Foraker Talks to the Negroes at Wilberforce University
Wilberforce Ohio June 20 a large crowd gathered for the Wilberforce University commencement where Senator Foraker delivered the annual address. He praised progress of African Americans and paid tribute to Theodore Roosevelt while defending the honored service of black soldiers in the Spanish American war and the Philippines. He discussed the Brownsville affair, stating the investigation is ongoing and emphasizing the soldiers’ right to be heard and the justice of their treatment.
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Wilberforce
Ohio
Anator Foraker Tsat
Wilberforce University
Colored College of Ohio
Xenia
Tijpumnda
Scopie
Senator Foraker
Thos
Insular
Feeaker
Heseavelt
McMinney
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Brovemeville
Brownsville
Rineknom
Garrington
Rome
Broad Street
Sixth and
Seventh Avenue
Wesling
Annual Jag Association Journal Affects Meeting Plans
The twentieth annual Jag of the American Association of Local Freight Agents faced publication debates. An appeal to railroad magazines to allocate space for the news was approved. Next year’s convention city remains undecided with Chicago Buffalo and Kansas City as leading options. JW Courtine elected vice president replacing W P Martin.executive committee to choose convention site.
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American Association of
Chicago
Buffalo
Kansas City
JW Courtine
New Orleans
W. P. Martin
Toronto
Brown on Stand in Shipp Case at Lynching Trial
Chattanooga report details Captain George Brown testifying as day jailer during Ea Johnson lynching. He claims not present at the scene, discusses guards, transfers, and alleged political motives, noting no unusual danger after the mob and that Johnson may have been reprieved. Witness cites courthouse disruption and internal tensions.
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George Hrows
Ba Johnson
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jung
Sherif Shipp
George Brown
Ea Johnson
Jerem Gibson
Arthur Waller
Joe Roach
Fitzsimmons
Bhipp
Fitsselmmons
Fussimmons
Mr. Sanford
Johnson
Jlynching
Johnann
Knoxville
Merch
Gantora
Grown
Sal
Fred Frawley
Shipp
Mar. Sanford
Bart Justica
Winem
Lmt
Are Mob
Wastfield Jones
Depumberitt
Jobacon
Hietola
Gace
Galloway
Cams
Nashville
Banford
Rites
Jonns
Johnon
United States
Ganford
Clark
the Witnase
Telegraphers Won't Strike End to Labor Dispute Reached
New York June 20 negotiations between Western Union Telegram Company and its operators, aided by Labor Commissioner Neill, yield an adjustment accepted by all parties. President Clowry outlines a 10 percent salary increase to March 1 and protections against discrimination, with arbitration available for grievances. Postal Telegraph and Cable Company denies involvement. Court case notes Captain Brown alibi in afternoon session.
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New York
Neill
Abor
Western Union Telegram Company
Ita
Clowry
Western Union
Union Cadera
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Edward J. Nally
Postal Telegraph-Cable Company
Clawry
Ne‘li
Imat
Thiancrenee
Telegraph Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissioner of Labor
Owl
Brown
Wilson Quizzed on Cotton Leak in Holmes Trial
In Washington on June 20, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson faced cross examination in the Holmes trial as Special Prosecutor Beach pressed for statements about crop conditions. Worthington challenged the accuracy of interviews attributed to Wilson, while Beach prompted a rebuke for interjecting remarks. The session covered prior predictions, the bureau of statistics leaks, and the preparation of the June 1905 cotton report with input from Holmes and Hyde.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wilacu
Holmes
Worthington
Beach
van Riper
Worthington Pressad Wilson
Tary
Elmer H. Paine
Bureau of Statistics
Wilson
Mr. Reach
King
Secretary of Agriculture
Hays
Hyde
Teporta
Like Opium Eaters Coffees Drinkers Become Slaves
A Boston man cites coffee as ruinous to nerves and health, detailing long dependence and relief after switching to Postum Food Coffee. He claims improved digestion, sleep, and heart stability within a week, urging others to quit coffee for nourishment and vitality.
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Boston
Lyle Not Hanged Today in Georgia Murder Case
In Waycross Georgia Judge T A Parker granted a suspension of the sentence for Harry Lyle who faced execution for the January murder of his wife and child. His counsel will appeal for a new trial in the Georgia Supreme Court with twenty five grounds. Officials indicate briefs will be filed within thirty days.
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Waycross
T. A. Parker
Harry Lyle
Supreme Court of Georgia
Jorge Parker
Lyi
J. Ed. Tweet
John T. Myera
Supreme Court
Lyle
Governor Comer gives up fishing trip to push election plan
Montgomery June 20 Special reports Governor Comer abandons his fishing trip and stays near the state capital to influence the legislature in the race to name a successor to Senator Morgan. His maneuvering signals active involvement, with Bankhead supporters and others wary of his power to shape the outcome. The immigration commission and a local death are also noted in brief items.
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Mongomery
Alan
B. Comer
Tukert
John T. Morgani
John W. Dackhead
Uper
Jul
Telng
Tina
Bankhead
Interstate Bank South's Great Need
Atlanta seeks a large interstate bank to centralize savings. Guarantee Trust and Banking Company plans $800,000 capital, with $30,000 in stock available near here. Shares may be bought in one, two, three, four, or five, paid one-third cash, one-third in three months, and one-third in six months. The venture promises 8 percent starting earnings, plus bank growth, backed by Chicago and local financial leaders. Judge John non, Fulton county official, leads subscriptions with prominent local supporters.
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Atlanta
Guarantee Trust and Banking Company
Busin
Baer
Thia
Teady Storkholders
John Non
Fulton County
Ranka
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A. K. Hawkes Co
Dr. Haux Spectacle Co
St. Louis
Opticians
Ars Mawes
Ars
Foraker
Ohio Negro College
Gonesto
Foraker Bays
Baby's
Amagres
Helm
Harry K. Lyle
New City Hall
Comer
Friends of
Toenator Morgan
Tennes Alter
State Immigration Commission
R. Lo Burch
John Thompson
Northwest
Foramen
Glover Horns
Macon
Giover Burne
City Hospital
Duncan Avenue
Jeffarsonville
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