Almy Captured After Wild Farmyard Showdown
Frank C. Almy, accused of killing Christie Warden, was tracked to the Warden farm and cornered in a hay mow. After a prolonged standoff, a citizen’s posse assaulted the barn. Almy fired repeatedly, was wounded, overpowered, and confined upstairs at the Wheelock house. Almy claims Christie’s death was not to be followed by rape and was last seen near her grave.
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Hinover
N. H
Hanover
Frank C. Almy
Christie Warden
Almy
Warden Farm
Prof. Witcher
Sheriff Brown
Charles E. Stewart
State College
I Almy
Ile
Azro Turner
Norwich
Vermont
A. Swith
Hay
Warden
Smith
John M. Fuller
Grove
Christie
Mr. Fuller
Wicelock House
United Press
Wheelock House
Virginia Farmers' Alliance Ends Session At Ricamont
The State Farmers' Alliance Conven tion in Ricamont Va closes tonight after three days of debate. Ocala demands pass despite opposition on the Sub-Treasury clause. Resolutions urge no tax coupons, use fertilizer analysis revenues for farmers, curb trusts, limit state officers terms, and condemn demonetizing silver. Telegrams of congratulations arrive from alliances in Texas and Georgia. Dr King s Royal Germeteur endorsed by many locals. A E Jorpan Agent.
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Ricamont
State Farmers’ Alliance Convention
Ocala
Alliance
State Agricultural Department
Congress
Lynchburg
Texas
Georgia
Horrible Hanging at Liverpool Murderer Conway
John Conway, convicted of murdering Nicholas Martin, was executed in Liverpool. The scene on the scaffold included a priest interceding, Conway confessing intoxication and morbid curiosity, and blood pouring as his head was torn from his body, leaving it only attached by neck muscles.
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Conway
Hich
It Doesn't Pay to Steal Rides
Peter Wilson, a colored man, stole a ride on a Richmond and Danville freight train and fell from a bumper at Reidsville. He suffered a severed leg and severe injuries, died at 8 PM after being taken to Danville with the company surgeon in attendance.
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Danville
Peter Wilson
Richmond & Danville
Reidsville
No Game At Winston Rain Delays Local Venue
Special to State Chronicle reports no Acmes versus Winston game due to rain in Winston N C on August 20. Major league scores include Philadelphia defeating New York 13 2 in Philadelphia and Chicago routing Cleveland 13 2 in Chicago. Also billeted are Boston 3 2 over Athletic in Boston and St Louis 15 8 over Columbus in St Louis with other results listed.
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Winston
State Chronicle
N. C
Acmes
Philadelphia
New York
Esper
King
Clements
Rusie
Buckley
Hurst
Brooklyn
Boston
Nichol
Bennett
Caruthers
Con Daily
McQuade
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Rhines
Harrington
Baldwin
Miller
Emilie
Chicago
Cleveland
Vickery
Schriver
Gruber
Zimmer
Lynch
Races at Jerome Park and Gloucester Chart Aug 20 Results
United Press notes horse races at Jerome Park and Gloucester with winners in each event. Charley Post woodcutter Mary Stone Abaconder Take Back Rialto Reckon Anna B Hamilton Ramelette King Maker Bar Queen Pagan Beck Pearl Set Lithbert Kirsch Glamor Marmont Groomsman Jackstaff Tomboy Bud Ervin Beverwyck Il lian Goodly Octagon Pine Ridge Simon Pure Judge Mitchell Express Tipstaff Flambeau Mabel Blantic Flagrant Kismet led by various winners. Also reports a 16 year old worker Tom Pace died in an accident at Ensley Furnace Company lake of molten slag.
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Jerome Park
N. Y
Monmouth Park Racing Association
Charley Post
Woodcutter
Mary Stone
Abaconder
Take Back
Rialto
Reckon
Anna B
Mamilton
Ramelette
King Maker
Bar Queen
Pagan
Beck
Pearl Set
Lithbert
Kirsch
Glamor
Marmont
Gloucester
N. J
Groomsman
Jackstaff
Tomboy
Bud Ervin
Beverwyck
Illian
Goodly
Octagon
Pine Ridge
Warlike China situation discussed with United States action
Washington Aug 20 United States emphasizes pace with France Britain and Germany in resolving the China crisis. The Navy lists two ships in Chinese waters and plans to reinforce with three more as Washington seeks to protect American citizens and secure emperor backed demands.
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Washington, D. C
Wharton
France
England
Germany
United States
China
Navy Department
Pacific
Asiatic
Donly
Convicted of Murder in Quick Two Hour Trial
Cartuace North Carolina August 20 special report Ben Bostick was tried and convicted of murder for killing J. C. Currie. Judge Boykin sentenced him to be hanged on September 30. The trial lasted about two hours. Two additional murder cases were listed for this term. Crop conditions in the area were reported favorable.
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Bostick
Cartuace
N. C
Ben Bostick
J. C. Currie
Benn Oer
Boykin
State Alliance Adopts Ocala Platform With Sub Treasury Demand
The State Alliance convention narrowly passes the Ocala platform with two dissenters. Delegates add a demand that congressmen elect endorse the Sub Treasury plan or an alternative.
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Riemuono
State Alliance
Ocala
Livingston Re-Elected President by State Alliance
The State Alliance Convention in Atlanta re-elected L. F. Livingston, Georgia’s 5th district congressman, as president. A resolution condemning railroad consolidation was supported, while charges against Livingston were not pursued.
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United Press
Atlanta
State Alliance
L. F. Livingston
Georgia
Livingstone
Livingston
A Long Ride and Lumber Company In Receivership
A rider from Watuixerorp reports a 106 mile trip ending in Springfield, Mass. The Southern Lumber Company, with $150000 paid-in stock and $300000 value, has 2500 acres of timber and two Georgia mills, placed in receivership with $125000 liabilities. About $15000 in labor liens were set to be filed due to market strain.
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United Press
Atlanta
Southern Lumber Company
South Georgia
Receiver Appointed for American Wheel Company
Curiago August 20 The American Wheel Company with plants across Indiana Ohio Michigan and other states has failed Assets amount to 4 100 000 Liabilities about 2 000 000 Judge Blodgett federal district court appointed Noble C Butler as receiver Do You Want ane thing in the furniture line Thomas Maxwell have just received a large stock of similar goods and invite customers to shop now before choicest items are gone.
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United Press
Curiaco
American Wheel Company
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Thomas & Maxwell
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Birmincham
Ala
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Ensley Furnace Company
G.E. Carter
Holly Springs, N. Y
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House of Representatives
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