Negroes Will Be Disfranchised in North Carolina Vote
Raleigh news reports tense elections as August 2 falling on a Thursday with mass political clashes. Three men shot one fatally cut and another badly beaten during fights in Selma Smithfield Concord and Dunn. Harry Tracy and Teague mob incidents are noted amid fears of riot and a predicted 40,000 margin for the amendment and the state Democratic ticket.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Tom Massy
Selma
Smithfield
Concord
Harry Tracy
Texas
Tracy
Dunn
Teague
Teenager Found Wounded in Terre Haute Hospital Room
Otto Bottom, 17, was found Thursday morning in his room with a bullet wound to the breast and is expected to die. He told his parents he chose death over marrying Miss Lou Chanuier, who is unnamed. His parents suspect a conspiracy and that he took the blame for another's wrongdoing.
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Terre Haute
Ind
J— Otto Bottom
Lou Chanuier
P. L. Adjou rns as league reorganizes leadership
The Protective league colored closes its convention with J. W. Henderson of Providence R I named president and Dr J W Gaines of Chicago elected treasurer. Henderson appoints J W Powell of Indianapolis as national organizer. Financial HQs set for Chicago and a bank to be established in December.
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J. W. Henderson
Providence
R. L
J. W. Gaines
Chicago
Henderson
J. W. H. Powell
Indianapolis
League
Businessmen's Races Set at Driving Club Meet
W H Messenger and J A Rink will settle their rivalry in a special race between Midget and Hazel at the Businessmen's Driving Club event on Friday afternoon. The meet's program lists the Midget one-half mile dash as a key feature with multiple entries and a best two in three format for the special race.
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W. H. Messenger
J. A. Rink
Business Men’s Driving Club
Hazel
Rice
Shuler
Ceee
H. Flack
Town Talk Fragments From Shelbyville and Nearby
Miss Ruth and Grace Henley of Cincinnati visit Miss Hazel Coffin at Bellefontaine. Wm Weakley, Shelbyville stock man, robbed of a $60 gold watch at Interstate Stock Yards. Dearborn county reunion planned at John Roach’s Irvington home the third Sunday in August with about 300 expected. John Bennett, habitual drunkard, fined $25 and ten days for police-baiting. Case vs Henry Creonert over a drag accident with Albert Gestler postponed to Saturday. Wooden leg man William Githens, 218 8 Priest, in custody for loitering. accomplice Charles Murray, 15, from Cincinnati. Local street-crier notes clock faces appear dirtier toward McGregor fountain and tunnel. quip about the court house clock.
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Dearborn County
John Roach
Irvington
Anderson
Wm. Githens
Priest
Charles Murray
Cincinnati
Murray
Court House
John McGregor
Fragmentary OCR Note Delays Clear Article
The readable segments show unclear text with references to names and places, but key facts are obscured. No definite event, date, or organization is identifiable from the fragment.
Defense Promises a Surprise in Powers Trial
Georgetown dispatch reports the Powers trial entering its next phase with rumors of a surprise witness who might clear Powers and identify the shooter. Testimony includes Rev. Stamper denial of pressuring others and defenses against court remarks. Letters and telegrams reveal orders to mobilize troops and follow Gen. Collier signals.
Businessmen Inspect Fire Department And Alarm System
A committee of city businessmen led by William Kothe Charles Mayer Fred Ayers and Frank Maus Fauvre inspected the fire department and fire alarm system on Thursday. The visit aims to influence council funding for improvements or to curb insurance rate increases. Chairman Roth of the safety board accompanied the group. Chief Barrett and Electrician Holderman explained the equipment.
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William Kothe
Charles Mayer
Fred Ayers
Frank Maus Fauvre
Roth
The
Safety Board
Barrett
Holderman
Mayor’s dramatic stunt ends with prank recruit march
The scene unfolds as Mayor Taggart encounters a caller at the city hall who pressingly seeks a private talk. The mayor commands, the supposed recruit advances in step, then vanishes into a side room, leaving onlookers amused by the ruse and the mayor’s quick exit.
