Anti Tax Rioters Rampage in Sicily Towns
Dispatches from Sicily report a violent anti tax movement in Trapani province. In Campobello near Trapani city a crowd overran police, burned public and private buildings, freed prisoners, and looted the town as troops restrained further bloodshed. Similar unrest spread to Salemi Pietra Perzia Marineo and other towns with fires, arrests, and casualties. Political leaders urge reform while Premier Crispi delays Sicily visit.
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Rome
Sicily
Trapani
Campobello
Salemi
Pietra Perzia
Caltauiseta
Vic
Marineo
Palermo
Campobelly
Tty
Anoc
Ynillera
Sura Case
Ishland
Crispi
Lita
Chained to the Floor in Ridgefield Murder Case
A Ridgefield, South Carolina fugitive, carpenter, alias Idgefield murderer, is secured in the jail with double chains in the top cell awaiting death by execution. Sheriff Dutz reinforces guards and blocks any escape as Judge Fraser will preside at the next court term for the death sentence.
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Solumbia
S. C
Carpenter
Idgefield
Mige- Held
Nidgefield
Yones
Preston Yones
Ridgefield
Dutz
Fraser
Fatal Brand Ball Fight Near Pecos County Border
A holiday Brand ball at Jose Amerce’s ranch near the Rio Grande in Pecos County ended in disaster as dancing men clashed over partners. Liquor flowed, violence erupted, and three Mexican youths were killed. killers fled across the river into Mexican territory.
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San Antonio
Tex
Jose *Amerce
Pecos County
Rio Grande
Deserved Rebuke for Anonymous Attack on Local Papers
The St Matthews Herald rebutts an anonymous Orangeburg piece signed Straightout. The Herald declines publication, defends independence, and stresses it is not controlled by any party while praising constructive criticism and fair reporting.
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St. Matthews Herald
Orangebuirg
the Register
St. Matthews Ierald
Times
Dsmotrat
Enterprise
Oranpebury
St. Mattthews
Ilerall
Mvs
Eater- Pine
Pines and Democrat
O Taras the Herald
Military court to try Lyceum Theatre explosion suspects
Reports from Topeka and nearby describe transfer of detainees to a military judge for trial on charges linked to the Lyceum Theatre blast. Civil authorities will defer. prisoners may face execution by shooting potential.
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Bakernona
Jac
Hey Wei
Virginia Consul Hoge Dropped After Integrity Probe
Col. J. Stampton Hoge of Virginia, United States consul to Amoy, has been removed from the consular service after an investigation into charges against his integrity. Secretary Gresham informed Senator Daniel and Col. Hoge of the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col
J. Stampton Hoge
Virginia
United States
Amoy
Consular Service
Gresham
Daniel
Col. Hoge
Democratic drive to pass the Wilson tariff bill in Congress
The article reports Mr. Wilson leading Democrats to push the tariff bill through the House in January, despite opposition from Republicans and Protections. It notes caucus plans, potential amendments, and the party discipline emphasized by Democratic leaders and speakers, with Cleveland era political rhetoric throughout.
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Waslington
Mr. Wilson
Souse of Representatives
Slouse
Senate
Ife
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Wilson
Cleveland
House
Wilson Bil
Thave
Crisp
Bose
theLouse
Mesars
Catchings
Turner
Georgia
Culberson
Breckinbridge
Arkansas
McMillin
Lateh
House of Representatives
News and Courier
Con stable Swan to Barnwell jail after Dispensary deed
Charleston reports Constable Swan will be jailed in Barnwell for three months after transporting a whiskey barrel with a Dispensary stamp. He appeared at the jail, showed Governor Tillman’s order, and the barrel was moved to a railway warehouse before delivery to company officers. Governor Tillman is believed to cover costs and Swan’s $2 daily wages.
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Charleston
D. C
Swan
Barnweil
United States
Tillman
South Carolina Railway
Pianos and Organs Offered for Summer Plan Purchase
N. Tramp of Columbia South Carolina advertises a summer purchase plan with $26 cash balance due November 1 1803 and calls for spot cash purchases of piano at $310 and organ at a specified price. Choices include Steinway Mason Hamlin Mathushek and Stirling pianos and Mason Hamlin Stirling organs with a fifteen day test and freight both ways if not satisfied. A large collection of nearly new and second hand pianos and organs described as good as new is offered with price lists on request.
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Steinway
Mason & Hamlin
Mathushek
Stirling
Barreine
N. Tramp
Columbia
8. C
Keeley Institute Treats Whiskey With Brutal Fairness
The Keeley Treatment reportedly feeds patients whiskey directly rather than tapering them off. It claims no restraint when demand is high and no overdosing, letting whiskey and Double Chloride of Gold battle for the patient’s body. Columbia South Carolina stands as the site of the institute.
