Lynching of Taliferro couple sparks mob in Carrollton
In Carrollton Mississippi on August 2 1900 a mob of about 50 white citizens seized Betsie McCray her son Belfield and daughter Ida McCray from the jail bound them and hanged them to a tree after Ida McCray confessed knowledge of the Taliferro murder Gov A H Longino arrived by special train and urged lawful action as prominent locals urged restraint.
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Carrollton
Mies
R. T. Taliferro
Betsie McCray
Belfield McCray
Ida McCray
Carroll County
Jaffer Duke
Negotiations Progress on Panama Canal Terms
Satisfactory progress is being made between the Isthmian Canal Commission and the Colombian government on terms for U S control of the Panama Canal. As soon as details are agreed the agreement will be formalized and signed.
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Washington, D.C
Isthmian Canal Commission
Termes
United States
Panama Canal
Roosevelt Addresses Centennial on Growth of Wea
Vice-President Roosevelt arrived in Colorado Springs and delivered the star address at the Quarter-Centennial celebration, focusing on the growth of the Wea during the last quarter century.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Roosevelt
Wea
Officers Elected by Western Central Labor union for six months
The Western Central Labor union elected officers for six months at the last meeting and will install them next week. President W. A. Bane. Vice President E. A. Miller. Secretary W. H. Middleton. Treasurer P. B. GM. Reading Clerk Gordon A. Rice. Executive Committee J. P. Griffin L. G. Shiffer W. J. Ackers George Harrison WalterBentt. committees named for organization and visiting unions. sergeant at arms Peveler. Also: Mrs Fanny and her daughter with two men drowned in Central W Va when their rowboat was capsized near here last night.
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Western Central Labor Union
W. A. Bane
E. A. Miller
W. H. Middleton
P. B. GM
Sabor
Reading
Gordon A. Rice
J. P. Griffin
L. G. Shiffer
W. J. Ackers
George Harrison
Newsboy
Walter Bentt
F. H. Pike
H. Metcalf
Swanson
Building la Compmittee
Arma
Peveler
Central
W. Va
Fanny
Navy Yard Name Change at Puget Sound Yard
The Navy Department issued an order directing that the Haremer ton establishment in Washington be known as the Puget Sound Navy Yard. Officials agree that the repair work on the coast offers the best facilities, ending the disagreement over which yard serves the region.
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Washington, PD. C
Navy Department
Haremerton
Wash
Puget the “ Sound Navy Yard
Bremerton Puget Sound Navy Yard to Lead Pacific Coast
Navy department officials near completion of a plan to rename Bremerton station Puget Sound navy yard and expand facilities. Secretary Long praised Bremerton for deeper docks and greater returns than Mare Island and hinted at further favored support before his term ends.
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Star
Navy Department
Puget Sound Naval Station
Bremerton
Pacific Coast
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Naval Station
Navy
Mare Island Yard
Francisco
Long
Mare Island
Bremerton Station
Puget Sound
Peace Tomorrow in San Francisco Teamsters Strike
San Francisco August 2. There is no change today in the teamsters strike. Negotiations continue for an early settlement and labor leaders and merchants hope peace will be restored tomorrow with men back at work Monday. Water front conditions are steady with three more coasters idle. The Conemaugh and the Cop tile are due this afternoon, the latter light. There is no weakening among the strikers, who remain firm and orderly. this is described as the most orderly strike in San Francisco history.
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SAN Franciesco
Bas Francisco
Shanghai Wires Say LA Hung Chang Believed Dying
The Globe's Shanghai correspondent reports LA Hung Chang is believed to be dying. No further details are given about location or circumstances.
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London
Globe
Shanghai
LA Hung Chang
Fire destroys business block in Clarksville
A blaze last night in Clarksville Missouri destroyed a business block and several adjoining homes. The estimated loss stands at 80000 dollars. Fire officials investigated the cause and expected a full report today.
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Clarksville, Mo
Gen Waldersee Arrival Promises Large German Pageant
Buoy district awaits General Waldersee with arrival set for August 8. A grand military pageant is planned with crack troops arriving from across Germany for the event.
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Mamburg
Waldersee
Germany
Italian Premier Crispi in Critical Condition
Naples Aug 2 report says Premier Crispi is in a precarious state with paralysis in his limbs and nearly helpless hands. Government orders seizure of his papers and property following his death.
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Naples
Crispi
Seattle Weather Update Tonight and Saturday
Seattle and vicinity faces fall conditions with fresh south to southwest winds. Tonight and Saturday bring unsettled skies and cooler temperatures as the storm track moves inland.
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Seattle
Vicinity
Abridgement of Free Speech in Northport Strike
Judge Hanford issues an injunction against Northport miners and union leaders amid a dispute with Northport Smelting and Refining Co. over non union labor. Union leader William M Middleton calls it an abridgment of free speech while parties contemplate further court action.
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Hanford
Trikin
Northport
Northport Smelting and Refining Co
Northport Milling and Ameltermen's
Bpokane
Etrikera
John P. Hartman
William M. Middleton
District Court
Escapade in San Francisco Ties Duke to Lady Hope Payoff
London reports an unusual tale from San Francisco where Capt. Strong and Lady Hope figure in a case involving the Duke of Newcastle paying 60 000 dollars for Lady Hope to end ties with Lord Hope. No divorce sought due to Lord Hope’s own indiscretions.
