Sensation at Prison Congress Attacks Reform Lies
A sensational prison congress debate centers on Amos G Warner’s paper "Politia and Crime" and John N. Dryden’s tract. Warner argues reforming criminals is absurd while police and sheriffs defend cautious measures. The session triggers protests and calls for response from officials including Warren Hale of San Quentin.
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Priton Congress
Warren WB Hale
San Quentin
Cal
Alameda
Usl
Bale Jhougal
Warner
Sylse
A.t
Illness of Frederick J Skiff at Field Museum Director
Frederick J Skiff, director of the Field Museum, is seriously ill at home on Orneil Avenue after weeks of health decline. He has been largely bedridden with tiduer trouble and fatigue, though doctors say he is not in danger. Attending staff and department heads coordinate care and daily routines as he rests, with hopes of a return to outdoor activity in a few days.
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Frederick J. Skiff
Field Museum
Orneil Avenue
Beath
Oughton
Skill
Aithnurh
Gughton
Julia Marlowe's Father Charity Patient in Hospital
In Lowis, Mo, Sept. 17, John Brough becomes a charity patient at St Louis cobbler hospital. He claims one cup and two daughters as family. Julia Marlowe reportedly his daughter, with others scattered in Paris and unknown son. The piece notes Marlowe's fame and speculation about paternity.
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St. Toula Hospital
Lowis
John Brough
Louis Cobbler
Aloutas
Mt Dying City Hospital
Julia Muariane- Teter
Danser
Matt
Julia Marlowe
Mies Marlowe
Heat, court adjourned as heat wave hits town
In Ken at the circuit court, sessions paused due to extreme heat with two days of delays and likely more. Adjourning to tomorrow, officials report cases of sunstroke but no fatalities yet. A separate house fire in the area destroyed a dwelling and caused substantial property loss.
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St. Dun
Y. Joe
Joe Lucedt
Sexson
Wlinnet Govestelle
Mercury
Supreme Court Backs Omaha Fire and Police Board
Lincoln Neb Sept 17 The Nebraska supreme court today sustained the new Omaha fire and police board in a decision that upholds the constitutional act creating the board. The ruling dismisses objections that Governor Hotra m ie acted improperly and holds that municipal interests are not jeopardized. The court declares Broateh Van der ri and Foster lawfully served on the Omaha board of fire and police commissioners.
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Nebraska
NSW Oritfin Police Board
Owana
Bee
Lincoln
Nebsaya
Supreme Cour
Omaha
Hotoormie
Charchit
Ruceall
Broateh
Vaoderv Ri
Foster
Beard of Fire and Police Commicsioaere
Ex Governor John P St John Returns From New York
After a year in New York ex Governor John P St John of Kansas arrives in Curcaco. He says he is returning home to Kansas and remains in politics for his country, not allies. Local talk suggests debate over potential candidacy and shifting public opinion on Togalle and J Rilpa Burtoo.
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Kauss Metter
Curcaco
New York
John P.st Jobo
Kanana
Kansas
Morris
John
Lia Perty
Hla
Togalle
Rilpa Burtoo
Togalis
Eskridge man Lew Thomas jailed after assault attempt
Sept 17 in Lyndia Lew Thomas of Eskridge is jailed after a night assault on the daughter of OLE McBfresh. A second attempted lynching was blocked by authorities and the town meeting adjourned quietly.
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Osacer7y
Kuna
Lew Thomas
Eskridge
Ole
McBfresh
Lyndia
Lywen Niin
Too Hot to Study Homeopathic School Delays Start
The Homeopathic Medical School postpones its opening by two weeks due to heat. An initial meeting in Dr. Harding's office adjourned to Huykins for ice cream. Next Monday September 3 Dr. Swift lectures Obstetrics and Dr. Ryder Surgery. Wednesday will feature D Harding on Gaveris Medion. Friday nights are set for D conisgerous Porsiology and Dr. Stew art on Theory and Practice.
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Meilienl
Night School of Homeopathy
Mewting
Harding
Guert
Huykins
Swift
Dr. Ryder
Wednesley
Woodmen In Fort Scott For Southeastern Kansas Rally
Fort Scott hosts Modern Woodmen of America members and their families for a regional gathering with special trains bringing about 80 visitors from Joplin Cresville Yates Canter Parsons and Inch Hill. An afternoon parade and speeches followed by picnicking at Potter's Grove marked the day.
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Jeanlon
Kansas City
Fort Scout
Fort Scott
Woodmen of America
Potter's Grove
Fireman Explains Need to Use Sprinkled Pavement
Fireman Knott explains why heavy fire wagon must travel Kennas Avenue and Quincy Street in warm weather. He notes wagon weighs about 5,000 pounds and sinks into soft pavement, making sprinkling necessary on smoother routes to prevent damage and ensure faster response.
