Lynching in Hawesville Ky. Mob Hangs Black Man in Daylight
A mob of 800 in Hawesville Kentucky abducted Raymond Bushrod from jail and hanged him in the courthouse yard during a Sunday revival period. Bushrod, from Rockport Louisiana, confessed to a prior assault and murder, saying this was his third offense. The crowd cheered as he died, and a mob leader claimed protection for wives and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Bushrod
Kentucky
Hawesville
Muggie Roberts
Bushrod
Rock
Uncle Sam's Duty as Spectator Urges Cuba War End
London Spectator argues America should halt the Cuban War, calling it America’s duty to stop the long agony in Cuba. The article asserts war would be a crime and urges amending the U S constitution to allow a new footing for Spain and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Spectator
America
the Spectator
London
United States
Spain
Cuba
Don Carlos
Michael I Jed Wins Across Tape in Manhattan Beach Meet
Fragmentary text reports a race at Manhattan Beach with Michael and Jed finishing strongly across the tape. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a notable finish in a local cats international match context. Strong entities include Michael, Jed, Manhattan Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan’ Beach
Sensational Missouri Kidnapping Case Developments
Missing woman returns amid sensational charges in the Missouri kidnapping near Warrensburg. Mrs Sill, claimed abductee, says two men held her two days in a woods cabin then sent her to her mother in Sulphur Springs. She alleges authorities coerced testimony under threat. Countywide uproar follows, with preliminary trials and talk of lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Warrensburg
Sill
Bradley
SHS
Jackson
McKechan
Bwo Wet
Johnson County
Jackson and McKeehan
Leeton
Federation of Labor decries Latimer shooting as massacre
The American Federation of Labor executive council meeting in Washington passed a resolution denouncing the Latimer Pa firing on miners as a brutal unprovoked massacre inspired by coal operators. It condemned court injunctions and state militia in labor troubles as part of a conspiracy to subjugate workers and pledged funds to pursue Sheriff Marlin and his deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimer
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Workers of America
Trades Unions
Federation of Labor
Marlin
May Hit Boards of Trade By Judge Foster Ruling
Judge Foster in Topeka held the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange a trust violating the Sherman act. If upheld by the U S Supreme Court the ruling could shut livestock grain and produce exchanges nationwide, labeling similar bodies as unlawful combinations in restraint of trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
United States District Court
Topeka
Kansas City
Supreme Court of the United States
Buck Kilgore Dead Ex-Congressman From Texas
Noted ex congressman Buck Kilgore died at Ardmore Indian Territory after a brief illness. The report covers assorted items including wool imports in August 1897, and other brief World News items such as the Nicaraguan conflict, wheat market moves in Battle Creek, and Temple Cup baseball plans with games scheduled in Easton and Baltimore in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kilgore
Texas
Ardmore
I. T
Great Floods in China Reported With Damages Estimation
A report notes severe floods in China affecting the Pol-Vo River area and western regions. Officials estimate property damage near 1 million dollars amid disruption and relief efforts. A separate brief mentions a treaty peace terms discussed in Athong, amid public uproar and political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Empress of China
Pol-Vo
Cour Square
Athong
Market Trends in Wheat Cotton and Ex-Inspector Crisis
A misread weekly trade digest reports on price declines in cotton and grains, noting cotton down about 18 percent in four weeks and wheat drifting fractionally. It cites a cautious outlook with imports, exports, and a projected surplus near 400 million bushels, while coal strikes affect labor in mines and manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan & Co
G. Din & Cavs
Heme
Westah
Mine Explosion Fatal in Williamson County Coal Mine Near Marion
An explosion of gas in a Williamson County coal mine near Marion Illinois killed one miner and injured six others with three fatally harmed and six severely burned or bruised. A lone miner remains trapped in the shaft as rescuers lift the survivors to the surface.
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Williamson County
Marion
Bmck
Niner
Sequel to Aroyo Lynchings and Global Dispatches
Sealed dispatches report a Mexican police inspector Velasquez of Mexico City suicide in prison after a tense examination by Judge Flores. details note his pride, reserve, and anguish. A separate Indiana dispatch says Wendaminson, 24, killed Lucy Mang, 21, after a quarrel. Johnson pursued. Spain unrest over Woodford ultimatum remains disputed. A famous madman in Kansas fears lynching after murder convictions. Lily Langtry plans California wedding with Prince Esterhazy in November. Afton, Texas mourns as all town businesses burn, losses tallied near 60,000.
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Omeral
Ansaastontion Cominnnta Snicida
Tla
Ti Fdock
Vasquez
Ind
Wendaminson
Misa Lucy Mang
Johnson
Ne Wae
Marion
Texas Fever Alerts Stir Citizens in Major Cities
A 19th century telegraph dispatch reports suspicion of yellow fever in Galveston Houston Dallas and San Antonio Texas prompting appeals to officials including Surgeon General Wyman and Philadelphia leaders. The San Antonio health board and mayor acknowledge a suspected yellow fever case amid broader state concerns.
