Branhans Violent Career Ends in Tragic Double Murder
A Wise County man Clifton Branhan, once a preacher, killed his wife Nancy Branban after threatening his son-in-law Daniel Fleming. Branhan shot Smallwood in Pike County and killed Henry Vanover in Kentucky, later receiving a life sentence but gaining a pardon, then fleeing to Kentucky where he was captured for the latest murder.
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Clifton HK Branhan
Nancy Branban
Pood
Wise County
Lexington
Wise C. H
Branban
Wise
Dickensop
Pike and Letcher
Kentucky
Henry Vanover
Gov. Beckham
Daniel Fleming
Branhan
Fleming
Brandan
Flemming
Bravhan Hie
Arbitration to settle Norfolk and Western wage dispute
Roanoke June 2 The dispute between the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and the Norfolk and Western Railway Co over wage increases goes to arbitration. John T. Wilson of St Louis heads the union side and LE Johnson of the railroad represents the company. If no agreement is reached a third arbitrator will be named.
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Roanoke
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Norfolk and Western
John T. Wilson
St. Louis
Grend
LE Johnson
Wilson
Johnson
Tew
Result of family fight leaves Beale burns
In Cumberland Maryland last night a lamp was knocked over during a family fight at Emanuel Beale's home. Beale and his son suffered serious burns and were reported in critical condition.
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Cumberland
Jane
Emanuhl Beale
Beale
Railroad rates rise as classification No 24 takes effect
The new classification No 24 raises freight charges beginning June 1 across the West and eastern routes. Shippers face higher minimum weights, with carload rates now limited to shipments of 24 000 pounds or more, affecting many articles and smaller firms. Earnings report shows railroads up 25 percent for the May 5 period. Industry leaders Gould Vanderbilt Morgan Harriman are cited as shaping this consolidation trend.
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Weestern
Washington
Baltimore
Tims
Goulds
Vanderbilts
J. Pierpont Morgan
Harriman
Iowa Pays Tribute to President Roosevelt
Western Jaws Iowa greeted President Roosevelt during his Iowa tour with a Denison stop where 10 000 people gathered for a speech. Governor Cummins and several Iowa figures joined the Presidential special as it moved through Cedar Falls Fort Dodge and surrounding areas.
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Cedar Falls
Roosevelt
Denison
Shaw
Conner Grand
Conner Grand Army Veterans and A Company of the Thwa Natioal Guard
Fort Dodge
Cummins
Drunken Ruffian Kills Baby in Freeling Virginia
In Dickenson County near Freeling VA a drunken ruffian named Puckett fired a pistol near a woman holding a child. The child died instantly after the weapon strike a rock as the assailant urged the woman to drop the infant. The death follows an earlier period when Mrs. Roth Rainey died recently.
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Freeling
Jane
Roth Rainey
Dickenson County
Puckett
Palma signs act raising coffee duty in Havana
President Palma has signed legislation increasing the duty on coffee imports in Havana signaling a new tax measure. The move affects local traders and coffee prices in the Cuban market.
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Havana
Presid Snt Palma Hve
For Rent One Furnished Room in Central Location
Notice for a single furnished room available for one or two gentlemen. Apply at this office. June 2. Local housing advertisement.
American and German Hanged for Murder in Liverpool
Gustave Ru a German and William Smith an American seamen aboard the British bark Veronica from Ship Island Misa were executed at Liverpool after being convicted of murdering Captain Shaw and six crew members. They were hanged simultaneously from the same scaffold amid protests of innocence.
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Liverpool
Gustave Ru
William Smith
River rises over two feet causing anxiety at Eads Bridge
St Louis reports a rapid river rise with the gauge near the danger line on Eads bridge. The level climbed over two feet in the last twenty four hours and the situation is causing anxiety.
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St. Louis
St Louis
Eads Bridge
Noted Arrivals Bring Two Notables to New York
New York June 2 The US Ambassador to Great Britain Joseph Choate arrived today aboard the Kron Prinz Wilhelm II. Merchant John Wanamaker also landed on the steamship Melcke.
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New York
Great Britain
Joseph Choate
John Wanamaker
Change of venue in Jett and White assassination cases
Jackson Kentucky June 2 change of venue granted in the cases of Jett and White indicted for the assassination of J Be Marcum to Morgan county. The cases are set for June twenty third.
