Illinois Mob Lynches Black Man in Decatur Raid
A mob of about 1,800 men in Decatur Illinois forcibly overran the jail to hang Samuel Bash a Black man accused of assaulting Mrs. Hub near her home. They broke doors seized the prisoner and dragged him to a pole where a makeshift noose was used to execute him. Governor Altgeld offered a reward for arrest and instructed officials to prosecute leaders of the lynching and ensure a fair trial for all.
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Altgeld
Samuel
Bash
Hub
Zion
Tepety Saer
Midki
Specta Omiowr Fuster
Sexro
Bob
Gabrane
Jesus Tay
Fly
Brown
Beodura
Mr. Westbushand
Bueb
Mason
Mise
Montay
Wm. Wess
Decatur
Mt Zing
Mills
Springfield
Lynening
Tt Sixmercene, Inc
Tfilov
Thia Mercing
Siain
Macon County
Macon
Macos County
Yesterday's Ball Ball Games Headlines and Scores
Boston and Cleveland renewed an autumn rivalry as hitters struggled and errors mounted. Pitchers Young and Kilmer struggled with control as Boston took a 3 0 lead. New York defeated St Louis 4 0 behind Baldwin and Breitenstein. Baltimore and Philadelphia posted varied results amid weather concerns. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 5 1 with timely hitting. An arrest report from Morningside notes Henry Hacksus facing serious charges after a hospital discharge and suspected mail theft. Caebelant Crating faced a separate weather-related incident.
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Boston
Cleveland
Nichols
Young
Oarownd Funk
Nicholy
Yoong i
Douwe
Graces
Duffy
McCarthy
Woudie
MeiXean
Coulds
sVirtwe
E Norhols
Seach
Haper
Killen
Eaper i
Ion
Farrei
St Louis Browns
New Yorks
New York
St. Louis
Bita
Baldwin
Breitenstein
Conner
Doylwales
Ward
Muller
Coonor
Gunne
Eee
Bertienerat
Surder
Baltimore
Trenisyllia
Geet
Philadel
Cinelona
Teaeas
Carsey
Chamberlaie
Arrars
Its
Philadniptia
Cinetunati
Frat Om Partite
Chamberlain
Carwy
Chamberiain
Alleegira Seger Bere
Lysorn Comiskay
Steah
Uagan
Langa Parrott
Emano
Ated
Indictments Quashed in Homestead Strike Cases Amid Court Action
In Pittenine Pennsylvania on June 3 1893 the district attorney moved to drop indictments against Homestead strike leaders and Pinkerton agents. Judge White ordered all cases dropped and bail renewed for strikers. The move ends prosecutions from the strike with lingering public reaction and remarks by Hugh O Donnell and others. A separate suit in Hawkse to West Virginia seeks 5000 dollars from Norfolk and Western after a baggage car incident in May.
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Pittenune
H. C. Prick
J. G. A. Letshman
Lovejoy
Otia Child
Potter
Robert and
Willam Pickerton
Pinkerton
Homestead
Prrrsuura
Clarence Burleigh
Eng
County of Allegheny
H.C. Frick
Frick
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
H. C. Frick
Burleigh
Dietebes
White
Hugh O'Donnell
Tam
Muncie
Niles
Cleveland
Chicago
Critehiosy
Clifford
O'Donnell
Hawkxeto
W. Va
Norfolk & Western Railway
Lafayette Murray
Drennan
Looks Bad for McDonald in Ohio State Shop Probe
Two witnesses testified about money missing from state funds with James Armstrong and W Z McDonald implicated. McDonald admitted taking funds but claimed they funded his campaign. he sought certification of vouchers, which was refused. Deputy Burns testified McDonald discussed drafting a self benefiting letter. another deputy warned him to discard it. Reports say McDonald resigned amid the inquiry. Mrs Blaine and family plan Europe voyage aboard the Paris, with James Blaine and others also traveling.
