Topeka Officer Kills Albert Cruger in Yard Fight
In North Topeka a confrontation over a Robbins brother arrest led to Albert Cruger being shot in the head by Officer Gaines after Cruger struck him with a gas pipe. Cruger died within half an hour as Gaines suffered a serious jaw wound. Robbins brothers and others were involved, with Schreiber witnessing the clash and aiding.
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Gaines
Albert Cruger
North Topeka
Croger
Geine
North Harrison Street
Robbing
Robbine
Whenruger
Robbins
Grad
Cruger
Crager
Hebbina
Alma
Wm. H. Schreiber
Schreiber
Robbins Brothers
Topeka
Wilkerson
Watunsee County
Botus
Cornfield
White Thin
Mr. Schreiber
Craiger
Schraibar
Officara
Wellman
Wilkinson
Mackton Etreet
Gardiner
Donovan
Halech
Albert Conger
Mitchell
Wible
Centoner Bailey
Privon
Tom Wilkerson
Starn Jonkyar
Usptain Gardiner
Starrison Street
Robbing Brothers
McCerrol
Chief Wilkerson
Witnesses differ over Cruger shooting in North Topeka
Fresh statements from Mrs Cruger and neighbors contend Albert Cruger was running away when Officer Gaines fired. Eyewitnesses say Gaines struck a woman with a rubber hose, Cruger tried to flee and was shot as he ran. The German community fuses with public tension while officials weigh self defense.
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Cruger
Gaines
North Topeka
Albert Cruger
Charles Brunet
State Journal
Eliza Robbins
Brother
Robbins
Albert
Mother
Sle
Eliza Robbins Hoth
Graines
Prief
Mra
J. Henthorn
Dong
North Side
Robbina
Crugers
Wilkerson
Tle
Muali
Mitchell
Offcer Gaines
Cutting Down the Sanitary Force Sparks Council Debate
A council meeting last night featured a dispute over reducing the sanitary force and redistributing roles. Officials argued about appointing new ward sanitary officers and licensing duties, with a postponement motion adopted for further study. Also, S. B. Padgett and his wife likely visited Christ's Hospital where Mrs Padgett underwent a tumor operation, described as successful.
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Tecuce
I. C Smith
Houndtree
Nels McConnell
Skinner
Roundtree
McConsell
Fulton
Ste
Dn McConnell
Burgess
Drew
Conncllman Drew
S. BM. Padgett
Alta Vista Record
Christ's Hospital
Pretty Good Show for Ten Cents at Garfield Park Inst Night
Brownie minstrels drew about two thousand paying and two thousand non paying attendees. The Modoc performers opened with a march and a lively end men line up, kazoo band, and a series of comic bits. The show featured Miss Burroughs on cornet, Prof Jackson on trombone, and a final three round match between Coroner Bailey and Bert Lucas amid roaring applause.
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Soms
Louisville
Garfield Park
Cirena
Jake Palls
Swarts
al Fawkes
al Powkes
Powkes
Lotus
Messia
Shirer
Holman
Alderson
Smith
W. F. Roehr
Mistah McGinty
Fred Kingsley
DicGinty
Africa
Kingsley
McGinty
Jerusalem
Oscar Woolvertons
Captain Rowley
Rome
Miss Burroughs
Prof Jackson
O'Grady
Chan Reeske
Wratt Sisters
Coroner Bailey
Bert Lucas
Oscar Woolverton
Swartz
Modocs
the Elks
Lucas
Modoc Vets Head to Louisville for GAR Encampment
The Modoc veterans were separated and carried off the stage amid cheers from thousands. They will travel to Louisville Kentucky for the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Funds raised last night will help cover trip expenses.
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Louisville
GAR
Lawrence Driving Park annual races prize list Sept 9 11
Lawrence Driving Park association releases the programme and prizes for the annual meeting to be held September 9 10 and 11. events include trotting and pacing for two and three year olds, free for all purses of 100 dollars, and a 225 dollar running half mile repeat. plus reports on Ottawa Cluthe game, Winfield belt club, Armourdale fast horses, prairie chicken hunt, Kansas City bicycle meet details, and Topeka riders for Lawrence bicycle races.
