Local Government Meeting Contacts and City Officials
Fragmentary OCR lists city officials and roles including mayor city attorney president of the council and police, treasurer, fire department superintendent, cemetery superintendent, library staff, city engineer and other titles with partial names and titles.
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City O'erk
Police Jn Tye
Murad
Sipeet Cotamiston
Treas
H. Vegetery
Berton AG
Cem
Wogber and Meaaurerity
Fires in Harlem and Manhattan Rock City With Arson
A string of nine fires swept Harlem and nearby Manhattan Sunday igniting cellars of vat houses and a five story building at 237 Fifth Avenue. Investigators found kerosene in each blaze as police in civilian clothing patrolled districts. The Archangel Church on St. Nicholas Avenue is linked to the earliest fire and fear rose among residents as dozens fled to roofs to escape flames. authorities report extensive property loss and the danger to life was high.
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New York
Llarlem
Arch Angel
St. Nicholas Avenue
Grebugs
Marlem
Fifth Avenue
Reform
Police Threats and Railroad Vandalism Update
Police report threats to Helena and Livingston amid dynamite outrages. Suspects linked to two incidents prompted warnings from Chief Travis as authorities search for those responsible and guard railroad lines and wirehouse dynamite stock. A separate Chicago streetcar crash injured ten passengers on Mashead Street in a separate incident.
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Aguibet
Niger
Burial of Dr Dearborn's Pastor In Poleta
Funeral held for Rev. Gaos Deare of the Methodist church of thin price who died in Poleta Friday night. Remains shipped to Lawrence this afternoon arriving with many old friends at the depot to accompany the burial at Hilb cemetery.
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Gaos Deare
Thin Price
Popeta
Lawrepce
Eles
Bagms Waite
Riots Prompt Militia Call as Sault Ste Marie Turmoil Grows
Report from Sault Ste Marie describes a mob riot threatening public order. Troops ordered out to control the crowd while civilians clash at entrances and gunfire and looting occur at W. H. Phimmen & Co hardware store. Local militia struggles to contain violence and calls for Toronto militia aid.
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Toronto
Regulas
Issuniland
Mrs Davis Shows Improvement After Night
Huffalo Sept 28 Mrs Jefferson Davis passed a comfortable night and her conditions were much improved.
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Huffalo
Jefferson Davis
Guards for the Children in Nebraska Increase Security
In Lincoln Nebraska guards around the governor's mansion are tightened amid fears of another kidnapping attempt on Governor Mickey's children. Four younger children stay indoors without an older escort while authorities search the penitentiary for traces of a revenge plot. Police seek an ex convict described as involved in the attempt as a Taft committee works with business leaders on inducements to locate the man and report findings by month’s end. News from Berlin notes prosecutors urged to prosecute socialist newspapers for high treason and arrest editors for disrespect toward the Emperor amid regent court actions.
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Lincoln
Mickey
Taft
Lawrence
Orient
Berlin
Roosevelt departs Sigta for Washington amid cheers
President Roosevelt and party leave Sigta for Washington at dawn. Crowds bid farewell as Mrs. Roosevelt and children accompany him, reflecting a warm sendoff after a summer visit.
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Roosevelt
Sigtamore HN
Washington
William C. Smith Dies in New York Publisher and Kin Ties
William C. Smith died in New York after involvement with Raul Hudson of Topeka in publishing Mader Musxico a monthly magazine. He was son of Weary T. Smith of Atchison nephew of a Kansas Supreme Court justice and brother of Captain Harvey Smith in the army.
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Atehison
Wan
William C. Smith
Raul Hudson
Topeka
Mader Musxico
New York
Ishinrt Hess
Mexico
Kan
Weary T. Smith
Atchison
Kansas Supreme Court
Ilarvey Smith
Army
Wichita Fair Opens With Top Harness Entries
Wichita Kan Sept 28 The Wichita fair opens today promising one of the best ever with over top harness horses entered and fifty runners on the grounds A parade of the Anti War Association is planned Wednesday a debate between Senators Burton and Tillman Crescens races Thursday a mile exhibition and Friday a flower parade
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Wichita
Kan
Thief Association
Burton
Tillmay
Crescens
Thurday
London stock market earns title of Black 19037
London reports harsh trading conditions as this year earns the label Black 19037 on the exchange. Firms delay books and entries, salaries go unpaid, and many are not meeting payroll due to cautious or generous lending patterns.
