Salisbury Lynchings Stir Local Martial Law and Confession
George Hall confessed aiding in battering jail doors during the Salisbury lynching that left three Black men dead. Charges of murder in the first degree are brought against Hall, Francia J. Cress, and Billy McConeyhead, as Rowan Rifles guard the jail and the courthouse amid martial law and high tension as authorities pursue trials.
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George Hall
Salisbury
N. C
Francia J. Cress
Washington Post
Salinbury
N. G
Ang
Francis J. Cress
Cress
Judge Long
Billy McConeyhead
McConeyhead
Crees
Hall
Rowan Rifles
Charlotte
Statesville
Jar
Cours
Cal. J. Farmfeld
Bretexville
Mob Story Was a Myth Special to That Washington Past
Greensboro North Carolina August The author Miles and the governor were last night’s victims of a practical joke as the jail was guarded by troops to stop a supposed mob from lynching Frank Bohannon a Negro prisoner who confessed to killing a railroad foreman. Sheriff received messages of a mob approaching and militia was ordered to shoot to kill at signals of trouble.
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Washington
Reensboro
N. C
Miles Here
Frank Bohannon
Sheri
Joan
Glenn
Linsey Park
Roanoke Flagman Shot During Rail Robbery
Early today in the Norfolk and Western Railroad yard near Lynchburg a Roanoke flagman named Woody was shot in the mouth and shoulder while pursuing a robbery gang that had held up a Richmond man and stolen about 45 dollars. Police soon arrested Jim Johnson, charged with the shooting. Woody remains in critical condition.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Woody
Roanoke
Richmond
Ang
Jim Johnson
Drowning on Potomac near Springfield WV during fishing trip
Burr Malcolm, son of Newton Malcolm of Rigginsville West Virginia, drowned in the South Branch Potomac near Springfield in a fishing trip. His wife and child witnessed the tragedy as cramps or exhaustion struck while he crossed the river.
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Washington Pont
Cumberland
Burr Malcolm
Newton Malcolm
Rigginsville
W. Va
South Branch
Potomac
Springfield
White
Explosion in Baltimore Hospitalizes Residents and Burns Firefighters
Special to The Ward reports a gas explosion in northeast Baltimore that severely burned Mrs. Maris Riederer and her daughter, while firefighters Walker and Schybert were burned aiding. The incident started when Mrs. Riederer fueled a gasoline tank and failed to extinguish it, setting flames that endangered bystanders. The mother acted to save her child as flames enveloped them until responders arrived.
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Balthmnora
Lowing
Baltimore
Maris Riederer
Army
Nellie Roederer
Eed
Ten Yerra
Saat Adareas
IMG
North Cay
Federal Place
Roederer
Walker
Schubet
Schybert
Welcome Gov Warfield Arrives at Springfield Ohio Reception
Gov Edwin Warfield of Maryland arrives in Springfield to attend the Ohio Association meeting at Spring Grove Park. A large crowd greets him as band plays Maryland a welcome, with reception committee led by Rev Dr A McCabe and local leaders. The party includes Adjt Gen Riggs and Secretary of State Gibbs.
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Washington Post
Springfald
Ohio
Edwin Warfield
Maryland
Baltimore
A. €. McCabe
Thomas
Albert Kern
Dayton
Annal Saunian
Ohio Association
Spring Grove Park
Adjt
C. L. Riggs
Gowald Tighmen
Col. Richard
T. Hill
Robert 5. Hill
Garfield
Hi Cousin
Miga Elizabeth Welsh
Arcada
John G. Garver
Kerns
D. H. Bausin
Clark County Association
Three Escape From Jail In Morgantown
Buck Kittlewell alias Frank Howell Jeff Taylor and Carl Gross escaped from Morgantown county jail into Pennsylvania early today. Kittlewell faced burglary charges and is wanted in Cleveland. Taylor arrived for safekeeping on murder charges. Gross was serving a 30 day sentence for petty larceny. Walter Plum, held on murder, refused to join the breakout. Four jail bars were removed. authorities suspect outside help.
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Washington Post
Morgantown
W. Vs
Buck Kittlewell
Frank Howell
Jef Taylor
Carl Gross
Pennsylvania
Kittlewell
Baltimore and Ohilo Railroad Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Taylor
Maylon
Gross
Petu Lar
Walter Plum
Autaide
Complete Cure by Cuticura Remedies Promoted
A Philadelphia reader reports eczema on a one and a half year old girl clearing after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. The sender describes scalp sores and bleeding from scratching, details trying several palves, then achieves complete cure and offers endorsement for publication. The letter is dated June 10, 1905.
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O. K
Wm. F. Knox
35Th &T
Philadelphia
Cure for Skin Ailments Promoted by Cuticura Remedies
An advertisement touts Cuticura Remedies as a cure for tailing nail dandruff pimples and skin woes. A Baltimore reader, Ben I Kastner, recalls relief after a year of treatment and endorses the products for skin and hair issues. The promotion claims instant relief for babies and mothers via Cuticura Soap Ointment and mentions global sales and product forms.
