Goos to Pieces: Endeavorers Fracture Colorado Excursion
Kalida Colorado July 8 A large California and Chicago Christian Endeavor group breaks up during a grand excursion through the Rockies. Split sections head toward Colorado Springs and Frisco while a Denver stopover delays the journey amid crowding and minor injuries.
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Colo
Chicago Christian
C. S. Bullock
Denver
Canada
New Hampshire
Decatur
Walt Worl Eimieght
Colorado
Pike
Dalance
Fred W. Jovansson
Boston
Evanseum
Maitou Hotel
Evanston
Mase Chuvets
Jefa
San Franciso
Sir Ingles
Coto
Florence
Cole
Rio Grand
Royal Gorge
Rio Grane
Atiansas
Camp Moy le Randing
Cehe
Fuls
Indians to deliver coins direct from Indian Territory
Secretary Swayee reports a letter from Congressman Charlee Curtie granting permission to bring 50 or 60 Thatane from the Telian Territory to Topeka for the festival. W. G. Kelly’s application was refused as the plan included an Indian dance feature.
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Indian Territory
Swayee
Committee of Fifteen
Charlee Curtie
Fifteen
Telian
Topeka
W. G. Kelly
Doc Brown Beaten by Kaneas City Crowd
Independence witnesses a chaotic scene as Doc Brown loses to Kaneas City amid public derision. A year old boy named Gece Crureh- Nell reportedly walked away with a superb cake, while Independence’s pro duch Crutchheid displayed new tricks. Darris of Leavenworth allegedly took second place, adding to the day’s upheaval.
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Kaneas City
Mmre
Doc Brown
Nis
Independence
Naimed
Thres Bolists Explode At Allegheny Plant Killing Two Men
An explosion at a factory in Allegheny, attributed to a blast by bombers, killed two workers and badly injured another. The blast wrecked the plant and started a fire that continued to burn as investigators sought the explosion’s cause.
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Allegheny
Cat Co
Ile Are
Trade optimism drives mixed rail of July 3 Bradstreet report
Bradstreet notes favorable weather boosting demand for goods with September delivery slowing. Merchants expect autumn volume to rise and prices higher, with Kansas City St Louis New Orleans Memphis and New York showing satisfactory trade while Birmingham Little Rock Charleston Cincinnati Detroit weaken. Iron and steel demand lags and a 2000 striking workers threat limits optimism.
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New York
Bradstreet
Kansas Ny
St. Louis
Gwaliz
Memphis
New Orleans
Mil
Minnesoo
Cleveland
Savannah
Galveston
Chicago
Birmingham
Little Rock
Arana
Charleston
Cincianati
Detroit
Fighting Again Constantinople Report From Metzovo Battle
Report from this city says 400 Greek raiders clashed with Ottoman troops near Metzovo. Greeks suffered 120 killed and 89 captured. The report, dated July 2 from Athens, notes a pessimistic peace outlook and possible resumption of hostilities with Greece’s king said to lead Greek troops if fighting resumes.
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Constantinople
Metzovo
Geo
Civil Service Protections Upend Expected Political Appointments
In remarks attributed to Sutton, deputy Internal Revenue collectors under Civil Service rules are shielded from patronage, disappointing supporters hoping for appointments. He questions fairness of party representatives handling duties and notes uncertainty about extending Civil Service to deputy U.S. marshals. Sutton mentions potential candidates, including Jack Harris of Ottawa, but denies Harris being his choice.
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Internal Revenue
Hike Sutton
Cleveland
Sutton
United States
Edi
Jack Haris
Ottawa
Harris
Fire strikes Little Chicago area as residents combat flames
July 4 in Great Falls Merit a fire started in Cassaiy's saloon in Littl Chines, a Greve Hells suburb. A high wind threatens the town and a block of the main street has already burned. Residents carry water from the river 500 yards away to fight the blaze.
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Great Falls
Merit
Cassaiy
Saioin
Litt Chines
Greve Hells
Gwyards
Retired Army Sergeant Arms Leaves Service in Topeka
First sergeant Seeriamin arms departs the army after 320 years of service and accompanied by his wife arrives in Topeka from Fort Douk Tass Tren. Enlisted in Kentucky, he served with the Twenty fourth United Secon data r. Retirement grants about 9 percent full pay for the remainder of his life. He reflects on trumpet calls of the army and plans for a new life in Topeka with uncertain adjustment.
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Seeriamin Arms
Topeki
Peteate
Topeka
Fort Douk- Tass Tren
Thie City
Kentucky
United Secon Datar
Chi
Russian Jewish colonists head for California from Philadelphia
The advance guard of a 33 man Russian Jewish colony, led by promoter Epurain Dejnard, departed Philadelphia last Sunday and will reach San Francisco today. The group, part of a 1,200 person immigrant family unit, plans to settle government land in California. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised for immediate relief from itching and minor injuries.
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San Francisco
California
Epurain Dejnard
Philadelphia
Cal- Worota
Topeka Independence Day celebrations and fires
Topeka marked a noisy Fourth with competing events and balloon ascensions. Fireworks sparked several minor blazes and injuries as crowds evacuated and police limited street displays while other towns hosted ceremonies and speeches by Col A B Jetmore J G Waters Lieutenant Governor Harvey and Governor Leedy.
