Notorious Whitecaps Gang Ended in Tennessee Slayings
Sevierville Tennessee reports the death of Wynn Catlett and Tipton as the final blow to the Whitecaps gang that terrorized politics, business, and church life. The group originated in 1890s with oaths and a dozen murders attributed, including the Whaley farm family killing on December 28, 1897.
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Wynn
Tipton
William Whaley
Bob Catlett
Moton
Catlett
Morristowipf
Whitecaps
Wyng
The Fourth in Pittsburg Death Toll Rises
Coroner reports a grim Fourth of July in Pittsburg with several drownings and fatal injuries. Rafaello Creco Camillo Audi doné died in the river while Charles Miller Frank Martiniski and William Henry Miller perished in accidents. David Davis Wim Barry age 23 and James Murphy faced lethal violence. Police officer Michael Carr sustained critical injuries from a trolley collision.
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Pittsburg
Rafaello Creco
Camillo’ Audidoné
Charles Miller
Frank Martiniski
William Henry
Miller
David Davis
Wim. Barry
Mike Buffini
James Murphy
Michael ‘Carr
Assassination Attempts Reported Against Ameer in Kabul
Reports from Kabul describe two failed plots against Abdour-Rahman Khan. An unknown assailant fired point blank and wounded a general, then fled. A second plot, urged by Issak Khan, involved a cook from the Toya household who tried to poison the ameer. the attempt failed and a guard was hanged, with Issak Khan escaping across the border.
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ST. Petersburg
Tuly
Cabul
Izhanistan
Ameer
Abdour-Rahman Khan
Assasin
Toya
Issak Khan
Parole Board Meets to Review Life Prisoners in Michigan City
The State board of charities will join the prison board in Michigan City on Friday to examine life prisoner records and decide who may be recommended to the governor. About 105 life prisoners exist, with at most six deemed eligible for parole.
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State Board of Charities
Michigan City
Hunter Severely Injured When Gun Fails
Thorntown Indiana July 4 190? Hanson's mishap left both hands badly cut as his rifle discharged while climbing a fence during a hunt. The incident occurred on Independence Day and his injuries were severe.
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Thorntown
Ind
Olle
Hanson
Weddings in Sycamore feature young brides and grooms
Sycamore, Indiana reports two weddings Tuesday night with child brides and very young grooms. Raymond Gardner and Stella McGregor wed with parental consent while George McGregor and avid Snyder also married.
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Sycamore, In
Sycamore
Raymond Gardner
Stella McGregor
George McGreg
Avid Addie Snyder
McKinley Directs Philippine Campaign as Commander in Chief
President McKinley personally leads the Philippine war effort and refuses a vacation while Gen Otis receives full support. He vows the army in the Philippines shall be the best and aims for a speedy, successful campaign with reinforcements underway and volunteers arranged for return.
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New York
Washington
the Herald
McKinley
Arid
Philippines
Otis
Hatfield feud sparks expected bloody battle in Kentucky mountains
A posse led by Sheriff Keadle pursues Blas Hatfield, son of Devil Anse, after Deputy Ellis’s murder. Hatfield is entrenched in a Kentucky mountain gulch aided by friends. bloodhounds Tom the pursuit. Shots were heard at night near Gray, Kentucky as tensions rise and a confrontation looms.
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Williamson
W.va
Keadle
Blas Hatfield
Anse” Hatfield
Ellis
Kentucky
Hatfield
W Men
Elis
West Virginia
Gray
Hatfelds
Michigan Supreme Court rules McLeod Act unconstitutional
The Michigan Supreme Court unanimously held the McLeod act unconstitutional, ruling the state legislature cannot be a party to or involved in internal improvements. The decision reflects the constitutional limits on state action in such enterprises.
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Lansing
Mich
Supreme Court
Electric Sparks and Notable Local Incidents
Reports from across cities detail a range of events from a near fatal cartridge accident in Tiffin to a major building fire in New York causing substantial losses. Other items note labor wage talks in Chicago, a planned Homestead strike, and a resumed legal delay for a Georgia execution.
Insanity case in Moses Fowler Chase goes over to July 26
In Lafayette Indiana the circuit court delays the Moses Fowler Chase insanity matter to July 26. An amicable settlement may place a receiver in charge of the estate until the boy is capable of handling it. Attorney A L Kumler seeks a monthly allowance for ordinary expenses and a gross sum for travel and related costs, opposed by the father’s counsel.
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Lafayette
Ind
Moses Fowler Chase
A. L. Kumler
Young Chase
Detroit
Cincinnati
New York
Woman Attempts Suicide At Local Candy Factory
Mrs Mamie Weghorst 24 took lauda num at Elmer F E Nichols candy factory 114 S Pennsylvania St where she worked The forenoon saw doctors attend her before she was sent home to Meridian and Morris St She had three children after her husband left her a year ago A cruel letter from him on Tuesday caused her sorrow She warned her sister to care for the children before leaving for work Wednesday morning
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Elmer FE. Nichols
S. Pennsylvania St
Meridian
Morrissts
WILL DIVIDE HONORS
The cabinet met to decide officer appointments for volunteer regiments to be raised. All officers above captain will come from the regular army. Remaining posts will be split among states, starting with one captain and one first lieutenant per state, then by merit.
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Washington
Newman Is Dead
Newman died at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in Saratoga New York.
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Newman
Saratoga
N. Y
Protest Against Rural Free Delivery Roils Upstate Towns
Postmasters and business men from Fairville Minstead Arcadia and Marbletown letter Washington to oppose rural free delivery. They warn farmers will trade less if mail is delivered and the farmers Grange threatens to boycott storekeepers who signed.
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Rochester
N. Y
Washington
Fairville
Minstead
Arcadia
Marbletown
Grange
Invitation to use and read The Sun's Liners
A brief reader invitation promotes the Sun newspaper's seventh page feature The Liners. It encourages familiarity with the page contents and notes the section role in the paper's daily lineup.
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SUN
Stimson Alleges Wife Anna Abandoned Him in Divorce Action
Joseph R. B. Stimson files for divorce alleging his wife Anna abandoned him. He seeks relief through the court, outlining the breakdown of their marriage and requesting a dissolution of the union.
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Joseph RB. Stimson
Anna
Auction Market Reports from Indianapolis
Cattle receipts 750 cattle and 9 000 hogs on Wednesday with market steady to higher. Export cattle priced good to choice from 1 159 to 1 306 pounds, while hogs show active trading with good to choice weights around 3 97 to 4 05. Sheep and lambs demand steady with yearlings and lambs quoted in the 4 25 to 6 50 range. corn and hay prices noted for nearby supplies.
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Indianapolis
Sewer
Anti-trust live stock market steady with strong receipts
R. B. Shiel & Co reports good receipts and a mostly steady cattle and hog market. Heavier cattle may pull prices lower. hogs quoted 12 to 150 at 4.00 to 4.15. 160 to 190 at 3.97 to 4.00. mediums and heavies 3.95 to 3.974. Market activity expected to stay firm on heavy arrivals.
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Indianapolis
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