Low Accepts Presidential Candidacy for New York Mayor
President of Columbia University becomes a candidate for the first mayor of Greater New York on a nonpartisan Citizens Union ticket. Republican machine faces a quandary as Low’s bid concentrates the contest, with union resistance shaping the anti machine opposition and broad civic support signaling a likely election outcome.
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Columbia University
Greater New York
Merthonat Hartt
Mayer
New
New York
Kat Wederslay
Oneplart
Aelie
Pia
WAL
Prince Luigi's Mirage Shocks Seattle Transit Crowd
A chaotic scene in Seattle as Prince Luigi's party unveiled Alaska's famed illusion during a city event. Witnesses described a sudden, bright display halting traffic and drawing crowds, followed by a shifting Phantom mirage over Puget Sound as observers debated its origin and purpose.
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Prince Luigi
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Alaskins
Anion
Prince Guist
Mb. St. Stras
Herary Morntie
Aisue
Madae
Questioning Brown University leadership in Walker talks
New discussions reveal Dr. Benjamin Anistens communication with Br. John Brisben Walker about Brown University’s withdrawal request. President Andrews reenters at Murray Hotel after meeting Walker, amid debate over his resignation and the institution’s future.
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Benjamin
Brishen Waller
Lr. Andrews
Dy. Andresch
Coumupolitan University
Almo
Andrews
Brown University
FOR CHRISTIAN SOCIALISM Ban Frenetere cee FA mivement
A religious reform effort linked to the Carpenter Church in Boston seeks to unite Protestant clergy and lay groups under a social gospel banner. The movement aims to influence civic policy and promote Christian socialist ideals through parish networks and educational talks led by Rev. Wo wD. Biles. The plan includes a public appeal and civic engagement to advance reform.
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Biles
Fall River Rebels suspended player amid board ruling
Fall River Rebels face a ten game suspension for player Mies Standish after a national board ruling. The team intends to comply with the decision as Standish recovers from an accident and is transported to Montpelier for treatment.
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Femi
Sebame Na
National Board
Maren Falle
E. Young
Fall River
Mies Standish
Loomer
Eri Fresident
Marsten
En Falliver
Iy Fay
Standish
Met
Montpelier
Elevator at Madison burned destroying wheat store
The Madison elevator at Madison St was totally destroyed by fire last night. The bin stood about 70 feet high and contained 45,000 bushels of wheat. Only the books of the office were saved as the blaze spread quickly.
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St. Lovis
Madison el Vator
Madison, St
Gerce
New Topeka Waterworks Scheme Seeks Franchise
A chartered company plans a second waterworks in Topeka and will seek a city franchise within two weeks. Directors include TJ Anderson and W W Manspeaker. The project faces strong opposition as debates over municipal ownership and rates intensify amid a broader push for city control of water plants.
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Topeka
TJ. Anderson
W. W_ Manspeaker
M_ Snattinger
A. B. Quinton
D. H. Hite
Siroon Gremnapan
Merriane
DR. Hite
Told & Journal
Inday
Ronalier
Pennte of
Tepeke
Vite
CIA
Uve
Pease
Topeka Waterworks Company
Wit
Elty Optakil
Nomeeting
Yorks
Alvay
New York
Needles Ablaze as Flood Swamps Town in Arizona Territory
A cloudburst transformed Needles A T into a river three feet deep flooding Main Street. Monaghan and Murphy's cellar flooded with about 3000 dollars in losses. Phelans meat market toppled. a baby lodging house wrecked. Most houses damaged. Santa Fe railroad tracks washed in several spots.
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Needles
A. T
Stree Monaghan
Murphy
Phelan
The Tempest Fairy Attacks End in Tragic Bleed Incident
A young girl, six years old, playing a fairy in The Tempest at the Grand last night suffered a severe bleeding attack on stage. She collapsed after the act, blood issuing from lips and nostrils, audience and performers alarmed. Care was taken and she was removed with her parents, the scene halted briefly as hemorrhage was stopped.
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Hermonth
Josephine Kenderdine
Dalice
Ether Childeen
Anselars
Rockefeller's Big Check To Aid Missionaries
A garbled report notes a large donation from Rockefeller to the American Baptist Missionary Society. The pledge reportedly included 10000 dollars with conditions the society raise 40000 in Angust 1. The piece mentions Magee and Tremont Temple and Hei Hawketelier’s 2100 dollar check as part of the fundraising. The American Baptist Missionary Society in New York is referenced as receiving the funds.
