Convicts Break Away From Leavenworth Stockade
Convicts escaped from a U S prison stockade at Leavenworth breaking through confinement and evading guards. Details on number of escapees and methods were not disclosed in available text. Authorities launched a search and issued warnings as the incident prompted an ongoing manhunt.
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U. S. Prison
Leavenworth
Joaeph P. Waltrupe
Arthur Treiford
Nwek
Andrew Leonard
Binée
Olt
Mutiny at Leavenworth Prison Escapes 26 Convicts
At Fort Leavenworth a prison mutiny freed 26 convicts amid heavy gunfire. One guard killed, several wounded, and pursuing troops and farmers guard the Kansas river area. Warden McClaughry orders wide cordon as convicts split into small parties and attempt to cross toward Indian Territory.
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Kansas River
Bonner Springs
Linwood
Hedera
Comvita
Decale
Wty
Fort Treavenworth
Ewalt
Kansas City
Atchiven
St Joseph
Topeka
Leavenworth
RW. McClaughry
National
Privon Reform Association
Privon
Kansays
India Territory
McClaughrey Ix
Kansay
Wheriff
Hy Maakine
Will McClaughrey
Wallrope
Leonard
Ransue City
Weal
Fort Leavenworth
Heald
Hayes
Mils
Isourt City
Weston
Tongunuxie
Kas
Nov
Tanvenworth
Tonganoxie
Kansans
Linwoot
Letvenworth
Werden McClaughry
Federal
Gus Walker
Ardmore
Enay
Frank Thewipsot
Means
South McAllister
T. T
T. E
C J Burrows
Arthur Tretford
Tretford
J. B. Wallrope
Ford Quinn
Ryan
Indian Territory
Easton
Kanadit Ia
R. W. McClanghry
Congress of Prison
Hinds
Rone
Peaslee
Fourth Cavalry
J. H. Waldrupe
C. A. Burrows
Arthur Trelford
Andrew Leonard
Otter
A. Davison
C. T. Ferguson
Federal Prison
Privet
City Hall Burnt and Fire Ravages Bradford Streets
A massive fire in Bradford Pennsylvania today destroyed the livery stable of Frank P Beamer along with a dozen buildings including the city hall valued at 35 000. Thirty seven horses perished and the blaze extended across Kennedy Boyleston streets and Patent avenue causing an estimated loss of 150 000 and damaging the Brown and Schon raker law library valued at 10 000 with maps and records destroyed.
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Bradford
Nev
Frank P. Beamer
James
Brown and Schonraker
Kennedy
Boyleston Street
Patent Avenue
Yuan Shi Kai to Succeed Li Hong Chang as Viceroy
In Pekin Yuan Shi Kai is named viceroy of Chi Li to replace Li Hung Chang. Wang Wenghao named deputy viceroy of Chi Li. Yuan currently governs Shan Tung. Li Hung Chang styled Marquis Li Wen Chung under a new edict. As oldest man in the cabinet, he must depart for Pekin.
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Washington
Conger
Pekin
State Department
Yuan Shi Kai
Li Hong Chang
Chi Li
Wang Wenghao
Yuan
Shan Tung
London
Tuan Shi Kai
Li Hung Chang
Li Wen Chung
Death of famed sculptor Adolph Kraus at 81
Hyde Park Mass Nov 8 announcement of Adolph F L Kraus death at Danvera inane hospital last night aged 81 A widow four sons and two daughters survive. A pensioner of the Prussian government and prize winner his European fame grew after he came to America his unfinished Belshazzar model and a mind troubled by failure preceded decline in health Noted works include Theodore Parker Crispus Attacks and the Iowa state soldiers monument Winged Victory figures atop Machinery Hall at the World's Fair in Chicago earned wide praise.
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Hyde Park
Mass
Adolph FL Kraus
Danvera
Tane Hospital
Kraus
Europe
America
Issa
Belshazzar
Theodore Parker
Crispus
Iowa State
Chi- Stent
Leland Confers With Long Aide Over Senate Candidacy
Cyrus Leland returned from Oklahoma and says he met Congressman Chester Long and others at the Blossom House in Kansas City for a conference on Longs senatorial bid. He denies lengthy talks, claims only a brief encounter before boarding a train to Oklahoma.
