Georgia Peonage Alleged by Witness Before Congress
Washington reports that W A Pledger, a prominent Georgia Negro teacher, testified before a House labor subcommittee that Georgia maintains a peonage system. He described debt bondage on farms, jail threats for nonpayment, and lynching-linked abuses, prompting minority critics to oppose a proposed federal commission to study Negro conditions.
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Washington
Georgia
Congress
Committee On Labor of the House
W. A. Pledger
Colure
Atlanta
Blackbelt
South Carolina
Savannah
Alabama
Mississippi
Aanan
Saiga
Riddled Saloon Firefight Near Rosslyn Pattens
A Fort Myer patrol protected Rosslyn Virginia after a deadly night of violence. Private Harry C Pancoast was shot three times in the back and remains alive though seriously hurt. Soldiers retaliated by firing into Geary's saloon injuring one inmate. Turney Simmons and Elvin G Marcay were arrested for assault related to the raid.
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Pancoast
Virginia
Fort Myer
Washington
Rosslyn
Potomac River
West Washington
Geary
Harry C Pancoast
Wallery
Turney Simmons
Elvin G. Marcay
McMunny and
Owens
Signal Service
Humbert Case Debate in French Deputies and Safe Removal
In Paris the Humbert case sparked a deputy inquiry as Socialist Mirman pressed the government over delays in arresting Valle. Minister of Justice Valle pledged Mme Humbert would be arrested and the case tried with expected surprises, while the chamber backed the government 74 to 49 in confidence votes amid a crowd witnessing the Humbert residence safe moved to an auction room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Humbert
Chamber of Deputies
M Mirman
M. Mirman
Valle
Mme. Humbert
Inquiries on Voter Rights and Negro Progress Debate
A political speech argues that investigations into voter rights would harm southern Negroes and disrupt white cooperation. It warns such a commission would threaten progress, hinder business, and revive race tensions, contrasting with the Crumpacker resolution’s potential. The speaker contends the policy harms Negroes’ protection and southern industrial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minority Report
Census
Bureau of Education
Bureau of Labor
Republic
Crumpacker
United States
Bartholdt
Committee of the House
House
South
Summer coats and vests priced for value and wear
Our stock of full fledged Summer coats and vests is ready. Unlined serge coats and vests in black or blue cost 5 to 7.50 dollars. Pongee silk outfits run 4 to 6.50 dollars. Black silk sets 6.50 to 8 dollars. Fine Sicilian and lightweight woolen trousers range 3.50 to 8 dollars.
King Edward Getting Well After Illness
King Edward is recovering with reports of progress and a hopeful tone from doctors. The Times notes continued recumbency yet cheerful nourishment and signs of possible coronation timing within a week. London crowds find vigilance offset by optimism as Lord Kitchener sails in and the city shows restrained festivities amid the bank holiday.
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Associated Press
Princess of Wales
the Times
Lord Kitchener
England
Queen Alexandra
Prince and Princess of Wales
Cape Town
Hingland
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Orotava
Named by Railway Surgeons List of Officers Chosen at Atlantic City
The Railway Surgeons of the United States met in session at Atlantic City New Jersey on June 27 and elected officers. President Dr J W McDonald of Fairmont West Virginia First vice president Dr H S Hedges of Brunswick Maryland Second vice president Dr Brown of McConnellsville Pennsylvania Secretary and treasurer Dr G A Davis of Summits Paint West Virginia Assistant secretary and treasurer Dr S Buchanan of Philadelphia Executive committee Drs B S Marah of Mount Pleasant Maryland and J F Thompson of Garrett Indiana
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Atlantic City
Railway Surgeons of the
Marah
Mount Pleasant
J. F. Thompson
Garrett, Ind
Four American teachers missing in Cebu likely murdered
Manila June 27 authorities doubt but fear the four American teachers on Cebu island were killed. A constabulary member killed a man during an arrest, revealing a revolver, watch, and chain once belonging to Mr Thomas, one of the missing teachers, fueling suspicion that Filipinos were responsible.
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Manila
Cebu
Constabulary
Gvho
Thomas
Pickle Trust Formation Signals Big Food Pact
Camden New Jersey June 27 Articles of incorporation were filed by the Association of Manufacturers and Distributors of Food Products revealing a 30 million capital and linking a potential national combine of major pickling and preserve firms. A New York meeting is slated for July 2 with W B McMechan of Wheeling as president and L M Finley Camden Frank Cruickshank Aberheny City PA W H Ritter Philadelphia and W A Williams Detroit as officers.
