Lynching of George White in Wilmington details emerge
Wilmington Del June 23 All is quiet after a mob of nearly 6000 overpowered guards, stormed the New Castle County workhouse and burned George White at the stake. A 12 year old boy Peter Smith was fatally wounded in the chaos. Police say only one name is public as a leader Baker from Virginia. Public sentiment appears to approve. arrests unlikely.
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Wilmington
Del
George White
Helen Bishop
Newcastle County
Peter Smith
Homeopathic Hospital
White
Woodward
Bishop
Baker
Virginia
Price’s Corner
Black
Evans
Kane
Police
Meserve
Miss Peats Dead After Estate Fire Tragedy
Greenwich, June 23. Genevieve Peats eight year old daughter of Alfred Peats the wallpaper magnate died today after burns from the estate fire. Her mother and aunt Miss Pugh were injured but recover. Firefighters faced delays and explosions from ammunition stored in two towers as flames spread.
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Greenwich
Conn
Genevieve Peats
Alfred Peats
Peats
Miss Pugh
Col
Robert B. Baker
Pennsylvania
Dougal Trial for Miss Holland Murder Drags On
At Chelmsford England the Samuel Herbert Dougal murder trial continued after the prosecution closed its case Dougal remained impassive as prosecutors presented circumstantial evidence at a crowded court with women hoping for a dramatic finale The testimony echoed the inquest record kept in Chelmsford yesterday and today
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London
Samuel Herbert Dougal
Camille Holland
Moat House
Chelmsford
Dougal
Bomb Found in State House Yard at Montpelier
Laborers found a dynamite bomb in the State House yard in Montpelier Vermont on June 23 The incident recalled President Roosevelt's September visit to the city and prompted discussion that the plot against the president was foiled by police vigilance The authorities expressed belief the bomber had no chance to act.
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Montpelier
State House
Roosevelt
One More Murder by Glasgow Fugitive in Buford
Belfast hotel proprietor Kubelik shot and killed, believed by local authorities to be Pierce the Glasgow jail escapee. Pierce is in the vicinity of Buford, with a large posse in pursuit. Suspected to have recognized Kubelik and shot him to avoid capture.
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Buford
N. D
Kubelik
Belfast
Pierce
Glasgow
William Hardee
Vigorous Campaign Against Get Rich Quick Firms
Meeting of New York stock exchange and Consolidated exchange members outlines a plan to curb get rich quick schemes centered on Wall Street. The effort includes new legislation to change corporate incorporation, prosecuting swindlers with solid evidence, exposing bogus mercantile agencies, and targetting Wall Street newspapers that profit from favorable reports and ads.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Consolidated Exchange
Wall Street
Society of Patriots Moves Toward Nationwide Chinese Unity
San Francisco June 23 branches are to be established across America of the Quack Mun Wool, translated as nation men society. The organization of Chinese Americans aims to spread education in their homeland and defend it against foreign powers, especially Russia, marking a major nationalistic step.
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San Francisco
America
Russia
Flood relief progress in Heppner Oregon report
The Heppner flood cleanup advances rapidly and sanitary conditions improve beyond expectations. One hundred seventy seven bodies recovered and 86 missing. Relief fund reaches $26,000 with ongoing precautions against an epidemic.
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Heppner, Ore
Unemployed window dresser shoots self at Hoffman House
In New York on June 23 H B Dresser an unemployed window dresser who once earned a large salary killed himself in the Hoffman house lavatory. Despite crowds in the lobbies few heard the shot. Despondency over job loss is thought to be the cause.
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New York
H. B. Dresser
Hoffman House
Not Guilty In Original Package Liquor Case In Lowell
In Cambridge June 23 the Middle Sex superior court instructs the jury to return a not guilty verdict for Leo Blackfin and Charles H Joyce of Lowell on soliciting orders for liquor in original packages. Ground: insufficient evidence. Other charges to be heard next term. original package case postponed to fall term. Prosecution presented four photos including LeWell store front window. Donahue argues the complaint cannot be sustained. Judge Lawton indicates ruling.
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Cambridge
Lawton
Leo Blackfin
Charles H. Joyce
Lowell
Daniel J. Donahue
Sanderson
LeWell
Donahue
Philadelphians Lose To Marylebone In Lords Match
At Lord’s, the Marylebone club defeated the Philadelphia team by five wickets. Philadelphians were all out for 3 runs in their second innings, totaling 158 across both innings, while Marylebone scored 104 in their first innings. The match featured three professional players against the Philadelphians amid criticism of the club’s arrangement.
