Gafford's Career and Flight From Alabama Crimes
The report profiles John A Gafford a Montgomery area man linked to a brutal Coal Hill Arkansas case. It traces his life from Greenville Butler County to Newcastle and Mississippi then Arkansas, noting a pattern of violence, gambling, and bold escapes. Detectives pursue him as he evades capture with possible allies in south Alabama.
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Wasumeros
Misouri
Kans
Moxtuoweny
Als
Coal Hill
Ark
Wanlon Gafford
Greenville
Ata
John A. Galfard
Rahama
Green~ville
Butler County
Fenni Gafford
Butler
General Assembly of
Alabama
John A. Galfort
Newcastle
Ala
Mississippi
Nhmere
Montgomery
Anet le D. Rouse
Gatford
Notin
Leon
Missie Ippi
Birmingham
Arkansaa
Kate
Erin
Gifford
Wats
Grenville
Gaffard
Watler County
Lea
I. Dunkill
Faitler
Gafford
Cers
Florida
Ute
Yourus
Wimeell Cheep
Sutler County
Anil
Wien
Iafford
Tsioud
Arkansas
Natal
Fiatfomt
Sini
Horrible disclosures of brutalities to Convicts at Coal Hill Ark
Report from Coal Hill Ark shows investigators detailing brutal conditions and abuse of prisoners. Witness accounts describe filthy cells, vermin, and injury. Doctors examined inmates while guards and guards linked to the alleged mistreatment faced scrutiny. Local officials urged reform as details emerged of squalid confinement and punitive measures.
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Coal Hill
Ark
Larth
Gazette
Penitentiary Board
Seelock
Coe Couviets
Uurt
Iain
Galford
Twaten
Six Men Convicted in Federal Trial in Missouri
Six men were tried and convicted in a U S district court in Missouri. Hansoma Taylor and Vincent Wilkens were found guilty of timbering on government lands. They face sentence in the county jail.
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Seaver
United States District Court
Hansoma Taylor
Vincent Wilkens
Newtwa County
Topeka Engineers Endorse Conroe Amid Santa Fe Row
In Topeka on March 22 the Santa Fe division engineers and firemen passed resolutions praising Conroe as chairman of the grievance committee. They express loyalty and confidence, support amicable settlement with management, and request newspapers to publish their statements. The vote reflects continued respect for leadership amid labor tensions.
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Topeka. Kan
Topeka
Santa Fe
Conroe
Santa Fe Company
Ake
Coron
Alwas
Dir Goddard
Conte
P.M. Arthur
Kaosas Cit
Mr. Couroe
The Big Blizzard Strikes Dakot a North Wisconsin
North region faces one of the season’s severest blizzards with drifting snow and rail disruptions. Minnesota roads blocked north of Crookston, Dakota lines hit hard, and several trains snowbound or late. Manitoba routes troubled. Jamestown & Northern reports complete business closure on the Dakota line.
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Paul
Dakota
Minnesota
Asul
Wisconsin Central
S O'Elock
Omaha
Chicago
St Paul
Hastings & Daltowa
Fergus Falla & Breckinridge
Chiteau & Northwestern
Owatonna
Minn
Trans
Havanna
Clarermiont
Hayao
The Oporto Fire Tragedy Delivers Sixty Six Deaths
At Oporto on March 22 sixty six victims were found after a theatre blaze. Fifty three bodies remained unrecognizable as relief efforts continued and crowds mourned. The chamber of deputies sent condolences to city authorities while searchers worked under electric light.
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Ororro
Chamber of Deputies
Lisbon
Oporto
Jesne
Hamed
Western rail firms clash over live stock rate changes
Creach notes that southwestern roads may not align on new live stock rates next week. The Watash Western seeks to capture Kansas City traffic with improved stock cars, while the Milwaukee-based St Paul line, along with Wabash, Alton and Burlington, pressures for lower ordinary-car rates. A St Paul consent could trigger a broader rate fight among carriers. A second item reports a Mitchellville telegraph operator whipped publicly with a buggy whip by Mrs Banbury and allies after an alleged insult to her character. the attackers were arrested.
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Creach
Watash Western
Midgeley
Kansas City
Milwaukee de St Paul
Intel
Wabash
Alton
Burlington
St. Paul
Syricrst
Kan
Pop
Shrimplin
Mitchellville
Mo F. Hanbury
Banbury
Stanton County
Blizzard Rages Across Wisconsin With Severe Cold
Special telegrams report a severe blizzard in Miwacxke and northern Wisconsin with temps around 12 degrees below zero and a foot of snow. Sidelights cite trains halted, strong winds, and a harsh siege of winter. clearing Up awaited. Also noted are McGarigle’s Duluth visit and the death of Col. J. S. Brown, veteran Macon attorney of fifty three years.
