Drought Strikes West of Alleghenies Halting Coal Trade
A severe drought across western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and nearby regions halts river traffic and cripples coal output. Boats cannot move as twenty million bushels of coal wait, eight thousand miners idle, mills shut, railroads strained, and water scarcity halts drilling. Local forecasts report rainfall deficits since April, with water levels dropping on the Ohio and Allegheny systems and widespread industrial disruption across towns and counties.
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Prrvsana
Alegheny
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Glea
Perteat Indino
Rainfell
Pittsburg
O. Ty Stewart
Ougalinla
Obia
Euat
Lawennes
Mercer
Carey Ari Welling Tel
No Missionary Ponds Congregational Society Faces Hard Straits
The Congregational society of Fidel Non Missionary county Lie is in debt to banks amounting to 17900 with treasury near empty and Lewstrweh at only 100000 in collateral backed debt. Unsecured loans are refused while mortgagees demand. Missionary collections are urged despite church and individual hardships. The crisis is severe but deemed temporary.
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Fidel
Osual Atralne
Train Hits Group of Children in Yard Injury Risks
A work train on the Pao Handle line struck a group of girls near Highth street yard. Rosa Rammer, 13, suffered internal injuries to the right arm and leg and may die. Berne Kump, 12, had a scalp wound and bruises but may recover. Berne Kummer, 40, received bruises and is expected to recover.
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Highth Street
Rosa Rammer
Berne Kump
France Kummer
Bettie Waller to Arrive in New York for U S Consul Family Aid
Mes Waller wife of ex-US Consul Wallin, jailed by the French, is due in New York Saturday. State Department representatives will meet her with Paul Bray arranging the reception. She travels with her children from Madapreserve via Peru, relief funds sent to Des Moines and Washington aid her homeward journey.
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Wil Bettie
Wasninorox
Waller
Wallin
Freach
New York
Steelong
State Department
Therson
Paul Bray
Wade
Madapavear
Reotes
Iowa
Washington
Juve
Altgeld Denies Re election Bid for Governor
Secretary Hinrichsen states Altgeld had no authority to claim candidacy for re election as governor. The governor himself says he is not a candidate and offers no comment on the matter.
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Scodwm
Svarserinen
Altgeld
Fire Destroys Block in Coolgardie Australia
A large fire in Coolgardie South Australia on Hayling Street destroyed an entire block of buildings. Estimated damage runs to 1,250,000 pounds as a result of the flames started by an overturned plan.
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Coolgardie
Apkustor
South Australia
Coolgardia
Haylig Street
Joseph H Mantes May Visit Coast for Politics
New York Oct 11 The Herald reports Joseph H Mantes chairman of the National Republican executive committee will soon visit the Pacific coast for pleasure and politics It is intimated the influence of T K Reed will be considered amid public sentiment on housing and conventions for boosters in various cities
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Tom Reed
New York
the Herald
Joseph H. Mantes
National Republican Executive Committee
T. K Reed
Miley May du
American author Edgar Saltus marries in London
Oct 12 dispatch from New York says Edgar Saltus, famed American author, wed Elsie Wale Staith at an embassy church in Paris. Staith, granddaughter of John Water of Philadelphia and former US minister to London, is noted as accomplished and pretty, recently the wife of Thomsen Brown Wanamaker, eldest son of John Wanamaker.
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Eke Linde Ie
Elsia Wei
John W
New York
London
Edgar Baltue
Enziieh
Parl
Elsie Wale Staith
John Wateh
Philaileipia
United States
Mra Saltngle
Thomsen Brown Wanamaker
Jota Wanamaker
Removal of rooms and relocation to temporary quarters
The State Jovnvan comppilog Toam reports removal of prevs room stereotype room sod eweai and telegraph rooms to temporary quarters at Nos TM and 118 Eset Seventh street. The business office remains at Eighth and Kansas avenue for a few days longer.
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State Jovnvan
Sodeweai
Where's Mr Hopkins and his missing fate
A notice reports Thad KR Hopking vanished after attending a Grand Opera appearance. Neighbors note his bachelor apartment at Kaneus avenue was robbed, with furniture missing. Friends search plans at Cremeria and in nearby towns as debts and a large judgment loom.
