Key West Riot After Assault Ends in Killings
In Key West Florida on June 25 1897 after a white woman Maggie Atwell was assaulted by Sylvanus Johnson a riot erupted with blacks launching attacks on whites. William Gardner was killed and Ames Sawyer beaten as the island militia guarded the jail armory and city tall with deputies and U S troops on standby.
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Key West
Pla
Maggie Atwell
Sylvanus Johnson
Island City Guards
William Gardner
Ames Sawyer
Goodldlvens
United States Barracks
Key West Violence Prompted Florida Militia Callout
Tallahassee reports that Governor Bloxham wired President McKinley asking for U S troops to aid Key West after a mob surrounded the jail and courthouse. Sheriff Knight and local officials requested military assistance as rioters wounded a white man and threats of violence grew.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Key West
Houston
Knight
Bloxhem
McKinley
United States
Owle
W. D. Alon Art
Florida
Florida Governor seeks federal troop aid at Key West
Washington June 25 The Florida Governor telegraphed President McKinley requesting federal troops to quell a threatened riot at Key West. The President asked for details and Secretary Alger sought telegraphic updates from Key West. A White House conference reviewed the request but no action was taken without further information. There are two artillery companies and one infantry company at Key West.
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Washington, D. C
Florida
McKinley
Key West
Elime
Alger
White Hour
White House
Mckenna
Brock
Army
Trouble at Port Gibson Fort Gibson Cherokee freedmen payment
Turmoil erupts again at Port Gibson in Folan Territory as the Cherokee freedmen payment resumes. Washington authorities have been appealed for aid to prevent further disturbances after official telegram reports.
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Washington
Fort Gibson
Infolan
Dispute Over Armored Negro Payment Sparks Fort Gibson Tensions
Telegrams to Secretary Bliss report large arrests by U S marshals and armed black residents threatening violence. Army troops may patrol to prevent bloodshed while payment proceeds amid protests by beneficiaries including Bet tie Cash of Fort Scott Kansas. The case involves Dawes commission figures and Indian Inspector McLaughlin coordinating the payments.
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Bliss
Frank ©. Armstrong
Dawes Commission
Fort Gibson
McLaughlin
United States
Vnew
Werrocs
Diputy
United States District Attorney
United States Marshal
Armstrong-Mclaughlin
Fort Scott
Kas
Buardian
Bettie
Progress on tariff schedules in Senate gains momentum
The Senate completed the wool silk and tobacco schedules of the Tariff bill and moves toward a second reading. Debates arose over silk duties with Senators Teller and Mantle joining Democrats against the proposed fabric tariffs. The tobacco schedule passed, while a resolution limiting ex Senators on the floor was referred to rules.
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Washington
Senate
Teller Une Mantle
Male
Maine
Sullivan to meet Fitzsimmons in Ambrose Park bout
John L. Sullivan and Fitzsimmons agreed to a July 5th in Ambrose Park Brooklyn. The bout will be four or six rounds rain or shine with Sullivan’s sparring judged as a sign of his ring readiness. Winners share the gate receipts to be arranged after formal terms.
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New York
Tonieht
Martin Julian
Ole" Fitzsimmons
Yuan
Dosten
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Pitersimmons
Ambrose Park
Brooklyn
Dunn
Juan
Dauntless Crew and Cubans Freed in Key West Case
In Key West the Dauntless crew and Cuban detainees were discharged by U.S. Commissioner Julius Otto after no evidence showed a military plot against Spain. Prosecution cited about 600 casks of arms found aboard as suspicious, while the captain said arms were loaded from a schooner at sea.
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Key West
Fla
United States
Julius Otto
Spain
Dauntless
Indian Key
Wilmington
Jacksonville
Decath Glide Famous Astor Tramp Dies in Mattenwan
John Ciarvey known as the Astor tramp died in Mattenwan hospital. He had long kept tavern habit, wandered into Mrs. William Astor’s residence in New York, then slept in a chamber where a servant found him. He had been a Bowsery habitual visitor and was described as mentally unbalanced.
New Dentist Office Advertises Painless Tooth Extraction
Local dental rooms at 234 Main Street announce painless tooth extractions under Dr Annis. The ad promotes new patient arrivals and emphasizes comfortable care at the updated office.
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Main Street
Annis
Marvellous Music Delight Draws Norfolk Audience
The Rock Concert Company led by Mr William Thul and Miss Mildred Till drew Norfolk’s largest crowd of the Chautauqua season at the Academy of Music. The group impressed with glasswork tones on rocks and a striking hammering rhythm. Ferrer Martyn of New York spoke on Young America, praising Right vs Might and delivering a moving, eye‑opening address. The day also featured Harvard and Cornell rowing analysis noting the Courtney modification of strokes shaping the outcome.
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Academy of Music
Mrr
William Thul
Mildred ‘Till
Lesther G. Ti
Ferrer Martyn
New York
Academy
Tmoanoke
Cornell Wins in Four Mile Rowing Contest in New York Area
In Poughkeepsie on June 25 Cornell defeated Yale and Harvard in an eight-oared race. Cornell time for the four mile stretch was 20 minutes 24 seconds with Yale second by about three and a half lengths and Harvard third. The meet highlighted American training and English methods, marking a historic clash among major eastern colleges and the first time Cornell bested Yale since 1875.
