Enormous Express Robbery Rumor Hits New York
A sensational report from James Gordon Bennett’s paper claims the American Express Company was robbed of about $1,000,000 from an express car near Grand Central. The Western shipment to Chicago train carried bags of cash and pistons. officials deny any robbery. A Chicago branch night foreman was said to be tied to five $100 bonds, but details remain uncertain.
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New York
Jan
Evening Telegram
American Expresse Company
Weaters Express
Yorty-vlphth Street
Bates
Grand Central
Chigagi
Paren
Ea Aks
Grant Central
Clark Braden, Jr
Azurcan Pspress Company
Uongamers Ae Company
Chicago
Grosvenor Attacks Civil Service Reform On House Floor
Congressman Grosvenor denounces the Civic Service Reform movement in a fiery speech in Washington. He opposes the revision and accuses supporters of partisan manipulation, labeling Behrre as a traitor to party and duty. The discourse targets national reform leagues and political enemies.
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Grosvenor
Washington
House
Geemuan
Grostenor
Ravel
Grouwerler
Carl Sehurs
Ritter
Mathe
Behure
Bequrs
English Delegate Dies Returning From Federation Congress
English delegate to the Federation Congress from the British trades union center aboard the St Paul on its return voyage to Southampton died yesterday after pneumonia. The late Harford, a Nachville lecturer, was en route with the American Federation of Labor delegation. The loss comes as the St Paul docks at Southampton and the community prepares for a memorial lecture later in May.
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Federation Congress
Edwart Harford
Oshu
American Federation of Labor Congress
Nachville
Ded Yeetering
Pneufiona
St. Paul
Southampon
Review of Farmers Alliance Leaders Careers by Emma Troudner
Mrs Emma Troudner of Osage City criticizes former Farmers Alliance presidents in Topeka at the annual meeting. She accuses leaders of pursuing revenue and political gain, recounting past officers Wy. I Biddle W H Hanna and John F Willis, and urges separation from politics to aid farmers educationally and socially.
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Kansas Farmer Alliance
Emma Troudner
Osage City
Topeka
Te Pola
Alance
Congress
Republican Party
Frank McGrath
Biddle
Treacher
W. H. Hanna
John F. Willis
Belgium on brink of revolution warns Paris dispatch
Paris reports from Briefett indicate Belgium faces a potential revolution threatening the dynasty as the king presses for stricter military conscription and universal service. Anti militarist demonstrations surge in Brussels Liege Antwerp Namur and other industrial centers with banners denouncing the king and soldiers.
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Paris
Resishie
Belgium
Brussels
Liege
Antwerp
Namur
Hunan
the Fatich
Hearing on anti-voulping bill and broker commissions
Washington, D C. The Interstate Commerce hearing on the anti fraud bill continued. Mr McKenzie, president of the American Ticket Brokers Association, testified that brokers obtained 46 percent of tickets from railroad companies. Critics argued the bill is unjust. supporters claimed a traveler should not be coerced into handling non transferable tickets.
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Washington, Jay
Interstate Commerce Completion
Mekenele
American Ticket Brokers’ Association
Frm
Cullom
McKensie
White
EJ. Thiel
Milneis Commercial Men's Casociation
Senator Wolcott
Thiel
PH. Dow
New York
National
Hague
HR. King
Aferchatte’ Association of
United States
Senate Votes 100000 for Indian Show in Canada 1599
In Washington today Senator Allen of Nebraska moved a bill to hold a voter congress of representatives of different Indian tribes in Canada in 1599 and appropriate $100,000. Minor amendments were made. A separate provision funds $175,000 for a courthouse in Fergus Falls Minnesota was approved. The bill to protect the Red Cross name and insignia was passed. Senator Gray noted Clara Sarton had urged protection from commercial or fraudulent use of the insignia.
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Senate
Washington
Allen
Nebraska
Bis
United States
Canaha
Feros Falls
Minn
Wes
Appeal to Judge Brewer in Durrant case delays prosecution
An attorney from California sought a writ of error with Justice Brewer of the Supreme Court to stay proceedings in the Theodore Durrant case. He met Brewer briefly but did not present the formal question, speaking for about an hour.
