Desperate Chicago Train Robbery Bandits Cornered
A gun battle followed a freight train robbery near Deerfield and Mayfair, in which conductor Owens and a policeman were fatally wounded and a bystander shot. Desperadoes Gordon and Lake were captured after a pitched chase through Milwaukee area streets, with officers firing repeatedly as the suspects tried to escape.
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Finnegan
Hays
Puller
Binother
Bollea
Schaack
Lease County
Waver
Eogies
Sargent Bel
Patrick Owes
Rothers
Dave
Roliters Wark
Aed
Tearfield
Mayle
Holcows
Lawrence Avenue
Miek Way
Hitewe
Milwauhow Avenue
Dore
Rand
Owees
McGrath
Joss Tams
Deerfield
Motirath
Mayfair
Thiegias
Oliver
Eiecwed
Gain Lake
Arnand
Mamrot
Drancetelty
Gordon
Ty M
Dsugervesty Hart
Tee
Tiuti
Tragic Love Murder in Siloam Springs Claim
A separated lover, Dr Gita of Wad dingtoon, shoots Miss Craig in the back after a quarrel over marriage plans. He had promised rings and bracelets and threatened to kill her and himself if she refused. The fatal act occurred Thursday as both returned from Texas, ending a tragic tale of coercion, jealousy, and a disturbed fiancé.
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Jerri
Waddingtoon
Ear Siloam Springs
Liezie
Ors Tse
Teese
Texas
Miss Craft
Sed
Lima
Miss Craig
Runaway Accident Injures Thornley and Injures Two
A runaway accident occurred in a West Virginia county this afternoon near a riverbank zone. Jeanie farmer Van Thornsey prepared to attend a picnic and a wagon wagon with a window to carry people overturned after a crowd of youths boarded the vehicle and spooked the team. Thornley was badly injured while George Cartwright and Jonah Cutts suffered broken bones and possible internal injuries.
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Spatata
Resriveros
W. Va
Anne
Tad Ranaway
Recs Buttom
van Thornsey
Joha ‘Thornley
George Cartwright
Jona Cutts
Democratic County Convention in Wirt Ended in Fist Fights
Wirt county Democrats gathered at Kiizarwth on August 2 to nominate a county ticket and select delegates for the Congressional and Senatorial contests. The fight over delegates led to seven altercations as Capehart and Leonard clashed, leaving the convention split and delegates to be divided between Teocard and Capehart while Lua Roberts of Camden sought House of Delegates seats.
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Ferensl
W. van
Wirt
Kiizarwth
D. H. Leonard
Emis
Capehart
Shirin Wo
Leonard Jen
Cap
Bart
Teocard
Lua Roberts
Camden
House of Delexaves
Knights of Pythias Gathering in Washington This Week
Washington hosts the Knights of Pythias conclave with 14,000 knights expected to camp on a 1,700-tent site near the Washington Monument. A grand parade and a Pennsylvanian illuminated procession are planned with dignitaries including General Carnahan and President Cleveland possibly reviewing the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wasurveros
Dieanial
Supreme Lodge
the Knights of I’ythias
Order
Washington Monument
Executive Mansion
Potomac
Sela
George Washington
Gevers Carnathan
Indianspo Ls
Convention Hall
Stevenson
Ross
District of Columbia
W. W. Blackwall
Henderson
Cleveland
Army
Carnahan
Supreme Jodge
Justus H. Rathbone
Inet
Marines Hall
Watlls
Grand Lodge of the Dintrict of Columbia
Warhurton
Keights of Pythias
Lawrence Gardnvr
Carnshan
Carashan
Bia Siail
Caroshan
War Department
Cornells
Kansas City
United States
Gueago
Tawe Affair Moves Wood County Republican Convention
In W ess West Virginia August 35 a quiet Wood County Republican convention elected candidates for Congress. G B Gibod and C B Smith attended with their workers as the gathering showed little enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce Pankeessuna
W. Va
Wood County
G. B. Gibod CB Smith
Conress
President's travel plans for Gray Gables revealed
WasmisuTos August 25 The President has not yet decided when he will depart Washington for Gray Gables but his trip will not be delayed long after Congress adjourns.
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Witl Seon
Gray Gaines
WasmisuTos
D.C
Washington
Gray Gables
Congress
Labor and Legislation Move to Establish Labor Headquarters
A plan to found labor headquarters in Washington is discussed after the A R U strike. Representative Hudson notes the aim is coordination for labor legislation, not moving central offices, with emphasis on ballot actions over strikes and broader unity among labor groups.
