Tragic Patterson Tragedy Triggers Lynching and State Outcry
A mob seized Will Harden after the Patterson murder case and executed him by shooting inside the county jail. Harden had been granted a new trial and clemency appeal, provoking fierce controversy and public demand for accountability as officials faced pressure from locals and officials. The coroner ruled Harden died from sunshot wounds inflicted by unknown parties.
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Ness
Piterson
Deembu
Hugh Pitteron
Ins
Will Hierden
cdge
jad Le Mills
van Buren
Will Yfarden
chisld
Patterson
Seera
tice
Malls
Tost
Muses Charges Discredited by Army Inquiry Findings
The army inquiry into embalmed and canned beef sent to troops finds no sustained charge of bad meat. The court will likely credit that refrigerated and canned beef were in good condition when issued, except for transport or tropical exposure. Canned beef’s odor or appearance caused discomfort but was nutritious and widely used by the Navy and fleet.
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Muses
WASHINGTON
army
Miles ehnee
Big Shrinkage in Hay Market Report
In San Francisco four weeks of poor conditions have driven hay values down. Prices fall to four dollars and lower grades decline steeply, with overall stock handling shrinking toward a near hundred thousand dollars though some figures remain unclear. The Associated Press notes market softness and uncertainty in the hay trade.
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Hay
Associated Press
PRANCISCO
ihely
Sin Francisco
ead
Jrs
Unclear Fragment Sparks Worry Over Diurnal Event
Readers confront a garbled report noting elevated concern as authorities anticipate a near event. The text hints at a change driven by external factors and mentions rays influencing conditions, but specifics remain unreadable. Entities and dates unavailable.
Kaiser Wilhelm Sends Memorial to the President
IR Assocntes Press reports Washington April 18 President McKinley received from Emperor William of Germany a memorial marking the consecration of the Church of the Savior at Jerusalem on October last. The artifact, bearing autographs of Emperor William and Empress Augusta Victoria, is a condensed history of Christianity. The President has forwarded a saneable answer.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Assocntes
WASHINGTON
Melanles
Simperor Wilham
Church of the Savior
Jerusalem
Christendom
evangelical synod of north America
WILLIAM T
Berlin Castle
William imi
Augusta Victoria
Christmanity
Christine Prewident
Grand Chapter Meets in San Francisco Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch Masons met at the VMiserie Temple in San Francisco with Grand High Priest D O T Blackman presiding. The session announced the resignation of Grand Secretary T Hubbard Caswell after 21 years and reported a $2000 donation to the Decoto Widows and Orphans Home. New officers were elected for the current year and will be installed tomorrow. The High Priesthood conferred the degree on 20 candidates with William A Davie presiding.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Royal Arch “Masons
VMiserie Temple
DO T Blackman
San Tiego
T Hubbard Caswell
Decoto
Tierin L Jones
Pasadena
Edward Hedges
Stockton
Samuel H Wigner
San Jose
Cass Wittenmyer
Wartmer
Cranklin H Day
Davie
comention
order of High Priesthood
asylum of California
Riot investigation stalls as Presidio inquiry falters
The riot near the Presidio remains unresolved as investigators struggle to name suspects. Meanwhile, 250 soldiers sailed aboard the Warren to Manila. Los Angeles hosts a humane society meeting on animal cruelty with no action taken against park coursing.
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FRANCISCO
ipl
Presidio
Sunda
nnit
Rehfeld
Warren
Manila
LOS ANGILES
Los Angeles society for the Prevention of cruelty
Agricultural Park
Traffic Managers Meet U s assusanca ress SAV PRANGISCO
Traffic managers from major railroads including Southern Pacific Union Pacific Santa Fe and Oregon Railroad navigate a meeting set for April in New York City with representatives from transcontinental lines and navigation firms. The session aims to align freight trade strategies as coast representatives gather ahead of spring operations.
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U's assusanca ress
SAV
PRANGISCO
Southern Pacific Company
Wew Loh
J Munroe
Uilion Pacific
Woo Bissell
Santa Fe
Campbell
Oregon ratirid and Navixatin
Dangerous Proximity Over Boundary Tensions Near Seaguay
Reports from Seaguay dated April 18 describe mounting tension between American and Canadian miners over boundary issues. Deputy U.S. Collector Andrews keeps all liquor in bonded warehouses amid Canadian insistence on stopping American officers at the summit. Smuggling and a buildup of liquor threaten to provoke actions as disputes over the boundary near Porcupine and Slaguiy escalate, with fears of bloodshed if the boundary shifts toward the coast. American sentiment condemns Washington’s perceived neglect and possible concessions to Canada.
