Spanish Atrocity Report From Hong Kong Stemmed by Rebels
Special dispatch from Hong Kong dated June 24 reports the steamer Meralda arriving with word of a Spanish massacre on a Philippine island. One thousand soldiers allegedly butchered natives after monks were roasted on bamboo spits, with over 100 killed in brutal acts of murder and rapine as neutrals begin to join the insurgents.
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Hong Kong
China
Scripps-Mc-Rae League
Meralda
Phillipine Islands
Movements and Court Notices Highlight El Paso Chronicle
J E Rowland moves to Ysleta and families travel for visits while Recorder Patterson returns from the south. Several officials and workers arrive or travel, including General Manager Thorne relating to levee talks and John Stone en route to Boston for engine orders. Legal actions surface as preliminary arguments begin in dam injunction cases before Judge Bantz at Silver City.
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Bantz
Silver City
Big Cuban News Sparks Sensation Reports
WASHINGTON announces Senator Foraker hints at a Cuban secret in the state department that will shock when revealed. Chicago reports Senator Mason predicting Cuba’s freedom within thirty days with Havana last to go. Havana editorializes on Consul General Lee while General Lee remains silent. New York notes Murat Hale Stead’s claim McKinley may buy Cuba for one hundred million dollars with Rothschild balking on further loans.
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Washington
Foraker
Ohio
State Department
Chicago
Cuba
Mason
Havana
McKinley
la Lucha
General Lee
Lee
New York
Postal Telegraph to Open in El Paso by July 15
The Postal Telegraph Company will open offices in El Paso in the Morehouse building at Oregon and Texas streets with manager George O. Perkins and three operators. The Mexican Central telegraph office will share the space. both firms plan joint operations and a new copper wire network from Mexico City to El Paso. Storage batteries will boost current, enabling direct telegraphing to Mexico City and to Albuquerque, where one battery already exists. Three lineman gangs are upgrading between El Paso, Albuquerque and Raton with a fourth to start next week, aiming to complete work by July 15. The Denver to Albuquerque line will extend to El Paso, creating two northbound postal wires. Only high quality duplex instruments will be used, and rivalry between the firms is seen as a local benefit.
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el Paso
Postal Telegraph Company
Morehouse
Oregon
Texas
H. Kayser
George O. Perkins
Mexican Central
Mexico
United States
Albuquerque
Postal Company
San Francisco
Raton
City of
Denver
Perkins
Steele
Western Union
Col Stevenson Dead Amid Local Tributes and Masonic Funeral
Colonel George B. Stevenson died at his Kansas street home at 6 p.m. after a long illness. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. at Emerson Berrien’s undertaking rooms with interment in Concordia’s Masonic plot. Born August 10, 1830 in Versailles Kentucky, he was a California Forty Niner and later resided in El Paso after moving from Lexas. He served in the state legislature and was a Mason of Vaca Ville lodge No 134. He leaves a wife and five sons including Herbert, who is set to enter Rush Medical College in Chicago.
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Col Stevenson
George B. Stevenson
Kansas Street
Emerson « Berrien
South
el Paso Street
Masonic
Concordia
Stevenson
Versailles
Woodford County
Kentucky
California
Golden State
Lexas
Vaca- Ville
el Paso Lodge No
A.M
Herbert Stevenson
Florence Vilas
Yarat Rush Medical College
Chicago
el Paso
The
Lodge
Representative Cooke Dies in Washington Tragedy
Washington in heat claims the life of Representative Cooke who died after a ginger ale induced vomiting spell. The House met and adjourned in respect. An inquest is planned this afternoon to determine the cause. The body will be transported to Chicago for burial.
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Representative Cooke
Washington
Cook
Chicago
Pennsylvania Birthday Anniversary Declared For June Twenty Fourth
Philadelphia report notes a newly surfaced document showing that on June twenty fourth 1776 Pennsylvania deputies in conference declared independence from Britain ten days before the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The date is celebrated as the birthday of the Keystone State.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Dame
Continental Congress
Keystone
Hunters probe for rape fiend in Kaufman County
Reports from Kaufman County Texas say more than a thousand farmers search for the white stranger accused of criminally assaulting Ora McReynolds 12 the daughter of W T McReynolds the farmer. The mob threatens to burn the suspect if caught as they press the hunt.
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Dallas
Tex
Kaufman County
Ora McReynolds
W. T. McReynolds
Republican Senators Hold Caucus On Wool Schedule
Washington June 24 The republican senators caucus to settle differences between Foraker and Allison on the wool schedule. Hides tobacco reciprocity and trust regulations also to be discussed. The wrapper tobacco duty remains a sticking point as Foraker and Fairbanks push for reductions.
