Grandmother released after two men pay jail fine
Two unnamed young men visited the Topeka county jail and paid Mrs. Bishop's fine of eighteen dollars, enabling her release. The old woman thanked them, describing their kindness and noting she would rather be jailed than endure the abuse she faced. Neighbors antagonism and rival claims over the Bishop dispute continue.
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N. J. Bishop
John Barge
Mra Hishop
Abs
Jovannal
Saywell Street
Grandia
Mra Stone
Alia
Mra. Bignope
Tre Jovayai
Pert
Warethbella
Java
Beva
Mra. Bishop
Mra
Bishop
Feo
Mira Bishop
North Topeka
Mrs. Bishop
Stones
The
Salvation Arty
Mr Stone
Masonic Order
Stone
Saul
Justice Grooyer
Bond profits paid by government bond syndicate
New York announces a distribution today of 34 494 percent of contributed capital for the syndicate operations. This payment includes 30 percent on principal and 4 494 percent on premium, leaving 30 percent due. Managers will retain the balance until the sterling exchange outlook precludes further gold shipments this year. London operations ended yesterday with the delivery of bonds to holders of the syndicate’s certificates.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
London
Burlington Proposes Rail Extension to Coal Fields
The Rocky Mountain News reports an unannounced yet credible plan to extend the Burlington and Missouri River railroad to the coal fields near Louisville California. Engineering teams are surveying curves and work is expected to finish and open for business by October. Contracts signed between Rex and Enterprise coal companies aim to produce about 100000 tons annually from new Oilaville mines, with local buyers to take the entire output if shipped via the Burlington line.
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Dexoyen
Cal
Aug
Rocky Mountain News Today
Burlington
Cleveland Condoles Over Death of Justice Jackson
President Cleveland sent a telegram of condolence to Mrs Jackson widow of the late Justice T L Jackson of Izzarko Bay Masa Aug The message expresses deep sympathy for the bereavement and calls the judge a wise upright and honest man and a useful citizen with the nation mourning his loss.
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Mra Jackson
Brazaro's Bay
Masa
Cleveland
Jackson
TL. K. Jackson
Itzzarko’s Bay
Lowell E
Nashville
Grover Cirvenana
Waller to depart with family for Paris aboard steamer
A cablegram from Consul Campbell at Port Louis Mauritius reports that Mrs ex Consul Waller and her four children will be sent to Paris on the steamer sailing the 20th. The notice comes from the state department and is dated August 9 in Wasarreros.
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Paris
Wasarreros
State Department
United State
Campbell
Port Louis
Mauritius
Waller
Riverside Police Band Rioting Charges Spark Village Fight
In Cmiaco Riverside village police William Lange Charles Langs Hans Isaac and Alfred H Minton were arraigned on rioting and four assault charges after a Sunday picnic party led by a German band clashed with locals. An ordinance bans Sunday street music and the ensuing melee left several injured.
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Gertan Bras
Cmiaco
William Lange
Charles Langs
Hans Isaac
Alfred H. Minton
Riverside
Justices Foster
Clyde Matton’s Mother Seeks Presidential Pardon
Mrs A F Hatch of Oklahoma and Mrs Lintch report to the press that they have an audience with President Cleveland. They urge a pardon for Clyde Matton, jailed at Leavenworth, Kan, sentenced for murder with execution due in October. The president is considering the case.
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Bourtano
S Bay
Aug
F. Hatch
Oklahoma
Cleveland
Wavenworth
Kan
Lintch
Zella Nicolaus to Debut in White Crook September 2
Actress Zella Nicolaus plans a professional debut in this city on September 2 taking a minor role in the burlesque White Crook while continuing to wire George Gould for 40 000 dollars.
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Aug
Zella Nicolaus
George Gould
Troops for Cuba and Spain plan large mobilization
Aug. Spaniards enrolled for service against Cuban insurgents. Mapum notes 33 000 troops to be sent in August and 20 000 more in October if needed. Also reports on Richard Ware aiding Victor L Ochoa in Mexico case and Ex Senator Washburn’s New Year voyage, with state valuation at 553,505,205.
