Missouri River Mystery Man Found Alive After Drowning
A man believed drowned in the Missouri River near Topeka is found alive after authorities, including Deputy Platts and game warden Phillips, pursue rumors. He is identified as Fraher, from Wisconsin, who claimed to expect insurance gains and planned to invest in a water cure resort.
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Morodin Minn
Mim
Wissouri
Wallin
Missouri
Tod
Iasof Schnell
Wollound
Lraher
Phillips
Praber Flerrels
Wilkerson
Praber
Caanon
Wisconsin
Fraher
Tle
New Woman Sermon by Mrs Booth at Salvation Army Camp
Mrs Ballington Booth addressed Salvation Army members at Prohibition Park on the “new woman” calling for dress reform to aid ragged children and books for boys. She praised educated women who can be good mothers and wives, urging heart development alongside mind training.
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New York
Ballington Booth
Salvation Army
Prohibition Park
Jie
Hoath
Denver
Coloorado
Blanche Cox
Prominent Journalist Major Sylvester Dies in Washington
Washington aged journalist Major Richard Sylvester died yesterday in Washington D C He was the eldest and best known editorial writer for the Washington Post since its foundation in 1879 and scarcely missed a day at his desk prior to his death Born in New Hampshire in 1830 he trained as a lawyer before entering newspapers in Iowa St Louis and Washington
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Washington
Richard Sylvester
Sylvester
Washington Post
New Stampshire
Iowa
St Louis
Germany and Bavaria Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary of War
Crowds fill streets as Emperor Wilhelm reviews veterans and decorations. Prince Leopold voices gratitude for patriotism while foretelling willingness to fight again if needed to defend the fatherland. Grand displays honor German victory and unity across towns.
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Matufactus R
Osanto
Linden
Fredriehss
Rasse Boone
Brandenburg
Lumrel
Frederik the Great
Monieh
Leopold
Luitpold
Bavaria
Empire
Sedan
Germany
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Brooklyn and Nearby Areas
Early yesterday morning residents in Brooklyn felt three distinct quake shocks with the East New York and South Brooklyn districts hardest hit. Reports vary on severity as tremors rattled windows and clocks, with zoological gardens noting animal reactions.
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Brooklyn N.Y
Brooklyn
New York
Winla Bui Phta
Mother Earth
Zoological Gardens
Manly Aserts
Sandy Slook
Wilmington
Del
Chester
Junsey City
N. J
New Jersey
Searching for a Brute in Missouri Lynch Fear Grips Region
Two posses with about 109 men search near Manchester Missouri for John Wesley a negro accused of brutally assaulting Mrs Marmion. One group is led by Constable Lehumaker the other is all civilians. Anger over the crime raises threats of lynching if Wesley is captured by the first group but hanging if seized by the civilian searchers.
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St Louis
Manchester
John Wesley
Marmion
Lehumaker
Wesley
Dayton Ex-Governor Anderson Dies in Kentucky
Charles Anderson former Ohio lieutenant governor who became governor in 1865 after Brough’s death died in Kattawa Kentucky last night. A noted lawyer he led the Ninety third Ohio infantry and was tied to Dayton’s prominent families. Jerry Simpson spoke at Labor Day in Kansas City with Mayor Davis and others.
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Dayton
Ohio
Charles Anderson
Kattawa
Brough
Ninety-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Jerry Simpson
Kansas City
Uotoual
Eee
Davis
Insurrection in Cuba Creep and Spanish Defense Mix
A distraught letter from Havana outlines the Cuban insurrection and Spain's defense strategy. It notes reports of continued fighting, humanitarian concerns, and alleged Cuban acts by opposing forces. The piece discusses international reactions and fears of wider violence if the unrest spreads.
Thirteen Men Drowned in Colorado Mine Flood
In Crermar City Colorado on a summer afternoon floodwaters from the Sleepy Hollow mine broke through and submerged a shaft. Thirteen men drowned and fourteen were working in Sleepy Hollow at the time, with two Italian miners among the victims. Rescue attempts followed as water rose and rescuers descended the shaft to reach victims. Efforts to lower the water and salvage survivors continued with buckets and pumping.
