Horrid Death Near Topeka as Car Derailed Tragedy Unfolds
Six cars of a sugar mill bound stock train derailed near Topeka. Four men died instantly, with bodies found under wreckage and severed limbs visible. Conductor and crew supervised the wreck scene as investigators and undertakers prepared the site and morgue. Letters and personal effects indicated some men were workingmen from out of town, with limited clues to their identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siledie
Wugur Works
Fromilow
Topeka
Uribe
EH Mendentuall
Summerville
A. K. Walter
Lrajemie
Hivad Ang Mal
Eqginder Straul
Rorten
Weber
Hall
Straus
Tos
Bun
Valencia
Sue
fErther
Te Snsoe
Rail disaster victims linked to theft attempt near Topeka
Reports describe derailed cars loaded with rock after a slow train derailment west of Topeka. Two men, Mendenhall and Miles, suspected of attempting to steal a ride are among the deceased or missing, with whisky evidence and a man named Canfield connected to the scene. Investigators weigh whether two killed men were those involved and await official identifications.
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Mendenhall
Miles
Mendenaldt
Daniel
Rae Mun
Picheht
Topeks
Burgh
Khem
Alforelick
Corner Westerfighd
Moms
Mile
Canfield
Mendentall
Menam
Gel
Teyn
Helena 4 Gougar Hisses At Twin City Chautauqua Speaker
Unwelcome speech by Helen Gougar at Twin City Chautauqua incites hisses and protests. Julie B. Gorton of Georgia and Gen. Gardin are among figures mentioned as audience reactions rise. Master of ceremonies struggles to maintain order as Gougar is interrupted and leaves the platform.
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Twin City
Chautauqua
Champaten
Ave
Chattateia
Julie B Gorton
Georgia
Confederacy
Helen M Gougar
Thdiana
Humone
Calle
Gordom
Aire
Ougear
Goughr
Mey
Gen. Gardin
Populists Decline Conference With Democrats in Texas
In Port Worth Texas on August 18 a three member committee of the Texas Populist party demanded that Chairman Dudley of the state Democratic committee appoint a mirror committee to confer on a single proposition to sue on the electoral ticket composed of seven Populists and Democrats. Dudley refused to appoint such a committee. The Populists threaten to join with Republicans, offering ten Republican electors in exchange for Republican votes for the Populist state ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texia Democrata
Port Worth
Tex
Dudley
Executive Democrate Committee
Snidley
Tus
Ucket
Tension Rises Between Bulgaria and Turkey Over Frontier Claims
The Hutearian government warns Bulgaria must reoccupy positions on disputed territory if Turkey does not appoint delegates to a frontier commission by a set date. Bulgarian troops would fall back from Turkish-claimed lands, signaling a potential escalation. Hoke Smith returns to Washington after rest. Georgia politics and a Republican rally in Omaha are noted as campaigns unfold.
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Snucarne
Bulgaria
Turkey
Han
Traope
Huleurie
Hoke Smith
Washington
Smith
High Stakes Debate Sets Picnic Attraction Near Grantville
At a Methodist church picnic in Grantville county the upcoming event features a clash over the money question. David Overmyer advocates the silver standard while General Caldwell backs the gold standard. A bet with Gene Hagan is reported and Janine Orr of Atchison lays $150 against Bugery Hagen of Topeka on the outcome.
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Overmyer
Caldwell
Grantville
David Overmyer
J. CO. Caldwell
Gene Hagan
Janine W. Orr
Atchison
Bugery Hagen
Topeka
Aryan
Kangas
Eever
Ovilion
Cardinal Batolli’s Supposed United States Mission Confirmed
Cardinal Satoili is named as apostolic delegate to the United States in a formal appointment. Recent letters confirm the church authority has designated Father Martini to the post and Satoili has received the law authorities.
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Batolli
Ington
Father Martini Ia
Cardinal Satoili
United States
Letoe Eee
Oe Satoili
Democratic State Central Committee Forms in Old Court House
The Democratic central committee met at the Hotel Throop parlors for planning the campaign, naming executive members J Muck Love as chairman and W H Pepwerett as secretary. They aim to secure headquarters at once and open the campaign by late September, with the old court house at Fourth and Kansas Avenue as a likely site.
