Smash Up In Kansas City Cable Car Tragedy
A runaway cable car on the Ninth street incline at Union station in Kansas City plowed into a stalled train, killing gripman W. B. Taylor and injuring about twenty passengers. The steep 300 yard incline saw panic as riders leaped free and bystanders watched the wreckage amid twisted iron and splinters. Separately in Washington, an injunction was sought to block a 25 cent cattle stock tax imposed by the Chickasaw nation, with a hearing set for September 1.
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Kansas City
Ninth Street
Union Station
Huelel
W. B. Taylor
Pennsylvania
Washington
Supreme Court of the District
Hitchcock
Brock
Chicago
Texas
Galveston
Hararis
Dec
Wichita
Stoex
Bond investors resist Kanes exit in Wichita note
In 1877 law cities may exit bonds at will, Sedgwick townships seek 20000 in bonds held in New York. Holders oppose cashing them, preferring to hold. This signals strong investor interest in Kansas bonds and recurring bond calls across the state.
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Wichita
Sedgwick County
New York
Ihem
Kanoe
Missouri Pacific to Build Line Through Hoxie to Denver
Aug. 20 Denver extension reports Missouri Pacific to push line through Hoxie Kansas to Denver promising shortest river gateway route from Missouri to Denver and linking with St Pauls Chicago river connection shortening lakes to mountains travel. Also notes labor arrest threats in Manila and tariff treaty with China signed August 15 after months of negotiations. A North Dakota storm near Grand Forks causes four deaths near Holl with collapsed settler house. Washington withdraws 1,000,000 acres in Great Falls district to expedite St Marys canal irrigation. total withdrawn now three million acres with further action planned within thirty days.
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Denver
Chicago
Missouri Pacific 4
Hoxie
Kan
Missouri River
St. Pauls
Lakes
Colorado
Mountains
North Dakota
Grand Works
N. 1
Holl
Lani
Sates
Bente
Mont
Great Palla
Washington
Firent Falls
St. Mary's Canal
Ferocious Aug Wind Hits Iola Kansas
A severe wind and rainstorm struck Iola on Wednesday evening, causing widespread flooding and structural damage. Two people were injured, and damage totals run into thousands, with major destruction at Aurora Foundry and New Jersey Zinc plant. A Katy passenger train derailed near United Chemical Company, injuring one passenger.
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Iola
Kas
Aurora Foundry and Machine Works
New Jersey Zine Company
Katy
United Chemical Company
Eruption Forces Dahome to Alter Course Near Martinique
Castries St Lucia Aug 95 officers of the steamer Dahome report a severe Mont Pelee eruption on Martinique. Darkness followed the ash cloud for twenty minutes before light returned. The Dahome altered her course to avoid volcanic dust showering her stern.
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Castries
Island
St. Lucia
Mont Pelee
Martinique
Boeer Generals Barred From Belgium and Other Briefs
Belgium asks Bola De Wet and Delavey to refrain from entering Belgium amid unrest warnings. A Northern railroad station master is warned to ready troops if Boer prals aboard a Holland train. Wireless successes unfold between Catalina Island and White Point. Sultan of Morocco suffers a minor car accident near Tangier. Czar of Russia reportedly receives a death threat via a Krakow note. Discharged machinists find work on other lines as railroads hire. Government survey for Pawnee reservoir to run 75 miles with a $1 million price tag. Anthracite strike outlook hints at settlement by Sept 1 as buyers prepare shipments. Frisco southern limited derailed at Edwards Junction with injuries to crew. passengers safe.
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Oer
London
Brissela
Bola
de Wet
Delavey
Belgium
Prals
Holland
United States Demands Spur Action in Istanbul and Fort Worth Line Updates
United States Minister Leischman presses the porte for settled issues including the return of seized insurance policies and rebuilding the American mission house in Kharput. He seeks accountable officials to ensure enforceable agreements. Separately, Fort Worth reports deny Gulf access via Dallas and note Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf extension progress to Amarillo with trains crossing Southern Kansas near Washburn.