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Washington
Attorney Boardman
Theodore Durrant
Justice Brewer
Supreme Court
Political Fusion Talks Delay Kansas Campaign Planning
The Kansas fusion conference of Free Silver Republicans Democrats and Populists adjourned amid plans to appoint a central state committee to organize a late month meeting. Democratic state leader Mack Love and national committeeman J G Johnson pressed for two state-ticket spots and resubmission in the platform, while Populists hover toward Democratic concessions to shape 1900 strategy. An informal Populist tally suggests a strong push against resubmission if the Democrats push it today.
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Sesson
Thin City
Kansas
B. P. Elder
Ottawa
Cosmpalen
Widdie
State House
Weber
Fifth and
Kanevs Avenue
Rae
Mack Love
Democratic State Committee
G. Johnson
Uble
Gutifie
J. G. Johnson
Lave
Populist Conference in Topeka Calls for Regional Alliance Meeting
The Populist conference at Topeka on January 6 1808 calls for a joint meeting of free silver Republicans Democrats and Populists leaders in Topela deniary U with a sub committee to arrange the call. The body endorses a resolution opposing an immediate legislature extra session and urges the railroad board to prepare freight rate schedules while testing powers in state courts.
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Free Silver Republicans
Democrate
Topela
Deniary U
Free Silver Republican
P.P. Elder
Vwte
Peoples’ Conference
Topeka
F. J. Close
Elder
Populist Conference Draws Wide Attendance Across Kansas
Democratic allies and free silver supporters fill a state central conference with many out of town guests from Clay Center Smith Center Lebaron Wakeeney and Leavenworth among others. Notables include J R Honey RD Itos2 K W Coffin W W Holmes and T W Grisham with several counties represented.
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Howes
Mertine
HL. Cooper
Waverly, & & Newman
Clay Center
John MaHizon
Smith Center
J. A. Wright
Lebaron
H. F. Harbaugh
Concordia
J. R Honey
Gutealt
E. D. Wheeler
Wakeeney
A P. Clay
HL AL Strone
Mound City
A. F. Hamm
AOS
Bes
Woolworth
Atchison
Stee
Kanana City
Brown
Shaddor
Epencation
G. Mane el W. Holmes
Paola
Kw. Coffin
Ernett Grove
Independence
Ballard
Washington
T. W. Grisham
Cottonwood Falls
PF Dolan
Sanaa
E. Riges
Lawes
Is Pancosst
Robbery on a Illinois Central train ends with death
Charles Dayton, believed to be one of two robbers from an Illinois Central passenger heist, fled as the train sped from East St Louis. Dayton’s body was found under a St Louis railroad trestle. Police say he formerly worked as a property man for a theatre company.
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St Loui
Charles Dayton
Fourth Avenue
New York City
Kahokia Creed Trust
St. Louis
Hlinois Central
East St Louis
Dayton
POLICY SHOPS TO CLOSE UNDER GOVERNOR LEEDY ORDER
Governor Leedy ordered the policy shops in Leavenworth closed after J C Cranston was instructed to carry out the action. The move followed Mrs Charles Sherman’s claims of withheld monthly percentages totaling 580 dollars used to allegedly fix police and detectives. She pressed officials in the executive office detailing her alleged mistreatment by officers and gamblers and said she would wait to see how authorities proceed.
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Leedy
Leavenworth
J. C. Cranston
Macshat
Charles Sherman
Sherman
Ttn
Leedy- Dire
Sherman Suse
Jivet
Bill
Hanna Lose Backed by Women in Ohio Senate Fight
In Columbus today the Hanna senatorial contest shifts as women join the opposition. Republican papers denounce Governor Bushnell and bolting Republicans while Hanna workers target doubtful members. The anti Hanna coalition claims a 6 to 7 majority and vigilance by opponents remains high as petitions and social pressure ripple through key counties.
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Columbus
Hanna
Noxes
Hanna Worker
Bushnell
Ohio
Republican Committee Clube
Springfield
Mindlehant
Sapuler
Actiinst
Sprineflelst
Griffith
Snyder
Greene County
Boxwell
Ratcliffe Bail Bid Focuses on London Marriage Claim
In New York and Brooklyn a certificate of reasonable doubt on actor Ratcliffe's conviction for wife beating sparks action. Prosecutors seek indictments based on Caroline Ravenhill's London marriage claim and alleged abandonment, while Ratcliffe's attorneys push to keep him jailed pending appeal.
