Double Tragedy in Brettum House Room
In Wichita vicinity, Lillian Quinn, a waitress, shot Frank Lockwood in room 23 of the Brettum house between 5 and 6 am. She then killed herself. Lockwood, a former Southern Kansas conductor and former Grand Central Hotel host, is alive but not expected to recover. The event stems from personal obsession and fear of abandonment.
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Winkeip
Kaz
Brettum Bouee
Lillian Quinn
Brettum House
Frank Lockwood
Lockwood
Southern Kansas Railway
the Landord
Grand Central Hotel
Medicine Lodge
Brettum
Fatal Shooting at Bar Sparks Delirium in Rockies
Dr. J C Powell physician of high standing shot and killed William Sharp son of state representative elect John J Sharp in a Rocky Mountains barroom. Powell handed to a deputy for jail while five friends intercepted and freed him. The incident occurred amid drink delirium and a nighttime escape was halted.
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Ratz
J. C Powell
William Sharp
John J. Sharp
Rocky Mountains
Stealing a Court House at Lacquai Park
A Saturday night raid sent Madison men and teams to Lacquai Parle where a frame court house, 30 by 40 feet and two stories high, was loaded onto four wagon-tiers. By Sunday forenoon the building began moving toward Madison, about fourteen miles away, amid intense countryside excitement.
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Moxisvipgo
Mixx
Madison
Lacquai Parle Court House
Lacquai Park
They Secured the Court House at Lacqui Parle Move
Nov. 16 report from Lacqui Parle details a county election where residents voted to shift the county seat to Madison. Officials moved the courthouse fourteen miles by wagon after protests, with accusations of fraud and displays of revolvers and guns but no violence.
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Court House
Lacqui Parle
Madison
Sheridan report notes on Miles and Chiricahua removal
Washington notes detail General Sheridan’s praise for Miles and his troops for defeating hostiles and the subsequent disposition of Chiricahua Indians to Florida, with later review halted at San Antonio. The report also covers desertion rates, army discipline, officer trials, and proposed Indian policy including land sales, trust funds, and eventual redistribution to tribes as civilization progresses.
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Washington
Wasnixton
Sheridan
Miles
Fort Marion
Florida
Bu St
San Antonio
Old Mexico
Ife
India
Congress
Military Committee
Iandia
Dakota
Montana
Kansas
United States
Miyreport
Struck by Locomotive at Missouri Avenue Crossing
Sxepanun November 15. T B Kincaide about 75 years old was struck by the engine of the Lexington branch train at Missouri avenue crossing about 3 PM his skull crushed. He is still alive but cannot recover.
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T. B. Kincaide
Lexington ‘ Branch
Missouri Avenue Crossing
Packer's Contract Triggers Strike Threats and Unions
Ex strikers refuse to sign the packers demanded contract sparking fears of a general strike led by District 52. Cattle butchers assembly adopts unanimous resolutions against the contract while Powderly accused of misreading the situation. Meanwhile Texas and Arizona figures tour to organize a new republic amid border tensions and a Chicago lobbying push.
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Cxrcaco
Cattle Butchers Assembly
Sr. Locis
Centleman
Col W.ford
Tom Green County
Texas
Maj
Wm. Davis
Marbo
Robert Hume
Deming N
Chas O’connor
Sansimen
Arizona
Rio Grande
Mexico
California
Chicago
Col. Sanford
Hume
O'Connor
National congress of fraternal beneficiary societies formed
Delegates from seventeen fraternal orders totaling about 530000 members met at Riggs house Wasuixetos on November 16 to organize a national congress. Officers were elected including Larcy Audrus New York president and W H Barnes California first VP. A constitution was adopted to exclude non legitimate societies and promote mutual information and protection. Represented orders include Ancient Order of United Workmen Knights of Honor Royal Arcanum United American Mechanics and Odd Fellows.
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Congress of Secret Societies
Wasuixetos
Riggs House
Larcy Audrus
New York
W. H. Barnes
California
Pacific Coast Association
J. H. Butler
Massachusetts
R. C. Hill
Buffalo Sunday Truth
O. M. Shadd
Nelson
Washington
National Congress
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Knights of Honor
Royal Ancaniums
Order of United American Mechanics
Order of Odd Fellows
Votes Recounted in Second District Election
The recount in the Second assembly district confirms Hawkins wins by seven votes over Madden with the recount completed this evening in Bripcetos New Jersey.
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Bripcetos
N. J
Madden
Hawkins
Splendid Rains Reach Section After Long Dry Spell
Jusetion Urry reports that the section has finally received heavy rains, continuing for two days straight. The downpour marks a welcome break after a prolonged dry period, with the weather turning notably wet and persistent.
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Jusetion Urry
Washington Notes Inspect Militia Reports
The adjutant general released reports from army officers detailing annual militia evolutions in Alabama, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Illinois, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Indiana, Kansas, Connecticut, and Dakota Territory. Also covered are a desertion case with postwar discharge, reimbursement for worn shoes, a January 1 leave of absence rule, cabinet discussions, and lighting plans for the Bartholdi statue.
