Racial Conflict Ends in Tuscumbia Bloodshed
In Tuscumbia Alabama on April 6 three men died, three mortally wounded and four seriously hurt as Sheriff Gassaway and deputies attempted to arrest Will Reynolds a desperate negro. The siege ended with Reynolds killed as a mob fired his dwelling and three houses were burned amid heavy casualties. Meanwhile in Lynchburg Virginia James Carter a young man accused of shooting Don Thomas was lynched after being taken from jail.
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Ee Patterson
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Winchester
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Fos
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Prout
Florence
Sheffield
Lynchburg
James Carter
Don Thomas
New Glasgow
Amherst County
Amherst Courthouse
Cliffords
Thomas
Amherst
John Jones
Carter
Lawton Tensions Rise as Negroes Face Remaining Day
Guthrie Oklahoma April 6 last day set for the negroes to remain in Lawton. The town awaits tomorrow with ominous silence as many negroes leave claiming no protection. Some plan to stay, owning property, while others are determined to remain. County officials brace for possible trouble and have organized to preserve order.
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Guthrie
Lawton
Deputies sworn as efforts to calm Macon grow
Governor alerts that no change in conditions since yesterday. federal help offered as protection from mobs. Deputy Sheriff John W. Bennett dies from Saturday night gunshot after being shot by David Rice, son of a prominent citizen, who used Bennett's revolver.
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John W. Bennett
David Rice
French Editor Arrives for U.S. Tour From Le Matin
Bruneau Varilla president of Le Matin Paris arrived in New York on the French liner L Aquit a in April seeking rest from journalism and planning a multi state tour He will visit Washington to observe government and Senate debates while stating the trip is for pleasure and a long planned break from desk work.
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Bruneau Varilla
le Matin
Paris
Washington
Senate
Ohio Elections Highlight Local Races Tomorrow
Cincinnati dispatch notes municipal and township elections set for tomorrow across Ohio with W. H. Jackson Democrat facing Howard Ferris Republican for Superior Judge in Cincinnati. Other cities vote for mayors and local officials amid no state or national questions, while congressional delegate votes may occur. apportionment bill leaves congressional district boundaries unsettled.
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W. H. Jackson
Howard Ferris
Eue
Fire Strikes Chesteron Porter County Town
Fire rips through Chesteron in Porter County with help from LaPorte and Michigan City. Authorities say little chance to save the residence portion as flames engulf buildings and residents flee the blaze.
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Laporte
Michigan City
Great Gathering of Knights of Columbus at Kokomo
News notes a fire response after a large gathering in Kokomo led to emergency action. Chesterton requested help, sending a special train of firemen as eight business structures burned and homes faced risk amid strong winds. Water supply limited, Michigan City steamer aided Coffee Creek pumping efforts. Fire later reported under control with further property losses undetermined.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
Chesterton
Lake Shore Railrroad
Michigan City
Coffee Creek
Uton
Terre Haute Police Board acquits two officers in liquor case
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Terre Haute Ind April 6 the Police Board acquitted two policemen accused by the young daughters of Mr Case Wadley of buying beer for them after testimony. Four daughters under eighteen had recent escapades, including a fifteen year old drunk found on church steps, revealing widespread wineroom issues in Terre Haute. The girls’ father had pressed charges against several saloon keepers and a cabman for supplying liquor to his daughters. Two daughters had threatened to “get even” with the officers, and the board found the officers not guilty.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Case Wadley
Two Important Glass Meetings in Northeast Trades
J R Johnson president of the Co operative Federation travels from Hartford City Indiana to Philadelphia for talks with Independent window glass firms. He then heads to New York to meet the Jobbers Association and American Window Glass Company in the Wool Exchange building with plans to place an order for 540 boxes of window glass at 5 to 10 percent higher prices. The purchase will be split between the trust and the Co operative Federation.
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Hartford City
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Co-operative Federation
Philadelphia
New York
Jobbers’ Association
American Window Glass Company
Wool Exchange Building
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Trust and
Knights of Columbus organize new council in Kokomo
Excursion trains brought nearly 1,000 visitors to Kokomo Indiana to organize a council of the order of Knights of Columbus with a charter membership of seventy five. Delegations attended the event.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
the Order of Knights of Columbus
Emperor and world leaders react to Cecil Rhodes bequest
The Emperor William, Dr von Lucanus, and Western Reserve University President Thwing comment on Rhodes scholarships and German American education ties. London notes say William and Roosevelt were briefed by Rhodes trustees and approved the legacies, signaling cross nation support for the plan and its aims.
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Oxford Dons Laud Rhodes Scholarships in Daily Mail
London April 7 The Daily Mail prints Oxford opinions on Rhodes scholarships from distinguished dons. Dons praise the plan for bringing top American students rather than social climbers. They discuss annual £300 stipends, funding for vacations, and potential placement at Queen’s College. Several scholars foresee benefits to Oxford’s endowment, athletics, and academic cohesion across colleges.
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Daily Mail
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Mount Royal
Rhodes Plan for Oxford Met With Mixed Support
The Times reports mixed reaction to Cecil Rhodes's plan for Oxford, noting approval from a commissioner in London and the Australian agent general, plus an Oriel College member. It warns the project could strain university finances yet promises potential American and German intellectual influx and benefactions. The Times argues Lord Rosebery would be an ideal trust president and that university opinion is hard to gauge while key officials are away.
