Circus Train Tragedy at Missouri Parade Grounded by Wreck
A Porepaugh Sells circus train collided with its rear section near the Missouri line causing the hippopotamus cage and elephant cars to crash. Animals panicked as cages and wagons were thrown, two hippos perished, and men raced to free crews and clear the wreck. The line was left damaged, signals failed, and the wreck halted the parade over an extended night of clearing.
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Porepaugh-Sells Circus
Joe Whiley
Kapaa
Mieavest
Willuin
Thomas
Abedin
Imal Ientlesey Bowl
Che Opsita
van Vronen
Toroken
Bret Alvan
Ensinir
Orm
Theo
Wreck Repair Efforts Restore New York City Damage
In the wake of a wreck a wheel broker and others faced jamming and damage. Authorities report a team of workers repairing the damage, with most repairs now completed and traffic returning to normal in the city.
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New York
Jurors Laugh At Court As Luetgert Case Moves On
Chicago reporters describe a tense afternoon as the Luetgert murder jury is recalled, questions about instructions spark laughter among nine jurors while the judge clarifies legal standards. The room awaits verdict guidance as court tensions rise and jurors press for timing on their deliberations.
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Laetgert
Risto
Alinemey
Tut' HU
Bng Commusicafian
Chase
Marley
Suige Tothill
Brother Abe
Severn
Joie Turhill
Bribes for Jurors In Luetgert Case Reported
Two letters offering bribes to the Luetgert juror foreman were received by Judge Puthill and placed with the state's attorney. Signed George Atrill, the notes proposed paying $1,600 to sway jurors and described arranging discreet meetings at Randolph and Dearborn. Judge Deneen and Inspector Feh{ack} and Atty McEwen treated the matter as a hoax or attempted bribery.
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Lurtgert
Puthill
George Atril
Deneente
Thei
Fehkacck
McEwen
Suapleton
L Etter
Randolph and
Dearborn
Monty
Clark
Stenedy
George Atrill
Oridler
Nore Nan
Luetgert Jury
Dearborn Streats
Lueigert
Grorge
Jidee Duthil
Deneen
Cavendish Arrives Back From Somaliand Expedition
Cavendish, nephew of the Duke of Devonshire, and Lieut Andrew return to London from a year long journey through Somaliand and East Africa. They traveled between Berbera and Mogadishu with an expedition of Acparts and companions, meeting natives cordially. J H Lambert recommends Harry J Bone to succeed Rankin Mason as assistant US attorney, prompting Bone’s house-hunting in Kansas City with Mrs Bone. Edward Carney, son of ex Governor Carney, to wed Miss Mary Fits Williams of Leavenworth tomorrow night in Leavenworth.
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Cavendish
Andrew
Africa
London
Duke of Devonshire
East Africa
Bis
Marty
Zarathar
Whiley- Su
Barry Bone
S Houss
J. H. Lambert
United States District Attorney
Kansas
Washington
Harry J Hone
Carney
Edward Carney
Mary Fits Williams
Leavenworth
Oime
A New Republic Shows One He Declares He Cares Nothing
A political column presents a bold statement by a central figure in a new republic, asserting indifference to the old order and signaling a break with established norms. The piece frames the stance as a defining challenge to rivals and constitutional traditions.
The Republic of God Vision of Government Speech
Henry George writes to a German American political club arguing against taxes on liquor and excises as promote corruption and private gain. He advocates free trade, equal rights, and individual conscience while warning against a republic of tramps and millionaires under czar power. The talk shifts to a mass meeting at Tenox Lyceum with Interior Secretary presiding and bets on Van Wyck.
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New York
Henry George
Muse
Majestic Hall
Republic of God
Chrisian Republic
Mratent
Tenox Lyceum
Itias
Tracy
Black
Richard Croker
van Wyck
Van Wyck's Letter Reflects Tammany Nomination Stance
New York coverage outlines Robert A. Van Wyck’s acceptance letter for the Tammany mayoral nomination. The article notes edits by Croker Grant and John M. Bowers, focuses on local issues in the platform, and mentions no rapid transit plans. It highlights labor policy favoring equal pay for certain tasks and municipal ownership of franchises.
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New York
Robert A. van Wyck
Richard Croker
Grant
John M. Bowers
van Wyek
Tammany
Tammany Rakes Him I Mayor Harrison in New York Visit
Mayor Harrison plans a New York trip to secure Tammany support for his reelection. He telegraphs Richard Croker and John Sheehan confirming his plan to attend the closing meeting of the campaign. He will be accompanied by most of his cabinet and hundreds of Democratic officials and Cook County Democrats as an escort. The party departs Wednesday the 20th and returns Sunday.
