Leo Frank lynched near Marietta after prison transfer
Leo M. Frank, serving life for the Mary Phagan murder, was seized by armed men from Milledgeville prison farm and hanged from a tree two miles east of Marietta. The lynching occurred at dawn, with no shots fired, as a mob brought him 100 miles from the prison to near Phagan's home. Initial reports described a methodical raid, prisoners and guards overpowered, and the body found along the roadside. Authorities pursued, while reactions from ex governor Slaton and Frank family emerged. Frank had been moved amid prior commutation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
Atlanta
Milledgeville
Frank
Atd
S. Hester
Moys
Merriweather
Hicks
Little River
Eatentton
Booth
Slaton
San Francisco
John M. Slaton
Georgia
Leo Frank
Panama Pacific Exposition
New York
Rudolph Frank
Leo ML. Frank
Brooklyn
Georia
Smith
Eatonton
Augusta
Baldwin County
J. William Green
Dollar Domination Reshapes War Contract Payments
New York reports a dramatic drop in foreign exchange as American dollars price war contracts abroad. Sterling, francs and lire fell while US dollars gained, with contracts increasingly denominated in dollars. Morgan’s Wall Street visit pushed rates up briefly, bankers debated remedies, and officials saw US securities sales abroad as a possible outlet to restore balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan
Sterling
Receivers Appointed In Involuntary Bankruptcy Case
In Columbus a petition by Kane Clay Manufacturing Stratton Fire Clay and Toronto Fire Clay against Ohio Plaster and Supply led to bankruptcy. Hon R G Richards named receiver. J Herman Batey had been appointed by state court. Real estate slated for Sept 7. federal action may recover misappropriated funds totaling 27000 tied to F C Pew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Columbus
Kane Clay Manufacturing Company
Stratton Fire Clay Co
Toronto Fire Clay Co
P. P. Lewis
D. M. Gruber
J. W. Porter
Ohio Plaster & Supply Company
R. G. Richards
J. Herman Batey
Smith
Common Pleas Court
Commercial National Bank
Common Pleas
F. C. Pew
Comany
Federal Court
Wright & Zebner Tax Return Reported
Wright and Zebner reported a personal tax return of 23840 dollars this year. Peoples Si 8 made a Seeks tax return 00 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright & Zebner
Peoples Si
NO TRACE: Hupmobile stolen from Bergholz farm
A five passenger Hupmobile stolen from J. W. Crabb’s farm near Bergholz Monday morning remains unfound. Traced across the Steubenville bridge by wheel chain marks, the thief may have removed the chains on the West Virginia side. Deputies searched Brooke County while Crabb and the Bergholz marshal traveled to Steubenville and Wellsburg. Possible directions include Wellsburg or Pittsburgh. The car has a black body with red running stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Crabb
Bergholz
Steubenville
Steubenville Bridge
West Virginia
Wellsburg
Applegate
Brooke County
Pittsburgh
Diver at Work Near City Dam
Thomas Jones of New Cumberland, an official United States diver, has spent three weeks at work on the dam at the city’s north end. He descends for four hours at a stretch, while air is pumped to him to sustain his operation on the wickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
New Cumberland
United States
Gazette Co Personal Tax Return Figures This Year
Gazette Co reports a personal tax return amounting to 7380 dollars for the current year. Net figure reflects annual tax liability or payment approved by the company. No additional context on deductions or dates provided in the fragment.
Steubenville Men Arrested For Disorderly Conduct At Park Picnic
Two men from Steubenville Harry Matthew and Ed Rohrey visited East Liverpool for a Rock Springs park picnic. After boarding a westbound interurban cart at the Diamond at 8 20 Saturday evening trouble started and the men were arrested by Officer Baton. They posted $10 each for appearance at a morning trial on disorderly conduct charges reported by Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
East Liverpool
Rock Springs Park
Diamond
Harry Matthew
Ed. Rohrey
Tribune
Hoge Hardware Co Tax Return Details Revealed
Hoge Hardware Co filed a personal tax return showing income of 9910 dollars for the year. No additional figures or supporting context were provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoge Hardware Co
Judgment Sought in Harter Siege Co Case
Judgment requested against Louis Chost kov for 121.25 on account. Kitheart & Bigger attorneys represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harter Siege Co
Louis Chostkov
Kitheart & Bigger
Richland Milling and Pig Contest at Harrison County Fair
Richland Milling reports a 950 dollar return this year and minor fire brick yields 10320 dollars. G W Jenree sold coal property at Tiltonville to Joseph Goldinks and Andy Buchardwiz of Adena for 4450 dollars. Allegheny county officials investigate the death of J Leslie Stewart found on railroad tracks near Pittsburgh. Thirty one Harrison county boys entered a pig contest at Cadiz fair with a 25 dollar prize.
