Mob Kills Italians in Walsenburg Jail Riot
A Colorado mob stormed the Walsenburg jail and killed four Italians after an attack on wagon party survivors linked to the murder of A. Hixon. Deputies and bystanders fled as masked gunmen fired, triggering panic and fears of further violence. Italy seeks U.S. state department help to prevent more killings.
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Cucmana
Jexellon
Colo
Waleenburg
A. 4
Hixon
Abner Hixon
Trailana
Antoaio Gobotto
Lorenzo Daino
Dobn Letbel
Danino
Walsenburze
Carl Danford
Charles Harrimad
Joseph Wellaty
Ix Orlock
Denino
Wellsby
Walvanberg
Cola
United States
Thve
Tallang
Associated Prosa
Lorenzo Danino
San- Gay
O'Malley
Joseph Welsby
Lorenz Danino
Pete Jacobing
Antonio Gobotto
Stansilo Vittany
Francisco Roccette
Italy
Atten
Colorado
Wasarsuron
Marquis Imperisli
State Department
Walsenburg
Cal
Knights of Labor split reshapes labor ranks in New York
General Master W B Wilson reports the Knights of Labor split. He claims 75 000 original members, two thirds joined the New Organization. Only a few locals in St Louis New York and Brooklyn stay with the old order. Fire general assembly slated for Washington DC in January 1998.
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Rand
Wilson Sayn
Gav
Pine
Pittsnono
W. B. Wilson
Independent
Order of Knights of Labor
Knights of Labor
St. Louis
New York
Brooklyn
New Knights of Labor
Washington, D.C
Funeral of Bishop Elisha Thomas at Grace Cathedral
The funeral of Bishop Elisha Thomas of Kansas, a Protestant Episcopal leader, was held at Grace Cathedral in Topeka on a damp day. Bishops from Missouri Colorado Minnesota and Oklahoma attended along with Bethany college students and St John's military academy. The service featured prayers by bishops Tuttle Brooke and Turtle, hymns and floral tributes, and the body was sent to Wickford Rhode Island for burial.
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Grace Cathedral
Elisha &Thomas
Kansay
Protestant Episcopal Church
Bethany College
Topeka Episcopalians
Thor
Behop
Manly
Nathaniel Thomas
George Thomis
New York
Leib
St John's Academy
Sheldon
Beatty
Newton
Thomis
Tuttle
Missouri
Brooke
Oxl
Boms
Turtle
Paradise
Bethany Chapel
Race Cathedral
Minnes
Thomas
Wickford
Rhode Island
Rock Island
D. D
J. PF. Spalding
Colorado
M.N. Gbert
Minnesota
E.R Atwell
West Missouri
F. K. Brooke
Oklahoma
Messiah Yulbott
Munn Sizith
Holden
Dane
Lee
Oklaoma
Des. Doubin
Wright
J. W. Caldwell
Topeka
A. Beatty
St Matthew's
St. John’s
Wakefield
Walter Bird Clark
Grace
Ottawa
F. R. Millspaugh
Cathedral
Daniel Davis
St. John’s Memorial
Parsons
Irving Todd
G. P. Comings
Girard
Kansas
Tao Roy
Embezzling Manager In Black Crook Engagement
San Francisco March 14 J Deve reesus was seized on requisition papers from New York charged with embezzling 2500 of his sister in law’s money. He left partner J P Howe with a reminder of his visit. Howe now sole manager after Devereaux helped himself to box receipts amounting to the unknown sum.
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San Francisco
J. Deveresus
New York
J. P. Howe
Alcazar Theatre
Howe
Devereaux
Cold Wave Dips Across Rail Route With Mixed Weather
The cold wave affected the Rock Island and Santa Fe line as snow falls west of Nickerson while eastward snow was recorded. In southern areas around Arkansas City rain occurred with no snow. Strong winds and frigid air accompanied the unsettled conditions across the region.
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Rock Island
Santa Fe
Nickerson
Arkansas City
Falien
Rosebery Will Retire After Easter Amid Ill Health
New York report from London states Lord Rosebery plans to resign his office due to health. The cabinet convened to decide the dissolution date, with the likely timing set for immediately after the Easter recess.
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New York
London
Lord Rosebery
Tina
Tellman's Black Eye Whisky Shipment Decision
Judge Simonton of the United States circuit court ruled in habeas corpus proceedings by J V Jervrey master of the schooner Carolina and crew arrested for transporting whisky from Savannah to Charleston. The court found the arrest unconstitutional and a violation of the Interstate Commerce Act, ordering the prisoners discharged from custody.
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Carolina
Orantestox
Simonton
United States Circuit Court
Guards at Polish church as factions clash feared
All night police guarded Pauls Roman Catholic church to prevent a battle between Polish factions. Reports claimed South Omaha Poles planned to attack Sheely station to capture the church, but no assault occurred. Followers of Father Karminski were heavily armed with revolvers and shotguns.