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Washington
Foraker
Allison
Senate
Mairbanks
Railway crossing verdict finds railroad negligent in five deaths
The coroner's jury ruled the Long Island crossing at Lawrence, New York, was inadequately signalled, holding the railroad criminally negligent after the Taliylo party tragedy on Decoration Day that claimed five lives.
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New York
Lawrence
L. I
Decoration Cay
Long Island
Crops Damaged by Hot Winds in Southern Kansas
In Yates Center Kansas on June 24 hot winds swept Southern Kansas curling corn leaves and causing substantial crop injury. Harvesting was suspended this morning due to the damage.
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Yates Center
Kas
Kansas
Death at hotel linked to morphine in Denver
Samuel Darby a sheep dealer was found dead in a Denver hotel this morning. Police report he killed himself with morphine after taking lodging the previous night.
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Denver
Samuel Darby
Severe storm hits St Louis area with building demolitions
A powerful morning storm struck St Louis and nearby areas including Webster Groves. Numerous buildings were demolished and damage reported across the region in Kentucky and Missouri.
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St. Louis
Kentucky
Webster Grove
Pretty Actor's Wife Dying in New York Case
NEW YORK June 24 Mrs Ratcliffe is reported dying today from injuries inflicted by her actor husband Ratcliffe was indicted today on charges connected to the assault authorities said.
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New York
Ratcliffe
Editor Dana Sick Ill in Glen Cove from Sun Editor
New York June 24 Charles A Dana editor of the Sun is seriously ill at Glen Cove He may be moved to the mountains this evening if a removal is feasible.
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Dana
New York
Charles A. Dana
The
Sun
Glen Cove
Congressman Edward D. Cook Dies in Washington
In Washington on June 24 the death of Illinois congressman Edward D. Cook of the sixth district is reported. Separately, Jose Monte Vo was found guilty in district court on four theft indictments and sentenced to two years in each case.
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Washington
Edward D. Cook
Illinois
Jose Monte Vo
Denver Woman Dies After Taken Poison Following quarrel
Mrs. Rebecca Herskovich drank poison after a dispute with her husband this morning in Denver and died within an hour.
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Denver
Rebecca Herskovich
Mob drags Black man from jail and lynches in Paducah
In Paducah Kentucky on a June morning a Black person named Sam Lynch was taken from the jail by a mob and lynched authorities report. The incident underscores a deadly act of mob violence in the city.
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Paducah
Sam Lynch
Samuel Pierson Funeral Held After Madden Station Wreck
The remains of Samuel Pierson, G H engineer killed near Madden station, were buried this morning from Ross undertakers under Knights of Pythias auspices. Services included Rev H W Moore and a large turnout of lodge members and railroad workers. Wreck details noted with T and P engines. inquest testimony discussed signaling duties and safety rules. The road was cleared by evening and trains resumed.
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Pierson
Big Springs
G. H
Justice McKie
McNeal
Madden
Santa Fe
Superintendents Association
Oliver
Martin
Building talk and jail records with a patent cure
Supposition that P. advised Mr. Ramsey on the new international bridge project. Mr. Thorne leaves east tonight. The county jail plans the largest gang of convicts next month, thirty five in total. Frank Martinez is jailed for beating a woman. Catarrh described as constitutional and a remedy offered by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio with a money back offer. Sold by druggists 75c.
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Thorne
Ramsey
Hall
F. J. Chesey & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Great Lakes Island Resorts Offer Affordable Summer Vacations
The Great Lakes and islands in Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan provide enjoyable escapes despite summer heat with cool breezes and ample shade. For reasonable rates and suitable timing apply for details to E Copeland General Agent, reachable quickly via the Santa Fe route.
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Great Lakes
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
E. Copeland
Elevator disaster at Baker's tent factory injures nine
In Kansas City on June 24 the freight elevator in Baker's tent and awning factory plummeted forty feet to the basement, trapping the foreman and eight women. All were badly hurt with four suffering fractures and one woman facing double leg amputations after the operator failed to apply the brake.
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Kansas City
Baker
Cyclone Rips Salina Area Killing Four
A cyclone near Salina Kansas last night left desolation with four dead and ten severely injured children in mangled condition. The cyclone’s path was only a few hundred feet wide as it struck late at night.
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Kansas
Salina
Kas
Here
Grimsby arrives with dispatch on Sea Lark relief
London dispatch says the Sea Lark training brig, believed lost yesterday, was delayed by bad weather and rescued by the tug Grimsby. The arrival confirms the vessel is safe.
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London
Grimsby
Sea Lark
Overcome by Heat
Fritz An derburg a restaurant employee was found overcome by heat and died at police headquarters fifteen minutes after being removed.
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Kansas City
Fritz Anderburg
McKinley Signs Oklahoma Public Land Bill
President McKinley signed the act amending the public land entry law in Oklahoma and granting preference to actual settlers as of today June 24. The measure focuses on orderly settlement and resource use on the lands.