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London
San Francisco
Strong
Lady Hope
Duke of Newcastle
Lord Hope
Tries 10 Kill Her Jealous Rage Shoots Louise DuBoise
Joe Pollenias shoots Louise DuBoise in a jealous rage after attempting ten times to kill her. Police report a violent attack and investigation underway with no immediate motive disclosed.
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Joe Pollenias
Louise DuBoise
Quarrel Ends in Murder Attempt at King Street
Pollinias, a 58 year old man recently discharged from a brick yard job, fired on his lover in a King Street room after 9 pm. The woman, 42, was wounded in three shots and is expected to die. Propriety owner Nick Kennedy and others restrained Pollinias until police took him to jail. The feud began in the afternoon over jealousy.
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Joe Pollinias
S18
King Street
Pollinias
Pellinias
Nick Kennedy
Fred Russel
Bevan
Hume
Polinias
Bortes
Providence Hospital
du Horse
Epworth League Picnic Excursion to Tacoma
The Epworth League organized an excursion for 114 members, departing this morning for Tacoma to hold a picnic event.
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Epworth League Picnic
Epworth League
Tacoma
President Gompers' Help Sought in Amalgamated Strike
In Pittsburgh Aug 2 the Amalgamated Association seeks Samuel Gompers guidance and support before deciding on a strike or settlement. Early indications point to either a general war with the Estes trust or a backdown, as executives meet to shape the future course.
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Pittsburgh
Amalgamated Association
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Estes Trust
Father Leads Mob to Lynching in Smithville Trial
In Smithville Tennessee on August 2 Charles Davia a prominent young white man was taken by a mob of white men led by the victim Kate Hughes's father as he left the courtroom after a preliminary hearing for assaulting Kate Hughes. The mob lynched Davia.
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Smithville
Tenn
Charles Davia
Kate Hughes
Torpedo Boat Sunk in Dover Patrol Maneuver Off Alderney
London dispatch reports a torpedo boat was sunk during naval maneuvers off Alderney. All crew members were saved and accounted for.
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London
Alderney
Blacklist Threats Mark Machinists Strike Tension
Striking machinists face threats of a blacklist as employers withhold work and offices thinly staffed. The Pacific Coast Trades association is cited for potential blacklisting. The Western Labor Union backs W. Bane for president of the union, signaling solid support for the Seattle strike. Union discipline is strict with daily reports and fines for absentees.
Tug Slocum Rescues Lennox in Distress Off Manila
Distress report from San Francisco says tug Slocum departed to aid the horse transport Lennox, 160 miles offshore and 55 miles east of Manila, after Lennox’s shaft broke in a gale. The Lennox is not in immediate danger, and Slocum’s rescue voyage is expected to reach the tow tomorrow per Washington dispatch.
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San Francisco
Slocum
Lennox
Manila
Washington, PD. C
War Department
Army
Victorian with Gold Victoria Secures Large Gold Shipment to Seattle
The steamship Victorian captained by John Roberts arrived from Skagway with $300000 in dust. Reports indicate over $91000000 en route from Daweon to Skagway and more dispatched via St Michael. Passengers include Mrs Thames Murtagh, with weather pleasant on the voyage. the Rustier cannery tender struck Five Finger Island rocks and awaits aid.
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Seattle
Victorian
John Roberts
Detlwell & Co
Skagway
Daweon
St. Michael
Mra
Thames Murtagh
Lam
Five Fingere Island
Roberts
Finn & Young
A. H. Munley
Juneau
Munley
Yukon
White Horse
Dawson
Powers and Weare
Cheetochena Diggings
Elforado
J. Michael
Murder Suspect Kills Self After Utah Stage Shootings
Miss Emily Campbell 22 and P. Christensen stage driver were shot at Manti Utah by Rasmus Anderson 27 a former lover of Campbell. Anderson attempted escape then shot himself with the same rifle. Campbell rode in Christensen's stage during the attack and both victims were expected to recover.
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Salt Lake
Emily Campbell
P. ©. Christensen
Manti
Utah
Rasmus Anderson
Anderson
Miss Campbell
Christensen
Telegraph line reaches Ottawa for Dawson to Ashcroft link
The southern end of the Dawson telegraph line reached Ottawa today. The route runs from Dawson to Ashcroft, B C, with extensions to Vancouver, B C, totaling 1754 miles.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dawson
Ashcroft
B. C
Vancouver
Derick Collapse Kills Two Men in Point Pleasant
A steel-structure derrick collapsed this morning in PrrTReunay resulting in two men dead and a third fatally injured, according to local reports. Investigators await formal statements from emergency crews and the site remains cordoned off for examination.
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Prrtreunay
Derick
Navy releases letters on Rear Admiral Kimberly request
In Washington on Aug 1 the Navy Department published correspondence between Rear Admiral Kimberly and Secretary Long about his request to be relieved from service to attend the fichley court of inquiry. He cited a weak heart as the reason. Rear Admiral Kauta is named as his likely successor.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department Today
Kimberly
Long
Fichley Court of Inquiry
Rally to Corn King's Rescue Cold as He Faces Crisis
Loyal friends and Chicago millionaires rally to George H. Phillips the Corn King as his firm nears resolution. His attorney says creditors are protected and book discrepancies down to about 200000 dollars. Phillips grows hopeful the company will resume operations next Monday.
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Chicago
George H. Phillips
Phillips
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