Mob Hangs Black Prisoner Morris in Tallahassee Jail Yard
A mob of about fifteen men dragged Mark Morris from his cell at the county jail and hanged him from a tree near the state capital. They killed him with gunfire after the lynching and fled with the jailer’s keys, citing fear he would avoid the gallows by feigning insanity.
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Tallahassee
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Florida
Mark Morris
William Langston
Sherif Houston
Georgia
Morria
Sixteen Die in Prison Riot Fought by Convicts
In Tifla Russia a deadly prison battle left eight prisoners and two wardens dead while four wardens and two soldiers were mortally wounded. Five condemned convicts overpowered wardens during transfer to the death cells, firing on all they met. Guards finally crushed them after a baying fight, while three other prisoners escaped and were shot after resistance.
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Tif_la
Russia
Taft Abandons Alaska Trip Over Mrs Taft Illness
President Taft cancels his planned tour to Alaska due to Mrs. Taft's health. He does not abandon hope of attending the Beattie exposition and continues to monitor the situation.
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Taft
Alaska
Washington
Nine Indicted for Peonage in Monroe County Case
United States grand jury indicts nine residents of Monroe county for peonage. Indictments name two county officers and allege a conspiracy between plantation owners and officials. U.S. Attorney Armbrechts confirms the charges.
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Mobile
United States Grand Jury
Monroe County
United States
Armbrecht
Whisky seizure in El Reno over false labels
A shipment labeled Tomatoes and Gloss Starch from Kansas City was seized in El Reno Oklahoma by order of United States District Attorney John Embry. The consignment contained 144 pints of whisky hidden behind the misleading labels.
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el Reno
Okla
United States
John Embry
Kansas City
Cholera Fear Stirs St. Petersburg as Cases Rise
On June 7 the chief sanitary physician warned of a new cholera epidemic in St. Petersburg. Twelve cases were reported across the city, linked to a contaminated water supply and lack of filtration.
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St. Petersburg
Berlin To Employ Women Detectives In Police Corps
Berlin police announce a new corps of ten women detectives to handle major cases where feminine intuition could aid investigations. The program begins as opportunities arise.
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Berlin
Memphis in Gala Attire Prepares for Confederate Veterans Celebration
Memphis Tennessee on June 7 reports streets decorated with Confederate flags and bunting alternating with Hatlon colors in anticipation of the June 9 and 10 veterans celebration.
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Memphis
Tenn
King James Wins Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend
King James finished first in the twenty third Brooklyn handicap at Gravesend with Restigouche second and Celt third. The race time of 2 04 set a new record for the event.
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King James
Brooklyn
New York
Restigouche
Celt
Gravesend
Mrs J M Green Kills Herself and Three Children in Texas Caravana
Mrs J M Green of Richmond killed herself and her three children aged twelve seven and two in Caravana Texas by slashing with a razor. The tragedy occurred June 7 and left local authorities seeking details about the motive and circumstances surrounding the act.
Illinois Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
Springfield Illinois June 6 The forty sixth general assembly adjourned sine die last night ending a session marked by routine votes and legislative exits with no immediate special sessions planned.
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Illinois Assembly
Springfield
Forty Sixth General Assembly
Sinee
AUS WORK ON WARSHIPS
Philadelphia navy yards bustle as battleships Kansas Georgia and Idaho rush to leave June 16 for Norfolk. Alterations include removal of upper works, new lead colored paint, and replacement of military masts with fire control masts woven from iron pipes.
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Verda
Janes
Kansas
Georgia
Idaho
Norfolk
Cruse
Feudist Shot From Ambush Leaves Former Sheriff Mortal
Jackson Kentucky June 8 reports from Crockettaville say former Sheriff Callahan was fatally wounded in an ambush. Witnesses note attackers fired from woods about 200 yards away as the elder Callahan was shot. Wilson Callahan was struck at the hat as he rode to help his father and escaped into the house.
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Jackson
Crockettaville
Jesuseine
Wilson Callahan
Prisoner Slain in Courthouse Corridor Feud Over Death
In North St Louis a prisoner, June Fred Mobile, who killed Constable Sam Young, was shot dead in the criminal court corridor. The killer, reportedly bullied by ex deputy William Keane, occurred as Mobile was brought to court for Young's death amid a bitter political feud. Mobile had claimed gang threats but refused to name them, saying he could protect himself.
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Fred Mobile
Sam Young
North St Louis
Wis
Body of Danish girl found in Missouri river near Omaha
The body of Annie Nelson a 22 year old Danish girl who vanished May 22 near Florence Nebraska was recovered in the Missouri river near South Omaha. Authorities say she was ill treated and murdered and her body thrown to hide the crime with no suspect yet identified.
