Lynching by mob burns man near Mason Dixon line
A Virginia led northern mob of about 4,000 men and boys seized George F. White after he confessed to killing 17 year old Helen S. Bishop. They dragged him from a Wilmington workhouse, chained him to a stake, and burned him as police and guards watched.
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Helen S. Bishop
Wilmington
Del
Mason’s
Dixon’s
George F. White
E. A. Bishop
Price's Corner
Price’s Corner
Virginia
White
Galveston Cruiser Release Ends Government Restraint
In Richmond the chancery court dissolved the injunction blocking the U S government from taking possession of the cruiser Galveston. The ship remains property of Trigg creditors until final court decision. The Galveston will be launched this week as steps are taken to proceed from Washington. The navy department was notified of the release and will pursue launch at the earliest. Creditors warned of possible extra costs and potential calls on Trigg sureties.
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Richmond
Chancery Court
Grinnan
United States
Galveston
Trigg
Washington
Navy Department
Trigg Co
Norfolk
Congress
Lydia E. Pinkham
Supreme Lodge A. O. U. W. Adjourns In St. Paul
The Supreme Lodge of A O U W ended a three week session in St. Paul Minnesota noting it the longest and most important gathering for the order. Legislation includes readjusted assessment rates with increased death benefits starting at age 24 and a heavier increase at age 55 while no change occurs between ages 18 and 24.
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Supreme Lodge
U. W
St. Paul
Minn
Roosevelt to reveal findings on post office scandal
Washington reports two key points from Roosevelt allies on the postal investigation. The president will issue a statement before congress and credit whistleblowers for exposing frauds. Bristow says no immunity for any official and vows to pursue all leads. Indictments and arrests are anticipated as investigations proceed.
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Washington
Post Office
Roosevelt
Congress
Payne
Bristow
Abner McKinley
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Picket Wins Derby at Washington Park in Record Crowd
The Picket owned by Middleton and Jungbluth won the American Derby at Washington Park with a 2 33 finish. Claude finished second and Bernays third. The purse totaled 27025 for The Picket, with 3000 to Claude and 2000 to Bernays. The day drew 70000 to 75000 spectators, the largest crowd in Derby history. Receipts reached about 150000 and total Derby wagering around 1500000. Joseph Yeager reportedly earned about 40000 from the day’s events.
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Chicago
Middleton & Jungbluth
Washington Park Track
Claude
Bernays
Washington Park Club
Joseph Yeager
John W. Gates
John A. Drake
Drake
Diplomatic Delays Over Servia Assassination Sparks Tensions
The United States and Britain defer recognizing Serbia’s provisional government after the assassination of King Alexander. Washington and The Hague align with non recognition until punishment of those responsible. Belgrade sees military promotions and pressure on King Peter to act. Russia may urge officers to absent themselves to ease the crisis.
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Washington
United States
England
Jackson
Greece
Servia
Peter
Alexander
Athens
Belgrade
Hague
Great Britain
G. E F. Bonham
Col. Mischich
Geneva
Col
Popcivies
Kosties
Gronica
Draga
Russia
Science Supports Creative Power, Kelvin Tells University
Lord Kelvin argues that science affirms a creative power behind life. He says modern biologists are embracing a vital principle and that science aids religion, not opposes it, rejecting the idea that life arose from random atoms without guidance.
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Lord Kelvin
Henslow
University College Christian Association
Artistic Tomb Found in Carthage’s Ruins
Pere Delattre, after decades of digs in Carthage, uncovers a remarkably preserved white marble tomb. The lid bears bas-relief of a young woman figure, Anh, Carthage’s high priestess and protector, with wings, a dove, and gold jewelry. The treasure is now at Lavigerie museum.
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Pere Delattre
Carthage
Annt
Lavigerie Museum
Dodd's Kidney Pills Said To Save Boy From Dropsy
Sedgwick Arkansas June 22. Mr W B Taylor says his little boy suffered dropsy with swollen feet and limbs. After two doctors gave up, three pills daily cured him in eight days. He continued until fully recovered and praises the pills as life saving.
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Sedgwick, Ark
Taylor
Dodd
Explosion at Ohio dynamite mine kills six workers
A lightning strike hit a hut storing 3,000 pounds of dynamite near Senecaville Ohio during a storm. Six carpenters and workers were killed and many others injured as the barn nearby was demolished and the mine shaft damaged. The dead include William Mahoney Samuel Hartup Russell Hartup Hiram Wilson Hayes Hutchison and Robert Wilson.
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Cambridge
Senecaville
John Saltzgaber
William Mahoney
Samuel Hartup
Russell Hartup
Hiram Wilson
Hayes Hutchison
Robert Wilson
Radium Valued At 3 Million Per Pound Says Chicago Record Herald
The Chicago Record Herald notes the radium metal is valued at three million dollars per pound and urges readers not to discard scraps of radium. The claim emphasizes its high value and scarcity, urging preservation of any residues.
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Chicago Record-Herald
California Limited Inaugurates Summer Westbound and Eastbound Runs
The Santa Fe announces California Limited summer service starts June 2 westbound from Chicago and June 8 eastbound from San Francisco and Los Angeles with similar time cards. The train was very profitable last season with many bookings weeks ahead. Daily service will resume next fall.
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The
Santa Fe
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Deadly Revenge in Salisbury Love Triangle
Laurel Maryland June 22 Miss Katie Atkins was shot and killed at her Salisbury home by her lover Elmer Heath who then shot himself. Heath survived and was jailed to prevent a lynching. Both under 21, they had planned to marry but Atkins broke the engagement after discovering Heath stole money.
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Laurel, del
Katie Atkins
Salisbury
Elmer Heath
Heath
Temple Fire Traps Worshippers In Ping Tu Killing 150
Shanghai advices report a temple blaze in Ping Tu during a worship gathering. Incense and paper burned as the temple caught fire near the stairs, trapping pilgrims and causing many to die from crush injuries and falls. A hailstorm in Sedalia Missouri damaged orchards and corn, with unusually large stones stripping trees.
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Victoria
B. C
Shanghai
Ping Tu
Sedalia
Did You Say a Chicken Chews Its Food With Its Gizzard
A boy asks how a chicken senses toothache versus stomach ache while discussing digestion with a playful tone. The Washington Star dialogue highlights curiosity about animal anatomy and sensations in poultry.
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Washington Star
Death of Maj Pond at Jersey City after surgery
Maj James B Pond famed manager of lecturers and singers died at his Jersey City home following a June 17 operation that amputated his right leg. He was 65.
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Maj. Pond
New York
James B. Pond
Jersey City
Hotel keeper defends family in fatal Munith incident
In Jackson Michigan on June 22, August Braun, village hotel keeper, killed former bartender William McCrow with an iron bar during an effort to shield his wife and child from threats near Munith. McCrow had been drinking and sought revenge after dismissal. No sheriff action yet, Braun ready to surrender.
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Jackson, Mich
Munith
August Braun
William McCrow
McCrow
Braun
Willig
The Manual of Arms Twist from Baltimore
A West Point cadet on leave entertains a Baltimore beauty on a veranda. He stays stiff and formal while she playfully hints at demonstrating arms. He jokes that they never carry arms, then the lights come on and the moment becomes unexpectedly insightful.
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West Point
Baltimore
Baltimore American
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Boston Transcript
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Philadelphia Ledger
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China
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Wellington St
Kingston, Ont
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
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Tribune Building
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