FIRE AND ROPE Two Negroes Pay the Penalty For the Usual Crime
In Wesarkana Arkansas on June 4 a mob dragged Bud Hayden from jail and burned him to death near Fairview after identifying him as the assailant of Jessie Scott. A second burning of William Street occurred near DoYmine twenty miles from Shreveport after Street confessed to assaulting Mrs Parish. Prominent attorneys spoke against mob violence as Street died in flames over ten minutes.
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Wesarkana
Ark
Jessie Scott
J. ¥. Scott
Fairview
Bud Hayden
Tron Mountal
Pass
Tex
Shreveport
Doy- Mine
Vicksburg, Shreveport & Pacific
William Street
Neero
Street
Nestor Milister
John Rhodes
Mother Takes Poison Over Son Enlistment News
Lynn Massachusetts June 4 Mrs Jennie McGee 61 residing with her daughter Mary McGee 61 Pleasant Street committed death by self with carbolic acid the same night She died about two hours later She came from Brooklyn NY two years ago leaving three sons in that city She had learned of her son's intent to enlist and had cried out he could not live if any child went to war She received a letter that he had enlisted and would depart soon from the soul the strain of waiting left her nearly prostrated and she killed herself shortly after midnight.
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Lynn
Mass
Jennie McGee
Mary McGee
Pleasant Street
Wedding Delayed By Court Appearance In Belvidere
Jessie Quinn Hollisy and Max Kane of Belvidere Ill postponed their wedding when the groom appeared in Justice Foster's court to face a non payment dispute with cabman George Callaghan. The delay stretched to about 1 30 am before dismissal and a train to Austin awaited the bridal party. The pair had earlier joined a late night tour to view the venue and reportedly quarrelled with the cabbie.
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Chirses
Jessie Quinn Hollisy
Max Ie Kane
Belvidere
Til
Thomas Quinn
Justice Foster
Paul E. Maynard
George Callaghan
Not the Whole Show for New York Symphony
New York statements say the New York Symphony Orchestra does not intend to disband after conductor Walter Davorkech left. Nehoky predicts a break, but Keown notes no definite future, though the group fears public belief of dissolution. The orchestra will preserve its identity while plans for next year with Charles Hills Opera remain uncertain.
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New York
New York Symphony Orchestra
Walter Davorkech
Nehoky
Charles Hills
Opera Company
Keown
Ita
Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlain Pain Balm Claim
A user from Freed, Calhoun County West Virginia reports rheumatism relief after applying Chamberlain Pain Balm. The testimonial notes walking ability returned after one and a half bottles. Sold by druggists with a positive customer endorsement. Rogers triple plate knives and forks advertised at 47 dollars per set during a June sale. Morrison advertises Denver line chair cars and Steam Laundry services.
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Chamberlain
Sghn Snider
Freed, Calhoun
W. Va
Drugsista
Orrison
Rogers
C. H. Morrison
Kan, Ave
El Paso Crackdown on Foreign Contract Labor Enforcement
In El Paso and Juarez, employers of Mexican and Spanish clear makers face forced residency shifts as Collector Dillon enforces the foreign contract labor law. Workers must live in the United States or quit, with factories employing hundreds under scrutiny to prevent cross river labor that harms American workers. The policy, aimed at curb ing greedy practices, highlights the close city border tension and enforcement history.
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el Paso
Texas
Juarez
Dillon
United States
Rio Grande
Ubla City
Uke
Mark Hanna
Veterans Halt Memorial Service Over Drum Corps Demand
At Perth Amboy New Jersey a memorial service opened with front seats reserved for Grand Army men and their drum corps who did not attend after learning the pastor asked them not to enter with music. The veterans voted to stay away rather than march without their fife and drum corps.
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Jeresy
Perth Amboy
N. J
Willfax ‘Trumbower
Response Came Not Chicago Violinist Ends Life by Carbolic Acid
Carl Kern, 70, an American era violinist once active in concerts, attempted to play Tuesday evening before his death. He left his instrument, despondent over age and declining skill, and drank carbolic acid. His body was found by his wife and daughter in his room. He had lived in America forty years and faced ear ailment treatment.
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Chicago
Carl Kern
Kern
Fourtembers
America
Prisoner of War Captured in Sham Battle at Chickamauga
Colonel John Tacos Astor, young officer of experience, found in a tense clash between the First Corps divisions near Chickamauga. The assault involved 16,000 soldiers, with officers preventing excess violence. Breckinridge and Eli reviewed maneuvers praising discipline. Astor was briefly separated from the general staff and held as a prisoner before an officer ordered his release.
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Chickamauga
John Tacos Astor
U Sam
Beomd
Affhcully
Genveal Breckinridge
Eli
Newis
Durie
Teutenant Colonal Astor
Eminent Lawyer Dead in Osweg County
Aurora June 4. Benjamin F. Fridley a lawyer and capital isioneer setter and a historic character of the north reaoe oats f dead aged about 50 years. He could neither read nor write but had a tenacious memory and practiced law after an early start as sheriff candidate. He became district attorney and later a successful practitioner relying on memory rather than formal schooling.
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Aurora
Benjamin F. Fridley
Sherif
Prac
Sleeping Car Maids Stir Up Rail Company Work Rules
New York reports four women pushing for equal work zones on sleeping cars. Some men resist, others tolerate, as limbered trains relay shifts with two hours rest in Chicago and 96 elsewhere. The piece notes maid uniforms and the finishing touch role amid travel weariness and long road life.