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London
London Stock Exchange
Tillman Trial Faces Lexington Court Indictment
Lorington Kentucky September ed: former South Carolina lieutenant governor TUhnan was arraigned in Lexington crowded court under indictment for murder of N G Gonzales editor of the Columbia State.
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Lorington
Ib Tuhnan
South Carolina
Lexington
N. G. Gonzales
Columbia State
Unity Voted as New Union Emerges at Labor Convention
Kansas City September 24 The iron workers convention shows a split between Parks and Buchanan factions with no disruption to routing work President Hueman urges harmony A charter granted to the Architectural Iron Workers union of Chicago representing thousands nationwide A petition from delegates seeks road work control west of the Mississippi and reports bridges paid as low as ten hours at reduced wages across several lines.
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Iron Workers
Parks
Buchanan
Nho
Huehanan
Architectural Iron Workers Union of Chicago
Delvpgates
Lueala Mt
Minneapolis
Denver
Salt Lake City
Des Moines
Bel
Quuatia
Clash Over Armenian Church Transfer Sparks Bloodshed
In Shusha, Sept. 22, a dispute over the transfer of Armenian church property to Russian authorities under an imperial decree of June 25 led to clashes between Armenians and Cossacks. Two Cossacks and one volunteer were killed, while Armenians carried off several wounded.
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Trans-Caucasia
al Shusha
Ain
Prisoners overpower guard and flee into woods
In Independence Iowa a group of prisoners overpowered a guard and escaped into the woods after disabling a pistol and escaping with bags. Suspects include Charles Jones known as Motrentot Ed Wright and Charles Johnson. Deputies search the area for the escaped men. Mitchell Roubedoux convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment for killing former Iowa tribe chief David Tuhee in Oklahoma.
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el Fang
Miles Soulh
Conitega
Gagero
Charles Jones
Motrentot
Ed Wright
Charles Johnson
Aithrie
Mitchell Roubedoux
David Tuhee
Fomer
Iowa Tribe of Indians
Oklahoma
Clairton Plant Resumes Work After Three-Week Shutdown
Clairton Plant of Crucible Steel, a United States Steel subsidiary, restarts operations in Pittsburg after a three week halt. The facility employs 1,500 to 2,000 workers. A separate item notes Chas J Kopek Jr joining Robinson Winey Clothing in Lawrence Kansas and his positive progress. Mrs Koock and children visit Jefferson City, planning move to Lawrence soon.
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Pittsburg
Clairton
Crucible Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Chas, J. Kopek, Jr
Robinso Winey Clothing House
Lawrence
Kan
Charlie
Mrs Lydia Sternberg Dies in Kansas City
Mrs Lydia Sternberg of Kansas City sister-in-law to Chas Stren Barg died at her home this morning. The funeral will be in Kansas City Wednesday morning, then the remains will be brought to Lawrences arriving on the 10 o clock train for burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Lydia Sternberg
Kansas City
Chas
Strenbarg
Lawrones
Oak Jl
Wedding Party Collapse Injures Bride and Guests
In Chicago on a September evening the wedding celebration of Joseph Gonzilla ended in a porch collapse. Twenty people tumbled twelve feet to the ground from a cottage porch injuring the bride, Mrs Gonzilla, and twelve others. Mrs Mary Mazus was buried under wreckage and a child suffered head wounds. the couple escaped with only painful injuries.
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Chicago
Joseph Gonzilla
Gonzilla
Mary Mazus
Gonzaling
Looser in Steel Shares Put Blame on Library Builder
A London letter cites an English man who lost 610,000 in steel trust shares. He blames Carnegie for failure and urges reinvestment in rebuilding systems rather than further financial ventures. The piece also references M M Wilson and Ira B Mapes of Kansas City with scattered notes on a curiosity and a broken stalk.
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London
Englshman
Carnegie
Freshmen Win In Annual McCook Field Class Fight
The annual interclass contest at McCook field pitted 125 freshmen against 80 sophomores this afternoon just before the football season opener. The sophomores briefly led after a rush at 1:30 pm, but the freshmen reclaimed control as the large plank sign marked with 07 disappeared in the chaos. Numbers favored the sophomores in the end as the crowd watched the old grandstand endure the clashes.
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McCook Field
Hungarians Agitated Amid Budget Crisis and Political Tensions
Vienna reports intensifying political turmoil in Hungary as a leading politician warns of decisive, sensational events. Potential popular movement against Count Whitenelleder vary's ministry or opposition obstructionists hoarding funds is foreseen as a standstill blocks new government. Treasury scarce, workers idle, and price increases cited with threatened strikes.
