Desperado Robert Charles Is Torn By Mob In New Orleans
The Black desperado Robert Charles was struck down by a mob of about 20,000 in New Orleans after resisting arrest for fatally wounding two policemen and injuring several others. The chase led to a house on Clio and Saratoga streets where Charles fired from above. a soldier named Anderson killed him as flames overtook the building. The crowd mutilated Charles and dragged his body, while authorities reinforced guards around the city and prepared to quell the unrest.
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New Orleans
Robert Charles
Charles
Clio and
Saratoga
Gaster
Proteous
Lally
Tlio Street
Rampart Street
Saratoga Street
Proteus
Anderson
Connell Guards
William Proteous
Winchester
Day and Lamb
Palestine Coal Mines prospect grows with charter plans
In Palestine Texas the Pal estine Coal and Mining company formed with twenty charter members signing for 10 000 stock and prepared articles of incorporation. A seven member board was elected C J Granger G L Noble A B Hodges G W Bordeaux F Huffsmith J W Orwent and William Branagan. A civil engineer surveyed the area finding three miles to the International and Great Northern main line and a branch road will connect the mines to the line within weeks. Incline work to the surface is underway enabling coal transport by cars once finished.
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Palestine Coal Mines
Palestine
Texas
Palestine Coal and Mining Company
C. J. Granger
G. L. Noble
A. B. Hodges
G. W. Bordeaux
F. Huffsmith
J. W. Orwent
William Branagan
International
Great Northern
Fort Worth Eyes Standalone Racing and Fair Association
Fort Worth plans a racing and fair association as a test of viability. George Gordon circulated to ten likely partners and raised 10000 in subscriptions from three parties. The planned capital stock totals 35000 and will be fully paid.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Geo. Gordon
Gordon
Houston scholastic census adjusted in Houston rolls
The Texas State department of education completed checking the Houston census rolls and struck 183 names from eligibility, leaving a scholastic population of 8402. Harris county non Houston rolls rose to 5139 from 5113 year earlier.
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Houston
Austin
Texas
State Department of Education
Harris County
Italians Refused Admission at U S Border Influx Fight
Laredo Texas July 28 four Italian laborers sought entry to the United States but were refused by officers for lacking sufficient capital to establish a home here.
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Laredo
Texas
Land of God
Liberty
Crushed by a Tree Near Luling Texas
Garvina Herrera, an aged Mexican woodsman four miles east of Luling, Texas, was injured when a large tree fell on him while cutting cord wood. The impact crushed his head and leg, with amputation once thought likely, but doctors now believe his leg can be saved.
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Luling
Texas
Garvina Herrera
Drowning of Lewis Horner in Montgomery Baths
In Montgomery Texas Lewis Horner a 21 year old son of the Methal church pastor drowned while in baths. The incident occurred in the town and authorities reported no further details at this time.
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Montgomery
Texas
Lewis Horner
Methal Church
Anarchist's Deed Ends King Humbers Death at Monza
King Humbert was assassinated in Monza Italy while leaving a prizes distribution after a gymnastic exhibition. Angelo Bressi of Prate Tuscany fired three revolver shots and was arrested as the crowd raged. The king died within minutes.
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His Majesty
Angelo Bressi
Monza
Italy
Humbert
Prate
Tuscany
Aguinaldo Again Heard From In Letter From War Front
Henderson Ky July 30 First Lieutenant John Wilbur Ward of the Thirty third infantry now in the Philippines says in a Cabugao dated June 14 letter that the Thirty third wounded or killed Aguinaldo after a chase that routed 800 guerrillas. Aguinaldo and a six man guard were fired on at 800 yards. he rode a gray horse which was killed and he was badly wounded in the body. Private papers were captured, implicating native priests and wealthy locals, as well as guns and ammunition. Our troops exhausted after over three weeks on trail, forced marches and worn shoes.
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Aguinaldo
Henderson
John Wilbur Ward
Thirty-third Infantry
Phillipines
Cabugao
Thirty-third
Aguinaldo W
United States
Roberts at Pretoria Faces Stalemate as Boers Elude Grip
London reports say Lord Roberts returns to Pretoria with staff amid a retreating foe. General De la Rey besieges Baden-Powell at Rustenburg while relief forces fail and retreat. Weather hampers operations. Diehard losses include Lt McLauren and Highlanders. President Kruger relocates near Waterval onder, forecasting a major confrontation and possible retreat to Delagoa Bay.
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Roberts
Pretoria
London
Lord Roberts
Botha
Christian Dewet
DeLarey
Baden-Powell
Rustenburg
Transvall
Hickman
McLauren
Daily Telegraph
Lorenzo Marquez
Kruger
Watervollander
Swaziland
Delagoa Bay
Europe
Chinese Legation Warned of Massacre Threat
Berlin July 30 Chinese legation reports Sheng director general of railroads and telegraphs says Pekin dispatch warns General Tung Fuh Siang will kill all legation members if international forces advance on Pekin The legation has not yet informed the German government of the message.
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Berlin
Sheng
Pekin
Tung Fuh Siang
Legationg
Legation
Drowned man and woman in Blue River crossing near Cherokee Ford
Denison Texas reports a man and a woman drowned yesterday while crossing the Blue River at a ford east of Cherokee crossing. F B Bethis arrived this afternoon and identified the deceased as movers en route to Texas. They were said to be from Bolivar Missouri.