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Washington
Wasminorox
Debs
Thss
Hudson
Kansas
Kobehts of Labor
Philadelpha
Friends of Laboring Men
United
House
United Labor
Ibis
Butterflies In Futurity At Coney Island Stakes
Butterflies a bay filly by Sir Dizon wins the Futurity at Coney Island behind Brandywine in a dramatic stretch duel. Griffin rides Butterflies against eager rivals including Agitator and Connoisseur as Gideon Daly and trainer Joan Hyland celebrate a hard-earned victory worth about $60,000.
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Gideon & Daly
Brandywine
New York
Coney Island Jockey Club
Bombszette
Canterbury
Butterflies
Monaco
Prim
California
Butterflivs
Griffin
Calico
Clayton
Bin
Agitator
Connoisseur
Gutta Percha
Manchester
Bombazette
Waltzer
Cromwell
St. Veronica
Sadie
Doggett
Counter
Griffs
Gideon Daly
Joan Hyland
Hutterflies
Sir Dizon
Hugh Peony
Reiff
Alma
Henry of Navarre
Griffo
Hrandywide
Taral
Daggett
Sanifornia
St. Veronicas
J . Prim
Omoum
Lady Violet
Grifia
St. Michael
Gompers on the Stand in Labor Strike Inquiry
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor testifies on labor conditions and court injunctions as the Strike Commission questions union leadership. He defends strikes as sometimes necessary and notes the need to avoid poverty while examining Pullman and boycott issues amid railroad disputes.
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Wright
Cureaco
Dens
American Railway Union
Hubs
Rock Isles
Gompers
al M Gladstone
United State
Cleveland
Debs
Netio
Briggs’ House
Ps Ha
St John
Buck d
General Managers’ Association
St Joan
Teather
Chicago, and Pacific Company
Central Managers Association
Giaekilet
Stoke
Carroll D. Wright
Pullman
George M. Pallmas
Weather Summary for Regions Amid Showers and Cooler Air
The report notes cooler conditions with showers in West Virginia and southeastern areas, while Western Pennsylvania remains fair but cooler with southerly winds. A trailing line mentions similar trends for the southern portion, with cooler air and scattered showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C
West Virginis
Pennsylvania
Alix Breaks Two-Year-Old Pacing Record at Washington Park
Alix the pacing horse set a world two-year-old record in 2 10 2 on a breezy indifferently prepared track at Washington Park. He surpassed Auline's 2 11 mark and tied Arion's 2 10% trotting record. Despite light rain, a crowd of six people attended hoping Alix would beat Nancy Hank's record.
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Alix
Arion
Fantasy
Phoebe Wilkes
Nightingale
M. Cooney
Chicago
Kasione
Strantin
Mira McChegor
Queen
Cellerina
A Laws
Dee Lowell
Dr. Ak
Night Ingale
Pixley
Maud
Dim Wilkes
Lamones
William Toil
Eile O
Dia
Chieazo Betlo
Tina
Onagea
Margaret
Dentina
Timi
Pantary
Saratoga
Woo
Appomatox
Perkins
Tme
Yo Tambien
Aim
Woodford
Hueston
Afure
Cervenasa
Newbury
Perry Paterson
Detroit
Mich
G. 2
Bernhart
Toledo
Mayo
Bris
A. la Baker
Columbus
Williams
Fri
Gish
Miles
Meank J. Larr
Cleveland
Fichit
Denovex
Dobuque Cyclone Club
Abe Buzzard
Lancastan
Abe
Dave Winchold
Harry Hower
Harry Paseoacht
James Stillwell
Dave Sheager
Charles Sheaffer
Auline
Washington Park
Allz
Nancy Hank
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Pu¢itiven
Odlcera
the Ory
Lowe
Gita
Oue
Knights
Pythlas
THE
Supreme Grand Lodge
Romine
Labor, and Legislation
Marietta
Olney
Refusa
Cincinnati
Kalamazoo
Mor Wlegast
Sourh Astrox
Ling
Paris
Larz Anderson
London
Roger A. Pryor
J. A. Kasson
Germany
Signor Verugini
Lillian Russell
Lauriato
Mex
Comana
Kurai
Moose Burriewos
Tlison Surader
Moonsuiner
Colet
BR. M. Baldwin
Allen Brown
Wm. G. Baldwin
Shrader
Wasingeton
Senate
New Yeak
St. Olamsville
Ohio
Clyde Bills
Akkeesnune
J. A. Meletosh
Ravenswort
Spencer
Will George
Will Parsons
Alies
W. J. Bowen
Postofice
Flootes
Marshal Meben
Ed W. J. Boone
Hooven
Marsha Bane
Boone
Tucker County
Hendricks
Marsal Mebee
Pullman Strike Investigating Commission
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