Mob hanges a white man in Flemingsburg for murder
Enraged townspeople in Flemingsburg mobbed the jail and hanged William Thacker, a white man tied to a previous murder case. Thacker had killed John Gordon in a quarrel two years earlier, was sentenced to life, appealed, and awaited another trial. The mob seized the jail keys, dragged him to a tree, and killed him after forcing prayers.
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Kya Tay
Fleminsburg
Wiliam Thacker
John Gordon
Thacker
Gordon
Tine
Thakur
Religious fanatic tries to burn herself to death near monastic
Sir Petersburg reports a Finnish beach scene where a woman, after reading fervent religious books at the Fergive monastery near a hill city, attempted self immolation with a monk's cassock shedding lit flames. She endured severe burns and was found after forty eight hours. doctors say her life may be saved.
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Sir Petersburg
Wwouten
Finland
Sue
Wien
Homie
Jason
Volare
Crimials To Be Spared From Death Verdicts In Reform
Sturaburg reports a reform of brutal punishments with older practices like cudgel and cat for certain offenses removed. Solitary confinement remains allowed, with bread and water daily. Capital punishment is not fully abolished but now limited to harsher penalties for light offenses under updated June rules.
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Sturaburg
Saate
Freight engine explodes on Union Pacific near Cheyenne
A freight engine on the Union Pacific exploded this morning near Cheyenne causing injuries to engineer D D Sweeney and another crewman. The incident occurred as workers rushed to the scene where the funeral of engineer Michael Lyons had recently taken place after a prior collision.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Wye
Dila
Carlkon
D. Sweeney
Cheyénine
Michael Lyons
Jan
Bunlay
Mob Attacks Driver Of Non Union Wagon In Chicago
Rioting crowds of about 1000 men and boys chased a Kellogg company freight wagon for two miles through Chicago in mid July. The wagon driver, a non union worker, faced missile fire as police formed an escort and officers briefly arrested five rioters. Freight was unloaded at the Northwestern railroad freight house by Kellogg officials as handlers refused to touch it.
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Chicago
Ficitchboard and Supply Company
Northwestern Railroad
Vgon
Kellogg Company
Streight
Reform Acts Extend Rights to Russian Factory Workers
A new law in Saint Petersburg grants factory workers the right to appoint delegates to represent them in dealings with factory inspectors. A rural force to maintain order is to be formed across forty six provinces, with immediate start in fifteen. Total cost and budget allocations are noted, including 8.25 million rubles for full implementation. Over 320,000 men have enlisted to support Russia’s army and navy this year.
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Fs. Petersburg
Faetory
Fae
Shirane
Russia
Yonra
Russia Dava
Navy v
New York mob halts lynching of girl’s alleged attacker
In a tense scene, a mob in New York attempted to lynch a Negro man after a year old girl’s assault claim. Deputies intervened, the suspect was guarded to custody, and Judge Nelson delayed proceedings amid fragile public calm. Joseph Cole, father of the girl, drew a weapon but was disarmed. the defense sought favorable transit for the child’s welfare.
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Flim
Joseph Cole
Agatallad
Cole
Bak
Mie Juil
Duistice Nelson
Butte Judge Accused Of Selling His Decisions
A Butte judge faces accusations of selling judicial decisions amid a court controversy. The case involves attorney Welland and Meliton Cotter, with recounting of alleged actions and questions about where the judge signed the decisions and which offices were involved.
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Butte
Pope Takes Nourishment Despite Unchanged Condition
Rome July 16 The Pope’s condition shows little change since yesterday with restless forenoon and sleep difficulties. Doctors say pneumonia practically disappeared but danger remains in prostration as nourishment returns and delirium briefly recurs in fits. Delirium later includes pilgrimage mentions. end not near, but may linger days.
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Rome
Young boy’s death after failed anti toxin attempt
A Mount Vernon boy Willie T Grabow died after skull trepanned and toxin injected into the brain despite fretful attempts with anti toxin. A stray blank cartridge during a hunt caused a fatal injury. recovery was brief as effects of recuperation wore off.
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New York
Willie T
Mount Vernon
Graham
Hunt
Highwaymen Rob Passengers On Portland Car
Seven highwaymen held up a Portland Oregon City car just after midnight near Madison Street Bridge. They shot a passenger, wounded Wood Day of Sellwood, and relieved the forty passengers of valuables. The bandits rifled pockets and stole money and jewelry totaling about 300 dollars.
