HOUNDS ON HIS TRAIL IN MADISON COUNTY
A posse of deputy sheriffs with hounds hunted Otto Mattias, accused killer of ex Senator H W Wall in Staunton. Miners near Carbon heard of the chase and met the officers, threatening to block entry to Glen Carbon. The miners oppose arrest, prompting fears of violence. Sheriff Davenport of Madison County and the Edwardsville contingent prepared to reinforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlinville
Erchot
Otto Mattias
H.W. Wall
Ear Staunton
Yesterare Haynes
Carbon
Bawaraccine
Madison County
Martins
Glen Carthe
Murrerer
Staunton
Glen Carbon
Mallsnncouncil
Davenport
Edwards Ville
Union Depot Renovation Progress in Kansas City
Reports from Union Depot in Kansas City show plastering and exterior work underway. Contractors, led by William Harmon, hold the permit for overhauling the depot with a $42 cost figure cited, while visible progress remains limited to interior framing and partial exterior hints.
Bargain in Texas in GOP convention vote advance
In Fort Worth Texas August 12 Republicans settled a controversy by a unanimous vote to place any state ticket in the field. The move reflects support for Congressman Hewes and leaders who seek reelection in Galveston district and aim to elect two more Republicans in the south this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
Hewes
Galveston
South
Worley Quits Populists in Paola Switches to Republicans
Paola August 22 J 3 RA Worley an Osawatomie attorney and Populist nominates his resignation from the Populist committee in Third ward noting the ward’s past support for Pop votes. He plans to support the Republican ticket and will campaign on that platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paola
McHintey
RA Worley
Osawetomie
Central Committee
Pop Party
Orsawatomie
Kidney complaint ends with kidneyoids cure
Mrs Eliza Woodruff reports long back pain and kidney symptoms treated by a doctor without relief. After using Morrow's Kidneyoids from Swift Holliday Drug Co she states complete cure in two days and urges others to use the remedy citing her father's death from kidney disease. Manufactured by John Marrow & Co. Chemists Springfield China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Woodruff
Wwe Fackewr
Morrow
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
Deegers
John Marrow & Co
Ghamista
Bpringield
Chin
Ridiculously Low Rail Rates Amid Troop Transport Dispute
A chaotic report details rail rate cutting for troop movements involving the Santa Fe and Erie lines. The Army’s quartermaster, based in St Louis, awarded contracts for rapid transport to Chicago with charges as low as five dollars and twenty five cents per mile, provoking controversy over fairness and costs. The piece cites hundreds of soldiers en route to New York City and notes dramatic price disparities between routes and railroads, questioning efficiency and fiscal impact on government expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York Cty
New Tockety
Santa Fe
Erie
St Lois
Santa Pe
Chicago
Kansas Regiment
600 Men at Work on Santa Fe Double Track Near Emporia
Emporia August 22 Santa Fe doubles track near completion. Contractor J W Lewis has received the plan for the stretch between Sterry and Strong City. The work will take about ninety days and will extend from Emporia to Florence with ten bridges and culverts widened or rebuilt. Lewis notes he has over 600 men idle on other contracts, 400 of them from Emporia, and could hire more if they worked steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
J. W. Lewis
Sterry
Strong City
Drix
Hmpgria
Florence
Ster
Lewis
Emporia Mes
Mn Lewis
Donat
Jenne
Associated Press
Bantiago
Sentiago
Washington
Alehie
Min
Mehler
Vane
Spain
Koen
Rikevre
Boenteb Leong
Leverss
Suly
Fechiy
Guy
Portrait of a Man Struck by Lightning Near Birth Place
John Noting, born near Wellington, was killed by a lightning strike while seeking shelter during a storm near Mountain View Arkansas. He had recently traveled from Wellington and lived in Mountain View. He was 60 years old and father-in-law to L P Downes, a friend of H F Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
