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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1894

Page

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Brooklyn Handicap Opens Grand Day At Gravesend

Extra. Da. Rice wins the Brooklyn Handicap in 2.07 percent. Navarre second, Sir Walter third. Crowds swell as western and southern horses expected to lead, with Dwyer in Dwyer arrest noted as police intervene near the track.

Brooklyn Gravesend Jockey Club Clifford Sir Walter Touta Taylor Lefit Dognett Foster Dr. Rice Byron McClelland Henry of Navarre Ajax Bir Walter Clifford Sty Banquet Don Alongo Herald Sport Wand Diablo Comanche Copyright Binzen Lowlander Loantaka Bassetlaw Henry of Navarre Ami Ieee Dwyer Don Alonzo Lst Atep Om Loantaln Hermitage Sie Walter Cliford

Race chaos at Brooklyn track ends with arrests and Derby winner

Sheriff with twenty deputies conducts arrests after a chaotic event at the Brooklyn track. Warrants issued for Phillip J. Dwyer and others over alleged lotteries. Dr. Rice wins a race by a head at Gravesend page, while Chant wins the Louisville Derby by two lengths with Pearl far behind.

Buttling Ball Victor Smith R. W. Simmons C. A. McDowell

Our Newest War and Reparation Demands in Nicaragua

United States seeks punishment and indemnity for the murder of American citizen Wilson in Bluefields. President instructs Watsop and Baker on decisive demands to Nicaragua, with Marines potentially landed if needed to protect Americans and interests on the Mosquito coast. Meanwhile local unrest and evacuations continue as Nicaragua’s stability remains uncertain.

Wilson New York Herald Wipentru Toastepee Nicaragas Bluefields United States Ees Watsop Baker Nicaragua Watson Mosquito Mosquito Coast

Postponed Leavenworth hearing on Sanders case

Leavenworth May 15 hearing for Julio Sanders and followers postponed to 4 pm. United States Attorney Perry delayed by wreck. Topeka men Joseph Waters and W C Webb attend. Sanders asserts no crime against interstate commerce and vows a manly defense. General Sanders plans escape route by river to St Louis and Cincinnati, while other officers defend his actions.

Leavenwourn Julio Sherman Sanders United States Perry Joseph Waters W. C. Webb Topeka David Overmyer S.C. Waters Hey Sanders Babe Waggener Leavenworth Sam Ives Marshal Neely Trades’ Union of Leavenworth Brownville Missouri River Sunders General Saunders Theissouri St Louis Mississippi River Ohio Cincinnati Washington James W. Morgan Morgan Neon Leavenworth County James Cunningham H. W. Concannon Rothenberger Neely

Industrial train dispute sparks legal brawl and vigilante acts

The arrest of Sniders and others by U S marshal is challenged as illegal. Authors dispute charges of obstructing the mails and la rcy. In Wyoming Union Pacific blocks and trains, with 200 industrials camped near Green River. Violence rumors rise as citizens discuss arrests and the fate of the improvised army.

Sniders United States Missouri Pacific United States Court Sanders Missouri Pacific Company Sally Missouri Pacific Care Colorado Union Pacific Guess River Wyo Clark Green River Bridge Rankin Hay Wyoming Green River Marshal Rankin Cheyenne Riner Idaho Railroad Company

National Conference in Cleveland Seethes Over Coal Fight

Cleveland May 16 coal miners and operators meet to decide wage disputes amid calls for unity. Delegates discuss prewar wages, Pennsylvania stance, and prospects of settlement as mine workers threaten work stoppages. England and Nova Scotia coal ships head to New York to pressure labor markets while Frostburg and Kentucky report idle mines and rising unemployment.

Cleveland Cause Hall Banik’s Hall Weddell House McBride Pennsylvania Alexander Dempster Pittsburg Associated Press Dempster Dempeter Osborn The Osborn Coal Company Chicago Weddell Frostburg Frostauna Mel

Old Fashioned War and Strike News From May 15

A chaotic mix of reports including a petition circulated among strikers urging investigation, a failed Pullman strike, a plan to destroy a rail line to connect with San Carlos coal beds, and coal supply deals. Separate items note a Lake Shore train capture, Westinghouse debt liquidation, and tariff bill debates in Washington with state elections and nominations also mentioned.

Crtcaco Pullman Con Ege Ex Pato Tex Nne Shal Gewide Railch Boeothers Pacific San Carlos Ani Southern Pacific San ¢Lus Coal Company

Strike Surprises as Nonunion Labor Drives Output Share

A surprising strike involving nonunion workers appears to cut into productivity across the western region. Analysts note nonunion labor accounts for a significant portion of overall output, raising questions about operational continuity and future labor strategies.

Gen Kellys Intentions at Keokuk Stopin Quincy Report

At a May meeting in Keokukoo the local Populists and Geo Kelly spoke. Kelly said he did not back a Populist side show and would lead the army toward Quincy. The flotilla split at 12 o clock with five boats left behind for provisions and the rest carrying the ball team.

Keokukoo Quincy Orrumwa Lows Geo. Kelly Kuily Subeuratins Nic Ee Kelly Josh Alinda Jeavin Council Eldoat Thorr

Debs Wins Every Tiong Bett There Is Cunfermwen on We

Northere Parlia Men Gr. Parr. May 15. Peeniteut Doin and Vice President Howard of the A. I U. arrived from Chicago today, and immediately went into an executive with the Great Northern employe o malttes. In view of the decision of the arbitration board last night in favor of the Wen on all disputed pointe, sou President Hid's announced acceptance there for the Great Northern, ib te beet is one where the need of further conferent comes in.

Norihere Parlia Peeniteut Doin Howard A. I U Chicago Great Northern Employe O Malttes Arbir«Tion Wen Sou Hid

Increased Pensions Move Through House Committee

House pensions committee votes to report a bill raising Mexican and Indian War pensions. Proposal would boost rates for Mexican War veterans and Indian War survivors. One member protests, suggesting opening later to Civil War survivors.

Wasuinatos Causluerti U Hfornia

Veal Protest Sets Back Populist Convention Fare

The Populists faced confusion as Secretary Breidenthal of the state central committee received word this afternoon that the Wyoming Passenger Association printed a fare for a round trip. The notice indicated a fare of one and one third for the travel round trip, affecting the convention plan and travel costs for attendees.

Guy Gye Berston Breidenthal Populi Btate Central

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