Mob lynches accused attacker in Shreveport incident
In Shreveport Louisiana a mob of about a thousand seized Ed Hamilton from the parish jail and hanged him after using steel saws and a railroad iron to breach the jail. Authorities sought troops as Hamilton allegedly assaulted a 10 year old girl at a moving picture theater.
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J. P. Flournoy
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Hamilton
McNeill Street
Earle Named President At American Waterworks Meet
At the annual Philadelphia meeting of the American Waterworks Association George B. Earle of New Orleans was elected president by mail votes. Purification of water emerged as a key convention topic. Nearby Springfield detaches a group from the armory to Governors Island for an ordnance base in Galveston plans.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
American Waterworks Association
George B. Earle
New Orleans
Springfield
Mass
W. H. Clifton
Springfield Armory
Governors' Island
New York
Galveston
Tomb of Aristomenes Found at Rhodes by Italian Excavators
Archaeologists uncovered the tomb of Aristomenes, famed Messenian hero of the seventh century before Christ, at Rhodes. The sepulchre yielded numerous antiquities.
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Associated Press
Athens
Aristomens
Christ
Rhodes
TIZ Eases Sore Tired Feet Says Workers
Persuasive ad copy claims TIZ relieves aching feet instantly by drawing out toxins and reducing swelling. It promises painless steps, no bunions or callouses, and foot comfort after use. Available in 25 cent boxes from drugstores and general stores.
Refugees report danger of dynamited American homes in Mexico City
Mr and Mrs George W Cole refugees from Mexico City reached New York en route to South Bend Indiana recount violent anti American sentiment in the capital. They said a list of American homes to be dynamited was posted and the family avoided the house surrounded by Mexicans until escaping on a refugee train with a British flag. Mrs Cole cited El Imparcial printing an implied order to kill Gringoes which a later edition retracted after foreign diplomats visited Huerta.
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Associated Press
New York
George W. Cole
Mexico City
South Bend
Ind
Charge O'Shaughnessy
Cole
Huerta
One Man Killed When Auto Skids Near Alexandria
In Alexandria Louisiana on May 13 a car owned by Walter D Hill skidded into a bridge at Hinson Bayou two miles west killing J Norman Kraemer proprietor of a local laundry. Injured were Walter D Hill cashier of the First National Bank of Alexandria with internal injuries and a fractured skull Jack Woods traveling salesman with a broken leg arm dis location and severed nose J W Buie chief of police of Alexandria with internal injuries and a fractured skull.
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Hinson Bayou
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Jack Woods
J. W. Buie
Cultivation of Family Life Mar National Conference Talks
In Memphis on May 13 the National Conference of Charities and Corrections discussed family life from the view of social and charity workers ministers physicians and educators. Papers by Harriet F. Wittum George A. Bellamy Porter R. Lee F L McVey and Dr F A Britten were noted. sessions would cover child care neighborhood development and treatment of the social evil.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Harriet FE. Wittum
Northwestern University Settlement
Chicago
J. Craik Morris
George A. Bellamy
Hiram House
Cleveland
Ohio
Porter R. Lee
New York School of Philanthropy
F. L. McVey
University of North Dakota
F. A. Brittén
Woman’s tonic Cardui praised by 87-year-old patient
Myra Kentucky resident Sarah Branham, 87, describes long womanly troubles and recovery after using Cardui. She says five bottles from a merchant restored her health and strength, urging others to try the product with guidance from their druggist.
Bad luck for English polo team delays international contest
London May 13 The Hurlingham Club faces decision on whether the international polo challenge cup will visit the United States this year Baron Wimborne announced a team for America but suffered new misfortune as Major C F Hunter withdrew due to his wife’s illness He cannot find a substitute and time is tight with ponies due on the steamer by Friday at 4 o'clock Some men still seek clubs for support.
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Associated Press
London
Hurlingham Club
United States
Baron Wimborne
America
Lord Wimborne
C. F. Hunter
Major Hunter
Ex Senator Caledron Arrives in Havana from Vera Cruz
Ex Senator Ferdinand Iglesias Caledron, a Mexican politician liberated from San Juan de Ulloa by American naval forces at Vera Cruz, arrived in Havana aboard the steamer Mexico. He said he left Vera Crag for better conditions under the American flag and plans to stay several days in Havana before sailing to New York. Philadelphia hosts the only private school in the United States devoted solely to wireless telegraphy.
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Associated Press
Havana
Fernandino Iglesias Caledron
San Juan de Ulloa
Vera 1
Mexico
Senor Caledron
Vera Crag
New York
Philadelphia
United States
New York Woman Elected President of Charities Conference
In Memphis on May 13, Mrs. John M. Glenn of New York was elected president of the National Conference on Charities and Corrections the second time a woman has held the post. She succeeds Prof. Graham Taylor of Chicago. Other officers named include Rev. John A. Ryan Minnesota Frank J. Sessions Iowa and James F. Masten Virginia with William T. Cross re-elected general secretary and treasurer. A nominating committee will propose three presidential candidates next year for general voting.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
National Conference On Charities and Corrections
John M. Glenn
New York
Graham Taylor
Chicago
John A. Ryan
Minnesota
Frank J. Sessions
Iowa
James F. Masten
Virginia
William T. Cross
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Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Regular Bowel Movement
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills for bowel regularity and flushing kidneys and liver. It cites a Chicago user testimonial and quotes relief from one box, priced at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
C. E. Hatfield
Chicago
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