Brave Georgia sheriff saves black man from mob at county jail
In Carrollton on June 8, Sheriff Joseph Morrill protected a condemned black man from a lynch mob seeking to hang him for murder. A guard clash left one man dead and two wounded. militia arrived and the prisoner was moved toward Atlanta under armed escort.
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Carrolton
Georgia
Joseph Morrill
Atlanta
George Bennett
Thomas Smith
Thomas
Ward
Bennett
Williams
Otis Ward
Supreme Court
Thomas Ward
Morrill
Harris
Candler
Villa Rica
Temple
Court House
Matchless Mine Saved to Mrs Tabor by a Kind Friend
Denver June 8 The Matchless mine once mortgaged to satisfy secured judgments has been saved for Mrs. H A W Tabor by a private donor. Samuel Belford as trustee will operate the Leadville property with Mrs Tabor receiving a share of proceeds. Belford will not reveal the donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
H. A. W. Tabor
Leadville
Senator Tabor
Tabor Opera House
Tabor Block
Samuel Belford
Belford
Tabor
William R. Everett
Ransom Leasing Company
Everett
W. R. Harp
Union Coal Company
James W. Newell
Warren F. Page
District Court of
Lake County
Owers
James B. Bel
Mr. Belford
Walsh Denies Reported Interview About McKinley Visit
Denver June 9 Thomas F Walsh tells a Denver reporter the abroad report of a proposed McKinley and Mrs McKinley visit to Colorado is entirely erroneous He notes he suggested the president might visit before the end of his term but says no plan for Mrs McKinley to come this summer and that she returned to Washington A safe, concise denial with context about prior remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
McKinley
Colorado
Thomas F. Walsh
Washington
Scotland Accepts Carnegie Gift to Scotland Universities
Andrew Carnegie signed a deed transferring 10 million dollars in five percent United States Steel bonds to trustees for Scotland's universities. The gift becomes immediately available. London reports the action as a major benefaction to Scottish higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Carnegie
United States Steel Corporation
Scotland
Carnegie plan funds science and education in Scotland
The deed by Mr. Carnegie directs half income to expanding scientific study facilities at Scotland's universities and the other half to assist students and education outside the universities. The project aims to spread opportunities in science medicine languages and literature, with broad approval and praise for his philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
Scotland
Colorado Homeopathic Society Holds June Session in Canon City
The Friday session in Canon City saw several Denver doctors Kinley Armstrong Butterfield and Higgins joined by Wilkinson of Canon City Brooks of Florence Gray of Rueble and Faust of Colorado Springs elected to membership. Resolutions criticized the surgeon general for blocking arsenic research as a Yellow Fever prophylactic due to the author not being an allopath. Next meeting is planned for Pueblo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Colo
Colorado Homeopathic Society
Kinley
Armstrong
Pueblo
Denver Markets Cattle Receipts and Prices Summary
Cattle receipts from January 1 to June 5 total 101718 head, down from 98779 last year by 7061. June 1 to June 5 arrivals reach 5585, below last year’s 7068 by 1483. Prices paid include beef steers good to choice at 4.85 to 5.10, western 1100–1200 pounds at 4.50 to 4.75, cows and heifers good to choice 4.25 to 4.75, and feeders over 700 pounds 4.75 to 4.25 for different grades.
Hogs and Sheep Receipts Reported for Year to June 5
Hog receipts from January 1 to June 5 total 52 649 head up 128 head from last year period. June 1 to June 5 hogs total 1 787 head up 849 from last year. Sheep receipts January 1 to June 5 total 3 766 head up 10 273 from last year. June 5 sheep receipts 1 230 head up 1 108 from last year. Prices listed for hogs and sheep and lambs, with feeders and stock ewes priced per head.
Grain and Hay Prices Across Regions
A listing of agricultural commodity prices includes grain and hay values. Wheat milling quality in Colorado and Nebraska is shown by per hundred pounds prices. corn in bulk and chop are listed with sacked options. Hay prices range from timothy to alfalfa with varying quality tiers and straw.
