Mitchell denounces Panama route as corrupt in Senate debate
Senator Mitchell of Oregon denounces Panama Canal Company methods as the most corrupt in history while urging rejection of the Spooner amendment. He argues Nicaragua is the practical route and warns that adopting Panama would entangle the United States in French obligations and a costly, risky project. The London dock charges bill is briefly discussed before returning to canal deliberations.
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London
Senate
Mitchell
Oregon
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Congress
United States
Nelson
Minnesota
McCumber
Atlantic
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Nelson
Morgan
Nicaragua
Isthmian Canal Commission
Hanna
Canal Commission
Bohio
Spooner
Panama Canal Enterprise
Panama Canal
Mr. Mitchell
Canal Committee
France
Panama Company
Senate adjourns after Spooner amendment discussion
The senate finished remarks on the Spooner amendment and said the Panama canal proposition could not be touched without defilement. The session concluded with an executive meeting and adjournment at 4 42 p m.
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Panama Canal
United States
Senate
Cruse Offers Bituminous Rock for Helena Main Street Paving
Col Thomas Cruse proposes to mine and ship bituminous rock from Red Lodge to Helena to pave Main Street at cost. The plan, discussed at the last council, would have Cruse pave his frontage and one crossing at his expense if the city uses the material. Paving contractor Ben Hager estimates 20 cents per square foot, potentially cheaper than alternatives.
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Helena
Red Lodge
Thomas Cruse
Main
Ben Hager
Salt Lake City
Mrs Bart Donley Says She Acted Alone
Missoula dispatch reports Mrs Bart Donley now in Seattle declares in an affidavit that she left her husband of her own free will and that Charles Cowell had nothing to do with her disappearance. She accuses her husband of gross misconduct and says mistreatment drove her away.
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The
Standard
Missoula
Bart Donley
Charles Cowell
Missoula Mercantile Refuses Sale of Goods at Discount
Missoula Montana June 7 The Missoula Mercantile company refused sale of many yards of goods as customers scramble for reduced prices starting Monday morning. The policy aims to treat all buyers equally and even items were not set aside. The ad promotes a startling silk and wash fabric sale.
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The
Standard
Missoula
Missoula Mercantile Company
Children's Day Exercises at Missoula Presbyterian
Tomorrow the Presbyterian church holds children's day services with the Sunday school annual exercises in the morning. At 8 o'clock the Junior Endeavor society graduation exercises follow, featuring diplomas, essays, and addresses by the society presidents and the pastor.
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Missoula
The
Presbyterian Church
Funeral for 20 year old Mrs Hastings after childbirth
Mrs Harry Hastings aged 20 dies at home west of Billings from acute Brights disease after childbirth. Daughter of Arthur and Mrs Sansome. Married just over a year. Funeral at EK Hastings home at 2 pm Sunday conducted by Rev W D Clark.
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The
Standard
Billings
Harry Hastings
Bright
Arthur Sansome
Hastings
W. D. Clark
Segur Shows Marked Improvement After Stroke
Billings June 7. H. B. Segur of the Burlington railway is reported to be much better by his physician Dr. Reinhart. He was able to stand and walk a short distance in his room and is rapidly regaining strength in his left limb after a recent paralysis stroke.
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The
Standard
Billings
H. B. Segur
Burlington Railway
Reinhart
Epworth League Elects Delegates for Butte Convention
Livingston June 7 The Epworth league of the Methodist church has elected delegates to attend the annual convention in Butte from June 17 to 19. Delegates are Percy Scott, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Howard T. Roe, Miss Mary Evans, Miss Bessie L. Yall, Miss Myrtle Morris, Rev. E. Smith and Miss Leah De Groat.
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The
Standard
Livingston
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Butte
Percy Scott
Allen
Howard T. Roe
Mary Evans
Bessie L. Yall
Myrtle Morris
E. Smith
Leah de Groat
Kroger Declines English Return Offer
Amsterdam reports President Kroger declined Britain’s facilities for his return to South Africa. He accepted Queen Wilhelmina’s offer of a Dutch vessel to convey him when he decides to go.
