Caisson Explosion Kills Six in Louisville Morning
Loomymis Kentucky September 11 A cannon explosion with 66 pounds of powder during a morning salute on Broadway between Third and Fourth streets mortally wounds and kills six First Kentucky artillery members and injures several others. Bodies are scattered through the street, houses, and nearby yards as rescuers rush to aid victims. The accident shocks Louisville as witnesses describe mangled remains, missing men, and widespread panic while city crews search rooftops and alleys for remains.
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Loomymis
Louisville Legion
Broadway
Pirat Kentucky Artillery
Pourth Sround
First Artillery
Lotisville
Cily
Norton Infirmary
Fred Cota
Hubba
Atrest
Third Street
Howard Irwin
Fourth Streets
Simost
Phoenix Hi
Richard Cogan
Wheesigson
Serle
Suene
Mr. Coren
Ware
Staes i Uies
Louisville
David Castlemin
Louisville Battery A Kentucky National Guard Disaster
A deadly explosion near Fourth and Broadway in Louisville kills multiple National Guard men from Battery A. Gov John Young Brown, asleep with Mejor yectep B Esston, survives. Debris and mangled remains shock onlookers as soldiers and police control the scene. List of dead includes A LD Reprisos Cannas Brec Hurr and Drives W Avass. wounded include Fred Cohn William Hobbe. Some earlier reports of Duchina and Qestrich dying proved false. All victims were Louisville residents.
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Chicago
John Young Brown
Mejor Yectep B. Esston
Stnce
Daniel F. Reid
Judge Bantoo
KE. W. McMantoni
Fourth and Broadway
Fourth
Broadway
Third
Fourth Streets
Conronar A. LD
Supreme Court Upholds Breidenthal as State Bank Commissioner
The Supreme Court ruled that Jake W. Breidenthal holds an uncontested title to the office of state bank commissioner. The court overruled Judge D. A. Valentine’s motion for a new trial in the Jobes Breidenthal case, stating no reason to reopen the matter. Justice Johnston dissented. Chief Justice Martin and Justice Allen supported the motion. Breitientshal’s title stands.
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Supreme Court
Jake W. Bieidenthal
John W. Breidenthal
State Central
D. A. Valentine
C. 5
Jobes
Harper County
Morrill
W. A. Johnston
Martin
Allen
Breitienthal
Lafayette Tree Split by Thunderstorm Destroying Historical Landmark
A severe thunderstorm near Sen Cochran injured Rhode Island history as the famed General Lafayette tree, the only historical tree in the state, split in two near the former home of ex-Congressman Charles H. Page. Five thousand dollars in property was destroyed as the tree, under which General Lafayette reportedly dined while Continental troops marched from Rhode Island to Connecticut, was damaged.
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Serriare
Charles H. Page
General Lafayette
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Lord Dunraven Denies Offering Crew Pension Deal
New York Herald report claims Dunraven promised Valkyrie crew 30 shillings weekly if the cup was won. A Bridgeport visitor quoted a Dunraven representative calling the tale rot and false, denying any such pledge.
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New York
the Herald
Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
Bridgeport
Mills Against Silver Free Coinage Split Scores Texas Senator
The Texas Senator Mills joins the anti free coinage camp in a Washington dispatch. He argues for 16 to 1 silver by the United States independently of other nations. Mills cites Democratic party forebears and recent leaders as justification for his stance.
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Texas
New York
Herald From
Washington
Hoger
Democratic Party
Atchison Banker Dead From Apoplexy
John Bels a veteran banker in Atchison Kan died at noon today from apoplexy after starting his day. Doctors failed to resuscitate him and he died within a few hours, ending a long career in banking.
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John Bels
Atcoursex
Kan
Cheers for Yankees as ex rebels lead G A R parade
A Kentucky parade capped the G A R encampment with ex Confederate leaders Captain Julie J. Weller and Captain Wm H Harrison at the head. Veterans marched, flags and a dove banner symbolized peace, while Louisville and southern crowds cheered through a night of electric light displays and recollections of past service.
