Leavenworth Mob Executed Alexander in a Lynch Butchered Siege
A mob stormed Leavenworth jail to lynch Alexander, an African American inmate accused of attempted assault. Deputies corralled him, then the mob battered doors with rails and struck him with a chain and fire, burning him alive in a mob execution while spectators gathered for relics of charred flesh and belongings.
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Storvins
Jullin
Leavenworth
Kain
Alexander
Alexander Wua
Twovenwworth
Dyrshwa
Shelly
Bred Alexander
Antrance
Mverhardy
Warresider
Nevion
Alexader
Gytt
Colorado
Inet
Preston Porter
Porter
Abanader
Doeluek
Coriwend
Mr. Forbes
Kim
Walt
Blake
Aed Juwu
Oklahoma and Statehood Promises Growth and Wealth
The Territory of Oklahoma seeks statehood, listing 400000 residents with 144000 students, 76000000 in property, 12000000 acres under cultivation, 6000 carloads of manufactures, and 40000 carloads of produce transported. Proponents argue statehood would boost population to about a million, add votes, and raise taxation and revenue.
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Adutlsaton
Oklahoma
United States
Mrs Nation and Her Public Stunt Chronicle
Mrs Nation, a controversial figure, headlines a narrative of public stunts aimed at exposing state reputation. The article portrays her as a forceful figure who has previously damaged property to rally attention and advocate reforms, detailing episodes across towns and a noted marriage to a prosperous attorney, with further exploits alleged in multiple locales.
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Sie
Kratos W. C.D
Hiya
Buen Bwlee Marcied, Ler Frst
Lua
Bam Dlet
Aucohollam
Luskuid Ja
Nico
Nadu
Medicina Lodge
Jerry Slapson
Nation
Algar
Wichita
Ex-Gov James A Mount Dies in Indianapolis Hotel
Ex governor James A Mount died suddenly of heart failure at the Denison Hotel in Indianapolis on Wednesday night. He was 73 years old, known as the Turner Governor, born in Shot County, Ohio, and served in the Civil War with Wilfer's brigade before a long political career.
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Paesea
Fuliuma
James A. Montit
Monmley
Denison
Indianapidia
Boe
Moune
Inlivtin
Thy
Shotby County
Ohio
Wilfer
Notable Death of Mounted Infantry Officer in Montgomery County
States that the officer died after sustaining disability from mounted infantry service and never fully recovered. Survived by three children and Mrs. Alount. Oldest child Mrs. Chavica Butler lives on a farm in Montgomery County near her father. Also mentions Mrs. John W. Niculy and Rev. Harry M. Mount as other children with ties to Beirut, Syria and Connersville Presbyterian Church.
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Nde
Alount
Chavica Butler
Montgomery County
John W. Niculy
Beirut
Syria
Harry M. Mount
Presbyterian Church of
Connersville
Alvord Gets Thirteen Years In Sing Sing
New York bank teller Alvord Jr of the What National Bank of New York pleaded guilty to three counts of embezzlement totaling 600,000. He was sentenced to thirteen years at Sing Sing, with Judge Tulehom lamenting the breach of public trust by bank officers and employees.
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New York
Sing Slug
Corneling L. Alvord, Jr
What National Bank of New York
Hgtin
Emnbesanug ‘Thao Sim
Wan
Sing Sing
Gon
Tulehom
Large rise in corporation filings and capital in 1900
The official register shows 424 incorporations in 1809 and 498 in 1810 with foreign filings not yet counted. Bank capital climbed from $606,000 to $1,610,600, while new mercantile concerns reached forty one and mining activity increased as laws curbed outside engagement. Tax collections for collateral inheritance rose sharply, reaching about $116,400 in 1900 as work intensifies for the treasurer under Gilbertson.
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Secretary of State
Tkirk Sizzy
Banka Incorporated
Creasmeries Incorporated
Enp- Haltaty
Artielag
Asthy
Banka
Conalog
Goppern
Caveana
Cpepeseeeey
MD Mils
TI Mines
Krilroadts
Vransporta
Worelgo
Tata
Gilbertson
General Assembly
Lreuguyer Hererlott
Four men found guilty in Paterson murder case
Walter McAlister Andrew Campbell William Dent are found guilty of second degree murder in the Jennie Bosschieter case. The 17 year old was found dead near the Passaic river after a night of drugged wine and assault by four men connected to her family. The sentence for second degree murder carries up to thirty years in prison.
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Walter G. McAlister
Andrew J. Campbell
William Dent
Finst
Jonnie Bosschieter
Paterson
N. Hy
New Jersey
Jennie Busschicter
Ht Paterson
Mf. J
Passaic
Taterson
Jennie Boxssehieter
Bargew
York
Thewkall Wis
Few-Line Interviews on Governance and Expositions
A series of brief quotes from varied figures including Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson and Philip Hanna discuss political duties, re election, public accountability, and the role of people in government. Opinions range from vigilance to dangers of corruption and the challenges of organizing expositions amid political currents.
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Hugh Miller Thompson
Mississippi
Vighanes
Lini
Suppression of Blood-and-Thunder Circulating Libraries
The growth of free libraries in London curbs harmful circulating libraries. Stalls in the East End sold sensational blood and thunder books demonizing police and glorifying criminals. They charged local readers four pence to read and one pence for deposit. Free libraries have largely eradicated this nuisance.
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London
Tvide
Norwich Hastern Press
Officer Swanson Aids Danish Society Story
Council Bluffs Iowa January 1901 Special report tells how Officer A C Swanson of the rural police force, longtime city resident and vice president of the Dannebrog Brotherhood, recovered from kidney and liver trouble after using Dodd’s Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with gradual, total improvement and praises its benefits.
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A. C. Swanson
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Swanson
Dannebrog” Brotherhood
America
Dodd
Mipe
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Mexico
Velim
Autovicans
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Amy District
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Chicago
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Lowell
Bings
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