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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
6
Racial clashes erupted in Dayton prompting tense scenes as Black residents and families faced threats and forced gatherings. Reports describe arson at a schoolhouse, warnings posted against Black residents, and volatile confrontations spilling into nearby towns amid broader social tensions. A separate note mentions a Philadelphia case and financial company troubles.
A boiler house explosion at Hilinens Steel mills in South Honaga fatally injures two workmen and injures several others. The blast blackened the area with molten metal. some victims were severely burned. Investigators link the disaster to an accident during unloading operations.
In Maplewood Cemetery case P E Brown et al v Maplewood Cemetery Association the Minnesota Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling. Private incorporators took over $1 000 from lot sales and must now account for it to lot owners 28 stockholders and use it for cemetery improvements.
Minnesota Supreme Court to decide if the law of primogeniture, applied among Chippewa Indians, can extend to Innu land cases. The case Bem Way Bin Ness et al versus Ezry Eshelby involves Moose Tongue's 653 acre grant and posthumous ownership disputes after U S Supreme Court ruling on tribal inheritance.
Robbers attacked Burlington Route Train No 18 about fifteen miles north of St Joseph Missouri but no one was hurt and the crew was not harmed. Four masked men held the train for thirty five minutes before it moved on. Detectives were dispatched as rail officials described the robbers and their clothing in detail.
In a busy day Congress advanced multiple measures. The Senate passed the oleomargarine bill with a narrow margin and discussed the revenue cutter service while the House approved a war revenue tax reduction and extended national bath charters. Washington notes mention diplomatic posts and plans for a Manila station.
The weekly market review reports declines in apparel and iron sectors with steady lumber demand and rising earnings in exchanges. Iron and steel face talk of an eight hour day strike while coke movement remains ample. Grain and wheat outlook sees improved stocks but cautious trade amid seasonal constraints.
Shipping and buying figures from Indianapolis to Buffalo show cattle hogs sheep and wheat and corn prices with variations by city. Entries include New York St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee and others detailing No 2 wheat No 2 corn oats rye and butter eggs and snuff references.
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