordinance trims branches to seven feet above walks
City measures mandate trimming of tree branches to seven feet above sidewalks to reduce nuisance and hazards. Failure to comply risks arrest and fines for owners. visions of overhanging limbs in San Antonio prompt enforcement actions by health and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ur Dam
Cedrese
Healtl
San Antonio
Education center to train political and international affairs
Washington June 19 An educational institution for graduates to study political and international affairs will be established soon. Truxton Beale a former U S minister to Persia and ex chairman of the University of California board leads the effort. The site near the Pan American Union building awaits occupancy and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
I Truxton Beale
United States
Persia
Board of Regents
University To
California
Ja J
Jess
Sun
Severt Walversittes
Miner Rescue and Accident Report from Coal Mine Incident
Two elderly boys, Green Richardson and Molix Todd, about 72, were rabbit hunting when a shotgun discharged, killing the Tedn boy instantly. In Germany, miners trapped underground at Lintord Wy were saved after a cavern collapse, with 15 miners rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rcwigent
Thallettsuina
Fox
Green Richardson
Molix Todd
Bso Negra
Uves
Dusseldoilk
Germany
Lintord
Want Ads Beginning Tomorrow Ten Day Run
Want ads begin tomorrow for a ten day run including two Sundays with a single half inch charge per insertion. Refunds apply if an advertisement is discontinued. Ads accepted only over the phone and charged. U14 Dhane Crackers T42. Now phone 1736.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptione
Currency bill shaped by Democrats in Congress clash over banking reform
A 1910s era report outlines a government backed currency plan, envisioning a federal reserve system with regional associations and national banks joining a new currency issued by the treasury. The proposal would retire national bank notes and replace them with “federal treasury notes” backed by government securities, changing how money circulates and is discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Wtiguite
Wity jBaNtes Toderad
Onch
Ruini
Tks
Treasury Department
Trong
Pia Reste Bank
Keveren
Tentiary
Federal Reserve Banks
United States
Woes Eae Bench Refuse to Hear Case Amid Senate Gridlock
A disjointed report from Austin and Boston notes court action and political maneuvering as judges refuse to hear a case about a talon levy and comptroller representation. The piece mentions Senate influence, federal reserve board composition, and a Georgetown official involved in a tax dispute. Emergency figures from Austin and Boston provide context on ongoing state and federal tax and court matters.
Fourteen Killed in Harbor Fire and Shootout
A harbor area battle left fourteen dead after shots fired from a fortifications position struck a target unseen by the gunmen. The event occurred near Battery Malu as authorities hunted the fleeing assailants and investigated the incident. In Arkansas, Governor Futven refused a request from an attorney for an escaped convict named Jess Breshers who offers surrender. the convict’s mother and eight sisters face hardship without his earnings. The convict had been working under a lease system when he escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neikeo
Intertar
Dadlee
Malu San
Gweana
San
Mittee Rock
Ark
Futven
Jess Breshers
Cone Viel
Breshers
Japs Press Wilson Ambassadors Meet in Washington Day
In Washington on June 13 President Wilken received Japanese envoy Chinda and other federation leaders including Kaliwouke Inuka and Tadao Lem. Germany warned against any hostile moves while U.S. aviation details and ship passenger plans drew attention. Texas postmasters were named for Robstown, Anola P., Mount Pleasant, Terrell, Whitney and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Wilken Roeceived
Viscourt Chinda
Kaliwouke Inuka
Federation
Christian
Ehureyxo
Japan
Jalint Soeda
Indusy Triad
Hawke
Jaan
Tadao Lem
Tricusiene
Germany
Berlin
Dune Hetty
Jane
Zonpetin Leday Ae
Sercetary
Chamihior Alships
Hs Company
iGerhim
Tha Tn
Tokio
Apontis
Texas
Washington, D. C
Thomas A. Stafeta
Robstown
Ti Pwerd Kennedy
Ansén
Anola P. Mg
Lion Maton
