Riot And Fire At Thomy Lafon Schoolhouse In New Orleans
A mob attacked the Thomy Lafon negro schoolhouse at Sixth and Rampart, killing twelve and wounding many as Charles was cornered. Police and militia battled the desperado, who was shot repeatedly and burned out of the building. Several officers and civilians were killed or wounded. mob violence spread to nearby homes, and a grand jury investigation followed.
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New Orleans
Charles
Thomy Lafon
Rampart
New Oawnans
Robert Charles
John F. Lally
John Ranvuille
Frank R. Evans
A. &. Locre
George H. Lyons
H. H. Batt
Gabe Porteus
Clio
Saratoga Street
Day
Lamb
Porteus
Sally
Wood
Father Fitzgerald
St. John’s Church
Portens
Alfred G. Bloomfield
Bloomfield
Locre
Evans
John Ranville
Andrew van Kurem
Frank Bertucci
J. W. Bofilone
Anderson
Ape
Ady
Peter Serds
Ciallatin Street
Hannah Mabry
Rousseau Street
Yellow Fever in Cuba Reports Reach Washington
Dispatches from Havana indicate Havana yellow fever prevalence with eight cases and 11 suspects at Pinar del Rio. First regiment troops moved to camp for observation while baggage and field-use items will be disinfected before embarkation.
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Wyman
Washington
First Regiment
Lidestis
Pinar del Rio
Havana
The Eagle Got the Fish
A white headed eagle looms over Island lake as a hawk dives for a four pound pike. The eagle pursues relentlessly, forcing the hawk to drop the prize. The eagle resumes hunting the water, then carries the fish toward Germandize Forest and Stream.
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Island Lake
King of Birds
Under Water Meeting A Submarine Monster Under Water
H Phelps Whitmarsh recalls a near encounter while pearl fishing in Australian waters. On a muddy day a suspected octopus turns out to be a fellow diver, a shadowy 12 foot figure with a barrel like head. The men greet, compare bags, and part.
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H. Phelps Whitmarsh
Pearl Fisher
Remarkable Circle Craft by Parasol Ant
A fragment notes a parasol ant cutting a perfect circle using only its jaws, likening insect skill to human limits and mechanical aid in life saving tasks. The passage emphasizes precision achieved by nature without tools.
Wall Street Day Ends With Small Net Gain Amid Volatility
New York trading Friday saw room prices edge up temporarily led by Brooklyn Transit but drift down near close with only small net gains. Sugar rose briefly but the late reaction wiped it out. Steel stocks moved irregularly awaiting Chicago conference results while foreign sentiment supported but did not drive trades. Banks likely to show gains on currency inflows. San Francisco gold transfer not in weekly statement. US registered declines and new issues edged lower in bid prices.
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New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Pekin
Paris
London
Sub-Treasury
San Francisco
Treasury Department
United States
Market review notes cautious uptick in steel and wool
R G Dun weekly trade review says activity in raw materials is limited but improving. producers and consumers collaborating, while midsummer inactivity and political tensions weigh on new business. Wool sales steady with larger purchases anticipated after spring goods by American Woolen. wheat and corn exports show mixed weekly totals. Chicago grain notes a rally on good demand and crop reports. futures close higher on wheat, corn and oats amid firm cash demand and strong provisions.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Antumon
California
Territory
American Woolen Company
West Worl
Pittsburg
Amagamated Association
Republic Company
Gray Forge
Bessemer Steel
Steel Companies
Chicago
Atlantic
United States
Qoanada
Cubcanco
Correct Time Told By Forest City Hack Driver
Jake Foster, longtime Oregon and Forest City hack driver in Holt county, was trusted for the correct time. After delivering passengers to Forest City, he showed bank president Robert Montgomery a soiled paper reading 41:17, declaring it Forest City’s time.
