Saloon Closures Amid Wilmington Riots After Lynching
Police tighten controls in Wilmington as fear of further violence grips both races. Whites and blacks blamed for recent disturbances. saloons, pool halls, libraries ordered closed. several black defendants jailed for riot. William Cramer, a Black man, dies from injuries. Crowell released on bond. Leander Moore and Joseph Shockley face murder charges.
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Wilmington
Del
George F. White
Helen Bishop
Crowell
Emsatody
Fried
West
Hans
Wiliam Cramer
Negen District
William Simmo W
Cramer Leander Moore
Josept Bhockley
McDermott
Green
Moore
Shockley
Firing at Richmond Injures Two Men in Street Clash
In Fulton, a 16 year old boy Lester Wileas was shot in the hand and hip while crying on a car during a strike dispute. William Tucker, 29, was hit in the arm and leg but walked home. Military guards operate cars as business leaders seek a settlement of the strike.
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Richmond
Van
Lester Wileas
Fulton
City Hospital
Wiliam Ucker
Main
Belvidere
Che
Bringage
Mine Owners Organize To Counter Miners
MINE OWNERS ORGANIZE to form a central body with Southwestern Interstate Operators Association. Members include operators from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory. They plan to attend miners conference in Pittsburg, Kansas on July 18 to negotiate wage scales and conditions to start after current extract expires in September. No Foot and Mouth Disease. Washington says no such disease in U S. Argentina advised. Smallpox concern grows due to unvaccinated generation. Three men convicted in Toledo murder case. Finley McCoole acquitted of neighbor murder. Man mourns after jilted lover causes suicide attempt. Jealousy drives violence in Idaho case.
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Wunsax City
Rhen
Wader Che Qn
Southwestern Interstate Operators’ Association
Missouri
Kanaan
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Bittsburg
Kanu
Love Led To Feud In Topeka Cattle War
Chauncey Dewey a mil loanaire cattle ranch owner and his two cowhands are accused of murdering Harmer Kerry and his two sons in a feud linked to a forbidden romance with Daniel Berry's daughter Bessie Kerry Veprona. The berry family faced opposition from the Kerry and Veprona relatives, escalating to a fatal shooting that claimed three lives.
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Chauncey Dewey
Daniel Berry
Topeka
Kan
Millonaire
Wo. Meltride
Clyde Wilson
Harmer Kerry
Giefend
Berrys
Frime
Bessie Kerry Veprona
Daniel Rberrs
Albert Veprona
Dewey
China Ports Stand Still in Trade Talks
The United States and Japan press for open Manchurian ports, while Chinese commissioners refuse to concede immediate access. The Messhin government shows no formal opposition, but proposes delaying port openings and pushing a trade convention without that section. Britain leans toward the same stance as negotiations stall amid foreign pressure.
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Washington
China
Hanve
Growig
United States
Japan
Mancharia
Messhin
Levis
Chin
Mystery Surrounds Death Of Baltimore Man
Baltimore police report a 25 year old man named Mortimer Tatisegs found dead in his room with two head wounds. Witnesses recall a prior knock at the door and someone fleeing as officers arrived. A note or motive remains unclear as investigators search for leads in this unclear homicide case.
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Baltimore
Mortimer Tatisegs
Johan
Wien
Pegulyor
GIVES UP SEA FOR HIS BRIDE
Stanley Croft son of Finglish millionaire marries Nellie Mitchell a Baltimore girl. The groom left England aboard a liner to wed in Baltimore after meeting during travels in the United States.
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Stanley Croft
Baltimore
Mae
Stanley Crore
Itllionaire
Thomas (Rath
Liverpool
Nellie Mitchell
Croft
Cheser
Meer
Colter Debian
Atom Chive
Ty Ming
Ain Chiles Wyler
New York
Pighine
Iit
Mitchell
Fiest Sten
Phe Beride
Post Office Probe Expands Amid Corruption Claims
Chicago reports detailed inquiry into postal fraud involving Hector Stewart and Jane, amid calls for reform. The clerks union, allied with a national federation, accelerates pressure after a widespread banking and political scandal triggered by the alleged graft.
