Prison cruelty case sparks murder warrants for camp staff
The Georgia State Prison Commission orders warrants for Willis Ponder deputy warden and Dr H G Minter camp physician after the fatal punishment of convict Fred Kent at Jakin camp in 1900. Kent died from cerebral congestion after being kept under a hot stove with 15 blankets for hours. State Warden Jake Moore reports the act as a diabolical crime witnessed by many and notes officials may have concealed the incident.
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Jakin
Harry County
Kent
State Prison Commission
Willis Ponder
H. G. Minter
Overnor Candler
Ufe
Ponder
Minter
Capitol
Early
Willes
Jake Moore
Wasi
Simon O'Neil
Savannah
O'Neill
Moore
Moter
O'Neil
Atlanta Journal
Wardem
Vittitoe
Camp Roosevelt Named at Culebra Island
The great marine camp on Culebra Island in the West Indies has been officially named Camp Roosevelt by order from marine headquarters. The designation honors President Theodore Roosevelt and designates the base as a key training site in the Caribbean.
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Roosevelt
Culebra Island
West Indies
Marine Headquarters
Camp
Eit
Deadly Indian Gate At Mississippi Choctaw Ball Game
One hundred Choctaw will engage in their famous ball game near Mist town on August 8. The event promises visitors and competition as the Choctaw tribe restages a historic game. The piece notes this is the first memorable ball game since a fatal incident in 997.
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Mississippi
Ball Tame
Mist
India
Ticlpapte
California
Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Rothschild
Nelson Morris
Packer
Chicago
Trouble Over Marcus Island Anglo Japanese Dispute Escalates
A U S minister in Tokio reports Japan will send a naval vessel to Marcus Island to prevent trouble over possession. A foreign office letter asks Captain Rosehill not to use force, aiming for a diplomatic settlement. Rosehill reportedly sailed from Honolulu on July 11 and may be at Marcus Island.
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Pacific
State Department
United States
Buck
Tokio
Department
Marcus Island
Rosehill
Honolulu
Helready
Nicaraguan commutes death sentence of American explorer
Dr Russell Wilson of Ohio, part of a filibustering party in Nicaragua, had his death sentence commuted after intervention by Nicaraguan Minister Corea. President Zelyea granted the stay of proceedings and guaranteed a legal trial, with likely imprisonment and expulsion as the outcome.
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Russell Wilson
Ohio
Nicaragua
Corea
Cr Blegram
Pas
Chester Donaldson
United States
Consuk
Managua
Wilson
Monkey Point
Bluefields
Senor Corea
Zelyea
Emigration From Scandinavia Reaches Peak With New Rush
The port reports a surge of Scandinavian emigrants to the United States, with Sweden sending 15 601 travelers, Norway 8 049, and Denmark 3 383 in the nine months ending March 1902. Many depart due to hard times, seeking farming opportunities in western states, aboard crowded ships both Swedish and American.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
United States
Sweden
Norway
Mississippi River Commission 1904 budget priorities
The Mississippi River Commission has submitted its 1904 fiscal year estimates to the chief of engineers. Planned continuing work totals 2,000,000 with specific projects including bank protection at Caruthersville 30000 harbor improvements at Memphis 50000 and at New Orleans 9000.
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Mississippi River Commission
Ohio
Caruthersville
Memphis
Greerbican
Delta
Point
Prae Natchez
Miss
Vidalia
Red River
Atchafalaya
Louisiana
En Orleans
Gen Leewn Cubans Capabilities Still Unproven
Fragmentary report quotes Fitzhugh asserting that capabilities of glanders remain unproven and notes claims about promises of a dependent government for the Cubans. The text is garbled and difficult to fully parse.
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Fitzhugh
Indianapolis
Fzi Fitz Leeted
Oyer
First bale of new colt sold near Selma
Alabama reports its first bale of a new colt raised by Captain O'Brien near Selma, sold for 12 cents a pound. The news item bundles other scattered global notes on riots, earthquakes, political unrest, and notable figures from the era.
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Alabama
O’brien
Selmay
Montague
Virginia
Alexandria
Mercy at Cape Haltien Aboard Machias Protects Consuls
Cable from Commander McCrea reports unrest at Cape Haltien with an unorganized mob threatening foreign consuls. The United States approves his actions to prevent bombardment without warning and to protect life and property of foreigners and Americans. The Machias, 1177 tons with eight 4 inch guns, stands ready to provide cover if needed.
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Navy Department
McCrea
Machias
Cape Haltien
State Department
Central
South America
West Indies
Ponder Bound Over in Jakin Camp Death Case
Willis Ponder former Jakin convict camp warden bound over to voluntary manslaughter in Blakely trial on murder charge. bond set at 5000 dollars. Dr Minter released. Case concerns Captain Wittetoe and a fatal abuse incident at the camp. Ponder’s presence as yard man cited. petition from inmates to restore him to duty. Both men dismissed from state service.
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Minter
Ponder
Blakely
Willis Ponder
Jakin
H. G.,minter
Laing
Prison Board
Prison Commission
King Edward Coronation Date Said Fixed
The latest information indicates doctors set August 9 as the coronation date for King Edward. Rumors causing cabinet nerves appear unfounded with no postponement expected.
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Hest
Edward
Bern
Major Glenn Claims Islanders Against U S Forces
Copies of Manila papers received at the war department report Major Glen’s court martial defense alleging water cure abuses against Filipino natives. He asserts startling claims that initial captives were treated as enemies and that the situation worsened over time.
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Glen
Manila
War Department
Glenn
Panay
Avery
Rioting Spreads in Anthracite Mines as Strikes Rage
Rioting erupts across coal regions with crowds of men women and children harassing non union workers. Police and deputies intervene at Shamosin and Duryea while union crowds clash at several collieries. Mitchell plans a nationwide tour delivering addresses to United Mine Workers assemblies starting in Phenandoah and Mabanoy City.
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Wilkesbarre
Shamosin
Mineral Company
Cameron
Burgess Thomas
Coal Company
Reading and Union Company
Mount Carmel
Shamokin
Ron-tuloh
Richards
Wanke
Duryeau
Scranton
Jacobs
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Schuylkill Region
Phenandoah
Mabanoy City
First Battle in Haiti Reported as 2000 U S Troops Clash
A cablegram from United States Minister Powell dated Port au Prince says General Colin with 2000 men repelled Firmin's forces landed from a Haltion naval vessel under Admiral Killick. After skirmish Firmin's forces retreated to the warship. Twenty killed and sixty wounded so far. fighting continued in the city as the Maching reaches Cape Haitian.
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Colin
Firmin
Hill
United States
Powell
Port Au Prince
Haltie
Admiral Killick
Mick
Cape Haitien
Alabama Republican League Meeting to Organize
Joseph C. Monning calls Alabama Republicans to assemble in Montgomery on August 14 to organize a statewide league of Republican clubs and build party strength statewide. He emphasizes uniting local clubs under a common statewide framework.
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Montgomery
Joseph C. Monning
Albama
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