Limon lynching recounts a mob burning of a Black man
In Lincoln County Colorado a mob of about 80 men seized Preston Porter Jr known as John Porter after reports of an 11 year old Louise Frost murder. The vigilantes chained him to a railroad rail and burned him at the scene, with the sheriff attempting protest as the father of the victim lit the pyre.
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Limox
Cole
Preston Porter, Jr
John Porter
Louise Frost
Limon
Lincoln County
Simon
R. W. Frost
Attempted assassination of Emperor William in Breslau
An attack on Emperor William in Breslau on November 16 failed as the hatchet hurled from the crowd struck the carriage but did not harm him. The assailant, Selma Schnapke, a Breslau tradeswoman, was arrested and found insane on preliminary medical evaluation. The emperor was greeted by large crowds as he returned to the station.
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Germany
Breslau
William
Cuirrassier Barracks
Saxe
Selma Schnapke
Royalist wins in Hawaii amid native anger over annexation
Robert W. Wilcox, an independent royalist, is elected Hawaiian delegate to Congress by a small margin over Samuel Parker of the Republicans. The result deepens white discontent, as Wilcox attacked white voters and some workers vowed to restore Queen Liliuokalani if elected. Republicans win Honolulu and Oahu for Parker. independents dominate the house and Senate, signaling a volatile session.
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Honolulu
Robert W. Wilcox
Congress
Samuel Parker
Wilcox
Lilioukalani
Oahu
Parker
Independent Native Party
House of Representatives
Nmne
Senate
Head End Collision near Polk destroys telegraph lines
A head end collision between a Pennsylvania extra freight train and the Lake Shore passenger train two miles west of Polk killed six people and injured several. Both engines and many cars were demolished and telegraphic communication was wiped out. Most passenger coaches left the tracks and about forty coal cars derailed.
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City
Pennsylvania
Lake Shore
Polk
Murder in Hlinda Repay Ill Theodre Youngbroad Shot
Theodore Youngbroad aged 28 was shot and killed on a public highway near Hlinda Repay Illinois. Joan Doerr is named as the shooter and the murderer escaped as authorities seek to capture him. Chili Is All Hight. Santiago de Chili Congress approves 500000 for Chili at Buffalo exposition next year.
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Hlinda
Repay
Ill
Theodore Youngbroad
Joan Doerr
Here
Santiago DE Chili
Congress
Buffalo
N. Y
Two Found Dead in Bed at Boulevard Hotel
In New York City Dr. Christopher T. Ahlstrom and an unknown woman about 27 were found dead in bed at the Boulevard Hotel on Broadway. Officials believe they suffocated from illuminating gas and the hotel proprietor and police deem the deaths accidental.
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New York
Christopher T. Ahlstrom
Womn
Boulevard Jetel
Broadway
Would Visit Former Scenes of Campaigns in Canada and Africa
It is asserted that Luxtos intends to visit scenes of his campaigns in Canada 1830 South Africa 1870 and Egypt 1882 as soon as the opportunity is afforded.
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Ord Wolsely
Canada
South Africa
Egypt
Removal of War Taxes Feasibility Discussed in Washington
Congressman James A. Tawney of the Ways and Means Committee reviews a Washington meeting held November 30 to assess removing war revenue taxes. He mentions stamp taxes on conveyances and instruments like motes deeds mortgages inheritances and charitable uses likely to go, with gradual removal to avoid deficits.
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Washington
Winona
Minn
James A. Tawney
Ways and Means Committee
Railway Wreck in Europe Kills Thirteen, Injures Twenty
In Bayonne France the southern express derailed between St George's and Saubusse near Dax. Thirteen were killed and twenty seriously injured, with five passengers missing. Among the dead is Senor J F Canevaro Peruvian minister to France and a Peruvian legation attache. The engineer says ground gave way under the locomotive which sank into the ballast.
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France
St. George’s
Saubusse
Dax
Senor
J. F. Canevaro
Peruvain Legation
Madrid
JEWELS WORTH ONLY 36000 Alleged Smugglers Face Hearing
New York case outlines alleged Maximilian jewels valued at 6000 after seizure from Valino J. Preza and Alexandrino Marcucci who were charged with smuggling them from Mexico. They sought about 50000 at diamond shops and will have a hearing before Commissioner Shields to determine disposition of case and jewels.
