Murderers Lynched After Raid on Jail in Ainite City
In Ainite City Mississippi, January 20, mobs seized abducted John Johnson Arch Joiner and Gus Williams from the jail after a night march through rain. Williams died on an oak near the Negro Church, while Johnson and Joiner were hanged after confessions and a tense debate on disposal. The crowd's quiet execution followed a four hour trek to the Cotton residence where the murders occurred.
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Ainite City
John Johnson
Arch Joiner
Gus Williams
Independence
Inesro Church
Jarre Shale
Williams
Sin
Willams
Joe Cotton
Johnson
Joiner
Jother Destrud Toeight
Ier
Myrs
John Cotae
Agnes Miller
J.kzaleer
Jolasen
Coast Defense Convention Opens In Tampa
The coast defense convention opened at eight oclock p m in Tampa with delegates from Alabama Florida Georgia Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Minnesota Nebraska New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina along with army and navy representatives General John M Schofield retired elected permanent president and urged defense improvements as the safest peace guarantee Attendees planned site visits to proposed fortifications and the cruiser Raleigh in the harbor before adjourning to Friday morning.
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Tampa
Fin
Hi Oelock P.m
Alabama
Florida
Ineiana
Hinds
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Nebraska
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvanian
South Carolina
Army and Navy
John M. Schofield
Coliier
Atlanta
Schofield
Raleigh
Eleventh birthday celebration and prisoner pardons in Havana
Havana observes the eleventh anniversary of King Alfonso while Captain General Weyler reports Madrid has ordered a review of political prisoners in Havana and Pinar del Rio. Provisional release may be granted to those charged with minor offenses not tied to the Cuban revolt.
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Havana
Alfonso
Weyler
Madrid
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
Captured by Herels Report on Insurgent Prisoners
Passengers on the steamer Olivette report Insurgents under Arancuen stopped a Resla to Guanahavoa train last Saturday night. Seventeen Spanish officials and one Cuban were taken, held at Janico, then moved to Guanabanco. Spaniards praise their captors for humane treatment. Insurgents seek Gen. Fondevela, rumored aboard, but not captured. Eighty five Pacificos were taken prisoners in Guanabaco yesterday.
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Pin
Olivette
Arancuen
Resla
Guanahavoa
Janico
Guanabancoa
Fondevela
Tran
Beir
Guanabacon
Henry Delgado Dead in Havana Hospital
Henry Delgado, the New York newspaper correspondent arrested years ago on rebel officer charges, died this morning in San Ambrosio Hospital Havana. His body was ordered held for US Consul General Lee, who cabled Washington and asked authorities to decide if his remains should be sent home. No word yet on the family’s wishes.
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New York
San Ambrosio
Lapoasai
United States
Lee
Washington
Stead
W. Watson
Portsmouth
N. 1
Navy Yard
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J. Pp. Mickley
Inspeett
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H. la Mottle
Ensign R. McLean
Oregon
Adama. Olney
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Olney
Great Britain
Senate
Messrs. Morgan
Davis
Numeous
Judie Slack Rules In Baldwin Damages Case
San Francisco judge Judie Slack dismissed Lilian Ashley’s $75,000 damages suit against famed horseman EB J Baldwin after trial. The decision found no moral fault by Baldwin, though Ashley’s paternity and support questions arose. The case, linked to Ashley’s early life and a California move, ended with judgment for the defendant.
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San Francisco
Jan “S
Judie Slack
Superior Court
Lilian Ashley
EB. J. Baldwin
Baldwin
White
California
Mse
Emin Ashley
Islater
Pian Hy
Oloink
Waldwich
Mupder
Stack
Ballwin
Miss Ashley
Babhiwih
Bryan Lecture Draws Four Thousand In Houston
Henri W. J. Bryan spoke at the Auditorium to about 4,000 listeners. Introduced by Governor Culbertson, he urged equal rights and opposed polities. He advocated bimetallism as benefiting all and said the fight for honest money must continue until U S finances are controlled by Americans. He then left for Dallas.