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Chicago
Harrison
New York City
van Wyel
Richardt Croker
Compaien
Alka Wrate
John ©. Sheehan
Supt
Public Works
McGann
Thornton
Potlee Kiptey
Bob" Burke
Clery Hall
Neary
Cook County
Farrel
All Eyes on George in Stera New York
Politicians across the spectrum show interest as George plans another surprise in Stera New York with events unfolding from the 20th. The developing scene draws attention from party leaders and civic figures alike.
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Stera
New York
Dei
Political contest colors New York elections amid bitter split
The report notes a bitter Bitter division among Republicans and Democrats in New York as they head into state and local polls. It highlights tensions between George and Tamm, concerns about ballot length and complexity, and predictions of how the George war may shape results.
Trusts thick as hops to be probed under anti trust law
Judge Aithwell will hear depositions November 4 in Chanute to assess a broad coalition of grocers plumbers dry goods dealers and others as operating under a general agreement. Senator Farrelly the bill’s author backs the investigation with the attorney general likely to cooperate Hoyle and Farrelly confer as witnesses are summoned including traveling men wholesale and local dealers across many business lines.
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Chanute
A. Aithwell
Queensware Desiers
H. P. Fartelly
Hin
Farrelly
Mr. Hoyle
Biggest Show Now Arrives in Topeka From Atchison
The Sells-Forepaugh show rolled into Topeka at 4 AM with a monster main tent and ten horse tents set in the northeastern district. Forty elephants headline the traveling menagerie as performers await a salary between 4 and 6 PM. From Topeka the circus proceeds to Ottawa then south. The parade was long, weather excellent, and afternoon attendance strong with expectations of a much larger crowd tonight.
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Topeka
Atchison
Dauthuttstel
Ottawa
K C Girl In Trouble Found Starving Near Washington Park
Annabel Farmer, reportedly from wealthy Kanéan City parents, wandered near Washington Park Chicago and appeared demented and hungry. She said she ran away after a quarrel with her stepmother and was later questioned at Hyde Park station as police work to confirm details with Kansas City authorities.
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Washington Park
Chicago
Annabel Farmer
Kanéan City
Hye Park
Miss Palmer
Andrécenny
Young Women's Christian Association
Michigan Avenue
Leavenworth, Kuan
Kateas City
Electric plant at Ward's Island asylum destroyed
A violent fire at the New York state asylum on Ward's Island totalled the electric plant serving the facility. The basement blaze under the female branch caused $25,000 plus in losses. Seventy to eighty inmates and 250 others faced danger but were moved to safety.
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New York
Tmsie Om Ward
Hanna’s Boat Ashore Near Corstea Shoal Light
The Cambria, owned by Senator Mark Hanne, carrying 1000 tons of iron ore, went ashore in thick weather off Corstea shoal near Port Turon Mich. The vessel lies on the sandy bottom, valued at 160000, with boat and cargo fully insured.
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Cambria
Port Turon
Mich
Calabria
Mark Hanne
Escamba
Fairport
Ohio
Corstea
Cambris
Buck Predicts tariff era ends, Buck denounces Ding-Jey tariff
At a Berlin meeting of the Central Association of German industries Herr Buck denounced the Ding-Jey tariff as the most complicated contradictory and uncertain. He predicted a short life for the era of capitalistic domination in America. In New Orleans six deaths and thirty cases were reported by the board of health by 1 pm.
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America
Berlin
Central Association of German Industrials
Herr Buck
Ding- Jey
New Orleans
Board of Health
Brutal Circus Elephant Scourge in North Carolina
In Greensboro an enraged elephant named Syd, owned by Robbson and Franklin Brothers Circus, was restrained with chains and subjected to torture with pitchforks and fire after fending off handlers. Despite severe injuries and repeated beatings, the animal resisted capture, drawing a crowd as keepers applied ointments and Vaseline while warning of potential killing if another attack occurs. keeper Smith survived, and many townspeople witnessed the horrific scene.
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Greensboro
N. C
Syd
Robbson
Franklin Brothers
Smith
Jenks
Uwas
Syd Purs
Bens
Senimals
Ventur
Elephants Get Drunk as Cold Weather Hits Circus
Denver reports Main's circus arrived on one of the nation’s coldest days. Six elephants drank nearly a gallon of whisky to thaw, while trains and cages were covered in canvas and straw. Animals shivered, some collapsed, and a four month old cub died. Old Bruin wore a perpetual smile amid the misery.
