New York Attorney Matthews Joins Estate Looting Case Tragedy
Armitage Matthews, a lawyer and county Republican secretary, leaped to death to avoid trial on fraud and conspiracy charges tied to the Weissel estate looting. Indicted alongside Rothschild, Wooten, and Ferguson, Matthews faced a high profile battle amid prior public service and rumored ties to Governor Black. Rothschild now serves a long prison term. Wooten and Ferguson faced separate convictions and witnesses.
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Feddmania
Agooney
Weissel
Ar- Mitage Matthews
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Black
Weiss
David Rothschild
Federal Bank
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John W. Wooten
Samuel I
Ferguson
Rothschid
Wooten
Jone
Aldermen
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Rothechild
Astut
Sing Sing
Welsse
Jerome
May Go To Wabash
Topeka October 12 There is a possibility that J W Kendrick recently elevated from third to second vice president of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe may join the Wabash railroad in a position of importance Overtures have been made by Wabash interests seeking his big services but the capacity is not known
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J. W. Kendrick
Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad Company
Wabash Railroad
Te Wabash
Kerrick
Act
Frost and Snow Spread Across Central Illinois and Gulf States
Frost and snow reports from October reveal a killing frost in central Illinois and Iowa, with northern Gulf states also touched. Pausing in Pennsylvania and New Orleans, the season’s first snowflakes and cooler air accompany warnings of early yellow fever risk in Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Ilinois
Iowa
Ohio
Mississippi Valley
Memphry
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Variou
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New Orleans
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Mississippi
Wright to Retire as Philippines Governor General
Washington reports Luke E. Wright will retire as governor general of the Philippines and president of the Philippines commission around December 1 due to the ongoing crisis in the islands amid a diasatin faction dispute.
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Philippines
Luke E. Wright
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Controversial call on churches sparks debate
In Hinghamton Hamilton College President Rev M W Stryker preached on Providence stating that 5 000 churches could be spared by being burned and money redirected to spread the gospel. He argued communities now need fewer churches and a single large church could conserve Christ's cause.
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M. W. Stryker
Hamilton College
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Christ the Church
Revoked contract for canal employe care in Panama
Panama Oct 12 The Panama canal commission annulled the five year contract awarded to J B Markel of Omaha for feeding and caring for canal employees. The action followed the successful handling of commissaries by the materials and supplies department under Megara Jackson and Smith. Protests by rival bidders Trudgius and Dumas claimed favoritism and access to bid information. President Roosevelt referred the protest to Chairman Simata for report before the final decision.
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Panama Canal Commission
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New York
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Omaha
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Department of Materials and Supplies
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Jackson and
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Mr. Markel
Rim
Trudgius & Dumas
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Favori Lam
Stonts
Tny
Roosevelt
Simata
Kansas City Drops Plan for Corn Contest This Year
Kansas City delegates meeting of the board of trade initiative committee decided there will be no corn contest or corn congress before November or December. The January Lima setto was deemed too soon to arrange properly and a display along extra load lines is planned instead, requiring much more time for national interest and participation guarantees.
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Board of Trade Initiative Committee
Lima Setto
Japan Seeks Corea Status As Tokyo Sends Minister
Seoul October 12 Japanese Minister Mayashi sails for Tokyo to consult with government and elder statesmen on declaring a Japanese protectorate over Corea. Officials expect a decision on Corea's political status before Russia’s representatives return. Chicago October 2 Andrew Roosevelt, cousin of the president, to wed Miss Adelaide F Lange, architect in St. Louis building plans.
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Mr Black Promoted and Rail Passenger Staff Changes
In actions following George T. Nicholson's appointment as third vice president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad changes in the passenger department were announced. William J. Black promoted to passenger traffic manager with Chicago headquarters, John J. Byrne moves to Los Angeles as assistant general passenger agent, James M. Campbell becomes general passenger agent in Chicago, Edmund J. Shakeshaft to assistant general passenger agent, Charles L. Seagraves to general colonization agent with Chicago HQ, Nicholson resigns and leaves private business.