Eleven Persons Poisoned In Calamity At Montrose Colorado
A series of reported poisonings sickened eleven persons in Montrose Colorado with a family at center of the case. Investigators believe poisoning occurred after an explosion search found traces and possible nitroglycerin usage. Authorities report victims include a four year old and several adults, with one child dying. police emphasize ongoing inquiries and safety concerns across the county.
Three Hurt By A Lineman From Beta To Thani
Hartford Connecticut report describes AinBet Larkum, a lineman, leaping thirty five feet from a crossbar and injuring three bystanders. One victim may be fatally hurt as a child bears the brunt of the fall while Mrs Charla Edwards and Mr Mary Brewster suffer severe injuries. The assailant appears afflicted by infirmities and is paralyzed, with a broken right leg and other injuries noted.
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Falla
Thani
Hartford
Conn
AinBet Larkum
Mary F. Brewster
Minneapolis
Charla Edwards
Edwarde
Trinity College
Larkum
Master Dies Dog Goes Mad At Widow Refuses Killing
In Lacanonport Indiana a widow refuses to allow euthanizing a dog once owned by the late county clerk Blies. Since the man’s death the dog has run wild and maddened, following mourners to the cemetery and later roaming fields before being killed by a hired hand after it went mad.
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Anitanl
Lacaneport
Ind
Rocket
Bliss
Great Public Work Starts New Orleans Sewerage System
New Orleans begins the $18 million sewerage system with a ceremonial earth turning. Mayor Capdevielle presided as 11 workers broke ground on the large project aimed to sanitise the city. The undertaking is planned for completion within five years with funding and oversight by city officials.
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New Orleana
New Orleans
Capdevielle Turei
AL Special Envet
Fite
Sensational charges loom over Mississippi prison camp crimes
A garbled report from New Orleans details alleged cruelty at Miasiasippi Penal Farm, citing sensational charges against Harve Loti and mismanagement by ranke County officials. The piece mentions prisoner mistreatment and suspected assaults, with vague references to executions and shipboard-like conditions.
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Miasiasippi
New Orleans
Ranke
Mise
Ieee
Conneta Feu
Mew Gold Field Found by River Discovery
A fragmentary report notes a new gold field found along the Tre River near Excelsior. The discovery mentions names Varley and Valdes and Whrendy, with stakes placed days after the initial find.
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Mew
Genie Varley
Trwe
Valdes
Yeni
Tober
False Structure Collapse Near Allegheny River
A garbled report describes a collapse causing one fatality and five injuries along the Allegheny River near Miehth Sree. Authorities note workers were at a construction site on Che Stee Cite Ahi TE yapae Way when the incident occurred.
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Prithlay
Allepheny
Miehth Sree
Charles Wolter
Inisirktig
Beverihechini
Circus Attack and Police Quell Mob Riot
A violent mob attacked a circus in Sundian, injuring many and killing a Higineer. Police intervened to quell the disturbance as several people were arrested. The riot disrupted performances and caused property damage including replanting crops and halted tickets. International reports noted the murder and racial tensions surrounding the incident.
Bank Robber Guilty Plea From Abingdon Case
In Galesburg a bank robber identified as Ms Baynloud pleaded guilty. The trial proceedings continue with further motions as the Abingdon bank robbery case moves forward.
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Galesburg
Baynloud
Abingdon
Aged Woman Witness Says Hall Attacked In Oto
Ben Hall a section hand at Oro was arrested in Oto on a charge of attempting to assault Mrs. EHJ Williamson, a 60 year old blind woman living near Hall. He allegedly visited her home claiming rent, was found by her in bed, and fled after her scream. Hall waived evidence, bond set at 500 dollars, and he was taken to Sioux City for jail.
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Ben Hall
Oro
Section Hand
Tyoman
Sioux City
Woodbury County
Halla
EH. J. Williama
Hall
Oto
Trall
Hqnor
Anid
Aind
Wreneaday
Tuinoia
Hilla
Sinus City
Joshua Potter
Grand Junction Woman Dies By Own Hand In Shooting
Mrs. F F Guther of Grand Junction killed herself with a 38 caliber revolver. Her daughter Mansi had been visiting in Perry and returned to find her mother at home. The body lay in an outbuilding with the revolver at her feet. Mrs Luther had been in poor health for two years but recently seemed better and cheerful.
