Fort Leavenworth escape sparks federal manhunt
Forty convicts escaped from Fort Leavenworth prompting a nationwide search as armed guards scoured a five mile radius. A prison guard and the ringleader were killed or wounded in the mutiny, with several other guards injured. Desperate inmates fled into rough country, prompting city police from Kansas City and nearby towns to assist, while Bertillon descriptions were circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth, Kas
Wov
Federal Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Quinn Fort
Indian Territory
Joseph B. Waldrupe
Arthur Trelford
Co. BE. Burrows
Andrew Leonard
Kansas City
Atchison
St. Joseph
Topeka
Leavenworth
Convicts Flee Toward Indian Territory From Leavenworth
A Leavenworth prison escape spreads fear as convicts head south toward Indian Territory. Warden McClaughry guards bridges, sheriffs block ports, and farmers patrol roads. Rewards totaling 60 000 dollars are posted for capture. Reports of thefts and disturbances rise as pursuit continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Star
Leavenworth
Kas
Indian Territory
McClaughry
Kansas River
Linwood
Fort Leavenworth
Hayes
Missouri City
Notable Officials Question Cause of Outbreak
The report notes opinions that the outbreak was not caused by the guards' fault, reflecting a dispute over responsibility. The statement emphasizes accountability discussions within the facility and points to broader investigative angles.
Maccabee Trustees Meet Over $60000 Shortage
In Port Huron Michigan on November 8 the Knights of the Maccabees hold an executive session with National Surety representatives about C D Thompson the supreme finance keeper who is $60000 short in his accounts. Thompson remains at liberty as officials plan possible prosecution and bond repayment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron Mich
Board of Trustees
Supreme Tent
Knights of the Maccabees
National Surety Company
C. D. Thompson
Thompson
Markey
United States
Bounding Company
Dairy House Under Construction At School For Feeble Minded Youth
Building about completed at the school for feeble minded youth a brick two story dairy house 23 by 41 feet will be ready by December first. The lower floor houses dairy machinery a refrigerating room and washroom for eight workers while the upper floor serves as dormitory for inmates. Cost about 2700 dollars. Slaughter house finished and to operate after machinery is installed. Cold storage addition completed with another story occupied.
Preserve Trust Forming In Food Goods Industry
Pittsburg hosts seventeen large preserve manufacturers who form the American Association of Manufacturers and Distributors of Food Products to regulate prices and sales territory and ensure better interpretation of pure food laws. The firms have $3.5 million in capital and control about three quarters of national production. A central office will be set up in Pittsburg or Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
American Association of Manufacturers and Distributors of
Chicago
Findlay Road Deal Linked to C H and D Ownership Change
Indianapolis dispatch notes speculation that Findlay Fort Wayne and Western may be purchased by the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton group, owner of Queen and Crescent, with officials and inspection trips suggesting a syndicate stake. Possible tie to Lindsay Fort Wayne and Western and improved Big Four White Water Valley link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay Road
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayon
Indianapolis
Trong
Findlay
Port Wayne
Western Road
Haemilton
Dayton
Oporter
Wayne
M. D. Woodford
Queen and Crescent
Comany
George Chapman
Rsident
B. F. Fenton
Fort Nayne
Western
Fort Wayne
Cininnati
Weston
Lindsay
C H & D buys Findlay Fort Wayne western line
Developments indicate the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton will run its own Fort Wayne service after Lake Erie and Western ties with White Water Valley and Big Four. Track work and rail laying on the White Water division signal consolidation of agencies and improved Cincinnati Fort Wayne service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
White Water Valley
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati, Hamlton and Dayton Company
Findlay, Fort Wayne and Western
Lake Erie and Western
Hamilton and Dayton
Indianapolis Journal
Vanderbilt
White Water Division
Big Four
Connersville
Lake Erie and
Western
Hamilton
Dayton
New Law Partnership Forms in Ninde Building Offices
Messrs. Herman W. Brown and E. Perry form a law partnership and open offices in the Ninde building at Berry and Harrison streets. They are former students in Judge L. M. Ninde’s offices and enjoy strong local support for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Herman W. Brown
E. Perry
Ninde
Berry and
Harrison Streets
L. M. Ninde
Three Die in Collision Switch Engine and Freight Trains
