Soldiers in a Mob Riot Near Lexington Jail
A mob of about 200 cavalrymen from eastern Kentucky attacked the county jail in Lexington on a Tuesday afternoon seeking a Black prisoner. Charles Marsey, intoxicated, sparked a fight. rumors spread of an assault on a man named Bet and a woman. Gov. Bradley and officer Ballance intervened, and the soldiers were returned to camp and jailed.
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Lexington
Jal
Zentucky
Charles Marsey
Alarney
Gov. Bradley
Marie JG. Ballance
United States
Cadets in Key West Voice Dismay Over Navy Commissions
Discontent surfaced among naval academy graduates after commissions were given to men who did not complete the program. Class of ’96 members fare uncertainly while others with incomplete study receive ranks. The scene centers on the May 6 commission decisions and ongoing debates about merit and eligibility.
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Key West
Fla
Pouiuter
Naval Academy
Academy
Tenet Wi
Colin Ae
Inc
Geo W. Stansfelt
Kan
Ave
Millers Pharmaa
Topeka Avenue
Army Is Temperate in Tampa Says 25 000 Troops Report
Officers in Tampa report no cases of intoxication or disease linked to alcohol among about 25 000 troops. While volunteers drank more than regulars during camp life, the army is described as remarkably temperate and disciplined overall.
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Tampa
Old Georgia cook Jennie Trigger recalls Monroe era
From Green county comes word of the death of Jennie Trigger, 102, a Georgia woman said to have once cooked for President Monroe. Her master prized her skill and sent her to Washington to serve in the White House kitchen for about a year, then she returned to Georgia proudly recounting her culinary achievements.
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Augusta
Green County
Jennie Trigger
Georgia
Monroe
Jenne
Washington I Tsi
White House
Regulations to Protect Mines in New York Harbor
Rear Admiral in charge of coast defense orders patrol commanders to fire at the stern of any vessel attempting to pass mine fields after being ordered to stop. The aim is to shoot away the vessel's rudder if possible. Grain-O promoted as a nourishing drink to replace coffee with claims of health benefits and broad appeal.
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New York Harbor
New York
Erben
Thay
Clara Barton Plans Red Cross Relief Ships
New York reports Miss Clara Barton, president of the National Red Cross, will stay in New York several days then head to Washington. She explains proposals to buy two hospital relief ships with funds chaired by Bishop Potter, with one ship to operate in the Philippines or other theaters where armies may be deployed. The Red Cross treasury stands near seventy thousand dollars with substantial San Francisco contributions and daily supplements. The plan also includes two large dispatch boats with nurses and doctors to transport provisions and care for wounded from Tampa to fronts.
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New York
Clara Barton
National Red Cross
Washington
Tampa
Cuba
Red Cross
Burton
National Red Cross Relief Committee
Wich
Bishop Potter
Philippines
Miss Harfon
National Relief Committee
Treasury
San Francisco
Miss Barton
Sedts
Hed Cross
Coroner’s verdict holds two Samuels for murder over bicycle death
In Chicago a coroner’s jury found William and Scott Samuels guilty of carelessness in the death of Daniel Egan, knocked down by a tandem bicycle. The inquest urged stricter speed enforcement for bicycles as witnesses testified the brothers rode too fast. Egan, a laborer, died after injuries from the Monday incident at his Aberdeen Street home.
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Chicago
Daniel Egan
Wiliam
Scott Samuels
Schaefer
Egan
Aberdeen Street
Tw Samuels
Father and Son Enlist Opposing Sides in Spanish War
New York reports Vincente Hau ria Martens volunteers in the Spanish army while his son Richard joins Company G of the Seventy first regiment amid a family dispute over loyalty. The father vows to defend Spain and return, while Richard aims to fight for the Yankee side. Nearby notes mention an employment ad and a laundry listing.
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New York
Vincente Hauria-Martens
Madrid
Mr. Martens
Richard
Martens
West Twenty-first Street
Elsie
Spain
Deod
Mr.Martens
Seventy
Cuba
Visitors at the White House press McKinley meeting Congress
President McKinley faced a rush of callers from the Senate and House including Senators Allison Platt and Bate and Representatives Linney Grout Powers Moon Sandia Hemenway and McMillin. Indiana figures urged Gen Lew Wallace’s promotion while the president kept his options open on a major general appointment noting he had Wallace under consideration.
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Washington
McKinley
Congress
Senator Pritchard
Representative Linney
North Carolina
Grout
Powers
Vermont
Allison
Iowa
Appropriations Committee
Platt
New York
Bate
McMillin and
Moon
Tennessee
Gov. Taylor
Fairbanks
Sandia and
Hemenway
Indiana
Col. Wingate
Crawfordsville
Ind
Ross Hawkins
Indianapolis
Turmally
Lew Wallace
Consideraton
President Chosen for Friends National University
Wichita June 3 One of the first steps toward opening the Friends National University was selecting a president Prof Ahssiam Roseburger of Oskaloosa Ta was named president He will oversee the new university and the fall term will open Thursday September 15 building work has begun including roof repairs and interior preparations for students to enroll
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Awichita
Inken
We Friends National University
Presi
Ahssiam Roseburger
Oskaloosa
Penncot Texgy
Roseburger
Friends National University
Cost of the War Deliberations in Senate
In a June 3 senate colloquy, Mr. Jones argued revenue features should be completed before bond provisions. He predicted a war cost of 700 to 800 million dollars if the conflict lasts a year, asserting the figure could influence pending amendments.