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Associated Press
SEAGUAY
Alaska
Andrews
secretary of the Interior
Andrews ietter
Atlin Log Cabin
Bennett
Porcupine
mounted police
Slaguiy
Washington
Shafter's Opinion Trouble Ahead In Philippines And Cuba
General Shafter, in an interview, criticizes Lawton for questioning tactics and calls the Filipino and Cuban peoples suspicious. He asserts strong military action may be needed to subjugate them and lift remaining barriers to civilization, yet claims Cuban troubles are not over. He notes Otis and Lawton sparring over strategy.
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Philippines
Cuba
Associated Preas
CHICAGO
Otis
General Shafter
Lawton
Shafter
Small Pox Reported in Los Angeles April 83
Two new small pox cases were reported by the health office in Los Angeles today. One is a new case and the other concerns a suspect previously reported yesterday.
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Los Angeles
Associated Press
LOS ANGILLS
Dreyfus Case Report Rumors of Cassation Decision
The Associated Press reports in Paris that the court of cassation will likely adopt the chamber's stance, with rumors claiming no new facts justify revision and that the count will reject any appeal. The timing remains uncertain as officials weigh the case.
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Dreyfus
Asaocmied Press
PARIS
pril
court of cassation wall
chamber
Civil Service bill aids veterans in New York
The Senate passed a bill amended by the assembly to grant employment preference in public service to veterans of the Civil and Spanish wars in New York. Governor Roosevelt voiced support for the measure.
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Civil Service in
New York
Bs Associated Press
ALBANS
coil
senate
Novel Insurance Investors Secured on Job Loss
San Francisco apperts a report that investors gain protection through new insurance tied to loss of employment. George Colinton advocates broader coverage as the city eyes potential financial relief.
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SANTRANCISCO
George
Distribution of Employment Scheme Controversy In State
A proposed employment plan draws criticism as workers face partial pay and a company equity scheme. Notable state figures and investors express concerns while the firm seeks state insurance approval to operate.
Windy Jim Reports From St Michaels and Kotzebue
Windy Jim Dodson arrives from St Michaels and Kotzebue with news from Yukon camps. He notes miners must file affidavits by April 2 and that many original locators are absent. He also says residents plan to move overland to the Yukon River and mentions a local death by suicide in a mental crisis case.
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St Michaels and Kotzebue
Bs Assocated Press
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guld
T Dodson
Windy Jim
St MBMlichrels
Dodson
Yukon
hotzebue Sound
Yukon river
Mollarkey Convicted of Manslaughter in Lodging House Death
Mrs Jane Mollarkey was found guilty of manslaughter in San Francisco for the October 10 death of Mr Nelle Sultz at a Colson street lodging house. The incident began when Mollarkey grew boisterous at 10 AM and threw a lamp at Mrs Suits, who was trying to calm her, leading to an explosion and Suits being burned to death.
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Mollarkey
iBy
Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO
Jane Mollarkey
Nelle Sultz
Colson street
Waillaskey
Suits
Viollai
Gardner Knocks Out Hopkins in Fifteenth Round at Wheeling
Oseir Gardner of Wheeling defeated Joe Hopkins of Buffalo in the fifteenth round before a large crowd at the Metropolitan Club Wheeling on April 18. Gardner weighed 214 pounds Hopkins 131. It was their third encounter with Gardner seeking a decisive win.
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WHEELING
Oseir Gardner
Joe Hopkins
Reffilo
Gardner
Hopkins
Miss Horlocker Arrested After Apparent Attempted Murder
Hastings Nebraska April 8 Viola Horlocker was arrested on a charge of attempted murder after an alleged self harming act. She is to be arraigned Thursday morning with attorney Judge Ragan Wiss confirming a not guilty plea. In Fergus Falls Minnesota April 18 a group contaminated ginger ale with lemon extract, causing two deaths and several serious illnesses among young men.
