Mob Kills Three in Florida Prohibition Case
A mob in Mulberry, Florida killed Amos Randall white Dan Kennedy and Henry Golden black after accusing Randall of employing Black workers in a fatal ambush on Barney Brown a white Prohibition advocate. Authorities say about fifty unmasked men carried out the killings. In another incident John Dixon a red was forced from town by a mob after a tense confrontation over striking workers.
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Associated Preas
Ampa
Fla
Amos Randall
Dan Kennedy
Henry Golden
Atulberry
Pelk County
Barney Brown
Randall
Brown
Mulberry
Frespont
John Dixon
Dixon
Clauss Bhear
Mods Bs
Diceon
Norwalk
Kruger Arrives in Paris From Motiveville on Trip to Holland
Former President Kruger reached Paris from Melton on a journey to Holland. A small crowd of intimate friends greeted him at the railway station as bouquets were presented by the women of the party. He spoke briefly, thanking France for support of his countrymen and said he expected to return next year, appearing in decent health.
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Igy Associated Press
Paris
Kruger
Mentone
Holland
Krueger
France
Italians Duel to Death in Knife Fight
In Peoria Illinois on May 20 a deadly duel between John Muir and Joseph Cere ended with Cere killed and Muir severely injured. Cere’s head was nearly severed from the body and the scene presented a horrible sight. Muir offered no resistance and was arrested but refused to speak about the crime. The two men, Italians, were involved in a feud linked to events in their homeland.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Til
John Muir
Joseph Cere
Ch Cothe
Cerere
Muir
Cerenes
Funeral of Benjamin F. Jones Sr founder of steel firm
Wittsburs Pa May 20 The funeral of Benjamin F Jones Sr the great steel master who died yesterday will be held at the family residence in Allegheny at 10 o’clock tomorrow Rev Maitland Alexander of the First Presbyterian church will conduct the services which will be of the most simple character Interment will be in Allegheny cemetery All plants and interests will be closed Thursday and Friday and probably Saturday out of respect for the memory of the founder
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Associated Prees
Wittsburs
Benjamin F. Jones
i_Al- Jewheny
Maitlend Alexander
First Presbyterian Church
Allegheny Cemetery
Long trial ends with Denmark bank embezzlement case
Oakland report of Julius A dJorsenson, former cashier at Copentiuween Savings bank of Denmark, and bookkeeper Mise Jehonne Moeler arrested on charges of embezzling RM from the Copenhagen bank last month. The man is accused of abandoning his wife and eloping with a male companion when captured.
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Associatsi Tisss
Oakland
Cal
Acros
Juius A. dJorsenson
Copentiuween Savings Bank
Denmark
Mise Jehonne Moeler
Copenhagen
Tsken
Plumley for Umpire Amid Mixed Notation
Fragmented notice shows Plumley named for umpire duties with unclear state affiliations and dates. Mentions Northfield and Venezuela contexts, plus scattered references to a secretary of state appointment and a judge, all in garbled form.
Brazilian bond issue details announced by Rio authorities
The Brazilian government plans to issue a new 5 percent loan of 340 for harbor improvements at Rio de Janeiro. The prospectus is to be issued by the bond house tomorrow with details on price and terms.
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Br Aswhaled Trees
London
Riedaneize
River still rising endangers homes on Wisconsin island
La Crosse May 20 Associated Press reports the river rose another inch during the day as high water forced the Wak to shut down. Piles of lumber are submerged and some may wash away while farmers on Wrench Island move livestock to higher ground to spare them from drowning. Homes and stockyards are largely surrounded by floodwater.
Wisconsin Legislation Ends With Turbulent Last Session
Madison May 20 The Oshkosh municipal ownership bill passed as part of the dying session. The legislature worked through morning hours to finish business with key measures including game sale prohibition and spring shooting window. Talks centered on anti administration plans, La Follette faction praise, and questions about a third term candidate. An addition to the capitol for Supreme Court quarters was approved and a mortgage tax bill led to a tense closing, with sergeants at arms recalled to gather votes.
