Bandits Hold Up Santa Fe Train Near Edmond Oklahoma
A Santa Fe southbound passenger train bound for Fort Worth was robbed near Edmond Oklahoma at 12 15 AM by masked bandits using dynamite on a safe. Reported loot ranges from 0 to several hundred dollars as the robbers fled into the night. Rail and express officials had not confirmed details by morning.
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Ho Oelock
Santa Fe Train Robbery Delays Southbound Route
In Topeka the Santa Fe train No. 46 southbound was halted near Exttound Oklahoma. Two or three gunmen boarded, forced the engineer to stop at a crossing, then opened an express car, attempted to blow a safe with dynamite, caused a brief delay of about thirty minutes, and fled. No passengers or cash were reported stolen.
Robbers "Joshed" the Train in Sudden Hold Up
Kansas City Aug 17 A later report on the Santa Fe train robbery says no booty was secured. Two masked men halted the engine about three miles from town, ordered the train stopped, then tied engineers and brakemen to the track. Passengers were terrified as shots rang out. the robbers entered the express car and worked quickly before departing empty handed. Described as undersized, weighing about 120 pounds, the bandits appeared more bluff than dangerous. A posse pursued them but the trail went cold near the town, and horses were found tied to a nearby landmark.
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Thyrhe
Civil Service Commission Overwhelmed With Exams
Washington August 17 The civil service commission is working overtime to handle a flood of examination papers and examiner duties. More people have been tested this year than ever before due to administration change. About 14 700 new papers await action across 61 examination types with roughly 4 000 for postal service and 12 009 for customs service plus internal revenue. Examinations at five large post offices may boost cases by at least 500 with little staff increase beyond temporary details.
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Topek a Fall Festival Subscriptions Progress Report
The Committee of Fifteen works to close subscriptions for the Fall Festival in Topeka. Some residents refuse to contribute while others pledge amounts. Several local merchants and individuals are named as donors or noncontributors as organizers press toward an aggressive target to fund city improvement efforts.
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Topeka
Bryan Audience After Marcus Daly Visit At Missoula
William Dennings Bryan spent three days at Marcus Daly's ranch in the Bitter Root valley near Missoula. He spoke to a large Missoula audience as his wife and family joined him, along with Mite Welsh Senator Mantle Congressman Hartman Marcus Daly and other local celebrities. The party traveled on a special train in Daly's private car.
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Free Silver League Adopts Amusing Resolution in Shawnee
The Shawnee county Free Silver League held two meetings recently and adopted a humorous resolution. It states that the federal court has enjoined free speech in West Virginia and enforcement of Keane ns laws, directing the attorney general to proceed in federal court as instructed.
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Stesie
Shawnee County
Free Silver League
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Keanens
Andree Is Heard From Bearing a Message From the Arctic Explorer
A dispatch reports that Andree passed eighty two degrees while traveling northward and sent a pigeon bearing a message to Stockholm. The Alken captain said a crewman shot the pigeon between North Cape and Seven Islands. the message read Good journey northward Andree. The date is illegible.
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Vossische Zeitung
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California woman known for death acts and surviving stunts
Oakland Aug 17 Mabel Crosby alias Crosby or Crosby Price travels and performs dangerous stunts to raise money by claiming risk of death. She has posed as a dying subject, toured cities from Los Angeles to New Orleans, and used her “living picture” act to solicit funds for her starving children.
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New York
National banks and corporate responsibility in the early economy
A historical governor argues that stockholder liability should mirror debt risk, urging that corporations face honest accountability. He compares national banks to reform models in corporate law, warns against laws enabling limited liability, and calls for taxation that treats banking capital fairly while avoiding double taxation. He favors extending responsible lending practices across corporations.
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Cyclone Rips Hagaman Area Wrecks Barns and Injures Woman
A west to east cyclone struck near Hagaman Amsterdam Aug 17 wrecking several buildings. Three barns toppled and John Hartegxs house was destroyed injuring Mrs Harteg earlier taken to hospital. Damage runs to thousands with crops ruined. Earlier reports note lightning damage statewide including Nels sawmill at Copenhagen valued at 20000 and homes in Broad Albins Hobinson family injured.
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Yale Champion Rescues Eight Men In Niagara River
Tonawanda Aug 17 Frank Alhkey famed Yale football champion saved eight men from drowning when a sudden squall overturned a boat opposite Edgewater summer resort. With rough water and a half mile to shore the men struggled until Frank Winkey and Judge Albert R Smith in a small rowboat reached them and pulled them to safety after a hard struggle.
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Albert R Smith
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Great Mine Afire at Utica Mine in Angels Camp
Fire at Utica mine No. 4 forces six miners to escape as flames and smoke erupt from the passage. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion from land and coal oil. The blaze endangers the town of Angels with about 1000 residents reliant on mining yet the shift crews escaped through the south end of the new shaft.
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Uilea
Knights Templar to Attend Conclave and Funeral
AQ members of Topeka Commandery No 5 Knights Templar urged to attend this evening’s conclave to arrange travel to the funeral of Sir FE N Busterbrock set for tomorrow at 2 PM under Topeka commandery auspices. Weather notes mention possible showers tonight in Topeka and vicinity and a 2 90 PM reading in Kansas Avenue with temperatures around 82 degrees.
