Fire Trap Works at Pa Ducah Theater Fire
The Casino Summer Theater in Paducah Kentucky burned trapping about 600 people mostly women and children. Panic spread as the Paris Charity Bazaar fire horrors were repeated with women and children trampled in the rush to escape. Many injured and burned as the crowd fled the theater to safety amid a fireworks effect.
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Paducah
Casino
Hambone Park
New York
Ee Scom
Deneth
OL Hise
Hrantley
Howland
Mba Druhark
Fred Hummelt
A.C. Blestein
Crishy
Fred Schroeder
Feary Kellar
Jotn Benge
George
Wallace
Leber
Are
Grepery
Yazoo
Miss
Onde
Barre Gihert
Tee Biethey
Ure
Stagelamp Explodes During Summer Theater Fire
A fire at Hambone Park’s Casino summer theater, crowded by women and children, broke out during a performance around 6 PM. The tar paper building burned within minutes, causing panic, trampling, and serious injuries to multiple attendees, with several rescued by courageous bystanders and theater patrons.
Sentences for 14 in Bucharest poisonings unfold
A court in Bucharest convicted twelve women and two men in a wholesale poisoning case. Four received death sentences, one penal servitude, and one a ten year term. Among the death sentences each killer was linked to multiple poisonings, with motives and victims detailed in the verdict.
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Bucharesta
Three More Jointists Arrested by Police
Three more Jintiam suspects were arrested yesterday by police. I Hoffman of Lemps Brewing in Stis was jailed after a trial in police court for selling illicitly. N C Cave, previously arrested, faced charges of selling Niger. Adan Orbrech, linked to the Pacific Express, was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 20 days in jail for maintaining nuisance.
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I. Hoffman
Lemps Brewing
Comeen
Stis
N.C. Cave
Niger
Adan Orbrech
Pacific Express Office
Railroad chartered to run from Superior Nebraska to Little Rock Arkansas
The secretary of state issued a charter to the Superior Hutchinson and Little Rock Railway Company to build a line from Superior via Ellsworth Katz to Hutchinson, then to Wichita and Fort Smith to Little Rock. Directors include Camden Parkersburg and others. The plan may build in stages using existing lines. aims to connect Hutchinson with the Midland region, Frisco and Santa Fe interests involved, with coal and salt shipments targeted.
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Superior
Neb
Little Rock
Ark
Kansas Midland
Wiehite
Ellsworth
Mutehinson
Hutchinson
Southern
Elsworth
Frisco Bus Jong
Midland
Wichita
Paturson
Hutchinson Thrush
Una Valley
Frisco
Mitland
Frise
Currency reform and monetary commission urged by president
The president to Congress urged early action on revenue reform and a stable currency. He recommended creating a nonpartisan monetary commission to study banking laws and advise on changes, proposing a report by November for transmission to Congress. The note closes with details of the July 24 1897 executive message and related local notices.
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Washington
Suryey
Congress
Congress of the United States
Representatives
Senate
Indianapolis
Dierent Partes
Steed
WM. McKinley
Executive Mansion
Fever Heat as Klondyke Fever Grips Coast
Salt Prairie July 24. Thousands rush to Klondyke gold fields buying vessels and gear. English syndicate buys steamers to transport 190 men on a cooperative venture. Alaska Telegraph and Telephone company plans Dawson line from Juneau with $50 000 capital. Bohannon outlines a wireless dog sled telegraph method. Washington notes possible Alaska experiment stations and agriculture potential in remote regions.
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Hattle B
Klondyke Company
James A. Garfeld
Ainsky Commercial Company
St Michael
Alaska Telegtaph and Telephone Company
Alaska
Wurne
Bohannon
Juneau
Weiss, Farge & Co
Dawson City
F. Rowell
Seattle
San Princisco
Philadelphia
Klondyke Wisvelet
Kiondyke
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Sentland
Yukon River
Balloons Propose Fast Route to Alaska Riches
St Louis July 4 Prof Rufus Gibron Wells a physician and scientist proposes building a high speed balloon to reach Alaska gold fields and later live there. The craft would cost 13000 to 320000 fully equipped and could be propelled rapidly. Wells, a veteran balloonist from St Louis, has offered to carry war supplies to the Cuzans by balloons and claims over 500 ascensions.