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Denver
Main
Colorado Springs
Asia
Australia
Béve
Areéa Hin
Bruin
Elephants Get Warmed on Rye as Train Reaches Denver
A vivid scene describes elephants aboard a moving train along the Frostyain route. They are fed whiskey by an attendant as spectators watch their reactions. Some show merry frenzy while others stagger or slump, yet all appear to warm up as the sun rises over Denver.
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Denver
Sonbrette
Elephant Attachment Delays Main Circus at River Front Park
In Denver on Oct 20 Justice Court officers attached the Main circus box office wagon and an elephant over a Cripple Creek rent claim of $0. Constable Millen seized the wagon with deputies bound for the city, but the circus paid the attachment and costs after resisting. The elephant had a similar attachment in Hunt's court served by Deputy Watts.
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Main’s Circus
Bille
Denver
Cole
River Front Park
Justice Court
Lant Nicht
Bennett & Myers
Cripple Creek
Millen
Sheriie Christe
Spencer
Hunt
Watts
Hist
Pocketed dynamite injures schoolchildren in Springfield
In Springfield on October 20 a 12 year old, Raymond Allen, took a dynamite stick from workers, scraped it with his knife, and pocketed it. When an explosion occurred in a city schoolroom, a stampede followed as children fled. The boy is fatally injured. another pupil, Charlie Dimmick, is badly cut and bruised.
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Springfield
Raymond Allen
A. D. Allen
Charlie Dimmick
Cook On Record Enforces Prohibitory Law Like Others
Porter Cook, Republican sheriff candidate, states he will enforce the prohibitory law as with other laws. A Christian Citizens League committee quoted Capper saying Cook supports enforcing the law and would convict violators just as in horse theft, prompting the league to endorse Cook for sheriff.
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Porter Cook
Christian Citizens* League
Cappar
Republican County Central
Cook
Capper
League
Ottawa man arrested for threat on Laurier
Ferdinand Carvier of Rimouski Quebec was arrested yesterday afternoon on the street while flinging revolver shots and shouting he intended to shoot Premier Laurier over government formation. He was drunk and likely insane. Also notes Mr Join McMillan of 3128 North Monroe Street in Topeka is ill with appendicitis and faces surgical removal of the appendix. The Kansas City Stockyards case proceeds as Judge Thayer and Attorney General Boyle lead the day, with a verdict not expected for weeks.
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Ottawa
Ont
Ferdinand Carvier
Rimouski
Quener
Revolvig
Join McMillan
Wolf Packing Company
North
Monroe Street
Topeka
McMillan
Kansas City
Thayer
Boyle
Judex A. H Horton
Talk Up Curtis Strong Possible GOP Governor Candidate Says Many Think He Could Win
A wave of speculation swirls around Charles Curtis as a potential Republican governor or congressman. Citizens and politicians offer mixed views on his strength, with some predicting a large majority if nominated, while others doubt his readiness for statewide office.
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Savimor
Kanesat
Frank Smith
Charles Curtis
Topet
Curtis
Thes
Uli Howell
Cottgrese
Charles K. Qault
Curtin
Mir. Curtin
Firat
Charles St. Hiliott
Treatie
G. Lariner
Suvernon
Q. G. Sonecker
Careus
Iwt
W. Eo Sterne
Curtin Wuld
A.B. Guintos
Topeka
Mtr. Curtin
David Gvermyer
Bert Stone
Fetc
Wen Ley Pia Atetrict
McKeever
Curis
Erenor
Conyrrer
Frank Herald
Popotiotti Chaslie Curtie
Will Iefeat Leedy
Thak Leas
Thuceina
Ted
Fejend
Cam
Grand Lodge Auxiliary Meet in Chicago Tomorrow
The Grand Lodge Auxiliary convenes in Chicago this Friday through Saturday with entertainment planned for attendees. Locomotive engineers from across the United States Canada and Mexico are expected, directed by Mrs W A Murdocker, with several prominent figures in the fraternity to preside.
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Chicago
Locomoitivo
Thorney
Mexico
Canada
Onter
Mra
W. A. Murdocker
P.M. Arthur
War secretary to grant authority over Alaska military reservations
Under military rule at Washington on October 20 the secretary of War will grant Lieut Col Randall legal authority to preserve order and protect property in a sparsely populated Alaska region near the mouth of the Ukou. The move aims to curb lawless characters gathering in the area.
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Washington
Lambe
Premie
Alaska
Ribet
St. Mise
Randall
Unreported fever cases raise concern in New Orleans
New Orleans reports 7 fever cases this week with some deaths. Health officials note broader exposure but say many have not been affected. Physicians observe increasing attention by the board and clinicians as cases come under medical watch.
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Heath
Fie
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