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Thad
KR Hopking
Grand Opere House
Tle
Kaneus Avenue
Bachelor Quarters
Wien
M. Weichsmud
Lopkins
Bla Meale
Cremeria
Ona Stasnog
Mr. Hopkins
Ensoire
Sone
Shannon
Ameeral Enonihe Azo
Eo Bes
Bhi
RTE
Hopkins
Hopkina
Topeka
Gra
15000 Charters To Be Indexed In State System
Secretary of State W C Edwards travels to Chicago to arrange indexing of about 15000 charters. The project will use a card indexing system similar to the Santa Fe offices. First, the secretary’s office will index all filed charters, estimated at 40000 cards. After completion, the system will roll out to other state departments.
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Mrt
W. C Edwards
Chicago
Edwards
Sante Fe
State Department
Secretary of State
Coley
Hot Springs Fight Plans Stir City Turmoil
iLOT SPRINGS GLAD prep for big fight while Mayor Watere and Attorney Murti refuse to day at Ina feum Delo. Sir Silven says amphitheatre work will start, Dallas structure moved here, big fight at Whittington park. Corbett to train in Hot Springs. Fitzsimmons may join. Maher trains toward Dallas Oak Cliff for bout with ODonnell.
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Whittington Park
Nike
Combek
Dallay
Menure
Dalle
Corbett
Hot Springs
Fitzsiremons
Wheelock
Joe Vendiz
Austin
Travis County Grand Jury
Weedig
Dallas
Gocerem
Peter Maher
St Oak Clif
Schofield Scored Judge Bradley Strongly Condemns General Action
Judge Bradley sharply condemns General Schofield calling the action ill advised and dangerous to public order stating concerns over the military move and its political implications.
Unjust Arrest Review Challenges Commander Power
Judge Bradley orders the discharge of Captain George A. Armes, calling his arrest by Gen. Schofield unlawful and oppressive. The ruling questions the president's commander-in-chief powers over retired officers and notes an appeal to the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
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Judge Bradley
Jet Supreme Court
George A. Axmes
Schofield
Army
Armes
Brailley
Hin
United States
Judge Advocate General’s Office of the War
Bradley
Court of Appeals of the
District of Columbia
Silver bonds in favor rise in Europe demand grows
Mexico reports a rise in government 6 per cent gold bonds in Europe to within ½ per cent of par and notes strong demand for the new 5 per cent silver bonds. European investors favor the silver issue as diligence of the Mexican administration under Minister Linzanjuut continues. Gold bonds in MesS seu City quoted at 5 per cent.
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Mexico
Annette Crry
Europe
Cannes
Accee
Lance Department
Linzanjuut
Sd. Messeu
Negro Colonists in Northern Mexico Report
Lt. Dwyer reports 17 Negro colonists at Eagle Pass in northern Mexico facing return cost of 25.00 to their old home. They were treated as natives but illness struck, with many dying at the frontier. An experiment showed mixed outcomes and no mistreatment occurred. total colonists were 25 with unknown women.
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Aletapreshw
Crux
Dwyer
United States Legation
Vansom
Mexico
Amallyos
River works add land and protect farms in Mississippi valley
A Washington inspection tour of the river and harbor works in the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys reports 39,000 acres of new land deposited by the river and narrowed channels that improve navigation. The project also protects 13,000 acres of farmland from erosion.
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Craighill
Washington
Upper Mississippi
Mizcouri Vaileys
Rogue
Wiley
St Josephy
Faraland
Witness Testifies Scene in Holliday House Poker Game
A police court hearing today heard Robert Pigg describe a six inch view under a curtain enabling him to identify a dollar bill. He testified he could spot a ten dollar bill from a block away and was found guilty of gambling in a Holliday House poker game Tuesday afternoon. He was fined $3. other players testified but were not arrested.
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Kablo Tustanne
Figsree
Spencer
Robert Pigg
Holliday House
Ueroter
Debs Sympathy Split at Labor Meeting Seeks Autonomy
In a state federation of labor session a resolution urged clemency for Debs while condemning his anti union stance. Debate raged over supporting the autonomy of each union and ending contract convict labor in favor of state institutional manufacturing.
