Lynching Threat Follows Foster Murder in Sneeveront
At Foster plantation near Sneeveront Louisiana a white man, John Gray Foster, was murdered prompting an armed mob to corral enslaved people in the Kinnebrew store. Prince Edwards, the alleged shooter, eluded capture as leaders debated lynching, with tensions running high and fear among the imprisoned negroes. Authorities restrained the mob but the plan to seize Edwards and burn the prisoners loomed, while reports of the pursuit continued and rumors spread about possible arrests near Belcher and Vicksburg.
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Sneeveront
Foster Plantation
John Gray Foster
Kinnebrew
Prince Edwards
Foeter Waae Young
McMillan
X Teatamet
Louisiana
Wea Seguro
Tennees
Lal Ca Sete
Foster
Prince
Vicksburg
Shrevert
Edwards
Bossier City
Brow
Citipena
Elth
Eeleo Allen
Belcher
Jacob Foster
Vickera
Stein Death and Estates Dispute in Bamberg
Reliable reports detail the death by self inflicted gunshot of Louis Stein former U S commercial agent at Bamberg Germany on June 10 after not reporting to the state department for 18 months. Four clients claim unpaid estates and a Bamberg court recently ordered 2000 marks against Stein as the 9000 marka debtD. The firm later voided the arrangement after the judgment.
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Britain
Louis Stein
United States
Bamberg
Bavaria
State Department
Stein
The Festive Boy in Blue Disposes of Goods to Civilians
Reporting on alleged fraud in disposing of military supplies, General Bhaftor discusses how soldiers at San Francisco port may have sold shoes shirts and blankets to outsiders. He notes many soldiers passed through the port during the war and suggests police and federal authorities should prosecute such thefts as felonies. The piece also includes an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
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San Francisco
Bhaftor Sid
Sam
Dancers Injured In Redwood County Storm Damage
Reports from Lamazeton Minnesota dated June 18 describe a Tuesday storm in Redwood county that demolished a Waterbury township granary where many youths attended a social. Five dancers were severely injured but none died. victims named include John Jobo Bistner Long Ida Bittner Christian Nolting. Additional damage extended to alodo Revere and Sandown areas as barns and buildings were destroyed. Additional reports of further damage are expected.
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Lamazeton
Minn
Redwood County
F. Schults
Waterbury Township
John
Jobo Bistner
Long
Ida Bittner
Christian Nolting
Alodo
Revere
Sandown
Record Iron Industry Production Hits New May Peak
New York June 13 The Iron Age reports May production rising from 801 195 to 514 505 tons per week, surpassing all prior records. Coke and anthracite stocks fall, consumption remains high, and new furnaces come online though the market shows a deadlock with nominal prices. Labor unrest stirs unease among machinists and molders as demand for steel and pipe grows along the lakes and in Texas oil country.
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York
Anya
United States
Neville Island
New England
Texas
Pig Iron Shipments Across Alabama and Tennessee Rise
May totals show 120200 tons of pig iron from the Alabama and Tennessee field, up 5000 from a year ago. Domestic demand dwarfs exports at 156 tons, down from 18000. Birmingham district May pig iron shipments near 94019 tons, down 5000. Cast iron pipe from the two states hits 15263 tons, up from last year.
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Buwanonam
Ala
Alabama
Tennesmoo
Birmingham
Tennessee
Cuban Convention Adopts Platt Amendment Vote Tied
The Cuban constitutional convention, in a tied vote of 11 to 11, adopted the Platt amendment and will appoint a commission to draft the electoral law. Secretary of War Elihu Root declares the move safeguards Cuban independence and U S support.
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Waimwotoy
Elihu Rooteaya
United States
Oil strikes in Florida and Tennessee prompt rising prices
Reports from Marion County Florida say oil is struck in large quantities with promising prospects. Nearby Columba Tennessee to form Columbia Oil Company with 10000 capital to drill near a spring. Elsewhere crowds and police monitor striker activity as machinists resist layoffs.
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Dusetiom Fis
Marion County
Columba
Tenn
Columbia Oil Company
Great Speed Turbine Torpedo Boat Viper Trials
The Navy and Military Record reports three weeks of service trials for the British turbine torpedo boat destroyer Viper, noting 30 ½ knots top speed and an estimated 41 knots in ideal conditions, with very high coal use at top speed. Despite an inexperienced crew, the vessel performed reliably and showed weather stability, while trials are described as completely satisfactory. The Dover and Calais steamship line is planning turbine channel steamers to cut cross-Channel transit to 85 minutes.
