Labor Leader Sam Parks Sparks Kansas City Convention Rift
In Kansas City on September 21 the annual iron workers convention opened amid fierce lines between Sam Parks of New York and the anti Parks faction led by President Buchanan. Tension rose as Parks challenged whether the meeting was city gathering or public forum, triggering heated exchanges and a disrupted start to the session.
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Chicago Men Plot Express Hold-up Frighten
An attempted robbery of a Chicago railroad express destined for Milwaukee was foiled after four men tried to overpower the messenger following the train’s departure from Thirteenth street yards. The express messenger, knocked unconscious, later reported that about $250000 in notes and valuables were in the car, and investigators began tracing the would‑be robbers.
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Missourians Duel Alarmed the State
Fragmentary text reports a Missouri duel claim involving Jyot Mouths Mog Sephotb Ak and Mrs Hatate at Dew Horan date Statut ab. The passage references legal actions, a secretary, and various names with unclear roles in a sequence of events.
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Train Collision Near Rocky Ford Claims Several Injuries
A passenger train collided with a freight train near Rocky Ford on September 22. Crain Bindel and engineer Muddigan were among the injured as oil spilled and ignited the wreck. Mrs Drake of Atva Oklahoma and other passengers were hurt, with one fatality reported.
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Okhihoma
Victory for Wannamaker in slander suit ruling
A slander suit brought by former State Printer Robinson against ex Postmaster General Joli Wannamaker concluded with a verdict in favor of the defendant. The sealed verdict was read in court throughout the morning.
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Joli Wannamaker
Robinson
Plea of Not Guilty in Kansas City Highway Robbery Case
Carey Snyder was brought from Montana on charges of highway robbery and pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing in Kansas City. His trial date was set for November 26 and he was returned to jail. London reports a new horipols expedition organized by Captain Drake proposing a 380 ton barkentina rig with six year provisions.
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Carey Snyder
Montana
London
The
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Missing Buffalo book-keeper Llewellyn Smith sought
Sept 21 reports say Llewellyn Smith book-keeper for Birrick Brothers live stock dealers is missing after alleged embezzlement estimated at twenty thousand dollars. Police and firms pursue clues as search widens.
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Llewellyn Smith
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Rival to Carnegie
Weatherly Pa September 21 In presenting the Mrs C M Schwab school building to this town Charles M Schwab said he intended to devote his entire fortune to educational purposes especially to industrial instruction and to the erection of public school buildings where they were most needed He intimated that he planned disposing of his wealth to emulate Andrew Carnegie who lifted him from a village store counter to head a great corporation
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C. M. Schwab
Charles M. Schwab
Ile
Andrew Carnagie
Salisbury's Wealth Surprise Reveals Large Estate
London reports that Salisbury's estate totals nearly two million pounds, contradicting beliefs he was fairly wealthy. The note contrasts his fortune with Gladstone and other premiers, citing vast real estate holdings in London and a legacy stretching back twenty years.
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Beaconsfield
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Aberdeen
Monarchs Health Failing Sparks Contested Throne Claim
Dispatches from Mansowah discuss challenges to Menelik’s rule as rivals seek succession. Rumors center on Ras Mana and Ras Dar guie’s sons with Makonnen seen as strong contender aided by certain European powers.
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Arrested Ball Players At Topeka Fair Grounds Gate
Police broke up a ball game at the Topeka fair grounds on a Sunday excursion. A large crowd watched as Kansas City and Topeka teams clashed, players were briefly detained and later released after the disruption. A separate note records Dan Pateh the famous racer valued around 12 000 with 48 thoroughbred relatives and Savage claiming a $60 000 purchase price.
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Krupp heirs ban unions in Essen as strike threat grows
Essen authorities order all laborers to quit labor unions or face discharge. Indignation spreads among workers as a nationwide strike appears possible. London reports W P Browns corner hits hit Lancashire cotton operatives, leaving villages idle and looming on relief.
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Lipton Improves. Doctors See No Further Bulletins
Lipton was reported to have slept comfortably and improved steadily after recent illness. Chicago dispatch notes that his condition is improving, and physicians consider further bulletins unnecessary at this time.