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FERGUS FALLS Minn
et Dalton
Duffy Riordan
Martin Dahl
severa
Hard Drinks for Soldiers Stirs Manila Controversy
A dispatch from New York reports General Otis facing a widespread problem with a seductive native drink sold near Manila shops. The beverage allegedly incapacitates soldiers for hours, prompting orders to curb sales, close shops, and tighten enforcement as commanders seek to prevent further impairment of troops and potential insurgent attacks.
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YORK
Washington
Amon
General Otis
Manila
wistein
General Ors
Hughes
Ceneral Hughes
General
Unclear transport delays and military mentions in 1910 report
A garbled Associated Press dispatch from San Francisco and Denver outlines delays in transport to Maine, state banking licensing actions, and a medical note on retired Army surgeon Dr James S Yuetd. The text also notes Captain Shafter recovering after a telegram from General Shafter. Contains multiple named places and people with incomplete details.
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DENVER Cole Apulis
James S Yuetd
Cuba
Capture of American miltary crew in Manila relief mission
The report describes a Spanish prisoners relief effort and the capture of Lt. Gilmore by insurgents near Luzon. It notes the ambiguity of their fate, the difficulty of exchange talks, and a broadened pursuit by American forces for prisoners and peace talks.
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Uday
Spain
ALthugh
Grimoire
Licktown
WASHINGTON
Dewe
Lorktown
Baler
Luzon
J G Gilmore
Quildermister Wallon
Lilswarttt
Myard
transmissin
Rye Whisky Trust Plans Formation and Consolidation Likely
Austrian and Stoll returned from Chicago where they conferred with Mayer about forming a rye whiskey trust and consolidating five Aquor trusts. The combine is expected this week with three attorneys pooling company interests. Austrian declined to comment beyond noting the Chicago conference was important.
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Rye Whiskey Trust
Fresa
Alfred Austian
H Stoll hive
Chingo
rye whisky trust
Aquor
Itg
Messrs
Austrian
Stoll
Mayer
Chicago
Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse Company
Mazer
Tammanys New Officers
In a Tammany Society meeting held last night officers were elected amid references to a rift with Richard Croker. Names include John Whaien, Joun P Carroll, Dan Wemehor, John Weheht, and others filling roles such as secretary and chairs.
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Tammanys
Tammany society
John Whaien
Carrol! Dan
WeMehor
John We hetht
John I Scannel
Murphy Randolph Guggenheimer
Vaurlce Sleathersan
Asa Bird Giramer
John Kelly
George C Clausen
John Pox
Jhomas
Dunn Seacaa
Ihmas
South Hieaserer—Pets Po
Mever Senmore—J tu PF
Nagle Wrehinkle
John 4 Boyle
Sachin Keller
Wilk Aster Chink
Richard Croker
Nashville gunboat ordered to proceed up the Mississippi to St Louis
The United States gunboat Nashville which fired the first shot in the recent war will move up the Mississippi River to St Louis. The river is noted as fifteen feet deep at this point and the vessel, drawing about fourteen feet, is not expected to face difficulty. Mayor Ziegenhein will be honored when the Nashville arrives and officers will be entertained by the city with a general demonstration.
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Nashville
United States
Wiaissippa
President KeKinley Plans Waterway to Des Plaines Link
The article describes M. McKinley directing efforts to open a firing gate and permit sanitary flow into the Des Plaines river at Lockport. Citizens in Chicago and Des Plaines are preparing components for an intercity canal project intended to connect the Great Lakes with the Mississippi. The piece notes ongoing collaboration with Central Americans and a request to the U.S. President regarding water flow decisions.
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M. McKinley
CHICAGO
Apul
Mfkin
Desplaines
Lockport
Chiewo
grey lakes
Mississippi river
st 18
Noted Burglar Captured After Shootout in Washington
A reported criminal known as Senley Ver 35 was captured following a dramatic confrontation that left a dead body found at the scene. Authorities describe him as among the most desperate crooks in the country, with plans to revive a larger crime scheme. The case involves heavy evidence and a police investigation led by DENSI Colo Ame I.
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Plorty
WASHINGTON
lee chain
cory
Hinthorn
sarfons
Countis
May Practice Law May Bring Reed to New York
An Associated Press item notes that Thomas B Reed may become a New York lawyer. He has reportedly been asked to head a city department and接受 the offer. Overtures have been made to the senator of the House of Representatives with inducements offering a substantial guarantee.