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Loxpow
Navy
Vian
Dover
Ovat
Cuban Teachers to Train in United States Program
Island government will send 60 to 100 Cuban teachers to the New Paris normal school for one or two years of instruction in English manual training domestic science school economy methods and civil government. The Cuban government covers travel and board and provides each participant with a $20 monthly salary during the program.
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United States
Auayy
Charles R. Skinner
Myron T. Boudder
New Palta Normal School
Matthew B. Anna
Calis
Cuba
New Paris Normal School
Can
Transt
Four Burglars Convicted In North Carolina
In Asheville North Carolina four burglars Catus Johnson Foster and Mills were found guilty of burglary in the first degree. The verdict relies on a supreme court ruling that a structure may be burglary even if no actual entry occurred. Sentencing pending potential appeal. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised for constipation and liver complaints by Palmer Sons.
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DeWitt
H R. Palmer & Sons
Asaxvilz
Emma Post Office
Catus and Johnson
White
Foster and Mills
Negroea
Supreme Court
H. BR. Palmer & Sons
Army Recruit Enlistment Expanded Across Several States
Captain O B Wodgea, local recruiting officer at Willett's Point Knoxville, has orders to enlist 813 soldiers at once for service in carpentry, plumbing, and artillery. Enlistments extend to counties in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and nearby North and South Carolina areas.
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Willete
Willett'’s Point
Emperor William in a New Role at Jubilee Convention
A German ambassador delivered a cable from Emperor William to the Y M C A jubilee in Boston, expressing hearty congratulations and pride in the association's past work and urging continued cooperation with American Christians. Delegates praised the gesture as bridging Germany and America, with plans for several Jubilee day meetings and a Governor Crane reception at the State House.
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Boston
Emperor
Germany
Washington
Wiliam
Brotherhood of Young Men's Christian Associations of America
Yan Eanding
America
Association Hall
Old South
Boston Association
Crane
Brave miners venture into burning Port Royal mine
June 13 Port Royal Pennsylvania. An exploring party began into the burning coal mine at 9:90 am to recover bodies of men trapped below. Explosions loom as the fire rages and a gun sparked the seventh blast at 3:40 am. Inspector Dixon led the rescue, hoping to recover some bodies amid cheering crowds and prayers.
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Barniog
Port Royal
Dixon
Automobiles to Run Regular Lines in Greensboro Area
Arrangements complete to establish an automobile line in Greensboro North Carolina with a half hour schedule from the depot to Proximity and to South Greensboro. A diverging line at Korn ee ea ee planned with latest improvements and storage facilities. Service expected to begin by Aug 1 with speeds on Kingston and Greensboro routes.
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Old North
Wiseron-Satem
N. C
Greensboro
Proximity
Kornee Ea
Thas
Z Ai Vazanee
Kmston
Lindis Pole
Peed
Davison & Lowe Offer Prize Goods for Wheat Contest
The Athens dry goods firm Davison and Lowe offers merchandise from their stock to the second highest wheat yield on three acres in Clarke county. Prizes include patterns, stockings, drapery, linens, a traveling trunk, and more. Contest dates are July 8 and 10, 1901, under Wheat and Oat Fair rules and in ten counties including Clarke, Jackson, Oconee, Madison, Oglethorpe, Franklin, Greene, Morgan, Walton, and Elbert.
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Davison &Lowe
Athens
Clarke County
Davison & Lowe
Clarks
Jackson
Ocones
Madison
Oglethorpe
Franklin
Greene
Morgan
Walton
Elbert
City marshal sales in Georgia list of auctioned properties
A long OCR heavy notice details multiple property sales in Athens Georgia and surrounding areas. It lists parcels including a vacant lot on Lampkin Street and other tracts, with bounds described and taxes owed. The sale date is June 7th, with terms set and notices to tenants. The document includes municipal figures and references to county court authority and electric railway matters.
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Orunen
Howthorn
John Crawford
A. K Arnold
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H. R. Palmer Dé Sons
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Southern Railway
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Ip Company
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Ark
R. Palmer & Sons
H. B. Palmer & Sons
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Palmer & Bons
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William
Avanta
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Decatur
Louisville
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Mra McKinley
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C. W. Cooper
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Philip Cook
Brate
Georgi
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Pune
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Heceiver
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Novia Oy
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Ratigs
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