Letgenworth Democrats Push Atwood Run Hinted For September Nomination
Leading Democrats in Letgenworth say Atwood consented to run if nomination is delayed to late September. He believes a credible race against Curtis could aid his bid for the Democratic state committee. Atwood cites Ike’s busyness and district history as why he may avoid office, while local leaders press for his candidacy.
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Referendum Stands At Typographical Union Convention
The Typographical Union gathering in San Francisco debated reforms on interchanging type material and matrices and restricting unlawful usage. Proposals to replace job board work with daily paper tasks and to bar machine men from color chits were discussed. The convention sustained the current referendum system for officer elections and upheld extending the act to allied crafts, though the new proposition failed.
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San Franciaco Imachine
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Scarcity of Bananas and Oranges Hits Markets
The tour market lacks bananas for over a week due to warm weather. Prices rise as wholesale dealers struggle to obtain fruit and supply dwindles. Oranges are scarce too, with small fruit available at high per dozen prices while other fruits like apples and peaches remain plentiful. Kansas City also reports a similar shortage.
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Kansas City
Lightning Kills Two in Kansas Home Blaze
Miss Addie Billings died from lightning injuries in Cawker City Kansas after a bolt struck the carpet while she slept in bed. Her sitter Pearl Billings was killed instantly and Addie died last night after severe burns. The parents and three brothers escaped with slight injuries as the house burned to the ground with all contents.
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Atchison Soldier Falls 400 Feet in Coal Shaft
Hollis, an unrecovered soldier just back from the Philippines, plummeted 400 feet to the bottom of a coal shaft in Atchison Kansas on August 12. Rescue efforts were underway as details remained unclear and local authorities investigated the incident.
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Wealthy farmer killed by son in Ottumwa incident
In Ottumwa, J Hi Sima, a wealthy farmer, was shot and killed by his son John. The account notes a struggle as alcohol and a weapon were involved, with a wife narrowly saved by timely interference.
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Topeka plans temporary loop to fair grounds streetcars
WANTED 150 MEN to build a loop south of Tenth along Kansas Avenue with double tracking from Eleventh to Fifteenth. New route will bring cars to the fair grounds every three minutes during the state fair. Temporary tracks to handle big fall crowds, with a one block closer entrance near the race track.
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Pool Grinstead's Mission Signals Brysx at Wathera
Pool Grinstead spoke in Topeka about the Wathera Chautauqua and a planned appearance by Brysx. He urged Tustenists to attend and noted Thaleratic day with mentions of Bryan and Cradoan as possible attendees.
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Woman Confesses Who Killed Her Husband in Cleveland
Mrs Wiurchowski admits written confession naming Charles Januski as the killer who shot her husband Sunday night. She and Jansski were under arrest. detectives re-enacted parts of the crime scene as she identified the suspect. The event occurred as the couple were returning home when a robber emerged from the bushes and fired.
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Cable actions cut as Caracas crisis expands
Washington reports continued disruption along Caribbean coast as Cuban and Venezuelan tensions rise. Cincinnatti and Topeka dispatched to key ports while battles loom near Puerto Cabello and Barcelona. Navy weighs need for extra ships as U S officials seek safe harbor options for asylum seekers and protect American interests amid revolts.
Mystery surrounds Bartholdi murder case in Chicago
Chicago Aug 1 police baffled by the Bartholdi murder mystery. The body found last Thursday in a Seventy-fourth and State streets field, buried as Minnie Mitchell, may not be the same girl. Coroner Traeger declined exhumation since family did not consent, despite expert opinion that eight days exposure would not alter the body. Investigations focus on identifying the body among missing women and locating Bartholdi and his fiancée alive. Roomer Oscar Thompson is being pressed for information, while other suspects are being sought and transportation is arranged for witnesses.
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O'Neil
Fire In A Flat In Chicago Top Apartment Fatalities
Fire swept an upper flat at 1 Park Avenue Chicago injuring three people. A woman identified as Grace Barnett and a man were fatally burned while another man was slightly injured chasing to safety. Henry Moore suffered burns saving others. Fire was confined quickly though cause remains unknown. McMillan’s body was returned to Michigan en route home. City firemen sustained minor injuries as they fought the blaze in Marysville California and nearby properties including a business block valued at 1500 dollars.