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G. W. Jenree
Tiltonville
Joseph Goldinks
Andy Buchardwiz
Adena
Allegheny County
J. Leslie Stewart
Mra
R. A. Stewart
Independence
Pittsburg
Harrison County
Cadiz
Homecoming program and memories at Richmond village reunion
The report covers a homecoming event with five minute talks, a poetry reading by Julia Stephenson, musical performances by Mrs. B Frank Thompson and daughter Doris, a male quartet, a Burns duet, and a successful social tour. Despite weather issues, crowds enjoyed games, minstrels, and a decorated Union hall. Stephenson reads an original reminiscence poem recounting old friends, school days, and village life across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Shepherd
Wintersville
Jesse Roberts
Helen Faris
Julia Stephenson
Doris
Jewett
A. M. Burns
Liverpool
Friend
Richmond
Union Hall
Richmond Village
Miss Stephenson
Former Gov s planned lynching aftermath in Georgia
The article describes the Frank case with notes on how the former governor and authorities handled the lynching aftermath. It cites Mayor Dobbs disputing knowledge of cars leaving Marietta and mentions officials denying any contact with the lynching unit. Leo M. Frank’s body was brought to Atlanta and hidden in a barn until a crowd threatened action.
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Frank
Marietta
Dobbs
Cobb County
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Gruesome Marietta Lynching Supposedly Identified Body
A body taken to an undertaker in Marietta drew a long line of viewers and police guards last night. Forty officers watched as people passed the corpse, shown just after being taken from a hanging oak. Photographers sold images as crowds lingered before the establishment.
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Undertaking
Frank
Undertaker's
Marietta
Storm Devastates Galeston and Houston Areas
Wireless reports from Buford indicate massive damage across Galeston with water and power losses, 300 feet of causeway destroyed, and no drinking water. Houston reports losses between two and five million dollars as the tropical storm peaks at 90 mph with barometer near record lows. Governor Ferguson plans a personal inspection to coordinate state aid for the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galeston
United States
Buford
Houston
Texas
Dallas
Austin
Galveston
Ferguson
Address Planned for Harvest Home Picnic Speaker
W R Alban Esq of this city has been asked to deliver the principal address at the Harvest Home picnic at White's Grove Key Ohio on Thursday August 26. Mr Alban has accepted the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Alban, Esq
White's Grove
Key
Ohio
Mr. Alban
Flax Cultivation Recorded in Jefferson County 1914
In 1914 Jefferson county sowed 20 acres of flax with no tobacco grown. The record notes that no tobacco was cultivated in the county that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Divorce Suit in Dillonvale Oversees Property Rights
Selene Allison sues Robert Allison in Dillonvale for divorce and to bar him from property rights. They married in 1909. She alleges abuse and mistreatment, habitual drunkenness, and gross neglect. Gardner represents her.
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Selene Allison
Robert Allison
Dillonvale
Gardner
None Reported in Jefferson County This Year
No creameries cheese factories milk condensaries or canning factors were reported in Jefferson County this year by the assessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Potatoes from One Hill Stun Scio Resident
C M Liggett of Scio former Washington county resident claims a Washington Observer report inspired him to dig one hill. He counted 71 tubers of all sizes pulled from that hill, a remarkable yield for a single plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Liggett
Scio
Washington County
The
Observer
Washington Observer
Richmond Captain Delivers Advice to Cadiz Children
Capt W P Fryer of Richmond visited Cadiz for Soldiers Day and Governor Willis remarks then toured the Jefferson County Children’s Home at Yellow Creek. He spoke to the children on manners and praised the home and Supt Frank Blackburn and his wife for friendship. Fryer noted Blackburn’s long service and praised the home’s good order.
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W. P. Fryer
Richmond
Cadiz Chautauqua
Gov
Willis
Cadiz
Jefferson County
Yellow Creek
Frank Blackburn
Blackburn
Capt. Fryer
Morganza
Mr Blackburn
Children's Department
Steubenville Man’s Tax Return Sparks Local Attention
Jack Holloway, a self described Socialist, narrowly escaped a mob after delivering a Martins Ferry street corner address. Police dispersed the crowd but later shots were fired into his Ohio River boathouse. none struck Holloway. The event followed his personal remarks amid local tensions.