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Ben
I. Kastner
Ashland Ave
Baltimore
Execution by Blank Cartridges Over Wedding Provokes Riot
In Darby Pennsylvania a county council order sentenced Edgar J. Maenin to death for marrying without consent. Forty armed guards conducted the mock execution in the street with blank cartridges and paraded the bride and victim, while a band played. The crowd watched as the "execution" concluded and Maenin was led back to the hall amid excitement and laughter.
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The
Washington Post
Darby
Mantoyukee Council
Cart
Ha Forster
Fisorga Reach
Edgar J. Maenin
Darby Fre Company
Capt. Forster
Enother
Pegi
Vilage
Peath on Third Rail Averted at Fifteenth Street Station
A reporter claiming to work for a Tas ing paper attempted suicide by leaping from the Fifteenth street subway platform toward a southbound train. The train halted before reaching him. He, named A B Smith, was arrested and sent to Bellevue Hospital for psychiatric observation after a court appearance. Subway workers Small and Gilken, plus an electrician, saved his life by intervening as the man lay on the rail. The motorman stopped the train within feet of the trio.
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New York
A. B. Smith
Fifteenth Street
Hhax Smith
Mayo
West Side
Bellevue Hospital
Subway
Samuel Small
Clarence Gilken
Small
Gilken
Jmag
Wher ‘Smith
Camp Mabry deaths and Naval updates burden wartime notices
An August dispatch reports another enlistee killed at Camp Mabry, with maneuvers halted after a suspected blank cartridge issue. A third death followed at the camp, while a Navy Department dispatch notes the carrier Nero’s status after Block Island wreck. Military promotions, retirements, and ship movements fill the rest of the item.
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Austin
Pex
Camp Mabry
Jesse Canttes
Wort Worth
First Cavalry
United States Army
W. Lockhart
Protease Against Lourdes Pilgrimage Sparks Health Debate
Paris reports a fierce debate over the annual Lourdes pilgrimage starting August 15. Hygienists warn the event spreads disease and endangers public health, while many doctors and devout Catholics defend it. critics attack the piscina waters and the filthy conditions aboard trains carrying pilgrims as potential contagion risks.
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Cuec
Taple
Washinsion
Paris
Annuel Pigrimage
Lourdes
Jean de Bonnéfon
France
Diptricta
Thaw case counsel seeks papers in legal clash
Washington scene reports Clifford Hartridge and the firm Olcott Gruber Bouynga handling a batch of papers tied to the Thaw case. Mrs William Thaw and Mrs Harry Thaw were seen visiting the prison as a tense legal struggle over evidence unfolds.
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Pedano
Washington Fort
Hay
Clifford
Hartring Paket
Black, Olcott, Gruber & Bouynga
Nam Tha Samara
Olcott
Judea Olcott
William Thay
Harry Thaw
Ina Ogh
Pormbs
Thaw
Contempt in Denver County Franchse Election Case
Denver August 8 Contempt in the franchise election contest case led to commitment to the county jail of George N Ondway Henry L Bongherty Fred A Williams and Cook Jr after fines of 500 each. Watchers William Lath and Theogere Grima were jailed for forcibly blocking ballot boxes as Sheriff Nisbet attempted to deliver ballots after Supreme Court declined to interfere with county court proceedings.
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Denver
Danver
Gaonge N. Ondway
City, Election Commission
Henry L. Bongherty
Danver Gas and Electric’ Company
Fred A. Williams
Republican Central Somimities
Cook, Jr
Ben B. Eindsey
William Lath
Fheogere Grima
Pam Misssion
Alexander Nisbet
Lua Banefron
Pusae
Nisbet
Aeltverna
Supreme Court
Wallow Spam
Gran House Planned by Golee Ping Prefers Washington
The Meré Construction will build a brick residence costing about 560,000 on Massachusetts Avenue and Sheridan Avenue. South Africa ore expert Jennings will supervise, with plans for a stylish, costly home near prominent Washington society circles.
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Gran
Golee
Ping
Heinen Jennings
Moulti-Millenaive
South Africa
Massachusetts Avenue
Sheridan Elele
Massachusetts Avenue Residence Planned as Four Story Classic Block
A Boston area project outlines a four story residence on Massachusetts Avenue fronting Sheridan Circle. The house features light brick and Indiana limestone trim with green slate roof, full exterior finish, and a garden plan. Interior will follow an English basement layout with reception rooms, dining room, servants’ quarters, and French style finishes. Nearby notable properties include Gardner FP Willy and Martha Cagayan, with construction led by Clarence Moore.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Mitford
Massachuetts Avenue
Greta Sheridan
Mon Sheridan
Passach’ Sets Avenue
Aepr
Hs Phmae
Hener
Tons
Butler's Pantry
Jennings
Gardner
Willy Jamy
South Africa
Martha Cagayan
Boston
Clarence
Moore
Would-be couple fail to wed after license mixup
A Baltimore youth and Harriet V. Raucch sought marriage at Columbian Hospital but delays and miscommunications stalled the ceremony. They obtained a license early and the bride, described as pretty with brown eyes, waited as the man struggled to complete the process. The delay persisted until late, the license tickets expiring and the bride returning to the hospital, with no marriage performed.
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Rearried
Willam FF ‘Campbell
Baltimore
Harriet V. Raucch
Columbian Hospital
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Hhussh
Et i
Youns
Beng
Were
Soreke
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