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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
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Wilmington Del June 27 The danger of further lawlessness after the lynching of George F White and a complicity arrest is not passed but police report no evidence of another outbreak They have ordered saloons and public venues closed and kept crowds moving to prevent disorder with no arrests linked to the lynching.
Countess Torby, wife of Grand Duke Michael of Russia, seeks love over tradition. The couple, with two young daughters, live in England and have a legally recognized English marriage not acknowledged in Russia. They have been married twelve years and King Edward has tried to reconcile czar and grand duke without success.
Citizens fear authorities will let the matter drop to restore peace after a lynching linked to Arthur Cornell. Cornell, released for lack of evidence, was seen in a mob, while others are charged or fined for related disturbances. Judge Gray urged restraint and orderly conduct as investigations proceed.
Philadelphia June 27 Former Post master General Charles Emory Smith's letter to Postmaster General Pope on the military postal investigations is made public. He explains how gaps in Civil War records forced ad hoc plans, defends inspector reports, and notes that Tulloch statements and inspector reports largely align while detailing the Porto Rico clerks case and his own role in setting clerical pay.
Mrs George B Cortelyou wife of the Secretary of Commerce and Labor moves in Washington society. She is described as a charming cabinet circle member and mother of three boys and a baby girl.
Scranton council committee hears six hours of denials from selectmen in the alleged boodling case linked to the Dalton Street Railway franchise. Thomas O Boyle John Regan Edward Coleman John Nagall Malachi Coyne all deny rumors of money talks or a trolley company hold up. Coyle explains absence from a key meeting and denies knowledge of any alleged combine.
About 300 working journalists from Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia and nearby areas arrived in Cape May New Jersey aboard a special Pennsylvania Railroad train. They stay at the Stockton Hotel and are supervised by General Passenger Agent George W. Boyd and advertising chief Colonel Frank N. Barksdale. A welcome ball is held tonight, with free access to all local entertainments including yachts and bath houses through Monday.
Washington June 27 Sir Thomas Lipton the cup challenger lunched with President Roosevelt at the White House in the state dining room discuss the upcoming races and the president showed keen interest He invited the president to witness races from Lipton s Erin a conditional acceptance likely attendance May also sail from Oyster Bay aboard the Sylph if not from Sir Thomas yacht Prince of Confidence Men Locked Up New York June 27 the Wall known as the prince of confidence men and George Wilson were arrested for passing a 750 worthless check against Antonio Stevens a colored man Both prisoners were well dressed but jailed
Cornell swept the Intercollegiate Regatta at Poughkeepsie on June 27 winning the four-oared two mile freshman eight and varsity races. In the four-oared event Cornell edged Pennsylvania by a nose, Georgetown was runner-up in the varsity, Syracuse and Columbia placed in the freshman with Syracuse nearly upsetting Georgetown for second. Cornell's crews posted times around 10 minutes for the two mile and 18 minutes for the four mile varsity.
Kiel June 27 The Kaiser captained the Meteor to victory in a regatta for Morgan’s cup, racing against Empress Induna owned by Balin with Prince Henry at the Induna’s wheel. A stiff breeze greeted the start as Meteor won thanks to the Kaiser's handling.
Three newly jailed African Americans Garfield McCor George McHkn ney and Wailer were abducted from Newton jail in Baker county near Allany Georgia and hanged. They were in custody for killing FLS Bullard a white man who tried to stop a disturbance. The mob overpowered the jailer and executed them a mile from town with gunfire. Poisoned farm stock to get even in Trenton New Jersey Benjamin Ledeman a color man from Chester Pa was arrested for attempting to poison Mrs Scudder’s stock near Lawrenceville Paris green found in watering troughs and other spots one horse died and others affected detectives believe Ledeman sought revenge after being discharged.
Washington learns of a planned American Jewish petition to St Petersburg regarding Russia’s treatment of Jewish subjects. Russia repeats its policy of non interference in internal affairs and will return petitions to Mr Riddle the American envoy with cordial reception. The Foreign Office stresses no hidden agenda and hopes to ease tensions without compromising its principles.
P B Worden of Carmel New York killed Balth Roscoe of the same town after she refused his marriage proposal. He then crushed Roscoe’s skull with a hammer while attacking her sister in law in the Roscoe home on a Sherman farm. Worden attempted suicide by shooting as police intervened. The motive cited isWorden’s jealousy over Miss Roscoe declining him.
Richmond June 27 Leater Wilcox a 16 year old boy was shot by a soldier in Fulton lower end of the city for crying scab and refusing to desist when ordered to do so He is wounded in the hand and hip The hand is badly mangled Brought up town on a street car He was taken to the city hospital Cars run on most lines under military protection Trade and business suffer as strike settlement efforts continue Naval Officers Get a Raise Washington June 27 President Roosevelt orders pay increases for navy chief petty officers to 70 dollars monthly and chief water tender to 350 dollars monthly Only those with permanent appointments after July 1 are affected Fourth Class Postmasters Appointed Washington June 27 lists appointees Meadows Elizabeth E Padgett Downes Samuel Downer Wrightstown Charles D Waikers Beccaria George Fitch Grenhazel Henry H Paterson Kentucky Judge Threatened with Deity Jackson Ky June 27 Judge Cornwell of the city court has received a threat of assassination He will be guarded by militia and stay at his store"}
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