Race War in Little River County Lynchings Reported
Texarkana Arkansas dispatch describes a growing white mob drive in Little River County. Seven black victims are known to have been lynched, with many others sought as conspirators linked to a alleged plan that sparked the violence. Officials warn the toll may rise as mobs scour the countryside for suspects.
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Texarkana
Ark
Little River County
Mab
Texas
James Stockton
Duckett
Lynching of Three Ringleaders in Yazoo County Race Clash
Three Black men Minor Wilson G C Reed and Willis Boyd were lynched by a mob near Silver City in Yazoo county after being shot and their bodies weighted with cotton bale ties then cast into the Yazoo river. They were identified as ringleaders of a racial confrontation at a midnight plantation incident early last week.
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Jackson
Miss
Silver City
Yazoo County
Yazoo River
Minor Wilson
G. C. Reed
Willis Boyd
Coney Island to Host 25 Round Jeffreys Fitzsimmons Fight
William A Brady and Martin Julian announce that Jim Jeffreys and Bob Fitzsimmons will meet at Coney Island in a 25 round bout. The Coney Island Athletic Club offers a $20 000 purse with the prize picture rights split three ways. George Siler designated as referee.
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New York
William A. Brady
Martin Julian
Jim Jeffreys
Bob Fitzsimmons
Coney Island Athletic Club
George Siler
Baking Powder Trust Claimed Fully Subscribed
Chicago officials report the baking powder trust completed with 20 million dollars in capital stock subscribed twice over.
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Baking Powder Trual
Chicago
Baking Powder
Minor Items of Interest Across Early 20th Century Topics
The influenza rages in Berlin with a heavy death list. The Tenth Ohio regiment was mustered out at Augusta Georgia. Dawson City rates fall in half due to a new transportation combine. John Li Sullivan named referee for McCoy Choynski bout at Mechanics Pavilion. advance seat sales reach $15 000. John Gilbert pleads guilty to murdering his wife and four children after initial not guilty arraignment in Clay Center Kansas. Articles filed in Trenton New Jersey for the New England Electrical Vehicle and Transportation Company with capital of 25 million dollars. Albert Guimthr the Australian...
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Berlin
Augusta
Dawson City
John Li Sullivan
McCoy-Choynski
Mechanics Pavilion
John Gilbert
Clay Center
Kan
Trenton
N. J
England Electrical Vehicle
Albert: Guimthr
Nyeili
Last Days of Aha Famous Painter Munkacsy
Michael Munkacsy the famed Hungarian painter is dying in a Berlin hospital after more than two years in insanity at Bonafox. Born near Munkacs on October 10, 1844, he suffered a paralytic shock in the 1860s that ended his ability to work. He attacked attendants in a madness episode and was moved from an asylum to a retreat where he is dying.
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Aha
Berlin
Michael | Munkacsy
Bonafox
Munkacsy
Munkacs
Henpery
Clodesburg
Famine Strikes Parts of European Russia Amid Deaths
March 24 report from Prirotria notes famine gripping sections of European Russia with many deaths. The weak and ill fall easy prey to prevailing infectious diseases as urban areas publish alarming casualty figures.
German Ambassador in Washington Holds Talks With State Department
The German ambassador Dr von Holleben met officials in Washington to discuss the Samoan situation. Berlin notes indicate Admiral Kautz has arrived and called a meeting for the 11th, while German concerns grow over consular authority and naval commander actions under the Berlin treaty.
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Washington
von Holleben
State’ Department
Berlin
Foreign Office
Kautz
Rose
Germany
Cuban Army Funded by U S Troops in 1898
A historical scene shows American regulars escorting wagons carrying a 55 million dollar appropriation to pay Cuban insurgents in the fight against Spain. The wagons depart from a New York sub treasury bound for a steamer to Havana.
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Cute
Havana
United States
Sub-Treasury
New York
Famine in Samara Districts Prompt Urgent Help
Descriptions from Russia warn of near starvation in eastern European districts, especially Samara. Red Cross aid has delayed famine but funds run low, and widespread malnutrition has sparked typhus and other pestilences as peasants sell possessions to survive. Government aid is urged to prevent a 1891 1892 repeat.
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Russia
Samara
Red Cross Society
Velga
Brass tipped bullets in Philippine warfare
A Washington dispatch reports from medical officers with U S troops in the Philippines that Aguinaldo's forces use brass tipped bullets. Several American soldiers are wounded by these bullets and find healing more difficult. Officials note the insurgents lack a government to appeal to and cite this as further proof of their unfitness for self government.
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New Yor
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Aguinaldo
FIGHT AT ILOILO REPORTS U S TROOPS DEFEAT REBELS
Mania March 24 reports 4007 rebel riflemen from Pan ia clashed with seven companies of the Eighteenth United States Infantry and a Tennessee battalion north of Jaro Iloilo. One American killed and 15 wounded. 50 rebels killed and 100 wounded per Gen Miller.
