Unsuccessful Lynching Attempts At Alma Jail
An account of mob violence surrounding the capture of Dick Williams alias Truby in Alma. Sheriff Trew and City Marshal Poppert protected Williams from a lynch mob after three prior attempts. A later report details the July 12 and July 4 incidents with a mob of hundreds, the pursuit through Alma and McFarland, and the dramatic rescue by officers before Williams was hanged. The narrative includes descriptions of the mob, the jailbreak attempt, and identifications linking Williams to other suspects in a separate murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Lynet
Dick” Williams
Truby
Trea
Ikite
Popert
Wilkins
James Herder
Yeedle
McFarland
Williams
Sherif Trew
Alu
Kan
Wenin Iynch
Rick Williams
Sherif Trewerpetiet
Tontrict
Marshal Pippert
Willams
Nat
McParland
Drreste
Dick Willen
Allen “Trilty
Wes Ware
Marshall Pipperd
Sherry Trevily
Dirk Wittens
Une Tandy
Creichton
Sella Tren
Tim Deonan
Privonis
Sulin
Alno
Wm Pipperd
Wm Pipperd Rushed Into the Crowd and At the Rope. Wililying Son
Senciice
Onder
Warmina
Dukit Waa
Hearing Postponed for Render and Williams
The preliminary hearing for James Render and Dick Williams was set for Wednesday in Alma but may be postponed due to their fortunes and time considerations. Sheriff Cook traveled to Alt to assess conditions and request Reader’s presence if needed. Reader reported Williams feared a mob after Lyrohed News and Teenager’s arrival. Tamsey sought a confession but Williams provided no new details beyond prior statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Render
Williams
James Render
Dick Willams
Alma
Sherif Cook
Alt
Chick Tamsey
Riot-Tense Sheriff Fears Mob Raid Near Alma
The shaken sheriff reports a planned mob attack after a fatality tied to a smoky row incident. Moments pass with cries and fear as lawmen attempt to guard Alma and McPar unt, while townsfolk gather and officials consider swift action to prevent violence.
Mysterious double murder near McParland and arrests
On Wednesday June 24 two rival men and a white man died near McParland after a conflict. The following day the body of Harry G. Tandy was found in the river with waterlogged remains. Suspects described include Jammen Mender Willis Beaver and Dick Williams known as Tricy. Williams and Bender were arrested July 5 on vagrancy charges and held for murder developments. A cane from a Rock Island freight train linked to the case was found between McParland and Manhattan, aiding investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willams
Alma
McFarland
Tissing
Ender
Williams
Tandy
Ramecy
William McCsrts
Topeka
McCarty
Arm
Tel
Jmil
Omver McCoy
Creighton
J. Tandy
Harry G
Jjeil
Redater
Tm Te Saunty
Ruth
Alina
McParland
Serepant Betts
Bender
Tender
Trender
Keri Crok
Kansay Avenue
Wiliams
Rock Island
McPaterson
Almasouk
Yon
Asttine
Willers
Dteder
Williamny
Render
Willlanse
Eve Belne
Alou
Kenger
Brouken
Ai Farland
Che Trols
Williance
Kendne
Tal
Wittuns
Fender
Salitur Boulteabdee House
Railrwad
Nile
Anan
Tourder
Allenic
Cosk
Serevent Fetts
Tiny
Chen
Witel
Mira
Minneapolis
Kansas
Tropic
Elven
Lawrence and
St Joseph
Meriden
Secon
Bro
Farland
Munter
Reniter
Wielaine
Topeks
Wabaunsee County
Ramsey
She Niln
Sheryl Trev
To- Roky
Wiltums
Wabauses
Shawnee County
Melartiod
Mate
Sher
Tepela
Willis
Beaver
Dick Williams
Atlas
Tricy
Aflas
Palton Hunsey
Wedrwetay
Friend
McPartand
Manhettan
Willums
Kendir
Uv Sparks
Train wreck near Los Angeles kills two and injures many
A Burlington freight train collided with a special carrying teachers for the National Education association meeting near Neenah while traveling at speed. Two women were killed and numerous others injured. Names and addresses of the deceased published. survivors treated at a nearby hotel as authorities investigate. The wreck caused fire and derailment with several cars burned. bodies to be sent east tomorrow.
