Telegrams Reveal Election Riots and Casualties
Fragmentary telegraphic notes describe an election riot with rapid gunfire. Reports mention injuries to several individuals including Stovall and others amid chaotic streets as authorities respond.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1901
Page
8
Cold relief claimed by Scott’s cod liver emulsion
An advertisement promises rapid relief from colds using Scott’s emulsion of cod liver oil. It asserts that early treatment shortens illness, while delaying treatment prolongs symptoms. The copy urges trying Hiymas and Scott & Wyne products at Pend Mine and Bie locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Labor Ben In Session Seeks Labor Reform Actions
A convention considering the labor dispute between unions and the Tabarees from Covington and Cincinnati discussed organization of Porto Rico work, the 8 hour workday, and the engagement of trade unionists. They urged defeat of anti-labor bills until judiciary committee amendments are retained.
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Fom Eteminere Nations
Diepute Betweer Tabor
Covington
Cincinmati
Mitchell Fidd
Drom
Ee Degaisa
Br. Igbelag
Porto Rico
D. A. R. Meets in Washington for Century Era Plans
Washington report details the opening season of the congress era with a prayer led by an unidentified reader. Mr Manning gives a reports address while Mrs Manning urges establishing a permanent home in the capital as the century begins. The meeting hints at biennial officer elections and centers on leadership contests amid early delegates to the congress.
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Washington
Congress
Manning
Congress Best As Active Business .the Biennial Election of Officers Occan Oo
Seay
Tne
Chas. Peirbanis
Tichina
From the Ranks Scranton Promoting Locomotive Firemen
Scranton Virginia 20 igguTena Master Sergeant of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen plans to visit Scranton this week to confer with General Superintendent on promotions. Locomotive workers allege promotions have ignored seniority and favored men from other railroads. The grievance committee failed to resolve issues. Mr Sargent will meet the superintendent to address promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
igguTena Master Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomoive Firemen
Superman
Sargent
Eight-day ultimatum to China over edicts in Pekin
Foreign envoys issue an eight day deadline to Chinese authorities to comply with edicts in Pekin. The note signals pressure on the government and stakes rising as time runs out.
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Pekin
Pan American Exposition to Open Sunday for Sabbath Visitors
Pan American Exposition will open its gates Sunday with no discussion of the Sabbath issue, inviting visitors from the start. Montreal reports immigrant traffic talks focus on equitable base sharing with Canadian Pacific and U S carriers planning routes through New York and other ports. A separate Minneapolis incident ends with a lunging fall as a reclined bed collapses and injures a woman.
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Hoftale
Sut- Geyer Actontius
Chen
Trafic
Montreal
New York
Sme
Ura
Tecmex
Canadian Pactic
Canadian Pacific
Huston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
United States
Yukon Governor Resigns Amid Dispatches From Skagway
Fragmentary report notes a governor’s resignation tied to dispatches from Skagway and a steamship notice mentioning Paranon pean wee Shes. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon
Skagway
Wice
Bank Commissioner Issues Statement Ahead of Term End
Bank Commissioner Joan Breidenthal sent a formal codified notice requiring an official statement to be filed within ten days. The document signals Breidenthal’s term ends March 1, and the bank statement will be received by the official as his tenure concludes.
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Joan Breident
Breidenthal
Cure the Grip with Dr Miles Remedies T
Rest first and eat sparingly while drinking plenty of water to fight grip. Use Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills to keep bowels open and reduce fever. For fever and pains take Dr Miles Pain Pills. Remedies say 4 million tests and guaranteed refund if no benefit.
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Miles
Warh Welcome Given U S Consul Adelbert Hay in London
Warh welcome extends to U S Consul Adelbert Hay in London as a respectful neutral who aided British prisoners by distributing four thousand letters and arranging remittances. He earned esteem from Kruger Reitz Boer officials and others, though no farewell dinner awaited him at Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Adelbert Hay
London
New York
Feb
the Tribune
Ike
Kruger
Reitz
Hs Teft Pretoria
Buttermakers Meet in St Paul Hundreds Attend Convention
In St Paul Minnesota a large convention of butter makers opened with hundreds of delegates present. An exhibition of butter making machinery was held, described as the largest ever gathered. Winners will be announced Thursday evening.