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Denison
Texas
F. B. Bethis
Blue
Cherokee Crossing
Bolivar
Three Fires In Fort Worth Leave One Dead Two Injured
Fires early yesterday morning destroyed the residence of Walter Townsend causing a 6500 loss with 4500 insured. While fighting that blaze a second alarm summoned crews to the National hotel on Main street where brick mason Tom Gibbons was found dead and burned. Ruby Wendling and an unknown man escaped by leaping from the second story with injuries and shock.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Walter Townsend
National Hotel
Main Street
Tom Gibbons
Gibbons
Ruby Wendling
Fort Worth Eyes Two Cotton Mills in Progress
Fort Worth Texas July 30 reports a potential double mill project with a stock capital of 100000. Over 2600 guaranteed. Mr Evans leads the effort and optimism runs high for success. Denison mill men seek 10000 or more in stock with others to subscribe to locate a second Fort Worth mill.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Evans
Board of Trade
Denison
Fire Fatalities Reported At La Paz Mine South Of Monterey
Authorities report a mine fire at La Paz near San Luis Potosi leaving many miners entombed. Fire raged for hours as rescuers recovered bodies and authorities fear up to 30 dead. Foreman Ramon Gomez descended to aid workers and perished from smoke before his body was recovered.
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Monterey
Mexico
San Luis Potosi
la Paz
Ramon Gomez
Double Header Wreck in San Antonio Yards
In San Antonio Texas a Southern Pacific freight double header No 246 collided with empty flats at 4 am injuring engineer Frank Brothy tight back muscles fireman Hayden with a fractured leg and fireman J W West scorched legs none fatally hurt Switchman Fuller says the crew ignored flag signals and his lantern went out during relighting of the big lamp
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San Antonio
Texas
Southern Pacific
Frank Brothy
Hayden
J. W. West
Fuller
A Wife Murderer at Large in Eldorta Kan
In Eldorta Kansas Otto Pennington, in a jealous rage at Owassa, shot and killed his wife in front of their two children and relatives. He tried to kill others but was checked by a struggle during which he fired at several people but only his wife was hit. He had been separated from his family and remains at large.
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Eldorta
Kan
Otto Pennington
Owassa
Robbery attempt ends in fatal shooting at San Antonio store
In San Antonio Texas a Black man attempted to rob Charles Norris's grocery. He was shot by the proprietor and died shortly after.
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San Antonio
Texas
Charles Norris
Emerson Quote on Heroes and Oracles
Quote reflects on the dual role of men as heroes and oracles to others, granting their words amplified value to those who seek guidance. The line emphasizes personal influence and perceived wisdom in interpersonal relationships.
World to End this Year Prediction Prompts Remedy Pitch
The article reports a society predicting the world’s end within the year while promoting Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia indigestion constipation of liver and kidney troubles. It notes many believe the claim and a trial is urged.
Kansas man inherits $5 million estate
Kansas resident K. Gaza Dome becomes heir to a five million dollar estate. The report hints he may hire a low-cost attorney to change his name to resemble a more aristocratic, prestigious spelling for use on formal stationery.
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Kansas
K. Gaza Dome
Denver Post
New York Merchants Aid Texas Buyers With Special Fare
The New York Merchants Association announces a through fare of one dollar thirty three cents for merchants and their families traveling from Texas to New York, via the Southern Pacific. Merchants must register tickets at 346 Broadway and route freight through the association to obtain insurance services at no extra charge. Dated New York July 16 1900 and published in the Houston Post.
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New York
St. Louis
Texas
Mound City
Southern Pacific
Southwestern Association
Merchants’ Association
New York Merchants’ Association
Southern Pacific Company
Broadway
New York City
Merchants’ Association of New York
Life Building
N. Y
Houston Post
Educational statistics on six electric schools in the United States
Statistics show six electric schools in the United States last year with 147 instructors and 358 students. Most are located in Massachusetts, while the term electric is linked to ancient philosophers who avoided sectarian ties and chose what they deemed good from various sources.
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United States
Massachusets
Best for the Bowels Cassarets Ad
An old time advertisement promises cure for any ailment from headache to cancer through bowel health. It touts CASCARETS Candy Cathartic as the genuine remedy in metal boxes with C. C. C. on each tablet and warns against imitations.
Indian burying grounds to become Sandusky city parks
The old Indian burying grounds in Sandusky suburbs will be turned into city parks. The bones of the red men buried there for decades will be moved to another location.
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Sandusky, O
Ladies Can Wear Shoes With Alen's Foot-Ease Powder
Tight or new shoes become easy to wear after using Alen's Foot-Ease powder. It cures swollen hot sweating aching feet ingrowing nails corns and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Trial package free by mail. Ad dress Allen 8S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Alen
Allen
Olmsted
le Rey
N.Y
Happiness as a flowing stream of activity in human nature
The quote asserts that happiness arises from active engagement rather than passive rest. It frames human nature as dynamic, comparing fulfillment to a running stream rather than a stagnant pool.
Kentucky Belles Favor Kie-Me Gum
The Kentucky Belles chew Kie-Me Gum and express a liking for the product. The note highlights consumer preference among the team.
Love Not Found On Bargain Counter
A concise note rejects the idea that love can be bought at a bargain counter. The message emphasizes that true affection cannot be purchased with discounts or cheap goods.
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Emerson
New York Merchants
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