Hugh Dempsey Pardoned Sparks Labor Rally
News brews of a state pardon recommendation for Augh Dewprer ex district master worker of Knights of Labor at Riverside penitentiary for felonious assault. Protests erupt among labor leaders as a possible demonstration may mark Dempsey's release at Homestead mill tied to Carnegie Steel strike history.
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Augh Dewprer
Knights of Labor
Riverside Penitentiz
Orson
Homestead
Carnegie Steel Company
Heatty & Usilagher
Dempsey
Boys Arrested After Horse Theft and Driving Spree
A 14 year old boy, a 10 year old, and three others were arrested after stealing and driving a horse and buggy belonging to the janitor of the Accounting Trust. The rig disappeared from a Parkdale hitching post and was later found with the youths claiming to have driven it all day. An employer located them and escorted them to the suspect’s home.
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Sirlen Ierse
Arthur Dodgers
Carl Wheeler
Reform Chaul
Boya Srw
Accounting Trust
Sr Rey
Parkdale
Vanderbilt wedding engagement fills society chatter
Reported engagement of William K Vanderbilt to Amy Bend stirs city gossip as renovation continues at Vanderbilt mansion. Official family representative hints at betrothal while society circles note preparations for a high profile wedding in New York.
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Vanderbilt
Bageests
K. Valdortn
Cattess
William K. van Corbitt
Sod
Mies
Amy Bend
W. K Vanderbilt
Paderewski recital talk sparks Wichita hopes
In Wichita speculation grows over securing Paderewski for a spring recital at a $2500 guaranteed fee. Mrs Hays and Mrs Bentley push the plan with local merchants aiding, while New York agent John Blomexkera confirms availability at $2500 and ticket prices likely $5. Nearby Topeka may follow Wichita’s lead for a prior or subsequent date.
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Wremera
Paderewski
Wichita
Mesdames Hays
Bentley
Mise Clare
D Haya
Louis Slamenberg
New Yor City
Rewuro
Libel suit ends abruptly in Oxford court
The libel case against F.C. Devis and M.A. Humbly, charged with conspiring to damage a plaintiff’s reputation, closed suddenly as the attorney for the plaintiff offered to dismiss. Costs will be shared between plaintiff and defendants.
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Oxford
E A. Brewster
Woo
F.C. Devis
Irs
Osford Hean
Jury Awards Ten Thousand Damages In Rail Case
Quebec newspaper style summary. A juried verdict awarded W. Baird $10,000 against a company after a derailment at Pawnee station. Baird, a conductor injured years ago, alleged depot platform fault. Jury reached verdict by 10 PM and settled at 5 AM. Nearby, Andrew Larson, janitor, was knocked senseless and robbed at central school. thief used a small blunt instrument. Ottawa mayor and council plan an excursion to Neodesha with assurance wells will be tested.
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Baird
Haird
Pawnee
Ottawa
Jax
Andrew Larson
Central Chiel
Woos
Nendesba
Fotig
Neodesha
Newton Warning Drives Black Youths From Town in Strange Affair
In Newton January 8 a group of poor young Black men who had long lived in the town left for unknown parts after warnings from White Leap authorities. The event follows a pattern where several white girls became involved with the men, sharing spaces and socializing into Friday night, causing parental concerns and subsequent departures. Refreshments were noted in passing, reflecting a chaotic social scene.
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Newton
White Cap style notices and lawmen raid city businesses
Reports describe inking in red and skulls and cross bones warnings to four men to leave the city or face tar and feathering. Five men including Tom Carter Matt Day John Ruth ford George Ober and Henry Weymulier arrested for selling liquor violating the prohibitory law. Day’s shop was in the Strong block while others were on Burnsachusetta street and the Durfee house site. A large witness list has been subrogated and the trial is set for tomorrow morning in police court.
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Lawszernog
Marshal Prentice
Tom Carter
Matt Day
John Ruthford
George Ober
Henry Weymiller
Rober
Carter
Bnnsachusetta Street
Weymultier
Ruthford
Durfee House
Eee
Wilson
Cash for Farmers Across Sterling Creamery Reports Big Payouts
Sterling's Separaire and Creamery handles near 7 000 pounds of milli one day and about 9 000 the next, boosting farmer cash flow though machinery capacity lags. Other notes describe irrigation efforts in Lincoln, Kansas. canal irrigation near ExGrewvon. and large cattle pasturing in the Gint hills.
