Hatdison reels in fortune from Peru Incas gold
Salina news outlines W. L. Hatdison's claim of $80,000 and discovery chatter about Inca gold mines in Peru. Dispatches note a former Salina man connected to the First National Bank in pale city, with reports of wealth and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Aug
Peru
Sith America
Husdieun
First National Bank of
Pale City
Sinte
Yoleh
Dan Chapman
Aleo
Hardens
Silver Republicans of Butler County Urge Leedy Stand
A historic Butler County Republican gathering denounces railroad policy and calls for enforcement of laws while praising Governor Leedy's actions. The resolution bloc condemns silver betrayal by state leaders, opposes tariff trusts, and supports silver coin standards. It signals party unity and rebukes Populists and Democrats for alignment with the silver cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler County
el Dorado
Potter County
Frey Sieer
Oh Fepublicws Party
Leedy
Wansa
Maine
Rawteay
United States
Popolleis
Norton
Deeds
Sherif
Irrigation Congress Sixth Annual Meeting Set for Lincoln
Great Bend Aug 3— Irrigation congress announces its sixth annual gathering to open September 23 in Lincoln Nebraska. Delegates include national and state irrigation officials, representatives from irrigation and horticultural societies, agricultural colleges and boards of trade from many states and territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Great Bend
Ameas
Dstrict
Columbia
Anh Societiad Ut Ehelnters Irrigation Companion
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Eppingham Girl Abducted Reported By Widow
Abduction case concerns a daughter of a widow, said to be compelled to leave home for immoral purposes. The item notes Aug 6 and references Mrs BJ Rose in Atebleen. Authorities and family seek details and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atebleen
BJ. Rose
Effingham Widow Alleges Kidnap Plot Tied to Frankfort Camp
An Effingham widow traveled to Atchison to obtain warrants for Jake Hogan and Ray Winters on charges tied to enticing her daughter Marie Roseberry away from home. The girl, nearly 18, vanished from Effingham a week ago. A letter from a Frankfort attorney described a girl named Roseberry who, with two men, camped near Frankfort and was taken by boat to Concordia after being forced to accompany them. Local men pursued the group. the girl had a reputation for good conduct in Effington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Atchison
Jake Hogan
Ray Winters
Marie Roseberry
Martie Roseberry
John
Mrs
Concordia
Wemon
Erington
Carried Away a House in Cyclone Fatal Prank
A cyclone near Lisay in Kissell county yesterday at 3:20 pm demolished two houses, killing carpenter George Spaulding and badly injuring Jerry Watson. Spaulding died from multiple injuries including a crushed skull and jaw fracture. Watson suffered facial and hand injuries. both men were at work on a partially finished home three quarters of a mile southeast of Lisay when the cyclone struck, rolling and destroying the structure and flinging debris. Spaulding was thrown from a doorway. Watson escaped the worst with injuries to his face and hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satina
Luray
Kissell County
George Spaulding
Carpenter
Jerry Watson
Spaulding
Uyed
Watsor
Lisay
Tims
Towne denies candidacy for congress from First District
In Leavenworth Kansas W B Towne denies seeking the nomination from the Colored Men's Protective Union of Kansas. He says colored voters have supported Republicans but may act independently in future. Towne argues protection benefits whites and blacks must look after themselves, and that colored voters are ready to think for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth, Ave
W. B. Townesend
Congress
Colored Men's Protective Union of
Kansas
Cval
Thomas County Showing Colby Aug 5 Wheat Crop Outlook
Colby reports Thomas county threshers working on a large wheat crop with about 50 000 acres sown, close to one million bushels expected. Yields to date range from a bushel per acre to several bushels, hot winds affecting corn prospects. Population rises 17 since 1896 to 454, railroad valuation at 313,000, total taxable property debt about 1.8 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Thomas County
Dre
hiteHion
Thomas
Garvey
Barker To Move To Kansas City With Family And Office
Lawrence dated August fifth reports Captain George J. Barker the well known lawyer and politician will move his office and family to Kansas City. He says the change would be permanent and create a vacancy in the legislature as he would not seek re election next year. It is noted G W Griffith also moved to Kansas City and Barker and Griffith are said to have common business interests in a metropolitan financial venture. There is also gossip that Dick Hine may pursue a business life there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
George 3
Kansas City
Mr. Barker
