Dreyfus Crisis Sparks French Political Tremors
Paris faces a constitutional clash as cabinet members push for Dreyfus revision. Brisson’s government risks collapse amid rumors of a military coup led by army chiefs and possible dictatorship. President Faure may resign, while Zola’s return to Paris in October looms amid cabinet splits and state anxieties.
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Car Tate
Peure Haas
Mivision
Hee
Bristow
Het Feure
Dreyfus
Faure
Paore
Brisson
Salonet
Paty de Clam
Jule Hone
Paris
Poriers
Evertheleas
Paty
Paria
Reler
Iho de Paris
Parte Bariy
France
Wages Increased for Kansas City Railroad Workers
In Pitteborg Kansas, the Fond du Lac railway workers will receive standard pay under a year old agreement. The new wage schedule raises pay by 40 to 43 percent, boosting overtime for train crews as the road's freight business grows. Local trainmen, long paid less than older systems, celebrate the raise. A separate Porto Rico arrival and military news follow this item.
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Pitteborg
Kan
Kansas City
Pittabure & Gulf Railway
Woman Claims Heir to Fort Scott Estate in Probate Suit
Margaret Connallin, 21, of Chicas Rosa, seeks to recover the entire estate of the late John Connallin in Fort Scott Kansas. She contends she is his daughter and the sole rightful heir despite a will that names his son and daughter by a former wife as legatees. The estate includes several farms, city property, a store, and other assets valued around 40000 dollars. The suit pits the young woman against a brother James Connallin and a sister Mrs Louis, with Georgia Connellin named as a former wife. The case has drawn local interest due to the unexpected identity of the claimant and the contested provisions of the will.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Margaret Connallin
Chicas
John Connallin
Hurna
Wrst National Bank
Polite
Saminietistor
Denehter
Georgia
Jamra
Mra
of &T. Louis
Aero Tne
Margaret
Georgia Cannell
Nis “Hearst
Claire
Madrid and London report Spain Cortes prorogued amid clashes
Madrid and London despatches describe a stormy session as Sagasta secured the queen's signature to prorogue the cortes. General Rivera demanded inquiry into his Philippines administration while Count de Almansa challenged the president of the senate. The assemblies were closed after Sagasta read the decree, ending a tense day of political clashes.
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Madrid
Sugasti
Cortes
Senate
Prise @e
Rivera
Philippine
Count Almenas
Count Almenss
Saganta
Chamber of Deputies
London
Ehitly Mail
Philippines
Sagasta
General de Rivera
Count de Almenns
Tribune
Montero Eion
Ete
Sagusia
Hila
Phone War in Atchison Sparks Monopoly Battle
In Atchison a second telephone company wins a franchise and plans to launch within 40 days, offering business lines at 2 dollars monthly and residence lines at 1 dollar monthly, undercutting the existing Missouri and Kansas firm which deploys four solicitors offering service at 1.60 dollars per month for business lines and higher rates for others.
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Thair
Bates
Atchison, Kan
Atchison
Ato 2
Atchison @ second
Pew
Wil
Missouri and
Kansay
Postal Service to Extend Telegraph Lines to Pittsburg
The Pittsburg Commercial Club reports a Postal Telegraph official stated plans to extend their lines to Pittsburg, Kan as soon as possible. Construction progresses but the line may not reach Pittston before year end. winter work will add three lines locally. The move follows dissatisfaction with Western Union service.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Western Union
Prisoner Attempted to Burn Jail in Great Bend
Fragmentary report describes a prisoner named Dick Dink in a Great Bend jail who attempted to burn his bed clothes and mattress during confinement in fall. A Tre company worker’s intervention prevented a broader blaze and possible death as the galley interior was damaged before the lock was broken. Weather notes forecast centrally fair, cooler temperatures in Kansas for Friday with southerly winds.
