Death Bell Toll for J. C. Wilson Receiver in Kansas City
J. C. Wilson, 51, a receiver for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, died suddenly at the Holland House New York City from heart failure after being sick and then dressing. The Topeka club and family were notified as details emerged about his death and plans for burial in Topeka. Wilson, a noted Kansas politician and former Topeka mayor, had accompanied his daughters Eleanor and Mabel to New York for business matters related to the receivership and had been active in state politics for years.
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Journal
Universal Anrrow
Associated Press
New Youk
Joseph C. Wiluop
Holland Hones
Lnto
Wilson
Atchison System
Mr. Wilson
Topeka
Kansas
J. Bdoinson
James L. King
Topeks Ayame
Papa
Mr. King
Eleanor
Misa Mabel
New York
Eleanor Wilson
Judge Johnson
Frey
Mabel
Vassar College
J. Dallas
D. A. Clements
West Sixth Street
Topeka Avenue
Air
Hoe
GS Green
Joseph C. Wilson
John J. Ingalls
Senate
R. Foster
Federal Court of
Poster
Santa Fe
George R Peck
Joe Wilson
Richmond
Wayne County
Indiana
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Atchison County
Muscotah
Republican State Central Committee
Rockville
Ted
Anna J. Morris
Park County
MRE WILSONS AFFAIRS Intimate friends recall his health and farm
A State Journal report details the death of Mr. Wilson from apoplexy at the Santa Fe General Office. Friends describe him as healthful recently, a devoted worker, and a trusted ally to Adams family and government staff. His 240 acre farm near Menokon is noted as well. His mother Ila Wilson, a temperance worker, remains in Indianapolis with family.
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Santa Fe General Office
Wilson
W. W. Phelps
Chicago
George F. Sharitt
United States Circuit Court
State Journal
Joe
Tim
United States Clerk’s
Menokon
Eves
Adams
Joe Wilson
Kate
Indianapolis
John J Ingalls Visits Topeka For Politician Talk Lunch Stop
John J Ingalls arrived in Topeka and met with J G Sionecker after lunch at a counter near Eighth street. He then traveled to southeastern Kansas to continue speaking with soldiers. He avoided hotel registration and walked from the depot.
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J. G. Schuecker
John J. Ingalls
Topeka
Sny
Mr. Ingalls
Ferry & Doran
J.g.sionecker
Mr. Sionecker
Sionecker
Eighth Street
Mr Ingalls
City Clerk to Wed McFadden and Montgomery Bride
The city clerk and Mr. SS McFadden will marry Mrs. MF Montgomery at McFadden’s Buchanan street home late this week or early next. Miss Ona McFadden arrives to attend. The couple plans a brief eastern wedding trip and will reside at their Buchanan Street home afterward.
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SS. McFadden
MF. Montgomery
City Clerk & S
Buchanan Street
Weather and thermometer report at Lens area
The report notes a government thermometer at four degrees today, two below yesterday, with a low barometer in the southeast. There is no notable rate change east of the Rocky Mountains in two days. Forecast calls for Thursday to be hot with continued high temperatures in this section.
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Lens
Rocky Mountains
Monuments and presidents at Chickamauga ceremony
Thousands gather in Umattaxooca Tennessee for the dedication of state monuments at Snodgrass Hill and nearby sites. Governor McKinley receives, honors Civil War veterans, and a National government transfer preserves the memorials. Notable speakers include Gov. Altgeld, Dr. McConnell, and Gen. Wallace.
