Bank Robbers Steal 2600 in Pineville Cash Heist
Three men entered the McDonald County bank at Pineville forenoon and knocked down Cashier J. W. Shields. One robber guarded him with a revolver while another covered M. Lamance, and the third took about 2600 from the safe. The bandits rode off, pursued by posses. two likely wounded per tracks in the woods. Bloodhounds joined the chase as authorities traced them toward Noel and Neosho. The incident sparked a large manhunt with multiple towns alerted.
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Noe
McDonald County
Pineville
J. W. Shields
M. Lamance
State Line
Broodon
McDonald County Bank
Shields
Noel
Neosho
Posses
Pearman
Copeland
Collier
Hawker Shield
J. E. Prickett
Noel Hills
Wil Declared Genuine
August 18 in RANCI8CO a verdict was declared, confirming the authenticity of a person or item named Wil. The report notes the ruling as a final determination by authorities.
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Wil
Death of Retired Judge Advocate General Swaim
D G Swaim veteran of the Civil War and former judge advocate general of the U S Army died in Washington at the age of 84 from Brights disease. Born December 22 1834 in Salem Ohio he served as a merchant officer in the Sixty fifth Ohio and on staff to Rosecrans and Thomas. He was wounded at Chickamauga and rose to brigadier general and judge advocate general in 1881. He was once court martialed in 1834 and counted President Garfield as a close friend.
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Bright
Washington
D. G. Swaim
U.S
David Gaskill Swaim
Salem
Columbia County
Ohio
Salem Academy
Sixty
Shiloh
Murfreesboro
Perryville
Rosecrans
Thomas
Chickamauga
Missionary Ridge
Wilmington
Del
Department of the
James A. Garfield
Counterfeit 1865 $1000 Notes Seized in LouIsville Firm
Two counterfeit 1000 dollar 7 30 notes of the 1865 June issue were presented in Washington for redemption. A Louisville firm brought them to the treasury. The notes are linked to a large 1865 1917 counterfeit wave. The printing plate reportedly was captured in 1867 from WW E stockway, now serving ten years in Trenton for counterfeit gold certificates.
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WasmingTon
Treasury Department
Louisville
Secret Service Department
Markets report from Kansas City grain and live stock
The Kansas City grain and live stock market shows hard spring wheat and corn prices with several grades listed. Cattle receipts total 13 calves and 2,631 cattle shipping, with market directions noting higher bids for top grades, steady mid grades, and weak stock steers.
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Kansas City
Choice New Prairie
Choice Ib
Miners Plan Forced Start as Wives March in Protest
Pittsburgh district miners vote to resume operations at a 51 cent mining price, with 54 cent contracts to be filled first, while the Pennsylvania operators threaten forcible action. In Pirssurs the leaders announce wives and daughters will march, despite injunctions. martial law is declared in Plum Patten and Wilkins townships as deputies patrol mines and roads. West Virginia gains are reported with widespread strikes across Wheeling Fairmount Kanawha districts as workers join the action.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Pennsylvania Coal Mines
Pittsburg
M. A. Hanna & Co
Pirissurs
Dolan
Mnny
DedArmits
Turtle Creek
Thomas DeArmit
New York and Cleveland
Gias Coal Company
Plum, Patten and Wilkins
Lowry
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
West Virginia
Warering
W. Va
Wheeling
Fairmount
Montana
Kanawha Valley
Woodmen Riot at Fulton and Rock Island
A long running clash between Fulton, Illinois and Rock Island partisans over the idereland men of America headquarters led to a hand to hand fight in which many were seriously injured. The melee lasted over an hour as rocks, clubs and missiles flew. Deputy Sheriff Farley arrested Heai Attorney Johnson of the Modern Waouodl men and several companions after the captains signed the Miners' Agreement.
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Fulton
Rock Esland Cirige
Fonrox
Ate. I
Rock Island
Ill
Idereland Men of America
Farley
Heai Attorney
Johnson
Waouodlmen
Railroad Board Issues Unusual Subpoenas in Rice County Freight Rate Case
Kansas railroad board issued subpoenas in the Rice county freight rate dispute. General Manager Frey and Rice county agents were targeted for contracts of construction, maintenance, and operation as the board plans to probe the company’s history and business secrets, mirroring the stock yards case. The board will hear evidence in Lyons next Tuesday after complaints that local rates were too high.