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Columbian
Great Britain Rejects McKinley Silver Plan on Coinage
The Westminster Gazette echoes the Times and declares Indian mints will not reopen to silver coinage. It argues against any move to value silver by market rates, noting India’s demonetization step and the gold standard trend in Japan and Russia. It dismisses Bryantite threats and urges a clear stance.
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Westminster Gazette
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Russia
Indian mints and silver policy draw British critique
The Times reviews the Indian mint closure amid the American bimetallic commission visit. It argues the move saved India from exchange losses and gold burdens while keeping silver cheaper, warns against silver dependence, and notes crude U.S. diplomacy and the danger of Bryan's potential election.
Mexico in the Claws Of the Gold Monopoly
City of Mexico reports a sharp drop in silver to 16 131 and some quotes at 10. Bankers doubt policy steps as London exchange falls to 21 1/2 pence, signaling possible debt relief pressure. Analysts urge lower interest on Mexico’s debt and potential government economy to preserve gold payments amid looming commercial crisis.
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New York
London
Government Confronts Worst Crisis in Years
Merchants are not as rule leading heavily abroad. The government and the country face a serious situation described as the worst in many years, signaling broad economic strain and heightened public concern.
Silver Mines Close In Idaho Springs
The Lamartine mine discharges its silver mining force as silver prices drop too low. Manager Hanchette states operations will cease on silver bearing veins and shift focus to gold fields. The Lamartine has produced over 4 million dollars at current prices and remains a major local producer.
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Clear Creek County
Harper Girls Strike For Temperance Pledge
Kansas City reports that Harper Kansas young women formed an auxiliary to the temperance crusade, pledging not to consort with men who drink smoke or use profanity. The meeting was called by the daughter of Rev Henry Farwell.
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Henry Farwell
Gas company wins TRO against Indianapolis in rate dispute
United States Judge Baker issued a temporary restraining order in the injunction suit by Indianapolis Gas against Indianapolis mayor and city council. The order blocks enforcement of the new ordinance halving the gas rate from 1.25 to 75 cents per 1000 cubic feet until final decision. The company must post bond to cover illegal overcharges if the ordinance is upheld.
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United States
Baker
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Indianapolis
Flower Carnival Opens With Horse Show In Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs on August 17 the fifth annual flower carnival began with a successful horse show. The festival continues with music, a Broadmoor military pageant featuring 1,000 U S troops from Fort Logan and state forces, and an expected 5,000 attendees at the flower parade on Thursday. Gov Adams and staff are among the distinguished visitors.
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Railway Federation Meet to Unite Railway Workers
In Detroit on August 17 the federation of all railway employees in train service plans a large meeting. Engine firemen trainmen telegraph operators and other railroad workers will gather to promote good relations between employees and employers. About 2500 to 3000 men are expected to attend representing 75000 to 100000 railway workers.
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SETH LOWS STRENGTH CLAIMED BY CITIZENS UNION
New York officers disclosed the Citizens' Union's strength figures for Greater New York in a report to the executive committee. The document estimates Manhattan and Bronx enrollment at 21 370, New York City at 70 048, Brooklyn at 100 000, Queens at 623, Richmond at 271, totaling roughly 5 total.
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Santa Fe Announces Buffalo Round Trip Tickets
The Santa Fe states it will sell Buffalo round trip tickets for August 21 and 22 at 2255 with return on any train. Tickets must be deposited with the Buffalo joint agent by August 23 for extension of the limit.
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Santa Fe Round Trip 22.55 From Topeka to Buffalo
The Santa Fe will sell tickets August 21 and 22 at 22.55 for a Topeka to Buffalo round trip with extended return possible by system through the joint agent in Buffalo. Tickets valid on all trains. For details contact W. C. Garvey, agent.
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Fraternal Society Sets Tasks For Fall Festival Day
Knights and Ladies of Security meet to choose their role for Fraternal day at the Fall Festival. They likely build an arch or float as part of the event. The Order of the Pyra mids plans to decide and appoint committees next. The Royal Arcanum will make a float yet has no subject chosen. The Patriarchs of America form a canvassing committee with a report due at the next meeting.
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Patriarchs of America
Breakup of Organization After Mass Dismissals
Rapid dissension follows the firing of President Andrews and the dismissal of twenty four faculty members as moneyed controllers push for change. The upheaval signals a sharp shift in leadership and institutional direction.
Brown University crisis deepens over Andrews resignation
Providence Aug. 17 a protest at Brown University signals a leadership crisis as 24 faculty members sue the corporation over President Andrews action. Four professors plan to resign and Chancellor William Godard urges swift acceptance of Andrews retirement, while Andrews organizes a new university.
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Berry Wall and the Rise and Fall of a Dapper King
Aug 13 Fork reports Berry Wall once famed as the “King of the Dudes” has faded from fortune. Once brilliant in society, he sold his diamonds, went broke, and now works modestly while his reputation shifts from splendor to subdued retirement.
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BIDS FOR WOOD AND STRAW AT TOPEKA 1897
Sealed bids for fifty cords of geordary hard wood and fifty tons of bright clean straw are invited by the Fifteen Committee of Fall Festival Association for delivery at air grounds Topeka. Bids due August 25 1897 at noon. Committee reserves right to reject. Secretary. Also includes ad copy about Dr Kings New Discovery and a local murder case bound over.
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