Prize Fight at Galena Defies Governor's Order
Galena Cherokee county hosted a prize fight last night despite orders from Governor Morrill and Attorney General Gano Dawey. Purtell knocked out Johnson in the 22nd round amid a cheering crowd of about 200. Sheriff Arnold later arrested both principals. locals defend the bout as orderly and entertaining despite official opposition.
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Herold
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Partell
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Purtell Defeats Johnson In Twenty Two Round Bout
In a brutal Kansas City prize fight Johnson shows bleeding and fatigue as Purtell presses with merciless left jabs and rights. Johnson finally falls in the twenty second round after a long rally, is carried out but regains briefly, while Purtell is arrested as onlookers and a Kansas City party stay for the case.
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Farmers Coming Back and Returning to Nebraska
Large numbers of settlers return from Missouri River crossings into Nebraska as spring approaches. Omaha bridge reports hundreds of wagons carrying men women and children entering Nebraska seeking to reestablish homes and begin farming, with returning inhabitants bringing grain to start large scale cultivation.
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Registration Rush At Topeka City Election
The office of the commissioner of elections in Topeka is busy as candidates seek independent runs. Registration soars with several hundred voters daily. On the books are 5,715 male and 1,409 female voters. Books close tomorrow evening, and those not registered cannot vote in the city election next Tuesday.
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Commissioner of Elections
Topeks
Coxey Followers Plan First Annual Reunion In Massillon
March 21 report notes preparations for the Argus Eyed Demons of Hell army of war correspondents linked to Coxey last year. Archdemon Austin urged the group to gather in Massillon on Saturday March 23 for the reunion.
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Preachers Shot Out by Law Bar Ministers from Nicaragua
A New York World dispatch from Colon reports Rev. Dr. Tully, en route from New York to Greytown, is detained by a Nicaraguan decree forbidding ministers of religion to enter Nicaragua, reflecting government restrictions on clergy.
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Eighty Die in Rocky Mountain Mine Blast at Red Canyon
San Lage City Utah March 31 A Special to the Tribune reports a gasless dust explosion at Rocky Mountain mine No 6 Red Canyon Utah near Evans ton that may have killed eighty men and injured several in the power house. Debris blocks all entrances. rescue teams expect days to reach bodies while families await news as muffled cries and shocked crowds gather outside the shaft.
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Red Canyon
Rocky Mountain Mine No 6
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Eddie Cox
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James W Clark
William Sellers, Jr
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O. Maltby
Foreman
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Andrew Mason
James Limb
Pred Morgan
Otera
Ieke Baker
Zeke
Crawford
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Carpenter
Cox
Bruce
Willard Brown
John Dexter
John Lock
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Samuel Hutchinson
George Hides
George Hardy
John Fearn
Wm. Bansdon
Aston Butler
John Feebe
John Critchiy
Wm. Weedup
E. Sloan
John Martin, Jr
Rocky Mountain Company
Hypnotism Debate Splits Professional Women’s League
A New York meeting of the Professional Woman's League votes to oppose hypnotism amid warnings of its dangers. Members debate legality and moral impact, with Ida Jeffreys Goodfriend and Miss Adele Becker Winne presenting papers and several speakers urging caution and regulation.
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President Names Federal Judges for Indian Territory
The White House announced appointments to newly created U S district and circuit courts in the Indian Territory. William M Springer of Illinois is named United States judge for the northern district, Constance Buckley Kilgore of Texas for the southern district circuit court, Samuel Rutherford named marshal for the northern district, Lucien L Stowe for the southern district, James Walker named U S attorney for the central district, and Andrew G Cruce for the southern district.
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Texas
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Samuel Rutherford
Lucien L Stowe
U. S
James ¥. Walker
Central
Andrew G. Cruce
Inst Congress
Hillmon jury still out no verdict reached
Reported to be 10 to 2 for Mrs Hillmon but no agreement yet. Jurors requested teeth condition and Dr Stewart evidence read, then retired. Guards monitored doors as they slept at a hotel after trial day.
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Harrison Telephone announces new rates and strong backing
In Topeka Kansas Harrison Telephone President A K Roppes urges residents to support the service as a stable local institution. He notes labor spending of 16000 dollars in a tough year, rapid subscriber growth to 340 telephones, and a plan to charge 18 dollars for residence and 24 dollars for business lines from April 1.
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Granddaughter of James G. Fair Found in San Francisco
The Examiner reports discovery of a five year old granddaughter of late Senator James G. Fair. Daughter of James Fair and Mary Ellen Lampman, she was adopted after being left at an orphan asylum. The finding could stir estate litigation over the billionaire’s fortune and may influence claims of illegitimate or unrecognized children of his sons.
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James G. Fair
Laterillionaire
James Fair
Mary Ellen Lampman
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Charles Gregory
Comstock raids saloon seizing seventy pictures in New York
Anthony Comstock raided Steve Brodie's Bowery saloon and seized seventy obscene pictures, arresting manager Heilly who was bailed at $500. Brodie stars in Boston. Justice Voorhin in the Tombs remanded Heilly. Also notes Populists meet on East Eighth Street and Augusta O Dea dies at 614 East Seventh Street. Governor Morrill offers $300 reward for Charles Strevil murder. Dr T W Moore collapses at state house. Merrill aids him to law library. former Soldiers' Home inmate known in Topeka.
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Bowery
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Augusta
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Fort Scott
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Law Library
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Soldiers’ Home
Topeka
Washburn Student Clash Over College Paper Editions
A campus brawl erupted in the Washburn building as seniors and underclassmen fought over campus paper editions. The altercation involved punches and grappling, with editor M. W. Axtell resigning amid the turmoil. Gould faction seized and scattered rival editions, tearing up copies in a chaotic end to the fray.
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Mid-Continent
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Strike Ends in Victory for Electrical Contractors Association
New York March 21. The electrical workers strike that began weeks ago ended in a complete victory for the electrical contractor's association. The settlement was achieved through mediation by the New York council of mediation and generalisation, led by Bishop Potter.
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New York Council of Mediation and Generisation
Bishop Potter
Democratic vote irregularities plague mayoral race
City canvass of Republican primaries reports many Democrats voting, including Pete Callahan and others, with 70 Democrats found in two Second ward precincts. Mayor Harrison’s clerks compare tally sheets as Fellows’ lead grows by about fifty votes. Also reports on Wearmorént detainees and a water works motion clarification. Rock Island excursion ad noted.
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Mr. Fellows
Harrison
Pete Callahan
Co Griley
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