White town lynching spree after cotton strike turns deadly
Dispatches report a wave of lynchings in the South following a strike of cotton pickers. Nine black workers were killed by a sheriff’s posse and vigilantes after Ben Patterson and other leaders were captured, with violence spreading to plantations and canal towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearnis
Tenyx
South
New Orleans
Lea County
Ark
Marianna
Derrick
Ben Patterson
Betog Tee
St. James Lee
Frank Mills
Murisupe
Ia Helens
Ia Helens. He Was Chained To A Piece of Machinery On the Boat. At Hackler’s
Patterson
Mills
Winchester
New Weather Pattern Observed in Western Kansas
Reports from Goodland and surrounding areas describe rare cloud formation and high winds in western Kansas. Observers note clouds forming in strong winds, with rain expected before midnight and barometric pressure dropping at Podgelity and Denver, indicating an impending shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kantas
Kansas
Colorado Springs
Oecelerk
Podgelity
Denver
SNAP JUDGMENT ON BRIGGS AT PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY
War time debate at Genesee county Oakfield meeting condemns Dr. Briggs on heresy links. A motion urged withholding funds from Colon Seminary students and theater education, amid contention over Briggs as instructor. Attica pastor Rev Detetion and Rev Mekinriche weigh in during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorsrout
Presbyterian Assembly
Genesee County
Oakfield
Aeton Seminary
Briggs
Witel
Presbyterian Promiiation
Colon Seminary
Jr. Briggs
A. E. Detetion
Attica
W. J. Mekinriche
Premature action on seminary matter discussed by church leaders
The Presbyterian Church of Batavia notes it could not attend until late and believes the move premature as the New York Presbytery has not acted and the General Assembly has not yet acted beyond appointing a committee to confer with Union Theological Seminary, which has not reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of
Batavia
Presbytery of
New York
General Assembly
Union Theological Seminary
Gol
Jay Gould Collapses at Directors Meeting in Tearful Break
New York reports that Jay Gould suffered a hysterical attack at a Missouri Pacific directors meeting. He became incoherent while responding to Russell Sage's speech about a 4 cent dividend, then buried his face in a handkerchief and cried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jay Gould
Missouri Pacific
Gould
Russell Sage
Sage
Linnet
Wool as His Text Campbell Tours Eastern Ohio Mills
Governor Campbell campaigns in Steubenville and Steuben ville area, praising tariff policy and wool industry. He notes wage changes under protection, cites Jefferson county data, predicts victory, and jokes about tin plate factory in Apollo while touring mills and addressing workers and supporters.
Sing Sing Executions Report Denounces Secrecy
Dr Carlos McDonald and colleagues testified at the Capitol about the July 7 executions. They stated unconsciousness appeared instantly at the initial electric contact and questioned the secrecy surrounding the process while noting the official mandate aimed for instantaneous death but fell short in openness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bary
Carlos MacDonald
BR. Ward
Sing Sing
Aandal
Massacre of Chinamens On the Snake River Not yet Taken
Mr. Tio of the Chinese Legation notes a San Francisco dispatch about Hugh McMillan's statement on murders of Chinese miners four years ago on the Snake River Oregon. The legation has not received the report. if Bee at San Francisco submits, it will be investigated and referred to Washington. Minister Ho recalls a US request for punishment but says officials could not identify the killers. eight to ten men may have been killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posae
Derrick
Viet
Tom Miller
Bowse
Sher
Pexton
Patterson
Keres
Heiss
Memphis
Anxieu
Mr. Dowling
Campbell
Meeker
Foraker
Jefferson County
Grand Old Party
Western Reserve
Apollo
Jim
McKinley
Wall Street
Logan
Steubenville
Wasucseron
Tio
Legation
San Francisco
Hugh McMillan
Snake River
Oregon
Legation md
Millan
Bee
Washington
State Department
United States
Jar. Ho
Saeranen
Dill
Clearfield
Houtzdale
Two
Gheee
Will
Hsees
Over Niagara Pass Unknown Woman Ends Life Near Falls
A woman in black was seen on the mainland above the Catarinet House and reportedly plunged into the river. Police recovered Annie Thompson who saw the scene. another possible suicide confirmed near the falls.