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Habeas Corpus Ruling Frees Carter Aboard Case
Quebec judge releases Colonel John F. Gaynor and Captain B D Greene in a renowned extradition matter. Judge Caron deeming warrants faulty and dates missing, reviews prior judgments and notes, upholding habeas corpus and ordering freedom of the two prisoners amid a large public attendance.
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Veterans of the Philippines Attend Iowa Reunion
Veterans of the Philippines pour into Council Bluffs for the National Society of the Army of the Philippines reunion opening with General Irving Hale and General Funston among early arrivals. Delegations from Kansas and Colorado attend as committees escort them after an informal reception.
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Kruger Steps Back From Campaign Amid Turmoil
Brussels reports say former President Kruger has abandoned his political agenda and canceled plans for a conference with Orange Free State leaders after talks with Mr. Steyn. Officials also note Generals will receive a set of souvenirs free, with a regional sale and a telegram listing prices. Temperature and city data follow.
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Smallpox Bulletin Sees Seventy-Two Cases Left in State
Kansas smallpox report for July 1902 lists cases across counties with totals. Cherokee 2, Cloud 2, Ellis 1, Garden City 2, Geneseo 1, Kingman 1, Madison 1, Rome 1, Sunflower county 5 with 1 death, Rooks 1, Wichita 5. Total cases 72, deaths 1.
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Nichols Elected President at Rhode Island College
An Associated Press dispatch from Providence reports President Ernest R Nichols of Kansas State Agricultural College selected as president of the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanics Arts at Kingston. Nichols is in Chicago and will return to Topeka Friday. His secretary says no confirmation yet. The appointment would end friction with F. D. Coburn who opposed him on the state board of agriculture. End of tension between Nichols and Coburn is awaited. changes may affect leadership at Manhattan campus.
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Turning to Marble: Girl's Body Turns to Stone in Michigan
Mise Dorothy Byles, 16, daughter of retired Columbus chemist William Builed, lies dying seven miles south of May City, Michigan. A mysterious illness has gradually hardened flesh from shoulders to hips and both heels, leaving her unable to bend or move. Doctors cannot explain the marble-like transformation, and the affliction spreads through her body.
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Wreck of West Penn freight train near Sharpsburg alarms suburbs
Aug 13 Pittsville reports a 30 car West Penn freight wreck near Sharpsburg and Autrighens. A tank car spilled benzine totaling about 5.00 gallons and more than 150 to 200 gallons of flammable oil flooded the tracks. Sparks from a passing engine could ignite the benzine, but no injuries were reported as crews push on with the cleanup.
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Death by own action near Pittabarg August
German farmer Aving north cide oler Chan that he might have been mentally unbelasced. Ken, Aug. M. W. Brac hie.
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Will Shoot Gen Chaffee Over Old Score Settlement Threat
Mrs. Amis White of Verde Arizona says she will shoot General Chaffee on arrival in New York if he does not grant satisfaction for cruel treatment at Camp Meade near the San Carlos reservation. She told Miles, who advised waiting, and she plans to proceed to New York to press the case for reparation.
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Tom
Conspiracy Charge Shocks Minneapolis Police Scene
In Minneapolis Minnesota on August 13 police chief and former officers were arrested on conspiracy charges. Indictments accuse Cohen and Mayor A A Ames of involvement in extortion plots tied to protection payments from resort owners. The alleged conspiracy date is October 3 with 35 women named as supposed victims demanding monthly fees.
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Gardner
County Commissioners Probe Kelly Shortage in Kansas
Paola August 12 the board of county commissioners broaden their inquiry into the Kelly malfeasance and related irregularities found in county accounts. Investigations aim to recover embezzled funds and seek restitution while tracing further devices of misappropriation alongside the prior proven $1.42 repayment. Weather notes forecast light showers tonight and cooler breezes with variable winds.
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Chiesame
Mills Store News Lets Prices Fall On Fabrics And Linens
Local store advertises yardage deals on lawn cloth dulls through silk varieties. Includes per yard prices for cotton dress goods and fauSilks, colored wools, and wool blends. Promotes marked down parasols, lace trimmed drawers, lisle vests, union suits, men’s underwear, and infant garments with steep discounts.
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