Night Riders in Kentucky Tobacco War Explained
Robertus Love argues the Night Riders are a response to a trust squeeze on Kentucky black leaf tobacco. He describes the industry as vital for local families and outlines how producer societies formed to obtain fair prices, while trusts pressured farmers with high offers to break alliances. The piece views the conflict as a natural outcome of economic pressures amid regional dependency on tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Tobacco Trust
Tennessee
Spain
Cuba
Night Rider
South
Ku Klux Klan
United States
Night Riders in Kentucky Fight Tobacco War Explained
A historical account describes the tobacco belt conflict sparked by monopolistic price pressures from a global tobacco trust. Night Riders, acting as vigilantes, destroy crops and warehouses, targeting producers resisting the trust while police and governors struggle to halt the violence.
Historic Old Steps at Sixth Street Station to be Saved
Efforts are underway to preserve the old stone steps at the north entrance of the Sixth Street railroad station in Washington before demolition. The steps, once at the Indian Queen tavern, were used by many presidents and were the last climbed by Garfield. No funds exist to buy, but preservation hopes stay with the relic entering U S ownership.
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United States
Sixth Street
Washington
Garfield
Lightning Strikes Tuesday Night Damages Homes and Stock
A Tuesday night storm with sharp lightning caused light damage in Havre area. George Hillhouse’s residence was struck by a bolt through the chimney, little damage and no fire. Ralph Fetters hay stack was hit, cattle were killed nearby, and several men M C DeLong, Luther Gormly and George Yeager reported stock losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hillhouse
Havre
Ralph Fetters
Crawfordsville
M.C. DeLong
Luthir Gormly
George Yeager
Excellent Health Advice From Mrs Davidson on Electric Bitters
Mrs M M Davidson of San Jose California testifies to Electric Bitters as a strong family remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor saying it brings more health to the digestive organs than any other remedy she knows of Sold under guarantee at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 25 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Davidson
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Dog Sport Killed In Automobile Collision
A dog named Sport accompanying Hazel Fulton on a trip to town was struck by a passing automobile Monday. The dog repeatedly chased cars and did not escape the oncoming vehicle, dying before aid arrived. It was described as a brave death, reflecting the dog's playful nature.
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Hazel Fulton
Sport
Laxative claims and local transport offer in ad notice
The advertisement promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a mild cure for chronic constipation claiming it stimulates the liver and bowels without nausea. It cautions against substitutes and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy. An offer notes Frank Webb can drive to the depot or Chautauqua grounds for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Frank Webb
Chautauqua Grounds
Dr A W Chases Kidney and Liver Pills Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr A W Chase Kidney and Liver Pills to regulate bowels and liver function. It claims prompt relief from biliousness and constipation with a stable dose, featuring a testimonial from Puiure Buckie of Gypsum Kansas. The note lists price as one pill per dose and 25 cents a box with availability at dealers and Buffalo company offices.
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A. W. Chase
Puiuire Buckie
Gypsum
Kansas
Mississippi Valley Mfg to Close During Chautauqua
Matt Springman, a major officer, says the Mississippi Valley Manufacturing Co will close during Chautauqua to allow Bill Mc Cutcheon and Springman to attend a Bible study class. If the firm can afford the closure, it implies strong profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Springman
Mississippi Valley Mfg. Co
Bill McCutcheon
Mississippi Valley Manufacturing Co
Washington band to play at Columbus Junction fair
The Washington band travels to Columbus Junction for the fair on September 3. They plan a strong music program to please the Junction crowd. The fair is a major event this year and Thursday will be a big day for entertainment and community activity.
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Washington
Columbus Junction
Junction
Junction Fair
Local Lumber Yards Close Early During Chautauqua
Pauls Lumber Co Bowman & Knapp and A H Wallace Son announce daily noon closures from August 12 for Chautauqua. An elderly reader warning cites Foley's Kidney Remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy as beneficial for kidney and bladder troubles, urging immediate use for vitality.
Foley's Kidney Remedy Offered For Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it can cure any kidney or bladder trouble within medical reach with no other medicine achieving more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon
Latta Suit Seeks Quiet Title To Washington County Real Estate
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Isabella V Latta and Rose Latta sue to quiet title to extensive real estate described in the caption and alleged to be held in fee simple by them and their predecessors for over twenty years adverse possession. The plaintiffs claim unknown claimants and heirs hold interests clouding title and pray for cancellation of liens and relief establishing their ownership. defendants listed include numerous individuals and entities with notice given to appear by noon of the second day of the next term commencing September 1 1908 at the Washington County Courthouse. Attorneys Eichler and Livingston for plaintiffs.
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Isabella V. Latta
Rose & Latta
Jonathan Wilson
A. W. Chilcote
Jane A. Chilcote
Nathaniel Cooper
Sarah F. Ritchey
Lizzie Ritchey
Cleaves & Brokaw
George Brokaw
Sarah D. Brokaw
Lydia Duncan
Anna E. Wells
Maud B. Morrison
J. H. Herring
Carl Herring
Co. J. Wilson
S. W. Brookhart
Maud B. Sands
Simon D. Teeple
Richard Moore
Washington County
Iowa
Simon P. Teeple
George W. Parker
Benjamin F.parker
H.C Chapman
Sarah M. Chapman
Ruth Mills
B. F. Parker
S. P. Young
Louisa Sheldon
J. T. Hood
Louisa L. Sheldon
Wm. Todd
Margaret A. Todd
M. A. Todd
M. M. Todd
Willliam Todd
Margaret Ann Todd
George W. Billingsley
John Jackson
Emma A. Kendall
Marion
Washington
Said
Burlington and North Western Railway Company
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Company
East
City
District Court
Isabella
City of
Eicher & Livingston Attorneys
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War of the Night Riders
Ace
Robertus Love
Black Barley Belt
England
Italy
American Tobacco Company
Trust
Slopkinsville
Russellville
Night Riders
Malcolm R. Patterson
Augustus B. Willson
Mars
A.W. Chase
J. E. Lemmon
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Mr. Farmer
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