LYNCHING OF IL FIEND SHOCKS STATE OUTRAGE
A mob in Washington on August 5 hanged William Hamilton after abducting and assaulting 18 year old Mabel Richards. They seized jail keys, forced entry, and tied Hamilton to a wire in sight of witnesses, then dragged the body away as the crowd dispersed amid a strong call for justice.
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William Hamilton
Mabel Richards
Guy Wire
Phillmore
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Ward
Miestig
Ras al- Tl
Richards
Wilton
Chinese Rebellion Suppressed as Troops Move to Quell Uprising
News from Shanghai reports the Kwangai province uprising nearly crushed as the new viceroy leads about 2000 troops and a field battery into the field near the rebellion to restore order.
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Shanghai
Kwangai
Pinte
Supreme Court confirms Sexton conviction for extortion
The U S Supreme Court upholds California verdict convicting John Sexton of Eldorado County of extortion. He is sentenced to two years at Folsom. The ruling references a lead on escaped convicts and ties to a felon pursuing fugitives in San Francisco.
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United States Supreme Court
California
John FE
Sexton
Eldo- Tate County
Folaom
Littauer Grand Jury Testimony in Glove Contract Case
The glove contract case has been handed to the federal grand jury by Attorney General Knox. It is reported that the investigation was prompted by President Roosevelt, though Congressman Littauer is described as a close ally.
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Grand Jury
Washington
Knox
Federal Grand Jury
Roosevelt
Littayer
Goodnow
Teamsters and Team Drivers Union Set for Merger
Niagara Falls August 1 The joint convention of the Teamsters National Union and the Team Drivers International Union is in session with amalgamation into one able body now seems assured.
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Niagara Falls
Teamsters’ National Union
Team Drivers’ International Union
Eeams
Wall Street Slumps After Sharp & Bryan Collapse
The New York stock market opened excited and weak and slid one to one and a half percent in the first minutes, reaching new lows. Sharp & Bryan failed, raising fears for others, with United States Steel seen as weak from overcapitalization and cash drain. Hurlbutt, Hatch & Co also announced failure, unsettling the market. receipts show broad declines across major exchanges in Chicago and New York as liquidity concerns spread.
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New York
Sharp & Bryan
United States Steel
Wall Street
Joans
Aged Wife Sues for Divorce in High Profile Claim
Cambridge Alabama case details Louise Barnes suing Dr C N Barnes aged 35 for absolute divorce alleging unfaithfulness and separation of wealth. She seeks property attachments valued at $50,000, citing corespondents including a chorus girl and a 12 year old child. The suit accuses hypnotic power and luxury living in Los Angeles.
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Cambridge
Mave
Louise Barnes
Weed
C N. Barn
Melanie
Barnes
Dr. Barnes
Los Angeles
After Head-Hunters Pacification of Philippines Progress
War department reports rapid pacification as constabulary move against head-hunters of Lepanto and Banto provinces. Captain Nathors leads 100 Igorroti volunteers along the coast where villages suffer destruction and abduction. Manila reports health improvements with smallpox and cholera eradicated.
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Philippines
Wistington
War Department
Lepanta Banto
Nathors
Manila
Jett-White Case: Judge Hargis Describes Statements Bias
Judge Hargis testified for the defense in the Jett-White case at Qynthian Kentucky. He described urging Sheriff Callahan to stay in the store to avoid harm after shots were fired, denied paying Jet's attorney fee, and expressed belief in Jett's innocence due to his interest in the case.
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Qynthian
Defenss
Jett-White
Sheri Callahan
Jet
Jett
Planing Mills Fire Destroys Excelevlor Wood Lumber Plant
Fire at the Exvelelor Stodwood Lumber Company at Fourth and Channel streets in San Francisco destroyed the planing mill offices and yards. Loss estimated around 150000 with insurance about 868000. Schwab declares relief after being deposed from United States Steel presidency and plans a long rest as health fails.
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berFire
Exvelelor Stodwood Lumber Company
Fourth and Channel Streets
Lone
Schwab
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Papal Coronation and Ballot Details in Rome
Vatican coverage outlines the final papal ballot showing Pius X favored over Rampolla and Gott Rampolla, the election followed by a blessing to speed governance, and plans for a coronation next Sunday. Also notes German fluency and American pilgrimage arrival.
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Rome
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Iolay
Lapponi
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France
Rock Island strike seems imminent as crews back action
Chicago August 6 Rock Island officials meet FR J Clark and Halfway Trainees head. nearly 2000 members vote 17 against strike while management announces a 12 to 15 percent wage increase. Far Harbor August 5 harbor maneuvers begin with a defending squadron sailing from Bar Harbor and patrolling near Frenchmata Bay.
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Rock Island
FR. J. Clark
Portland Eagles Aerie Disbanded Amid Scandal
Aug 5 Portland district official telephoned deputy to disband the Portland Aerie of Eagles and seize charter papers. The move follows internal faction disputes and a Northwest wide stir as prominent Portland members are named in the controversy causing a major scandal within the order.
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McNamee
Portland
Portland Aerie of Eagles
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Flynn
Eagles
Wright Surrenders After Defamation Case In London
Whitaker Wright arrives with two Scotland Yard officers in London to surrender to authorities over defamation allegations related to the Lomson Globe RL Mines Corporation. He is arraigned at Gulla Hall, remanded, and posts 250000 bail with half funded by himself and the rest by a merchant.
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Liveriot
Ame
Whitaker Wright
Scotland Yard
London
Lomson Globe RL Mines Corporation
Gulla Hall
Marendas
Lost cargo from Kilmore sinking near Bishop Rock
The Kilmore steamer sank off Bishop Rock with valuable cargo for Glasgow. Gylek saved the crew but the steamer and cargo were a total loss. In Chicago Jochkey Ryan of Oakland died after a fall from elevated tracks. In Oyster Bay a bishop met with President Roosevelt in conference regarding the Philippines appointment.
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Kilmore
Bishop Rock
Gylek
Chicago
Jochkey Ryan
Oakland
Oyster Bay
Tiahop Daigleerdy
Holy See
Pippines
Roosevelt
Long Debate on Canal Treaty Stalls Colombian Vote
Pedro Velox, Colombia’s canal treaty committee member, returns from Washington to Cartagena and then Hirogeta to discuss the Panama Canal treaty. He doubts an early vote due to protracted debate and amendments and says his personal view would likely oppose the treaty, while acknowledging possible global benefits and stressing no sacrifice of French relations.
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New York
Pedro Volox
Colon
Washington
Cartagena
Hirogeta
Velox
United States
Colombia
Convicts Escape Then Work Routine Near Freeman Ranch
A report from Folsom California describes three inmates leaving the Freeman ranch at dusk after asking for water. They disappeared into Model Valley while a guard change occurred. Bloodhounds failed to trail them the next morning. Sheriff reported seeing an entry near Shingle Springs. Concurrently, La Grande Oregon opened its flour mill overhaul to ready for the new crop season.
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Cal
Freeman Ranch
Model Valley
Feldom
Aug
Gre
Enavier Case
Ptt
Webber Creek
Baker City Power Plant Opportunity For City Growth
Senator Pierce advocates Baker City power plant as vital to water and power supply for mills mines and industries. Hot Lake Sanitarium expands capacity with new buildings and baths, aiming to become a leading western health resort. Union County crops are poor but not worst, with continuation on page MW.
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Pierce Tame
Hot Lake
Baker City
Viernes
Moatia Bolo
Thaler Mig
Pendieton Fe
Dalles
Taher
Pendleton
Ely
Howe
Hot Lake Sanitarium
Fierce Han
Bowplin
Union County
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