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Lawrence Driving Park Association
Armourdale
EM. Doyle
Frank Eaton
Kerr's Park
Kansas City
Kan
Eaton
County Insane to Bedwell or Poor Farm Debate
The county commissioners seek to move the county insane from Bedwell's asylum to the poor farm to trim costs beyond the state allowance. Probate Judge Wood opposes, warning against the change, which some call a money making scheme. Judge Wood reportedly has final say, keeping the plan in doubt. Also note Mrs Lawrence Sheehan of 918 East Fourth Street ill with malarial fever.
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Bedwell
Wood
Judes Wood
Topeka
County Ingens
Lawrence Sheehan
Eaat Pourth Street
Man of grit enforces prohibition in Kansas counties
Dennis Madden county attorney of Chase County tours the city on Supreme Court business. He claims no whisky joints in Strong City and Cottonwood Falls and credits injunctions against owners to shut them down. He argues enforced law builds local support and criticizes politics obstructing prosecutions, urging officers to uphold the Prohibition Act with energy.
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Morrill
Dennis Madden
Chaze County
Supreme Court
Madden
Strong City
Cottonwood Falls
Chase County
Mr. Madden
Suare Journal
Quart Tze
Kansas
Metropolitan Police Act
Ofice
Atchison
Leavenworth
Wichita
Ex Secretary Higgins comments on Kansas politics and McKinley
Ex Secretary of State William Higgins visits Topeka and rails at political tricks in Kansas. He says Morrill is a weak candidate, party bosses try to boost eastern vice presidential chances, and McKinley cannot carry Kansas. Higgins also mentions Brewer as a preferred Kansas choice and questions the income tax decision.
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Kansas
Ian
Mckinley
Higgins
Topeka
State Journal
Jonnxan
Morrill
Ingallsa
Plumb
Kangan
Sam
David Brewer
McKnley
Pretty Girl in White Silk Marries in Probate Court
A home wedding at the probate court officiated by Judge Wood unites William M. Lyons and Ida M. Stitt of Michigan Valley Osage county. Lyons 22 and Miss Stitt 21, both local farmers' children, engaged in a short trip to the capital after the ceremony.
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Wood
Court House
William M. Lyons
Ida M. Stitt
Michigan Valley
Osage County
Lyons
Grand Opers House
Briday Eveniog
Henry Watterson
Abraham Lincoln
Lima
Court House Bond Sale Controversy in Shawnee County
Local report alleges county commissioners paid A B Quinton 750 in a sale of 25 000 court house bonds to the state at par. State received back interest while county paid accrued interest and Quinton earned 750 net. Critics question why sale not by county chair or commissioners directly.
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Court House
Quinton
Shawnes County
A. BK Qoloton
Quintern
State School Fund Commissioners
A. Li. Quinton
Topeka
Shawnee County
Board of
Cruelty Rumors Edge Palaviejo's Cuba Return
A letter from Santiago reports that 25 000 Spanish troops bound for Cuba in October may be commanded by General Palaviejo. Once a governor of Santiago province famed for cruelty, he returns to Spain three years hence and is linked to possible appointment as captain general of Cuba.
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Cuba
New York
J. A Henriques
Stawsconsul
Cardensa
Santiago
Palaviejo
Havana
Martinez Campon
Campos
Eld
Postal Clerks Meeting Set for Chicago Convention
The Railway Postal Clerks Mutual Benefit association of the United States will hold its next annual convention in Chicago starting September 3. About 250 delegates are expected as members, all postal clerks, gather to discuss the assessment plan and mortuary benefit for the hazardous job. A Chicago committee will arrange entertainment for visiting delegates.
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Chicago
Chicacol
Railway Postal Claris’ Mutual Benoit Association of
United States
Fitz Trains Himself for Corbett Fight at Coney Island
Robert Fitzsimmons has begun regular self supervised training for his championship bout with James J. Corbett at a seaside cottage in Coney Island. He rises at dawn, baths, walks, and manages his own diet and routine, rejecting many traditional trainer methods to suit his current approach. Reserved seats for Colonel Watterson supporters are moving quickly. secure them early at Sima.
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Robert Fitzsimmmons
James J. Corbett
Coney Island
Baga Ile
Colonel Watterson
Sima
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Data
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Adam
Joe Webster
Lee Jones
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Alta Vista
Chalk Mound
Kansan City
Reid McCarter
Lawrence
George Bartels
Jim Doneyson
M. Stevenson
L Wikidal
the County Insane
Watterson
Sim'e Drug Store
Chase CO
Bill Higgins
John Speers
John Speer
State Labor Commissioner's Office
Commissioner Bird
Jim Lane
Me Speer
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J.M. Knight
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