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Amsterdam
Kroger
Great Britain
South Africa
Wilhelmina
Gallatin County Free High School Commencement
The Gallatin county free high school held its commencement at the opera house last evening. Twelve graduates completed the program, including four young ladies, as relatives and friends filled the crowded venue.
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Standard
Bozeman
Gallatin County Free
Dresses of the Peeresses at the Coronation
London readers report royal preparations for the coronation with white dresses embroidered in gold and heraldic devices. Peeresses fear securing coronets during the service while the king revives ancient ceremonies including a seaworthy royal barge and a Windsor water pageant.
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Thomas Lipton
George II
Virginia
Windsor
Castle Lake
Frederick Bridge
Westminster Abbey
Walter Parratt
St. George's Chapel Royal
King’s Music
Charles H. Parry
Royal College of Music
Gilad
Westminster School
Home talent presents Belshazzar opera at Billings
Sacred opera belshazzar staged at the Billings opera house by a local company. Principal roles filled by Mia Todd Misses Tomkins McAllister Allen Rumple Rollins Hutton Mills Burton and Messrs Purvis Gillaly Currie Hollister Cantine with a six person chorus under Mrs Tomkins. Mabel Hayes played the piano. A crowded house witnessed an excellent performance given the music which proved challenging.
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Billings
Belshazzar
Opera
Mia
Todd
Misses Tomkins
McAllister
Allen
Rumple
Rollins
Hutton
Mills
Burton
Messrs
Purvis
Gillaly
Currie
Hollister
Cantine
Scholkopf Reappears in Madison After Mysterious Disappearance
Paul Scholkopf Northern Pacific conductor who vanished last April and reappeared in a Des Moines hospital five weeks later is now in Madison Wisconsin with his brother. He writes he is convalescing that he was assaulted in Billings and robbed of his money and that he will return West once recovered from his head injury.
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The
Standard
Billings
Paul Scholkopf
Northern Pacific
Des Moines
Iowa
Madison, Wis
Scholkopf
Order of Commissioners Affects County Admissions
Missoula June 7. County commissioners met to direct the clerk to issue an order barring entry to county offices for persons accused or convicted of police offenses, redefining eligibility and access.
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Standard
Missoula
Oer
Prescott
Pastor commended at Billings quarterly conference
At the Methodist Episcopal church in Billings the quarterly conference passed resolutions commending Pastor Rev. Dr. W. A. Allen and asked the conference to extend his term for another year.
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Standard
Billings
Methodist Episcopal Church of
W. A. Allen
Church contract let for First Presbyterian superstructure
Great Falls June 7. The contract for the church superstructure was awarded to Duncan McKenzie and T C Depew. The project is expected to cost about 12000 dollars.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
First Presbyterian Church
Duncan McKenzie
T. ¢. Depew
Train Service Starts to Neihart From Great Falls
Great Falls reports daily rail service to Neihart will begin Monday morning June 16. The schedule marks a new connection for regional travel and freight, with service details to be announced by the railroad.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
This City
Neihart
Steinbrenner to wed in Helena soon
Missoula businessman George Steinbrenner, a rising local figure, will soon travel to Helena for his wedding. The notice appears in this Missoula section dated June 7.
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The
Standard
Missoula
George Steinbrenner
Helena
Chestnut Mine Cage Smash After Brake Failure
A mine incident at Chestnut yesterday morning saw coal cars crash into the cage when a brake failed. No one was aboard the cars. the engine was disconnected when idle. Miners had recently returned to work after previously striking over cage safety, with officials attributing the accident to braking defects rather than cage condition.
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Chestnut
Strikers Hold A Meeting In Great Falls
In Great Falls on June 7 a west side boiler makers union met and delivered to Master Mechanic Tabor of the Montana Central a proposed wage schedule. It calls for pay rising from 2.25 to 4 dollars per day with the same 10 hour workday except Saturday nine hours. The master mechanic has not acted and will confer with top officers. Six workers are out. boiler makers' helpers remain on the job. Other shop workers have demanded higher wages and may be called out by order if the citywide spread continues.