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Brexos Ayres
Cuba
Victor Odes
el Paso
Tex
Richard Ware
United States
Shal
Ae Ee
Victor L Ochoa
Mexico
Brookive
Shooting at the Brandon depot ends in killing of Dinkens
T Dinkens, agent of the Austin Road Machine Co, is shot and killed at the Brandon Mississippi depot by T Dabsey Marshall a prominent lawyer and state senator nominee. Marshall, Coleman and Fox are implicated as his companions fired in a brief deadly affray following a dispute over an alleged sensational crime. The motive centers on a prior descripton involving Dinkens and Marshall. Local reaction condemns the killing.
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H. H. Coléman
O. P. Fox
Vicksburg
Marshall
Dinkens
Mr. Dinkens
Coleman
Fox
Vallens
Reymond
Oscar Wilde
Dickens
Sanator
Warren
Hinds
Suit for damages against Dowager Countess Cowley settled privately
A London crowd gathered at the Queen's Bench court for day two of Mrs Jacoby versus the Dowager Countess Cowley over alleged obscene letters. The case was announced settled privately with both sides withdrawing their allegations.
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London
Lospos
Queen's Bench
High Court of Justice
Mra Jacoby
Cowley
Gancethen
Waterbury Girl Attacked by Rooster Faces Severe Injury
A Waterbury girl named Teems visiting the Johnson family in Bradleyville was attacked by a rooster and sustained a severed temporal artery wound. She bled heavily before a physician arrived and stopped the bleeding.
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Waterbury
Warenniing
Conn
Ang
Teems
Johnson
Bradleyville
Dog’s Tail On Fire Sparks City Blazes In Iowa Suburb
A dog in Leeds a suburb of Sioux City Iowa was set alight when a rag soaked in kerosene was tied to its tail and lit. The dog ran through streets spreading fire to several buildings before firefighters stopped the blazes.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Leeds
Tre
Fie Department
Patriotic Picnic at Garfield Park For G A R Circle
The Ladine Circle of the G A R and Mrs J G Wood announce a patriotic picnic at Garfield Park next Tuesday afternoon and evening after a rain postponement. The program includes speeches by O Hill and J G Waters, a basket supper, and veteran anecdotes. The event invites all G A R members and friends.
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Garfield Park
J. G. Wood
O. Hill
Morrill
J. G. Waters
Bland Denies Presidential Candidacy at Portis Springs
Ex-Congressman Bland says no one asked him to run for president governor or any office and he did not authorize use of his name. He warns against efforts to pit Governor Stone against him and asserts such plans will fail without consent.
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Portis Springs
Lasanox
Perthe Springs
Bland
Pertie Springs
Stone
National Circuit bicycle meet opens on South Side track
Crack cyclists from across the country gather for the National Circuit tournament at a one third mile South Side track. Excluding a few cash prize professionals, the event is jointly managed by the Chicago Athletic Association and the Associated Cycling Clubs. Noted rider E C Bald is among the tyers in attendance, considered possibly the fastest mile man of the era.
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Curcaco
Chicago Athletic Association
Tyers
E C Bald
Catholic Total Abstinence Union Denounces Liquor Trade
In New York the Catholic Total Abstinence union denounced liquor sellers at a meeting. A telegram from 500 Keeley Cure graduates was read. The majority report urged a strict Sunday social law and attacked press and Archbishop Corrigan. A minority report objected to Catholic criticism of St Vincent Abbey beer.
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Total Abstinence Union
Mgr. Sutoill
Archbishop Corrigan
New York
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Keeley Cure
Plainfield
N. J
P. O'Brien
Corrigan
Mgr. Satulli
Father Zureiker
Buffalo
St Vincent ‘Abbey
Catholica
Father Ward
Vincent Beermen
America
Magee
Minnesota
Father Doyle
Disturbances in Spring Valley Attributed to Drink
Assistant Adjutant General Bayle reported to Governor Alftgeld that the Spring Valley troubles were caused by local disturbances among colored and Italian miners fueled by drink. He said authorities can now handle the situation.
