Warrow Escape of a Negro Preacher in Dallas
A mob visited Rev. E. W. D. Isaac’s Dallas home seeking harm after he criticized a trial and conviction in the Baptist Star. Isaac was away. the New Hope Baptist church windows were perforated by bullets and the crowd dispersed. The pastor, editor, and local Black leader was famed as a respected citizen.
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Dallas
E. W. D. Isaac
San Jacinto Street
New Hope Baptist Church
Baptist Star
Isaac
Joe Malone
Rev
Isaacs
New Hope
Cypress murder suspect Peyton Burton jailed in Harris County
Reports from Houston dated August 11 state Peyton Burton, accused of murdering the Meyer family at Cypress, Tex., has been captured in San Jacinto County and is jailed in Harris County after a three week manhunt. The dispatch also notes local political races in Chickasaw Nation and other Texas items.
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Houston
Tex
Sucer
Peyton Burton
Harris County
Dr. Dolan
Cold Springs
San Jacinto County
Shepperd
Feud in Waco leaves one dead and two jailed
In Harrison neighborhood McLennan county a feud among color residents ends with the death of Ed Simms. John and Sterling Bird are jailed on the incident. Eureka Springs Arkansas reports Hatton, an Indian Territory desperado, killed by Marshal Hancock while in custody. Denver notes Charles S. Thomas launches a bid for the Colorado U.S. Senate seat now held by Edward O. Wolcott.
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Waco, Tex
Harrison
McLennan County
Ed Simms
John
Sterling Bird
Eureka Springs
Ark
Grant Hatton
Wm. Dannenberg
Tahlequah
I. T
Hancock
Hatton
Denver
Charles 8. Thomas
Colorado
United States Senate
Edward O. Wolcott
Spaniards Assault Lighthouse at Cape San Juan Fails
A two hour battle near Cape San Juan, Porto Rico ends with Spanish retreat. Eight hundred attackers pressured 40 sailors at the lighthouse led by Lt Atwater and Ensign Crosley, aided by Amphitrite and Cincinnati guns. Refugees report 100 Spaniards killed. one sailor wounded.
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New York
the Herald
Cape San Juan
Porto Rico
Atwater
Jenkins
Ensign Bronson
Gunnar Campbell
Cincinnati
Leyden
H. Boardman
Lawrence
Mass
Naval Academy
Rio Grande
Luquillo
Fajarado
Ensign Crosley
Barclay
Amphitrite
Ponce
San Juan
Mutiny in Camp Among Tenth Pennsylvania Recruits
San Francisco reports a mutiny by 45 of 62 recruits from Companies OC and D at Manila over alleged insufficient rations. Sergeant Shaw jailed the mutineers, who were guarded as a court martial looms, while the commanding officer shows leniency toward some men. A separate dispatch notes Carlist plans and Don Carlos reportedly entering Spain with arms moving to the Carlists.
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San Francisco
Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers
Manila
Shaw
Barnett
Pennsylvania
Brussels
Soir
Barcelona
Don Carlos
Spain
Italy Grants Colombia Eight Months to Settle Cerruti Claim
The United States uses diplomacy to ease Italy Colombia tensions over the Cerruti affair. Rome asks Admiral Candiani to give Colombia eight months to settle the Cerrutti claims under Cleveland's award. Marines at Guantanamo are ordered to capture the Isle of Pines as four ships depart for the mission.
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Washington
United States
Day
Italy
Colombia
Cerruti
Department
Rome
Candiani
Carthagena
Cerrutti
Cleveland
Guantanamo
Isle of Pines
Hope for Better Days in Dark Times Poem
A reflective poem urges readers to persevere through gloom. It promises brighter days ahead and encourages belief, resilience, and effort, even when life feels heavy. The verses stress perseverance, the value of hope, and the power of active striving.
Parisian Hotel Romance Ends in a Jealous Betrayal
Rena Leslie confronts Claude Howard after discovering him kissing another woman Valerie at Saratoga. Claude swears love remains, but Rena demands the engagement be broken. Her father questions the rift as she reports the betrayal and returns the ring.
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Rena Leslie
Claude Howard
Rena
New York
Saratoga
Claude
the Springs
Leslie
Valerie
Papa
Mr. Leslie
Renal
Darling
Arlington echoes and a family saga drift through time
The excerpt blends a dramatic confession between lovers with a tale of Arlington National Cemetery. It recalls Claude and Rena amid revelations about Valerie as his stepmother, then shifts to Civil War memory. The piece closes with a New England matron guiding patriotism through Memorial Day rites and a village procession honoring fallen soldiers.
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Arlington Estate
Potomac River
Georgetown
Alexandria
Arlington
Confederacy
Ft. Sumter
Lee
Great Army of the North
Washington
Aqueduct Bridge
Virginia
Meigs
L. Reinhardt
Twenty-third North Carolina Infantry
Edward S. Fisher
D. Fortieth New York Infantry
Silent Army
New England
Harvard Athlete Wins Nine Medals and Numerous Prizes
One Harvard athlete won a large haul of prizes last season including nine medals nine watches fifty-one diamonds four silver tea sets a silver water set a rifle and many items of clothing furniture and bric-a-brac.
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Harvard
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Mob
Ther
Payton Burton
Meyer
Cypress, Tex
Wolbert, Sr
St. Louis
Monroe Harris
McKinney
McConklin Hat Company
Harris
Texas
Blount
Swearingen
Erdson
Anniston
Fort Worth
Union
Messrs. Orthwein & Sons
Walcott’s
Chine Gun and Rifles
Cerrati
the History of
Roes
Fleischman’s
R. M. Wilson
Kandy
Coot
Lowney
of Brazos
Madison
Grimes
Robertson
Burleson Counties
Frank W. McConnico
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
Pacific Mutual Life
Union Life, Fidelity and Casualty of
Bryan
D. Ricconnico
Academy of Music and Next
John Mike’s
Tyler Haswell
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