Indiana Wins Federal Tax Case Against Western Union
The Federal Supreme Court ruling favors Indiana against Western Union Telegraph Co in upholding the state tax system for carriers. The decision confirms Indiana’s mileage method setting 6,632 miles of telegraph line taxed at 887 per mile, bolstering the state tax commission. Cincinnati reports note Mrs. Otto Brede offered Wallingford 50 to alter testimony in the Walling case. Sheriff Plummer took her to Newport after the bid and similar overture to Allen Johnson was traced.
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Indiana
Federal
Supreme Court
Western Union Telegraph Company
Express, Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Federal Supreme Court
Western Union
Walling
Cincinnati
Otto Brede
Newport
Jackson
Wallingford
Pearl Bryan
Plummer
Allen Johnson
Wallingford’s
Cigars Prices Set to Rise on Havana Crop Ban
New Orleans note says major Havana cigar makers report export ban on leaf to the United States. Partido wrapper doubles in price while Vuelta filler rises 50 percent. Havana cigars may move from 15 to 20 per thousand within thirty days. Local dealers add 5 to 10 dollar hikes. Weyler decree could hit US cigar production as the 189d crop misses shipment window.
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New Orleans
Havana
United States
America
Weyler
Fight of a Hunter with Crance
Allen Newman of Decker Indiana fired on a dock of cranes wounding one bird. The crane attacked with its beak and fought off Newman as other cranes joined. After a long battle a dozen cranes lay dead and Newman, exhausted, claimed victory with his gun.
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Crance
Allen Newman
Decker
Ind
Mr. Newman
Fire Devastates Blue Island Business District
A large fire destroyed nearly half of Blue Island's business area. Twenty six buildings burned, totaling about 150000 dollars. While a dance in Saenger Trail drew 300 attendees, a stampede caused narrow escapes and injuries as the blaze broke out during the event.
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Blue Island
Chicago
Saenger Trail
Log Boom Accidents Affect Superior Mills and Logs
A log boom at Peyton Kimball and Barber saw mills in Superior Wisconsin broke releasing thousands of logs. About twenty million feet broke away and drifted into the lake likely to be lost. Concerns rise for four million feet of logs at the Brale River mouth facing unprecedented danger.
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Peyton Kimball
Barber
Superior
Wis
Brale
Deserting President Santa Lucia and Dayton Shootings
The report notes President Santa Lucia deserted by Calixto Garcia and Jose Maceo, insurgents attack Mariel lines with suspected explosive bullets. Samuel Niswanger, cattle buyer, shot and killed in Dayton Ohio. Bertie Mollenald admits firing in the dark. Harvey Miller arrested in a different case.
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Santa Lucia
Havana
Calixto
Garcia
Jose Maceo
Insurgenta
Mariel
Samuel Niswanger
Dayton
Ohio
Bertie Mollenald
Brookville
Harvey Miller
Lynching of James Dazzelle in St Bernard Parish
Negee Leeched report states James Dazzelle a Black man was taken from St Bernard Parish jail and lynched after an alleged attempt to outrage a white woman near Poydras plantation. Authorities are investigating the crime as a racially charged homicide.
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Negee
James Dazzelle
St. Bernard Parish
Poydras Plantation
Bishops Bowed From Power At Methodist Conference
Two Methodist bishops, Bowman and Koster, were deposed at Cleveland after a long debate. The general conference stripped them of ecclesiastical powers, ending twenty four years of autocratic rule. They pleaded for a quiet exit as two new bishops were chosen and retirement or pension discussed.
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Methodist Conference
Cleveland
Bowman
Koster
General Conference
Committee On Episcopacy
Knapp in Trouble Sparks Washington summons over Turkish troubles
Minister Terrell rushed from Texas with limited leave as Turks again mistreat Rev. Knapp. State and Navy secretaries meet to decide quick recall to Constantinople and reposition Marblehead and San Francisco to meet any US demand. Biddle reports Turks breach of faith prompting fresh State Department intervention for Knapp.
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Terrell
Washington
Texas
Knapp
Constantinople
Marblehold
San Francisco
Legation
Olney
Biddle
State Department
Pekin Protests Over Che Foo Occupation and Conference Decisions
British and German ministers in Pekin protest Russia’s occupation of Che Foo shore rights. A Russian squadron plans to rendezvous in Chinese waters to seize Port Arthur if ordered. In Cleveland the Methodist conference opens with Bishop Vincent. Armenia massacres prompt calls for U.S. Congressional action. General conference date set for May 1 1900 after debate.
