Lynching of Mitchell Shocks Urbana as Mob Roars
A mob in Urbana Ohio broke into the jail and hanged Click Mitchell after militia fire killed two and wounded nine. Sheriff McLean fled town as crowds gathered. Governor Bushnell ordered investigation while Springfield troops were deployed to quell violence. Mitchell, 23, a hotel porter, had prior assault charges.
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Springfield
Ganson
McLean
Mitchell
Sylvester Zimmerman
Court House
Eliza Gaumer
Columbus
Springfield Company
Allery
J. B. Morgan
Bushnell
Ites
Wooster
Here
Urbana
McLain
Dayton
George W. Leonard
Prisoners Escape After Urbana Jail Attack
In Urbana Ohio on June 4 a mob attacked the jail on North Malin street. Five shots fired at 2:30 am wounded several. Harry Bell was killed. Upton Baker died, later identified as Akers son. A. W. Bowen likely died from wounds. Prisoners, except Z. T. Lewis, escaped as cells were breached and doors broken.
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Urbantia
Ohio
Malin Street
Court Street
Geome
Harry Bell
White, Valentine & Co
Upton Baker
Urbana
Humphreys
Haggins
Aker
John McKeever
A. W. Bowen
Court House
Cable
Mitchell
Z. T. Lewis
Wees Set
French Minister to Siam Dead
Paris report states M. Ranchot, the French Minister to Siam, died of cholera at his post on June 4, ending a lengthy diplomatic tenure. The death prompts official condolences from Paris and Bangkok.
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Siam
Paris
M. Ranchot
Ward Leaders Push for City Payroll Investigation
City ward leaders back a unanimous Select Council resolution for a joint committee to review departments and trim payrolls amid rising city expenses. Highway Chief Hicks supports the plan as overdue, urges restraint on raises, and cites payrolls of 11 000 to 12 000 employees consuming about eighty percent of tax revenue.
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Select Council
Sunderland
Eighth Ward
Common Council
Commonwell
Patton
Joint Committee of Investigation
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Terms of the Armistice in Athens Sealed
The Greek Cabinet agreed to a sea armistice with conditions. The Greek fleet will leave Ottoman waters and vessels north of the armistice line will not be inspected. Turkish reinforcements to garrison towns in the archipelago are prohibited. The Turkish fleet must remain in the Dardanelles.
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Athens
Dardanelles
Waylaid and Shot A Venango County Man Attacked Near Home
Frank Starkey of Cherry Tree was shot by Charles Marsh while returning from a dance. Starkey lies dangerously wounded as Marsh is sought by authorities. Starkey and friends reportedly attacked Marsh earlier, and six of Starkey's children remain in the family.
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Cherry Tree
Juhe
Frank
Starkey
Charles Marsh
Marsh
Maresh
Policeman Saves Woman from Fire at Home
Police Officer Charles Brady of the Sixteenth district risked his life to save Mrs. Lizzie Medaria during a stove explosion at her home on Thirty fifth and Warren streets. He wrapped a water-soaked carpet around her flaming clothing, extinguishing the blaze. both suffered burns but survived. Mrs. Medaria was taken to Presbyterian Hospital and Brady will be recommended for bravery.
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Charles Brady
Sixteenth
Lizzie Medaria
Warren Streets
Brady
Flagman killed at crossing on Twenty-seventh Street
Patrick Riley, about 50, a flagman for the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad, was run down and killed at the Twenty-seventh Street crossing while signaling an east bound freight. The west bound train could not stop. Riley held the danger signal and died instantly.
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Patrick Riley
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Twenty-seventh Street
Seventeenth District
President plans trip to Nashville and Cuba inquiry
Special Commissioner Calhoun is due from Havana to accompany the President on a trip to Nashville. The President will stay at Virginia Hot Springs for talks and is expected to act on the belligerency resolution after returning to Washington.
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Nashville
Washington
Calhoun
Havana
Cuba
Virginia
Reed
Senate
Lee's Successor Sheds Light on Havana Consul General
A close presidential ally stated the President will not nominate a Consul General to replace General Lee in Havana now, hoping for a candidate in harmony with the President. Ex-Congressman Frank Aldrich of Chicago emerges as a likely choice due to his strong character and Reed era ties.
