Mississippi and Alabama mob lynch man after confession
In Mobile Alabama on April six Walter Clayton a negro serving manslaughter time attacked Mrs Joseph White age twenty and was lynched by seventy five men outside Bay Minette. Clayton admitted the crime while officers taking him to the jail were seized and the deputy sheriff was handcuffed with him before the mob disappeared with the suspect and the deputy. The body had not yet been found.
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Ala
Walter Clayton
Hand Lumber Company
Joseph White
Bay Minette
Loxley
Clayton
Bay -Minette
Baldwin County
Roosevelt
Lynching of John Burr after murder near Wesson Mississippi
In Wesson Mississippi on April 5 a mob of about thirty men hanged John Burr, a young Black man and employee of J W Smith, after Burr confessed to killing a twelve year old boy. Burr reportedly shot the boy in the back while fishing, then threw the body into a mill pond before being captured.
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Wesson
Miss
John Burr
Burr
Earl Smith
J. W. Smith
Smith
Campaign kicks off as Gray supporters form bureaus
Washington April 5 Supporters of George Gray of Delaware begin a campaign for the Democratic nomination. A Washington headquarters will be run by Richard Beemish of Philadelphia with no aid from Judge Gray. A similar bureau will open in Wilmington. A Gray Clubs league forms to operate mainly in New Jersey Pennsylvania New York New England and the South.
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Washington
Delaware Statesman
George Gray
Delaware
Richard Beemish
Philadelphia
Judge Gray
Wilmington
League of Gray Clubs
Beemish
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York
New England
South
John Alf Johnson
Capital
Congress
Minnesota
Chicago
Frederick 3. Lynch
Minnesota Democratic Committee
Johnson
Koreans In Seoul Show Increased Insurgent Activity
Reports from Seoul indicate growing insurgent activity around the capital with several minor clashes. Privy Councillor Yun demands suppression by Korean troops, opposing foreign troops, while Viscount Sone seeks clarification. insurgents issue a circular calling for the expulsion of Japanese. Marquis Ito is due to arrive from Japan next Tuesday.
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Tokyo
Seoul
Yun
Sone
Marquis Ito
Japan
Campbell Bannerman resigns as British Prime Minister
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman resigns as British Prime Minister. The King accepts the resignation. Herbert Henry Asquith is summoned to Biarritz to form a new administration. Cabinet resigns. Asquith to meet the King before forming a government amid unprecedented constitutional uncertainty.
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Edward
Herbert Henry Asquith
Exchequer
London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Henry
Sir Henry
Biarritz
Great Britain
Soft-Coal Miners Likely to Resume at Early Date
Ohio operators and United Mineworkers will meet in Indianapolis to consider a joint wage conference for four states including Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois restoring the bituminous mines. A final wage scale is expected to be set or continued with present terms and a strike avoided.
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Indianapolis
United Mineworkers of America
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Fe Claypool
Miners’ Organization
Tl. L. Lewis
Terre Haute
Will.t
Sachaee
Taft Urges Labor and Capital Unity in Chicago Visit
Secretary Taft told the Order of Railway Conductors that both capital and labor must combine within the law. He warned of a coming, peaceful but large labor capital clash over profits, praised honest wealth, and urged action against illicit methods. He then rode through Chicago and headed to Omaha.
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Chicago
Taft
Omaha
Labor Organization
Mr. Taft
Taft to Speak and Visit in Omaha and Council Bluffs
Secretary Taft will deliver three speeches attend four receptions and visit two army forts during a two day stay in Omaha and Council Bluffs. Victor Rosewater coordinates events with the McKinley Club Woman's Club Commercial Club and local army officers aiding the arrangements for his War Department visit.
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Omaha
Neb
Taft
Council Bluffs
Twin Cities
Victor Rosewater
McKinley Club
Woman's Club
Commercial Club
Army
Haitien Congress Likely to Be Delayed in Port-au-Prince
In Plage of Bullet Port au Prince April 5 the Haitian Congress may not convene due to lack of quorum among Senators and Representatives. Arrests of alleged conspirators continue as the government substitutes decapitation for shooting. A headless body was found near Ft National and more refugees seek shelter in French and German legations.
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Port AU Prince
Ft. National
Volcanic Activity Expands Near Naples
Naples April 5 Solfatara a semi extinct volcano near Pozzuoli has opened a new crater 2500 feet from the old one. It is emitting a large column of sulphurous gas. Experts note Solfatara's activity often coincides with Vesuvius.
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Pozzueli
Naples
Solfatara
Vesuvius
Count and Countess Szechenyi Depart for Ormeczour Castle
The Count and Countess Szechenyi left Budapest for Ormézsoe Castle their new home and are expected to return early in May.
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Budapesth
Szechenyi
Orméxzoe Castle
Illinois Banker Jumps From Chicago Hotel
J A Hossack a banker from Odell Illinois leapt from the eighth floor of the Auditorium Annex in Chicago and was killed instantly. Witnesses at the hotel saw him go to the window and jump after a period of ill health reported recently.
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Chicago
J._ A. Hossack
Odell, Ill
Hossack
Judge James E. Cantrill Dies After Long Illness
Georgetown Ky April 5 Former Judge James E Cantrill dies at 5 AM after a long illness at his Chambers avenue home He had suffered paralysis in 1904 during his 1904 canvass for the Court of Appeals Goebel murder trials brought him fame He was born June 20 1839 in Bourbon County and served in the Fifth Kentucky Cavalry in the Civil War He later held several judicial posts including two terms as Circuit Judge and election to the Court of Appeals He married twice first to Jennie Moore and second to Mary Cecil of Danville leaving a son Cecil Cantrill and a son J Campbell Cantrill from the first marriage and a surviving spouse Mary Cecil Cantrill
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Immanuel Baptist Church
Yale
Chicago Club
E. B. McCage
Taft
Cincinnati
McCagg
Chicago
Rocky Island & Pacific
Omaha
Commercial Tribune
Georgetown
James E. Cantrill
Chambers Avenue
Henry Youtsey
Jamies Howard
Bourbon County
Kentucky
Virginia
Georgetown College
St. Louis
Fifth Kentucky Cavalry
D. Howard Smith
Buford
Bragg
John H. Morgan
Morgan
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Court of Appeals
John Young Brown
Jennie Moore
J. Campbell Cantrill
Riots after Lisbon elections leave deaths and injuries
Rioters in Lisbon clashed with troops after peaceful elections. Troops charged mobs, using clubs and stones. several killed and wounded. Police dispersed crowds while voters returned home. Monarchist coalition leads with 99 of 146 deputies reported elected. Republicans allege fraud and manipulation of voter rolls.
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Oporto
Portugal
Lisbon
Americans Face Mexican Sentiment Rift In River Boundary Clash
U S officials warn growing Mexican distrust of America over territory as press and politicians stir criticism. Mexico cites extradition, labor, and Colorado River disputes. State Department vows action, but lacks authority to curb hostile commentary and propaganda.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
State Department
Magdalena Bay
Colorado River
Hout and Bryce Making Terms
Washington April 5 What is regarded as satisfactory progress is being made in negotiations between Secretary Root and Ambassador Bryce on treaties with Canada. A joint commissions approach is favored for most questions with final treaties sent to the Senate for approval. Canada seeks a commission on the St Lawrence River with a decision not reviewable after promulgation. Secretary Root aims for a middle course compatible with constitutional limits.
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Root
Bryce
United States
Canada
T Senate
Congress
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