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Ohio
Co.eunes
Jim
W. Z. Mc Donald
James Armstrong
Cincinn
McDonald
Charles Burns
Warren
Akron
Wit Peas
Witpens
Blaies
Europe
New York
James G. Blaine
Miss Blaine
Paris
Southampton
Mrs Blaine
Walter Damrosch
Loring Blaise
Conor Cappinger
Griff T Smith Appointed Confidential Clerk to Miller
Washington notes report Griff T Smith of Point Pleasant West Virginia named confidential clerk to Internal Revenue Commissioner Miller. West Virginia bank examiner applicant L P White of Terra Alta is listed on Comptroller Eckels books. Two West Virginia postmasters named to fill resignations J W Looney at Looneyville and E T Cordy at Pecks Run. C W Osenton of Fayette appointed chief of mail division in Sixth Auditor’s office. Pendleton seeks naval officer detail to Linsly Institute and War Secretary Lamont will consider. Congressman Alderson departs due to family illness.
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Griff T. Smith
Miller
Megiacer
Wasuixetox
D.C
Point Pleasant
W. .Va
Internal Revenue
Smith
J. P. RB. Smith
Eckels
West Virginia
Faulkner
Pendleton
Institute
Lamont
John A. Campbell
Marine Hospital
Wheeling
Ume
Congressman Alderson
Bad Wreck on the W L B Two Freights In Collision Near Howerstown
A misreading of orders caused a freight wreck on the Wheeling and Lake Erie line about a mile north of Howerstown. Engine 70 and its crew Harry Bally and Brothers Broomis collided with a backing freight on a curved, tree obscured section. The engines plunged into the ditch and cars piled up. track torn for yards. No serious injuries. Trains held until repairs by early evening.
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Howerstown
Sunday Register
Bowerstox
Wheeling and Lake Eria
Harry Bally
Broomis
Princess Eulalia Tours New York Landmarks in 1900s Pageant
Princess Eulalia and her party toured Manhattan sights including Wall Street the Stock Exchange and the Brooklyn Bridge. They viewed the Brooklyn engine room rode a decorated cable car and crossed to the New York side amid crowds. Senor DeVargas lost a pocket-book with incident notes and offered a reward.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Wall Streat
Lower Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-third Street
Broadway
Wall Street
Park Row
Brooklyn
City Hall
Shared Road
Senor Jule DeVargas
Eulalia
Senor Vargas
Fifty-eighth Street
Sixth Avenue
Financial turmoil looms over Treasury gold reserves
Washington reports the U S Treasury faces record low net gold since 1870 amid steady losses from January 1889 to January 1893. Officials discuss repleting the Treasury with gold via bond issues or greenbacks, with Carlisle unavailable and Acting Secretary Hamlin cautious. The Star notes cabinet debate on treasury condition and legality of any greenback exchange action. White House and New York markets weigh a potential gold shipment increase and bond question amid rising gold exports.
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Washixoton
D. C
United States
Sherman
Woln
Treasury
Treasury Department
Aull
Carlisle
Sime
Hamin
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Treasury
Star
New York
Ada
St Ix
Congress
Aldrich
Miller
Ndt
Olney
Wall Street
Aub-Treasuries
Ciscinnat
Herman Schaffner & Co Closed in Major Northwest Bank Failure
Cariaco June 3 Herman Schaffner Co private bankers largest private concern in the Northwest failed today assigning to American Trust and Savings Bank. Missing senior partner Herman Schaffner suspected to have committed suicide after the assignment over excessive commercial paper. Cashier Chapman of the assignee said liabilities may not exceed 500000 with assets above that, as officers work on a formal statement.
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Northwest
Cariaco
Herman Sebafner & Co
Mada & Cement Today
Sebaffoor & Co
Chicago
American Trust and Savings Bank
Title and Trust
Schaffner
Herman Schaffner
Chapman
American ‘Trust and Savings Bank
Inquirera
Norfolk and Western denial on salt allegation in Charleston case
President E J Kimball of the Norfolk and Western railroad states no knowledge of any salt suit against the company in Charleston W V. He explains Thompson Bros owed the firm about 89000 after completing an Ohio extension. they failed and assigned. The railroad is ready to deposit the disputed amount with the court for distribution, noting only about 40000 remains due contractors from seven million spent.
