Cleveland Car Riot Rocks Fairfield Line in Strike Turmoil
A large mob attacked a Fairfield street car during the Cleveland street car strike. Nonunion crew and five nonunion men were assaulted, George Crowder was knocked unconscious with a club. Motorman John Boyle and Conductor Salisbury led the car. One man was arrested but rescued by the mob as the car was wrecked. Two more cars faced stone pelting. crews fled with mobs in pursuit. No prisoners were taken.
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Cleveland
Fairfield
George Crowder
John W. Boyle
C. D. Salisbury
Frank Smith
Chicago
C. Fos
Highbinders Foiled In Cal Plot To Kill Lee On Poon
Deputy sheriffs in San Jose deployed a dummy in Lee On Poon`s bed as a ruse to foil a Chinese gang plan to assassinate him. The attackers fired pistols at the sleeping man but the officers opened fire and the assassins escaped unharmed. Deputy Bache was shot and swore the Chinese wore armor, with dented bullets found on the floor.
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San Jose
Cal
Lee
Poon
Bache
Census Supervisors Picked As Delays Slow Appointments
About 200 census supervisors have been selected, roughly two thirds of the total. Wrangles in several states slow the process as senators and politicians delay. No recommendations have arrived from Kansas or Mississippi. The census office reports heavy interest from hopeful clerks and applicants, who expect openings next year.
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Washington
Kansas
Mississippi
Atkinson to Publish Anti-Imperial Letters in Book
Edward Atkinson will publish a collection of his letters and addresses on anti-imperialism. The title page will show the American flag at half mast with an inscription honoring brave soldiers who died in a war for the subjugation of the Philippine islands and the effort to deprive the people of their liberty.
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Boston
Edward Atkinson
Philippine Islands
King Leopold Considers Postponing Electoral Bill Move
Reports say King Leopold may delay debate on the electoral law bill to the clerical faction advantage. The plan would redistrict the country to curb socialist and radical opposition, risking a fresh revolution amid strong clerical backlash.
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Brussels
Leopold
Remarkable Brain Surgery Restores Speech in Geneva
In Geneva City Hospital Eugene Brazee was struck on the head and lost speech and memory. Doctors opened the skull removed clots from the brain and Brazee recovered speech and memory after the operation.
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Geneva
Geneva City Hospital
Eugene Brazee
Brazee
Robbers Confess Exonerations Shake Memphis Train Heist
Springfield reports Bill Jennings alias Ryan confessed to involvement in the Macomb robbery tied to a Memphis train hold up. He says Jack Kennedy who got 17 years had nothing to do with the crime. Louis Nigh also exonerates Kennedy.
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Springfield
Bill Jennings
Ryan
Memphis
Macomb
Jack Kennedy
Louis Nigh
Kennedy
Tragedy Strikes Henshaw Farm Near Raleigh
In Morganfield Kentucky on June 30 a double murder suicid e shock the area. Hallie Pervis shot the seven year old son of John Henshaw in the breast then killed herself. The child died and the boy lay dying as authorities sought motive.
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Morganfield
Wora
John Henshaw
Raleigh
Hallie Pervis
1500 Prospectors Dupe Alaska Gold Story
Dr J S Stone reports from Kowak river in Alaska that the sound and its rivers yield little gold. He says rumors of rich discoveries were lies and frauds, and that over 1500 men paid $200 each to reach the supposed Eldorado.
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San Francisco
J. S. Stone
Kowak River
Kotzebue Sound
Alaska
Eldorado
Succeeded Orator Alger Sparks Surprise Victory
A cryptic remark hints at Otis supporting Alger’s ascent, with unexpected praise and a pledge to back the candidate as he steps into leadership. The remark signals a political shift and raises questions about future alliances and strategy within the party.
Mill End Sale Offers Wide Wash Goods Bargains
Advertisement touts mill ends of wash goods with 6 000 yards of lawns prints and ginghams at reduced mill end prices. highlights include 36 inch percales 10c yard, organ dies 10c, lace plaids and stripes 10c-20c, white duck 12 4c, and imported corded zephyrs 25c to 36c. emphasizes abundance and value for home sewers across a broad range of fabrics.
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Lockhart
C. A. Lockhart
Indiana
Ohio
Tinnels
Vale Ee Eeenangeters
Eriesgaiais
Mili Ena
Worth LLC
Arovata
Naingook
Hamburg
BAVA
Mill End Sale Promises Deals on Plaids and Dress Goods
Mill ends of various fabrics offered at reduced yard prices include 12 of yardage 2c pieces and 39c to 50c value Etamines. Mixed lots of dress goods in Novelties and Plain Weaves priced at 39c per yard. 54 inch Brown-Mixed Repellant fabric listed at 50c per yard.
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Ile
Dembien
Peter Ap
Seatle, Sac
Manahan
Farmoar
Mill-End Black Goods Sale Highlights
Yard wide silk finish and all wool fabrics offered in a mill end sale. Henriet ta heavy black Sicilian and satin brocades reduced from 39 to 60 cents. 42 inch all wool Cheviot and 44 inch black silk lustre priced lower. Mill end habutai wash silks in checks and stripes also featured.
Mill End Sale Features Hosiery Underwear and Accessories
Readable items highlight a Mill End Sale offering full regular made hosiery for women and children, knitted underwear, gloves, ribbons, parasols, and menswear. Bargains include 5c to 12% prices on cotton hose, undershirts, vests, belts, buttons, and a large array of Notions and shoes, with multiple price points and stock lines.
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iGc
Wayne Kniting Mills
Fort Wayne
Ind
Fem
Eeewe Sa
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