P. Porter
Dekain
F. Varmer
Graham
Robert W Bensnett
Kened
Alpe
Chonmey
Tallahassee Hit By Storm No Lives Lost
A tornado struck near the state capital causing extensive damage and outages. Homes were damaged, livestock killed, and communications lines were cut, plunging the city into darkness for hours. Rescue and recovery efforts were underway as reports described widespread disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallamassee
Man
Teres
Arkness
Heen
Male suffragist dies under hoofs at Ascot Derby day incident
On Ascot Derby day a male suffragist committed suicide by shooting after a threat during the race. In the commotion a horseman and rider A W Haller attempted to navigate the field as the crowd watched, and the suffragist was struck by a falling jockeyless bystander. Per a preliminary report, the protester was not harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascot Rising
Jone
Wilding Lycieun
August Gelimants
Tracery
Ascot
Guy
Pera
A. W. Haller
Nad Tinte
Draphe
Ngholson Awaits Permission Of Wife In Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on January 9 Meredith Nicholson, the author, yesterday nominated by the President’s wife, to Portugal, did not know if his offer would be accepted. He appeared surprised the place had not discussed it with him, and said he would ask his wife about the matter before deciding. She was en route to discuss with her husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astther
Essary
Duvelcawit
Miss Thrash
W. A. Fissary
Grover Cleveland
William — Jenning
J. BL Uowles
Seur
Wind
Horea
Howe
Miss Theis
Rosa Thrash
Grover Es- Fare
Grover
Snyder
Airs. C. c
Ershace Grover
Seif Nim
Serif Bowles
Faty
Essars
Antonio
Payne
Ler
Ty Lone
Folice
Fred
Lancaster
Antonie Daz
Eharift
Tos Chatwick
Joe Tarris
Henry Applewhite
Essarr
Allorney Payne
Indianapolis
Ind
Meredith
Nichilson
Inhulster
Portugal
Atk Nicholson
Boxing License Application in New York Sparks Clergy Involvement
June 19 reports the New York state athletic commission receiving an application for boxing licensing. The request involves Mefter nan, a Sayville Catholic Church leader, as the head sponsor. The commission requires the necessary bond and Nrenge sis sac as a condition for approval. Hefferman, a priest, is noted as aiming to become the first clergyman to organize a boxing club under the commissions oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yor
State Athletic Commission
M. H. Mefternan
Nestor
Catholic Church
Sayville
Long Island
Gling Mather Hefferman
Tistine
He Statikietle Commissiun Tuo Conivol Orj
Mig Sport
Reservoir at Medina NM Water held by dam reaches new height
Flood conditions near the river headwaters push more water into the Medina reservoir. Water now stands at eighty five feet, spanning the hills on both sides, with enough supply for Krifstan operations until the valley reaches 309 feet. Rainfall across the state varied, with Marble Pool reporting 2.1 inches and Kerrville 1.93 inches as water levels rise and affect local crops and weather forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
Ulti
Vanmeny
San Antonio
Marble Pwily
Brownwood
Kerrville
Eileven
Mornig
Abilend
Alice
Amarillo
Rallinger
Beaville
Brownstreitin
Brownwaod
Chirendou
Cuera
Tel Rilo
Duin
Hastland
Haskell
Hienrintta
Hondo
Lampnans
Ulan
Luling
Quan
Mateos
Weatherford
Nueble Pally
Mexican Congress Leader Escapes After Coup in Mexico
A fragmented read of a historic report describes Sie Francisco Escuderi, a congress leader, fleeing to Monica City after a violent upheaval against Porfirio Diaz era rule. It notes military action, political factions, and tension with President Wilson over arms to Mexico and belligerent status questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco Escuderi
Netlunat Cunetess
Clux
Monica
Jana
Gulf
Ta Eberts
Lefori
Madery
Mexica
Israe
Pertirio Dinzifesime
Woodrow Wilson
Royermont
Paler
Mavely
Mexico
Huerta
Train Collision Across State News From Multiple Cities
A spate of reports details a head on train crash causing numerous injuries and at least one fatality, with rail incidents spanning California Texas and Illinois. Officials say up to 23 may be injured as authorities sort the wreckage and determine causes while rail unions and governors weigh investigations and safety measures.