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Niagana Fants
Noman
Geatleland
Highland
Catarinet House
Pelham Ont
Mr. Highland
Annie Thompson
Miners on Bank Mules at McKinley Rally in Jackson
In Jackson Ohio a massive Republican gathering greeted Major McKinley with a 300 strong Zach Chandler Club escort to the depot. A countywide procession of miners and townspeople on horseback and in vehicles formed, banners proclaimed pro money and protective platform, and 7 000 to 8 000 heard McKinley speak two hours on silver and protection. he also spoke at Wellston that night.
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Jackson
Eecorta McKinley
Jackson, O
Jackson County
Zach Chandler
McKinley
Glen Roy
Coalton
McKinney
Wellston
SHERMAN'S BIG MEETING IN PREBLE COUNTY O
A record crowd of about 3 000 welcomed Senator Sherman in Camden Preble County Ohio for the largest political demonstration to date. A northbound special train carried 509 from Eaton and the First Regiment Band joined Sherman’s party. The town was festively adorned and Sherman departed at 7 for Richmond Indiana where he was greeted warmly. He was slated to speak at St Paris the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Youngstown
Campbell
Pittsburg
Panhandle
McDonald
W.P. Logan
J. M. Guffy
Joe Dowing
McKinley
Caunex
Preble County
John Sherman
Eaton
Camden
Sherman
Richmond
Ind
Iie
St. Paria
Hendricks Seizes 60 Boa Constrictors in First Day
Hendricks takes control of the Custom House seizures on his first day, with sixty boa constrictors in five cases aboard the steamship Advance from Rio Janeiro. The import included snakes, 47 bugs, and stuffed birds not destined for a museum, seized for underpaying duty. Dealers plan to buy the snakes and settle the duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoas
Hendricks
Tio Janeiro
Gubernatorial Dispute Referred to Courts for Fast Ruling
In New Haven the counsel for both sides agree to submit the Morris versus Bulkeley case to the Supreme Court. The key question is whether the Legislature can correct modernator returns. This move aims for a speedy decision before the new Legislature meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Oct
Morris
Bulkeley
Supreme Court
Idogema
Itata Bond Seizure Reaches Release of Vessel
Log ANGELES Oct 1 Itata released today on bond of 50 000 for the vessel and 50 000 for the cargo of arms. It is hoped the ship will depart tomorrow for Chile as ordered by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Log Angeles
Itata
Tata
Chile
Kansas Central Railway crisis escalates to rebuild or abandon
Kansas Railway Commission orders rebuilding of the Kansas Central Railway after a tour with General Manager Clark. The road, deemed unsafe, has deteriorated to a single mixed train daily at 11 miles per hour. The commission threatens charter revocation and informs the Governor after consulting the Attorney General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Torerca
Kansas Railway Commission
Kansas Central Rrailway
Union Pacific
Clark
Consul General Balz Denies Guatemala Turmoil Rumors
New Yeas Oct 1 Special P Balz Guatemala Consul General dismisses sensational Guatemala rumors. He says he has no faith in insurrection stories and would report any trouble promptly. A September 18 letter notes only quiet conditions and clear cable links between Guatemala and the U.S.
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Balz
New Yeas
Guatemala
St. Louis
Simmerust
Here
Detained Woman Identified as Dr Mary Walker
In Hanover New Hampshire on October 1 Mary Walker remains in custody of the Sheriff. Her identity is established beyond doubt. The community fears she cannot endure further in the case involving murderer Aliny and no reason for her intervention has yet been disclosed.
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Hanover
N. H
Mary Walker
Aliny
Fugitive Fitzsimmons Sends 1000 For New Trial Letter Shocks Lawyer
Article describes Frederick Fitzsimmons sending a $1,000 payment to aid his wife’s new trial via a dramatic exchange at the Hotel Duquesne. The handwriting is identified by Hon. Thomas M. Marshall as belonging to Fitzsimmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Hotel Duquesne
Thomas M. Marshall
the Duquesne
Serrewnen
Roteipt
Freprnnce C. Frozstmans
X. B
Napoleon Bonaparte
Prohibitionists Destroy Big Apple Crop in Orchard Incident
Preacher Hall and two sons with Deacon Hungerford and their men destroyed the entire apple harvest to avoid cider. The group dumped the fruit into a village mill pond and the apples later clogged the water wheel, shocking local residents.
