Burn Two At Stake In Statesboro Mob Lynching
A mob in Statesboro Georgia overpowered guards seized Paul Reed and Will Cato two Black men tied them to a stump and burned them alive after dragging them from jail. The crowd also attacked guards, liberated prisoners, and marched the victims to a Hodges family grave site where the executions were carried out amidst cheering and violence. The event followed earlier killings in Bulloch County tied to the Hodges family murder and arson. Police and troops blamed deputies for collusion though some reports deny deputy involvement.
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Statesboro
Paul Reed
Will Cato
Cato
WI Cato
Ne- Kroes
Henry Hodges
Real
Baul
Burley
Wall Cato
Hireh
Oglethorpe Light Infantry
Mr Hodges
Sheriff Kendrick
Anea
Ken
Styreshira
Savanah
Uuit
Endrick
Oglethorpe Guards
Reed
Handy Bell
Bell
Hodges
Beng
Savannah
Robert M. Hitch
Hitch
Jefferson Much, Better After Indigestion Attack
Buzzards Bay Mass Aug 16 Joseph Jefferson shows marked improvement after indigestion, with Dr. Fitz from Boston stating treatment is effective and there is no cause for alarm at Crows Nest Jefferson cottage this evening. Also notes Labor Day excursion details with Norfolk Washington steamer, round trip $3.50 and staterooms reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzards Bay
Mass
Joseph Jefferson
Norfolk & Washington
Old Point
Norfolk
Davis Notification Rally to Lead West Virginia Event
Prominent Democrats from Virginia Maryland and the two Virginias converge at White Sulphur Springs for Henry G Davis notification ceremonies before a public reception. National figures Taggart and Williams attend with excursions by rail bringing thousands. speakers include Davis and Williams with a noted lighthearted program and weather hopes guiding plans.
Political figures pledge speeches in West Virginia campaign
Nelson of Lexington and Maj. Robert T. Hunter of Winchester attend a notification event as State Chairman McGraw reports a promise from Senator Daniel to speak in the West Virginia campaign. Ex-Senator Hill declines attendance for the ceremonies if he must campaign elsewhere. A Baltimore delegation including Ex-Attorney General Poe Fairfax Landstreet and Col. Victor Paughman joins the events, with brief notification followed by political conferences, social exchanges, and two evening tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walams
Cource
Davis
Wilams
Lee
Daniel
Wiliams
McGraw
Robb
State Central Committee
State Executive Committee
T. B. Davis
John J. Cornwell
Perry Belmont
New York
Senator Daniel
Virginia
Richmond
Baltimore
Charleston
Mr. Davis
Mr. Willams
John P. Richardson
New Orleans
George Maine
Foster Thomas
Louisville
Rawlins Lowndes
Williams
Brawley
Atlanta
Col
Joseph Button
Appomattox
Echols
A. C. Braxton
Staunton
R. B. Smith
Roanoke
L. Lewis
BE. T. D. Myers
Edmund Waddill
William Hill
A. L. Holliday
Claude Stringfelow
E. Scott Shipp
Alexander
Nelson
Lexington
Robert T. Hunter
Winchester
West Virginia
Hill
John P. Poe
Fairfax Landstreet
Victor Paughman
Aged Minister for Parker at Rosemount Esopus
In Esopus New York on August 16 Judge Parker spent the morning attending correspondence. George Foster Peabody arrived from Lake George as Democratic treasurer and declined comments. He noted a clergyman donor sent a dollar bill urging a broad donor base. Peabody left for New York later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esopus
N. Y
Rosemount
Judge Parker
Kingston
Catskills
George Foster Peabody
Democratic National Committee
Lake George
Parker and Davis
Peabody
New York
Mistake Causes Shooting by Santa Fe Watchman
Chicago on August 16 Accused strike breaker Robert E Close a Santa Fe railroad watchman fired eight shots into a crowd near Archer avenue bridge wounding two men Frank Wolloran and Andrew Holloran Bloom refused hospital care citing prior war injuries Close was arrested and the incident stemmed from a mistaken accusation and a clash with bystanders at Ashland and Archer avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert E. Close
Santa Fe
Archer Avenue
Frank Woolloran
Andrew Bloom
Chicago and Alton
Close
Antietam
Santa Fe Road
Ashland Avenue
Archer Avenue Bridge
Halloran
Judge Guthrie Dies After Long Circuit Service
Special to The Washington Post from Point Pleasant West Virginia reports Hon. F. A. Guthrie, seventh judicial circuit judge, died at his home at 8 a.m. after twenty four years on the bench. He had been in poor health for two years and a Friday night illness from complications led to his death. Guthrie was highly regarded in the southern end of the state. The note also mentions tied railroad timetables for a Washington to St Louis service with a vestibule electric train and through sleeper connections, citing F B W V schedules and low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Point Pleasant
W. Va
F. A. Guthrie
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Guthrie
Circuit Court
Washington
St. Louis
F. BW. V
St Louis
Riot Over Kidnapping Attempt Triggers Polish Town Clashes
Reports from Radom and Syedlets say disturbances in Parchevo and Ostrovetz began with Jewish Christian clashes. One Jew died, dozens wounded, and a tense crowd attacked a courthouse and a brewery as authorities struggled to control the mob. Antonina Korn, a converted Jewess, was rescued after a harrowing kidnapping attempt.