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F. F. Guther
Grand Junction
Flop Luther
Man Disarmed In Pocahontas Line Fence Row
Fred Bishop threatened a neighbor during a dispute over a line fence in Pocahontas. A posse surrounded him and he surrendered after two loaded pistols were removed. He appeared before Judge Dean. the warrant had been lost. While awaiting a new warrant Bishop tried to leave the courtroom but was overpowered. He was placed under $500 bonds and later arrested for disorderly conduct. The town expects more trouble as Bishop is frequently armed.
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Focahontaa
Pocahontas
Fred Bishop
sNr
Junthee Dean
Bishop
House Blown Up at Lehigh Near Fort Dodge
The home of Henry Lewis near Lehigh Fort Dodge was wrecked by dynamite at an early hour while the family slept inside. Inmates escaped injury as front rooms burned in the blast and the rear kitchen was ruined. Lewis, employed by the 10 high Clay Works, may have been targeted by miners angered by his job.
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Henry Lewis
Lehigh
Fort Dodge
Lewis
Storm Lake Woodmen Picnic Draws 10000 People
About 10,000 attended the Northwestern Woodmen picnic at Storm Lake on Wednesday with Spirit Lake named as the next meeting site. Schaller won $30 in the drill contest, Estherville $20 second, and the Royal Neighbors of Estherville won $20 without contest. Purple phrasing and further notes appear in the surrounding report.
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Stormy Lake
Spirit Lake
Schaller
Estherville
Royal Neighbors
Eatherville
Railroad earnings rise in 1902 despite expenses drop
Complete 1902 rail line reports show gross earnings 56,406,805.17, up 306,302.05 from 1901. Operating costs fell to 61,838,202.06 from 39,618,967.30, a decrease of 285,764.04. Net earnings climbed to 17,184,102.51 from 16,460,975.82, up 673,126.69. Growth reflects higher gross and net totals, with the Great Western as an exception.
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Great Western
Will Overhaul the Capitol in Des Moines Improvements Planned
Des Moines will see a general overhaul of the state capitol building this fall to improve heating lighting ventilation and elevator systems. The capitol improvement commission awarded L H Kurtz of Des Moines a 73306 contract after seventeen bidders competed. The work aims to raise sanitary standards ahead of the next general assembly as many rooms are poorly ventilated and barely habitable.
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State House
Capital
Des Moines
General Assembly
Capitol Improvement Commission
L. H. Kurtz
Seven Thousand Dollars for Three Fingers Petition Filed
T W Smith seeks $7000 in district court against the Omaha Railroad after an accident in Sioux City. While bending at work in car shops, his foreman allegedly urged him to hurry. He lifted quickly, stepped aside, and fell through a rotted plank into a hole, mangling his right hand and fingers.
Des Moines Fears Typhoid Contaminated Ice Supply
Des Moines delays use of Marshalltown ice due to typhoid fever outbreak and polluted water reports. Ice dealers have shipped large quantities from Marshalltown and other towns to replace lost ice. Hofftign is conducting an investigation to determine water quality and potential impact on ice sales.
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Des Moinea
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Mareshilltown
Hofftign
Embezzlement Charged in Burlington Case
William H Norton, Burlington agent for Twin City Co operative Co, alleged to embezzle 62.50 per person in a home building scheme. Bail set at 1000. Norton refused to speak as complaints say a contract existed and witnesses claim funds were to build homes but were not provided.
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William H. Norton
Burington
William N. Norton
Burlington
Twin City Co-Operative Company
Kansas City
Norton
Improvements at Mapleton Gas Plant Completed Town Reading
Mapleton progress shows the gas plant finished and pipe laying to begin this week. Lighting to be turned on soon with twenty five street lights planned and two rails of cement sidewalk in residence districts. Park fence removed to enhance the park after an Exploding Gun accident. Local injuries and storms feature in the report from nearby towns.
