New Orleans Riot Spurs Massive Police and Militia mobilization
In New Orleans from Wednesday night into yesterday a violent riot left one man dead and several severely wounded. Mayor Capdeville swore in 500 special police and Governor Heard ordered 1,500 state militia. Mob violence drove blacks from streets as white mobs attacked, disrupting trade and chilling harbor activity amid detentions, shootings, and arson rumors.
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New Orleans
Heard
Capdeville
Insurance in Michigan Puts Spotlight on Fraternal Societies
Michigan Commissioner Stevens faults fraternal beneficiary insurance as built on an unsubstantial basis. He urges laws establishing minimum rates and using actual experience for mortality bases to protect policyholders beyond ordinary life and industrial plans. Also notes shipboard sighting of Mrs Tom Thumb returning from Glasgow.
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Lansing
Mich
Stevens
Violent Riots Against Negro Residents Erupt in New Orleans
Mob violence flared across the city with assaults on Black laborers and prisoners. Shots wounded Louis Lapuyard and two unnamed men, while a mob beat others near Lafayette Square and La Fayette and Dryades streets. Authorities urge AP to report that only the worst elements blame the chaos on conservative voices.
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Chalmette
Louis Lapuyard
Lafayette Square
City Hall
Ross
Lafayette
Dryades
Julia Street
Baronne Street
Associated Press
Night of Violence as Mob Attacks Negro Residents
An all night mob rampage targets Black residents in the city with killings and severe injuries. Porter A Ruffman is beaten and shot after being pulled from a street car. conductor J Cluny and motorman F G Davis are shot. white bystander Frank Sheperd is wounded. porter T P Sanders is stabbed and shot. a pregnant Esther Fields is beaten at her doorstep. a trolley is halted and dozens are forced from a Villere street car as mobs target Black passengers.
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Custom House
Joseph Lewis
Necro
George Morris
A. Ruffman
J. Cluny
Peters Avenue
Franklin Street
F. G. Davis
Frank Sheperd
Jackson Avenue
T. P. Sanders
Post & Bowles’ Insurance Agency
Esther Fields
Villere Street
Villere
Persecutions Continue at Mrs Lemaster’s Home Near Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Indiana on July 27 five men guarded the Lemaster residence five miles south of town. A woman was struck on the head with a stone and Joe Wientrout had his hat knocked off. A weatherboard split from end to end as a stone hit the house and a hooked screen door was violently opened and closed. Vigilance remains high while authorities seek the culprit. Mrs. Lemaster offers a $75 reward for the convicted attackers.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Celestia Lemaster
Bryan notifies Indiana meeting may be called off
Democratic state chairman Martin says Bryan may not speak in Indianapolis unless railroads grant fair rates. He declares the notification meeting may be canceled if terms remain unfair, criticizing railroad actions and promising to withhold the event.
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Indianapolis
Martin
Democratic State Committee
Bryan
Indiana
Eagle Killed Saving Child in Wisconsin Farm
A six foot one and a half inch eagle was shot by T. Smith in Sheboygan Falls to protect his child, a 3 year old girl, who was unharmed. Separate dispatches report Colonial actions in West Africa near Kokofu and the death of Nathaniel C. Baldwinwine at 101 in Lewistown Illinois after a long residence and a golden wedding celebration in 1849.
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Sheboygan, Wis
T. Smith
Sheboygan Falls
Lewistown
Ills
Nathaniel C. Baldwine
Albemarle County
Virginia
Boldwine
Elizabeth Simms
Indiana coroner rules drowning accidental in Somerville case
Coroner Hollingsworth announces Carrie Holdscaper died by accidental drowning after body found in a pond near Somerville. Investigation found no foul play. death by her own action rejected. Missing shoe fuels doubt about accidental drowning conclusion.
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Princeton
Ind
Hollingsworth
Carrie Holdscaper
Somerville
Philippines Policy Dispute Ends in Fatal Blow
In Minneapolis on Tuesday evening Joseph Laporte was killed by Morris Hayes an ex soldier during a dispute over administration policy in the Philippines. Hayes struck Laporte on the jaw and fled.
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Minneapolis
Philippines
Joseph Laporte
Morris Hayes
Widow Thumb and Count Magii a Happy Union
Lavinia Warren once Miss Bump of Middleboro Mass became Mrs Thumb after a love triangle with General Thumb and Count Magii. They wed in 1863 while the count was abroad, and after Tom Thumb died, Magii pursued again. They shared a life of happiness, departing together from Astoria arm in arm.
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Count Magii
Miss Bump
Middleboro
Mass
Lavinia Warren
General Thumb
Tom Thumb
Magii
Thumb
Astoria
Times-Herald
Special election in Los Angeles draws local interest
A July 27 special election for freeholders in Los Angeles attracts widespread attention as residents await the outcome that could influence local governance. The Daily Journal notes the event has generated much discussion in the city.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Freeholders
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