Massive Strike To Hit Mines In A Day Of Dispute
The United Mine Workers order a general strike for April 21, threatening about 600 000 miners quitting. Leaders cite unresolved wage cuts and contract disputes with operators, while Illinois and Indiana miners discuss readiness and timing amid heavy applause.
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Convines
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America
J. A. Crawfont
Minnots
Tech
O. D. van B
Indiana
Joseph Dunkerly
Illinois
Ilinois
Agatn
Bandits Captured After Hook Island Train Robbery
Word arrived from Esw Oklahoma that the train robbers who rode away at the moment of the shooting have been overtaken at Hennessy. They will be taken to Wichita to avoid lynching. The captured men allegedly confessed naming Bill Rhodes as the slain robber, an old James gang member from Missouri. Rhovee alias Pitts had a claim near Cole Dalton's. a detective reported four shanties in the area.
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Hook Island
Esw
Missouri
Rhovee
Pitts
Cole Dalton
Bloomers to the ankles men’s firewear reform spreads in Dessex
Dessex April 11 progressive Denver women adopt Qeee fire reform sizing up streets in new bloomers reaching ankle length. Any waist style chosen by wearer. Movement expanding faster than expected as pledges mount. Baby burned at El Dorado El Dorado Kans April 11 the 20 months old daughter of Jens Jenen wandered from home into brush burn area and clothes caught fire and she died. Duke of Veragua Honored Maputo April 11 the Duke of Veragua appointed president of the senatorial committee on the commerce treaty with Germany Austria and Italy.
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Denver
Dessex
el Dorado
el Donavo
Kans
Jens Jeneen
Pontiac
Duke of Veragua
Maputo
Germany
Austria
Italy
Desperate Unemployed Demand Aid As Burglars Roam Cities
Australian papers report widespread unemployment distress in South Australia and Victoria. Burglaries surge with night raids in Sydney and Melbourne. An 80 year old Melbourne man, John McKay, killed a burglar during a break in. Deputations to Premier Patterson and Sir George Dibbs were met with firm refusals and dispersal orders.
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Vaxcovy
BR Cgc
Stea Hmer Arawa
Sidney
Melbourne
New Wales
South Australia
Victoria
UST
John McKay
Patterson
George Dibbs
Dibba
Election Reversal Ends 15 Year Democratic Rule in Munich
In a quiet city election followed by public uproar, the Republican independent ticket defeated the Democratic slate by a large margin. Orin E Wilson, Republican, wins the mayoralty by 5,424 votes, while a Republican independent majority also shifts secretary of state results. The old Democratic control ends after 15 years.
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Munich
Orin E Wilson
Bitter storm shuts New York and East in heavy snow
A sweeping April snowstorm cripples telegraph and telephone lines across New Jersey and New York. Widespread power and rail disruptions follow as blizzard conditions pour into central and eastern states. Snow depths reach up to two feet in many towns, with officials reporting downed wires, stalled trains, and extensive street clearing efforts.
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New York
Battery
New Jersey
Jersey City
Paterson
Plainfield
Seabright
Long Branch
Asbury Park
New Brunswick
Philadelphia
Puttaverrata
Wyoming Governor Election Doubts Over Unexpired Term
Cuerenne Wyoming April 11 Democratic politicians claim Governor Osborne’s term runs until January 1897, implying no gubernatorial election this year. The constitution states a four year term with no provision to fill unexpired terms. Osborne was elected to fill an unexpired term.
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Mar Hall
Cuerenne
Wyo
Aborne
Wyoming
Gov. Osborne
Turned to the Wall in Cleveland Picture Debate
In Mansfield Ohio April 11 Hon W G Bush a candidate for representative first district organized several silver leagues. At a Democratic stronghold a meeting proposed turning Cleveland's picture to the wall a stance associated with his party and platform. Meanwhile the First Christian church ladies host a Mosicule tonight in church parlors with free admission and ice cream, followed by a program.
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Cleveland
Missouri
Maa
W. G. Bush
Ladies of the First Christian Church
Thousands of Coke Workers Watch Its Departure
In Asrostows Pa on April 11 thousands of coke workers and miners joined the march of the commonweal toward the mountains. Seven deserters rejoined the line as about 300 stood in formation near Chalk Hill. Fights and jail crowds erupted in Uniontown amid fear of unrest.
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Astoxrow
Coke Se
Youngstown Works
H. C. Frick Company
Wilhelm
Leisenring’s
Youngstown
Leisenring
Asrostows
Chalk Hill
Uniontown
Ineer
McClelland Hotel
Secret caucus backs Morrill bid for governor
A closed door meeting in Justice Furry's office gathered anti Hock politicians to organize support for Major Morrill. Key roles were assigned to ward leaders including Veale and Doran, with Army, Mulivane, Ramsey, and Rodgers named for delivering wards. Oakland and Potwin were represented.
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Major Morrill
Justice Furry
George W. Veale
T. F. Doran
Morrill
Army
Dave Mulivane
James Ramsey
John P. Rodgers
Oakland
Potwin
Cost of Public Buildings in Nation Planned Projects
In Wasatserox on April 11 Senator West submitted to the senate a list of public buildings under the supervising architect. It covers those not commenced and those under construction with cost limits and totals. The 104 buildings total a limit of 52 dollars? 27,664 and an unappropriated balance of 22,802,317.
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Wasatserox
West
Senate
Supervising Architect
Ill Kendall Worsens as Kansas Academy Members Meet
Kendall lies ill at the Cope land and grows worse today. Kansas Academy of Law and Literature sessions begin in Copeka tomorrow night, continue through Friday at Washburn College. Prof. S D Whittemore, president of the society, leads the event and banquet on Friday night.
