American Actor Sherman Involved In French Scuffle Incident
The Wichita Hesse reports Dan Sherman headlining "A Jay Girour" in France where a confrontation with a French lieutenant escalated. Sherman reportedly defended himself amid tavern chaos, striking the officer and causing injuries before authorities intervened. The incident sparked debate over American conduct abroad.
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Eco & Story
Wichita Hesse
Dan Sherman
Jay Girour
Killel
Ferien
Waek Berman
Sherman
Data Cafe
Mieped
Eli
Sanda
Tim
Wade
Europe
America
Bine
Man and Wife Slain as Son Slept Upstairs in St Anne
Police and detectives probe a double murder at a St Anne home near Kankakee where a heavy instrument left the victims with their heads crushed. Officials believe a man may have been in the house and a full investigation is underway.
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Son
St. Anne
Kankakee
Chiniauy
Rushes to Jail of Japanese Mattings Dealer Flood
James Flood, Weyler partner in Flood & Flood, operated principally Japanese mattings with firms in New York and Kobe. He was arrested by U S Marshal Shive aboard the steamship Doria on arrival from Atlantic ports after a consular note from Kobe alleged fraud. He awaits custody upon arrival and U S Attorney seeks Kobe guidance.
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Ran Franciaso
James Flood
Weyler
Flood & Repens Ae Eel
New York
Kobe
Alameda County
Gall Od Was & Fusseneer
U.S
Shive
U. S
Tee
Patriot ic Ball in Chicago To Aid Invalid Soldiers Tonight
Chicago society plans a patriotic ball at the auditorium tonight to raise funds for sick and wounded Spanish American War veterans and destitute families. President will attend. a guard of U S officers will accompany him. Estimated net after expenses reaches 15 600 for relief work. Smallpox cases reported at Ithaca, with precautions in place at Cornell University.
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Chicago
Socety
Spain
Avitar
Rhereen
Army
Navy
Tholstk
Potter Palmer Cy
NHNE
Haven Eivot
Roy Heveridee Harper
Divnois Cavalry
Jonn W. Butt
Fourth Infantry
Henry Seton
U.S A
Butler D. Price
US. A
Nkhouser
Tiltnoie Voluteer
Miller
Ulinois
Mfan- Hols
John St
Ilinois
Cat Wm. FL Hoenville
Tilinois Volunteer Infantry
Ee ¥. O'Donneil
Titnois
Frank B. Alwip
Piret Ulinois
Geo. P. Tyne
McKinley Anxiety Noted as Election Near
Chicago report says President McKinley faces anxious campaign odds with Republicans showing apathy along his western trip. A Democratic House victory could alter Spanish war policy, affect Paris talks, and delay peace. Cuban and Spanish negotiations loom, with cabinet changes possible if November results shift power. Church notes also report M E Church North endorsing war claims rulings and a resignation over a publisher damages case.
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Chicago
William E. Curtis
Mc Kinley
House of Representatives
Paris
Spain
United States
Cuba
Congress
Must Go Abroad To Learn About Your Home
A traveler recounts experiences in New York state Massachusetts and Connecticut praising Postum Cereal Food Coffee. Letters note people include Mrs Kinsley Westfield Albert Atking and a James Plains retiree who credit Postum with easing dyspepsia headaches and fatigue.
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New York State
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Battle Creek
Widow’s Second Match Yields Million Dollar Inheritance
Missouri Supreme Court upholds Adair versus Matte, affirming a St. Louis circuit court judgment. Widow Mary Jones married again then arranged estate to pass to her children after death. Daughter Elizabeth, once poor, stands to inherit property valued near 1.0 million with multiple tracts centered at Eighth Street and Geyer Avenue.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Mary Jones
Elizabeth
Thomas J. Payne
Elizabeth Head
Adair
Sullivan
Eait
Bunch
Louis Matte
Eighth Street
Geyer Avenue
Ehenth Steet
Whitney Buys Meddler Stakes Horse For Breeding Plans
New York October 18 William C Whitney buys the great stallion Meddler for 49000 and outlines plans to breed about 20 brood mares at his Long Island farm and Lenox property. He expects to race Jean Bereaud a few years more before retirement and to keep high standards while expanding breeding and potential purchases.
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New York
Meddler
Wm. C. Whitney
Whitney
Talready
Tour
Tully Blacklurne
Madame Reel
Helen Mar
Jean Bereaud
Plaudit
Atret T
Medater
England
America
Hanover
M K and T Strike Shadow Looms Over Parsons Dispute
In St Louis three MK and T freight conductors from Parsons Kansas were discharged for late reporting. The Federations threaten a general railway strike if settlement fails. ARU and FARCE officials confer in St Louis seeking resolution with MK and T leaders.