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New York
Maximilian
Valino J. Preza
Alexandrino Marcucci
Mexico
Shields
Rockdale Mills Shut Down Owing to Boiler Faults
JOLIET Illinois Rockdale mills of the American Steel and Wire Company are closed due to boiler faults leaving several hundred men idle. Officials expect the shutdown to last only a few days. MELBOURNE Victoria legislative assembly adopts a resolution expressing want of confidence in the government by 51 to 42. Stowe sails for England from Carr Town as US consul general in Cape Town boards the Assaye.
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Joliet
Ill
Rockdale
American Steel and Wire Company
Melbourne
Legislative Assembly of Victoria
Stowe
England
Carr Town
James G. Stowe
United States
Cape Town
Earthquake in Colombia Causes Major Destruction
Reports from United States envoy Mr Stussell in Caracas say last month’s earthquake in Colombia was far more severe than initial descriptions. Between 12 000 and 150 buildings were destroyed or damaged as residents fled their homes.
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Stussell
United States
Caracas
Columbia
Mexican Cotton Mills Struck by Wage Cut
About 3,000 operatives have staged a strike in Mexico due to wage reductions in cotton production. Some mills have shut down or cut to half time amid the stoppage and reduced output.
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Pcebluu
Mexico
Disputed Defalcation Case Linked to Noted City Figures
The text notes relatives pressing for leniency as the defendant pleads guilty and seeks mercy. Preparations for formal arrest were made by friends including prominent local businessmen acting as sureties. The timeline covers disappearance, travels to South Africa and England, return via San Francisco, and unclear origin to the United States.
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South Africa
England
America
San Francisco
Coal Barges Lost Off Montauk Point
A dispatch from Captain Haley of the tug Teaser reports the coal barges Hudson and Robert Ingle Carter, in tow of the Teaser, were separated off Montauk Point during a gale and are believed to have foundered with all aboard. The Hudson carried 1000 tons and the Carter 1884 tons of coal. aboard the Lind son were Captain L Webber and crew. the Weasel searched three days before returning to port.
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Payavetriia
F. W. Munn
Haléy
Teaser
Providence
R. 1
Hudson
Robert Ingle Carter
Montauk Point
Lindson
L. Webber
Wakefield
Mass
John
L. F. Bartlett
Carter
Weasel
May Condemn Divorce Protestant Episcopal Canons Proposed
New York report says the general conference of the Protestant Episcopal Church will consider three canons on marriage and divorce at the San Francisco meeting in October. If approved the church would condemn divorce and remarriage while a former spouse remains alive. A 1898 committee previously failed to reach agreement, but rereviewed the issue and drafted new canons.
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Protestant Episcopal Church Conference
New York
General Conference
The
Protestant Episcopal Church
San Francisco
Episcopal Church
Ex Sheriff Cleared After Miner Killings in Gem Idaho
Former Deputy Sheriff Richard Adams, exonerated by a jury in Gem Idaho, shot and killed two union miners Daniel Kildee and William Kennedy who sworn to kill him after warrants were served during the Coeur d Alene riot era. Kennedy drew first but Adams shot, then killed Kildee. The coroner's jury ruled self defense.
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Gem
Idaho
Sherif Richard Adams
Daniel Kildee
William Kennedy
Couer «d
Adams
Kildes
Real Owner of the Diamonds Tied to New York Seizure
The widow of Peter Gay, owner of several establishments, is named the real owner of diamonds seized by U.S. customs in New York. She allegedly gave them to Senor Preza for sale in the United States and denies fraud. The jewels did not belong to Emperor Maximilian or Empress Carlotta. Explosion injures three in Pirrspore, Pa as gas and fire devastate 1910 Carson Street. Market quotations cover cattle, hogs, wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs across multiple cities with varied price ranges.
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Mexico
Crry
Peter Gay
United States
New York
Senor Preza
Maximilian
Carlotta
Carson Street
Bold Attempt to Wreck Two Rock Island Trains Near Farnum
An attempted wreck on the Rock Island line near Farnum west of Davenport was foiled when engineer and fireman of No. 25 spotted obstructions on both tracks. Trains No. 4 and 25 were delayed about five minutes. Officials, a special officer, and investigators pursue the case to identify the saboteurs.
