Train Robbery Foiled By Armed Detectives Near Gorin
Four masked men attacked the Utah and Colorado express near Gorin Missouri, 75 miles west of here. Engineer Prescott was fatally wounded. two robbers were believed dead or wounded. Detectives and bloodhounds pursue the others. spy Matthews had warned authorities. Passengers hid as shots rang out. the raid failed and the robbers fled into the woods.
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Atchison, Topeka and
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Dad" Prescott
Chicago
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Ander
Aover
Scotland
Gorla
Matthews
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Prescott
Seven-Robber Train Heist Leaves Victims Wounded
In Missouri on September 18 Abrams led a seven-man gang boarding the engine of a train. A detective concealed on the tender fired buckshot, wounding Ena and Vera Prescott. Abrams fled into the woods after taking a full blast to the face. Detective Kenny pursues the remaining assailants, aiming to capture them before nightfall.
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Santejo
Gray Gables Appointments and Dockery Reshuffle
Yen Whom the President has made happy A Dockery victim's trucks Wasumerox Sept 18 The president at Gray Gables has made the following appointments Richart P Dollan assistant appraiser of merchandise in San Francisco John H Galway supervising inspector steam vessels Highth district Postmasters Illinois J I V Rica Milligboro Kansas John B Kessler Ottawa Nebraska Richard 2 Macmuilin Ponca Joseph W Dupin Saward Utah George H Island Ogden Charles H Mansur of Missouri legislated out of office as second comptroller of the treasury by the Dockery Jury is appointed assistant comptroller of the treasury Consuls recognized B Calderon consul of Salvador and R B Thuis consul of Peru at San Francisco
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Ottawa
Nebraska
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Ponca
Joseph W. Dupin
Saward
Utah
George H. Island
Ogden
Charles H. Mansur
Missouri
Treasury
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Salvador
R. B. Thuis
Peru
Great Dead Heat Domino Navarre Stirring Turf Talk
New York racing fans debate the Navarre Domino dead heat with Taral on Byron McClelland's colt. betting odds favor a rematch at Morris Park. Riley Grannon earns praise for steadfast nerve in backing Domino and the Keene colt.
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New York
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Laxington
Clash at Varnell’s gambling house in Chicago riot
In Chicago on September 1 a crowd around 5,000 gathered before Varnell’s on Clark Street to watch a clash between a Pinkerton detective force of about twenty five and over a hundred gamblers. Fists and clubs caused numerous injuries as Pinkerton raiders faced resistance. Police arrested Pinkertons for disorderly conduct as gamblers fled. Varnell planned to reopen that evening. the raid was linked to civic federation activity.
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Flower Will Not Run Dovlines to Let Mis Name Go
A local development notes a withdrawal from a candidacy as lines of misname confusion prompt a formal name release before a upcoming government conversion. Officials emphasize procedural clarity and timetable.
Shanghai reports claim three Japanese warships destroyed
Telegraphic dispatches from Shanghai claim three Japanese warships were destroyed and the Hi-Yei-Kan heavily damaged in a recent naval battle with the Chinese. Matsushima and Sakikio were seriously injured, with Japanese losses described as incomplete and unclear further.
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Protests Rise Over Army Post Abandonments in West
Washington reports intense protests over order to abandon nine western military posts and cut Indian scouts. General Schofield urges Lamont’s return to decide. Army leaders defend reductions amid fears of western economic impact and regional defense needs.
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Bo Far Ug
Ohio Miners Strike Cited Amid Wage Dispute
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Ohio miners and a wage dispute with aid from workers, unclear details, and possible police or union involvement. The unreadable text prevents full reconstruction but indicates tension between miners and management over pay.
Missing $10,000 belt sparks Brooklyn saloon feud
New York reports John T Sole van’s $10,000 championship belt vanished from Cleve ley Johnson’s saloon at Mine and Sands streets. Rumors say Sullivan’s money links fade as gossip swirls that the belt is fake. Sullivan, now unrecognizable, visited the saloon in ragged attire and drunken distress, while Johnson refused to acknowledge him.