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Bontan
Hawketelier
New York
Fas
Phils
Men as Pack Mules on Gold Trail Discouraged Seekers
A Post-Intelligencer dispatch from Skagway dated August reports three days of heavy rain driving gold seekers back toward Seattle. Mired up to shoulders, horses stuck, packers in high demand with wages from eight to nineteen dollars per day plus board. Many cut supplies to survive the journey and push toward the take post before winter, risking exhaustion and failure.
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Seattle
Wilsh
Post-Intelligencer
Skegway
Striking miners hit with new injunction in Fairmont
In Fairmont West Virginia on September 3 another injunction was issued against the striking miners. Notices were served to bar trespassing on mine property and to stop any interference with workers or those seeking to work.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Indifference Brought Out in Luetgert Murder Trial Testimony
The trial featured Captain Herman Luetgert's testimony detailing patrol actions and searches around the sausage factory near the river and clay hills. He described Luetgert’s responses, the investigation of a possible missing wife, and visits to Kenosha, New York, and other towns. Witnesses identified rings as Luetgert’s wedding artifacts found in the factory vat, with multiple officers detailing how they were recovered and corroborated by Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Traby.
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Lyiaert Urla
Herman Lettcetter
Leuetgert
Mateh
AP Lanea
Owen
Olticer
Klinger
Lnet
Ant
Bilal
Baik
Schuettler
Luetgert
Diederich Btck
Nese
Fred Filler
George Smith
Luetsert
Deane and
Queley
Hutchinson
Caties
Uiey
Witnes
Luetcert
Pallee
Welock
Sohtvettier
Lusteert
Friveda
Inlesing Womkh
Luefgert
Tte
Sheffield
Palloe
Dimes
Shaack
Doune
Phalen
Schinetter
Wincwit
New York
Bac
Capt. Schuettler
Vincent
East Chicago Avenue
George Hutchmann
Walter S. Dean
Dean
Ida Harris
Harris
Loetgert
Mea
LL. Lo
Mrs. Luetgert
Lueteert
Healan
Bicknese
Alvina Stanger
Harsh Vengeance in Paris Nihilist Case
A Paris dispatch reports the body of a young woman found in the Seine with skull injuries and two tattoos reading Long Live Poland and passing to Traitors. Investigators suspect she was a nihilist who crossed local allies and faced fatal retaliation.
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London
Paris
Aternoon
Setne
Poland
Cann sworn inspector general of rifle practice for Georgia
CAPT. CANN of the Georgia Infantry was sworn in as inspector general of rifle practice by Gov. Atkinson at camp here. He accepted the appointment after arrival with the Georgia team and telegraphed the decision to the governor. The nine skirmish runs to decide the regiment team and the Columbia ledphy matches were in progress.
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Atkinson
Seagirt
N. J
Cann
Georgia Ifantry
Georgia
Spencer
Savannet
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Baums Pur
France Defends Lorraine Reunion Hope in Dispatch
Tandon Sept 3 An official report states Germany may demand an explanation from France over a dispatch by Premier Meline responding to Lorraine society congratulating the Franco Russian alliance. Meline expresses hope Lorraine will be reunited with France in the message.
Cornered a Burglar by North Topeka Woman
North Topeka resident Mrs. W. E. Stewart, a colored woman on Clay Street, heard a prowler in her yard. She armed with a revolver and lamp, confronted the intruder, and after lecturing him, released him with a warning to stay away.
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W. E. Stewart
Fab Clay Street
North Topeka
Mounted Police to Seek Trail to Klondike Route
Ottawa reports the mounted police detachment from Edmonton to the Yukon mining district begins tomorrow. A six-man detail under an Inspector will traverse to find a pass for miners and cattle. freight prospects are uncertain and limited by route conditions. The note mentions an unsuccessful cattle venture in Waterbury and the Guadaloupe Cattle Company winding up its affairs with a $1000 capital stock largely held by locals.
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Ottawa
Mounted Police
Edmonton
Yukon
Waterbury, Conn
Guadaloupe
Tragic Jump Ends Ward’s Overland Journey
Chicago report details W H Ward of San Princisco eloping with Mrs Bradbury and leaping from a Pullman window during a rainstorm on the Chicago Northwestern overland train. Ward’s body found near Wheatlands Nebraska. police puzzled by the death and telegrams sent to Chicago. Ward, believed demented, had left for Buffalo after arrival.
