Night Riders Threaten Judge and Prosector in Rankin Case
The Night Riders of the Reelfoot Lake region terrorized towns near Union City moving from forest paroxysms to public crimes. They demanded pay for past offenses, attacked women, and controlled rents and crops before extending to Troy and Dyersburg. The Rankin murder triggered a state militia crackdown with 135 indictments and upcoming trials.
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Rankin
Reelfoot Lake
Lawless
Night Riders
Troy
Dyersburg
Union City
Quentin Rankin
Oeernor
Jones
Caldwell
Tismuiss
Proscutor
Funeral notices from a 1968 newspaper mix
A cluttered deaths page lists services for Mrs Ceaorge Cela Win and others. Details include funeral arrangements at local addresses, cremations, church services, and interment dates in various cemeteries, with observers invited to attend and timings scattered across December.
Marriage and Death Notices From Port Tlupen April
Fragmented OCR text reports marriage and death notices with names, dates, and locations unclear due to garbled wording. It references Port Tlupen and a Republic Press, noting ceremonial entries and biographical hints without clear specifics or full names.
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Shingtes Port Tlupen
Hennousty
Lear
Nat Ag
Republic Press
Arderd
Tadzer
Funeral Directors and Undertakers Listing
A fragmented early listing shows funeral directors and undertakers with partial names and addresses. Notable names include W R Speare and locations on 40 F Street N W and 1277 Tenth. The garbled text also references John R Wright Co and Harvey's Sons with on premises chapel access and telephone lines.
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Lee
Privsis
John R. Wright CO
Tora
Ponhalivers
Ldvere
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Pineral Ruactors
Rmpalmers
Terourt
Wen Clan Farnien
Shapal Pelephons North
W. R. Speare
Undertaker and Embalmer
F Street
N. W
Hos
Sergeon
Sor
GS. Cain
Pelephona
Cary
Geo. P. Zurhorst
Ann Zwaalmer
Minaral Partorn
Funeral Designs by Shaffer and Guide Floral Shop
Funeral designs of every description at reasonable prices. George C Shaffer offers beautiful floral arrangements with contact at 2416 Malu, 14th and Ere vt. Also Gu de, northwest, provides moderately priced funeral designs.
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Geo. C. Shaffer
Malu
Ere
Gude
Northwest
Repairs Delay Grand Jury in Alexandria At Opening
State's Attorney Brent said he would discharge or adjourn the grand jury when the Alexandria corporation convenes this morning due to unfinished courthouse repairs. He desires proper juror accommodations, fearing trials cannot proceed in the United States courtroom. Police raided a Montgomery street house after disturbances, arresting Hansborough for disorderly conduct and noting recovered stolen clothing linked to a Columbus Ohio suspect.
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Brent
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria Corporation
S. G. Brent
Gavket
United States
Bailey
Ridge Berley
Andivarak
Alexandr
Faulborough
Montgomery Street
Alfred
Columbus Streets
Polivynew Bell Garvey
Bolang
Rawlett
Hansborough
Keepa Disord
WI Wiliams
Columbus
Ohio
Heniamin Ywartis
Charlottesville
Lieut
Bettis
Pollcenan Gill
Hansbrough Has Good Day From Surgery Bulletin
North Dakota Senator Hansbrough, from Devi's Lake, underwent a Friday operation at T Hospital. Physicians report a hopeful bulletin. He spent a fairly comfortable day but remains weak and is not yet out of danger.
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North Dakota
Minneapolis
Minn
Dec
Devi's Lake
N. Dak
T Hospital
Despondent man kills himself in Pennsylvania
Despondent over a sweetheart’s rejection Andrew Bolnish of Georgetown near Wilkes-Barre shot himself this morning. half his head was blown away by a shotgun. In Norfolk H C Spencer, about 50, found dead in a hotel room from gas escaping a lit heater. his home was near Branchville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wilkes-Barre
Andrew Bolnish
Georgetown
Here
Washington Vest
Norfolk
H.C. Spencer
Mac_Donald's
Spencer
Branchville
State Department under growth prompt new reforms
The committee reports expanded scope and material changes needed for the State Department to handle rising U S global role. Secretary Root argues for potential reorganizations to create divisions for European Latin America Far East and British colonial questions as work and trade rise. He notes increasing mail, trade, and travel volumes demand indexing and clerical support while cautioning against overorganization.
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Legislatuve
United States
Congress
Secretary of State
Root
State Department
Serre Root
Tle
Hoot
Ties Up Father Weds Girl
In Richmond Virginia a man reports ordering a lodger from his home after a confrontation. The lodger allegedly attacked him, bound him with plowlines and a handkerchief, and left him for jail. The husband later married the daughter at her bedside amid a restraining order and illness.