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Washington
Senate
Jones
Dem. Ark
Hale
Rep
Maine
Cookes for Soldiers and the Camp Alger Debates
Washington debate over soldier provisions at Camp Alger follows Mr Fitzgeralds suggestion for enoks leading to criticism of the War Department. Senators Grosvenor Cannon and Livingston compare wartime conditions with civil war, while Mr Gaines denounces short seven day bids for supplies and alleges southern bias.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
Dem
Mass
Camp Alger
Grosvenor
Cannon
Livingston
Gaines
Tenn
War Department
South
Tennessee
Canton
Missouri flood rise threatens Leavenworth riverbank
Missouri river at Leavenworth continues to rise with six inch gain in a day. Bridge dike corner submerged and a large sand bar could be covered if the river climbs another foot. Water backs into Duck lake slough and the drain ditch while repairs and safety measures proceed at the yard. Fire at Waterloo destroys factory buildings with estimated eight thousand dollars loss.
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Leavenworth
Terminal Bridge
Duck Lake
Missouri Pacific
Connor's
Secon
Cleveland regrets missing Red Cross meeting
Ex President Cleveland letters to Red Cross funds secretary express regret at being unable to attend a meeting in Philadelphia. He says war is a national affliction and praises the Red Cross for humane relief to those who suffer and die in battle.
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Red Cross
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Red Cross Society
Society of the Red Cross
Wind storm wrecks city and Brainerd park
A severe wind storm struck West Superior Wisconsin and Brainerd Minnesota. City hall lightning struck Police Secretary Carpenter badly burned. Three horses killed. houses and barns unroofed. One man injured by falling roof. Brainerd park ruined.
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West Superior
Wis
Carpenter
Brainerd
Minn
Californians Kick Over Government Shoe Bid Prices
San Francisco merchants from nearly all local trade groups met at the Manufacturers' and Producers' association to protest government discrimination in military supply purchases. A. Dernham claimed John Wanamaker of Philadelphia received a $2.54 shoe price while a Pacific Coast bid of $2.25 for the same quality was accepted. A committee was formed to review the matter and wire a strong protest to the California delegation in Washington with the facts.
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San Francisco
Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Association
A. Dernham
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
California
Washington
Standard Oil to Fight Corporation Tax in Supreme Court
Solicitor T Dodd says Standard Oil will refuse to pay the corporate tax agreed by the Senate and will pursue the matter to the highest court rather than accept it in Congress. He states the language follows legal forms and the fight will occur in the Supreme Court.
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Standard Oil Company
New York
SC. T. Dodd
United States Senate
Dodd
Congress
Judge H S Clark Dies in Junction City Funeral Held
Judge H S Clark a Junction City pioneer and war veteran died after months of ill health. The funeral was held at his son George A Clark editor of the Junction City Republican. George is noted for his newspaper work and political tutelage. he is expected to be nominated as the Republican candidate for secretary of state at Hutchinson next week.
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Junction City
H. S. Clark
George A. Clark
Republican
Judge Clark
George
Hutchinson
Man Released From Jail Shot Wounded. Suspect Deaths
Maine June 3 Louis Marteta released from jail this forenoon was shot and probably mortally wounded as he left the jail by the husband of Mrs Joseph Glendon Officers who witnessed the shooting followed Glendon who after finding escape impossible shot himself through the heart and died instantly Also brief items note a senate bill to keep life saving stations open on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and a Belmont horse winning at Manchester Whitsuntide meeting.
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Maine
Louis Marteta
Joseph Glendon
Glendon
Martels
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Avantic
Gulf Coasts
Senate
Belmont
London
Bridexroom
Lord Beresford
Cleveland Electric Streetcars Blocked to Collinwood Village
In Cleveland a court injunction halted the Cleveland Electric Hallway Company's cars to Collinwood village for failing to maintain service in winter. Village authorities sought a complete shutdown. another line to the village remains in dispute.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Electric
Collinwood Village
Campaign Hats Shipped for Manila Expedition from Schuylkill
A large consignment of campaign hats gauntlets Berlin gloves trumpets and ambulance guidons was shipped today from the Schuylkill arsenal to the United States Quartermaster in San Francisco for use by the Manila expedition.
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Philadelphia
Schuylkill Arsenal
United States Quartermaster
San Francisco
Manila
Union Pacific Western Route Service Emphasized
The Union Pacific offers direct connections to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with unmatched Pullman Palace Sleepers Tourist Sleepers Chair Cars and reclining options. For timetable and full details contact F A Lewis city ticket agent or I G Fulton depot agent.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union Pacifie
Union Paitin
Megis
F. A. Lewis
I. G. Fulton
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