Postoffice Clerks Entertain Delegations in Chicago
Chicago on Sept 1 reports the Chicago Post Office Clerks Association hosting twenty delegates en route to the national convention in Denver. The visit aims to press Congress for salary increases and features strong backing from the Postmaster General and other post officials.
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Danver
Chicago
Chicaro PuateMiey Cletha’marociation
BM Sarialitee
Wieldiarion
Dronver
Focal Associates
Piet Offhe
Shatter
General Department
Windy Cuban Fake War Correspondents Mess
A dubious World telegraph from Kes West Florida cites a Havana report about Cuban plots to destroy Key West. The letter claims Cuban officials warned of a plan to annihilate the Key West area, with vague references to Sparian authorities and unnamed friends in Hay Bin.
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New York
Kes West
Fla
Caye
Hay- bin
Key West
Plan to Send Emissaries to Key West for Cuban Aid
The Spaniards plan to dispatch emissaries to Key West posing as Cuban sympathizers to fire the CMY In in multiple locations. They intend to strike when the opportunity arrives.
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Key West
CMY
Topeka Delegation Returns From G A R Encampment
Back from St Paul the Topeka group of old soldiers wives and families praises the G A R encampment entertainment. The Modocs and other state delegations drew crowds in the grand parade singing John Brown and leading the Kansas contingent. Modocs performed energetically with 3 5 songs Tuesday and 2 5 songs Wednesday amid lively street enthusiasm.
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Topeka
G. AR
St. Paul
St. Pad
Worlite Elone
Kansas
John Brows
Volces
Mader Andron
Modocs
Nusinl
Father Dies by Own Hand After Return Home
A Pittsburg father of a large family, aged 53, shot himself at his home after finding a sheriff at his door following his absence since August 11. The Berlin dispatch notes Emperor William appointing Princess Charlotte of Saxe Meiningen honorary colonel of the Eleventh Regiment of Foot, to grant her special status.
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Pittsburg
Herran Avenue
Sherif
London
Berlin
The
Standard Sage
Breslau
Wodiam
Charlotte
Saxe-Meiningen
Grain trade probe to resume hearings in Eanese City
Kansas to Gulf grain investigation set to resume on the 25th of a month in Eanese City as the Wuerstate commerce commission informs the attorney general. Earlier hearing revealed startling evidence about rebates and rate practices granted to certain shippers by various rail lines.
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Wuerstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
Gulf
Eanese
Nes
Social News From Topeka And Vicinity This Week
In Topeka society circles May and Nellie Nye hosted a Friday afternoon gathering for a group of young friends. The list of visitors includes Florence Myers Zelle Smith Lettie Myers Nora Deware and several others. Several locals plan trips to Lawrence Colorado Springs and Kansas City to visit universities friends and relatives. The society notes cover weddings visits returns from travels and upcoming open air concerts with local bands and community figures attending.
