Japan and Hawaii Cabinet Postmaster Loftin Case Report
The Washington notes describe the postmaster Loftin matter before the cabinet, and report torture accusations involving a Zuni woman. It reports on the Moss war department document, the Indian affairs tariff ruling, and presidential travel plans for Adams, Massachusetts. It notes arrest of accused torturers led by Captain Nordstrom and mentions potential protection for witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Hawaii
Loftin
Indian Affirs
Lern
Apt Nordstrom
Zuni Inshens
Los Lonas
Death of Captain Cotta in Sonora Yaqui War Rebellion
The condemned Captain Cotta of the Twelfth Infantry was executed in Mexico City after insubordination linked to the killing of two major officers in Sonora during the Yaqui rebellion. He faced the firing squad with nerve, smoking a cigarette, and declined a watchful officer’s warning before the shot.
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City of Mexico
Cotta
Twelfth Infantry
Sonora
Otta
Cotua
British editorial attacks arbiters and warns against US snubs
The London Globe editorial denounces arbitration with a power that ignores legal norms and courtesy. It criticizes Salisbury for treating the United States with disdain and asserts America overestimates its influence, urging firmness to defend rights without being bullied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Globe
Bord Salisbury
United States
America
Oakland women return from Shasta mining hunt
Six Oakland women completed a two week trek in bloomers through Shasta county seeking gold prospects. They report locating seven placer and quartz mines and endured prospector style hardships during the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Shasta County
Diplomatic Dispatch on Cuban War Indemnity and US Spain Talks
A San Sebastian dispatch reports United States Minister Gen Stewart Woodford did not seek indemnity from Spain but urged ending the Cuban war. Sherman’s influence and a looming October deadline are noted, with Spain ready to reply officially on return to Madrid.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Paris
Duke of Tetuan
United States
Stewart L. Woodford
Woodford
Sherman
Cuba
Duke of
Tetuan
Temps
United Stites
Madrid
Washington
State Department
Duke of Tetum
Meninley
Lieut Peary Returns Aboard Hope From North Greenland
The steamship Hope with Lieut R F Peary and six Cape York Eskimos aboard reached Sydney with the vessel showing battle scars from stormy seas. The party plans a return next year to pursue the North Pole, while preparations for timeball events proceed and scouts report on Arctic reconnaissance and snow sled logistics.
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Sydney
Hope
R. FP. Peary
Greenland
Cape York
Peary
Godhaven
Professor Schubert
National Museum
Onemek
Robert Stein
United States Geological Survey
Debs Urges Mild Policy at Social Democracy Meeting
Eugene V. Debs addressed Social Democracy of Chicago members urging nonviolence and withdrawal of anarchist elements. John G. Cook left the group amid debate over Debs plans for a political party while others pledged to follow his approach. The Uruguayan Congress reportedly approved peace conditions eliciting broad enthusiasm.
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Eugene V. Debs
Social Democracy of
Chicago
Debs
Iit
John G. Cook
Afr
Barrios Overthrown as Guatemalan War Ends
San Francisco reports private advices that Barrios’ garrison at Quezaltenango fell after two days of heavy fighting. Prospero Morales named rebel chief, likely next Guatemalan president. Barrios accused of dictatorial rule, possible escape by steamer if coastal access opens.
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San Francisco
Barrios
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
Reno Barrios
Central American
Prospero Morales
Morales
Pacific Mail Company
San Jose de Guatemala
Ezeta
Salvador
Ripley County Mob Probe Moves Forward With Grand Jury
The Ripley County grand jury met in Versailles on Thursday to probe last Wednesday's lynching of five men. About thirty witnesses testified, with more subpoenas issued for Friday. Judge New said indictments are not guaranteed but will be pursued, and Governor Mount has given guidance. Deputies delivered subpenas. fear of conflict eased as Osgood stays quiet with Peter Hostetter remaining in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
Ind
Peter Hostetter
Osgood
Hostetter
Ripley County
Steam Sleds to Dawson City for Needy Miners Relief
Two representatives from the North American Trading and Transportation Company arrived in Washington at Secretary Alger's request to discuss sending relief supplies to Klondike miners. The talks followed Cabinet discussions on winter aid if ongoing army investigations warrant action.
