Summers, the famous express robber, escapes again
Summers, a famed express robber, again escapes from the penitentiary in a carefully planned breakout. He fled with guard George Funches, using a new rope from the guard tower. Pinkerton detectives chased, with Governor Stone offering rewards for Summers and accomplice Munches. Summers, 26, is tall with blue eyes and a tattoo. Munches, 28, has a mustache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JaoKwae
Mite
C. Summers
Summers
Pinkerton
Galiforia
George Funches
Ingielves
Pearl River Swap
Lillnots Central Railroad
Tere
Shmimers
William Pinkerton
Chicago
San Francisco
Fipkerton
San Firapelsco
Bud
Piakerton
Nick
Seiad Summers
Missiasippi
Srl
Gallforna
Marietta Birthday Observed by Pioneer Society
Marietta’s birthday celebrated by the Pioneer society with exercises and a banquet. Doug las Putnam, born April 7, 1800, presided as guests including children of the original forty-eight. Judge Baldwin spoke on Ohio as a Wield for History. Narratives on pioneers and a railroad subscription were featured. Yaqui Indians in Citlalanca Mexico threaten border settlers. Union Pacific wages for workers were restored on General Manager Dickinson’s recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougan
M. Stimson
Marietta
Citatlanca
Mexico
Torres
Bsk
Gelglas
Vie Ranches
Sonora
Dickinson
Union Pacific
Secret police moves surround Coxey army in Washington
April 1 report details a wary Washington stance as Coxey’s Army approaches. Police plan to meet forces at district borders, with local militia possible if numbers overwhelm the force. Uncertain measures to handle detainees raise concerns about Virginia and Maryland residents. Major Moore cites Allegheny City police complaints about criminals among Coxey’s ranks. Colonel Redstone asserts no Coxey men will enter without military discipline or in disorder, promising no resistance to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julis
Waanrsorox
Coxey
Lmits
Washington
Virginia
Maryland
Major Moore
Allegheny City
Redstone
Mob Lynches Black Man in Georgia Town
In Greessnone Georgia on a Friday afternoon a Black man named Millie Anderson entered Dan Chambers home during his absence and assaulted Chambers’ wife. Citizens captured him and led him to Mrs Chambers who identified him. He confessed and was jailed by Sheriff Fisher. A mob demanded the keys, the sheriff refused, guards protected the jail, and later the crowd broke the jail doors. Before a posse formed the man was taken to a pine tree and hanged while a governor’s safety order arrived too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greessnone
Millie Anderson
Dan Chambers
Anderson
Sheringfish
Wim
Eberif
Northern
Saloon Licenses Threatened With Revocation By City Leader
The city moves to revoke licenses of saloonkeepers defying Honor law by selling liquor on Sundays after hours. Mayor Denny vows action as downtown venues resist enforcement while smaller saloons are easier to handle. Enid councilmen face federal contempt threat over disputed ballots and mandamus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinger Donny
Senanaroum
Denny
Ontade Saloops
Not a wheel turn the strike a surprise
The Great Northern and Montana road strike began at noon with all workers quitting. An orderly walkout halted eastbound traffic and disabled the ore supply chain to the smelters. Union leaders report broad participation and intend to protect company property while awaiting restored wages to Aug 1 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guinan Pats
Navy Chy
Uere
American Railway Union
Aong
Butte
Trades and Labor Council
Toston
Montana
Atintion T Meigen
Hrvexa
Great Northern
Montana Road
Dunn
Great Falls
Spokane
Svowasa
Great Northers
McGuane
St. Pauls
St. Paul
Cavalry Moves to Moon District After Cowboy Tension
Fort Reno reports a cavalry unit deployed to the Red Moon district near Cheyenne and Arapaho country after a White-Indian clash. Cowboys demanded surrender of alleged killers of Breeding, but two Indians misidentified as culprits were not in the area. An attempted lynching was thwarted as Red Moon leaders join Chief Whirlwind, raising warnings of renewed conflict if cattlemen push further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hed Moon
Wremrra
Kan
Fort Reno
Ted Moon
Cheyenne
Arapshoe
Rebekies
Harman
Indiana
Red Moon
Whirlwind
On Trial for Libel in Kansas Case Against Smith
Lawyer Smith stands trial in district court before Judge Alden on charges of criminal libel. Police Judge King and city authorities are named in the information, accusing bribery ties with gamblers. Governor Jewellings’s administration figures appear with various witnesses including Mrs. Mary Lease. The trial is expected to last about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Onictuia
