Payne Will Appeal to the President
Washington reports a dispute between the Postmaster General and Civil Service Commission over removals of federal postmasters under civil service rules. A Tuesday meeting between Postmaster General Payne and Civil Service Commissioner Greene centered on whether removals followed proper competitive examination standards. The President may review the policy, with Greene urging alignment to civil service rules and Payne defending executive authority.
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Washington
Wnh
Civil Service
Greene
Civil Service Commissioner
Creene
Payne
Maine
Roose Colt
Lee
Wittel
Senate
Vatne
Ape
Trent
Orten Ula Factions Split Over Land Law Reforms
The National Irrigation Congress faces a split on land law reform after the resolutions committee failed to unify on two key questions. Debate centered on the retaining and modifying the timer and stone act, with a majority favoring repeal and the rest opposing. The committee will forward a recommendation reflecting the tug of opinions within the group.
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Orten
Ula
National Irrigation Congress
Ali
Wesson
Steels
Telephone service cut in Kansas City fire damages main switchboard
A fire at the Teleptionmet Haliding on Lint and Wyandotty streets Wednesday damaged toll boards and the main switchboard, cutting telephone service between Katinas City and nearby towns for at least 20 days and possibly two to three months. Loss on equipment and apparatus tops BPH,000, insured. Cause of the blaze is unknown.
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Kansas Cis
Lint
Wyandotty
Katinas City
Wulsice Towg
Onions Motormen Strike Ended In Citcons Lime Railay Case
Woen Tex reports the dispute between the onion motormen and Citcons Lime Railay Company ended after Sunray and Vice President Commons led Carmen'a Union to petition to end home action in New Orleans. The Motormen Union withdrew its request for a reevaluation of the charge, and the matter was dropped.
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Woen
Tex
Onion Motormen
Citcons Lime Railay Company
Eetite! Sunray and
Vice Presidant
New Orleans
Motormen
Rec
Blackleg Epidemic Doubtful in Columbia County
State Board of Agriculture has not received reports of a blackleg outbreak in Columbia County. Secretary George H. Killix states there is no danger to herds and that action would be taken if the disease were present.
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Columbia
Mus
Livingston Comiury
George BH. Killix
Jury chosen for murder case in Cynthiana court
In Cynthiana Kentucky the jury for Curtis Jeth murder was selected by 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Ten jurors are Democrats and two Republicans. Ten are farmers and two are grain dealers or tobacco traders. Indictment was read, defendant pleaded not guilty, jurors sworn, court adjourned under Sheriff Leach.
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Cynthiana
Curtis Jeth
Ane
Tobacco Bandier
Leach
Bryan daughter engaged in Lincoln party notice
At a Wednesday night party in Lincoln Miss Ruth Bryan eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Bryan was honored when a new college fraternity announced the engagement of Miss Ruth Bryan to William H Leavitt of Newport Rhode Island Leavitt an artist has been in Lincoln months painting a portrait of Mr Bryan The wedding is planned for October
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Lincoln, Neb
Ruth Bryan
W. J. Bryan
New College Fraternity
Mini Bryan
William H Leavitt
Newport
Leavite
Lincoln
Bryan
Drain St Francis Basin Plan Attracts National Attention
Delegates from 20 counties gather in Jonesboro Arkansas as the St Francis River drainage project is urged. Speakers including Congressman Vander and Congressman Macon promise action on dredging and flood relief to aid Arkansas and Missouri, with discussions on territorial boundaries and treaty interpretations shaping the effort.
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St. Francis Basin
Kennett
Mos
Jonesboro
Ark
HWA
Joe
Oren
Vander
Missoie
Macon
Arkansas
St Francis
Fink
Sutler
Litthy
St. Pranele
Atleewort
Artanis
Siocenstil
Gertie
Minaourh
Jeho
Max
I. P
Arkanids
Pardeoain
Kent
Fragmentary nautical dispute details in 19th century text
New York reports a garbled account of captains and yacht roles during a capsize or race. Names and specifics are unclear, but figures suggest a sale tied to a loss or claim around 7000 dollars. The text references Captain Mtfies, Captain Mares, Sir Thomas Cagton, and vessels Columbia Reliance Siamrnth.
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New York
Utte
Mtfies
Columbia
Mares Aselutant
Thomas Cagton
Storm conditions spread through northern Colorado mountains
Reports from the northern part of Colorado indicate a storm with heavy snow and high winds. In the mountains, several days of snow have raised drifts to near ten feet in places, especially around Bailey and Vieta, with widespread heavy snowfall reported.
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Denver
Calo
Toesulay Oleh
Baeniy Vieta
Bogota Deliberations On Canal Treaty Stir Senate Opposition
In Bogota, a debate on a canal treaty prompts strong Senate opposition while the House halls buzz with discussion. Reports note Admiral Curtin citing quiet conditions and awaiting further word on a Vice Consul’s status amid frontier tensions and frontier protection plans.
