Murders Wife and Stepchildren. Husband Flees into Woods
A farmer three miles from Twin killed his wife and a child, wounded another, and escaped into nearby woods. The widow sues for divorce, while the community seeks to locate the alleged attacker. Police and neighbors search the area, with reports of the crime affecting local stores and families. The murdered include a girl and a boy. a baby lay dead, and a wounded survivor remains in critical condition. The man, Walter, is said to have fled after the incident last night between 1 and 2 o'clock. Authorities continue investigations and searches into the morning, with no capture announced yet.
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St Paul
Mir
Ariington
Swelal
Maya
Theaddra Wiilar
Isha Wit
Etep-Childrest
Maly
Pratt County Political Conventions and Results
In Pratt County a Republican convention selected leaders and officials for county government, led by County Attorney Chipps, with E. W. Burton and J. Burton key figures. The Democratic side endorsed candidates including probate judge candidates and county officers, while county superintendent, clerk, and superintendent positions were debated. Final delegates and candidates were proposed for the Thirteenth district and fourteenth district, with a mix of party endorsements and contested nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joka Mikee
Pubbie
Tamtructyom
Dilton Hemphill
County Atten
Alvin
Sudee G.eyheen
Dieth
District Court
Wm. Parry Conmisauier
George McCormick
Brudenthay
Harria
W. D. Wincost
Folluwinge Uebel
Cuuny Alutiey
MeHute
Dleriel
Colrman
Foureeni Dinsiet
Hawkinaos
FM McMale
Cain
Hepublican
Randhe Dale
Cit Fed
Honator WA
Hurriadaha Wen Bt
Piiara Snes
Cameiete
Seonid
Sey Legen Siesta Fol Ld Srs
Orewerita Tive
G. Snyder
Mate
Duashdy Cousig
Aterm Fa
Mockel
Soarce
Stedens Rae
Hestoner
P. Evans
Ingalls Home and Legacy Recaptured in Glooming Reminiscence
The article recalls the Ingalls homestead on the hill near the cemetery where Senator Ingalls lived in his later years. It describes the estate, grounds, and veranda favored by him, his withdrawal from public life, and personal rituals during family gatherings. It notes the family’s Christmas memories and the senator’s decline after Constance’s death, ending with reflections on his character and devotion to public service.
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Tim Lot
Hileworth
Edwin GO
Ecneldogatstir
Kansan
Tigaily
Constance
Habert Pee Eee Sen
Ingalls
Arteona
Ingelia
Devon
Tngalls
Mr. Ingalls
John
Ingulia
Denckiter
Agiaat
Ingalla Sever
Inquily
Ingulls
Lange Merch
Tye
Vince
Tim
Furehing
Ingalix
Ingalit
Athleon
Bowth
Ao Clef Ear Ling
Siurdy Young
Parserkby
Ingalin
Topeka
Banke
Ingalla
Waahingust
At Beijing Allies Press for Safe Passage
Washington receives dispatches on Chinese pleas to appoint an American envoy to Pekin and the empress dowager’s departure from Pekin. Li Hung Chang seeks a formal mission as negotiations loom, with Conger possible as envoy. The move signals China’s weariness and a desire to avoid personal affronts to the imperial couple as powers prepare to act.
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Phein
Washington
Li Hung Chang
McKan
China
United States
Bin
Stele
Chifue
Flay
Hoot
New York
Iuet
Chines Mater Thera Fe
Counel
Conger
Hart Li
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Bekin
Fm Linderstood
Fn Uelow
Howe
Remey
Latimer
Allied forces press toward Pekin amid uprisings and palace fighting
Reports from Washington and Tokio describe allied troops advancing on Pekin and restoring order as Chinese forces retreat to the imperial palace. Japanese troops guard the palace while fighting continues near An Ting Mon, with anarchy in the city and disorderly crowds challenging control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Pr Kin
Washington
Tokio
Pekin
Imperial Palace
Legation
An Ting Mon
Yousey Case Called In Court Pale Defendant Appears
In Googetown Kentucky on August 2 the Yoursey case opened at 1045 a.m. The pale weak defendant Henry Yoursey sat with his wife as witnesses were called including ex State Treasurer Walter Day. A defense motion and form with attachment were issued by the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Googetown
Henry Yoursey
Jude
Walter Day
Commonwealth Res
Farmers Congress Travel Plans Via Santa Fe Route
Rail traffic disruptions strike Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo tied to 2000 Tam Vale railroad workers. Violence reported against volunteer workers as tickets go on sale August 19 and 20 for travel September 20 with round trip fares.
