Night of Unknown Terror at Wilmington
Wilmington, June 25. Mobs of white men patrolled streets chasing Negroes while armed Black residents retaliated, police dispersed both sides until daylight. Boy Peter Smith, shot at county workhouse, survives but unlikely to recover. Arthur Cornell held on murder suspicions connected to George White lynching. Ward Cornell to arraign.
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Wilmington
Del
Peter Smith
Arthur Cornell
George White
Miss Bishop
Ward Cornell
Quiet Dominates Richmond After Night of Rioting
Richmond faces widespread disruption as martial law looms. Widespread injuries reported including Sergeant Daniel Porter of Staunton Rifles struck by a brick. Two other soldiers injured. Seventy-first regiment deployed. two thousand troops on duty as cars stopped after wire cuts. Several detainees bonded and jailed. guards who fired on crowds held for trial.
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Richmond
Daniel Porter
Staunton Rifles
Seventy-first Regiment
Negro Pastor Urges Arm Yourselves After Lynching
Chicago June 25. At a meeting of black residents protesting the Bellville lynching of David T. Wyatt Rev C H Thomas urged arming themselves with coats and bug guns if authorities do not stop assaults. Ida Wells Barnett urged organization to fight their own battles, saying whites will not fight for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
David T. Wyatt
Bellville
C H. Thomas
Ida Wells Barnett
Son's arrest linked to father's fatal crossing
Charles A. Corry assistant postmaster at Marmet was jailed on charges of robbing registered letters after an investigation by Post Office Inspectors Hooten and Allen. He appeared before United States Commissioner Roffner, held for the federal grand jury on bond of 1000 dollars. The arrest followed a death as the father, James Curry, witnessed the event and was struck by a train while crossing the railroad, distressed by his son's arrest.
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Charleston
W. Va
Dane
Charles A. Corry
Marmet
Post Office
Hooten
Allen
Curry
United States
Roffner
James Curry
West Virginia and Southern Railroad
Public Consistory Held Amid Pomp and Diminished Voice
Rome June 25 public consistory postponed from June 18 was held with pomp. The Pope appeared waxy and bowed, his voice weaker, while attendees expressed anxiety and shouted long live Leo. Observers feared this might be Leo XLEL's last consistory.
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Rome
Leo
Leo Xlel
Ball standings from yesterday's National and American League games
Results show New York 2 Cincinnati 11. Brooklyn 1 Chicago. Boston 3 St Louis 5. Philadelphia 5 Pittsburg 1. Morning games list New York 0 Cincinnati 5. Brooklyn 10 Chicago 7. Boston 9 St Louis 1. Philadelphia 8 Pittsburg 4. American results Chicago 6 New York 6 in 19 innings. Detroit 2 Philadelphia 3. St Louis 1 Boston 7. Chicago 4 Warrington 0.
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New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
St Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
St. Louis
American
Detroit
Warington
Suspect in Maryland murder in Baltimore jail
Erica Williams a colored man supposedly involved in the murder of Alonzo Percival White Jr of Delaware county Pennsylvania surrendered to Baltimore police under the name Frederick McLaughlin. He is held for identification by Pennsylvania authorities after matching the description of the Pennsylvania killer.
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Tower
Erica Williams
Alonzo Percival White, Jr
Delaware County
Williams
Baltimore
Frederick McLaughlin
Pennsylvania
Lone Woman Burned to Death in Md Home
In Hagerstown Maryland on June 2 Mrs Sarah Wood of Path Valley was found dead after a fire at her home. Her son Constable John Wood arrived to visit and discovered her body on a charred bed. Clothes had caught fire from the kitchen stove and she likely rolled onto the bed to try to put out the flames.
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Hagerstown
Sarah Wood
Path Valley
John Wood
Lipton to Lunch with President
Sir Thomas Lipton rose early and went with Will Fife and Colonel Neale to Erie Basin where the Shamrock III lies. He then sailed to Washington with General Corbin and will lunch with the President tomorrow. The Shamrock III mainsail was bent this morning and both yachts were towed to Sandy Hook for tomorrow’s races.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lipton Aroze
Will Fife
Colonel Neale
Erie Basin
Sir Thomas
Washington
General Corbin
Will
Sandy Hook
Woman Claims the Secret Hoard in Foltz Estate
Mrs. M. F. Wills sues in Romney West Virginia to recover about 2000 dollars in gold found in the home of Benjawin Foltz where she was long time housekeeper. Administrators discovered the money after Foltz's death and nearly one hundred defendants are named in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romney, W. Va
M. F. Wills
Romney
Benjawin Foltz
Foltz
King Land Case to Be Tried Next Week
The Cavell county circuit court will hear the famed King land suit next week. An attempt to oust Judge Doo little over interest failed as the state supreme court ruled he has jurisdiction. The case will proceed before him with expected developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Land
Cavell County Circuit Court
Wanted Enrger and helper at $2.50 a day
Classified notice seeks a trustworthy young man for enrollment in work and a young lady to take orders at Jewel on Bland Street first flat. The posting is dated 6 26 03.
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Enrger
Jewel
Bland Street
Tube roses for sale at Crockett's nag store
A local shop named Crockett's nag store advertises tube roses for sale. The brief notice notes availability and pricing.