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Washington
McKinley
Oklahoma
Senators Carter and Shoupe declare free silver stance
The Journal reports that Senators Carter and Shoupe will publicly renounce the Republican Party and make a flat-footed declaration in favor of free silver.
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New York
the Journal
Carter
Shoupe
Bryan Addresses 5000 as He Opens Missouri Visit
W J Bryan spoke to about five thousand listeners before five this morning from ex Governor Stone’s home in Bryan Missouri Nevada Mo. He was warmly greeted as he began his Missouri stay.
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Bryan
Missouri
Nevada
W. J. Bryan
Stone
Gage Seeks Bankers’ Opinions On Currency Reform
Secretary Gage on June 24 dispatches circulars to bankers nationwide asking for suggestions on currency reform questions. The move aims to gather informed input from financial leaders on possible changes to monetary policy and banking standards.
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New York
Gage
Contry
Tobacco Prices Rise Amid Scarce Planting Report
Cincinnati report notes tobacco prices climbing from 4 to 7 cents per pound as the season's planting remains unusually scanty.
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Cincinnati
Annexation treaty with Hawaii seen as doomed
New York June 24 report says the Japanese legation has notified Tokyo that the Hawaiian annexation treaty will fail. The warning underscores tensions in Pacific diplomacy and possible shifts in territorial policy.
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New York
Legation
The Prince and Princess feed outcast poor in London
The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted a dinner for the outcast poor in London. Over 330000 persons were fed at the event, highlighting royal charity efforts.
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London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Minister Angell to Sail for Turkey Post in July
Washington June 24 Dr Angell the newly named minister to Turkey plans to sail for his post on July 1. The announcement notes his appointment and departure date as the next step in his diplomatic assignment.
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Angell
Washington
Dr. Angell
Turkey
Aranged
Unselfish Promotion At Patent Office Shocks and Delights
A New York Times noted story from last week tells how a grateful clerk at the patent office declined a personal promotion to advance a longer serving colleague. The act led to further favorable changes for the selfless worker, prompting broader official changes and praise for unselfishness.
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New York Times
Butterworth
Patent Office
General Mills Retired From Active Service in Army
General Mills has been retired from active service in the U S Army. He wired his retirement request recently and has been notified of the order retiring him in accordance with his request, continuing him in his present duty as U S commissioner on the boundary commission.
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General Mills
U. S
Boundary Commission
District court sentences announced for multiple defendants
The district court sentenced A. L. Trippell for forgery to 2 years, Lucas Pedilla for rape to life, Antonio for stealing stock to 2 years, Fuillermo Ada 210 for robbery to 2 years, Juan Rugeto for theft to 2 years, and Aniseto Cortez for swindling to 2 years.
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A. L. Trippell
Lucas Pedilla
Antonio
Fuillermo Ada- 210
Juan Rugeto
Aniseto Cortez
Ortega and accomplices Bound Over in Theft Case
Jesus Ortega and two accomplices were bound over in Justice Mc Kies court on charges of theft after arrest by Officer Franco.
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Jesus Ortega
Franco
Justice McKie
Naval Academy Band May Pick Zimmerman as Fanchiulli Successor
Rumor or official talk places Bandmaster Zimmerman of the Navy band in line to succeed Bandmaster Fanchiulli of the U S Marine Band. Officials and musicians weigh the prospect as a major conductorship transition.
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Zimmerman
Naval Academy Band
Fanchiulli
U. S. Marine Band
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Ysleta
Miss Early Barlow
Belton
Recorder Patterson
South Country
W. B. Hull
City
Charles
O. T. Bassett
Indiana
T. P
P. H. Clarke
Marfa
Beall
Ernest Dale Owen
Cibolo Creek Mill & Mining Co
Presidio Mining Co
Owen
Johnstone
Boston
Dunkirk
N. A
Brooks Works
L. P. Atwood
R.G.S. M. &P. Railroad
Joshua S. Raynolds
Ulysses S. Stewart
M. W. Flournoy
Jos
F. Williams
Asst. Cashier
Lea
First National Bank
EI Paso
H. L. Newman
Banker
W. H. Austin
Hi Paso
Ass’t Cashier
GP Mexican Money and Exchange
C. R. Morehead
Joseph Magoffin
J. C. Lackland
J. H. Russell
State National Bank
Paso
San Antonio Street
Tl. A. Springer
Hupaso
the Hawk-Eye, Jr
EL Paso’ Street
Masonic Building
Onan
Tuttle Paint and Glass CO
San Antonio St
J. B. Watson
the Grocer
San Antonio and
Stanton Street
Crescent Bicycle
NG. Wall Company
Go Tso
Shedd's Bicycle Shop
A. K. Albers & CO
Bronson Block
China Decorator
W. T. Kitchens
West Overland St
Frank Martinez
Acme
John Cabot
Bristol
Enog
Brandon Hill
England
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