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John T. Solevan
Cleveley Johnson
Initen
Sands
Brooklyn
Jimmy Murray
Johnson
Sullivan
Fis
Swans
Ontab
Imav
Jimmy” Murray
British Subject in Omnaita Seeks Aid in Vagrancy Case
British vice counsel Philip Burrough of Kansas City, with jurisdiction over Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory, is in Omaita to review the case of Miss Trussel a British subject jailed for vagrancy suspected of stealing $75 from Miss Evans matron of a Young Women's home. He cannot intervene directly in criminal cases though he will verify details with rail and company records and report to his superiors.
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Kansas City
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Missouri
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Oklahoma
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Rock Island
A Customs Conundrum in Snakes and Tools of Trade
Magnon the snake charmer and Arthur Katghem the circus rider seek a judicial ruling from Judge Secomb e of the United States circuit court on whether live animals can be classified as tools of trade when needed solely to aid their vocation. Twenty eight snakes a tiger a horse and a dog arrived March 30 and were classified by Collector Kilbreth as live animals subject to duty. The owners contend the animals are tools of trade and exempt from duty.
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Central Ohio Electric Railway Incorporated
The Central Ohio Electric Railway company was incorporated to build and operate an electric railway system between Pittsburgh and Chicago with branches along the route. It plans freight, express, passenger traffic, light and power supply for public and private use, and telegraph lines. capital stock listed at 1,000,000.
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Japanese Warships Damaged in Yalu Engagement
A Shanghai dispatch reports twelve Chinese warships and four torpedo boats engaged Japanese forces near Yalu on September 17. Japanese fleet of nineteen opened fire on transports. Chinese fleet mostly damaged and retreated. Admiral Tsing and Colonel Haines wounded but resumed duties.
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London
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Yala
Aberdeen Fair Opens With Crowds and Races
The Aberdeen Fair draws five to six thousand visitors as flue weather favors a strong program of races on opening day. Trains bring crowds and the grain palace reports nearly $2,000 in paid attendance last night. Senator Davis of St Paul arrived to address voters in a large tent tonight.
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Wleyee
Senators Seek Senate Reform by Increasing Members
J W Holcomb of the interior department proposes expanding the Senate to three members per state with a staggered election cycle. The plan, linked to popular election via constitutional amendment, would keep six year terms but divide the Senate into thirds to improve responsiveness to public opinion.
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Gilded Quarters Bound by Frank Lord Yu
Dyer De Dubuque reports on a local incident where Frank Lord Yu is bound in the Gilded Quarters. The piece notes tensions between Yu and the working community as authorities monitor the case.
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Parkhurst may face grand jury over attack on Recorder Smyth
New York Sept 20. Reports say the Rev Dr Parkhurst may be summoned by the September grand jury to explain his remarks attacking Recorder Smyth and accusing a judicial ring of misrule. Assistant DA Battle says no decision yet. Parkhurst repeats his claim of a judicial ring while supporters argue Smyth's re election prospects influence the matter.
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John W. Goff
Lexow
Pine land relief blocked by title and red tape
In Burned Regions Minnesota and Wisconsin homesteaders seek permission to cut pines that are already claimed but not fully patented. Commissioner Lamoreaux says no special permit can be given, needing congressional action. A bill is expected to seek relief in the next session to save damaged timber. Lamoreaux toured the northwest noting extensive lumbering planned to salvage injured timber.
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Lamoreaux
General Land Office
Minnesota
Wisconsin
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Congress
South Dakota Streams Stocked by U S Fish Commission
In the Huron area and surrounding parts of the state, hundreds of fish of various kinds were released into lakes and streams during the past two weeks by the United States Fish Commission. Notable plantings include 100 reel bass south of the city, 50 black bass in the Jim river, and 3,000 dish on Lake Kampaska near Watertown, with additional releases at the Hassell and Myers artesian reservoir and other spots near Redfield. Major Coxhead investigation ends with no charges sustained. prior audit noted careless accounting but no vouchers missing, per Lieutenant AMD. Kellaiof.ithe Dat kote. First:
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George Melitheron
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Redfield
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