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Carsten
Preacher Hall
Deacon Hungerford
New York Chamber of Commerce Debates Silver Policy
At a New York Chamber of Commerce meeting the Finance and Currency Committee failed to report on measures to prevent currency depreciation under existing laws and whether more legislation is needed. President J Edward Simmons, a Democrat, pushed for a resolution to repeal the 4500000-ounce monthly silver purchase, adopting it with one dissenting vote from William P. John who opposed the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Finance and Currency
Cos
J. Edward Simmons
Hank
Saratoga
Coe
Simmons
State of
William P. &J. John
Siver
Two Millions and Half In Litigation
The United States Rolling Stock Company in Chicago faces renewed litigation as London financier William Brander files a bill in federal court to foreclose on English stockholder claims and seeks to enforce receiver actions and bond entitlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chtcaco
United States
William Brander
London
Depositors Fear Bank Collapse After Houtzdale Failure
Mobs surround the Clearfield Bank crisis as Receiver Geo W. Dickey and John Beyer take charge of the Houtzdale bank. Judge Krebs halts operations while Bank Examiner Miller investigates. Dill faces embezzlement charges amid threats from Hungarians and Slavs. arrests and bail set as chaos broadens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
McGrath
Woebegone
Dill
Hontzdale Bank
Krebs
TMI
Geo W. Dickey
John Beyer
Houtzdale Bank
Miller
Peter
Houtzdale
Justice McCullough
Wilson
James Mitchell
W. R. McPherson
Egan and Balmaceda Crisis Draws U S. Notice
The report says Chilean tensions spill into Washington with Mr. Egan’s partisan links to Balmaceda. He aided mediation, pressed for ports and cruisers, refused to protest notes, and faces actions as Balmaceda refugees remain under US protection. Egan’s son is arrested amid moves. Washington signals the United States will not be drawn into the dispute.
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New York
Peia
RB. J. Trumbull
Chile
Egan
Junta
Balmaceda
Pensacola
United States
Congress
Balmacedista
Legation
Washington
Schley
Baltimore
Bankers Storm Over New Treasury Order Delaying Gold Consignments
New York bankers protested at the Custom House over a new Treasury rule requiring consular invoices for gold coins bullion and bars. Firms including August Belmont Brown Brothers Colonial Bank faced delays as 1 400 000 in consignments awaited admissibility. bonds were offered but settlements were postponed with losses and further delays in counting and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Custom House
Nettleton
Mosbacher & Co
Department
General Nettleton
August Belmont & Co
Brown Bros. & Co
Colonial Bank
Jace
Apraiser
Fresh Itatian Bathes at Boston Frog Pond Stirring City
Gimrano Lorrato, an immigrant arrival, stripped to wash at the Frog Pond on Boston Common causing shock among spectators. He kept his underclothes on while rinsing, then was arrested for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gimrano Lorrato
Min
Belgian Glassblowers Suspects Arrive Under Scrutiny
The Treasury Department investigates a complaint that many Belgian glassblowers have recently arrived in the United States in possible violation of the anti contract law. No direct evidence of an infraction has been found amid suspicious circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurxotox
Treasury Department
Bausman Edict Sparks Presbyterian Controversy
A special Allegheny Presbytery session, after a five hour debate, seats Rev. J. Bausman for alleged unorthodox views on preterition Christ divinity and eternal punishment. The panel urges prudence and suspension of judgment while preserving his Rochester pastorate and ordering further actions if needed.
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J. Tf. Bannsman
Presbyterian Church
Allegheny Presbytery
Mr. Bausman
Bansman
Rochester
Europe
Pir. McClelland
Bausman
Rochester Church
Campbell
Leetsiire
B. McConnick
Kennedy
Presbytery
J. Ahsan
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Melbourne
New York Presbyterian Assembly
Wool
Ohio
Mingo Junction
M'Kinley
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Heske
J. H
Williams
Pennsylvania
Jefferson
Harrison
America
Cishusky
Navy
Major Co
Financia
England
Italy
Germany
Laoughter
Laughter
Thomas Dolan
Lawrence King
Ohio Shepherds
Naturel Lawe
Tari
Lawrence
Lowell Manufacturing Company
MecKinnley
Atoll
Mgr. Campbell
Niagara Pass
M’kinleys
THE
Connecticut Middle
Iata
Fitz
Mr. Marshall
Frederick ©. Fitzsimmons
Tor Dispatch
New York Chamber of Commerce
Mik Moritz
Dan Lemmon
Houtzpatz
Clearfield Bank
John B. McGrath
Hontedale Bank
Ately
Montzdale
Egan and
Trumbull
Uncle Sam
Bankkers
Treasury
Boston
Bouncing Bausman
Ony Brother
Mr. Bunsema
Christ
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