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Topeka
Tri Agathet
Berry
A.B. Jetmore
Puctesgrove
New Menoken
J. G. Waters
Purlingame
Harvey
Overbrook
Leedy
Florence
Vshers Fli
Marshall's
Banl
Garfield Park
Fair Grounds
L. M. Crawfed
Mr. Crawford
Corbett-Pitzsimmons
Crawford
Trylie Street
Notion Store
John Snear
North
Kanees Avenue
Sch
Tindssy
Joseph EB. Dutrevill
Monroe Street
Foes
Fourth of July Celebration in Mexico City
American residents in Mexico City plan a Fourth of July ball at the American Club on the principal street this evening. President Diez and members of his cabinet and the diplomatic corps have been invited. Minister Clayton is absent attending to household matters in Arkansas.
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Mexico City
Diag
Clayton
Arkansas
Iezatom
McKinley at Canton Arrival Noted in Home Town Message
Citizens of Ex Masse Pittshore Pa report July 1 reception as the train bearing President McKinley and party passes through Canton. The dispatch notes the hometown welcome and the president’s journey.
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Pittshore
McKinley
McKinley Arrival Sets Canton Abuzz With Welcome
President McKinley and party arrived in Canton on July 16 after a stop in Pittsburg, greeted by a large crowd. Captain Fullwood presented Mrs. McKinley with a big floral basket as citizens formed a parade to welcome the president, bands, militia, and civic groups marching through the park.
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Canton
Pittsburg
Captain Fullwood
Ae Leegue
McKinley
Cty
Iset Cempalen
Glass Workers Quest Higher Wages Vote In National Referendum
The window glass workers' association votes on returning to the Knights of Labor and seeks a 20 percent wage advance. President Burns reports nationwide mobilization with near unanimity for rejoining. Joint wage-scale talks expected around August at Columbus or Indianapolis, with a 1 to 2 percent raise likely.
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Pittsburg
United States
Knights of Labor
Burns
Calumbus
Indianapolis
Jess
Snow on the Fourth Parades in Leadville
July Fourth celebration in Leadville Colorado opened amid a snowstorm with an inch of fresh snow on the ground and the town covered in white during Independence Day activities.
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Leadville
Col
Elks Hear Presentation Of Large Elk Painting
The Topeka lodge of Elks held a social session in the Masonic building last night presenting a nine by five foot elk painting by city real estate agent G H Payne. Aaron Jetmore gave the speech and members enjoyed the program afterward.
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Topeks Lodge of Elks
Masonic
G. H Payne
Aaron Jetmore
Boy Is Hurt At Topeka Trunk Factory
A 15 year old named Joe Schubelbein was injured at the Topeka trunk factory this morning when he fell and struck his left elbow on iron. The injury fractured the elbow and ended the forearm bore. He will be unable to work for several weeks.
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Joe Scbhletelbein
Topeka
Wolcott in London Interviews to Discuss Monetary Mission
Senator B. O. Wolcott of the United States monetary commission arrived in London from Paris. He spent the day arranging interviews with British officials to be held after the other two commissioners join him on Monday, with ex Vice President Stevenson and General Charles J. Payne. A tentative agreement with France has been reached, though details are guarded.
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London
B. 0. Wolcott
Uniter States Monetary Commission
Paris
Stevenson
Charles J. Payne
Associated Press
France
Change in Pension Board in Topeka City
A change has been made in the personnel of the United States pension examining board in Topeka. Dr. N Burgen, treasurer of the Democratic board of physicians, who was appointed to succeed the late Dr. Reid Alexander, has been removed and Dr. S K. Martin appointed in his stead. Dr. Martin is an elderly Topeka physician and a longtime Republican. The other Democratic board members, Dr. L Grubbs and Dr. A Maguire, have not yet received removal notices. An entirely new board will likely be appointed.
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United States Pension Examinine Board
N. Burgen
Democratic Board of Physicians
Reid Alexander
KE. Martin
Martin
Topeka
Democratic Board
L. ¥. Grubbs
A. Maguire
Southern Cities Roast Mercury Stands at 105
Memphis on July 3 recorded 46 in the shade with heat driving several to prostrations and two deaths. The thermometer marked 105 in Helena Arkansas Hernando Mississippi Decatur Alabama and Milan Tennessee.
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Memphis
Tene
Helena
Ark
Hernando Miss
Decatur
Ala
Milan
Tenn
Sullivan and Fitzsimmons Train Amid Rumors of Interference
New York July 3 The World reports that John L Sullivan and Robert Fitzsimmons have heard of efforts to stop their exhibition on Monday afternoon but pay no attention. Sullivan trains at College Point claiming he is as fit as at White Plains and shedding flesh easily. Fitzsimmons polishes the punching bag at his Rye summer home as the pair prepare for the upcoming trial.