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St. Louis
Alaska
Rufus Gibron Wells
Wells
St. Louisan
Cutans
British Move to Establish Customs Posts for Alaskan Gold Rush
Ottawa officials approve two customs stations to be sent from Victoria to the Lynn Canal head to manage the Yukon rush. Canadian boats may use Victoria to reach Juneau and haul supplies to the canal head. Cabinet discusses police posts and mining regulation changes amid warnings of hardship and winter scarcity. A Washington telegram makes Dyea at Lynn Canal a port of entry.
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Ont
Cilford Sirton
W. R. Scott
Willam M. Pat
Mr. Deville
Tcere
Victoria
Statens
Lynn Canal
Juneau
Ogilvie
Deville
Yukon
Washington
Dyea
Secretary Sherman on Canadian enforcement of alien act
New York July 24 The World today quotes Secretary of State John Sherman saying he doubts Canada will enforce the alien act against American miners heading to Klondyke. He notes the US has no reason to oppose free entry for Canadian and American prospectors, stressing citizenship rules for settled land claims and noninterference with simple prospecting.
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Sherman
Canada
New York
The
World Today
John Sherman
Fifth Avenue
Amakensett
Long Teland
Klondyke
United States
Aain
Min
Whalebackes for the Yukon Syndicate Forms to Build Small Vessels
In Wisconsin on July 4 reports say the American Steel Barge company has formed a syndicate with Alaska gold fields investors to build several Whaleback style boats to sail the Yukon. Shipyards in Everett, Washington will build the vessels, with West Superior plant contributing. The first six boats will fund expeditionary work in Klondike gold territory and finance Yukon river exploration.
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West Superior
Wis
American Steel Barge Company
Yukon
Everett
Wash
Klondyke
Yukon River
Old 19th Century Miner Heads to Alaska Quest
James E. Booge of Sioux City Iowa an ex pork packer and wholesale dealer nearly 70 prepares to join the Alaska gold fields. Once engaged with P B Wear vice president of North American Transportation Trading, he mined in California in 1843 and will oversee interests at Circle City on the Alaska trip.
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Chicago
Alaska
James E. Booge
Sioux City
Iowa
Ngate
Booge
P. B. Wear
North American Transportation Trading Company
California
Rouge
Circle City
Akon
Panic at the Jail Breaks Boiler. No Injuries Reported
A boiler in the county jail engine room ruptured causing steam and water to flood the basement. Prisoners were bathed and clothes washed as crews extinguished the fire. No serious damage or injuries were reported and guards reassured inmates after the break was contained.
Nobody Wants Her Door Communicnene Hare Sets Example
A Kansas official criticizes counties for shipping paupers like Belle Marsh from Shawnee to neighboring counties. Marsh, an inmate of the Wabaunsee County poorhouse, was sent to Shawnee with a return ticket. She arrived yesterday and sought aid from Poor Commissioner Hale, who confirmed her status as a Wabaunsee pauper. She will be returned to Wabaunsee County as she belongs there.
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Kansas
Shawnee
Belle Marsh
Wabaunsee County
Sopeke
Hale
Wahaunsen County
Wabamses County
Ahl
Wasn't Andree's Pigson in Hoevde In Hiyike area
A report from Christians dated July 2 states a person released on the 1st inst. was found in the Hoevde In Hiyike neighborhood about 298 kilometres northwest of Hellgoland. The earsier plecon mentioned earlier is identified as one of those released recently.
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Earsier Plecon Fond
Hoevde
Hiyike
Hellgoland
Senate Clears Tariff Bill After Late Session Vote
Washington July 24 The Senate completed the tariff bill after a tense session with a 40 to 30 vote and fourteen absent or paired members. The measure passed at 3 pm under an agreement to expedite, with final approval noted as the president to sign soon. The roll call showed strong party lines and debate touched on sugar, lumber, and financial interests.
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Neor
Senate
Chandler
Rate
Tenn
Harris
Mr Allen
Neb
Allen
Wall Street
Pierpont Morgan
Grover Cleveland
Bir Allen
Congress
Foraker
Nebraska
McKinley
Bryan
Harrison
Cleveland
Ohio
Caffery
Trust
Gear
Burrows
Finance Convmitree
Michigan
Aften
Butler
Teller
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Pettigrew
Veas
Aldrich
Allison
Baker
Carter
Clark
Davis
Deboe
Elkins
Fairbanks
Frye
Gallinger
Hale
Hansbrough
Fawley
Hoar
Jones
Nevada
Lage McBride
McEnery
McMilan
Mason
Morrill
Nelson
Penrose
Perkins
Platt
Connecticut
New York
Pritenned
Proctor
Quay
Sewell
Shoup
Spooner
Stewart
Thursians
Warren
Wetmore
Want to Go Home as House Reopens for Last Day
Washington July 24 Members expected this to be the final House session day with many packing to leave tonight. Speaker called the house to order and a recess was set to 3 20 p m while the Senate prepares to vote on the tariff conference report at 2 o'clock.