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Pekin
Russia
Che-Foo
Che- Foo
Port Arthur
Kincho Bay
St. Petersburg
Cleveland
Vincent
R. EB. Gillum
Missouri
Europe
America
Congress
Leonard
Lashes Administered in Oklahoma Territory Larceny Case
Near South McAlester I T Austin Pusley a Black man received 100 lashes for larceny and John Prola a mixed white man 39 lashes for selling coal contrary to law. The Choctaw sheriff used hickory switches causing bleeding wounds washed with salt water.
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South McAlester
I. T
Austin Pusley
John Prola
Pusley
Prola
Storm Hits Sherman Texas Killing Dozens
A violent wind storm strikes Sherman Texas causing extensive loss of life and property in the northeast region. Relief measures are quickly organized as hundreds of towns report damage to farms and buildings and scores left homeless.
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Texas
Sherman
Twelve Men Hurt as Derricks Collapse on Chicago Drainage Channel
Twelve men were injured when a derrick on the Chicago drainage channel toppled twenty miles from the city. Two may die. Within the city others were struck down as glass panes shattered. Lake Michigan whitecaps reached ten feet as storm signals were shown at every point.
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Hart
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Outlaw Gang Suspects Nabbed in Oklahoma Turmoil
Perry business proprietors Jobe and Lee Hales, owners of a Morriston hotel and general store, were arrested in Muskogee for alleged membership in the Cook gang of outlaws. The two men are noted as prominent church members.
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Jobe
Lee Hales
Perry
I. T
Two Prisoners Break Jail in Bucyrus Escape
Jaiil and Grant Heckert were sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Charles Reeby is held for robbery. They broke jail at Bucyrus Ohio by tricking guards and escaping.
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Jaiil
Grant Heckert
Charles Reeby
Bucyrus, O
Trade at a Standstill in Early Crop and Election Uncertainty
R G Don Co reports business slow as prospects for crops and the presidential race shape expectations. The boot and shoe industry leads with near record shipments and many urgent orders for June and July, while other sectors lag.
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R. G. Don & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Splrit
Island in Revolt Report Highlights Cuban Conflict
The London Times publishes a Havana letter stating Cuba is fully in revolt and Spanish troops defend positions. It claims Maceo’s forces are not in a desperate position, cites amnesty offers, and condemns property destruction while noting sugar crop ruin and widespread destitution amid tobacco market collapse.
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Cuba
London Times
Havana
Maceo
Pinar del Rio
Weyler
Spain
Feminine City Officials in Kana Move on Saloon War
In Eliis Kansas the newly elected mayor and city council pledged to close saloons. A jury trial for a jailed saloonkeeper proceeded after years of legal wrangling, with both sides hiring top counsel. Meanwhile Great Lane in Blue Island near Chicago suffered a major fire. 35 buildings burned, valued around 125000 dollars with no insurance, no fatalities.
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Kana
Eliis
Kan
Great Lane
Hine
Blue Island
Chicago
James
West Pullman
Western Avenue
Stony Creek
South Dakota Sheriff Seizes Suspected Horse Thief
Sheriff Price of Hughes County SD arrested S N McNatt at Leavenworth KS on horse theft charges. McNatt and partner John Gilpin allegedly hauled two wagonloads of horses to Minneapolis. Gilpin was captured as McNatt escaped after a letter exchange angered Gilpin.
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Sheriff Price
Hughes County
South Dakota
McNatt
Leavenworth
Kan
John Gilpin
Minneapolis
Gipin
McNutt
Gilpin McNutt
Gilpin
Devastating Tornado Hits Seneca and Nearby Towns
A Sunday evening tornado tore through Seneca and surrounding towns causing widespread destruction. Four deaths and numerous injuries were reported in Seneca with many others injured in the path of the storm. Communication was interrupted and details remain scarce.
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Kananas
Seneca
Naan
Death on Lake Michigan Tragedy Off Grosse Point
A steamer Oncko collided with schooner Mary ID about ten miles off Grosse Point near Chicago on Sunday morning. Twelve hours later the antling weamel sank during tow by Superior Hiner City of Duluth. five crew drowned, two saved. Names given include Capt Williams and Mate Mataon, others unnamed. Also, Robert A Turrell, former Citizens Bank cashier, indicted for grand larceny and sentenced to prison on reform school plan.