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New York
The
John L. Sullivan
Robert Fitzsimmons
Sullivan
College Point
Billy Muldbon
White Plains
Fitzsimmons
Rye
United States and Mexico to exchange weather reports
Washington July 3 important arrangements have been completed between the United States and Mexico for an exchange of weather bureau reports. The United States seeks storm reports from Mexico while Mexico wants to monitor low temperatures and West Indies storms. Mexico will establish a telegraphic service delivering daily reports to the United States, with stations across Baja California, the Gulf and Pacific coasts. In return the U S will provide Mexico twice daily reports from southern California, Arizona, New Mexico and the Ball states.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Weather Bureau
West Indies
West India Service
Lower
California
Mexican Gulf Coast
Pacific Coast
Ulegraph
Kirrickner
Mexican Weather Service After That of the United States
Tornado Smashes Buildings in Princeton Minnesota
Princeton Minnesota July 3 a tornado last night blew down several buildings injuring two or three people Mrs Brown was slightly hurt a dwelling four miles out was lifted and moved to a nearby pig pen one man was seriously injured crops and bees were ruined for miles around
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Princeton
Minn
Vertical or Slant The Penmanship Clash in State Bookwork
Prof W C Stevenson of the state normal school at Emporia opposes vertical penmanship in state bookkeeping texts. The state school book commission adopts vertical writing and rejects his slant system. Stevenson served notice and threatens opposition, aiming to force a commission change through copyright control and pressure.
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State School Book Commission
W. C. Stevenson
State Normal School
Emporia
Stevenson
Stevinnn
No Place for Women in Madrid Attache Posts
Washington reports reveal Secretary Alger advised Capt Taskart Bliss to take his wife and children home for safety, while naval attaché Geo Le Dy er plans to go unaccompanied. The administration anticipates Madrid tensions this autumn as Minister Woodford presents demands to Spain. Consul General Lee is expected in Washington within two weeks and will not return to Cuba.
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Washington
Alger
Taskart. Bliss
Woodford
Lee
Cuba
Gen. Woodford
Allison Offers Amendment to Tariff Bill on Beet Sugar
Washington July 3 senator Allison on behalf of the finance committee has offered an amendment to the tariff bill proposing a one fourth cent per pound tax on beet sugar used in the United States. The move aims to address finance needs amid ongoing tariff discussions.
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Allison
Washington
United States
Populist Convention Adjourns After Bitter Speeches
Nashville July 3 Yesterday the middle-of-the-road Populist convention resumed with a suspended business session. Honorary members were elected and speakers attacked fusion and Senator Butler. Jesse Harper urged a conciliatory path and Omaha platform adjournment. Metsinger blamed the Democratic party for party troubles. The convention adjourned until Monday.
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Nashville
Jesse Harper
Tllinois
Metsinger
Ohio
Allen
Butler
Teuboneck
Simpson
Texas
Vincent
Indiana
Marion Butler
M K and T declines to lower freight rates
Refusal of the M., K. and T. to concede to the state board of railroad commissions for lower freight rates is outlined by D. Mins of St. Louis. He argues current rates are not unreasonably high, cites tax and property growth, and notes proposed 20 percent reductions would harm rail service and revenue. Miller compares tax burdens and grain rates to argue against reductions. Weather notes follow with thunderstorms in Kansas and cooler temperatures expected Sunday.
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State Board of Railroad Commissions For
Nw | Fates
D. Mins
St. Louis
Kansas
Miler
Daily Chicago and Kansas City Livestock Market Report
Market summaries show mixed receipts across hogs sheep and cattle with steady to strong demand. Chicago reports estimated hogs and various shipments while Kansas City notes strong to steady selling with packers bidding up. Sheep receipts in Chicago and Kansas City show limited activity with no notable price changes.
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Layne i
HOGS
Yeatorany
Halimmited
Kansas City
Hainsas City
Farias Heavies S
Beleaguered Bombay Riots Shake City as Europeans Targeted
Reports from Bombay on July 2 describe violent anti European riots with soldiers afraid to act, telegraph lines cut, and European residences besieged. Police struggled for hours to restore order while native mobs attacked and threats warned Europeans to leave, prompting a tense climate as authorities negotiated a quiet of the unrest.
FISTER PELL ON HIM Refines nee son of Tihs Kets Tee at TH Ciny street
Fister Pell on him details a violent incident on TH Ciny street where a person named Wardle Burk was injured during a struggle. The report describes a severe leg injury and medical response, noting paramedics arrived and treated the victim at the scene.
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Ciny Street
Unclear OCR fragment reports on Indian treaty tension
Fragmentary dispatch from Washington July 1 cites an Indian treaty issue and perceived threats. It mentions an investigator named Irwit and warnings about gatherings of women and children near a prairie area. No troops are deemed necessary.
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Washington
San Francia counties push Kinney visit memorial
A Republican committee for San Franciaia San Mateo and Senis fat berg counties formed in the afternoon to draft a memorial urging Persicent Mes Kinney to visit the coast after the current Congressional session adjourns. The invite, framed in California style, will be sent to Washington. A Garfield Park picnic is planned with Marshall's motorcade offering 0 cent rides all day.
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Garfield Park Yard
Marshall
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