Talk of Arms at St Louis Labor Conference Jokes at Topeka Agitator
Delegates at the St Louis labor convention moved slowly in opening sessions as committees struggled to report a plan of action. The platform urged government ownership of mines and railroads, denounced government by injunction, and called for a national labor convention in Chicago. The witty remark from G C Clemens and turf battles over dates and resolutions dominated a tense, spirited afternoon.
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Labor
Theeenthline
Wension
Mir Berger
Pete
Iapire
Jt Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Petting Hir
Als
Congress
America
Conl
Bint Tur Pass
United States
Amierica
Chicago
Hay
Loo Taely
Osborn
Atlanta
Mahon
Detroit
Ratchford
Clemens
Kansas
Pat O'Neil
O'Neil
Claiborne
Springfield
HL. M. Williams
St. Louis
St Louis
Agun on the Utopia at Skaguay ends in gunfire
Mrs Joste Jury attempted to shoot Purser ALT Parker of the steamer Utopia at Skaguay on Sunday August 3. Edward Jury tried to choke Parker, while Pierre Cheroux intervened with a second revolver. The dispute arose over freight charges and delivery promises, leading to a violent encounter aboard the vessel.
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Utopia
Skaguay
Beate
Wash
Joste Jury
Purauf Alt. Parker
Skaruny
Jury
Edward Jury
Parker
Pierre Cheroux
Charlie Curtises Visit to Indian Territory Next Week
Congressman Charles Curt will travel to the Indian territory next week to visit Osage, Kansas, Pawnee and other tribes during the vacation. He is on the House Committee on Indian Affairs and promised colleagues a tour of prominent tribes, including his relations among the Papang.
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Territory
Charles Curt
Indian Territory
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Congress
Kansas
Pawnee
Luetgert Murder Trial Details Enrage Courtroom
Chicago hearings reveal Diedrich Bicknesse and Louis Luetgert testifying about Mrs Luetgert disappearance on May 1. Louis, a bright 12 year old, recalls a circus visit and a voice claiming mother’s return. Prosecution outlines Luetgert indifference and alleged involvement with factory activity and a possible motive.
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Chicago
Adolph Luetgert
Ernest
Diedrich Bicknesse
Loetgert
Louis Luetgert
Bicknesse
Luetgert
Sonia
Nowe
Subda
McKiwan
Mrs. Luetgert
Diedrich, Bicknease
Mra Taudtgert
Luetgert Trial Witness Details Alibi and Indictment
Testimony shows Luetgert said he paid two private detectives to find his missing wife and did not tell police of her disappearance. Judge rules the twelve counts do not specify a death method while photos of the factory vat are presented. a friend recounts Luetgert's nervous demeanor and hinted guilt in passages of May visits.
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McEwan
Luetgert
Lueteerts
Watehroan Halk
Alarts
Wialk
Ann Luetgert
Vincent
Dome Shine Sant
Duetgert
Sce
Louis Luetgert
Fie
Mes
Luveiert
We Comfe
Hiet
Ife
Luelgert
Tuthill
Charles P. Melander
Luetgert Factory
Agatha Tosch
Michael Tosch
Diversey Avenue
Latergert
Toweh
Luetert
Galoun
Countess Becomes Buddhist Initiate in New York
In New York at 600 Fifth Avenue, the Countess XM. De Canavarro was formally received into Buddhism by D. Harmapala. The ceremony emphasized vows to abstain from killing living beings, falsehood, and intoxicants. The countess and the priest then planned travel to Asia and London for upcoming congresses in September.
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New York
XM. de Canavarro
Fifth Avenue
America
D. Harmapala
Asia
Chicago
Paris
India
London
Congress of Orientals
A High Honor for E C Little From the Sultan of Turkey
E C Little, governor's private secretary, received the grand wardon of the imperial order of the Medjidieh from the Sultan of Turkey. The prize, sent via the Egyptian authorities, includes a shoulder sash and two gold-centered badges with a crescent. The US constitution restricts accepting gifts by representatives, though Little accepted as a private citizen. Minister Perfield delivered the decoration to Mr Little through Vitte. the commission’s text remains unreadable to him. Also noted is a brief item on W Carney, an Indian man found intoxicated on Smoky Row, fined $2 in police court, and a satirical comment on the Indian cases of drunkenness handled by a committee of seventeen.
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E C. Little
Turkey
E. C. Little
Imperial Order of the Medjidieh
Ottoman Empire
Osmedjidieh
Medjidieh
Mr. Littie
Egypt
United
Byzhatiam
Constantinople
Perfield
McKinley
United States
Vitte
Little
W. Carney
Topeka
Cate Ve Etera
Private insane asylum scandal at Bedwell's east of Topeka cemetery
A lengthy Topeka scandal reveals a daughter of Emma Ebert born to an inmate at Bedwell's private insane asylum near the Topeka cemetery. The 18 year old was declared insane in 1894 and housed there until August when she bore a child turned to the Orphans' Home. Neighbors and officials condemn the facility and its superintendent, while county authorities contemplate charges for gross carelessness amid calls to close the asylum.