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May
Nellie Nye
Florence Myers
Zelle Smith
Lettie Myers
Nora Deware
Stella Newcomb
Fannie Heed
Ethel ‘Tring
Zadie Alten
Mary ¥Ale
W. A . .Thompson
Helen
Roy Thompson
Viett
Colorado
Newesste
Kate Bailey
Wiliam Anhoe
EddtePherson
Blas Rajdds
Bim
Charlies L. Holmen
Lawrence
Jeannie Mills
Bills
Kan
Elf. Barett
Santa Fe
A.M. Butlin
Colorado Springs
Denver
Manitou
Geesto Schenck
Hanaae City
Burr Lakin
Newton
E. Meites
Wichita
Hiderado
Josph Sharp
Elderado
Mra. J. M. Steste
St Paul
Mise Lillitte McFarland
Oxford
Wister
Famiy
J. B Thompson
Lake View
Marshall
W. F. Hoehr
Kate Montgomery
Dora Sutherland
Monroe
M. E. Stoker
Kansas Ciy
WM. Stuart
Seriph
Kansas
Carl Bolmar
Franklin Art Institute
Philadelphi
Holman
J. G. Waters
St. Louii Wisidat
Joe Wilson
Gitte Updegra
Guilford Dudley
Burlingame
Suesta
Chappell
Kansas City
Jon Waters
Bsttridge
Lintie Wilton
Kate Wiilteon
Misa Clara Ebricht
Bliss Dinter Smith
Catte Martick
Mise Florence Clark
Mexico
Me Too
Morgan
Goloride Springs
Mise
Gertrude Knowles
Salina
J. W. Going
Guasie Puller
Emporia
Metd= Hishey
Washtiden College
Kes Cone
Weenthe Water
Neb
Alv
Congregat
Hopul Academy
Guss Winifred Welcome
Colorado Points
Misa Jessie Beck
Indiana
Althon
Albion Place
St. Louis
Maud D. Howard
Shoruy
Fun
Joe Nesswender
St Louwis
Samuel C. Palmer
Howard
Shawnee County
Armenians Missing in Constantinople Report Dead After Promised Police Protection
The Constantinople correspondent of the Daily News reports the Armenians have vanished from the city and are believed to have been killed after being promised police protection.
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London
Constantinople
The
Daily News
Representativ es Fight Over Fusion In Local Elections
Populists and Free Silver Republicans clash in conference committees over naming representatives and fusion for county offices. Dispute centers on naming legislature candidates and clerk of the district court and probate judge. Divisions threaten three-ticket nominations at the September 1 conventions.
Congressman Bartlett Leaves Democratic Party in Open Letter
New York Sept 7 Congressman Franklin Bartlett of the Seventh district declares in an open letter that he cannot support renomination. He denounces potential policies such as free coinage of silver, censure of the president for riot suppression, and court packing, pledging to oppose any measure that undermines the federal constitution.
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Franklin Bartlette
New York
Franklin Bartlett
Chicago
United States
Supreme Court
Indiana Miners Face Pay Battle as Operators Stand Firm
Terre Haute Ind Sept 7 President Talley of the Indiana Bituminous Operators issues a public statement labeling miners demands as unyielding. He argues a 60 cent rate would cut Indiana tonnage by two thirds and force a return to three to one production while warning mines may not resume at prior output. Some operators consider restarting with lower pay. government protection may be sought.
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Terre Maute
Ind
Talley
Indiana Bituminous Operators
Indiana
Minhear
Cymera
Guparted Tabir
Goverpor
Women Against Liquor Petition to Queen Victoria
London report states seven million women signed a petition against liquor and opium trafficking. The World W T O gathered the six natures of the petition, led by Miss Frances and Lady Henry Somerset. The queen has consented to receive the petition.
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Queen Victoria
London
the Chronicle
W. T
Mise Francesce
Henry Somerset
Free Speech in Europe and Miscellany News
London reports the Times disclaims a German socialists attempt to address electors at the frontier and France expels the German deputies. Arthur Murphy and De Carruthera traveled from Manhattan to Fort Riley, endured a breakdown and ride back by rail. Secretary Coburn returns from Nebraska with praise for its state fair and exhibits.
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London
Times
Manhattan
Arthur Murphy
de Carruthera
Tom Watson Dates Set for September Tours
The Populist state central committee schedules Tom Watson for two September stops. He will be sent to Exie on September 10 and to join on the 11th. A third date at Lawrence around September 12 is anticipated. Mandel committee members of the Bryan Leedy flambeau club must report at People's Party state central committee headquarters at o clock sharp this evening. By order of
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Tom Watson
State Central Committee
Exie
Lawrence
Mandel
Bryan-Leedy Flambeau Club
People’s Party State Central Committee
Quiet Labor Day Closes State Offices and Courts
On Labor Day many offices in Topeka were closed including the state house and pension agency. Banks barber shops and dry goods stores largely followed suit. District court adjourned to the next morning as laborers paused for a holiday that blurred into a quiet, parade postponed by local plans.