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Sterling
Sterline
Kansas City
Harbor
Weather across Kansas plus staff changes and charity dinner
A misty but improving forecast covers Kansas with occasional rain and fog in neighboring states. In Topeka, GA Guenther resigns as state agent to become state manager of Rupess Mutual Life, bringing his family later. A charity hall dinner, hosted by Mrs Holyoke, offers 25 cent plates with proceeds supporting a local abirity.
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Bnes
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Kansas
Colorado
Texas
Tein
Weather Bureau
GA. Guenther
Peon Mutual Life
Alabama
Giorgis
Chatanongs
Tenoles
Atate
Rupess Mutual Life
Topeka
Guenther
Charity Hall
No Prize Fight Sparks Texas New Mexico Clash
In El Paso reporting from January 30, five hundred rural troops are set to deter prize fighting amid a conflict with Juarez. John L Sullivan’s health worsens, Maher and Fitz train intensely, and Emerson’s unresolved finances plague boxing plans.
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Ciry
Mexico
el Puno
Cozio
Chitushua
Juarez
Bicycle races join Olympian games revival in Athens
Consul reports Greek interest in bicycles with four machines in Athens and prices around 75.60 dollars. He notes light wheels impractical on local roads and low duties on bicycles. With the April Olympian revival, American wheelmakers may gain a representative presence.
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Hames
Wasmixetoy
Athena
State Department
George Horton
Athens
Consul Morton
World Championship Contests Set for El Paso Events
Santa Fe announces a one fare round trip for a series of world title bouts in El Paso Texas with tickets sold February 9 10 11 12. Featured matches include Peter Mauer vs Bob Fitzsimmons heav yweight title George Dixon vs Jerry Marshall featherweight title Cortutt vs SE Calling welterweight title Jack Everhardt vs Horace Leeds lightweight title. Also ball games at Jonrex near El Paso. BP Nowner Topeka Kansas City Ticket Agent.
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el Paso
Texas
Santa Fe
Mexico
Peter Mauer
Bob Fitz Simmons
George Dixon
Jerry Marshall
Man attacked with beer bottle at North Topeka hotel
W. H. Ready, alias Rouge, struck Charles Marnin with a beer bottle at the People's Hotel in North Topeka, breaking both lower jaw bones. Marnin was taken to Christ Hospital. Ready, arrested by Officers Ewing and Wellmen, faces charges of assault with intent to kill after recent parole from prison for highway robbery.
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Berry Elder
Berry
Ready
Marmie
Officera Ewing
Wellmen
Bas
Paul Cannot Float Yet From Wer Upper Works
By telephone from the steamer Paul it is stated that no effort to adjust the vessel was made last night or this morning and there is no change in her position. Winds are light from the west with no sea to aid lifting. cargo removed to lighten the steamer. she sits near the light as an easterly wind and a high tide are needed for further action.
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Mer
Paul
Town Without A Woman In Wis Leads To Curiosity
Aliceton Wisconsin a hamlet of about 100 inhabitants is noted for having no women. Mail from women seeking marriage tones up interest as Judy plans a boarding house and a Philadelphia man with multiple marriages asks about life there. Two boys recently ran away leaving a farewell note to teachers and classmates and have not been heard from.
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Emerson
Rack King
Jack King
Tom Emerson
Eekridge
Stohe & Nicholes
Aliceton
Wis
Paradise
Aly Aton
Hove
Parmyna
Tuis
Judy
Philadelphia
Boiler Explosion Kills Five at Milldaysburg Works
Five persons died and nearly a score injured in a boiler explosion at the Milidaysburg Iron and Nail Company works in Howsavarestud Pa. The dead include George Lane Imarot buried under debris, Don Evans with a fractured skull, Merrill Tresse a 15 year old boy, and two unknown workers near the furnace buried in ruins.
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Hotlidays
Howsavarestud
Milidaysburg Iron & Nall Company
George Lane
Don Evans
Merrill Tresse
Accid at Leadville Smelter Injures Three Men
In Leadville Colorado a furnace jacket failed at the Arkene Valley smelter this morning. Injured are James Powers with severe burns and possible fatal brain concussion, B Min with facial burns and a broken right arm, and Aichaes Berbachop with minor burns. Milo, in charge, is suspected of overheating the jacket before quenching.