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Gre
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Oregon City
van Ant
Sellwood
Uncle Sam Sailmakers To Aid Lipton's Sail Team
New York reports that Thomas Lipton requested export sailmakers to assist Ratsey the English sailmaker cutting new sails for the Shamrock III. From Brooklyn Navy Yard, nine sailors were chosen and cheered by coworkers. They received unlimited furlough and were allowed by their union to work with Ratsey’s British crew at Guy Island.
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Jay
Sir Thomas Lipton
Uncle Sam
Ratsey
Navy Department
Bix Wen
Lie
Brooklyn
Dentist Selbach Assaulted Nuns Thrown to Mob in San Francisco
William H. Selbach a Columbus Ohio dentist attacked three nuns on Market Street wearing Dominican order rings and narrowly escaped serious harm as an incensed mob rescued him aided by police. A large sum of money found on him is claimed to come from his Cleveland practice. He had a troubled history with mental illness and secret societies, and had previously been committed to a state hospital. He vanished from the city and reappeared in San Francisco with doubles spreading the tale.
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William H. Selbach
Columbwe
Ohi
Nina
Tiominican Order
Market Street
Altser
Trist
Lium H. Selbach
Étty
San Fransco
Union Pacific Borrows Ten Million Dollars
Union Pacific announces a ten million dollar loan via its York avenue offering to support financing needs of affiliated lines including Southern Pacific. The notes carry four percent interest for one year and were sold through banking houses with part priced abroad and part locally. The parent company has no immediate cash need, but subsidiary lines seek funds for improvements amid stock market conditions.
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York
UicoIt’ le
Ita
Kia City
Uition Pacific
Inmprava
Wand
Tiha-Manry Harrow
Los Angeles
Reconciliation in the Vanderbilt Family
A turbulent Vanderbilt family saga unfolds with Cornelis Vanderbilt and Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt at its center. Reports outline plans for a Newport visit hosted by the Breakers and a grand display of hospitality as ties strain from generational conflicts and past events including Cornelius’s illness.
Vanderbilt Inheritance Sparks Family Strife and Wealth Split
The Vanderbilts faced a rift as Cornelius’s estate plan favored the eldest son and left Alfred Gwynne with a large but contested share. Caroline fell for Grave Wilson amid opposition, and a late amendment reportedly granted Cornelius millions beyond the will while distributing about 200,000 in cash and a 1,000,000 fund.
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Caroline
Wilson
Mik Fhon
Mim
Mim Could Not Move Him. ‘After Heeder Vanderbilt
Ma Y
Cornelis
Alfred Gwynne
Wendy
Cornelius
Whiel
Hie Amouith
Lightning in Colorado Stuns Woman and Daughter
A thunder shower in Weldon Colorado caused a bolt of lightning to strike a beet field near Mrs Blepherson and her two year old daughter. The incident left them unharmed but shaken as they sought shelter from the storm.
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Weldon
Colo
Peace In The Far East Changes In Russo Japanese Ties
Dispatches from St. Petersburg and Tokio report improved relations between Russia and Japan over the past fortnight. Officials in the foreign office believe the two governments will soon reach a complete understanding.
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Hatti
Fnreign
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Russia
Japan
British Monroe Doctrine blue book issued in London
A blue book from London dated July 18 outlines Britain's Monroe Doctrine policy with Persia. It notes a mutual treaty made at Teheran on February 9 and amended May 27, promising reciprocity and equal reductions for British goods and those from Russia.
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London
Britain
Persia
Morgha
Teheran
Russia
Interstate Trust Company Faces Commissioner Action
The Interstate Trust Company of New Jersey and New York had a notice posted on its door in Jersey City reporting that the Board of Commissioners of Banking and Insurance of New Jersey has taken possession of the company’s property and business. The firm also operates another office at 315 Vesey Street, New York City.
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New Jersey
New York
Jtly
Nalee
Teratatn Trust Company
Dere Bey City
Banking and Tiesurance
Jarpay
City
Uininkeins
Vie Aleat
New York City
Anr Vreedenburgh
Decision favors a museum transfer of estate assets
Trenton court rules to transfer about 3900000 in rent earning property in New York City and Patterson to the museum upon the death of two heirs. The unimproved land yields income used to guarantee annuities and payments to heirs while a further bequest adds about 8 million in valuable property to the museum upon the granters’ deaths.