Boy Accidently Kills Sister Near Staunton Home
Staunton report states John Jurick aged 14 accidentally shot and killed his sister at their home two miles north of Staunton on Sunday, authorities said. Investigation ongoing.
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Staunton
John Jurick
Here
Wright requestsdelay in removal until charges received
South McAlester reports Laerlor J. George Wright asks the Chattaw Townsite Commission to postpone removal proceedings chaired by Dwight Turtle, with J. A. Berrett of Ohio named for vice chair, pending receipt of charges from Washington.
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South McAlester
Laerlor
Norwalk Man Wills Son Then Delivers Fatal Blow
In Norwalk Ohio Samuel Thompson aged 53 allegedly killed his son Leary aged 68 Monday night after ensuring the son was restrained. The report notes the fatal act occurred in a family dispute and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Norwalk
Ohio
Samuel Thompson
Leary
Fire destroys two brick business houses in New Franklin
Fire early Wednesday in New Franklin, Missouri, gutted two brick business houses. The blaze started in the A. W. Spies & Son store and spread to the A. B. Cox building. Estimated loss of buildings and stock is $12,000.
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New Franklin
A. W. Spies & Sone
A. B. Cox
Frost Damage Strikes Nebraska Corn Crop
Omaha report notes heavy frost Tuesday night hit corn in eastern and southern Nebraska, with extensive damage expected across the crop. No further details on scale or dates provided.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Bureau Overrules Dawes Commission in land allotment ruling
Washington reports that Bureau of Indian Affairs Commissioner Jones overruled the Dawes Commission decision to set aside certain Choctaw and Chickasaw allotments. The ruling allows Indians to select lands freely and lease to whomever they choose, with investigators to probe alleged improper acts by outsiders and speculators assisting in selections.
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Washington
Jones
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Oawes Commission
Commssson
Ffnae
Toar Company
Marks Innovation in Ship Building Steamboat San Salvador Arrives
The Steamboat San Salvador, owned by Robert Wall and commanded by James Chapman, docks from Chicago bound for Brazil. Water draft four feet, voyage insured for about $15,000, and underwriting firm claims the vessel is a fat-bottom craft suited for light water. Wall holds large stakes in Maran bai and Bravil with restrictions to reduce import duties on Guntervilo to Hrdeil.
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New Orleans
San Salvador
Robert Wall
James Chapman
Chicago
Brat
Ater Hutaul
Brazil
Wall
Maranbai
Bravil
Tie
Minel
Hrdeil
Irrigation Congress Opens in Ogden Utah
Delegates from Western states and arid region groups gather for the eleventh National Irrigation Congress in Ogden Utah. The session will cover irrigation and related topics forestry colonisation and show practical demonstrations of western irrigation.
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Ogden
Utah
Misssippi River
Ereat
National Irrigation Congress
WooAlar
John Ho Winder
Joceph Sinltt
Wella
Wer Ulisesman
Clark
Roosevelt
Dew
Interiam Witchcve
Detective Wounds Three in Evansville Fair Grounds Attack
At the Iriptate Fair Grounds Evansville Indiana detective Thomas Hutchnes wounded three persons and two officers Chief Fred Hennecke and Captain Fred Brennecke were shot unconscious in a tent at the German Village. The assailant Emil Wittehense shot Brennecke and Hennecke then killed himself leaving a widow and two children. Chief Housle and other officers reported in critical but stable condition.
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Evanevise
Fridasticht
Thomas Mutehens
Tet
Ber
Loral
Fred Henke
Polie
Fred Brennecky
Attray
Jacob U.tite
Iriptate
Hrennecke
Blotchens
Wittelhenewie
Jeff Crowe
Houke
Brennecke
Tom
Atalomien
Lodge
Elka
Evansville
Ind
Fred Bronnecke
Thomas Hotching
Sanday
Tlein
Fred Houle
Dan Per
Fire destroys straw at American Straw Word Company yard
A Sunday fire on the grounds of the American Straw Word Company damaged 170 tons of straw valued at 37 00 and fully insured. No buildings were harmed. The cause is believed to be youths playing in the straw.
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Quincy
American Straw Word Company
Atlantic Coast Hurricanes Ravage Delaware Coast
A fierce Atlantic storm swept the Delaware coast causing extensive damage. A schooner, its captain and four crew members drowned near Marsh. three schooners dragged anchors and collided offshore. Barges loaded with Philadelphia coal sunk west of the front, with crews saved. Hotels and theaters suffered major damage, roofs torn off, and city beaches littered with wreckage. Telegraph lines were down, delaying full casualty tallies and recovery news.
