Horrific boiler explosion at Langston mill in Hanvony Grove
At Langston sawmill near Apple Valley, a boiler exploded injuring several workers. Willie Goode was cut in two and thrown yards, John Langton was hurled thirty yards, a female cook was killed, Ed Churchwell lost teeth, and owner P F Langston was knocked down. The blast stripped trees, felt four miles away, and the boiler flew 150 yards uphill.
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Hanvony Grove
Apple Valley
Langston
Willie Goode
John Langton
Tresa
Ed Churchwell
Hulbrook
Six Years Of Latin Conference Resolutions Adopted
Educators from New York to Missouri meet in Ann Arbor to back a six year Latin course and oppose the proposed Greek heavy preparatory load. The gathering endorses longer classical study in secondary schools and rejects the Ten-Plus Greek plan.
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Ann Arbor
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Steilgan
Indista
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Missouri
Low
Committee of Ten
Col Teste
Jorlna
Philo- Eos Association
Dakota's Sharp Practice Sparks Land Exchange Plan
Miyseavurts reports from Crescola that South Dakota plans to exchange 50,000 acres of poor land for 50,000 acres on the Yankton reservation to fund schools. J C Adama, Yankton Mission chairman, telegraphs the Journal. Bir Adams claims the treaty with the prenkiealane guards against this maneuver.
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Miyseavurts
J. C Adama
Crescola
Yankton, In
Mission
South Dakota
Yankton Reservation
Adams Seys
Defeat of Colombian insurgents eyed near Bogota
Dispatches from Panama claim government troops defeated rebels in Bocas but no official confirmation reached the navy or state departments. Officials fear rebels aim to seize Bogota and tighten hold on the government near Boyaca.
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Ilusihinn Retets
Wasmixarox
Panama
Bocas
Colombia
Navy Department
Boyaca
Bogota
Ral
SULT FOR $28,000 fourtee n saloon keepers sued
W J Gilmer files suits in Vicksme re Mississippi against fourteen city saloon keepers and their bondsmen for 2000 each under liquor law infractions. Much bitter litigation expected as the cases proceed. Slaughter Kid and Saunders killed by a United States marshal in Illinois Indian Territory. Ex president Benjamin Harrison expected to pose at Spring Lake near Peoria for hunting and fishing with friends.
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Bonil
Vicksmere
Misa
W. J. Gilmer
Jiquor Inn
Slaughter Kid
Sausdera
St. Louis
Fort Worth
Texas
Saunders
Illinois
Indian Territory
Marrison
Feo Arithy
Cpp
Benjamin Herriaon
Spring Lake
Peoria
Wilson to Exercise Patronage in Quick Post Office Shakeup
Postmaster General Bissell and incoming executive Mr. Wilson hold lengthy session on duties and upcoming appointments. About forty presidential post office posts remain, with targets including Cincinnati Cleveland Seattle Providence Ellsworth and more. The Railway Mail Service post and key city offices are among likely picks as Wilson prepares oath next Thursday.
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Bissell
Mr. Bissell
Alles
Babe
Cincionisti
Cleveland
Grovernor Campbell
Rete
Marshalebip
Seattle
Squires
Providence
KRL
Aldrich
Ellsworth
Frye
Jobes Demands Office From Breidenthal in Court Move
Mr C Jobes the newly appointed state Bank commissioner called on Bank Commissioner John W Breidenthal this afternoon and formally demanded the office to which he was recently appointed Breidenthal declined to turn over the office and Mr Jobes will commence proceedings in the supreme court to get possession.
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C. Jobes
John W. Breidenthal
Breidenthal
Jobes
Supreme Court
Affairs of H Bennett & Son Grow Very Messy
The sheriff, under Attorney Matt Campbell, seized Bennetts personal effects for David Riddle of Glasgow for 154000. The complex action follows Duscom berry and other executions. Claims include mortgage on farm and barns, residence as homestead, and furniture valued at 15000, with two forcible entries reported amid disputes over judgments and ownership.
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H Bennett & Son
Bennett & Son
Matt Campbell
Bennetts
David Riddle
Glasgow
Duscom Berry
Campbell
Bennett
Dan Jones
Jones
Austin
Erasmus Beabett, Jr
Kansas G A R to Use Willard Hotel as HQ in Louisville
Adjutant General Harrison and Commander Harris selected headquarters for the Kansas delegation to the National encampment. The Kansas G A R will occupy the Willard hotel as temporary HQ, with a possible move from the Keith block this week. Secretary Edwards notified Harrison that space may be taken opposite the governors office in the state house.
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Louisville
Willard
Harrison
Kansas G. A. R
Harris
Kansas
Kansas Peas
Willard Hotel
Edwards
Governors Office
State House
Keith Block
Higgens Candidate Emerges as Delaware Election Divides
Dover Delaware March 24 Hig gins supporters nominate a new candidate Charles F Richards of Georgetown while Addicks stay with their man. Two ballots show Hig gins 2 Addick 5 Richards 7 Massey 4 Rid 1 BL Martini.
