Savannah lynching witness list sparks inquiry in Georgia court
The Statesboro lynching probe resumed as a military court heard testimony from Sheriff Kendrick Deputy Moore and others. A Methodist minister testified he recognized several well known business men in the mob and named them to the court while witnesses struggled to identify anyone from the crowd amid fears of retribution. The proceedings focused on the mob’s coordination and the militia leadership.
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Savannah
Statesboro
A F Daly
Tria
Reed
Daly
Flitch
Capt
Fitch
Ganger
Sherff
Hitch
Moamie
Chaatte
Becaus
Rey
Lacagstun
Auye Alt
Mowate Tstreorge
Deamuk
Notice of marriage and death notices across major papers
Marriage and death notices to appear simultaneously in multiple newspapers upon application without extra charge. Publications include New York Times, Baltimore Hospital Times, Chicago and more, with listings across Rochester, St Paul, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Minneapolis Tribune, Cincinnati Enquirer, and others.
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Stallow Ng
Brew York Times
Baltimore
ALOOC
NER Cincinnate
Enquirer
Chicago & Ord
Tlrald
PIU Gadplphl
Puglis Ledger
Rochester US
ST Pau
Pioneer Press
Cleveland Plain Dealer
LICENSED TO MARRY IN NEW YORK CITY AND FORT SMITH
Fragments detail marriages and deaths with multiple names across New York City Fort Smith and nearby towns. Annie Brown and Hlavt Agnes Cooper Miss Farley and Elora Hautner are named in wedding notices. Died arms rogong omits full context.
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Frits Peafaii
Rudd Jobin
Annie Wo Brown
New Bork City
Fort Smith
New York City
Norma
G Hagerty
Orton Fou Worlaus
Man Wemaen Jobin
Walker
Baltt Repori
Miss Hlav
Health Office Records Deaths List Unclear Names and Addresses
A garbled health office death register lists numerous individuals with ages from one day to fifty and more, alongside street addresses and hospital affiliations. The corrupted OCR includes names such as Alison Luinda Anderson Jerome Bursnnges Ralph Duveett and others, with locations on Kramer Street Northeast, Washington Street, and various NW or SE avenues.
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Archie T
Alison Luinda Anderson
Woillam J Baker
Jerome Bursnnges
Church St
Water Bart
Ruth Coates
Undertakers and Embalmers Advertise Services
A fragmented page lists undertakers and embalmers in Washington area with multiple firm names. W R Speare, Harvey’s Sons, John R Wright, J B Zarhorst and others advertise funeral services, chapels, cremain urns, and 24 hour service, promising reasonable prices and accessibility via telephones.
Lynching Suspects Likely From Several Counties
Report notes lynchers possibly from Emanuel Screven and Tattnall counties. Civil authorities may obtain evidence with witnesses recalling the events. Private Charles Cromley is hailed as a hero after admitting a stabbing but claiming no intent. Court adjourned after three sessions. next meeting is in Savannah.
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Emanuel
Screven
Tattnall
Charles Cromley
Savannah
Mob Attacks Suspect in Hickman Killing Case
In Hickman Kentucky a black man described as unhoused faced a mob after a reported incident involving a white girl, fifteen year old Miss Top. The suspect, captured by citizens and jailed, was taken by a mob and fatally harmed, with his body reportedly thrown into a river.
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Hickman
Joseph Bumpass
Miss Top
Clay
Negro Preacher’s House Dynamited Near Adamsville
Dynamite exploded under the home of a Black preacher near Adamsville Alabama, damaging part of the house but causing no serious injuries. The preacher had urged union miners to return to work in a Sunday sermon.
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Birmingham
Ala
Adamsville
Tutwiler Coal and Tron Company
Industrial Liberty party formed from Jefferson Democracy
The Industrial Liberty party emerged from the Jefferson Democracy at a Chicago convention on Aug 30. About fifty delegates attended, with two-fifths from outside areas, and the group decided to rename and pause candidacy efforts to focus on organization. Its platform claims labor creates wealth and wealth should belong to producers, seeks repeal of laws shifting wealth, and demands greater liberty for wealth producers.
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Chicago
Jefferson Democracy
Industrial Liberty’ Party
East Washington Democrats Hear Cotter Bride Advocate Parker Davis
Cotter T Bride, eight year president, urged the East Washington Democratic Club to back two leading Democrats in the campaign. He praised the presidential and vice presidential nominees and urged all Democrats to support their ticket. Officers elected: President B Hatlam, first VP S S Yeder, second VP FE Mitchell, sergeant at arms Charles Sears. Weekly meetings with distinguished speakers to begin mid September.
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Parker and Davis
East Washington
Democratic Club
Pennsylvania Avenue
Cotter T Bride
Or. B Hatlam
S S Yeder
FE Mitchell
Charles Sears
Payne on Wisconsin politics after Milwaukee trip
Postmaster General Payne returned to Chicago from Milwaukee where he discussed Wisconsin politics. He predicted difficulty predicting effects of state ticket combinations until the Supreme Court rules on the ant La Follette writ returnable Monday. He said the state would still give Roosevelt a large majority regardless of the decision.
