Scheme to ransom Rome raises Catholic fund plan
London reports a proposed fund by leading European Catholics to buy Rome and restore the papal temporal power amid Italy's financial crisis. The idea envisions the pope gaining independence for Rome in exchange for negotiating restoration of the Italian kingdom, with eminent financiers deeming it practicable.
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London
Europe
Italy
Rome
London Daily Telegraph
Vatican
House of Savoy
Ttaty
Papacy
Leo XII
Lely
Hauuciers
Dexing
Not Believed at Washington on Pope Temporal Power Plan
Not believed in Washington that a billion dollar fund to be placed at the Pope's disposal to negotiate with Italy for restoring temporal power is feasible or desirable. The Vatican considered moving the papal see. Italy granted concessions easing friction. No foreign power has supported the pope's cause and the US ambassador in Rome faces delicate duties amid European interest in the matter.
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Washington
Londun
Italy
Vatican
Europe
All
Rome
United States
McVeigh
Threats From Italian Quardrennial Celebrations Reported
Sept 20 reports reveal threats linked to Italy’s quadrennial celebration. Letters to authorities threaten delegation members in Washington with corrosive substance attacks and call for their removal by August 27. A later message hints at an imminent destruction date, accompanied by graphic tokens.
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Italy
Papal Legation
Pal
Washington
Akull
Letters warn of danger if he stayed in Chicago
The source notes that he departed Chicago early to avoid likely dynamite attacks and describes the letters as affusions sent to public officials in Washington, treated as routine communications rather than serious threats.
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Chicago
Washington
Unheeded Governor Faces Prize Fight Clash
In Austin on Sept 20 Governor Culberson's vow to block the Corbett Fitzsimmons prize bout under penal statutes sparks a rumor the fight may shift to Indian Territory near Colbett. Florida Athletic Club insists no law blocks prize fighting and proceeds with preparations, while lawyers say only militia intervention or an injunction can halt the move.
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Galbarson
Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
Florida Athletic Club
Austin
Tex
Culberson
Corbett- Fitzsimmons
Indian Territory
Colbett
May End in Murder In Chicago City Fight
Aldermen Lammers and Buck McCarthy clash in the stock yards district leaving Lammers badly injured with swollen eyes missing teeth and internal injuries. Doctors report fever and uncertain recovery as mob elements are blamed for the assault.
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Lamateca
Buck” McCarthy
Chicago
Chicaco
Republican Central Committee
Harmony” Meening
Lammers
Stock Yards
Mearthy
Woman Injures Husband In Jealous Attack At Huron
A Huron Kansas woman Mrs Michael Gallagher attacked her husband with carbelic acid in a jealous rage. The assault disfigured him severely, with one eye put out and the other possibly ruined. The incident occurred near Lluron and is reported by a special Star dispatch from Atchison.
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Huron
Kansas
Raynas City
Atchison
Michael Gallagher
Lluron
State House in Flowers for Funeral of J C Wilson
State House officials and clerks will attend the funeral of the late J C Wilson in a body and present a be wiful offering. The offering designed by Mr George Seward assistant state treasurer will be a miniature representation of the state house. The miniature capitol building will be covered with flowers and two miniature trees will topple half mast over the building.
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State House
J C Wilson
George Sewerd
Parkdale Bar Fight Draws Youthful Defendant
Parkdale residents fill police court as Cam Moffat a 13 year old faces charges after a clash between Cam Moffat and Harry Willtime at Witlndma bar. Docket lists occupation as kid. Judge Perry presides as witnesses recount private troubles.
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Cam Moffat
Harry Willtime
Moffat
Witlndma
Perry
Chiff $3
Vanderbilt Denies Match With Duke of Marlboro
Miss Vanderbilt is not engaged to the Duke of Marlboro, stated by Mrs W K Vanderbilt. The papers had linked her with various friends. The Duke will visit the Allentown exposition with Mrs W K Vanderbilt and Miss Vanderbilt later this week.
Miss Edison to Wed German Officer in New York
A Berlin dispatch reports Miss Marion Edison daughter of Thomas Edison engaged to marry Lieutenant Ovser of Chemnn A. O. O. W. The Capital lodge A. O. U. W. No 3 announces funeral arrangements for Joseph C. Wilson urging members to attend. The No 3 degrees team dance is postponed until after the funeral.
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Gerhin Liv
New York
Nerald
Berlin
Capital Lodge
Goday
Joseph C. Wilson
Weder
Euxist Musller
J. C Wilson
City Bull
Chicago Heat Wave Tops September Record
Chicago endured an unprecedented September heat wave with 91 degrees recorded in the Auditorium tower. The city faced extreme humidity, causing distress and leading to three deaths and two prostrations. Deceased: Charles Sisles, Feink Wilson, and Wm. Cussman. Prostrated: Terrence Cox and an unnamed man at county hospital.
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Chicago
Auditorium
Charles Sisles
Feink Wilson
Wm. Cussman
Terrence Cox
Mayor Fellows Hit By Hanging Basket Accident
The mayor, Fellows, sustained a cut above the left eye after a hanging basket on his porch collided with him as he lit a cigar before leaving for a council meeting. He believed he had been assaulted before realizing the basket caused the injury and continued to the meeting.
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Mayor Fellows
Jong
Going After Bear Hunters Head to Raton Mountains
W W Mills and J B Snow depart Topeka for a two week bear hunt in the Raton mountains New Mexico. They take fifteen hounds ammunition and guns plus experience tracking bears. Both are seasoned hunters confident in bagging several bruin quarry with their pack and skills.