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Standard
Great Falls
West Side
Tabor
Montana Central
Board of County Commissioners
Cooper
James Haire
Jack Reynolds
Halre
Reynolds
Carr
Boyce Declines to Run for North American Officers
Denver June 7 At tonight's session election of officers was held Edward Boyce refus ed re election to the presidency Candidates voted were Charles Moyer Lead SD Vincent St John Colorado Martin Elliott Butte The vote totals were 115 100 83 For vice president Ed Hughes Butte elected over 8S C Williams Cross Valley Cal W D Heywood unopposed as secretary treasurer The executive board named J T Lewis Globe Ariz A Simpkins Wardner Idaho Ph Borden Butte D Colo Copley Independence Colo O A Peterson Central SD J A Baker Slocum BC
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Denver
Edward Boyce
Charles Moyer
Lead
Vincent St. John
Colorado
Martin Elliott
Butte
Moyer
St. John
Elliott
Ed Hughes
C. Williams
Cross Valley
Cal
W. D
Havana Customs Cashier Acosta Suspended Pending Probe
Havana June 7 Officials suspend Cashier Acosta as investigators probe the customs books amid reports of irregularities tied to the period of American control. No arrests announced as the inquiry continues.
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Havana
Custom House
Acosta
Customs Department
St John Dix Found Guilty of Embezzlement in Bank Wrecks
Whatcom county jury finds St John Dix guilty of larceny by embezzlement in the case charging him with wrecking two banks during his control. Maximum penalty is ten years. Dix was arrested in London, extradited after resistance, and tried this morning.
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Whatcom
Wash
St. John Dix
Dix
London
England
Lion Tamer Fatally Injured In Cleveland Show Accident
Three animal trainers were injured during a show as they moved sav age pets from railroad cars to cages. Joseph McPhee the lion tamer died from his injuries. Herman Vedder suffered a crushed right leg and Madame Morelli sustained severe injuries to her right arm and side.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph McPhee
Herman Vedder
Madame Morelli
Thief Nabbed After Robbing Lodging Houses
Great Falls police captured a household furnishings thief who operated in the city during the last days. He robbed three lodgings before arrest and gave the name Arthur Benedict claiming to be a sheepherder.
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the Standard
Great Falls
Arthur Benedict
Bryan rules out Nebraska governorship candidacy
Lincoln Neb June 7 William J Bryan states he is not a candidate and will not be a candidate for governor this fall. He responds to Former Senator Allen who urged Bryan to be the fusion nominee.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Allen
Bryan
Escape attempt ends in fatal shooting at Fort Sheridan
Chicago June 7. Prisoner "Dad" Cain at Fort Sheridan tried to escape and was shot and killed by sentry Lawrence Dunn, a private in the 20th Infantry.
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Chicago
Dad” Cain
Fort Sheridan
Lawrence Dunn
20Th Infantry
Lady Operator Dead in Colorado After Seven Years at Western Union
Havre reports Miss Nellie Sellstedt died at La Junta Colorado last Thursday. She served seven years at the Western Union office here and was manager of the local office for two years.
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The
Standard
Havre
Nellie Sellstea
la Junta
Colo
Brother of Sun River Inspector Dies at 27
Havre June 8 inspector of customs M J Healy reports death of his brother John Healy of Sun River age 27 born Sun River. The notice confirms the loss affecting the Healy family and local ties in Sun River.
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Standard
Havre
M. J. Healy
John 8. Healy
Sun River
Chamberlain Leads Oregon Governor Race After Early Returns
Complete returns from most counties show George E. Chamberlain leading for governor with a 260 vote edge. Counts remain unofficial until the official tally is released.
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Portland
Ore
George E. Chamberlain
Doubles on Pursuers Aids Escape of Alleged Child Murderer
Paul Underwood eludes three sheriffs by traveling across Willapa bay and the Willapa river to Riverside, where carpenters hear his tale and report Fuller as a fugitive, while officers pursue along the Tokeland and South Bend area toward Cosmopolis.
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Standard
Tacoma
Paul Underwood
Willapa Bay
Tokeland
Bruceport
South Bend
Willapa River
Riverside
Fuller
Underwood
Carpenters
Cosmopolis
Aberdeen
Conflict Over Mrs. Underwood Custody In Aberdeen
In Aberdeen Washington a clash of authority occurred as J M Quilter and Deputy Marshal Payette disputed control over Mrs Nellie A Underwood. Quilter demanded custody with a Seattle warrant while Payette and City Attorney Shields refused, citing Sheriff Cudihee’s prior orders to guard her at Marshal Graham's house. Quilter remained in town pursuing another plan to gain possession.