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Jake Foster
Oregon
Forest City
Holt County
Robert Montgomery
Foster
Jake
Forest
Bob
Montgomery
Omaha World-Herald
Monkey Fear Not and Submit in Ringtail Training
The text notes that a monkey shows no fear until beaten, daring a lion or a gnat, believing itself master while eyes meet. It cites animal trainers and observes that ringtail monkeys seized by Italians are very gentle and never whipped.
Giving Them the Slip Bananas in Kansas City Office
A poor Kansas City man avoids his creditors by feigning hunger, eating bananas and tossing peels outside his office door to slip away from debts, as reported by the Kansas City Star.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Massillon Citizen Endorses Doan’s Kidney Pills
A Massillon resident from 143 State street testifies to severe kidney pain caused by mill work and credits Doan’s Kidney Pills from Z T Baltzly’s drug store at 12 South Erie street near the opera house with rapid relief. He urges others with kidney trouble to use the product, noting it’s sold by all dealers for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is the U S sole agent, remember the name Doan’s.
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Massillon
Union
C.8. Drake
State Street
Joan
Z. T. Baltzly
Erie Street
Stomach Disorder Cured by Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
A Columbus man recounts severe stomach cramps, headaches, and kidney liver issues resolved by Dr. Pierce’s remedy. After six weeks and eight bottles he gained 27 pounds, regaining vigor and strength. The testimonial credits the medicine with rebuilding health and vitality.
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Dr. Pierce
Thomas A. Swarts
Box 103
Columbus
Ohio
Farmers' Picnic at Meyer's Lake Aug 15
The Patrons of Husbandry hold a Farmers' Picnic at Meyer's Lake in Lake Park north side on August 15. State lecturer S. Strode of the Ohio State Grange will give the annual address with other speakers, music, and a basket day for all attendees.
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Meyer's Lake
Lake Park
North Side
Patrons of Husbandry
Strode
Ohio State Grange
Low Priced Farms in Ashtabula County
Real estate offer from H N Bancroft & Company of Jefferson Ohio seeks buyers by promising a list of 100 farms at very low prices in Ashtabula County. Includes address and company details.
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Ashtabula County
H. N. Bancroft & Company
Jefferson, Ashtabula Co
Ohio
Stark County Fair attracts Wild West show and more
The Stark County Fair plans special attractions from the fourth to the seventh featuring J. H. Sullivans Wild West show for day and night. Also advertised are Dr Wood s Norway Pine Syrup as a household cough remedy and DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve touted as the genuine cure for piles and skin diseases with local dealers Rider Snyder and C W Cupples promoting it. A Grain O coffee substitute earns praise from A C Jackson M D, while One Minute Cough Cure is promoted as a fast throat and lung remedy and Banner Salve is praised for healing wounds. DT Frank Co sells cut price shoes.
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DeWitt
DeWitt's
Rider & Snyder and
C. W
Cupples
W. Tremont St
Rider & Snyder
C. W. Cupples
W.tremont
County fair dates moved earlier to early September
A 1900 note from Davin Urry Kebek Davin Urry Neb announces the county fair will run September 4 to 7 with moonlit nights and enhanced attractions. It mentions pleasant weather expectations, crowding pumpkins, and plans for music and rides. Also includes a testimonial letter praising Grain-O coffee substitute.
Notice to Contractors for New Schoolhouse Bid
Notice is given that sealed proposals will be received until August 14 at 1 0 o'clock noon at the clerk of the Board of Education Tuscarawas Township Stark County Ohio for building a new schoolhouse on the Sub-District No 6 lot. Bids must disclose all interested parties and be secured by a disinterested guarantee. Separate bids needed for labor and materials. The lowest responsible bid may be accepted with right to reject all bids. By order of the Board. Beech Grove Stark Co Ohio July 16 1900.
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Board of Education
Tuscara
Stark County
Ohio
Sail Township
Tuscarawas Township
A.C. Killingelsmith
Beech Grove
Stark Co
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