Masked mob storms jail in Asotin county lynching
A mob of over 100 masked men seized the jail in Asotin county and dragged the self confessed brutal murderer William Hamilton from guards. They then gunned for him near First and Pill, delaying torture until the crowd dispersed after orders to stop. Several buildings burned as the mob retaliated against the reported killing of a girl, while many residents fled.
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Aken
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Pillmore
Jury Deliberates as Murder Trial Testimony Unfolds
Testimony in the murder case of J. M. Marcum continues with witnesses for the defense including Mrs Lulu Somph and Judge Hares. Hargis and Ecksten questioned as to loyalty and connections, while Jett’s past ties and timing of the shooting are explored by court and attorneys.
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Jost
Dorenether Tea
The Mistress Character and Literary Snippets from The London Globe
A collage of quoted lines explores flirtation duty and money in politics, featuring a servant’s note on a lover’s generosity, and a political quip by Senator Sorghum. The Washington Star and other papers contribute a playful exchange about shoes and propriety, reflecting early 20th century snappy wit and social commentary.
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Washington Star
Cardinal Sartois Leo's Becomes Pius X at Rome
Rome witnesses the election of Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto as Pope Pius X. Crowds fill St Peter's Square as troops salute from the basilica balcony. The new pontiff, dressed in white with red shoes, appears, receives the kiss of peace, and blesses the populace amid wide acclamations. The conclave’s master, Bell, conducts the formalities while Camerlengo Oreglia presents the new white papal ring.
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Sketch of Sarto from Venice 1836 to 1893
Portrait of Cardinal Sarto in Venice noting his long service, piety, and upright life. Described as a modest, cultivated prelate with liberal ideas, popular in his diocese, rarely involvement in church politics, yet trusted by Leo XIII in one policy dispute with Ramolla. The piece traces his career from creation as cardinal to his standing in Italian episcopate.
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Irrigation Congress Meeting Set for Ogden Utah
The eleventh annual irrigation congress to meet in Ogden Utah on Sept 15 is billed as the most important yet. President Roosevelt has written to chair Mia Kresel pledging active aid and cabinet representation. The Agriculture Department will emphasize irrigation matters and plans to send many scientists to attend.
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Utah
America
Roosevelt
Mia Kresel
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Addington
Wilson
Four Arrested on Murder Suspicion after Harlem Bar Encounter
In New York on August 5 four Black men were arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a white man with a forehead cut was found near the Harlem river. A prisoner claimed the victim was seen at a Harlem saloon where bills and a flask of liquor were involved. One man allegedly left the party with the victim's clothes, denying involvement.
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Harlem
Mann
Joe
Petition In Bankruptcy Filed Against Daniel H Livermore
In New York on August 5 Daniel H Livermore a broker fled a bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 131000 and nominal assets of 15912. The estate includes Gates of men and companies in Atlanta Georgia and debts of 763.8. The liabilities stem from arrangements with Atlastia in 1897. Creditors include Gate of Georgia owed 15000. The case lists New York City records from 1900 to 102 and names several entities in Georgia and Georgia creditors.
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New York
Daniel H. Livermore
Atlanta
Atlastia
Gad
New York City
Georgia
Health restoration claims for Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription
Mrs Core Sundderlan of Glenville Maryland reports chronic illness symptoms including coughing chest pain and weakness improving after using Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. She says eighteen bottles of the discovery and twelve of the prescription plus five vials of other remedies restored health enabling easier work and walking.
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Sundderlan
Gliyveyville, Calvert Co
Ime
Pierce
Common Sense
Georgia Legislature Sparks About Steering Committee
Georgia lawmakers faced a lengthy, partisan debate over reappointing a steering committee. Critics warned it would grant the speaker too much power, while supporters cited concerns over the current lease system and state fiscal matters.
Cableship Burnside Sis Arrives in Seattle to Lay Cable
The United States cableship Burnside Sis arrived from Sitkx to complete preliminary work and prepare to lay 600 miles of cable between Seattle and southeastern Alaska. The ship sails to take on board the long line of cable and equipment for the project.
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Seattiion
Wash
United States
Burnside
Sis
Sitkx
Pletan
Bereeen
Alaska
Southern to Build Jel l og Extension Reaches Coal Field
Knoxville August 1 The Southern railway started 375 men on The Narrows near Jellico to push an extension up Clear Fork Creek into the Clear Fork coal district. The route over which Pee & Louisville and Nashville contend, the Louisville and Nashville secured rights of way, and the Southern claims a survey in that district to prevent encroachment. Construction will be pushed, with both roads on Clear Fork.
