Scene of the Fiends Work in Johnson County
A brutal murder near Johnson y claimed Miss Mary Henderson in her farm home after Will Francis fired a pistol shot. Vigilant mobs roamed the countryside, bloodhounds failed, and a Black suspect was arrested but released. Townsfolk vow to roast the killer alive, with leaders urging pursuit and confession. The report also brushes earlier mob activity tied to Quantrill and other local tensions.
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Johnson Y
Lafayette County
Will Francis
Mary Henderson
Chap Hyatt
Yatt
Mies Henderson
Francis
Ihyatts
Mie Henderson
M. Hyatt
Warrensburg
Udenes
Nels
Miss Henderson
Ville
Quantrell Reunion Slated Near Blue Springs This September
The Quantrells annual reunion will be held near Blue Springs on September 24 and 25 as a social picnic. It will likely convene in Clark's pasture near Blue Springs with Hiram George Frank Gregg and Ben Morrow leading the arrangements. Ex Confederates and families plus others may attend. past reunions occurred at Lee's Summit fair grounds and Oak Grove street fair.
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Quantrell
Oak Grove
Clark’s Pasture
Blue Springs
Hiram George
Frank Gregg
Grain Valley
Ben Morrow
Lake City
Lee's Summit Fair
Governor Declines Call for Extra Session Amid Election Law Debate
Governor Dockery refused to call an extraordinary session despite Republican protests in St Louis. He argues the General Assembly already addressed key election law provisions and that the current safeguards ensure honest elections. The reply notes differences from prior law and emphasizes not convening the legislature for this purpose.
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Dockery
Bryan
Kimbrough
Ozark Mountains
Mr Stone
St. Louis
Mack
Pro Vision
Eoal
Republica
General Assembly
Micotity Party
First Fort Sill Passenger Train in Week Opens News
Chicago detectives face charges of wholesale theft amid fee grabbing. A Burlington train killed Daniel J. Craig in Monroe City Missouri. Charles Streigel held for murder of his wife in Boulder Colorado after promises made. Kansas City Republicans seek a rival to Walter Davis for mayor as Tom L Johnson avoids speaking. A deal links Kansas City Buggy Co to Cincinnati. A soldier from the Philippines fears assassination by his own people. Mrs Samuel N Lee, Kansas City society leader, killed after runaway horses derailed her carriage.
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Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Chicago
Daniel J. Craig
Mowant Pinsant
Iowa
Burlington
Monroe City
Charles Streigel
Tom L. Johnson
Kansas City
Hoans
Web Davis
Walter Davis
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Kate Douglas
Clay County
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University of Missouri
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