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Iloilo
Pania
Eighteenth Regiment
United States
Tennessee Volunteers
Jaro
Miller
Agreed North Atlantic Measures Follow Senate Meeting
The article notes plans narrowed to simple actions by unanimous consent of three consuls and flags attention to potential steps after Admiral Kautz’s actions following the January fifth meeting, awaited with interest and concern.
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Kautz
Fith Jnst
From Drought to Floods in Northern California News
Cloudburst continues across northern California with heavy rains since Sunday morning. Officials now fear flood conditions after weeks of drought, as several counties report rising rivers and possible washouts. Residents urged to heed evacuation advisories and prepare for worsening weather.
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BAN Franci&co
California
Freight-rate cut demanded for dairy products
A demand for lower freight rates on dairy products was raised and a committee was appointed to present the issue to traffic associations deemed competent to handle it.
First Step Taken by the New Smelter Trust
John T. Graham of Denver, owner of gold silver and copper mines, says the new smelter trust will raise silver prices by 10 percent. He reports operators signed a 10 year contract not to raise ore treatment prices and expects the rise soon after the trust is perfected.
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Torera
Kan
John T. Graham
Denver
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Topeka
Graham
New York
Mr. Graham
Detroit Authorized to Purchase Street Railways
The Mc Leod bill allowing municipal ownership of Detroit street railways has passed the senate and awaits the governor's signature after the house already approved it. It allows Detroit's common council within 30 years to appoint a three member commission to buy or lease any city street railway.
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Lansing
Mich
McLeod
Detroit
Senate
House
Common Council of
Alger Supreme Authority Order Clarifies War Department
The War Department issues a formal ruling stating that no chief or acting chief of staff corps may be detailed or ordered to duty without Secretary of War approval. The move follows General Miles directing Lt Colonel Garlington to inspect western points.
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Washington
War Department
Secretary of War
Alger
Miles
Garlington
Bryan Attacks Belmont Over New York Banquet
William J. Bryan spent March 24 in Birmingham amid an enthusiastic reception. He framed his critique of Perry Belmont and the New York Jefferson banquet by likening it to a sacrament presided over by an infidel, presenting a pointed epigram about the Belmont plan for a New York gathering next month.
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Bryan
New York
Brimincuan
Ala
William J. Bryan
Birmingham
Jefferson
Perry Belmont
Mr. Belmont
Railroads pledges to keep uniform tariffs in agreement
Washington March 24 executives of about 25 railroad companies met with the interstate commerce commission. They promised to maintain uniform tariffs and full cooperation and to form four committees to work with the commission toward concrete action.
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Washington
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Ohio
Mississippi
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grain Growers Adjourn With Plan for Regional Association
The Interstate Grain Growers' association concluded its third day in Forco North Dakota with plans to form a permanent body uniting Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota. President Hill arrived by special train and spoke as rail road and grain men attended. The meeting highlighted farmer interest in pure seed and intelligent farming.
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Forco
N. D
Interstate Grain Growers’ Association
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Hill
Nineteen Dead and Many Missing in Windsor Hotel Fire
News from New York reports nineteen confirmed dead and eighty four missing after the Windsor hotel fire last Friday. A fresh body was recovered today, leaving nine unidentified remains. Identification is deemed unlikely.
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Windsor Hotel
New York
Double Homicide Shocks Appleton Family
March 24 in Appleton Chris Bosser fatally shoots his brother-in-law Mrs. Brehme at her home and then fatally wounds his wife. Police report a brutal domestic tragedy with uncertain motive.
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Bhot Wite
Appleton
Chrias Bosser
Brehme
Agreement to Accept Eight Million Dollars and Assist Americans
The document states agreement to accept eight million dollars and to assist Americans in their work. It outlines the commitment to support national efforts and provide aid through specified programs and partnerships. The text emphasizes collaboration with government agencies and private sector actors to promote employment and economic recovery.
Cuban Assembly Reorganizes Army Under Conditions
Havana March 24 Cuban generals Diaz Monteagudo Riaz Nadare Betancourt and Peraza held a secret meeting after consulting commands about the Gomez assembly dispute. They proposed funding 2,900,000 for soldiers and organizing a new Cuban army of 10,000 under American administration. The assembly met and passed Gomez's plan for army reorganization, but with conditions making the action seem unimportant.
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Havana
Diaz
Monteagudo
Riaz
Nadares
Betancourt
Peraza
Gomez
Reverte d
Couidi Io
Senor Guitierto Gomez
Roumania Returns Remains From Santiago With 700 Bodies
A Roumania ship sails from Santiago carrying 400 soldiers killed in Cuba and 120 from Puerto Rico. Arrival in New York planned Tuesday for arrangements to repatriate remains or bury unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. A salute will greet the ship at Governors Island.
