Double Hanging in a Maryland Town Prominent Chicagoan Fights for Commutation
Armistead Taylor and John Alfred Brown were hanged in Maryland for the murder of Louis Rosenstein and his wife Dora. The men robbed and killed the couple on May 13, 1899, in Sichem Montgomery County. Brown claimed innocence, while Taylor retracted confessions. W. E Belt of Chicago, formerly a slave owner of Brown, pressed Governor Lowndes for reprieve.
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John Alfred Brown
Louis Rosenstein
Taylor
Brown
Dora
Sichem
Montgomery County
District of Columbia
Rockville
Rosentstein
W. E Belt
Chicago
McSherry
Mr. Belt
Motter
Henderson
Race War Threatens Whites and Blacks at Russell
Meridian Miss August 18 A deadly race conflict looms near Russell station on the Alabama Great Southern railroad after a white man fatally shot a black man during cattle theft. A white doctor fired on two Black men at his door, killing one, as others threatened further violence against Dr. Wells if attacked again.
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Miss
Russell
Alabama Great Southern Railroad
P. N. Wells
Ira Broach
Wells
Wel Fn
Pearass
Dr. Wells
Dale Frompiortan
Savaxwaz
A. Leffler
Florida Sea Island
Leffler
Man Glorot Arrested In Dreyfus Affair Shooting
Rennes France August 18 police believe Glorot a native of Cotes de Nord may be lunatic or seeking notoriety after confessing to attempting to murder Maura Labori, Labori’s lead counsel. The incident follows rumors that Dreyfusites provoked the death of Colonel Lohe amid court martial tensions.
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Rennes
France
Maura Labori
Alfred Dreyfos
Dol
Glorot
Cotes de Nord
Labori
Lohe
Picquart On The Stand In Dreyfus Trial Rennes
Rennes France Aug 18 The Dreyfus court martial resumed at 7 25 am with Colonel Picquart testifying in the same loud fearless tone He replied to General Rogets accusation and noted attendees General Serisaises General Billot Roget Mercier Mornard Labori not well after overexertion.Colombia News reports Benjamine to Quito as Colombian minister Four smallpox cases prompt strict health measures Beaumont Texas Aug 18 Dan Price and W H Bland, two negroes, had a shooting affair over Price's wife Bland killed Price jailed.
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M. Labori
Onlaeleee
Richmond Bridge
Lobe
Dreyfus
Rennes
France
Picquart
Roget
Serlisaes
Billot
Mercier
Proms
Carte Canaille
Maitre Mornard
Anatase Mae
Texas
Beaumont
Tez
Dan Price
W. H. Bland
Serson
Price
Bland
Sir Lipton's Shamrock Yacht Reaches New York
Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock, challenger for the America's Cup, arrived in New York with tender Erin. Shamrock left Failee on the Clyde August 8 and completed the voyage faster than expected with Erin towing about 2,000 miles and Shamrock sailing just over 1,200 miles. Best day under canvass was 286 knots. Crew praised the yacht's performance. onboard Erin was Chevalier Martino, marine painter to the Queen.
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New York
Thomas’ 'Lipton
Shamrock
Erin
Failee
Clyde
Azores
Guatatge
Thomas Thomas Tapton
Chevalier Martino
Morgan Predicts Victory for Bryan Nominee and Elected
Senator Morgan in Asnistox says the Democratic platform expresses the creed and should guide the nominee without changes. He cites Bryan as the party leader on silver and predicts the next campaign will center on the silver question and currency debate. He believes a silverist will win the presidency if Republicans press the gold standard.
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Bryan
Asnistox
Ala
Morgan
Democratic Party
Chicago
United States
Bessemer Rolling Mill to Resume Operations
Bessemer Alabama August 18 stockholders of the Bessemer Rolling Mill agreed to reorganize and resume the idle mill within six weeks. Morris Adler and associates in the city arranged the details with security holders from New York Baltimore Natchez and Charleston. The plant will reopen under a new superintendent as financial plans allow operating expenses funding. Offers for six months of output have already been received at favorable prices not seen in seven years.
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Bessemer
Breumonam
Ala
Bessemer Holling Mill
New York
Baltimore
Natchez
Charleston
Morris Adler
Trops
Cuba
Scarcity of Coal Drives Local Price Increase in Chattanooga
Chattanooga dealers form an association to regulate coal prices amid mine shortages. They announce a 10 cent per ton rise and refuse future contracts at current rates, citing strong demand and miner scarcity as justification.
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Chattanooga
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