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Madison
Wis
Madleon
Senate
Babcock
Moses
Whitehead
Ant
George H. Ray
Ray
Sion
Tibat
LA Follette
Anti
la Follette I
Supreme Court
Assembly
Ageeblyman Ray
Verick
Insurance
THE GALLATIN CASE
Postmaster General Payne received a report on the Gallatin Tennessee incident involving a contaminated letter carrier case. The investigation led by Senator Conner and congress urged restraint and a review of duties as the community’s sentiment remained divided and the service feared disruption.
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Associa
Wrehington
D.C May
Payne
Peporteo
John Atwood
Gallatin
Conger
Daene Dellevan
Afa
Rate of Tennesse
Primary Bill Passes Both Houses to Go to Governor
The Madison Wisconsin primary bill cleared both the Senate and Assembly and proceeds to Governor La Follette. Leaders wrestled with record corrections and amendments, voting on concurrence and a referendum clause to seal the bill’s operative terms.
California pine lands bonded to eastern syndicate
The Overton mill and the Bierra Word and Lumber company property near Trikes have been bonded to an eastern syndicate represented by Henry J. Crocker. The deal totals over 1.1 million dollars. About 3,100 acres of white, yellow and sugar pine are involved in the transaction.
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Associated Press
San Francis
Cal
Overton
Bierra Word and Lumber Company
Trikes
Henry J. Crocker
Hobart
Postal salary boosts for Wisconsin postmasters announced
Washington May 20 announces increases in the pay of Wisconsin presidential postmasters effective July 1. Appleton rises from 2700 to 2800 dollars, Oshkosh 2060 to 2900, Chippewa Falls 2500 to 3400, Stevens Point 2300 to 1440 dollars.
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Bnecal
Washington, D. C
Wieconsin
Appleton
Afullowon
Chippewa Falla
Fire Destroys Thousands of Homes in Manila Tondo District
The fire in Manila's Tondo district destroyed about 22,000 native houses and left around 7,000 people homeless. The municipality is feeding and sheltering the displaced as damage is pegged at 2,000,000 pesos.
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Tondo
Manilla
Canadian Town Burning In Massive Fire Inferno
Fire at J. A. and M. Cote shoe factory in Canada’s St Hyacinthe spreads rapidly burning lower town and threatening St Antoine street. Montreal calls for aid as flames destroy buildings. three missing in Brownell block blaze in Omaha. Death reported of Rev Henry Storey in Mississippi family home fire. Calumet sawmill loss estimated at $250000 with arson suspected. Philadelphia armory damage reaches $375000 with rifles and uniforms destroyed.
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Associated Press
Hynacinthe
Que
Pire
J. A
M. Cote
St. Antoine Street
Montreal
Whith
Omaha EF
Lincoln
Neb
Richmond
Miss
Henry Storer
Storey
Rento
Royed
Calumet
Mich
Dollar Bay Land and Improvement Company
Dollar Bar
Philadeiphiz
Sacramento Police Chief Denies Roosevelt Comment Rumor
Associated Press reports in Sacramento on May 20 that Chief Sullivan rejected a claim that a man named Charles Ranan uttered dangerous language about President Roosevelt. Ranan was arrested for the remark and a separate charge of carrying concealed weapons was considered, with witnesses noting the man appeared an ordinary worker and was reportedly under the influence at the time.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Cal
Sullivan Diecraiia
Frank Mr. Woodson
Charles Ranan
Roosevelt
Aquor
Weoedeon
Siskieu
Desperate Jett Hunted in Breathit Point Case in Kentucky
In Kentucky at Winchester and Boone, Curtis Jett again resisted arrest as lawyers pursued warrants for murder in Breathit Point. Sheriff McConlon had the Jackson county warrant sworn, while prosecutors pressed to compel surrender. A June 4 court order was issued for Boone to answer, revealing continued attempts to capture Jett and disrupt the plan of the involved attorneys.
