Tartar Held by British Amid Overcrowding Claims
Kansans aboard the transport Tartar report overcrowding and sanitation concerns while British authorities decide on clearance at Hong Kong. Dispatches from Washington and Manila detail inquiries by Metcalf and Otis, with U.S. and British officials weighing legal rights under naval and merchant shipping rules.
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New York
Myung Kung
Winstan
San Francisco
Hong Kong
United States
Susie
Dacking
Heart of Health
San Prondes
Mantin
Otis
Menila
Lid Yen
Metcalf
Washington
Boerstary Foote Reritn
White House
taviKation
Cham Berlain
State Department
Bong Kone
Morfalt
Karnes
Londom
War Department
TaNowWee
Hone Kong
Cerhin
Kiedehan
Wing wheretspan clearance aboard the Tartar
Kansas volunteer Infantry under Gen Vusstemn is aboard the Tartar. Volunteers are eager for clearance and to move forward, seeking orderly passage and satisfaction of their needs as the ship proceeds.
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Kansas Volunteer Infantry
Vusstemn
State Officers Sued Over State House Hauling Contract
M H Younkin and others sue the Kansas state officers in Shawnee County District Court. The mandamus action seeks payment for May and June under a contract to haul coal to the state house, with Younkin asserting a yearlong agreement from July 1, 1906. The Leeds administration had replaced him after May 15, and the executive council voided further work.
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M. H Younkin
Jatce Mazen
Younkin
Leedy
Cousell
Council
Leeds
Cole
Executive Council
Goebel Will Stay in Race for Kentucky Governor
In Washington reports the Democratic Kentucky gubernatorial race remains open with Senate Henry Watterson of the Courier-Journal stating Semmter Goede will not withdraw. He predicts Goebel will win by a comfortable margin, dismissing rumors of electoral trouble or Republican gains in November.
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New York
Semmter Goede
Kentucky
Oolonel Henry Watterson
Lewisvile Courier-Journal
Waldorf- Asturia
Benatar Goebel
Wiill
Polla Sith
Inet
Polis Ar Mf
Kentuckys
Bermuda Cyclone Destroys Property on Bermuda Isle
A cyclone swept over Bermuda island doing major damage to homes and property. Many houses were unroofed and trees were toppled. no lives were reported lost. Public and private property sustained heavy damage. the governor’s house and government buildings were affected.
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Island
Bermuda
Pardon Granted to Private McVeigh in Wyoming Unit
Washington dispatch reports Private Thomas McVeigh of the First Wyoming Volunteer Infantry was tried and sentenced to be shot, later commuted. The case concerned offenses during service with his unit, with detailed charges and military consequences noted, including pay forfeiture and confinement.
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Wyoming
Washington
Thomas McVeigh
First
Wyoming Plunteer Infantry
Seneral
Comte Mafia
Harwean
Gne
Bresie
Bea
Alcatres
Das
Old Couple Killed by Their Drunken Son in Massachusetts
In Southbridge Massachusetts on September 13 at Piskdale about ten miles away an elderly couple John King and his wife were slain last night by their son Peter who was crazed with anger. The murderer also wounded his brother Thenian but only lightly. Peter was arrested and later became unconscious possibly dying.
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Southbridge
Mass
Piskdale
John King
Peter
Wena
Pope Amid Illness Delays Audiences in Rome
A Rome desk report says the pope is ill with a cold and fever. Precautionary audiences have been suspended as a temporary measure while his condition is monitored.
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London
Rome
Santa Fe lawsuit notes and wreck claim at Hutchinson
The report details a court case in the United States district court involving damages claimed by Kansas residents connected to a wreck and fire on a Great Bend bound line. It mentions unpaid advertising costs and duties, a service conduct, and questioned employe responsibility during the incident.
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Batn
Mterrich
Hutchinon
Kanaas
Karena
Roesipis
Dreyfus Controversy Inspires Public Appeal Abroad
London reports urge Britain to halt anti Dreyfus agitation while Paris sources claim a pardon may come after council of revision. Articles note sympathy for Dreyfus in England and Germany and reference firms boycotting the Paris exhibition. Paris Temps backs pardon to pacify France and focus on national affairs.