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Seattle
The
Times
Aberdeen
Wash
Nellie A. Underwood
J. M. Quilter
Cudihee
Payette
Mrs. Underwood
E. E. Shields
Quilter
What the Wife Says
J R Underwood of Aberdeen uses attorneys to defend his son Paul Underwood jailed as a murder suspect. In Tacoma the father recounts his visit to Paul and Nellie after a warrant was issued and questions about a baby’s death and burial in the yard followed by a house fire.
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Tacoma
J. R. Underwood
Aberdeen
Paul Underwood
Paul
Seattle
Nellie
Horse Thieves Still Busy in Big Timber Area
Horse thieves continue active in the vicinity. Charles Voges of McLeod reports two fine horses stolen from his pasture, with no crew seen and no apparent leads.
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Standard
Big Timber
Charles Voges
McLeod
Freeman Joins Billings Team For Tomorrow's Game
Sam Freeman a catcher arrived from Salt Lake City and will play with Livingston tomorrow afternoon. Several other strong players have also been added to the Billings squad in recent days.
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Billings
Sam Freeman
Salt Lake City
Livingston
County Board to Purchase Rock Crusher
Big Timber June 7 The board of county commissioners decided to buy a rock crusher at a cost not to exceed 800 dollars.
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Standard
Big Timber
Board of County Commissioners
Strike Ends In Denver After Two Week Build Strike
The Building Trades council tonight declared off the strike that halted all building in Denver for two weeks. The action ends a prolonged labor disruption and clears the way for resumption of construction activity in the city.
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Denver
The
Building Trades Council
Strike Ends For 5000 Mechanics After Council Ruling
About 5,000 mechanics face uncertain returns as the strike is called off following a National Building Trades council ruling that the stoppage was irregular in several aspects. Employers have not disclosed re employment plans.
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National Building Trades Council
Fireman Narrowly Escapes Death on Great Northern Train
Havre June 5 Great Northern train story. Fireman John Duffy narrowly escaped when the flue arch burst after he closed the firebox. The blast blew open the firebox and steam filled the area. Duffy jumped seconds before the blast injuring his leg. Engineer John Harding reversed the train and halted it safely with no injuries to himself.
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Havre
John Duffy
Great Northern
Trer
Duffy
John Harding
Wagon Runs Off the Bridge Hayrack Party Near Morrison
A wagon carrying 36 West Denver high school students overturned on a bridge near Morrison Colorado at 7 20 PM. Edith Withers was killed instantly. Maggie Humphrey Irene Wheelock Marvin Kliff Harry Goodheart Harry Austin Frank Kerr injured others seriously hurt. A special train carried the dead and injured to Denver.
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Denver
Morrison
Irene Wheelock
Marvin Kliff
Harry Goodheart
Harry Austin
Frank Kerr
West Denver High School
Turkey Creek Canyon
Colorado & Southern
Girl Drops Off the Bridge in Tacoma
In Tacoma Washington 15year old Bessie Tristler of Puyallup jumped from the wagon bridge into the Puyallup river while lunching with classmates. A traveling man E J Berneche rescued her by grabbing the girl as she sank. She later said she fell while distressed by eye trouble and had left a note hinting premeditation though its contents were not shared.
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Tacoma
Wash
Bessie Tristler
Puyallup
E. J. Berneche
Whittsitt Deadlocked in Timber Cut Case at Helena
In Helena on June 8 the jury failed to reach a verdict in the federal timber-cutting case against George F. Whittsitt in the Missoula land district. Judge Knowles discharged the jury and a new trial was set for a later date. A civil suit seeking 3209 dollars for the timber already cut will resume Monday afternoon after one witness testified.
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Standard
Helena
George F. Whittsitt
United States
Missoula Land District
Knowles
Rasch
Due -Eason
Whittsitt
Dispute Flares Between German Generals Over China Inquiry
Berlin reports a painful dispute between General Count von Waldersee, the inspector general and commander of allied forces in China, and General von Bissing, Wesel infantry commander. Waldersee pressed inquiries beyond his normal jurisdiction, provoking strong objections. He left Wesel abruptly after plans to stay six days. The matter was referred to Emperor William.
