Blood Money Demanded From Topeka Packer Victim
Charles Wolff, a Topeka packer, received threatening letters demanding $2,000 or harm to him or his son. Police tracked the messages and set a midnight deadline but the letter writer failed to appear. Investigators concluded the scheme was a crank, not a genuine kidnap attempt, and Wolff spoke with police afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wall
Toreke Yacker
Wolff
Wolf
Wee Cher
Spout
Geuve
Ancintel
Bret Picedell
Clee Stahl
Tree
Mr. Wier
Mwas
Almo
Mr. Wullt
Sean Eek
Wankererd
Fragmentary Crime Note On Red Post Described
A damaged text fragment describes a location north of Bodad Eriny with a red post marker and a stile where money was to be deposited. It notes officers must remain hidden and hints at a suspect who would need to venture into the open, with threats by letter as a potential charge.
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Bodad
Willle
Znan
Tiemen
United States
Wealtoy
Unknown letter writer behind Topeka extortion plot surfaces
Police trace a suspected writer of threatening letters tied to a planned extortion in Topeka. The letters suggest calls for ransom, with discussion of a Cudahy style kidnapping, yet the sender remains unidentified while investigators pursue the motive and culprit. Wolves and others are mentioned as potential suspects amid a tense, unresolved case.
Curtis Curtis Wrecks Train Sickness Strikes Congressman
Congressman Charles Curtis becomes ill while en route to Baxter Springs for a reunion speech. He is cared for by Dr Mitchell, expected to recover with rest. Curtis traveled fifteen miles by overland route after fainting, with reports noting temporary sickness and strong support for a speedy return to health.
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Curtis
Baxter Springs
Atttu
Curtie
Crntis
Chatae
Witter
Mie
M. FR Mitchell
Amarie's Futurity at Sheepshead Bay Aims for 40000
Futurity race at Sheepshead Bay tomorrow targets 49000 with value rising with starters. W C Whitey won last year aboard Ballyhoney and has good odds again as many foals from Finns were tested on Coney Island course. J Madden Fly Wheel surprised by 243 3 4 seconds for three quarters of a mile amid a large spectator turnout.
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New York
Amarie
Sheepshead Bay
W. C. Whitey
Ballyhoney
Coney Inland
Wasthtum
King Hanover
Goldemith
Whitney
Yonker
Blue Girl
Mr. Withney
Jota E Madden
WO. Schulty
John Daly
Ralle
Peter
J. B. Hagetn
Reno
Cauginawaga
Numeres
Lux Gasta
Teenie Fly Wheel
Horeemen
Break in Kansas patronage fight delays federal appointments
Kansas politics spark a clash between Senator Burton and Cyrus Leland over patronage in Topeka. President McKinley pressures cy Leland’s reappointment while Burren seeks assurances he will not oppose future Kansas nominations. U S attorney and marshal posts hang until Leland’s confirmation by Congress.
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Rfe Tracy
United States
Burton
Jaiind
Congress
Knox
Copland
Telénd
Tracy
Kansas City Times
Washington
J FL Burton
Cyrus Leland
Kansas
Tate
Prnvent
McKinsey
Cy Teland
Topeka
Leland
Burton Toporer
Senate
Shines
Canton
Pensin
Marshal
Tim Jehet Tik
Burren
Wils
United States Attorney’s Office
Lambert
Stern
Pontings
Smarshal
Hunt Named for Porto Rico Governor and Other Appointments
Washington August 20 The president announced a long list of appointments across state justice war and military branches. William H Hunt of Montana was named governor of Porto Rico while George B Adams of New York becomes United States Judge for the southern district of New York. The War Department lists numerous officers and captains in artillery with various ranks and names including Philip Ward Wintela S Overton Mervin C Judeye and others.
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Washington
William H. Hunt
Montana
Porto Rico
George B. Adams
New York
United States
Southern
Artillery Corps
Jong Lee Ternon
Acoloness
George Jimes
John MK. Davis Majora
Alexander & Dyer
Medire M. Crawford
Garland N. Whistier
Albert S. Cummins
Henry A. Reed
Richard H. McMaster
First Mentenants Artillery
G. Gwyane Hancock
Dan T. Moore
Clarence & Smith
Russel P. Reeder
Robert F. McMillan
Godwin Ordway
Lynn 5. Edwards
George M. Brooks
Hugh & Taylor
Geo. Detss
Alden Trotter
Spencer M. Bowman
Chax R. Lawson
G. A. Youngberg
Francis A. Pope
Stanley H. Hamilton
William P. Stocker
Willie Westervelt
Hawtin G. Davis
Frederick DL. Buck
Jay P
Leroy T. Hillman
Upton Eternie, Jr
Man Hunt Continues for Francis in Missouri
A 200 man posse aided by bloodhounds from Manhattan, Kansas followed a trail to the Blackwater coal mine in Missouri as they search for Francis, a Black suspect in Mary Henderson's murder. Rewards total 1100 offered by Johnson County officials. fear and mob sentiment rise amid ongoing manhunt and patrols in Holden, Hidekwater, and nearby settlements.
