Governor declares halt to imported labor amid Virden riot
Governor Tanner orders immediate end to importation of laborers used by Virden coal mine operators after a deadly clash. He accuses mine owners of murder and calls for indictments. National guards, Gatling guns, and troops take control as districts brace for further fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Springfield
Virden
Loucke
Lukins
Virden Cost Company
Baliga
Ali
Timoia
Ixtie
Adjaian
Ruevete
Carissa Grits
Geleshure Battery and
Pine Company
Pons
Veter
Tink Tarlivert
Pana
Ghey
Heese
Craft
Rese
Isber
Grand Jury
McKinley Heads to St Louis After Omaha Departure
President McKinley leaves the great exposition city of Omaha to begin a journey to St Louis aboard a special train. He is accompanied by Secretaries Gage and Wilson and other officials. crowds greet him at the station and along the route as the presidential party travels 469 miles in about ten hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieu
Bovcks
Chivag-Virden Coat Company
Associated Press
Virden
Chenneelyem
Clincis
Stockade
Ferviers
A. Peterson
Louis
Thiel Detective Service Company
Ferrier
Bukins
Lakisst
Thomas Preston
Chileno
Lakins
Els
Trever
Tukins
Teukien
Larking
Fervier
Reese
Thomes Meketee
Hannan
Siath Pugey
Omaha
Exposition City
McKinley
Hite
James McKinley
Cit Teme
Gage
Leith
Melklejohn
Wolvck
Lsree
Allen and
Thurston
Moores
Watiles
Gov
Holcomb
Burlington
Elliott Marshall
St. Louis
Miles
Gen. Greely
President McKinley
St Louie
Loui
Mide
Mesers
C. Kerens
Renard Elliott
Glenwood
Inn
Mennley
Janes McKinley
Wilson
Mise Wilson
Mrs. Smith
Bilis
Porter and
Corte Rey
Ars. Lafayette
H. McWilliams
Col
Clark
Innis
Pla
Santiago
Exposition
Great West
President McKinley Welcomed by Indians at Omaha Exposition
Oct 12 Omaha crowd erupts in wild acclamation as President McKinley speaks in the exposition pavilion. After remarks by Publicist Smith, he tours exhibits and the government building. Native groups including Sioux and Cheyennes cheer with war whoops as the president greets attendees and visits the Indian colony exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Omaha
Charles Remory Smith
Smith
Willie
Wattles
Nebraska
Fadian
Milles
Gero
Hilts
Arms Found Satisfactory In Cuban Campaign Report
A wartime board report to General Flagler says arms used in Cuba were satisfactory overall. It cites 3.2 inch field guns and shrapnel fuses as effective, notes minor tweaks for small gear, and approves the Krag-Jorgensen for infantry and cavalry while deeming smokeless powder desirable for older rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eeniance Pihecra
Athee Tank Board
Plagier
Ordnance
Santiago
Stanhope 4. Blunt
Daniel M. Taylor
Beverly W. Dunn
George Montgomery
Flagler
Montauk Point
Cuba
Cban
Sns Khew
Saneen
Kraz-Jorgensen
United States
Shafter
Sandina
Porto Rico
Miles
Isee
Montauk Loard
Navy Chaplain McIntyre Convicted by Court Martial
Washington oct 13 the navy department released the court martial findings and sentence for chaplain McIntyre charged with scandalous conduct tending to destruction of good morals and related specifications stemming from his Denver lecture. all specifications were proved and he was sentenced to dismissal from the naval service awaiting department review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
McIntyre
Navy
Denver
United States
Department
Funston in a Fight at San Francisco
San Francisco October 13 Colonel Purstow of the Twentieth Kansas regt was accosted by a Irishman while en route from the Presidio. A scuffle followed with a hard blow to the eye. Motorman and conductor aided by Sergeant E W Smith, action by Colonel Funston, both uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Presidio
Purstow
Twenteth
Kansas
En Trishman
Funston
Sargeant E W. Smith
Bhouel Beter
Encourter
Smith
Deaths and Funerals Notice From Local Paper
Deaths and funerals report Sara Mathems died yesterday at home on Tenth Street in Iain Mira Gunthewa. Also note Pred Kuybenduit of Keey, a member of a colored regiment at Santiago, died of yellow fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Mathems
Tenth Street
Iain Mira Gunthewa
Santiago
Mrs John Sherman Stricken Ill in Washington