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George T. Nicholson
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
William J. Islack
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Mr. Nicholson
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Pacffc Coast Lines
Los Angeles
James M. Conpell
Topeka
Mr. Black
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Charles L Seagraves
Hestquarters
William Nicholson
Washington talks on Kansas federal appointments
Senator Long of Kansas and W R Stubbs, chairman of the state Republican committee, had a long meeting with the president to discuss federal appointments for Kansas. No names or definite decisions were disclosed, but changes and some reappointments appear likely in Kansas.
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Senator Long
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W. R. Stubbs
Republican Committee
Stubbs
Kansay
Mr.Stubbs
More oil marketed in Independence pipeline report
Independence Kansas notes pipeline activity for the first week of October averaging 49,090 barrels daily, up 473 from September. The surge marks the west’s largest clever run for the period, nearly matching Pennsylvania’s daily oil production.
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Kans
Pennsylvania
State depositories remit first month interest to treasurer
State deposits yield interest checks from the selected banks totaling about 2 percent on a 12 month basis. At year end the state’s interest income under the new depository law should amount to roughly $12,000. Secretary Harney has set December 28 for the annual Kansas Horticultural Society meeting.
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aAbout A Deven
Topeka
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Harney
Kansas Horticultural Society
Misgouri Society
Kansas City
Purdue students threaten exit over Booker T Washington talk
In Lafayette on October 12 Purdue students from southern states threaten withdrawal as invitation for Booker T Washington to lecture and join the fall course sparks strong campus feeling. In Topeka Detective E F Pavey limped into Hampton Steele after a reporter misprinted a focal item, resulting in a sharp rebuke.
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Booker T. Washngton
Purdue University
Topeka
E. F. Pavey
Hampton
Steele
Chicago Manufacturer Patrick McGarry Dies After Assault
Patrick McGarry, a wealthy Chicago manufacturer, was believed assaulted by two men and a woman and left on the street. He died today without regaining consciousness, with officials noting the incident as a possible crime. In London, Lady Isabel Wilson Slater of Duka Roxhur died today after childbirth following her marriage to Miss Mae Goellet.
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Isabel Wilson Slater
Duka Roxhur
Mae Goellet
Simpson’s Condition After Restless Night
Ex-Congressman Simpson suffered a restless night with a choking spell and difficulty breathing as he received care in Wichita Kansas on October 12. His condition remained cautious while doctors monitored his symptoms and potential complications.
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Kans
Simpson
Hoe
Henderson Dying As Death Expected At Any Time
Dubuque Iowa reports David B. Henderson remains in critical condition with death anticipated imminently. Philadelphia lists Edward M. Paxson former Pennsylvania Supreme Court judge aged 81 has died.
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David B. Henderson
Philadelphia
Edward M. Paxson
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Lea |Oor
Cotton for Ireland in Dallas land purchase plan
Dallas reports priest James Phelan of Kansas City and Rev John Phelan of Marcus Iowa visit to buy about 65,000 acres in San Patricio county Texas. They aim to grow cotton for Irish mills to revive Ireland's manufacturing industry.
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Texas
James Phelan
Kansas City
John Phelan
Marcus
Iowa
San Patricio
Ireland
Appeal for Help from Louisville Board of Trade
Louisville anxious to aid Natchez after fever outbreak. Oct 12 telegram from Natchez President Miller asks for funds as poor, unemployed people suffer. Local business district canvassed for relief donations to assist distressed residents.
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Miller
Natchez
Miss
Louisville Board of Trade
Mob abducts and fatally harms Black man in Kentucky
In Elkton Kentucky on October 12 a mob dragged Frank Leavell a one legged Black man from a hall and fatally harmed him in a nearby wood Leavell had confessed to attempting to enter a young white woman’s room in Trenton last Saturday Local authorities investigate the mob action and motive
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Mobo
Frank Leavell
Fall Bera
Leavell
Trenton
Narrow escape at Fort Riley during artillery drill
During Carvel practice at Fort Riley Kansas a range rider rode within the shell range and a shell struck and passed through the horse, exploding several hundred yards away. The rider was not injured. A prairie fire burned hundreds of acres as artillerymen fought the blaze. four more batteries were ordered for the afternoon.
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Field Artillery
Fort Riley
Rockefeller may stay abroad for health reasons
Not Able to Return New York October 12 report states William Rockefeller is abroad for his health and may have to remain overseas for the winter and possibly retire from active business duties.
