Killing frosts threaten fifteen states tonight warned regions
Frost and ice killed crops across Kansas Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin and Missouri with reports from Sterling Minnesota Sioux City and Jefferson. Weather officials predicted frost for western and northern states while warm later Sunday expected. temperature readings show a drop in Colorado Nebraska and Oklahoma with light rains in parts of the Plains and Midwest.
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Michigan
Wisconsin
Board of Trade
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Nebraska
Fort Robinson
Minakarchis
South Dakota
Kassas Crry
Sterling
Man
Kan
Kansas
Sioux City
Iowa
Cakola
Jefferson
Ta Gees Bay
Wis
Hare
Jannings
Ennings
Mercury
Kanned
Lander
Wyn
Miles City
Wyoming
Colorado
Oklahoma
Missouri
Towa
Montens
Minnesota
Arkansas
Tramps Loot a Town in Berrien County
An army of tramps occupied Gardoer Michigan in Berrien County for two hours destroying property and terrorizing residents. They looted a store and a gentlemen’s furnishing goods shop, attacked workers, and injured James Finch before an armed posse formed to free imprisoned villagers. Police conducted arrests as search for remaining trespassers continued.
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Nuss, Mich
Gardoer
Berrien County
Michigan Central
James Finch
Gardner
Bellete
Winnie Davis to Attend Confederate Veterans Meeting in Houston
Nearly 75,000 visitors are expected for the United Confederate Veterans and Texas Volunteers Guard encampment in Houston May 20. An auditorium seating 10,000, built at $20,000, will host leaders like General Gordon and Miss Winnie Davis, with Winnie Davis named guest and Albert Sidney Johnston camp to house veterans.
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Tex
United Confederate Veterans
Texa Volunteers Guard
Southern Passenger Association
Mississippi River
Mexico
Texas
Gordon
George Morman
Longstreet
Lee
Sable
Schofield
Wheaton
Jefferson Davis
Winnie Davis
Texas Volunteer Guard
United States
Port Sam Honaton
San Antonio
Port Culberson
Albert Sidney Johnston
United Veterans Association
Not to Succeed Gresham in State Dept Rumors
May 11 reports say Don M Dickinson unlikely to replace Secretary Gresham soon, health permitting. Dickinson attended cabinet informally, while Gresham was absent and Uhl filled in. Gresham’s condition remains unchanged with rest and quiet care. Hitt shows slow improvement as physicians maintain three daily visits.
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Don M. Dickinson
Dickinson
Gresham
Uhl
Michigan
Alt. Dickinson
Wasuisiron
Representative Hitt
Mr. Hitt
Racing Still Goes On After Hawthorne Raid
Hawthorne track remains open with no betting after yesterday's civic federation raid. Track will not reopen for two weeks. Harlem plans a two week meeting starting next Monday amid speculation on federation action. Ed Corrigan offered to bet 50000 that the derbys would be run as scheduled. officials expect pool selling to resume soon.
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Hwithorne
Catcatio
Civic Federation
Hawthorne
Harlem
Hawthorns
W. J. Baker
Movement of Federation
Chicago
Hureim
Ed Corrigan
Police as Marksmen in Topeka Practice Session
Topeka police officers spent a forenoon in the woods beyond Auburndale practicing marksmanship. Capt John Gardiner hit the target three times while Patrol Driver Aye touched it on the edge and Sgt Frank Ellison barely grazed it. Chief Wilkerson reportedly struck once as well, with controversy over whether a single larger hole remained from his shot. The Kansas Republican party committee plans to meet in Topeka on Monday, May 20 to discuss fall campaign steps.
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Topeka
Mallseye
Auburndale
Gardiner
Lengus
Topolis
Robinson to Return as Santa Fe President in Reorganization
A lengthy Topeka wire reports that A. A. Robinson, former Santa Fe general manager and current president of the Mexican Central, is expected to resume Santa Fe leadership once reorganization is complete. He is said to be in Europe on Santa Fe business, visiting bondholders, and will shortly return to Topeka before returning to Europe for a brief final corporate mission.