Lincoln's Jap Yamashita Aims To Be Japan's Bryan
Y. Yamashita, a 24 year old Japanese visitor in Lincoln, hopes to become Japan's Bryan. He came to the United States penniless, earned Bryan's favor, and is now boarding with a local family while attending Nebraska University. He plans to finish studies in history and political economy this winter and return to Japan to emulate Bryan's example. He speaks English well, reads papers daily, and believes Bryan will win the campaign.
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Yama
Bryan
Nebraska University
Yamer
Japan
Mr. Bryan
Why Are Poisoners Not Prosecuted In Milk Adulteration Case
Health department plans prosecutions of several dairies and creameries after samples contained formaldehyde in milk. Critics say prosecutions should have occurred earlier. a physician and chemist noted widespread formaldehyde in milk and questioned why guilty dealers evade action. City sanitarian was unavailable for comment.
Russians Capture Chinese Fort at Hun Chun
Russian forces under General Augustoff took the Chinese fortress at Hun Chun on July 29. Russian casualties were eight killed and four wounded in the assault reported from St. Petersburg on August 2.
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ST. Petersburg
Parallel Needmore murder case echoes in Indiana
Columbus Indiana August 2 a parallel case to the famous Jester murder exists. Twenty seven years ago at Needmore near here John Cullen William Fleener and a man named McClung fought in which Cullen was killed. McClung served three years in the penitentiary. Fleener escaped. Constable Lafe Percifield has just arrested him in southern Oklahoma. A reward of 500 dollars was offered for his arrest. Fleener will probably be returned here soon.
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Ind
Jester
Needmore
Here
John Cullen
Fleener
McClung
Cullen
Lafe Percifield
Oklahoma
Lawton Monument Fund Sees Modest Progress
The Lawton monument commission aimed to raise 20000 dollars but will proceed with the funds available. About 4500 dollars have been subscribed and 1500 more are expected. The National Sculpture Society made recommendations which were tentatively approved but not released for publication.
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National Sculpture, Society
Hearst Invites Democratic Clubs to Indy Convention
President Hearst issues a general invitation to all democratic clubs societies and associations to send delegates to the national convention of democratic clubs in Indianapolis on September 5 Bryan and Stevenson expected to address the gathering and organizers aim for a major campaign demonstration.
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New York
W. R. Hearst
Indianapolis
Bryan
Stevenson
Rathbone Case Involving $70,000 Funds Probed
Havana Aug 2 The judge in charge has asked Mr Lawshe to report on further charges against Rathbone. The amount in question now stands near 70 000 dollars. Lawshe has not found Rathbone’s authorities for disbursing the funds and Rathbone must account for all money as the disbursing agent.
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Havana
Lawshe
Rathbone
Bucket Shops May Resume
Bucket shop business in Chicago faced a standstill on Thursday as the loss of quotations and fear of police raids drove regular traders away. Some small trades occurred where injunctions against police restraining orders were in force, while plans for resuming service are reportedly being formulated to prevent grain trade from moving to other cities.
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Chicago
Cleveland horseman sued for divorce
Mrs. Hattie Bernard filed for divorce from Al Bernard of Cleveland. The petition names as co respondent Carlotta Cole, described as a singer in the choir at Casc avenue Presbyterian Church.
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Cleveland, C
al Bernard
Cleveland
Hattie Bernard
Carlotta Cole
Casc Ave
Presbyterian’ Church
Allies advance on Pekin threaten emperors and dynasty
London dispatch reports Chinese observers say the allied advance on Pekin spells certain death for foreigners in Pekin and for the emperor and empress, signaling the overthrow of the Manchu dynasty.
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London
Pekin
Cabinet discusses Chinese question at brief meeting
Washington reports the cabinet met Thursday with Gage Hay Root and Postmaster General Smith present. Hays messages to Li Hung Chang were approved by the president and cabinet as part of a general review of the situation.
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Washington
Gage
Hay
Root
Gen. Smith
Hays
Li Hung Chang
Power Presses Government Over Riverside Park Dam
Park engineer Power awaits a government decision on whether a lock is required at the Riverside park dam. Little work occurs pending clearance and completion seems distant. He has made two Washington trips seeking permission to proceed and is unhappy with boats placed on the river at the park which he believes mar the scenery.