John
Hewr
L. P. Downes
H. F. Arnold
Wreck Attempt Delays Fast Mail Between Tie and Scranton
An attempted wreck on the fast mail between Tie and Scranton Saturday evening failed when a heavy plank across the rails was struck by the Manhattan train. The engine cleared the obstruction, suffering light damage. Thomas Thanks of Fort Scott reported as a state railroad official notes the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Ave
Scranton
Manhattan
Fast Mail
Nevins
Thomas
Fort Scott
Asebel Foramen
Robert Osborn
Mr Peffer Dates Parade for Law and Order Ticket
Willliam A Peffer, Prohibition era candidate, announces a statewide tour across Kansas beginning September 3 to promote the Law and Order party. Stops listed include Olathe Ottawa Independence Sedgwick Hiawatha Newton Hutchinson Sterling Garden City McPherson and Garden City with event times noted in local venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willhim A. Peffer
Law & Order
Olathe
Ottawa
Turaday
Sent
Inia
Winfield
Iseday
Omaha Exposition Train Rates Promo Note
Announcement promotes an Omaha exposition travel package via the Burlington Route with reduced excursion rates. It highlights stopovers through Missouri and Mississippi Valleys and directs to Genet W Wakeley, General Passenger Agent. Date shown September 5–30. mentions special ten day trip and a fare of 16.10 with Santa Fe agent providing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Micsouri
Missiseippi
Uckets
Omaha
Burlington
G. AL Reis
Cincinnati
Trench Dead and Suffering Spanish Prisoners in Santiago
In Santiago after the surrender, American soldiers endure dire conditions while Spanish captives march through the city. American ambulances aid wounded, tents replace hospitals, and daily death tolls rise as the trapped prisoners face severe malnutrition and disease. The scene elicits stark contrasts between the two sides.
Khartoum Must Fall As Soudan Campaign Nears End
Fragmented report on British advances in the Soudan outlines near completion of the campaign. Kitchener aims to crush the Mahdists within a month while British and Egyptian forces consolidate positions and withdraw from some fronts.
In Jail for Bigamy in Guthie Jail Case
Guthie OT Ave and Calvin Tecan and Bra Inhm 7 Grevewee jailed yesterday on a charge of bigamy. Bound over to the west courthouse for trial as the records show. Corbett Reaches Home Franciscan Aug 22 Jamce J Corbey arrives to attend parents’ reunion.
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Guthie
Calvin Tecan
Bra
Grevewee
Chandice
Bie
Amy
John J- Grown
Logue
Corbett
Sigsbee denounces Mereu as lies in interview
Chicago August 22 L P Sigsbee brother of Captain Sigsbee of the wrecked Maine denounces Captain Mereu’s New York interview as false and unworthy. He accuses Mereu of misrepresenting Maine officers and notes Mereu’s departure for Spain before questions could be asked. He defends his brother’s conduct and the nation’s regard for the Maine crew.
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Csyt Sigeves
Chicago
L. P. Sigsbee
Sigsbes
Meine
Mereu
Cristobal Coton
New York
Maine
Havana
Sigsbee
St. Paul
Meren
United States
Fulste
Vizcaya
Hfe
The
Mercy
Menete
Mercu
Spain
Restoring Order in San Juan Amid Puerto Rico Tension
A San Juan dispatch reports order prevailing despite efforts to stir racial and religious prejudice among the population. Telecommunication with the mainland resumes, archives are being packed, and a police force is deemed necessary. General Miles and General Macias coordinate daily with Washington authorities as harbor mines are raised and port obstructions removed.
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New York
Fferald
San Juan
Porto Rico
Senor Camp
Hila
Reland
Ponce
Iba Bosch
Macias
Miles
Peth
Washington
Brigadier of Marine
Topeka Edges Atchison 2 to 1 in Sunday Game
Atchison defeated Topeka Sunday on Atchison home grounds as Topeka won 2 to 1 after an error by Cooper in right field in the fourth inning.
