Booker T Washington Addresses Racial Peace at Turners Tabernacle
Booker T Washington spoke to a largely white audience at Turners Tabernacle delivering a keynote on racial peace. He urged blacks to pursue labor, home ownership, banking, and taxpaying to earn white support and harmony, while recalling ties from slavery and urging avoidance of camp meeting excess. Governor Terrell sent greetings and commendations for peace efforts, with William M. Goodwin representing Atlanta’s mayor.
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Pure and simple: lynching participants are murderers says Brewer
Milwaukee July 13 Associate Justice David G Brewer of the U S Supreme Court declares that any person who participates in lynching or burning a Negro is a murderer pure and simple. He concedes extenuating circumstances may affect degree but principal participants are murderers. He predicts popular reaction and a coming change to remedy lynching.
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Storm Strikes Great Tent During Ship Worship
A storm struck a large ship named Sea Cod while thousands gathered for worship under a great tent. The event caused chaos and injury as the vessel was battered by waves and strong winds. Rescue crews and officials assessed the damage and began coordinating aid.
Peonage Jury Is Discharged In Alabama Case
The jury in United States v Fletcher Turner, accused of holding Glennie Helms in a peonage case, failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. The judge admonished jurors and noted Turner must be tried again with a new jury, with other cases postponed to August 3.
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State of siege proclaimed in Haiti amid clashes
Port au Prince July 14. The conflict between President Nord and the chambers continues as a state of siege is proclaimed and the national guard is called to arms. The dispute stems from alleged frauds in government securities totaling about $2,000,000. The president appointed a probe committee and the finance minister resigned in opposition to the investigation.
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All three are out on bond after Berry family case
Topeka Kansas July 18 Chauncey Dep ew Clyre Wilson and W F McBride left Shewnes county jail today under bonds of 15000 each The three men charged in the Berry family murder were released on bail pending further proceedings
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Three Men Dead After Lafim Powder Works Blast
Wilkesbarre Pa July 13 three men killed and two seriously hurt in an explosion at the Lafim powder works at Lafity. The dead are Alexander Moore 4 Lafin Joseph Gray 50 Pittston and Arthur Gray 23 Pittston. Injured Thomas Haines 45 Yatesville and Josiah Twist 6 Lafin. Bodies found buried or scattered amid debris as officials investigate friction from machinery as a possible cause.
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Thomas Haines
Yatesville
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Arma
Moore
Roosevelt names Oliver assistant secretary of war
Oyster Bay N Y July 13 President Roosevelt decided to appoint Brigadier General Robert Shaw Oliver of Albany N W as assistant secretary of war to succeed Colonel William Cary Sanger who has resigned The move follows Sangers ill health with Mrs Sanger and will be finalized as soon as Oliver completes his business affairs Oliver a Civil War veteran and long time New York National Guard leader is also a prominent iron broker No definite date set for assuming office while Root remains in Washington and Alaska boundary discussions continue
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Tent collapse injures many at Denver Christian Endeavor gathering
A sudden squall toppled the big canvas tent in Denver as over 8,000 gathered for the Christian Endeavor convention. The collapse injured and trapped attendees, with Mrs. Jessie M. Thornburgh among the most seriously hurt. Volunteers formed a rescue corps and hospital tents treated the injured.
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Dublin Debates Over Welcome Address Bring Dublin to Boiling Point
Dublin July 18 crowds filled the public gallery for a second municipal debate on presenting an address to King Edward upon his arrival. The hall was stormed by those locked out as Lord Mayor Harrington denounced the address in a fiery speech. Maude Gonne joined demonstrators in the uproar until police were summoned and the hall cleared. The session, lasting four hours, reopened with the motion in favor.
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Colonel John D. Young Dies Suddenly in Atlanta
Colonel John D. Young, long time general adjuster for the Royal Insurance Company in the South, died suddenly at his Atlanta home after a brief illness. Born in Henderson North Carolina on January 16 1842 he served as Confederate veteran before entering insurance. Survived by wife and ten children including John P Young Mrs Dennis Long Miller William J Young and Evelyn Young. Col Young had moved to Atlanta last October from Louisville Kentucky where the company headquarters were moved and was connected with the Royal Insurance Company for twenty years. A meeting of five underwriters will be held at 11 o clock in the Southeastern Building.
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Bryan Thrusts at Cleveland in Milwaukee Interview
Milwaukee July 13 W J Bryan discussed the Cleveland movement saying it is a comedy now but a tragedy if it succeeds. He urged nominating a Democrat who upholds Kansas City convention principles and warned against old line Cleveland Democrats taking the party to the next convention.
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American shooter notable at Bisley rifle meet
In the Weldergrave competition at Bisley Major Oxley won with 99 points. American G E Cook placed third with 7 points using the Krag-Jorgensen service rifle, while rivals used match rifles. Conk achieved the highest possible score at 690 yards, signaling the Krag-Jorgensen’s superiority over other service rifles.
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Georgia Fair Sunday Weather and Local News
Georgia news digest reports fair Sunday with light winds and mild temperatures after rain on the coast. Local notes cover elections for railroad commission, a large Booker T Washington address, police complaint against a signal service head, and a chamber urging state funding for St Louis exhibit. Significant deaths include Colonel John D Young and other regional incidents, with multiple legal and domestic items across Georgia and neighboring areas.
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Pope Leo XIII Sinks Toward Death Amid Relentless Relays
From Rome and London reports across July describe Pope Leo XIII in grave condition after a night of feverish restlessness. Descriptions note unconsciousness, faint replies, heavy breathing, and increasing weakness as physicians administer stimulants and nourishment while relatives and cardinals gather.
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