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London
Philadelphians
Marylebone Cricket Club
Lords Grounds
Marylebone Club
England
Mead
Trott
Hearne
Marylebone
Marylebone Players
Explosion at Berwyn House Kills Mrs Willson
Ninety pounds of flashlight powder exploded in a basement at Berwyn, killing Mrs. Mary Willson. The blast wrecked the residence and terrified Irving school children on adjacent property. Willson caused the explosion by rubbing powder between her hands.
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Chicago
Berwyn
Mary Willson
Irving School
Special grand jury to convene in Breathitt County
Lexington Ky June 23 Gov Beckham will convene a special term of Breathitt county circuit court on July 20 A special grand jury will consider arson crimes attempts to bribe Captain B J Ewen and other conditions in Breathitt county needing investigation
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Lexington
Breathitt County
Beckham
B. J. Ewen
Bresthitt County
Cruiser Chattanooga to Be Sold by Sheriff in Three Months
A New York newspaper notes that the cruiser Chattanooga will be sold by the sheriff within three months to satisfy claims unless liquidated. A deputy sheriff who captured the vessel remains in command as work continues.
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New York
Three Ship Crewmen Die After Tug Collision on Lake
Buffalo news reports the Great Lakes tug C W Cheney was run down by the propeller Chemung about seven miles up the lake. The collision killed three Cheney crew members as the tug attempted to meet the chemung and tow her into port. The vessel rolled over after being struck amidships.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Great Lakes
C. W. Cheney
Cheney
Merrimack Floods Hit Country Club Wharves
Heavy rains push the Merrimack upstream sweeping away the country club wharves and menacing the ferry. The ferry was saved and Ladies' day events postponed to next week.
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Merrimack
Head on collision near Los Cerrillos kills fireman
In a deep cut three miles west of Los Cerrillos a Santa Fe fast freight crashed head on into a work train last night. Fireman Winglehart was killed instantly and Fireman Redding was probably fatally injured. All other crew members suffered severe bruises.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Santa Fe
Los Cerrillos
Winglehart
Redding
Welcome to Kiel as U S Navy visits German fleet
Rear Admiral Cotton's U S European squadron anchored opposite Kiel Yacht Club greeted by Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia. The German fleet of eight battleships and six cruisers saluted as the Kearsarge, San Francisco, Chicago and Machias arrived. Officers exchanged calls and both nations raised flags over hotels and the yacht club.
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Kiel
United States
Cotton
Kiel Yacht Club House
Prince Henry of
Prussia
America
Prince Henry
Orlaten
Friedrichsort
Kearsarge
Hohenzollern
San Francisco
Chicago
Machias
Yacht Club
Joseph N. Hemphill
Christmas Comes New Orleans Chief of Police Gen Lee Christmas Arrives
Gen Lee Christmas an American who led revolutionists in Honduras and Te gucigalpa and now director general of police returns from Puerto Cortez on the Anselm to take vacation. He brings word on ex President Arias accused of robbing Tegucigalpa bank and 80 law cases against Arias cabinet members. Major Leland of Michigan, longtime chief of police of Guatemala, is dead.
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New Orleans
Lee Christmas
Arias
Bonilla
Tegucigalpa
Major Leland
Michigan
Republic of
Guatemala
Paralyzing Illness Strikes University Doctor
In New York on June 23 a mysterious paralysis affected Dr. Wm. J. Greanelle of the University of New York, robbing him of speech and leg use and impacting vital organs. The onset dates to April after he attended a church festival and ate a light meal. specialists have not halted its progress.
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New York
Wm. J. Greanelle
University of New York
British Minister to Servia Leaves for London Amnesties Hinted
Belgrade June 23 The British minister to Servia departed for London this morning. It is believed the first bill before King Peter will grant amnesty for all political offenses. The Hague June 23 The Dutch minister at Belgrade has been told to depart before King Peter arrives in the Serb capital.
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Belgrade
Servia
London
Peter
The
Hague
Netherlands
Brief Police Court Clears Five Drunks and Larceny Charge
Police court this morning lasted ten minutes. Five drunks and one man on a larceny charge summed up the session. Lizzie Latour received four months in jail. A Moran was sentenced to two months. John F Leary was ordered committed for nine days. Two two dollar drunks were disposed of.