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Democratic Central Committee
Throop
J. Muck Love
Arkarkas City
W. H. J. Pepwerett
Concordia
Prank &.Thomas
Tipeka
J. W. Orn
Atchison
W. P. Dilberd
Fort Scott
Frank Bacon
Chanute
G Johnson
Purbeady
C. W. Branden-burg
Frankfort
T. J. McGue
Calfig
T. G. Fiteh
Withita
Sidney G. Cooke
Herington
Central Committee
Todiy
Old Court House
Fourth
Kansas
West North Street
Santa Fe
Olt
Tewksbury
Populiet
Democratic
Nationalist Kansas Republicans Name Cultural Committee
The Nationalists of Kansas unveiled their cultural committee with members from districts including First through Fourth and Shawnee. After adjournment the central committee elected W. L. Humbert as chairman and Dr. W. J. Newton as secretary, forming executive subcommittees and scheduling a Topela meeting for September 30.
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Nationalists of
Kansas
Douthart
A. H. Griesa
Douglas
L. L. Wilminster
Crawford
Ire
C. A. Rinpey
Shawnee Firth
Geo. M. Simpson
Republic
Obert M. Miller
Mitchell
Snyder
Sedewick
Larne
PS. Morrison
Lyon
A. Alli Ean
Johnson
W. J. Humbert
Shawnee
W. J. Newton
Franklin
JW. Sidwell
SM. Ayers
M. F. King
Allin
W. L. Humbert
W. J. Newtim
W. I. Humbert
C. A. Ripper
Topela
Madden in Town Battles Curtis in District Race
John Madden the candidate for congress is in town to speak at Hamilton Hall this evening. He expects a tough race against Charney Curtis and notes strong voter interest in the issues, promising a issues focused debate without personalities. A joint debate is set near Dunlap with J M Miller and Prof Neldon, and Madden will be under Populist committee direction after September.
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John Madden
Conet
Charney Curtis
Hamilton Hall
Staditen
Mike
Rwanda
Madden
Dunlap
J. M. Miller
Council Grove
Neldon
State Central Committee
Republican Committee Names Three More Executive Members
The Republican State Central Committee plans to name three additional executive committee members, after failing to agree on all names at the post convention meeting. Reported picks include James A Kimball of Saline, president of the traveling men’s association, and CM Chiahm of Atchison, with a sixth district appointment still pending. Roswell Horr lists schedule shows appointments from September 3 to September 10 in Leavenworth, Fort Scott, Pittsburg, Hiawatha, and Washington.
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State Central
State Central Committee
Repubican Party
Ney
James A Kimball
Saling
Traveling Men's Association of the
Roswell & Horrs
Republican State Central Sommiller Ae Ie
Roswell G
Horr
Leavenworth
Ft. Ae
Pitsburg
Ies
Hiawatha
Septem LL
Washington
Voting Contest Dropped at Floral Festival
The Queen of the Floral Festival voting contest is halted amid widespread disaffection and withdrawals. Organizers deem further push would provoke more unrest and plan to return vote money to the Committee of Five financing the Moral float. The paper offers assistance for any new contest or float proposal.
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Committee of Five
CATTLE GOING BLIND IN BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP
A mysterious cattle disease near Marsellien, Brookfield township, has struck three herds totaling over 100 head. Cattle lose sight as the pupil is affected, with many described as hopelessly blind. Ottawa veterinarian Dr. Dennis investigated, but authorities have no explanation. Culling may be required to halt spread.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Ottawa
Hlaaya
Brookfield Township
Marsellien
Dennis
Soldiers on bicycles test military use in Montana
Soldiers of the 25th United States Infantry completed a bicycle march from Fort Missoula to Harrison and back covering 142 miles in two hours with four days rations and heavy gear. The detachment weighs about 40 pounds per rider and marks the first army road test of bicycles for military purposes. The route includes a 1000 mile plan via Fort Assinnaboine, up to the National Park and Fort Harrison, with Lt Moss aiming to beat foot march times in mountainous terrain.
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Monteos- Herena
Mont
Liet Mars
United States Infan
Elent
Fort Minsoula
Harrison
Peck
United States
Maiusphine
National Park
Fort Assinnaboine
Montana
Fort Harrison
Fort Massoula
Moss
Three Parties Consult on Political Cooperation
In Washington on August 1 J N Stevens vice chairman of the Silver party met with leaders of the Democratic and Populist parties. They discussed coop eration to harmonize support for Bryan. Talks included possible party headquarters in the Wormley building and the Populist committee continued its session with no formal action.
