Slavery Abuses Reported in Alabama Peonage Cases
A Montgomery dispatch details peonage in three Alabama counties, notably Lowndes where five Dixon brothers allegedly terrorize Black and white residents. A boy named Freeman survived brutal lashings and rope restraint after being forced into peonage. authorities pursue federal action while revealing wider trafficking in Coosa and Tallapoosa counties with a judge aiding a girl sold into servitude.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Tullipoosa
Coosa
Lowndes
Dixon
Lowndes County
Dillard Freeman
Dixons
Higneville
United States Court House
Freeman
United States District Attorney
Reese
Sternfeldt
Grand Jury
Hayneville
Hid Chaln
United States
Jones
Tallapoosa
Coosa County
Tallapoosa County
Rockford
Colels
Goodwater
London
Lulla_ poosa county
Goodwinter
Robert M. Franklin
Justice of the Peace
Turner
Grasshoppers Threaten Montana Plague Panic
In Livingston Montana on June 2 a coterie of local residents warns Bridger Creek county of a grasshopper plague. Pests multiply rapidly raising alarm about an unprecedented outbreak in Montana.
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Montana
Livingston
Mont
Fune
Bridger Creek
British Army in Somaliland Faces Disastrous Uncertainty
London reports three weeks with no word from Generals Manning and Cobbe in Somaliland as British forces confront the Mad Mullah. Aden dispatches indicate 1400 Abyssinians moved toward the British post while reinforcements from India and troops from Tidla head to the region. The War Office offers little confirmed detail amid rising fear of a major setback.
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Somaliland
London
Fost
Somariland
Genera Manning
Cotte
Aden
Fearer Te
War Office
House of Commons
Broderick
Manning
Cobbe
India
Tidla
DeWet
Mecca
Muhammed
Abdullah Mésans
God
Samailland
Abyyssinia
Afahan Somaliland
Demosthenes
Dynamite magazine blast kills six in thunderstorm
A telegram from Senecaville reports a lightning strike during a June thunderstorm at a dynamite magazine in Newark Ohio. Six persons were killed and twenty injured in the blast. Local authorities are assessing damage and coordinating aid.
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Newark
Senecaville
Pere Sons
Georgia Woman Geared to Sacrifice Children in Altar Plot
In Augusta on June 3 Mrs Gussie Lott a widow bound four young children to an improvised household altar and prepared to sacrifice the eldest boy aged seven before relatives intervened The motive linked to fervent religious zeal led to a thwarted tragic plan with four children spared.
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Georgia
Augusta
Gussie Lott
Cattle Men at War Over Grazing Rights on Apache Reservation
Desperate battle erupts ten miles south of Holbrook Arizona on the Apache Reservation over grazing permits. Prominent cattlemen Henry Barrett is dead and Prime Coleman gravely wounded after a dispute escalates into violence.
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Holbrook, Ariz
Holbrook
Henry Barrett
Prime Coleman
Sensational divorce shocks New York high society
A sensational divorce unsettled New York society as ex Judge Henry Howland, president of the University and noted lawyer, separated from his wife. The incident drew widespread attention among prominent families, including the Loyering and Begton circles, with speculation over implications for society and politics.
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New York
Henry Howland
University
Lyk
Loyering
Begton
Russia and China tensions loom across Asia
From Vittoria to the Far East dispatches describe Russian forces and rail plans near Tibet and Manchuria, with 4000 Cossacks moving toward New Chwang and bandits halted near Feng Huang Cheng. Korean authorities protest Russian presence while Japanese and Chinese papers debate regional stakes and rail links to the Yalu.
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Vittoria
British Columbia
Orient
Thibet
Manchuria
Mongolia
Korea
Akia Asah
Pekin
Longth
Yalu
North China Daily News
Nichi Shimbum
Russia
Japan
Peninsular Empire
Amoy
Moukden
Nehling
New Chwang
Liao Yang
Fen Chuang Tai
Youan Tahua
Tur Tal
Weng Huang Cheng
Feng Huang Cheng
Chiu Long Chong
Yuan Tahue
South China
Tokio Asihuj
Havd
Yun Nun
Ringoker
Mentzu
Yun Nan
Revolt Rumor Shocks Constantinople Abdication Report
June 22 dispatches claim a revolt in Constantinople and the sultan’s abdication, yet Washington’s state department and London’s foreign office report no trouble. Belgrade notes leaflets signaling a political crisis and abdication rumors, but sources doubt them and view them with skepticism.
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New York
Constantinople
State Department
Washington
Foreign Office
London
Belgrade
Land bill hanging fire in British debate
London June 22 The fate of the Irish land bill hangs in the balance as in the House of Commons secretary for Ireland Mr Wyndham accepts one amendment a concession to Nationalists. Irish members refused to back an immediate discussion on the preferential question and abstained in the division on Campbell Bannerman's motion. It is believed the government may drop the bill rather than yield on the minimum purchase price with strong backing from Mr Chamberlain.