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Copeland
Kansas
Kansas Academy of Law and Literature
Copeka
Washburn College
SD. Whittemore
Late State House News Delays and Civic Notes
State House delays reported this afternoon as rainfall swept through Franklin and Labette counties boosting prospects for early spring farming. Officials from the auditor and labor offices shuffled through the building while the state board of pardons met and new corporations received charters in Coffeyville and Kansas City.
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State House
Agricultural Department
Franklin
Labette
Dave
W. JS. Kelchner
Kansas City
Interstate Land Company of
C. L. Singerson
S. N. Simpson
W. Newman
B. N. Simpson
Nelson Gureelon
Hamilton-Elliott Telephone Com Be
Coffeyville
Capital
D.S. Elliott
Samuel McMurethy
John B. Elliott
C. J. Elliott
R. A. Hamilton
van Buren
Arkansas
Tent for Christians at Cleveland convention grounds
A mammoth three pole tent secured from Barnum Bailey will host the Christian Endeavor society convention in Cleveland from July 1 to 16. A house to house canvass will secure sleeping space for about 40,000 attendees, with lunch arrangements planned for ten thousand at the tent.
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Barnun & Bailey
Mimeth
Christian
A Charming Trip by Mrs A A Robinsen and Party of Ladies
Mrs A A Robinson leads a group of lady friends in her husband’s car No 406 from home to Los Angeles California for a two week excursion. The party includes Miss Metta Robinson Mrs M A Low Mrs Bardeen of South Carolina and Miss Kittie J Walker of New York city. After several days in Los Angeles they will return.
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A. A. Robinson
Los Angeles
Cala
Robinson
Metta Robinson
M. A. Low
Bardeen
South Carolina
Kittie J. Walker
New York City
Oregon Republicans convene in Portland for state ticket
The Republican state convention met in Portland on April 11 to nominate a full state and congressional ticket. The forenoon was spent in lively proceedings. The leading governor candidates are C. W. Fulton of Astoria and Supreme Judge W. P. Lord. It is believed Congressman Ellis will be renominated.
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Covention
Portland
Ore
C. W. Fulton
Astoria
W. P. Lord
Ellis
Peck Arrives Promptly as Hospital Board Meeting Postponed
Santa Fe hospital board meeting delayed from 2 to 4 pm to await arrival at 3 80? General Attorney Geo R Peck due this afternoon. Mayor Harrison warns of a Parkdale band vowing to kill officials including Lewell ing Hale and their families on May 1st. Police urged to act. Washington reports new nominations to Utah board of registration and elections.
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Hogeboom
Geo. R. Peck
Harrison
Mai
Parkdale
Lewelling
Hale
Court Courteous Order Clears Spectators Amid Pollard Trial
In Wasumetos April 11 Major Butterworth and Col Phil Thompson clashed during the Pollard trial as Thompson described Pollard as a walking arsenal. Judge Bradley ordered the court cleared of nonessential spectators amid outraged reactions while some lawyers from outside the city were allowed to stay.
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Wasumetos
Phil Thompson
Madeline Pollard
Kentucky
Butterworth
Bradley
New York
Congress Sees Deserted Senate and House Deadlock
In Washington on April 11 the Senate galleries were sparse as the Arkansas Tex arkana and Fr Smith railroad bridge bill advanced while a tariff bill moved after a party dispute. In the House a deadlock followed a parliamentary question, Republicans abstaining and Democrats short of quorum, adjournment at 1 40.
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Senate
Swashington
Texarkana & Fr. Smith Railroad Company
Little River
Arkansas
Morgan
Minnesota Democratic Association
Gorman
Nh Nealion
Tadlock
Washinggton
Journal Today
Railways Appeal Jenkins Ruling On Strike Order
Attorneys for railway organizations meet at Minnavukes and plan to appeal to the court of appeals to modify Judge Jenkins ruling on the Northern Pacific strike order. Republican tariff debate continues with no decision, while General Siecum’s condition worsens. The Swedish Concert advertises a pipe organ and piano program with 25 cent admission.
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Minnavukes
Court of Appeals
Jenkins
Northern Pacific
M. E Sie
Frank Zedler
N. A Krantz
Geo
Hapg
Wilhelm Lindberg
Kellam
Steele's Name Hung Up In Police Board Action
The Topeka Police Board met last night to review appointments. Henry Steele appears to be held in suspension as an investigation continues. Capron is reappointed to bolster political influence while Carr, Whitey, and Carruthers face non reelection or withheld reappointments amid ongoing inquiry. Regular patrol staffing and night sergeant roles are adjusted as the board reconstitutes the force.
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Pollee Board
Topeka
Capron
Northarra
Helmsville
Iba
L. J. Carr
C. Whitey
D. E. Carruthers
Carruthers
Marr Lane
Darresus
Lindney
P. N. Gist
Onytain
T. Peeve
BJ. Misheon
EK. Woodraft
K. Tekens
Mex
LE Thrupe
Mateo J
Want a New Commander Holton's Company Not Satisfied
State military board met with full attendance to hear Second Lieutenant George Bravser of the third regiment raise concerns about Holton based unit. The vote favored bringing in a new commander with Captain Jacobs having moved to lieutenant colonel and disorganization cited. A separate measure approved arming the unit with eight 16 caliber rifles and directing disposal of condemned uniforms and guns under adjutant general rules.
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Holton
State Military Board
George Bravser
T Holton
Jacob
George H. Lle
Jon
Colone Wlauld
Jacobs
Jesser
Paul W. Stevenson
Intermittent plague and Topeka crime note sale items
A garbled report lists an intermittent plague warning affecting Topeka and Kansas City editors planning arrests for door to door selling. The piece shifts to an auction news item with bargains including sewing machines, stoves, furniture and farm tools, plus hotel arrivals and a church musical program.
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