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Mike Clers Mourelissee
Upton
Battle Creek
Mick
Elizabeth White
Isedure Street
St. Louis
May Oliver
Virginia Avenue
St Lourie
Helena English
Washington Avenue
St. Loux
Sullié Th. Smith
Weat Fine Street
St. Dols
Gertrude Holrnberg
Mise Lewin Welmir
St Louis
Edwin D. Luckey
Union Boulevard
St. Laws
Stohert
Mills
Lake Creston
Mike J
L. Moree
Philadelphia
Calvin Hullock
St Louie
Robert Mite
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
Ehoraah
Killino
Turk House
Southern Parific Company
San Francisco
Noun
Electric arches light city for National Educational meet
Los Angeles July 10 the city glows with eighteen electric arches across streets in honor of the National Educational Association convention. Eastern delegates begin arriving including a six car Brooklyn Eagle contingent with 260 teachers and others from Kentucky Nebraska slated to arrive. Reports from the National Council meeting in Washington cover school hygiene and normal schools with papers on education progress and American schooling. The Indian schools department notes Mary Work’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
National Educational Association
Brooklyn Eagle
Brooklyn
T. V
Kentucky
Nebraska
Lepes Weaviga
National Council of
State Normal School
Greeley
Colewudd
Star Normal Schools
Princial C.H. Keys
Holyoke, Mask
N. Murray Butler
New York
Department On Indian Schools
San Francisco Plague Alarm Declared False by Health Officials
San Francisco authorities dismissed a bubonic plague scare after Dr. Kinyoun of the Marine Hospital Service reported the two Japanese drowned from Nimpo Mary showed no plague signs. The city health chief declared the outbreak myth and released quarantine measures set for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
the Chronicle
Aya
Kinyoun
Marine Hospital Service
Harbat
Jones May Be Shut Out in City Plant Bid
Toledo officials planned citizens bid to keep the plant municipal owned but several bidder failures arrive. The council authorized the clerk to receive bids with citizens expected as sole bidders. If other cities bid high, Jones and backers may be left out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohls
Stayer Jones
Citiens
Clerkc
Citizens Wold
Scared to Death by Fright at Home Shows Noted Doctor
San Francisco July 10. Dr Mary Edmonds, renowned physician and widow of Judge Hamonds, died suddenly at 513 Mash Street after a burglar alarm frightened her. Her tragedy left two sons and a daughter. Annie Edmonds teaches in Berkeley, Frank Edmonds works with the U S Geodetic Survey in Alaska, and Harry Edmonds practices in Fresno County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mary Edmonds
Mash
Faimenda
Hamonds
Superior Court
Annie Edmonds
Berkely
Frank 3. Edmonds
United States Geodetic Survey
Alaska
Harry Ealm Inds
Fresno County
Topeka Vinegar Plant Highlights Local Industry
The Torres Vinegar and Preserving Works promotes its large vinegar and pickles facility west of St. Louis, stressing Kansas pride. It urges supporting home industries to keep money local and notes no difference in goods beyond price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Topeka
Torres
CAN NOT KEEP OUT Charles Kane Seema Wedded to Life
Charles Kane and Seema were wed in the city, with a solemn ceremony despite disruptions. A jail incident occurred as a man was detained after a disturbance, while weather notes predict fair conditions for Kansas with variable winds around midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kane
Imianigne
Maciel
Eriemare
Agath Ad
THREE VESSELS ASHORE IN LAKE ERIE GALE SATURDAY
Cleveland July 10 reports say three ships the Warmington the Minch and the Sequin went ashore after a Saturday night gale on Lake Erie. The Warmington and Minch were towed by John Nu Gilden and began from Ashtabula heading north. A Glidden separated from the schooners and the vessels drifted ashore as rescue crews reached the wrecks after midnight. The Minch crew of seven including one woman were saved while the Sequin crew remained aboard as her wheel failed and she drifted. The Washington stayed aboard all night. officials expected possible salvage of the three vessels.
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Lake Erie
Cleveland
Schonatra
George H. Warmington
Septi Minch
Sequin
Warmington
Minch
John Nu Gilden
Ashtabula
Glidden
Washington
Seguin
Mitch
Roosevelt at White House on Philippines policy
Washington July 10 Governor Roosevelt dined with President McKinley to discuss the Philippine situation and future policy. He urged reinforcing front troops, appointing a capable civil military leader, and supported volunteers from Atlantic to Pacific, while denying any plans to resign as New York governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Mel Kinky
Hoosevelt
Otis
Aguinaldo
Gov
McKinley Cowld
Ger Lein
Wood
Santiago
Dod
Pacific
Acm
McKinley
Roosvett
Aga
Manila
Mscia
Woods
Gov. Roosevelt
Philippines
Protest to McKinley Over Civil Service Order
Chicago letters from ten prominent agents accuse President McKinley of violating solemn promises in the civil service order. They urge revision by reformers, noting exemptions of about 10,000 from the law and naming signatories including McClure Ripley Odell and Laughlin. A New Jersey millionaire, F H Moxican, dies in Vineland at age fifty.