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Chicago
Payne
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Supreme Court Acts
Mr. Roosevelt
Fairbanks Heads West on Kansas Campaign Tour
Chicago August 3—Senator Fairbanks Republican vice presidency candidate traveled from New England to Kansas tonight, departing Rock Island at 10 for Marion where he will open the Kansas campaign on Thursday. He plans to speak in Charleston West Virginia September 16 and then push through the West. He said Eastern prospects for Hepabdican prospects were good.
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Chicago
Fairbanks
New England
Kansas
Rock Island
Marion
Charleston
W. Va
New York
Republican Congressional Committee
Cannon
South Bend
Ind
Columbus
Ohio
Dayton
West Virginia
Maryland
Western Headquarters Plans Amid Campaign Moves
Joseph T Fanning, adviser to Thomas Taggart, left Indianapolis for New York to consult on campaign needs. He would not commit to Western headquarters this year, noting the campaign will shape decisions. He cited New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Indiana as focus for vigorous campaigning.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph T Fanning
Thomas Taggart
Democratic Party
New York
Apathy in Ohio as GOP leaders tour HQs
Senator Dick and Chairman Hanna visited Republican national headquarters reporting encouragement. Dick acknowledged apathy but found it not discouraging while Hanna said factions in Ohio unite and outlook looks favorable. Also notes Cannon schedule visits across Indiana Ohio West Virginia Maryland and Florida results from Leon County dry vote and Stanchfield governor candidacy endorsed by Oneida County districts.
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Chicago
Revival of Boxerism Shuts Missionary Outlets in Pechili
In Pechili province at Tamingtu Boxers threatened massacre of American missionaries including women and children. Local telegraph refused to relay a message to Minister Conger. an English friend sent it to Hononan, prompting Yuan Shikai viceroy to order protection. Missionaries evacuated safely as authorities offered no protection. Doubts arise about Tie Hlang while Kang Yi’s earlier mission is recalled.
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Pechili Province
Shanghai
Tamingtu
Tientsin
Tsaiyun
Peking
Hononan
Yuan Shika
Pechill Province
Tie Hlang
Kang Yi
Irish Reform Programme backs devolution with union intact
London August 30 The Irish Reform Association adopts a platform urging devolution of local government to Ireland while preserving the united empire. It calls for reform of Ireland financial administration, extension of private bill legislation, expanded higher education, and land purchase policy aligned with the land conference report.
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Irish Reform Association
Great Britain and Ireland
Islands
Ireland
United Kingdom
Association
Scotland
Drifting Phoenicia Sighting Reports Leave Hamburg Line Uncertain
Bremen reports sighting the Phoenicia drifting near 46 34 west after leaving New York August 20. Hamburg America Line offices deny knowledge of the report. The Phoenicia carries over 70 cabin passengers and 170 steerage travelers. no immediate danger seen. Near Aden a boiler crew capsized from the Baron Innerdale wreck. captain and sixteen crew drowned except one saved by locals.
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Kronpring Wilhelm
Hamburg-American Line
Rhoenicia
New York
Hamburg-American Ling Company
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Kronprinze Wilhelm
Aden
Arabia
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British India
United Kingdom
Ezrurra Said Willing to Resign Amid Paraguay Crisis
Report from Asuncion, Paraguay, states President Ezrurra is willing to resign but has been dissuaded by Generals Caballero and FHscobada who pressure the executive for personal reasons. No new updates on the revolution's progress.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Ezrurra
Caballero
Fhscobada
Released Prisoners Riot In St Petersburg
Aug 80 on the Baltic a riot erupted as about 300 prisoners freed under the imperial manifesto attacked police. Assistant Chief Lishin was severely wounded, three bullets to head ear and arm, and not yet conscious. arm amputated. Story notes other August events in Canada and Europe.
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Riga
Baltic
Lishin
Pope counsels Laval bishop amid Vatican dispute
In Rome on August 3 the Pope met Mer Geay bishop of Laval who explained France’s break with the Vatican and his defiance of Premier Coombes’ orders. Geay sought to prove his innocence amid charges, while French authorities consider suspending his pay as tensions rise over Vatican disciplinary efforts.
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Laval
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Giornale G'Italia
Mons
Paris
Geary
Congress of Religions opens in Basel with 300 delegates
The second international congress of the history of religions opened in Basel on August 3. More than 300 leading figures gathered while Prof von Orelli welcomed delegates. Dr Hauptman spoke for the United States government and urged a purely scientific approach with no sect propaganda. The eight sections cover religions by country and group with noted readers including Curtiss of Chicago Theological Seminary, Smith of Lane Theological Seminary, and Jackson of Columbia University.