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Frank Aldrich
Chicago
Washington
General Lee
Havana
Lee
Reed
McKinley to Fill Spain Mission Soon
Washington June 4 The White House expects President McKinley to nominate a new Minister to Madrid within a week. Six names are under consideration including General B F Tracy Senator John B Henderson and Congressman Hitt The last named is said to have been offered the post but does not want it.
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Washington
White House
McKinley
Madrid
B. F. Tracy
New York
John B. Henderson
Missouri
Hitt
Ilinois
Philadelphia
Forty-first
Baltimore Avenue
Cleveland
Townsend
Legation
Townsends
Union League
Vienna
Tripp
Brown
Bradford
Congress
Pennsylvania
Quay
Townsend to Portugal and other nominations
Lawrence Townsend of Philadelphia named minister to Portugal and William Brown of Bradford named auditor for the War Department. The President also nominated Ellis H. Roberts of New York to be content unspecified official, with prior mentions of Conrad N. Jordan retaining his New York post.
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William Brown
Bradford
War Department
Washington
Pennsylvania
Lawrence Townsend
Philadelphia
Portugal
Henry C. Townsend
Edward Y. Townsend
West Chester
Hastings’ Academy
West Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Europe
Nice
Miss Hanna
Ellis H. Roberts
New York
Treasury Department Appointments span posts and promotions
Conrad N. Jordan of New York to be Assistant Treasurer in New York City. William B. Andrews of Nebraska named Auditor for the Treasury. Postmasters for Pennsylvania named George H. Swearing and Reuben J. Mott. Naval officers promoted to captains and commanders. Mr. Roberts supported for Assistant Treasurer in New York, noted as a Republican banker and former Sub-Treasurer. Jordan praised as fitting. Andrews served in Fifty fourth Congress and has educational and Republican background.
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United States
Conrad N. Jordan
New York
New York City
William B. Andrews
Nebraska
Treasury Department
Pennsylvania
George H. Swearing
Dunbar
Reuben J. Mott
Port Allegheny
Navy
Richard P. Leary
William Swift
Henry B. Mansfield
Herbert Winslow
W. H. Turner
William J. Maxwell
Franklin Swift
Roberts
App
Jordan
Franklin National Bank
Harrison
Utica Herald
Andrews
Fiftyfourth
Congress
Death by Own Action Shocks Hoboken Club Member
Frederick Jacobson aged 53 of 168 Seventh Street Hoboken died from inhaling gas after a self inflicted act. He was a prominent member of the Death by Own Action Club formed two years ago by twelve men.
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Frederick Jacobson
Hoboken
Timms
New York
Seventh Street
Jacobson
Tinken
No. 2
River Street
Suicide Club of
Disfigured for Life in Baltimore Fire Attempt
Mrs. Rosie Meyer, newly married to John Meyer a month, set her clothing ablaze with a match after saturating hair and dress with oil. Neighbors Mrs. John Eyring and Mrs. A. F. Hartman helped extinguish the flames as she suffered severe burns to the head and shoulders.
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the Times
Baltimore
Rosie Meyer
John Meyer
Berore
John Eyring
A. F. Hartman
Judge declines to reopen case against gas company
In Wilmington on June 4 Judge Dallas ruled not to reopen William Buchanan versus Bay State Gas Company after a demurrer by the Bay State Company was overruled. The Boston Loan Company had urged reopening. The suit, by Godfrey Morse and others seeking a receiver, may proceed to a hearing.
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Dallas
Bay State Gas Company
Ilmington
Del
United States Court
William Buchanan
Boston Loan Company
Bay State Company
Godfrey Morse
True Bill Against Luetgert Indictment for Wife Murder
The grand jury in Cutcago voted a true bill against A. L. Luetgert, the sausage manufacturer, charging him with the murder of his wife. The indictment will be returned tomorrow.
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Cutcaco
A. L. Luetgert
Weather Forecast for Eastern PA New Jersey Saturday Showers Clearing
Forecast for Saturday in Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey calls for showers likely in the morning followed by clearing by Saturday noon. Winds come from the west and temperatures trend cooler. Yesterday’s high and low not specified.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Indians Quiet as Captain Stouch Reports Tongue River Agency
Telegram from Captain Stouch at Tongue River Agency says the Indians are quiet. He states the suspect under arrest for murder will be escorted by military to Rosebud Agency and delivered to the Sheriff today.
