LYNCHING IN NEW ORLEANS UNFOLDS AS ORDERLY JUSTICE
Special wire dispatch from New Orleans reports Judge Pugh in Shreveport explaining the lynching of two Negroes who killed Tay Vance, a young planter of Bossier parish. The mob’s action was orderly, the jury tried them in the courthouse, and the execution followed a verdict of guilty with no disorder or visible excitement.
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New Orleans
J. Cc. Pu
Shreveport
Girenil
Citizes
Vallce
Railway Collision Report Near Networt Michigan
Special wire dispatches from Networt Michigan dated December 10 report a collision on the Chicago and Northwestern railway between passenger trains with many injuries but no fatalities.
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Networt
Mich
Chicago & Northwestern
Fraudulent ten dollar gold pieces case bound for grand jury
W S Egbott, listing Aspen Colorado as home, was bound over for federal grand jury action for possessing and passing counterfeit ten dollar gold pieces. Local merchants report recent counterfeit defraud. Lybolt was arrested Wednesday.
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Fon. Worth
W. Egbott
Aspen
Colorado
Federal Grand Jury
Lybolt Waa
Effect of the Storm on Fort Worth and Rail Lines
A severe snow storm disrupted travel across the West and northwest regions. The Texas and Pacific railway reports snowbound lines for the first time in its history, with trains delayed by one to two days as cuts west of the area require digging out. Denver trains lagged fifteen to twenty four hours, and Jacksboro recorded about twelve inches of snow while temperatures remained below freezing.
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Fort Worth Dee
Lesus Plains
Here
Texas and Pacific Railway
I Ward
Denver
Jacksboro
Wheeler Says He Will Resign From Congress
General Joseph Wheeler indicated in an interview that he intends to resign from Congress while retaining his army role if opposition to holding two posts continues. The attorney general reportedly ruled the move legal, and Wheeler noted a possible assignment to a regular army position if offered.
Cuba sugar yield set at 200000 tons for next season
A careful survey projects a Cuba sugar harvest of about 200000 tons, the smallest in memory, hampered by guerrilla warfare, shortages of oxen and labor, and extensive plant losses. Prospects for several years remain subdued as plantations recover and reseed.
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Hivana
Dee
Cuba
Laguna
United States
Steies
Germany
Profit in Granges
New Orleans reports the orange growing area on the river bank near the gulf attracting wide attention. East and West visitors inquire about the region and large contracts, including a two acre tract leased for two acres of frontage, highlighting rising interest in orange farming.
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New Orleans
Gulf
East Amd
Calfornia
SQUIRE SALLIWAY LICENSE GRANTED BY COURT
Mr N B Salliway was granted a license to practice law by Judge Catsp in the Forty fifth District Court yesterday afternoon. The examining committee included Mes sus 1 GC Carter G J Gillespie and Marshall Wicks. Salliway answered all questions promptly and accurately showing broad legal knowledge. Judge Camp congratulated him on his excellent record after the examination.
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N. B. Salliway
Catsp
Forty-fifth District Court
Messus. 1
GC. Carter
G. J. Gillespie
Marshall Wicks
Sal- Tiway
Dudge Camp
Patty
Robbery on Mast Commerce Street Ended With Escape
A nighttime highway holdup on Mast Commerce Street near the cemetery prompted Mounted Officers Beck and Maina to respond. Charles Weisbacher, who operates an electric car near the cemetery, reported two men approached him with a pistol and fired six shots, but none hit. The suspects seized nothing and fled before weapon was used. Weisbacher notes prior holds during electric car runs in other city areas.
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Weilbacher
Amusements: Blaney’s A Hired Gil at Grand Opera House
Charles E Blaney's company performed a strict farce with songs and dancing before a small audience last night. The program included humorous business that may have been optional and some patrons at the Grand Opera House were moderately pleased.
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Chas. E."blaney
Grand Opera House
Senta
Fire crews respond to two chimney blazes in city
A chimney fire at Ninth Street and Avenue D last night around 11 o'clock was extinguished with no damage. Earlier yesterday afternoon, about 5 o'clock, a second chimney fire on Solevad Street near Giraud prompted a department call.
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Ninth Street
Avenue D
Solevdad Street
Giraud
Death Sentence Shocks Court in Yates Case
In Liverpool a court sentenced Wark to death for aiding and abetting Miss Yates in a fatal operation. The defendant protested innocence, blaming misinterpretation of his letters and emphasizing his loyalty to Yates. Spectators, mostly women, surged toward the dock to bid him farewell.
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Sperial
New York
Worhl
Lomson
Tiedlens
Fark
Royal Artillery
Miss Yatles
Tdyerpool
Lis Ral
Maybrick
Watk
Inishsvan
Liverpool
Miss Yates
Warka
Wark
Migs Yates
Proclamation Planned on Philippine Rights After Peace
Washington December 10 President Kinley will issue a proclamation defining Philippine status under U S law after the peace treaty with Spain is signed. He consults cabinet members on provisions to guarantee free speech press and religious liberty while ensuring personal safety and public tranquility. The proclamation will lay out rights clearly and warn the military government of limits.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Rick Kinley
Philippine Islands
Commission to study islands post peace treaty governance
After the peace treaty the president is likely to appoint a commission to visit the islands, inspect conditions, and recommend a government system to replace military rule. The panel probably cannot finish its work or prepare a report before the next Congress begins its first session.
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Congress
Hotel Guests From San Antonio Registered in New York
New York reports that on December 10 David son and W T Tollingsworth along with W George are registered at the Park Avenue hotel coming from San Antonio.
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New York
D. Davidson
W. T. Tollingsworth
W. George
Park Avenue Hotel
San Antonio
Prince of Wales to visit America next summer
London reports the Prince of Wales plans a U S visit next summer if the queen’s health permits. Diplomats urge the trip for improved Anglo American ties. He would first visit Canada as guest of Sir Wilfrid Laurier and then go to New York for the international yacht race.
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Sunday Light
London
Prince of Wales
America
England
United States
Bugiyod
Armerica
Royal Tower
Canada
Willard Lanvier
Dentinions
New York
Wnrther
Mexico Pleased by U S Embassy Upgrade Announcement
The City of Mexico reports satisfaction as the United States raises its legation to embassy, signaling U S world power status. Maries Romero’s promotion to ambassador is noted, while private subscriptions surge for a new key goods firm and Canadian-French influence shifts in land control sparking Mexican investor competition.
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City of
Mexico
United States
Maries Romero
Fey Goods
Lande
Rice culture and livestock shift on Ouachita farms
Special Wire reports Watkins, a leading Ouachita parish cotton planter, plans to quit cotton due to persistently low prices. He will convert his extensive farm along the Ouachita river to oats, peas, corn, cattle and hogs, and a rice culture push with pipes and pumps is budding among nearby farmers. If successful, rice acreage could reach hundreds and a 2,900 horsepower dynamo is planned for next year.
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Siuylay
Monroe
Watkins
Ouachita River
Disgraceful Snowball Attack on Austin Streetcars
University students attacked streetcars with snow and ice balls injuring a woman passenger. Forty to fifty youths damaged twenty windows, pulled bell ropes, and damaged a cash box, halting service until police arrived. Officials condemn the incident and demand punishment.
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Austin
Seagilk
Scovill
Scovish
Enr
Suel
Bailey Ader Wheeler Dispute Over Congressional Seat
Washington reports Congressman Bailey threatens General Joe Wheeler by challenging his right to the seat while in military service. Wheeler must decide soon whether to remain in the race as the president reportedly considers appointing him a colonial governor.
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Washington
Bailey
Joe Wheeler
Wheeler
Congress
United States
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