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Bedwell
Topeka
England
Emma Jobert
Twenty-second Street
South Topeke
Lula Ebert
Jme
Bedwell Aaylum
Lulu Ebert
Luut Ebert
Hale Ded
Jess
Tina
Tue
Taylor
State to appoint guardian for insane under law
Judge Dolman moves to enforce probate guardians for all insane, citing Lulu Ebert case. He plans to name Bedwell the guardian for each patient when sending to Hedwell's asylum to hold someone accountable if harm occurs. Private asylums lack state inspection, while Kansas should expand state hospitals to care for all the mentally ill.
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Pri
Dolman
Lulu Ebert
Hedwell
Luli Ebert
Hale
State Board of Charities
Kansas
Electrical Storm Redrawn On Topeka Grand Stage
Topeka residents will witness an all art electrical storm tomorrow at the Grand theater. Prof Blake brings jars copper wire dynamos and other devices from the University at Lawrence to reproduce lightning chain thunder and vivid flashes. Four men will manage the show under two expert electricians making it the largest display outside Chicago.
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Topeka
Grand
Blake
University At Lawrence
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Queer Chet Long Weighs Public Life Over Press Scrutiny
Chester I Long, a Kansas district politician, is portrayed as pompous and hostile to interviewers. The piece argues reporters chase public figures but Long resents contact, calling for him to retire to private life if he refuses to engage with the press.
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Chester I. Long
Mr. Long
Topeka
Long
Chester 1
Manever Crawford Schedules Parte Gaiety for Festival Week Grand
Manever Crawford could not secure the McCaull Opera company for Festival week and booked the Parte Gaiety company for the Grand. The act resembles Sam T. Jack's groups with some good vaudeville features. Crawford notes high class performances in opera houses during Festival week amid many outdoor entertainments. Last Festival week theatres were nearly empty each night.
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Manever Crawford
McCaull Comic Opera Company
Parta Gaiety Company
Parte Gaiety Company
Sam T. Jack
Manner Crawford
Transfer of US Pension Office Delayed By Leland Remarks
Cyrus Leland comments on the possible changes at the US Pension Office stating reinstating old clerks from the former administration is the only action he can confirm and that further discussion is not possible, urging to wait and see. The excerpt notes the emphasis given to the passage.
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United States Sn
George A
Leland
First Breath of Winter Grips Midwest Gardens
Minnesota and South Dakota report early cold snaps as gardens suffer damage. Officials warn of lingering frost and potential crop losses across the region amid record low temperatures and sharp winds.
Frost Damage Hits Southern Minnesota Crops
Southern Minnesota frost causes heavy damage to corn and vegetables with some crops ruined or stunted. Reports from St Paul and nearby areas note light frost in Minnesota and North Dakota reducing yields while other crops remain partly standing or damaged in a few locales.
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Minnesota
Detroit
Mich
Benera
St Paul
Minn
North Dolota
Garde Rock
Nouthern
Dubuque
Aix
Ex-President Andrews of Brown University Arrives for Meeting
Ex-president of Brown University, Andrews, arrived from Vermont to attend a Brown University meeting of fellows and trustees. A petition from Brown alumni expresses regret over his resignation and requests continuation of his leadership toward advancing higher education for women, while noting support from alumni and major donors.
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Brown University
Alimnas Provideses
Paps Jamin Andruves
Vermont
Wwinaday
Alusen
Brown
Es~ Prenaira
bin Tor
Ham Tikoen
de Whiteat
Andrews
Widow of President Borla May Be Struck by Grief
The Mevant's correspondent in Mantevites reports the widow of President Borla may lose her mind from grief after her husband’s death. The note cites fears connected to the president's demise and the impact on the family.
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Borda
New York
Mantevites
Borla
Simpson Faces Populist Challenge in Harvey County Race
Jere Stimpesen discusses the political fight targeting him by W. L. Brown near Newton. Simpson predicts Populist strength will grow and hurt Republicans in Harvey County despite it being a solid Republican area. He notes two terms in Congress can lead to inertia and questions the value of long incumbencies.
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Simpson
Lincoln
Jere Stimpesen
Newton
W. L. Brown
Seuss
Kansas
Congress
Harvey County
Harvey
Republican County
Lincoln convention crowds gather for great bi metallic event
Lincoln Nebraska August 21 crowds fill the city for a large political gathering. Senator Bryan, Allen Jerey Ship Senator Teiler and Richard Bland attend in conference with several dozen delegates. The convention plans to host about 3700 delegates amid anticipated scenes. Adjacent states swarm the city to witness the event.
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Lincoln
Deleie
J. Bryan
Allen Jerey
Teiler
Richard Bland
Peaches Grow Near Reform? California Farm Report
A fragment notes boats California peaches, Whiteker Brothers, and fire commission merchants harvesting Elberta peaches two miles north of Reform. It mentions boats, freestone peaches of excellent fuel, and five buntees in this unclear passage.
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California Peaches
Whiteker Brothers
Fire Commission
Elberta
Reform
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