First Methodist Church Relocates Over Railroad Noise
The First Methodist Church of Leavenworth seeks relocation after two years of disruptive noise from the Chicago and Great Western railway. Members report shrieks of whistles and locomotive emissions suffocating worship, driving many to other churches. The troubled parish notes congestion worsened by a depot and water tank recently built ten yards away, urging a peaceful site to resume services.
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First Methodist Church
Leaven Worth
Piret Bretboitiat
Leavenworth
Chicago & Great Western Railway
Enpine Eliustins
Stern Court
Hells
Chicago & Great Ventort
House of Worship
Thaithin
Ark of Estabishing & Depot
Church conflict over depot closure and property sale
A fragmented report details ministerial and church leaders unaware of Wes actions to establish a depot in a vacant store, followed by efforts to sell church property to remove a nuisance. It notes a court case against Chicago & Great Western railway and damages sought by Mrs Andrew Reilly of Leavenworth for her husband’s death in August.
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Chicago & Great Western Railway
Andrew Relly
Leavenworth
Reilly
RR Strike Averted At M K & T Amid Back-to-Work Pact
St Louis Oct 20 A two day dispute over reinstatement of three discharged conductors on the Missouri Kansas Texas line was settled with the company agreeing to take back two. After secret talks between the employees committee and railroad officials, the strike threat by trainmen and conductors was dropped as Knuck and others returned to work. Also included is a personal testimonial about Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy restoring a sick infant to health.
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MLE & T
St. Louis
Mj Ki & T
Ciminvers
Peller
Hal Imiess
Chamberlain
I. Bowes Stumptown
Gilmer Co
W. Va
Mysterious burglar ends life at Omaha library
An unidentified man, likely a Russian nobleman and visitor at the exposition, broke into the Byron Reed Coin Collection in a Omaha library. He shot himself rather than be captured, leaving a cryptic scene with a torn map, sunglasses, and a handkerchief marked J KFA. Coroner and police investigate as rumors of prior robbery attempts surround the case.
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Omaha
Neb
Byron Reed
Titan
Ne Sool
John Schmidt
Europe
Riga
Iettera
J. Kfa
Nhe
Ute
Jubilee closes as President heads to Washington tonight
Chicago reports a wet Jubilee day with rain and cold wind. President McKinley spent a quiet morning at Capt. McWade’s hotel and later addressed railroad men at First Regiment armory, drawing warm applause before a late departure on the Pennsylvania Railroad special.
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Washington
Chicago
Raulm
Mtr
McKinley
Capt. McWi- Dare
Aswl
Pennsylvania Railroad
A Brilliant Wedding In Saginaw
A wedding in Saginaw last evening joined Kenent Hay daughter of Martha Hay Ayres to Henry Stewart Mckee of Los Angeles Cal. at Court Street Presbyterian Church with Rev J Bronson officiating. A reception followed with many guests present at the home of Mr and Mrs? in Washington.
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Mins
Ethel Rust Hay
Henry 8. McKes
Saginaw
Atch
Washington
Flex
Keown Saginaw
To Defend Johnson Jordan In Cane Run Case
Johnson Jordan a principal witness in the Collins cane run case is under arrest at Newton for ling. County Attorney Jetmours will likely go to Newton to aid in defense. Jordan is under bond to appear at the Collins trial here, but if bound over to district court at Newton the Topek authorities will set a bond in Newton. The bond fixed as his for the preliminary hearing to Newton was 800.
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Johnson Jordan
Collins Cane Run
Newton
Ling
Jetmours
Jordan T
Collins
Newtos
Lessons From Melville on Naval Machinery Needs
Engineer-In-Chief Melville’s annual report urges frequent tests of ship machinery, better repair facilities at strategic stations like Key West, water supply for boilers, and dedicated repair and power ships. He recommends more engines per ship, improved forced-draft systems, and higher engine crew training to sustain future fleet operations.
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Washington
Mel‘ile
Becun
Key West
New York
Brooklyn
Santiago
Cincinnati
oMeer
Valldod
Engineer Department
Sestiegs
Tix Bureau
Key Weston
Auxiliary Navy
Yolvan
War report praises fighting squadron while torpedo boats fall short
The report commends the fighting squadron for reliable machinery and good overall operation under forced draft conditions. In contrast torpedo boats suffered numerous accidents and poor upkeep, blamed on lack of trained supervision and unsuitable vessels, though some steam turbine trials may influence future repairs and personnel policies.
