McTaggart’s Soldier Politician Shot in Cofferville
Longtime Kansas public figure Captain McTaggart, a veteran of the Civil War and former state legislator, was shot and killed in Cofferville as tensions over a mill lease and a recent lawsuit with renter Henry Shealey escalated. The victim, 14 year old McTaggart son, rushed to aid, was wounded, and the murderer fled amid talk of lynching. McTaggart’s career included service as provost marshal at Murfreesboro and later oversight of national cemeteries, with a long-standing Republican record and recent alignment with Bryan on national issues. The gunman’s motive tied to a lawsuit over property levied to satisfy a judgment.
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Coffervile
Aue
Sunaire
Dan McTaggart
Here
Henry Sheiley
McTacest
Shealey
Ahn
W& Revelver
McTackarts
Aueainx van Yalerd Arcuir
Mfr
KcTregert
Sherter
McTargart
Hutchins
Lends
Denis McTagzart
Stentgochery
Kansas
ISGT
Bern
de Henryeville
Canadie
Getll
Nee
Roth Comes
Wis
Pye
Ustenilly
Chinkasew Mount
Jovem
Hliss
Heraucht Schaal
Hriment
Wit
SiMe Sie Daze
Jackwar
Mempiie
Corinth
Plalne Bsrmepane
Mtthurs Lamtiog
Cortmin Oe
Tober 2
Priser
United States
Anthes
McTapedri
Murfreesboro
Soldiers National Cemetery
Murtressboro
Nashville
Chem
Anal
Yeo
New Albany
End
Leedy
Hutchison
Inon
Apoth
Senate
Wale Jack
Atchison
Investigatine Commleeu
Houlendder
Walt
Morrill
Attain McTareart
Feth
Paris
Lowle
Smiley
Bryan
Irrigation Benefit Keeps Water Flowing for Farmers
The Koen Ditch at Great Bena Blessing supplies water to the 2 a time ship lateral and main ditch as drought persists. Ground near LX Woodward’s Grove farm shows soaking after Friday’s flow. Woodward experiments with direct sub-surface irrigation to efficiently apply water amid hot winds and leaf damage.
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Great Bena
Cthenue
LX. Woodward
Grove
Woodward
Rain brings mixed relief across western Kansas crops
Stan reports show variable rain across the western and southern Kansas counties. Atchison and Salina areas record cooler temps and heavy showers. Sherman and Burlington note downpours, while La Crosse and Great Bend mark edges of rain with no rainfall. Crops in several counties face uncertain yields, with notes of two thirds to a quarter crop outlook depending on rainfall, and wheat yields averaging around 25 bushels per acre in some districts.
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LaCrosse
Kansas
Great Bend
Newtor
Salina
Brookville
Hamilton Nominee Named by 17th District Republicans
John R. Hamilton of Norton county accepted the nomination for Judge of the Tilly judicial district by acclamation. He is a pioneer of northwestern Kansas, locating in Norton county over twenty years ago and is the oldest practitioner in the area.
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Norton
John R. Hamilton
Tilly Judicial District
Hamilton
Northweet
Kansas
Norton County
Young Phillipsburg delegation leads judicial convention mix
The Phillips county delegation to the judicial convention included nine delegates aged 25 to 30 and two young journalists W A Barron and Hert P Walker, with Guy Bissell noted as the state's youngest attorney. W A Reader and Col G Parker were present among rival postmaster contenders, while J F P Vandoren won the Bird City postoffice. The Norton postoffice race drew State Senator Frank Lockard and local ex-legislators D B Kurrey and A N McLennan to Norton, as John Royce of the Dispatch, the expected Phillipsburg next postmaster, did not attend.
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Ihe Beren
Phillips ‘County
Republican Timber
W. A. Barron
Kirwin Globe
Hert P. Walker
Logan Hepublican
Guy Bissell
Bird City
Atwood
Oberlin
Frank Lockard
Norton Postottics
Norton
D. B. Kurrey
A. N. McLennan
Sorton
Ellsworth
Norton County
John Royce
Dispaceh
Phillipsburg
Abbot Wolf: Head of American Benedictines Receives Reception
Atchison August 4 The Right Rev In royal Wolf head of St Benedicts abbey and president of the American Benedictine congregation returned from Europe and was honored at St Benedicts college by faculty and Catholic citizens. He declined the presidency years ago but travels to Rome for rule reforms and will hold jurisdiction over priests while keeping Benedictine brothers informed. Fifty five visiting clergymen attended the reception.
