Wreck of New Fork Ontario & Western Trains Claims Lives
A New Fork Ontario & Western express wrecks three miles south of Fulton at 2 AM. Train No TB, the Chicaga Limited, was speeding when a broken switch caused derailment. Engineer Benjamin Dowd of Oswego and Fireman William Hall of Norwich died. Passengers and crew injured as wreckage and fire spread. Investigations cite malicious switch damage by tramps and late running trains.
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Syracuse
N.Y
New York
New Fork
Ontario
Western Railway
Fulton
Benjamin Down
Caivexo
Joe
Norwich
Bargaceman
Syractes
Herald
New York, Ontary & Western Railway
Ingalteraselle
Farragut
Band
Pireman Hall
Hrakerman
Osborne
Engineer B. ©. Dowd
Oswego
William Hall
Frakeman A
Walton
Keimeman
Charles Desmond
New Mn
York
David Mills
John Golden
Barh Wrists
A. Patten
Oneota
Peter J. Hawkuwon
Wellsley
Muss
Cralp
A. Johnson
Mann
Gustave Magnusen
Boston
Dend
Carl Svensie
Denton
Shafter Arrives After Shipwright Rescue at Montauk Point
The transport Mexico with General Shafter aboard was righted off Montauk Point at 0:40 a m today and anchored in Fort Pond Bay an hour later. The maneuver followed a maritime incident near New York harbor as the ship returned to safety with the general aboard.
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Mexico
Montauk Point
New York
General Shafter
Fort Pond
Bas
Aguinaldo in Trouble Amid Confidence Ebb in Insurgents
The Manila dispatch notes insurgents losing faith in Aguinaldo as they prepare for a requiem mass at Petts church for fallen insurgents and Americans. Spanish reports claim waning support due to unfulfilled promises and exhausted resources, with Aguinaldo delaying a planned visit to rule Manila.
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Manila
Petts
Buttefield
Aguinaldo
Tecause
Te Ww
Asuinako
23RD AT SANTIAGO REPORTS CUBAN VOLUNTEERS ARRIVE
Eight hundred and fifty men of the Twenty third Kaunsis volunteers arrive aboard the steamer Vigilancia at Santiago de Cuba. They are all well. Rumor that Gen Cauixte Gar clit was relieved is denied by Cuban insurgent authorities.
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Fantiago de Cubs
Septi
Kaunsis
Vigilancia
Aleve
Cauixte Garclit
Get
Towa Republicans Name State Ticket at Dubuque Meeting
A ragged report from Dubuque describes a Republican gathering to designate a state ticket. Names and details are garbled, but references to candidates and district activities imply an ongoing nomination process and endorsements.
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Dubuque
Bangerbund
Stenauince
Lacey
Arman
State Savings Bank opens with $25,000 capital in Topeka
The new State Savings Bank began operations with $25,000 cash paid in as required. Commissioner Breidenthal approved its organization and a three-member Investment board will oversee lending, including mortgages secured by collateral. The bank promises 3 percent interest on regular deposits and 4 percent on time certificates, with private safe deposits and special attention to women and youth.
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Breidenthal
Caah
Iwoks
Iike
Investment Board
Thiet Bank
New England
Middle States
East
West
Kansan
State Savings Bank
Kansas Arenas
Privary
Connectivitie
New London Savings Bank
Joseph M. Patten
A. A. Godard
Chas. J. Deviln
Warren M. Crosby
Edward Wilder
John Pinger
Wii. Macferran
F. GO. Popenoe
F. M. Stab
Thomas Pace N_ Garretton
W. Snyder
J. Bl. Nissiey
Ureldenthal
Weather outlook with showers and rising heat noted
May be showers as Mr Jennings notes warmer conditions tonight and tomorrow. Clouds are cumulus from heat. A rainy spell yesterday in the mountain ranges west of us moved eastward. Heat records and thermometer readings are reported. Grand Army rates from St Paul to Cincinnati are cut, with a 17.50 round trip expected no longer valid due to competitor secret activity.
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Mr. Jennings
Monoiain
Weather Bureau
Kansas Avenue
Fevel
Grand Army
Chicago
St. Paul
Cincinnati
Omaha Reed
Botkin Case Links Poisoned Candy to Botkin
San Francisco reports Detective McVey states John P Dunning identified the poison candy wrapper writing as Mrs Botkin and linked anonymous letters to her. Grand jury ready to take up the case as police push for California trial.