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Trenton
Mageeviday
Mateapalistan Magnuar
Arb
New York
New York City
Patterson
Nyda
Tacob Magon
Paterson Tillionaire
Mureum
Bombardment procedures as Ciudad Bolivar braces for assault
Boledad, Venezuela July 16. Government war vessels arrived off Ciudad Bolivar with four ships and a flotilla. torpedoes set by revolutionists failed to explode as the fleet passed. The city showed holiday decor with many foreign flags displayed. Later, government forces under General Nives moved within ten minutes march of the city as a strong battery prepared to shell the area. Women and children, including foreigners, reportedly fled before the attack.
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Boledad
Venezuela
Ciudad Bolivar
Orin 000
Cindail Bolivar
Abdoldluck
Chidad Bolivar
Orinoce Steamship Company
Socarra
Vonexutlan
Bolivar
le Fagshij
Gomez
Nives
Chidad Balivar
Rolando
Cudad Bolivar
Burt of Union Pacific Will Visit Hanna Wyoming
President Burt of the Union Pacific and Marvin Tughill of the Chicago & Fort Wayne line are in Colorado en route to Hanna, Wyoming. Burt will stop in Hanna to conduct an investigation of the explosion that caused a significant loss of life, while Hughltt continues west toward California.
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Union Pacific
Hanna, Wyo
Denver
1G Burt
Union
Rarifle and Frosidqnd
Marvin Tughill
Chidge & Kortly Western
Bir
Manna
Wyo
Fife
Hughltt
Practical Joker Loaded A Cannon With Bird Shot
New York reports a rash of humor gone wrong as a practical joker at a residence near the Bapphis banks allegedly loaded a small cannon with bird shot and fired at a passing steamer. No serious injuries are described, but the incident is noted alongside humor gone awry and possible legal or safety concerns.
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Practical Joker
New York
Alton Baker
Court of Appeals
Bapphis
Sunalimer
Lightning Strikes Roosevelt Summer Home at Oyster Bay
A severe electrical storm with hail wind and rain passed over Oyster Bay New York disabling power and striking Thompson Cottage the summer home of President Roosevelt Assistant Secretary Barnes was in the house owner James Thompson received a severe shock and several others were overcome. Nearby trees and structures were damaged by the lightning.
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Oyster Bay
New York
S. 1
Roosevelt
Bitte Thompson
Assis
Barnes
James Thompson
Czar to be Asked if He Will Receive Jewish Petition
Washington July 16 The Jewish petition said before the President yesterday has been received here Senrary Tay has cable with Mr Kindle the charge d affaires at BL Petersburg respecting means to bring it to the Czar The Russian Government will be informed of the petition and whether it will be received The Dawheh committee is said to be self interested in plans by the President and Secretary Hay for presenting the matter to Russia
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Mazzoni
Lapponi
Vatican
Isil
C&ivial
Associated Press
Washington
Hay
Jade
Riddle
Wife of James G Blaine Dies at 76 in Augusta
Augusta report states Madely Blaine died at the Blaine homestead after a protracted illness. She was 76, born Harriett Stamwood, daughter of a Maine notable. The Blaine family settled in Augusta with James G Blaine rising to editor of the Kennebec Journal.
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James G. Blaine
Augusta
Madely
James G Blaine
Blaine
Washington
Ainine
Maine
Por Kush
Hily
Kentucky
Pildsburg
Blaine Becuny
Kennebec
Bids for Government Canals and Tunnels in Nevada
Bids opened today by the Interior Department cover construction of fifteen miles of canals and tunnels to divert water from the Truckee and Carson rivers to irrigable lands. Division 1 bids include Mahaney Brothers, Omaha, at 5300.30 while full project bids range from Atlantic Oil and Useifie, San Francisco, 1 098 050 to Warren and Company, San Francisco, 8590 787. Oak land and Blanc Company, Oakland, 161. Awards pending for several days.
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Atlantic Oil and Useifie Company
Franvises
Charles
Warren Iond Co
Sir Francisco
Ke Hemint Ay Te Blanc Company
Oakland
Love Letters Hint at Drowning Mystery in Chicago
A fragmentary report from Chicago on July 15 describes a mysterious drowning linked to faded love letters and two photographs found with a poetry book. The notes, signed Victor and Lou Fremont, hint at a concealed crime and mention a suitor’s possible identity, while authorities pursue further clues.
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Hyton
Mare
Vina
Wilkhayd
Ural
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