Woman bandit in male disguise dynamite crime at Waterville
A woman, dressed in men's clothes, entered a window at night and placed four sticks of dynamite under a safe. The blast alarmed residents, she fled but was later captured. Mrs Crandall, a diet writer from Atchison, linked to the case, was sent to jail awaiting October term on bond as the investigation described.
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Blue Hands
Crandall
Webber
Atchison
Waterville
Romaine
Shantimstis
Fume Bill
Ftlhey County
Crendall
Barwit
Ivery
Maryeville
Newton Firemen to Topeka Camp for State Reunion
Company D and Newton Fire Department members prepared a camp at Topeka for the state reunion. Captain Kaufian Bod and others led the party as detachments and a complete camp setup were organized overnight. The unit planned arrival and staging at the camp with personnel noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hera Newton
Kaufian Bod
Aif
Jewye
Topeka
Shane
Fee
Ap Fauifman
Miers
Zimmer to Hide Again as Retiring Champion Faces Steeples
Chicago tAnhur Zimmer man, longtime American cycle champion, plans retirement after this season. He targets a farewell meet in spring events, noting changes since Flinteerman's era and acknowledging fewer contenders for his titles.
Katy Refuses Suit Over Paw Tickets Funds Refunded
Fort Botu Sept 28 Allomer Shep pant employed by huynbe of pereans to recover the money for tickets not accepted by the company. Woodmen excursion tickets were dated for a specific train and read Good only September 6, the day of the excursion. Company promised refunds on receipt of the excised ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Fort Bout
Allomer Sheppant
Populists Push for Congress Seats in Missouri State Meeting
Paul Vandervoort of Omaha, head of Reform Press reveration, attended a Protestant between Populist and Democratic state committees seeking a more substantial platform. He urged withdrawal of Democratic opponents in First and Fourteenth districts to clear the field for Populist nominees, but no action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St Louis
Paul Vandervoort
Omaha
Reform Press
Poplist Nation
Alsdenesnd
J. B. Gilke
Numiner
Sheridan Webstershee
Pupullet Raminen Ter Auditer
Stele
Eng
Webb Wins In District Court Ruling Over Broker Controversy
Tullee Hearn presided briefly in district court this morning and dismissed the Webble Chamberlain ticket broker dispute in favor of W W Webb. Webb sued to recover a membership in the American Brokerage Union that Chamberlain held citing wrongful possession and alleged purchase by Chesunet.
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Tullee Hearn
District Court
Webble-Chamberlain
Webb
Ion
Chamberkinn
Ingersoll to stump in Illinois for McKinley
Chicago reports Col. Hubert G. Ingersoll will tour Illinois next month, delivering four or five speeches for McKinley. The first address will be in Chicago in a large tent, followed by visits to Bloomington, Galesburg, and Galena, with potential additional towns if his stay extends. Ex-Governors Oglesby and Fifer and Senator Cullom may accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hubert G. Ingernoll
Tllinois
Mc- Kinley
National Republican
Secasion
Hicomington
Galesburg
Galena
Col
Ingersoll
Oglesby
Fifer
Cullsm
Baltimore Wins as National League Closes
Baltimore clinches the pennant in a rain-shortened finish as Hartimore wins the season title for the third straight year. Cleveland follows in second and will meet the champions in the Temple Cup series. Cincinnati and Chicago jockey for position, while Boston, Pittsburgh and others chase fourth place and division lead.
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Orioles
New York
Hartimore
Cleveland
Clorinnad
Boston
Chienga
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Washington
St. Louis
Kentucky Colonels
Baltimore Sieseisesee
Cleveland Cincinnadde
Holyoke College Burned In Vermont? Historic Fire Ravages Main Buildings
Report of a Sunday afternoon blaze at Holyoke College in Worcester reveals the main building of the pioneer women’s school destroyed. The brick four story wing housed laundry and gymnasium spaces. damage estimated well above 150000. no injuries among 20 students or staff.
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Routh Haley
Mass
Stonor Holyoke College
Wormer
Fernoon
Cymnasiun
The Unclaimed Purse Lost Woman Leaves No Owner
A Chicago Times-Herald recounts a street find of a pocketbook by two men. An advertised notice seeks the owner, offering the finder’s reward for return of the purse. The ad omits identifying details and the owner remains unclaimed.
Infant killed by rock in Malty Thin Morning
In a morning incident Miss Jennie King aged 7 killed her infant niece Grace King nearly four months old by pounding her on the head with a rock. The crime occurred near Morrow's Market at 708 Kansas Avenue, as Speed and safety are cited in the local report.