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MecWinley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Adams, Marss
W. B. Plunkett
MecNinley
Mabel Melkinley
Seecretary
Alger
McKenoua
Cortelyou
Anthony
Haselmere
Thompsons
Wilson
Hen. H. Ho Kohtsaat
Woldsagt
White House
Voeebe Ho
Weare
Alaska
Ray
Dawson City
Messrs. Weare and Cudahy
Wisconsin
St. Buchaels
Chilkoot Pass
Yukon
Cudahy
Washington
North American Trading and Transportation Company
Messrs
P. B. Weare
Michael Cudahy
Chicago
Klondike
City
Alter
Mount vows relentless pursuit in Ripley county lynching case
Governor James A. Mount of Indiana states local authorities in Ripley county are pursuing a searching grand jury investigation into a Versailles lynching. He pledges executive support and says the investigation will be pushed with relentless vigor on matured pending matters, with no further outbreaks anticipated and peace maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley County
Versailles
Executive Department
James A. Mount
Indiana
Letter from Bryan: William J. Bryan Published
A letter from William J. Bryan appears in the issue, published for readers. The document presents Bryan’s views and responses to contemporary events, reflecting his political stance and public engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Bryan
Bryan Responds to Kansas Railroad Work Praise
Letter from William J. Bryan defends his actions during a Kansas railroad incident. He thanks critics but says he did no more than others who escaped harm and provided aid amid suffering. An accompanying editorial lauds his coolness and service, calling him the real Mr. Bryan on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Kansas Railroad Diapter
William J. Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
Ikensas
Unhealthy Conditions Highlighted From Klondike Visit
Washington lawyer John Sibley Webb describes Dawson and the Klondike mining district as dirty and unhealthy. He reports frozen ground near Dawson, polluted water, and sanitation issues. Webb notes typhoid deaths and sickness tied to poor living conditions and questions health risks for Alaska and postal service discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sibley Webb
Washington, D. C
Dawson
Klondike
Alaska
Congress
Tapis
Bonanza Creek
Eldorado Creek
Yukon
Six Children Die In Abbeyville County House Fire
In Columbia area a colored couple Andrew Smith and wife near Donalds locked six children inside their home before church. An oil lamp toppled causing interior flames. Neighbors could not reach the children and all perished. The parents found a pile of bones amid the ashes. An earthquake shock was felt in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Andrew Smith
Donalds
Abbeyville
Smith
Fifty Thousand Attend State Fair Record Day
Attendance at the State Fair Friday topped prior records with an estimated fifty thousand people on the grounds in the afternoon and thirty seven thousand paid admissions recorded.
Weyler's Wrath Over Filibuster Landings Near Havana
Havana reports three filibustering expeditions landings with one reaching near Moro Castle within sight of Spanish guns. The Dauntless carried the expeditions to Cuba prompting a stern dispatch from General Weyler to the Spanish admiral. Cipher messages routed to Washington await US response on damages and responsibility.
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Moro Castle
Havana
Navy Department
Weyler
Puerto Escondido
Dauntless
Cuba
Cipher
Senor Depuy de Lors
Washington
United States
Revolt in Hogansville After Negro Postmaster Shot
A shooting of Hogansville Georgia's Negro postmaster triggers a three day investigation by a post office inspector. Two prominent town businessmen face arrest for allegedly attempting to assassinate the postmaster. Citizens fear unrest as mail routes and practices change and cross racial tensions rise.
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Hogansville
Hardaway
Injunction Granted Against Debs by West Virginia Court
In Wheeling the September term opened with ex Governor Fleming applying for a perpetual injunction against Eugene V Debs and others for Monongah Coal Company. With no defendants appearing, Judge Jackson issued the perpetual restraining order citing good law and equity. He recalled a prior Parkersburg ruling and stressed protection of property rights and that the injunction did not abridge free speech. Also reported, the Norwegian steamer Eugenie ashore at St Johns, N B has broken up becoming a total wreck.
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Wheeling
W. Va
United States Court For West Virginia
A. B. Fleming
Fairmount
Eugene V. Debs
Monongah Coal Company
Jackson
Parkersburg
Courts of Equity
England
Monongah
Court of Equity
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War Department
James A. Moss
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Wha
Bicycle Corps
Fort Misssole
Montre St. Louis
Wotar
Doeler
Ceandition
Efurt
Nett
Biol
Don Gene
USA
Tahoe
Gorgan
Toransville
Lids
Zuni
McKenna
Dersey
Jefersonville
Imi
Cs Amy Vesseds
Thii
YU Eeastirs
Mapuda Dorsey
Hie
Hace
Fitaar
Tilnets
Kentucky
Secretary of Agriculture
Tennessee
Louisville
Plac
Simplay
Spa
Efreles
Europe
General Azcarraga
Francisco Silvelin
Mr. Debs
Urusuay
Grand Jury
New
Osgood Aglum
Governor Mount
Yukon River
New York Herald
Indianapolis
Bryan
New York
Kansas
Switzerland
Eugenie
St. Johns
N. B
Thle Markets
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