Springfield Missouri November seventh three trainmen killed in a collision between a switch engine and a double header freight on the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad. The dead are William Nichols engineer Harry Bosin fireman and John Turner switchman. The engineer and fireman of the switch engine were scalded to death while Turner was on the tender and was mangled beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
St. Louis
San Francisco
William Nichols
Harry Bosin
Johnu Turner
Turner
Duel With Revolvers In Marion Ends With Fatal Wounds
On principal street in Marion Missouri Mann Holman and Junior Meredith dueled with revolvers after a dispute over a card game. Both men were wounded and are dying, police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Mann Holman
Junior Meredith
Victoria cafe sale to Chicago caterer Hartman announced
Willis Pearse completed the sale of the Victoria cafe on West Berry street. The new proprietor is P. P. Hartman of Chicago, a experienced caterer, who will take possession next week. Pearse cites ill health and a desire for less confining work as his reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Pearse
Victoria Cafe
West Berry Street
P. P. Hartman
Chicago
Vesey brothers win two second premiums at Indiana florists show
Indianapolis Indiana November 8 In the Indiana Florists association today W J and M J Vesey of Fort Wayne were awarded two second premiums for meritorious exhibits of chrysanthemums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Florists’ Association
W. J. and
M. J. Vesey
Fort Wayne
Obituary: Charles Armbruster Jr. Dies in Wabash at 64
Charles Armbruster Jr. of Woodburn and later Wabash died in Wabash on October 31. The remains were interred at Woodburn with funeral services led by Rev. E. A. Bunner. He was 64 and survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Armbruster, Jr
Woodburn
Wabash
E. A. Bunner
Sleeplessness and Nerve Pills Promoted by A W Chase
A testimonial ad touts Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as a gentle cure for sleeplessness and nervous weakness. Mrs. E S Hiner of Fort Wayne credits the pills with restoring health and calm nerves after restless nights. Pills sold 50 cents a box at dealers or from the Buffalo company. portrait and signature of A W Chase appear on every package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
E. S. Hiner
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Meyer Bros. & Co
A. W.chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
M.D
Carter to Get New Trial Ex Captain of Engineers
Oberlin M. Carter, ex captain of engineers in the regular army and now in Fort Leavenworth, faces a civil trial in the United States circuit court in Chicago over government seizure of his property. Col L D Carter and I Stanton Carter travel to coordinate the case and pursue evidence Carter says was excluded at court martial. He offers to place his property with the government during a fair trial.
Morgan Criticized Over Lavish Wine at San Francisco Dinner
Baltimore Nov 7 Rev J S B Hedges preached against J Pierpont Morgan for lavish entertaining at the San Francisco church convention. He cited a $282 wine bottle cost and a $200 daily grocery bill, noting floral decorations and meals as evidence of excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. S. B. Hedges
St. Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Mr. Morgan
Dr. Hedges
San Francisco
Crocker
St. Paul’s
Morgan
Cleveland to Speak at Carnegie Institute Founders Day
Ex President Grover Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland arrived in Pittsburg for Carnegie Institute founders day ceremonies. They were greeted by cheering crowds at the east end station and later hosted at the Hotel Schenley before a 3 pm program with Joseph Jefferson and artists Robert W Allan and John W Alexander. A public reception followed in the art gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Grover Cleveland
Carnegie Institute
East End
Cleveland
Schenley
Joseph Jefferson
Robert W. Allan
London
John W. Alexander
New York
Deserted Mother Reappears After Family Troubles
Domestic strife on St Marys Avenue near Nickel Plate tracks led to a temporary disappearance of a mother with five children. Rumors of elopement were false as she was found at her sister's home in the south part of the city. Efforts to reconcile with her husband continue without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fehrmann
Marie
St. Mary’s Avenue
Rathbone Stripped In Ohio Mortgage Case
Hamilton Ohio November 7 Trudge Thompson rules against Major Estes G Rathbone canceling mortgages Mrs Kate Minor gave when buying an interest in the Riley block in Trumps Rathbone’s assets once valued at about 250000 ten years ago Cleveland press notes mark the decision as clearing the final Rathbone holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ohio
Trudge Thompson
Kate €. Minor
Estes G. Rathbone
Cuban Posts
Minor
Rathbone
Riley
Fight Ends Wedding Feast in Appleton Celebration
Appleton Wisconsin reports a disrupted wedding celebration as the feast ended abruptly. Details remain unclear but the incident occurred during the reception and affected attendees. No serious injuries reported and authorities are investigating the disruption.
