Liberty of the Press Remembered in Zenger Trial Legend
The essay by WHEE T ALE honors Andrew Hamilton and the Zenger trial as defining moments for press liberty. It recounts Zenger’s defense, the jury’s verdict of not guilty, and the trial’s lasting impact on free speech, with context on colonial New York politics and notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Bammer
Omar Khayram
Amirew Hamilton
Scotland
Assericn
Philadelphia
John Peter Zener
Swithh
Zenger
Germany
New York
Bradford
Gazette
Himelf
John Montgomerie
Rip van Dam
William Crosby
Montgomerie
Janes DeLancey
Frederick Phillips
Nicholas Moore
Anderson Hamilton
Hamilton
America
Andrew Hamilton
Found Dead Near Pest House on Hill East of Town
A deceased Black man, identity unclear, was found Sunday near the pest house on the hill east of town. A bullet wound in the head suggests death Saturday evening. As he was a stranger, little interest is shown and no slayer is yet sought, according to the Mt. Pleasant Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Pickets Foil Unknown Rider Near Woodward Stables
Aug 5 Wilkes Barre region reports a prowler tried to hamstring horses near Woodward stables. Three shots fired as sentries chased him, but he escaped. Regiments drilled while arrests followed rioting last week. miners nearby mobilize pickets at Wilkes Barre Delaware Lackawanna & Western sites.
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Shenandiah
Co H
Col
Hrttman
Aris
Col. Clement
Co. IL
Ott
Girardville
Joseph Beddall
Wilkeshbarre
Wilkesbarre
Siiking
Woodward
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Monnay
Serif Jacobs
Doryen
Warnke
Unexplained Order Calls Twelfth Regiment to Readiness
Shenandoah Pa August 5 orders set first battalion of the Twelfth regiment under Maj Updegrat to hold for instant marching. Company WH remains at Indian Ridge colliery of the Philadelphia Reading land Tren Go. Gen Gavin declines to explain the order or soldiers at the colliery.
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Shenandah
Maj
Updegrat
Indian Ridge
Philadelphia
Reading
Land Tren
Gavin
Ziegler denies Baldwin expeditions aid report
William Ziegler, financier for Baldwin Arctic expedition funding, says he received no messages from Baldwin and doubts the explorer’s return. A Norwegian dispatch reports Captain Johanneson bringing the America and Evelyn Baldwin to Horningsvang on August 1, suggesting conflicting accounts of Baldwn's status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Ziegler
Baldwin
Horningsvang
Baldvin
Norway
Christiana
Morgen Sladet
Tromsoe
Johanneson
Honohnsvang
Eviya Th Baldwin
Train Crew In Jeopardy At Los Angeles Yard
In Los Angeles August 2 a fireman was crushed when a car wheel toppled over him at Southern Pacific shops. A mob of about 100 Mexican laborers attacked the train crew after the accident, using spades and picks to clear a path to the river flats. Police and a switch engine moved to scene with armed deputies as a squad protected the trainmen. At stock yards the mob had largely dispersed and no further disturbance occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angels
Cal
Low Angels
Veyrareth
Joseph Mirani
East Side
Protectioon
Regatta Week Opens at Cowes With King Observing
Regatta week at Cowes Isle of Wight began under clear weather with high interest due to the king's presence. The German emperor's Meteor III was to race but both Meteor and Navajo were scratched in the over 79 feet class. The Sibara, owned by M. B. Kennedy of Glasgow, sailed the course alone as spectators watched from the Victoria and Albert.
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Cowes
Inte of Wight
Royal Yacht Squadron
Meteor
George Waetjens
Navahoe
Sybarita
M. B. Kennedy
Glasgow
King
Victoria and Albert
Commodore Montgomery Dies in Chicago At 38 (note: corrected to fit constraints)
Commodore Joseph E Montgomery, aged Confederate naval officer who nearly captured Grant, died in Chicago at his son James Montgomery's home. Born 1817 in Carrollton Kentucky, he served in river traffic before Civil War battles at Mobile Bay, Ftillow, New Orleans, and Memphis where his fleet was lost. A friend of Jefferson Davis, he lost sight 12 years ago and had lived in Chicago since. The report includes a second note on crops in the Northwestern states, noting record harvests in Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota with large yields of wheat oats barley and flax.
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Chicago
Joseph E. Montgomery
Grant
James Montgomery
Commodore Montgomery
Carrolton
Mobile Bay
Ftillow
New Orleans
Memphis
Jefferson Davis
CONDITION GROWS SERIOUS AS RAIL STRIKE CONTINUES
Cattlettsburg Kentucky reports a serious strike with non union men dragged from cars at Clyffside and tracks greased causing complete traffic suspension. Officials plan to run cars to Ashland. deputy sheriffs, heavily armed, operate without violence noted at Huntington. In Huntington non union workers fill streetcars to Ashland though patronage is light. Egg throwing occurs in the manufacturing district of St Louis during the same period. A woman in St Louis reportedly jumped into the Mississippi River carrying a German prayer book and personal items after a rainstorm. William Clotfelter, a Taylorville player, fatally injured when struck on the head by a pitched ball.