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Omaha
Annie Nelson
Florence
Neb
Missouri River
South
Couple Tarred and Feathered in West Pike Township
Mollie Ridge was seized from a house by fifteen men, stripped, tarred and feathered, and hurled into Pike run. H. O. Wright, found there, was stripped beaten and cast into the same stream. They filed charges against J. F. Charles Clifford Wright and Charles P. Layford Wright.
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Pittsburg
West Pike Township
Mollie Ridge
Pike Run
H. O. Wright
Wright
Eleven Bodies Recovered After Lake Pontchartrain Pier Collapse
Eleven bodies have been recovered from Lake Pontchartrain at the scene of the pier collapse that trapped excursionists awaiting the Margaret steamer to return to New Orleans. No other missing persons are reported.
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Mandeville
Lake Pontchartrain
Margaret
New Orleans
Merchant Beaten to Death in Marion
John McDermal a Ven Bur en merchant was beaten to death during a struggle in Marion. Fraters Miller and his brothers Alva and Lester were arrested. Francis Miller allegedly acted in anger over a debt collection via his employers.
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Ind
John McDermal
Ven Buren
Fratcrs
Miller
Alva
Lester
Francis Miller
McDermal
Cattle Prices Steady to 10 Cents Lower in Chicago Markets
Chicago cattle prices show receipts of 10 000 with steady to 10 cent decline. Steers move at 5.50 to 7.25, cows 4.00 to 5.25, heifers 2.00 to 6.00, bulls 3.75 to 5.25, calves 3.00 to 7.60, stockers 3.85 to 5.50. Hog receipts 49 000 with heavy down to 7.70 7.80, butchers 7.65 7.75, light 7.30 7.50, packing 7.20 7.00, pigs 5.25 7.00, bulk 7.40 7.65. Sheep receipts 14 000 steady with lambs 4.59 to 7.50, spring lambs 6.60 to 7.10, yearlings 6.50 to 7.26.
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Chicago
South Omaha
Cattle and hog market recap from South Omaha
South Omaha cattle receipts reach 2000 with prices from 2.00 to 7.55 for western and calf categories. Hog receipts total 6000 with heavy weights at 7.35 to 7.55 and bulk around 7.20 to 7.45. Sheep receipts 2100 show yearlings around 5.75 to 6.75 and lambs 7.25 to 8.25.
Senate clash over cotton schedule and duties tightens
In Washington June the senate fought over a 9 cent square yard duty and 20 percent ad valorem on window hollands while Aldrich pressed for limits. Beveridge and Cummins challenged leadership as rubber goods were removed from the cotton schedule and Dingley rates restored on hosiery.
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Senate
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Beverige
Beveriige
Aldrich
Neveridee
Rhodessland
Bevveridge Anying
Finance Committee
Indiana
South
Bacon
Georgia
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Beveridge
Cummins
Bailey
Smith
Mich
MacVeagh
House Passes Porto Rican Bill in Congress
Washington June The house of representatives passed the Porto Rican bill without amendment. It provides that if the legislature fails to make the necessary appropriations for the next fiscal year the current year's appropriations stay in force. It also directs that all official reports be sent directly to a department.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Harriman Arrives in London En Route to Paris
E H Harriman lands in London after crossing the Atlantic from New York. He reports a good voyage aside from seasickness and says his health is better than a year ago while en route to Paris.
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London
E. H. Harriman
New York
Paris
Atlantic
President Vittum Resigns From Fargo College
Rev. E. T. Vittum resigns as Fargo College president after holding the post since 1907 due to ill health. The announcement comes from Fargo, North Dakota, in June.
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Vittum
Fargo
N. Db
Fargo College
Personal tax notice and due dates for delinquent taxes
Taxes due November 1 personal taxes delinquent December 1 land tax delinquent May 1. Interest 10 percent from delinquency date. Real estate advertised for sale first week of October and sold for taxes first Monday in November. Include property description in all tax communications. Frep Motiaixa, Co Treasurer.
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Frep Motiaixa, Co
Estate of Addie B. Thompson Administratrix Petition
In Nebraska County Court the petition of J J Buttery seeks administration of the estate of Addie B Thompson deceased. Hearing set for June 2 with notice by publication in The Alliance Herald for three weeks. County Judge I A Berry presiding.
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Nebraska
J. Bos
Butte
I. A. Berry
Addie B. ‘Thompson
J.J. Buttery
Al-lance Herald
IL. A. Beeany
Ean
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