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Karminski
Indiana Governor's secretary in riot sufferings
Myron D. King, secretary to the governor, who was present at the house of representatives riot, is reported no better in Spartaapolis on March 13. He had a bad spell early today, doctors stating the faintness came from medicines with inflammation posing the chief danger.
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Indiana
Spraxapolis
Myron D. King
House of Representatives
Snow Storm Delays Spring Warmth In Central West
Winter returns with snow spreading from Western Montana to central Nebraska and Kansas. Temperatures fall from 29 above to 20 above as north winds strengthen, with Bismarck at 22 below zero and rain turning to snow across western Kansas.
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Mr. Jennings
Columbian
Mercury
Montana
Colorado
Nebraska
Kanaa
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
Dakans
Minnesota
Bismarck
Wilder grippe confines Santa Fe treasurer in New York
Edward Wilder, treasurer of the Santa Fe railroad, is confined to his bed with grippe after returning from a business trip to New York. He had been away ten days and was ill upon return, though not dangerously sick. The report comes from Daxville Kentucky dated March 1. A separate note records Thomas A. Hendricks of Kentucky breaking the world hop and jump record with 30 feet 4 inches at Center College gym tournament.
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New York
Edward Wilder
Santa Fe Railroad
Resora
Daxville
Center College
Thomas A. Hendricks
Kentucky
Count Henry Russell
Mont Blanc
Henry Gale Gotch
Alpenstock
Henri Devounssoud
Whymper
Carrels
Chamborazo
Gussfelds
Aconcanga
Mr. Preshfield
Elbraz
Edwin 8
Balch
Poplar Science Monthly
City files suit to force Topeka Water to meet contract
City Attorney Tillotson filed in U S district court to compel Topeka Water Company to comply with hydrant rental terms and water standards or face contract cancellation. Judge Foster set hearing for next Monday. Suit cites fire pressure shortfalls and alleged dehydration of water quality as deleterious to public health and seeks fair rates or contract termination with possible suspension of the 15000 annual hydrant rental until a new contract. Plans for new works near completion and may be presented soon.
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Topeka Water Company
Topas
Asu
United States District Court
Ti Hotson
Foster
Tillotson
Eversole Withdraws From Second Ward Council Race
The Second Ward council race narrows to two as L D Eversole withdraws. Remaining candidates are Santa Fe shopmen Frank Stevens and C L Smith, ensuring a practical workingman representative for two years.
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L. D. Eversole
Eversole
Santa Fe
Frank Stevens
C. L. Smith
Railroad Assessors Plan Kansas Railroads Tour
The Kansas Republican state board of railroad assessors outlined a plan to tour all railroads in the state for property assessment. The Memphis line opens the inspection, followed by Rock Island Frisco and Santa Fe in regular order.
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Kaness
New
Republican State Board of Railroad
Memphis
Rock Island
Frisco
Santa Fe
EXPOSED BLACKMAIL SCHEME IN A P A INTERVIEW
The Evening News reports a three column interview alleging a top A P A official received about $6,000 from Col Bliss a governor candidate and other sums from additional candidates. It claims an attempt to obtain $600 monthly from Senator McMillan during the last winter campaign. Facsimile letters between Beatty and A P A Sidle committee members are printed to support the accusations.
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Michigan
A. FA
Detroit
Mich
Evening News
A PA
Col
Bliss
United States
McMillan
Beatty
A. P. A. Sidle
New Orleans Labor Riot Braces for Federal Aid and Guard Deployment
In New Orleans on March 13, the freight and transportation bureau met to address rioting fears. They urged federal protection and possible presidential intervention as state troops prepared to mobilize. Merchants pled for safe commerce and equal rights while labor agents warned against violence and urged peaceful work resumption. Governor Foster vowed to uphold law, ready to use state power if needed, and said federal help could be sought. Several arrests followed the prior day’s riots.
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New Orleans
Bureau of Freight and Transportation
United States
Gov. Poster
Poster
Tll
River Front
Blizzard Hits Des Moines As Storm Deepens
A severe blizzard began at 1:00 this morning in Des Moines and is growing worse, with the thermometer at ten degrees above zero. Snow is heavy and conditions are escalating while the Life Insurance Court feature outlines a Massachusetts Mutual policy with 20 years protection and a $1,000 sum.
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Des Mores
Court of Life Insurance
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Springfield
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Mutual
O. H. Jxrrares
Topeka
Kansas
Paris woman uses legal talk to scare men from flat
An impecunious Parisian woman living on Rue Thiers lures two men watching her flat by claiming severe penalties for illegal entry. She parades legal knowledge, enlists two police, and has the men briefly detained before release. The incident prompts possible false imprisonment action.
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Rue Thiers
Paris
Palics
Thes
Londonews
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