Lynching mob attacks Carrollton jail over Williams case
Carrollton Ga June 8 One man killed and twenty wounded as a mob attempted to lynch Williams the negro condemned for murdering Otis Ward a white boy. Sheriff Merrill held firm with militia help and a special train bore Williams to Atlanta. Governor Candler ordered troops to restore order and the mob dispersed after his proclamation. Williams was later moved under militia guard to Fulton county jail.
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George Bennett
Menas Thomas B. Ward
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Otis Ward
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Harria
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Ohio Towns News Briefs Hit Contempt and Bank Robbery
Ohio town reports include Clayton Runyan and Bert Steele reunite in Supreme Court on contempt charges over hats offered for state exam. a Somerset bank robbery case leads to guilty verdicts for seven suspects including Columbus men. regional business expansions are noted with several Ohio firms increasing capital. A Cincinnati boxing case ends with no appeal. a fire destroys a Stanley area property. a Pennsylvanian roadmaster is killed after stepping in front of a train near Middlepoint.
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Akron boxer dominates in 10 rounds victory
Akron light heavy Art Stmme defeats Jack Hamilton in 10 rounds in Akron. The report also notes a contrasting front about Gus Gardner of Youngstown and other scattered items across Ohio, Iowa, and Michigan dated June 8.
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Akron
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Youngstown
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What Shall We Have for Dessert This or That
A quirky kitchen query invites readers to decide dessert tonight with playful options like peach pie and strawberry tart. The note teases a friendly debate over a simple sweet treat.
Scanlan Leaves Ring as Pittsburg Boxer Quits
Memphis june 7 Jim Scanlan Pittsburg middleweight writes a friend he will probably never fight again. He left Hot Springs for San Francisco to face Al Neil but reportedly left the train at Galveston and placed in a physician care, signaling retirement from boxing.
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San Francisco
al Neil
Galveston
Child Laments Infirmity And Hopes For Strength
A fragile child laments incapacity and teary pleas for health and courage during a period of trial. The letter from Stoutsville dated May 5 describes enduring indigestion and constipation. A testimonial extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as providing rapid relief after prior failures.
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Alt Mnitellard
Gordy to Leave O U New York June 7
At New York University graduation Chancellor Mac Cracken announced Kroop Gordy will leave to join the State University of Ohio at Columbus as chair of history of education. Also notes a soda and tea ad and a revised Pittsburg to Wooster train schedule with times listed.
FARES TO BUFFALO FOR PAN AM EXPOSITION
Excursion tickets to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition go on sale through the Pennsylvania Lines. Fares from Wooster Ohio are listed with details on return and travel dates. Tickets include various round trips and return options, with sales limited to specific days and durations.
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Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Pekes
Pilces
Wooster
Carnegie Gift to Scottish Universities Revealed
London on June 8 a deed signed by Mr Carnegie transfers 10 million dollars in 5 percent United States Steel bonds to trustees for the benefit of the universities of Scotland. Half the income funds science and humanities facilities and the other half pays fees and assists students regardless of sex.
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London
Carnegie
United States Steel Corporation
Universities of
Grant says Aguinaldo should be fined and jailed if he returns
General Grant told a New York audience that Aguinaldo would gain false prestige from welcome rituals abroad. He warned a harsh, contemptuous treatment if Aguinaldo visits the United States, arguing that such urged punishment could backfire at home. Grant also criticized friars as corrupt and urged equal treatment by the Philippine commission.
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Jans
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Ulysses
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Philippines
Aguinakdo
Wien
Aguinaldo
General Grant
Philippine Commission
Half Rates to Buffalo via B and O June 22 23
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces excursion fares from all west of the Ohio River to Buffalo New York at one fare for round trip for North American surfest. Tickets valid for return until July 2 1901. Inquiries to nearest B and O ticket agent or General Passenger Agent Austin Chicago.
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Buffalo
Austin
Chicago
Excursions to San Francisco Via Pennsylvanias Lines
Authorities announce a July 5 to July 12 excursion sale via the Pennsylvania Lines for trips to San Francisco. Tickets offered through travel agents with promotional details and limited availability.
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Platt Letter Clarifies Cuban Independence Safeguard
Washington reveals Senator Platt’s confidential letter arguing the Platt amendment aims to protect Cuban independence not U S domination. He states the clause should be read as a whole to assure friendship and aid, denying any intent to establish a protectorate. Cuban constitutional delegates meet Monday to decide how to accept Washington instructions.
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Senator Platt
Connecticut
Root
Havana
War Department
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Cuba
United States
Mrs. Botha Reaches London From South Africa
Mrs. Gen. Botha arrived in London from South Africa amid a reported aim to seek peace. The trip is described as a special to Toe Berusaican and notes the June 8 arrival date.
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London
Botha
South Africa
Ber Te Steet Jw
Queing
Cleveland Wadsworth and Southern Railway Company formed
Columbus June 7 The Cleveland Wadsworth and Southern Railway Company of Cleveland was incorporated to build a Cleveland to West Lebanon line in Wayne County with a branch to Akron and another from Dalton to Massillon. Capital stock set at 10000. Incorporators: Geo D Hill C Hoover B A Akers F G Anthony and William Hill. News item notes the new railway venture and its planned routes and funding.
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Cleveland, Wadsworth & Southern Railway Company
Cleveland
West Lebanon
Wayne County
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Dalton
Massillon
Geo. D. Hill
Hoover
B. A. Akers
F. G. Anthony
William No. Hill
Obituary notices from Wayne county region
Mrs Martin Stair formerly of Wayne county died last week at her home in Domestic Ind Anna Tschantz 76 Sugarcreek died Tuesday Sarah J Tannehill nee Cole formerly of Wooster died June 6 in Chicago interment Allegheny cemetery Pittsburg Pa June 8 Augusta Pfeiffer died at 67 born in the county resident here rel of Paul Pfeiffer member of German Evangelical church funeral Sunday interment near former residence in Canaan township Christian Ritter 65 inmate of Infirmary died Wednesday interment Lehman cemetery Wayne township infant son of J M Rutter four miles north west of Wooster died Thursday funeral Friday cemetery Cedar Valley.
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Wayne County
Domestic
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Anna Tschantz
Sugarcreek Township
Sarah J. Tannehill
Augusta Pfeiffer
Paul Pfeiffer
South Market Street
J M Rutter
Wooster
Tatermen
Cedar Valley
Brigands rob mail coach near Retsag Hungary
A Vienna dispatch reports brigands halted a small coach near Retsag in Hungary, killed the driver, wounded guards, rifled the mail bags, and escaped with plunder valued at eight thousand pounds.
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London
Vienna
Retsag
Annapolis Graduation Held In Chapel For Navy Cadets
Annapolis June 8 Cadets faced a disrupted outdoor ceremony with the six star graduates honored first. Commander Wainewright praised the class and General Edward Bragg of Wisconsin addressed the group. Assistant Secretary Hackett presented diplomas and conveyed presidential and navy secretary good wishes.
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Edward
Bragg
Wisconsin
Hackett
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Furer
Fogarty Conway
King
Henry
Yates
Cyclone's Narrow Path In Opelousas La
A severe cyclone swept the northwestern Opelousas area destroying Saint Landry cotton oil mill and several homes. A white boy, Albert Gautreaux, 14, was killed and John Zoder, injured, both mill workers. The storm's tracked path spanned 460 feet.
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Saint Landry
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John Zoder
W. B. Lewis
Will Lewis
Ben Melancon
Opela
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