Dick" Hine
Hutchinson Sensation Delays Wedding On Rainy Night
In Hutchinson a dramatic turn interrupts a planned wedding as Mr. A D Yoder, Martin's clerk, learns his intended Miss Mattis Hutchinson will wed another man. Miss Hutchinson agrees to marry the grocer Cook, and the two marriages proceed at the same hour the Yoder-Hutchinson ceremony was to occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truthinson
Hutchinson Acclety
MM A.D. Yoder
Martin’s
Mattis Hutchinson
Yoder
Northwest Kansas Soldiers Reunion Dates Filed in Colby
Aug 5 Colby reports that the Northwest Kansas Soldiers reunion is set for February 34 15 and 16 in Colby. A letter from the adjutant urges old comrades and their families from Decatur Rawlins Cheyenne Sherman Thomas Graham Sheridan Lane Wallace counties to attend and welcomes guests including former members and retirees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Northwest Kansas
Peveral
Decatur
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Sherman
Thomas
Graham
Sheridan
Lagan
Wallace
Thomas Co Normal Opens With Record Attendance
Colby Aug 1 The county normal institute begins with 72 teachers present the largest opening day turnout in county history County Superintendent J R Connelly forecasts attendance above 100 The staff includes J D Ave rson from Hill City J M Stewardson from Colby Miss Mary Taggart of Salina and Mrs Linnie B Jessup of Kansas City Kansas with 80 schools in Thomas County represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
As County
J. R. Connelly
J. & Duveson
Him City
J. M. Stewardson
Mary Taggart
Salina
Lintie B Jessup
Kansas City
Kansas
Thomas Oun Fe
Wheat in Danger as Storm Hits Farmers Field
The Wathena oar notes Farmer Happeise had nearly finished harvesting when a Saturday debt appeared. Scarce machines hindered progress, neighbors attended church on Sunday, and the preacher urged worship but warned a heavy rain would endanger Neiahbor Rappetye's wheat. The storm broke shortly after and rain began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wathena
Happeise
Pracher
Neiahbor Rappetye
Hoppers in Barton Alley To Stay All Year
Great Bend Tribune reports hoppers causing severe damage across Barton County farms and hedges. They strip hedges mulberry trees and gardens and threaten corn. Farmers derogatorily call them homesteaders for staying year round, urging action to relieve the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Queer Town Fight Over Water Witch In Buffalo
Fredonia August 5 Buffalo town dispute splits residents into waterwitch and anti waterwitch factions over digging a town well. A meeting paused work for speeches and a practical demonstration, but results remain unsatisfactory and bitterness continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Fredonia
Mthuffalo
Shirt Factory at Ottawa Moves to Aid Local Plant
Ottawa Aug 5 This city will gain a shirt factory. OE Blake of Baldwin operates a small plant with a dozen seamstresses and several men. He plans to enlarge capacity, double output, and add more seamstresses and traveling salesmen. Ottawa commercial club pledges support to secure a better location with railroad access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
OE Blake
Baldwin
Blake
Gluke
Accidental Gunshot Fatality Hits Thomas County Boys
Two young brothers from Lev Gren and John Hughes's son near Calby join a rabbit hunt when an older Green boy discharges a gun mortally wounding his younger brother and injuring another boy. Despite prompt aid, poisoning led to the death. the other boy remains seriously wounded but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lev Gren
John Hughes
Thomas County
Calby
Hughes
Klondike Nuggets Report From Hiawatha Man
Hiawatha August 5 J 5 Moore writes home that Klondike gold stories are nearly all true. His Sunday school teacher Prof Lippy brought back $50,000. A Poverty Gulch neighbor with wife washing returned $112000. He emptied my sack of nuggets worth $40 each for Mr Moore to see. He left his son and a companion in charge of his mine and expects them to pick up $10,000 before season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha
Moore
Fusion for Osage Democrats Nominate Treasurer
Lyndon August 5 Democrats of Osage county met in convention and nominated Charles Stackhouse of Osgee City for county treasurer. The ticket will be completed with Populist names next Tuesday at Osage City. Emphasis on party fusion and election strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon
Osage County
Charles Stackhouse
Osgee City
Osage City
Burglary Alarm Ends With Quick Startle in Potwin
At about seven o'clock A W Duncan of Potwin awoke to a burglar pulling his pants from under his head. He leaped up and seized the intruder, initiating a confrontation in his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bersas
Ave
Pemerany A.W. Duncan of
Potwin
Burglar Assault at Pot Win Camp and Restitution Letter
