Prison Fire At Sing Sing Aimed To Aid Escape
New York Sept 28 convict firemen extinguished a blaze started by incendiaries at Sing Sing prison. The plot sought to create panic for an escape but failed as guards held positions and the fire was contained. The incident occurred while 1 200 convicts were at mess, with cloth piles set ablaze and benzine poured on fabrics. The blaze was put out quickly and investigation noted the plan to incite panic.
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New York
Sing Sing
Luetgert
BALDWINS AT TRENTON INTERSTATE BIKE OPEN RESULTS
Ten thousand spectators witnessed opening interstate fair bicycle races in Trenton. Jimmy Michael led the mile events with a record run of 9 minutes 32 1 5 seconds for five miles and Eddie Bald won the one mile open professional race with Kiser and Cooper also placing.
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Coop Athhe
Trento
N. 1
Jimmy” Michael
Eddie Bald
Buffalo
Loughead
Sarnia
Ont
Kiser
Dayton
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Mich
Two Victims Identified In Colorado Wreck
Denter Colorado Sept 28 There is little doubt Elmer E Black Pennsylvania road engineer and his wife were victims of the New Castle Colorado wreck Sept 9 A Pittsburgh dispatch says superintendent Robert Pitcairn of the Pennsylvania road identified the burned portion of the pass bearing Black s name The remains are likely among the seven unidentified victims on their wedding tour.
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Yellow Jack
New York Lawyers Arrested for Blackmail Attempt
Col Robert A Ammon William A Sweetzer and William Woods, prominent New York lawyers, were arrested on charges of blackmailing Samuel Keller, former manager of the ES Dean company. Detectives found letters and money totaling 30000 exchanged as proof. The defendants allegedly offered to destroy damaging documents for 80000.
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Robert A. Ammon
William A. Sweetzer
William Woods
Simuel Keller
ES. Dean Company
Wiseretlooury Gool
McClusky
Clackiigll
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Lnter
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Weod
Republicans Meet in New York City Convention
New York September 28 convention begins with disputes over Lowe mayoral withdrawal denied. County Chairman Quigg orders a committee to confer with anti-Tammany groups as party eyes a ticket headed by Benjamin F. Tracy. Massachusetts Democrats open with platform endorsement motion passed. Victoria Texas bans freight via St Louis and Missouri, barring eastbound shipments. Sedalia report: A M Luke, indicted for gambling, arrested in Kansas City after skipping bond.
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Lowe
Quigg
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Endo Suyver
Chicago Platter
Worcester
Mass
Massachusetts
Democratic Party of
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Victoria
Tex
W.G. Thorne
Forbes
Southern Pacific Railway
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Missouri
Victoria County
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Galveston
Henry George Nominated for Mayor by United Democracy
United Democracy of Greater New York nominates Henry George for mayor amid factional debate over Chicago platform support and Tammany endorsement. George's past 68 000 vote tally for labor party hints at potential cross‑party appeal while leaders weigh silver issue and Chicago platform stance.
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New York
Henry George
Bryan Crubs
George
State Committee
Chicago
Court of Appeals
Alton B. Parker
Bryan Sewall
Mr. George
Tammany
Seth Low
Sheriff Martin Blamed
Indians in Rebellion Object to Beet Seed School
Two cavalry companies moved toward the Fort Hall Indian agency at Rossfork to quell anti school riots. About 11 young bucks and old squaws oppose girls attending school, resisting government schooling plans. In Washington, Assistant Secretary Vanderlip said the government does not need gold and would not issue currency for a gold deposit in San Francisco.
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Lome
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United States Cavalry
Fort Hall
Rossfork
Tate
Wasninetox
Vanderlip
New York
San Francisco
Western Lines Adopt Sebastian Interchangeable Mileage Ticket
Nineteen western railroad lines from the Missouri river to Chicago voted to adopt the Sebastian interchangeable mileage ticket. It will be sold alongside existing 1.00 and 2,000 mile tickets, with a partial refund for excess local fare after two cents per mile. Full 1,000 miles on one road required for refund eligibility.
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Western Passenger Association
Chicago
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Association
Western
Missouri River
Free Silver Resolution Debated at National Labor Convention
At Curiao on the labor convention floor a clash over a free coinage of silver shows the committee’s report omits free coinage. The resolutions are accepted and printed, with supporters planning a spirited push to insert the silver plank in final passage.
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National Irrigation Congress
Nebraska
Western Railroads
State University Hall
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McLean
University
Moses
Irrigation Executive Committee
Curiaco
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Tumur- Fun
Attempt to burn Arlington town stirs four fires
A desperate arson attempt in Arlington Nebraska failed to devastate the village as two masked men fled after a 4 am chase. Four fires broke out and, despite rapid response, property losses reached about 35000 dollars.
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Umana
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Strees
Nuptials of Rev John Middleton and Ella Clayton at Emporia
Rev John Middleton of Emporia Kansas and Ella Clayton of this city wed in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev Martin. Ella is daughter of Mrs Hattie Dimmery and has long served in ecclesiastical work, church roles, and secret orders. The groom, once an eastern evangelist, is now pastor of the Christian church in Emporia. Rice flew as the couple exited.
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Kansas
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Markets by Wire and Kansas City Livestock Report
Markets by Wire reports Chicago live stock prices with hog, cattle, and sheep receipts and price ranges. Kansas City notes cattle and hog supplies, price spreads, and grain quotes including wheat corn oats and rye along with potato and apple market activity.
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Ughta
Snaer
Reduced Tennessee exposition travel option to East Points
One way fare set at 85.90 with Tuesday and Thursday runs until September. Nashville offers reduced rates to all points east with tickets on sale until October 15. Contact city office or Leis Drug Store or depot for details 629.92.
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