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Camden
N. J
Association of Manufacturers and Distributors of Food
United States
New York
W. B. McMechan
Wheeling
W. Va
L. M. Finley
Frank Cruickshank
Aberheny City
W. H. Ritter
Philadelphia
W. A. Williams
Detroit
Mich
Anthracite strike tightens as talks stall in coal region
Wilkesbarre report notes lines are drawn with no side yielding and a possible outside mediation. Nearby injunctions target labor leaders while West Virginia clashes spark a wage demand at Winifrede as Roanoke fields resume modest production.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Carroll D. Wright
Roosevelt
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Company
Stanton
South Wilkesbarre
Ffteen
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Keller
Joe Crisca
Paul Defach
Jones
Mike Miller
Pennsylvania
W. B Wilson
Indiana
Chris Evans
Ohio
Collins Colliery Company
Whipple Colliery Company
MacDonald Colliery Company
Sugar Creek Coal and Coke
Kanawha
Winifreders
Winifrede
Roanoke
Pocahontas Flat Top
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Teday
Decision in Rich Will Case Declares Signature Not Genuine
Surrogate Frank T Fitzgerald ruled in New York that William M Rice did not sign the alleged will of June 30 1900 and that the signature is not genuine He admitted probate to the September 26 1896 will making the Rice Institute of Houston residuary legatee and denied probate to the Patrick will with Albert T Patrick as residuary legatee The decision settles the dispute over two possible wills of the murdered millionaire and favors the 1896 instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Rice
New York
Frank T Fitzgerald
William M. Rice
Rice Institute
Houston
Tex
Patrick
Albert T. Patrick
Warrant Issued for Disbrow in Drowning Death Case
A warrant was issued for Louis Disbrow by Southampton County sheriff in connection with the drowning of Clarence Foster and Miss Lawrence at Good Ground Long Island. The authority cites circumstantial evidence not disclosed publicly. Baltimore deals report holdings transferred to the Fuller syndicate for the Western Maryland Railway, with 3 3151 370.46 paid in securities. Winslow S. Pierce named as a potential president of the consolidated line.
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Miss Lawrence
Foster
New York
Southampton
L. L
Louis Disbrow
Clarence Foster
Good Ground
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Western Maryland rTailroad Company
Fuller Syndicate
Wabash
Consolidated Properties
Winslow S -Pierce
Consolidated Road
Justice Charles Long Dies In Detroit After Illness
Justice Charles D. Long of the Michigan Supreme Court died in Detroit this afternoon after a lingering illness. He was noted for resisting an order by Pension Commissioner Lochren that cut his pension from 372 to 50 dollars a month.
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Charles Long
Detroit
State Supreme Court
Charles D. Long
Aingering Ilness
Lochren
Rev McElroy to Leave Lexington Pastoral Post
Rev. I. 3. McElroy, after eight years as pastor of Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Ky, announced tonight his decision to accept the secretaryship of the National Ministerial Association with headquarters at Richmond, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
McElroy
Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church
National Ministerial Association
Richmond
United States Steel raises wages for 100000 workers
In Pittsburgh on June 2 the United States Steel Corporation announced the largest voluntary wage increase to date. A ten percent advance will boost the annual payroll by about four million dollars, applying to both union and non union workers in non tonnage roles across the corporation's constituent companies. Carnegie Steel workers benefit first as the measure begins in the Pittsburgh district, where roughly 30 000 men will qualify.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel Company
Pitta
Burg
GAZING AT WOMAN'S PHOTO PEARSON TAKES HIS LIFE
James B. Pearson a 65 year old Hempstead Long Island lawyer with Brooklyn office was found dead in his New York City office He killed himself by inhaling gas and left a letter stating he was ruined and a defaulter with money gone He said his wife and six children were penniless and that all were better off without him.
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Pearson
New York
James B. Pearson
Hempstead
I. L
Brooklyn
Great Company Formed to Fight Steel Combine
Philadelphia reports that a new steel company is formed to compete with United States Steel. Percival Roberts Jr., ex-president of American Bridge and former steel combine director, leads the venture as top salaries experts abandon Pencoad Iron works to join the backers. Roberts denies the publication in a brief interview.
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Great Company
Steel Combine
Philadelphia
United States Steel Corporation
Pencoad Iron Works
American Bridge Company
Percival Roberts, Jr
The
North American
Roberts
Blazing with Diamonds Police Officers Indicted
Minneapolis dispatch reports three more police officers indicted by the grand jury. Captain John Fitchette is charged with accepting a $500 gratuity to secure an applicant a police job and asked for court-appointed counsel, wearing a diamond star and gold watch. Inspector Fred Malone faces charges as accessory after the fact to a bus ness safe cracking. bail set at $2,500. Inspector Charles F Brackett, also charged as an accessory, is presently missing.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John Fitchette
Fred Malone
Charles F. Brackett
Malone
Brackett
Missionary Is Muede Chinese Rise Against Foreigners
The viceroy reports the destruction of mission buildings at Tien Ku Chao by a mob and a missionary has been murdered. His name and nationality are not reported. An imperial edict orders the rioters extermination. Several leaders are said to have been beheaded. It appears to be an anti indemnity uprising like others in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Szek Chuan
Tien Ku Chao
China
Yellow fever rages in Coatzacoalcos Mexico
Epidemic continues in Coatzacoalcos as prominent residents die in the past week. Among the deceased are Americans Mr. J. K. French Mrs. J. K. French H. T. French and S. H. Brown. Brown had ties to Mexican railroad circles and came from El Paso Texas leaving an orphan daughter.
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Coatzacoalcos
Mexico
J. K. French
H. T. French
H. Brown
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House Committee
Pledger
By Jos. Ohl
Muse Store
Whitehall Street
King Edward
London
Marlborough House
Pickle Trust
Bumgber
Bree Howard
Jacques Ds Ees Law Jacques
Beavitt
Marguer
Ra Oliver Ditson Company
Gea
Boston
Rich
Isham Daniel
Whitehall
Hle
Muede
Byrd Printing Company
South Broad Street
Pomal
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