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United States
Charleston
Ve. Pultapetrata
E. J. Kimball
Norfol and Weaters Railroad
Norfolk Woo Western Railroad
Thompson Bros
Ohio
Bank Assignments and Bank Run News Across Several Cities
Reports from Manwavkes Wisconsin detail E T Day of the Plankinton bank assigning to W H Homesen as a run on Commercial Bank grows. Comptroller Eckels in Washington urges bank directors to understand their duties and a new circular outlines legal obligations and penalties for neglect. Weekly bank statement shows reserve and deposit declines with some figures. Grant Locomotive Works faces creditor action to secure cash after a machinist strike, yet assets exceed liabilities. G McClowry, recently from Louisiana, commits at Metropolitan Hotel amid financial reverses leaving a wife and two children. Grandery investigation into Greentown Basic failure delayed until Tuesday. Paris and Walden seen in the city.
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Manwavkes
Wis
Puna
E. T. Day
Plankinton Bank
W. H. Homesen
Asaigues
Lappen
Plankinton
Wastixetox
D. C
Eckels
Grant Locomotive Works
O Ur
Machinista
Carenco
G. McClowry
Capitallat
M bin
Louisiana
Metropolitan Hotel
Koxowo
Greentown
Ulfs
Two Men Killed at Primary Election in Miguespono Ky
In Miguespono Kentucky a Democratic county primary election led to violence with several dead and two others mortally wounded. The report notes a bloody clash during the voting process and identifies the incident as occurring today June 3.
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Miguespono
Democratic
Fire destroys Lis Paper Mills and surrounding rooms
A June 3 fire at Lis Paper Mills caused extensive damage including the rotary bulk and Lee rooms. The blaze disrupted operations and led to substantial losses, with authorities estimating costs around 530,000. No injuries were reported and investigators remain at the scene this morning.
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A. O
Lis
Rev Dr Van Dykes View on Original Manuscripts Sparks Church Rift
June 5 New York Reverend Dr Henry Van Dyke of Brink Presbyterian Church argues against enforcing dogma about original manuscripts. He warns that Briggs case could split the church, urging moderation and unity across denominations. He says true Presbyterians must stay loyal to the Bible and the church as it should be, resisting coercive doctrinal claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Dyke
Brink Presbyterian Church
Pifth Avenue
Germanys Campaign Amid Calm Yet Sharp Political Tensions
In Patherland reports describe a calm electoral campaign with growing activity from multiple parties. New candidates emerge daily as the public shows indifference to outcomes while officials keep a restrained stance, avoiding outspoken comments to prevent misinterpretation.
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Broix
Ous
Wariler
Bismarck
Vong
William
Advan Party
Eciiame
Lie
Berlin
Tempelbell
Socialiet
Mets
Leibknecht
Brasserie
Lickkwoeds
Sarrabruck
Sarrobruck
Forbach
Melhaorem Straunburg
Austria
Banerae
Sarooy
Franz Joseph
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Illinois
Mr. Cleveland
Broadwater Island
Lowes West
Cave Cuianes
Jane
Broadwater Club
Reese of
Bime
Willis Wharf
Indiigen
Willswear
Exmore
New York Express
Exview
Morainy
Huytiscrox
Henry Dacksus
Ored Mac
Marshal McCaw
Clevlnest Hospital
Henry
Tizyan
Thomas M. Marswall
WW. J. Baexxn
Jon F. Cox
M'Donald
Washington
Eulalie
Cabinet
Herman Schaffner & Co
Norfolk and Western Statement
Peter's Ot Boma
Ianre
van Dykes
St Sista
von Caprivi
Hmper
Templehof
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