Gold Brick Swindle Targets Aged Farmer In Topeka
A red whiskered man calling himself George Garduo was arrested in Topeka by Sheriff Naylor and ex Chief John W. Gardner. He faces charges in a fraud against Holton area farmer Healy Trenear, who mortgaged farm stock for a supposed gold brick forged from Borings and a fake Indian mine claim. The plot failed to yield cash. Trenear lent $1000 and Garduo took only $35 before arrest.
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George Garduo
Topeka
Naylor
Jarkewau
John W. Gardner
Trenear
Holton
Gorton
Gordon
Wisead
Palladelpus
Hulton
Gourdon
Hoon
Trepear
Treasar
Chesterfield
Quincy
Birretty
Gardiner
Gordes
Trenesr
Boidge
Morton Weighs Gubernatorial Bid While Morton Develops Statement
Es-View President Morton discusses potential run for governor after returning from New York where he consulted Republican leaders. He plans to issue a statement soon, aiming for ample time to prepare. Also reports the Baptist conference board of church extension met at First M. E. church to hear loans and other business.
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Es-View
Itaermanes
Morton
New York
Lam Ogw
Baotas Conference Board of Church Extension
S. E
M. E
Thies Boned
Hoy
Dearborn
Embree
W. L. Mortis
Wamego
J. K. Miller
Lawrence
J. KR. Madison
T. 3. Ream
Geo
M Hammel
J. P. Davis
H. F P. Kiather
Argentine
Kansas National Bank Closing Notice In Des Moines Era
Kansas National Bank lenders and depositors are warned that claims are barred as the bank closes its books. A. Wasibury, cashier, issues notices to note holders and creditors. Meanwhile delegates discuss arbitration as a path away from war. In Atlantic La trial of A W Diekernen pleads guilty to fraudulent banking. Des Moines delegates endorse Populists.
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Armulrs
Pati A
Wasibury
Kansas National Bank
Hanunian
A. W. Diekernen
Broken Casa County
Atlantic
Mrs Astor’s Gardener Runs Hidden Boarding House
Newport’s Mrs Astor discovers her trusted gardener John Hammond used Raschwood as a boarding house last winter. He invited carpenters and workmen to stay at Beachwood villa, presenting a tempting but deceitful plan. The scheme remained concealed through the winter and only surfaced as authorities and neighbors learned of Headwood’s covert operation.
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Newport
Wm. Astor
Raschwood
Hallevue Avenue
John Hammond
Hammond
William Astor
Common Council
Astor
House Neck
Housek
Beachwood
Mra Astor
Fatima
Jon
Bellevue Avenue
Colura
Boenlieg House
Headwood
Mrs. Astor
Shot In A Quarrel Kills Two In Hartford Kansas
In Hartford over chickens a quarrel escalated. Richard McAvoy fatally shot George Fhomes and was shot three times. Burton killed two chickens. Rhodes and Thomas mixed into the quarrel. McAvoy died within an hour. Rhodes is jailed.
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Hartford
Kans
Burokta
Richard McAvoy
George Fhomes
McAvoy
Freddie Thomas
Burton
Rhodes
Thomas Wi
Uver
Thames
Lim
Itbhodes
Muw Im
Cleveland at Gray Gables on Vacation Visit
President Cleveland returns to Gray Gables for a short vacation with family. The party, including the tender Rodgers, anchored off the wharf while Cleveland rode ashore in a boat. Mrs. Cleveland greeted him warmly as marines carried baggage into the house. four to six weeks of quiet rest expected.
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Gray Gables
Cleveland
Tla
Fight House
Jobo Rodgers
Rodgers
Weather Outlook Says Warm Temperatures To Persist
The forecast notes unseasonably warm conditions across the area with a slight rise from yesterday. By 1 15 PM the thermometer spiked past the LOU mark with instruments climbing, though a light breeze moderates the heat. No significant improvement expected for several days.
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Jennings
Tillmanites Sweep All In South Carolina Primary
Returns across South Carolina show about two thirds turnout with anti-Tillmanites abstaining. Tillmanites win countywide results except Charleston Richland and Sumter, signaling overwhelming Tillman support for U S senator and likely defeat of Senator Butler. Conservatives may field a ticket in November. Election quiet overall. Strike adjourns in Chicago as Kelcher and Mopking testify. commission to reconvene September 26.
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Nouth Carolina
Commer, & C
Chcrlestin
Richand
Sumpter
Tilimue
United States
Butler
Brutalities at Topeka Insane Asylum Debated
State Journal reports alleged abuse at the Topeka State Insane Asylum with Attendant Laughlin accused of knocking down an elderly patient dislocating a hip while another Attendant Steppen allegedly beat a patient. Board investigations follow prior incidents and questions arise over Superintendent Dr McCasey.
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The
State Journal
J. H Mc Casey
de J. McCasey
Jobo Laughtiin
Jon Steppen
Breckinridge Duel Ends With Death Near Boogesbors
A knife duel on a Clark County highway near Boogesbors ends with George Cook dead after clashing with John Eling over Breckinridge campaign remarks. Cook accused Breckinridge hearers of degradation. Eling fled. Elder McGarvey rails against Breckinridge citing Evangelist Barnes and alleged religious pretensions in a heated public dispute.
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Breckinridge
Nasses Lexingros
Kotves
Clark County
Boogesbors
Ashland County
John Eling
Payette County
George Cook
Cook
Elder McGarvey
Lexrorox
Ester McGarvey
Bible College of Kentucky University
Christian Church of the South
Ol. Breckinridge
Barnes
Sumiay Night
Mellarvey
Populist Hope and Crutchbound Congressman Hit State
Jerry Simpson travels to Chicago on crutches amid a Kansas campaign scene. He predicts no clear party majority, aims to hold balance of power, and attacks plutocratic influence and tariff policy while urging labor rights in a volatile political climate.