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State Federation of Labor
Dabs
Woods
Debs
Upos
Ths
Dols
Trades Union Movement of America
Becauke
R. Eepers
Chicago University
Three Men And A Boat Afloat On Mississippi Trip
A trio of Eskridge men Henry Landers J B Quick and Jamie Howe haul a 24 by 5 foot boat to Topeka then plan to launch it into the river and float to the Mississippi mouth They will be joined at St Louis by two others and continue downstream for pleasure before returning by selling the craft.
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Henry Landers
J. B. Quick
Jamie Howe
Eskridge
Topeka
Mississippi
St. Louis
Gve
Eakridge
First State Federation Meeting of Women’s Clubs Opens in Peoria
The first annual meeting of the State Federation of Women’s clubs opened in Peoria with President Mrs. Condee replying to welcome addresses. She recalled prior undervaluing of the local club during the World’s Fair and spoke of overcoming discouragement as women from Peoria and others gathered. Messages from national president Mrs. Henrotin and Mrs Ashley of Colorado were read, and remarks from Mrs Mumford of Philadelphia highlighted fellowship as the foundation of advancement.
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State Federation
Pearin
Pronra
Ila
Frst
State Federation of Women's
Cluiba
Coodee
Peoria
Cla
Lidy
Mra
Mia Mumford
Philadelphia
Two Moms Fall From Window At Fort Scott Saloon
In Font Sci Kan Ost 10 Juden Williams and John Ferrell attempted to enter a saloon by climbing a ladder and entering a second story window of a brick building. The elevator platform failed sending them to the first floor with a crank. Both were seriously hurt and may not recover.
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Fort Scott
Font Sci
Kan
Juden
Williams
John Ferrell
Rapi
Botl
Ivoklas
Local notes from Elkhorn club events and city talks
The Elkhorn Dancing club plans an October 22 party. The Kremlin Odessa admitted fourteen members last night and will continue events this week. Mrs Katherine Jones of New York will discuss Home Missions tomorrow at Span First Presbyterian. Doctors Powell and Lindsey set to read on city evaluation before Topeka Municipal league next Wednesday at Trades Assembly hall. Mrs Coffrin seeks divorce from George Coffrin on abandonment grounds with custody of their two children. couple wed October 5 1996 in Louisville Kansas. Manager J Bear installs a Harrison telephone at the west end grandstand to aid race patrons, first such near the track.
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Elkhorn Dancing Club
Sun
Kremlin Odessa
Seriourh
Katherine Jones
New York
Span
First Presbyterian Church
Mrasadie Coffrin
George Coffrin
Loulaville
Kansas
J. Bear Haa
Herrison
Hill and Hill Oppose Hornblower for Supreme Court
Washnatox Oct 10 Senator Hill says he will oppose confirmation of Hornblower to the Supreme Court if renominated to fill Justice Jackson’s vacant seat. He argues Hornblower’s past support for him in New York governor race does not prove fitness. Administration circles discuss a southern nominee to replace Jackson, with T. G Catoy-ungo of Mississippi seen as a likely choice.
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Washnatox
Eill
Hornblawsr
Supreme Court
Justice Jackson
Hill
Hornblower
Senate
Hilt
Crouch
Aad
Tim
New York
United States Supreme Court
Str
Hit. Géuster III
Cleveland
T. G Catoyungo
Mississippi
Pennies Found At Severat o s Bank Swindle
State Bank Commissioner John W. Breidenthal returned from Severance with the bank’s assets in Topeka. The bank, run by B. F. Harpster, had $24 000 in deposits a month earlier but 30 days later showed 11 407.74 and a 1 970 57 overdraft. Capital stock was 5 000 with Harpster drawing 1 400. Total assets on taking charge were 11 10 in pennies. The collapse stemmed from options and speculative dealing. The commissioner argues for closing banks where officers engage in such trading.