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Cyrus Leland
Oklahoma
Leland
Chester
Long
Blossom House
Kansas City
Oklahom
McGuire Shortage Sparks Carpenters Brotherhood Arrest Warrant
P J McGuire, temporarily suspended general treasurer of the Brotherhood of Carpenters, is reported short in his accounts by 10074. A warrant is issued for his arrest and charges of breach of trust are filed. A vote by the Brotherhood’s members will decide on permanent suspension before December 10. McGuire helped found the American Federation of Labor.
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Philadelphia
P. J. McGuire
Brotherhood of Carpenters
McGuire
The
Brotherhood
American Federation of Labor
France Wins Turkish Dispute Over Mytilene Occupation
Paris reports that the Turkish sultan has yielded to all French demands. A formal note from the porte confirms the decision and the French squadron will depart Mytilene within days. President Loubet chaired the cabinet as Delcasse and Caillaux coordinated the move.
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Paris
France
Foreign Office
Calliard
Mytilene
Cailiard
Mitylene
Proclamation of Thanks from Kansas Governor Stanley
Kansas Governor Stanley issues a Thanksgiving proclamation praising harvests, rising population, university attendance, and new state buildings while urging charity and shared blessings. Also notes naval and crime news items including a Turkish cruiser keel laying, an Arabian acrobat’s death, and local incidents in North Platte and Cripple Creek.
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Stanley
Colley
WB Stantey
Kansas
State of
A. de “Aitest
Bulton
Philadelphia
Cramps Ship Yard
Vesel
Colorado
United States
Weather Folklore Sparks Ring Around Sun Forecast
Seree cee notes a sun halo and ring around the sun signaling a shift to normal November weather after a few unsettled days. Observer Jennings cites language about the sun ring and rain, while government forecasts predict partly cloudy conditions with no rain reference and a west wind of about 3 miles per hour.
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Jennings
Asta Cack
Smith
Turners in Topeka split over gymnastic director election
Dissent grows in the Turners society of Topeka after the reelection of Charles Hein as physical instructor. Ernest Eisner alleges a personal feud fueled the vote, signaling the possible formation of a rival Topeka Gymnastic Association. Otto Kuehne dismisses reports of trouble as unfounded.
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Turner Society of
Topeka
Topeka Gymnastic Assorciation
Charles Heln
Hein
Ernest Elsner
Santa Eo Unner
Eisner
Central Order
United States
State Journal
Otto Kuehne
Topeka Turnverein
Knox Clarifies Carter Rehearing and Property Case
Attorney General Knox explained to the cabinet that Capt. Oberlin M. Carter will not receive a new civil trial in Chicago. The government seeks recovery of about 150000 in Carter property, with total potential recovery surpassing a half million dollars. Also noted were a county auditor’s bicycle mishap, Joy’s Floriform winning the Liverpool cup, and the death of artist Kate Greenaway.
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Carter
Washington, Nav
Chicago
Oberlin M. Carter
Leavenworth
Knox
Capt. Carter
Kohisaat
Capt
Klusmire Trial Hears Clues From Garment Evidence
In Oskaloosa Kansas a murder trial centers on torn garments found with the body and a washed victim. Prosecutors press witnesses about the calico wrapper and sleeves turned inside out, while jurors are questioned on family ties and long odds in a case that tests the defendant’s care for his eight children.
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Oskaloosa
Kan
Catherine Kinlsmire
Pearl
Hir
Kansas
Tos
Bome
Oskaloona
Ieee
Mir
Repktein
Feistein
Katherine Riga
S.niamin
Calse
Tate
Klusmire
Waabbern football game in doubt after suspensions
Washburn faculty dis barred two players GI and Cave from today’s game against Bethany College at Tandsborg. Bethany may still face Waabbern as conditions change. The dispute follows ongoing tensions between Washburn and the visiting teams over playing eligibility for the Tandsborg matchup.
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Waabbern
Bethany College
Tandsborg
Washburn
Cave
Tandborg
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George A. Clark
Ambark Benkady
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Liverpool
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Nestie
Gill
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