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Kentucky
India
Israel
Queen Victoria
Episcopal Church
Presbyterian
McGarvey
Barnes
Florida
Evangelist Barnes
Breckinridge
Charles Curtis
Dana
Nab
World- Hei
W. J. Bryan
World-Herald
Wroorlit Herald
Bryan
Currenco
Jerry Simpson
Chicago
Washington
Medicine Lodge
Mr. Simpson
Ilela
Kansas
Atrikea
Coxey
Congress
Aliver
Kaneas
Democratic Party
McKinley
Annie Diggs Edges Toward Populist Ticket In Kansas
Annie L Diggs, back in Topeka, addresses a Dr McLallin home crowd after Texas voyage with Grand View Alliance. She shifts from suffrage to backing the Populist state ticket, predicts undercurrent support and speeches to sway voters, noting Republicans she meets while pursuing broader suffrage gains within the campaign.
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Annie L Diggs
Topeka
McLallin
Eighth
Lincoln
Texas
Mra
Kansas
Political voices unify for amendment in Populist plans
In a busy political scene speakers rally behind an amendment, with all parties including county candidates backing it. German voters are viewed as aligned, and the Populist cause gains momentum. Mrs Diggs departs for Lawrence, pausing in Paola en route to Kansas City Kansas for Labor Day de dication events.
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Charles Curtis
Washington
Fifth Street
Sants Fe de
Quincy Street
Quincy
Eighth Avenue
Kanass Avenue
Botth
Karsus Avenue
A J. Kane
Aides de Camp
A. A Rowley
David Gregg
J. M
Riley Ayers
Firat
Gordon Street
Weet
Kansas Avenue
Kaoses Avenue
A. M. Fuller
Ander. de Camp
George Gerberick
J. G. Samuelson
A. J. Huntoon
Pred Roundtree
Pitth Street
Third Ward
Seventh Street
Pourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Eighth Avendaa
G. A. RM. Posts
Santa Fe Marching Club
Anud
Sixth Avenue
Marshall
Jackson
Seventh
Quincy Streets
A. M. Puller
Quik Street
Morris Stevene
Court House
C H. Tries
Diggs
Mra
City Park
Mra Diggs
Lawrence
Paola
Kansas City
Kansas
Officers Elected by Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge
The Supreme lodge of Knights of Pythias elected officers to serve until the next biennial conclave. Names include Supreme Chancellor Walter B. Hitchis of Obie and a slate of other grand officers from across the U S A including Michigan Alabama New York and Tennessee. The competition list covers multiple lodges such as Mystic No. 12 Williamsport No 10 Latrobe No 59 and others with drills and mounted drives held at stations in Indiana New York Syracuse and Missouri.
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Walter B. Stitchie
Obie
Wasninorox
Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Walter B. Hitchis
Philip Ty Cosgrove
Michigan
Albert Greinhart
Greenville
Ala
Seyee
Eee
Thomas G. Sample
Kava
Willamnsport
Williamsport
Julbo
Lichen
Latrobe
New Albany
Ind
Orisigin
Puiltipebury
Austin
Amsterden
N. Y
Gulway
Pittsburg
Kaus
Hastings
Hustings
Mich
Harmony Nord
Yarrington
Gunn
Leuleville
Loutaville
Eloralandy Puugbleedpaie An
Fyupis Keepsi
Aisuonu
Altouna
Toledo
Anson
Amsterdam
New York
Phil Sheridan
Syracuse
N.Y
Ot. Joseph
Fort Myor
Knights Barred From Capitol Grounds In Calm Protest
Knights of Pythia, visiting dignitaries, faced Capitol grounds entry limits similar to a May 1 incident involving Coxey. Parade entry is restricted to inauguration day or with official permission, as Capitol police turn back groups amid wind and drummers.
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Knights of Pythiast
Capita Grounde
Wasuinoron
Bob
Knights of Bythina Brass
Coxey
Capital
Cepitel
Capitol
Kansas Postmasters Named in Kansas Towns
Washington assigns presidential care to James Compkey St Marys and E Caddis Baldwin with reappointments for John B Kessler Ottawa. Northwest steamship released after running aground near Bar Paint lightsnl l. Populists refuse to trade candidates. Edward A Taylor dies near Auburn aged 67. Mrs Taerton invites meeting of Scandinavian Republican era supporters at county central committee 415 Kansan avenues with lawn social Friday for Royal Neighbors.
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St. Marys
Baldwin
Otuiwa
Washington
Kansas
James Compkey
St Marys
John B Kessler
Ottawa
Northwest
Annunsrune
Ont
Bar
Champion
Populistx
Grasp Fount
N. Db
County Central Committee
Kansan Avenues
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He's
Des Moores
J. Hancrof
Aomius
Cricado
Kelcher
A. KU
McCasey Chamber of Horrors
Topeka State Insane Asylum
McCasey
Tte Eara
State Board of Charities
Steppen
Steppens
Dr. McAssey
Clarinda
Lens
de McCusey
Autesittant Laughlin
Laughlin
Anderson County
Wakarusa
Kellam
Woolverton
Kansas Venus
Meriden
aatSeam
Breck
Evangeliet Barnes
Mr. McGarvey
Senate
House
Simpson
Annie Diggs
K. P
Waturxarox
Eee Smith
Georg
Atlanta
Edward A. Taylor
Auburn
Burlington
Redi Dence
UO. i. Franks
Nelgu
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