Dam Break Flood Destroys Morristown Area Coast to Bound Brook
Dam at Pocahontas Lake bursts sweeping Morristown and Bound Brook areas. Flood waters flood streets and submerge main blocks. Fire destroys twenty buildings in Bound Brook while two lives are lost and twenty-two missing. Rescue efforts active as towns brace for continued rising water.
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Flood Strife Hits Bound Brook and Surrounding Towns
Meosin's drug store telephones fail as flood water rises past knees and cuts power to water works. Raritan River near record highs dueling canal flood. Somerville mills flooded and workers laid off. Death reported as a man swept into the Haritan river near Bound Brook. Communications slowly restoring from Bound Brook area.
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NOT CRUSHED Even After Success of the Gold Bond Issue
Lexpos Feb 7 Scandal article notes bids for the United States loan. Despite confidence in the gold supply, concerns about silver standard and patience of investors linger. Government and markets watch for European demand to revive.
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Times
United States
Congress
Europe
Law bill rush hoped as Catron seeks White House sign
News reports indicate Catron and colleagues push prize fighting bill toward rapid passage. President Cleveland expected to sign once delivered, with White House action around 4 pm. Financial editorials praise the silver policy shifts and stress lingering difficulties amid market reactions.
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Honors for Tiger Bill
Feb 7 report notes Campbell named police chief by police commissioners provoking mixed views among Prohibition enforcement supporters. Funeral in Klattke family tragedy attended by carpenters union. Henderson will admitted to probate with estate allocations, including charity gifts and a Connecticut church bequest. Subscription request ends.
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Fourth District Congressional Convention Ballot at Emporia
The Fourth District congressional committee met in Burvars, Kansas, and decided to hold the convention in Emporia on March 18 at 1 p.m. After adjournment, a ballot for presidential preferences showed McKinley leading with 11 votes.
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McKinley
Hammond release sparks halted prison uprising trial in Johannesburg
John Hammond, an American alleged leader of the late uprising in Johannesburg, was freed on bail as trial of reform committee members began. Witnesses testified to town control, proclaimed imminent takeover from Cape Town to the Zambezi, and a draft proclamation for a provisional government tied to Jameson.
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Parronta
John Buys Hammond
Johannesburg
Reform
Canma
Transvaal
Burial for Thomas J. Kellam: Service and funeral details
Funeral for Thomas J. Kellam, who died Tuesday, held at 2 pm today from St. Western Avenue church. Crowds filled the church and cemetery rites featured choir, the hymns O Paradise and Lead Kindly Light, and a Nunc Dimittis for departure. Relatives from Florida and Evanston attended. others viewed the body in the home parlor this fore noon.
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Mr Kellam
Western Avenue
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J. Brown
PG. Noel
Fearu B. Holliday
Wm. Henderson
E. Sieldon
J. ©. McClintock
B. J. Dalles
Robert Pierce
H. L. Shirer
James Moore
W. MM. Shaver
L EB
Dean Bodiey
Kellum
Henry
Santa Fe Conductors Grievance Meet Held in Topeka
Santa Fe conductors union in Topeka discusses alleged 10 percent wage cut. G W Thornberg of Deover states no notice received for changes and confirms contract with Santa Fe remains. contract transfer to new company noted. Officials Frey, Madge, and President Ripley travel, with return expected tomorrow.
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Madge
Ripley
Venezuela Hints Talks With Britain Over Debts
Semi official word says Venezuela may enter friendly discussions with Great Britain on the Uruan arrest and related incidents. Mrs. McLaughlin, 60, widow of Charles C. McLaughlin, dies of consumption at 7284 Washburne Avenue. body to be sent to Wingfield tonight.
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Washington Notes on Congress and Kansas Items
Washington reports discuss Peffer's plan for a Congressional Record summary and subscriber pricing, the cost of printing added copies, and distribution under Senator Potter. Kansas members report illness from Washington’s climate, with packing and cheese bills pending, plus fusion talk and pension grants for Kansans.
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Potter
Burton interview sparks uproar in Kansas politics
The St Louis Republic reports on John R. Burton of Kansas at a Southern hotel meeting, noting his remarks including a jab at ex Chief Justice Horton and other Kansas figures. Burton denies the interview while critics claim the comments reveal his public persona and suggest his rivals may be small fry.
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Bailey Weds Margaret Horn in Topeka Circles
County Surveyor BA Bailey married last Wednesday at Topeka to Margaret Horn of Pittsburgh Pa. She is known in Topeka musical circles as a vocalist of merit. The couple, who wed previously in Topeka, will return there in a few days.
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Atetlaon
Pittisburg
Charles McNulty
Kansas City
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A Million A Year Saved Atchison Policy Cuts
A rigid economy plan is adopted by the Atchison Management aiming to save about 1,010,000 annually. President Ripley tours facilities to identify reductions while maintaining core operations, with directors instructing broad cuts including agency closures and job discharges.
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WH H English Dead At Bugawoo Hotel In Topeka
WH H English died in his hotel room around noon after two weeks of illness from grip and rheumatism. Witnesses at death were his daughter Mrs. Wailing, her husband, Dr. Franklin Hays, Mr. Bogus’s secretary, and son Will English. Interment at Crow Hill cemetery planned for next Sunday. coroner’s inquest found no identifiable leads in the child found at North Topeka.
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Echo of 1861 Declares Seesion Belief Amid Loud Debate
Amid intense excitement in the chamber, Mr. Tullos and others disputed a misrepresentation of loyalty to the Union. Barrett and others pressed to read words aloud, while South Carolina’s loyalty was defended as strong as any state, with apologies and clarifications offered before the session adjourned.
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Dixey After Coquelin Footstory of Tin Unrat
Henry E. Dixey returns to the stage after four years, arriving from Saint Jose. He will perform Tonight following a curtain raiser inspired by Coquelin and his Seven Ages. Dixey previews The Lowery of Love using Seven Ages as a preface and recalls Coquelin’s influence.
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Ter Cuquelle
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Carriers dismissed in St Joseph post office probe
Investigation into charges against Mossimaster Atkinson and several St Joseph Carrier workers ends with guilty findings and dismissals. Five others suspended, some to be dropped later. Postmaster Athhe son’s charges fail to stick. Some carriers reportedly visited saloons on duty and failed to settle debts. Subscribe for more updates.
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