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Constantinople
Ang
United States
Leischiman
Porte
Kharput
Armenia
Washington
United States Legation
State Department
Leischman
Memphis
Fort Worth
Rock Island
Gulf
Dallas
Tex
Worf
Amarillo
Memphis, Tenn
Kansas
Washburn
Denver
Merger Cuts Jobs in Harvesters Network Across Chicago
International Harvester announces a $120 million merger motive focused on cutting production and distribution costs prompting Chicago-area companies to order a three fourths reduction in field staff. About ten thousand workers nationwide are expected to be laid off. Crescens clips fast mile at Indianapolis State Fair grounds, shaving a quarter second from Nancy Hanks trot record with a 1:29.4 final time.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
Combine
Indianapolis
Ind
State Fair Grounds
Nancy Hanks
Oregon Pacific Colonization Buys 60000 Acre Land Base
The Oregon Pacific Colonization Company announces the purchase of 60,000 acres in Benton and Lincoln counties Oregon. A portion of the land will be stocked at once.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Pacific Colonization Company
Minnesota Corporation
Benton
Lincoln
King of Spain Rumored Mentally Unsound, Palace Gossip
Madrid reports that King Alfonso XIII is mentally unsound. Rumors say he roams palace unclothed and acts from a disordered brain. Queen Christina allegedly distressed and consulting with the Austrian Emperor on steps.
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Spain
Madrid
Sfadrid
Christina
Austria
President Roosevelt Likely Won’t Visit Fort Riley This Year
Secretary George S. Cortelyou sent word denying a Fort Riley visit by President Roosevelt. The Geary County Republican invitation claimed a fall visit during maneuvers. Cortelyou said the report was erroneous and the president has engagements that make the trip unlikely this year.
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Fort Rtlley
Dristian City
Kas
Gearye County
Republican Co
Roosevelt
Mort Riley
George S. Cortelyou
Fort Riley
Pillsbury Hides His Ships Amid Naval Night Actions
Rockport Aug. 23 The Higginson commanded squadron faced a cloudy night as 36 hours of a possible 120 passed with reports of three White squadron auxiliary cruisers slipping into a harbor. Commander Pillsbury reportedly landed officers ashore to spy on the Blue squadron, deepening Admiral Higginson’s unease. Santa Fe Topeka Aug. 21 One hundred twenty locomotive shop workers laid off due to no work. Old engines scrapped or sold, 200 new engines arriving, machinists’ union alleges officers among the discharged.
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Rockport
Maxs
Tme
Higginson
Pillsbury
Santa Fe
Topeka
Machinists' Union
Union
Porte and Ottoman relations resume amid sultan directives
In Washington Aug 25 State Department reports that the Porte and the Ottoman legation have resumed cordial relations. Sultan orders continued communication with the foreign affairs secretary after earlier annulments by the grand vizier. Negotiations proceed on unsettled topics from prior intercourse. In Kingston Jains Aug, news arrives of Barbados smallpox surge and rioting in Demara with 21 injuries and over forty wounded as troops restore order.
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Washington
State Department
Leischman
Legation
Porte
Kingston
Trent
Barbados
British Guiana
de Mara
Rain spreads over northern Kansas towns in Aug storm
A general rain began around 4 p m and lasted four hours across northern Kansas. Heavier showers were reported from Atchison to Woncondia with Lenora and Edoumd also receiving heavy rainfall. Bo oit Glen EWer and Stockton saw only moderate rain.
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Atchison, Aug. Co
Kavesne
Atchison
Woncondia
Lenora
Edoumnd
Booit
Glen Ewer
Stockton
Segre Contesses Fort Scott Johnson Case and Memorial Proposals
Kansas news notes an arrest in Fort Scott of Jasper Scott, who confessed to assaulting Mira W. Taylor, amid threats of lynching if justice is denied. Buffalo mayor proposes Sept 14 memorial services for McKinley’s death with church observances and flag draping, plus school ceremonies. Pensions at Topeka show $15,905,35.50 paid in fiscal year ending June 30, a drop for twelve years except certain wars. Wilkes-Barre reports strikers ambushing a DL&W washery and adjacent shed causing suspension of operations at night.