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Chicago
Thomas Lipton
Marble Workers Locked Out in Paris Market Bid
Paris reports the Collion estate near Waterloo, site of a field hospital used by allied forces, is up for sale. The old Napoleons dining room and a wall bearing a historic scar are cited as features of the dwelling. Mozeambique Fort San Sebastiano suffered a powder and grenade blast, causing many fatalities and injuries with further blasts feared.
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New York Republican Leader Frederick Gibbs Dies
Frederick B Gibbs a member of the national Republican committee for New York died today from a heart ailment in Ashbury Park New Jersey Sept 21. In Chicago four hundred marbleworkers employed in five shops controlled by the International Association of Mrs John Rankin were locked out today near Lawrence Illinois.
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Chicago
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Lawrence
United States urged to intervene over Turkish massacres
Washington reports say communications to the state department urge U S action to halt atrocities in Turkey. Requests insist the pressure comes from locals, not missionaries, amid reports of ongoing Turkish violence and Serb measures to curb bands at Macedonia’s frontier.
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Need Teachers Washington Sept 21 seek hires at salaries up to 1600
Government announces civil service vacancies for teachers and trades with pay from 400 to 1600 dollars yearly, plus 20 to 40 dollar raises. Examinations set for October 2. positions include kindergarten teachers and industrial fields. demand outstrips supply.
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Sentry Assaults And Accidental Rifle Discharge At Mine
Victor Vol reports a preconcerted attack on Stratton's independence mine were foiled when a sentry, attacked with a rock, discharged his rifle. The assault party fled as other soldiers arrived. Washington notes a Panama canal treaty extension request timeline remains unsettled with Colombia.
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The Forepaugh Sells Circus Arrives in Lawrence
The Forepaugh Sells circus drew a large crowd to Lawrence with an early influx of country visitors. Paraders moved slowly through business streets as spectators waited over an hour for the procession, marking it as the largest show in years and greatly enjoyed by locals.
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Lawrence
Reunion of 56ers at Journal hall Saturday
The veterans of '56 will hold their postponed reunion on Saturday at 12 o'clock at Journal hall. Committees for the earlier picnic will arrange the Saturday meeting and any informal program will follow dinner. The old settlers expect a very good time.
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Journal Hall
Telegraphic Briefities From The Mis sour District And Beyond
Telegraphic briefs note a Missouri district rise in weekly marks and Washington state reports the tram tube contract aiming for operation by December 1. Other items recount two women in Missouri, two prisoners in Kentucky, Dawes commission allotments, President John Mitchell loyalty to Roosevelt, railroad coal delays, Rockefeller Jr automatic piano, Lord Balfour resigning, and Balkan insurgent efforts amid European power declarations.
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Personal Mention and Local Notes From Lawrence
Personal mentions cover Abrub Mes and M Dhogine at Eine ranks, Mira Chol Pepin, and a marriage notice. Notices describe visits by Mr and Mrs WK Pog in Las Lawrence Godis Mas, Ed Watters with his mother, and W A Floyd visiting with daughter Fay Floyd. Also notes on several Kansas City visitors and Topeka trips, plus a dog tracking one man’s boots and beer consumption in Germany. Old soldiers attendance at the Grand Army reunion reached 5,287.
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New York City
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Emporia
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Hanna to Stay as Republican Chair Denies Resignation
Cleveland dispatch reports Senator Hanna denies eastern papers’ claim he will resign the national Republican Committee chair due to ill health. He says duties are light and may continue until a new chair is named after the committee meets, with no commitment to reoffer.
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Lanna
National Republican Committee
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Fading City Dispatches Seem to Sketch Lawrence Visitor Log
Long column lists numerous residents and visitors in Lawrence Kansas city for days. Names include Misses Jessie Smith Geneva Smith Mrs E Haworth Corporal Tanner Mary Kellogg Augusta Sulscutter Kas city travelers and many more driving through or staying for visits, reunions and social calls.
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McPherson
Kansas
Topeka
E. Haworth
Corporal Tanner
Greencastle
Ind
Mary Kellogg
Kansas City
Augusta Sulscutter
Leavenworth
Pearl Sulscutter
Market roundup from Kansas City and Chicago cattle and grain
Markets by wire report shows Kansas City cattle steady to higher with hogs up about ten. Chicago commodity prices rise with mixed grain futures and hog values. Receipts include 1,000 sheep and 25,000 hogs in Chicago and Kansas City volumes for cattle, hogs, and lambs, plus grain quotes and creamery dairy prices.
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