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Colo
Liewa
Arkenesus
James Powers
B. Min
Aichaes Berbachop
Colorado
Milo
Horrible Primes Come From Sewers In Evanston
Evanston suffers a mysterious, foul sewer odor last night flooding streets and homes prompting crowds to seek relief from public works. The event left many residents ill and prostrated as the city investigates the crude oil refuse source and peculiar atmospheric conditions. A separate notice announces changes in gas company collections and announces through trains from Denver to Chicago with through rail service. A grocery stock sale of John Kaczynski at 228 Kansas Avenue is set for February 1 regardless of cost.
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Curciso
Evanaton
Tiweity
Commissionor of Public Works
Denver
Chicago
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Chicago & Altos Railways
John Kaczynski
Kansas Avenue
Trade counsels peace sentiment from United States board
The National Board of Trade closes its annual meeting in Washington with a unanimous vote sending greetings to Britain and urging friendly relations between English speaking nations. It calls for continued supervision, not ownership, of railways and emphasizes commerce and religion as civilizing forces for peace.
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Wasarxerox
National Board of Trade Atta
The
Associated Chamber of Commerce
London
England
National Board of Trade of the
United States
Washington
Associated Chambers of
Great Britain
WH H English Dying in Indiana Hotel
The Indiana Political Leader reports WH English is gravely ill at the English hotel after grippe with airway congestion. A week prior he suffered the illness, then inflammatory rheumatism appeared. His physician notes a high temperature and serious condition given his age.
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Indiana
Stricti
Grippe
Wu H. English
English
Mir
Helena Grand Duchess and New Vessels Launched in Newport News
Newport News shipyard launched three vessels including a large merchant steamer named Grand Duchess and a battleship, with ceremonies led by Mrs Nellie S Eldridge and Belle Steele. Washington officials and Montana leaders attended. A foreclosure bill filed in Chicago court seeks $7.773 million on the Lake Street elevated road, amid a lengthy dispute involving Zeigler and Yerkes interests.
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Newport Newa
Southers
Bulley
Cramps
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Washington
House Naval Affairs Committee
Admiral Brown
Norfolk Navy Yard
Adjacenut
Carter and Mantle
Montana
McAdoo
Navy Department
Harbert
Yesael
Nellie S Eldridge
Boston
Holeon
Jemeses Misa Agoes
Belle Steele
Mayor Steele
Helena
Cureaga
Farmers’ Loan & Teast Co
New York S
United States
Lake Street
Wm. Zeigler
Gee Aod
Yerkes
Market Report From Wheat To Cattle Prices In Today's Exchange
Wheat opened irregular with about four and a half cents advance from yesterday. Corn and oats showed modest gains or quiet trading as receipts rose. Provisions eased, hogs and cattle weaker, with official receipts and shipments listed. Kansas City and Fort Worth area markets showed slow to steady trends and beef and dairy alike posted varied prices.
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Fens City
Kansas City
Texas
Walls
Wheat and grain market report amid volatile open
The opening Wheat prices showed better sentiment but shorts faced a delusion of heavy selling. export demand was modest and Northwest demand steady. Cables were light, and corn and oats remained quiet while provisions opened higher then sold off in a broad decline. Market notes emphasize cautious buying on minor dips and continued attention to pork and overall commodities.
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Gosnin
Paris
Chicago
Chicago Board
Liverpool
Girard Heavy
Minneapolis
New York
Logan
Gifford
Minneapolia
Signiion
W. U Riy
Market Gosnin Paris wheat up and Chicago reports mixed
The market shows wheat gains in Paris and Liverpool while Chicago notes firm corn and mixed grain activity. Reports cite heavy buying by large patrons, weather impacts on crops, and a cautious tone in futures with May wheat and corn options listed.
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Waylard Sod
CIY Fathers Excursion
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Eight Mile Canal
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Dixon
Sullivan
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Saber
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Reer
Geeek
M. E. Rosinger
Hoyt
Katie Bricker
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Evanston Smothers
Hamilton Wall
Henry Dillard
George Washington
Excension Cone & Gas Co. By & Bh, Hommay
E. L. Lomax
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Omaha
Trade Counsels Peace
WH. H. English
Helena—Grand Duchess
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