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Crermar City
Colo
Coursune
Americas
Porbeni
Ask
Sleepy Hollow
Ducket
Suice
Owly
Gumry Owners Blamed In Noted Disaster Report
The coroner's jury concluded the Gumry disaster could not pin responsibility on a single person. Owners Peter Gumry and RoC Grenier were blamed for overworking their engineer and hiring an inexperienced, undisciplined man. Engineer Hellmuth Loescher was found unfit due to drinking and neglect of valve checks. The city boiler inspector faces censure for not inspecting after repairs. A boiler regulation ordination is recommended.
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Dexven
Con
Gumry Notel
Peter Gumry
Roc Grenier
Hellmuth Loescher
Woman Accused of Poison Plot In Iowa Field
Lena Dahl of near Westfield allegedly bought a love potion from a medium and poisoned Trenry Halseth by lacing coffee with strychnine. Halseth fell seriously ill while harvesting, with a small amount of liquor remaining in the bottle. Dahl has not been arrested.
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Brorx City
Iowa
Lena Dahl
Westfield
Nia
Trenry Halseth
Matseh
Banker France Dead Suddenly From Heart Disease
Charles B. France longtime president of the State National Bank of St Joseph Missouri died suddenly this morning at 55 due to heart disease. He was one of the city’s wealthiest men and leaves a wife and two children.
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St Joserh
Charles B. France
State National Bank
Ila
Tle
Platte Purchase
International trade cautions lift meat prices and soften demand
The article notes price shifts and production trends tied to global markets. It mentions European and American supply dynamics, currency effects, and potential policy actions aimed at boosting exports. It references grains, livestock, and the broader impact on consumer costs with a call for increased United States production of high quality goods to stay competitive.
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Wasnisas
Lotesty
Sanden
Armel
Oas
Larope
Liverpool
Neak
Prominent liveryman reported imprisoned by German authorities
Word reached that Decattywind Aus 3 h M lombery, a well known livery man and Democratic county central committee member, has been seized by German officials and sent to prison for twelve years. He allegedly aided a political foe and has a wife and children at his former home in Tanniburs.
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Lombery
Tanniburs
Hasdwons
Democratic County Central Committee
Five receivers named in Sanborn order case
Omana Neb Aug 1 The order of Judge Sanborn in the Central Trust Co of New York versus St Joseph and Grand Ishind has been filed in Nebraska circuit court. It designates five Union Pacific receivers to operate all property and franchises of the company as part of the Union Pacific system until further court order.
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Sanborn
St. Joseph
Insurgent Attack at Plantation Union Near San Lins
General Antonio Maceo attacked Plantation Union near San Lins. The fort's garrison of fifty nine held fire for three hours before the insurgents retired. Killed Lieutenant Juan Veen and wounded Captain Marcol Rainier who died soon after. Six sharpshooters from Lieutenant Colonel Lejera killed insurgent Lieutenant Rablo Lanonde. Insurgents escaped. troops in pursuit.
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Havana
Ang.ol
Antonio Maceo
Plantation Union
San Lins
Juan Veen
Marcol Rainier
Lejera
Rablo Lanonde
Windtail for a Bank Parsonsvile Ohio
After the Painesville Savings bank failure four years ago a West ern mine asset valued at 260000 in steel proved worth more than expected. The mine now pays a fair dividend and the state is nearly at par. Depositors may receive a sizable dividend and potentially full deposits over time.
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Parsonsvile
Ohio
Painesville Savings Bank
Steele
Salvation Army Cavalry Formed in Denver
The Salvation Army in Denver organized a cavalry corps of young women. Brigadier General French of St. Louis dedicated the new branch at the First Baptist Church, which was crowded. The mounted corps is described as the only such unit in the world.
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Salvation Army Cavalry
Denvun
Salvagon Army of
Denver
French
St. Louis
First Baptist Church
Salvation Army
Train robbers at large after Deputy Powers killing
The Wrong Men Were Hillen, Grim Barvins and John Smalley, feared train robbers, killed by deputy sheriffs at Mc Bain. Smalley had been visiting Brinton last week when the hold up occurred and until after Detective Powers was killed in this city. Authorities say no definite clues to the robbers or the murderer’s identities have been found.