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Kansas’ Railroad
Torexa
Kan
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Rice County
Lewelling
Kansas
Lyons
Sam Jones
Atlanta
Frey
Boyle
Stock Yards
Teller Opposes Silver Republican Coalition In Colorado
Senator Teller arrived in Denver and will stay through fall. He opposed uniting silver Republicans with McKinley Republicans this fall. He warned that administration efforts aim to retire greenbacks treasury notes and later silver, making gold the only legal tender.
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Denver
Colo
Teller
Colorado
MckKinley
Treasury
Hoar
Congressman O Neal Seizes Knife Attempt on Burke
J M O Neal of Ballas Texas tried to stab Congressman R E Burke with a butcher knife in a small Texas store last night but was arrested before using the weapon. O Neal claims Burke owes him over an insurance claim and Burke says otherwise. The incident followed a heated confrontation after Burke’s election.
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J. M. O'Neal
Ballas
Texas
Mark
Dannas
H M. O' Neal
Ineuridge
R. EE. Burke
O'Neal
Burke
Barke
Harke
Congress
Silver ore discovery and strike news in Missouri region
A prospector reports striking a rich silver sample ten ounces per ton from a vein fifty feet underground in a bluff near a Missouri town. The ore outcrops in large red bands and extends nearly a mile along the bluff. Separately, Missouri mine workers push a strike with Vernon County miners rallying 1500 industrial laborers to back demands as Eastern rail coal supplies intensify regional disputes. In Kansas, Ellis Lewis, ex Osage county attorney, dies after being crushed by a train while boarding at Osage City, undergoing surgery at the Santa Fe hospital.
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sUver
Missouri
Vport
Ismall
Here
Dob Lass Muilens
Loto W. E. Sarsl
Ssa
Saiple
Torrka
Kan
Ellis Lewis
Osage County
Santa Fe Road
Osage City
Rock Island Tops for Speed and Comfort on Travel
The Rock Island leads in adopting speed advantages with thoroughly equipped trains. Magnificent dining cars sleep ers and chair coaches showcase the latest patterns, offering luxury, safety, and comfort for passengers.
Union Pacific and rail ticket deals in 19th century ad
The notice advertises fast trains with good connections by Union Pacific and other lines, offering tickets and maps through coupon offices in the United States Canada and Mexico. It lists routes to Kansas City Chicago and Buffalo with sale dates in August and September and price examples. It mentions new office location in Chicago and advises not to purchase until confirming the time card.
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Gosnex
Ind
United States
Baker
Indianapolis Gas Company
Indianapolis
Canada
Mexico
Shurastian
Tkt
Agt
Chicago
Ill
Buffalo
N. Y
Good
Union Pacific
Joe Buffalo
Tteturn
U. P
Kansas City
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Notts
Nervyapa
Woodmen of America
Kansas and
Missouri Pacific
Nevada and
Minden
George Cogswell
Fire Department of
Nevada
City
New York Exchange
Asneville
N.C
Henrsonville
Ben F. Head
Self
Ather
Senator Fairbanks
Inis
Swaim
Berry Wall
New Yoas
Evander Berry Wall
Wasnindoy
Civil Service Commission
Corps of Examiners
Danvitty
Henry Hammett
Hammett
Wity
Asnminner
Hendersonville
Ben EF. Mood
Indiana
Lextington Sal. Oise
Lexixatox
Cooper
Collins
Salvation Army Corps
Prrisnure
Sug
THE
Santa FE
Senator Teller
Andrews Case
Sped
Sherman Providencr
AOL
Antraws
Sherman
Beeret
Massachiasttts Club
Yaxtures
Aendtur
Air
Wadrews
Brown
Andrews
McKinley
Peril
Alissourt
Vernon County
Kapsas
Asa Smith
Greencastle
5.S
S.S.S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
Lawrence
Mass St
Overice
Gazette
West End
Union Parisic
San Francisco
Portland
St. Louis
Eastern Pointe
CB. McLelland
Beal & Godwin Livery Stable
Ohtestreat
Frank Willard
Bath
Lawrences
GEO. A. Banks
Eldrides House
C. Russell
Gisthart Building
Dawrange
Kansea
JR. H. Wheeler
P.O. Hoxtu
Lawrencr
Kay
Nic Kuhn
Massachusetts Street
Kansan
Pont
Garcics
J.P. Poss
City Ofice
T.S HanKuin
U.P. Depot
Tur Kansas Crry Jaursan Ia
Thon Biaite
Ninth Ad
Craud Avenue
Poste oMlae
Indiagapolis
Bala
Soed
U P
E. W. Eldridge, M. D
Larber Bros
Berkeley Streets
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