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Rome
Pope Len
Wolf
Breach of promise suit filed in St Joseph case
Miss Christiana Gluck, a St Joseph resident, sues Jacob Muell er a wealthy Columbus Kansas farmer for 320000 alleging a pending marriage as of last June ended when he grew cold and refused to wed She accompanied him to set his house in order and then demanded marriage before returning home, prompting action in court.
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St. Joseph
Christiana
Mucker
Columbus
Kan
Miss Glock
Jacob Hare
Duvo
Mueller
Sneezing Mystery Strikes Delis Chavers Near Elmer
A severe heat episode left Delis Chavers three miles south of Elmer unconscious, then struck by persistent sneezing uncontrollably. Doctors labored as fits continued with brief pauses, the cause and cure undetermined.
Demand for Cars Hits Hard as Stock Traffic Grows
Eshooria Aug 4. The Howard branch of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe ordered 175 stock cars to haul cattle to market but can supply only 75. Stockmen demand more cars as drought drains farmers and water wells. Corn crop nearly failed and creeks run dry, worsening outlook for cattle raisers.
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Eshooria
Termere
Howard
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Buffalo Jones Far Up in Canada Near Great Slave Lake
Word from Buffalo Jones places him 500 miles north of the US line at Edmonton Canada where he is building a boat to take himself and party toward Great Slave Lake five miles north of his present position. He expects to corral a herd of 150 buffalo and return to the United States. He has not heard of nearby gold fields.
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Garden City
Jones
J. Or
Buffalo Jones
United States
Edmonton
Canada
Great Slave Lake
D.l. Jones
Loot at Forest Park: Pittsburg Thugs Rob Cigar Stand
Four Pittsburg toughs attempted a bold robbery at Forest Park injuring no one, seizing picnic receipts from a cigar stand. Suspects Henry Sawyer Zinck B Wymer Bert Kesser and John Larimer are named in local reports.
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Pittsburg
Aue
Henry Sawyer
Zinck B Wymer
Bert Kesser
John Larimer
Forest Park
Emancipation day riot and Osage town disturbance report
The article describes a violent incident at a celebratory Emancipation day gathering where four looters attacked Campbell & Cogitter's tent, were arrested, and found with stolen goods. It also recounts a drunken Osage gathering downtown, with city authorities forcing them out after a two hour effort. It notes Atchison County pressing a $3,200 unpaid state tax claim for insane care.
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Campbell & Cogitter
Campbell
Sawyer
Atchison County
Atchison
State of Kansas
Pawnee Farmer Faces Habeas Corpus Action in Jail Case
2 wealthy farmers Rahn and another were arrested on mortgage property disposal charges. Rahn refused bail and sought habeas corpus to be argued before the probate judge. Tramp Wanta Out of Jail. In Newton August 4, Charles Elskamp seeks release via habeas corpus from city custody. Elskamp is a tramp held for non payment of fines and costs, claiming no prior police court trial and insufficient evidence.
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S. K. Rahn
Tramp
Newton
Charles Elskamp
Eiskamp
Winfield Boy Drowns Playing by Wal Aut tyer Bank
Winfield on August 4 10 year old Carl Jarvis son of A O Jarvis of this town drowned after being thrown into Wal Aut tyer by accident while playing on the riverbank with other boys. Despite efforts he could not be rescued.
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Winfield
Carl Jarvis
O. Jarvis
Wal- Aut Tyer
Lawrence Child Burned By Lamp in Alabama Street Accident
Lawrence Aug. 4 Grace Beechant six year old daughter of Jor Beechant living on Alabama street overturned a lamp while playing by a table last evening burning her limbs badly and doctors fear she cannot live. The parents were away at the time leaving several children unsupervised. STUCCO Industry Will Revive Dillon Aug. 4 Stucco makers report revived business and hope a small gypsum tax will help though they wanted 2 dollars a ton. The silk industry in the area may see increased force. Make 1 Per Day Picking Plums Garden City Aug. 4 Jim Allen has employed ten plum pickers this week. They rattle plums from trees then pickers fill baskets and tablets earned about 1 dollar per day.
