Death's Head at the Feast: Watterson Attacks Cleveland
Louisville editor Henry Watterson blasts Grover Cleveland in a Courier-Journal piece headed "A Death's Head at the Feast" criticizing his harmony speech at a New York banquet. The piece condemns Cleveland as an office seeker and accuses him of dividing the Democratic Party. Washington coverage notes mixed reaction and possible splinter effects in eastern states.
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Louisville
Watterson
Courier- Journal
Grover Cleveland
Tilden Club
New York
Tilden
Carlisle
Carlsle
Cleveland
Washington
Hill
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New England
Tiryan
Culberson
Texas
General Wood
Cuba
Teachera
Henry Watterson
Ter
Paterson
N. J
Wachingtoy
Spooner
Nicaragua Canal
Emperor William
Aix-la-Chappelle
Hagala
Quebec
Gaynor
Greene
Vigilance committee formed in Paterson to eject anarchists
A Paterson group of fifty wealthy businessmen forms the Paterson vigilance committee to push out anarchists. Private detectives will shadow reds, a blacklist may strike workers from jobs, and a 250000 pledge backs the plan. Mayor Hinchcliffe commands militia and police to deter crowds as silk mills reopen with guards and arms for workers.
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Paterson
N. J
Paterson Vigilance Committee
Hinchcliffe
Essex
Newark
Illinois Judge Rules Timots Anti-Trust Law Unconstitutional
Judge Hanecy of Chicago ruled the Timots anti trust law of 2891 unconstitutional and void in all parts. The decision nullifies much of Illinois trust legislation, affecting about 1,200 suits in Cook County seeking an $8,000 per defendant penalty. An appeal to the state supreme court will be sought.
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Hanecy
Chicago
State Circuit Court
Butler Street Foundry and Iron Company
Haneey
Milnois
Aitken
Tllinois
Dineen
Cook County
Secretary of State
State Supreme Court
Billion Dollar Meat Trust Looms Over Packing Houses
A New Jersey corporation plans a billion dollar meat packing combine rivaling US Steel in size. Termed the American Meat Company, it may include Armour & Co Swift & Co Nelson Morris & Co and G H Hammond Co as the core four. Additional firms may join. total capital promises vast wealth centralization.
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Chicago
New Jersey Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
American Meat Company
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
G. H. Hammond Company
Spencer Letter Sets Conditions For Depot On State Lands
President Spencer of the Southern submits objections to building a depot on state property in a letter to Governor Candler. He cites limited state land, cost uncertainties under 500000, unprotected roads, and possible delays. He offers conditional assent if October deadlines, property acquisitions, traffic continuities, three year completion, and protective rail agreements are secured.
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The
Constitution
Spencer
Candler
Fort McPherson
Anne Wallace
Carnegie Library
National Association
Lakewood
Joseph Wilson
Congress Reaches Partial Accord on Sundry Civil Bill
Conferees in Washington agree on amendments to the sundry civil appropriation bill including a tobacco rebate of 32,700,300 and a total of 1,283,950 in disputed provisions. Adds 5,348,591 for new public buildings with 475,445 for White House improvements and 65,000 for White House offices. Atlanta 170,000 Memphis 26,000 Richmond 376,000 Laredo 935,000 New Orleans 200,000 Washington 600,000.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Potomac
Washington, D. C
White House
Atlanta
Memphis
Doctor Shot Through Heart In Tragic Buffalo Incident
Buffalo. Dr Jacob F Meyer a renowned surgeon was shot dead tonight. His wife told police she found him with a pistol in a hand bag and made several disconnected statements about a scuffle. She is being watched at an East Side station in a hysterical condition. No charges have been filed.
Southern Jobbers Hardware Association Elects Officers
The Southern Jobbers Hardware Association adjourned its session in Atlantic City after electing officers. President Fax Heightman of Houston, vice president Colonel B. F. Eshleman of New Orleans, secretary-treasurer C. B. Garber of Knoxville, and executive committee members including William A. Crumley of Atlanta, D. B. Baker of Lynchburg, Charles H. Ireland of Greensboro, and Geo. S. Bherer of Fort Smith.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Southern Jobbers’ Hardware Association
Fax Heightman
Houston
Tex
B. F. Eshleman
New Orleans
C. B. Garter
Knoxville
Charles H. Ireland
Greensboro, N. C
Gg. S. Bherer
Fort Smith, Ark
Accidents erupt in Rapid Transit tunnel injuries reported
In New York on June 20 three accidents occurred in the Rapid Transit tunnel. Four people were injured and some buildings damaged in the Broadway section between One Hundred and Fourth Street and One Hundred and Twenty fifth Street. A third accident happened in the Park Avenue section injuring several. two Italian laborers also hurt by a falling derrick. Princeton grants MA to George S. Stark, first Black to earn a degree at the university. he lives in Baltimore and recently completed Princeton Theological Seminary.
