Harriet Beecher Stowe Dies at 85 in Hartford
Hartford dispatch notes the death of Harriet Beecher Stowe at noon on Wednesday. Surrounded by family, the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin is hailed as one of America’s greatest women. It traces her birth in 1811, Beecher lineage, early education, abolitionist stance, and life with Calvin Stowe in Cincinnati where Lane Seminary and other institutions influenced her era.
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Beaside
America
Hartford
Harriet Bowker Stowe
Mrs. Stowe
Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe
Beecher
Lyman Beecher
Harriet Elizabeth Beecher
Litchfield
Conn
Harriet
Henry Ward Beecher
Christ
Adam
Cincinnati
Lane Seminary
Noother Place
Kuwily Mumber
Vher
Stuch
Harriet Boucher
Calvin Ellis Stowe
Riot in Ohio at Berea quarry wounds and tensions rise
West View Ohio July 1. Over 100 shots exchanged between deputy sheriffs and strikers at Berea stone quarries. One striker leg broken, others with head injuries. Strikers hoped to drive out nonunion workers but were repelled. Wives and fear influence linger as more trouble rumored. A British steamer Santa Renza sinks after collision with Dundonald near Para.
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Woikers
West View
Berea
Para
Brazil
Santa Renza
Lisbon
Colliseu
Garvin
San Eday
Venezuelans Confidence in Boundary Report Boosts U S Ties
Washington July 1 United States capital flows into Caracas as Venezuela alarms strengthen the bond. Ambassador Crespo gains American favor while Governor Andrade acts on colonial land claims. The American syndicate led by Donald Grant pushes Orinoco concessions and plants with timely machinery deliveries.
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United States
Caracas
Crespo
Washington
Donald Grant
Andrade
Anagade
Paris
New
Consul O Haras Report on Nicaraguan Gold Mines
United States Consul O’Hara at Greytown Nicaragua submits a detailed report on gold deposits. He notes Pacific coast English capital and mills in operation, Atlantic mills under construction, and lack of smelting works. He warns Americans not to rush to Nicaragua but suggests selling mining machinery and supplies through a live agent.
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Nicaragua
Washington
United States
O’hara
Greytown
Department of State
Pacific
Atlantic
Train wreckers caught near Heflin amid revenge scheme
Bob Poland and Coon Parker were arrested near Tron City by Southern Railway agents for derailing a freight train one mile west of Heflin on Sunday. The crash injured two Black men and three others and wrecked 12 cars, with property damage around 100000. A confession tied East Band and others to the plan.
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Coon Parker
Bob Poland
Heflin
Heri
Ala
Tron City
Southern Railway Company
Here
Iron City
Poland
Hunnicutt & Neal
Bland Eyes Open Mint Policy to Spur Trade
Missouri candidate Richard P Bland returns from St. Louis urging open minting of silver to Uncle Sam and predicts others will follow. He says free coinage would revive trade and allied interests, aligning with Democratic convention goals for the coming fall election.
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Richard Parks Bland
Missouri
St. Louis
United States
Delegates Arrive for Democratic Convention in Chicago
North Dakota opens Palmer House headquarters while Michigan delegates shift rooms. Georgia, Alabama, Indiana, Missouri, and Mississippi delegations arrive or prepare to support their preferred candidates including Mathews Bland and Boies. Alabama backs Mathews. Mississippi leans toward Bland despite Money’s protest.
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Georgia
Alabama
Dakota
Michigan
Chicago
Oxicaco
North Dakota
Palmer House
Michigan Eee
Te Palmer House
Hhese
Steven Goths
Boies
Thews
Indiana
di Bland
Missouri
John B. Knox
State Central Committee
Mathews
Bland
Bone Ator
Money
Mississi
Matthews
Silver Leaders Confer Over Convention Plans
A July meeting at the Sherman house brought Governor Altgeld and Governor Stone with Democratic leaders to map actions for the national convention. A guarded room and closed-door talks followed breakfast as speculation swirled about Altgeld’s possible selection as permanent chairman, though party allies deny he seeks the role.
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Altgeld
Chicago
Stone
Sherman House
Railroads in Chicago Prepare for Convention Crowds
Railroads centered in Chicago are making active preparations to carry crowds coming to the convention. They do not anticipate a big rush before Sunday night or Monday. One train will come from St Paul and Southern Minnesota. Great Western towers telegraph line.
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Windy City
Chicago
Ohd- Great Western Towers
St. Paul
Southern
Waterloo club and railroad brace for crowded arrival
A Waterloo Iowa club from Pooh County and Fremont will reach the Western SSA catadog Ra 6 Grand Trunk in the afternoon. Crowds are expected from various areas but some will not appear until Monday morning as railroad officials say they are ready for the rush and departments will supply all necessary cars.
Two-Thirds Rule Could Face Abrogation at Chicago Convention
The Illinois delegation pushes for abrogation of the two-thirds rule noting General principles. Governor Altgeld argues the rule should rest on general principles unless nominating at the convention requires a two-thirds vote. The silver question remains unsettled as leaders await a clear verdict before planning any program.