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Segre Contesses
Fort Scott
Kat
Jasper Scott
Kansas City
Mira W. Fl. Taylor
Scott
Mt Topeks
Topeka
War game off New England coast tests North Atlantic fleet
A sprawling Aug 22 dispatch from Rockport Massachusetts describes a naval war game along the New England coast from Portland harbor to Cape Cod. Rear Admiral Higginson commands the North Atlantic fleet guarding against a supposed hostile force, while Commodore Pillsbury and others monitor signals and potential sightings amid wind, fog, and reefs. The exercise includes real ships, telephonic signaling, and careful avoidance of risky incursions.
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Rockport
Mass
New England
Portland Harbor
Cape Cod
Mest
Higginson
Refuge
Pillsbury
Latest News In Brief From Around The World
The last horse car has left Berlin. Remains of Charles and Mrs. Fair held in Paris. Two hundred carmen struck in Omaha. Topeka compositors demand 30 percent wage raise. A Lotts Indiana cloudburst caused Rock Island wreck with no fatalities. Sunday Aug. 19 hottest day. Nebraska 80. Tucson fire $75,000. Parsons College destroyed. Santa Fe building new shops. Chicago ringed with anthracite stocks. prices quoted. Dr Cramer to lead Shurgis College Sturgis Kentucky and Lakeside Ohio. Plumbers and Gas Fitters union funds aid Dayton shop. Fire western Greenhorns forest. rains extinguished. Metal Polishers union tabled boycott. Secretary Sherman public funds totals, largest since his day. 1,000 foreign delegates attend Christiana congress. 14 US reps. Emergency hospital plants at American Steel and Wire. Pennsylvania law on federal appointees. Shah of Persia in London. Sigel dies in New York. West India rains ease famine fears. Russian steamship loss. General De Wet to visit US. International Typographical Union aids Mitchell. Pacific fuel savings claimed at 000 per engine.
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Union Pacific
Omaha
Topeka
Lotts
Rock Island
Tucblo
LL. Florman
Parsons College
Fairfield
Iowa
Santa Fe
Junta
Chicago
de. Cramer
Emporia
Shurgis College
Sturgis
Kentucky
Lakes Side
Ohio
Chantaniqua
United Association of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Dayton
Duhon
North America
Sherman
Treasury
Christiana
Norway
Franz Sigel
New York
West India
General de Wet
United States
South Africa
International ‘Typographical Unies
Mitchell
United Mine Workers’ Union
Tite
Ene
Bouthers Pacific
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China
T. 4
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Atola
Colo
Pas Oine Wireless ‘Telegraphic Company
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Call
Pacific Company
Catalina Island
White's Point
Sultan
Tangier
Morocco
Pez
Nicholas
Vienna
Cracow
Galicia
Russia
Missouri Pacific
Osawatomis
Reel Island
Horton Shops
Great Pawmen
Sterling
Platte River
Great Pawnee
Toill
Pittsburg
John Biddle
District of Columbia
Biddle
Fort Scot
Edwrards Junction
Turkey
Vinita
Ozark & Cherokee Central
Noember
Fayetteville
Ark
Olmmigee
1.I
Fort
Nour Plussen
Nowa
Kanne
Buffalo
Knight
McKinley
Cemetry
Wilkestiarre
Dodge
Butler Washery
Wilkesbarre
Stone
Harrisburg
Fortisney
United States Infantry
United States Aretillery
Nebraska
Whoteaale
New Yorkk
Manhattan
Troy
Litlea
Haye
Catholic Protectory
Westchester
Bre
Ware
Commissar
Eugene F. Ware
G. A. BR
Crage M Im
Wiensta
Berlin
Prussia
Charles Fair
Mrs. Fair
Paris
Central Wear
Greenhorn Mountains
Walsonburg
Tater
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