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Umattaxooca
Tenn
Chattanooga
Chickzmauge
Chicago
Interior
Hoke Smith
Navy
Herbert
Harmon
Wilson
Washington
Southern Railroad
Snodgrase Hill
C. E. Belknap
Michigan Commission
Kieh
Henry M. Duffisid
Detroit
Kelly Field
Wisconsin
Col. Watkins
W. H. Upham
Ohio
Scodgrass Hill
Michigan
John Beatty
Ohio Commission
Charles H. Grosvenor
Campbell
Aquilla Wiley
McKinley
United States
Illinois
Altgeld
Lytle
Glen
R. McConnell
Claud Matthews
Lew Wallace
L MN. Walker
Grand Army
Indiana
Army of the Cumberland
Court House
James Morgan
Star
W. & Rosecrans
Custom House
F. Manderson
Nebraska
J. M. Schofield
G. M. Dodge
Army of the Tennessee
Hamilton Burglar on Trial for House Robbery
Anthony Hamilton colored faced a district court burglary charge for robbing Jacob Messengers home north of town. He resisted, drew a pistol, and fled but was tackled and captured later. Two other defendants pleaded guilty, Martin Williams and Carl Switzer, to charges of assault and battery with sentences pending. Everett Wright's burglary and larceny case was postponed to tomorrow.
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Jacob Messegrs
Anthony Hamilton
Jacob
Hamilton
Martin Williams
Shorey
Williams
Hazen
Carl Switzer
Justice Guy's Court
Switzer
Auburn
William Jones
Jones
Everett Wright
Governor Culberson Likely to Use Force Over Prize Fight
Austr. Tex reports governor Culberson avoided comment on Judge Hurt's ruling favoring prizefighters but actions suggest he will use force to stop the fight despite the decision.
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Culberson
Hurt
Tex
No Market for Melons in Warren Oils Case
An Oklahoma man shipped 1300 watermelons to Warren Oils and faced a $52 freight after prepaid $34. Stores were overstocked with larger melons and more firms’ stock remained. With no buyers he traveled to Frankfort to fetch money from his mother, settled with the railroad, and now sells the melons at ruinous prices.
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Oklahoma
Coxcompia
Warren
Hie
Frankfort
Grand Lodge records resignation of Shepard and election of Muckle
In Atlantic City, the sovereign grand lodge IL OO F met. Isaac A. Shepard of Philadelphia resigned as Sovereign Grand Treasurer due to ill health and his resignation was accepted. M. Richards Muckle of Philadelphia was unanimously elected as his successor. The session also discussed ritual revisions and insurance law amendments. A Brooklyn trolley car carried a deceased infant in a coffin, prompting passenger excitement but no fare dispute. An advertisement notes Brimeral Water for cheaper funerals and J W Pagupsays promising products.
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Shepard
Philadelphia
Atlastic City
N. J
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Order
Sovereign
Isaac A. Shepard
M. Richards Muckle
Brooklyn
Opening Delay at Atlanta Exposition Ceremony
The opening of the cotton states and international exposition in Atlanta is delayed from noon to 5:30 p.m due to a wiring delay. President Cleveland was to press the ceremonial button inscribed Marion Cleveland September 18 1895. The day brought bright skies and festive crowds as parades bands and military units moved toward the gates for the formal opening.
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Buzzain
Atlanta
Western Union
Lea
Marlon Cleveland
Baltimore
United States
Bros and
Marietta
Srmits
South
W. L Kellogg
United States Army
Tee Famous
Victor Herbert
Wa. Hemphill
Cleveland Kinlock Nelson
Hemphill
Albert Howell
Frank L. Stanton
Colliar
Beoker T. Washington
Tuskegee Normal Institute
King
George R. Brown
Atkinson
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Holland House, New
York City
J. C
Wilsox
Atcham Road
Holland House
Earlhem Seminary
Paket
Newark
Helen
Joseph, Jr
Maurice
Dottie
Ruth
Fort Smith
G. G. Foster
United States Court
Jos Wilson
Foster
Effingham
The
Chattanooga Park
Governr McKinley
Commonwealth
Glenn
Bloody Pond
Hamilton Burglar
Grand Lodge Loor
J. W. Pagpuirs
Eighth Ave
Cleveland
Marion Cleveland
Adalstrom
Pleasant Street
James Fitzgibbons
Fitzgibbons
Third Christian Church
Sixth Street
Frank Mallory
Rome
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