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Loutsviran
South
Kentucky
Louisville
Georgia
Julie J. Weller
Wm. H. Harrison
Citizens’ Committee
Weller
Harrison
Colin
Louisvile Legion
Grand Army Band of
Canton
Henry & Cohn
Citizens Committee
Board of Managers
Chicago
Columbia Post
Thomas G. Lacher
Council of Administration
Side de Camp
Ilnois
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Oho
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Jersey
California
Rhode Island
New Haishire
Vermont
Potomac
Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
Nebraska
Michigan
Iowa
Indians
Colorado
Kansas
Delaware
Midnesota
Missouri
West Virginia
South Dakota
Washington
Arkansas
New Moexies
Utah
Tennessee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Idaho
Arizona
Alabama
Oklahoma
Mage
Rani
Parade Honors With Regimental Flags And Old Ned The War Horse
Kentucky regiments carry battle flags while Old Ned the war horse, over 40, returns to the line at the parade. New Hampshire displays a large eagle, Ohio wears buckeyes, Kentucky shows corn and cheese emblems, others bear state emblems.
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Kentucky
Ned
New Hampshire
Ohio
English Want the Valkyrie to Win Eating
London press and yachtsmen praise Defender's courage in the second race of the America's Cup series. They hope Valkyrie does not win on a technicality or accident, while fearing Defender's strong showing despite crippling damage may sway opinion against the British yacht.
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Loxpox
London Evening Press
Colored Men Protests After Mayor Fellowe Meeting
A committee from the Independent Colored Men's league met Mayor Fellowe after a weeklong search since he was out of the city. They protested the discharge of two colored sanitary workers, with spokesman Ben Perkins demanding reasons. The mayor cited performance as the basis and urged departmental economy, while the league sought color voters as replacements. Some councilmen argued the independent league has no right to expect from a Republican administration.
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Independent Colored Men’s League
Fellowe
Sanitary Force
Ben Perkins
J. Barber
Joseph Base
C.J. Holloway
League
Meade Absconder Located in New York City
Atchison insurance agent K. C. Meade who vanished years ago with about $30,000 entrusted by widows is reportedly seen in New York. A telegram orders his arrest as authorities seek the fugitive noted as a prominent church member and a large reward is offered.
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Atchison
New York
Kansas City
K. C Meade
Meade
Ex Senator Washburn Hurt In Narrow Train Wreck
At Belgrade to Brogton Minnesota a Minneapilis bound train derailed after a dining car axle broke. Senator Washburn sustained a severe head wound and is expected to recover. Miss Mary Brand of Casselton North Dakota injured with a broken arm and possible internal injuries.
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Hoe
Bud Weuul
Mincesota
Grexwood
Minn
Minneapolis
Sault Sta Marie
Pxeiiic
Belgrade
Brogton
Misa Mary
Casselton
N. D
Washburn
Mr. Washburn
Miss Brand
LOGHING FOR COHEN CHARGE AND MANHUNT
Constable Davies sought B F Cohen the clothing man at Kansas avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets. A warrant from Justice Furry’s court accuses him of obtaining goods under false pretenses. Cohen had moved his stock and may have left town. Davies and officers are actively seeking him.
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Davies
Bilison
B. F. Cohen
Cohen
Kansas Avenue
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Justice
Old Settlers' Reunion Traveled by Santa Fe Train from Topeka
The Santa Fe freight train left Topeka at 9 AM carrying a passenger coach to Nortonville for the old soldiers and settlers reunion. Governor Morrill Auditor Golf and Secretary Edwards were among the passengers. Dakota grain receipts in the state outpace 1891 with 1431 cars reported, and larger shipments expected. A bicycle incident ended with a forfeited deposit after G A Hegar failed to appear, as Officer Hopkin investigated.
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Topeka
Santa Fe
Atchison
Noortonville
Old Settlers
Morrill
Golf
Edwards
Delvin, Mins
Dakota
Yeaterday
Judge Hazen Dismisses Docket and Praises Court
Judge Hazen opened the September term with the entire docket vailed and trials to be set. Several criminal cases were dismissed or continued. Civil actions total about 454 remain. Johnson & Nebel against landlord Hanley to be tried. Htnn Younkinson and Frank Bradshaw not prosecuted. A divorce case ends abruptly when Andrew Fabel admits transferring $7,000 to Pennsylvania. Hazen scolds him, underscoring firm conscience and fairness.
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Hazen
Pred Jewell
George Burghirt
Safford
Htnn Younkinson
Frank Bradshaw
John Doe
Mrs. Hare
Minnie Moody
Stave
Gus Hildebrand
Johnson & Nebel
George Hanley
Seiford
Charonhas
Mr. Safford
Andrew Fabel
Heller's Meatmarket
North Topeka
Amanda Fabel
Pennsylvania
Fabel
Kansas
Jude Hazen
Cain
Faber
State of
John Coyne
Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett Separates From Husband
A Washington dispatch reports author Frances Hodgson Burnett, famed for Little Lord Fauntleroy, has separated from her husband. Burnett is in London while her husband remains in Washington, with a mutual separation due to incompatibility of temper. He has left the family home on Massachusetts Avenue and moved his belongings elsewhere.