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Washington
Campos Calls on the Queen as Cuba Crisis Intensifies
Maprio reports Marshal Martinez de Campos arrives at the palace and presses for a new Cuban governor. Sagasta warns that Weyler could be recalled if Liberals win, with the Queen Regent to consult generals Blanco and Dominguez. Conservative leaders debate royal response as Canovas del Castillo’s role looms large.
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Sagasta
Weyler
Maprio
Marshal Martinez de Campos
Cuba
Spain
Marshal Martinez Campos Ia
Senor Sagasta
Blanco and
Dominguez
Marshal Campos
Senate
Marquis Pazo de la Merrzed
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Sagasta Says Liberals Ready to Face Pending Questions
Sagasta after meeting the Queen Regent at the palace announces the Liberals are prepared to address all pending questions. Public opinion remains to favor a Sagasta Cabinet as of June 4 in Madrid.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Sagasta
Rumors of Dissension in Meline Cabinet in Paris
Paris dispatch reports rumors of serious dissension within the Meline Cabinet as reconstruction is considered, with Paris sources indicating current instability. The note comes as discussions in London dated June 4 reference potential reshaping of the ministry.
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Paris
Meline
London
Brewery Wagon Fatality: Driver Killed After Runaway
Jacob Ott age 32 of 5386 Glenwood avenue died after a Pennsylvania Brewery wagon ran away at Twenty second and Manton streets. He fell from the wagon when the front wheel hit the curb and the team bolted. Ott suffered a crushed left limb a compound hip fracture and a severed femoral artery and died at Polyclinic Hospital at 6 pm.
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Jacob Ott
Glenwood Avenue
Twenty-second
Manton Streets
Ott
Pennsylvania Brewery
Twenty-second Street
Manton Street
Polyclinic Hospital
Johnston Confesses in Preliminary Hearing
Walter Johnston a Washington New Jersey postal clerk admitted stealing mail matter on the D S and W mail cars at a preliminary hearing in Jersey City. He said he had been taking letters for three months and was held for trial in 500 bail. He also disclosed opium and cigarette habits and cited prison regulations.
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New York
Walter Johnston
Washington, N. J
Lindsley Rowe
Jersey City
Jhonston
Hudson County
Summer Clothes at Bargain Prices
A local ad proclaims a vast stock of summer wear including Serge, crash, weighty worsted and Cheviot suits. Featured lines highlight elegant suits priced at seven fifty and ten dollars.
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Mrs. Gaumer
National
Buckeye
Ohio National Guard
Harvey Bell
Farmer
Wesley Bowen
Gable
Zach Wank
Dennis Graney
Charles Thompson
North Lewisburg
S. Denton
Ray Cherson
Ray McClure
Higgins
Bell
R Buhnell
Lewis
Select
Hicks
Highway Bureau
Thomas L. Hicks
Bureau of Highways
A. Venango County
Tmes
Luetgert
Bryn Mawr
Rittenhouse Square
Country Club
Robert Fox
Walnut Street Theatre
Woman's Health Protective Association
Ashbourne
Moyamensing Literary Institute
Pennsylvania Boat Club
Schuylkill River
Front Street Gospel Mission
Riverton Yacht Club
Riverton
P. M
Pennsylvania Military College
Chester
George J. Jewill Republican Club
Twenty-eighth Ward
Drexel Institute
Engineers’ Club
Girard Street
Teachers’ Annuity, Aid and Pension Fund Association
Atlantic City
Philadelphia School of Music
New Century Drawing Room
South Twelfth Street
Houston Hall
West Philadelphia Music Academy
Hawthorne Hall
Hamilton Street
Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia Trap Shooters’ League
Penn Gun Club
Oak View
Norristown
Columbia Avenue
Amalgamated Nation of Textile Workers
Laera
Washington Park
Twenty-sixth Street
Allegheny Avenue
Captain Stouch
Interior Department
Tongue River Agency
Campos
Sagasta’s
Johnston
PERRY @ Co
Chestnut Street
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