Reformers Clash as Tammany Faction Lands State Ticket
Sixacven New York Sept 25 leaders of the Democratic ranks confront a split over credentials and seating at the convention. The State Democracy would get one fifth of vote, while Tammany Hall seeks broader recognition. After bouts of hissing and applause the convention names Horace King, John Judson, D Dow, Norton Chase, Russell Stuart, and John G Teller for state offices, adjourns sine die with a party platform and emblem adopted.
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Sixacven
N. Y
Yammasy Hail Ia
Tamimacy Hall
New York County
State Democracy
Tamman
Senator Hill
Kirk
Firth
Tiverott PB
Wheeler
Fairchild
Attii
Weaversey
Will, Murphy
Flower
John Boyd Thacher
Albany
K. Thecher
Atsle
New York
New York Democracy
Tammany
Teun de Opharm
Garous
German Reform Union
Mr. Patterson
Zerm
Bell of Kings
Patterson
Democratic Party
Charles Guy
Winfield Hancock
Thomas F. Grady
Tammany Democrats
Ventire
Grace-Fairfield
Saratoga
Committee On Permanent Organization
John Bord Thecher
James N. Sheppard
Associated Press
Republicane
Stake money attached in Fitzsimmons case clash
New Years Sep 25 reports: E M Friend of Friend House and Groorman seeks to attach $10 000 of Fitzsimmons money to cover amounts supplied by Al Smith Mattie Corbett and Edward Jeanney for the champion. Fitzsimmons stake already attached for $2 500 by Metropolitan Printing. Lawyer claims $5 000 posted as favor to the lighter with promise of repayment eight months before the fight. Also notes W H Crossman & Bro to ship $1 000 000 to Germany as part of a move to refund German government bonds.
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Friend
Fitzshomans
E. M. Friend
Friend, House & Groorman
Robert Fitzsimmons
al Smith
Mattie” Corbett
Edward Jeaney
Fitzsimmons
Metropolitan Printing Company
Ughter
W. EH. Crossman & Bro
Banker's Narrow Escape in Norton Shooting
Morgan Heaton fired three shots at banker J M Craig of Plattsmouth Nebraska on a Norton Kansas street. All bullets missed and Heaton fled into the Norton State Bank where he attempted another shot at cashier Casiler W Shoemaker before being arrested. The incident follows bitter feud over a recent court case involving Heaton’s wife.
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Kansas City
Norton
Kansas
Morgan Heaton
M. Craig
Plattsmouth
Casiler W. T. Shoemaker
Norton Staite Bank
Heston
Craig
Heaton
Norton State Bank
Prize fight license writ filed in Austin to compel issuance
A writ of mandamus to force State Comptroller Finlay to issue a prize fight license was filed in Austin by county officers. Mandamus papers were served on Tax Collector Williamson to compel license issuance. If Judge Hurt’s view prevails, the bout may proceed. Major Oppenheimer questions use of the military to stop it.
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Austis
Tex
Finlay
Teaty
Cooler Weather Forecast From Weather Observer
Weather observer notes cooler temperatures tomorrow with a west wind. Thermometer reads eighty eight degrees at o clock and a storm area sits over Lake Superior. Temperature milder overall except Montana where it drops twelve degrees. Forecast calls for cooler Thursday with a possible shower tonight.
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Veanings
Lake Superior
Montana
More Jointists Arrested For Illicit Liquor Sales
Two more jointists were arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Miller for lacking government licenses. L Dumas who ran the French hotel at Kangas avenue 120 and Robert Kneisler were brought before U S Commissioner Wagener and each posted 250 bond. DeMoss the colored man arrested yesterday could not bond out and remains in jail. They all face district court charges for illegal liquor selling and related questions from Uncle Sam.
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United States
Miller
L. Dumas
Kangas Avenue
Robert Kneisler
EK. A. Wagener
DeMoss
Fuil
Uncle Sam
A B Campbell Dead In Rushville Ind
Mrs A B Campbell dies in Rushville Indiana at 12:20 am. The longtime Rushville resident suffered from stomach cancer for several years and her family and relatives live in the area. The obituary notes this was her former home and mentions her illness and passing.
