Bank Doors Fail to Open Shocking Crawford County
Crawford County residents were stunned as the English bank failed to open its doors and reports spread that Leavenworth branch president Willet has not been seen for days and may be unstable. Banks in Leavenworth Canneton and Marengo closed. loan amounts cited range from 200 to 3000 dollars amid a broader financial panic in Indiana.
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Esausa
Ind
Crawford County
Willet
Leavenworth
Cannellton
Marengo
Crawford
Perry County
Cleveland Hot Sorrow and President's Petition Reactions
The Times Herald reports sentiment from Princeton and New Jersey on petitions for a license at Princeton Inn, noting a veteran official’s regret over controversy with Dr Shields. Government figures Hastings and Gen Gobin arrive in Lookout City for Lookout Inn visit as veterans gather for monument dedications.
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Roveee
Cancago
Times Herald
Parixceton
N. J
Shields
Brlandh
Princeton
Tinnoben
Cleveland
Vieheume Crattanooes
Tenn
Gov. Hastings
Staf
J.S. Gobin
GALR
Lookout Inn
Ratification Seen For Hawaiian Annexation Treaty
Washington report predicts the U S senate will approve the Hawaiian annexation treaty with McHugh administration support. Senators were already leaning in favor, several others expected to join, as the treaty advanced from the foreign relations committee toward the calendar with broad endorsement. The timing for action early next year remains anticipated.
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Senate
Cinicaca
Vimes-Herald
Washington
Axare
McHintey
Donth
Meines
Davis
Aaa
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Gov Leedy of Kansas
Gov Leedy proclaims November 29, 1897 a day of thanksgiving for Kansas. He notes harvest advantage, renewed farm prosperity, and relief from debt. He urges recognition of divine Providence and charity toward the poor and needy, requesting restraint from usual amusements.
New State Movement Proposes Manhattan Based State
A proposed bill would authorize a constitutional amendment to form a new state by severing 16 New York counties and creating the State of Manhattan. The plan would include New York, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk, Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Columbia, Dutchess, Ulster, Greene, Rockland, Albany, Rensselaer, and part of Schoharie with about 4.9 million residents versus 2.0 million in the remaining 44 counties.
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United States
Manhattan
New York
Kings
Queens
Richmond
Suffolk
Westchester
Orange
Putnam
Coln Mabia
Dutchess
Ulster
Greene
Rockland
Albany
Hensselaer
Schoharic
Amnesty for Melton arrives. prisoner to be freed soon
Havana reports Ona Melton Kansas correspondent captured in April on the schooner Competitor and held for filibustering will receive a general amnesty decree. He will be released at once, return to the United States, visit relatives in Kansas, and recuperate after long imprisonment. Also notes a court demurrer over Prof Fay fraud charges and treaty-track plans by Rock Island and Santa Fe, plus Oklahoma labor demand forecasts.
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Havana
Ona Melton
Kansas
Young Melton
United States
Dulles
St. Louis
Adams
L C. Fay
Gorman Waits for Race and Speaker Power
In Cadres Maryland on November 13 Senator Gorman is reportedly urged by close friends to run for Congress in the Fifth district and back a push for silver. They claim a House majority favoring silver could crown him Speaker of the Fifty-Sixth Congress, boosting a path to the presidency via patronage and committee power.
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Cancres
White House
Hantimore
Committees of the House
Detwiler suspends Marion Elks over initiation issue
Harmanvee Pa Nov 13 Grand Exalted Ruler Detwiler suspends the Marion Indiana lodge of Elks and sends papers to District Deputy Armstrong to seize the charter paraphernalia and lodge effects for alleged violation of order rules in initiating Robert Fitzsimmons. Also covered are J Scott Harrison shot while hunting near Holden Missouri injuries to his right eye, Kansas state tax earnings, two disappearances in Randolph Kansas, and the Topeka horticultural society meeting. The La Plata Missouri teacher Lua Harmiton was tried for assault on a 12 year old pupil but acquitted.
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St. Joanvwt
Chicago Great Western
Fie
Connett
Great Western
Asuiano
Pawnee Bill Company
Uirardville Station
Enoch Davis
Henry Jones
Edward Davis
Frank Grady
Ber Ublidion
New York
Abna Jackson
Kan
M. W. Sutton
Internal Revenue
Civil Service
Watrous
Swartzel
Field Monument Fund
Sepaita
J. West Goodwin
Euagené Field Monument Fund
Missouri
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Columbia
Curersea
J. T
Dawes Commission
Santa Fe
Great Benn, Kan
Garfield
Ralee Detwiler
Harmanvee
Detwiler
Marion
Ind
Lodge of Elks
Armstrong
Robert Fitzsimmons
Morrison
Kansas State Tain Inspection Department
W.S. Morris
Olive Smith
Randolph
Kansas State Horticultural Society
Topeka
Lua B. Harmiton
la Plata
John Carpenter
Jedrreeim
Ory Prom
Drawn Battle Harvard Yale End With Scoreless Tie
Cambridge Mass Nov 15 Harvard and Yale fought to a scoreless football tie in a gripping game marked by heavy alumni presence and fierce defense. Yale sustained several drives with strong line play while Harvard stalled key possessions and injuries limited impact.