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Berlin
Count von Waldersee
China
von Bissing
Wesel
von Waldersee
William
Bear Creek Coal Company Begins Diamond Drill Prospecting
Red Lodge reports the Bear Creek Coal company has shipped in a diamond drill and moved it to its Bear creek property. Operations start to prospect coal veins and will continue until thickness, quality, and depth are determined.
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Standard
Red Lodge
Bear Creek Coal Company
Bear Creek
Morgan Pays £100000 for Berlin Antique Guttman Collection
The Exchange Telegraph reports J. P. Morgan paid £100000 for the Consul Guttman collection of antique silver and bronzes in Berlin. The deal, involving prominent London dealers, highlights a half million pound level for similar antiques.
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London
The
Exchange Telegraph Company
J. P. Morgan
Consul Guttman
Berlin
Furniture Prices Advance In Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids furniture manufacturers announce after weeks of talks they will maintain a local association and raise furniture prices by 10 percent.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Eagles Elect Officers At Fourth Annual Convention
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held its fourth annual convention in Minneapolis on June 7. New York City was chosen as the next meeting site for September 1905. Officers elected include Grand Worthy President Del Cary Smith Spokane Washington and Grand Worthy Vice President J F Pelletier Kansas City Missouri. The outside guardian post was abolished under the new constitution. A board of trustees was named with P F Trainor New York as chairman and other members to include J T Frazer Fort Worth Texas A T Bell Napa California H Davis Cleveland and Thomas Flynn Paterson New Jersey.
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Minneapole
Order of Eagles
New York City
Grand Worthy
del Cary Smith
Spokane
Wagh
J. F. Pelletier
Kansas City
A. E. Hartridge
Beattie
Ea L
Bride's mother relents in Montana marriage settlement
In Havre the Kembaug Development affair was settled when the bride's mother withdrew the arrest complaint after persuasion by the couple. The marriage ceremony occurred at 2 PM officiated by Rev. Lawrence Rufus of the Methodist Episcopal church. The sensational case ends happily for all.
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Havre
Lawrence Rufus
Methodist Episcopal Church
Boiler Makers Walk Out at Great Northern Shops
Spokane June 7 boiler makers in the Great Northern railway shops at Hillyard walked out in line with union orders from St Paul and the local union. They will not return until a settlement with the St Paul boiler makers is reached. Machinists in other shops remain at work.
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Spokane
Great Northern Railway
Hillyard
St. Paul
St. Paula
General coal strike shuts mine districts from Vivan to Williamson
A Roanoke dispatch says the strike is general across the coal fields from Vivan to Williamson with no miners at work. Reports claim two foreigners were killed near Davey, W. Va., after refusing to return to work during the stoppage.
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Roanoke
Eckman
W. Va
Vivan
Williamson
Davey
Indictment of J Wilfrid Blondin for First Degree Murder
Boston June 7 indictment filed against J Wilfrid Blondin for murder of his wife in Boston. Charge states he killed her and transported the body to Chalmsford where it was hidden in brush. The head was removed and located some distance from the body.
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Boston
J. Wilfrid Blondin
Chalmsford
Lynching Reported As Two Suspects Die in Mob Violence
Waterboro June 7 Cain Ford one of four black men tied to the murder of J. K. Jones s wife was lynched after sheriff began moving him to prison for keeping Jim Black another suspect in the crime was lynched on Wednesday in a separate incident both acts follow the April killing and reflect mob justice in the region
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Waterboro
8. C
Cain Ford
J. K. Jones
Jim Black
Democratic Rally in Memphis Backs Olney for 1904
A mage meeting in Memphis engrossed by prominent Democrats from Memphis and Shelby County endorsed Richard Olney of New York as the Democratic presidential candidate for 1904.
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Memphis, Tenn
Memphis
Shelby County
Richard Olney
Democratic Party
Small Per Cent Weft Clarksburg Miners Report
In Clarksburg West Virginia workers report a small fraction of miners returning to work in the region. Less than 200 miners resumed today, roughly two percent of the total employed in the area’s mines. The restart appears limited across the section.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
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