Night Riders Terror in Kentucky Reflects Barbaric Lawlessness
A historical account warns of rampant lawlessness in Kentucky where night riders target tobacco fields. It describes widespread fear, property destruction, and even threats to life, noting a troubling shift toward accepting violence as a means to resolve disputes and protect personal interests.
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Kentucky
Obarro
Lahorere
Swenson
Frankfort
Dagar Taders
Peel Oreimzntions
Cassemar
Lexington
Pania
Night Riders and tobacco war shake Kentucky society
The piece traces Night Rider activity across Kentucky amid a tobacco war, noting guard deployments, arson of barns and houses, and attacks on informants. It discusses a culture of law evasion, fear-driven vigilantism, and the impact on farmers, landlords, tenants, and communities, with references to General Johnson and local trials.
Getting a Drink Down South in the Moonshine Years
A Tennessee veteran recalls the temperance battlegrounds as bootlegging schemes flourish in the South. The piece describes blind tigers, prohibition beer, moonshine routes, and police shifts, highlighting Chattanooga as a key hub and the spread of illicit liquor across Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
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Wes
Remack
Express
John Smith
South
Chattanooga
Rose
Atlanta
Dixie Mudships
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Lookout Mountain
Hoboken
Sam
Moonshiper
Hill and Dale
Fire and Rescue on Grimm Street A Heroine Emerges
Molly McGhee leads a perilous rescue during a tenement fire on Grimm Street. She braves smoke and embers to save Tony McGhee and a wounded companion, earning communal awe as the crowd watches the fire crew work and Molly’s act reshapes her fate in the neighborhood.
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Tode
Molly
Tony
Mrs. Tode
Sadie
Tony McGhee
Oficer
Grimm Street
Molly McGhee
Mrs. Schramm
Cousright
Thomas H McKee
Cleveland con artist swaps tokens for streetcar ride scam
A Cleveland man in New York used two municipal traction tickets as currency to buy a cigar in a Broadway shop. The clerk insisted the tickets were invalid and the man claimed they worked for Cleveland transit. He boasted of carrying many, hoping to cash them in town. Also noted is a Burma logging ant that ferrets sapwood to expose heartwood for timber value.
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New York
Cleveland
Veland
Clevelands
Municipal Traction Company
Tamjohnsons
Burma
Far East
Cabman as Lost Heir in Pension Dispute
The Washington Post reports a tale of Charles II’s restoration pension tied to Richard Penderel’s loyalty. Descendants James Witherington and Robert MacLaren sold life interests long ago. Witherington’s death left MacLaren to claim his share, now contested as MacLaren sinks deeper into poverty.
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Weshington
London
Charles IL Yeeng
Battle of
Worester
Richard Penderel
Penderel
James Witherington
Robert MacLaren
Help for the Insane Donation Aims at Johns Hopkins Hospital
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Mr Phipps’ gift to Johns Hopkins to support early brain disease study and hospital care for the insane. It argues brain diseases are curable with early treatment and criticizes past views of possession. The piece credits the donation as a notable step toward broader, timely treatment and better physician education.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Phipps
Johns Hopkins University
Cours
Thousardo Nf
Phipps Wequest
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May‘astlemin
Steandrets
Counse
Madison County
Burney
Loomsville
Eminence
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Jo Rimer
Lawsville
Turner
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Plankfort
Commonwealth
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Duncan
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Goa
Frank Mares
Wailin Dyer
Marvay
T Et
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Inex
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Mardis
Unie
Atuse
Jmigh
San
York
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Bishop
Khan
Tennessee
Tate Springs
Luther
East Side
Mary M. Fenollosa
McGhee
Mother Mitchell
Josky
Schraram
Sale Volkhammer
Jos
Fieman
Mike
Sadi
Old Mother Mitchell
Tom Johnson Money
Cabman
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