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Delaware
Dover
Del
Higgins
Charles F. Richards
Georgetown
Addicks
Bellota
Addick
Charles P. Richards
Massey
Rid
BL Martini
Equal Suffrage Defeated In Wisconsin Senate
The Wisconsin Senate debated the equal suffrage bill for three hours last night and laid it on the table by a 50 to 0 vote. Assembly measures passed include rights for African Americans in hotels and places of amusement. Buckien reports salve claims for bruises and skin issues sold by J. B. Jones at 501 Kansas Ave. Also noted are a sale at Topeka Shirt Mfg Co and a Pennsylvania eipper at the Lutheran church.
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Wisconsin Senate
Marinos
Wis Merch
Senate
Assembly
Amus Nh
Buckien
J. BK. Jones
Kansas Ave
Train Robbery Attempt Alarms Crew With Pistols Drawn
Robbers attempted to hijack a train, covering the crew with pistols before the heist was detected. Police pursued the suspects, but details remain sparse about arrests or exact locations and times.
Daring California Express Robbery Near Williamsville
Two masked gunmen hijacked the Iron Mountain California express near Williamsville Missouri, forcing Conductor Webb and crew to uncouple cars and raid the local safe. They escaped into the woods after grabbing Webb’s gold watch, with little money found as the larger through safe remained locked in Poplar Bluff. Sheriff Hogg hunted the culprits as St Louis-bound train delays mounted and Conductor Webb gave a graphic account of the daring heist.
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Bremance
Poplar Bluffs
Williamsville
J. W. Webb
Mattin
Mattia
Webb
Hogg
St. Louis
Hock Road Crossing
Black River
California Express
Iron Mountain
Jease James
St .Louis
Houck Road
Apa
Messenger
Poplar
Engineer Mattes
Track incident ends with suspects fleeing toward woods
Witness accounts describe two men scaling the west fence near the track then running into the woods. Both wore improvised tusk masks made from black cloth with eye holes and were dressed poorly. They did not attempt to approach the passenger.
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Met
Anna Dickinson and alleged asylum case at Scranton
Testimony in Scranton on March 28 details Anna Dickinson’s claims she was illegally placed in an insane asylum. Witnesses describe her illness, stimulants, and whisky odor, with financial and legal aid from figures like General Butler, Senator Allison, and Dr. Meredith. trial set to begin tomorrow.
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Monal
Anna Dickinson
Scxanton
George Thompson
Hersisene Dickinson
Anna Bubl
Eape Rence
Philadelphia
Benedict
Anna
Anne
HB. Meredith
Danville Asylum
Thomas Barlow
Associated Charities
No Settlement Yet In Manitoba Likely To Last Two Months
In Manitoba the school warfare continues as Premier Greenway announces the legislature will adjourn on Friday until May 9. The government has engaged eminent constitutional lawyers for advice on jurisdiction over school matters. Some local politicians fear early dissolution of the dominion party may result from the adjournment.
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Manitoba
Wossrres
Man
Greenway
Ihem
Dominion Party
Victim of Indiana Legislature Seeks Indictments
Myron D. King, governor’s private secretary injured in the legislature melee, appeared at his office and said he will go before the grand jury Monday. He expects indictments against the members who detained him and his lawyers plan civil suits against Representatives Adams Allen and Boardman.
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Indiana
Inpiasaronm
Ind
Myron D. King
Adams, Allen
Detroit Plan poised for St Louis adoption
The Detroit plan will be introduced in St Louis if tendered substantial assistance carries it. Prominent citizens have offered vacant property, including Mayor Walbridge Marcus Bernheimer Festus J Wade Colonel Charles Green and others expect more. Once enough land is secured seeds and other necessities will follow.
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St. Loui
Detroit
St Louis
Walbridge
Marcus Bernheimer
Festus J. Wade
Charles Green
Reward for Heroism Stars Given to Hinckley Fire Heroes
West Survivor Wisconsin March 28 survivors of the Hinckley fire awarded six pointed star gold medals to Engineer H. L. Berry and Conductor W. D. Campbell of the Western Minnesota railroad for saving Hinckley residents as the town faced destruction by forest fires on September 1, 1904.
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Hinckley
West Survivor
Wis
H.l Berry
W. D. Campbell
Western Minnesota Railroad
Presents for Bismarck with cameo sword gift
Berlin dispatch says Emperor William presents Prince Bismarck with a sword featuring a cameo portrait set in brilliants on the pommel. The piece is described as a masterpiece of art. Also arriving at Friedrichsruhe are American buffaloes from Cincinnati Biological Gardens among other gifts.
