Fiendish lynching ritual burns Preston Porter Jr in Colorado foothills
At Limon Colorado on Nov 17 a mob of Lincoln county residents chained Preston Porter Jr to a railroad rail and burned him alive after selecting him as the killer of 8 year old Louise Frost. The father of the victim supervised the execution as mourners watched in grim silence.
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Limon
Col
Wrestom Porter, Jr
John Porter
Sherif Freeman
Richard Frost
Tiago
Emperor William narrowly escapes ax attack in Breslau
An insulted woman hurled an axe at the emperor's open carriage as he rode with the hereditary prince of Saxe Meiningen to the barracks. The weapon struck the air, the carriage, or ground, and the emperor continued the drive. The assailant, a Breslau tradeswoman, was arrested and later deemed insane after medical examination. Crowds cheered as William returned to the railroad station.
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William
Breslau
Cuiraissier Barracks
Prince of Saxe
Meiningen
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Saxe- Meiningen
Dartenstrasse
Monticello Steamer Disaster Leaves One Body Recovered
In Halifax Nova Scotia the body of a colored girl named Lawrence, a Monticello passenger, was found washed ashore in a severely disfigured state. Eleven others remain unaccounted for as wreckage has been sold by order of the wreck receiver for the benefit of all parties concerned.
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Halifax
Lawrence
Monticello
Imperial Edict Sees Life Sentence for Prince Tuan
A Shanghai-drafted report states the edict deprives Prince Tuan of rank and orders life imprisonment, with confinement in the imperial clan court. It signals potential peace talks, while raising debate in Washington over whether the punishment suffices for Tuan and his associates.
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Longon
Shanghai
Tuan
Chwang
President Opposes Move to Reduce Southern Representation
Washington reports a rising view among public men close to the president that any bill cutting congressional representation for the South over disfranchisement charges will not be pressed. The president favors avoiding sectional bitterness and is told that Southern businessmen and manufacturers sympathize with Republicans, making reform seen as destabilizing. The prevailing opinion is the party will refrain from pursuing reduction in Southern representation.
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Washington
South
Congress
Roney Admits Guilty to Oleo Margarine Fraud
In U S district court on Friday John R. Roney pled guilty to extensive frauds in selling oleo margarine. He had been running a lucrative business for years.
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Chicago
United States District Court
John R. Roney
Roney
Secretary Griggs W111 Retire
Washington November 17 Attorney General Griggs said he will resign from the cabinet on March 4 for business reasons and will leave public office.
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Griggs
Washington
Atttorney
Yellow Fever Improves as Havana Reports Thirty Cases Decline
Havana reports improvement in yellow fever with the cool weather over three days. Sixty five cases remain under treatment including seven Americans.
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Havana
Ex Gov Ramsdell Dead In Nashua Notice
Ex-Gov George A Rezasilell of New Hempstead dies in Nashua New Hampshire on November 17 amid state political circles.
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Ramsdell
Nashua
N. H
George A. Rezasilell
New Hempa
Gold From Australia Reaches San Francisco Amid Gold Influx
The Mariposa arrived from Australia with 3,000,000 dollars in gold aboard certain cargo. King Oscar of Sweden is dying and losing memory, slowly sinking. The Queen has summoned Gen Buller to Windsor and may grant him a title.
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San Francisco
Mariposa
Australia
Paris
Oscar
Sweden
London
Buller
Windsor
Hoisting engineers end Indiana mining strike
Hoisting engineers Nos 10 and 11 in Brazil Indiana ended a strike begun Monday over pay from 75 to 80 dollars and eight hour days returning to work Saturday at the old rate. They blamed the United Mine Workers for undermining the stoppage and said they will renew the demand on January 1 when operators consider their claims.
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Brazil
Ind
United Mine Workers
Fruit Jar Makers Gather For Meeting In Indiana
A group of 10 fruit jar manufacturers from Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and other states met in Muncie on November 17 representing 90 percent of U S fruit jar makers. They refused to release details saying they discussed mutual interests and denied forming a trust. The organizers said the prior year’s association provided enough experience.
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Muncie
Ind
S. H. Clough
Red Key
R. J. Main
Swayzee
J. Karman
Indianapolis
J. C. Cole
Bowling Green
Vu. Wood Wilson
J. G. McCullough
Marion
J. Beatty
Washington, Pa
Ball Bros
Stride
MINISTER HARRIS TO LEAVE FOR AUSTRIA POST
Indianapolis November 17 Addi son C Harris United States minister to Austria announced he will return to his law practice in Indianapolis after McKinley’s inauguration in March He plans to occupy his home and law offices and will inform the president while in Washington this week.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Addison C. Harris
United States
Austria
McKinley
Harris
Washington
Singular Death in Laporte Hospital
In Laporte Indiana on Thursday night Mrs Avery a New Castle resident died under remarkable conditions after a week of uncontrollable desire to talk and walk. Doctors could not explain the strange phenomena surrounding her death.
