Governor to deploy militia to Eldorado amid racial violence
Governor Yates ordered Colonel Theodore Ewart with infantry to Eldorado Illinois to protect black residents and quell disturbances after a wave of outrages by white citizens. Rev Peter A Green reported his home stoned and threats made. a midn ight attack followed on the Colored Normal and Industrial school.
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Springnela
Yates
Theodore Ewart
Illinois
Eldorado
Latine County
Ewart
Mount Sterling
Fourth Infantry
P. A. Green
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
Carbondate
Hidorado
Balille County
Severa
Colored Normal and Industrial School
Peter A. Green
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Green
Mrs O Malley Granted Bail in Jewelry Theft Case
Mrs Aline Ellis O Malley wife of Professor Austin O Malley of South Bend Indiana and William J Hearin of New York are held to bail of 1200 for trial on charges of stealing more than 1000 dollars in jewelry from Dr Joseph O Malley of Philadelphia The husband is ill and hospitalized with no diagnosis disclosed The case stems from jewelry found on Hearin and tickets to South Bend.
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Philadelphia
Aline Ellis O'Malley
Austin O'Malley
South Bend
Ind
William J. Hearth
New York
Joseph O'Malley
Hearin
Deviers 15 Cents Straight Price Sparks Jackson Clubs
Jackson social clubs and blind tigers form a price fix, raising drinks to 15 cents each. Regular patrons protest and threaten a rival group to restore the old two for 25 cent deal amid debates on legalized saloons and elector qualifications.
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Jackson
Blind Tigers
Jackson, Saiss
Blind Tigers of
Waves Sweeping Europe Death Toll Rises From Heat
Heat waves strike Europe with fatalities among men and cattle. Castries reports 139 F with five sunstroke deaths. Lyons and Perpignan endure record heat then storms with hail. Rome Milan Mantua Pisa hit 100 F and multiple sunstroke deaths reported.
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Castries
France
Lyons
Perpignan
Rome
Italy
Milan
Mantau
Pavi
Legislator Clay Killed in Political Shooting in Mexico
Rhodes Clay, a Missouri state legislator, was shot and killed by Clarence Barnes in Mexico on July 10. Barnes shot Clay after Clay shot Barnes, both wounded lightly. The incident marked the climactic point in ongoing political tensions.
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Mexico
Rhodes Clay
Clarence Barnes
Barnes
Clay
Allen's Foot Ease advert claims relief for swollen feet
An old time ad promotes Allen's Foot EASE powder to ease swollen hot and tired feet. It touts curing swelling sweating and corns with a trial package offered free. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with guaranteed or exchange offers mentioned.
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Allen
Crimes of the Educated People Protested by Catholic Leaders
The 1902 national conference of Catholic college representatives in Chicago concluded with election of officers led by Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Conaty. In a keynote address he warned that education’s neglect of religion breeds refined crime and eroded morals, urging education to fuse faith with learning.
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Chicago
National Conference of Representatives of
Catholic Colleges
Powers Theater
Thomas J. Conaty
Washington, D. Cc
William L. O'Hara
Emmettsburg
Philadelphia
Conaty
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
America
Harvard President Elliott Chosen Chief of Education Association
The National Educational Association convention in Minneapolis 1902 closes with Elliott of Harvard elected president. W N Davidson of Kansas becomes treasurer and W N Bheats of Florida a vice president. Dr J G Schurman of Cornell and Secretary Wilson spoke at the final session as crowds exceed expectations with 20 000 attendees enjoying sessions and local excursions.
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Elliott
Harvard
Minneapolis
National Educational Association
Twin Cities
Charles W. Elliot
Association
W. N. Davidson
Kansas
W. N. Bheats
Florida
B. B. Frissel
Virginia
Wilson
J. G. Schurman
Cornell University
Passing Love of Another Woman Stowaway Freed
New York dispatch reports Mrs. Douise Challer, a stowaway with no funds, was freed and her fine remitted by the special inquiry at the immigrant station. She had hidden below deck to avoid separation from her 10-year-old Germany-bound son, whom a Bremen rel ative promised to support in America, prompting a relaxation of emigrant rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Douise Challer
Congress Honor Moves For Boilermakers Union Resolutions
At Baltimore July 1 the convention adopted resolutions thanking Congress for prompt and justifiable action in building war ships in government navy yards. It was decided to pay each of the union's six visa presidents a salary of 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Baltimore
Union
Monticello Defeats Oxford In Baseball Clash
Oxford and Monticello met in a baseball game at Monticello where Monticello triumphed by a two run margin. Smith pitched well for Monticello while Griffin starred for Oxford. Social Circle plans to face Oxford in Oxford this afternoon and Oxford will play Madison on Monday at Madison diamond.