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Cornell
Harvard Claw
Harvard
United States
Poughkeepsie
Yale
Harvard Enimne
South
Winish—st
Henley
Cornell University
Yale University
Jeneths
Woreleft
Iarvard
J Harvard
Trade Improves Moderately as 1897 Outlook Brightens
The Bradstreet and K G Dun weekly trade reviews note no backward step in business with mid summer quiet near. Improvement appears gradual and cautious, aided by better sentiment among top merchants, expected Congress action, and rising prospects for crops and textiles. Exports data show mixed gains, while iron, steel, and ship-building demand edge higher and failures fall versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Montreal
K. G. Dun & Co
Reese
Congress
Gar Mentis
California
Ness
Canada
Niagara Falls Excursion Leaves Norfolk For Washington
The first Niagara Falls season excursion departs from Norfolk, with a round trip price of $14.00. Passengers will connect in Washington with the Baltimore and Ohio for Niagara Falls, crossing the Alleghenies by daylight. For full details contact Arthur Lewis, Southern Passenger Agent, Atlantic travel line.
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Norfolk
Mirspay
Washington
Christian
Osers
Paeile
Arthur G. Lewis
Southern
Baltimore & Ohio
R. R
Nor Folk
Pleasant lawn parties hosted by Masada Che and St Anne’s Society
The Masada Che youth union and St Anne’s Society of St Mary’s Church held pleasant lawn events on Wole Street and Toll Street. Attendees enjoyed musical performances, sermons, and socializing under decorative lanterns with efforts by Berkley and local volunteers.
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Masada
Che ‘Ihbowwater Union of Christian Endeavorers
Batortadiodt
Lavede
Pricuds
Socom
Owette Sty Anne'’s Society
Wole Street
St. Anne
Missing Bath Woman Sparks South Bend Rumor of Elopement
A Bath Steuben County woman visiting Mr. A J Crowe in Homewood is reported missing after a breakfast reveal. Residents recall a romance with a New York suitor Cupid, and the community fears a secret elopement while the bride allegedly cheated them out of a wedding gift, prompting a local stir.
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Tlomewood
Surry County
Huelsy
Tr. Wrushbourne
New York City
Aliss Curria Stokes
Bath
Steubencoun
New York
A. J. Crows
Sumono
Mtn Craw Family
Homewood
Miss Carte
Big City Building Contract Bid Sparks City Wont
The building committee opened sealed proposals for a new city building. Frank May offered the lowest bid at 55 000 but the committee will wait for May to confirm funds before awarding. The project requires site clearance including purchase of a hotel to secure the plot and removal of a St. James building.
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iti #ens
Virginian
Prank May
al N. May
May
Hiv
St. Tames
Ill cashier John Whitehead listed as improving
A damaged clipping notes Mr John Whitehead of re Boies at Bank and Freemason Stralscals is ill but shows notable improvement since morning. Doctors report his condition as steady and hope for continued recovery.
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John Whitehead
Detective Teppel Arrests Davis in Portsmouth Theft Case
Detective Teppel arrested a white man named Davis on charges related to 70 belonging to Alice Ridley kept at 30 Clifford Street Portsmouth. Ridley says the money was taken from a trunk in a room she rented to Davis for a short time. Davis had previous gambling and discharge records. he was arrested yesterday and searched with limited results.
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Teppel
H Ov Davis
Alice Ridley
Clifford Street
Portsmouth
Ridley
Davis
Man and wife arrested after cash found at station house
Police found 109 dollars and 8 cents on a man at the station house. The woman he called his wife was later arrested, and both were turned over to the Portsmouth authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine
Portsmouth Authors Lines
Local Briefs Highlight Homecoming and Community Events
Major Wylevine returns from Portland to Ocean View camp for several weeks. Mrs J Leon Woodly visits friends in Pichoroud Street. Sewer and Drain Moor buys two handsome houses for city courts. Sacred Heart Church services include a second mass and vespers. Walter Grace Guskins dies aged four months. funeral this afternoon. Rock Musical Company gala matinee at Academy of Music for school children with adult prices.
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Wylevine Thas
Ocean View
J. Leon Woodly
Pichoroud
Sacred Heart
Bop
LC. Wade
Norfolk
A. le Washburns
Homewood
Jimes River
Hoy Tsland
Walter Grace Guskins
Aly
W. Rh. Cinskins
Colley Memorii
Piytyer
Tso P.m
Rock Musical Company
Perfoarmnanan
Academy of Music
Ad- Hussion Wi
Joe
Virginia educator Prof Chas Copeland Wight dies in Baltimore
Prof Chas Copeland Wight a renowned Virginia born educator dies suddenly in Baltimore at home aged 83. Born Richmond Virginia in 1841 he served in Jacksons brigade during the Civil War then moved to Baltimore teaching in private and public schools and leading the Maglish literature department at the Galaxy City College. He leaves a widow daughter and two daughters.