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Hillen
Grim Barvins
Mich
John Smalley
McBain
Brinton
Detective Powers
White Cups to be Prosecuted
SYCESSION SPRINGS Ma Aug 31 Two men jailed here were taken from the city jail and whipped Tuesday night. Local colored people are angered and have moved to press for a formal investigation into the incident.
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Sycession Springs
Steamer Bawnmore Aboard Ashore in Oregon Loss
Condensed dispatches report the steamer Bawnmore is a total loss after grounding in Oregon. A heavy rain disrupted Johnson county fair exhibits in Olathe Kansas. The Kentucky Democratic state committee calls for party harmony. Rumor says the administration will reject General Miles for Scho field’s successor. Four inmates escaped Stoddard county Missouri jail by sawing bars.
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Bawnmore
Oregon
Johnson County
Kan
Olathe
Kentucky Democratic State Committee
General Miles
Schofield
Stoddard County
Missouri
Bannock Indian troubles prompt federal inquiry report
The U S attorney and marshal of Wyoming report on the Bannock conflict near Jackson Hole. Investigators find no wholesale slaughter by Indians, note use of game parts, and describe tension between settlers and Native groups. Authorities plan to bring suspects before federal commissioner, citing treaty issues and escalating hostility.
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Woastivaroy
Departmento of Justics
United States
Petterrew
Marysvave
Manning
Aistmel
Gardner Marker
Jackson
Ninth United States Cavalry
Jackson's Hole
Pettigrew
Marysvale
Constable Manning
Editor St Clair McKelway Opposes Third Cleveland Term
St Clair McKelway of the Brooklyn Eagle writes in the Times that if Cleveland is renominated it will trigger a popular protest against the term limit. He says the movement would be a people's outcry against conspiratorial politicians and reflect a shift in public sentiment.
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Loxpon
St. Clair McKelway
Brooklyn Eagle
Times
Cleveland
Wreck on Georgia excursion train kills two injures fifty
An excursion train on the Southern railway near Holton and Popes, Macos Georgia, left the track yesterday morning. Two passenger coaches and a baggage smoking car derailed. Over 460 aboard, fifty injured and two killed. Cause not determined though track reported in good condition.
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Georgia
Macos
Southern Railway
Holton
Popes
Unclear Saip Expedition Seizure Report Under Navy Alert
The passage describes an armed expedition, neutrality law concerns, and a steam tug Taurus bound for Cuba with urns and ammunition seized. Telegrams from collectors in Wilmington and Philadelphia note suspicions and orders to intercept vessels near Delaware breakwater. The text references officials and ministers, plus a pending transfer name not yet ascertained.
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Pheadelph
United States
Camsil
Sity Department
Aetiege
Ctlis Tehegenplad
Thas Coliecter
hStomes
Walmington
Vfsigter
Hamilton
Ham
Delaware
Curtis
Ollector Townsend
Wilmington
Taurus
Cuba
Cholera Rumor Stirs Honolulu From Pacific Steamer
From San Francisco a report claims the steamer Monowai sighted a small boat near Honolulu warning of cholera. An American consul and officers relayed the alert saying eight deaths occurred among residents and Chinese in Honolulu after the Belgic left Tongli. Quarantine checked Belgic’s voyage with no sickness on board.
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San Francisco
Oceanic Steamship Company
Munowai
Sydney
Australia
Honolulu
Monelulu
Ord
Rhais Wiet
Monowai
China
Belgie
Tongluli
Klis Mills
Virginia
Pacific Mail
Onolulu
Deltic
Japan
Fatal shooting during buggy ride at Quney HL
Henry Holing and Rosa Swearinger were killed by Dore Heilwagen during a buggy ride at Quney HL. Boling had been paying attention to both women.
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Quney
Henry Holing
Rosa Swearinger
Dore Heilwagen
Boling
Notable crimes and legal actions stain Mississippi and New York
A lynching in Simpson county Mississippi targets a black man accused of wronging a white girl. In New York a receiver is appointed to tidy the Seckwith estate chaos amid two brothers' insanity. Barnett Goldman dies by suicide in New York over a wedding trousseau dispute. Police Commissioner Roosevelt allows women to ride horseback straddled in Central Park.
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Simpson County
Mississippi
Seckwith Brothers
New York
Barnett Goldman
Trousseau
Roosevelt
Central Park
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