Evansville Riot Sparks Militia Violence and Killings
A chaotic mob in Evansville erupts as armed militia members open fire. Officials report multiple fatalities amid clashes as tensions heighten and authorities scramble to restore order.
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07 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1903
Page
1
Durbin May Declare Martial Law as Mob Attacks Evansville
In Evansville Indiana a siege by a vengeful mob after a fatal clash with the militia leaves several dead and many wounded. Governor Durbin faces pressure to act while residents flee the Negro section Baptis town as shootings mount and the city nears potential martial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Mirtia
Evansville
Ind
Brown
Massey
Vincennes
Evangville
Baptistown
Hegre
Hazel Allman
Ed Ruhl
Ed Schiffman
August Jourdan
Fred Kappler
Evansville killer Lee Brown moved to Indiana reform facility
Lee Brown alias Robert Lee, an Evansville Negro who killed Patrolman Massey, was transported to the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville amid fears an Evansville mob would lynch him. Vincennes officers escorted him from Vincennes, noting he spit blood and likely would not survive the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Brown
Robert Lee
Evansville
Massey
Washington
Vincennes
Jeffersonvill
Magsey
Miners in Linton Thwarted Lynching of Eight Negroes
In Linton Indiana eight Terre Haute black men attending a banquet at a new Elks lodge faced a mob of hundreds outside. The crowd threatened dynamite and the men were escorted to a taxi and sent to Jasonville then Terre Haute while six policemen protected the exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
Terre Haute
Alex Sanderson
Lodge of Elks
Jasonville
Bryan movement looms in Indiana Democratic scene
Indianapolis July 7. Gilbert Hendren of Bloomfield, a Democratic state committeeman, endorses the Jefferson League and hints Cy Davis may join a Bryan-backed bid for Congress. The piece notes rising tensions with Bryan Democrats in the Second district and mentions Miers and Davis as potential players amid Indiana political reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpianarolis
Ind
Gilbert, H. Hendren
Bloomfield
Democratic State Committee
Jefferson
Eag
Hendren
Cy Davis
Bryan Democrats
Indiana
League
Hendrew
Bryan
Cyrus E. Davis
Miers
Davis
Mr. Hendren
Representative Miers
Bloomington
Bryan Democrat
Jefferson League
Indianapolis
Jefferson League of
John W. Kern
The Shops and The Railroad
Indiana headlines report Bryan aiming to win Indiana via a Jefferson League while the State Bar Association meets at Claypool hotel with talks on legal remedies for the trust evil. Other notes cover stonefield trips, railroad expansions, and births in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bar Association of
Indiana
New Claypool
Truman F. Palmer
Merrill Moores
Walter S. Logan
New York
Allen Zollars
Fort Wayne
Supreme Court
Frank Roby
Appellate Court
J. L. Rupe
Richmond
W. W. Wicks
Committee On
Building Stone
The
Monon
Fire department men on stakeout at Hogan’s saloon
Fire crew investigated a no fire report at James Hogans saloon at Walnut and Weet Fourteenth streets after a match lit in a keg caused an explosion in an empty keg. The blast wasted a supply of whiskey and sparked crowd speculation about an advertising stunt led by Michael Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Michael Smith
Walnut
West Fifteenth Street
Hogan's’ Place
Smith
Trials Show Amid Estates and Damages At Circuit Court
The Estate of Michael Muster versus the B&O Railroad attracts attention as boiler explosion evidence unfolds. Witnesses testify all day with more to come. case may run into Thursday. Other matters include Arthur Truejove v Chase quiet title and White v Montgomery dismissed. Hendrix v Wad dle damages continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Muster
Circuit Court
Muster
Erik
County Officials Inspect and Accept Gravel Roads
County commissioners toured recently constructed gravel roads and accepted them. The July term of court is expected to be routine with no unusually busy sessions.
Conference In Session With District Clergy
The M. E. district conference sits in session at the church with Presiding Elder Hi tb. Clippinger leading about thirty pastors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
It E. Church
Hi.tb. Clippinger
Conference Attracts About Seventy Five Visitors
Dr. Campbell a former pastor and Rev. M H Heavenridge a former presiding elder head sessions that are described as very interesting and instructive. In all about seventy five visitors attend with more expected, signaling a promising conference.
Gossip on Vincennes Baseball League Formation
The Vincennes and nearby towns pursue a new baseball league with Vincennes Washington Mt. Carmel Princeton Brazil and Linton as members. Manager John Tuite reportedly received league joining letters from each city while H L Chaney and Clifford Gosswell travel to Brazil Linton and Washington to organize. Local management denies Washington’s official interest and calls the letters from a private young man unconnected with the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Washington
Mt. Carmel
Princeton
Brazil
Linton
Capital
John Tuite
H. L. Chaney
Clifford Gosswell
Society Column Recaps Hostess at Dr Hollingsworth Home
Miss Laura Nindcht entertained a crowd of young friends Monday afternoon and evening at the home of Dr. BE Hollingsworth in the east end. The party honored Miss Adeling Voigt of West Salem and Miss Lucieda May Day of Seymour. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Nindcht
BE. Hollingsworth
Adeling Voigt
West Salem
Lucieda
Seymour
Ben Hur lodge hosts supper at Masonic hall
The Ben Hur lodge held a Monday night supper at the Masonic hall. Several talks were given and attendees described the evening as very pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Masonic Hall
New Suits James R Bradley vs Joe Bummer
O'Neal and O'Neal represent the defendant in the suit filed against Joe Bummer and others. The action names James R Bradley as plaintiff seeking relief through the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Bradley
Joe Bummermann
O'Neal
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