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Cecil Rhodes
Oriel College
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Philippine Conditions Report From Manila Cholera Case Toll
General Jacob H. Smith arrives in Manila to testify in Major Waller’s case. Smith praises rebel Guevarra as energetic and notes the Samar armistice holds. Batangas and Laguna provinces report satisfactory conditions and daily rifle turnovers. Cholera totals reach 166 cases and 119 deaths since outbreak began.
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Batangas
Laguna
Luzon
One Killed Five Hurt In Grand Trunk Wreck West of Lansing
A Grand Trunk eastbound passenger train derailed at a switch seven miles west of Lansing as a freight engine stood halted. One man was killed and five injured including C Minnehan and Rev M J Ozshoski. Improperly set switch suspected. all injured transported to Detroit and reported stable.
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Millers
Here
Abraham Brunstine
Chicago
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Providence
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J. L. Gordon
Rochester
N. Y
Frank Thomas
Mt. Clemens
J. L. Zeigler
Detroit
Four Die in Fire at Boyne City Residence
Four people perished in a deadly house fire in Boyne City Michigan tonight. The victims were Mrs James Thompson Mrs Frank Littlefield and her two children a six year old girl and an eight year old boy. Mrs Littlefield and her two children were from Spokane Washington. All occupants were asleep upstairs when the blaze started and only Mr Thompson escaped.
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Dr. Boyne
James Thompson
Frank Littlefield
Littlefield
Spokane
Wash
Thompson
Incendiary Fires Hit Columbus LumberYards
In Columbus Ohio on April 6 fires at Smith & Sowers yard and at Cowes & Menefee's yard caused about 835000 in losses. Incendiaries are suspected after two men were seen at the plaster company shed. one man was struck by E T Bingham before assailants fled. Five men later arrested.
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Smith & Sowers
Cowes & Menefee
E. T. Bingham
Columbus Rock Plaster Company
Fire destroys Lemars stores. loss estimated at $50,000
A fire at Lemars Iowa destroyed Baron Bros grocery and dry goods, the Lemars Post printing plant, and the Grand Rapids Furniture Co store. Total loss pegged at around $50,000 with $31,000 covered by insurance.
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Lemars Post
Grand Rapids Furniture Company
National Commercial Travelers' Association Formed
At the Traveling Men's convention in Sioux Falls the National Commercial Travelers' Association was organized. It will include South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Missouri Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois New York and aims to secure better railroad rates hotel accommodations and other traveling conveniences.
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Representative De Armond to Speak at VMI Graduation
Lexington Va April 6 Representative David De Armond of Missouri has accepted Gen Scott Shipp invitation to deliver the annual address before the Virginia Military Institute graduating class in June.
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David de Armond
Missouri
Scott Shipp
Virginia Military Institute
Senate Faces Busy Week With Chinese Exclusion Bill
Congress plans a busy week with the Chinese exclusion bill likely out by Thursday and the Philippine government measure to follow. Cuban reciprocity faces strong opposition in the House and a conference on the oleomargarine bill looms, as senators prepare speeches and strategy.
Cuban Reciprocity Battle Set For House Floor This Week
Washington April 6 The fight over Cuban reciprocity and the Payne bill reducing Cuban imports by 20 percent will move to the House floor this week amid Democratic divisions and Republican caution. Leaders expect a three day general debate before votes on amendments under the five minute rule, with open tariff questions limited to concessions size.
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Final House Vote Hangs Over China Exclusion Bill
The final vote on the Chinese exclusion bill is expected tomorrow with Republicans backing passage. The majority bill may be altered by minority suggestions to align with a more drastic substitute. In Lima, Peru Senator Garland urges a reciprocity treaty with the U.S. to protect Peru’s sugar industry, akin to the Cuba pact.
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United States
Cuba
Japan official studies Beaumont oil fields interests in oil export
Imperial geologist and engineer Mr. Otsuka of Japan arrived in Beaumont to study local oil prospects for three to four days. He endorses Beaumont rotary drilling for prospecting and says Japan may buy Beaumont fuel oil if priced to compete with coal.
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Otsuka
Imperial
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President to Visit Charleston Exposition by Southern Railway
Washington reports that tomorrow at 3 30 p m the President and a party of friends will travel from Washington to the Charleston exposition via the Southern Railway. The list includes Mrs Roosevelt Attorney General and Mrs Knox Secretary Wilson Secretary Cortelyou Assistant Secretary Loeb and Mrs Loeb Commander W S Cowles and Mrs Cowles Dr John F Urie Mr J K Gracie Murat Halstead and M C Latta.
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Southern Railway
Roosevelt
Knox
Wilson
Cortelyou
Loeb
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Cowles
John F. Urie
Gas Companies Stand Firm on Twenty-Five Cent Meter Rate
Indianapolis Gas Company and Consumers Gas Trust Company say no compromise on a meter only gas rate of 25 cents per 1000 cubic feet. John R. Pearson and John P. Frenzel insist lower rates are not acceptable, citing stockholder interests and costs of meters. The officials say their communications to the mayor and Council are frank and non deceptive as they push for a firm 25 cent rate.
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Indianapolis Gas Company
Consumeral Gas Trust Company
John R. Pearson
Hastings
Indianapolis
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
John P. Frenzel
Consumers’ Company
Mr. Pearson
Council
Page & Co
Doornbalt Fight Details From Doornbalt Farm Battle
Doornbalt near Klerksdorp reveals heavy losses for both sides in a March 31 clash. British officers and men dead and wounded, Boers suffering significant casualties as two thousand Boers attacked with three guns. Canadians held their ground and aided by entrenched positions until night. Casualty lists from Hart River and surrounding actions described.
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