A burglary at Pot Win camp involved two assailants. one struck Duncan in the neck, leaving him senseless as they escaped with money belonging to Modern Woodmen. A letter from Wichita to Colonel Beckley explains a clergy man’s permit overcharges and seeks forgiveness with restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Potwin
Fire destroys barn and lumber yard in Clay Center
At about 11 80 last night a barn at W 8 Nuortan burned, with two horses two carriages and stored goods. The blaze spread to Walliams Robson lumber yard. workers saved some books papers and lumber. Two small houses burned, one vacant the other home to Joseph Stein family. household goods saved. A baby boy found on Jacob Need front porch with a $25 note for care or rehoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxtier Springs
Nuortan
Les
Ames
Walliams & Robson
Joseph Stein
Aus
Jacob Need
Heartig
Fatal disease of horses spreads in Marshall County
A strange fatal disease is striking horses in Marshall county with blindness and neck tilting. Some die within hours, others linger days while foaming and pacing. no clear cause yet, as officials investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Marshall County
Church Struck by Lightning During Heavy Osage County Rain
A heavy rain swept through a portion of Osage county yesterday afternoon bringing much needed moisture. The shower saved about two thirds of the corn crop while the newly built Baptist church was struck by lightning but suffered only minor damage to roofing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon
Aug
Osage County
New Baptist
Young Ladies to Conduct Street Car for Carnival Fund
The street railway company will donate its entire receipts on a Carnival fund day. The committee has accepted the offer and popular young ladies will serve as conductors. A band concert will be held at Forest Park by Young's big and.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchingon
Carn Carnival
Forest Park
Young
Drowning Death Of Circus Worker At Verdigris River
In Coffeyville George Roderick a 20 year old white circus employee drowned yesterday afternoon while bathing in the Verdigris river near the city. Though a skilled swimmer he was seized by cramps and drowned. The victim was employed by Hague and Garner's circus now performing locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeyville
George Roderick
Verdigris
Hague & Garner's Circus
Tramp Wins His Fight in Rabeas Corpus Release Case
The city declined to contest CG Piskamp's habeas corpus petition and released him from prison. Authorities admit the release is effectively an admission that he was never legally tried, as he asserted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tramp
Newton
Aug
Taduly
CG. Piskamp
Skimming Station Planned for Colby by Kansas Creamery
Citizens and farmers in Colby subscribe 1500 dollars for a skimming station to be built by the Kansas Creamery Company of Topeka. Construction will start on the structure next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
Aug. S
Kansas Creamery Company
Topeka
Rock Island Brakeman Killed in Yard Accident
George Vance, a Rock Island brakeman, was killed yesterday afternoon while switching in the yards. His home was in Herington and he leaves a wife, child, and mother. Wellington notes a school board decision not to maintain a city high school this year and accepts Prof. E Kelley’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Enterprise
George Vance
Herington
Wo High School
Wellington
E. Kelley
Local News Briefs Across Kansas Towns
Regional notes report county officials in Lyndon setting jail contract terms and party allocations. Atchison details a burglary at a machinist’s home with items stolen. Larned records a fatal accident involving a farmer near 20 miles west. Horton hosts emancipation celebration with a local ballpark game where Wede Riley's Black Diamonds lost to the Kickapoo Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
Wede Riley
Black Diamonds
Kickapoo Indians
Bud Heward
St Joseph Defeats Kickapoo Indians in Afternoon Tilt
In St Joseph Missouri the team defeated the Kickapoo Indians during an afternoon game. In Atchison George Stein a Union Pacific brakeman was knocked from a box car by lightning between Ames and Clyde and is not expected to recover. A severe thunderstorm near Evadora burned Mike Eder’s barn with one horse 00 bushels of wheat and hay valued at about 2000 with no insurance. Mrs T J Ross of Great Bend was declared insane in a four month period and sent to the asylum returning home cured. An Atchison impostor posing as the Kansas City School of Art peddled pictures taking advance payments. Atchison fire dept to receive 30279 from state reciprocal tax to refit quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gets
St Joseph
Atchison
George Stein
Central Branch
Union Pacific
Ames
Clyde
Evadora
Mike Eder
Great Bend
T. J. Ross
Osa- Watomle