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St. Louis
Parsons
Rua
Federation of American Railway
A. B. Gerretson
Order of Railway
St Louis
Missouri, Kansas &Texas
Kas
Federation of American Railway Employes
Botele
Federation
Plainfield Women Award Prizes for Best Kept Back Yards
The Town Improvement Association of Plainfield in New York awarded prizes for best kept back yards along the Central Railroad of New Jersey. First prize of 6 dollars split between Mrs. Lawrence Kane and Mrs. Mary Wallace, both of West Third Street. Second prize of 2.50 dollars went to Mrs. John Brown of Plainfield Avenue.
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New York
Women's ‘Town Improvement Association of
Plainfield
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lawrence Kane
West Third Street
Mary Wallace
Aye Cleaner
Mora
Rallrom
John Brown
Plainfield Avenue
Gete All the Breweries and Court Orders Delays
Cincinnati brewing deal delayed by Jackson and Banner breweries under court orders. Receiver for Wire Company in Springfield reports action secured. deal to be consummated. L Leonard Boyce of Chicago appointed receiver for Continental Wire at Granite City to secure $126,000 bonds and $20,000 interest. Seven new yellow fever cases reported in Franklin Louisiana yesterday.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Breweries
Jackson and Banner Breweries
Wire Company
Springfield
United ‘States
L. Leonard Boyce
Chicago
Continental Wire Company
St Louie
Boyce
Granite City
Washington
Get
Marine Hospital Service
Franklin
Grand jury returns 24 true bills in Missouri Pacific hold up case
Kansas City Oct 18 The grand jury returned 24 true bills and 86 not ballots charging Jesse James Jr Andy Hyak Caleb Stone W W Lowe Charles W Polk and Evans with the Missouri Pacific hold up near Leeds on Sept 23. Judge Wofford warned the men to be truthful and declared serious crime corrodes justice and demands punishment.
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Kansas City
Grand
Jesse James Jr
Andy Hyak
Caleb Stone
W. W. Lowe
Charles W. Polk
Evans
Missouri Pacific
Leeds
Capruses
Thompson
Chiles
Tate
Wofford
Eriam
Lowe
Kennedy
Ae Kennedy
Viary Xing
Cruelty Reported Concerning Topeka Child Case
Relief Corps investigates alleged abuse at a farm near Topeka involving a four year old girl named Blanch Kennady. Witnesses report the child was forced to drink whiskey and repeatedly whipped by the father and three brothers after the mother’s death. Neighbors fear to approach the residence as officials plan action with Wade Dolman.
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Relief Corps
Kennady
Missouri
Blanch
Topeka
Thorpe
Oakland
Kennedy
Kenbady
Russian Fortifications Near Port Arthur Display Heavy Garrison
The Odessar correspondent reports Russia hastily concentrates 40 000 troops at Port Arthur to deter a Pekin threat. Three thousand more workers ordered to push vast fortifications, with eight 12 inch guns per primary fort and a secondary battery of 1 inch guns in thick armor. A distant third fort carries 12 inch and 4 inch guns, totaling 22 000 garrisoned at Port Arthur.
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London
The
Standard
Rusia
Port Arthur
Pekin
Plana
Mrs Whitney in Roslyn Tied to Secretary Whitney’s Health
A New York report from Roslyn Long Island says Mrs Whitney wife of Secretary Whitney has steadily worsened since brought home from Bar Harbor after an accident. Family notes no change for the worse since her return, she rests easily and the family clings to hope for recovery.
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New York
Roslyn
Long Island
Whitney
Bar Harbor
To Buy the Fleet in Victoria Fleet Purchase Talk
In San Francisco on October 18 shipping circles expect the U S government to settle Canadian claimants by purchasing the entire Victoria sealing fleet. Captain L Thayer of American Lloyds has sailed to Victoria to appraise the fleet for a possible government purchase.
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San Francisco
United States
Victoria
L. Thayer
American Llnyds
Three Tots Burned in Pequaming House Fire
Three children of Michael Anderson aged 6 and 24 and six years were fatally burned when their Pequaming home caught fire while the father was away and the mother milking. It is believed the eldest child started the blaze by playing with the kitchen fire.
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Mich
Michael Anderson
Pequaming
Socialist Labor candidate Caleb Lipscomb travels for campaign
Caleb Lipscomb ex Fort Scott Socialist Labor candidate for governor announces a campaign itinerary with stops across multiple towns. Events listed include Pisasanton La Cyene Paola Olathe Ottawa Kansas City De Soto Topeka Concordia Miltonville Abilene Salina Hutchinson Wichita and others scheduled from October through late October with daytime and evening slots.
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Caleb Lipscomb
Fort Scott
Pisasanton
la Cyene
Paola
Olathe
Ottawa
Kansas City
de Soto
Topeks
Concordia
Miltonville
Abilene
Salina
Hutchington
Wichita
Robbery at Cato store nets $1000 and watch
Peter Smith, who runs a general store at Cato near Fort Scott, reported Saturday that thieves entered his adjoining residence via a wide door and stole $1000 and a gold watch from a glass jar atop a wardrobe. No clues yet.
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Kansas
Fort Scott
Peter Smith
Cato
Smith
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