Bandit Shootout Ends in Train Robbery Death
Deceased robber identified as a short-time telegraph barber worker. two bandits attacked a Burlington express train three miles south of a river city at midnight. One robber killed. another fled. a maid of the conveyance exploded as they attempted to force the safe, injuring crew and triggering a chase with deputies.
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Crane Hiatt
Towns
Renee City
Tralin
Burlington Road
Beahm City
Express
Berger Charles Raxby
Union Pacific
Moequito Ceck
Real
Prac Huimin
Arcow
Ips
Baxter
Sampaninn
Freeman Wacki
Tim Dunandy
Vetails
Mia Ae
Will
George Dybber
Buleht
Kansas City
Frits Bershardt
Council
Bryan in Gotham and the 1886 Madison Square Garden crowd
A historical account recalls William Jennings Bryan visiting New York in 1886 and addressing a small circle of supporters at Madison Square Garden. It contrasts that reception with a later anticipated rally on Fourth Avenue, expecting 100 000 Democrats and heavy security.
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Washington, D. C
Yan
New York
Tilia
Madison Square Garden
Bank*r St John
Busten Walker
Cosmopolitan
Sulzer
Bess
I Rite
Heer
Deeries
Bryan Spant
St John
Fittie Attenton
John Brisbena
Ryan
Madison Square
Europe
Pourth Avenue
Ptioneana Tacer Eee Fm
Welling Fina Ris Erie Sa Eae Oe
Benjamin Harrison to Speak in New York May Route
An item notes that former President Benjamin Harrison plans a speech in New York state. The report mentions he will grant an interview conducted on tape during a visit in Indiana City area next week.
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Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
New York
New York State
Ladiaba
War Party Ahead Maintains Lead in England Election
In London October 4 Conservative ministerialists hold Newcastle by large majorities as Liberals and Nationalists face heavy losses. Campaign chatter notes Carew’s Dublin defeat and potential South Meath rearrangement. Other contests include Sunderland gains and candidates such as Cramer Baxton Balfour and Doyle. Countess of Warwick backs a Liberal while denouncing government labor policy.
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England
London
Newcastle
Lam
James Lagranc Carew
Trish
College Green
Dublin
Duke of York
Carew
John Howard Parnell
James Stewart Parnell
South Meath
South Beath
Parnes
Sunderland
Tiberals
Jaberals
Edward Bite
Scotty
Longford
Wil R. Cramer
Arbitrator
Bydney Baxton
Gerard Balfour
Herbert Gladstone
Francis Byrnes
Stey
Lady Warwick
Chamberlain
Birmingham
McKinley Porch Life Meets Roosevelt Visit in Canton
President McKinley enjoys Indian summer walks and carriage rides from the Canton porch with Mrs McKinley and visitors. Governor Roosevelt plans a Canton stop October 18 for a brief speech. AC DeYoung, U S commissioner chief, reports on the Paris exposition and supports territorial expansion with free product exchange.
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Canton
President McKinsey
Washington
Roosevelt
McKinley
AC DeYoung
San Francisco
United States
DeYoung
Philippines
Spain
Iit
Butcher Attacked by Lion in County Fair Cage
At Privas in Ardeche a butcher entered a lion cage and shared a champagne toast with the trainer. The lion then mauled the man, injuring him gravely as panicked spectators stampeded, trampling several others.
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Paris
Renere
Privas
Ardeche
Pan
No Peace In Sight In Yaqui War Negotiations
Hermosillo Mexico October reports say five Fayal Indian envoys and President Diaz failed to reach a peace settlement. Diaz allegedly refused concessions to the Yaquis, envoys travel on from the Gulf region. Fighting persists with government troops advancing slowly into Yaqui territory.
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Hermosillo
Mex
Drax
Guy
Mexico
Diaz
Wage Reduction Accepted in Bloomaburg Pa
Oct 4 The employes of the Reading Iron company have won a wage reduction accord and have returned to work. The Danville rolling mills have also resumed operation after several months.