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Laporte
Ind
Avery
New Castle
Uname
Burglar William Mitchell jailed for up to 14 years in Indiana
In Anderson, Indiana on November 17, William Mitchell was sentenced to two to 14 years in Jeffersonville prison after admitting to burglaries of more than 100 homes in three months. Mrs Pan Petten held him until police arrived. In a separate note, a dead baby was found in a shoe box in a vault behind the Eycke block. The infant, born alive, likely did not survive long.
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Anderson
Ind
William Mitchell
L. Pan Petten
Jeffersonville
Population figures for Hawaii by island and district
The census bulletin reports Hawaii total population 154001 in 1900 up 44981 since 1896, with Hawaii island 46843 and Oahu 58504 leading growth. Molokai and Lanai decline 11.3 percent, Honolulu district strongest 87.5 percent rise. Honolulu city proper grew 715 percent since 1890.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Hawaii
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii Island
Kauai Island
Miihau Island
Maui Island
Molokai
Lanai Islands
Oahu Island
Honolulu
New 12 Inch Naval Gun Under Test at Indian Head
Washington reports important tests of the new 12 inch naval gun at Indian Head on Thursday and Friday. It is the first of 40 for the forthcoming battleships and armored cruisers, a smokeless powder modification of the old 12 inch unit designed for heavier charges higher velocity and deeper penetration. Tests have justified expectations for the new piece.
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Washington
Indian Head
Yruuch
Promotion moves to honor Spanish American War heroes
Washington November 17 officials say Secretary Long will renew his push to Congress for fitting recognition of gallantry by officers who distinguished themselves in the Spanish American War and may extend similar recommendations for conspicuous service in China. The plan follows lines of prior proposals for legislation to rearrange recognition.
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Washington
Secretary Long
Congress
China
G A R Encampment Decision Shifts Likely Denver Move
Eastern railroads reject a cent a mile rate for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment, leaving Cleveland as likely site for the 35th annual gathering. Also, Rev Alfred Pinney dies at 90. he served as a Baptist minister in Syracuse Auburn Cleveland and Zanesville and stood with Phillips and Garrison during abolition efforts.
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Chicago
Eastern Passenger Association
Grand Army of the Republic
Denver
Cleveland
New York
Alfred Pinney
Sing Sing
Pinney
Syracuse
Auburn N. Y
Zanesville
Wendell Phillips
William Lloyd Garrison
Iowa population rises to 2,231,853 in 1900 census
Iowa's official 1900 census reports a total population of 2,231,853, up from 1,911,896 in 1890. The gain since 1890 is 319,957, a 16 percent increase, with 1880 residents numbering 1,624,615 and growth of 287,281 since 1880.
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Washington
State of
Iowa
Boers Break Rail Lines Across South Africa Front
Cape Town correspondent reports the Boers have ruptured railways in 20 spots between Bloemfontein and the Orange River and the line was cut Friday between Kimberley and Belmont, disrupting transport.
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London
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Bloemfontein
Orange River
Kimberley
Belmont
Jail Delivery in Brapocen City Oklahoma
A jail delivery report from Brapocen City Oklahoma dated November 17 details a county incident. The terse item notes a prisoner transfer and local law enforcement activity with limited readable specifics.
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Brapocen City
Okla
New York Anarchist Arrested in Stockholm
Stockholm reports Bagards an anarchist from New York has been arrested. The action was taken on the date of November 17 and concerns a person identified by name with ties to radical activities in the United States.
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New York
Stockholm
Bagards
Head End Collision Near Polk Ends in Multiple Fatalities
A head end crash two miles west of Polk, Pa, between a Pennsylvania oil freight and the Lake Shore passenger train, destroys telegraph lines. Killed are Thomas Sutton, John Kane, and Engineer Pitzer. Conductor James Paden injured, Nathan Senter suffered severe injuries, and several others found injured or missing. The wreck scene saw the 11 foot embankment and prompt relief efforts.
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City
Pennsylvania
Lake Shore
Polk
Thomas Sutton
Ashtabula
John Kane
Newcastle
Pitzer
Two Mile
James Paden
Nathan Senter
William Marvin
Andover
Murdock
Apache Indians Attack Mexican Town Near Casas Grande
Dispatches from Juarez report that Apaches from San Carlos Arizona attacked Pacheco, 30 miles from Casas Grande. Twelve Indians were killed and six Mormon residents wounded. Pacheco, a Mormon settlement, has no outside communication. troops have been ordered from Casas Grande and Juarez to pursue the Apaches.
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el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mex
Casas Grande
San Carlos Reservation
Ariz
Pacheco
Juares
Valuable Woman Insured for Quarter Million Dollars
Chicago November 17 Mrs Florence Pullman Lowden holds the title of the world’s most valuable woman by new policies announced Friday Her self and her husband Col Frank O Lowden each carry insurance totaling 250000 dollars The Lowdens are heirs of the late George M Pullman and Mrs Lowden has already been a beneficiary of 1500000 dollars from his will A Detroit dispatch notes a giant cannon issue from Spanish munitions is also reported in the same date.
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Florence Pullman Lowden
Chicago
Frank O. Lowden
Lowden
George M.pullman
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Peking
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Will
Mrs. Avery
New Carlisle
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Sheridan
Simla
Elijah W. Halford
Harrison
Atlanta
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Tyler
Post Office Department
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Queen’s Hockey Team
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