Feverish Race Clash After Plantation Killing
June 14 blue note from Blireveport Louisiana reports John Gray Foster killed by Prince Edwards a negro on the Poster plantation five miles east. White posse seeks Edwards and arrests multiply around Kennebrew store where Negroes are confined guarded by 25 with Winchester rifles. Governor Heard orders protection and allows aiding citizens if needed to prevent violence while fears of lynching and burning circulate.
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Tennessee
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Tribute to slain man's worth noted in McMillin visit
Governor McMillin and Mrs. McMillin stopped in Memphis en route from Nashville to Shreveport after Join Gray Foster was killed. Mrs. McMillin endures the shock while the governor says details are as published. The eldest brother manages the plantation and a younger brother recently took charge amid family protest. The slain man was well liked and faced eye trouble while at the University of Virginia. A separate item from Little Rock reports Gov Davie granting a 3 day respite to GEWH Bussey, a condemned black man, set to hang June 20 for assault on a white woman.
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Bussey
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Far Reeli Against Allegations of Government Fraud
Warnings arise as Chicago and other cities report heat and humidity. Officials deny fraud in quartermaster supplies with discharges from returning regiments selling government goods. Arrest warrants issued for Abe Abrams, owner of a second hand firm, amid claims of collusion with quartermaster staff. Detective reports indicate a broader pattern of access to government stores suggesting graft inside the department. Authorities promise continued probes and action.
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Quartermaster's Department
Collmaton
San Yt Sen Gone Plans Revolution In China
Dr San Yet Sen, the Chinese reformer, left aboard the America Muro on June 5 to start a revolution in China. He aims to overthrow the empress dowager and mandarins, establish a Chinese republic with a president, and says a strong white-supporting force will back him while thousands of natives back the effort. He declined to reveal landing details or plans, predicting bloodshed soon. In Hawaii, Supreme Court insular cases decision was met with general satisfaction as it preserves rights under the organic act since June.
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Diplomatic Talks on China Indemnity Referendum
European powers at the State Department discussed the American proposal to refer the Pekin indemnity negotiations to The Hague, with mixed views on delay. A Russian endorsement could shift odds, while some continental powers oppose moving talks from Pekin. Also reported: court route change via Wei Hu Fu to Pekin, by river, canal, rail, and overland march.
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Court actions unfold in Kennedy murder case and burial plans
In Kansas City, the case against Kennedy proceeds with expert testimony on insanity while defense argues alibis. Concurrently, Lulu Prince is set for burial as the case's fallout includes the death of actress Rose LeFevre shot at the Great Northern hotel with funds provided for funeral costs.
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Chicago
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Great Northern
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Clarence Marlina
New York
Two Misguided Women in Pana Share Fateful Struggles
In Pana two sisters by marriage, Mrs Otis Price and Mrs Charles Price, faced dire actions after a period of shared life. Ten days earlier Mrs Otis Price attempted suicide by ingesting lye but was saved by swift aid. Yesterday Mrs Chas Price attempted self harm by an unknown method. Neighbors say the women planned to abandon families and live together. Mrs Otis Price vows to recover with help.
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Railroad Agent Shoots Self in Local Undertaking Room
J. A. Tutts, longtime Rock Island travelling freight agent and Memphis road traveling auditor, reportedly took his own life at a local undertaking establishment by firing a Hartley pistol. Witnesses describe his fear of blindness preceding the act.
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Daily Market Report highlights June grain and livestock prices
Prevailing prices for grain provisions and livestock on June 13 are listed for cities including Indianapolis Cincinnati Dallas and Chicago. Reports show No 2 white wheat steady near 4.0 to 6.85, cattle steady to active, hogs steady to firm, lambs active, and totals around 26900.00 for some categories.
Smallpox Vaccination Plans Stir State Health Board
Disjointed report outlines vaccination pushes and funding ideas as state health officials discuss free inoculation for all, a $50,000 fund, and purchasing virus to fight smallpox. Mention of Prof Sanders and teachers’ wage reforms, county audits, and a fatal barn fire amid scattered local notices.
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