Hanging tragedy ends with revival and second drop
Jim Wil Gamson, a young widow, was hanged at Wharton for participation in the Crocker family murder. Officials struggled as his nerve failed, strychnine given twice, and he briefly survived the first drop. He died after a second fall twenty two minutes later, his father indicted as innocent per Gamson’s statements.
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Hotstox
Tex
Dune i
Jim Wil Gamson
Wharton
Crocker
Williamson
Key West in Negro Mob Turmoil Ends in White Man’s Death
A mob of black residents took control of Key West last night and killed white citizen William Gardiner after threatening white leaders. Sheriff and militia faced pressure as Johnson and Gardiner’s deaths sparked fears of further lynching and clashes, with U.S. troops on alert and orders to maintain order.
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Key West
Fla
Johnson
Pendleton
Wiliam Gardiner
Court House
Gardiner
United States
Mississippi Lynch Mob Hangs Murder Suspect in Crystal Springs
A mob of 200 to 300 men dragged John Moses from the jail in Crystal Springs and hanged him from a tree after he confessed to killing an elderly man named Strong. They then whipped a Black preacher accused of perjured swearing.
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Proacher
Crystal Srrines
Miss
John Moses
Strong
Moses
Fales
Hanging at St Joseph Aes Pollard Seffers Cooky the Ex
James Pollard a colored man was hanged in Jostru Missouri on June 26 for the murder of another black man. He walked to the scaffold with a calm demeanor and displayed a slight smile as the rope was tightened.
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Aes Pollard Seffers Cooky
Ex‘teeme Penguty
Jostru
James
Pollard
Yeate
Estevin
Hale proposes rule to curb lobbying on Senate floor
In Washington on June 23 the Senate debated a proposed amendment by Mr Hale of Maine to admit to floor privileges only ex senators not involved in any claim or pending bill lobbying. The measure aims to bar those with lobbying ties from addressing or urging legislation on the floor. The proposal was tabled for further discussion.
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Hale
Senate
Maine
Congress
Hawley
Allen
Slate
Mr. Alien
Capitol
Japs Demand Islands as Hawaiians Deny Annexation Motive
In Washington hawaiians argue Japan seeks the islands, not jealousy over annexation. The dispute centers on a treaty clause allowing termination by mutual consent, which Hawaii says means dissolution is possible by agreement. Japan insists its claims be acknowledged in any annexation, while protesting the move.
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Washington
Japan
Hawaii
United States
Curzon Avoids Firm Reply on Hawaiian Situation
In the Commons Mr. Beckett pressed whether Britain would protest Hawaii’s annexation by the Americans after Queen Liliuokalani’s overthrow. Mr. Curzon said no opinion would be expressed on how the current crisis arose and Britain would protect its rights under international law.
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Mir
Curzon
Loxpon
House of Commons
Beckett
Lilioukalani
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Great Britain
United States
Foreign Office
Ruling Extends Pension Claim Basis to Honorably Discharged
Washington June 25 Interior Department ruling by Assistant Secretary Webster Davis says showing a man’s name on the pension rolls equals producing an honorable discharge. The decision in Judith Luckingbeal’s widow’s claim reverses pension bureau action and holds a declaration for widow’s pensions under the June 97 1900 act valid with discharge or service duration details.
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Washington
Interior Department
Webster Davis
Judith Luckingbeal
Eleventh
Ohio Infantry
Pension Bureau
Davis
James T Kilbreth Dies at New York Port
Collector James T. Kilbreth of the New York port died of pneumonia at Southampton New York last night. He had been appointed by President Cleveland in July 1893.
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New York
James T. Kilbreth
Southampton
S. 1
Cleveland
Tragedy at Galena as Ed Martin Kills Two Men
Ed Martin fatally shoots John Johnson and wounds Claude Tuttle after a dispute over a swing in Galena Kansas. Johnson dies from a chest wound. Tuttle is wounded and Martin, a local miner, remains at large but is expected to surrender.
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Galena
Kan
Ed Martin
John Johnson
Claude ‘Sutile
Johnson
Tuttle
Martin
Kansas Central Sold At Auction In Kansas
Kansas Central railroad and rolling stock sold at auction in Laverne KS by master in chancery Dillon to Walter Horn and Thomas Joyce of Brooklyn for 20000 dollars. Purchasers represented by P C Anderson of New York bidding for them. No other bids. sale price_is minimum allowed under court order. Attendees included United States Marshal Rossington and Sheriff Landis to settle taxes of 4000 dollars.
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Eastern
Union Pacific
W. H. Rossington
Topeka
United States
Neely
Landis
Clay County
Prohibition Upholded In State Statements Reform View
Prohibition support is circulated from William Stryker Populist schools Chancellor Snow State University President Taylor of State Normal School and President Fairchild of Kansas State Agricultural College all backing prohibition. Free Trade Wins in Holland Minn The Protections party defeated. free trade majority elected aiding American flour trade with Holland. AH Line County Kansas Swept Dark storm hits Pleasanton area winds damage buildings crops thousands lose barns trees block streets. Boundary Dispute Gold found on Oak Point island Rainy Lake triggers possible U S Britain dispute over Minn Canadian territory under Ghent treaty. No Miners Strike Until Fall UMW executive board met Columbus Ohio discusses strike timing likely before fall. County Officers Fight Benton County Missouri and Arkansas clashing on a love interest ends with Horat victorious and Young withdrawing claims.