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Washington
J. N. Stevens
Silver Party
Bryan
Wormley
Ita
Independence and Topeka to clash in baseball series at Athletic Park
Tomorrow afternoon three games mark the Independence and Topeka Open Series at Athletic Park. The Independence team, touted as the best in the southern hutess league, faces a determined Topeka squad that must hustle to best the visitors. Player positions and names are listed, including Clarke Pilcher Hall as catcher and Jones Gettman Piret and Disco as infielders.
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Independence
Topeka
Athletic Park
Se 42Th
Aaa
Papeka
Clarke
Pilcher
Sgolbuare Hall Catcher Co
Jones
Gettman
Piret
Ane Nee Bawa - Creas
New Quartermaster Appointed by the President
Washington Aug 19 The president appoints Colonel Chas G Sawtelle as quartermaster general of the army to succeed the retired General Bacheldor. Sawtelle currently serves at Governors Island New York. Ben Jordan, a long time offender, was released from county jail after agreeing to a payment plan of 100 and five dollars monthly toward a 216 balance. Platt faction wins big in New York primaries, likely securing at least 110 of 155 delegates to the state convention.
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Charles G. Sawtelle
Washington
Chas G. Sawtelle
Anm
Bacheldor
Sawtelle
Governor's Island
New York
Ben Jordan
Agsin
Hen Jordan
Jordan
Platt
Critics Urge Reform in Railroad Receiverships at ABA Meeting
At Saratoga the American Bar Association opened its nineteenth annual meeting with Lord Fussell Sir Francis Lockwood and Montagu Crackenthorpe among attendees. President Storey spoke on recent statute changes and railways, urging stricter judicial oversight and disqualification of former officers in receivership cases to protect creditors and investors. Evangelist J A Ronnie to begin a series at the Christian church tonight with youth events postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
American Bar Association
Lord Fussell
Sir Francis Lockwood
Montagu Crackenthorpe
George S. Batchellor
Moorefield Story
Lord Tussell
Montacu Crackenthorpe
J. Randolph Tucker
Edward J. Phelps
William Allen Butler
Henry Hitchcock
Austin G. Pax
Chas.Claiiin Allen
Francis Rawle
James ©. Carter
Storey
Congress
Kentucky
Addeens
Stouthy
the United Siates
Revetgere
Tke Usl
Pew
Kansas
J. D. Milliken
JA. J. Ronnie
The
Christian Church
Weather Summary from Mercury Very Low Temperatures
A weather bulletin reports cool conditions with a 2 PM reading of 8 degrees and morning rainfall of 0.04 inches. Partly cloudy today and tomorrow, with showers in the far east this afternoon and tonight. Warmer conditions in the northwest tonight and in the east tomorrow, with statewide variation and temperatures ranging around seven degrees.
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Poron
Weather Bureau
Free Silver Rally at Hamilton Hall Tonight
John Madden of Emporia will speak for the Bryan free silver ticket at Hamilton Hall along with Senators W A Peffer and John Martin. The event includes discussion of forming a central free silver club delayed until next week.
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John Madden
Peffer
Senator Martin
Hamilton Hall
Emporia
Charley Curtis
W. A. Peffer
John Martin
Import of Gold Spoils Market Hinted by Syndicate
In New York August 19 a member of the exchange syndicate has proposed imports of gold. The Associated Press Wall Street report says possible imports may total 2 million dollars, with measures planned to secure a larger amount possibly between 20 million and 25 million. Bankers hold conferences this afternoon but no definite details have emerged.
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New York
Exchange
Hanna Happy Over GOP Outlook In Western States
M A Hanna chairman of the national Republican committee arrived in New York from Cleveland and spoke highly of prospects for the Republican ticket. He noted active headquarters in Chicago and rapid distribution of campaign literature while withholding comment on the ninth national executive committee member, though noting Richard Kerens of St Louis was in the city. He planned to remain in New York for a week or ten days.
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New York
M. A. Hanna
National Republican Committee
Cleveland
Hanne
Chiago
National Executive Committee
Richard Kerens
St. Louis
City
Hanna
Terman
Free Silver at Elmont Sparks Nonpartisan Club
In Elmont north of Topeka last night a nonpartisan silver club formed with 143 members. W Ft Hazen, Joe Waters and J J Miller led the talk. Capt Waters notes the house was packed with people crowding around, some perched on a stove, as a great crowd could not find seats. Local sentiment is heated and preparations to intensify efforts are underway.