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Cattlettsburg
Camden
Clyffside
Ashland
Huntington
Tuntington
W. Va
Ohio River
Tau
Taylorville
William Clotfelter
St. Louis
Notorious rustler Black Perry shot at Sanders station
Notoriom Billings Montana August 5 3 w. Per ry known as Black Perry the rustler was shot and killed by James Haynie foreman of the Hy sham Cattle Co at Sanders station on Sunday.
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Billings
Mont
W. Perry
Montana
Black Perry
James Haynie
Hysham Cattle Co
Sanders Station
Cuban Congress Funds Sugar Aid Amid Debt and Army Plans
The Cuban congress edges toward a 24 million loan to aid cane growers, pay debts to the New York junta, and fund the army. President Palma may borrow 15 million in American gold, issue 5 percent bonds, and set a sinking fund likely via a stamp tax. Four million targets agriculture and cattle, with repayment tied to sugar output and bond collateral.
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New York
Maximo Gomez
Palma
Palina
Congress
Cuba
Youngwed and Naybor Quip on Home Duties
The Golden Penny records a brief exchange: Mrs. Naybor notes Mrs. Youngwed’s uplifted mood and the painted back steps while Mr. Youngwed remains at home, unwell. The dialogue highlights household duties performed during a sick day.
Twice Told Tale of Judith and a Star-Crossed Match
Judith Wayland endures a double dream of stage glory and a broken heart when Clara Sands becomes engaged to Spencer Coles. A letter reveals the match, prompting Judith to pursue a holy land tour with a treacherous resolve, while sidelong gossip and rivalries swirl around the theater’s clashing pages.
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Jedith
Papprie
Abe
Bertery
Spencer
Bat
Lim
Mie
Drews
Eiface
Dusit
Ohullach
Sue
Bony Beereg
Sin
Maine
Coles
Wayland
Dudivh
Eidith
Amy Crown
Clara Sands
Sie
Earl's
Spencer Coles
Mr. Coles
L Fellows
Sandy Hook
Miss Wayland
Tyme
Judith
Muret
4 Magazine
Miss Rands
Cotton Prospects Show Mixed Conditions Across States
The monthly report of the agricultural department’s statistician details cotton condition as of July 4 at 19, vs 43 on June 25 and 75 on August 1, 1900. Deterioration is noted across the belt with Florida down to 12, Georgia 6, Mississippi 5, Arkansas 2, Louisiana 4, and other states varying. Only Texas and Oklahoma exceed last month, while North Carolina 86, South Carolina AL, Georgia 82, Florida 84, Alabama 80, Mississippi 80, Louisiana 82, Texas 77, Arkansas 92, Tennessee 62, Oklahoma 54, and Indian Territory 77.
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Washington
Aag. S
Agricultural Department
Texas
Oklahoma
Lniinn
Missouri
Cotton Belt
Virginia
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississipp
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Alabama
Tennessee
Oklahews
Indian Territory
Various Local Notices and Deaths Across the Nation
Obituaries report Marty V Teague dying of typhoid fever in St Louis. Miss Helen Gold undertakes a 200 mile automobile trip through New York state. Verestchagin sketches a Roosevelt battle painting for President. Roise, a Sedalia real estate agent, found dead near a swollen creek. Japan reports strong cotton yields. Venice basilica window falls amid danger. The Arkansas monitor will undergo trunk test and likely be commissioned soon. White House workers uncover a skeleton under basement. Miners strike toll totals 5,190,000. Knox county promotes Texas oil rival with six new wells. St Louis World’s Fair interest grows. tourists curious. Indiana corn crop forecast around 240,000,000 bushels. Fallowe United Brothers church dedicated near Vienna. Havana area corn outlook good. some flood damage. Addie Higgs elected queen at Tuna carnival. Col Child ill at Excelsior Springs. Col Child formerly of Richmond, Tay county.
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Marty V. Teague
St Louis
Mexico
Helen Gold
New York State
Verestchagin
Roosevelt
Battle of
San Juan II
Frank 4. Roise
Sedalia
German Army and Navy Association of North America
Hamilton
Texas
Venice
Harbor Protector
Arkansas
White House
Washington
Knox County
Kentucky
Japan
Penu
Indiana
Fallowe United Brothern Church
Vienna
William M. Bell
D. D
Dayton
Havana
Lacey Levee
Addie Higgs
Tuna Th
Col. A. ET. Child
Siam
Cleveland
Excelsior Springs
Col. Child
Richmond
Tay County
Uncle Billy Wright Dies. Noted South Commercial Traveler
William Ti Wright known as Uncle Billy Wright, 72, longtime prominent south commercial traveler, died Sunday in Centralia, Illinois, after a long career and wide acquaintance in the business.
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Uncle Billy” Wright
Indianapolis
Ind
William Ti. Wright
Uncle Billy" Wright
Centralia
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Judige Chevlain
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