San Augustine Feud Ends in Court House Tragedy
Sheriff Noel Roberts and two Roberts brothers were shot dead in the San Augustine County Courthouse by followers of Brooks and Borders. Sydney and Felix Roberts died instantly. the sheriff died at noon. The triple killing follows months of feud violence tied to Lycurgus Borders and Eugene Wall, with militia ordered from Nacogdoches.
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Texas
Noel Roberte
San Augustine
Felix G
Sydney Roberts
George Wall
Lycurgus Bomers
Noel Roberts
Benjamin C. Brooks
Lycurgus Borders
Eugene Wall
Sherif
Young Wall
Roberta
Wycurg
Sayers
Austin
Nacogdoches
Unveiling Rochambeau Statue at Vendome France and America
A statue honoring General Rochambeau, funded by subscriptions, was unveiled in Vendome, France with American attendance. The ceremony featured speeches by the mayor, General Potter, and the Prefect, and included visits to Rochambeau's tomb. The Venitian sculptor Hamar created the statue as festooned crowds celebrated the event.
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Vendome
France
Cabre
United States
Rochambeau
Potter
Loir-et- Cher
Hamar
Wrecks on Rail Route Kill Several in Ohio
Porgous Kilte near Hamilton and three near Fremont Ohio report a fast freight derailment west of Hamilton. Eleven cars loaded with stock wrecked. Trainmen Timothy Mahoney David Starkey Ambrose Smith and two unknown boys killed. Another eastbound freight derailed near Erlie causing instant deaths of Enoch Bowser and John Purtell. A boy beating his way crushed. Damage estimated at 50 thousand dollars.
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Fremont
Ohio
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Timothy Mahoney
David Starkey
Ambrose Smith
Erlie
Enoch Bowser
John Purtell
Line
Sawmill Accident Cuts Man In Half In Bolivar
Philip Ev Ingham, 40, a steam sawmill worker near Belmont, fell onto a buzz saw turning 1400 rpm. His arm was severed and the saw cut through his waist, while onlookers outside the mill failed to hear a cry. He lay for minutes before discovery. The report also notes naval college openings at Newport and possible Boer movement to Germany. Nearby, Illinois Steel shut down most mills at South Chicago, affecting 6,000 to 7,000 workers.
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Philip Ev Ingham
M. &. Horner
Belmont
Tve
Bruel
Ilinois Steel Company
South Chicago
Cape Nome rush swells as 10000 seekers sail for Nome
Tacoma special reports the first big wave of 10000 gold seekers leaving Alacoma and Seattle for Nome. Miners from Australia, South America, Africa, and many U S states converge toward the Berloy Sea coast. Total newcomers to Nome may reach 23000 in sixty days with ships carrying lumber, supplies, and mining gear valued over 5 million dollars.
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Cape York
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Jane Nome
Deadwood
Leadville
Butte
Littlefield Anti Trust Bill Narrowly Approved in House
Washington D C special report notes only one vote against the Littlefield bill to amend the Sherman act of 1890. The measure strengthens prosecutions for trusts and conspiracies in restraint of commerce among states or with foreign nations. It expands definitions, triples damages for violators, and allows injunctions against ongoing interstate commerce.
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Ilegal
United States
Bold Highwayman Robs Yosemite Run in California
In California, three Yosemite Stage and Turnpike Co stages a private conveyance and two soldiers were held up by four highwaymen two miles before Grub Gulch. The bandits seized guns and collected about 350 dollars after the driver received a warning card signed Black Kid. Cavalry pursued but found no trace. Partner Dies of Hydrophobia. James Stos, a Jackson farmer, died in Georgia from hydrophobia after a dog bite weeks earlier.
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Cominy's
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San Francisco
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Big Oak Flat
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Jackson, Gi
Polygamist Convicted in Salt Lake Co habitation Case
John O. Graham once postmaster at Provo Utah was removed by President McKinley for polygamy and now convicted by a Salt Lake jury of unlawful cohabitation in a notable early polygamy case.
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John O. Graham
Provo
Utah
McKinley
Salt Lake
Knows About Neelys Frauds Suspect Arrested in Havana
W H Reeves former deputy auditor was arrested in Havana and jailed. He is believed to know more about Neelys proceedings than he has disclosed.
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Neely
W. H. Reeves
Havana
Fail
Newly
Pretoria Captured as Roberts' Army Enters Unopposed
General Roberts led the British thrust into Pretoria after a brief engagement, with the town capitulating and officials surrendering. Reports note Mrs Botha and Mrs Kruger in Pretoria and British prisoners being moved from Waterval, while celebration across Britain signaled an apparent end to hostilities.
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Roberts
South African Republic
Bloemfontein
Hamilton
Pretoria
Ian Hamilton
de Lisle
Sandbar
Botha
Bothe
Hecht
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War Office
French
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Transvaal
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Yeomanry
Methuen
California Fruit Crop Forecast From Counties
Bas Farancisco reports from all fruit counties indicate the 100 crop will be the largest ever invested in California due to new acreage. Oranges are heavy while several correspondents anticipate the largest crops and better quality. Almonds, grapes, peaches, and plums show large yields. prune crop appears average but sizeable fruit overall.
