Americans jailed on Isle of Pines for toy telegraph
Americans including Mina Millie Brown 19, L C Gittner postmaster, and William Augustine were imprisoned in Neuta Gerona for constructing a 1800 foot toy telegraph from Gittner’s store to a neighbor’s porch. They faced a $500 fine or 100 days, were jailed for 33 days, and the jail lacks facilities for women. The Cuban government has no report of the incident.
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Pleads to Serve Sentence in Joliet Penitentiary
Jate M1 Jun 16 Louis Gourdain arrived in Joliet from Chicago with wife and son. He sought to serve a four year sentence in state prison, arguing Cook County jail was too noisy. He planned to plead before the U.S. Supreme Court to enforce the sentence. If denied he threatened to build a prison outside the gates to immure himself. Gourdain had been convicted of counterfeiting and released on $10 000 bonds July 13 pending appeal.
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Moody aims to topple Standard Oil in grand jury case
Cleveland federal action shifts with Attorney General Moody backing a probe into trade discriminations by large firms. Assistant district attorney serves subpoena to G J Grammar, vice president of Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, as authorities pursue a chain of evidence against major Standard Oil officials. Grammar accepts the development, avoiding blame as a scapegoat.
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Woman Forged Hartje Letters and Divorce Case Tactics
Pittsburg July 16 report says a young woman faces arrest over forged Hartje letters in a divorce dispute. Judge Frazer Roundy delayed testimony as counsel argued over possession of the letters and ordered the plaintiff to disclose exhibits to the defense.
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Troops Held in Reserve as Fronts Coast Guard Averts Island Trouble
Savannah July 18 Special orders sent two Savannah Volunteer Guard companies to duty on Butchison's Island amid threatened labor unrest. Troops remained in armory overnight with a guard at the waterfront. Police and patrols maintained activity along inland terminals while officials weighed action.
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Wreckers blamed for fatal railroad wreck near Marshallville
Macon July 8 officials of the Central of Georgia railroad say wreck of a freight train near Marshallville Ga at 4 30 this afternoon killed engineer Charles Greene of Macon colored fireman Bam Nedd of Powersville and colored brakeman Jim Redding of Macon. Engine derailed moving fast and toppled by the track side. Details scarce due to wire trouble but foul play suspected. Superintendent H D Pollard has gone to the scene to investigate. The wreck was on a special coach train.
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Four Points Attack In Central America Escalates
July reports describe Guatemala and Honduras attacking El Salvador along rival fronts with unclear outcomes. President Cabrera plans to strike through the Honduran frontier to aid Salvadoran forces, while Salinas’s rebel army is said defeated in western areas after clashes near Nitau. Roosevelt arranges peace talks aboard the Marblehead with Mexico and Central American mediators, seeking U S involvement to quell the conflict.
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Mother's Action Leaves Thaw Silent After Prison Visit
New York July 16 Following an interview with his mother at the Tombs, Harry Thaw, in custody, refused further comment as his defense firm resumes for his case. Mrs Thaw and her son Joelah later traveled to Roslyn, Long Island, while crowds gathered outside the Tombs.
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Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw's Mother Denies Nude Posing
Mrs Holman, Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw's mother, gives the first interview since the Architect White tragedy. She defends her daughter, asserts Evelyn never posed nude, recalls Christmas 1884 birth, family dynamics, and her role in guiding Evelyn through public scrutiny. She criticizes sensational reports linking Evelyn to Lederer and Newbitt affairs.
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Jefferson wills Cleveland best fishing reel in will
The article notes actor Joseph Jefferson left a Kentucky fishing reel to President Grover Cleveland in a 1899 will. It highlights their friendship shown in a short line within the document and mentions the will filed with county records.
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Lynchers Denounced as Guilty of Murder in Anson County Trial
Judge Thomas Shaw tells jurors the line between law and mob violence is clear as John Johnson’s lynchers face murder charges. The Monroe special term convened for the Anson County case brings defendants including John McLain and Zeke Lewis to trial. four true bills issued, one no true bill, with Roth sides represented and the trial moved from Anson to Union County.
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Washington July 16 Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday
Georgia shows showers on Tuesday and Wednesday with fresh to gusty winds. Local Data reports the highest and lowest temperatures, mean, normal values, and precipitation past 24 hours. Excess since month and since January are noted from various stations.
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