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Crockett’s
Nag
Cotton Market Opens With Bullish Rush
In New York on June 25 the cotton market opened with a sharp advance, bulls driving prices from 7 to 19 points. July touched 13.08, August 12.87, September 11.92, October 10.49, November 10.01, and December 10.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bulls
Miss Watts Class Recital at YMCA Hall
Miss Watts will hold her class recital at the YMCA hall Friday night June 26 at 4 0 o clock. Friends and patrons are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts
Y. M. C. A. Hall
Statue of Fighting Joe Hooker Unveiled in Boston
A colossal bronze equestrian statue of General Joseph Hooker was unveiled at the Massachusetts State House grounds. Erected by the state, the 15 foot figure by Daniel C. French accompanied by a large military pageant of 25,000 soldiers and naval personnel. Governor Bates accepted the statue after a brief dedication with band music and a salute.
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Boston
Joseph Hooker
State House
Massachusetts
Daniel C. French
U.S
Masachusetts
Charleston Navy Yard
Bates
Hooker
Mechanics
Effect of Strikes on Capital and Labor
Indianapolis June 25. John Mitchell, the labor leader, is writing a book about the trades union movement and the great problems in which capital and labor are most interested. He plans to finish the manuscript in August and discusses the impact of the anthracite strike and unions' development.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
Mitc
Ell
United States
England
Ornearly
More than Forty Warships Under Construction Across Shipyards
Washington reports that authorizing new warships next Congress hinges on shipyard capacity. With over forty ships in thirteen yards, production pace is slowed by machinery bottlenecks and steel shortages. Yard firms like Newport News and Cramp face stretched finances and ongoing litigation affecting outputs.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary Moody
New York Navy Yard
Navy Department
Newport News Company
Newport News Comany
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Fore River Company
Quincy
Mass
Pianos at Baldwin Sale Offer Factory-Direct Bargains
D H Baldwin & Co offers sample pianos at cost with easy terms during a limited sale. The line remains on display with high reliability and a government-bond style guarantee, and the sale ends July 1st with the store open until 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Baldwin
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Injunction Against Railroad Denied
Annapolis Maryland June 25 The Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County denied the petition by Frank L Beach and Eliza M Beach to restrain the Annapolis and Washington Electric Railway Company from laying tracks through their land. The Beachs alleged fraud in obtaining the right of way, but the court found no sufficient evidence.
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Annapolis
Anne Arundel County
Frank L. Beach
Eliza M. Beach
Annapolis and Washington Electric Railway Company
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Deals
Yesterday William Hicks sold to F M Greenough of Vassa Michigan a parcel with railroad siding intended for a large wholesale house in West Bluefield for 3200 dollars. He sold two lots to Conductor James E Clark for 1500 dollars and a house and lot to G W Troutman on Park Avenue Park Place for 2750 dollars. Hicks has completed several large real estate deals in sixty days.
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William Hicks
F M. Greenough
Vassa
Mich
West Bluefield
James E. Clark
G. W. Troutman
Park Avenue
Park Place
Mr. Hicks
Fresh country nap beans and fresh eggs at D. B. Mastin
Local supplier D. B. Mastin advertises fresh nap beans and eggs for sale. The notice highlights farm produce available to neighbors and shoppers seeking pantry staples.
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D. B. Mastin
Rumors Fly Over Hanna Retirement From R N C Chair
Washington January 25. Rumors say Senator Hanna may resign as Republican National Committee chair though he has not denied them. Some forecast Senator Lodge could succeed if Hanna retires, while Lodge has offered neither confirmation nor denial.
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Washington
Jone
Republican National Committee
Hanna
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
Lodge Lone
Explosion in Laboratory at 465 Keap Street Kills Two Chemists
In New York on June 25, an explosion during chemical experiments at 465 Keap street fatally burned chemists William S targ Thomas B Poley and Samwoel Mash. Two employees suffered severe injuries as they escaped through the flames.
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New York
Keap Street
William Starg
Thomas B. Poley
Samwoel Mash
Treatment of Jews in Russia Petition Sent to Moscow
The President will transmit to the Russian government a B'nai B'rith petition on the treatment of Jews in Russia after mature deliberation. The outcome remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Executive Council of
B'nai B'rith
Russia
West Virginia Brigade Encampment Scheduled at Hartington
Charleston W Va June 25 the brigade encampment of the West Virginia National Guard will be held this summer at Hartington W Va beginning August 4 and lasting ten days eleven companies of the First regiment nine of the Second regiment the Signal corps and the medical department will participate.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia National Guard
Hartington
Signal Corps
Medical Department
Professor Wyckoff Takes a Bride
New York June 25 Professor Walter A Wyckoff of Princeton University married Miss Lea Lucille Ehrich in this city this evening The sociology authority noted for writings on tramps and tramp life attended the ceremony
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New York
Walter A. Wyckoff
Princeton University
Lea Lucille Ehrich
Suspected Dyna Miter Plot Lands Two in Jail
Charleston West Virginia June 25. Charles Workman and Fréd Black are jailed on charges of attempting to blow up with dyna mites. Italian laborers on the Cabin Creek railroad extension were present when the plot was discovered.
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Charleston
W. Vac
Jone
Charles Workman
Fréd Black
Cabin Creek
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B- Cohen Liquor Dealer
Bluefield
Paul Jones
J. Baker
Bluefield Ave
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National
Altamont
Cohen
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L. B. Tierney
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West Virginia
Prof. Wyckoff
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