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Jackson
Jett and
White
J Be Marcum
Morgan County
Joue
Pennsylvania GOP backs Roosevelt and tariff stand
Washington reports the Pennsylvania Republican convention pledged sixty eight votes for Theodore Roosevelt and adopted a tariff stance opposing revision. The article notes Quay’s support and cites confusion over Bryan’s supposed choice, mentioning Clark Howell of Georgia and a Georgia judge.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Quay
Roosevelt
Keystone
Theodore Roosevelt
Water Shortage Strains Kansas City Food Supplies
Kansas City faces a severe food shortage with canned goods dwindling and no ice, as water works are down. Spring water sells for five cents a gallon while river water costs a dollar per barrel. relief efforts continue and recovery begins in nearby Kansas City Kansas via Leavenworth reports.
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Kansas City
Kans
Leavenworth
State Treasury shows strong May figures and room for rent
The May 1903 treasury report lists State Fund balance 458 133.92 and total receipts 130 984.09. Disbursements total 174 209.85, leaving 414 909.16. General School Fund begins May with 419 274.9 and ends 516 216.07. The School Fund stands at 169 902.17 to start. Grand total across all funds reaches 2 004 659.01. Also offers rooms for rent at Corcer McCulloch and Tazewell streets.
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General School Fund
Aged hermit Cephas Moore arrested for murder in Maryland
Cumberland Maryland June 2 Cephas Moore an aged hermit and expert rifle shot was arrested by Bailiff Ferry Stump on the street at Moore tale Pa He had killed Thomas Gardener and wounded Louis Meyer near Potomac wine at Barton on May 12 1902 A $500 reward had awaited his capture Moore lived in a forest hut and had fled after the shooting Gardner died Meyer was wounded A large chase followed but Moore was found planning to return only with a requisition.
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Cumberland
Cephas Moore
Thomas Gardener
Louis Meyer
Potomac
Barton
Ferry Stump
Moore Tale
Moore
Maryland
Gardner
Meyer
Son
Women Lead Attack by Strikers on Non-Union Builders
In New York on June 2, women led a strike action against non-union workers on Avenue B including rock men and excavators. The clash injured a policeman, drew police reserves, and involved clubs and stones. eight arrests were made.
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New York
Rockmep and Excavators
Avenue B
Reading Pays Largest Extra Pay Distribution to employees
Paymaster John P. Jones and his clerks completed a historic distribution of 750000 dollars in extra pay to employees of the Philadelphia and Reading Craft and Leon Company in Pottavilla Pennsylvania. The operation finished without disrupting regular wages.
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Pottavilla, Pa
Jane
John P. Jones
Phiadelphia and
Reading Craf Ant Leon Company
Arnica Salve Cures Leg Ulcer in Five Days
A Ga man from La Grange reports a six month running sore healed completely by Bucklen's Arnica Salve in five days. He claims the salve treats ulcers wounds and piles and praises its effectiveness. Sold by druggists at 25 cents.
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P A Danforth
la Grange
Bucklen
Rumor of Dovener Candidacy Buzzes in West Virginia Politics
A Wheeling report describes a widespread rumor that B B Dovener could be launched as a Republican candidate for the U S Senate to succeed Nathan B Scott. While some claim a planned boom, no confirmation from Dovener or his camp was obtained, and many say the chatter remains unverified in political circles.
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Wheeling
Jane
West Virginia
United States
Caldwell
Scott
B. B. Dovener
Dovener
Nathan B. Scott
Congress
Ohio
Toll in Gainesville tornado rises with 109 bodies found
Gainesville Georgia June 2 conservative estimates place 109 dead after yesterday's tornado as rescue crews work amid collapsed buildings. All business is suspended and survivors join in recovery efforts.
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Gainesville
Popular actress weds Dr Allen M Thomas in New York
New York widow of Congressman and former Miss Annie O Neil, Mrs Henry Miner, married Dr Allen M Thomas a prominent city physician. The ceremony took place at the Church of the Heavenly Rest with many friends and relatives attending.
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New York
Jane
Henry Miner
Annie O'Neil
Allen M. Thomas
Church of the Heavenly Rest
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