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Keeley Institute
Columbia 5. C
Woman who visited White House found demented but harmless
Mrs Luce, who called at the White House to claim money from the president, was examined and declared demented but harmless. She will likely be sent to her son in Camden New Jersey. She says she did not intend to meet the president and would avoid him if possible.
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Clemson
Greenville News
Clemson College
Board of Trustees
Washington, D. C
Luce
White House
Camden
New Jersey
Lucie
Washington
Fatal Explosion at Peake Plantation Kills Three
News from Alabama reports a deadly explosion on Senator Glenn D. Peake’s plantation when a cotton gin engine boiler burst. Three men died, five wounded, including one mortally, with names given as Thomas R. Jeter and Crouch white man, plus a Black victim unnamed. Wounded’s identities unclear. Public sympathy expressed.
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Glenn D. Peake
Thomas R. Jeter
James T. Douglass
Crouch
North Carolina
Trial Justice Reforms Target South Carolina Liquor Laws
South Carolina officials prepare strict enforcement under new December Act. Governor Tillman threatens rapid dismissals for trial justices who fail to enforce prohibitions and aid constables in seizing contraband liquor and arresting violators.
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Columbia
8.C
South Carolina
Tillman
Supreme Court
Buchanan
Inventory of disused liquor for sheriff disposal
A local official directs taking a complete inventory of applicable liquor items and depositing them with the sheriff for disposal under dispensary laws. The order is issued under the authority of the unnamed official as of an unspecified date in 189- year.
Stop the Fight Promises in Florida Prize Ring Case
In Jacksonville on January 3 Solicitor Christie quits the case against Corbett and Mitchell under governor Mitchell's pressure. The move derails the prize fight test and prompts the Duval club to consider habeas corpus or arrests to press the bout, contingent on an Englishman signing amended articles. Bowden calls it a practical victory for the club and vows to proceed if amended articles are signed.
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Wim
Jacksonville
Fla
Christie
Corbett
Mitchell
Duval County
Florida
Bowden
Davai Athletic Club
Southern Associated Press
Albany Bishop Francis McWierney Remembered In Solemn Requiem
In Albany the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception held a public viewing and funeral rites for Bishop Francis McWierney. About 200 clergy in ceremonial dress led the procession, with bishops from New York Rochester Syracuse Buffalo Newark Brooklyn and others anticipated for tomorrow’s Mass. A guard of honor watched over the body through the night as thousands filed past the casket.
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Albany
N.Y
Immaculate Conception
Francis McWierney
Order of Christian Brothers
Catafalqua
Oparrall
Trenton
Conroy
New York
McQuid
Rochester
Ludden
Syracuse
Ryan
Buffalo
Wiseer
Newark
McDonat
Brooklyn
Canada
State of siege decreed in Sicily amid turmoil
News from Sicily reports a state of siege proclaimed by three ministers as storms disrupt communications and wires. The decree aims to disarm insurgents and dissolve Fasci and radical groups, while several Sicilian deputies plan to return home Saturday to influence anti tax agitation.
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Rowe
Sicily
Fasci
Tome
Fatal End to a Frolic in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee Newel Sanders a leading manufacturer and politician suffered a double tragedy as his seven year old daughter Dotie was fatally burned while playing near an open fire in the yard her dress catching flame. The family had earlier lost an eldest son by drowning during a picnic.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Newel Sanders
Dotie
Local machinery buyers urged to seek home estimates
A brief appeal requests residents to allow local firms to make estimates on machinery purchases. The notice argues that obtaining estimates at home helps keep money in the state and benefits local businesses, rather than sending funds out of state.
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Siciily
Toriwaa
Kan
Lewelling- Lease
Hivitye
Mrs. Lease
Mme
Louse
Wr. W. Treeborn
Treeborn
Mrs Lease
Lewelling
Freeborn
Mra
Ofice
Ile
Lease
Ossawatomie
Dbisiston
Double Channel
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
William Slerald
Finley
Taylor
Terald
Jerald
Norton
Tinley
Itlerald
Abingdon
John K. Sussell
Olcott
N. Y
Keeley
Keely
Colden
Kesley
Mrs. Lucite
Binm Minguam
Ala
Court House
C. N. Bell
Bell
Alfred
Tillman Sega
Densmore
J. W. Gibbes & Co., General Agents
Columbia,s. C
BOP
Coods
Cnt
Atalogue
Boty Basttesau
Witstre al Wietis
Paulo Sto
Ashe
le Pat
Wien
Tyte
Piroacth
Laima, &c
Avilesn Q
Agirioa, In
Tozer
Manu
America
W. H. Gibbes Jr. & Co
Rie Auer
Orice
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