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St Paul
Minn
Strength Tests by Foods Reported by J Henry Myers
Otsego Michigan traveling rep for a missionary group reports personal strength tests after using various foods. He claims weight rose from 230 to 263 pounds, strength improved from 450 to 1600 pounds, and attributes gains to a health foods regimen including Grape Nuts and peanut butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henry Myers
Otsego
Mich
Menlen! Missionary Association
Mba
Tammany at Work at a New York City Raid
A February report describes a Day street gambling raid led by District Attorney Philbin. The room served as a makeshift court where witnesses were examined. Jerome granted warrants to secure testimony and protect gambling houses from warning.
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New York
Day Street
Cumbling Resort
Athomey Philbin
Nifbin
Justice Jerome
Sok
Give the Child a Chance at the National Exhibition
An opening address at the National Exhibition criticizes wealth disparity and urges action to provide fresh air and humane conditions for children. The speaker warns against wealth accumulation at humanity’s expense and calls for treating wealth as a trust fund rather than personal gain.
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Ff Conens
Ea Yi Lewiltt
New Chilaren
Saloon Prohibition Debate Divides Local Clergy
Rev J D Ritchey of Hpl sopat church and the Ministerial association attended a meeting in Wichita Kansas on February 19 but in an interview opposed prohibition. He argues the saloon is deeply rooted in American life and a part of the social system. A large number of men at their club favored the best approach to the saloon issue.
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Wichits
Kaa
J. D. Ritchey
Hplsopat Church
Ministerial Association
Hoe
Prohibion
Ufe
Five Months in Prison in Maracaibo Venezuela
A New York editor recounts enduring over five months of imprisonment in Maracaibo, Venezuela, while pursuing a claim for damages against the South American republic. The narrative details a mechanical engineer at the Maracaibo Electric Light Co., a telegraph pole incident, ammunition found at the plant, arrest, and eventual release after appeals to the American consul and a government demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cele
Asebury
Sallin
Ewing
Bul
Venezuela
Indians to Buy Land Near Horton and Adopt Children
Major W. W. Hannell, agent for the Pottawatomie Indians near Horton, led three tribal members through Topeka. The group plans to acquire about ten thousand acres on the Otoe reservation and will travel back in two weeks. On the return trip Hannell will visit the Chilocco Indian School to arrange adopting Brown County children.
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W. W. Hannell
Horton
Red Mack
J. T
Otoe
Luni
Bone
Major Hannell
Chiloces Indian School
Cailocco
Oklo
Brown County
Teery to Quit Stage on Chicago Tour
A special to The Era reports Teery plans to quit the stage after a financially successful Chicago engagement. Manager Harris said today Sarre Bin Saleh eb Dis sense. Apett fr Brooklyn. April se we will start Tro San eens anes ee Terry fight images ra 1peed Century Athletic Club April.
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Chicago
Fet
Haris
Sarre bin Saleh
Brooklyn
Japday
Tro San Eens
Anes Ee Terry
Timages Ra
Century Athletic Club
Girl kills father to save mother, nine-year-old?
A young girl named Bessie Slater, 15, shot and likely fatally wounded her father Wayne Slater to rescue her mother from Geate. Police detained Slater and questioned him before letting him go. Slater returned home, attacked his wife, and a revolver fired at his back left the mother in danger.
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Nets Wayne
Bessie Slater
Slater
Navajo Indians Hostress Fe on Reservation Wanderings
Navajo Indians are leaving their reservations and roaming across northern counties of the territory. They have essentially occupied a strip of land about fifty miles wide and twenty miles long, prompting concerns over control and jurisdiction as authorities monitor the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostress Fe
Indiana
Territory
Burlington Extends toward Salt Lake City extension drive begins grading soon
The World reports Burlington plans an extension toward Salt Lake City to meet the Western road when spring weather allows grading. Terminals currently end at Denver and two points in Wyoming. Surveys indicate coal routes and a possible best descent toward Salt Lake.
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Burlington
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
London
San Pedro
Batt Bake
Burkimeton
Salt Lake City
Denver
Colorado
Wyoming
Lyons
Sail Lake
Svendizur Hwerly
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