Withholding Recognition Until Stable Government Restored
Washington views the Huerta regime as lacking a legitimate succession and urges withholding U S recognition. Senators debate policy as Washington signals no support for recognizing a nonstable Mexican government while calls grow for orderly, legal authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
Huerta
Bexley
Intervention 18 Necessary as Mexican refugees arrive in Mobile
Refugees from Mexico arrived in Mobile aboard the Bey ghd hiner Asian this morning. Among the passengers were the wife and daughter of G. Girmendia, a former Wetat police official in Mexico City and captain in the Mexican army who fled to the United States after Madero's assassination. Alfredo L Bromley, mining engineer for an English syndicate, was also aboard. Bromley reported rough interior conditions in Mexico and broader foreign speculation whether intervention will be necessary before order can be restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Trurty
Ty Oe
México
England
United States
G. Girmendia
Wetat
Mexico City
Anay
Madero
Alfredo L Bromles
Vampico
Bromley
Senators Return From Mine Probe In West Virginia
Senators Swanson Kenyon and Hamelar resume duties after a week of testimony in Charleston and Washington. They examined miners illnesses fatigue and work patterns amid coal strike tensions. The panel plans further hearings in Washington focusing on West Virginia operators and labor education issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Swanson
Kenyon
Mar
Hnevelar
West Varginia
Charlestan
Washington
Feazue
Sylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Martine
Wharfage charges to be regulated under commerce act
The Interstate Commerce Commission declared wharfage rates and related practices at Pensacola and other ports must be reasonable and nondiscriminatory when used in interstate and foreign commerce. The ruling, part of an ongoing investigation, sets a nationwide standard for carriers and port facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Commission
Washington, D.C
Interstate Commerce Commision
Pensacola
Also Mentioned on This Page
BRL
Aunt Bam
Kara
Teagestor
Alhvln
TPR
Secretary of State
Department
Mndicattons
Kroll
Tmisrox
Tortuguers Sprate
Chamber of Deputies
Tio de Janeiro
Guatemalala 2
Republic of Panama
Madrid
Lee
Clint Tancastier
Iistitucion For Education
Ineranaional Artuiry
Walmington
Luddeya
Pirpest
Fundamentais
Wilson
Stevetare McAden
Owen Pha
Senate
Auling
Thes
Cenptevtier
Dec
Dietrict
Federal Reserve Board
Toasuey
Pericultire Ane
Cabinat
Central
Resuive
Austin
Court of Cuistom
WG. Roscher
Travis
Greens
Cage
Isi
Watharines
Talon Levilie
Warper
Prene Gergase
Ieoking
Keeling
Davidson
McGreger
Wilton County
Turwers Jasons
Florasiibor
Urper
Duce
Wilson County
Jae Einates McGreevr
Muller
Lave Fanendet
Nostox
Mass
Tetale
Ely
Nelth Harvard
Reeling
Judyn Hacper
Aliny
Droid Aptins
Bir
Mulier
Irdin
Persehing
Tondu
Lex
Mullen
Pulippines
Tatrawinces Bustos
Frey Foreign Office
Vndas
Berrian
Mulezra
August Belemont
Ngholson
Dora
Aong Isterndt
Sue Contra
Medina Nm
Alain
Carey
Fort Wortil
Cr Uiree
Mansfield
Handley
Qualiuy
Bridger
Cderhun
Galveston, Harrisburg
San Anto Pio
Here
Lewenie
Seathiag
Mexican Congress
Nathonnt Terety Blessin
Cuutomits
Valltio
Cal
Rui
Amuse
Rungil Tex
San Francisco
Napa
Elles
Hs Pueher
Teytum Greer
Greer
Arceaseed
Wood
Smith
Galveston
Thesexis Pharmaceutical Association
Chigago
Ts Exes
Hee Ag
Fort Worth
Corpus Christ
Narlantons
Carl Maven
Bacon
Tchises Frun Mevico Sasa Petting Ts
General
Lane
Simvler
coTe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!