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Delaware
J i
Mehady
Old Harbor
Elation
Schotoer
Kimwort
Gilerton
Kalua
Philadelphia
Polore
Delaware Bay
Tun Kpartan
Treverton
Hammond
New Yorkstorm Tests Weather Bureau Forecasts
A New York storm linked to a West Indian hurricane battered the coast. The devastation includes vessels and property losses reaching millions while life was briefly disrupted. The Weather Bureau notes this storm shares origin with Florida and South Atlantic events in recent days. Ogden, Cliis mention an approaching 48 hours as the outlook. The eleventh National Irritation Congress plans end Friday with Clark presiding. The platform seeks rapid regulation of public service and anti monopoly moves to speed relief.
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Wollam
Weather Bureau
Florida
Atlantic
Ogden
Ciuls
Wood Clark
Montana
Ft Pasa
Iain
Omeuw
Am Fulton
Wo A Clark
Mientuan
L. W. Shuttlettate
Johneton
Dearers
Diall Ter
Oil Secretars
Mateus
Reno
Damage to Corn Crop Is Small Across Regions
Frosts and cold waves across the Midwest and West have caused limited damage to corn. A crop statistician reports about forty percent of corn is out of frost danger with substantial acreage still vulnerable. Some areas, notably Kansas and Missouri, saw frost effects but overall crop damage remains light with expected moderation of temperatures.
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Snow
Montana
Ohio Valley
Astern Lake
A. W. Snow
Sdrvice
Department of Agriculture
Cory Belt
Ohio
Kane
Paul Morton
Topeka
Santa Fe
Win Road
Kaneas
Indian Territory
Weather Report From Bates County A Light Frost Night
A brief Bates County weather note reports a very light frost despite the mercury dropping to 48 degrees. The report notes a quiet night with minimal frost impact.
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Bates County
Opening of Juarez Bull Ring Amid Crowds in Paso
The new $50,000 bull ring at Juarez on the Mexican border opened Sunday with a large gathering. Six bulls were tormented and killed while several horses were slain during the event.
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FE Paso
Tex
Juarez
Suits Filed Over Iron County School Land Titles
San Angelo Texas reports suits involving titles to 19 sections of land in Iron County. The action arises from a growth of recent school land grants in the area.
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San Angelo
Tex
Iron County
Hatfield Family Evacuates to Washington State
Cincinnati reports the Hatfield family fleeing from Kentucky and West Virginia after feuds. Devil Anse Hatfield remains while a band of about 50 Hatfield members, including men women and children, travel through Cincinnati toward Washington State.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Hatfeld
Feud Fame
Kentucky
West Virginia
Anse” Hatfield
Hatfield
Washington State
Frost Reports In Marshall Misread As Harmed Crops
In Marshall Missouri the claims of frost damage are unfounded with several light frosts recorded but no visible harm yet to crops or vegetation. Local officials caution against assuming agricultural losses before investigations confirm any impact.
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Marshall
Appointment of Judge for Tillman trial in Lexington
Columbua news reports Judge Mrank vary of Abbeville appointed to preside over the Lexington court where JOM Tillman will be tried next Monday for the assassination of N. G. Gomeasles.
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Columbua
Mrank Vary
Abbeville
Lexington
Jom Tillman
Cumberland County Forgery Charge Reaches Kansas Jail
Topeka Kansas reports Sheriff of Cumberland County Minnesota secured requisition papers from Governor Bailey for William Grub now jailed at Harper Kansas. Grub charged with forgery in Cumberland County.
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Topeka
Kaw
Cumberland County
Minnois
Goavernor Bailey
William Grub
Harper
Kas
Grub le
Joseph Mot Perdinand Lied of Dorcheater Died at Union Station
Joseph Mot Perdinand Lied of Dorcheater Alabama died at Union Station on Wednesday while en route home from Denver. He was a consumptive and was going home to die. Papers indicate relatives in Alton Illinois.
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Joseph
Mot
Perdinand & Lied
Dorcheater, al
Union Station
Denver
Alton, II
Belgrade Dispatch Denies Unumi King Peter Report
A Belgrade dispatch dismisses a circulating report of the unumi nation of King Peter of Servia as groundless. The rumor had been spreading Friday afternoon with no basis in fact.
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Peter
Paria
Belgrade
Peter of
Servia
Trial recounts witnesses in Kentucky kiting case
In Coolbhuine Cure As Jett Munday faces charges over the Town Mare shal Thomas Cockrill incident. Eleven witnesses testify they heard shots and saw Munday exit the Courthouse shortly after, supporting earlier statements by Thurs ay Thaerdon Banton about the event.
