Inquest On Lang Wreck Yields Absurd Verdict Says Rail Men
Officials from Santa Fe dispute the coroner's Inquest verdict on the Lang wreck. They contend Dispatcher King did not violate company rules by altering train meeting points and warn warned crews about street signals. Assistant Superintendent Avery Turner criticizes the verdict as speculative while noting ongoing Santa Fe inquiry.
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Santa Fe
Emort
Lung
Sur- Jos
Avery Turner
King
Exuporia
Lang
Jurara
Taahe
Berkust
Alede Ene
Cassese
Fsa
Mi Lene
Fanta Fe
Exports for Africa show expansion from U S markets
Chicago Sept 21 American exports are likely to rise sharply, says Louis Halle editor of the American Adviser after touring major U S manufacturing centers with an English syndicate rep. The group plans extensive importation of American goods and machinery, with strong interests in Cape Town Johannesburg and a large land stake in the Bonner region. They aim to mass produce and ship toys cards pencils matches and canned goods to Africa and South America, while securing supplies for further exports. Halle appointed purchasing agent for the syndicate in the United States.
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Chicago
Louis Halle
Lkely
United States
Ape Town
Johannesbure
Mateide Bonner
Tsean
Rempary
Massine
Kapland
South America
Halle
Bright lights to illuminate Kania avenue bridge
The county commissioners and city council committee reached a plan to light the new Kania avenue bridge with three incandescent lights on each of its four 24 foot spans. Superintendent Hinckley urged rejecting the plan but the council committee stood by the proposal awaiting formal action.
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Eanses Avenue
Kania Avenue
Board ‘of County Commissioners
Hinckley
Legalized Sparring Debated With Police Oversight
Chicago leaders debate regulated sparring contests under police supervision. Mayor Garrison expresses support with strict limits while Mayor Varron says no objection if kept within safe bounds. They agree scientific sparring could entertain crowds, so long as conduct remains controlled and no illegal betting or dangerous practices occur.
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Chicago
Aliaringa
Garrison
Uberal
Varreon
Wress Entertainments
Rink
Prine
Steele
Hunt Gold in Bloomers Six Oakland Women Return Loaded With Ore
Six Oakland women returned from Shasta county mining trips after two weeks in the hills. They carried hundreds of pounds of ore samples and gold panned from placer claims. Names include Mrs May Macval, Mrs Martha Hut, Atta Hat Sen, Mrs J Hughes, Mrs Etta Do moss, and Mrs Tell Herrob.
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San Praniteno
Oakland
Shasta
Hilix Thrush
Sarwons
Fordie Erécka
Tisty
Lucabe
Cro
Mra May Macval
Martha D. Hut
Sire Atta Hat Sen
Mra J. Hughes
Sra Etta Domoss
Mra Tella Herrob
Railroads Admit Bias Toward Big Shippers in Hearings
The American Warehousemen's Association accuses railroads including Union Pacific and Wabash of favoritism by granting five storage accommodations to five large shippers, citing rebates and warehouse perks. The case, before J J. Yoohana of Sioux City, is described as potentially the commission's most important. Local freight agents for multiple lines testified, admitting that major customers received special storage accommodation.
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Kareas City
Warthousemen's Association
Thinais Central Railway
United States
Federal
J. J. Yoohana
Sioux City
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kansas
American Warehousemen’s Association
Ent
Merce Commisse EK
Summerveil
New York
Warehousemen’s Association
Tnion Pacific
Rock Island
Wabash
CM. & St Paul
Chicago Great Western
Bombs In The Path Spark Vienna Turmoil
A Vienna dispatch reports a sharp detonation near the imperial station as shooters fired at a procession, causing dust and chaos around imperial carriages. Emperor Franz Joseph appeared agitated, police were called, arrests rumored, but details remain unclear amid official denials. The Neustadt newspaper faced condemnation for publishing telegrams on the incident.
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London
Daily
Mall
Vienna
William
Smperor
Buf
Pest
Francia Joseph
Chicago Wariness Over Cairo Yellow Fever Reports
Chicago health officials remain skeptical after reports of yellow fever in Cairo Illinois. Dr Stey polda says no alarm necessary and refugees from infected districts may be welcomed. two Cairo physicians diagnose malaria while another cites yellow fever. Illinois board issues strict transit controls, banning passengers and railroad workers from infested states south of the Vincennes to East St. Louis line.