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Washington
House
Dingler
Senate
Currency bill drama delays House session
Mr McRae of Arkansas pressed Mr Dineley for a clear stance on a currency commission bill but was rebuffed as no such proposal existed. With the session winding down, the speaker urged members to stay to avoid losing quorum and being blamed for absence, prompting a recess until 3:20.
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McRae
Dem
Ark.j
Dineley
House
Adjournement Tonight Reported By Ways and Means
Washington July 4 Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee met at 2 30 pm and decided to report a resolution for a sinc did ad journment at o clock tonight The currency commission bill will probably pass when the message is received but no absolute decision has been made Debate time not to exceed one hour.
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Ways and Means
Washington
Currency Commission
House
Currency commission urged by president reads in House
Washington July 24 245 p m The president's message recommending the appointment of a currency commission is being read in the house The house adopted the resolution for an adjournment at 9 o'clock tonight without division
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Washington
Pacing Stars Shine at Washington Park Card
In Chicago at Washington Park a large field of pacers including John E. Gentry Star Pointer Joe Patchen and Frank Agan race in a free for all. Weather is clear and warm with a brisk atmosphere. the fast track is dry and in good condition. Gentry aims to lower Johnston’s 2 00 64 record while Marion Mills faces her own pacer against the track. The program features 217 pacers plus side wheel events and bicycle races. Star Pointer wins the free for all pacer with Joe Patchen second and Frank Agan third. time 2 03 to 2 08, approaching the park record.
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Washington Park
John E. Gentry
Robert J
Star Pointer
Doe Patchen
Frank Agan
Malion Mills
Joe Patchen
Hubert J
Gentry
Johnston
Marion Mills
Kansas
Toty Wilkes
Albert E
Hinbert Wilkes
Nellie Maher
Ian Clay
Mignon
Wentworth
Babette
Thurter
Imice
Joe Paichen
Chinese steamer wrecked off Malacia with 160 aboard
A Singapore report states the Chinese steamer Chheogang bound from Singapore for Malacki with 160 passengers was wrecked in a squall off Malacia on June 19. One hundred twenty persons, including the captain, were drowned. The remaining crew were rescued by a passing steamer.
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Singapore
Malacki
Malacia
Godard's Purse Recovered After Robbery on Train
Attorney A A Gouarg, of Valentine Godard Valentine, reported robbed on a Union Pacific Topeka May 22. A pocketbook with money papers and annual railroad passes was taken amid a crowd alighting for the State Christian Endeavor convention. Passes were recovered, money missing. police found the item but not the cash. Chief Steele holds the property. Godard is away from the city.
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Valentine, Godard & Valentine
PD Fine
Union Pacific
State Christian Endeavor Convention
Godard
Broad
Topeka
Captain Harrison Kelley Dead Prominent Kansas Leader
Captain Harrison Kelley died at Burlington at 4 30 this morning after a protracted illness. A long time figure in Kansas politics and education, he served in Congress, led the state regents, and held several public posts. His career included military service in the Civil War and leadership in the Kansas National Guard. Funeral plans were to be announced with burial in Gitamwe cemetery.
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Field of Kansas Policion
Congress
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Hound of Representatives
Kansas
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Kelly
Kentucky
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Cane
Regeaie Ly
Yen
Republicar
Brule
Firth Kansas Cavalry
Durie
Kel- Tey
Kansue
House of Representatives
Karner
Ktathaelua
Tor
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Hanris Biso
Internal Revenue
United State
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Torosla
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Thomas Ryan
Mexico
Harrison
Kinmay
Collereen Tix
Gt. Peters
John AL Anderson
Mor TH
EH. Funston
Kishen W. Perkine
B.J. Turner
J.B. Johnson
Topeka
Comatress
John G. Otis
South
Eileemnet
Pension Hines
Carter
Bief
Alliance
Charlie Curls
Mr. Kelley
Orls
Furlington
Mastntfain
G. A. Te
Gitumwe
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