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Great Bend
Nick Dink
Tre Company
Kansas
Centrally Fair
Barbadoes Storm Torn Strikes Caribbean Island
London reports a severe hurricane hitting Barbadoes with two hundred dead and about forty nine thousand homeless. British ship Lands and American bark Gray Linwond were driven out to sea and lost with no further word. coasters also damaged.
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Barbadoes
Lands
Dodee
Rio Janeiro
Gray Linwond
Gilley
New York
Port Spain
Wea
Alnce
Hawaiian queen hopeful Anna Kanaina Loke to Topeka carnival
The St Louis Globe Democrat prints Anna Kanaina Loke’s Hawaiian identity and her bid to become queen of Topeka Kansas carnival. The article includes her background a translation of her Hawaii letter to the Globe Democrat and notes she planned to sail from Honolulu to join Kansas delegates in San Francisco before reaching Topeka.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
Anna Rose
Globe Demoocrat
Miss Rose
Topeka
Kase
Ana Ranaloa Leke
Hawaii
Honolulu
San Francisco
Kansas
Zist
Miss Lake
Globe Themocrat
Ita
Kalima
The
Globe Democrat
Hilo
Hiawaii
Honolali
Kaueas
Ana Kanaina Loke
Troops Seize Train at Columbus Union Station
Sensational midnight scene as A B C First Obie volunteers from Cleveland take forcible possession of a train at Columbus union station. From Huntsville Alabama troops arrived in tourist sleepers to guard the five cars amid a dispute over movement and destination. An engine was coupled and armed guards surrounded the train, preventing any relocation to Cincinnati or other lines. A larger payment and contract dispute for street cars lingered unresolved amid the standoff.
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Columbus
Union Station
Cleveland
Hunteville
Ala
Pennsylvania Allway
Cincinnati
Witamion
Saldnent
Ales
Mustering Out At Topeka Moves Regiments Debate
Topeka Canal Club members urged mustering out the two remaining regiments in Topeka after months of discussion. The group debated designating Topeka as mustering out place, noting Leavenworth will handle the Twenty-second regiment. Members urged action to ensure Topeka receives the gains from mustering out and to avoid discrimination against Topeka.
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Efert
Topeka Canal Club
Club Rooma
Leavenworth
BD. J. Greenwald
Hazisus Tracns
Abe Dwantyent
Uni Pucsiay
Phey
Shana
Topeka
Leuven
Saker
Anderson
Congrevaran Curtis
Toneka
Yenworth
Mr. Steinbere
Canital
Topeta
Ft. Fini
Cad
Brigham
Greer
Poison Plot Hints At Korean Royal Poisoning Case
Reports from Seoul indicate the Corea King and crown prince may have been poisoned after a royal event on Sunday. The king is recovering while the crown prince remains weak. authorities suspect a household lady as the culprit though motive remains unclear whether jealousy or politics.
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Yokohama
Seoul
Corea
Soldiers Given Banquet Emporia Welcomes Returning Troops
Emporia Kansas September 12 Companies B and HM of the Twenty second Kansas returned home to a hero’s welcome. The train arrival triggered cannon salutes as the depot filled with the county’s populace. A parade led by the mayor council and board of education, with GAR escort, closed streets. Schools and businesses shut, flags hung, and a banquet followed at the normal school prepared by the Women’s Relief Corps and Red Cross ladies.
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Emporia
Kuan
Twenty-second Kansas
Board of Education
GAR
Astute Normal School
Taylor
W. C. Stavenaon
Woman'’s Relief Corps
Red Cross
Blanco Regrets War Attitude in Havana Message
New York dispatch reports Captain General Blanco, speaking after the peace protocol, expresses deep resentment toward the United States for its conduct in declaring war against Spain. He says he fears the American nation may decay, yet claims no dislike for the U S army and praises its soldiers.
