Alix A Wonder Sets World Trot Record In Damp Track
In Indiana a crowd cheered as Alix A Wonder shattered the world's trot record, beating Nancy Hanks's 8 04. The mare raced under tough conditions with a shifting track and a late shied start. Officials report Alix's season pace near record splits, with plans to race Friday as rivals prepare to chase stallion and mare marks.
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Tenns Hacks
Ind
Cos
Itelf
Alix
Nancy Hanks
Carbonate
Acer
Dubuis Bros
Colo- Tt
Tommy Brown
Fer- Ainand
McDowell
Nancy Hanke
Gelisberg
Robert J
Jo Patehben
Priday
Russian Finance Minister De Witte Sees Peace as Secure
Interviews with M. De Witte, Russia's finance minister, reported by Abdasdzia sources, portray peace as secure. He states Russia has no plan to conquer provinces, credits the czar with maintaining peace, and notes improved conditions since the German Russian commercial treaty, despite bellicose echoes from other monarchs.
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Russia
Evar
M. de Witte
Two Years for a Wrecker John Barry Sentenced
John Barry of near Mountain Grove was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for obstructing the Kansas City Port Scott and Memphis railway near Manafield and wrecking an eastbound train on August 27. He was ejected from a freight train while stealing a ride and damaged track ends to get even with the railway. Nearby reports note British and German naval activity and a Missouri campaign stop by Senator W A Peters drawing a large audience.
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John Marry
Memphis
Harryiine
Johno Barry
Mountain Grove
Kansas City
Port Scott
Manafield
Kansas
Barry
Samoe Te Oven
Arcanaxo
Sammon
Curacao
Buscard
Malsteo
Tin
Petler Hogins
Preasastox
Kan
W. A. Peter
Thin City
Matin
Senate
Harrison Talks Politics Ex President on Tariff Dissatisfaction
Ex President Harrison returns from Cape May and the East and discusses tariff discontent among Republicans in New York and the East. He notes limited meetings with party leaders, plans for two speeches in Indiana, and possible appearances in Maine and Ohio. He cites widespread unease about the tariff, especially among miners and eastern districts.
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Tarif Bil
Eepravaronts
Ind
Harrison
Cape May
East
Come Home
New York
Thestine
Thad
Indiana
Maine
Giio
Lreadbed
Elkins
W. Va
Wilson
Virginia
Athletic Club Burns Over Corbett Jackson Match Talk
Sioux City columnist notes Athletic Club manager Ea Webster's claim that James Corbett and Peter Jackson will not fight. Webster says Jackson avoids meeting Corbett to promote himself and that Ed ward Hackett will push a match before Jackson sails for the West Indies. He doubts Jackson has the nerve to face Corbett.
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Athletic Club
Blowtur
Corbett-Jackson
Sioux City
Iowa
Ea Webster
New York
Chicago
Jackson
Corbett
Edward Iackett
West Indies
Hackett
Tam
Vorbet
Fitzsimmons
Bill Dalton Alive and Tim Dalton not dead
A late 19th century dispatch reports Bill Dalton alive and claiming Tim Dalton faked his death to avoid pursuit, with Dalton leading a quiet life while the Oklahoma and Indian Territory outlaws pursue new crimes. Also included are stock dividend notes, a telegraph company earnings update, a fatal horseback accident in Woodward, a Populist fine, and a self-inflicted death in Washington.
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Doolan
Prony
Perry
Bill Doolan
Dalton Gang
Tim Dalton
Oklahoma
Bill Datton
Tornado's Wreck Kills Two Injures Score in Cyclone
Cucamge Mo Sept 13 Two men are dead and about twenty are injured in a funnel cloud storm that wrecked a westbound train on the O branch. Fire followed the wreck prompting heroism by Frank Cartwell who saved a woman and child by extinguishing flames. A two year old boy perished in the wreck and the cyclone caused extensive damage to the train and immediate surroundings.
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Bedly
Ex&o
Oii
Gineer
Andy Hill
Frakeman Cartwell
Colorado Republicans Nominate State Ticket at Denver Convention
Denver Colo Sept 13 Delegates to the Republican state convention opened the session. Irving Howbert chairman of the state central committee called the meeting to order. Senator Wolcott addressed the gathering and Senator Teller followed with remarks outlining the Sherman bill fight. Nominees announced include John Campbell for supreme court A W McIntire for governor Brash for lieutenant governor A B McGaffy for secretary of state and Henry L Mulix for state treasurer.
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Denver
Col
Irving Howhbert
State Central Committee
Wolcott
Teller
Congress
Sherman
Supreme Court
John Campbell
Colorado Springs
A. W. McIntire
Alamosa
Aud Brash
Greeley
A. B. McGaffy
Henry L. Mulix
Trinidad
Murder at Atchison Ends In River Escape Attempt
Frank Slaughter, a tough Negro, shoots Willie Deatch and Joe Hell in Williams Houston's saloon, then dives into the river to flee. Police seek him as a possible drowning casualty. Separate dispatch reports Cleaves leading in Maine Republican returns with Johnson trailing, noting party gains and regional tallies.
