Dying Kansan Judge Horton Races Death Toward Topeka
Judge A H Horton famed for forty years in law and politics dies en route to Topeka after resignation as chief justice. The narrative recalls his Kansas service from 1860s electors to supreme court judge and later law practice with Waggsener and Orr, ending with a 1892 U S district judge candidacy.
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A. H. Horton
Bulle Waeggener
Jurist
Topeka
Kansas
D. R. Anthony
J. 3. Ballock
San Francisco
Horton
Washington
Grant
United States
Kamsas
Atchison County
TAT
State Senate
Supreme Court
Samel A. Kingman
Supreme Bench
ITT
Judge Horton of Kansas Dies After Illness Amid Long Career
Washington reports indicate Judge Horton, longtime Kansas political figure and former chief justice, near death en route from Atchison to Topeka. Born 1837 in Orange County New York, Horton rose from local attorney to chief justice after societal turmoil and a dramatic senate defeat.
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Judge Horton
Broole Tield
Orange County
New York
Hortons
Horton
Robert Dé Horton
Henry Larey
Earl of
Tincoln
Harvey Orton
Harvey Addison Morton
St. Joseph
Kansas
West Town
Farmers' Hill Academy
Goshen
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Brooklyn
Atchison
Hckel
Charles
Repudiation of Kelly Sparks Republican Stampede
A Kansas news note discusses the Miami county Republican convention repudiating state treasurer candidate T. T. Kelly by 180 to 29, triggering a press stampede. John B. Gilmore’s Wilson County Citizen calls for a formal defense or explanation from Kelly, noting editorials supporting him but urging clarification. Kelly, hospitalized in Kansas City, faces questions over county clerk records criticized by Miami County commissioners, while various papers debate party unity and potential impact on the ticket.
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T.T. Kelly
Miami County
Bim
Frank Grimes
Kelly
Wellington News
Kansas
Ottawa Herat
Henry Alles
John Gilmore
Wilson County
Kansas City
T. T. Kelly
John 8. Gilmore
Fredonia
Idtor Glimore
Republican Party
2 T Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Miami Republican
Cormina~sioners
Tne
Sr. Kelly
Wichita
Hin
Fr. Sheridan
Paola
Miami
Trollana
Ohio
Citizen Hax
Republican State Organization
Burton Outfit
Leland Crowd
Toeka
Topeka
Gehrich
Ottawa Herald
Thomas T. Kelly
State treasurer candidate facing county accusations at Wichita
Republicans at Wichita adopt a resolution condemning the state treasurer candidate as embezzler while county clerk, noting he has repaid 31.00 to the county treasury after investigation. Senator Buttom and State Treasurer Grimes defend him, stating no basis for charges. call for public reassurance.
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Wichita
Kelly
Buttom
Grimes
Miami County
Ketty
Schwab Plans to Sail for Europe After Rest at Loreto
Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel arrives in New York and plans a Europe trip after a rest. He says he is not resigning and will visit his office before sailing, with George W. Perkins confirming the leadership remains strong and no resignation is planned. Schwab will travel to France for nerve treatment and will be apart from Mrs. Schwab during the trip.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Lorraine
Schwab
Europe
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Cers
oMeinis
Tam
United States
Foo Wolng
Murdpel
Fou
Altoona
C. M. Schwab
Loretto
France
Saupp
Roosevelt to Start New Kne Land Trip Friday
Oyster Bay Aug 20 President Roosevelt will depart Friday in the NewKne land trip. He leaves at 7 o'clock for New Haven arriving 2 pm. From New Haven he goes to Hartford for Friday night. The party includes Dr. Lane Secretary Cortelyou Latta and Weaver and two messengers. Correspondents join at New Haven at 2 pm. Guests include Frederick W Holls Dr Albert Shaw and Cecil A Lyon Texas Republican chair.
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Oyster Bay
T. T
Roosevelt
New Heaven
Hartford
Lane
Cortelyou
Lily
Latta and Weaver
Croker Suspended Over Fire Dept Controversy
New York August 20 Edward Croker chief of the New York City fire department is suspended from duty by Fire Commissioner Sturgis. Croker a nephew of Richard Croker had returned from vacation to resume duties on lawyers' advice after being mentioned in hearings about Chief of Construction Ryan. On entering his office he found a new desk lock and that three years of his letter books were removed.