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New York
Broadway
One Hundred and Fourth Street
Twenty-fifth Street
Park Avenue
Shaler
Princeton
N. J
Amon
George S. Stark
Baltimore
Princeton Theological Seminary
Depot site dispute with Southern over Atlanta station conditions
President Spencer of Southern Railway warns Georgia must meet rental, street grade and width conditions, station completion in three years, and rent not start until completion. Governor Candler expects no depot commission action before July 3. October 1 set for final state answer, with flexibility on date.
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Special Depot Commission
Candler
Samuel Spencer
Spencer
Mr. Spencer
Cae Ae
Wout Street
Pryor Street
Depot Commission
Timme
Southern Railway Company
Broadway
New York
A. D. Candler
Georgia
Atlanta
Union
Gilbert
Forest Fire Devastates Buckley Enumclaw Region
June 20 Tacoma dispatch reports a massive forest fire sweeping from Buckley toward Enumclaw in King County. The Mountain mill near Buckley burned. 106 firefighters battle to save Main Street homes as wind-driven flames threaten Enumclaw water works damaged noxious smoke and heat enclose residents. Dozens of loggers campers missing or unaccounted for as camps along Green River and Cedar River burn or are destroyed.
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Ffacoma
Wash
This Crty
Buckley
Enumclaw
King County
Tacoma
Mountain Mill
Ives
Main Street
Tacoma Fire Department
Enumelaw
Green River District
Page
Eagle Gorge
Maine
Smith
Cedar River
Collecting Data on Cuba for Reciprocity Treaty
Washington reports the new department is gathering data to prepare a Cuba reciprocity treaty in case the president sends it to the Senate if relief by law for Cuba fails. Officials doubt a treaty will be submitted this session due to time before adjournment and reject a special sugar-only accord.
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Washington
Cuba
Senate
Congress
Ground to Death by Train In Syracuse University Student
Carbondale Pennsylvania June 20 Robert Q Meaker a Syracuse university student was killed by a freight train on the Delaware and Hudson railroad. He and classmate Willis Gard ner of Syracuse were racing a ten yard course between track and siding when Meaker sprinted as the locomotive approached. He leaped toward the main track as if to safety but was struck.
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Syracuse University
Carbondale
Robert Q. Meaker
Delaware and Hudson
Willis Gardner
Syracuse
Meaker
Illinois governor's agent cites law breach in Saline county riot
Colonel Theodore Ewart reported to Governor Yates that unknown individuals violated the law in Eldorado and Saline county. He said no local person could identify suspects, two families were warned to leave, others fled, and colored residents left the school on sheriff advice. He attributed the disturbances to sensational bravado and fear, with no race war, and noted citizens deplore the acts and will act to prevent further lawlessness. He found no immediate danger to colored residents.
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Springfield
Tis
Theodore Ewart
Illinois
Eldorado
Saline County
Yates
Colored Industrial School
Baline County
Ewart
Steamer Portland Swept Into Arctic Ocean
The Nome City reports the steamer Portland swept into the Arctic Ocean after last sighting while intact. Portland sailed Seattle for Nome on April 26 with 110 passengers including many Nome operators. The revenue cutter Thetis has gone in pursuit. President Roosevelt visited Alexandria with General Wood, walking incognito along streets to Arlington cemetery. no public demonstration occurred.
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Portland
Meany
New York
Nome
Seattle
Washington
Arctic Ocean
Thetic
Roosevelt
Alexandria
Leonard Wood
Arlington National Cemetery
Roosevelt Cuba reciprocity bill fate outlined in caucus failure
Washington June 2. The Republican caucus failed to act on the Roosevelt Spooner Cuban reciprocity bill, signaling likely death for this session. Cabinet endorsed pursuing a reciprocity treaty with Cuba, and President Roosevelt moved toward negotiations. Senate action before adjournment appears unlikely. an extra session after elections is being considered.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Roosevelt-Spooner
Roosevelt
Cuba
Allison
Senate
Spooner
Congress
Perhapea
Wash- Indon
Wea
Rusa
Rainy weekend forecast and regional notes
The weather outlook promises rain and cooler conditions Saturday with rain on Sunday and variable winds. Temperatures range from high to low with normal values expected. The article also covers local political notices, a Fort McPherson shooting, and regional civic and labor news across Georgia and the South.
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Vigilance Committee
Billion Dollar Meat Trust
Southern
A Crumley
Georgia Railroad
Central of Georgia Railway
Mary Beers
Hegroes
Cubs
Georgia Georgia Educational Association
Tybee
Chautauqua
Dublin
Yon. L. J. Kilburn
Macon
State Federation of Labor
Bavannah
Norfolk
W. L. Wells Company
Vicksburg
Miss
Avon and Gastonia Mills
Charlotte
Wells Company
Hooks
Jospeh W. Hawkins
Mount Jackson
Raphy
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