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Coolbhuine
Cure
Jett Munday
Kiting Town
Mareshal
Thomas Cockrill
Teali
Jett
Thursay Thaerdon
Plague Reports Aboard Wrecked Vessel Near Port
A dispatch from Rio Janeiro notes seven plague-stricken patients at a disobed motel in the city. Authorities are urged to act as the Babonic plague threat developments surface. A French beauty ship Bretagne wrecked near the port with passengers missing and no receiver aboard.
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Rio Janeira
Cerrero Manha Aeserte
Tritiene Punisnee Oy
Wahio
National Postal Clerks Elect Turton. Bidwell Named President
Washington delegates at the twelfth annual National Association of Postal Clerks convention adjourned after selecting Turton as post convention site and electing John A. Bidwell of Columbus as president. A resolution urged better pay and classification for clerks of classes 2 and A. In Mississippi Valley Apple Growers items, N Diack of Mayton presided. crop outlook is poor with no more than 10 percent of apples expected. Afternoon papers covered orchard cultivation, quality, and orchard topics by FE Robbins Payson Homer D Brown Hamilton and Capt B D Mokes Mount Sterling.
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Washington
National Associaion of Postal Clerka
Quncy
Mississippi Valley Apple Growers’ Association
N Diack
Mayton
FE. T. Robbins
Payson
Homer D. Brown
Hamilton
Capt
B.D. Mokes
Mount Sterling
Coal Prices Rise At Evansville Amid High Regional Costs
The Evansville coal market reports prices higher than many years with buyers facing stiff offers as operators struggle to secure cuts. Oil meanwhile remains at 20 cents a bushel, signaling tight supply and ongoing price pressure.
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Evansville
Ind
Knox County soldiers reunion address by officials at Abingdon
Department Commander Benson Wood of Effingham Ind and former governor Joseph W. Fifer of Bloomington spoke to Knox County veterans at the Abingdon reunion on Thursday with an evening campfire and further addresses.
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Galesburg
Benson Wood
Effingham
Joseph W. Fifer
Bloomington
Knox County
Abingdon
McCann Brother of James McCann Dies in Missouri Farm Sale
In Lexington Kentucky Joseph McCann aged 42 a brother of James P McCann is dead at Grove. McCann left a widow and two children after selling a thin farm following his mother's death and went West. In Bates County Missouri a cold wave dropped the thermometer nearly to freezing Tuesday marking unusual weather for the season.
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Lexington
Joseph McCann
James P McCann
St. Lowes
Grove
J. T. McCann
McCann
Butler
Bates County
Arcola Farm Sells At Public Sale For 155 Per Acre
The 477 acre Arcola farm belonging to the O. M. Gwinn estate was sold last week at public sale under County Court directions for 155 per acre, totaling a substantial sum for the property.
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Arcola
0. M. Gwinn
University of Missouri Discontinues Department of Etenography
Columbia Missouri reports that the department of etenography and business at Missouri University is indefinitely discontinued. The move will not cause any faculty member to lose employment.
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Columbia, Mo
Missouri University
Levee Board Sells $260000 Bonds At Par
The St Francis Levee Board in Memphis Tennessee completed the sale of improvement bonds totaling 260000 dollars. The Tennessee Trust Company purchased the entire issue at par value, with a 40 year term.
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Memphis
Tenn
St. Francis Levee Board
Tennessee Trust Company
The Sunday School Review of Four Great Biblical Characters
The article describes a Sunday school activity using slips to assign students four characters: Samuel, Saul, Jonathan, and David. It outlines question prompts and teacher roles, aiming to engage pupils with character studies and events from the quarter’s lessons.
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Samar
Baal
Jonathan
David
Paytehaard
Furnietier
Pirat
Seine
Ube
Berlin
Ales
Fragmentary 19th Century Letter On Faith And Education
The text presents a 1868 letter advising a recipient on money, debt, and religious study. It emphasizes reverence for the New Testament, personal prayer, humility, and following Christ’s character, noting the author’s effort to render scripture understandable since infancy.
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Chorley Dickens
Gan
Cambridge
Charis Molens Adder
Ute
Value of Prayer Meeting and Revival Caution
A preacher warns against predicting revivals and stresses starting with prayer meetings. He notes revivals often begin in prayer gatherings, stating personal experience has taught more theology there than in schools. He advocates observing real spiritual signs rather than forecasting outcomes.
God’s Will as Freedom and Hope in Daily Life
A devotional reflection reframes Thy will be done from a tombstone slogan to a battle cry of freedom and progress, arguing that God’swill embodies every good thing in the world and should be embraced, not feared. It urges submission as joyful obedience guiding hope and purpose.
True Life Maxims From G F Swift Packer Advice
The Chicago millionaire G F Swift told young men to avoid drink and keep a level head. He warned that riches increase the need for prudent business judgment and that life should center on proper business religion and wholesome pleasure.
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G. F. Swift
Chicago
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