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Ireland
London
House of Commons
Wyndham
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Mr Chamberlain
Young, chief staff appointed by secretary Root
Washington June 21 Secretary Root assigns Major General 5 B M Young as chief of staff with Major General Corbin and Brigadier General Carter as other general staff officers Brigadier General Bliss to become president of the war college The order takes effect August 16
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Washington
Root
B. M. Young
Corbin
Carter
Bliss
The
War College
Ewen Goes Missing After Judge Redwine Actions
Lexington reports Captain Ewen plans to stay until Monday night then address a mat meeting. He may travel to Paris or seek a position at the Lexington jail for safety after Judge Redwine's decision.
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Ewen
Lexington
Redwine
Paris
Servia Leaders Shake Up Amid Assassination Fallout
Belgrade reports Colonel Mischich named commandant of Belgrade militia district after palace assassinations. Washington adopts slow posture on Servian recognition as Britain and Holland withdraw from full relations. Constantinople denies Sultan rumors as tensions subside.
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Belgrade
Col. Mischiich
Czar Nerves After Foiled Assassination Attempt
London reports cite Moscow rumors of a near identical plot aimed at the czar. An armed assailant, in gendarmerie uniform, tried to reach the emperor at Psarskocselo on the eve of the court’s departure. The incident, hushed up amid czar’s nervousness since Belgrade violence, remains shrouded in mystery.
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London
Moscow
Psarskocselo
New Paterhoff
Haz J
Belgrade
Hanna and Herrick Deflect VP Talk in Interview
Cleveland June 2 Senator M A Hanna reiterated he would not accept a vice presidency and has no White House ambitions. Colonel Myron Herrick, named as a possible candidate, wants to be Ohio governor instead. Hanna says convention pressure cannot force him into a VP nomination and notes public figures know nothing can be forced on him.
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Cleveland
M. A. Hanna
White House
Myron O'T. Herrick
Ohio
Grant doubts VP bid but favors Western balance
San Diego June 23. Grant says he has not announced, but some friends think the vice presidency should come to the West. He notes Roosevelt could win the great West without a Western nominee, and that Roosevelt might prefer an eastern man. He adds he would be an available candidate from the coast if tapped.
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U. S
Hoosevelt
Cannon Fingers Himself for Post Committee Chair
Washington June 23 There has been speculation about who will chair the house posta committee Rep Cannon was asked and he replied with a laugh I believe I will take the chairmanship myself indicating a possible bid for the position and stirring talk among colleagues about the vacancy
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Cannon
Stox
Washington
House
Posta Committee
Naphtha in a Wreck Near New Richmond Wis
A Wisconsin Central freight derailed two miles east of New Richmond breaking through a bridge and plunging into Willow Creek. A repair man dropped a lit lantern into the wreck igniting naphtha, causing an explosion. Several trainmen were badly burned and twelve cars were destroyed, halting traffic on the division for days.
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New Richmond
Wis
Wisconsin Central
Here
Willow Creek
Trafic
Receiver Sought for Pipe Trust Firm in Chancery
Andrew H. McNeal of Burlington New Jersey petitions the New Jersey Court of Chancery seeking the appointment of a receiver for the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company. The firm, incorporated about three years ago, runs fourteen plants nationwide with authorized capital of 30 million dollars. McNeal accuses management of extravagance and misrule in the struggling pipe business.
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Trenton
N. J
Court of Chancery
Andrew H. McNeal
Burlington
United States Cag Iron Pipe and Foundry Company
United States
Navy Officials Clash With State Courts Over Galveston Launch
Richmond and Washington clash over launching the cruiser Galveston at Trigg yard. Judge Grinnan issues an injunction restraining Navy Lieutenants Dheiss and Grosdeck from proceeding with launching while supply creditors seek to recover. Navy and Attorney General Knox maintain federal rights and urge dispatch to complete the warship amid Virginia jurisdiction concerns.
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Richmond
Grinfan
Jachmond Chancery Court
Dheiss
Grosdeck
United States Navy
Galveston
Trigg
Mwawes & Ge
Trigg Company
Navy Department
Norfolk Yards
Moody
Richmond Court
Knox
Uide Fributen
Admira Bowles
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Theiss
Grosdeuk
Virginia
Quiet at Dubuque as strike holds and cars idle
In Dubuque Iowa on June 26 there is no change in the strike. Company A remains under arms but Governor Cummins has not granted more troop requests. No trouble since Wednesday night though cars are not running. Authorities expect no new troops and the company will not operate until additional militia arrives. Des Moines reports militia in readiness at Waterloo Independence and Maquoketa to move to Dubuque if needed.
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Dubuque
Company A
Cummins
Steiner
Des Moines
Waterloo
Independence
Maquoketa
St Paul Traveling Man Dies After Brief Illness
H Hardendorf of St Paul, traveling salesman for Smith Premier typewriters, died this morning in Vermillion after a few minutes of lung hemorrhage. He leaves a wife in St Paul. Remains will be shipped tomorrow. Body at Often's undertaking rooms.