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New York
Herald
Havana
Bianco
Sam
United States
Spain
Cuba
Porto
Rico
Philippines
Alfet
Army of the
Clay Center Soldiers Welcome Home
The advance guard of Company I arrived in Clay Center last night to a royal welcome. Five hundred citizens gathered at the depot as Lee Williams greeted the troops with cheers and a tiger. The march proceeded to the Comstock hotel for a banquet, after which the soldiers went home early.
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Clay Center
Company I
Flee Williams
Comstock
Lava Erupts as Mount Vesuvius Opens New Mouths
Naples September 16 Mount Vesuvius is presenting the grandest spectacle since 1812 with a violent outburst. The central crater and several new mouths spew lava and ashes sending three streams down the mountainside toward the chestnut woods at Monte Somma base, threatening observatory and barracks of the Carabinieri while destroying nearby lines.
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Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Barnite
Monte Somma
Carabineers
Montauk Echoes From The Twenty-Second Kansas Regiment
A Kansas City Star dispatch from Montauk Point describes a sick, gaunt volunteer soldier among Twenty-second Kansas troops. He recalls three weeks at Montauk, compares hell and war, refuses to reveal his name, and condemns hunger and mistreatment of hungry soldiers before boarding a Hock Island train.
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Kansas City Star
Hell
Camp
Wikoff
Porto Rican post offices designated in Porto Rico
Washington reports an extension of the postal service in Porto Rico with Coamo, Utuado, Yauco, and Juana Diaz named as postal stations. Spanish officials may run duties under American supervision, with replacements by American staff if unsatisfactory. A recent Kempner letter notes Guantanamo officials' distrust of a Spanish sympathizer postmaster and Col Ray appointing a regimental chaplain to oversee the office. W B Spicer to take charge once ready with stamps in hand.
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Washington
Sept. S
Porto Rico
Coane
Utuamo
Yauco
Juana Diaz
Kempner
Perry S. Heath
Guantanamo
Cubs
H. P. Ray
United States
W. B. Spicer
State House Notes and Campaign Movements
A. A. Godard filed nomination papers for the Republican state ticket. G. C. Clemens plans a socialism event in Kansas City Kansas next week. H. S. Landis travels from Lansing to Clay Center for a Populist meeting. Major A. P. Shreve and others returned from Fort Leavenworth to aid the Twenty-second regiment. J. B. Boyce resumes campaign work in Beloit and Minneapolis with Lincoln to follow. I. W. Amis reviews teacher exam papers for state certificates. seventy teachers examined. Colonel Richard Malcolm Johnston is dying in Baltimore. Gilman Cheney, president of the Canadian Express, dead in Montreal at 75.
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A. A. Godard
G. C. Clemens
Kansas City
Kansas
H. S. Landis
Penitenary
Lansing
Clay Center
A. P. Shreve
Leedy
Allen
H. N. Boyd
Fort
Minneapolis
Lincoln
I.W. Amis
State Board of Efdutation
One Day of Festival Sets Friday as Only Festival Day
The article outlines a fall festival schedule with a G A R reunion ending in a grand illumination on Thursday. The main events start Friday with a parade featuring fraternal, floral, and civic divisions, plus decorated carriages and the Karnival Queen Miss Anna Rose of Ho Hawaii making her first public appearance. The Karnival Parade, Friday night events on Kanes avenue, and a masquerade ball at Hamilton hall are planned, with a possible second parade on Saturday morning not yet decided.
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Anna Rose
Hawaii
Kaneas Avenue
Hamilton Hall
Miles Succumbs to Fever in Washington
General Miles, confined to bed with malaria like fever, suffered from exposure during recent campaigns. Doctors urged rest at a waterside resort, and friends expect he will take a vacation. Despite illness, Miles is hoped to recover quickly given his recuperative powers.
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Washington
Miles
Army
General Miles
The Peace Makers Conference at the White House
Washington reports that nearly all peace commission members met with the president today in the cabinet room to discuss the talks. Senators Davis Frye and Mr Whitelaw Reid left for their hotel after the conference while Secretary Day remained for luncheon. The group plans a dinner this evening with cabinet members.