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London
Max O'Hell
Paul Blouet
Daily Chronicle
Dreyfus
England
Germany
The
Evening News
Britten
William Blake Richmond
Paris
Loubet
Council of Revision
Vine
Beauvais
Breon
Partait
Temps
Topches
Rennes
France
Wright Enjoined Over Topeka Groceries Sale Controversy
Justice Wright’s court in Soldier township ordered constable Collum to seize about $9 worth of Mr. Root’s groceries from Enot’s store to satisfy a judgment for costs. A restraining injunction from Mr. Roof halted the sale, arguing lack of jurisdiction since both parties reside in Topeka.
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A. EB. Collum
T. T. Wright
Soldier Township
Enot
Roof
Judes Hazen Tuseday
Hoon
Justice of the Peace
A. F. Chesney
Root
Justice Chesney
Justice Wright
Collum
Roots
Hoers
Topeka
Verdict Soon as Venezuela Court Arbitration Nears
Washington reports that speeches on the Venezuela court arbitration in Paris will finish soon and a final decision is expected early next month. Justice Fuller’s delay in returning to Washington may affect the Supreme Court’s term, but the arbitration panel plans to complete the work and convene a final session before the arbiters meet separately.
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Washington
Venezuela
Court of Ae Ee Rowe
Paris
Cilet Justice Fuller
Supreme Court
Coledianes
Shamrock Stricken at Sandy Hook As Crew Tackles Mainsail
America's Cup challenger Shamrock started a run over the Sandy Hook course when an aluminum car failure ripped the end of the par and jammed the halyard. Captain Hogarth kept the yacht on course as crew slacked the peak and aloft workers cleared the sail. The spell of danger passed as the Erin towed the head around and the mainsail eased down.
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New York
Sepe l
Shamrock
Sandy Hook
Hogarth
Wamego Celebrates Opening of New Water Works
Wamero September 1 Chief Hale and the Pompier fire crew will visit Thursday for five exhibitions during the celebration of the new water works system. The steamer team will be operated by Lon Hale and William West with J Enger as captain and other crew members listed. A life saving display will be shown on a tower, a water run will be made, and an old town building will be burned as part of the festivities.
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Wamero
Oceanic Sighting Near Fire Island by White Star Line
A colossal ocean liner Oceanic of the White Star Line was sighted east of Fire Island Forked Light early today after departing from Garonstown at 1 4 p m last Thursday. Reports place her progress toward the Atlantic with estimates of crossing times and rival steamers in the region, noting the Lucania as a top comparison in speed and schedule amid favorable and variable weather.
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New York
Sept
Oceanic
Fire Island
Ollock
Garenstown
Lucania
Gilantes
Teutonte
Local prize fight ends in draw after dramatic ten rounds
Tommy Sears and Joe Curry, a colored boxer, fought near Rock Island tracks in a ten round bout. The match ended in a draw as Curry pressed Sears, delivering hard blows and taking control at times, while Sears struggled to finish. Crowd disputes over purse and time kept the scene tense.
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Sherif Cook
Lawson
Officer Bundy
Rock Tsland
Tommy Sears
England
Joe Curry
Curry
Peters
Sears
Wade Watts
Spar
Ewaily
Hhi Man
Wither
Saar
Will
Eifth
Tinekeeper
Antigonist
Séars
Painters Strike Hits Philadelphia Union Walkout
Fifteen hundred Amalgamated Journeymen House Painters walked out over a demand for an eight hour day at 4k 5 cents an hour with time and a half for extra work and double time on Sundays. Apprentices set at one to every five journeymen, agreement to stay until September 1912. About 125 master painters signed, 25 refused. Four thousand journeymen in the city, 5182 members. Pickets number 160 as non signatories are watched.
