Topeka special drills Kansas G A R encampment rules
Gossip from the state capital notes that the G A R department orders that encampment delegates be elected at the first regular December meeting, with one delegate per post plus one per 100 members. Delinquent posts number 141 for September 30. Also listed are court-martialed members, rolls of honor, teacher association plans, and various local incidents including a shooting in Eldorado and disputes in Cunningham and Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Department of
Grand Army of the Republic
F. M. Canfield
Kas
S. P. Denney
Winchester
Jacob Niéuftn
Kansas Volunteers
Robert Duckson
West Milton
McChing
Ohio
Infantry
James C. Kelley
Teenardville
Andrew J. Phelps
Nineteenth
Indiana
Jacob Bickel
Germantown
Nelson Campbell
West
Alexandria
William Markes
Tuscola
Mich
First
Kansas
Mounted Infantry
Averal Normah
P. B. Minton
Vanburen Rice
Michiel Fitzgerald
A. J. Angell
Association
Charles Dobson
Charles ‘W. Fridell
Eldorado
Dobson
Fridell
The
Herald
Gird
Cunningham County
Randolph and
Christopel
Kam
McLaughlin
Mankato
State university-at-Lawrence
Abilene
Kentucky
Oor
Sarah Ant
Eudora
Lawrence
Solt
Rescue of Jessie Heckmeyer’s Child From Well Tube
Wichita traveler Mr Wells reports the rescue of Jessie Heckmeyer’s imprisoned child from a well tube near Leoti. Rescue workers reached seventy two feet, broke the tabling, and removed the child, though it had been thought dead. the mother endured prolonged sorrow awaiting news.
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Wichita
Wells
Wichita County
Lewis
Jessie Heckmeyer
Leoti
Man’s disappearance prompts coroner inquest in Leavenworth County
A man identified as Hersintony Rat HO investing about 3400 in real estate was found dead in Leavenworth County. The body shows signs of being devoured by insects after exposure. The coroner’s inquest is scheduled for tomorrow to determine cause amid a note of possible water contamination in stagnant pools.
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Hersintony
Jack
Dickingon County
Elothinz
Gaul
Post Office Decision on First Class Rates and Penalties
Washington reports that the Postmaster General declined to modify law on wrapping paper postage for third and fourth class mail. The decision treats excess postage as a penalty, with normal rates remitted in similar cases. A circular letter will instruct postmasters to remit penalties where appropriate.
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Post Office
Washington
New York
Pierson
Postmgster
General
Hex
Germany and Russia Friendship Texts Circa Radio Debate
A garbled excerpt discusses Germany and Russia and a potential ray Ng 23 reference. The text hints at maintaining friendship while ensuring mutual political independence and peaceful relations between the two empires, noting contributions to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russel
Ray Ng
Master Workman Powderly Refuses to Reconsider Resignation
General Master Workman Powderly of the Knights of Labor declines to retract his plan to retire. He says he cannot stay in a role he does not want and believes another member can lead the order better. He cites a year of abuse and threats while defending his eight years of labor reform.
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Hoe
Indianapolis
Workman Powderly
Knights‘of Labor
Cairemal
Jabor
Jifer
Powderly
Chicago
Libel suit and frontier defense notes from distant pages
Libel suit filed by Mrs. Fay against Boston Journal for 50 000 damages over alleged exposé of her spiritualist methods. Rajah of Narbau offers 400 000 rupees to strengthen northern India frontier defenses. A girl and mother afflicted with leprosy at a Philadelphia hospital. French Canadians' decorations traced to library fund misuse. Wheat stocks rise sharply, corn falls. Death of Jacob Schwab near New York. Milwaukee brewers face unrest. Pennsylvanian election results show Hart ahead for state treasurer. Ship Scholten disaster survivor accounts suggest officer responsibility.
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Turther
Tulther
Fay
Boston
Philadelphia
Ae Dominion
France
Jacob Schwab
New Porls
JeVvutor
Milwaukeee
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Hart
Fox
National convention effort shifts to Omaha contenders
New York reports a growing stir in the Republican executive committee over next convention site. Senator Paddock pushes Omaha as a front runner while objections cite hotel capacity at Jack- son’s hotel. New York advocates back Saratoga as Chicago also presses claims with other influential figures weighing options.
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New York
Executive Committee
Repub”Lican
Sean
Omaha
Senator Paddock
Washington
Congress
Baratoga
Chicago
A. Rominent
Caligr
Seodhen Vene
Nina Van Zandt and the August funeral attire
The fragment references Nina Van Zandt and a funeral for an anarchist. It notes her selective display of mourning and the push to wear weeds for August, marking a public intimation of her attire at the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina
Miss van Zandt
Tragic Thibodeaux Labor Trouble Reported
New Orleans dispatches describe a labor dispute in Thibodeaux La with initial fire on white guards. Twenty five black workers reportedly killed and two guards wounded, followed by further clashes and reported rioting with six rioters killed and many wounded. Authorities pledge peace and troop deployment though tensions remain high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxtrans
Hibodeatux
Thibodeaux
New
Ogueans
Times- Democrat
Hibodeaux
Thibodesux
Knoblack
Beattie
Officers of the Next House Vying for Subordinate Roles
Washington indicates low drama in organizing the next House of Representatives with most officers likely to be re elected. Carlisle expected to retain the speakership and Dalton to be re appointed postmaster. Doorkeeper contest lively as Whitthorne pledges support for Donnelson and Donnelson gains Washington delegation backing.
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HOUSE
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Carlisle
Clark
Leedom
Dalton
Whitthorne
Tennessee
Donnelson
Washington
Downton
Capitol
Millionaire Fargo Daughter Sues Over Trust Income
Georgia Fargo daughter of William G. Fargo sues executors over trust income from a 1.5 million dollar estate. The widow and two daughters share the income, with one daughter already dead. She claims annual payments exceed 300 thousand dollars while her portion tops 37 500, arguing funds improperly handled.
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Fargo
New ‘York
Georgia
William
The
O Wells
Fargo Express
Charles
Fane
Franklin D
Lettin
Georgia Fargo
Fala
Opening the Reichstag Opens in November News Report
The Reichstag opens as Minister Von Boetticher reads the throne speech outlining Germany’s peaceful foreign policy and strength to defend independence. It notes the crown prince’s illness and expresses prayers for his recovery while parliament approves the president’s message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichstag
von Boettichen
Europe
Germany
von *Boettischer
von Boettischer
Imperia
Salvator Fatherland
Prohibition Conference Debates Party Reorganization
In Minneapolis the state and national prohibition party committee men met after the death of M. D. Hopkins. Chairman John Be Finch led efforts to halt national committee actions until a successor is chosen. Key defects cited were weak financial backing and lack of unity, with Chicago to hear a plan at the upcoming national conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
National
Prohibition
M. D. Hopkins
John Be Finch
National Committee
Prohibition Party
Chicago
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Gekot
Scholten
Lundred
Rosa Mury
Treasury
Brom
Rohiblition Conference
Col
Fine
York
Waomat
Lana
Gabe Aye
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