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Jennie King
Grace King
Morrow's
Kansas Avenue
Yale Weak as Trinity Edges Eli in Tight 6–0 Battle
Hartford September 23 Yale defeats Trinity 6 to 0 in a hard fought opener. Yale scores late in the first half and nothing more. Ex-Captain Thorne watches from the sidelines as 900 attend. Lineups list McFarlan to Woodie for Yale and Beecroft to Timson for Trinity.
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Hartford
Conn
Yale
Trinity
Thorne
Yele
McFarlan
Chadwick
Cadwallader
Bacon
Longford
Hass
Connor Rizjit Enditch
Mmccook Alpert
Ingalls Haxeen
Beecroft Geraldiy
Brown-Travers Goodwin- Wright
Sutton Chauncey-Butler
Barchard Benjamin King
Woodie Atendance
Edirer
Mpire
Joshua Allen
Timson
Rogers
Close Game Saturday Between Topeka and Atchison at Athletic Park
A tight Saturday contest at Athletic Park saw Topeka edge Atchison 16 to 15 in the ninth inning. Hall pitched for Topeka and Cooper started for Atchison as both clubs anticipate strong attendance for a week of games.
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Topeka
Atchison
Athletic Park
Hall
Id Cooper
Temple Series Split Baltimore and Cleveland Games Planned
The Baltimore club declined to play the Torople Cup games in Pittsburg. Captain Te Beau of the Spiders messaged Manager Hanlon in Baltimore proposing: three games in Baltimore on October 13, 2, and the remainder in Cleveland the following week. If needed, games would be held October 7, 9, and 10.
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Cleveland
Baltimore Baseball Club
Pittsburg
Tebeau
The
Spiders
Hanlon
Baltimore
Jong Ae
Pittsboro
Republican club enrollment rumors and a potato growers meeting
A Bryan club debates exact Republican enrollments with figures ranging from four to eighty with 73 cited by The Commercial. The Horton Commercial and Headlight figures clash as McManigal counts members. A $25 school fund challenge is proposed. Also noted is a Lawrence potato growers meeting at the courthouse with no major action but much discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Club
Drst Puld
Buber
McManigal
Wall Street
Horton Brian Club
Headlett
Smythe
Horton Commertolal
Silver Republicans in Missouri back Bryan and Sewall
St Louis reports 20 000 former Republicans pledged to vote for Bryan and Sewall. M F Daud national committeeman and Missouri silver committee chair says he is compiling 17 electors, nominates by petition with a Hepilarian ticket, to certify under state election law, to aid silver voters and align state ticket with Bryan.
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Missouri
Bryan
St. Louis
M. F. Daud
Sliver Party
State
Sliver Committee
White Metal
Sewall
Tam
Tall and Short Man Robbers Suspected in St Louis
St Louis officers believe they have under arrest the Tall man and the Short man who have been robbing in Chicago recently. The Tall man claimed to be Dan Darlington but said Cherry is his name. The Short man gave the name Wm. Askran. Cherry and Askran wore tailor-made clothes with new watches and jewelry and money. Both say they came from Chicago recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Chicago
St. Louis
Dan Darlington
Cherry
Askran
Jones Steals Away to Meet Democratic Leaders
Chicago dated dispatch reports Democratic national chairman Jones secretly traveled to New York to confer with Senator Gorman and other party figures. A Fifth Avenue Hotel meeting was planned to discuss the Thacher withdrawal and fusion with the Populists. State-by-state progress on fusion was announced, with Kentucky the last holdout among silver factions awaiting a likely breakthrough.
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Chicago
Jones
Democaite National Committee
New York
Gorman
John Boyd Thacher
Fifth Avenue
Democratic Nations
Isma
Kentucky
Talmage Refuses Pulpit Political Speeches
Washington Sept. gs A Washington sermon at First Presbyterian Church drew a sharp line between religion and partisan politics. De Witt Talay said ministers must not turn pulpits into political stumps and noted no election action could swing votes. He lamented national hunger and predicted the Almighty would settle the metals controversy after crises.
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Washingt In
T de Witt Talay
First Presbyterian Church
United States
Strikers Split Over Approach to Settlement in Leadville
Leadville citizens discuss whether the five member strike committee should pursue terms with authorities or press on with the strike. Two favor negotiation, three want to continue the strike. Reports indicate some strikers show idle weariness and seek contact with the military commander for potential future disturbances.
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Leadville
Colo
Ing
AEA
Miltary
Ger
Brooks
Moses
Gov. McIntire
Bryan Campaign Swing Amid Boston Stop and Fires
Boston report on William Jennings Bryan and his escort traveling from Hath to Lynn and Boston with stops in Newburyport. A fire incident near the trip is noted as a malicious blaze. Bryan speaks on economic policy, wage earners, farmers, gold and bimetallism, and asks supporters to consider campaign platforms and financial systems.