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Varigas
Chicago
Courslig Ots
Germany
New York
Arehtted Hea Mide
War Departent
Fort Monroe
Wanga
Artillery School
Princeton University
University
Indicato
Clifornia
Birds and Caterpillars Threaten Hudson Valley Peaches
In the Hudson River Valley fruit era, thousands of small green peaches are eaten by little birds similar to sparrows. The male birds have dark brown bodies with red heads and wing tips, females are brown. Growers have killed thousands amid fruit losses and forest tent caterpillars invade orchards, causing further damage and farmer frustration.
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Hudson River Valley
Onterpitura
Geowkers
Loas
Commission in Manila outlines self government aims
The Philippine Commission arrives aboard the Hancock as General MacArthur’s staff greets them. Judge Taft declares broad powers but notes no immediate legislative action while civil government is prepared. The commission will work with the army, pursue a nationwide school system, and ensure stability and law while inviting Filipino input.
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United States
Hancock
San Francisco
Philippine Commission
MacArthur
Staf
Palace
Taft
General MacArthur
Otis
McKinley
Philippines
Spooner
Hongkong
Armado
Cortez
Train Robbers Foiled in Texas Heist Attempt
Special report from Longview Texas recounts a night robbery on the Inter national & Great Northern line sixty miles away. Bandits seized Engineer Charles Rich and Fireman Love, but Messenger George Rutherford and the barricaded express car thwarted the plan. Rich escaped, opened the throttle to flee toward Jacksonville while armed pursuers and bloodhounds were dispatched.
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Longview
Texas
International & Great Northern
Charles Rich
Love
George Rutherford
Hreman
Jim
Rutherford
Rich
Jacksonville
Regulars Replacing Volunteers in Philippines Policy Clarified
Adjutant-General Corbin states no policy change since General Otis. Volunteers will be discharged by June 30 next year while 40,000 regulars remain. homeward movement begins in November. The Philippines force totals about 62,000, split evenly between regulars and volunteers.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Philippines
Cor- Dip
Otis
Corbin
Cuba
Secretary Root reports Philippine casualties and hospital admissions
Secretary Root sent to the Senate a report detailing Philippine deaths and wounds from July 1, 1898, to May 24, 1900. Regulars and volunteers combined include 36 officers and 420 men killed, 87 officers and 721 men wounded, with insane admissions totaling 47 regulars and 15 volunteers. Some discharged recovered, others continued hospital care or on visit.
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Washington
D. C
Root
Senate
Philippines
Twenty-one Young Women Go Wontt He Married
A Denver special reports a carload of young women traveling to join Mormon followers in Utah. Led by a deacon and his wife, they come from Missouri, Iowa, Illinois and nearby Gulf States, ages eighteen to twenty two. They expect wealth through marriage. one Peoria woman says she will remain single if none suit her.
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Denver, Col
Denver
Utah
Joseph Smith
Brighany Young
Missouri
Iowa
Ilinois
Gulfey States
Jennie Hodges
Peoria
Streeter Arrest Tied to Lake Michigan Land Clash
Captain George W. Streeter leader of the Territory of Lake Michigan was arrested in Chicago on a conspiracy to murder charge. His so called Military Governor Willim Niles and five followers were bound over to the Grand Jury on assault with intent to murder conspiracy and unlawful assembly. In Fairfield Maine two pulp plant workers were killed by a live electric wire as part of a contract, and William O'Brien was injured. A US Senate session in Washington set December 10 1900 as a date for debate on the Nicaragua canal bill. Cuba census shows 417903 males of voting age.
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George W. Streeter
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Streeter
Willim Niles
Lake Front
Elden Foss
Bethany
Osman
Somerset and Kennebec Pulp Company
Fairfield
William O'Brien
Capalli
Washington Senate
Morgan Dem
Ala
Appointment of Colonels Hare and Smith Brigadier Generals
The President appointed Colonel Luther R. Hare and Colonel Ob Smith as Brigadier Generals of Volunteers, elevating their ranks within the volunteer force.
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Luther R. Hare
Ob Smith
Better Blood Health Miracle Claims Hood's Sarsaparilla
A dubious 19th century ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a pure blood maker curing tired feeling pimples sores salt rheum scrofula and catarrh. It promises quick blood improvement and offers a three box cure for a set price with guaranteed results and a mailed booklet.
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Hood
America
Alarm gun for wolves touted by Casper inventor
James Mowror of Casper Wyoming has unveiled an alarm gun with twenty shots mounted on a clockwork revolver table and lantern. The device, aimed at repelling wolves coyotes and mountain lions, has been tested successfully and will soon be marketed.
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James Mowror
Casper
Wyo
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