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Knott
Kaneas Av
Lewis Know
Staion
Starr Jourxal
Uy Kennas
South Jopeka
Weirun
Quincy Street
Raness Avenue
Collinville case reports deadly street quarrel and flight
A Kansas City dispatch describes Winter Jordan fatally striking Juba Geary during a quarrel and fleeing after reloading a firearm. Geary is missing, and the incident follows a broader pattern of violence against Black people. An unrelated note mentions a machine found in Mt. Penis Panis with a private house window alarm.
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Avith
Han
Kansas City
the Liar
Elwardeville
Kan Sara
Jordan
Juba Geary
Judas
Beinst
Bush
Jordem
Mt. Penis Panis
Privat
Fue BC
Platt Cheers as Norton Bid Favors Presidential Ticket
In Sanarocs New York the Republican convention shows strong support for Norton and Platt. Delegates back a full ticket with a platform, while a contest for a judgeship stirs slight discord. Chauncey Depew may speak as the session opens with notable arrivals and a lively crowd.
Bishop Whipple to Lead Consecration in Topeka Event
In Topeka today bishops including Rt Rev Frank Rorebrook Milepaugh and Rt Rev BH B Whipple gather for the consecration. Bishop Whipple, about 75, tall and striking, is praised for life among Sioux and frontier work. preparations include a 7 oclock address to Bethany young ladies and a later sermon at Grace Church.
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Presrat Fu Lopeka
Frank Rorebrook Milepaugh
Whipple
Behop
Minnesota
Fesnes K Bovoke
Topeke
Johe
Paulding
Culorady
D. & Tutte
Silssuuri
Kilspaugie
Edward Tt
Atwell
He Weaern Giscries
Curl
Besop Whipple
Bie
United States
June Williams
Wapple
Indiana
Gcelock
Bethany
Frank Resebrook Millspaugh
Kansas
Geace Cutpe Gral
St Andrew
Francis K. Brooke
T. D
Oxlaheama
Perry Bank Fails in Perry Indian Territory
A Perry Oklahoma bank failure sparks widespread alarm as Fort State Bank of Perry cannot open. About 402 thousand dollars in deposits and 20 thousand cash on hand are reported. The bank’s officers vanish. cashier Fred W. Farrar formerly of Arkansas City and president D V. N. Gregory formerly of Arkansas City are named in the collapse.
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Kansas City
Perry
O. T
Fort Stace Banc
Cavhier
Fred W. Farrar
Arengas City
Kun, Preedani
Dv. N. Gregory
First National Bank of
Arkansas City
Chickamauga battlefield dedication crowds grow at park event
From Barnims tents at CuHatTaxcoaa September 17 readers report a massive turnout for the Chickamauga battlefield dedication as a national park. A grand stand and a long service tent rise, with Governor MeKiules of Oulu and President Stevens and a party of friends expected tonight. Distinguished arrivals include Gen J C Kirk of Kansas, Gen J B Morgan of Quincy, ex-Guy Campbell of Ohio, Gov Altgeld of Illinois and staff, Guy Morton and his staff expected tomorrow morning.
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CuHatTaxcoaa
Igin
Chickamauga Battlefi
Barnum
MeKiules
Oulu
Scevensin
J.C Kirk
Kanass
J. B Morgan
Quincy
Guy. Campbell
Onio
Gov. Altgeld
Illinois
Guy
Morton
Train wreck injures fourteen near Agra dals
A Soo Line passenger train leaving here yesterday morning derailed near Agra dals after a broken rail. Fourteen people were injured, including Miss Kate Hansen of Elbow Lake who suffered the most serious injuries, while thirteen others led by W. Washburn Jr. were bruised.
General Kelly Revived and Coxey Movement Ahead
General Kelly, industrial army figure, spoke in Washington on Sep. 17 recounting Coxey's army travels and hardships. He said the movement was in its infancy and predicted a meeting on to Washington come spring. He urged government employment and promised a rally for the army.
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Washington
Popatantos
Tia
Ely
Iodustrial Army
Coxey’d Army
Duke Marlborough to Attend Atlanta Exposition Visit
Sept 17 Dexver reports the Duke of Marlborough will attend the Atlanta exposition with W K Vandertilt and Miss Vanderboy Young Bowyer Me Found. Glenford McKinney, son of Debu L Pekinney of Knevide, Pa, missing after a boating expedition in northwest tulured, has been found alive after following wounded elk and dark, and then camping with a small group until rescue.
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Vanderbilig Witt
Dexver
Glenford McKinney
Debu
After the boodlers money paid for law passage
The Sar Kamvo county grand jury hearings reveal that between $2,000 and $6,000 was paid to secure passage of the mechanics lien bill introduced by Isidor Ploke of Cicero. Capt Hart testified asserting widespread bribery involving Chicago businessmen and legislators. Prominent figures like Editor Ketlesat and Tom Casnon of the Times Herald appeared, with affidavits alleging influence peddling. Sensational arrests are expected as the jurors hear more testimony.