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Colorado
Nebraska
Timothy
South Park
Dismissed for Free Thinking at Kansas Wesleyan University
Trustees of Kansas Wesleyan University refuse to re elect Professor I P Tubbs to the natural science chair after two years in the post The reason cited is higher criticism of the Bible a controversial theological view He has taught privately at home and students circulate a remonstrance petition against his removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kans
Kansas Wesleyan University
I’. D. Tubbs
Tubbs
South America
Argentine
One Hundred and Three Graduate at Colorado
Boulder June 6. The University of Colorado closed its most prosperous year with 108 graduates honored at commencement. The ceremony at the Presbyteran church drew a full house as faculty chaired the program and Rev Robert F. Coyle of Denver delivered a keynote address on The Three Pillars of Manhood.
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Boulder
Colo
University of Colorado
Presbyteria Church
Robert F. Coyle
Denver
Washington Gossip and National Museum Notes
A War Department statement outlines Spanish War volunteer claims, payments, and remaining balances for Colorado Wyoming New Mexico and Arizona. The National Museum will exhibit the Pekin gate lock with Chinese inscription translated, and timber sale plans cover South Platte forest reserve with pricing and purchase limits.
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War Department
Colorado
Wyomin
New Mexico
Arizona
National Museum
Pekin
Conger
W.T. Hobart
China
General Land Office
South Platte Forest Reserve
Hermann
Western Men Appointed to First Lieutenants in Regular Army
The June 6 list of presidential appointments includes well known western men and sons of western settlers. Kyle Rucker a East Denver High grad and Philippines veteran is named second lieutenant. Harry J. Collins a Denver boy and captain in the Philippines volunteers becomes first lieutenant. Herbert Brees of Laramie son of Dan Brees an engineer on the Union Pacific comes as first lieutenant now in the Philippines. Aubrey Lippincott son of Colonel Lippincott chief surgeon of the Department of the Colorado is promoted to first lieutenant and commands Fort Washakie Wyoming. Guy V. Henry Jr son of the famed general is promoted to first lieutenant from Fort Logan. Sergeant Howard Price now in Denver site and DWC is named first lieutenant after long army service and top exam marks at Fort Leavenworth.
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Kyle Rucker
East Denver High School
State
Colorado
Philippines
John Tucker
Aspen
Harry J. Collins
Denver
Volunteers
Herbert
Brees
Laramie
Dan” Brees
Union Pacific
Voming
Aubrey Lippincott
Colonel Lippincott
Department of the Colorado
Governor's Island
Department of the East
Lippincott
Fort Washakie
Wyoming
First Cavalry
Guy V. Henry, Jr
Fort Logan
Howard ©. Price
Army
Fort Leavenworth
Naval honors awarded for China campaign actions
The Secretary of the Navy approved medals of honor and letters of commendation for U S Navy and Marine personnel recognized for bravery in the China campaign. Ensign Pettingill and Ensign McCarthy receive letters of commendation. Major Richards and Captain Hall receive brevets for service at Tien-Tsin Pekin. Captains Bannon Long and Wynne are commended in general orders for gallantry during Tien-Tsin.
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Secretary of the Navy
Naval Board of Awards
Navy
Marine Corps
China
Long
Santiago
G. T. Pettingill
U.S. V
Battle of
Tien- Tsint
A. H. McCarthy
U. 8
S. N
Calamianes
Augusan River
Mindanao
George Richards
Tien-Tsin
N. H. Hall
Pekin
Ains
Philip M. Bannon
B. H Charles G. Long
Renant
Robert F. Wynne
Imperial Edict Delays Court Return to September
An imperial edict from Shanghai dated June postpones the court’s return to Pekin to September 1 due to heat and the dowager’s age. Astrologers deem September 1 a lucky day to begin the journey.
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Shanghai
Pekin Hi Dee
Episcopalians Tackle Oakes Home Finances and Funds
Denver church leaders discussed a growing deficit in episcopal funds at the session. The finance committee proposed selling Jarvis hall unimproved real estate to fund endowment earnings and cover back salary for Bishop Spaulding. The Oakes Home for Consumptives status was clarified as a church trust with Rev. F. W. Oakes as lifelong superintendent. county taxes were remitted as the home is charitable.