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Chicago
McKinley
Cleveland
Friends of Reform
AG McClure
EP. Ripley
Bartlett
J.J. Saner
HB von] Holet
John Z
New Jersey
New York
Moxican
Vineland
N. J
Nontasea
Dr Gill Ousted as State Health Board Secretary in Capitol Cutover
Dr Gill loses bid to hold state board of health secretary post after successor Dr Swan demands possession. Furniture moved, offices cleared, and the capitol custodian Mr Dudley escorts the transition despite Gill’s protests. The executive council had ordered the move to the new historical society rooms and the old desk area left vacant under Attor ney General Godard’s instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gil
State Board of Health
Gil
Www. Bswan
Topels
Swan
Gill
Executive Council
State Board of Pardons
State Historical Society
Supreme Court
Gilt
Godard
John Dudley
Capitol
Historical Society
Atr
Trolley
Society
Dr. Swan
Dr. GI
Dr. Sway
Dudley
Bass
Mr. Dudley
State House
Sam
Tam
Dr. Gil
Mr Dudley
Mrr. Dudley
Yny
Ste
Dr. Gill
Wiite
Hin
Aéultie
Stanley
Political Scramble Ends With Ouster Of Dr Gill
The dispute over keys and authority escalates as Dr Gill forcibly withdraws from the office and hands over keys to Dudley amid threats of legal action. The governor condemns the abrupt removal and calls for lawful procedures to guide the succession. The incident prompts scrutiny over the board’s actions and future staffing.
Injunction Petition Targets City Auditorium Plans
A restraining order request blocks a city auditorium project amid an injunction suit led by Judie Hazen. County Attorney Jeimore opposes the action, alleging the petition aims to halt the spring election and the issuance of bonds for building the auditorium, while officials dispute the timing and legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judie Hazen
Hagen
J. D. Harney
North ‘Topeka
Jeimore Um
Peeall
J. J. Iand
Bots Hulae
J. M. Campbell
A.M Perio
Das Mitchell
L. 4. Doerman
A. Mc Baird
Charles ¥_ Beldye
J. Mt. Wilkerson
J. B. Warnock
J. K. Jeffers
Ed, Small
Dol. Pratt
Wilteehee
Waben
Bird
Tne
Counel
Ele
le City
Bony, Pandaning & Wt
Picnicers Start a Fire Burns 1500 Wood
Special to the Dispatch reports a campfire near Anaconda Montana igniting dry timber and burning about 1500 cords of wood. The blaze spread toward the west of Anaconda, threatening shelter and timber near Mount Hagen. Rain later aided suppression as snow caped peaks and lingering embers remained.
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St. Paul
Mount Hagen
Anacomb
el Tountaing
Wei Pleniekerk
Mount Hass
Enon
Brook's Death List Describes Yellow Fever Losses
General Brooks reports a series of deaths from yellow fever across multiple units and locations. Private Andrew Stertling and Private John W. Hariem of the Fifth Infantry died in Santiago and Havana respectively. Others include Private Robert Griffin and Private John Leonard among Fifth Infantry and Cavalry members at Puerto Principe and Guantanamo, with civilians like Joseph Lawrence also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Brooks
Hevans
Santiago
Andrew Stertling
Fifth Infantry
Puerto Principe
John W. Hariem
Robert Griffin
Eighth Cavalry
Havana
John Leonard
Vrivele Patrick Manning
Pitth Ifantry
Guantanamo
Gro, Piatt
Chmpany H
Joseph Lawrence
Quarterminster
Wieisth
A TOWN AFIRE
Milwaukee July 10 a special to the Sentinel says towns of Muntele in Marquatte county are threatened with destruction. Muntello has been ordered to Portage. Washington July 1 Surgeon General Stern has received a dispatch from Havana stating that Surgeon Huvaratus wired from Santiago July that a new outbreak of violence has developed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Tle
Marquatte County
Muntello
Portage
Washington
Stern Tae
Havana
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McPar
Hanis
Aleach Totty
Tip
Stockton
Burlington
Skdie
Defon Street
Louis
Lena Hammond
Seneca
N. E. A. Association
Anthual Convention of Pedagogues
National Council
Jones
Ges
Hone
M’kinley
Brook
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