Sheriff's Fatal Shooting Trial Begins at Wilkesbarre
Sheriff Martin and 64 deputies face a preliminary hearing on charges of killing 24 striking miners near Lattimer. Witnesses describe chaos as deputies, under military escort, confronted strikers and fired for about five minutes. Bail set at 4000 dollars per defendant. bondsman posted 254000 dollars. Hearings continue as defense questions strength of the case.
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Wilkesbarre
Martin
Lattimer Op
Hazleton
Lynch
Bennett
Justices of the Peace
John M. Gorman
Lattimer
Gobin
McKee
Jung
Gorman
Gor Toon
Robin
McAnsbren
Well
John Walsh
Hazle Township
Walsh
Eid
Hess
Pheré
Jonathan Lichensberger
Harrison
Scully
Charles Gussrott
Gattimer
Bog
Witnes
Gussrod
Distriet
Moll
Joseph A. Sinn
City Trust Safe Deposit and Surety Co
Philadelphia
Deseas
McGahrene
McKenna Rules on Discriminating Duty in New Tariff
Atty General McKenna rules that the ten percent discriminating duty does not apply to goods entering U S directly via Canadian ports or from foreign countries through British possessions Thus tea from China via Vancouver and manganese ore from Chile arriving in a British ship at Philadelphia are exempt Senator Elkins then claims authorship of section 32 the penalizing clause on foreign transportation in the tariff bill He says he pushed the measure to protect American shipping and will defend it against critics
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McKenna
Etking
Waasurgetox
United States
China
Vancouver
Canada
Chicago
Chili
P Niladelphia
Elkins
Walamates
S. B. Elking
West Virginia
Harrison
Windom
feKenna
Contested Bailoon Sightings and Desperado Capture Report
Fragmented dispatches describe a sighting of Antzifrowskoje in Arctic Russia with reference to Professor Andree, followed by news that Sam Woodworth, a Seminole desperado tied to the Edmond railroad hold-up, was captured in Guthrie Oklahoma and jailed. The report notes Woodworth’s gang ties and seized cash, counterfeit currency, and burglar tools. A London Globe item questions arbitration futility amid rising fears of a broader crisis.
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Arctic
Russia
Snoyarsk
Siberia
Vilis
Antzifrowskoje
Dinpri Yenlacisk
Arctig - Busals
Andree
Beronout
Woodworth
Guthrie
Okla
Sam Woodth
Santa
Edmond
London
Globe
Diye
A. Jpthia
Epidemic yellow fever outlook in New Orleans cools
New Orleans reports cooler temperatures aiding yellow fever control. Dr Touatre notes epidemics receded with October cold historically, as govt adds baggage inspections on trains and ships to curb spread before departure.
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New Orleans
Nix O'Elaus Henry
Touatre
Wurient
Board of Experts
Pera
Mepota
End of the strike sparks cautious optimism in mining regions
M D Ratchford of the United Mine Workers, in a press statement from Wheeling, predicts about 75,000 miners will resume work in central state bituminous fields as contracts hold until December. He foresees trouble next year if rates are not met, but remains hopeful producers will conform. union victory is praised for uniting workers and aiding Allied support.
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Wasumeroy
M. D. Ratchford
United Mine Workers of America
oMcer
Federation of Labor
Columbus
Sliovis
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Indiana
Blin Vetl
Foun
West Wiysinda
Illinois
Geel
Ibis
Debate on U S Cuba Intervention in The Speaker
London notes the Speaker article arguing U S intervention in Cuba is justified by legitimate American interests. It claims the United States can stop arms shipments and suppress Spanish forces, framing intervention as necessary to protect liberty and stability in the Caribbean region.
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London
United States
Cuba
Spain
Willeneck
United Isles
Merwine
Spalu
Waogvesain
Waogvesain Ueeeutuer
Mod
Whily
Sid Wilh Bs
Fuce Shui
Two Cases of Leprosy Reported in Wash County
Fragmented 19th century notice reports two suspected leprosy cases in Wash County, with Unsure details on persons and locations. Also included is a separate local crime note about Edward Fiskden, a carpenter, found dead after a tree accident, with scattered phrases about tools and payments.
McKinley Meets Lee Over Cuba Policy, Lee to Return
Gen Fitzhugh Lee conferred with President McKinley at the White House about Cuba. The talk lasted about two hours with Alger present. Lee agreed to return to Havana as soon as he settles private matters, likely mid October, and condemned some of Weyler's methods in private remarks.
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Cuba
McKinley
Gen. Lee
Caba
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee
Alger
War Department
Btitzhugh Lee Benigth
Heassid
Havana
Aldrich Fhould
Havens
Covington
Gen. Weyler
Devastating wind storm hits state fair grounds
A powerful wind swept across the State Fair Grounds on Thursday afternoon, toppling trees and tents, causing mass panic and property damage. Two deaths were reported, including a baby in its mother's arms, with a horse killed by a falling tree. Authorities describe widespread destruction and fear as the storm passed.
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Todisos
State Fair Grounds
Tapiiana P .Tnd
State Air Grounds
Grand’ Atand
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