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Bloomaburg
Reading Iron Company
Danville
Plumbers Strike Pittsboro Pa Injures Trade Rules
Five hundred and fifty journeyman plumbers in Pittsboro Pa strike over trade rules. Members of the Muster Plumber Dens association own the trade and operate under disputed bylaws affecting working conditions.
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Pittsboro
Muster Plum- Dens’ Association
Paris Peace Congress Passes China Policy Resolutions
New York dispatch reports the Paris Peace Congress passed resolutions on China urging restraint by missionaries, removal of religious backing by diplomacy or military force, ending protectorates and forced annexation, and promoting a stable native government with an open door for fair commerce to secure lasting peace.
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New York
Times
Paris
Congress
China
Europe
Poly
McKnight Declared Republican Nominee in Twenty first District
The board finds G W McKnight's nomination papers valid while Cary E Carroll's are defective, placing McKnight on the official ballot for Senator Twenty first district and removing Carroll. Attorney General Godard and Auditor Cols sign. The decision surprises Carroll supporters. contest moves to the supreme court.
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G. W. McKnight
Twenty-first
Cary E. Carroll
Godard
Cols
Carroll
Supreme Court
Sunday School Program For County Association Session
Shawnee County Sunday School association sets two day meeting on Ranees Avenue 4-H with chair Nora Topeka and Pet Powack. Highlights include noon readers, autumn study, and a focus on church cooperation with schools and drill programs. The program lists sessions Friday evening and Sunday sessions with praise service and recess periods.
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Shawnee County Sunday School Association
Ranees Avenue
Nora Topeka
Pet Powack
Rey
McPar- Tang
Sesson
NY Son of
Buccesatul
Gunde Phage
Tra
Sit
Fisk
Schooigh
Acta Bachan
Soaveate
School of Hibie
Hogkutelier
Holton
Epoch making telegraph from Skagway to Seattle
A first telegram from Skagway to Seattle arrived marking a historic Alaska link with the outside world. The message traveled seven hours, with plans to shorten the transit. Also noted are local political and public notices including names and dates in Shawnee County and a London report on Sir Arthur Balfour potentially resigning due to health.
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Seattle
Uct
Stckway
Alaska
Vancouver
Priest of Pallas Parade and Fall Festival Train Offer
Fare is two dollars for Kansas City and return via the Santa Fe Route for the Priest of Pallas Parade and Fall Festival. Tickets go on sale September 29 through October 5. Six trains daily each direction with special trains after the Priest event and Karnival Krewe Parade Thursday evening. Regular trains depart Kansas City at 10:00 PM and the Fast Mail at 2:20 AM.
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Pallas
Eale
Kansas City
Enday
Washburn at Kansas University football trip details
Football notice lists Washburn versus Kansas University at Lawrence on Saturday October 6 with round trip fare of 31.05. Santa Fe train departs at 1 50 p m and returns at 6 40 a m daytime schedule.
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Washburn Oa
K. U
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Amdrop Returns and Freehand Expedition Mapped Unknown Land
Amdrop Returns as the freehand expedition arrives at Sohoana to recount its exploration. The party, led by Amacups, reports arrival near Capetown and details a mapped inland stretch spanning Agasi degrees and related coordinates.
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Amdrop
Sohoana
Capetown
Letinsee
Segrees
Fusion Day Demonstration in Lincoln for Bryan
Lincoln Neb Oct 4 Democrats and Populists paraded for Bryan with ex Governor Hoge of Texas and Senator Wellington of Maryland as speakers. Wellington arrived late to a royal greeting after a long parade with Lancaster county men. Governor Hogg and Chancellor E Benjamin Andrew drew applause and displayed support for Wellington at two-night meetings.
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Neb
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Bryan
Hoge
Texas
Wellington
Maryland
Lancaster County
Capitol Grounds
Hogg
Theadore Roosevelt
Fdlcome Flattery
Abraham Lincoln
E Benjamin ~Andrew
Nebraska State University
Jacksonville Denies Bryan Silver Plank Bribe Claim
A Jacksonville woman, Miss Tulu D Hay, denies stating that W J Bryan accepted a 160000 bribe to push a free silver platform at the Kansas City convention. She says she told no one of such talks, that the article is false, and that she never discussed politics with the Bryans beyond casual Lincoln gossip from Republican sources.
