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January 23, 1909

“Governor Elect” Simeon Pennewill is sworn into office by his brother, who used an ancient Latin Bible.

January 23, 1909

Black hand dynamiters suspected to have been the cause of explosion at factory they blew up three years ago.

January 16, 1909

A gas pocket causes a major explosion at mine leaving twenty-six workers dead, and "one lone survivor" unscathed.

January 16, 1909

A grave robber is apprehended by a victim’s family and friends, who noticed evidence of “foul play” on the body at the funeral.

January 16, 1909

A ten-year-old child in Missouri successfully robs bank of 92 dollars and is then apprehended by authorities.

January 16, 1909

Corrupt lawyers are charged with bribing witnesses thrown in jail.

January 9, 1909

Sickness spreading through stray dogs in Pittsburg kills a man and his wife, leaving their child orphaned

January 9, 1909

Granddaughter of an esteemed war general opposes society’s rules and marries a man of Chinese origin.

January 9, 1909

Second floor of Easton Hall in Maryland gives away during a trial of a black defendant, leaving over thirty-six injured men and children.

January 9, 1909

A colored man is struck down by train engine while working on railroad tracks, and loses a leg, which results in his death.
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