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Kansas City
Howsie Prandts
Mary Henderson
Francis
W. C. Hyatt
Mary
Hidekwater
Holden
Odesen
Lafayette County
Warrensburg
Jotnemt
Tytr
Manhattan
Kan
Hyatt Farm
Francs Jean
Blackwater
John Mardin
Francs
Wiel Princis
A. W. Rice
Temple
Charles W. Hyatt
Rossie
Cosimbus
Newrock
Deckery
Johnson County
Helden
Kansas
Deleuboenen
Incomplete Names Report Range of Army Officers
A fragmentary list of names including Archivald Sunderland Clarence Deems and others appears, with scattered titles such as surgeons and ranks like major. The text mentions provisional infantry assignments and officers Eugene Lee and Paul Wuttek among others, but the full article is garbled and incomplete.
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H. Sunderland
Clarence Deems
Raymond H. Fenner
Charles L. J Probwitton
Elward P. Nones
Arthur F Suhyde
Chard
Carson
Henry KE. Mitchell
Ernesti Allen
Fred C Dasle
Preston K. Brice
T. Perkins
John McManus
Augustine McIntyre
Joan B Murphy
Frank D. Bdweath
George Ho Gre
Billett
Theodore
Kech
Eugene Lee Leutensate
Porto
Too Provisional Eeeie
Paul Wuttek
T. Hamil
Howison Is Heard From on Court of Inquiry Letter
Rear Admiral Howison denies an interview credited to him and states a desire to stay on the court of inquiry. He emphasizes his readiness to serve and to be impartial, forwarding concern that press incursions and credit disputes over Manila and Santiago should be cleared. The exchange, sent to Admiral Sedley and routed through Secretary Hackett, centers on his suitability and duty in the upcoming court.
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Washington
Howison
Kluimell
Howieon
Sedley
Foukers N
Siri
Saraiden
Lake George
Seti
Court of Inquiry
United States Navy
Boner
Tee Aluo
Ute Court of Inquiry
Santiago
Mer
Mare Island
Boston
Wtc
Manila
United States
Navy
Santiago Lawtid
Bachlef
Falluce Ales
Hehiey
Lampoon
Sehiey
Mny
Tumaware
Seley
Naval Academy
Heston Record
Bis Public Movement
Ritie
Newsapete
Ome Uloy
Xeldely
Gur
Dolly
Schley Tits
Dewey
Benham
Pirst
Bean
Admiral Schley
Department
Justice
Osth
Th. L. Howison
Prank W. Havisti
Roosevelt Visits Springfield on Way to Capital
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt arrives in Chicago on a route to Springfield for a full day with Governor Yates. He is met by state officials and soldiers, attends receptions, and plans parades and reviews with the National Guard. crowds greet him along the way.
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Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Sprivefelt
Yates
Naval Tealniege
Divnoin Natioiel Guard
Gre
Gree
Springfield Tri
Shelby McCallen
JP Blooming
Roosevelt Wid
Chimago
Tonhedsenit
Tet Militites
Speingfield
Vine
Koorerveland
Ubie
Chicago & Alton
Roanavelt
Fatre
Reere
Tate
Cats Lincolns
Chery
Treepe
Atterwanis
Coronel
Rave Felt
Springfeld
Parading Grand Commandery of Kansas Knights in 1880s parade
From the Louisville Courier-Journal report, the grand commandery led by eleven officers marched in white coats and trousers with plumed hats. Officers included W. Wellington as grand commander and Charlie Webb as captain. The parade featured ninety-three knights, a mounted band, and a touring cortege. They inspected a review at a Kansas venue before a Churchill Downs event with a reception.
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Racnar
Rand
W. Wellingtus
Eaury
Charlie Webb
Berend
John Postlethwaite
Thie Grand Commandery Cane
Marstyall’ Haw
Tomka
Eender
Toprka Dolgtins
Karas Togmandery
Peppin
Bosey
Kansas
Oeliek
Balute
Burnseron
John Fattersbitl
Marshall
Bain
Lea Thiremen
Talon
Thy Warnth
Waeor
Churchill Downe
Kanes Jquartery
Watson Speaks Up On Adml Schley Coward Rumor
New York reports quote Watson in private Washington talk saying he would prefer charges if Admiral Schley is called coward. He adds he would not defend an offender and claims the remark was relayed by a World correspondent as part of a private conversation.
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New York
Watson Tx
Washington
Admiral Schley
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Walt
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Beth
Woltts
Polina
Wukpiclin
Mam
Hiete
Talsinie Mones
Seahie
Waldo
Mr Wolf
America
McKinley
Hunt IS Named
Forte Rico
Allen
Miss Mary Henderson
Kansas Bloodhounds
Ange
Philadelphia
Minnepolis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Hackett
Roosevelt
Illinois
Springfield
Gov. Yates
Louisville
Louisville Courier-Journal
Watson Speaks UP
Schley
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