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Riverside Park
Power
War Department
Washington
Capt. Norvell
G A R Post Chooses Fundraisers For Uniforms and Trip
At a Wednesday meeting of Maj. Robert Anderson post 369 G A R James Robins John M Bohmie and P G Jordan were picked to solicit funds for new uniforms and to cover drum corps expenses for the national encampment in Chicago About 40 post members will travel with the Marion county battalion.
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James Robins
John M. Bohmie
P. G. Jordan
Chicago
Marion County
Godkin Opposes Imperialism Sees China War as McKinley Campaign
Dublin reports E L Godkin, former editor of the New York Evening Post, recently recovered from six months illness, opposes imperialism and calls the U S role in the China war McKinley electioneering. He would support Bryan if gold Democrats fail to nominate a ticket.
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E. Ll. Godkin
New York Evening Post
United States
China
McKinley
Bryan
Board of Inquiry Clears Camp Lincoln Explosion
Springfield Newfoundland August 2 The board of inquiry into the Camp Lincoln explosion that wounded 12 completed its work finding no evidence to incriminate anyone and unable to determine the cause of the blast.
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Board of
Camp Lincoln
Plan to enlist college orators for Bryan campaign
The Republican National Committee received word of a plan to recruit American college students for the Democratic drive. George L. Reese of Philadelphia has mailed circulars to young college orators inviting all leading colleges to join. Fifty prize orators would carry the Bryan stamp, and one of Reese's letters was captured by Republicans.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Illinois
George L. Reese
Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia
Bryan
Reese
Nelson Secures Championship Title at Pleasure Beach Track
Jimmy Michael failed to appear for his second race with Johnny Nelson at Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport, on Thursday. With Michael missing and believed ill, Nelson ran alone and claimed the championship in the event.
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Conn
Jimmy Michael
Pleasure Beach Track
Johnny Nelson
Michael
Nelson
Worldwire Highlights From The Day
Minister Wu did not visit the state department on Thursday. British forces have routed the Ashanti rebels in Africa. Mohammedans in Chibli province China are said to be attacking Boxers. An uprising among laboring elders at Belize British Honduras Lorain C steel company employing 4000 men will resume work Monday. Mark Hanna says Tom H Reed can sulk if he wants to. He ll not urge Tom to speak. A small dynamite bomb exploded in the old city hall Paterson New Jersey Thursday. Great excitement followed. The bomb had been put in a vault by the police. Half a block of the business center of Findsboro UL burned Wednesday night.
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Africa
Chibli
China
Belize
British Honduras
Lorain,, C
Mark Hanna
Tom H. Reed
Tom
Old City Hall
Paterson
N. J
Findsboro
Interstate Live Stock Prices From Aug 2 at Stock Yards
Receipts light across cattle hogs and sheep with quotes for various classes. Good to prime export steers and heifers show strongest per head prices while hogs yield 5 40 to 5 50 for choice lights and 4 15 to 4 40 for prime to fancy cows and calves. Sheep and lambs remain nominal with limited shipments.
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Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Avelame
Cesercechee
Ccceee Senoroecens
Union Stock Yards
Chicago grain and livestock prices slip on dull trading
Wheat declines a fraction with August and September futures quoted as dull. Corn down modestly with August and September bids, oats firming slightly. Provisions show September pork near 11.95 to 12.24, lard around 6.85 to 6.92, ribs 7.01 to 7.20. Butter and cheese prices mixed across creamery, dairy, and home brands. Eggs at 12 cents. Live poultry and geese varied, with turkeys and garblers listed by price per dozen.
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Chicago
Western Twins
Wheat and Corn Prices and Inspections Report
Wheat prices show No. 2 red at 75 percent milling, corn types quoted at 42 percent for white and 41 percent for mixed, oats steady with No. 2 white at 27 and 26 cents, hay steady with No. 1 timothy at 13 to 13.50. Inspections list 31 wheat cars, 41 total corn cars, and 4 hay cars with mixed categories noted.
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Timothy
Hay
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