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St. Petersburg
Radom
Syedlets
Poland
Ministry of the Interior
Associated Press
Parchevo
Ostrovetz
Pankevich
Justice of the
Antonina
Feigenbaum
Peace Talks Falter as Packers and Strikers Stand Firm
Chicago August 16 The packing house strike deepens as packers refuse joint talks claiming victory and control of Chicago’s major industry while strike leaders cite delays and police clashes. Mayor Harrison says no action yet while rioters attack a meat wagon. a Pekarction extends into affidavits regarding lodging houses. A Niagara Falls excursion is offered by the B H V Special train from Washington August 19.
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Chicago
Packers
Harrison
Donnelly
Hog Butchers' Union
Sixteenth
State
McCann
Capek
City Building Department
Reynolds
Negroes Burned at Stake in Georgia Riot Likely
Riot and violence reported over a girl causing clashes in Georgia. Davis to be notified today on related developments as authorities investigate the unrest. News notes cover a fierce confrontation and potential surrender demands surrounding Port Arthur.
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Georgia
Davis
Port Arthur
Knights of Pythias
Russia
Dubois
Idaho
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Alexandria
Belloon
Russia Will Press War Says London Times Cablegram
Paris reports a Washington Post cablegram from August 16 stating Russia will persevere in the war despite repeated Russian reverses. It notes Tokyo might accept peace terms but asserts in St Petersburg there is reluctance to end hostilities until Russian prestige is restored and funds remain inexhaustible for years. Mediation by France or Germany is deemed unlikely.
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London Times
Washington Post
Paris
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Russia
France
Germany
Russian loan in Germany unlikely amid autumn money strain
Berlin reports circulated today on an early Russian loan via Germany but several journals deny any financial project. They note the heavy autumn calls on the German money market make the loan prospects doubtful for the near term, though a future German aid to Russia remains possible after Japan war ends.
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London Times
Washington Post
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Japan
Russia's Scattered Fleet Sends Mixed Naval News
The Yokohama correspondent reports Russian ships Novik and Tiana seen near Vladivostok while Pallada is believed sunk after August 10 fighting. Rurik is reportedly damaged. Rumors place Diana and Pallada at Port Arthur as Baltic squadron shifts. But officials wait for official reports before confirmation. In Cleveland, Ohio, Horace E. Andrews leads new mutual insurance firms for electric plants and traction property in response to high premiums and restrictive terms.
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London
Yokohama
Dairy
Maul
Novik
Port Arthur
Strait of van Diemen
Vladivostok
St. Petersburg
Tiana
Chefoo
Tsing-tau
Czarevitch
Pallada
Tokyo
Togo
Admiral Togo
Admiralty
Askold
Yangtze River
Rurik
Russia
Gromopol
Cleveland
Ohto
Ang.li
Horace E. Andrews
Ohio
Stressel
Toga
Chefou
Bavan
Charbor
Admiral Witholft
Irip
Port Arthur Crisis Deepens as Japanese Push Fortress Aid
Port Arthur faces heavy pressure from Japanese forces amid a blaze at a major oil facility and ongoing mining ops. The Emperor offers non-combatant relief and demands surrender while Russian sorties from Chefoo report continued fighting and fortress bombardment.
Chinese Flee Liaoyang Amid Expected Military Operations
St Petersburg reports no change in Manchuria beyond Chinese exodus northward from Liaoyang in anticipation of military actions. Japanese near Anshanshan and Liantung fronts. Kuropatkin's troops reviewed in rain. Grand Duke Boris recalled to St Petersburg as forces clash along the Fengwangcheng road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Rata
Ligoyang
Bourse Gazette
Haichen
Tashican
Pna Niuch
Siberien
Chou-ten-cheng
Feng-wangcheng
Anshanshan
Zassalitch
Sitter
Sanchengtse
Liandiansian
Kuchiatzu
Liaoyang
Penshhu
Czar to Recall Stackelberg in Japan War row
London dispatch states Tsar Nicholas will recall Gen Stackelberg after his defeat by the Japanese near Port Arthur during the War. The notice mentions actions on June 14 and 16 as part of the relief attempt and references Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co. travel notes.
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London
Petersburg
Kim- Teror Nicholas
Stackelberg
Wafaugon
Melissa
Port Arthur
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Henry R. Hodges
Stateshoro
Nashville
Tenn
Terrell
Jefferson
Rally About Davis
John Sharp Williams
Taggart
Committee On Notification
White Sulphur Springs
Virginias
Henry G. Davis
Mies
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Senator Gorman
Representative Williams
Stonewall Brigade
Graceland
Arthur Lee
James L. Norris
J. T. McGraw
Moses
August Figer
UD & F
Gzar
Parker
Democratic Campaign Fund
San Francisco
Cal
Pa. Ave
N. J. Ave
C St
Tians
Lublin
CI Hans
Niagara Falla
Philage Hia
Lehigh Valley
New Insurance Enterprises
Central News
Mwas
Port Arthu
Czar
Wight
Norfolk & Wash
Steamboat Co
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