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Washington
Santiago
Cuba
Porto Rico
New York
Arlington National Cemetery
Governors Island
Rownania
Secretary of War Alger heads for Havana on Transport Ingalls
Secretary of War Alger and party left Savannah for Havana by Transport Ingalls after arriving at 4 30 pm. They will travel across Cuba, meet by the In galls at Cienfuegos, then continue the trip for about three weeks.
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Savannah
Alger
Havana
Ingalls
Elavana
Cienfuegos
Rival steel firms prepare for lake vessel purchases
The Marine Review reports Federal Steel American Steel and Wire and Carnegie Steel vie for ore trade dominance. Two steel steamers Pennsylvania and Texas sold to Pickands Mather firm, likely for Federal Steel or related interests, at an estimated minimum of 275000 each. Expect sale of five more Wolvin fleet steamers Zenith Transit valued around 1 259 00 to follow.
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Cleveland
The
Marine Review
Federal Steel Company
American Steel and Wire Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Pennsylvania
Texas
Cleveland Ship Building Company
A. B. Wolk Vin
Pickants, Mather & Co
Zenith Transit Company
Minnesota butter tops London market with 97 point score
Minnesota butter from an Albert Lea creamery scored 97 points in Manchester and sold at top prices against Danish and Swedish rivals. The shipment of 1,200 pounds weekly to London or Manchester for a year remains not golden but light colored, favored by British tastes, fetching 23 to 24 1/4 cents per pound, about a cent above New York after freights.
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St. Paul
State Dairy Commission
Minnesota
Manchester
Svork
Albert Lea
London
New York
Milwaukee Survey Plans Between St. Paul and West Superior
Wall Street reports Milwaukee plans a surveying party between St. Paul and West Superior to gauge a possible route. The move aims to gain shipping business without replacing Milwaukee as a hub. No purchase of the St. Paul and Duluth line is planned, and relations remain friendly.
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New York
Wall Street
Milwaukee
St. Paul
West Superior
Duluth
Klondike Treasure Arrives on Laurada Steamer
A Seattle special says the Laurada arrived in San Francisco with 150000 dollars in Klondike treasure. It marks the first treasure ship from the Klondike this season.
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San Francisco
Seattle
Klondike
Fox Pressed Steel hits halt as workers quit for 10 percent raise
About six hundred Fox Pressed Steel employees walk off the job at Pirrspura on March 24 after the firm refused a 10 percent wage advance. The plant remains idle as the strike spreads from internal tensions. A local editor notes the delay and sentiment behind the action.
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Fox Pressed Steel Company
No Decision Yet as Senate Debates Insane Hospital Bills
In St Paul on March 24 the Minnesota Senate spent the afternoon discussing insane asylum bills with no action taken. Debates centered on Anoka asylum versus county plans and concerns over cost and humanitarian impact. Parole legislation for the Younger brothers passed with an amended provision requiring unanimous pardoning board consent. The Jacobson gross earnings tax bill stalled with procedural moves to set it for Wednesday.
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St. Paul
Senate
Schaller
Dakota County
Anoka
Buckman
Morrison
Somerville
Lord of Dodge
Barker
Isnati
Lind
Wilson
J. D. Jones
Stockton
Greer
Judiciary Committee
Young
Benedict
House Proceedings Highlight Tax and Bicycle Legislation
The house approved the Lydiard amendments to the inheritance tax bill by a 2 to 0 vote to close estate tax loopholes. The Dunn bill on stockholder liability passed, while a committee bill to regulate bicycle riding on country roads was defeated. The Gutterson uniform insurance tax bill failed by two votes amid beet sugar bounty debates, and a Roberts bill to cut trust company capital was moved to general orders despite objections.
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House
Lydiard
Dunn
United States
Roberts
Hennepin
Fosnes
Grain Growers Elevator Bill Recommended to Pass
The house committee on grain and warehouse considered Grain Growers' Elevator H. F. 517 by Mr. Oien of Norman. The bill would lease the Duluth elevator site to the Grain Growers' Co operative Association of Minnesota and was recommended to pass.
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Oien
Norman
House Committee On Grain and Warehouse
Globe Furniture sold to New York firm in buyout
Northville report says Globe Furniture company has sold its plant and business to the American School Furniture company of New York a new corporation with 1 000 000 capital. Sixteen other firms in the same trade are members. Globe is the oldest maker in the United States. Local increments are expected to stay unchanged.
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Northville
Mich
Globe Furniture Company of
American School Furniture Company
New York
Globe Company
United States
Absolute Cure for Constipation Claimed with Rocky Mountain Tea
An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as the only absolute cure for constipation. The line notes the price as 35 cents and is attributed to J. W. Lauer.
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Lauer
J. W. Lauer
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