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Monticello
Oxford
Lwdy
Smith
Griffins
Madison
Hundreds Die In Coal Mine Disaster Rescue Efforts Continue
A massive explosion at a large Cambria Steel coal mine near Mill Creek sets off a perilous rescue. Mining Engineer Moore and Superintendent Robinson lead teams through damp air and gas as screens divert airflow. Dozens of workers, many foreigners, are feared dead while families seek word on casualties.
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Moore
George T. Robinson
Franklin Slope
Conemauen
Prosser
Mui Creek
JH. Rodgers
William Blanch
John Whitney
John Thomas Ana
John Retallick
Klondike
Griffith Powell
Thomas Foster
Bte
Mr. Whitney
H. Rodgers
Young Rodgers
Mill Creek
Cambria Steel Company
Philadelphia
Cambria Company
Powell Stackhouse
William Robinson
John B. Lowman
United States
John Hewlet
John Martin
George Wallace
Patrick Muldoon
Joseph Cohegharki
Goodys
Martin
Thomas Wallace
Jess
Mr. Taylor
Msi Creek
William Robertson
John
Lowman
Robinson
Robertson
Mépro
Kiondike
Moore Hind
Pittsburg
Homestead Steel Works
Michael Lavin
Wildle
Walter Reed
E. Stevens
Albert Shorthill
J. Sullivan
George Anderson
Thomas McElway
Patrick Fallon
The President's Yacht Controversy Editorial
The Memphis Commercial Appeal questions a 510 million dollar summer yacht for President Roosevelt funded by the people via the Navy Department. It argues government provision of the yacht exceeds proper official propriety and resembles a presidential gift, highlighting concern over cost and oversight.
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Memphis
United States
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Navy Department
Congress
Not in Bunches paw inquiry in Ohio State Journal
The Ohio State Journal records a child named Bobbie asking if the twins would arrive in bunches the day after they were expected. The dialect mirrors a rural speech pattern. The note captures a light family moment and local tone from a historical column.
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Ohio State Journal
Little Bobbie
Baptist Young People Meet in Providence Session
Nearly ten thousand delegates from every state and territory in the United States and Canada and Mexico gather in Providence for the Baptist Young People's Union of America annual convention. Welcome addresses from officials precede the sessions. John B. Chapman of Chicago delivers the president's address. church talks by Rev. Smale of Los Angeles and Rev. Gardner of Richmond follow.
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Providence
R. I
Canada
Mexico
Baptist Young People's Union of America
Oay
Kimball
New England
Granger
L. Anderson
Newton Center
Mays
Infantry Hall
John B. Chapman
Chicago
First Baptist
Joseph Smale
Los Angeles
C. S. Gardner
D.D
Richmond
Free Sample Coupon For Hagans Magnolia Balm
A promotional offer promises a free sample bottle of Hagans Magnolia Balm for facial and body use. Fill and mail the coupon with name and address to Lyyn Manufacturing Co. in Atlanta Ga to receive the sample.
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Lyyn Manufacturing Co
South Fifth St
Aflenta
Atlanta Brewine Rice CO
Atlanta
Vatican Reply Complicates Friars Removal Talks
Washington and Rome clash over the Paris treaty and removal of Philippine friars. Taft follows Washington instructions while Vatican notes challenge possible withdrawal. Negotiations hinge on replacing friars with monks or alternative arrangements to maintain order and state interests.
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Washington
War Department
Taft
Vatican
United States
Associated Press
Rome
Root
Oyater Bay
Philippine Islands
Ming
Felands
Gambler Roberson Sues Over Cash and Gun in Villa Rica
In Carrolton Georgia Charles Roberson sues Belle Shepherd and Villa Rica official A Pope in trover to recover $50 in five ten dollar bills and a loaded pistol. Roberson admits gambling on the game known as skin, and a later warrant accuses Shepherd of theft. The case heads to October term for trover and a magistrate for the possessory warrant.