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Camoniper
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Harvard
Yale
Cambridge
Hazen
McBride
Terriic
Dibblee
Corwin
Benjamin
Swain
Chamberlain
Metride
Uoe
Haughton
de Saulles
Moutton
Bully
Hougton
Haskell
Norton Shaw
Parker
Cabot
de Saul
Pennsylvania Wesleyan Football Clash At Franklin Field
University of Pennsylvania hosted Wesleyan in a 4 to 0 victory under light wind at Franklin Field. No full strength as five substitutes played for Penn while Gatland scored the lone touchdown and Walker failed the conversion.
Kansas-Nebraska Football Clash Delayed by Official Wrangles
In Laxcoum Nebraska on November 13 a Kansas vs Nebraska football game opened with Nebraska leading 6 0 after twenty minutes, a Kansas touchdown soon after. The day was cloudy and cold and officials caused the delay shortening the schedule.
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Laxcoum
Neb
Kansas
Nebraska University
Nebraska
British steamer Rutherglen reports distress at sea
Quernstowy Nov 13 a British steamer Rutherglen from New York to Plymouth foundered about 30 miles off the coast. The crew were rescued and reached Crook Haven today. Elsewhere Pargrsnage W Va reports a strike action likely on the Ohio River railroad beginning Tuesday if four discharged engineers are not reinstated.
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Quernstowy
Rutherglen
English J
New York
Plymouth
Crook Haven
Second Day of Kansas Young Men's Meeting Featured Talks
Dr George Delivers notable address on the Greater Christ and the value of a young man. A packed evening session heard Mr Patterson and Mr Weidensall of Chicago with papers by Frank Ober and others. Morning conferences at Washburn College and Topeka discussed student work, church missions, and intercollegiate visitation.
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Patterson
Robert Weidensall
Chicago
Veteran Association
Frank Ober
Men
W_ P_ George
Kansas City
Methodist Church
George M
New York
Methodist
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Topeka
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Robert Stone
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E. F. Ganer
Thos. Page
Geo. M. Herrick
Washburn College
Thos. M. Potter
Peabody
Willis K. Folks
Wellington
Nelson Case
Oswego
A. S. Olin
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D.F. Shirk
Cottonwood Falls
E. P. Wilson
Leavenworth
E.W. Hoch
Marion
W.W. Bowman
Concordia
J. F. Calder
Wichita
L. J. Stadden
Fort Scott
E. H. Anderson
Cegii L. Gates
G. C. Michener
World Christian Student Federation
Haskell Institute
S ' Presbyterian
Hon
T. M. Potter
Methodist Episcopal
C. C. Michener
Cecil L. Gates
Brano Hobbs
United Presbyterian
Anson Gridley
Salina
F. W. Ober
Lawrence meetings and post office letter stopping tale
A long notice describes evening gatherings at Baker University and church events, with multiple speakers including H G Humphreys and C C Michner. A Chicago Times-Terald essay recounts amusing incidents of letters stopped by post office clerks, from temperamental brides to opera patrons, and dramatic requests from abroad.
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Post Office
Niobe
Peoria
Tanehauser
Lester
Cdo
Berlin
T. Petersburg
Bittersloux
Petolani
Washington
Chicago Times
Terald
Markets by wire from Chicago on Nov 13
Wheat futures steady to firm with Dec and May contracts around 90. Corn and oats bid up slightly with Dec near 64 and 20. Pork and lard prices listed with small gains. Cattle receipts around 600 with steady to weak demand. Beverages, cows, stockers, and feeders shown with mixed prices. Western, Texan steers, and sheep receipts noted with a slow, weak market.
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Kansas City Livestock and Grain Market Report
Kansas City livestock receipts mix as cattle and hogs show firm trends. Texas steers and heifers arrayed with mixed prices, lambs and other items uneven but steady. Grain markets open steady to lower with corn and oats showing slight softness and wheat bids varying by grade. Potatoes and markets in Missouri exhibit modest price movements.
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Texas
Avockera
Dalle
Packern
Seeer
Markey Firm
Lambs
Motions
Ehotee
Timothy Asog
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