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St. Paul
Vermillion
Smith Premier Typewriting
Diamond Theft Charge Shocks City
Robert MecDer mott, son of a leading citizen and express driver, was arrested and charged with stealing $2,000 worth of diamonds owned by Thomas Webb. W. H. Mew Gerrick, bouffet proprietor, also arrested for receiving the loot. Diamonds arrived from Chicago via Adams Express. Oil company bankruptcy filed in Cleveland. assets $170,000, liabilities $330,000. operations spanning Ohio West Virginia and other states.
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Peorly
Robert MecDermott
Thomas Webb
W. H. Mew Gerrick
Chicago
Adams Express Company
International convention of Railway Surgeons opened in Sioux City
Sioux City on Reads Pager June 18 One hundred surgeons attended as the International convention of Railway Surgeons opened. Papers included Scope of Railway Surgery by H C Fairbrother Bas St Louis and Infected Wounds by J N Warren Bronx City. Officers to be elected tomorrow. Also Chicago June 18 the appellate court granted a new trial to Alexander Sullivan convicted at the original court.
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Sioux City
Indianapolis
International Convention of
H. C. Fairbrother
Bas
Chicago
Junge
Aleyander Sullivan
Oringinal Court
Gayerday
Forsier Iowan Dead William C Van Benthuysen Dies in Brooklyn
William C Van Benthuysen editor and manager at the New York World died at his Brooklyn home after a long illness. Born December 1 1455 near Drakeville Iowa he led a career from Bloomfield to Carbondale Leavenworth Chicago and New York. Interment set for Mount Pleasant Iowa and he leaves a living father Judge William Van Benthuysen of Broomfield Iowa.
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William C. van Benthuysen
New York World
Brooklyn
New York
William
van Benthuysen
the World
Mount Pleasant
Drakeville
Davis County
Laws
William van Benthuysen
Broomfield
California
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Commonwealth
Observer
Carbondale
Leavenworth
Kan
Leavenworth Times
Chicago Tribune
Wiehler
van Bernthuysen
Tragic double suicide ends in deaths near Creenwood
Ernest Schmie and Jennia Brennan of Creenwood, both lovers for months, died after Brennan consumed carbolic acid and Schmie shot himself while fleeing. A third party witnessed the moment in a secluded forest spot as rescuers arrived. Brennan's condition remained critical.
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Anton
Ernest Schmie
Jennia Brennan
Creenwood
Schimic
Miss Brennan
Thomas Cavanaugh
Schmie
Desperate Youth Fatally Wounds Singer Then Shoots Self
In Coney Island a 21 year old New Yorker Edward Teets shot Olive Fosse after repeated marriage refusals. He fired twice as the concert hall crowd panicked and later turned the weapon on himself, but the pistol misfired and he was disarmed.
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New York
Olive Fosse
Edward Teets
Coney Island
Teets
Ayisha
Fifth Mar Is Dead
Glasgow Montana June 23 James McKinney last of four Glasgow fugitives who broke jail June 6 was shot to death Tuesday after an ineffectual attempt to kill Miss Darnell who found the outlaw hiding in her father's ice house The escape has cost five lives: Jack Williams and Charles Hall officers William Hardee James McKinney and Jack Brown the latter being lynched here Thursday
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Glasgow
Mont
James McKinney
Miss Darnell
Jack Williams
Charles Hall
William Hardee
Jack Brown
Woman fined for calling spinster old maid
New York magistrate Furlong fines Mrs. Fitzpatrick for misdemeanor disorderly conduct after she called Miss Mary L. Story an old maid. The June 23 ruling notes the accusation and penalty.
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New York
Furlong
Mrs. Fitzpatrick
Mary L. Story
Moorish Rebels Battle Loyalist Forces in Africa
Madrid dispatch reports from Tangiers that Moorish war minister El Menetshi says 6,000 troops were lost in a fierce engagement with Mo rooccan rebels at Amynedinna near the frontier. The claim outlines heavy casualties and ongoing hostilities in the Moroccan rebellion.
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Madrid
Tangiers
el Menetshi
Amy Niedinna
Twelve Year Old Tries Venomous Snake at Fair
Logansport Indiana June 23 Fager plans imitation of a street fair fakir. Alice Fairchild twelve attempted to swallow a live snake after seeing a carnival act. Doctors warn the outcome could be serious or fatal if not treated.
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Logansport
Ind
Fager
Alice Fairchild
Senator Clark Plans Million Dollar Washington Palace
Senator Clark of Montana will erect a mansion in Washington to rival his New York residence. The structure, to cost several million dollars, will stand on the former Stewart castle site, marking a grand effort by the senator in the capital.
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Senator Clark
Montana
Washington
New York
Stewart Castle
Time Lock Fails at St Louis Sub-Treasury Vault
The time lock on the St Louis sub-treasury vault failed, blocking access to about 35 million dollars. Officials say the vault cannot be opened until the mechanism is repaired, delaying revenue and security operations.
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