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Lord Fauntleroy
Cutcaco
Washington
Frances Hodgson Arnett
Lord Pauntleroy
Local notes include court attendance and street work
Attorney E A Wagener attends United States court in Wichita while Dr W B Lindsay refits his Quincy block office and A L Thompson recalls a Tampico bay shark scare. Epworth league holds Friday parlor meeting under Rev L K Billingsley as cedar block paving is removed on Sixth street for repairs. A F Chesney reports mail sack royalties due November and Motteston Hecord notes Iowa’s hottest Sept 11 with 5 degree shade heat.
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E A. Wagener
United States Court
Wichita
Dr. W
Lindsay
Quincy
A L. Thompson
Mexico
Tampico Bay
Topeka
Epworth League
First
M. & Church
Latto
LK. Billingsley
Sixth and
Topeka Avenues
Sixth Street
Topeka Avenue
A. F. Chesney
Washington
New York
Coney Isisod
Mr. Chesney
Motteston Hecord
Iowa
Laws
Lawrence Races Open With Notable Performances At Driving Park
The Lawrence Driving Park association opened with a varied programme. Two year old trot results show Silver Hero winning both heats with Helen Gay second and others. The five for all pace went to Liste O with Smokey and Larry Lambert following. A large crowd attended as gale winds affected St Joseph races, yet crowds remained large and racing keen with several fast times posted in trots and pacing events.
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Lawrence
Defender Wins Protest After Committee Action
New York on September 11 The committee hagevataised the Defender's protest and awarded the race to the Defender.
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New York
Committee
Birds of a Feather Compromise With Manager Crawford
The Birds of a Feather troupe and manager L. M. Crawford ended a dispute over compensation for recent Kansas performances. Crawford sought 50 percent of receipts for alleged contract violations and costs for advertising lighting and employees, with a large rental claim. The case, including accusations about missing cast member Frank K McNichol, was settled at noon with an agreed 50 percent split and dismissal of the suit. The company departed by private car Eva for Lawrence after the compromise.
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L. M. Crawford
Birds of 4 Feather
Leavenworth
St Jose
Crawford
Stroh
Hoe
Clarence Huff
Frank K McNicb
Lawrance
Kepley candidacy appeal for Shawnon County sheriff
Card from Mr Kepley dated Sept 1 1885 appeals to voters of Shawnon County Kisasis to unite against corruption and oppression urging an independent run for sheriff this fall. He promises a clean administration and reform of sheriff office methods long criticized by the public.
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Torika
Key
Shawnon County
Kisasis
Aherbl
Boxsiami
Aheriffe
Sherif
KL B
Kernen
Government Bond Deposits Gold at Sub-Treasury
New York September 1 The government bond syndicate deposited 3 million dollars in gold at the sub treasury for the government. Message and Fuller will ship 100 thousand dollars of gold by tomorrow’s steamer. Croddman and Brothers engaged 1 million and one thousand dollars for shipment tomorrow.
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New York
Sub-Treasury
Neessage & Fuller
Crodman & Bro
Holmes Held for Murder in Local Case
Corosier WHI charges Mim Bircotty with killing Howard Pietael in Praxaroms county. Coroser Cas ter will likely draw a murder verdict, evidence described as circumstantial but conclusive to the county. Remains of W. E. Palmer, Trilby company manager, were viewed at the undertaking establishment after his death by self destruction at the Southern. A. M. Palmer to accompany the remains to New York for burial arrangements.
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Corosier
Mim Bircotty
Howard Pietael
Coroser
iTarlon
Howard Pieteo
Holmes
Palmer
St. Louis
W. E. Palmer
Trilby Company
Southern
Ace
A. M. Palmer
New York
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Lafayette Tree
Dunraven
Atchison Banker
Laxcastes
Roland Brubaier
John F. Grimmer
Allon B. Hostetter
John F. Brimmer
Hostetter
Yankees
G. A. RB
KR. C. Meade
Washburn Hurt
Nortonville
G. A. Hegar
Satford
Burnett
Lawrence Races
Erest
ST. Joseph
St Joseph
Oscar Williams
McVera
May Morgan
Birds OF A Feather
MR. Kepley
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