Dierkes Pleads Guilty in Blackmail Case at Court
Edward J. Dierkes indicted with Evan Wiest for blackmail pleaded guilty before Judge O Rourke. Dierkes detailed his scheme, was sentenced to two to fourteen years and fined 25 dollars for the cigarette he smoked. Eva Wiest also pleaded guilty receiving a lighter penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Dierkes
Evan Wiest
William C. Ryan
Dierkes
O’rourke
Tdierkes
Joseph Leon Vauris
West Fifth Street
O'Rourke
Daseler
Reform School
Young Vauris
Satan
Bloomingdale
Louttit
Frances A. Centlivre
Louisa Baltes
Leonard Brockerman
Union Church
Huntertown
Frank ¢. Holmes
Andrews
Court House
Halloway
A. C. Nierman
Alleen
Dierkes and Wiest
H. S. Smith
Board of Children’s Guardians
Zeyen
Dr Bolan’s Rectal Treatment Promises Cure Without Knife
Dr Bolan offers a system of rectal treatment and medication claiming cures for piles fissures ulcers and related rectal issues without surgery or ligatures. He states 20 years as a specialist and 2% years in general practice underpin his ability to treat chronic diseases including kidney bladder stomach liver blood and skin conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolan
Free Consultation and Exam Heard in Fort Wayne
Dr. Bolan will be at the Randall hotel in Fort Wayne on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 19 and 20, offering free consultation and examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bolan
Fort Wayne
Randall Hotel
Local Court Actions and Ditch Petitions Dominates County Session
The docket shows suits including Sherkey vs Pape for 400 dollars and Shafer vs Randall with a 1099.45 verdict. Ditch petitions in Lake and Perry townships proceed with appointed viewers. Guardianship awards grant custody and care contracts for Marian Holcomb and Eva Shafer.
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Joseph C. Sherkey
Charles Pape
Shafer
John R. Knapp
Jacob Wiseman
Safera Snider
Lamley
Lake Township
Perry Township
Marie Sampleson
Dougherty
Washington Township
Robert Lowry
George W. Zion
Ryan Road
Adams Township
Jackson Township
Frederick Meyers
Christien Gebert
Fred Vanderau
Philley Road
Wayne Township
David Dalman
John Gebhart
Herman Felts
Waterson Road
Eel River Township
Harlan Saylor
Oscar Reams
John Flannigan
Board of Children’s Guardians
Louisa Bradtmiller
Marian Holcomb
Carrie B. Simon
Eva
Blanche Shafer
Lichts Celery Nerve Compound Advertised
A vintage classified offer promotes Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound for nervous diseases neuralgia rheumatism debility paralysis and related ailments. The ad claims it reaches the seat of the disease and acts quickly. Sold by Dreier & Bro at the corner of Calhoun and Columbia streets.
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Dreier & Bro
Calhoun and
Columbia Streets
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Maccabee Trustees Meet
Supreme Finance
NEW Law Partnership
Springfield, MO
Ness
Carter
United
Circuit Court
MR. Cleveland
Appleton, Wis
Wilver
Saaudversary
Lam
Geo. W. Bowles
Baird
Miss
Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
Arma
Lichty’s
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