Mob lynching and riot sweep Joplin after officer slaying
A mob overpowers police, breaks into Joplin jail and lynches a Black suspect after a Kansas City officer is killed. The violence spreads through the city with houses burned, shops looted, and calls for calm unanswered as authorities struggle to restore order. Local sheriff and mayor converge, but mobs persist into the night.
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Leb Pullertin
Linxlunghber
Bette
Joplin
Ton
Midleeton
Altey
Athor
Ney Decker
Ain
Noyru Hs
Lenopra
Tito
Meath
Mbb
Noyrs
Avery Negro
Ciety Co
Wbu
Nhe Fire Department
Bat Anny
Hong
Lee
Singh Troma
Rig Rai
Corton
Carthage
Lestie
Owen
Alf
Vie
Dan Nullord
Tallard
Secretaries Letters Honor Torpedo Heroes in Charleston
A cordial correspondence from Secretary Moody to Charleston officials highlights a land mark honoring Confederate torpedo heroes. Mayor Smyth sends a framed photograph collection of five faces connected to the torpedo craft and its operations, with American citizenry praised for loyalty as the city recalls past naval actions and wartime memory.
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Moody
Bak
Charleston
D. C
Yundley
David
West Indies
Smyth
Tie Tor Judo Manninend
Binyth
Iudlo Treph
Turingi
Chad
SW. Camner
Conferlvescy
Olaelos
Ian
Yan
Mr. Stuady
Warship Bela Christin and Admiral Menteda’s fate at sea
Fragmentary report recounts a battle involving the warship Bela Christin and Admiral Menteda. It notes a sinking, fallen officers, shell notes, and a solemn American naval funeral. Residents of Shans are said to mourn. The report hints at U.S. and Allied movements toward Spain via a southern route.
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Bela Christin
Menteda
Sunie
Asimteal Qewey
Milla Hay
Tor
Edithton
Albert IL Coudelt
Mystery Roundup Stirring South Carolina Courtroom
A disjointed dispatch reports a Morristown source saying Davi Polter told investigators a former affair tied to a court case in South Carolina. The piece hints at a mystery around a suspect who refuses to live there and mentions police, local officials, and an ongoing inquiry.
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Morristown
Davi 'Polter
Imine
Fayerbur
Sui Carina
South Carolin Tomimerow
Jay Tin Sind
South Carolinas
Kerk Bay
Cleveland Addresses Race Problems at Madison Square Garden
Ex President Grover Cleveland spoke on the race issue at a Madison Square Garden event in New York. The program included remarks by Mayor Low and others while Cleveland urged white Americans to support black advancement through education and civic equality.
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Harmer Vrasideus
Grover Cleveland
Wat
Tuopilay
Feld
Madison Square Garden
New Yoris
Tuskegee Normal
Cleveland
Law
Looker J. Washinton
Edgar G. Murphy
Lyman Abbott
Micholak Murray Cutler
Dott I. van Amringe
Columbia
Boldain
Mr Cranken
New York Universitel
DoWlib
UG Hero
T. Ebellova
United States
Syllie Palliy
Tam
Ariel
Phily Uisted
Fui
Twade
Sufirag Taitye
Kentiment
Flor
Puskeges
Thias
Ievetind
Wishingtin
Eliley
Everé Ina
Untford Shales
Huuker Warsi
Nuukor
Dba
Ucla
Hebedlee
Llesekan
Lnabogen
Chenabial
Americ Slavery
Aly Clevelind
Progress in Farm Work and State Reports Across Counties
Weather, planting and crop conditions dominate the weekly farm report by Med. W. Thies. Frost nearing coast. potatoes and tender crops damaged in northern counties, rains delay field work in western areas, while oats and wheat show uncertainty. Dispensary sales and quarterly profits cited. Confederate veteran work and local committees plan depots for arriving voters.
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W. Thies
Coreapund
Wrult
Hamad
Eitinbies
Georgetown
Rowe Farmerk
Stipmenia
Alslan
Charleston
Rescue of Cubans in Habana Harbor Aboard Dolphin
Report by Commander Stoney details the heroic rescue of Cubans after a boat capsized in a sudden squall near Havana. Crew members led by Mate Stahust, Rubbanet, Cartin, and Langhorne aided survivors, with lifeboat actions and medical care amid a 60 mile wind. Rewards and promotions recommended by Lt. Commander G. My Stoney, including officer appointments, are to be approved by the Secretary of the Navy.