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Chicksy
Sope Caneor
Cairo
Chicago
Reynolds
Steypolda
Une
Sullivan
Timets Central
South
Tlinois Board of Heaith
A. Egat
Clinois
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Vincennes
Ind
East St. Louis
Topeka Man Returns After Death Rumor
Robert J. Cummings a Topeka native and horse shiner was reported killed by a fall from a train near Hutchinson. Word reached his mother on Monroe street that he had died, but letters and reports later confirmed he is alive and en route home to visit family. Ray Evans of the Colorado Springs Gazette supplied the notice of his return.
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Robert J. Cummings
Mam
Cotoramn Springs
Monroe Street
Tre
Gorrie
Toles
Beim
Hutchinson
Ray Hvans
Colorado Spriice Gazette
Topeka
Cummings
Attempted assassination shocks London music circles
In London on a September night Jes Tide Orme, famed songwriter of A Lesson in Kissing, faced an apparent murder attempt. A man approached as she entered her home, accepted a shilling, then shot her in the right breast, the bullet setting her attire on fire. Her condition is not described as dangerous. Orme attributes the attack to years of alleged harassment by a Boston lawyer, though no arrest has been made.
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London
Jes Tide Orme
Louise Baudette
United States
Aliss Orme
G1 Mars
Orine
Alsault
Ope
Rhet
Boston
M'Kinley Peril: Heavily Armed Man Targeted Official
A heavily armed individual threatened a government official and attempted to approach the president. Authorities reported the assailant had intent to harm a public official, prompting heightened security. The president did not appear as planned and security measures were activated in response.
Crank Arrested at White House Door in Washington
Joseph Bloom Jackson, described as a Meriden crank, was arrested last night at the White House after an unsuccessful attempt to enter the executive mansion. He was armed and had issued threats to a high official, with letters to a local paper. Authorities consider him unbalanced as officials note similar danger stories around the president’s residence.
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Washington
Joseph Bloomfield Jackson
Meriden
Sievers
White House
Mckinley
Jackson
Abumada Texas Hit By Record Flood Disaster
A special report from El Paso describes Abumada, Texas, enduring the worst flood in state history. By 10 p.m. residents fled beds for high ground as homes collapse, water five feet deep in houses, and miles of countryside underwater. Carmen River overflows its banks, and relief is demanded to prevent further tragedy.
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Abumada
Texas
Dallas
Tex
el Paso
Thin Ely
Herpes
Carmen
Chicago ministers condemn Sunday work on federal building
Presbyterian ministers in Chicago protested Sunday excavation and carpentry at the Clark and Jackson streets post office and customs house. In a weekly meeting they approved resolutions sent to President McKinley and Secretary Gate asking federal officers to suspend all labor related to the project on the Sabbath and to honor the law of God.
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Chicago
Fresbyterian Minsters
Federal
Clark and
Jackson Streets
Presbyterian Ministers” Association
McKinley
Treasury
Custom House
Race Around the Horn Ends as Cyrus Wakefield Arrives
The Cyrus Wakefield arrived from New York in San Francisco completing a race around Cape Horn. The competing A G Races finished nine days ahead, recording a 122 day voyage. Port Captain Henry of the Wakefield and Captain Rivers of the Hopes commented on the finish and prize payment.
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San Francisco
New York
Cape Horn
Cyrus Wakefield
Wakefield
A. G
Henry
Captain Rivers
Bribery cases end in acquittal in Kentucky
Frankfort reports jurors found not guilty in all bribery cases. Death of Mrs. C. A. Johnson noted. telegram from Chas. A. Taylor, distant state auditor, confirms her passing. Mrs. Johnson long cared for by clerks at the state auditor’s office and had recently returned from Illinois for health reasons. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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C. A. Johnson
Chas. A. Taylor
Wincid
Stete
Johnson
Tayine
W. & Brey
Spain’s Road to Ruin Special Dispatch from Madrid
Spain’s government is negotiating a loan guaranteed by port dues for new naval works. Gen Miles back in London reports Nelson A. Baes Scotland and Ireland before returning home, as reported from London on Sept 21.
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Spain
London
Madrid
Miles
Londion
Nelson A. Bae
Scotland
Ireland
Home
Fires ruin Pendleton mills and more across states
Pendleton Oregon September 21 a mill complex owned by W S Byers burned with 200000 dollar loss. Fire started in a smut room and quickly spread destroying the mill and warehouse as firemen saved neighboring property. Wheat and flour in silos were buried or burned. Only 7000 dollars insured. Other fires reported include Boyer Heard flour mill in Hagerstown Maryland with 25000 dollar loss and 10000 insured. Joseph Hayward’s saw mill near Macon Missouri with three workers killed. Hult Lumber Company mills in Ottawa Ontario burning with logs valued at 100000 dollars.
