Corruption Ring Exposed in St Louis House of Delegates
Former Speaker Murrell contends a nineteen member combine controlled votes for street railway and lighting franchises, with $125000 plus allegedly distributed. Circuit Attorney Folk details a conspiracy spanning committees and a Suburban railway deal, Tamblyn arrested en route to testify.
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John Ek
Murecell
St. Louis House of Delegates
Philadelpha
2Furtell
Fto
St. Louia
Muarrell
Wexico
Murrell
Hdmt
Tle
Combine
House of Delegates
Hig “Combine
Afurrell
Philip Stock
Lincoln Urrust Company
Marcell
Tren
Eix
Wiliam M
Tamblyn
Cleveland
Attorpsey
Folk
House
Weekly Crop Summary Reports Widespread Damage
The Agriculture Department reports heavy frost and drought across the northern corn belt and lake region the week ending Sept 15. Frosts damaged corn in the northwest central valleys and as far south as Arkansas and northern Mississippi while Ohio Indiana Illinois Missouri and parts of Kansas escaped. Cotton openings slow but picking progress in the south with fields abandoned in some areas. Apples show some improvement in Ohio and Michigan while New York and New England winds injure crops. Plowing for fall seeding advances in central valleys with winter wheat sown in Missouri Kansas and Nebraska.
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Corre Belt
Hocky Mountains
Iake
Gulf States
Eli
Blississipia
Arkansas
Touisiana
Ohio Valley
Jake
South Atlantic
Lake Region
Alississippi
Ali Bani m
Georgia
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Missouri
T Kansas
Nebraska
Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
South Dakota
North Dakota
Bonisiana
Florida
Caroline
Kentucky
Tennessee
Michigan
Kansas
Middle Atlantic
New York
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Oklahoma
Odd Fellows Open 78th Session in Des Moines
The sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows opens in Des Moines with Gov. Gumuins and Mayor Brenton welcoming 30,000 attendees. Highlights include reports noting 127 grand lodges, 12,792 subordinate lodges, 2,750 subordinate camps, and a total membership of 1,002,272 with 185,545 initiations in the year.
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Oddellows
Des Moines
A. B. Gumuins
Brenton
M. Newman
Alilliman
Woodbine
Ida van Horn
Rebekah
SI A. Raney
Patriarchs
Ohé
A. G. Gable
Covington
Ohio
Grand Sire
Peary's Ship Windward Reaches Sydney After Arctic Quest
The Windward, with Peary aboard, docks at Sydney C B. Captain Bartlett in command. Peary says the expedition did not reach the north pole but yielded important scientific discoveries. Peary, his wife and daughter Dr Diddgiech, and Lieut Peary arrive. Mrs Tweary recovering from illness.
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Jixplarer
Sydnaey
C. B
Windrd
Samuel
WL Bartlett
Sydney
Caps Baking
Kent
Perry
North Pole
Lowell
Peary
Diddgiech
Tenry
Ele
Tweary
Marie Peary
Arctic
Club
Political notes and speeches spark varied reactions across states
Gen Th Alger candidate talk, Vermont tax plank, Clayton NY speech on capital labor unions, press reaction to Wilson's West Point remarks. Senate and House appropriation records show 800 thousand plus, navy officers boosted, and Indiana editors opposing David Hill. Tariff reform stance split within the Democratic group.
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Th. AL Alger
James Medillan
Teansm App Commercial Congress
Bt Tani
Vermont
Clayton
N.Y
Qdell
Tivyan
West Point
Senate
Blouse
Indiana
Demcratic
David B. Hill
New Yorker
Severn Ex
Olney
Forest Fires Sweep Rocky Mountain Timber Areas
Government and forest brigades fight wildfires from the Woomum Fir to central Colorado with aid from ranchers and miners. Fires threaten vast timber losses daily as crews and firefighters push to contain flames and save remaining stands.
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Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Monument to Gen Henry Warner Slocum at Gettysburg
A New York commemorative monument to Major General Henry Warner Slocum was dedicated at Gettysburg on September 19. The bronze statue shows Slocum atop a 31 foot high Barre granite base, depicting him as head of the Twelfth Army Corps during the Battle of Gettysburg, with details of his horse and figure.
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Gettysburg
Bse
Henry Warner
U.S. V
Army of the Potomac
Gettisbuly
Mende
Gerryestnar
Slavum
Slocum
Twelfth Army Corps
Hiis
Chicago
Sorchnesc
Minneapolis
Brad
Crisis in Venezuela as rebels push toward Valencia
Reports say the Venezuela conflict worsens with government troops deserting to rebel forces. Insurgent leaders claim Castro aims to move on Valencia while government forces suffer defeats near Tinaquillo and Juncos with scattered mining troops under General Garrida.
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Erisis
Castro
Valencia
Jnin
Geo
Arrida
Aia
Joseph G Cannon Seen as Likely House Speaker Pick
The article notes Joseph G Cannon, successor to D G Henderson, as the probable choice for speakership. It traces his background from Ohio-Illinois districts to Danville, highlights his influence in the House, and cites his four-year tenure as chairman of the appropriation committee and key roles in major legislation.