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Washington
Richmond
John Harrison
Morton
Hunday
Otto Posner
John N. Hodges
St. Julians Reel
Norfolk
Bee
Hodges
Hodge
Lena Maude
Miss Hodges
Beginning of Campaign in Rockville on Disfranchise Vote
A mass meeting of the Republican party in Rockville Maryland opened the campaign against the proposed disfranchising amendment. Resolutions decry the grandfather clause as an effort to disenfranchise thousands of voters and unite factions around the single issue of fair elections.
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Washington
Rockville
Repubbane of
Montgomery County
Death in railroad yard sparks foul play probe
Benjamin Whitemore, son of former Bridgewater postmaster David Whitemore, was found dead in Southern Railroad yards in Harrisonburg Virginia. He suffered a head bruise and a jagged throat wound. Initial belief pointed to a train strike, but evidence and coroner’s inquiry suggest possible foul play as witnesses are examined.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Benjamin Whitemore
David Whitemore
Bridgewater
Southern
Yaquis Accept Peace Terms January Armistice Date
Special to The Washington Post reports Yaqui Indians fixed January to lay down arms after entering a peace treaty with Gen. Luta Torres for the Mexican government. The treaty is to be ratified at a general council and its provisions have not been made public. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertises catarrh relief via mucous membrane action through the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Alamosa
Mexico
Luta Torres
Tobacco sales soar in Virginia with strong prices
Tobacco business in Virginia reports record large receipts and well maintained prices. Richmond and Petersburg warehouses note weekly sales exceeding prior peaks, with over 2.19 million pounds sold for the season and avg prices across grades improving amid rising demand ahead of Christmas.
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Washington
Richmond
Virginia
Fateraburg
Petersburg
Coimon
Christ- Amis
Lumber Mill Burned In Suffolk Va Fire Destroys Gay Manufacturing Plant
Suffolk Va December 13 The Gay Manufacturing Company lumber mill plant was Destroyed by fire with losses around 28000 and 4000 insurance. About 250 workers are out of employment. The Montgomery Sumner Company mill was threatened as a scorching weight rope was saved. William H Bossey of Baltimore is company president. Harvey Holland a bank clerk and nephew of State Senator E Holland was injured.
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Orida
William H. Bossey
Baltimore
Harvey Holland
3. E. Holland
Car Belonging to Baltimore and Ohio President Killed in Joy Ride
A Baltimore auto accident early today killed Harry Kessler, injured Frank Ratteritt, Samuel Rosenburg, and William Reynolds. The owner's chauffeur James Hild drove the car without permission, crashed into a lamp post on Charles street, and Kessler died en route to St. Luke's hospital. Hild was fined $25 and costs and held for the carener's action in the death.
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Baltimore
Harry Kessler
Frank Ratteritt
Samuel Rosenburg
William Reynolds
St. Luke's Hospital Radford
Oscar G. Murray
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
James H. Hild
Hild
Radford
Green Spring Valley
Charles Street Avenue
Kestler
Baltimore Athletic Club
Frill
Keatler
Rex Beach A Prisoner In Riverside Drive Incident
Rex Beach author of the novel was a prisoner before Magistrate Krotel in the West Side police court for speeding at one Riverside drive. Held on 300 bail for special sessions, his residence is 29 West Seventieth Street. Nat M. Wills actor also appeared. he was arrested near Saturday Avenue at Broadway and Forty fifth Street. Patrolman Scheffler said he struck a woman while escorting her across the thoroughfare. Wills was discharged with a reprimand.
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Weehington
New York
Rex Beach
Riverside Drive
Slagistrata Krotel
Weat Etde
Waves
West Seventieth Street
Nat M Wills
Broadway
Scheffler
Information Leading to Establishment of Foreign Trade
The annual report of Maj. John M. Carson reveals a growing foreign trade effort. The Bureau of Manufactures handles thousands of letters and reports, expanding exports and linking American producers with foreign buyers. American engineers win contracts abroad as rail and power projects rise in multiple regions. The report urges more staff and expert agents to extend investigations into markets and to publish country reports for Congress.
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Foreign Trade-Opportunity Service
A. Breas
Buréau of Manufactures
Carson
Sultan of Oman
Maskat
South African
Europe
Asia
Africa
Central America
West Indies
Mexico
Canada
Australia
South America
Australasia
Turkey
Congress
Maj
Internal Revenue Bureau Reports Decrease in Receipts
The report shows a $17 908 072 decline in receipts from the prior year with a current year shortfall of $1 263 28 in the first three months. Commissioner John G Capers cites prohibition, high grain prices, and distilleries curtailment as causes and notes 120 distilleries seized, 72 351 gallons of spirits seized, valued at $198 60.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
John G. Capers
Hileit
Trials Come To All In Speeches Of Faith
Reverend Dr B Hez Swem of Second Baptist Church spoke on Our Times of Trial describing life as full of unavoidable tests yet urging vigilance to avoid temptations. He said temptations reveal weak spots, but divine help can overcome even when the flesh is weak.
