National Board Meeting Signals Imminent Coal Strike
The National Board of United Mine Workers meets in secret at Indianapolis amid reports a general strike will be ordered soon. President John Mitchell and others discuss the antarcite situation as a vast defense fund grows, while Illinois and other locals weigh in on masking or delaying action. High-level figures hint at widespread disruption with operators warned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolia
Tad
United Line Workers of America
Fred Dilcter
Wilkesharre
John Mitchell
Eurne
Hvont
Wyoming
Indianepolis
Tiihots
Eed
Dot
W. BP. Ilyas
Secrenary-Treacher
Tlinoks
Ulinois
Ryas
Litnots
Firttikistas Congress
W. D. Vanktorn
Miners Strike Threat Feeds Coal Crisis at Wilkes Barre
Wilkes Barre September reports show miners threatening a strike as coal firms refuse to confer and supply fuel. United Mine Workers treasury stands at about 71 thousand dollars, insufficient to sustain a long stoppage.
John Sherman's goddaughter To Visit Washington
To Wistar in Mansfeld O Rept. T-John Sherman god daughter Mee J i SoCallugs will travel September 17 for Washington where relatives will be present. Fire property here includes several Tae heen TAS ere PAEt of the city and will be sold later this year after settlement of accounts.
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Wistar
Mansfeld
John Sherman
Mee
J. i SoCallugs
Washington
Wivers
Fotn
Manita Burned Near Peoria on Rail Line
Fire destroyed a business part of a teen settlement 22 miles south on the Peoria and St. Louis railway early today. Cause unknown. damage substantial and local investigators begin inquiry. No injuries reported.
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Peoria
Manita
Peoria & St. Louis
Money for Soldiers in China
A brief note states funds are allotted for U.S. troops in China with mention of long shipments or items labeled as Korg and sil, implying supplies or currency related support for the soldiers stationed abroad. No further specifics given in the fragment.
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China
Long Korg
United States
Big Fall in Mutton Deflects Sheep Over Cliff
Reports from Sharpsdale near Mouse Bianco describe three thousand sheep driven by feud dispute over range. Cattlemen and cowboys urged the herd toward a cliff where a 200 foot pit forms a deadly fall amid watercourses and grass. Panic and chaos followed as many animals plunged to their deaths.
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Walsenburg
Cota
Sharpsdale
Mouse Bianco
A Republican View on New York Politics
This report from New York on September 7 presents ex Senator Manderson’s warning that Republicans may not secure an easy win in the state. It cites political almanac patterns showing shifting majorities and notes canvassing among familiar figures. It also mentions alleged assurances of support from Mr. Croker to national committees amid party maneuvering.
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New York
Renstor Manderson
Europe
Ant
Santioga
New York City
Mandersons
Mrckintey
Bevan Ji
Campalen
Moelety
Croker
Miss Cuff a Playwright Breaks Through with Melodrama
Esther Hujaera of Topeka writes melodrama Broken Heart, promising a return to stage work. The veteran playwright, formerly of Human Heart and head of a repertoire company, plans new works in Denver and beyond.
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West
Vnxue
Dramatic Mirror
Esther Hujaera
Silver Seat
Denver
Ujaer
Ping
Dean Bk
Owe Gorse
Sather Rujeerp
Esther Cutt
Topeka
Clay Street
Foraker to Open It in Ohio Campaign Opening
Cleveland reports formal opening of the presidential campaign in Ohio at Youngstown tomorrow afternoon. About 25,000 visitors are expected with Erie Railroad arranging transport for 3,000 from Cleveland to attend the meeting at the special university. The gathering will conclude with remarks at Wickham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clrveland
Ohio
Youngstown
Baltimore and Ohio Railway plans steamer service to Bremen and London
The Baltimore and Ohio Railway company announces an agreement for steamship service linking Philadelphia with Bremen and London. Leyland line plans expansion and new steamers for Philadelphia routes, with future vessels to follow. In Verona Missouri, Scott received a forty year sentence after a Lawrence county court found him guilty of a related homicide.
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Bremen
London
Fe Maniphin
Baitimire Ohio Railway Company
Sackuod Atrest Wiss
Philadelphia
Rai
Leyland Line
New York
The
Leyland Company
Philay Ia
St. Verona
Scott
Lawrence County
Smith
Wala
Illeg Henry Watson
St Aurora
Skeil Wth & Buliard Cab
Cape Sept 2 Wa Ting Fang Wines Minister to United States
Weather forecaster notes scattered wind conditions for Kan and surrounding regions as Cape reports indicate travel plans for Wa Ting Fang the minister, with mention of pending meetings and a Washington agenda.
