Mob at Price's Corners lynches Black man in Wilmington
A 4000 strong mob led by a Virginian burned George F White a Black man at Price's Corners near Wilmington after he was charged with assaulting and stabbing to death Miss Helen Bishop. Four deputies shot during the assault on the jail. White confessed, then was chained to a post and burned with oil soaked underbrush as the mob cheered. Court delay blamed for the tragedy. trial tentatively set for September term.
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Wilmington
Del
George F. White
Price's Corners
White
Helen S. Bishop
E. A. Bishop
Peter Smith
Bishop
Price
H. H. Ward
Nelstaar
Teanent
Bishop Death After Assault Sparks Lynching Cast
In Wilmington Delaware on June 22 a mob lynched George G White a Black laborer after Miss Helen S Bishop the daughter of Rev E A Bishop died from injuries sustained in an assault the previous day near Price s Corner The jury ruled the death resulted from the assault White was identified by witnesses and a knife linked to him was found near the scene The police feared mob violence and kept him at the workhouse rather than remove him.
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Price's Corner
Wilmington
Workhouse
Bishop
Miss Bishop
George White
Aeieaiaet
Del
Helen
E. A. Bishop
Ferris Industrial School
Wilmington High School
Industrial School
George G. White
Edward Woodward
White
Release of Cruiser Galveston Ends Navy Injunction
In Richmond on June 22 Judge Grinnan dissolved the injunction barring the United States from taking possession of the cruiser Galveston. The ship remains Trigg creditors property until the case is resolved. Galveston is to be launched at 3 20 p m Wednesday with Miss Seeley of Texas as sponsor. Navy Department confirms release and plans launch. Trigg creditors may seek extra costs from sureties if Congress allows.
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Richmond
Chancery
Grinnan
United States
Galveston
Trigg
Miss Seeley
Texas
Washington
Navy Department
Trigg Company
Norfolk
Congress
Escape Attempt Ends in Guard Firefight at Colorado Prison
At Canon City State Penitentiary a group of fifteen convicts overpowered guards at the washhouse seizing keys and releasing Mrs. Teleghorn, wife of the warden, who was used as a shield during a retreat to the gate. The attackers dynamited the gate, fled outside, and were pursued as shots rang out. one convict was killed and two seriously wounded, with others captured. The warden’s physician was bound and stripped, and the escape attempt involved leaders linked to a prior Denver jail breakout.
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Canon City
Col
State Penitentiary
John C. Teleghorn
Denver
Crson
Br Palmer
Kuykendall
Cripple Creek
Skeleton keys spark street brawl at Walters saloon
John Walters and William Lunn clashed last night in front of Walters's saloon on West Washington Street. Lunn sustained facial bruising. Patrolmen Woodard and Lash brought both men to the police station. Perry Leans Charles Johnson of Richmond and F Crawford were detained for loitering. keys found on the group mark them as suspicious.
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John Walters
West
Washington Street
William Lunn
Russell Avenue
Walters
West Washington Street
Lunn
Woodard
Lash
Perry Leans
Charles Johnson
Richmond
Ind
F. Crawford
Winerooms Raided. Five Women Arrested at Union Station Hotel
Police raided several winerooms last night arresting five women at Union Station Hotel led by Seargent White and Patrolman Dolby. Four more were arrested at Denis O’Brien’s place on Ken Tue. Two women were found on the same street.
