Rankin hanging details shake Union City crowd
In Union City Tennessee Col Rankin was killed on October 19 by night riders. Col Taylor testified that 25 to 36 men abducted Rankin at Walnut Log Hotel and hanged him from a forked tree over a lake. He described firing, hiding underwater, and escaping into Lake County as the mob dispersed. Federal authorities may intervene amid threats and fear of retaliation from night riders.
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Rankin
Union City
Tenn
Col. R
Hole
Cigtain Rankin
Jones
Gol. Taylor
Captain Rankin
Walnut Log Hotel
Col. Taylor
Pope
Lake County
Capt
Hankin
Ridort
Garrett Johnson
Union Cty
Castro Buys Mausers to Regain Lost Power
Berlin reports Castro ordered 60 000 Mauser rifles after a cable from an adherent in Venezuela. If treachery by Gamex is confirmed, he will arm supporters and push Venezuela toward civil war to regain control. Castro heads to a sanatorium for a week then medical checks. Dutch fleet may aid revolutionaries. Holland may demand war indemnity if war declared.
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Onnce
Holland
Castro
Berlin
Dee
Venesuela
Gomes
Gamex
Verezuela
Phe
Hoe
Venezuela
Calatro
Veneanela Haa
Gue
Taft Names Knox Secretary of State in Cabinet Move
Augusta Ga December 1 President elect William H Taft announced the appointment of United States Senator Philander Knox of Pennsylvania as secretary of state in his cabinet. The decision followed Knox signaling acceptance via telegram after a weekend offer made in New York. Taft said the choice reflects a great lawyer and national figure with strong senate credentials.
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New York
Augusta
William H. Tat
United States
Ator Mhilaner
Knox
Mr. Knox
Kent
Washington
Tait
Pennsylvanka Sociery
Henry W. Tatty Resis
Dence
Patt
Firet
Anmurlean
Senate
Taft
Froma
Taft Uhut
Philander C. Koox
Bearded Lady Lena Hecker Revealed as Man in New York Death
A New York death notice reveals Lena Hecker, once touted as a bearded attraction in PT Barnum shows, was actually a man. The fragment mentions inviting Senator Knox to Augusta to discuss Tim freely, with references to filing out prices in Ny cabines and a continuation on page four.
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New York
Lena Hecker
PT Barnum
Knox
Augusta
Tim
Ring cause for deed in Somerville murder case
Edward Mornan of Somerville testifies he gave Mia Hardy a ring not long before her murder by James Hammond. The ring is seen as a possible motive for Hammond to shoot the girl yesterday. The girl's mother says Hammond has been acting oddly, including voting behavior and Nimtsa notes.
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Tomwon
Edward Mornan
Somerville
Mia Hardy
James Hammon
Hammond
Hammont
Nim Tsa
Will Exhume Girl's Body In Murder Probe
Boston reports the Arlington cemetery authorities may allow the coroner to exhume Catherine Kelleher aged 12 to determine the cause of death in a murder case involving her mother Mary Kelleher who is under arrest amid suspicions of life insurance funds and no trace of the money at her death.
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Boston
Arlington
Catherine Kelleher
Mary Kelleher
Mystery Fire Destroys Barn and Livestock in Upper Sandusky
Upper Sandusky December 1 The mysterious blaze destroyed the barn of Dr L Kling early this morning. Five horses, 29 sheep, 400 bushels of oats and 800 bushels of corn were burned. Authorities investigate cause as goods losses mount.
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Upper
Sandusky
BR. L. Klogwie
Saloon Opening Debate Splits River Side Areas
Parkersburg reports a clash over saloon openings on the river’s opposite side amid broader political dispatches. A December 1 update notes a presidential push on nominations to the Senate including for attorney general and related posts, with several named officials in contention.
Marietta goes dry as election sparks temperance push
In yesterday's Marietta Ohio election the move toward prohibition appears to tilt the balance. In Williamstown and along the river, temperance supporters plan to intensify their campaign and confront ongoing saloon reopenings as the dry movement gathers momentum.
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Marietta
Ohio
Williamstown
Abe Ruef In Court To Receive Sentence
Abe Ruef appeared in court to receive sentence after a conviction for fraud. Prosecutors say delays may occur as appeals are pursued, with the judge expected to impose a term ranging up to four years.
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Abe Ruef
Ban Mratelsan
Cotvierad Grifter
Hindtortieys
Jail escape leads to shootings in Missouri town
In Higher, Missouri, a chaotic jail breakout ends with a jailer killed and two wounded. Authorities pursued the escapees who fled the jail yard after overpowering staff and freeing a prisoner. Deputies and marshals exchanged fire during the capture attempt. several suspects were shot during the ensuing struggle.
Night horsewhipping in New York over saloon licenses
Edith Hagaman of Lake Wood New York was attacked by two women with whips while lobbying to revoke the license of a woman selling whiskey from a wagon. Hagaman fled into a store for protection as the confrontation occurred on the street. Paris reports a murder case clarification involving Mme Stenheil to be presented in a reconstruction film.
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Paris
Mme. Steinheil
New York
Edith H. T. Hagaman
Lake Wood
Hagema
Marieal - Marguerite Birmingham
Hageman
Brother Bill and Coin to Give Taft the Toga
Columbus dispatches detail a chaotic Ohio senatorial fight tied to Charles P Taft and Congressman Burton. Taft enjoys brotherly and financial backing amid reports of threats against Burton supporters as pro Taft factions try to rally legislators and leverage campaign resources.
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Taft
Columbue
Steamroller
Ohio
Hery A. Williams
State Executive Committee
Thompson
Sale
Senate
Burton
Charles P.taft
Brother Charles
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