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Hagerstown
Boyer & Heard
Macon
Joseph Hayward
Here
Charles Hatter
Walt Ferguson
Albert Yost
C. W. Allen
Ottawa
Ont
Lamber Milla
Hult Lumaber Company
Topeka Fights For Sanitary Arrangements For Big Rally
Topeka residents urged immediate provision of public toilets and lodging for about 100000 visitors expected next week. Citizens advised designate all private facilities, open church and lodge rooms, and prepare sleeping space to avoid crowding and hardship during events. Public health and comfort depend on individual effort and city-wide cooperation.
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Topeka
Ghder
A Virginia Courtship First Night at Baldwin
San Francisco September 1 Eugene W Presbrey’s new comedy A Virginia Courtship was staged at the Baldwin theater by W H Crane for the first time. The three act piece set in the early colony of Virginia features Love and Intrigue with a pep pery veteran major and a French widow. The audience greeted the play and author with hearty appreciation and applause.
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Baldwin
San Francisco
Eugene W Presbrey
Baldwin Theater
W. H. Crane
Colony of
Virginia
Las Veas Hot Springs Promoted For Rest and Health
The notice extols New Mexico resorts, highlighting Las Veas Hot Springs as the standout. It describes Montesuma hotel as a premier Southwest choice, praising baths and medical attendance. It invites travelers and notes reasonable railroad and hotel rates via W. C. Garvey, A T & S F Railway agent.
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New Mexico
Las Veeas
Montesuma
W.C. Garvey
A. T. & 5. F. Railway
Motive Evidence in Luetgert Case Proves Indirect Adultery Links
In Chicago on September 1 prosecutors won a point as Judge Tuthill allowed motive evidence about Luetgert’s alleged attentions to other women. Witnesses Blaik and Odorefsky testified to Mary Slemmering’s visits to Luetgert at night, suggesting a domestic cause for the dispute and a motive to remove Mrs. Luetgert. The defense opened their case aiming to show Mrs. Luetgert is alive in Germany.
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Chicago
Luet— Gert
Tuthill
Frank Blaik
Frank Odurefsky
Lane
Mary Summering
Luetgert
Frank Blatk
Mary
Luetzert
Orolock
Mary Stemmerig
Illist
Luetger
Vincent
Bialk
Klinger
Odorefsky
Blaik
Odorofeky
Germany
SHOE LUSTERS WIN AT CHURCHILL AND ALLEN FACTORY
The great lusters strike begun last Saturday at the Churchill and Allen factory in Brockton Mass was settled last night with an agreement. The Chase Machine company will not operate machines in the Churchill and Allen factory until price disputes are resolved and will not supply agents for lasting shoes if there is union price discrimination.
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Brockton
Mass
Churchill and Allen
Shaw
Chase Machine Company
Lasters
Topeka Youth Arrested After Midnight Drinking Incident
Patrolman Woods found a Topeka boy of good parentage intoxicated near Union Pacific depot at 1043 PM. He was taken to the police station and fined by Judge Atchison this morning. The youth claimed he went to North Topeka and drank, saying he did not know where he was. He asked not to discuss release money.
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Woods
Union Pachic
North Topeka
Mrs Dewey Proposes Kansas Emigration Plan at Convention
At the National Homeseekers' association session Mrs Dewey of Chicago urged shrinking farm sizes to five, ten, and twenty acres to aid emigration. The Meriden AOUW lodge plans to bring a band to a parade next Monday. An earthquake shook Venice at 3 PM but caused no damage.
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Homeseekers’ Assorbation
Mra
MM. Dewey
Chicago
Conventenes
Col
Catilements
Kansas
Meriden
A. O UU. W. Lodge
Venice
Strike Ends Today in Central States Miners Resume Work
Washington reports M T D Ratchford says about 75,000 miners will return to bituminous coal fields as the strike ends today in the central states. The twelve week dispute sets prices at 65 cents a ton in Pittsburg and 56 cents in Ohio Indiana, with settlement hoped by year’s end. West Virginia and Illinois may hold out, but operators who refuse rates could be fought next year.
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Washington
M. TD. Ratchford
United Mine Workers of America
Federation of Labor
Associated Press
Columbus
Illinois
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Ohio
Indiana
Topeka Bid Seen For National Creamery Convention
A strong push is under way to secure the National Creamery Association convention in Topeka during February. An estimated 1200 delegates would attend if the bid succeeds, with about 800 raised so far. The executive committee meets in Davenport on October 6 to decide the convention site. Local firms have pledged funds including Hotel Throop 75 dollars and Parkhurst-Davis Mercantile 25 dollars, as the effort continues.