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Seargent White
Dolby
Union Station
Denis O'Brien
Kentue
Nse
Indictments Hit Post Office Scandal Figures
The Indianapolis Journal reports today on a broad post office graft probe. August W. Machen and George and Martha Lorenz, with Diller and Samuel Groff, face a twelve-count indictment for conspiring to defraud the government over Groff fastener contracts used in money orders. The intermediaries allegedly split profits with Lorenzs, Machen, and others, with penalties up to $10,000 or two years in prison. The case ties to connections with Congressman Sibley and former officials, and an inquiry is announced into contract awards for carbon paper used in money orders.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
August W. Machen
George E. Lorenz
Toledo
Martha J. Loren
Machen
Groff Brothers
Groffs
District of Columbia
Lorenz
United States
Heir Receives Unexpected Estate From Uncle Perry Heath
Ed Heath of Muncie learns he has control over nearly 60 000 dollars in lands and securities left by his uncle Perry S Heath a former assistant postmaster general now owner of a Salt Lake City newspaper The transfer to him occurred over four to five weeks with no clear reason given and Heath says he was unaware of the arrangement until inquiries came about the property The holdings include 53 lots in Perry S Heath addition a 1 800 acre tobacco plantation in South Carolina a nearby tobacco factory and a 3 000 acre Nicaragua cotton plantation The source notes the nephew also holds 5 000 shares in the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune and other assets under the uncle's control but the motive remains unknown.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Ed Heath
Perry
Heath
City
United States
Salt Lake City
Utah
Delaware County
Perry S. Heath
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Young Heath
The
Commercial Tribune
South Carolina
South
Nicaragua
Anid
Eel Inch Rae Stee
Mayor Bookwalter Faces Ministers With Calm Speech
Mayor Bookwalter spoke before Methodist ministers at Meridian Street Church presenting the administration’s side on gambling liquor laws and morals. Ministers thanked him for a discriminating address while noting rival impressions and urging calm consideration amid ongoing criticism from a local afternoon paper.
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Meridian-street
M. E
Bookwalter
Taffe
C. E. Bacon
Roberts Park Church
Methodist Ministers’ Association
Citizens’ League
W. R. Halstead
Robb Zaring
Halstead
Methodist Church
Zaring
Dr. Halsted
Mayor's address draws mixed praise at public meeting
A discussion among about twenty attendees centered on the mayor's speech. Most speakers praised his frank, dignified presentation, while several doctors and ministers remained noncommittal or urged caution. A committee proposal to draft a reply was debated, with some opposing the idea.
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Halsted
Zaring
T. A. Goodwin
Hiram W. Kelloge
M. B. Hyde
Liord
Kellogg
Bacon
Goodwin
Bookwalter
Robb Zaring
Halstead
Hyde
Fletcherplace Church
Frank Statement by Mayor on City Administration
Mayor Bookwalter answered charges against the administration noting a newspaper organ opposing the Republican slate. He said policy playing ended, gambling exists behind closed doors at risks to gamblers, police raid all informants lead to investigations, and liquor laws are enforced with no defiant license. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7, COL. 2.
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Bookwalter
Republican Party
Snake Charmer Entices Girl to Indianapolis Dive
Isaac Murphy a traveling snake charmer and county fair follower was arrested with enticement charges after luring sixteen year old Ophal Maple from Greentown Ind to a city resort. The girl, daughter of a farmer, met him in Kokomo and rode to Indianapolis where a fraudulent plan and a trap led to police intervention. She seeks to return home, while Murphy had about $30, a Bloomington ticket, and a baggage check. The girl was placed with a police matron for the night and will be sent home after a Police Court hearing.
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Isaac Murphy
Morgan and
Simon
Ophal Maple
Greentown
Ind
Kokomo
Murphy
Indianapolis
Union Station
Bloomington
Coates
Claims Against Midland FILING OF PETITIONS IN SUIT
In Federal Court the Missouri Pacific Railway Company seeks damages from Chicago & Southeastern Railway over a freight car damaged on its tracks. The suit totals 161.96 including the car value and repairs. Intervening petitions by Ezra and John A. Lloyd seek 57.45 plus interest. American Steel and Wire petitions for 610.13 for a steam engine used as a switch on multiple railroads. Westinghouse seeks a temporary restraining order against Indianapolis, Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction for patent infringement and profits.
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Central Trust Company of New York
Chicago & Southeastern Railway Company
United States
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Chicago & Southeastern
Ezra O. Lloyd
John A. Lloyd
American Steel and Wire Company of
New Jersey
Person
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
Indianapolis, Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Company
Cmpany
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Snake Man
Bryan
Napoleon
Hancock
Greenfield
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Nebraska
John W. Kern
A. S. Jackson
Journal
Wilam J. Bryan
Tom
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Mr. Bryan
Hancock County
Opera House
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Columbia
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Grover
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Philippines
Missouri Pacific Railway
American Steel and Wire Company
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