Kansas City School of Art
Atchison Fire Department
State Insurance Department
Commission Arrives in Tangier Over US Morrocan Claims
A special U S commission led by Vice Consul Carleton lands in Tangier with instructions to press Morocco for indemnity claims by Americans After United States cruiser Raleigh demonstrations and a Bent the Balleh actions terms were sought and an interview with the grand vizier reported The principal claim involves an American firm agent assaulted and robbed by Moors amid discrimination against American workers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Carleton
United States
Raleigh
Morocco
Baleleh
Lesson
Amertcen
War paint on Kiowas and Comanches amid Quanah Parker death rumors
Ardmore I T August 5 Horace Gibson stockman reports war paint among Kiowa and Comanche as uprising fears grow after Quanah Parker's death. He says 8,000 to 10,000 Indians on the reservation are poorly armed with about one gun per 1,000 people. Fort Sill dispatch denies Parker’s death by white raiders. says Parker clashed with outlaws and the incident involved Running Antelope being thrown from a horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
I. T
Horace Gibson
Gibson
Quanah Parker
Khown
Fort Sil
Fort Sill
Chief Parker
Mostl y Burglars Pardons Recommended Refusal
The state power of pardons recommended refusing several pardon applications. Names include Columbus Govon from Labette County for burglary second degree six years James Conway of Richison six years burglary and larceny David Palmer Labette eight years burglary and larceny Arthur Kendall Trego five years criminal assault Maul Ryan Dowson county seven years assault with intent to kill James B Ferguson Woodson six years burglary second degree and daReens Albert Gordon Greenwood County fourteen years for criminal assault recommended pardon denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Govon
Labette County
James Conway
Rtchison
David Palmer
Arthur & Kendall
Trego
Maul Ryan
Dowsinsounty
Ea White
Labette
James B Ferguson
Woodson County
Dareens
Albert Gordon
Greenwood County
Electric Hitters touted as vital remedy by Worthington preacher
Reverend Morrison of Worthington endorses Electric Hitters as a valuable prescription for consumption and sick headache and a general tonic. Mrs. Annie Steble of Chicago recovered from poor digestion, back ache, and fatigue after six bottles. Prices are 50 cents and $1. available at J. K. Jones' Drug Store on Fifth Street and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bastor Morrison
Worthington
Sun
Annie Steble
Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago
J. K. Jones
Fifth Street
Kansas
Topeka Fire Alarm Key List Of Streets And Stations
A fragmented Topeka street list shows numerous street intersections and fire station references. The note includes Morse and Jackson Streets Kansas Avenue with Railroad Street and many cross streets, plus mentions fire stations No 1 No 2 No 4 and locations along Topeka Avenue Fourth Street Fourth and Lafayette Streets East Sixth Avenue and other avenues. It reads like an index of alarm key points and crossing locations for fire response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse and
Jackson Streets
Kansas Avenue
Railroad Street
Gordon and Taylor Streets
Laurent and Harrison
Grant Street
Topeka Avenue
Fourth Street
Second Street
Monroe
Kious Streets
Garteld Street
Haneas
Tenth Avenues
Thirteenth St
Kansas and
Euclid Avenues
Crane
Adams
Tylor
Vaneventh
Sfkorus Ascace Ant
Biesse
Scid
Bichanan
Jorris Avenue
Lane
Quincy Street
Crane Street
Eleventh
Monroe Streets
Tenth Avenue
Lawrence Street
Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Kien
Seward
Sixth Avenue
Harnat Bucna
College Avenues
River
Trolley Car Jumps Near Fifth Street Wreck
At 12 55 today an Oakland trolley car running north of Jackson Street ran over a small bolt on the track causing the front wheels to ride onto cobblestones and the car to veer toward Fifth street. Passengers were shaken. wrecking crew pulled the car back onto the rack as grooves appeared in the asphalt. Captain Curtis quipped about Fitch street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Jackson Sites
Luhman
Connor
Jackson Street
Crawford Building
Fifth Street
Firth Street
Capt. Curtis
Fitch Street
Requel Tale of Thompson Divorce Case Ends in Tragedy
In St Louis George Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Thompson aged 26 died by morphine overdose in a hotel room. His parents were in National hotel when telegram arrived prompting immediate return. Initial reports cited natural causes but distress over family estrangement is suspected as trigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Shawnee County
St. Louis
George Thompson
Thorpeot
Topeka
Topeka National Guard unit mustered into service