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Hungary
Ony
Cmt
Count Whitenelledervary
Tunpary
Firebugs at Work Threaten World's Fair Structure
In St Louis on a September night a suspected arsonist attempted to burn a large exhibit building under construction at the World’s Fair. A guard confronted the suspect, who fled after a struggle, and straw soaked in oil was found near a wall. The would be incendiary is believed linked to a recent missing person case at the fairgrounds.
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St. Louis
Lipton Urges Designer Hunt at Chicago Interview
Sir Thomas Lipton seeks a designer for his cup campaign during a first Chicago interview. He vows to advance efforts and continues preparations as he eyes key matches and a prominent crew formation.
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Mar Deen Hind
Hervesehoff
Shamrock Virgin
Stiapock III
Sir Thomas Lipton
Wiis
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
Temporary Bridge Plan For Douglas County to Ease Traffic
Douglas County will build a temporary crossing while the river channel is filled. Commissioners will decide Thursday between two options: extend the existing bridge with a ten foot annex or construct a new two two lane water bridge. The Iridue Company proposed the project and material has been secured.
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Me. McManp
Watts
Doe Cox
Gox
Complaint of Bad Streets on Pinckney and Michigan
Reports allege poor conditions on Pinckney street west of the West End grocery and Michigan street area. Work in front of Hinckney sector halted after damage, forcing teams onto sidewalks. a lady with a buggy broke a shaft, and a buggy capsized as cellar drains foul the road.
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West End
Michigan Street
Unscrambling Sleep Aids And Odd Culinary Fragments
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Death of Mrs. Lyda Henshaw in Douglas County
Mrs Lyda Henshaw 64 died at her home in the south part of the city yesterday at three. A long time resident of Douglas County she came here in early days. Funeral conducted at the home today at three by Rev Emery Person of the Friends church. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Lyda Henshaw
Nathep Henshaw
Douglas County
Three O'Clowk
Emery Person
The
Friends Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Committee to report plan for Lawrence semi centennial
A meeting of the committee selected to draft a permanent organisation plan for Lawrence’s semi centennial celebration will be held at the Journal on Wednesday at 3 30 o’clock in the afternoon. Members include KR Brooks G Grovenor L Bullene Harrest Savage A Whitman EO Edwards Mrs Sart VY Robinson Mrs ml Winvball Mr Sarah Brown and Mrs C EL Learnard.
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Lawrence
KR. Brooks
G. Grovenor
Harrest Savage
A Whitman
Eo Edwards
Sart VY
Robinson
Ml. Winvball
Sarah Brown
C. EL Learnard
Prominent Attorney Dead in Chicago
Prominent attorney Herbert J. Davis died today in Chicago after serving as a judge and being considered for civil governor of the Philippines by President McKinley. The report mentions declined offers and personal notices amid a flood of unrelated local items and garbled text.
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Herbert J. Davis
Messinley
Philippines
Philippne
Taft
Sun Dance Religion Controversy Surrounds Ceremony
Reports at Watlington describe a disputed sun dance event with religious arguments from Dr Albers and Mr Seger. Observers claim unclear torture claims and friction during the ceremony following final rites, with officials unsure of details.
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Ge Bts Albers
Biel
Ceeninhee
Lew Agaodes
Sir Manney
Cadian Bureau
Watlington
Seger
DA. Durkey
Ant
Séger
Dr. Curses
Boys Find Mineral Deposit in Hills Near Umpire
Local youths aged around 35 and their companions dug in the Umpire hills hoping to strike wealth like their father. They uncovered a mineral substance, showed it to Nebr fathers, and ignited a family dispute over the find and possible ownership.
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Vrank
Fred Coffman
Umpire
Col. Mot
Enim
Markets by Wire From Chicago and Kansas City
Chicago market reports show native cattle prices from 3.40 to 6.00 with cows and heifers 4.0 to 4.57 and light hay as high as 1.35. Kansas City notes weaker tone with steers 4.00 to 5.30, cows and heifers 4.0 to 4.54, stockers 2.50 to 4.50 and bulls 3.00 to 3.90. hogs steady with Packers bids 5.0 to 6.0 and muttons 2.60 to 4.00. lambs 2.90 to 5.50.
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Kansas City
Sept
Cathleys
Grain and Grain Futures Mixed Trading News
Grain and provision prices show mixed moves in Chicago and Kansas City markets. Wheat and corn futures edge lower or higher across nearby contracts while oats rye and barley quote varied levels with dairy and eggs reporting small gains in creameries and market demand remains steady as receipts tally 418 cars.
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Kansas City
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