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Jack
Jack Holloway
Martins Ferry
Holloway
Ohio River
Copperhead Land Letters Question Local Tax Appraisals
A district tax assessor collection of letters shows a resident disputing 1915 land value increases from 320 to 850 dollars. The writer notes minimal arable land, many rocky cliffs, copperhead snakes, and threatens deed action to avoid debt and taxes while urging fair appraisal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperhead
Priest's Valedictory Message Answers a Cyclone Memory
A speaker addresses former cyclone participants Dicky Jimmy Jim Lon Billie Raymond John and Jay urging them not to lose heart or sympathy. The speaker claims experience in public life and says they have learned to persevere despite failures and setbacks.
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Dicky
Jimmy
Jim
Lon
Billie
Raymond
John
Jay
Wisdom on Citizenship and Ballot Accountability
Editor Simeral of the Steubenville Herald-Star urges practical citizenship noting it is easy to preach, but hard to practice. He emphasizes voters should cast ballots only after careful inquiry, a standard echoed by Tribune in New Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeral
The
Steubenville Herald-Star
Tribune
New Philadelphia
Fifty Three Prisoners Paroled From Penitentiary
Fifty three prisoners were paroled yesterday from the penitentiary four of them women. Mary Dallas who was sent from this city for larceny was released at once and had been mixed up in a lower Market street job.
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Mary Dallas
Appraisers Named in Bank vs. Plaster Suit
Commercial National Bank and Ohio Plaster & Supply Co. undergo a court sale as appraisers Harry Zink F A Smoger and G A Gescheider are named. Real estate and personal property ordered sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial National Bank
Ohio Plaster & Supply Co
Harry Zink
F. A. Smoger
G. A. Gescheider
New Alexandria Mayor Faces Docket Error Case
Ohio targets the docket of Mayor McCann as a case involving Joseph Pizzola appears in dispute. The error case centers on procedural irregularities in the docket entry and potential impacts on local governance proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Joseph Pizzola
Mayor McCann
New Alexandria
Tithe vs S W Criss apeal filed in Justice Lawler docket
A legal action titled Tithe versus S W Criss has an apeal filed within the docket of Justice Lawler clear in the court records. The filing reflects an appellate move in the ongoing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Criss
Justice Lawler
Confessed Judgment Filed Against Local Debtors
People's National Bank of Stet benville files confessed judgments against James M. Priest for 10170 dollars and against C L Nelson for 104.20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s National Bank of Stetbenville
James M. Priest
C. L. Nelson
Judge Prosafe Oil Works Co versus Kinney case judgment
A judgment was confessed in favor of Judge Prosafe Oil Works Co against C. J. Kinney and others for 284 dollars 11 cents in a formal court proceeding. The filing indicates a settled debt recognized by the defendants. The ruling confirms the amount due and grants equitable relief as recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosafe Oil Works Co
C. J. Kinney
Suit for Recovery Stirs Steubenville Court
The city of Steubenville has begun suit before Squire Lawler against H. H. Henderson and James McLeish. The case cites the Bliss report and seeks recovery of $100 illegally drawn and $40 fox plus four radiators broken up by McLeish and sold under Henderson’s authority as Safety Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Lawler
Steubenville
H. H. Henderson
James McLeish
Bliss
McLeish
Henderson
Welsh Day at Wheeling Park Promises Big Attendance
Ohio Valley Welsh Day scheduled for Saturday August 21 at Wheeling Park with delegations from Steubenville Follansbee Martins Ferry Bridgeport Bellaire and Wheeling. A chorus of about 1000 voices directed by Professors Phillips Davies and Lewis will perform in the afternoon Martins Ferry vs Follansbee ball game on park grounds and evening addresses by T L Lewis Rev S Jones and Rev E F Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley
Wheeling Park
Steubenville
Follawsbee
Martins Ferry
Bridgeport
Bellaire
Wheeling
Phillips
T. J. Davies
Steubertville
D. J. Lewis
Follansbee
T. L. Lewis
S. Jones
Chapline Street
M. E. Church
EF. S. Jenkins
Polish wedding dance turns into suffocating crowd scene
At a Polish wedding on upper Washington street last night a crowded room with closed doors and windows created heat and discomfort. Young women danced in sweat soaked dresses while the bride and groom collected the dowry in paper money and silver, with coins being thrown so hard plates broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Washington Street
Slim Picnic Urges County Farm Plan Postponed
A sparsely attended meeting at Hook's Grove near Gould's Station decided to hold a second picnic on Saturday September 18 to discuss establishing an agricultural experiment farm. Rain and late harvest reduced turnout, but organizers aim for a larger gathering when weather improves.
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Hook's Grove
Gould's Station
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