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Standard
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
William
Bis
Bismarck
Friedrichsruhe
Cincinnati Biological Gardens
Langtry and Gebhard Do Not Speak in Waldorf Cafe
In New York at the Waldorf cafe Langtry and her former lover Freddy Gebhard and his wife Lilly sat at adjoining tables without exchanging a glance while Gebhard showed special interest in Mrs Langtry. The estranged pair have not spoken for some time. A General Strike Impending in Belgium as socialists meet Guent local council signals Brussela brewing action.
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Langtry
Gebhard
New York
Waldorf Cafe
Freddy
Lilly
Guent
Belgium
General Council
Brussela
Murderer Found Slayer of Fort Scott Man Is Noah Strevil
Fort Scott March 23 The murder of Stewart Streyil on his ranch near the city was solved by the wife of Noah Strevil son of the victim She says Noah killed his father with an axe and then cut his throat with a butcher knife He allegedly threatened to kill his wife and two babies if she disclosed the crime and tried to burn evidence before being arrested
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Fort Scott
Stewart Streyil
Noah Strevil
Dr. Strevil
Noah
Mra Strevil
Leland Explains Charges Against Senator Rogers
Chairman Cyrus Leland of the Republican central committee issues a manifesto defending charges against Senator Rogers. He claims Rogers is unfit for regent duties due to personal habits and argues state statutes justify removing drunken officers from educational boards.
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Rogers
Cyrus Leland
Republican Estate Central Committee
Rogera
Leland
Kansas
United States
State Republican Central Committee
Lard, JR
Crum Denies Candidacy for State Penitentiary Warden
L Crum, a Copeland county visitor, told a State Jovayat reporter that his name was used without authorization in connection with the penitentiary wardenship. He says he is not a candidate and will not be, but supports Bruce Lynch for warden.
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Penitenti
Pavors Braca Lynch
L & Crum
Copeland
State Jovayat
State Penitentiary
Crum
Bruce Lynch
Wari
Bigelow Revealed as Madman in Murder Case
John Bigelow’s alleged insanity is corroborated by friend John Holden who states Bigelow has shown mental instability at least five times in ten years. The case ties the murder of Amy Thill and Bigelow's death by his own hand to a madman act.
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New Yeak
Amy Thill
John Bigelow
John Holden
Bigelow
Holden
Robinson Returns from Europe to Lead Mexico Rail
A. A. Robinson has returned from Europe and will depart for Mexico to resume duties as president of the Mexican Central rail. He reports no insight on European investor sentiment and notes Mexico’s silver standard. business there is not in a low mood. He keeps numerous Mexican parrots at home, much to the neighborhood’s surprise.
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A. A Robinson
Wmorrow
Mexico
Riilos
Robinson
Globe Po
Roblegoa É
Journal
Europe
Mr. Robinson
Anlger
Warmer Tonight Then Cooler Tomorrow Across Regions
Weather report notes warmth this afternoon with a high near 88 as a Pacific air mass moves in. Temperatures fall tonight over the Mississippi river states, with cooler winds expected Friday evening, while Wyoming and Montana see notable warming before the cooling turn.
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Jennings
Minsdesippi River
Pacific
Montana
Mississippi River
Colorado
Wyoming
Conscience and Mirror Return Spark Post Office Theft Claim
Secretary of State Edwards received a personal package containing a large mirror stolen from a post office toilet room. A note implied the thief was an aide from the house during the legislature. The mirror was placed in Miss Kate Adams in the governor's office for safekeeping.
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Weinman
Edwards
Kate Adams
Manitoba Legislature Adjourns Ahead of May Session
Winnipeg dispatch reports a political stir as the Manitoba government adjourns the legislature until May. The move blocks debate on the remede order while claiming to buy time on legal questions. Prendergast of the French Catholic party calls it a Dominion government plot to act immediately.
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Manitoba
Curiaco
Winnipeg
Mansaya
Prendergast
Dominion
Mme
Loyal Mentlon Lectures at Hamilton Hall on Tuesday
Mrs Ballington Houth of the Salvation Army will lecture at Hamilton hall Tuesday afternoon and evening. Harry C. Slichter of North Topeka faces insanity trial in probate court tomorrow morning, Melancholia cited. John Rush and Frank Miller bound over for trial in district court for stealing a buggy and harness from Phineas W. Griggs last November. A fire at a two story residence on Euclid Ave started by a child with matches caused light damage in an upstairs room. Stars Journal boasts higher reach for Want and Miscellaneous columns than any Topeka paper.
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Ballington Houth
Salvation Army
Hamilton Hall
Harry CG. Slichter
North Topeka
Torrow
John Rush
Frank Miller
Phineas W. Griggs
District Court
Justice Chesney
J. F. White
Euclid Avenue
Wee Street
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Bigelow Was
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Henory Redding
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