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New York
Edward Croker
New York City
Riot at Kentucky Prison Ends in Fatal Wounding
Three convicted murderers Lafayette Brooks Wallace Bishop and Mulligan attempted escape at the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Frankfort. Bishop was fatally shot Mulligan wounded in the shoulder and a black convict Albert Ransome was hit by a rifle ball as guards and citizens faced the siege for hours before surrender.
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Prankfort
State Penitentiary
Frankfort
Lafayette Brooks
Wallace Bishop
T. Mulligan
Mulligan
Albert Ransome
Louisville
Mullican Bishop
A. H. Gill
F. F. Hurat
Gill
Madi
Reed Department
Charles Willis
Rocker
Wills
Brooke
Willis
Talis
Lillard
Madigan
Wee
James Buckiey
Morgan Brewer
Penitentiary
Aly O
Dept
Frank Brooks
Bond County
Bishop
Mudgen
Frrooks
Muflizan
Topeka Landmark Cremerie Restaurant’s Noted Patronage
An old description highlights the Cremerie restaurant in Topeka as the favored gathering place for important meetings. Proprietor Clarence Scott is credited with strong influence and effective management, drawing visitors from afar to meals and social events, and improving business with attentive service.
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Topeka
Cremerie
Atsar
Clarence Scott
Gates Loses Bid in Colorado Fuel and Iron Fight
Denver August 20 judge Riner denied John W Gates faction’s plea for a preliminary injunction to stop current officers from blocking votes. The case, brought by John J Mitchell and others against Colorado Fuel Iron, challenged a July 20 by law as fraudulent to control tomorrow’s meeting. Gates left the courtroom with attorneys as two shareholder meetings were planned for the day.
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Denver
Col
John W. Gates
Colorado Fuel D&ros Company
Einer
United States District Court
Sher
Twsult
John J. Mitchell
Colorado Fuel 4 Iron Company
Collorado Fuss & Iron Company
Riner
Wood Fa
Gates
Associated Press
Wolcott & Vaille
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Vaille
Io Fuel & Tron Company
John Osgood
The
Fuel & Iron Company
Missing Wife Clarked in Argentine Suspect McCafferty
Mrs. Harvey Lowe of 19 South Sixth Street Argentine has disappeared with $85 after her husband and friend Albert McCafferty left on leave. Neighbors saw McCafferty at Lowe’s home and the two discussed a trip, prompting a search as Lowe notes he may never see his wife again. The case centers on a suspected plan to flee together.
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Kan
Harvey Lowe
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
South Sixth Street
Albert McCafferty
Harvey Moore
McCafferty
Lowe
Kansas City
McCafferny
Ciy
Mia
Argentine
Arigene
Donlin Free Again After Short Jail Term
Baltimore reports Michael J Donlin the baseball player was fined 250 and sentenced to six days in jail for assaulting Minnie Fields, a case noting he will begin playing with the Cincinnati baseball club in about ten days.
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Baltimore, Inc
Michael J. Donlin
Minnie Fields
Cincinnati
Riot Calls Trigger Strike Action at Barns
Police responded to a riot call as workers and drivers began their shift. Angry crowds near the barns urged a strike while a caravan moved out. Bricks and stones were thrown and several people were arrested. no injuries were reported.
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Barna
Staus
Inquest Fails In Bartholin Mitchell Case
Chicago aug 24 the coroner inquest into the body found near seventy fourth street on august 7 and believed to be miss Minnie Mitchell failed to identify the remains relatives could not swear it was hers the coroner stated the body was too decayed for positive identification and the inquest likely would be fruitless the investigation focused on william Bartholin murder charges and the unidentified woman evidence included clothing fragments and testimonies from Mitchell relatives and a detective in san francisco about a man questioned in chicago connection
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Chicago
Siiruile Mitchell
William J. Lartholin
Cooner
Seventy Fourth
Minsie Mitchell
Sleter
Springer
Dr. Springer
Mitchall
Witnem
Fon
A. Phstanragh
Wileiam
Bartholin
Allanle Mitchell
Role ' Mitebell
San Francisco
Cal
Martin
Associated Press
Thomas Fatty
William Bartholin
Minnie Mitchell
Wamdnth
Cam Tee
Chirag
Yiesel Ein
Trig Aahore
Mills Store News Tailored Suits Sale Ends Saturday
Mills store announces a deep sale on tailored suits and remnants in wool with varied colors and cuts. About 20 suits in all sizes go at special prices alongside ready to wear items including skirts and kimonas.
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Mills’ Store News
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