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Mapleton Gas Company
Mapleton
Mapletop
Whiting
Constitution to be plated with first US copper sheets
One hundred years ago a report notes the frigate Constitution near Washington navy yard slated for replating with copper sheets first manufactured in the United States. Prof Nalti of Mantua claims fresh meat can stay sweet for six nyopthe by a process described as oxidation. Britain acquires the island of St Lucian.
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Constitution
Washington Navy Yard
United States
M. Nalti
Mantua
St. Lucian
Great Britain
Liberia migration ad and Cuban famine fears in 19th century news
Seventy five years ago the American Colonization Society advertised sending free Negroes to Liberia. Secretary Henry was pressed to explain entanglements linked to endorsements for his friends. Meanwhile Cuba faced famine as drought wiped out crops.
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American Colonization Society
Liberia
Henryny
Cuba
Fifty Years Ago Army Size and Czar's Invasion
Fifty years ago the regular army of the United States numbered 10,000 men. The Czar of Russia ordered an invasion of the Danubian provinces.
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United States
Russia
Danubian
Forties Civil War Remnants Highlight Vicksburg Era
Forty years ago reports recall Gen Pemberton’s rebel garrison at Vicksburg living on fourteen ounces of food daily with mule flesh as the only fresh meat. Sherman planned a line between Haines Bluff and the Big Black to block Johnston’s strike on Grants rear. Grants mine under Fort Still exploded at 40 p.m. creating a breach for a hand to hand battle. Twenty thousand arms moved to Cincinnati to deter invasion. Wisconsin troops ordered to Dodge County over draft officer shootings. Earthworks began at Baltimore for defense against Lee’s army.
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Pemberton
Vicksburg
Miss
W. T. Sherman
Cincinnati
Wisconsin
Thedge County
United States
Baltimore
R. B. Lee
News Snippets Reflecting 19th Century Conflicts and Debts
Thirty years ago cholera deaths were reported in Cincinnati Portsmouth Washington Bogneville Wheeling and Nashville. Canandaigua district attorney refused to prosecute fourteen women indicted with Susan B Anthony for voting while Canandaigua election officials were fined for allowing her vote. Spain avoided emancipation by selling all slaves in Puerto Rico to Cuban planters. The steamer Juniata searched for the missing Arctic ship Polaria. The Sultan of Turkey and the Khedive of Egypt reached a treaty for 150000 troops to defend the Sultan's territory. Louisiana planters faced heavy debt from pre Civil War era with plantations mortgaged for far more than their value.
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Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Ohio
Washington
D. C
Bogneville
Ind
Wheeling
W. Va
Spemphie
Nashville
Spain
New York
Turkey
Egypt
Louisiana
England mediates in French Chinese TVonguin dispute
A report notes England offered to mediate between France and China over the TVonguin dispute. It mentions the Madison levee near Alton Illinois breaching and flooding a large area, plus Louisiana's threat of flood. A delegation led by Alexander Sullivan urged President Arthur to restrict pauper immigration. A center for Gen Sheridan began in Minneapolis, and Gen Sherman said he would retire from the U S Army after achieving all the notoriety he wished.
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England
France
China
Dver
Tvonguin
Madison Levee
Alton
Lil
Eust
Louisias
Alexander Sullivan
Irish-American National League
Chester A. Arthur
United States
Paul Sheridan
Minneapolis
William ‘Tecumseh Sherman
United States Army
Ten events marked 10 years past at notable venues
A solitary 10 year retrospective recalls the Haymarket monument unveiling at Waldheim cemetery in front of 8000 spectators, the Ferris wheel debut at the Chicago world’s fair with 2000 onlookers, and Gen Nelson A Miles proclaiming a seven wonders of the world note. The Victoria sailed its doom near Tripoli with 400 lost, Lizzie Borden’s acquittal in New Bedford, Gov McKinley visiting Chicago fair grounds but blocked by Bersong, and bank failures in San Francisco San Bernardino Minneapolis and Catara vale.
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Chicago
Haymarket
Waldheim
Nelson A. Miles
Victoria
Colligion
Tripoli
George Tryon
Lizzie Borden
New Bedford
Man
Miter
William McKinley
Ohio
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