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Associated Press
Thomas B Reed
New York
timn
ben mate
House of
Silver Republicans Face Voters In State Party Split
AP reports a split within the Silver Republican faction with leaders Lefler and John P Shefroth urging unity against old party fusion. The article notes their stance echoes through the 2nd district as they defend the party line and reject calls to join other parties. In Washington the Supreme Court, led by Justice Brewer, reviews a Kansas law on attorney fees in railroad suits and discusses the legality of maximum-rate restrictions as improper regulation.
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Associated Press
TANNER Cole
HOM Lefler
Congressan
John P Shefroth templer
Silver Republican Party
WASHINGTON
United States supreme court
Justice Brewer
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Matthews & Truesdell
supreme court
supreme court of Kansas
Kansas
Tustic
Antopmon
Justit Peckham
state law of
Michigan
Peckham
pro VisWA
Gray and
Mehenna
German American Protest Forges Anti Alliance Pact Unity
Chicago hosts a meeting of German American societies opposing any alliance with a foreign power and pledging to form a national center. Eight city delegates were named to organize a permanent group to prevent diplomatic entanglements while pledging cooperation from about 60 cities. Resolutions denounce efforts to align with any single nation.
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Associate 1
CHICAGO
CHiago
United States
Schiller hall
Antitrust bill stirs Texas legislative lobby action
Trusts in Texas rally in the legislative lobby as scores of fire insurance men and thousands of tuligrams from all state sections press lawmakers to oppose passage of the Akkeanois anti trust bill. Senators plan action tomorrow amid a hornets nest of protest from business firms demanding the bill be defeated.
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Texas
Ut Associated Press
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Impostor Impedes German Colonial Tour Tale
An account of a traveler in the German colonies, Esser, who claimed extended tours and a meeting with Emperor William. The story notes returns of dust from a long voyage, a reception by the emperor, and a reward with a second class crown order. Colonia officers doubt Oliver, now shown to be an impostor who admits he never visited the places described.
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TES
assocuttEU
aes
BERLIN
William
Esser
colonia
Oiver
Railroad deal tied to New York terminal demise
AP reports a closing deal in New York where Wilier land Terminal and Florence and Cripple Creek railway interests merge. Florence reduction appears planned with a syndicate to push secrecy. End of the century project includes a Denver connection via a new terminal.
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IBy Assocated Press
Wierland
iMessre DoE
Denver
Kites Planned Over Chicago Skyscraper Heights
Professor Horstman predicts lifting naval kites and box kites to a mile high above State Street in Chicago this afternoon if wind allows. He aims to fly a tandem kite system to raise the flag higher than ever before.
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dresay CHICACO
Previer
Horstman
Fo herit
arial
mike
State street
dams
Marnege notice shows Reno split and Reno romance
The Reno divorce case between Anne B Stegall and S G Stegall is traced from a Fresno marriage. After desertion suits, she agrees to let him obtain the decree and to part with her share of 40 acres to wed her chosen partner. Custody of their son goes to the father while the daughter stays with the mother. The couple plans to return to Fresno County.
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Republican
STOTPRA
STEGALL
Reno
New Apu
Rev T PB Bradshaw
John C Stotera
B Segall
Fresno
Ian Phe
youn
Cupid
Reno Nevada
yeady
Anne B Stegall
S G Steguil
Selma
Stotera
Kesno
ftzgerald J
Weather Conditions Report From Usy Associated Tre 5
A trough of low pressure extends from Montana to Arizona with rising pressure on the Pine slope and falling over the Sierra valley. Partly cloudy conditions prevail in the west as light rain covers Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Northern Utah. Temperatures decline generally except along the coast with moderate warming in Northern California and a brisk northerly wind across the region.
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Usy
Montana
Arizona
Prssure
Vissour
Wsington
Oregon
Idaho
Utah
immedal
Calhorn
Star Irenesco
Troops to Wear Jeans for Tropical Campaigns
The war department, after consulting medical experts with field experience, recommends abandoning fashionable uniforms for practical denim garments. About 197,090 suits of jeans fabric will be procured and shipped to Cuba and the Philippines as soon as possible to support troops in rainy conditions.
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CHICAGO
United States
fftein Cata
Philip ying
sur ross
Cuba
Philippines
Landslide Fatality in Port Angeles Railroad Work Accident
An AP report from Port Angeles details a fatal landslide on the railroad grade injuring a crew member. The worker was buried and later dug out, dying from the injuries sustained at the site.
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Associated Press
PORT ANGTIS
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