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Lawrence
Grace Beechant
Jor Beechant
Alabama Street
Tre
Thore
Dillon
Lanford
Garden City
Jim Allen
One Postmaster for Kansas Named at Plevna
Washington reports a postmaster for Kansas appointed yesterday at Plevna Henio county L Blaidsell replacing BM Wilson removed Garden City reunion noted Garden City Aug a reunion of ex soldiers and sailors during fair week September 21 to 24 inclusive is being arranged
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Kansas
Washington
Plevna Heno County
L. Blaidsell
BM. Wilson
Garden City
Aue
Kansas Towns General and Personal News Recap
TOLA The Republican county convention met and nominated the folk age taker for treasurer M. L. Decker county clerk A Frank sheriff Harmon Heubart recorder of deeds Hareer Powler surveyor Lute P. Stover coroner J E Tewell Columbus A three daily reunion of Cherokee county settlers opened here with warm dry weather good attendance A competitive farm products exhibition offers 4 prize for best Cherokee county dir. Leavenworth Overcrowded Siders Home wards no new admissions 3116 veterans listed 2292 present about 530 awaiting admission Lawrence Douglas county forms country fair association plans fair to be held about Eureka Democratic county convention nominated Johnson Piedmont sheriff and W S Trise for register of deeds Populists to indorse nominees next Tuesday Fredonia Populist county convention fusion forces EC Little addressed Isham nominated for county clerk Democrat for treasurer rest Populists Lyons Roy and Mel tie Tur tor represent Rice county at Exaporia August 10
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Tola
M. L. Decker
A. Frank
Harmon Heubart
Hareer
Powler
Lute P. Stover
J. E. Tewell
Columbus
Cherokee County
Leavenworth
Eureka
Logsdon Seeks Santa Fe Reinstatement After Strike
Charles T. Logsdon of Emooria, a former Santa Fe employee who left with the 1894 strike, sought reinstatement through Superintendent Avery Turner but was refused. Turner said he is harassed by reinstate ment requests and insisted there is no blacklist. Logsdon pressed to be cleared before seeking work elsewhere, while Turner claimed no list exists and that letters of recommendation from the company are not issued.
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Charles T. Logsdon
Emooria
Santa Fe
ALR
Sm 184
Avery Turner
Turner
oLgsdon
Mr Logsdon
Logsdon
Mr. Turner
Emporia
Oldest Pullman Sleeper Passes Through Topeka
The Union Pacific train through Topeka yesterday included the Pioneer, the first Pullman sleeping car ever built. Built by George M. Pullman, it features mahogany ceiling and berths, has ten sections with upper and lower berths, and cost about $50,000. Despite modern updates, its mechanics reveal decades of design past.
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Union Pacific
Topeka
Pioneer
United States
Canada
Mexico
Joe
Christian Endeavor
George M. Pullmen
Chicago
Aiten
Col. Goodale
Pullman
Pioneer The First Pullman Sleeper In Use Since
A detailed note on the Pullman sleeper Pioneer used by the Chicago and Alton road on special occasions. It notes Pioneer as the first Pullman sleeper, its limited service, and its historical contrast with earlier day coaches converted to sleeping cars. Also mentions Santa Fe anniversary funds collection led by A. Horn for July September.
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Chicago & Alton Road
Goodale
Christian Endeavor
Pioneer
Change of Train Dispatchers at Rock Island Goodsland
Mr F V King, longtime Rock Island dispatcher at Goodsand Ken, resigns to focus on banking interests there. C McCland, previously an extra dispatcher in Goodland, is promoted to succeed him.
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F_V_ King
Rock Island
Goodsand
Ken
C McCland
Goodland
King
Strongest in the World Powerful Reflecting Telescopes for Yerkes
Chicago reports Yerkes Observatory at Williams Bay Wisconsin has received a Paris shipment of lenses and reflectors led by a five foot diameter crown glass block weighing a ton. G Willis Ritchey oversees grinding and mounting for a new immense concave mirror while a 40 inch refractor remains the premier telescope.
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Chicago
Yerkes Observatory
Williams Bay
Wis
Paris
G. Willis Ritchey
Ritchey
Davis settles it in Washington on revenue cutter case
Assistant Secretary Webster Davis rules the revenue cutter Forward became part of the U S Navy by presidential order and Treasury jurisdiction, restoring William F Rogers’s pension for service in the Mexican War. Rogers previously denied eligibility but now qualifies under the 1897 act with over 60 days in naval service. His name will be restored to the rolls and he will receive the pension.