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Denver
Episcopal Council
Jarvis Hall
Spaudling
Benjamin Brewster
Spaulding
Brewster
Committee On Legislation
Episcopate Fund
Oakes Home For Consumptives
F. W. Oakes
Diocese of
Colorado
BE. P. Newton
I. F. Kramer
A. B. Jennings
Dan Lewis
W. O. Cone
F. F. Kramer
Otis S. Johnson
Court of Appeals—Rey
W. H. Whitehead
C. Y. Grimes
J. W. Ohl
P. H. Hickman
Dean Hart
Lay
A. D. Parker
W. M. Spaulding
W. I. Stone
Secretary of War Will Rule in the Philippine Islands
Washington reports the new civil government for the Philippines will place a governor and legislative council under the secretary of war. The war secretary will be supreme, with the civil government handling civil affairs and the general commanding the troops continuing separate authority. also, Lieutenant Richard H. Townley faces court martial in Manila for commissary irregularities and awaits presidential approval of dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Washington
Philippines
Archipelago
Legislative Council
New Mexico
Richard H. Townley
Navy
Manila
Townley
Tillman Withdraws His Resignation in South Carolina
Senator Tillman reversed his resignation over the governor's power to reject senatorial resignations. He notes McLaurin's consent to hold his commission and faces three options to resolve the dispute. Governor McSweeney replies urging unconditional resignation if Tillman seeks to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
8. C
Senator Tillman
Tillman
McLaurin
United States
Democratic Executive Committee
Senate
MacLaurin
McSweeney
Senator McLaurin
Denver Normal completes 69 gradua tes at Greeley opera house
The State Normal in Greeley Colorado held commencement exercises at the opera house. Mrs Tupper Maynard of Denver gave an inspirational class address stressing spiritual as well as intellectual life. Sixty nine graduates received diplomas as Richard Brown chair of the board spoke and President Snyder offered a concise address. Robert W Bonynge of Denver gave the commencement address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal
Snyder
Robert W. Bonynge
Denver
Youthful Train Wreckers Face Trial in Colorado
Den ver News Spe George Fether stone and Arthur Tay, both ten, stood trial in the District Court for wrecking Midland Terminal trains between Goldfield and Victor and attempting to wreck a Florence and Cripple Creek train. The judge directed a verdict of not guilty, declaring the boys had already been punished enough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Denver News
George Fetherstone
Arthur Tay
District Court
Midland Terminal
Goldfield
Victor
Florence & Cripple Creek
Colorado to Open New Beet Sugar Factory at Eaton
Denver reports Eaton beet sugar factory nearly ready with foundations this year and operation next year. Site in Eaton suburbs near rail depot, drainage exits to a gulch, boosting 4000 acres of beet contracts including 2000 acres from Governor Eaton and son A J Eaton. 2000 extra acres to be farmed this year via Larimer canal extension with potential 3000 to 4000 more acres next year. Local landowners Asa Sterling D Canfield Horace Clarete tied to large beet growing contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Eaton
George R. Caldwell
Denver News
A. J. Eaton
Larimer County
Greeley
Asa Sterling
D. Canfield
Horace Clarete
Denver & Northwestern Railway Company Formed In Colorado
Articles of incorporation filed for the Denver & Northwestern Railway Company with a 2.5 million dollar capital. Planned lines aim for the northern coal fields and routes to Boulder Greeley Louisville and other towns. Founders include Samuel M. Perry Charles J. Hugh Jr William Smith Gerald Hughes and others. The Boulder line may be electrified and serve as a competitor to Burlington and Colorado Southern with joint traffic arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Denver & Northwestern Railway Company
Platte Canon
Boulder
Greeley
Louisville
Littleton
Golden
Samuel M. Perry
Montclair
Charles J. Hugh Jr
William Smith
House of Representatives
Gerald Hughes
Frank Perry
Albert Smith
Clyde Turnbull
Denver, Boulder & Northern
Denver & Northwestern
Burlington
Colorado Southern Railroads
Raidway Company
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Walsh
Elgin
Eastern
Washington Gossip
Oakes
New Railway Company
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