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Roberson
Carrolnton
Charles Roberson
Belle Shepherd
A. Pope
Villa Rica
Trovel
Shepherd
Villa Ries
Marshal Pope
Carrol Superior Court
Drought Strains Georgia Farmers in July Heat
Spalding drought serious unless rain comes soon. In Griffin and surrounding areas the six week dry spell has withered crops. Corn ruined, cotton outlook poor. heat unmatched in living memory. farmers discouraged. Saw mills in Jackson shut due to water shortages. Alabama reports rain reviving crops. Ringgold drought persists with looming crop damage.
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Griffin
Jackson
Miss
Alabama
Athens
Ala
Ringgold
Hughes Goes to Boston in Major League Trade
Baltimore on July 10 reports pitcher Tom Hughes was released by the Baltimore club and signed by the Boston American League team. He will join the Bostons in Philadelphia tomorrow.
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Hughes
Boston
Baltimore
Tom Hughes
Bostons
Philadelphia
Tomor
War ship sent to awe rebels
Secretary Moody has cabled the Ranger at Panama to confer with the consul general then proceed to David to investigate and protect American interests. A body of Colombians has joined Nicaraguan forces at David preparing for a belligerent expedition, prompting the warship’s dispatch.
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Moody
Ranger
Panama
David
Washington
State Department
United States
Merry
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Nava
Cate
Losses of the Burghers in the Boer War
Pretoria July 10 report from a Red Cross depot estimates Boer losses at 3 709 killed or died of wounds and 82 000 taken prisoner, with 70 dying in captivity. Boer field forces numbered about 76 000. The curator of former Boer government papers has handed over documents including confidential reports on Kruger's relations with foreign powers.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Red Cross
Kruger
Fight on Powell Clayton Renewed by Penrose
Washington July 1 Special The fight against General Powell Clayton ambassador to Mexico resurfaces as Senator Penrose acts for William H Mealey a Pennsylvania miner near Monterey Mexico Mealey jailed by Mexican authorities on fraud charges alleges Clayton aided him and was a Carmen Mining Company shareholder Roosevelt deemed him innocent Penrose forwarded papers claiming Clayton owns 100 Carmen shares to the President at Oyster Bay
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Washington
Powell Clayton
United States
Mexico
Senate
Bailey
Texas
Beveridge
Indiana
Penrose
Pennsylvania
William H. Mealey
Monterey
Mealey
State Department
Ambassador Clayton
Clayton
Carmen Mining Company
General Clayton
Mealey’s
Ghidrges
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Carmen
Extradition case on Gaynor and Greene moves forward
Washington reports the Department of Justice seeks State Department aid to extradite Gaynor and Greene. Papers have been referred to a reviewing authority and Secretary Hay will act once all essential points are in. In Montreal, Judge La Fontaine receives the record for the case under a writ of certiorari and U S counsel plans to move for quashing habeas corpus writs issued June 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gaynor and Greene
Department of Justice
State Department
Hay
Quebec
Caron
Greene-Gaynor
la Fontaine
Montreal
United States
Walthour Captures 20 Mile Motor Race at Springfield
Bobby Walthour won the 20 mile championship at the Springfield Mass coliseum by nearly four miles over Harry Elkes. Motors failed Elkes in mile two allowing Walthour to set a track record of 30:62.2 and finish the final mile in 1:29.3. Elkes won prior races due to Walthour wheel accidents. last night Walthour gained the lead as Elkes’ motors failed.
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Bobby Walthour
Harry Elkes
Springfield
Masa., Coliseum
Atlanta
Elkes
Walthour
Walthout
Waltheur
France Threatens China Over Tariff Rates
July 10 report from Pekin says tariff commissioners in Shanghai set a schedule with all governments agreeing except France. Paris demands better rates for wines silks and other goods, threatening tariff war if schedules are forced. New tariffs to take effect September 1 if France concedes.
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Republic
Pekin
Shanghai
France
China
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Deviers
Europe
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Dr. Conaty
Conventions OF Educators
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Holy See
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Isthmus
Stai-Price
Whitehall St
Essig Bros
Whitenall
Bell Phone
Agsouurery Pure
Erwin
Newton Hathaway
Hathewater
Hatent Medicin
Vitali
Innian Bldg
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