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Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Santa Fe
Good Ee
Hound Trip
Sandi Wales
Nae
Tam Vale
Trafic
Raiway
Wheat Market News and Prices Across Markets Today
Chicago reports a mixed session with wheat futures buoyed by lower visible supplies and strong demand. Kansas City notes steady cattle and rising hog values as corn markets push higher. Topeka markets show modest gains in corn and butter.
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Chicago
Bikek Tych
Ubbe
Te Alter Ence
Minneaporis
Duluth
Liverpool
Drc
de Hemps Weere LG Care
Reptember
Dhe Fetmate Neice
Smedie
Ir Holdings
Bertie
Tye Aluwart
VantSy
Msec
Sao HE
Topeka
Stich
Kansas
J. C. Goings
Topol
Kan
Omta
Wanted Notices and Rentals in Polk County Listings
A collage of 1900s classified items shows numerous WANTED ads for reliable men and workers in retail clothing and kitchen helpers, plus many FOR RENT notices for rooms and houses. Entries include addresses in Topeka and surrounding streets, with small job and sale details amid verbose, fragmentary lines.
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Pratt Coauty Papuistes Terrirellet
Folion Iy Bivket
Fer
Fepremntytion
Witla Couper
Sautty
Becta Willan Tameiyic
Svat Tbateler
Dis
Wien
Rane Tharker
MoPtiersan
Gratien
Jadee
Elas
Chipss
Ejade
Hive
Tilt Neelseen
Nafeth
Ihan
Wen
Probaue Jules
Wit Puy
Bitkies
Toles
Wiinen
Burton Bad Duds
Hamilton
Eave Pbs
Ben Ay
Tatedes
Fant
Carrie
Page
Government Hospital
Ecsian
Ave
Anta Drew
HB. Lutew
Str
Tiebert Hart
Ana
Tievw
Ohty Cayo
Ale Ey Uwe
Bert
San Francisco
Nm ‘Tsim
Ruslana
London
Heresis
Slate Journal
Correspon
Farmers’ Congress
Wales
Kansas City
Aum
Texas
ToGo
Bowion
Hogar Ss
Stereo Te Tea Ratia Merchant
St Kan
Commieston Feet, Pub
al- Trost Co
Sterling Exchange
Sprot
Furrent E Oeeeen Takioes
Mali
Hoger Western
Rveillar Packing Am Marken
Iic
Westert Lossoes
Rio
Pirusnea Py Jc
Teckiver
American Pleasice
Wall Street
Liege Wentockern
Texan
Wasters Anoup
Rizich Teami
Natice Iambe
Mabge Western Lambs
J. Coom
East Bush Street
Amteat
Opeka
BS Ze Pork
York
Mnaasy Bal
SC Federat
Wit
Atchivon Atchison
Manhattan
Young Man
Idk
Jackson
Wesbing
Fannie Cherry
Monrce
Col
Monree
le Foree Aiea Ee
Polk Co
Walesmar
Ngs
Kansas Ave
Polk St
Bonkee
Mofk
West Sixth St
Smaal
Mes. Purdon, Te
Avenue
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West Sisth
Buchanan Street
Kansas'ave
ALJ. M
Cateser
West Eighth Street
KS Monroe
Ty Monroe
East Biehth
Singa
la Bometel Ae
Harrison
Jackson St
Quincy St
Tae A
Seroom Eorage
Rock Island
Thyulre
Mra. D
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Roweery
Lincoln
Tyler
Parkdale
Et & Scott
Ais Kansan
Commonwealth
Port Securu
Ievator
B.J. Brown
Columman
Sacame Hesselt
Bundsy
Sevarreut
Monminy
Euurathy J
Ee Stewart
Cire
C.F. Guidor
Kansas Avenue
Milton Brown
Tnwy
State and Tetera Court
Ford -Bidg
Topulea
Wamtied
Copair
Tacia
Pon Hunts Road
Disaden Auie’ Machine Works
Ae Kateas Ave
Tanger & Storage
Ninc eTwo Rneybourners
Moxie Wind Raara
I Biscoe
St Kal Ave
Sas
Hauis Vas Vieck
Schieliars
Sanetiers
Kanene City
Physicians and Surgeons
Charles Bradley
M.D. Offen
Karans Ave
Tih
A. Tythen
Gorton
Kaneas
Henry W. Koby
Mpas
Fat Wh
Karna Ays Sea
Topeka Cycle CO
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2. C. Darling CO
TM Kan
Pricelow
Cutsioguutrue
Nighols
Soats Ar Saad
Eighth Street
Rosen
Bolic
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