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Houston
Henri W. J. Bryan
Air Bryan
Culherson
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Dalhas
Dodson Tilts manufacturing files chattel deed in St Louis
Condensed Telegrams report the Dodso Tilts manufacturing company filing a chattel deed of transfer covering all property in St Louis to secure debts to Franklin bank and creditors totaling about $86 540. Louisville news notes A J Speckert president of German American company declared insane. he fled after a failed 250 000 collapse, returned, attempted to kill his brother in law Eiseman, and has been jailed since.
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St. Louis
Dodso-Tilts Manufacturing Company
Plekles Mind Epices
Franklin Bank
Louisville
A. J. Speckert
German-Americine Company
Speckert
Hwverlenta
J. C. Eiseman
Speckers
Joil
Prolonged City Water Inquiry On Little Creek Property
A tense public committee hearing probes charges against Freeman and others over options and bids on Little Creek water property. Witnesses including W A Young and city officials recount offers, counteroffers, and alleged attempts to influence water supply strategy amid scrutiny of city interests.
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Water Committee
Lake Lawson
Councl
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Fatant
W. Lo Wiliams
Anderson
Preeman
Little Creek
Luke Joyce
W.T. Brooke
Preemat
James Puddle
Flo
Freeian
Croek Water
Mr. Freeman
Mr. Riddle
Mr. Barron
Court Inquiries Shrink Major Lowry Scandal Fallout
A Marine Corps court of inquiry found Major Horatio B Lowry of improvidence and carelessness in contract handling for laundry work at navy yards. The panel deemed seven offenses proven but recommended against a court martial. Secretary Herbert cited insufficient new evidence and clear prior character to justify further action, noting possible mismanagement rather than corruption.
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Marka Moyen
Washington
Jan
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Marine Corps
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Herheart
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Althowen
Belford
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Philadelphia
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Annapolis
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Herbert
Grood
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Multiple States Name Senators in Joint Sessions
In varied state sessions on January 20, legislators announced selections for United States Senators. Reports list Penrose, Harris, Orville Platt, Thomas Matt, and Jacob H. Gallinger as nominees or elected figures to succeed retiring or current senators.
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Lyon
Penrose
Cameron
United States Senate
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Kus
William A. Harris
United States
Wm. A. Peter
Hartford
Conn
Orvill Platt
Albany
Assembly
Thomas &, Matt
Owego
Tioga County
David B
Mii
Concord
N. 1
Jacob H. Gallinger
Dabney Jr. Named Chairman of Tennessee Centennial Board
Washington January 12 President Cleveland designated Charles W Dabney Jr as chairman of the Government board of the Tennessee centennial exposition under federal act. The previous Atlanta expo chair Mr Bradley led the Government board.
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Amed
Washington
Congress
Cleveland
Charlies W. Dabney, Jr
Mr. Bradley
Earthquake Strikes Delvino Epirus Province
Seismic shocks shake Delvino Epirus causing destruction in several villages. Authorities fear heavy casualties among residents and missing persons are reported amid the disaster.
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Athens
Delvino Epirus
Yost Tucker Contested Seat Sparks Washington Debate
In Washington on January 20, Republicans argued over the contested Virginia seat of Jacob Yost versus H St Geor Tucker from Virginia’s Tenth District for the upcoming Nineteenth Congress. The House Elections No. 3 committee favored allowing Tucker to keep the seat. a minority backed counting the votes as cast. An agreement to vote again was set for tomorrow at 4:30. Bills advancing bridges over the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers in Kentucky were approved, along with a War Department certificate act for telegraphers in the Civil War. The House adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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Jacob Yort
H. St. Geof Tucker
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New York Custom House Bill Passed by Senate
The Senate approved a bill to erect a new New York Custom House on the current site with costs not exceeding 5 million dollars, including 250 thousand for one year of temporary rental. A five thousand dollar salary was set for members of the building commission. The measure now goes to the House.
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Senate
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Board of Flys Building
Nicaragua Canal
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DHL
Peter Pank Securityes
Chandler
United States
Canovas May Resign Over Cuban Crisis Report
A Daily News dispatch from Havana says Lenoy Canovas Del Castillo plans resignation if Weyler fails to crush the Cuban revolt before the rainy season. Negotiations between Washington and Madrid could settle the Cuba issue, with no Prime Minister Canovas to announce an end to the war.
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Daily News Toomorrow
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Lenoy Canovas del Castillo
Miler
Weyler
Cuba
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Madrid
Canovas
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