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Boston
Seymour
Mr. Bryan
Sewall
Highland Square
Stends
Bryan
Boston and
Maine
Abe
City
Colonial Express
Providence
Lynn
Chillman
Kellen Cltizens
Tlsve
Sayme
Applauss
Down
BK Publican
Republican Party
Washington
Finushiers
Confidence and markets amid a Worcester factory fire
A reforming tone runs through reports of a Worcester underwear factory fire on Salem square linked to a Bryan event. Dispatched notes praise justice served and recovery rumors swirl while Bryan departs Boston amid cheering crowds. The piece contrasts finance anxieties with public demonstrations and a disputed dispatch.
Yale Faculty Won't Act After Bryan Speech Disruption
New Haven, Sept 23 Yale men deny stopping Bryan from speaking accusing students of cheering for McKinley and gold, causing a delay before Bryan resumed. Faculty say no official action will be taken.
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New Haven
Conn
Tre Bryan
Yale
McKinley
Bryan
Yale College
Eighty Eight Year Old Seeks Police Job in Virginia
An 88 year old man with a white beard visited a police station asking to tell the head of the police a joke about applying as a special officer. He claimed he could carry a 100 pound flour sack and had cut and sawn 100 oak pieces in a day, joking that age should not bar him from service. The scene concluded with a promise of free mending and button sewing at Peerless Steam Laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Burrows Sees Indiana Favoring McKinley Electoral Vote
Chicago September 2 Senator J C Barerows of Michigan, a Republican orator, said in town yesterday that Indiana will deliver its electoral vote to McKinley. He cited rising support for sound money and protection and predicted Indiana’s vote would go Republican.
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McKinley
Chicago
J. C. Barerows
Michigan
Indiana
Tatiana
Senetor Burrows
Ucken
SLOT MACHINES IN DEPOTS FOR SANTA FE TRAINS
The Santa Fe will install weighing machines in all passenger depots to sell chocolate and gum. G. S. Mackenzie of Chicago holds a contract granting the right to place machines and share in sales. Travelers may weigh themselves to determine fare in pennies or use the three year old Yucatan or other confections. Agents at depots will collect a percentage of sales. Also notes Topeka reunion visitors from Sharon Springs, Wallace County, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, and relatives planning to attend.
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Paaenger
Santa Fe
G. 5. Mackenzie
Chicago
Gmntionas
Sharon Springs
Ds-Hayes
Hayes
Wallace County
Topeka
Sharon, Springs
Jolmaman
Haye
B. F Batierpont
Granville Waves
Minnie Perry
Airs Hayex
Cnme
Peka
Organist Eddy Honored by Chicago Academy
Sept 8 report from the S.Celia academy at Thome Thaly: Clam ene Eady, the Chicago organist, elected honorary member. William Brethway of New York shares similar recognition. Eddy’s triumphs noted on the auditorum organ and at the Grindonan during the World’s Fair. For orders call 371 and pick up at Chotee cemetery market, 708 Kanes avenue.
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Eddy
Chicago
S.celia Academy
Thome
Thaly
Clamene Eady
Chicago Prgaist
Mir
Willian Brethway
New York
Onix Tether Amerian
Mrr
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Anhur Zimmerman
Flinteerman
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W. W. Webb
Podge Haren
Chamberlain
Ite- Kinley
Women's College
Mount Holyoke Institution
Thomas
State Street
Ferson
Chicago Times-Herald
St. George W. Stansfield
Eli
Topaka Spae Oceans Ob
Atehigon
Spoolioef
BO Pitishurz
Hart and Meerase
Iorton
Susen
Paltedetnhie
Carsey and Grats
Daub
Penne
Merkin and Waerd
Pond and Sea
King
Bergen
Boetandi
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Indlianspwits
Afianeapois
Davie and
Ward
Hutchinson
Scohriver
Tolianapolis
Louisville
Eveland
Young
O'Conner
Herman
Dexter
Horton
Lawrence
Walier
Court House
Cite
Silver Republicans
Talmage
Deadwood
S. D
Bald Mountain
le Bretagne
Worcester
Pratt, Simmons & Krausaick
A. H. Sharam
Kansas
Giese
W. H. Burns & Co
Salem Square
Mr Bryan
McKinsey
Telegraph
Dell 5
Morgan
Democratic City Committee
Burns
Barnes
Mit
Burrows
Deliyarid
Marrow 3
Kanes Avesuc
Conron Bros
Kansas Ave
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