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Wisconsin
Miwacxke
Wis
Macos
J. SN. Brown
Claywit Fudge
Macon County
Teres
Beneife
Lewis
Premeditated murder reported in rural Kentucky
In Lovistinx Kentucky a planned killing occurred this afternoon near Rieh most Ky Ballard Ei son allegedly shot J Bart Duar lene abort of the eons the event described as deliberate Fea ie pital as his rrtband ana eat Qutaword died Authorities say the bail west through Dadiey'n Mrain prompting an official inquiry by WAilector of Internal Revenue TS Brows of the Eighth Kentucky district who confronted the villagers as the investigation began
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Lovistinx
Riehmost
Ballard Eison
Amd
J. Bart Duarlene
Ie Pital
Kentucky
Blizzard Strikes Leet With Heavy Snowfall
A severe winter storm hit Leet on March 22 with one of the worst blizzards in years. Snow fell heavily through the night, drifting and paralyzing streets while visibility dropped and utilities were affected.
WANTS THEM ALL PENSIONED THE TAX INCREASED
Warnings from Courmats Ohio March Fees show a fire at W H Schmidt sash and door factory on the south side burning after a series of ground disturbances. Loss about $5,000, insured, with workers displaced. Other items note a wreck near Gravesnunst Ontario injuring several, coke from Leavenworth coal, saloons closed in Coxcorp New Hampshire, and a quiet day in New Orleans Democratic primaries. Additional items include the death of Col. Thomas McKassock and Jay Gould's party leaving Jacksonville for New York, plus a fanciful tale of a Persian Midas and a duel involving Wise and Riddleberger.
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Milwaukee
W. H. Schmidt
Riddleberger
Wise
George D. Wise
Virginia
Richmond
Stene
Riddieberger
Liddleberger
Wice
Frank G. Carpenter
New York World
Touch of Pathan heroism at hospital blaze
A 10 year old Max Schwartz, ill with his disease, guided deaf and blind Johnny Burke to safety during a hospital fire at the Hospital for Hopterel and Crippled Children. Max crawled to the door and led Johnny to escape before collapsing, saved by his brave act.
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Max Schwartz
Hopterel
Johnny Burke
Max
Ned
Johnny
Bargains On Ready to Wear at Fox & Son Store
Local ad describes low prices on lace, percale, sailors, and trimmed goods at T. L Fox & Son, 150 North Main St. Also includes vivid travel writing about Havana sidewalks, right of way, guaguas omnibuses, and street life as narrated by Edgar I. Wakeman in a travel piece excerpt.
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T. L Fox & Son
North Main St
Calles Publicus
Havana
Trely
Fessity Calle
Pusgia
Kia Tiuce
Eilgar
Wakeman
Pog Made Useful After Death At Storm Fortess Event
In a chaotic scene a young woman conceals a memento skin resembling a pug amid a crowd near a sea fortress. The crowd's confusion and a jester escort add to the tension as locals suspect the pup’s unusual behavior, while onlookers scramble for space and safety in the aftermath.
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See
Fragmented Scene From A Shadowed Ballet Performance
A disjointed description unfolds with stage lighting and movement as a dancer crosses toward the wings. The text references fatigue and pacing, hinting at a performance in progress amid a fire and other unclear details, with scattered mentions of people and a tense atmosphere.
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Auerune
Teres
Ciamsatte
Dastes
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Conror
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Indorsing
Pinit
Avetenta
Gieneml
A. A.mclean
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
PuadeLretts
Philadelphia Reading
Ana
Women’s Suffrage League
New York
Women's
Lillie Deverranx Blake
Lewis Jattire
Lillie Pevewene
Goa
Lille Brerrvaux
Dis
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New
Newey
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Mane
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Victoria
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England
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Spotty
San Francisco
Thim
Shhile
Union Paclie Ritrevid
Salt Lake City
Utah
M'Garigle
Duluth
Mcfiarigie
Gravesnunst
Ont
Kansas Coal
Lravesworyh
Leavenworth
Leavenworth Coal Company
Coxcorp
N. H
Hiquor
New Orleans
Tenth Ward
Sr. Lets
Col
Thomas McKassock
Council Blutts & St. Louis Railroad
Tim Laclede
Midas
Shuster
Shapur
Warihapur
Henry Layard
Coldyeater
Coldwater
Davidson
Arbuckie
Manny Corpeg
St ‘Aivarneyn
St. Davidson
Lee
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Indy
Stewart
Coney
Delock
Antares
Scatter
Tounerigia Coenpalet Ee Ee Tanserizite
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Eit
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Townento
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Townabip
Ice
Eiatabie Aid Rand
Uae
Uroe
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Rama
Woot
Urgeland
Baan
Henna
Bennes the Pew
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Fante
Tage Peeneming Hee
Mardock & Bra
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Bindera
Pabliabers Bee
Fane Furdnea
Ve Deneer
Wang Tadion
Gemiteraey
Cal
Tmnguete
Lone
Len Oe
Wichita Wholesale Grocer Company
Corner First and
Water St
Wichita, Kan
C. E. Lewis & Co
Hive
Congress
Main Street
Doctors
Ketchum & Ross
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