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Santa Fe
Mexican Central
Robinson
Topeka
Chicago
Boston
Mr. Robinson
Topeke
Europe
Tiy
The
Traveling Men Thrive in Topeka Council Sessions
Traveling salesmen fill Topeka with activity as the first Kansas drummers convention convenes. The main and grand sessions run in secrecy, initiating thirteen candidates including George W. Bragunier of Emporia and F. C. Von Valkenberg of Topeka. A day of speeches, decor, and hospitality ends with a public parade, a dry banquet, and plans to choose Topeka as the permanent convention site.
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Kansas Avenue
Grand Council
George W. Bragunier
Emporia
G. A Rounsanell
Chicago
F. C. von Valkenburg
W. H. Foster
Salinas
M. Greentree
Kansas City
M. van Cleave
A. Pryor
Jason L. Clark
J. A. Fern
Salina
Harry Brown
Atchison
D. H. Lewis
St Joseph
George A. Johnson
Salion Thie
Sesson
Torrence
United States
Kansas
Parshurst-Davis Company
Matt Wicksdal
Charley Eagle
E. W Hay
Mr. Troutman
Pete O'Day
Macklin
Whiting
Hueston
Lawrance Council
Marshall
Omiges
Sixth
Quiner
State House
Hamilton Hall
Kaneas
Bouteusiere
Democrats Call for Free Silver as Victory Hope Rises
Denver and Des Moines dispatches report Richard P. Bland, former Missouri congressman, predicts victory for free coinage of silver next year. He urges the Democratic Party to purge Cleveland and field a free silver man or face disappearance. Iowa Democrats issue a June 6 state silver conference call to resist gold monometallism and gain parity for free silver.
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Richard P. Bland
Missouri
Colorado
Congress
Cleveland
Democratic Party
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Great East
Iowa
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Des Moinms
Bestow
Europe
Marshalltown
Wall Street
Dentists Gather For Kansas State Association Session
The twenty fourth annual Kansas State Dental Association meeting convenes Monday in Topeka at the Throop hotel. About 150 out of town dentists are expected, with essays on professional topics and clinics ongoing through Tuesday. Officers and committees will be elected Wednesday as Dr. C. G. Reed of Topeka presides.
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Throop
Kansas State Dental Association
CG B Reed
Topeks
Oight
Progress In Dentistry
En H. Shulze
Atchison
Dental Education of Pacific
EB Esterly
Lawrence
Themerling Dental Association
J. W. O'Bryan
Bamyardner
Ee Canal
L L Blac
E Beterly
L. Wasson
Board of Censors
T. K. Aitken
Valley Falls
J. F Burker
Kingman
Noble
Wichita
Burlington withdraws from Willow Association in Denver
Burlington Railroad announces withdrawal from the Willow Association, effective May 15, via Chairman Fiyon. No reason given. interpretations include pressuring Union Pacific into a solid agreement on western passenger business or pursuing economy while likely accepting reduced excursion rates for remaining members.
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Willow Association
Denver
Burlington Railroad Company
Fiyon
Burtington
Union Pacific
Nultas Son Weds Ex Congressman's Daughter in Runaway Union
Donald McNulta son of Geo John G McNulta of Chicago married Miss Hecrietta L Scott daughter of ex congressman Owen Scott of Bloomington in a Decatur runaway ceremony performed by Rev John D Jurdoe. Clergyman sworn to secrecy, details leaked today. McNulta, a student at Illinois Wesleyan University, had pursued the relationship for a year despite strong parental opposition.
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McNaulta
Donald McNulta
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Du Maurier to sail for America to settle Trilby rights
A cablegram received in Boston on May 11 states Du Maurier the author of Trilby will sail for America within a few days to settle disputes over copy rights and dramatization rights of the novel.
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America
Boston
Thi
du Maurier
California Wins Over Princeton In Athletic Meet
California University teams defeated Princeton 61 to 51 in an afternoon athletic contest held in Purxcutos New Jersey. California won the half mile run 120 yard hurdle and the 16 pound shot while Princeton took the pole vault and mile walk.
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N. J
California University
Californians
Firets
Allfornia
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