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Frank Slaughter
Willis Deatch
Joe Hell
Iver Atromses
Kap
Williams Houston
Willie Deatch
Lewistox
Maine
Cleaves
Johnson
Prohibition
Bateman
Oxford County
Dingley
Congress
Niles
Hussey
Slaughter of Sheep Report From Paracnuta Col
Sept 13 Paracnuta Col further particulars on the slaughter of sheep near here by cattlemen. About twenty five masked cattlemen drove 2,200 sheep owned by B. Brown into a ravine and killed them with guns knives and clubs. J. F. Miller’s herd of about 2,000 was driven over the cliffs and all killed. Ligand il4 West Lth Peerless Steam.
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Paracnuta
Col
Cattllemen
B. Brown
J. F. Miller
Louisville Prefers City for Next Grand Army Encampment
Louisville selected to host the next Grand Army encampment by an unanimous vote. Henry Watterson urged unity, recalling past hostilities and inviting veterans to visit Louisville as friends and brothers. Nominations for commander in chief named L. Walner of Indiana and Lawler of Illinois. Breckinridge faction in Kentucky forecasts possible violence. In Missouri, Hattie Shultz died when a wagon wheels crushed her, after the wagon team ran away near Longwood.
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Watterson
Prerssons
Louisville
Henry Watterson
Harman
Messrs. L. Walner
Indiana
Lawler
Illlapié
Stanaway
Myusaarn
Hattie Shultz
Hey
Longwood
Sway
Sult an of Morocco struck by mumps and amid Mequinez clash
Briefs report clashes near Mequinez with over fifty killed and many wounded. The sultan of Morocco reportedly suffers mumps. Other items note legal, political, and crime events including a two year sentence for Catharine Robbins Howe, a receiver bid for a Colorado irrigation company, a tailors strike winding down, and various incidents across the United States.
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Morocco
Mequinez
Catharine Robbins Howe
Yale
Carrollton Hotel
Baltimore
Union
Colorado Hiver [Rrigation Company
Diazsheli
Osama
New York
Huaystien
Hypnolyte
Portau Prince
Alexander
Ind
Express and Telegraph
McCook
Eaton
N. M
Santa Fe Road
A. RB. U
Chicago Nickleworks
J. McGregor Adams
Ihe
Connelly
Duluth
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Dwan
Stillwater
Prion
G& C. Hulse
Central City
Neb
Charles Clancey
Frontier
Mich
Praine
Campbell
Roseville
Til
Anxious Man Seeks Fashion Flaws In Public
A curious vignette from the New York World depicts a nervous man asking passersby to judge his attire. He learns his shirt, collar, and shoes are misaligned or reversed while a bystander quips on dressing opinions. The scene ends with gratitude and a reflection on marriage affecting self care.
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Lane
New York World
Masonry History and Fraternal Readings Across Orders
Fragmented remarks discuss Freemason origins in Edward I statute, Washington cornerstone, and Masonry ideals. Mentions Eclectic chapter London, state jurisdictions and memberships including Minnesota, Florida, New York, California, and Texas. Notes on fraternal unity, benefits to widows and orphans, and recent reunions and assessments.
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Freemason
England
Freestone
George Washington
Washington
London
Lug Keljies
Minnesote
Keety
Colorado
Illinois
Dietigush
Conntuticut
District of Columbia
Poudszlyanil
Mesawehbfeos
California
Rhode Island
Obie
Jorge
Univ Sruit
Canada
Napels
California Red Men Elect Officers in Grand Council
The Grand Council of California at Sacramento elected chiefs and officers for 46 lodges with over 2,500 members, including Atlanta’s eight lodges totaling more than 1,000. Georgia and Illinois orders reported activity, funds, and officer installations with endowments and reserve fund nearing 1,000,000.
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Calitwrate
California
Stcramento
Tne
Giuhinhe
O.F. Seavey
Suchoto
A. Jagkeen
Ree
J. Sima
Singuanare
Chatian
Recordiy Wo
Wanijinn
Georgia
Steeneth
Atlanta
IF Courici
Pocahontas
Collis
Prophet
A. C. Koeln
Carrie Johnson
Weis Nah
Mabel Curtis
Jenne Crease
Knepur
Wampum
A. E. Gill
Powhstan
Oreno
J. K. Tsurvie
Jake Eeroe
George K. Johnson
Wampant
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Advertisin
Bill Dalton
Weaters Cal
New Yons
Western Union Telegraph Company
Charjies
Munpict
Telegraph
Nene Y
Galan
Biles
John Annis
Woodward
Theittle
Saunders
Wrenrra
Tororto
Ontario
Rosedale
Norway
Noure Yawama
Wash
Seymour Wilson
the Sun
Shannon City
Republicans
Atchison
Breckinridge
de Win
J. K. Jones
Topeka Pras
Opera House
Indianapolis Journal
Chanter
Oates
Lim
Bessie
Papa
Brooklyn
Pall Mall
Detroit Frea Press
Masonic
United Workmen
U. W
St. Joseph
Towapuntingee
Jos
New Epentind
Texas
Forestars
Tllinois
Sterling
C. Stuart Heattie
J. W. Saunders
Shot High Court
High Court of
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Ranger
Mearuvery
Tmasuns
Bonns
Dimcturi
F. P. Jones
Chile
High Court of Innane
Frank H. Klein
Bolden Croy
The
Golden Cross
Owler
Worcester
Mase
Massachusetts
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