Washington October 13 Mrs John Sherman wife of the former secretary of state was taken suddenly ill today. Doctors Johnson and Hyatt were summoned and remained at her residence into the afternoon. The nature of her illness was not disclosed and there was no report of their return by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virdor
Oute Sidete
Gut
Strate Vieden Ieee
Verp Corpée
Cal Young
Pana
Felad
Washington
John Sher Man
Johnson and Hyatt
Morniog
Sheriian
Immense Suit Over Topeka Capital Company Control
A Kansas suit seeks 125000 damages from John R. Mulvane in district court. Cy Leland and ex Governor B N Morrill accuse Mulvane of fraud while gaining control of the Topeka Capital newspaper plant and its assets, including stock and goodwill, from Major Hudson’s holdings. They allege foreclosure profits and misappropriation in 1895 96 and a 52 300 mortgage settlement, with stock losses and a failed accounting to the Capital stockholders. The petition claims the plant was sold at auction for 52000 in November 1896, proceeds kept by Mulvane, and intends to recover 125000 for the company’s damages. Mulvane’s answer due after a few days. trial likely next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Leland
B. N. Morrill
John H. Mulvane
Topeka Capital Company
Mulvane
Leland
Morrill
Capital Company
Gamuzess
K. Hudson
Hudson
Bank of Topeka
John R. Mulvane
Imn
Baker
Comtmue
Gallardiva
Remington Paper Company
United States Circuit Court
Hat
Hank of Topeka
Topeka
Mul Vane
Mulgane
Mulvans
Odd Fellows Choose Wichita For Next Grand Lodge Session
The Odd Fellows Grand lodge voted to hold the next annual session in Wichita. Weather notes and local ads appear among other brief items, including Guilford woolen mill closure and Topeka cigar recommendations from Rowley & Snow at Sixth and Kansas avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Wichita
Topeka
Langshorts
Rowley & Snow
Sixth
Kansas Avenue
Battleships Oregon and Iowa Sail With Sealed Orders
New York dispatch reports the battleships Oregon and Iowa sailing from Washington under sealed orders. Early rumor said Manila as their destination, with later speculation centering on Honolulu as the likely objective before possibly reinforcing Admiral Dewey in Manila. Capt. A. S. Barker leads the Oregon and Capt. Silas Terry commands the Iowa.
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New York
Oregon
Iowa
Washington
Manila
Honolulu
Dewey
A. 8. Barker
Silas Terry
Inwa
Saxton will leaves all to sister Mrs Barber
Cleveland dispatch reports the George D. Saxton will found in Canton names Mrs M G Barber as executrix. all estate goes to Barber with posthumous division among her five children George Mary James John Ida after her death. value unknown but estimated near 200000, includes Canton business blocks Missouri land and mining stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mary
James
John
Ida Barber
Miners Strike Over Paydays At Yate Company
About three hundred miners employed by Wester Coal at Yate quit work in Pittsburg after a dispute over bi monthly paydays. They protest the shift away from twice monthly payments and fear loss of earnings while the company stores push purchases, with inspectors noting average wages of 1.34 per day and only 140 earning days per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Yate
Wester Coal Company
Riore
Pittsuure
Mtonay
Peparia
Formal order for the wedge to embark on the Senator
In San Francisco on October 13 a formal order directs the Third Battalion Twenty third Infantry to join the Second Oregon regiment with 100 men and no officers of Battery D California heavy artillery. Seventeen men from the hospital corps accompany them, under assistants including Lieutenant W C Cannon and Surgeon Ira D Ladd, totaling 771 men and givers for transport. The guard from the Twenty third is assigned to the Senator's embarkation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Twenty-third Infantry
Second
Oregon Regiment
California Heavy Artillery
W. C. Cannon
Volunter Signal Corps
Assiuigat
Ira D. Ladd
Bartlett
Bruce Foulkes
Hospital Corps
Mae
Havana News Recaps Cuban Tensions and U S Evacuation Tone