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Tureau
Attivebion
Alabima
Ateam
Congress
Will Have the Votes Denver October Fusion Plan Talk
Denver reports that the Silver Republicans will vote the fusion ticket or pursue a petition to secure the majority needed, with Senator Teller expressing disappointment at the Supreme Court ruling. The plan predicts the fusion slate will win by a large margin. Henry R Wolcott is named as a dual candidate for governor by both parties.
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Denver
Supreme Court
Republican Party
Teller
Siiver
Tech
Pri
American flags float as St Louis returns to Southampton
The American steamer St Louis Captain Ranidic arrived in Southampton after leaving New York on October 12. Crowds greeted the ship with hearty cheering and church bells ringing as public buildings and consular representatives welcomed the first Atlantic passenger voyage since becoming an auxiliary raider. Delegations from local bodies and the chamber of commerce presented a congratulatory address to Captain Handle and his officers.
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Southampton
St. Louis
Ranidic
New York
Atlantic
United States
Spain
Armerican Line
Sa Hematon
Chamber of Entmerce
Caplin Handle
Topeka Doctor Dickinson’s Sword Cane Mystery
Dr Dickinson a topeka physician famed for wealth and drink faced repeated arrests for drunkenness. His son Lark aged 14 stayed by his side as the cane carried sword sheath concealed a heavy blade. Police learned the weapon's hidden function after a grip-on search exposed the concealed sword.
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DH Tresanson
Topeka
Dickinson Ws
Colorado
Dickinson
Crane and
Kansas Avenue
Lark
Lark Sill
Dr. Dickinson
Mia
Hm Os
Wine, Women and Church Scandal at Bank of Taulsville
Clipped from a 19th century paper, report details a bank employee Henning involved in an alleged improper affair with a woman from St. Louis. The piece notes religious differences, a broken engagement, and mentions a forthcoming foreclosure sale connected to the Union Pacific and Denver and Gulf lines with a November date in Pueblo, Colorado. The article blends social scandal with a distant financial notice.
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U. P D&g
New York
Way Bisdy
Union Pacffc
Denver and
Gulf
Ail Esbonwer
Texas and
Worth
Pueblo
Col
Marshall FE. Johnson
Denver
Texas
Clarkson May Recover From Wounds At Springfield Hospital
Walter H. Clarkson deputy on the Chicago and Alton train near Virden sustains two bullet holes in the head. He is at Springfield hospital described as improving. Clarkson formerly stayed at the Solfers home and Leavenworth Ran before guarding the negroes.
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Clarkson
Springfield
Tih
Walter H. Clarkson
Chicago & Alton
Virden
Solfers
Leavenworth
Lockout Ends In City Brewery Dispute Over Staffing
An age old agreement between city brewery progenitors and their workers has led to a lockout affecting about 250 workers. The conflict centers on the hiring and firing authority, with unions demanding telephonic control. The dispute also notes a nine hour day and other differences. Separately, the vessel Ida from Galveston bound for Liverpool with 500 bales of cotton valued at 125000 caught fire near Orleans on October 2. The ship is owned by the Serra line of Bilboa, Spain.
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Wor
Ber
Orleans
Ida
Cenlgamaster
Galveston
Liverpool
Serra Line
Bilboa
Spain
Worldwide Typhoons and Floods Swipe Asian Coasts
Disaster reports from Vancouver dated October twenty describe devastating typhoons, sand storms, and floods across the Orient. Hundreds of villages in the Persin river district vanish, thousands drown, ships wreck, and refugees flood cities. The American bark Comet, the German ship Trinidad, and other vessels are noted among wrecks with multiple lives lost.
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Vancouver
Orient
Pers
Japan
Hundrie
Thousasida
Reuges
Ff Ck Nz
Formimn
Hap- Beslan
Amoy
Cunard Line
Fife
Turbulent New York Money Market and Dallas Fire Report
The data shows a volatile New York money market with erratic shifts and heavy Packers selling amid mixed demand. A large fire in Dallas caused about 500000 in losses, with ongoing market reports on wheat corn and hogs, plus a list of names and ages from a local shelter.
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Beco
New York
David Test
Chicago
Turbulent Trading Marks Wheatears and Copper Rally
The market report notes a sensational rise in copper cables and mixed signals in wheat and corn. Traders faced profit taking after brief advances as export fears and shipping receipts influenced sentiment, while rain and weather hampered near term activity.
For Sale Items Include House and Barns in City
Fragmented sale notice lists house, barn, lot, and room details at end avenue and city blocks. Mentions rewards and various items for sale with unclear names and scattered phrases.
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Singer
Uface
Nega House
Bern
Weil
Howse
J Lot
Barns City
Walter
Kanwus
Uhree Callele West Slat
Eid
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