Mob lynches five in Sicilian case at Tal Tula
July 23 news reports a mob hanged five men in Tal Tula Madison parish after a shooting that wounded Dr Hodges. Victims named Defatta Cerafo Defatta Drurno and Cereno. Authorities opened a grand jury inquiry but mob justice dominates the scene.
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John Cereno
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Explosive Bullets Debate Jolts Peace Conference
Plenary session at the peace conference centered on expanding bullets with explosive effects. US delegate Andrew D. White opposed banning such rounds, while Captain Crozier urged prohibition of cruel projectiles. vote 18 to 8 against his proposal. Other notes include speculation on Union Pacific Northwestern merger, deportation of 18 Hungarian workers, Dr. Moore's bishop candidacy, Otis rebuttal to press charges, and Frank Boyd's one year term for assault in Fremont.
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United States
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Denmark
Greece
Servia
Portugal
China
International Collegiate Contest Nears Closely Fought Showdown
London ferries a calm before a tight intercollegiate meet as Yale and Harvard prepare for today’s track events. Americans expect three wins, three doubtful, three conceded to England. both London and Brighton squads rested yesterday and claim peak condition for a likely one-event margin victory on English soil.
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President May Announce Alger’s Successor Today
The president may reveal his choice for secretary of war, with Elihu Root of New York favored by reports, while General Francis V. Greene is said to be the senator’s pick but not the president’s. Meiklejohn’s Washington trip follows Alger’s resignation and Thurston’s push for his appointment, and Meiklejohn says Thurston did not consult him.
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New York
White House
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Ontcaco
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Washington
Thurston
Telegraphic Briefs from the Era
Multiple short items report: California earthquakes felt in the south, the Diana relief expedition sailing from Sidney, Elizabeth McGowan elected president of a Catholic benevolent society, J E Blunt named British consul to Boston, J A R Elliott wins an iron medal in live bird shooting, Shamrock Britannia races deemed of no value in London Field, Peter Mitchell gravely ill in Canada, mine reopenings planned in Illinois, Frankfort health order on smallpox repealed, Democratic petitions opposing Gov. Gogbel in Lexington, 423 volunteers enlisted for the Philippines, Washington electrical workers strike ends in compromise, New Haven freight handlers win 20 cent wage increase, Archbishop Katzer confirms Father Eis as bishop of Marquette and Sault Ste Marie, Fairbanks and Laurier agree to postpone joint high commission talks, Frank Susie shot by his 10-year-old son, Minnesota governor’s power to commission a major discussed, U S quartermaster buys 2500 horses near Seattle, Cuba cattle import regulations issued.
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Strike center veers as mayor letters push 10 hour law case
Cleveland dispatch details a statewide strike flare with Mayor Farley mobilizing naval reserves, rioting on Wilson avenue, and a dynamite incident near Lakeview. It notes Van Wyck letters to district attorneys may shift Greater New York streetcar turmoil to the courts, amid arrests and ongoing depot guards.
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Strong in Their Faith A Christian Scientist In Kansas City Dies
Rev W H Trewith a divine healer died yesterday in a tent revival in Kansas City Missouri after refusing emergency aid. He had practiced divine healing there for two years. M Stevenson Midland Varnish owner burned in an oil explosion also a Christian Scientist refused medical care and had bandages removed after rescue. He is treated by a Christian Science healer.
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Sloma
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Midland Varnish Company
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Martin wins St George stake at Liverpool meeting
American jockey Martin rode Sweet Marjorie to victory in the St George stake at the Liverpool July meeting. He impressed spectators on his English track debut and has been engaged to ride Sir Waldie Griffiths St Ta in tomorrow's Liverpool cup.
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Sir Waldie Griffith
Automobiles for mails to aid city collection trips
Postoffice department officials seek congressional appropriation for 410000 to hire horses for mail collection using automobiles at all local post offices. Buffalo tests show potential gains from car use.
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Telegraphic Briefs From The Nation In Short Form
Enlistments for Panseng reach 1120 after adding 451 to the tally. Manila plans a $630000 refrigerator plant approved by the War Department. National Business League of Chicago seeks reform of interstate commerce law defects. Emperor William greets builders at the German cruiser Niobe launch. Assistant Secretary Taylor raises immigration inspector salaries to 81 and 85 cents a day in Washington. Edward Atkinson declines Boston speaking at US Industrial Committee subcommittee session. Standard Oil steamer Maverick, oil wreck near Halifax, will be floated and repaired. Ordnance bureau to relieve forts of obsolete stock from rust iron to steel guns. Government charters three vessels to Seattle in August for 4000 horses for the Philippines. Epidemic in Gothland cattle spreads to humans with hospital admissions. New York Air Brake directors vote to double stock from 5 to 10 million, with shareholders offered 20 percent par and balance in treasury.
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Secretary of War Jeopardizes Alger Succession Talks Narrow to Root
Washington reports indicate no final choice for Secretary of War as of July with General Alger’s departure likely early next week. Meiklejohn to act as interim. Attorney General Griggs unlikely. Hu Root most discussed candidate from New York. Griggs rejects War post. President McKinley expresses gratitude for Alger’s service. resignation letter dated July 19 accepted July 20. Thurston pursued Meiklejohn bid.
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Epworth league opens with 10000 in Indianapolis hall and tent
International Epworth league session in Tomlinson hall and the Epworth tent attracts about 10 000 attendees with 4000 delegates present Indianapolis crowds swell the audience Five hundred southern colored delegates mingle with white brethren Bishop O P Fitzgerald of Nashville delivers a southern church address.
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