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Grand Jury
San Francisco
McVey
Delaware
Cordelia Botkin
John P Dunning
John P. Dunning
Kansas City Emerges as Major Rail Center
Frisco enters. Kansas City now lists 38 distinct railway lines, surpassing Chicago and New York. Sept event marks entrance of Orenda and Prisco roads, celebrated with a grand display in grasa style. Local commercial groups join in. officials prepare a public ceremony and early morning parade.
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Kansas City
Cubs
Kansas
Ciy
Rile & Sen Proncisco
Dork
Young Goes to Prison for Court Martial Sentence
Fort Leavenworth Kansas September 1 Sergeant Marr Dodge of the Twentieth Kansas infantry brought James C Youngs late quartermaster sergeant Twentieth volunteer infantry to federal prison authorities. Youngs faces one year imprison ment for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. With good behavior he will serve ten months. Warden French says Young will do general work. Bermeant Dodge departed for Topeka where his wife currently resides. Private J J Johnson company A.
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Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Mar R Dodge
Twentieth Kansas Infantry
San Francisco
James C. Youngs
Twentieth Volunteer Infantry
Young
French
Bermeant Dodge
Topeka
J. J. Johnson
Company A
Grand jury to hear witnesses over alleged poisoning charge
The grand jury will convene and witness attendance will be compelled to testify. If an indictment is returned it will allege a misdemeanor of sending poison through the mails rather than murder. Interior witnesses are summoned and, failing to answer, may be sent to the stand. Young claims innocence regarding subsistence store charges and expects release soon. He was defended by Lieutenants Trausterman and Alvord and denies any confession or implicating officers.
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Murer
Young
Trausterman
Alvord
Cruelty on the Cyrus Wallfeld Leads to Arrest Warrants
In San Francisco sailors on the Cyrus Wallfeld file warrants for First Mate F Williamson and Second Mate Leonard accusing them of belaying pins and brass knuckles violence. Crew members report brutal cruelty with scarred heads and swollen faces as evidence. Navy vessels Active Vigilant and Iroquois are now under naval officers, with Iroquois likely at Mare Island and Active sent north for port duties.
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San Francisco
Cyrus Wallfeld
Baltimore
F. Willamson
Leonard
Active
Vigilant
Iroquois
Mare Island
Port Orchard
French Bark Pierre Cornelia Bound for Table Bay
The French bark Pierre Cornelia sailed from San Francisco February 22 for Table Bay and later was posted at Lloyds as missing. By sept 1 90 percent of her loss was paid in Liverpool once presumed overdue. Commanded by Captain Leloquet she carried 25 crew and 1203 tons. cargo included 41 096 centals of wheat valued at 64500 dollars.
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San Francisco
Pierre Cornelia
Table Bay
Lloyd’s
Pierre Cornellia
Liverpool
Tost
Leloquet
St. Naezare
Casualties and hospital census from Sevent h California and others
San Francisco reports 92 patients from Seventh California, 75 from Tennessee, 52 from Iowa, 30 from Twenty-third, and 25 from Twentieth Kansas at division hospital. Two deaths since last report: Private R. S. Garrett and Barton J. Brown. The Vesuvius cruiser arrived in Boston after dynamite incident.
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Funston
San Francisco
Division
Seventh California
Tennessee
Iowa
Twenty-third
Twentieth Koosas
R. S. Garrett
Barton J. Brown
Lawrence Rally Opens Kansas Campaign In Law rence
W E Stanley speaks at length on state issues and labor policy amid a Republican mass meeting in Lawrence. The event showcases McKinley era rhetoric as Douglas County attends a monster campaign opening, while Eudora veterans join a Soldiers’ reunion elsewhere, shaping crowd dynamics and political support.
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Lawrence
G. R. Gould
Republican State Centre Committee
Douglas County
Haseen
State Committee
Cam- Pale Merosa Lie
Kansas
Topeka
Lambeau Club
Hage
Bowersack
Opera House
Morton Albaugh
J. FR. Burton
McKinley
Bryan
Lod Brynn
Losury
Republica
Queeen
Eines
Holton
Staaiey
Pa Iy
Tubar Jung
Tin
Java
Pio
Kaesas
Vndor
Boards of Arbitration
Ee Aus Ys Ora Ito
Klincksiock Case Seeks Writ For Anita's Custody
Probate Judge Delman opened a habeas corpus hearing over seven year old Anita Klincksiock, grandmother Mrs Louise Laurent defending custody. Marius Klincksiock, a Paris born chemist, claims he can provide education and support. dispute centers on letters and past arrangements. The hearing continued with testimony from Mrs Laurent, her daughter, and local witnesses as spectators.