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Cannon
House of
D. GB. Henderson. Goddtess
Tha. I
Illinois
Theteenth
Danville
Efe
Congri
Appropcistidus Commmittee
Demand for Justice for Jews Amid Roumanian Oppression
Secretary Day sends note to U S ambassadors in Europe protesting Roumanian oppression of Jews. The move aims to shield distressed Jewish communities in the Balkan states and curb potential immigration of refugees to the United States.
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Hay
Secretary Day
United States
Europe
Roumania
Cery 2
Vno
New York Maj. Smylie Shot in Adirondacks by Errant Hunter
Prominent New Yorker Maj. Charles A. Smylie was killed in the Adirondacks during a deer hunt. The shooter, judge Storrs of New Jersey, mistook him for a deer and fired after an outburst of emotion. Smylie, a Beowla native and sergeant in the 1st Lieut Company, was visiting Lakewood with companions when the tragedy occurred.
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Jersey
Charles A. Sm
New York
Adirondacks
Judie Si. Storrs
Revie Wis Pacierie
Maj
Emre
Lattens
Bine Alountainm
Lake Auib
Tle
Erenius
Suides
Steylig
Bearzing
Tok Aim Ag
Maj. Smylie
Beowlaul
Aiv Ve
Liearite Company
Bork Phe Dugine
Smid Soriak
Ile Hail Sai
Jude
Secretary Shaw to release 2.0 million in Treasures holdings
In an effort to ease financial pressure, Secretary Shaw announces plans to release 2.0 billion in treasury holdings. The move comes amid New York market constraints and aims to stabilize fiscal conditions.
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Shaw
Turko Russian War Ends Shift in Balkan Powers
An obscure note describes a reshaping of European power after the Turko Russian conflict. It mentions Britain France Germany Russia Italy Austria and Turkey involved in defining Balkan governance and independence. The text references Rostagnia as a culprit and notes a directive to bring Russia and its allies to the table for civilization goals.
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Identi
Evers
Europe
Berlin
Iss
Great Britain
France
Germaine
Russia
Italy
Austria
Turkey
Balkan
Phelst- le
Rostagnia
Agricultural strains and immigration shape 19th century reforms
Reports from England describe poor harvests and disease affecting crops while nitrate fields in Chile show declining yields. Immigration to Canada rises as plans to issue free bonds to banks and distribute treasury deposits unfold, with debates on currency stability and government bonds as temporary repositories.
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England
Cana
Industrial growth buoys New Yorks factories and railways
Industrial activity in New York rises beyond recent state levels with many new mills and upgraded facilities. A coke blockade remains and railways struggle to handle output, while food and commodity prices fall as crops rise and supply pressures ease. Shipping, banking, and textile sectors show strength amid a broad, wary outlook for the coming period.
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New York
Dun
Mr. Dun & Colts
St, Ke
Marre Termein
Dingland
United States
Unna
Market price list for grains and livestock posted
A dense market summary lists prices for wheat corn oats and rye across several origins including Milwaukee Detroit and Siler. hogs cattle and sheep also noted with price ranges from 23.00 to 218.75 dollars. Prime clover seed is priced at 5.45 dollars.
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Thienwa
Totmwey
Hegs
Erades
St.hb
Sheen
Fair Co Choice
Rei
Detroit
Milwaukee
Italian of the Ash Dump and Its Rugged Workshop
Italian waste collectors gather discarded shoes rubber bottles rag paper and tin caps for resale. They form small cooperatives to sort sell and process items into fuel dirt and fertilizer while others repair and melt metals for reclaimed products. Local markets set prices with varied margins and occasional heart market demand.
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Aker
Amin
Vie Dagnes
Tur
Kteakian
Says
Te Iat Corporation
Furmitning
Dia
The Suppression of Obvious Remarks Society Proposal
A new society plans a tithe on speech titled The Way for the Suppression of Obvious Remarks. It will prepare speeches the group will not use, valuing general conversation over tedious chatter. Quotes cite tongue fatigue, humidity, and social foibles as examples of needless remarks.
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Sumer Gardens
Anil Tree i Company
Chicavo Chronicle
Sailor debunks the word Joss as Chinese origin
A retired ship's carpenter argues that Joss is not a Chinese word but a corrupted Spanish term Dios mispronounced by missionaries and adopted by locals. He recalls a Blanken priest who linked the term to Dies Dios and notes that insiders in Chinese settlements only understand the symbol when exposed to Europeans.
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Orient
Ehuiung
Blanken
Tele
Qin
Tie Celestials
Mourning Veil Trends Shift Away From Crepe Fabrics
A Chronicle notes crepe mourning veils fade in use as crinkly fabrics grow scarce. Widows favor lighter veils and modern designs, with short maize colored veils and crepe trims replacing earlier crepe drapery. The piece references Newport society chatter and a mix of social observations.
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Mayphy
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