Hribes Prom
Kaxeas Crey
Wan
Johan
Smith
Popullot
Alden
SS King
Jewelling
Judge King
Wat
Wred J. Close
Stave
John W. Briedenthal
Mary H. Lease
Inn
Butte Coxey Army Proposed Departure and Local Reactions
Details a failed plan to transport Coxey's army out of Butte with support from Mayor Hogan Major Dawson and civic leaders. County resistance blocks funding while officials debate funding and public sympathy for unemployed laborers. Also reports the arrest of Albert Elm mann for stealing money from letters at the Butte post office. Elm mann, 20, has a wife and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugan
Dawson
Marshal Hogan
Coxey
Butte
Hogan
Minneapolis
Minneapolia
Iawson
Lloyd
Meie
Buire
Businens
Montana
Wngton Crogress
Mr. Hovan
Wea
Tarns
Conpress
Felief
Ty de Ehnditien
Ely
Que Perrois
Tie
Miwaveee
Apel
Oficer Merritey
Central Station
Bilmann
Gould
Filmann
Basin District
Postetti
Elimann
Kansas Wheat In Bad Condition This Year Report
Kansas farmers face a poor wheat season as state board data shows many counties report 40 percent or more below average condition. Dust storms, lack of rain, and scorched fields threaten plowing up of acres leaving about 4,000,000 acres with 75.5 percent good average. 70 million bushels in 149% year contrasts with 85 percent normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tornés
Kan
State Board of Agriculture
Alltern
Goburn
AOU
Kansas
Lyons Yields to Ill Health and Votes for Levy
Judge Lyons of St. Clair County Court, confined by illness and jail, declares he will vote for the railroad levy as ordered by the federal court. He cites fatigue from jail as the reason, says no one influenced the decision, and notes recent visits from supporters and critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
St. Clure
John &. Henderson
St. Louis
Tyar
St. Clair County
J. D. Brown
St. Clair
Divorce Decrees Prolific In New York Boston Cases
The divorce mill ran full blast last week with a dozen decrees granted in Wahpeton under Judge Lauder. Notable case Coola Hinuman v Ralph Mowman of Connecticut cited desertion and nonsupport. Most parties hailed from New York or Boston amid a surge of filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fargas Panao
N. 1
McConnell
Lauder
Wahpeton
Coola Hinuman
Hralph Mowman
Connecticut
Boston
Bitter Language the Enemy of Silver anddeniatly Crees Union
Governor Tilman denounces Cleveland in an interview, accusing him of destroying the Democratic Party and bowing to New York bankers on bond issues. He calls for a southern and western unity, a silver convention, and a fight to control Congress, urging relief for farmers amid poverty from cotton and wheat, while praising populist aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conywnia
S.C
Tilman
Cleveland
Hie
Imples
Democratic Party
New York
Chicago
Memphis
St. Louis
Congress
Allver
Africa
Nnce Jackson
New Counterfeit Twenty Note Reported by Secret Service
The treasury department secret service branch reports a fresh counterfeit twenty dollar note from the 1883 series. The bill mimics a woodcut print with a Hamilton portrait and a bluish red design, but is shorter and thinner than genuine notes with faded color and poorly formed treasury numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecret Berview Onlowrs
Inka
Secret Service Branch
Treasury Department
United States
C. W.S Rosecrans
Register
Jame W. Hyatt
Hamilton
Treasury
Trial Ends in Not Guilty in Elder Case at Paiurecy
In Paiurecy Iowa the sensational Elder trial concluded with a not guilty verdict. Mrs Edler faced charges for throwing her head into a well and objects down on her husband. The husband recovered from injuries but could not provide conclusive testimony. Neighbors suspect an enemy harmed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilter
Paiurecy
Iowa
Edler
Bigs
Rider
Also Mentioned on This Page
Express
Secon
Mrs Preedom
Wihl
Georgia Mob Lynghes
Mc Hail
Enid
Tewenuyass
Exip
Imethens
Che
Buford
lie-Lip
Breve
Mont
Great Northern Hallway Company
Seattle
A. U
Fivery
Watte
Maure
Aretiuann Iniareiewed
van McGuane
Great Northern Ofiniain
Northern Pacific
Mandan
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Acrike
Reat Northern
American Railway
Antony
Tne
Hillyard
West
Wistar
Potaveienia
Atlante City
Lewis
North Broad Street
Ben
Thor
Mall Cereier
Milwaukee
Yoanee Bie
Orinin
Diahom
Kansas Wheat
Divorce Mill
Lnter Company
Denton Theft
St. Paulo
Sheviln-Carpenter Lumber Company
Oleunt Kor Pughoats
Gain
Smoka
Adams
Secretary of the Treasury
Men Ia
Tillman
South Carolina
Routh
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!