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Prohbibition Uphulld
Toreka
Kan
The
State Temperance Union
William Stryker
Snow
State University
Taylor
State Normal Schioo
Fairchild
Kansas State Agricultural College
AH Line
Pleasantex
Duruts
Minn
Oak Point Island
Rainy Lake
Great Britain
United States
Geological Survey
Canadian
Ghent
Minnesota
Columpus
Ohio
United Mineworkers
Pennsylvania
Mosett
Harry Horat
W. C. Young
Benton County
Ark
Massive hail storm wrecks Topeka town and facilities
A damaging hail storm struck Topeka at 6 14 p m with hailstones up to ostrich egg size for twenty minutes. Many buildings suffered near windowless destruction and roofs caved in as debris damaged the insane asylum reform school hospital and several businesses. Glass shattered at the state house dome and government buildings while telegraph and greenhouse losses mounted. Dozens of people were injured and over twenty runaways reported as residents sought shelter in cellars.
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Thomas of
Dublars
Topeka
Hey
Ariuin
Reform School
Santa Fe Hospital
Rethung
Washburn Colleges
Crosby Dry Goods Company
Hall Lithograph Company
Keith
Halls
Western Union Telegraph Company
Hall
State House
Government Building
Rock Island
Washburn
Tornado Kills Three in Central Kansas Family
A cyclone near Salina Kansas kills Mrs Anna Geesy aged 34 and her two daughters Nola 13 and Ida as a tornado tears through their home area fifteen miles NW of Salina. Four other relatives Iris Gertrude Louie and Sadie are badly hurt. The Geesy house and a cyclone cave are demolished with survivors found in the wreckage.
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Kansas
SaLina
Kan
Here
Kansas City
Anna Geesy
Nola Geesy
Ida Geesy
Iris
Gertrude
Louie
Sadie
Geesy
Smelters Blown Down in Rich Hill Storm
A severe wind and rain storm last night blew down the Cherokee Lyons smelters one half mile north of Rich Hill Missouri. Reports say several men were killed as 6:45 p.m. brought fierce winds. Homes were leveled, storefronts shattered, and buggies overturned along Park Avenue, the town’s main street.
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Rich Hill
Cherokee-Lyons
Park Avenue
Local store slashes prices on china and glassware
For thirty one years the Douglas County supplier of china glassware silverware and table cutlery announces a complete stock sale at cost. The offer includes Cream jars refrigeration and Jolly Glasses with spot cash terms and no reservations as items go at first cost.
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Douglas County
Horsemanship shift as J A Dailey opens new shop
J A Dailey formerly with Shultz and Boyd opens a horse shoeing shop at the corner of Vermont and Winthrop streets. He invites former customers and friends to patronize his new business.
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R. 8. Boyd
Shultz & Boyd
Vermont and
Winthrop Streets
Candy Cathartic Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement touts Everybody Save So Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant medical discovery that cleanses the system, aids kidneys liver and bowels, dispels colds cures headaches fevers and biliousness. It invites readers to buy a box now and guarantees a cure by druggists.
Railroad Fare Listings For Various Cities And Events
Travel rates quoted for multiple destinations including Milwaukie Wisconsin and Nashville Tennessee. Listed fares cover round trips and one way options for Christian Endeavor events, state fairs, and festivals with sale and return deadlines noted. Contacts include Levi’s Drug Store and Geo. C. Bather, Agent in Ottawa Kansas.
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Ottawa
Kan
Chautauqua Assembly
Levi’ Drug
Geo. C. Bather
Santa Fe Route Offers Summer First Class Fare to West
From June 29 to July 3 the Santa Fe Route sells first class tickets to San Francisco and southern California for 2260. The same rate applies to intermediate points and reverse trips, with lower prices to and from Colorado. Open to all, the fare suits Christian Endeavors and travelers visiting the Great Southwest, with through Pullman and tourista sleepers on the fastest daily train to California. Apply to Geo. C. Bailey, Agent.
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Milwalkise
Wis
N. B.A
San Francisco
Cal
Christian Endeavor
Minneapolis
Minn
Order of Elka
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Exposition
Colorado
Santa Fe
California
Great Southwest
Santa Feline
New Mexico
Arizona
Pullman
Geo. C. Bailey
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Relief For Feet
Advert shows Allen's Foot Basis powder to soothe swollen feet and tired soles. Claims relieve swelling sweating blisters corns and bunions and ease walking. Sold at druggists and shoe stores with trial package offer by mail from Allen S Olmsted LeRoy.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy
Cornell the Winner In Tight Harvard Close Finish
Cornell wins by three lengths over Yale with Harvard third in the lightweight race held in Povennerp New York. Final time around 20 minutes and 44 seconds with splits showing 4:45 first mile 10:20 second mile 15:34 third mile and 20:34 fourth mile.
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Waele
Harvard
N. Y
Cornell
Yale
Buggies Wagon Sale Largest ever in Lawrence at Ellis & Hons
The largest line of buggies surveys and wagons ever brought to Lawrence arrives at Ellis and Hons Corner Vermont and Warren Streets. Officials advertise wide selection and pricing to attract shoppers.
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Lawrence
Ellis & Hons
Vermont
Warren Sts
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