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Philadelphia
Amalgamated
Journeymen House Painters’ Association
Imantor
Hercement
Journeymen’s Association
Uniim
Tooo
Civic Federation Opens Policy Conference in Chicago
The Civic Federation conference on trusts and combinations opened at Central Music Hall Chicago with about 200 delegates and hundreds of spectators. Franklin Head chaired. Howard Taylor welcomed delegates for Chicago and E Akin spoke for Governor Tanner. Professors Jenks and Adams presented papers urging thorough public supervision, statistics, and regulation of trusts while cautioning against blanket state control of railways.
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Chicago
Civic Federaion Conference
Meanis
Central Music Hall
Franklin Head
Franklin H. Head
Howard 5
Taylor
Harrison
E. ©. Akin
Tanner
Illinois
J. W. Jenks
Henry Carter Adams
Adams
Aims
University of Michigan
Nother Hothine
Bureau of Statistics and
Secousty
Thesir
Social question and the new combination in industry
The text argues the new combination intensifies the social question by centralizing machinery in industry and shifting power toward those who control it. It traces industrial organization after the Civil War, notes disruptions and layoffs from new machinery, and predicts a reorganization where more workers will be needed. It warns that trusts threaten politics, yet hopes capable leaders will guide public opinion toward balance as economies advance.
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Kays
Publi Ife
Esel
Sinis
Decken
John W. Hayes
Knights of Ln
New Jersey
August Gans
Chicago
Knights of Labor
McKinley to Receive Honorary Bricklayers Card
Chicago reports the bricklayers and stone cutters union voted to issue an honorary membership card to President William McKinley. The card will be presented in Chicago on October 2 as he lays the corner stone of the government building. Previous honorary members include Senator Mason and late Mayor Carter Harrison.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Bricklayers and Stonemasons’ Union of Chicago
William Mc~ Kinley
United States
Meiney
George P. Gubbins
Bricklayers and Stone Cutters’ Union
Wm. A. Stumm
McKinley
Beicklayers
Cardn
Wm. E. Mason Gud
Frank Lawler
Asphalt Plant Fire Injures Worker in Philadelphia Block
An asphalt plant blaze in Philadelphia caused severe injuries to Albert E. Lewis and a fireman after crude oil and asphalt ignited, collapsing a block and tile bolting area, according to early reports from Richard son and Hoss.
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Philadelphia
Richardson & Hoss Nephalt
Albert E. Lewis
Vanderbilt Pallbearers For Vanderbilt Funeral
New York on September 1 9 the pallbearers for Cornelius Vanderbilt will include John Howe George Hoyt Chauncey Depew J Pierpont Morgan Ledyard Frederick Bronson Samuel F Barrer W Bayard Cutting George A Crocker and George Macculloch Miller. Washington reports enlistments on September 12 totaled 467 bringing the grand total to 878.
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Vanderbilt
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Ernay
John Howe
Geo
Ultimatum to Transvaal sparks war fears in London
London reports an immediate reply is sought to ease tensions with the Transvaal. Indications grow that war is likely as British officials press Kruger for concessions. Irishmen in New York offer aid to the Boers again and 10,000 have offered services. Johannesburg notes resistance to neutrality moves amid mobilization and miner pay incentives.
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London
Transvaal
Kruger
Ruilor
Pretoria
Volkeraad
Eld
Creard
Presidentia
Cape Town
Khan
Cape
Statu Tetet
Ube Muri
New York
Free State
Johannesburg
Ciamberlain Migs
South African
Great Britain
Raad
Majomst
South Africa
Systematic Fight By Loula Sto Sept 12 Retail Butchers Meeting
A late notice announces a meeting of retail butchers of Bt Lucie tonight called by the Retail Butchers' Co operative association. Three proposals will be discussed including antitrust packing and a cattle grower item. The session aims to align actions with the association, timing unclear.
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Kansas
Metealf and
Kansas City
Toler
Twentieth
Kansas Regiment
M. E. Younkin
Goebel
Socratic
Mkinley
Santa FE
Lemen Bros’. Circus
Entchinacs
Paul Bleuer
London Chronicle
Wright
Justices of the Peace
Wamego
Tommy” Sears
Great Trust
Civic Federation
Wrof
Frooks
Graham Brooks
Cambridge
University of Harvard
Boston
Massachusetts
McKintey
M’kinley
Stonemasons' Union
St Louis
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