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Washington
Alabama
Maine
Michigan
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Missouri
New York
Ohio
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Illinois
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Indiana
Kansas
Connecticut
Territory of
Dakota
War Department
Wasuvictos
Civil Service Commissioners
Philadelphia
Aude
Havity
Pennsylvania Civil Service Reform Association
Edgerton
Civil Service Association
Bartholdi
Light House Board
Goff
Lighthouse Board
Hell Gate
Baseball Rules Change Spark Controversy Across Leagues
The Rules Committee in Curacao announces major changes to baseball delivery, bunting, balls and strikes, balks, and base on balls. Five balls four strikes replace six three. a base hit credited for walks and being hit by pitch. no bunting. only fair pitches between shoulder and knee over the plate. Home club retains right of choice. circuit plans for next year await finalization as Pittsburg may join while Kansas City may drop. Cattle Growers consolidate St. Louis and Chicago associations into National Cattle Growers Association with new temporary officers after adjournment.
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Curiaco
Anson Ward
Comeskey
Swortwood
Pittsburg
Kansas City
Blaine defends civil service reform stance in letter
Accusta Me Nov 16 Mr Blaine replies to an independent committee circular from the recent Massachusetts canvass. He says an isolated quotation does him wrong yet confirms his ongoing interest in civil service reform and his opposition to adopting English revenue systems here.
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J. G. Blaine
Accusta
Blaine
Independent Committee
Massachusetts
Wedding Bells Toreka Nov 16 Chief Justice Marries Mrs Prescott
Chief Justice Horton of this state wed today in this city to Mrs Mary A Prescott. Rev Thomas Vail bishop of Kansas officiated with T R Peters assisting. The ceremony was private with only relatives present. Mrs Prescott, widow of A Prescott, a longtime banker, is active in religious and charitable circles. The couple departed for the East after the ceremony.
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Toreka
Horton
Mary A. Prescott
Thomas Vail
Diocese of
Kansas
T. R. Peters
Prescott
A. Prescott
East
National Grange session mulls venue changes and actions
At the six days session of the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry a resolution proposes holding all future annual sessions in Washington. Another resolution sets the next session for Lansing Michigan and Elmyra New York. A measure to seek congressional farm legislation was defeated.
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National Grange
PurLave Elrain
National Grange Patrons of Husbandry
Committee On the Good of the Order
Grange
Washington
Lansing
Michigan
Elmyra
New York
National ladies league to counteract Tory politics
Across the pond a liberal meeting resolves to form a national ladies league to counter political work by Primrose League supporters. In Nov 16 dispatches, tenants in Listoweil estates gain a 40 percent rent cut, and fatal and fire disasters claim multiple lives in Paris and Freimstein Berne.
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Loxpox
National Liberal
Primrose League
Desir
Wilson
Listoweil
Norry
Paris
Geroble
Iscre
Berne
Freimstein
Switzerland
Motion Denied in Muir Case Against English Mill
London cable reports the motion for a new trial in Thomas Muir versus an English milling firm over a patented germ removal process for flour was denied. Muir had testified he used the process for months before patenting. The case was dismissed without further evidence and a new trial refused, impacting American milling firms considering similar suits.
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Muir
England
Leavenworth Railway Project Moves Ahead With Funding
Hon Len C G Smith has returned from New York with surplus funds to advance the Leavenworth Northern and Southern railroad. Contracts will be let this week for the first fifteen miles. The line will run from the Kansas river to the county north line by next June. Four surveyor corps are active in the field.
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Leavenworth, Northern & Southern Railway
Leavenworth
Len CG. Smith
New York
Kansas River
Wabash Officials on a Tour of Inspection
The general and division officers of the Wabash St Louis and Pacific railroad left Wabash headquarters by special train for a ten day inspection tour. The party will visit Chicago Detroit Toledo Hannibal Keokuk Des Moines Ottawa and Kansas City covering about 3000 miles of track and visiting major division heads.
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Wabash
W. 8. Lincoln
Mississippi River
Cold Wave Forecast Hits Cutcaco Tonight
The signal service at Cutcaco predicts a sharp cold wave with temperatures dropping fifteen to twenty degrees within the next twenty four to thirty six hours, prompting preparations for the drop in temperature and potential weather impacts.
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Cutcaco
Buckallew Considered for Attorney General Post
Rumor sweep through Scranton that Hon Charles R Buckallew congressman elect from the Fourth district has been offered the position of attorney general by President Cleveland. A reporter spoke with several friends and a conference member who confirmed the discussions and said Buckallew expected the offer before the election.
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Scraxtos
Chas. R. Buckallew
Congress
Fourth District
Cleveland
Messenger arraigned in grand larceny case in St Louis
D S Frothingham Adams Express messenger, robbed three weeks ago of $100,000 in money and valuables, was arraigned in criminal court this morning on charges of grand larceny and accepting stolen property. He pleaded not guilty and was remitted to jail.
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St. Louis
D. S. Frotheringham
Adams Express
Prominent Cattle Dealer Te d W. Herry Suspended
Journal's Warrensburg Missouri special reports Te d W. Herry a prominent cattle dealer suspended today as liabilities exceed assets.
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Kansas City
Journal
Warrensburg
Missouri
Ted W. Herry
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