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New York
Ratclife
Dickay
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Ratcliffe
Lloyd
Caroline Ravenhill
London
Ratelife
Dentine
Alice DeLacey Rateliffe
Gardiner
Rateliffe Howe
Hummell
Edward J. Ratcliffe
Hateliffe
Howe
Ravenhill
Dancing tramp Dave Halpin wowed Topeka crowd last night
The Kansas City board of trade benefit star known as Jane Grub or Dave J Halpin released his song and performed remarkable dances before a Topeka audience last night.
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Kansas City
Board of Trade
Topeka
Dave J. Halpin
Jane Grub
Hill's Vaudeville Company Delights at Benefit
Hill's vaudeville troupe drew strong praise at a board of trade benefit. Hill's manager secured him a top spot. Halpin's tramp routine and gags received applause. The act featured notable dancing with several encores. Walz and Ardelle provided a unique instrumental specialty that amused the crowd.
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Hill
Board of Trade
Halpin
Walz
Ardelle
Conspiracy at Kansas City stock yards under investigation
Kansas City stock yards probe reveals alleged long running scheme by Missouri Pacific detectives. False affidavits claim fewer cattle received, while shippers are said to be paid for missing head. Scheme reportedly involved multiple rail lines entering Kansas City over years.
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Bkavens City
Missouri Pacific Railway
Kansas City
Elaim Department
Missouri Pacino and Shippers
Heir Found Near Lawrence in Land Dispute
An apparent heir, a 19 year old girl, is claimed to be the daughter of the French bachelor De Bolealere. Disputed ownership of 2.10 acres valued at $100,000 prompts actions near Lawrence and Witinewburg. Proceedings in behalf of Med Ame Sartenels aim to set aside the conveyance to trustees of the 1. O. O.
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de Bolealere Lowedt
Lawrence
Indy
Valeton
Ame
Sartenels Wre
Dent
Railroad Secret Service Probes Fraud Shortage Claims
W. W. Kay of the Missouri Pacific Secret Service says fraudulent shortage claims have run into thousands of dollars over the last five weeks. He will make several arrests within hours as the investigation targets yard employees and shippers.
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Zaid
W. W. Kay
Secret Service
The
Missouri Pacific
Focal Yard
Hoggs Denies Link Between Hoge and Bryan VP Bid
Austin Texas Jan 19 ex-Gov Hoge denies claims that he and ex clerk J S Hoge plotted to run with William Jennings Bryan in 1900 He says no truth to such tales and that he has no vice presidential ambitions but will support Tennessee’s Job after for the position and will stay out of politics except for personal party support.
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Austin
Tex
W. J. Bryan
J. S. Hoge
Bryan
Hoge
New York
Dick Croker
x-Guy_ Hoge
Texas
Job ‘Aftor of
Tennessee
Milwaukee Chamber Threatens ICC Appeal Over Rail Rates
Milwaukee chamber of commerce vows to appeal to Congress and seek a fresh ICC investigation into alleged discriminating railroad rates. The dispute centers on four years of losses and detailed submissions showing uneven treatment by lines including Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul, Chicago Northwestern, and Minnesota Central.
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Milwaukee, Jan
Uwinkwo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago Northwestern
Miinuis Central
Burglars Blow Safe At Standard Oil Office Alton
Between midnight and daybreak burglars dynamited the Standard Oil Company office near Alton destroying the safe and taking about 30 dollars. The blast damaged the 124 North Kansas building, which the fire marshal condemned. a new structure is planned for next spring.
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Standard Oil
Alton
Louis
Standard Company
St. Lox
North Kansas Pyenne
Anex
Doubt Over Heir in Memoir of Mecurine Estate
Controversy surrounds a possible daughter and sole heir to a land estate, with 180 acres claimed as part of a bequest for an Odd Fellows home. Trustees allegedly excluded 160 acres from a deed, and a hidden heir dispute could affect final settlement in Ottawa court as efforts to reform the deed continue.
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Betos
Debotewire
Hint
Mid Fellows
Sonveylnes
Troutman & Bio
Madame Martenelli
Ottawa
G_ A. STuren
France
Bridge Reconstruction After Fire Damages City Waterfront
Water and fire debris linger as two departments tackle a blaze near the sunken brick pavement. The electric unit and damaged wires are isolated by firefighters. The bridge approaches are leveled and will be rebuilt by Saturday. The Rew bridge is expected to reopen to traffic next week as contractors finish repairs. Mineral water advertisement ends the fragment.
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Oie Bridge
City Electric Unit
Ilkohe
Trina
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