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B. Hez Swem
Second Baptist Church
New Printing for the Blind Introduces Interlined Print
Special to The Washington ros from New York reports a new two side printing process for Sunday school materials. Whiliyn B. Wait and B. B. Huntoon devised Interlined print, embossing on one page side between lines of embossed work on the opposite. The method, claimed to cut costs by half, marks a notable advance in blind printing as the Mind enters the first quarter of the new year.
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Washington Ros
New York
Whiliyn B. Wait
New York Institute For the Blind
B. B. Huntoon
Ihcus For the
Lonaville
Memorial planned for Rev. Joseph Denis Stafford
Plans to honor the memory of Rev. Joseph Denis Stafford former rector of St. Patrick's Catholic Church progress through committee meetings with aims to raise at least $20,000 for a memorial. The memorial is expected to be placed within St. Patrick's parish.
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Joseph Denis Stafford
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Stafford
Liiely
St. Patrick's Parish
Ruef's Lawyer Murphy Freed on Verdict
San Francisco December 13 a jury acquitted Frank J Murphy one of Abe Ruefs attorneys in a case alleging an attempt to tamper with a witness in the Ruef case The graff prosecution pressed hard for a conviction but Blake supplied inconsistent testimony leaving the jurors doubtful of his statements
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Washington
King Edward Recovers From Brighton Visit
King Edward to return to London after a brief Brighton stay. He had traveled north of London for rest but appears to have regained health. His absence from social engagements will end as he resumes duties tomorrow.
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Brighton
London
England
King
Dward
Cherokee Plan Migration Negotiations In Mexico City
Chief J Henry Dick of the Cherokee Nation Oklahoma is in Mexico City negotiating to buy a large tract of land to colonize several thousand tribe members. He says the Cherokee migration to Mexico will occur in a few months.
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Washington
Mexico City
J. Henry Dick
Oklahoma
Mexico
TRAIN KILLS YOUNG HERO IN W V A CROSSING TRAGEDY
Thomas Hall an 18 year old Delorm West Virginia student saved his mother from a locomotive but died beneath the Southern Railway wheels after pushing her to safety at a Roanoke station. The crowd watched as the cowcatcher struck him and his mother, shaken, may lose her reason. Baptist church dedication noted in Shenandoah.
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The
Washington Post
Roanoke
Thomas Hall
Mary Hall
Delorm
W. Va
Southern Railway
Hail
Antery
Shim
President Potter Arrives Amid Labor Talks in City
Amalgamated Meat Cutters leader Edward W. Potter, arriving from Syracuse, meets with local packers and workers amid a strike. The text notes efforts to broker an amicable agreement before Potter leaves for Washington, with unions potentially expanding to include Girls and Culinary workers as organizing began.
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Potter
Amalgamatedganization
City
Dward W. Potter
Amalgamated Meat Cutters
Huleher
North Ameria
Washington
Syracusr
Ahs Ctr
Loral
Angual 1
Fotter
National
Tiotel
Pepes Tn Regeh
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Tenn
Tiata
Sarruck
Tom Johnson
Paul
Ceorge Cela
Peeorother
Heamal Bee
Pennstvaina Avenue
Ray Lyases
Sauls
Clarell
Huboniy
Reeem Ts
Millard
Julia Cane
Coberresrinal Ceimetery
Rom
Taree
Mamie P
Bevel
Thomas Mel Forel
Mohastail
Bridget Trachy
Elenable
Br Alwsius
Rel Anday
Anna Car
Theopnile Fein Tinmaculus
Wighthan
Intermiont Privet
iNew York Tapers Phane Enpig
Suse Og Pralay
Resdence
Wastingto
Evan Redtonty
Deerenlagis
Gwea
Bela
Movvie Brill
Demry
Pusay Mber
Gourt
Hansbrough
Norfolk Hotel
Port Muscatel
Iday
To-Kalon -Wine Co
Ath St
Telis House
War Department
Navy Department
John Morton
Farmer
Norfolk County
Whitemore
Hood
Tobacco Business
Gay Manufacturing Company
Suffolk
Van
Life
President Murray
Baltimore and Ohio
Nat Wills
Bureau of Manufactures
Bas
Dr. Swem
DR. Stafford
Ruef
Murphy
Peter Grogan
Edward
Mother
Baptist Church
Specie
Washington Post Foray
Shenandoah
W. E. Hatcher
Stiehmend
J. A Lrow
Shenandoah District
Fetersburg
Alp
Confederare
Af Petersburg
Sevarel Children
Curvier Sim
Nurrisomburg
John Jacobs
George ‘T. Myers
Jacoby
Myers Lenvet
Andrex
Joseph
I. A
Vienna
Paris
Joseph G. Darlington & CO
Chestnut Street
UNION
Chicago
Des
Philadelphia
Anna Wilkerd
Waitress Union of Chicago
Bartenders and Waitress Arena of
Iliools
Jimmy
von Kane
Victor
IM Gun Victor
E. F. Droop & Sons CO
Pennsylvania Avenue
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