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Switzerland
von Orelli
Hauptman
Baltimore
United States
Samuel Ives Curtiss
Chicago Theological Seminary
Henry Goodwin Smith
Lane Theological Seminary
Cincinnati
A. V. Williams Jackson
Columbia, University
New York
Trade treaty desired between Panama and canal zone
Foreign Relations Minister Arias and American Minister Barrett conferred on starting trade talks. Arias will await word from Gen Obaldia in Washington before formal negotiations, but a tentative agreement is believed likely before the Canal Commission departs.
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Arias
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Obaldia
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Canal Commission
Minister Censured in Haiti Finance Deterioration Vote
In Port au Prince the Chamber of Communes unanimously held Finance Minister Buijol responsible for worsening public finances. Fresilent Nord is expected to accept the decision. United States cruisers Newark and Denver have arrived in port.
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Haiti
Chamber of Communes
M. Buijol
Fresilent Nord
United States
Newark
Denver
Seventy Perons Drowned In Polish Ferry Disaster
Berlin dispatch says a ferry on the Kamien River at Lodz capsized today, drowning seventy passengers. Thirty were saved. The boat was licensed to carry only thirty.
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Berlin
Lodz
Poland
Kamien
Michelsen Named Finance Minister and Vogt Foreign Minister
Christiana Norway August 80 M Michelsen appointed minister of finance and customs succeeding Eildai and M Vogt named minister of foreign affairs commerce navigation and industry succeeding Shoening Kildal also retired under the constitution Michelsen and Vogt had led a delegation of the council of states at Stockholm nearby the royal residence.
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M. Vogt
Christiana
Norway
Finance
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M Vogt
M. Shoening
MM. Kildal
Shoening
Michelsen
Vogt
Council of States
Stockholm
Fire destroys Binang town in Kaguna Province
Official Manila reports deny heavy loss of life from Binang blaze. Dispatch notes 100 deaths and 6000 homeless had been claimed earlier, but current account states no confirmation of such figures. Fire destroyed Binang in Lugon, Kaguna Province, with widespread destruction and displacement.
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Manila
Kaguna Province
Lugon
Making Terms With Tibetans In Simla Mission Near Return
British mission in Lassa Tibet reports progress on a treaty with Tibetan delegates. The team is expected to depart Tibetan territory earlier than government expectations. Also notes Dr T M C Asser named minister of state at The Hague and allied dispatches from Madrid and Mexico City.
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Simla
British India
Lassa
Tibet
Ex Sultan Murad V Dies as Young Turks Eye Uprising
Former Ottoman sultan Murad V died in Istanbul of diabetes aged about 60. He had long suffered illness and was confined in the Yildiz palace complex. Murad’s death follows years of secrecy and fear among Abdul Hamid II’s regime over possible insurrection by Murad’s supporters.
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Stamboul
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Murad
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Cheragan
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Yildiz Palace
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United Irish League Holds Second National Convention in New York
The United Irish League of America began its second national convention in New York with Col. John Finnerty presiding. More than 90 delegates from across the United States attended along with John Redmond and other Irish leaders. Jeremiah O Connor of Elmira was chosen temporary chairman and later Finnerty became permanent chair with O Callahan as permanent secretary as the assembly formed its permanent organization.
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United Irish League of America
John Finnerty
Chicago
United States
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Redmond
House of Commons
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Donnellan
East Cork
Patrick O'Brien
Kilkenny City
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Elmira
W. Bourke Cochran
John Redmond
Patrick Ford
O'Connor
Ir Redmond
John Fiinerty
O'Callahan
Victoria to sail with US exhibits to Asia on Pacific voyage
One of the Pacific Coast’s largest steamers, the Victoria, will depart Seattle November 15 with no passengers and only exhibitors aboard. Over $100,000 is spent fitting the ship for exhibition of American products to Orientals, visiting Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and Australian ports and South American houses over six months. In Rock Island, Henry Stewart killed his wife and then himself after her suit for divorce.
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Pacific Coast
Victoria
United States
South America
Rock Island, Til. Ang. W
Henry Stewart
French Language School Promises Practical Learning
Weekly crop report notes generally favorable conditions for maturing grain with cooler spells in the Ohio Valley and Lake region. Drought in parts of the Gulf states, heavy rains in others, and ongoing issues from pests and frost across several regions.
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Yankee Defeats Vanderbilt in Long Island Sound Race
J Rogers Maxwell’s 7 foot yacht Yankee won a 10 mile windward contest with a 77 spinnaker run and a 4 mile reach defeating Cornelius Vanderbilt’s Rainbow and W K Vanderbilt Jr’s Virginia by 429 and 11.36 seconds on Long Island Sound New York Aug 30. The wind was strong the water rough the course 211-2 miles and the time by the Yankee was noted as very fast. This was the first of two sweepstake races planned that week with the second to be sailed Thursday.
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