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Jacksonville
W. J. Bryan
Kansas City
Cyrus M. Kingman
Peoria
Bryan
Colorado
Mr. Bryan
Tulu D. Hay
A. L. Hay
Miss Bryan
Allen
Academy For Yours
Mrs. Allen
Miss Hay
Chicago
Alton
Lincoln
Leke
Tiincoin
State Journal
Kansas City Convent Visit Prompted Sculpture Search
The Holliday Monument association executive committee plans to choose a sculptor. Edward Wilder will study proposed works in Chicago and meet with multiple artists to ensure quality without overpaying. The group has contacted P P Bringhurst of St Louis and Laredo Taft of Chicago as potential contenders.
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Kansas City
Edward Wilder
Holliday
Holliday Monument Association
P. P. Bringhurst
St. Louis
Laredo Taft
Chicago
Movida
Fire ruins yield $6,500 in gold found in Woodbury jug
A Woodbury New Jersey report states the ruins of last Friday’s fire in Woodstown near there led searchers to recover 36,500 in gold and burnt notes from an overturned wood pile. The dead man Charles Groff’s pocketbook contained only a few dollars while a jug allegedly used for display of large sums was found.
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Woodbury
N. J
Charles Groff
Woodstown
Rsa & Jugulut
A Millionaire Sailor Joins Dixie Training Ship
Norfolk Va Oct 4 The United States training ship Dixie arrives after a lengthy cruise. She carries many northern and western men now transformed into capable sailors. At the Norfolk navy yard she will take on new recruits including Pritz Neve, a young millionaire from St Joseph Mo who recently enlisted as an ordinary sailor.
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St Joseph
Dixie
Norfolk
United States
Grein Landremnen
Norfolk Navy Yard
Pritz Neve
Taillionaire
St. Joseph
Navy
Republican Barbecue Speakers to Visit Rossville Event
Governor Stanley and Congressman Charles Curtis will speak at a Republican barbecue in Rossville. An excursion train to Howsville Saturday offers a 3 cent round trip fare and a morning departure, with music by the Hoseville band and Menokenle club. Objectionable characters barred from train and grounds.
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Stanley
Charles Curtis
St Rossville
Republican County Central
Hows—ville
Warnine
William J. Watson
Hoseville Band
Menokengle Club
Priest Caught Thief Pitiful Appeal Ends With Lockup
Newark report recounts a thief who stole an overcoat from a vestry hallway. A rector let him go after a pitiful tale, but the man returned and was recaptured. The prisoner claimed to be Henry Parkinson of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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Newark
Pather
Mary Magiaien
Esther
Red Wing Furor as Flood Cuts Railroad Link
A severe storm hit Red Wing Minnesota on October 4 isolating the city from outside aid. Flooding washed away innumerable bridges and severed rail connections, leaving residents cut off from the rest of the region.
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Red Wing
Mins
Basketball matchup at MC A gym tonight
A Branner School team faces the MC A intermediates in a league game at the MC A gym tonight. Players listed include Albert Parker, Brank Grices, iden Tey, Aero Prank Funchens, Neu, Arthur Willmott, Walter Osher, and guard Robert Mitchell.
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Daskat
Rochester Mystery Man Dies After Secret Visit
A man believed to be Martin Conk, secretary and treasurer of the East India Remedy Co. of Cincinnati, visited his mother in Rochester about a month ago carrying a substantial sum of money. He died under mysterious circumstances three weeks ago and was buried at midnight without a burial certificate.
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Rochester
Martin Conk
East India Remedy Company of
Cincinnati
Market Report and Livestock Prices From Chicago Trade
The Oct 4 Chicago market roundup covers cattle and hog receipts, price trends, and regional demand. It notes steady to mixed cattle sales, hogs steady to higher, sheep activity, and ongoing influence from elevator prices and shipping demand.
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Sapea
Slam
Weatern Sheen
Seteris
Noid
Sud
Slunesota
North Taka
North
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