Havana via Key West on October 19 reports the Spits steamers Reita Maria Chrimina enlisting for Spain with 1,073 officers and troops, vast military archives, and ammunition. The colonial government issues decrees amid American influence, while measures on cattle restocking and free entry for working oxen are discussed. A campaign to prevent American evacuation is urged, and Naguas criminals released from African prisons are blamed for disrupting reconstruction. Editorials urge Cuban land cultivation and adherence to American laws, noting censorship at La Lucia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Key West
Fla
Spits Mull
Reita Maria Chrimina Bys
Spain
Secreubles
United States Evacuation Commission
Crisons
Africa
Rios
Penser
la Lucia
Ives
Central America shaken by major Honduras coast quake
An earthquake caused widespread damage along the Honduras coast. The tremor was felt strongly at Puerto Cortes and Belize. Tides remained irregular for days and the coast faced serious disruption. W M Gilbert, an attorney, notes opinions on a proposed federation of Honduras and El Salvador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
New Orleans
Tritinis
Pyrte
Cortes
Belize
Bridkeh
Bellies
W. M. Gilbert
Ohne Ho
Pitrain Pueto
Homdurin
Salvador
Daisy Binford in A Milk White Flag at ws Ctageford theater
The text describes Daisy Binford as a prominent society figure and stage star in a production of A Milk White Flag at the Stadt theater, highlighting her height and audience attention. It notes her background, around Topeka stage work, and her rise in New York productions with the standard bearer role and costume performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy” Binford
Conner
el Pies
Northelstorn
Contr
Miss Mars Unite Hinford
Iile
Eko Bire
Bintard
Topeka
St. Louis
New York
Fearard
Casta Phare
Prodaetitie
Eirikitar
Business visit notes as Nickerson tours Topeka
H. B. Nickerson Meslean Central railroad general manager and wife visit Topeka from a private car guest of W. A. J. Thompson and John Player. He plans a Chicago business trip of about three weeks while noting Mexican Central prospects and new passenger service plans. He praises the Mexican climate and harbor projects, and comments on health and workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Nickerson
Meslean Central Railroad
Nickerson
Topeke
Chicago
Topeka
W. A. J.thompson
John Player
Fie
Nicksrson
Gitao Ponerse Soares
Guadalajare
Anzanito
Crsst
Sanzanillola
Plendid
Nike Ersom
Bankruptcy filing labels George Palmer case in Topeka
George Palmer petitions the federal court under the new bankruptcy law citing debts of 229 and listing creditors mainly outside Topeka. The First National Bank of Topeka shows a 32,000 claim while mortgage security and the homestead on Van Buren Street figure among exempt assets. Representative Morace J. Keefer of Leavenworth County also seeks relief in the bankruptcy court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George . Rees mm
Federal Court For
Reef Y
Mr. Palmer
Topeka
M. Peimer
FLW
Taliban
Pare Scott Ie
First National Bank of
Toneka
Wit
Urged to Register as Election Registration Nears
City officials and the Republican Central Committee pushed voter registration hard as the deadline nears. Chairman John T. Chaney announced a list of unregistered residents and mailed notices urging registration before the close of books at 6 p.m. Friday, with exceptions for water works elections held a week later.
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Yount
Fon
Elanae Eture
John T. Chaney
Republican Central
Wien
Paler
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Virdes
I Ruskee
Pwo Gatling Ube
Tank Corner
Westniss
O'Neill
Humbie
Hert
Ender
Hives
Chicago-Virden Coal Company
Daking
Ccldiera
Sinckads
Enlight
Selenel
Giretd
Clifard
Mount Olive
Martial Tin Haw
Dar Cantral
Crale
Firat 1li- Hols Artillery
Panu the Gaillneeune
Abe Businean Mectiv
Suillers
Reene
A. B
Firat _illhole
Soria
Tom Rockfird
de Ielb
Oregyn
Macomb
Bradley
Mount Give
Ube
Uilals
St.louis
General Miles
Deeers
Mintyre
Eansas
John Sherman
Cy Evland
Mr. Mulvane
Wooremmais
Dover
Guilford
PatrioaiGeenics Seiad Tae Tong
Saxton
Yale
Western Coal Co
Ljard
Central America
H. BR. Nickerson
Mexican Central
Geo B. Palmer
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