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Chicago
Catcaco
Toilee
Altgeld
Mae
Franki
Yale Crew Poised For Henley Challenge Cup Fight
Henley papers note growing anticipation for Yale's Ameri squad at the Royal Henley Regatta July 6 to 9. New Haven oarsmen are praised as gentlemen athletes with strong press support, while English crews face a determined Yale challenge with Yale’s change to use American oars. The outcome hinges on rival boats measuring oars in the July 7 race amid mutual goodwill.
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Henley-On-The-Thames
Royal Henley
New Haven
Yale Boys
Great Britain
Leander
New College
Fereshool Boys
Yale
Eli
Bob Cook Semons Staning
Pook
Cluuse Iy
Grand Jury Fails to Indict Columbus Lynchers
Muscogee county grand jury adjourns without true bills in the June 1 lynching case. Presentments say they conducted a thorough inquiry into the street lynching in Columbus and examined court officers, the jailer, and other officials as far as possible.
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Columbus
Muscogee County
Lumbus
Dormitory Keys Turned Over At Normal School
Nearly two hundred dined in the new dormitory as the second session closed. Over two hundred fifty pupils will attend the largest session starting Monday, breaking records. The monthly boarding and laundry cost was seven dollars, praised as a sign of strong leadership by President Bradwell. One hundred seventy five sat down to lunch in the new dormitory during the informal house warming, with keys turned over by contractor Kenney. The men will use the new dormitory. women occupy the main building. Prof. Euler B. Smith departs for Buffalo Friday but will return to teach the mid summer class.
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United States
Bradwell
Kenney
Euler B. Smith
Buffalo
Hobart Visits McKinley at Canton Home in Informal Meeting
Vice Presidential nominee Garrett A. Hobart calls on Governor McKinley at his Canton, Ohio residence after arriving from Patterson New Jersey. The informal gathering drew a large crowd as the two leaders greeted each other with applause and walked to the car.
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Canton
Ernor Menley
Fort Wayne
Garrett A. Hobart
Paterson
N. J
Santiel el Sire
McKinley Emerg
Croin
Wwe
Hobart
Bt Cvernor Mc
Hoare
McKinley
Country Road Rages Toward Amateur Wheelmen Tournament
Local cyclists discuss organizing a regional amateur bicycle tournament modeled on inter state races open to island governed by LA W rules. Plan includes a social gathering, medals cups and a gala week with excursion trains and merchant support for a big Athens holiday event.
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Wheelmn
Athens
Illand
Insanity Verdict in John Prather Case at Local Court
Yesterday at two o'clock Ordinary Herrington led a jury to determine John Prather's mental condition. The jury found Prather insane and Sheriff Weir ordered him to be confined until Milledgeville authorities can be contacted. It notes the asylum's crowding and urges expanding Milledgeville institution capacity.
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Herrington
John Prather
Sheriff Weir
Prather
Milledgeville
Greeks Appeal for Aid to Starving Fugitives
A Athens dispatch reports Deputy Scoulodi asks the United States government to send a ship to feed starving fugitives in Greece. About 12,000 women and children are cited at Gonia and Point Plaza, dying by the hundreds while awaiting relief.
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United States
New York
Herald
Athens
Scoulodi
Marine
Tricoupis
San Francisco
Gonia
Point Plaza
M. Scoulodi
Wentents
Two Men Die in Accident on Elizabeth City Steamer
On the steamship Newbern being hauled onto a marine railway at Elizabeth City, an engine belt slipped. An engineer and the superintendent tried to check the chain shaft with an iron bar, but the shaft and wheels crushed them. Officials praise the crew’s duty and caution.
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Ratzian
Newbern
Elizabeth City
Georgia Horticultural Society Convention At Griffin
The State Horticultural Society plans a January convention at Griffin with at least twenty Athenians attending. The 5th to 7th feature a program aimed at advancing Georgia fruit growing and education. Members from all sections are urged to join to support improved catalogues and resources for fruit and vegetable growers. Annual dues are $2.0, with applications to the treasurer before July 15. Officers: G H Miller, Secretary. L A Berckmans, Treasurer. P J Berckmans, President.
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Griffin
State Horticultural Society
Georgia
United States
G.H. Miller
Rome
L. A. Berckmans
Augusta
P. J. Berckmans
Land Office Business Sees Busy Day at Smith’s Store
A twelve shine ticket promotion at E. I. Smith's store proves highly popular with customers. The campaign runs from early morning until six in the afternoon and attracts steady patronage as the "show shining chair" draws crowds.
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E. I. Smith
Two Women Clash on Clayton Street After Scrape
Police arrest two African American women, Georgia Wingfrey and Rosa Ball Barfield, after a morning quarrel on Clayton street near Dr Bett’s office. The disorderly confrontation ended with both in the calaboose. Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertises as leading medicine.
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Clayton Street
Georgia Wingfrey
Dr. Bett
Rosa Ball Barfield
Dean
Calaboose
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