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Elmont
Topeka
W. Ft. Hazen
Joe Waters
J. J. Miller
Waters
Real Estate Transfers in Horne’s and Crane’s Additions
Andrew Nordanist transfers property on Clay Street to Malcolm Manson for 2459 dollars in the late 2060s. J Hicks sells lot 7 on Madison Street in Crane’s Addition. Willon P Brewster sells lots 7 and 76 on Elm Street in Bradford Miller’s Addition to Ignatius Poleyn for 800 dollars. Hiram P Dillon, master in chancery, transfers Toneka Water Company property to Charles F Street for 520000 dollars.
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Andrew Nordanist
Malcolm Manson
Clay Street
Horne
O. Piet
Ty J. Hicks
Madison Street
Crane
Willon P. Brewster
Ignatius Poleyn
Elm Street
Bradford Miller
Hiram P Dillon
Charles F. Street
Toneka Water Company
Burlington Route Advertises Transcontinental Train Service
To Colorado Montana Hot Springs Puget Sound and Pacific Coast via Burlington Route Take the Inertee acu suet desinable dune to the far west complete trains from the Missouri River Daily train leaves Kansas City at 10:40 a m arrives Billings Montana 1950 miles distant 6:45 next evening free chair cars Kansas City to Billings sleepers Kansas City to Lincoln through sleepers Lincoln to Billings Connects with fast train beyond in Montana and Puget Sound Ten to twenty five hours shorter than other lines from Kansas City Through sleepers and chair cars Missouri River Denver Rio Grande goenio beyond for Colorado Utah and California ASK Agent for tickets over the established through lines of the Burlington Route LW WAKELEY
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Missouri River
Kansas City
Billings
Montana
Lincoln
Puget
Vestibuled trains lure travelers to the east via Burlington Route
Chicago, St Louis and the East are advertised with fat vestibuled service. New compartment sleepers, same rate as standard sleepers, free-seat chair cars, Kanes city and bat alice the Vestibuled El to Chicago. The Men Limited to St. Latta. L. W. Wakeley, Gen. Puss, St Louis, Mo. Dr. A. P. Sawyer.
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Chicago
St Louis
East
Burlington
Kanes City
Bat ‘Alice
St. Latta
Barbed Wire Guarding Factory Strike at Elwood Ind
Elwood Indiana reports a labor dispute at the American Tin Plate plant as barbed wire and electric lights are added around the works. Striking workers refuse to return, fearing layoffs, while union leaders and AFL chief Samuel Gompers may visit as tensions rise and sheriff prepares for potential clashes.
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Iewitingtig
Sherif Saya
Yeaterday
Wit Foundation
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Elmwod
American Tin Yers
M.N. Carland
The
and Steel Workers
Inid
Witsnem
Elwood
Rae
Ange
Tague
Political rumor gridlocks a Wichita race claim
Fragmented OCR reveals speculation on J. Simpson and Chester Long for Seventh District. mentions Finns Pil and Lewellina and anti Republican sentiments in Sedawick County. Predicts Harry Gerdan could be named, with limited clear details due to garbled text.
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Piten
Wichita
Rimetime
Jerry Sligpers
Chester I
Finch
Pil
Lewellina
Sedawick
Witt
Harry Gerdan
Scare in city politics sparks tense disturbances
A chaotic scene unfolds as Democrats, Populists and Republicans plan a Saturday meeting in Sutumtay amid arrests for disturbance. Police respond to threats and a shooting is reported near Jackson Street as detectives question witnesses and possible attackers.
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Pencoli
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G. I. Miles
Sevral Tettere
Ferble
Ll. Hurt
AL Biilew
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Tidsfetter
Waas Nivainan
Blackstone
Cimarron
Wtters
Slater
Nitec
Michigan
Helen
Gougar
Omahe
Omaha
Neb, Ave
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Louis Dempsley
Marachusetts
Apphn
Flo
Pacific West
Democratic State Central Committee
Curtis
Republican Committee
UTR. R. Receivers
Moorefield Storey
National Bar
Europe
Hot Springs Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
L. W. Wakeley
Gen. Puss
Aj St Louis
Mio
A. P. Sawyer
Indiana
Carnegie
Homestead
Banks
J. Simpson
Thomas G. Fitch
Wagonn
Gopaland
Sutumtay
Rmil
Dwight
J. G. Johnesn
National Committee
Jackson Street
Cuphid
LA Tack
Catroling
Guincy Fouth
Pier
Farntark
Therm
Arose
Pier Struc
Notin
Gall
Woman's Howe
Pavey
Zeller
Ruane
St Paul and
Minneap
Trols
Houte
Sioux City
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