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State House
Pension Agency
Topeka
Court House
Eloek
Santa Fe
Outrage at Maple Hill Ends In Robbery Attempt
In Maple Hill Saturday night around 9 o clock two men knocked at the Rivblin home. Mrs Rivblin was bound gagged and carried to a corn field before being left unconscious. She remained in a prostrate state until Sunday noon. No money was taken and a posse searched for the culprits. Chief Gardiner was asked to send bloodhounds but could not. Mrs Timblin is in serious condition from the shock. The hall was dark and the attackers present unknown race.
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Sam Rivblin
Maple Hill
John Gardiner
Justice of the Peace
Gardiner
Topeka
Kan
Seeaing
Uegene Barsaw
Justice of Peace
Timblin
Warlike Yaquis Quit Work Siege Mountaintop
Reports from Hermosillo Mexico warn of Yaqui tribes leaving ranches and railroads to arm and flee to mountains. Leaders allegedly arm them as a threatened assault on Torres looms and guards surround Minas Pridas mining camp. Also noted Chicago death of Captain Albert J Averill, veteran river steamer master who served in 1849 California and commanded the Senator on the Sacramento.
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Hermosillo
Mexico
Lye Mountains
Torres
Minas Pridas
Chicago
Albert J. Averill
Averill
California
McKim
Sacramento
New World
Judge's Art Department Head Dies in Mount Vertivun
Sewall Gillam father of the late Berard Gillam a noted cartoonist died at his home after mourning his son's death earlier in January. He led the art department of The Judge where his son served as chief cartoonist. He leaves a widow and five children.
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New York
Young boy hurt as horse struck by Santa Fe train at Twenty third crossing
F F Challis a 15 year old resident near Twentieth and Quincy streets narrowly escaped death yesterday morning when the horse he drove was struck by Santa Fe west bound No 03 at the Twenty third street crossing. The wagon overturned and Challis was thrown and bruised though not seriously injured. The horse was killed minutes later by a Santa Fe section man. Engineers Heberer and Loosley led the train which began to speed as it left the pits area. Neglect is blamed for the accident due to heavy weeds and poor sight at the crossing.
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F. F. Challis
Santa Fe
Twentieth
Quincy Streets
Challis
Twenty-third Street
Heberer
Loosley
Santa Fe Section
Bryan Quiet Sunday in Milwaukee
William Jennings Bryan spent a quiet Sunday in Milwaukee with Mr. and Mrs. E. B. C. Wall. He attended Immanuel Presbyterian Church and heard Rev. Bishop Fallows of Chicago discuss Providence, then joined a city drive with his hosts. The day featured few visitors and a peaceful atmosphere. The sale of the Wartieon telephone plant, under foreclosure, is scheduled for September 19 at the courthouse, with sheriff’s sale to the highest bidder. Operations will continue uninterrupted.
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Milwaukee
William Jennings Bryan
EB. C. Wall
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Bishop Fallows
Chicago
Providence
Mra. Wall
Harrison Telephone
Wartieon Telephone
City Renal Estate and Trust Company
Court House
Tomlinson
Fdant
Silver Lake McKinley Club Organized at Saturday Meeting
A McKinley club was organized at Silver Lake on Saturday with Harry Bafford as one of the speakers. Charter membership was issued. AR Hall and Riley Ayers were present with AL Brocks, a candidate for representative in the district, also speaking.
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Silver Lake
McKinley Club
Olent
Harry Bafford
Ty O. AR Hall
Riley Ayers Io
AL. Brocks
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Labor Day
Mary EH. Anderson
West Sixth Street
Savings and Loan Association
Sixth and
Niagara River
Buffalo
Elmwood Beach
William G. Farthing
Low Gilbert
Savings and Leen Association
Sisth and
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Colored Men's Free Silver Club
Free Silver
Journal
Bryan
Louis van Dorp
Zien
Katimates
E. M. Fisher
Great Western Steam
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
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