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Chicago
W. A. Ward
San Princisco
Chicago & Northwestern Overland
Bradbury
Los Angeles
Towa
Wheatlands
Ward
Roundy
Geneva
Central Station
Bremen
Neb
Broderick
Fremont
Pullman Company
Buffalo
F. Godman
M. Calloway
San Francisco
W. Russell Ward
Santa Monica
Cal
John Hradbury
New York
Englland
MISS CISNEROS IN JAIL AND VISITORS AT HAVANA PRISON
The World reports Evangelina Cisneros remains in Havana’s women’s jail awaiting trial. Weekly visits occur Thursdays through Saturdays as dozen of friends and relatives gather in the large room marked Sala de Justicia. Cisneros, described as pretty and poised, offers limited statements, cites fear of treachery over meals, and hints at grounds for her conviction if a fair court sees letters alleged to come from Col Barris.
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New York
Havana
Ace Ryangenva
Coasio Cisneros
Sala de Justicia
Evangelina
Statra
Hrangelina
Col. Barris
Isle of Pines
Austria
Spain
the Colonie
Canene
Havena
Mountaineering feat by Duke's successor at Mount St Elias
New York reports Prince Lules of the late Duke of Abruzzi and the King of Italy climbed Mount St Elias, promising a manuscript and photographs. Chevalier Cagni explained gear choices and safety, noting eleven hours to the summit and eighteen to descend, with summit temperatures around 12 degrees below zero.
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New York
Prince Lules
Abruzzi
Italy
Waldorf
Mount St. Elias
Prince Tale
Lely
Bru
Euish
Chevalier Cagni
Fool
Jana
Iswenht
Trevasses
Zara
Mrs Lease heads West with daughter on lecture tour
Chicago dispatch reports Mrs Mary Elizabeth Lease en route to the Pacific coast for a lecture tour, traveling with her 17 year old daughter Kivelyn Louise Lease from New York and Wet Na. Miss Lease, valedictorian of her class, plans to study law after joining her mother to Mankato then enter school. Mrs Lease discusses writing plans and Populist views on wheat market effects on the poor.
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Pacific Coast
Chicago
Kivelyn Louise
Tere
Lease
New York
Wet Na
Miss Lease
Minnesota
Mankato
Mary Elizabeth Lease
A Glad Hand At Ohio State Fair
A public figure makes a ceremonial appearance at the Ohio State Fair. The event highlights community outreach and civic engagement, with the attendee greeting attendees and posing for photographs. Local officials note the visit aims to boost morale and support state vendors.
President McKinley Visits Columbus Fair and Cottage
President McKinley and party arrive in Columbus Ohio for a fair visit. They are greeted by local officials and large crowds as speeches are given to children and tours of notable buildings follow. A separate report notes a mysterious incident involving Ward boarding Fremont Nebraska train, then leaping from the train, prompting police inquiries.
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Columbus
Mc Kining
Ohio State Board
Jonn Wilson
McKinley
Hanna
Alger
Cub Ovel
Myron Herrick
Webby Hayes
He Provident
Patty Petersees
John B. Poland
Wu United Stats Infantry
Col. Colt
Yih Obie G. Infantry
Junie Hesse
Je L. Pugh
Havin
Sian Aia
Ohio
Ward
Premont
Neb
Fremont
State Room
Pontoon Collapse During Infantry Crossing
Weimar Sept 2 An infantry regiment crossed a pontoon bridge when it collapsed. A number of soldiers fell into the river and were drowned or killed by the timbers. Several men were injured or missing as garrison units struggled to rescue survivors.
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Weimar
Seventh District Post Offices Parceled Out Amid Shuffle
Fragmented report outlines post office assignments in the Seventh District with names of candidates for two residential offices and notices of a conference outcome. Mentions unfermented grape juice sale plans by Topeka Vinegar & Preserver Works and travel details for a trip via Santa Fe route.
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Low
Nonpartisan Ticket
Citizens Union
Republica
Dr. Andrews
Andrews Eald
Det Audreus
Providence
Christian Socialism
Prisco
Pall River
Ball Club
Miles Stendiah
Rockefeller's
Cann Sworn
Germany
France
Canadien Pc
Klondike
W. H. Ward
William Bradbury
Miss Cisneros
Gen. Weyler
Madrid
ST. Elias
Mrs. Lease
West Side
Lowmen Hill
Oakland
Judee Bilaworth
Burningame
Santa Be Bryac
President McKinley
Grant
Amnitiog
Chester J. Lonajoey
Faker
Unnever
Leavenworth
Urision
Canadatis
Chmarcun
Coldwater
Cimarron
Jackeon
Topeka Vinecar & Preservinar Works
Bryan Dey
Burliogame
Santa Po
Derg Olya
Fielks Elite Peka
Havelty
Aire O' Nelly
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