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New York
Lake Shore
Chicago
Scott's Emulsion described as nourishing tonic patent medicine
The text extols Scott's Emulsion as the best cod liver oil partly digested and combined with hypophosphites and glycerine. It claims to enrich the blood of the anemic, energize the nervous system, and restore flesh to wasted children, labeling it The Standard of the World by Scott & Son Co., New York.
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Scott
Knickerbockers Debate Spurs canvas uniform contract talk
New York reports canvas uniforms for the army face delays and confusion. A June 4 dispatch notes Khaki cloth orders may be adopted by hot climate troops, with a single New York firm bidding on 40,000 long trousers and blouses. The piece traces origins of the knee breeches story.
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New York
Army
Col
Amos 8
Kimball
War Department
Manila
Candy Makers in Jail Allegretti Brothers Guilty of Perjury
Chicago report says grand jury returned a true bill against Giacoma Allegretti Frank Allegretti and Bennett Allegretti for perjury in a case tied to a candy shop name dispute. Giacomo Allegretti faces an additional indictment for subornation of perjury and accused of using the Allegretti name to promote business.
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Chicago
Allegrettis
Giacoma Allegretti
Frank Allegretti
Bennett Allegretti
Giacomo Allegretti
State Street
Senatio Allegretti
Oiginal Allegretti
Ignatio Allegretti
Judie Sears
Altegretti
Jacoma Allegretti
California
T Mat Be
Clonei
Per
German Lutheran church bars G A R members at funeral
In Evansville Indiana on June 4 a German Lutheran pastor refused admission to a Farragut post G A R funeral party. A placard at the cemetery forbade entrance to any body of men belonging to a secret organization and especially the Grand Army of the Republic. Individuals were denied burial at the cemetery and were prohibited from praying or holding services, as the group entered with badges and Old Glory.
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Evansville
Ind
Darmstadt
German Lutheran Church
Farragut Post
G. A. Ey
Grand Army of the Republic
Catholics Loyal. Abbott Praises America Catholic Liberty
Dr Lyman Abbott of Plymouth Church Brooklyn declares peace but strong action by Americans as he supports US strength against Germany and Russia. He says religious liberty is safe with American Catholics and not persecuted like in Europe.
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Lyman Abbott
Church
New York
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
United States
Germany
Russia
Chicago Council Plans New Gas Meter Tax to Hit Monopoly
Chicago officials draft an ordinance imposing a $2 tax per gas meter aiming to bypass the gas trust. Planned as a revenue measure to be introduced next Monday night, it targets the meter ownership by the gas trust and could yield around $5,000,000. Some view it as a political maneuver tied to street railway expectations.
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Chicago
Walls of Rope for National Parade in Cincinnati
Merars Smith Nieman and Nevins of the G A R parade committee met Chief Delisch to discuss police arrangements for the crowd. They proposed stretching five miles of rope along the parade line, anchored to sidewalk poles, though no final decision was made.
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Cincinnati
Three Escape From Crawford County Jail
Three men escaped Crawford county jail near Pittsburg on June 3 and remain at large. H A Davis and Thomas Jenkins of Lithezefa were jailed for burglary at the Midway store, and H Rupp, awaiting embezzlement trial, formerly lived in the city. The trio tunneled 14 inches under a wall in the back corridor, widening a stone opening to flee as deputies pursued.
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Pittsburg
Crawford County
H. A. Davis
Thomas Jenkins
Litehflela
Iris
Midway
H. Rupp
Wind Storm UnRoofed Wisconsin House In Aberdeen
A severe wind storm struck Aberdeen at about 1 a.m. wrecking many windows and minor buildings. The Wisconsin house was unroofed and the Northwest railroad coal sheds were demolished. Ottawa Chautauqua details and Santa Fe train and excursion notes follow.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Wisconsin House
Northwest Railroad
Munyon’s Great Fight Promising Cures Proclaimed
Munyon’s advert claims astonishing cures for many diseases based on his catalog of remedies. It touts multiple cures from rheumatism to indigestion and headaches, with free medical advice and a claim of universal efficacy. It lists Prof Macyom at 2506 Asc Pujiadeiphia as contact.
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Mui
Giadna
Macyom
Asc
Pujiadeiphia
Convicts Aide Soap Eating Scam Rumors Reach Court
Tagisnapsie June and Harry Chi James Downing were jailed after a heist at Charles Howard that netted $11 and letters. Church and Willems aka Hart Warner, lively ex-convicts from Rochester, drew attention for battered arraignments. Warner, paroled after a feigned terminal illness, recovered after soap eating.
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Harry Chi James Downing
Charles Howard
Lebanon
Trist
Church
Willems
Hart Warner
Rochester
Warner
Alck
Simpst
Kentucky tree passer killed on Stanton road after land dispute
A man was shot and killed on the Stanton road near Lexington following a land dispute involving ZT Hall and the Kentucky In ton Land Co. Court decisions touched the land sale to Silas Lee who rented to Jed Hampton. Hall reportedly warned against returning before shots were fired entering the eye, killing the victim instantly.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Hall
Kentucky Inton Land Company
Javient Hall
Silas Lee
Cata
Jed Hampton
Eo Easougl
Topeka
Gally
Santa Fe
Kan
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