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Topeka
Mebruary
Sus
National Creamery Association
Davenport
Ill
Topeks
United States
Kansas State Creamery Association
Throop
National Hotel
Copeland
Parkhurst-Davis Mercantile Company
Charlee Wolff Packing Company
Go Kuehne & Co
Thomas Page
Willis, Norton & Co
Detention Camp Planned Near Edgearts Mississippi
Jackson is arranging a detention camp two miles south of Edgearts under Dr. Geddings with assistance from state board members J Hunter and W G Kiger. A special train carried camp equipment to the site while Dr. Purnett reports a drilled well with eight feet of Hood water. Weather remains cool and bracing as planning continues in Vicksburg and Washington communications precede steps northward.
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Purnett
Hood
W. G. Kiger
State Board
Vicksburg
Messrs. Hunter
Kiger
Ribbon Premium Contest Sparked by Topeka Decorators
A Topeka gentleman orders decorations for the event and prefers ribbon prizes to perfumery. The chief marshal has proposed adding another prize option, with the selection overseen by local committee members and community vendors.
Socialists Must Stay at Home in Vienna Incident
Vienna dispatch reports Dr Alder and ex Reichstag member Pernerstierfer were stopped by police while en route to a Hungarian socialist congress in Budapest and sent back to Vienna. Hungarian socialists held a rally in Budapest with 20 000 workers voting for universal suffrage, amid indignation. In Cape May New Jersey Genene Bogart, former Evanston city clerk, was arrested after months on embesslement charges and is being sent to Evanston with bondman escort.
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London
Times
Vienna
Dr. Alder
Herr Pernerstierfer
Reichstag
Buca Pest
Huda Pest
Cape May
N. J
Genene Bogart
Evanston
Johnes
Samuel Harrison
Bogart
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Maiden Voyage Delayed at Sea
London Sept 21 The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse departed Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York but did not pass the Needles until 2 am due to bearing trouble in her machinery after leaving Southampton.
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London
Southampton
New York
Death of H P LeRoy in Topeka at age 76
H P LeRoy died this morning at his home on 70h Hanenek Street after long illness. He was one of Topeka’s oldest residents, aged 76. The funeral will be held tomorrow at six o'clock at Parkdale M church. Interment will follow in Rochester Cemetery.
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H. P. LeRoy
HH. P. LeRoy
Hanenek Street
Mr. Leroy
Topeka
Parkdale M
Rochester Cemetery
Elkins Owns Up As Author Of Tariff Clause
Washington notes Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia admits writing the section penalizing foreign shipping in the tariff bill. He defends it as necessary for U S interests and sea power. Elkins says he is not ashamed and would push the provision, warning of repercussions if challenged by the Attorney General.
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Washington
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
Eikineth
Chase
Harrison
Windum
Mckenna
Discriminating duties debated in McKenna opinion
Washington Sept 21 Attorney General McKenna issued an opinion on Selection 82 clarifying tariff rules. He holds goods entering the United States from foreign countries through Canada are not subject to a 10 percent duty and discusses duties on British and Chilean imports arriving in U S ports via Vancouver and Philadelphia. The ruling analyzes Section 42 and whether discrimination applies to shipments from contiguous and noncontiguous countries.
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Washington
McKenna
United States
Leo
Chita
Vancouver
Chicago
Chile
Philadelphia
Deeren
Unitet States
Snow sheds burned disrupt California rail service
A fire swept the snow sheds in Sacramento causing heavy damage to ore trains and rails. The blaze scorched feet of tracks and warped rails. Firefighters pursued the flames after a lengthy fight before control was gained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Tucker in California Salvation Army ioan colony plan
Commander Vocht-Tuckyt presides over a San Francisco meeting on September 21 deciding that the Salvation Army colony at Soledad will soon phase out and at least 20 Coxafliey from this city settle on farms. A dissenting committee member deserts, offering 60 acres in Monterey County. Commander Booth-Teckee departs for Ogden to inspect lands offered by the United
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Salvation Arny Establahead
San Fransincs
Alwad
Salvation Arny
Soledad
Leass
Vocht-Tuckyt
Montyry
Booth-Teckee
Ogden
Pailin
Denver
Merchants urged to illuminate stores for festival week
A message urges businessmen to brighten their shops during the festival week. Edison company officials urge prompt action as Mr Maunsell presses for completion of lighting work by Wednesday, warning it would be harmful to delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matnse Il
Edison Company
Mr. Maunsell Gays
Dan
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Brockton, Mass
Dewey
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National Creamery Proprietors
Edwards
Ghatland Panies
Iter
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Ose
Elkins Owns
Central Pacific
Tucker
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