Last evening Company M of the Kansas National Guard was mustered in by Major General McCrum. J. K. Towers formed the Topeka company and acted as secretary. Officers listed include Towers as captain and F. Prank as lieutenant, with others at paymaster and adjutant roles. Members named include Bright, Galen, Haskins, Meyers, Henderson, and many more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Topeka
Kansas National Guard
McCrum
Atkinson
J. K .Towers
G.ware
W. J. Mutuals
Has Smiles
Intute
J. EB
Anderson
Babe Yd
J. E Towers
Prank
Ie Kaddieston
J. G. Contr
Ie Campbell
He Eal Ee Bright
Galen
HE Mileeryuson
Bow Beco
McCow
Boorm Pack
Wes Henderson
AL J. Brainard
the Bivens
P. F. Boxles Gilled
van Spybroock
Calderwood
Pardons Board Recommends Garrett for Parole
The state board of pardons recommended pardoning W H Garrett of Ford county from the state penitentiary. The board cited his reputed good character before trouble and a letter from A W Smith, also imprisoned for cattle theft, claiming Garrett’s innocence and urging release. The board’s language drew sharp criticism for its reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pardons
J. ¥. Randolph
N. M. Wells
State Board of Pardons
W. H. Garratt
Ford County
Garrett
Smithy
Spain Given Four Months to Pacify Cuba
Madrid reports the United States will wait four more months to pacify Cuba, after which it will protect insurgents if progress fails. Official circles deny the security of the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Madrid
Heraldo
United States
Special train to Buffalo for GAR Encampment from Kansas and Missouri
Santa Fe issues special through train to Buffalo for GAR Encampment with free reclining chair cars and Pullman sleepers from Kansas and Missouri River points on August 21. Wives and friends invited. inquire with Santa Fe agents or W J Black topeka. Also wage demand at College Point riots and Union Pacific cheap eastern tickets offered with dates and contact agents in Topeka and at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GAR
Santa Fe
Buffalo
Kansas
Missouri River
GAB
Pullman Palace
W. J. Black
G PA
Topeka
Union Pacific
Chicago
St. Louie
F. A. Lewis
Cit
Kansas Avenue
J. c. Fulton
Only Half an Inch Wes Last Night Rain
A hazy weather note describes a light shower last evening with a trace of rainfall, followed by a sharp rise in temperature to 80 degrees at 2:30 PM on Kan sae Avenue. The heat then fell about 14 degrees within an hour, leaving the day hot and still, with business largely suspended due to the oppressive conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelock
Ir. Jennings
Kansae Avenue
Roundhouse Photo Prompts Mystery Threats and Injuries
A fragmentary item describes a large photograph of a Nickerson roundhouse during demolition. Warnings or threats accompany the image text, mentioning revenge and an anonymous note, with officials and workers noting potential danger as the scene is documented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickerson
Newt Attis
Turner
Elerant
Quad
Nickereon
Pathews Thes Des Fe
Sherapine
Mr. Furwen
Colored Woman Lawyer from Topeka Plans Lecture Tour
Eine Lytle daughter of J H Lytle a colored barber and recent top graduate of the colored university law department in Nashville announces a six months lecture tour. She will return to Topeka to prepare for a campaign to fund a law office and library, then enter the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Bt Eine Lytle
J. H Lytle
Mise Lytle
Law Qupertment of the Colored University At
Nashville
Willey
Tor
Glen Miller visits Topeka on way to Balt Lake
Local note reports Glen Miller newly appointed United States marshal of Vinh, en route to Balt Lake to take charge of offices. Miller, Kansas native and nephew of the late So Miller, will oversee federal duties as state and local details unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Miller
United States
Vinh
Topeka
Balt Lake
Miller
Kansas
MC A
Alieya
Fan Heer
Aleve
Dick Ples
Hobeen
Buck
H. Greater
Nationals Carry Cherokees Council- St Lawra Aug 3
A muddled notice reports the latest returns of Moran's election for Cherokee council with Nationals holding a majority in both districts. The document mentions Dawes Commission delays, a patent medicine advert, and travel plans for visitors to GA and FR regions. It notes ticket purchases via Santa Fe Route and asks readers to contact J J Black in Topeka for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokees Council
St. Lawra
Tahwanel
Nationale
Dawes Commission
Thao
Escampmrat
Lala Glen
Lake George
Santa Fe
Battishe
OW. J. Black
Topeka
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Kansas News
W. L. Hatdison
South America
Hutchinson Society
Irrigation Congress
Eppingham
Ayer
Galiia Twister
W.B. Townsend
G J. Barker
Hutchinson
Hain
Barton
Hiawatha Man
OSAGE
Populiata
Little
Wichita
Grishoma
Griswold Park
H. & Beckley
Missouri Pacific
Baxter Springs
Leavenworth
Coa
Doreen
Madean
Michael Reindker
Here
Uncle Sam
Webb
Spain
New York
College Point
Manhattan
Pacific
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