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Collinton
Oncko
Mary ID
Grosse Point
Chicago
Duluth
Williams
Mataon
Henry Shira
Minnaeeota Bank
Bentenced
Redwood Falls
Minn
Robert A. Turrell
Citizens’ Bank
Citizens
Plar
Trice Fights Regulators Killing Marshals and Three Wounded
Florida man Jack Trice fights fifteen white men at his home near Palmetto to protect his son from white "regulation." In the exchange James Hughes is killed, Edward Sanchez fatally wounded, Henry Daniels wounded fatally, and Albert Buffum shot in the back. Regulators retreat after sunrise, vowing revenge.
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Florida
Nerenda
Jack Trice
James Hughes
Edward Sanchez
Henry Daniels
Albert Buffirm
Ealmetto
Trice
Hughes
Palmetto
Marshal Hughes
Phen
Albert Buffum
Father
Chance for Young Doctors in Marine Hospital Exam
A competitive examination for assistant surgeon positions in the United States marine hospital service will be held June 15 in Washington. Candidates must be 21 to 80, graduate from a reputable medical college, and provide character testimonials. Successful candidates are named by merit as vacancies arise. A winner is commissioned by the President. after four years and a second exam, promotion to past assistant surgeon and then surgeon follows as vacancies occur.
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Marine Hospital
United States Marine Hospital Service
Washington
The
United States
Dons Are Humble. Spanish action on Competi tor crew
La Union Constitutional reports the death verdicts against all five of the Competitor's crew were confirmed by the admiral and execution prepared. Orders then remitted the papers to Madrid as the case is delayed for a month or six weeks. If Madrid upholds Williams protest some will face civil court per treaty. The Sumner National Bank of Wellington Kansas closed after a quiet run. liabilities to depositors and reserve agents total 68000, assets exceed obligations.
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la Union Constitutional
Havana
Madrid
Spain
L’almeraria
Williams
Kaneas Bank
Sumner National Bank of Wellington
Kan
TSNG
Miners Buried by Cave-in at Queretaro Opal Mines
A cave-in at the opal mines near Queretaro Mexico on Wednesday buried ten men under earth and stones. Four miners died and several others were injured in the accident.
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Queretaro
Mexico
Market Quotations Across U S Cities
Market quotes list prices for cattle hogs sheep and grains across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York with commodity grades and ranges for wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and potatoes. Prices show wide spreads by city and grade.
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Chicago
Lidianapolis
RAO
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Sherman Tornado Claims Dozens Across City
A devastating cyclone struck Sherman Texas on a Friday afternoon, wiping out large parts of the west side and killing at least thirty Black residents along Post Oak Creek. The storm uprooted trees wrecked bridges and hundreds of homes, with devastation extending to Fairview and Washington avenues. City officials organized relief as two thousand dollars was raised at the courthouse and railroads provided aid. Casualties totaled well over one hundred wounded, with property losses estimated at one hundred fifty thousand dollars.
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Sherman
Texas
Sherman Court House
Post Oak Creek
Houston Street
Fairview
Washington Avenues
L. 1. Ely
J. C. Stalter
Pat Mattingly
James’ Falls
Cyclone Insurance
Denising
Court House
J. Smith
C. B. Randell
C. B. Dorchester
Col
George Murphy
Denison
Carpenter's Bluff
Ited
Howe
Mound Ridge
Gribble Springs
Justin
Windstorm Wrecks Bridges in Smithton Pa Mining Town
A Friday wind storm and cloudburst crippled Smithton, Pennsylvania, a mining town on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Three bridges were destroyed and 100 miners at work fled for their lives. Loss estimated between 50000 and 75000 dollars.
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Pennsylvania
Smithton
Baltimore and Ohio
Fatal Fire at McDonald Iowa destroys Cadamire family
A fatal oil can blast in a McDonald Iowa kitchen killed two Cadamire family members and possibly five children as the mother attempted to pour oil to hasten the fire. the room became a roaring furnace after the explosion. A separate St. Paul line wreck near Waldo Wisconsin killed three train men and seriously injured two others, amid suspected train-wrecker activity targeting the time freight.
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McDonald
Cadamire
McDonald, I's
St. Paul
Chicago, Milwaukee
S J. Pan Road
Waldo
Wis
Green Bay
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Corpeo Haid
Reina
Kansas
Chance For Young Doctors
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