United States preps 5000 troops for Cuba expedition
The general staff announces a planned 5,000 troop expedition to Cuba with four Newport News transports provisioned. Troops will be drawn from Plattsburg Fort Porter Fort Niagara Governors Island New York Fort McPherson and Oglethorpe Georgia. Exact per-post numbers were not disclosed.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Staff
United States Army
Cuba
Newport News
Iro
War Department
Plattsburg
Fort Porter
Fort Niagara
Governors Island
New York
Fort McPherson
Oglethorpe
Negroes Recalled by Cuban Cavalry after Insurrection Skirmish
In Prass Havaa on June 7 armed negroes numbering several hundred attacked the Marienas suburb plant and store houses. Private guards repelled the assault until cavalry arrived, insurgents retreating. This marks the first major alarm of a potential uprising among the province's black population causing widespread fear among residents.
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Prass Havaa
Gormilal Marienas
Havana
Surety Companies Threaten 70 Withdraw From State
Jackson June 7. A new Supreme Court ruling in Wo Hotter v Fidelity Deposit Co threatens up to seventy surety firms. If banks qualify as state fund depositories, these firms may withdraw or demand higher premiums for writing bonds.
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Supreme Court
North Carolina Democrats Hold An All Right Session
North Carolina authorities face a disturbance from a religious sect known as the Holy Rollers in West End. Residents complain of midnight gatherings and unusual tongues, while officials weigh religious freedom against public nuisance.
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North Carolina
Jtollers
Abe
West End
Sirdar
Veteran minstrel Daugherty dies after paralysis onset
Philadelphia June 7 reports famed minstrel Hughby Daugherty, aged 68, long on stage since 1858 and linked with renowned troupes, collapsed from paralysis and was taken to a hospital in critical condition. He performed with many top minstrel groups of the era.
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Philadelphia
Hughby
New Jersey Delegates Endorse Woodrow Wilson for President
Strong advocacy at the New Jersey Democratic convention backs Woodrow Wilson for the Democratic nomination. Delegates selected to Baltimore will vote with a split between pro Wilson forces and anti Wilson factions. The convention featured heated debate over the delegation and ongoing contest with Underwood supporters.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N.C
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Wilson
Underwood
Alabama
Glark
Barmon
Mexican voters barred by literacy test bill in Arizona
The Arizona Senate passed an educational qualification measure requiring voters to read write and speak English as a condition of ballot access. The bill, not yet passed by the House, would disenfranchise thousands of Mexicans when statehood arrives, reviving a former territorial rule.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona “Senate
House
Territorial
Proposals Opened for 130 Mile Wire Fence Project
Bids opened yesterday for a vast wire fence stretching about 130 miles from the city toward Ashtikan dam and the Gate kills area. Estimated cost stands near $900,000 with plans to use five hundred tons of wire and ten tons of reinforcing steel for posts.
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Coe Bite Sha
Wate
Ashtikan Dam
Tha Gate
Railroads pressed to browbeat Edwards on assessments
Jackson says Edwards complains that railroads try to browbeat the Mississippi Railroad Commission into lower assessments. He claims railroad lobbyists intimidate the commission and force costly delays. The interview asserts the people own the railroads and deserve fair valuations.
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Theaven
Dhe
Watermelons Arrive Yet Priced High in Market Note
The piece notes Florida melons arrive with high prices and good flavor despite concerns. Florida grown fruit ripens faster, yielding sweet, tasty melons though wholesale margins remain slim. Restaurants and lodgings ignore melon displays, boarding houses rarely feature them on tables. Local dealers comment on price trends and supply.
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Florida
Maby
Theo
Eheice
Alrafes
Opening of Boston Elevated Strike Sparks Violence
Violent clashes marked the opening of a street railway strike in Boston as motormen and conductors were assaulted by strikers and supporters. Car windows were smashed across multiple city sections with several arrests reported. four hours after the start, service was operating on all lines with limited cars in service.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Boston Elevated Railroad
Edie
Road Tax Plan and Road Machine Purchase Discussed
The Board of Supervisors debated abolishing the overseer system and levying a one mill road tax plus a per capita tax to fund road work. County attorney Stone Deavours outlined legal constraints and logistics for employing a road force, contracting vs direct labor, and purchasing a road machine and equipment for five beats, with decisions to be finalized today.
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Stone Deavours
Board of Supervisors
Luis
Plang
Nerseer
Uhe
Ure
Commerce Court Receives Reprimand In Reversal
The United States Supreme Court today reversed a lower court ruling, upholding the Interstate Commerce Commission. The decision clarifies the commission's authority and dismisses claims that the commission had substituted itself for federal power.
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Commerce Court
Associated Press
Washington
Fone
Mvlt
Vomineres Court
United States Supreme Court
Somrmerer Court
Police Court Fines Levied in Montgomery Session
In Montgomery's court Judge presiding a morning session saw Reuben Shield and Eugene Thompson fined 2.50 each for leaving a team unhitched on the street. Archie Moseley received 0.85 for assault. A warrant was issued for Wilson Holder for breaking into the city call pound.
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Montgomery
Reuben Shield
Eugene Thompson
Archie
Moseley
Wilson Holder
Local Business Notice from Travis and Abney in Laurel
To Our Friends and Patrons we announce Mr L F Kitchens of 7th Avenue will handle our Unperraxine with personal attention. For needs in our line call him or EF D Travis who will ensure prompt service at 317-19 Central Ave Laurel Mississippi.
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7Th Avenue
D. Travis
Travis & Abney
Central’ ‘Ave
Laurel
Miss
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