Murder in St Louis: Benjamin F Lamar Found Dead
The Indian Territory politician and farmer Benjamin Franklin Lamar was found murdered outside the Gaiety theater in St Louis with a crushed skull. Five theater attaches detained. police seek Frannie Wolf linked to late night drinking with Lamar. Lamar, 45, was a Cherokee council member and noted community figure.
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Lamar
St. Louis
Benjamin Franklin Lamar
Fairland
Frannie Wolf
Airway
Indian Territory
Tie
Cherokee Council
Cherokee Senate
Fairland Building Association
Ile
Ancient Order of United Workthen
Nine Die in Hazleton Riot Between Polish Factions
In Hazleton Pennsylvania a violent clash between Polish miners left nine dead and many wounded as factions led by Culacabbage and Cavendish fought with guns knives axes and clubs. Police struggled to quell the two-hour riot that drew in dozens more wounded and numerous warrants.
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William Culacabbage
Second Street
Joseph Cavendish
Hazleton
Culacabbage
Cavendish
Saloom
Conductors Confer Amid Discharges Over Spotter Reports
The grievance committee of the Order of Railway Conductors on the Gould system meets in St. Louis to review four conductor dismissals tied to spotter testimony. President Turner pledges reinstatement if charges prove unfounded and urges just handling of the cases.
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St. Louis
Gould System
Turner
Latimer Vero Death Inquest Verdict Finds Unnecessary Shooting
A coroner's jury at Latimer, Pennsylvania, declares Clement Prater and others died of gunshot wounds on September 1, at the hands of Sheriff James Martin and deputies. The verdict criticizes the killing as unwarranted and unlawful violence, noting the inquest was necessary.
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Latimer
Clement Prater
Isut
James Martin
Hiaily
George Meus
Ford
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Rmiake
George George for Mayor in Greater New York Nominations
The united Democracy in New York nominated Henry George for mayor, uniting free silver and Bryan clubs active in last fall’s campaign. George previously polled about 68,000 votes as a labor candidate. The scene includes tension over Tammany endorsements and the Chicago platform, with leaders split on the silver issue. A Bryan letter to Colonel Brown circulated, urging harmonization with national party principles for the city campaign.
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New York
Sept
Henry George
United Democracy
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Tammany
Chicago
Kenry George
Seth Low
William L. Brown
New York Daily News
William J. Bryan
Greater
National Organization
Postmaster General Gary Faces Missouri Committeemen
National Committeeman Kerens pressed Postmaster General Gary over alleged remarks listing Missouri post office favors for individuals with bad character and embezzlement charges. Gary did not deny publication but apologized after an examination failed to substantiate the claims. Kerens vowed to take the matter to the President upon his return.
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Kerens
Gary
Morse
Excelsior Springs
Miller
Princeton
Missouri
Ife
Breach of Promise Suit Filed by Widow in Randolph County
Mrs Lucy Whitmore a comely young widow sues Julius Miller in Randolph County circuit court for 30000 alleging breach of promise claiming Miller promised to wed May 3 but did not Marys name Matthieu She is sister of Miller’s second wife and lived near High ee Ex Secretary of the Navy Debro Roberson dies age 61 in Trenton N J Robeson served as Secretary under Grant from 1869 to 1877 Government reports show deficit decline in September with internal revenue gains and a projected near balance by January 1 next year
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Randolph County
Lucy Whitmore
Julius Miller
Miller
Agnes Rapp
St. Louis
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Highee
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Trenton
N. J
Secretary of the Navy
George M. Robeson
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President Grant
Washinatox
Treasury
Kansas Insurance Case: Federal Injunction Against Webb McNall
U S Circuit Court in Colorado Springs upheld a federal injunction against Webb McNall barring interference with Mutual Insurance Company of New York and its Kansas operations. The court noted the company insured over 3,090 lives in Kansas with policies totaling more than 7 million dollars and ordered a perpetual injunction.
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A. Wijtisans
United States
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Colorado Springs
Kansas
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Goyles
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Foster
David Overmyer
Webb McNall
United States Supreme Court
Sallie E. Hillman
State of
Mayor backs street railway union amid city strike threat
Chicago Mayor Harrison defended workers active in forming a union for protection as a strike looms against the City Railway Company. He urged public sentiment to support streetcar workers if a strike is declared and noted potential council actions that could disrupt mail delivery by street cars.
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Chicago
Cimvaco
City Railway Company
United States
Tragic Iowa Farm Slaughter Leaves Family Dead
In Carroll Iowa eight miles northwest of town a farmer John Boucker killed his wife and six children Sunday night then shot himself. The victims are Caroline Christine Henry Lizzie Joan and an infant. Henry died later. The couple’s finances and family relations murky with no clear motive yet. The weapon, borrowed to kill rats, was found with Boucker who lay severely wounded.
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Towa
John Kovcker
Here
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Caroline
Christine
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Lizzie
Joan
Ali
Boecker
Henry Nally
Hoeckur
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