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Spring Valley
Springfield
Bayle
Alftgeld
Alarmed for Major Hood in Wyoming accident report
Estorta Kas Aug 9 Emporia was greatly alarmed today by a message from Denver stating Major C Hood had been injured in an accident near a Wyoming ranch. A later telegram from Colorado Springs quoted the major saying Sam here and all right
Funeral of Justice Jackson set for 10:30 AM Monday
Nashville reports the funeral time for Justice Jackson is 10 30 in the morning on Monday to allow Chief Justice Fuller and the Supreme Court members to reach the city. Separate notices include Geo H Evans suing the Sheriff to stop the sale of Evans flats at Tyler street to satisfy a 6200 judgment and a Galveston man promoting a Topeka deep water harbor meeting. Ex Justice Strong remains unconscious in New York.
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Justice Jackson
Nashville
Teen
Ville
Tenn
Jackson
Fuller
Supreme Court
Geo
HM. Evans
George H. Evans
Susie Evans
Burdge
Evans
Tyler Street
Tenth
Topeka
Galveston
Tom Richardson
Richardson
Fellows
Gulf
van Tasso Graves
van Tassel Graves
Salt Lake City
Colorado Springs
New Danger to Gold Explains Bond Exports Abroad
A local paper reports fifty million dollars of United States 4 per cent bonds sold abroad by Belmont-Morgan syndicate have been delivered in London to subscribers and many will soon return to the United States. The cycle of overseas delivery and repatriation could intensify gold exports as foreign holders seek payment in gold or bills. Banks sought large quantities of bonds for circulation, prompting anticipations of rapid reentry of returns and impact on the exchange market.
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United States
Belmont-Morgan Bond
London
Scrip
New York
Amaeuses
Itia
A French Idea for Soup Sets in New Orleans Markets
A French idea reaches New Orleans markets where housekeepers can buy a soup set for five cents at family grocers. The set includes cabbage, parsley, a large potato, carrot, and onion, enabling households to prepare vegetable soup.
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New Orleans
Death of W S McClure At Christ Hospital Pharmacist
W S McClure, longtime Christ Hospital pharmacist, was found dead in the woods and identified by the amputated little finger. He had been discharged last Saturday due to an incurable disease and reportedly ingested poison Monday to avoid funeral costs, with burial held in Rochester cemetery. Cor Cornelius La Blanche, killed by a Hook Island car, was buried the same day.
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Christ Hospital
W.L McClure
McClure
Stoker
Hile Hat
Vane
Mra McKibben
Aia
Davis
Bank of ‘Topeks
Mac
Coxey Coming to Topeka and Kansas City Visit
Ohio Enthusiast Jacob S Coxey, originator of the Coxey movement and Populist gubernatorial candidate, plans a Kansas stop week after next with a Kansas City visit and a lecture in Winfield on Sunday August 18. Local Populists push for Coxey appearances while officials delay scheduling in Topeka. Wheelmen may stage a demonstration honoring Coxey and supporters in Topeka.
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Ohio
Kansas
Topska
Jacob S Coxey
Coxey
Texas
Kanase City
Winfield
Kh, Semple
State Central
Wheelmen
Roeda
Cossy
Police Ordered to Close Public Poker Rooms
Marshal Maduaka sent an officer to gambling spots and notified proprietors to quit. Some claim private games only, but two public rooms operate openly with fronts, and police plan to halt the practice across the city.
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Leavesworth
Kau
Maduaka
Judge Thacher Dying At Point Of Death In Lawrence
Lawrence Aug 9 There is no change in Judge Thacher condition He still lies at the point of death in Lawrence Kes Ho Sul lies at the point of death at the same location from the same era reports make clear no improvement in the judges status at Lawrences.
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HO Sul
Lawrences
Lawrence, Kes
Judge & GO
Thatcer
Lindsay and Harmon discussed for supreme bench seat
Frankfort dispatch notes Senator Lindsay likely to be urged for the supreme court vacancy to replace Justice Jackson, with Attorney General Harmon as a possible appointee. Dora Houstin seeks divorce citing neglect, drunken abuse, and a questioned relationship with May Howard. she asks to restore her maiden name Dora Young. The funeral for Mrs. Thos Weaver and infant is set at the Congregational church at 2 pm tomorrow.
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Harmon
Crvornati
Times-Star
Frankfort
Wm. Lindsay
Supreme Bench
Justice Jackson
Carliale
Tame Peepte
Dora Houstis
C. M. Houstin
Company
Chargea
Houstis
May Howard
Howard
Dora Young
Mia
Weaver
Baby
Congregational Church
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