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Baltimore
Chas. Copeland Wicht
Wireht
Richmond
Vis
John Wight
Virginia
Virginia Military Institute
Jackson
Leaething
Dewie
Galtiore City College
Col. Pauntleroy
Middlesex County
Russian ironclad Gangoot sinks after reef collision
The Imperial Navy turret Gangoot ran onto a reef near Vransund during a storm and sank shortly after. The Jaek Sea fleet ship, 6592 tons, 278 feet, built in St Petersburg in 1890, carried a crew of 587 and a heavy armament including a 12 inch gun and torpedo tubes. crew reported saved.
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St. Petersburg
Vransund
Jaek Sea
Brent naval spectacle set to unfold in Portsmouth
Portsmouth England prepares for Lemion Jubilee as naval decorations fill the town. Sir Nelson Salmon hosts a garden party with Sir Goschen presiding at a Town Hall banquet attended by Brooklyn officers and other officials ahead of tomorrow’s review.
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Portsmouth
Eng
South Sea
Lemion
Nelson Salmon
Cteo J. Goschen
Admiralt
Brooklyn
Drooklyn
Something to Know About Mlee Bitters
Mlee Bitters advertised as the best medicine to restore tired nerves and vigor. The product is described as vegetable and said to act on nerve centers, stimulate the liver and kidneys, and aid blood impurity removal. Electric Bitters also claimed to improve appetite and digestion as a purifier and nerve tonic. Sold for one dollar at Burrow, Martin & Co.’s Drug Store.
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Burrow
Martin & Co
Portrait Photo of Last Maryland Governor to Be Engraved
Dr Bernard C Steiner head of the Johns Hopkins free library in Baltimore received from London a photograph of the only known portrait of Sir Robert Eden the last royal governor of Maryland An engraving will be produced from the photograph for Lifers of Governor Eden a forthcoming publication by Steiner
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Bernard C. Steiner
Senoch Pratt Free ‘Brary
Baltimore
London
Maryland
Sir Robert Eder
Political tensions and economic notes from Richmond
Richmond and Tyler factions clash over delegates with Major Tyler favored by many while Elyson and Millyson supporters spar over nomination prospects. Governor O Ferrall returns from Nashville with Confederates. banks and railroads show half year gains and dividend projections. Industrial topics include Elberfeld sale denial and libel suit regarding the barge collision. a murder verdict in Lunenburg is noted.
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Aoa
Tyler
Briggonip
Richmond
Tylerites
Theigs
Elyson
Jnheath
Jung
Henry Tyler
Hasaya
Milyson
Uyson
Leutenants
Tyle
Carrie
Madison
Mr. Ellyson
O'Ferrall
Duuy
Nashville
Confederat
Elberfeld
Wells Iie
Mwenry
Christian
United States
James Fetterly
Philadelphia
Magsie
Nellie
David James Thompson
Lunenburg
Nicel
the Times
Exports of Coal for Week Ended June 24 1897
Exports of Pocahontas coal reported for the week ending June 24 1897 are cleared by Wm Lamb & Co agents for Castner Curran Forelen of Conastwise. Total figures documented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Wm. Lamb & Co
Castner, & Curran
Rector O. Barlen Ill at Rectory on Bute Street
The condition of Rev. Dr. O. Barlen, the distinguished rector of Christ P. E. Church, who is very ill at a rectory on Bute Street, was not favorable last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlen
Chriat P. EE. Ehurch
Bute Street
Hood's Pills Promote General Health and Blood Purity
Old ad copy touts Hood's Pills and Hood's Borsa parila as cures for pimples scrofula indigestion biliousness and headaches. Claims purified blood vitalized digestion relief with a 25 cent price and Tuesday availability.
World on Wheels book offered to cyclists readers
A new guide titled The World on Wheels covers cycling care repairs training and routing across the United States and Europe. It includes tips for beginners road and track routes dress medical advice and suggests how riders can mend and maintain their bicycles with basic tools. Readers can request a free copy by sending name and address to the Publishing company in Philadelphia with payment for postage.
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Immerman
United States
Ghozet
Telan Oyelis
Ee Evelthor
Eon Publishing Company
Teenih Street
IthNadelphia
Dion Our
Unclear text fragment about a joke app and fermentation
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an app and fermentation ideas with scattered phrases about yeast and fumigation. No coherent events, names, or dates are discernible.
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Pi'z VO Melt
John LI
Till
Young
America
MR. Ferrer Martyn
State OF Trade
Bury and
Bradstreet
Alagarea
Christian Endeavor
Migs
Berkley
Me. Duther
Wy. Wressley Larrett
Christian Memorial Temple
Missley
Roe Tupman
Aliss White
Mr. Whitehead Heitor
Mheryek
Lucal Breveties
TowoNwe
Copeland Wright
Tronclad
Toulny
Beck
Prosp
P “Mindley
Bore
Henry Christian Kabel
Conastwise
Haxter
Hood
Speer
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