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Srnthermtp
Sar Kamvo County
Apnemaly
D Il Hart
Lincoln
Grand Juy
Leniew
Isidor Ploke
Cicero
Ketlesat
Tom Casnon
Times-Herald
Chicago
D. W. Wilson
Elizia
National Dairymen's Ssociation
Donaihan Merriam
Pekia
Ite
Assaulters confess in Wichita case of Grace King death
A Wichita bar report says Cherivs Sterns Booe Fox Charles Wilking and Acnur Jaygraham confessed to abducting drugging and assaulting Grace King a 14 year old girl found last night in Griewold park. The four suspects are under arrest.
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Kansas
Record heat wave sweeps across the nation
A nationwide heat wave sets records on Tuesday September 17 with eight days of extreme temperatures. Readings reach 96 to 102 degrees in many cities while showers are scarce. Forecasters predict a slight cooldown tomorrow though hot conditions persist in the west and central regions.
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Ilgut
Eeuthern
Concordia
St Luuis
LABOE STATISTICIANS MEET IN MIONEPOLIS UNDER CARREL
The nonfatal association of labor statisticians began its eleventh convention at the Commercial club today with Carrel D Wright, national commissioner over labor, presiding. State labor commissioners attended, with addresses by Governor Clough Mayor Pratt and G F Calderwood. Wright said the group's aim is to show capital and labor aligned, not opposed, as commissions have followed Massachusetts since 1869 in supporting commission work.
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Lisa
Thirteenth
William Brooktiss i
Thag
Alfrea Conklin
New York
Piaut
Lisil W
Charles W. Sackett
Ste Committee
Kenyon
Mr. Macselteai
Charles G Sherman
Onondaga
Uamilton Fish
Theodore L Ponie
Oneida
Sherman
Camin
Hamilton Fen
Municipal Labor Congress of
Leyi P. Mortan
Accls UN
Mionepolis
Carrel. Wright
Minnesporte
Imbur Statisticians
Ita
Commercial Club
Wideat
Carrel D. Wrigh
Labor
Clough
Pratt
Gfl Qalderwood
Wright
Massachusetts
Army of the Tennessee Forms for Monument and Meeting
The Army of the Tennessee society held its second day session in Washington on September 17. Col Fred D. Grant delivered the annual address amid praise and discussion of erecting a Grant monument in Washington. Officers were elected including Dodge as president and Hickeslawper as secretary. After a banquet, members travel to Chattanooga for the Chickamauga dedication and plan a joint Confederate survivor meeting tomorrow night.
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Army of the Tennsser
Washington Discissaryi
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Fred D. Grant
Society
Adj
Eitgens
Cinelanen
Erulogical Gardens
Hoyt Sherman
St. Leula
Chattanooga
Chickamauge
Army of the Tennessee
Man carries revolver on street after jail release
After James Johnston left city prison with Officer Main, he walked toward North Lopoke with a revolver in his hand. He feared arrest for concealed weapon, and bystanders moved to the curb as he spoke with police. Johnston said he would keep the weapon to avoid police action, while his wife planned to join him and police were urged to collect him in the morning.
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North Toeke
Alfred Turman
Owens
Santa Fe Junction
Aad
Turmen
James Johnston
Main
North Lopoke
Juhnston
Odiver Owens
Johnston
Comities Hold Meeting on Bridge and Court House Projects
County commissioners met amid busy discussions on whether to build a larger bridge, with President Baker opposing a bigger span than the present one. The board also set plans for an elevator in the courthouse and noted resignations and office-offer issues. Contractors received sums for courthouse work as crews inspected damage on Hail Day Creek after a bridge washout.
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Mather
Baker
Street Railway Company
Lim
Court House
Willeel
Luther Stover
Clort
Uengken
Hat Township
Siont
Kensies
Williamsport
Stout
F. L. Brevenson
Trump
Reform Echol
Hail Day Creek
Gold Situation and Various Financial Notices
Sept 17 reports from New York Rochester and St Louis show gold movements with deposits of 20000 and 10100 to exchange for greenbacks, 250000 received from Rochester banks, and 80000 paid to subtreasury in currency exchange. Also mentions a meeting of the Sovereign Grand Lodge and a telegraph wire setup for Cleveland’s summer residence ahead of the Atlanta exposition. Henry of Navarre wins a 2 1/4 mile stakes race with Clifford second and Sir Walter third.
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Inka Guld Deposita
New York
Hundy & Harman
Luskier, Woo & Co
Subtraasury
Alleiala
Roenester
N.Y
St. Louie
United States
Sub-Treasury
WasitingTon
Treasury
Gould Reserve
Atlantic
Sovereign Grand Lodge Independent Order of C. Feiluwa
Louis van Orden
Ohio
Cleveland Art Ar
Buzzanos Bay
Mess
Cleveland
Henry of Navarre
Gravesean
Tray Clifford
Sir Walter
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