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Delman
M. ‘Ksiick
Anita
Louise Tse Bejincsieck
Lyria
M. Klincksiock
Laurent
Paris
Marcel
Mire
J. B. Billard
M. Kilinicksleck
M. Kilicksleck
Bil Yards
SHAFTER'S MODESTY Grows In Santiago Letter Support
Hammond of Indianapolis reports Shafter's photo at a Chicago works celebration drew strong praise for the general. Shafter replies that the campaign's glory belongs to the gallant army he commands and praises its discipline and service to the nation. He signs sincerely, William R. Shafter.
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Santiago
Indianapolis
Ind
Hammond
Sa Cago
General Shafter
Santiago de Cuba
Dean
William R. Shafter
Work of the Storm Destroys Tybee Garrisons and Delays Travel
Storm damage around Savannah estimated at 200000 dollars. Second Mate Garibaldi of the Tullan bark Noe drowned while trying to reach shore. Trains delayed by washouts. travel won’t resume until tomorrow. Tybee garrison tents and clothing blown into the sea. records lost, likely payroll and muster confusion. Second North Carolina volunteers under Major Wilder and First United States artillery stationed at Tybee.
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Savannah
Garibaldi
Tybee
North Carolina Volunteers
Wilder
United States Artillery
Sarasmah
One Wife in Mareas and Another in Illinois Convict Hull
John R. Hull was found guilty of bigamy in Judge Chet tan's court. The jury set a $40 fine. Hull had faced a three day trial. They found he married Amanda Hess in Scott Center Kansas in 14 and later wed Grace A Beatty of Austin T Illinois in 1897 without legal separation.
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Illinois
John R Hull
Chicago
John R. Hull
Chettan
Hull
Amanda Hess
Scott Center
Kansas
Grace A. Beatty
Austin, T
Winnie Davis Reported Dying in Atlanta Telegram
A telegram from Narragansett Pier states that Miss Winnie Davis, who recently underwent appendectomy, is dying in Atlanta Georgia on September 1. The note notes the serious operation and critical condition as the city awaits further word from the patient’s family and physicians.
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Atlanta, Ga
Narragansett Pier
Winnie Davis
Interest on U S Bonds Paid in Advance Announcement
Washington announces that interest on the 4 percent United States bonds due October 1 will be prepaid. Coupons will be paid September 10 on presentation and registered bond checks sent about September 20 for immediate payment. The advance payments stem from the treasury funds.
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U. S
Washington
Sept. L
United States
Treasury
Haymarket Victim Nicholas J Shannon Dies in Chicago
Nicholas J Shannon, a police officer who helped quell the Haymarket riot on May 1, 1886, died from wounds from the bomb fragments. He suffered from those injuries until his death. Pallbearers will include fellow Haymarket wounded survivors. Brewster is nominated in Missouri.
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Chicago
Nicholas J. Shannon
Haymarket
Paris Dreyfus Crisis Deepens as Leaders Resign
Paris reports reveal Lieutenant Colonel Henry killed himself after a dispute over forged telegrams tied to the Dreyfus affair. General de Boisdeffre resigns amid charges of forged documents and ministerial reshuffles. Paty Du Clam arrested in the forgery case, while Cavignac and others face scrutiny and potential retrials in a widening political scandal.
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Paris
Henry
Zola
Col. Piequart
Chamber of Deputies
Cotter Picquart
Intelligence Department
Henry Fpread
Colonel Picquart
Esterhazy
Dreyfus Cane
le Mouton An Botedeffre
de Boissemre
M. Cavaignac
de Boledeffre
General de Holsdeffre
Hanked M.cavaignae
Bak
Resounra
Coronal Henry
Inimetey
Acmng
T General Stag
Henrys
Sufoite
Droyfun
Bronte Au
Prench
Ger Boledeffre
Staf
Generel
Anf
Cavaignac
Oe Haney
Col Paty
M- Surrien
Treneau
Dreyfund
Paty Do Clam
Paty du Clam
Dreyfus
Gala
Smile Anta
Curitis Paty
Mercier
Dreyfun
Atbikwe
Biliet
Therm
Rimeci
Nar Fre
Gen
Gong
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Towa Republicans
Botkin
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Wallfield
She IS
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W. E. Stanley
MacNall
Klincksieck
Mareas
Shannon
Brewster
St. Joseph
Arthur W. Brewster
Cavate- Tac
Imuke
Ministry For War
M. Cavaignns
Ger. Holsdettre
Akt
Col
Boisdeffre
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