Western Missouri gunfight stokes town feud tension
The account recalls a volatile standoff between factions led by Paulson and Delson in a Missouri town. Guns flooded hardware stores as plans formed for an early morning shootout, with both sides mobilizing crews, awaiting a signal to kill. A single bold confrontation near Delson’s office ended with Paulson’s retreat and a warning to protesters to stand down, narrowly averting bloodshed though years of vendetta loom.
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Tepubteas
Wstes
Met
Paulson
Delsop
Delson
Uae
Paulcn
Tate
Rurly Usui Delon
Peelson
Repblican
Detmons
Winchester
Teinan
Paulsen
Od Thers
Tentn
Ether Deleon
Panleon
Ros
Paulian
Nave
Owen
Plague Quarantine Orders for Ships From Natal and Cape Colony
Berlimg dispatch reports the quarantine office in St Bremen ordering ships sailing from Cape Colony and Natal to undergo special examinations due to plague reports in southern Africa. Observers note inspections target cargo and crew, with emphasis on preventing disease spread and clearing obstructions.
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South Africa
Berlimg
St Bremen
Boush Africa
Cape Cofery
Natal
GOOD DODGERS COUNCIL DELAYS STAHL CONFIRMATION
Seven council members back C. A. Gof for chief while the group postpones the Stahl confirmation vote.
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C. A. Gof
Mayor Resists Confirmation of Stahl for Police Chief
Councilmen presented a petition urging F. M. Stahl's appointment as chief of police. The Rev. Reynolds urged confirmation, arguing Stahl's fitness and condemning opponents as not representing the city. A roll call followed with votes split. postponement was ordered amid ongoing debate over the nomination and the mayor's stance.
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Miere
Aes
Tim
Ateriman
Stahi
Polity
F. MM Stahl
H. D. Fisher
A. M. Reynolds
Stahl
Hyuoe
Mrr. Stahl
Ainger
FM. Stahl
Hetts
Fitter
Stan
Beth Tu Bir
ES Drew
Itis Pont
Roundtree
Anter
Drew
Debate Over City Chief and Reform Sparks Long Meeting
Council hearing reveals conflict over continuing chief Stahl. Warner backs postponement citing crime trends, Reynolds cites moral city and past work. Miscellaneous matters include Barber Asphalt repairs, new auditorium lights, water plant pricing, and sidewalk improvements with several petitions and committee referrals.
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Hughes
Sean Eem Gees
Gettlemen
Warner
Stabi
Ope
Joao Ee
Reynolds
Topeka
Poace
Stahl
Mr. Stahl
Tention
Drew
Street
Street, President of the Water Company
Water Company
W. H. Morthland
Madison Street
Rissler Street
Morthland
Judiciary Committee
Bryant
The
Wear Coal Company
Council
Seventh
Bishth
Kansas
Sue
Guiney
Wootlawn Avenue
Woodward Avenue
Brooks Avenue
J. P. Purnsee
SMT
Elegants
Welchmesir Northwea
A. Peck
Mt Hale
Petition seeks sidewalk relief and street changes in district
The text records petitions from residents in the Second ward requesting sidewalk modifications and a street alteration between specific avenues. It notes committees referring the requests to streets and public works, with mentions of postponing sidewalk construction and district boundary considerations. A separate petition to remove a street from tax assessments appears, and a council meeting adjourned to December.
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G.heie Jan
Bate Street
Topeka Svenue
Think
Polk Street
Taglesiee Association
No Room for It Astor's Paper Rejoices Over McKinley Message
London reports that Pall Mall Gazette and other papers refuse to print McKinley's full fifteen column message. Focus remains on China's actions and the Hay-Pauncefote issue with debate on treaty rights and Central America. United States must accept the proposal or risk Balwin[e]e treaty rulings, amid imperial opinions.
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Astor
McKinley
London
Pall Mail Gazette
Reuter
China
Isthatlan Canal
Washington
Central America
Hay-Pauncefote
United States
Paris Commissioners Meet in Philadelphia to Complete Report
The United States penitentiaries to the Paris mission conclu de in Philadelphia after a meeting presided by Franklin Munt of New Jersey as chairman of the committee that prepared the report. The commissioners then visited Pennsylvania representatives near the city before heading to Washington to dine with the president tomorrow night.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphis
United States
Franklin Munt New Jerey
She Sunemittee
Conimisei Bikivug
Pennsylvania
Commie Soners
Washington
Fourth national bank eyed for Emporia Kansas
Rumor centers on a plan to open a fourth national bank in Emporia with Wu Wayman of the Alien bank and Fremont Miller of the Adssire bank as leading figures. John Sanders, cashier of the National Bank of Cottonwood Puls, is also said to back the scheme and be considered a director candidate.
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Emporia
Kas
Luna
Wu Wayman
Baok
Fremont Miller
John Sanders
National Bank of Cottonwood Puls
Convicted Swindlers Sentenced in Chicago Case
Three defendants tied to an insurance fraud scheme were sentenced after a long trial. Dr Michael Regent and Mrs Della Mahony received three month terms and a $1000 fines, tied to a conspiracy that duped the Knnichis and ladies of security out of 32 008 dollars. The death fraud claim regarding Herbert O Grady was exposed as living. James O’Brien and others were jailed in default. Reports from Philadelphia noted strike turmoil and wage issues affecting press workers.
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Chicago
Michaal NM
Mra Della Mahonry
Knnichis
Brention
Spm Secon Jamis O'Lrien
Oui
Hebert O'Grady
Fie Pr
Imp
Harrisons Go to Washington and Local Election Outcomes
Gen Harrison with Mrs Hackvon and daughter Plaabeth travel to Washington for a Presbyterian committee meeting. Local election results show MP Seyner leading for mayor by a margin, amid a set of municipal races. Family ties and social pages fill the scene as residents discuss outcomes.
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Seyner
Mayer
Cerman
Woman Health Crisis to Happiness via Vegetable Compound
A wartime era ad claims women suffer with backache from uterine distress and age prematurely. It promotes Gas dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure and mentions Mrs Mor ton's letter as guidance for relief and restored courage.
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Dia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Chinese Dodge and UK Protests Spark Pacific Tensions
Special dispatch from Kalgan reports Chinese evading pilotage and military resistance amid a Western push. References to British and American officials, Utah senator Ban Praacion Der, and Mowmes church leader Georgi Q Cannon appear amid scattered notes on calls for action and regional misunderstandings.
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Utah
Ban Praacion
Georgi Q Cannon
Mowmes Church
Llensidia
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