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New York
N. Y
Wiliam Rockefeller
Suspect Held After Great Northern Robbery
May be one of the robbers in the Great Northern hold up. L. T. Tamp arrested in Seattle for identification. Reports from Chicago and Tuscaloosa note injuries to six firefighters in a collision between a hose car and an electric streetcar. Washington hears a demand for resignation as Associate Justice Tucker of the Arizona territorial supreme court is urged to resign.
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L. T. Tamp
Great Northern
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Tus
Larrabee and
Black Hawk Screaty
Washington, D. C
Tucker
Territorial Supreme Court of Arizona
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Speeds Planned for Missouri Kansas & Texas Fast Train
Officials announce a spew fast train to run Kansas City to Oklahoma City in November. A British squadron of twelve vessels under Vice Admiral Sir Gerald Noe arrived at Yokohama and was welcomed by Vice Admiral Skimamuh. A murder case against John Murdock will be heard in November at Nadaway circuit court on a change of venue from Worth county. Laundrymen's association of Kansas Indian Territory and Oklahoma held a war meeting in Wienica with about fifty present. A fire on the farm of F A Barber near Trentep Mo caused 4000 loss from spontaneous combustion. A meeting of wholesale potteries in Wheeling Wa called to ratify sale to a pottery combine with 40 000 000 capital. An Atlantic steamship boarded for a full mate beta carrying 300 000 letters and 300 sacks of newspapers to London.
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Indian Territory
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Bour
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Pear Trentep Mo
Wheeling
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London
Confessed Crime Leader Pleads Mercy in Chicago
Charles Mal a bandit leader of Mozart Jod confessed after arraignment and turned state’s evidence pleading for mercy. He recounted a plan to execute robberies across northern India to cities, with one informer in each place. Judge Tuthul withheld sentence after Mahl’s remarkable confession.
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Tils
Charles Mal
Mozart, Jod
Malthen
India
Chivaxo
Mahl
Houart
Tuthul Wi
Mystery in Kansas City Murder Case Reveals Trunk Find
A Kansas City report states that the body of Mrs Ela Christina Benson was found in the weeds near the scuttlery area. Her trunk was later discovered at a downtown boarding house, with two men connected to the case missing. The events trace back to her marriage to Charles Henson and a vanished pair of men who rented a room prior to the murder.
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Get
East 18Th Street
Kansas City
Ela Christina Benson
Cody
Sunnday
Down Town
Charles Henson
Wewen
Kansas Woman Fined in Mail Fraud Case
Mrs Cora Duhns of Juncrien City pleaded guilty in United States district court to using the mails to defraud in connection with an advertisement seeking a wife. She was fined and sentenced to one day in jail.
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Kana
Cora Duhns
Juncrien City
Qpullty
United States District Court Today
Alfalfa for Uplands from Hays Station Experiment
The Hays City experiment station reports a new alfalfa variety suited to uplands in western Kansas. It promises drought tolerance, a hearty dense top growth, and thick ground cover. Expected to yield three crops a year with a seed crop larger than usual.
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Get
Hays City Experiment Station
Kaneas
No Action Now on Insurance Case in St Louis
State Superintendent Van Tiiver announced no action would be taken against the New York Life Insurance Co at the conference in St Louis. Governor Folk and the company’s attorney joined the statement amid the meeting. Philadelphia hosted the third World Series game this afternoon with New York Mathewson and Bresnahan against Philadelphia Coakley and Schreck. New York led five to nothing after five innings.
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Lifa
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van Sitver
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Mathewson
Bresnahan
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Coakley
Schreck
Ofth
Market contract cancelled by mutual consent
Wrthington Oct 12 Governor Magoon announced the Insular bureau moved to cancel the Market contract by mutual consent. Totel and boarding camps will be operated by the Commission.
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Receivers Say Report On Devlin Estate To Be Filed
Cyrus Leland Jr one of the receivers states the Devlin estate report will be filed October 19 the creditors meeting date. Leland refuses to disclose any details about the estate’s condition.
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Topeka, Kang
Cyrus Leland, Jr
C. J. Devlin
Creditors of Estates
Leland
Atchison Man Acquitted in Poisoning Trial
Atchison Kans Oct 12 Professor A Peasely magnetic healer was acquitted by a jury in the district court after a ten day trial. The jury was out twenty minutes.