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Severato 'S
Breidenthal
John W. Breidenthal
Severance
B. F. Harpster
Topeka
Haepster
Diphtheria Dispatch Questions City Case Count
A misdated dispatch from Independence recounts diphtheria with a single local case. The paper notes inconsistencies between yesterday’s report and the present tally, asserting only one case exists in the city and urging readers to rely on verified local information.
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Atherta
Witenprand
Indepensionor
Hunaia
Ixeerenprnce
Ras
Independence
Mo— Ad
Scottish Rite Work Ends With Banquet and Degrees
The Scottish Rites session closes with a banquet at Masque Temple tomorrow evening for members and their ladies, with toasts and replies. The day includes a class photograph. This evening the 29th degree is conferred and tonight at 7 the 30th degree will be conferred in full form. The day also features completion of the Knights of Kadosh with the 19th to 28th degrees previously communicated.
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Knights of Kadosh
Rioters Accounted In Massacre Inquiry Report
A Foo Chow dispatch says the Ka Cheng commission reports 140 Chinese participated in a massacre at Hwasang. Fifty were ontrunk, forty five convicted, and 32 cases await the viceroy's decision. The commission still stands, and consuls await orders.
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Chang Commission Tae
New York
Foo
DeBarrows Murder Trial Trial Goes To Jury Instructed
District court opened with Judge Hazen delivering jury instructions in the DeBarrows murder case. Attorneys argued as evidence closed at 4 15 and the judge noted the law allows force only to remove trespassers and only if imminent danger to self or family exists. County Attorney Sanford and David Overmyer prepare closing arguments.
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Daterrows
Hazen
Ross
Safford
David Overmyer
Police at the Library in Topeka Elects Director and Plans Safety Upgrades
The Topeka Public Library board met and elected Allen D. Gray as a director following Dr. Reid Alexander's death last October. They approved two new bookcases for recently purchased books and authorized an electric link to police headquarters plus unpaid janitor as special officer to deter disorderly individuals at the entrance.
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Topeka Public Library
Allen D. Gray
The
Santa Fe
Reid Alexander
Patroon
Pullman Car Burns Near Edgerton Kansas
A Pullman tourist sleeping car attached to Santa Fe train No 1 burned out of control yesterday afternoon, about a mile north of Edgerton in Johnson County Kansas. The fire, started by an oil stove in a passenger compartment, destroyed the car and warped the track. Passengers escaped with luggage. the car was detached and allowed to burn. Railroad crews from Kansit t were sent to clear debris and repair the line. Estimated damage around $8,000.
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Kansan City
Eiworth
Pagerton
Johnson County
Kensas
Edgerton
Kansit
Globe Trotter at the Theater and Audience Reactions
A good house enjoyed The Globe Trotter last evening with a generally amused crowd. The review notes Hoey as a strong presence, but calls the farce unsuitable for Breyton and comments on the mix of talent and entertainment, ending with a comic quip about a child’s cold.
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Tim
Globe Trotter
Mir
Dehange
Dion Boucicault
Frederick Breyton
Wii Seion Deer
Studiento
Hoey
Evens
Destruction feared in La Paz from killer tidal wave
Rumors from San Francisco report La Paz Mexico completely destroyed by a hurricane followed by a tidal wave. Dispatches say waves rose to unprecedented heights along the bay flooding the city, carrying away people and animals and wreckage. Ships Williamette Valley and others delayed. Mexican reports say a broader storm affects the Gulf of California.
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Br. Loum Ma
San Francisco
la Paz
Mexico
Hurrens
la Pax
Godymar
Dng
Egolet Bear
Atyanier Willianette Valley
Gasymas
Gusymias
Reywirt
Lowor Cwnifierola
Labwor
Californis Teuils Strang
la Pag
Guayuas
Diphtheria Outbreak Prompts School Closure in Washington
A Washington street colored school faces diphtheria cases with two Brown children sent home after illness. Health officials report several quarantines and the building partly closed as cases rise. Outbreak warnings echo prior fears of disease spreading in open schools.
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Uusne
Lila
Clarence Brown
Washinpatreet
Gore
Brown
East Tenth Street
Wiley Ve Lindsey
Micy Jackson Wills
Peter
Mitelwll
Jai
E Lanten
Waleington School
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