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Cape
No Hope in China Divided Powers Urged as Alternative
A New York Herald summary from August to September reports calls for China’s fate to be decided by the major powers, with Li Hung Chang seen as unreliable. Dispatches discuss partition or strong provincial autonomy, delays harming foreign prestige, and a possible peace compromise with international guards at Pekin while troops withdraw beyond its walls.
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New York
Herald
Ties Tsin
Che Foo Bapeteiber
Shanghei
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
China
Ise
Pek
Hong Kong
Chamber of Commerce
Alara
Witn
Canton
Hoo Kong
Wu Chow
Lung Chwo
the Tribune
London
Germany
Frisia
Walterste
Taku
Sey
Bhanchal
Great Britain
United States
Contested Pekin crisis fuels diplomacy and troop moves
Washington reports amid cautious notes on peacock questions as 20 000 allied troops guard Pekin The cabinet holds three members as officials await fresh word from Britain and Japan German Russia talk of a compromise while emphasizing recognition of the empress and ministers Chinese forces face attrition and potential punitive actions from allied powers the flux continues with new troop movements and dispatches from Hong Kong and Shanghai to Pekin.
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Jon
Im- Sosa
Pekin
Rowe
Ivor Bere
Orier
Washington
Grixen
Hitchcock
Wilson
Pereness
Great Britain
Japan
Germany
Russia
Ao Tar
Tot
Campaign Money Depletion Report On State Institutions
A Populist committee critique details a 2.5 percent payroll assessment on salaries from eight charitable and two penal state institutions. It estimates annual funds of about 5,700 from 232,500 in total salaries, naming the penitentiary and Osawatomie asylum as major contributors and listing payrolls for Topeka, Olathe, Hutchinson, and other facilities. The piece projects a two year collection totaling roughly 11,286 from listed institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Committee
Oaks
Hom
State Penitentiary
Osawatomie Insane Asylum
State Central
Topeka Insane Asylum
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Olathe
Hutchinson” Reformatory
State Reform School
Topeka
Institute For the Bind
Kansas City
Winfield
Atchison
Industrial School For Girls
Revoit
Central Committee
Hutchinson
Lewelling Funeral Attendance Sparks Criticism Among Republicans
Republicans criticize Jos Seeidenthal for not attending Lewelling’s funeral amid a divided state party. Observers note the government and Lewelling’s allies paid little respect, validating Penner’s remark that a dead man is soon forgotten.
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Jos Seeidenthal
Lewelling
Penner
Anderson to Speak at Audition Amid Mixed Replies
Major Tom Anderson will take part in an event titled Soldiers Chorus with remarks about a year’s absence. The audience reaction is mixed as attendees question his stance and availability.
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Tom Anderson
Stanley Major Anderson Joukel Eit
Venient
Sayim Soins Kempeenhes
Mc Kinney
Breidenthal Speech Follows Governor in Oskaloosa
Jake W. Breidenthal spoke in Oskaloosa yesterday with Governor Stanley attending today. Office activity continued after the funeral of ex-Governor Lewelling despite council orders. Doors remained closed at some offices while mail handling and detail work persisted.
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Jake W. Breidenthal
Oskaloosa
Stanley
Breidenthal
Lewelling
Council
Dreigenthal
Sooumis
Political clashes spark joint debates in St Marys arena
Allen and Elde e fight a newspaper war as Henry Allen and P P Sider face political issues. Frank Nelson speaks at St Marys Opera House with Lee as chair. Populists and Democrats in Anderson and Linn counties nominate Frank J Scott for state senator. J D Botkin, fusion candidate for congressman at large, attends.
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Henry Allen
P.P. Sider
Frank Nelson
St Marys
Nelson
Opera House
Mr. Lee
St. Marys
Anderson and
Linn County
Frank J. Scott
Scott Rendon
J.D. Botkin
Vwi
Careless contractor disrupts city streets and fires staff
The article notes repeated street damage under city ordinance with arrests possible. A fire department chemical engine and hose wagon narrowly avoided a serious collision on Seventh Street near Tyler as crews responded to a hay barn blaze of incendiary origin at W. Hilloway’s barn on Clay Street. grading contractor Tyler Street is urged to keep streets passable.