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Rushville
Ind
Yormer
A. B. Campbell
Thia
Peffer Addresses Salina Veterans Encampment
Senator Peffer spoke to veterans at Salina this afternoon. Crowds arrived on every train as the encampment continued. No public exercises this morning, time spent renewing old acquaintances. Tonight the Sons of Veterans will lead the exercises.
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Salina
Kansas
Gillett Nominated After Long Ballot Fight
Pratt September 25 187 ballots decided Gillett for judge of this district at the Republican convention Ethhih Judicial pigtriot John H Mahon Populist candidate filed papers Abilene will oppose Judge James Humphrey of Junction City Others take the job seriously in this report
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Ethhih
John H. Mahon
Canilil
Haz Aled
Abilene Sod
James Humphrey
Junction City
Governor Morrill Accidentally Shakes Hands in Dark
In a dim dining room Morrill reaches to greet Bill Higgins but the lights go out. His hand instead strikes Justice Joe Sharp and then brushes S H Spider and S. Sulder before the lights return, leaving the governor undeterred from greeting Higgins.
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Morrill
Bill Higgins
Copeland
William Biggins
Insurance
S. H. Spider
Joe Sharp
Justice Johnston
Supreme Court
Bristow
Domber Place
Merrill
Jude Sulder
Mr. Higgins
Abe
Blate
Humane Society Meets In Session On Child Cruelty Prosecutions
The American Humane Association met at the West hotel. Secretary Francis G Rowley reported 6 285 child cruelty prosecutions and 4 235 animal cruelty cases. Debate arose over Colorado association secretary GC Thompson and the Gillette bull fight. Thompson faced censure and the matter was sent to the resolution committee.
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American Humane Association
West Hotel
Francis G. Rowley
GC. Thompson
Colorado Association
Gillette
Thompson
Snider Head Injured On Train Window Glass Shatters
Judge Snider, former superintendent Inbicance Igin, traveling from Kansas City to Topeka, was dozing when a sharp curve caused the train to lurch. His head struck a plate glass window, shattering it as he jostled the pane loose.
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Ef. Snider
Inbicance Igin
Topeka
Kansas City
Judge Snider
Chicago Man Killing Over Chicken Coop Clash
Robert Schoendabe, 28, shot and killed Fred Rieger, 60, in Chicago after returning home to find Rieger beating his mother with a club over a chicken coop dispute. Rieger died at the hospital as Schoendube and his mother were arrested.
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Chicago
Cutcase
Robert Schoendale
Fred Rieger
Robert
Rieger
Schoendabe
Train accident injures boy on North Hurricon Street
George Span, a boy living at 613 North Hurricon Street, was run over near the Rock Island bridge at 3 o'clock. Doctors say he is not fatally hurt as the wheels mashed his leg. The report appears in the G. A. KR. Moat collection.
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George Span
North
Hurricon Street
Rock Island Bridge
G. A. KR
Farmigat
Mississippi
Nin
Forces of Irish Army Form in American Base Units
Military groups plan to establish organized Irish Army units across the United States. Commanders urge disciplined drilling and loyal service, seeking to mobilize volunteers into structured companies. Local recruiting drives target cities with strong Irish communities and existing regimental interest.
Irish Convention Backs Standing Army Plan For Ireland
At Curcase on September 25 Irish delegates approved a bold strategy. Chairman John F Finerty proposed organizing Irish American youth into military companies forming a standing army to strike for Irish liberty when opportunity arises. Officers were elected with Finerty as chair and strong support shown for the plan despite opposition from some.
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Curcase
Ireland
John F. Finerty
Committee On Permanent Organization
J. F. Finerty
J. P. Sutton
J. Stesling
T. H. McGre
Helena man arrested over wagon bed lifter patent sale
Mayse C. T. Laur of Helena Ark was arrested on a warrant by police for selling a wagon bed lifter patent without a license. He was released at the station awaiting Judge Ferry's advisory opinion tomorrow. Laur cites U S patent laws shielding patentees from state officials.