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A. Peasely
Bankers in Session Seek Kansas Bank Charters
Topeka October 12 reports new banks continue to be organized in Kansas. In the last three months twenty seven charters were granted and banks opened for business. Most are backed by farmers and aimed at local credit expansion.
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Kansas
Farmer
Bankers at Kansas banks attend 31st American Sanhkera convention
Washington October 12 delegates attend the thirty first annual convention of the American Sanhkera Association opening today many bankers travel with wives. The roster includes R Mulvane president Bank of Topeka W C Robinson president First National bank of Winfield and wife Charles M Sawyer president First National bank of Norton Peter Shiras vice president National bank of Ottawa A W Spulttie cashier Citizens National bank of Independence and wife Samuel L Smith cashier First National bank of Anthony K E B Stevens vice president and easter First National bank of Parsons W M Hoker cashier State bank of White City F E Tighley president Peoples State bank of Richmond J H Cohen cashier First National bank of Sen es L A Cooper cashier Farmers and Merchants bank of Scandia and wife 2 5 Cerlay president State Savings bank of Wichita Gllan Cuthersen president Commercial State bank of Garton Citys A iphson president State bank Ottawa and wife G T Guernsey president Commercial National bank of Independence and wife William C Hensel cashier Interstate National bank of Kansas City and wife J R Lindbury president First National bank of Puttstan R S McAnny director Commercial National bank of Kansas City and wife Ed HR Moses president Citizens National bank of Great Bend and wife and daughter
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Coward
Citizens National Bank of Independence
Samuel L. Smith
First National Bank of Anthony
KE. B. Stevens
Easter First
National Bank of Parsong
W. M. Hoker
State Bank of
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F. E. Tighley
People’s State Bank of Richmond
J. H. Cohen
First National Bank of Sences
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Bank of Scandia
Cerlay
State Savings Bank of Wichita
Gllan Cuthersen
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Kansas Bay Appointed Vinita Det 14
Wade S. Staphard United States attorney for the northern district of the Indian Territory today by wire recommends to President Roosevelt for a man pal stants Orin L. Rider first assistant T Cleaves of Pryor Creek second assistant Mr. Graves is a son of Judge Graves of Kansas
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Wade S. Staphard
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India Territory
Roosevelt
Hlanapal Stants
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T Cleaves
Pryor Creek
Elks Lead Topeka Fund Drive for Salvation Army Memorial
The Topeka Elks were asked to head the movement to raise funds for a Mother Florence Memorial bulldline for the Salvation Army. A major benefit entertainment is planned. Mother Florence was a longtime Salvation Army worker who recently died.
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Topeka
Get
Convicting the Jointists in Shawnee County Prohibition Fight
In Shawnee County, three jointists were convicted in district court after a prohibition clash. Local authorities say efforts continue to close the remaining joints as legal actions proceed.
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Slnestravarnor Hoch
Shawnee County
sCuurt
Divitlan on Rockefeller Visited by Jokers Club President
Mr. Gullan, president of the Newspaper Jokers club, recounted his Cleveland visit with John D. Rockefeller, portraying him as a courteous, energetic "old gentleman" and widely seen as a monster or jest target by others. The narrator describes Rockefeller as a pleasant, benevolent host, destined to many eventful years.
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Jokers Club
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Ag Tollans
Rockefeller
Shilo Aga
Wilhelmina Changing as Public Interest Shifts
A fragmentary sketch notes Queen Wilhelmina’s changed appearance and fading enthusiasm for the crown. It also mentions Jack Gowdy packing for Washington and being succeeded by Mason, plus Judge Dickerson’s remarks on a running contest and unpalatable comparisons to bull fights. The piece ends with a curious note on swamp waters and juniper-berry preserved gin aboard ships.
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Ardmore
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Kansas City Market Summary Oct 12 Wheat and Corn Quotes
Kansas City prices for wheat and corn show mixed December and May bids with daily moves for cash and futures. Wheat Dec 17%j, May “Ply, cash 2. hard, op. to 80, 437, 2 red 92, 399, rejected 4. Corn-Dec. 31, May 39%, cash No 2 mixed 48, 348, No 2 white 351%. Oats steady and mixed. Rye steady. Butter, eggs and receipts also noted. Chicago futures included with similar expiries and prices.
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