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W. W. Mills
J. B. Snow
Topeka
Raton Mountains
New Mexico
Shay
Brain
Mr. Snow
Gunters
Rev J B Thomas Resigns From First Baptist Church
Resignation of Reverend J B Thomas from the First Baptist church takes effect October 4 after serving Topeka for years since coming from Dubuque He plans to join Chicago Baptists missions as assistant superintendent for the Chicago district Includes northern Illinois and Wisconsin and continues involvement with the board of education until next meeting. Local items note a stranger reporting he was robbed of nine dollars by a colored woman at a Crane street house, with no further details. New York reports no referee chosen for Corbet Fitzsimmons fight. decision deferred to October 30. Senator Teller plans silver speeches in Kansas this fall, notifying his brother Rit Teller. A double birthday party for Mr AmOs Beeler and Mr Hugg at Fourth and Lafayette ends with refreshments. Gormley’s Band hired for October 1 parade. Evangelist Whitman and jubilee singers speak at Hamilton hall with free admission.
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First Baptist Church
Thomas
Popeku Sit
Dubuque
Board of Education
Themes
Chicago
Titinuis
Wisconsin
Mim
Topeka
Graceot
Crane Street
Cooler Saturday Promised After Wind Skims Green Crops
A strong dry wind yesterday and today left little moisture in place, causing minor crop damage. Corn fodder and hay faced losses while corn stalks withered, yet most crops are mature. Wind speeds reached 24 to 32 miles per hour with cooler temperatures expected. showers or thunderstorms and cooler weather Friday night into Saturday are forecast.
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Altestull
Lake
Seperios
Montana
United States
Free Silver Row Over Headquarters Location Sparks Debate
In Chicago a heated dispute erupts among free silver advocates over relocating their headquarters from Washington. Sibley and Warner oppose moving, while a strong faction pushes to center the movement in the region supplying its main support. Chicago officials reportedly propose Chicago as the seat of the "silver war," escalating mutual opposition.
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Bigerness Caalta
Curcaco
Chicago
Washington
Mesars Sibley
Warner
Deing
Diphtheria Increases In City Report Says Physician
A well known physician told a Journal reporter this morning that about 20 diphtheria cases exist in the city and are increasing daily. He recommends boiling vinegar in the home as an inexpensive, pleasant and effective remedy. Prices of remedies and a list of sellers are given at various addresses including Madison, Lincoln, Jefferson, Van Buren, Sixth Street, and West Sixth.
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Blascot
Leo- Davis
James Piizgillons
Topeka Avenue
E. Kidney
Madison
Willian Hockford
North van Buren
Henry Cuttereon
Lincolin
F.C. Wilkins
Crawford Flats
Fifth Street
Mra
Aldridge
Jefferson
C. T. Yrapy
van Buren
W. H. Wilson
East Sixth
Lots Hansen
Norsh Jefferson
J G. Dubriel
Iiish Street
James Crow
East Crane Street
Hares Rovd
East Sixth Street
West Sixth
Dillon
Muarve
Nort Lopéta
Oue
Tragic Death of Ralph Eugene Field From Paris Green Poisoning
A three year old boy, Ralph Eugene Field, son of Prof. M. Pietd of Lincoln, died after swallowing Paris Green. He initially showed spasms and suffocation. doctors attempted intubation and tracheotomy without success. Funeral set for Saturday at 1041 Prospect Street with burial in Lawrence.
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M. Pietd
Linccoln Scallo
Paris Green
Mra Field
Dra. Menninger
Munn
Changes in 1.0 bylaws allow ribbons for grand lodge members
In Atlanticry New Jersey on September 20 a vote adopted a resolution amending article 22 of the sovereign grand lodge bylaws. It allows grand bodies to adopt a uniform ribbon color and size with attached jewels, replacing regalia for rank display. The measure passed 69 to 2. Rebekah state assemblies' degree was defeated. Modern Woodmen in Emporia elected George R. Allen president of Lyon county log rolling group.
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Committee On
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
Rebekah
Emporia Emronia
Lyon County Log Rolling Association
Wodmen
George R. Allen
Emporia
Tennessee Turney Defies South Was Wrong Remark
Chattanooga September dedication day drew a grand parade with Vice President Stevenson and Cabinet officials. Gov Turney rebutted Gov Woodbury saying he remained loyal to the Confederacy and could never concede the South was wrong. The remark sparked wide audience chatter after adjournment.
Pickpockets Strike On Missionary Ridge In Topeka Rail Route
The report details a midnight holdup on Missionary Ridge as J W Blanchard and companions were robbed of cash and watches totaling hundreds of dollars. It also covers a separate case in Topeka where Willis McIntosh, just married, is tried for grand larceny linked to a cow theft to fund his wedding, with witnesses and alibi issues highlighted.
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Chattanooga
Chartanooga
Tenn
J. W. Blanchard
Missionary Ridge
T. A. Rossington
Bode
Wm. Mclntosh
Willis Molntosh
G. W. Wil- Humes
Weluck
McIntosh
Mecintosh
Thomas Cooney
Charles Wolff
Cooney
Topeka
Wolf's Pecking Loase
The Little Things in Life and Courtesy
A snippet recalling Sir Humphrey Davy on life being built from small acts. It highlights simple words and small kindnesses as habits that comfort the heart and preserve goodwill. The quote stresses daily courtesy and smiles as foundational.
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Sir Humphrey Davy
Swallowed Pin Cited as Cause of Man’s Death
Post mortem on James Bilis 65 of Leavenworth Kansas finds death from a swallowed pin perhaps from childhood. Kansas City report notes hotel clerk Henry Watson dead at Tremont house in Scott City Kansas. Watson previously managed large hotels in Topeka Jacksonville Springfield Nevada and other locations. rheumatism of the heart listed as contributing factor.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Watson Crepe Mead
Kansas City
Be Scott
Kansaga
Henry Watson
Tremont House
Watson
Topeka
Jacksonville
Springfield
Nevada
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