Change of Dixie Words Triggers Confederate Reunion Turmoil
At a Confederate reunion in Centralia Missouri John Stone proposed rewriting Dixie to be more polished. Missouri Daughters of the Confederacy faced strong opposition. The crowd erupted into a rebel yell, order was restored after a long disruption. Over 100 university students joined the disturbance before calm returned and the meeting resumed.
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Shoula
Dixie
Rebel Yell
Bevere
Muulon
Engineer Bales Robbers Aboard Whiting RI Train
An engineer on a New York New Haven and Hartford line foiled a planned passenger train robbery near Plumers Ledge Rhode Island nine miles north of Whiting station. He slammed the throttle and sped to Providence, saving passengers as he defied orders and trusted his judgment. The incident ended with the engineer reporting to Superintendent A. K. Whaley.
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George VW
Hosa
Plummer's Ledge
Whiting Station
Rhode Island
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Incendiary Fires Striking Oberlin Hears Note of Alarm
Oberlin Ohio residents report a string of costly fires since summer, including the college chapel and multiple blocks, with losses totaling thousands. Ten fires since Sept 1 caused significant damage as insurers pay out, while a new $500 reward may be offered and detectives assist in the investigation.
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Ohio
Oberlin
College
National Card of Fire Underwriters
Honduras May Right Concession Sparks Honduras Nicaragua Tensions
Dispatches from Puerto Cortes report Nicaragua faces pressure over a disputed cession claimed by Honduras. A commission led by Gen. Ordoñez warned that without recognition of Honduran rights along the Wanks river, an invasion would be declared. Capes Gracia s garrison was strengthened as a precaution.
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Pittsburg
Nicaragua
Monduras
Wanks River
Honduras
Bonilla
Caps Gracies
Ordonez
Peytelgalpa
Zelaya
Cape Gracias
Pines Will Save Deserts Desert Pines in Nebraska Sand Hills
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, visiting Nebraska, reports pine planting in the Sand Hills shows 80 acres of young timber thriving on the worst hills. He argues forest restoration aids irrigation, moisture conservation, and flood prevention by protecting river headwaters and tributaries.
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Sand Hills
Nebraska
Wilson
Sand Hill
Ohin
Irish Return Hopes Rise Over Land Act
London interest grows after a letter from Secretary O Callahan of the United Irish League of America to Mr Condon M P cites evicted Irish tenants in the United States seeking to reclaim former holdings. O Callahan believes broad inquires could curb emigration by restoring home ownership and directing emigrants back to Ireland.
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United States
London
O'Callahan
United Irish League of America
Condon
M. P
O’callahan
Ireland
Life Comes To Dead Child In Courtroom Trance
In Pittsburg Criminal Court the Sybeski couple faced an assault case as their infant died during the waiting period. The baby was pronounced dead, later revived at home, and the mother refused to bring the child to court again. The judge showed sympathy after the revival and the family avoided further appearances.
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Mra
Joseph Sybeski
Pittsburg
Nebraska Kidnapping Law Sentence For Elope Case
Mev. R. A. Gould a Methodist preacher eloped with a 15 year old girl last March. He was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary under a new Nebraska kidnapping law. He was captured in North Dakota and brought to Nebraska by requisition from the governor. He had a wife and five children.
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New Nebraska
Central City
Neb
A. Gould
Va Mint
Ifo
Cudahy
Omaha
North Dakota
Nebraska
Wolves A Peril In Indiana Near Michigan City
Wolves threaten sheep and poultry as farmers near Michigan City appeal to restore a $5 bounty per scalp. The wolves hide in marsh brush and have invaded farmyards in Johnson, Dewey and Hanna townships, prompting hunts across the county.
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Michigan City
Ind
Chicago
County Board of Supervisors
Johnson
Dewey
Hanna
Race Horse Burned at Nebraska State Fair Shipment
Fire in a black car used to whip Moraes results in Norval King the famed trotting stallion dying from burns valued at $26,000. Several horses injured during transit from the state fair to Bushnell Nebraska as others are placed under medical care. In Cincinnati a theater manager Joseph Monger shoots three actors after a stage performance, then fires ten rounds before being overpowered by the stage manager.
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Moraes
Nebraska State Fair
Grand Island
Norval King
Jess
Nebraska State
I. ©. Kinney
Bushnell, Neb
Cay
Rich Man Vanishes Wallaces Omaha Banker's Son Disappears
James Wallace, prominent Omaha banker’s son and head of the Kennard Paint and Glass Company, deserts his wife and babies after writing a note asking not to be found. The vanished social figure, married four years to Miss Tiva Kennard, has his families and friends urging his return.
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Omaha
James Wallace
Cada
Wallace
Jimmy” Wallace
Willian Wallace
Omaha National Bank
Tiva Kennard
Frank, B. Kennard
Mra. Wallace
Nna
Kennard Paint and Glass Company
Young Wallace
Fight With a Devil Fish Off Vancouver Island
Campers aboard a boat off Vancouver Island faced a thrilling attack as a six foot long devil fish weighing 400 pounds grabbed the vessel’s gunwale. Jol Dickson speared the creature between the eyes after it surfaced near kelp beds, and three men later clubbed it back into the shallow water to reach shore.
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Vancouver Island
Jol Dickson
Was Nurse Olive Rayl Murdered in Cleveland Mystery
The body of Olive Rayl, 24, probationary nurse at Lakeside hospital, was found near Lake Shore tracks at Gordon Park by Cleveland. Tracks of a man, a woman, and a rubber tire indicate possible foul play. Dr W L Rayl suspects murder. She had left Lakeside to seek work at Charity hospital. police investigate.
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Cleveland
Olive Rayl
Lakeside Hospital
Lake Shore
Gordon Park
Miss Rayl
W. L. Rayl
Charity Hospital
Dr. Ray
Miss Ray
Wellaville
Canal Treaty Dead and Ratification Ended
Washington notes the Panama canal treaty expired at midnight Tuesday, ending ratification efforts and triggering debate over alternative routes. The sixty-year dispute over canal control centers on potential move to Nicaragua if terms prove unreasonable, while U.S. policy shifts ignite reactions from Colombia and advocates for different routes. The piece also covers Delaware politics, Gorman’s presidential prospects, and Senate debate over the Fifteenth Amendment.
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Pee
Washington
Delaware
Ohio
Maryland
Indiana
Congress
Jones 1
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Nootines
Vwedern
Holdera
Kentucky
Mississippi
Edward W. Carmack
Tennessee
Senate
South
Market Wrapup from the Telegraphic Reports
The International Mercantile Agency notes Kentucky tobacco will be two thirds of average, with wages cut for 30,000 workers and 100,000 mochttiste tones of strikes. General trade remains active in central and southwestern states, with Chicago and St Louis seeing strong distribution and rail congestion easing. Food stuffs demand grows, oats and wheat prices move, live stock receipts surge, and bank exchanges reach 171.87 million while new construction and real estate dip.
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Oe Telegraphic
New York
International Merean—_ tile Agency
Kentucky
Quita
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Yonls
St. Louis
Chiy
Case
Ke G. Dua & Co
Incheagu
Broom Corn CO
Rro
Midwest and Northeast live cattle and grain prices mixed
Regional market notes show Chicago and Indianapolis area prices for cattle hogs sheep and varied grain quotes. Highlights include No 2 red wheat priced around 90 to 90 cents and corn near 46 to 52 cents, with numerous regional ranges for live cattle, hogs, and oats across Detroit Milwaukee Cincinnati and New York markets.
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Prine
Indianapolis
Louis
Ste
Sul
Milwaukee
Northern
Bie
New York
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