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Br Aeworiaind
Curtis Jett
Jacke
Boones
Winchester
Stevenson
Sheri McConlon
Jackson
McCord
Boone
Jett
Ster
Cnt
Dstts Attormers
Harriman Undergoes Appenix Operation in Quarantine Motel
New York May 29 A major operation on Mr Harriman was performed at a quarantine motel after scarlet fever spread to his home. Dr William J C Bull led the surgery with Drs Walker Fenton Janeway Lyle and Morria in attendance. The appendix was severely inflamed and the patient remained calm and composed throughout the procedure. Miss Mary Harriman cared for her father nearby in the Netherlands room during the operation.
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Gy Asmetatel Prean
New York
AL Marrimin Wak
Cis
Netherheids
Mennett
William ‘J C. Bull
Dodtors Walker
Fenton
Janeway
Lyle
Morria
Mr. Harriman
Harriman
Mary Harriman
Netherlands
Hareiman
Quien
Aline
Murder at La Crosse claims murder mystery
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee May 20 Emil Hafemeister was found dead in the river near Lincoln avenue with a bullet wound to the breast. A small amount of money in his pockets and torn coat collar suggest a struggle. He had been missing for days and was to be married to Miss Blambert of 106 Buffurn street.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Emil Hafemeister
Lincoln Avenue
Hafemeister
Blambert
Buffurn Street
Train Wrecker Foiled Near Mansfeld Station
In Atlebora Massachusetts on May 70 an attempt to wreck the colonial express from Washington to Boston on the New Haven Hartford line near Mansfeld was stopped when Fred Randé of Mansfield removed the tea obstruction as the train passed. Randé then pursued and captured the suspect, Michael E Vinchto, thirty, who was handed to police. Authorities say he had recently tried to derail a train at Quenebaug by placing large stones on the track.
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Associated Press
Atlebora
Mass
Colonial Express
Washington
Boston
New York, New Haven & Hartford Road
Mansfeld Station
Fred Randé
Mansfield
Express
Rand
Ena
Michael E. Vinchto
Newas
Quenebaug
Sternberg Chosen as German Ambassador Credendits Issued
News from Berlin confirms Baron Epeck von Sternberg will be Germanys ambassador. Credentits will be issued within three months, with full pay for retiring ambassadors. The move dispels any doubt about the German governments intention.
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Associated Prese
Washington, D. C
Baron Epeck von Sternberg
Berlin
Sven
Agreement on Venezuela footnotes causes foreign press uproar
Sir Michael Herbert and other diplomats object to notes in the Venezuela blue book. The state department says Bowen prepared the book and it is not an official publication of the department.
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Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Becatec
Michael Herbert
Powers
Venezuela
State Department
Bowen
Department
Heat Claims Two Children in Brenklin Street Tragedy
In New York on March 2, two children died on a Brenklin street due to extreme heat. Reports describe heat prostration cases across the city as temperatures reached noon readings around 90 degrees.
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New York
Mar
Tso_ school
Brenklin
Shooting case against Kellden linked to Patel Serrata death
Associated Press reports Stephen Kellden was arraigned in connection with the shooting of Patel Serrata at Millesea yesterday. He remained held Monday at SIM pending a bid to capture accomplices. The hearing was set for May 2.
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Associated Presad Chima
Stephen Keldenen
Patel Serrata
Millesea
Tnonda
Sim
Paints Gloomy Picture of Philippine Poverty
Asroctiat Priext Vienna reports from Manila that amid new camps and stalled industry the Philippines faces worsening poverty. He notes stagnant Como and Paris trade, the lack of fresh enterprises, and rising costs affecting residents and American workers.
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Asroctiat Priext
Vienna
A. de Brunne
Manila
Contested Reorganization of Davenport Diocese Proposed
An Associated Press report from Rome on May 2 outlines a proposal to divide the Davenport Diocese into two, with a new southeastern see and a western see. The plan would raise the number of American dioceses to about ninety, amid debates and church restructuring.
