Train Ditching Tragedy Near Exline Wreck Kills One
Reported Burlington wreck east of Exline New Mexico line at Extine leaves 1 dead and several fatally injured. Passengers James Mace Unionville Mo Seewright Lapcaster Mo Freeland Browning Mo among the injured. News notes multiple serious and slight injuries with many aboard.
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Wa. Ta
Chiccago
Bur
Kansan
Milien East Exline
Bss
James Mace
Unionville
Dn Seewright
Lapcaster
Witt
Feewright
Kansas City
Nerion
Septic Peterson
Cedar Rapids
Fay Woibe
A Freeland
Browning
Birs
M. M. Freeland
Cork Moore
Bloomfield
Ottumwa
John Silverraat
Hansen Chix
Sret
Burlington
Extine
Bre Wyman Marion
Lancestoe
BF Olf
Fille
Bix
Inspecting Jails By State Board Of Charities Tour
The State Board of Charities conducts a periodic inspection tour of jail and county facilities across the state. Reports from Leavenworth and Atchison jails note poorhouse conditions nearing disgrace and call for sanitary improvements and health board action.
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State Board of Charities
Teavenworth
Atchison
Imhembera
Hannon and Snyder
Legyenworth
State Board of Health
State Fair Levy Threatened by Voter Apathy
City residents urged to vote to salvage tax measures for fair grounds and the Russ Fiver bridge. Major Anderson reports out of county opposition and proposes a two year levy of one mill split half for the fair grounds and half for other improvements, with county commissioners signing a clarifying statement to counter miswording rumors.
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T. 3
Anderson
Major Anderson
Shawnie
Paes
Scott Ketsey
BAIN “S. H_ HAINES
Rome
Deaths and Funerals: Mrs Hinderson Passes at 20
Mrs B C Hinderson died last night at her home 403 Liberty Street from heart trouble. She was 20 years old. The funeral will be held from the rear Bence at 19 o'clock tomorrow.
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B.C Hinderson
Liberty Street
Bence
Rosy Color and Postum Coffee Ad Article
A testimonial about Postum Food Coffee claiming relief from nervousness and ringing ears after switching from regular coffee. The writer advocates Postum as a flavorful invigorating beverage and notes a friend’s child drinking it at home. Mention of Sam O'Brien and a Bridge Street connection appears in fragmentary form.
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Sam O'Brien
Bridge St
Schley Describes Bombardment and Coaling Decisions
Admiral Schley testifies about the bombardment of Colon during the Santiago campaign. He details ship positions, battery range, and the decision to conserve ships rather than engage at greater risk. He also discusses coaling orders, dispatches, and concerns over international incidents with Haiti.
Judge adjourns session after throat irritation complaint
Proceedings at Pat Cester recessed at 3 40 p m with Admiral Oh 3 on the stand most of the day. He reported throat irritation and the adjournment was taken until Monday.
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Pat Cester
Oh 3
Ae Bey
Late Thursday Testimony on Meeting with Captain Chester
Admiral testifies about his meeting with Captain Cain Chester of the Cinera matty Bell. He describes attempts to join the flying squadron, possible Cuban coast coaling, and weather as a factor. The account covers arrival at Cienfuegos, dispatches, and signals during the blockade, with reflections on communication and leadership.
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Chester
Cain Chester
Cineramatty Bell
Cuban
Cienfuegos
Arareane
Dupont
Santiago
Clentis
Sampson
Wood
Torrad Samceens Euneck
Ornis
Redeon
McCalla
Hood
Aduli
Bishav
Sehley
McCalin
Lieut. Sutherland
Admiral Schley on Coaling and Commands During Santiago Campaign
Testimony recounts Admiral Schley describing his decision making to hold positions, manage coal supplies, and avoid risky moves as U.S. forces approached Santiago. He notes the need to keep ships ready, the unreliable telegraphic intel, and his responsibility for squadron actions without a council of war. He discusses Merrimac’s coal failure, the Narvarts arrival, and interactions with Captains Sigsbee and Cook, emphasizing caution and duty.
