Men Who Bear Clubs Clash Over Telegraph Tolls
In Wasmvorox on May 18 the police chiefs convention dismissed major business. A plan for cheaper telegraph tolls failed after one company rejected it citing burden on all gov ernments. A constitutional proposal was debated and proxy representation for chiefs was defeated. An office for chaplain was created with Chief Oliver elected. next meeting set for Tanta, Georgia. Salt Lake City opened a silver conference with grand welcomes and pro silver rhetoric. May 16 events featured governors and a large crowd at the Tabernacle. Catholic Knights of America in Omaha weighed consolidating with similar bodies, but action stalled and conservative policy urged few changes.
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Henry W. Lingesour
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Law Committee
Missouri grape crop damaged by frost but peaches survive
Frost in Missouri and Illinois has severely damaged crops with grape losses feared nationwide. In St Louis the local grape crop alone valued around 300000 dollars may be destroyed while apples face setbacks though peaches appear in better condition. Baseball and railway project notes follow as regional reports vary.
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Ibsen Honored in Coresmacen Celebration This Month
A May 16 report from Coresmacen notes Henrik Ibsen, the leading Scandinavian literary figure, will be celebrated this month in the city. Born in Norway in 1888, he has distant Scotch, German, and Danish ancestry. Ibsen studied medicine before turning to poetry and drama, achieving global renown with works translated into multiple languages amid early poverty and criticism.
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Grand Officers Elected for Kansas Knights Templar
Wichrra Kansas May 16 elects Kansas Knights Templar grand officers led by Grand Commander R E B Tarrantingon and other officers from Wichita Parsons Topeka and Dodge City A Lawrence conclave planned for May 1806 with dispensations granted to Junction City and Chanute Over 100 candidates joined the shriners and banqueted 1000 guests at the Auditorium
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Eight Hour Movement Starts In Mangas City
Kansas City Mo May 16 A movement led by the carpenters union seeks an eight hour day for all laboring men in the city A public meeting is set for May 22 under union auspices with prominent speakers to discuss the plan The aim is to organize all new union men to present a solid front in demanding the eight hour day for all workers
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Verdict of Guilty in Colman Assault Case
In Atenison Kansas on May 16 the jury found Jim Nutt guilty of assault with intent to kill for the February attack on Leonard Colman and Mrs Jessie Payton. The panel deliberated about forty minutes before reaching verdict. Separately, Nevada Missouri reports a drought relief effort led by a citizens committee sending provisions and funds to Grant county Oklahoma with a carload from Vernon county farmers scheduled for shipment Saturday.
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Leonard Colman
Jessie Payton
Colman
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W. J. Jones
Grant County
Vernon County
News Notes and Appointments Across States
H Newmyer named postmaster at La Homa Oklahoma. Dr George W Cooper a pioneer physician and Garnett Kansas editor dies on the 15th. Kansas bankers plan annual convention in Topeka May 23 and 33 with delegation hosted by the Topeka clearing house. Old Marine hospital in New Orleans sold at auction for 21000 dollars. iron structure once cost 142000. Tangene Coxe of Rochester NC adjourns US court. most prisoners freed, one indicted not held for September term in Buffalo. Arkansas Day at Camp Schofield Memphis May 15 with 2000 Little Rock delegates cheering local troops. Lt Gen Schofield to review troops. Beges Little Giant Pill advertised for constipation and indigestion, sold by druggists.
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Five Men Seriously Hurt in Atlanta Mill Accident
An Exposition Cotton Mills Co construction mishap left five workers on the third floor trapped under fallen timber after a derrick rope snapped. Foreman S S Pyiant and four others including Will McKenney Henry Clay Will Dunlap and John Dunlap were severely injured with three feared to die. A separate Muskogee rail yard accident killed Carl Peterson who was found near the track with fatal injuries. In Loveland Ohio Frank Hill and George Myers, bicyclists, collided at full speed fracturing each other's skulls and were both unconscious and not expected to survive.
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Henry Clay
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John Dunlap
Sourn McAllester
Muskogee
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Carl Peterson
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Young Peterson
Loveland
Frank Hill
George Myers
Verdict for Mrs Frame in Woodmen case at Sedalia
A Pettis county jury awarded Mrs. Thomas Frame 1000 dollars against the Woodmen of the World after Frame’s deathbed arrearages were paid by a relative and the lodge clerk reinstated him on the roll. The burial was conducted under the order, influencing the clerk’s action. May 1. Sedalia, Missouri.
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Woodmen of the World
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Discharge of Three A R U Men Sparks Tension
At St Cloud Great Northern Railway division superintendent J B Rica discharged three top A R U dispatchers W H Clark president A E Buser secretary and Samuel Welch delegate from the Chicago convention The union will seek reinstatement or a reason for dismissal and warns of possible trouble between the railway and the A R U if agitators were targeted.
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Postmaster Sullivan Laws Hat Salute Controversy
May 1 2 at the Post Office in Brooklyn a reform by Postmaster Sullivan demanding a military salute from mail carriers while on duty provoked protest from carriers and staff. Authorities consider rescinding the orders as postal laws do not require such salutations.
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Land Case Centers on Cherokee Strip Entry Rules
Washington May 16 The secretary of the interior heard an oral argument in Cagle against Mendenhall from the Perry Okla land district over whether settlers who entered the Cherokee strip from Chillacee school and Ponca Osage reservations were legal entrymen under the proclamation. The commissioner of the general land office ruled settlers from these reservations were entitled to land. The hearing was special due to other cases dependent on the secretary’s ruling. Attorneys Holland Oklahoma for defendants and J K Reddington for contestants represented. Apache Indians on the Warpath Wilcox Ariz May 1 reports say renegade Apaches fought reservation Indians near San Carlos and abandoned Fort Thomas, killing one Squaw and injuring several, with one taken captive. Kid implicated in the raid as he moves squads upon return. Cavalry and Indian police in pursuit. Indians have spent spare cash on ammunition amid rumoured food shortages, settlers fortify and stock up. Mexican cattle on the border Washington May 16 about 50,000 head of cattle await inspection for admission. Roughly half destined for market, half for feeders and grazing. Border inspection service will begin within a week per treasury and agriculture departments.
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Priest Editorial Sparks Wrathful Letters From Endeavorers
In St Louis on May 14 Christian Endeavorers demand punishment for Rev Father D S Phelan over his editorial comments on their convention. A letter from Dr John H Seifert of Washington calls the article a hell born insult and threatens possible action. Other items note a bank dividend and expansion plans.
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Woman chosen to chair Ohio Prohibition convention
Henrietta Moore selected as temporary chairwoman of the Prohibition state convention to be held in Springfield on June 11. Moore, a university preacher from Springfield, is the first woman to preside at a state political convention in Ohio and neighboring states.
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Munyons Grand Success Curing Diseases Reported
Leading dailies in multiple cities cite remedies reducing death rates. Washington Post notes .28 percent drop in four weeks, Pittsburg Press reports .40 percent in seven weeks, Allegheny and Cleveland papers show .55 and .33 percent declines, Philadelphia Times claims Philadelphia became the healthiest city.
Munyon Remedies Promoted Across Cities
Fifty words promote Munyon cures for rheumatism stomach indigestion and nerves. The ad claims rapid relief within days, low cost, and mass access through Munyon’s specialists. Also notes an artesian well in Richfield and a local grocery selling Ne Ping Extra Polish.
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