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Philadelphia
Saturany
New Onmans
Wanwaaker
Board of Health
Ted
San Vitorio
Snow Falls as Trails Brace for Klondike Travel
Winter settles on Dyea and Steheway trails with four foot snow drifts as travelers race to avoid Alaska winter. Most plan to quit Alaska and head to Seattle, awaiting spring while mountain passes and streams freeze. United States mail under G W Sproule covers the routes back toward Skagway and Juneau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Alaska
Skaguay
Seattle
Jnneau
United States Mail
G. VY
Sproule
Will
Throuagh
Glacier Slide Triggers Mass Loss On Dyea Trail
Pioneer Captain Neilson reached Port Townsend with news of a glacier- triggered slide on the Dyea trail Saturday. Seventeen men and one woman reported missing after the disaster near Sheep Camp as heavy rain loosened a glacier overhang. The vessel left Shaguay Sunday evening and arrived back Monday morning with preliminary counts and details.
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Kighteen
Tng
Capt
Neilson
Port Townsend
Wash
At & mMolet Wriday
Skagung
Dyea Trail
Uxnet
Shaguay
Omalpaek
Birthday celebration and large fire incident across states
Indiana twins in Decatur celebrate fifth birthday amid holiday mood. A fatal fire near Chillicothe, Ohio, devastated Bainbridge area with Beardsley’s drug store explosion killing three others. Major commodity and livestock price listings across Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee and New York follow.
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Indiana
John Merit
United States
Decatur
Ind
John
Jehard
Ohio
Chicago
Tndianapolis
Catte
Chalee
St. Lonia
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
Harley
Park
New York
Wester
Fire Sweeps Bainbridge Ohio Destroying Town and Killing Two
Bainbridge Ohio was almost wiped out by a fire sparked by gasoline in a barn behind Perrin Browns store. Two men died in the blaze including a son-in-law who perished rescuing others as Beardsleys drug store and much of the town burned. Firemen from nearby towns fought the blaze amid strong winds. loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Bainbridge
Ohio
Perrin Brown
Beardsley
United Mening
Lis
Chicothe Osha
Inquest Begins On Lattimer Mine Massacre
Unarmed strikers testified at the Coreperts inquest into the Lattimer deaths. Waxvleton Pa coroner McKee presided over a five hour session with about twenty witnesses. Deputies faced questions from multiple lawyers as the inquiry reviewed the shooter incident amid claims no miners were armed.
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Lattimer
McKee
Waxvleton
Stite Charman Garman
Doin McGuhren
BR. H. Taughtin
George H. Vroutmin
Wagleton
der Thorodovich
Philadelphia
DO. Coxe
de Gonsiate
Wilke Barre
Monetary Commission Meets in Washington to Study National Finances
The monetary commission held private sessions in Washington with ex-Senator Woneatady presiding. Members discussed the scope and aims of the inquiry, focusing on current conditions and dangers facing the public. The panel pledged not to advance class interests or propose partisan remedies, aiming to inform on all interests and avoid favored outcomes.
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Mimuads
Washington
Woneatady
Ja Hi
War ships to Hawaii ready for any Japanese move
United States prepares to deter potential Japanese action with naval units moving toward Honolulu. Gunboat Wheeling from Mare Island is ordered to Honolulu, Yorktown heads there, and Philadelphia may stay at Honolulu until Naniwa sails, reflecting caution despite official denials.
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United States
Japan
Dava
Einwall
Washington
Wheeling
Mare Island
Honolulu
Philadelphia
Fragmentary Read on Why Man Dont Marry Symposium
The fragment references a symposium on Why Man Dont Marry and discusses climate, relationships, and individuals including Charlotte Smith and a Boston girl. It mentions Alaska, Chicago Record, and a speaker Rene of Wyoming, with unclear completion and context.
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Alaska
Charlotte Smith
Boston
Rene
York, Bun
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Graettinger
Iowa
A. F. Kluckuohn
Hawesville, KY
Uncle Sam
Michael
Marvel
Boards OF Trade
Buck" Kilgore
Treasury Department
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Rivas
Paine
Battle Creek
Mich
Pontum Cereal Co., Limited
HiNad
Ming
Mexico City
Aroyo
Woodford
Stafieback
Columbus
Kan
Stanla
Back Ia
Frank Galbraith
Jersey Lily
San Francisco
Mia
Lily Langtry
California
Prince Esterhazy
Afton
T. T
Ghilkoot Pass
Ohty
Ates
Chillicothe
Beardslay
Malden
Bank of England
Hawaii
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