Memorials and praise at Richmond for Jefferson Davis
In Richmond Virginia a large crowd gathered on Monument Avenue to unveil a lasting memorial to Jefferson Davis, first and only president of the Confederate States. Veterans, their descendants, and speakers praised Davis and Dixie while William Jennings Bryan received a warm, restrained reception.
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Richmond
Dixie
Maryland
Atresta
Monument Avenue
Jeffarson Davin
Confederate States of America
United Confederate Veterans
Ape Lea
South
Solth
Davis
Dixie Wohen
Disleland
Yishora
Willam Jennings Bryan
Chorla
Nes
Anyan
Chdre
Jefferson Davis Monument Association
Stephen D. Les
Xrand
Comraner
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Calla Sr
Lee
J. Davia Hayne
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ted Forward
Alice Hayes
Jefferson Hayes Dave
William Davis Hayes
Mra Webb
Afr
Mra. Hayes
Davis Kayes Webb
Mr. Davis
Indictment Reading Opens Haywood Trial in Idaho
A Caldwell jury pool of twelve men is sworn to hear the case against William D Haywood charged with murder related to the Western Federation of Miners. The indictment describes a conspiracy to commit killings including Governor Steunenberg and other officials, with Haywood portrayed as the mastermind behind a broad crime wave.
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Bolas
Idaho
William D Haywood
Frank Steunerberg
Haywood
Ita Caoe
Caldwell
Alfredoff
Sikern
Tingwood
Moyer
Pettibone
Simpkins
Petilbone
Bimpkins
Western Federation of Miners
Thay
Vindicator
Light Gregor
Denver
Arthur Collins
Telluride
Fred Bradley
San Francisco
Peabody
Gabbert and Goddard
Colorado
Acta
Alngis Grant
Brennenberg
Orrie Cole
J. BE. Tourtellotte
Tencer
Burns
Carpenters’ Union
W. D. Haywood
Arkwright Statement Fails to Reach City Council on Lighting Contract
Alderman Key left room amid debate over a five year lighting contract with Georgia Railway and Electric Company. The dispute centers on requiring secondary rates for private consumers, with the company proposing maximum rates of 10 cents for light and 6 cents for heat and power. Officials say no formal meeting occurred, and the paper goes back to committee to revise the terms.
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Ity
Georgia Railway and Electric Company
Ford
Key
Bida
Key and
Coutchman
Terrell
Georgia Railway and Eiedrick Company
Hiten
Quillian
Koy
Mayson
Arkwright
Alderspan
Mae
Becayen
The
Alderman Key
Georgia Hallways and Electric Company
Pida
Etreeta
Risa
Georgian Railway and Electric Company
Terrett
Alderman Ker
Talnea
Judge Trieber Wept as Defaulter Grotafend Is Sentenced
Charles F. Grotafend, a former teller at The Washingto National Bank of St. Louis, was sentenced by Judge Trieber to five years in prison for embezzling 83,387 dollars. Grotafend fled to Sweden, was extradited, and returned to St. Louis for sentencing. the judge shed tears as he imposed the lightest sentence allowed by law.
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Trieber
Charles F. Grotafend
Washingto National Bank of
St. Louis
United States
S. Louis
Groteland
Sweden
Death claims General Ruger veteran commander and governor
General Thomas J. Ruger United States Army retired died at his Stamfort home at age with a heart condition. He had long service including West Point superintendent from 1875 to 1876 and a role as military governor of Georgia in 1868 during Reconstruction. Born 1833, he fought at Gettysburg and led the Third Wisconsin Volunteers, later attaining major general before retirement.
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Tarpahan Rack
Gettysburg
New York City
Georgia
West Point Academy
Department of the South
Ten People Injured In Goodyear Elevator Accident
Akron Ohio June 3 Ten persons were injured in an elevator accident at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company plant. The most serious, W F Stafford, may die. Others named include Harvey Zimmerman Robert Gillen M E K Breckinridge C O Whitaker B M Kiefer Leon Vandeventer Earl Chase John Peterson and O Crile. The cable ropes broke and the elevator dropped two stories.
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Akron
Ohio
Goodyesr Tire and Rubber Company
W. F. Stafford
Harvey Zimmerman
Robert Gillen
M. EK. Breckinridge
C. O. Whitaker
M. Kiefer
Leon Vandeventer
Earl Chase
John Peterson
Crile
Georgia Postmasters Appointments Reported in Lexington and Shearwood
Georgia posts service announces Jennie Scott Leater to succeed M V Willingham as Lexington postmaster and Marvin P Phillips to succeed J N Bhenrcuse as Shearwood postmaster in Bulloch County both effective immediately.
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Georgia
Naps
Washington
Jennie Scott Leater
M. V. Willingham
Lexington
Marvin P. Phillips
Shearwood
Bulloch County
J. N. Bhenrcuse
Bloody Tragedy Over Missing Woman Sparks Shootings
At a Pittsburgh boarding house on Larimer Avenue two men, Morton and Moorehead, lie in critical condition after being shot by Patrick Reardon who then killed himself. Reardon sought the location of Ora Anna Wortish, a missing woman, and fired after being denied. A second item reports James Troutman, a 2 year old, alleged to have attempted to assault a 12 year old simple-minded girl at Morganfield, Ky., leading to mob threats and safety measures.
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Pittsburg
Patrick Reardon
Thomas Morton
Mooreheud
Larimer Avenue
Watridt
Reardon
Ora
Anna Wortish
Morn
Mooreheld
Moorewesd
Morton
Rearion
Moorehead
Heardon
G Henderson
James Troutman
Bettie Willett
Morganfield
John A Kanata Fractures Arm in Washington Incident
A man identified as John A Kanata of Jaws Camoua fractured his arm in Washington on June 2 and was carried home in serious condition. He is reportedly in his early years.
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John
Kasson
Washington
John A Kanata
Jaws
Camoua
Hia
Cotton Growers Seek Frequent Reports on Yield to Fix Prices
Washington June 3 Special. Cotton leaders urge annual and regular yield reports to fix prices and curb speculation. Officials plan to push laws requiring ginners to report weekly cotton ginnings under oath. North Carolina and Alabama leaders press for coordinated government data and legislative action.
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Sy John Cumhigan
Washington
C. C. Moore
North Carolina
Southern Cotton Association
N. D. North
Census Bureau
Moore
W. H. Seymour
Ala- Dima
Cotton Association
North
Pim Jnteward
Atate
Birmingham
Aeek
Alabama
Cenaue
Director North
Messrs. Moore and
Reymour
Livingston
Pardee Dissented in Greene Gaynor Extradition Case Dismissal
In New Orleans on June 3 a federal appeals ruling affirmed four year terms and a 575000 dollar fine for Benjamin Greene and John F Gaynor in the Savannah harbor government contract fraud case. Judge Pardee dissented, arguing improper admission of documentary counts and urging reversal.
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New Orleans
Greene-Gaynor
Savannah Harbor
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Judgea Bhelby
McCormick
Pardes
Benjamin Greene
John F Gaynor
Canada
Privy Council of England
Ita
Bavoonah
Greens
Gaynor
Weather Summary for Washington and Nearby Areas
Weather data from Washington shows likely warm conditions with possible rain. Forecast mentions highest and lowest temperatures with a mean, along with normal values and precipitation over the past 24 hours. Data appears partial and may reflect a standard reporting format from June observations.
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Cameron
City Light
Cmmitter
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Woman Reardon
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England
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Reene
Pardee
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Merit
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Atlanta
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Augusta
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Chicago
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