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Geeniucaoe
Clienforgos
McAlla
Sudatty
Southerland
China
Havana
Gant Seiseet
Cook
Marion
Sigshee
Dons
Rover
Sigabee
Sigsbee
Nupes
Aimilar
Gertie
Santiago
Merrimac
Rey Wweet
Fowler
Schley
Merrimut
Narvard
Cafferenive
Cotton
Setley
Admiral Schley
Bichin
Bee Ting
MacCalin
Arsene
Schley Gase Coaling Debates and Blockade Questions
The article recounts Coaling on the Cuban coast during Schley's pursuit, noting days when ships coal ed and times of rough seas. It discusses Cape Crux Mole and Gonalves coalability, and criticizes Schley's decisions on blockading and the famous Brooklyn maneuver amid the Spanish fleet pursuit.
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Schley
Dupont
Iowa
Castine
Texas
Key West
Cape Crux
Mole
Gonalves
Harvard
Ue Westware
Santi Nes
Santi i
Bpaniah
Atnee
ClepfueRon
Admiral Schley
Brooklyn
Schler
Dan T
Bereett
Missionary Abduction Dialogues Signal Negotiations
Constantinople reports a line opened with the Bulgarian brigands who abducted Miss Elion MM and her companion Aime. Melnik sources say ministers met to discuss the Stone affair and possible ransom talks. Washington has no knowledge of any breakthrough or confirmed contact with kidnappers.
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Constantinople
Melnik
Provinee
Saloniia
Elion MM
Stan
Aime
Bulgaria
MM. Jam Optimttes
Trickle of Rain Seen In Forecast With Slow Cooling
Government forecasters noted only a trace of rain this morning and in the late forecasts. The weather bureau reports a generally fair tonight and Saturday with cooler air in the northeast portion. Winds from the southeast at about four miles per hour. Temperatures showed a minimum around 83 with hourly readings listed from eight to two oclock.
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Weather Bureau
Boiler Explodes Killing Two On Wabash Train Near Boody
A boiler explosion on a Wabash locomotive No. 710 near Boody two miles north of Springfield fatally killed fireman Thomas Byers of Gast St. Louis and brake man Thomas Holland of Clayton Illinois. Engineer F. M. Donnelly of Decatur and passenger George Anthony were injured as the engine and six cars burned and 1600 feet of track was torn up.
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Springfield
Tit
Gay
Boody
Thomas Byers
Gast
Washington Grand Plan for New Postal Routes in Kanes Branson
In Kan evs Branson Rourbon counties Ewa orders establish routes of 51 miles disrupting Ewa post office and transferring service by raft to Branson Fas Leavenworth Leavenworth county with new carriers John Watson and James C Hemmer on 47 mile routes serving about 1000 people.
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Washington
Kanevs
Branson
Ewa
Raft
Leavenworth
Leavenworth County
John Watson
James C. Hemmer
New Banes Postmasters in Kansas Changes
ET October 2 reports fourth class postmasters appointed in Kansas. Bi Miami county gains J New replacing F Prothe who is removed. Medora Ness county loses H J Rickenbrode. L A Harrison resigns.
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New Banes
Kansas
Miami County
J. New
F. Prothe
Medora
Ness County
H. J. Rickenbrode
L. A. Harrison
Davenport Lumber Mill Fire Drives City Loss Near Million
Fire at the Chris Mueller Lumber Company sawmill in Davenport Ia caused about 110000 in damage with 40000 insured. The blaze adds to a near 1 million annual fire loss in the city including two sawmills a large lumber yard and three sash and door factories. Authorities suspect incendiary origin.
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Davenport
Chris Mueller Laimber Company
Sawemill
Saturday and Monday Specials From Local Market
A fragmentary ad lists Saturday and Monday specials including 22 pounds of best granulated sugar for $1.00 when sold with other goods, good grade bulk coffees, imported sardines two for a price, Banner Oats and other oat brands, straight patent flour, five and six gallon gasoline, veal lamb and mutton prices, and a promise of prompt delivery. The chaotic copy also mentions fruit, celery, oysters, cheese, and fresh produce as part of the goods offered.
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Seatch
Friends Ata
B. P. Navy Bea
Limburger
Market Report Shows Wheat And Corn Movements
Wheat and corn futures edged higher on light activity as traders watched price shifts and private shipments. Weather and Argentine drought concerns weighed on prices while spot receipts and livestock bids influenced nearby markets and receipts at regional centers.
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Maine
Bros Clowe
Anne
Neher
OA Wis
Hasa Minter
Witie
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