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Fire Department
Seventh
Tyler
Seventh Street
Topeka Avenue
Bone
Jon
Ganges
Danger Vanvechten
Hisiloway
Clay Street
Bryan Speaks to Cambridge Crowd on Trusts and Vote
William J. Bryan left Wheeling for Chicago and spoke at Cambridge to a crowd of several hundred. He argued that remedial legislation would not come from the Republicans, criticized campaign contributions from combinations, and urged workers to monitor how trusts vote and then vote against them.
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Cambridge
William J. Bryan
Wheeling
Chicago
Bryan
Republican Party
Lumber for China ships lumber to Orient troops
A Goodwin transport at Tacoma halts lumber for troops in the Orient. The ship will load 2 500 000 feet of lumber and 800 windows and doors in Seattle before sailing to Taku. Army officers expect China postings to continue at least six months, signaling sustained American troop presence. Lincoln County dedicates its new courthouse with speeches by Judge Gaief and others as readers note.
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Seattle
Goodwin
Tacoma
Holting
Orient
Shej
Taku
War Department
Taiku
China
Trust Will Get It in Durham Sale Order
A court order directs the sale of the Blackenol eco COMPANY'S property at Durham by the receiver for not less than 1,000,008 dollars. It is expected the American Tobacco Company will be the purchaser.
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Charlotte, N
Cee
United Dt
Blacken Oleco Company
Durham
American Tobacco Company
CAUGHT AT LAST. Against Teachers' Agency and Civil Service College
A terse report notes actions taken by opponents of the Teachers' Agency and Civil Service College as the issue reaches a wrap up. Details remain sparse in this brief item.
Promoters Targeted by Post Office Fraud Order
The Washington post office department issued a fraud order against the American Teachers agency and the American Civil Service college, forbidding payment of any money orders or mail matter. The action cites use of the parties’ names to obtain money for civil service exam preparations through fraudulent promises.
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Washington, Sept
Post Office Department
American Teachers Agency
American Civil Service College
Aehseat Alent
Tee
United States
Hyman
WY Ee D. Bam
Flanking the Boers from London dispatches
London reports from Belfast and the Transvaal dated Wednesday September 5 describe Isa Hamilton moving against strong opposing forces while Buller attacks the enemy left. Hamilton aims to turn the enemy’s right with two guns and a mounted infantry guard. A small garrison held off a Boer force before Roberts sent in horses. casualties include wounded Libsuteliatil Moodie and several missing.
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London
Roberta
Shawnee County Horticultural Society Meets at J and Jordan's
Members discuss grape culture and spraying at the Shawnee County Horticultural Society monthly meeting held near Waks rusa Thervday. A dinner prepared by Jodles followed by a tour of Mr Jordan's orchard showcased a premier local apple orchard in the county.
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A. H. Bocaman
Shawnee County
J. & Jordan
Waks
Rusa
Jodles
MISS KING TO CONTEST FOR AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Miss King will travel to Springfield Ohio for a women’s championship contest. The event features a trophy valued at 100 with Miss King aiming to win the medal after daily practice. A 25 live bind race and other competitions are planned in a gramme themed program at the Hellmant arena.
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Miss King
FLICKS GOOD BATTING IN PHILADELPHIA SERIES
In St Louis on September 7, McGraw and Burkett led a tense Cardinals race as betting favored Fitch and the Quakers. McGraw’s slumping bat drew attention while Burkett’s production lagged, affecting team results as the optic shift persisting into a pivotal Philadelphia series.
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Burkett
McGraw
Philadelphia
Bt. Louis
Cardinals
Fitch
Mick
Etic McGraw
Battin
AL Sant
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Indianapolis
Wilkesberve
Mervick
M Hong
United Mine Workers
Au Ptain
Manderson
Miss Cuff
Foraker
Eceope
Kan
Paria
Legations
Troapa
Tien Trin
Tribune
Privy Council
Tien Tein
Pao Ting Pu
An Orfer
Far East
Shanghai
Oxley
Lite International
Homanne
Seymour
Roy Ig Oaks
Ft Wil
Hung Chang
Stanley Nor
Anderson
McKinley
Ioner
Allen and Eldee
Sea Rost Dan
U. SB
Lincoln County
Lincoln
Garef
Teachers’ Agency and
Civil Service College
Buller
Hamilton
A H. Buckman
St Louis
Springfield
Borineield
Prem Dinsaeod Eta
Tates Es Charien
F. Myers
Bettie Louis
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