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Lizzie Latour
A. Moran
Samp Tesort
John F. Leary
Bridge scaffold collapse at Palestrina kills five
Rome report says the fall of a bridge scaffold under construction at Palestrina near Tivoli today left five men dead and 20 injured as crews worked on the project.
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Rome
Palestrina
Tivoli
Eliot Sabbath School Picnic Postponed Indefinitely
The Eliot Sabbath school picnic has been postponed until further notice, with organizers awaiting new scheduling details and guidance.
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Eliot Sabbath School
Lowell High School adds several listed scholars in 1908
The list of new scholars for Lowell High School includes several names such as Manning, Golath Watts, Tobin, Adah L, and others. The formal notice notes the honorable mention at last evening’s meeting and cites Cyrus W Irish dated June 98, 1908.
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Mr. Holster
Lowell High Schoool
Manning
Tobin
Adah
Golath Watts
Perhorn
Fred N
Burgerett Field
Altra Aronald
Mcllecor
Fred Atieve Tinea
L. Anderty
William
Everson
Mary Downey
Southern Pacific appoints T. J. Anderson general passenger agent
G. P. A. Houston Tex June 23 The Southern Pacific railroad has issued circulars naming T. J. Anderson as general passenger agent for the Atlantic division.
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G. P. A. Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific Railroad
T. J. Anderson
Treat your scalp for dandruff not your coat Ayer's Hair Vigor
A short ad touting Ayer's Hair Vigor as a remedy for dandruff and scalp care with emphasis on scalp health over outer coat. The message aims to attract readers seeking hair care solutions.
No Work For Conroy On The Massachusetts Strike
The Lowell strike story shows Rob ert F. Conroy president of the Textile council was denied work at the Massachusetts mills. Mary Fratus, Ring Spinners officer, also refused, with officials citing strike conduct as disqualifying. Council leaders report discrimination while some aim to return soon, and delegations consider moving to North Adams for better wages.
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Robert F. Conroy
Textile Council
Conroy
Massachusetts Mills
Mary Fratus
Ring Spinners Union
The
Massachusetts
W. S. Southworth
Corporation
Fratus
Carders’ Hall
Lowell
D. J. Morrow
North Adams
National Textile Workers’ Association
John P. McDonald
Appleton Company
Cumnock
Thompson
Michael Dugan
Ashton
Boott
Ring Spinners’ Union
Boston
New England
Prescott
John Burtt
Bearers'’ Union
Couthion
Simpson
Paul Taylor
Weavers’ Union
McDonald
Annie McMullen
Southern Mills
Lowell Mill Strike Ends Amid Union Support and Costs
Fall River reports the United Textile Workers defend Lowell operatives for ending the strike amid high cotton prices and weak cloth markets. Unions in Fall River raise about 800 dollars weekly, with mule spinners paying double tax and concert funds reaching 150 dollars. Thomas O Donnell notes Lowell workers gain valuable experience from the clash.
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Fall River
United Textile Workers
National Organization of Mill Employes
Lowell
American Federation of Labor
Thomas O'Donnell
Mule Spinners’ Union
Merchant of Roanoke Shot Dead in Street
Montgomery Ala June 28 Charles Taylor a Roanoke Ala merchant was shot and instantly killed on a crowded business street by Byron Trammell a deputy United States marshal. The killing grew from bad feeling over Trammell's testimony in Taylor bankruptcy proceedings. After meeting last night Taylor allegedly struck Trammell who then fired five pistol shots and fled.
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Montgomery
Ala
Charles Taylor
Roanoke
Byron Trammell
United States
Trammell
Taylor
Farley Elected Chairman of Registrars Board
John P. Farley was elected chairman of the board of registrars on Monday afternoon in the first election since 1895. City Clerk Dadman was chosen secretary with a vote split among Farley Owens Blazon and Dadman. Dadman had served as chairman for eight years prior and will continue as secretary.
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John P. Farley
Board of Registrars
Dadman
Farley
Owens
Blazon
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Miss Peats
Montpelier, VT
Society OF Patriots
Hoffman
Blackfin
Joyce
Marylebone Cricketers
Chattanooga
Country Club
U. S
Christmas Comes
Honduras
Brief Police Court
Chelmaford
Mass
Ma Anderson
Wille
Mipst
Mile
Cyrus W, Irish
Ayer
Mr. Southworth
City Hall Notes
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