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Rook Island
Davenport
West
Farnum
Farnat
Rock Island
Engineer killed in derailment at Ames yard switch
A Des Moines to Eagle Grove freight special derailed after striking an incorrectly thrown puzzle switch at the Chicago and North Western yards in Ames. Engineer Til E. Rowe of Eagle Grove was crushed between cab and tender during the crash. fireman and one brakeman aboard were uninjured.
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Northwestern
Ames
Des Moines
Eagle Grove
Chicago and
Til. E. Rowe
Train collision injures several at Missouri Valley crossing
Chicago and Northwestern No. 2 eastbound struck a freight at the Sioux City and Pavific crossing near Missouri Valley. The engine, buffet and mail car derailed and smashed while most passengers escaped injury. Peterson of Omaha, a man beating his way, lost both legs and may die. Engineer Johnny Wells had a hand amputated after the crash. Dispatch errors cited.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Sioux City
Missouri Valley
Peterson
Omaha
Johnny Wells
No. 2
Annual Meeting of Horticulturists in Emmetsburg
The Northwest Iowa Horticulturist Society holds its ninth annual meeting in Emmetsburg December 4 to 6 to promote horticulture and forestry. It urges co operation for home grown fruit and tree shelter across the region. Cashed forged checks: Emil O Jennet, of Bonaparte, arrested in Ottumwa for passing forgeries after selling cattle. He pleads guilty and faces grand jury indictment and possible penitentiary. Sells out to Burlington: Keokuk and Northwestern Railway stockholders approve sale to Chicago Burlington and Quincy to Burlington St Louis line. Accident: 12 year old son of Chris Rud struck by freight train at Lansing, leg severed. father, distressed, assaults an officer and later Rud dies in a jail fire at the same building.
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Emmetsburg
Northwest Low Horticulturist Society
Northwest Lowa
Emil O. Jennet
Bonaparte
Ottumwa
Jennet
Burlington
Keokuk and Northwestern Railway
Keokuk
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Company
St. Louis
The
Chris Rud
Lansing
Rud
Prisoner in New Orleans Case Faces Conviction After Lengthy Trial
Davenport Chicago and New Cri tified case centered on a prisoner living under the alias W. Howard in New Orleans since January. The jury found him guilty despite aggressive defense focused on jurisdiction and technicalities. His wife Nettie M. Hoot attended trial but did not witness the verdict reading.
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Davenport
Chicago
New
Nettie M. Hoot
Legal confusion over terms of state officers in 1901
Discussion of terms expiring in 1902 for state officers and counties. Attorney General Remley and Gov. Shaw weigh interpretations of a legislative amendment and whether special sessions are needed to resolve legality and funding for 1902.
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Hose
Remley
le Gov. Shaw
Ernor
Tom
Iowa Proclamation Urges Thanksgiving Day Observance
Gov. Shaw calls for statewide thanksgiving on Thursday November 29 urging faith and gratitude for a year of prosperity. The proclamation notes abundant harvests mines factories and herds with a pledge to seek divine guidance for greater achievements ahead.
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Commonwealth of Town
Iowa
Railroad Tax Carries for Des Moines Iowa Falls and Northern
The first tax levy in support of the Des Moines, Iowa Falls and Northern Railroad passed, with a 3 percent levy in Lowa Palla to aid the new enterprise. Grading contracts will be let this winter and active grading begins early next spring.
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Des Moines, Iowa Falls and Northern Railroad
Lowa Palla
Enterprise
Man Loses Arm in Hunting Accident at Worthington
Gordon Culver a clerk for Superintendent Barden of the Northwestern road at Mason City accidentally shot off his right arm while hunting near Worthington Minnesota. He was hunting with companions when the mishap occurred.
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Gordon Culver
Barden
Mason City
Worthington
Minn
Not a Candidate I Am Glad I Ain't a Candidate
A fragment from a Washington Star column voices fatigue with campaigning. The speaker resents constant handshakes and public groaning at abuse while defending love for the country and suspicion of becoming a candidate amid noisy political fervor.
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Manny
Washington
Star
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