Bartholin Mystery Deepens in Chicago Murder Case
Chicago August reports detail the search for William Bartholin linked to the murder of his mother and Minnie Mitchell. Oscar Thompson, longtime family friend, is questioned again as police reveal bloodstained clues, a hidden body in a closet, and Bartholin’s unlikely daytime burial theory.
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Chicago
Wiliam Bertholin
Misa Mingle Mitchell
Oscar Thompson
Thompson
HO. Hunter
Autton E.R. Barwards
Bar- Tholia
Hhouse
Deine Soust
Omahe
R. Hf. Mitchell
Minnie Mitchell
Edwards
Miss Mitchell
Bartholin
Bawarde
Bartholiers
Tiwan
Todey
Pson
Severa
Mr. Bartholin
Horace Clark
South Side
Porty-thind
Po Lce
Gar
Tholm
Minuie Alitchell
State Examinations For Teachers Begin August 25
State examinations for state and life certificates start August 25 in Topeka and other cities. The schedule covers many subjects across four days with morning and afternoon sessions. Officials plan to expand locations and increase the test slate as needed.
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Aurut 5
Topeka Lawrence
Manhattan
Emporis
Holton
Betoit
Salma
Nelson
Ran Tee Whstat
Emporia
Ellington
Ottawa
Vurieue Hie Pines
Eneus
Ednesday
Zoak
Stiernoon
Topeka Club Wins Ping Pong Victory Over Elks
The Topeka club defeated the Elks in a ping pong tournament by a decided score. Saluting night’s play featured listings of players including Pancoast Kidder Frank Bennett and others. The week’s total games won were 49 for Kidder and Hambleton, 46 for Armstrong, 31 for Besinod, and 4 for Shera.
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Topeka
Elks
Saluriny
Elke
Topeka Pancoast Kidder
Frank Bennett
chmt—Kidder
T. Ham- Blais
Armstrong
Etree Ene
William
Ty Besinod
Shera
G A R Reunions Schedule Across Kansas and Washington
The article lists G A R reunions with dates and places across multiple towns including Cherryvale Cambridge Philipsburg Grenola Wetmore Blue Rapids Washington Springs Randolph Sagot Wichita Sedan Ottawa and LeSagot. District officials urge veterans to attend events from August through October with gatherings in 28 locations.
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Iad
Lips Sewtentee
Loomis Se ‘Bea
Qenero
Cherryvale
Dota
Cambridge
Philipsburg
Grenola
Rich Gold Mins Found on Phelps Voyage to Gala Islands
San Francisco August 11 The schooner W. B. Phelps returned from Gala Islands with seven tortoises 1500 pounds of gold quartz half a cord of palo santo wood and lava specimens. The crew say the voyage aimed to locate a gold mine once found by Capt Nye and the hunt proved successful though the report may reflect idle boasting.
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San Francisco
Phelps
Gala
Islands
Tropics
Nye
Kansas Situation II Meeting Aims at Coordinated Campaign
The Kansas situation II call notes a August 27 gathering at 19:00 to discuss conditions in Kanees Nebraska and Oklahoma and to decide on mobilizing workers. It anticipates outlining campaign work across central states and seeks full attendance from the executive committee and other collectors.
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Kanees
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Workers of Arty
Uieng
Central States
Ware Place
Collec
Utive
Gospel for Young Sermon Urges Targeting Youth
Rev. Charles M Sheldon argues the church must focus on youth, preaching to Sunday schools for six months to spark broader interest. He says ministers should share practical Christian living insights over oratory, noting an increase in street meetings this summer as a sign of progress.
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Charles M Sheldon
America
Lightning Fells Babies and Injures Street Musicians
A lightning strike during a storm knocked a baby from its mother’s arms and struck a piano player in the arms of Mrs. It also toppled four stovepipes, one piece hitting Mike Margaret Kelly on the head. Richard Lawton, playing piano across the street, was stunned. Edward Kane of Thomaston was badly shocked and speechless, and Henry years, 2 Port of Hentaing and he was igniting and Bearing was.
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Mike Margaret Kelly
Ilis
Richard Lawton
Edward Kane
Thomaston
Henry
Hentaing
Denounces Judges by Central Federated Union NY
The Central Federated Union of New York, denounces judges in a resolution cast unanimously at a city meeting. It urges miners to enlist and defend their right to feed starving brothers in defiance of court mandates, with copies to labor bodies for endorsement at Labor Day. Stock company at Crowe Aug 18 to 30 with free Monday night admission.
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Central Federated Union of New York
Eee
New Aug
Central
Caton
Crowe
Paties
San Jose
Real Estate Transfers and Oddities Report
Real estate transfers reference Stalier and wife to J. Ses ee and a note about a 65 pound swordfish killed near San Francisco on August 11. The creature weighed 265 pounds and was reportedly collected. The text is fragmented and partially garbled.
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San Francisco
Bey Todas
Topeka News Snapshots Compile Local Happenings
A collage of Topeka area items notes Mills Dry Goods in New York, Chaffee in Colorado, crowd at Garfields Park, shifting accents, weather forecasts from Kansas, Ennis Brown promoted, and storm damage. Local politics touch Bailey and Topeka progress, with street repairs, new streetcar designs, and school sports at Washburn park.