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Cewise Little West Bleg
Tt Navy
Moody
Washington
Holelng
Wen
Watchei
Paliuni
G. My Stoney
Dolphin
Clitet Nuatswala
Rubbusal
Renae Carte
Falena
Cuba
Cliletspatawala
Mats Stahdusch
Seaman Cartiiy
Lhum
Sud
Hablyes
Salla
dunLeens
Ghlet Buatawatn
Ralboch
Wis
D. Lannghorne
Langhorne
Pitsi Hn Te Kus
Thes Harbor
Howe
Searat Cartin
Carin
iNlsun
A. Hare
W. Coe
Miller
Ulter
Obbosch
Svendsen
Apoeer
di Watts
DB. Curt
S. J. Nixon
Es Rescue
Guha
Hans Estrida Pato
al Wort
Pela
Mutter
Soiney
Nayiguilan
Tient
moMng Lowtawain
Aravy
Sedmin
Atti Tatineh
Gly
Ulitar Hontewala
Tahlusel
Seafran Garbin
Jt Bika
Columila
Convict drownings linked to mine work incident
A group of convicts near Martin's mill entered Linacre in a river when shackles fouled and they were dragged, two men died and others were at risk. Miller was recovered, others presumed dead as the scene unfolded. No official details on survivors or cause beyond the immediate mishap.
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Joplin
Koverst Negrocd
Kurceniler
Negro
Countielo Delad
South
Booker
Burlaminius
Poludlee
Nene Apbeville
Bud Lee Clincksuiled
Lewis Miller
Bittle Rlyer Ab
Martin's Mill
Miller
Citivkseases
Tmortia
Convicted Ring Robbers Sentenced in Charleston Trial
In Charleston federal court, William McKimer Charles Howard Thomas Nolah and Edward Dogan were found guilty of conspiracy and breaking into postal offices and larceny in Vermont funds. Judge Si Monte sentenced them to five years in prison and $500 fines each. The prolonged trial began on Good Friday with over 100 witnesses and extensive public attention.
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William Mckimer
Charles Howard
Thomas Nolah
Edward Dogan
Circuit Court
Charleston
Sovermont
Iudre Si- Monte
Wxneuy
Pho
Nolin
Bie
Sporting Triberni
Uae
de Wis
Tink Bert
Mossra
Nelson
Earle
Calturmbla
Hagood
Eye Court
Primitive preacher sermon leads to deadly explosion
A chaotic account describes a pastor and ministerial figures in a religious dispute, heated rhetoric, and a dangerous device exploded killing two men and injuring others. The incident highlights tensions over repentance, taxation, and moral authority in a troubled community.
Youtsey Testifies on Gov Goebel Assassination Case
Henry Youtsey testified about the Goebel murder, naming James Usiward as the shooter and citing Gov Taylor’s role. He described letters, pardons, and a plan to conceal evidence, saying supporters saw Taylor as morally responsible for the actions and that he hoped for parole after revealing details.
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Gay Guelle
Gay
Goebel
Kentucky
Frank Cecil
Jim Howard
Mureder
Cecil
Wie
Commonwealth
Californi
Wopolaty
W Fe
Ander Hand
Geel
Quiton
Jolden Sod Broughton
Caleb Powers
Henry Broughton
Cea
Taylor
Paylor
Cec
Hanna Whittaker
Whittaker
Soward
Iong Soem Lime
Frankfort
Vlyhvsn
Monty
Henry
Youtsey
Tae
Tha Kiling
James Usiward
Howard
Tim
Gov. Taylor
Caleb Sowersy
Youtsey MiLys
Myward
Tie
George Baker
Yontsey
State House
Executive Building
Matthews
Bey
Yountsey
Sweeney
Sid
Uberky
Yerkes
Pisgalian Tobin
Wowlesey
Mowers
Robbery ends in fatal shootout at bank in Waipom
Early Saturday morning a bank robbery near Waipom, Wisconsin, ended with one burglar killed and another wounded. Henry Willoughby, a baker en route to work, confronted the attackers and was shot after the robbers fired. Police recovered the dead burglar’s body as authorities searched for accomplices.
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Bane
Waipom
Henry Willoughiy
Wis
Willoughby
Toomstoy
Yndant Wen
Tiyn
Imate
Klot
Mineral wells damaged by workmen near Sloek 48
Site near Hogetwiyne Lael Spindig Yop suffered destruction when seven derricks and a pump house burned or collapsed. Damages reach 61,000,000 with 175 wells across three necks affected. multiple companies reported losses as fires and sabotage disrupted structures and equipment.
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Tras
Sys
Thantorm Acoe
Sloek
Hogetwiyne Lael
Anid Atari
Swayne Rai
Ali
Pedforrieks
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