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Pers
Roma
Davenport
Europe Bound Shipments Detailed by Freeport Firm
A New York report notes Lord Freeea or related interests plan shipment to Europe tomorrow. The same firm is engaged for a separate $1.23 million shipment, with potato and other goods included.
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Freeea
Europe
Handwriting Expert at Work Links Ink to Cunard Plot
A New York handwriting expert, Cuval ho, is shown examining the letter that warned police of an Infernal machine aboard the Cunard liner Umbria. He has made discoveries that may aid Gotham police in catching the perpetrator behind the planned diabolical outrage.
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Cuvalho
New York
Cunard
Umbria
Uselvte
Gotham
Murder Rife at Monastir Violence Grips Vilayets
Associated Press dispatch from Balonlen, European Turkey, reports a spike in murders in the vilayeta of Monastir. Of twenty one officially admitted killings, fifteen victims were Bulgarian. Some bodies were mutilated, including cases with eyes torn out, facial burns, and tongues removed. May 16.
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Ageociated Press
Balonlen
Turkey
Vilayeta
Manaatir
Sourdensiy
Milk delivery changes threaten New York infant health
Health officials warn that switching to a single daily milk delivery endangers public health and could raise infant mortality this summer. The city urges two daily deliveries to keep milk fresh and protect infants, as unions resist halting the one-delivery system amid rising demand and depot lines.
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Associated Frees
Chicago
Ill
Health Department
Reynolds Hse
Unio
Cuba Is A Year Old Independence Day Celebrated
Cuba marks the first anniversary of the republic with a dawn celebration, crowds in Havana, and a parade at the fortress and palace. President Palma and cabinet officials toured the city, recalling the birth of the Cuban republic as arms and artillery were reviewed.
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Sr Associates Presa
Havana
Cuba
Cyhe
Persingis
Palma
Punta
Zaido
Prado
Carbanas
Baral
Plaza dx
Bankers of Missouri Meet for Tenth Annual Convention
The Missouri bankers association held its tenth annual convention with officers reporting. President Cowertia renamed recently moved to Chicago. A Lexington-based leader addressed attendees as the meeting gathered amid discussions of regulation and industry topics.
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St Toa
Maegeaid Atate Banketss
Adewet
Vas
Coawetia
Ren
Mhicago
Aeron
Lexington
Whale Tow Big Ocean Drama Aboard Thelma
Boston May 20 Captain Morac Alliman an Edgartown fisherman was towed by a mad whale for miles at thirty miles an hour off Martha’s Vineyard. Thelma’s crew including Captain Hillman and Portuguese sailor Correa fought to free nets as a south squall hit. After four hours of towing the whale slackened, Thelma limped to port with Captain Hillman reporting the near catastrophe and two days overdue back home.
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Associated Prees
Boston
Morac
Alliman
Edgartown
Captain Hillman
Manuel Co
Ca Bo
Thela
No Man's Land
Martha’s Vineyard
Thelma
Correa
Hillmi
Hillman
Fas
Crowded Barracks Prompt Tent Housing for Naval Apprentices
Crowded conditions at the United States naval training station have prompted orders to set men in tents on campus. About 32 apprentices are ill, with diphtheria and menzies widespread among the trainees aboard the training ship Constellation and the Aphrodite. Many are treated at Newsport hospital as the base hospital reaches capacity.
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Associated Press
Wport
United States Naval Training Station
Constellation
Aphrodite
Newsport
Naval Hospital
CUMMINGS IS GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER
The jur y found Jin Cummings guilty of manslaughter in the third degree for the August murder of his servant girl Anna Pishman who was thirteen. In a rage he struck her with a beer mug causing blood poisoning, buried the body in a cord field, dug it up and burned it on a brush pile. The key witness was his wife.
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Py Agseciaind
Wetmeion
Kan
Jin Cummings
Zervank
Anna Pishman
Haa Tatu
Cummires
Tro
Cummings
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