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Washington
Peace Commission
Gray
Day
Davia
Whitelaw Bel
Frye
Arlington Hotel
Penrose
Quay
White House
Davis
Whitelaw Reid
Secretary Day
Amateurs Narrow Golf Field After Early Elims
Morristown, N J September 15 Amateur championship action quickens as the Morris County club hosts big names in the chase for semi finals. Travis meets Foxhall Keene while Findlay Douglass faces J A Stillman and B MacDonald meets A McCa t es in a steel eyeing clash. Walter B Smith and George D Fowler form a strong foursome as Yale and Newport players showcase long drives and precise approaches. Baigwin of Company G dies en route home from Dizón leaving a wife and newborn son.
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Morristown
N. J
Bend
Morris County
Elt
WJ. Travis
Findlay Douglass
C. B. MacDonald
Walter B. Smith
Travis
Foxhall Keene
Tynge Xo
Keene
Oakland Club
Findlay Congress
J. A. Stillman
Yale
Tikore
Italy Ends Diplomatic Ties With Colombia
Rome announces Italy has ended diplomatic relations with Colombia over Colombia’s refusal to recognize the British minister as Italian representative during his absence. A Colombian charge d affaires cites a brief dispatch and notes differing phrasing on “interrupted” vs “ended.”
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Rome
Italy
Declanes
Republic of Colombia
Colombia
Washington
Rept
Senor Rengifo
Paul Gumt
Columbia
Btter
Tie
Weil Iseas
Ae Lombik
Ithiy
Havana Mayor Seeks Coup Chief Support With Gifted Horse
Sept. 15 Havana autonomist mayor sent a magnificent horse to insurgent chief Miguel Rodrigues as a conciliatory gesture amid factional tension. Several council members and ex-aides to General Pandas criticized the move as a miscalculated attempt to appease the insurgent army, while officials debate its efficacy and risks.
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Havana
Migian Rodrigues
Pandas
Cutuns
Offciul
Cischon
Republicans Active In State Central Committee Letter
Frank Brown claims the Republican State Central Committee sent a letter to Port Red Populists warning of Republican district manipulation. He says a GOP office sought how many votes were needed to carry current districts and that populist committees statewide issued similar letters. Brown accuses Populists of gerrymandering and fearing defeat in key districts.
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Frank Brown
Wecreary
Wiepublican State Central
Ponseasion
Populiattate Central
Reutt
Port Red
Secretary of State
Brown
Dynamos Installed at Port Wayne Plant
Dynamos are being placed in the residence basement to power a new plant by Port Wayne Electrical Co. Two machines drawing 3,000 pounds daily are driven by a 325 horsepower engine with two new boilers needed. Total cost about $4,000. coal and transport add to expenses. The system will consume two tons of oak daily and run continuously.
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Wrete House
Port Wayne Electrical Company
Lansing
State House
Extradition Hearing Stalls Over Poisoning Case
The extradition hearing of Mrs Tutkin, accused in the poisoning of Mrs John Dachine, made little progress as Governor Budd questioned the lack of a concrete complaint. Attorney figures and the Delaware code were cited in explanations. Mrs Doikin did not appear.
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Tutkin
John
Dachine
Budd
Figsiner
Doikin
Special Meeting Opens Afternoon of Press on Peace Talks
Washington reports a special meeting of the public called for this afternoon at 3 o'clock to discuss instructions to the Paris peace commission. The cabinet will convene at 3 to review next steps.
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Washington
Parle Peace Commission
Colored Baptists to Send Missionaries to Cubs
Kansas City Missouri September 15 The annual convention of the National Colored Baptist Association voted to dispatch two church members to Cuba before year end to establish preliminary arrangements. President E H Morris of Arkansas led the recommendation and the plan was approved at this morning's session.
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Kansas City
National Colored Baptist Association
Cuba
Menmbens
Cale
EH. C. Morris
Arkansas
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