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Topeka
Atchison
Nce
Cooper
Topeka Wins Hard Fought Game Against Atchison
Topeka edged Atchison 7 6 in a tense Saturday showdown. Bally and OConnell hit homers in the same inning as Topeka seized the lead late. Mauck pitched well, scattering hits while Umpire Sullivan drew criticism for several calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Atchison
Kid Cooper
Shatters
Idol
Atchis
Bally
O'Connell
Uuness
Rebesuat
Mauck
Sullivan
McGreevy
Reht
Western League Scores and Union Pacific Route Ad
Baseball and travel notes show Western League results with Kansas City routing, plus scattered scores for Chicago Brooklyn St Louis Detroit and others. An advertising blurb promotes Union Pacific routes via Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with Pullman and dining services, including contact points F A Lewin and J C Fulton.
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Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union Pacific
Union Pacthet
Western Pelats
F. A. Lewin
J.C. Fulton
Depot
Axent
Fanta Fs
Ciruses, club events, and a topeka notices mix in city page
The Topeka scene runs with varied items including a minstrel meet at the Masonlé building, a streetcar track overgrowth, a new hotel horse purchase, a farewelling train for soldiers, and a public waterway sewer issue on Twelfth Street. Local officials and clubs plan meetings, entertainments, and civic actions as residents prepare for upcoming events.
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W. Laces
Valstin I Bosra EE
Mate Nous
Ek IC. Minstrety
Masonlé
Jackson
Highth
Tenth
Siemer
State Agricutural Department
Merneradt
Tate
Dan
Topeka Pennis
Limore
Evangelist Griffis
Tetorm School
Psec
Grand Opera House
Harrison and
van Buren
Zavud Council No. 4
Law
Fence
Holton
Manhattan
W. Benedict
Thirteenth
Huchaian
Wadsworth
Ace Vineil
United States
Tnd
Petty
Bush Paine
Paine
Borg
Statistical Railroad Report Reveals 1897 Receiver Railways Details
Washington August 22 The Interstate Commerce Commission releases advance figures from its tenth Statistical Report showing 198 roads under receivers in June 1897 with 27 861 miles operated and 14 894 miles owned. Total U S railway mileage 184 498 miles up 1 051. Locomotives 35 984, passenger cars 93 626, freight cars 1 221 730. Employment 932 476. Capital stock 5 266 642 255, funded debt 5 270 365 519. Ownership and debt shifts noted. steel rail share 95 percent.
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Commerce Commission
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Statistician
United States
United States Railways Report Year Ending 1897
The 1897 railway report shows dividends and earnings figures across the sector. It lists current liabilities, passenger and freight totals, and gross earnings of about 1.122 billion dollars with a net loss after expenses of 6.12 million. It notes casualties including 43,168 total injuries and deaths, with mortality and injury rates for employees and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Totel
Passeuget
Labor Case At Pana Assailants Held For Murder Attempt
Miners James Palmer and Ha Jones waived pretrial examination in the Pana case. They are held to a grand jury on charges of assault with deadly weapons with intent to murder near Springside Coal mine. Bonds set at 41 and 1,000 respectively. prosecutors included State Attorney Humphreys and C. C. Leforey.
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Penn
James Palmer
Ha Jones
Springside Coal Company
Alonday
Crowley
Newry
Palmer
Jones
Aneault
Groneafnet Jones
Cron Ly
Niam
State Atrney Humpheers
Thee Union
C. C. Leforey
Trecetur
Aferean
J. C. M Quige
HA. Sawyer
Pain
Attu F.C. Mequige
Weter Puterbaugh
Papa Coat Company
TJ. Overholt
Tawa
Crosby
Ava
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Gail Borden Eagle Brand
York
Union Depot
Kansas City
Union Aye- Kuh
Union Avenue
William Harmon
Texas
Worley
Hier
Railroad News
MR. Peffer
Omaha Exposition
Manfion
Ansio
Itis
Kitchener
Alsyssios
Bette
Achimne
Einattent
Mammaty Feention
Borduen
Natal
Enaliehmen
Preusig
Garse
Bertind
Mars
Brooklyn
Western League
Columbus
Indianapolis
Sinnexpstis
Milwaukee
Detroit
St. Joseph
Wichita
Boston
Clusimnatl
Philadelphia
Louisville
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Baltimore
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Columbine
Nottingham
Canron Bros
Pana
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