Lynching at Lansing Ends In Tortured Death Of Dudley Morgan
A mob in Longview Texas lynched Dudley Morgan after identifying him as the assailant of Mrs. McKee of Lansing. He was tied to a stake and burned slowly as the crowd watched and collected relics from the remains. The incident drew large crowds aboard trains and included threats to railroad crews.
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Suit for River Front Stolen by Railroads
The state files a suit in Chicago claiming 500000 dollars worth of river frontage from Adams to Van Buren streets has been illegally occupied by the Pennsylvania Burlington Alton and St Paul railroads. The suit seeks a court order to oust them and restore the river to its 195 foot width, forcing rails to relinquish the frontage and clear the lands occupied by tracks docks and freight houses.
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Fire at East Buffalo stock yards destroys transfer house
A midnight fire at the New York Central transfer house in East Buffalo stock yards burned the building and 600 surrounding cars. Switchman William Lester was killed by falling timbers. Estimated loss about 690000 dollars.
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New York Central
East Buffalo Stock Yards
William Lester
Pius Claim Arbitration Pact Signed by U S and Mexico
Secretary Hay and Mexican ambassador Aspiroz sign a convention to arbitrate the Pius claim over overdue interest on California church funds under U S custody. The dispute involves about 1,000,000 dollars and will go before The Hague tribunal with two arbitrators named by each side and an umpire from The Hague list. Ratification by Mexico’s congress is anticipated in time to proceed.
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Arbitration Panel Sets Meeting for September
The article notes the arbitrators are to convene in September to discuss ongoing disputes. It mentions the scheduling of the session and the expectation of firm timelines for the final resolution.
Surveyor General Stevens of Duluth Dies at 35
Duluth May 23 G Fred Stevens surveyor general of logs and lumber for the district died suddenly at his home from an acute Brights disease attack. He had been frail but improved overnight before the final collapse. He was 35, survived by his wife, and had long been a prominent lumber shipper and saw mill proprietor. He participated in the last gubernatorial campaign and was appointed to his post before his death.
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G. Fred Stevens
Prince Henry of Prussia Misses Dublin Welcoming Address
London reports a surprise over a supposed slight by Prince Henry of Prussia who would not receive a Dublin welcome address in person. Delegates were told to leave the document on the flagship, while the Germans expressed regret at the prince’s decision and declined to take the address aboard.
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Prince Henry
Prussia
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Notable Hoar Address on Philippine Question in Senate
In Washington on May 23 Senator Hoar of Massachusetts delivered a two and a half hour speech on the Philippine issue. He read from his manuscript and denounced the government’s stance in the Philippines as wicked, drawing close attention from colleagues and gallery spectators alike.
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Senators Hear Abolitionist Plea on Philippines Pullout
The speech urged U S withdrawal from the Philippines and letting the people form their own government as Cuba did. The speaker assailed General Funston over Aguinaldo's capture and suggested senate awareness could have blocked promotions. Applause followed, unusual on the senate floor, prompting a reminder of decorum. Teller of Colorado recited a history of the Cuban republic’s creation.
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Republicans weigh Cuban reciprocity in Senate talks
Washington officials report Republican senators continue private talks on Cuban reciprocity. A majority on the senate Cuba committee favor the house 20 percent tariff cut while omitting repeal of refined sugar differential duties. They will push a report only with solid GOP backing, while beet sugar states remain opposed.
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Senate Committee On
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Result of the Adoption of Safety Appliances
Washington May 23 E A Moseley secretary of the interstate commerce commission was before the commission examining the adoption of safety appliances by railroads.
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E. A. Moseley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Safety appliance bill hearings noted by house committee
Secretary Moseley reported that the current safety appliance law has saved many lives and should be amended. He said only one road, a Barrow gauge road not engaged in interstate business, refused to comply with the interstate commerce commission's repair notices.
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House Committee
Moseley
State Commerce Commission
Underwood Amendment Advances in Immigration Bill
Washington May 28 The House resumed debate on the immigration bill and adopted Mr Underwood s educational test amendment for immigrants. It also disagreed with Senate amendments to the omnibus public building bill and sent it to conference. A rules change requires conference reports be printed in The Congressional Record before presentation to the House.
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House
Underwood
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Wrecked Butcher Shop in East Side Turmoil
In New York on May 23 a mob of seven hundred attacked a Norfolk street butcher shop. The butcher refused to close despite a local edict and the attack left the store wrecked before police arrived. Four arrests were made.
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Norfolk Street
East Side
Salvation Army Congress Opens in New York
The annual Salvation Army congress begins in New York with Commander Booth Tucker announcing that General William Booth will visit the country in October. About 509 delegates from the United States attend the congress.
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Congress of the Salvation Army
Booth Tucker
William Booth
United States
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