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Buckekie
Topeka
W. W. Mills
Mills Dry Goexds Company
New York City
W. C. Chaffee
Colorado
George
Stoker
Eer McCesasey
Garfiela Park
A. W. Dana
Soston
Topeka Gulf Links
John Switeer
Carrie Nation
Walter Vrooman
E. Brown
E. Brown All Have Us On Their List. ‘Willis J. Bailey
Copeland County
Blossom County
Kansas City
Willamson
Mulberry
United Presbyterian Church
Williamson
Washburn
Kenea
Duchess of Ms Sails for New York to Newport Season
August 12 The Duchess of I will sail Wednesday on the Kronprinz Wilhelm from New York to Newport to remain ashore for the season. The oblate London correspondent notes she will recast duties and return later.
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New York
Duchess
Ian Sell
Kron- Prine
Wilhelm
London
The
Herald
Newport
Postal Clerks Vote in Chicago Strike Action
Chicago August 11 postal clerks vote by a majority to back a strike. The action signals rising labor unrest among postal workers in the city as union leaders push for higher wages and better working conditions.
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Chicago
Federation Ties Questioned Amid Government Ties
In September supporters express sympathy for the federation yet doubt that joining will be in their interest due to existing relations with the government, signaling cautious stance on affiliation and policy alignment.
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Federation
New Catholic Church Defection Sparks Philippine Tension
In Manila Aug 11 labor leader Isabelo de los Reyes and former Katipunan member Pascual Poblete organize a Philippine Catholic church breaking away from Rome. Governor Taft and Aguinaldo may decline appointments. Opinions vary on impact.
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Philippines
Manila
Isabelo de Los Reyes
Pascual Poblete
Katipunan Secret Society
la Union Obrera Democratica
The
Workmen's Democratic Union
Taft
Exhal
de Tavern
Aguinaldo
Wonders of Galapagos Islands Reported by Captain Nye
Captain Richard Nye of the W S Phelps describes Galapagos wonders from an interview. He cites a crater on Albemarle Island with 41 000 tons of sulfur, a ten mile inland route for transport, wild dogs on the island, and a lake on Chatham Island at 3000 feet that rises and falls with the tide. He notes relics of an ancient race. A satin skin refrigerator ad follows.
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Santamen
Richard Nye
W. S Phelps
Galapeses Islands
Anto
Albemarne Island
Tsland
Nye
Chatham
Glantess Seeks Divorce in St Paul Case
Mrs Catherine S McGreat hose webbt seeks a divorce in St Paul as details emerge. The trial is described with mention of a strong truck used for safes and a potential climb to a court room, noting the subject as tall with notable features.
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St Paul
Aug. U
Catherine S McGreat Hose
Boise
Bee
Wilson Not Arrested Says Cable Grant From Bluefields
Washington August 11 The state department received a cable from Bluefields stating Dr Russell Wilson is safe at Bocas del Toro and that his status is confirmed there. The message adds assurance regarding his condition and location.
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Wilson
Washington
State Department
Way
Bluefields
Russell Wilson
Boces del Toro
Three Mountains Emitting Smoke Near Beattie Washington
Three volcanic mountains near Beattie in August continue to emit smoke. A steamship named Asa arrived and began to sail northwest toward Cook's Inlet. A local report notes activity at Redoubt, Lmiaoe, and Aneaetia with ongoing emissions.
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Moka Beattie
Wash
Ee Se Tinue
Asa
Cook’s Inlet
No Clothes While In Debt Haunts Family in Sauuretvile
A farmer in Sauuretvile near Moreland county line refused to buy clothes for his children due to debt. Neighbors complained as the family faced poverty and the steward threatened to withhold money until the debt was cleared, leaving the children nearly naked and hiding in a stack.
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Eadass
Sauuretvile
Moreland
Paxette
McMunm
Lew
Hatine
Popular Alderman Leads Mile-Long Bear Procession
A well known city alderman spearheads a crowd walking a mile long procession featuring bears as part of a public celebration. The event draws local residents and families to the downtown route with onlookers cheering along the way.
Revivalist Dennis Reported Arrest in Flushing Prison
New York August 1 Rev Chasken Dennis of Flushing a noted Long Island revivalist is reportedly jailed on a felonious charge related to a disturbance during a meeting. Details indicate a repeated incident with alleged anger on the platform and prior similar events.
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New York
Chasken
Dennis
Flushing
Arn
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Teachers For Life
Topeka Club
G. A. BR. Reunions
Kansas
Gospel For Young
Charles M. Sheldon
RS. Stalier
Wift
Topeka Business College
Haskell Indians
Washburn Park
Sixth
Kansas Avenues
Topeka Avenue
Street Railway
W. C. Musser
Ee Hicarees
Ecccene
Tope
J. H. White & CO
Sammie
White
NEW Catholic Church
Wonders OF Galapauos
Richard Wye
W.G Phelps
D. HL
Forbes
Rogers, Peet & Co
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Minnepeed
Denver, Colorado
Springs, Pueblo, and
Return
Yan
T. S. King
T. M. James
North Topeka
Glantess
Bouss
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