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Washington
Interior Department
United States Navy
Webster Davis
Wiliam F. Rogers
United States Revenue
Rogers
Davis
Naval Establishment of
United States
Secretary of the Navy
Treasury
Navy
Mexico
SAGE'S FAMILY HARD LUCK IN WILL COUNTY LOAN CASE
The Sage family of Channahon Will County faced hardship after Eli Sage took a $50 loan from Fussell a New York financier and mortgaged a small house. Hilzur’s eldest son died while at the Will County poor farm as Elizur prepared to meet the mortgage. Esther Sage, 16, was accidentally shot and injured by neighbor Susan Fretner on Saturday afternoon, adding another tragedy to the saga.
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Elgar
Esther
Susan Fretner
The
Sages
Lunch with the Queen King of Siam sails to Isle of Wight
King Chola lonskors and party arrived in Portsmouth from London en route to Osborne to visit Queen Victoria. The royal salute greeted his majesty as he was received by the Prince of Wales at the railway station. At Osborne he will meet the Prince and Princess of Wales aboard the royal yacht.
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Portsmouth
Aus
Cholalonskors
London
Queen Victoria
Osborne
Prince of Wales
Isle of Wight
Prince and Princess of Wales
Four children perilously ill after mushroom meal at Toadstools Rocktory
Abert Lamb, a local furniture salesman, and his four children were very seriously ill after allegedly eating mushrooms. Miss Arina, 20, died this morning while Etta, 15, remains in danger. the remaining two children are in critical condition.
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Rocktory
T.lamb
Arina
Etta
Carnival Knights Meet for Burlesque Costuming Roles
Karnival Knights general committee gathers at Eliza lodge room to plan Carnival preparations. Wages and duties for the costume lead and regulations are discussed. proposals include hiring Markell or W. Panavolost with past pay cited. Meeting aims to finalize assignments, venue, and timing for October festival events.
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Karnival Knights
Elica
Carnival Depot
Engasiom
Mano
Will Haskell
Haskell
Keghts
Markell
A W. Panavolost
Mawkett
Elke’ Jody
Gundance
Presisien
Taken Back In Irons In San Francisco Theft Suspect
Hatwell Mar uke known as Harry Keniall a notorious New York thief wanted in Utica New York for felonies and larceny was captured in San Francisco after posing as a physician and robbing acquaintances. He was arrested in Syracuse New York last January and had escaped from Los Angeles earlier.
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New York
San Francisco
Weaver
Usten
Dtien
Syracuse
N.Y
Low Angeles
Wealthy ranchman held by Mexican authorities near El Plomo
Wealthy Salt River Valley rancher Gorion Hun saker is detained by Mexican authorities at El Plomo in Sonora, with local officials blocking his return home. Hunters and pursuers had tracked down suspected Tritan cattle thieves, but authorities refuse to release Hun saker as a witness in the case.
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Phistix
Ariz
Gorion Hunsaker
Salt River Valley
el Plomo
Suaeen
Hancuker
Irish Miner and Widow Inherited Calaveras Property
In Calaveras County a widow left her estate to nephews and nieces Elizabeth George Jane and Samuel Barnes after the death of her husband Scrivner. New evidence reveals she eloped with Hogan years ago and did not acknowledge her children by a prior secret marriage in the will. The estate valued around 2000, and the estate matter reached Judge Oleys court yesterday.
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San Francieco
Aug
Thorns Morgan
Calmveras
Meean
Joan
Scrivner
San Andreas
Scribner
Judes Oley's Court
Death at a crossing near Middletown Ford
A fatal railroad accident at Hollywood Highway crossing near Middletown N J injures a wagon party of John Maurick, his wife and six children. The wagon plunged 40 feet into the Willowemoc riverbed after collision with a train. One child died instantly, another soon after, others gravely hurt. Investigators cite steep descent and sharp curve limiting train visibility.
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Dearing
EB. Canfield
Char. H. Hopkine
John Maurick Wntho
Hollywood Highway
Waccon
Willowemou
Japan Drops Export Duty Reform
San Francisco Aug 4 Advices received by the Belnic state that Japan has decided to totally adjust the export duty from the beginning of the present fiscal year next.
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Japan
San Francisco
Belnic
Agrih
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