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Southern Railway
Narrows
Jellico
Teng
A& Extension
Brome Dellteone
Clear Fork Creek
Clear Fork
Pee
Louisville
Nash
Nashville
Southern
Louisville and Nashville
Building Trades Trouble Sparks Union Rally and Rejection
In New York on August 1 a Weldgemen's union meeting rejected Iron League calls for a conference to resolve building trades troubles. Samuel Parks, endorsed by the union, led proceedings amid a large crowd as delegates carried him from the hall. Police and cheering workers marched, while the union maintained support for Parks and the committee members seeking recognition, arguing the scope of work remains blocked under current conditions.
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New York
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Ict
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Two Executions Reported in Alabama Murders
In Montgomery three men name Means and Stark were executed for the murder of Finnie Foster during a robbery near Mt Meigs. They were convicted in criminal court and the Supreme Court refused appeal. A gubernatorial clemency petition was denied. In Birmingham Sidney King, a Black man, was hanged in the county jail yard at 10 35 yesterday morning after a conviction.
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Stark-yard
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Kulyoar Means
Stark
Mt. Meigs
Primie Foster
Criminal Court
Supreme Court
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Fife
Mahging
Birmingham
Bsidney King
Coalburg
Prohibited From Landing Denies Laborers in San Francisco
British subjects two Italians and one German were denied landing by the United States Immigrant Commission North for contract labor. They claimed transport from Muitiaime and Ladysmith, B C to Cook Bay to work as minors and were refused admission. Brigadier General William T. Haskin, retiring, sailed from New York aboard the Morro Castle with a hearty sendoff in Havana.
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Muitiaime
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Columbia
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Havana
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Morro Castle
New York
Grants Increase Aid to Royal Commission for St Louis Exposition
London reports a supplementary estimate granting an additional £250,000 for the royal commission's aid to the St Louis Exposition. The measure covers the period ending March 31, 1904, with an explanatory note that future contributions will be provided in budgets of subsequent years.
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Royal Commission
St. Louis
Distinguished Chemist Ludwig Dies in Romé Morning
Professor Ludwig a distinguished chemist died here this morning. He was born in Hesse Cassel Germany on March 7 1809.
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Ludwig
Hesse Cassel
Germany
Textile mills idle as cotton prices rise and demand falters
Boston textile centers report widespread curtailment with more than 2,000,000 spindles idle in August. Fall River and Lowell suffer output cuts as high cotton prices deter new orders. Mills in Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Connecticut trim operations amid unfinished contracts. Officials predict improvement after September as markets stabilize.
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Monadnock Mills
Bret Harte Hero Chaffee Dies in California at 54
In a California obituary, Chaffee once a famed partner of Bret Harte and hero from Tennessee's Partner dies aged 54. The veteran pioneer, long associated with Yosemite’s Second Garrote era, lived much of his life near the valley and was known for his chivalrous friendship with Harte. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, his death closes a storied western life.
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Bret Harte
Alory
Tennessee
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Opkldad
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Stans
Muscogee Plant to Add Mill With $200000 Contract
August 1 report from Columbus Georgia states a contract for Muscogee cotton mill No 4 has been awarded to R Hugger and brothers of Montgomery Alabama. The project foreshadows one of the largest cotton mills at the Muscogee plant, part of ongoing expansion after recent mill builds and additions in Columbus. The city’s cotton manufacturing interests are attracting a total outlay of 200000 dollars. Lipton Heads for Niagara Falls on Special Train. Sir Thomas Lipton travels to Niagara Falls from New York escorted by Willem Fife and Commodore BG Bourne of the New York Yacht Club. The party will dine at Buffalo and visit the falls before returning to New York. Emigration to United States. New York reports 42000 aliens entered in July, up from 36000 last year and 25000 in 1901, marking a higher month for arrivals at this port.
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Slaton
Fulton
Ita Pas Ange
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Otto
Rooth
Walton
Senate
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Terrell
Vassar
Terrell County
Perry
Goer al Wag
Peneral
Muscogee
Columbus
R. Hugger & Bro
Montgomery
Ala
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Lipton
Niagara Falla
New York
Sir Thomas
Niagara Park
Lehigh’ Valley” Road
Willem, Fife
Commodore BG. Bourne
New York Yacht Club
Buffalo
Buffalo Club
Niagara Falls
United States
Woman's body found in well in Cool Springs
August 1 report from Stateavtile notes Mrs Dolph Weaver was found dead in a well at her Cool Springs home. The body showed neck trauma consistent with strangulation before being dumped in the well. No suspect information is available as the crime remains unsolved.
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Cool Springs
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