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C. T. Laur
Helena
Ark
Kingsland
Laur
United States
Minister Accused in Church Murder Case Opens Defense
In San Pascreco on September 25, Theodora Durrriot defense started with Eugene Douprey alleging Rev. John George Gibson pastor of Emma Oncei Baptist Church as the murderer of Blenche Lamont. The claim frames Gibson as the killer in the tragedy at the church.
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Durrant
J. G. Gilson
San Paascreco
Theodora Durriot
Eugene Douprey
John George Gibson
Emma Oncei Baptist Church
Blenche Lamont
Land Agent Disappears and Fraud Tale From Detroit
A three column feature reports the disappearance of Edward Harvey a prominent Detroit real estate operator and the alleged collapse of Mabley Harvey Co alleging social ties were used to lure friends into speculative schemes totaling about 160 000 dollars plus. County Attorney Safford presents first state case with witnesses. Nate Williams a known local figure appeals after assault conviction. Pittsburg mayor and council file complaint with railroad over long trains blocking street crossings.
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Deravrr
The
Evening News
Detroit
Edward Harvey
Mabley, Harvey & Co
Tia
Harvey
Wate Williame
Safford
Nate Williaams
Hbelp
Jnstice Grover
Williams
Pittsburg
Kansas
St. Louis and San Francisco
Temperance Union resignations and calls for action
Kansas State Temperance Union officers L L Raby and Mrs S A Thurston resign after executive committee grants discretionary power to President Wake. New treasurer F C Popejoe and secretary Rev Charles M Sheldon elected, though Sheldon may decline. The union criticizes lax enforcement of the prohibitory law and urges Governor Morrill to replace police officials. The piece also recounts an Indian Sea Serpent legend from Rock Lake, Washington.
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State ‘Temperance Union
L L. Raby
Bra. S
Wake
Thurston
Roby
F. C. Popejoe
Charles M. Sheldon
Morrill
Atchison
Board of Police Commissioners
State Temperance Union
West
Rock Lake
Washington
Northwest
St. Louis Republic
Marrying on 50 Dollars a Month
A reader asks if marriage is safe on 500 dollars and 50 a month salary. The response notes some prefer wealth yet some poor girls endure hardship while awaiting better days, quoting Bill Nye on readiness for rough weather versus luxury.
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Case
Bill Nye
A Musical Language Reveals Italy’s Melodic Tone
Americans seeking musical education in Italy gain an edge if they learn Italian and its melodies. Mastery of the language shapes musical sensibility by immersing one in the Italian way of speaking and its inherent melodic laws.
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Italy
Kansas Life Insurance Exodus Faces Strict Statutes
Kansas sees no life insurance firms operating locally as onerous laws drive all out. Only State Banking Life of Des Moines held the field, but its license lapsed rather than posting a 50,000 bond and a 10 percent deposit of assessments. Knights of Honor session in Lawrence prompts constitution changes after Supreme Lodge action. Anthracite coal prices rise 50 cents per ton in Chicago Milwaukee and regional ports. Local notes mention births, political nominations, fishing trips, and Keeley treatment at Bedwell asylum.
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Life Insurance
Kansas
State Banking Life Association
Des Moines
Towa
Rnights of
Monor
Lawrence
Kansas City
Star
Kangag Grand Lodge of Knights of Honor
New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Lake Superior
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Nes, A.B. Campbell
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Humane Society
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Hornville
Sean
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John L. Morehead
Baldwin
Kansan Medical College
Morshead
St Bal University
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Denvgre
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Fideol
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Mr. Finerty
America
Strike
Fall Mall
the Gazette
Vary Pike Shop
Cronin
Mayse
C W. Douglass
Pridey
Taft
Kepley
Cleri
A. G. Wall
Cottonwood Falls
Cottonwood
Logan Riordan
Bedwell Asylum
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