Murder and suicides plague Leavenworth hotel scene
Kansas report details two intertwined deaths at Leavenworth hotels. A man and a woman were found dead in a National hotel room, each shot in the head. A note expressed a joint suicide pact. Earlier, a man named Hartig and companion Mary were linked to a separate fatal fall near Hunnewell. Police investigate possible linked motives, with references to veterans and family tragedy.
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John Hartig
Mary Bugh
Leavenworth
Ane
Netional Hotel
Sarantay
Munior
Cubide
Tumakal
Charles Hartig
Furs Station
Porpetyy
Mary
Miners Enlistment Efforts For Leadville Dream
A Galena and Empire City mobilization seeks to recruit miners for Leadville gold and silver mines. Pickets spread to gather workers with promises of transportation and daily pay around 320 to 320 per day, plus board costs. About 900 men signed from Sopite, Wathh City, Cartercittr, Galena and Empire City, as owners push a non union system amid looming lockout and labor tensions.
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Nuo-Union
Galena
Empire City
Galens
Tidey
Leadville
Soplite
Wathh City
Carterciitr
Robbed a joint in Abilene during late night break in
A thief entered Sam Barr's Place on Cedar Street by climbing through a doorway and stole 21 tickets ten dollars in cash and ten pints of liquor. He was cornered by Carr this morning and gave a confession and promised to pay damages. The suspect boarded a train afterward.
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Abilene
Gean
Sam Barr
Crdar
Ware Works
Nquor
Carr
Fusion in Reno to field William Astle for representative
Populist county central committee meets to fix a split union deal. They consider Win Astle as a candidate for the district and plan a vacancy vote at the September 25 convention. The prior nomination fell through at the county gathering.
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Porces United
Hutchinson
Aus
Tate
Win
Astle
Passing of Baxter and a Noted Swindle in Wichita
Wilturn Baxter of Illinois vanished from Wichita under dubious circumstances after promising forged collateral to moneyed parties. He had recently purchased stock in a Delaware Derby for $4,000 and deposited crude drafts in a city bank while lending his brother's name in Illinois for funds. Both drafts were protested as Baxter left the country, leaving authorities to sort the alleged fraud.
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Ilinola
Wichita
Wilturn Baxter
Ilinnis
Flo Ieuin
Cid
Llinois
Arabia
Baxter
Frankfort's Boom in Tornado District Revnit
Tornado District revival in Frankfurt area shows vast spending with upward of 710 000 dollars committed to redevelopment efforts. Officials cite rapid growth and new construction as key indicators of post disaster recovery and urban renewal plans in this state region.
Tornado rebuilding boom and silver rally at Iola
Since the turn of events a flood of new buildings has risen in the city with 29000 dollars repaid by the storm and rebuilt grander. Construction also begins on the Methodist church at five thousand eu. Iola hosts a monster silver rally at the opera house drawing farmers from twenty five miles for a day event featuring speakers including Overmyer Peters Schoonover Wharton and Bowman in Garnett.
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W. L. Souders
Matt McKean
J. M. Grown
Henry Kennedy
Iota
David Overmyer
MS. Peters
Congress
Mansford Schoonover
Appellate Jades
EV. Wharton
Furniture Stator
S. L Bowman
Garnett
Bryan Club Dispute Clarified Over Secretary Lie
Alton correspondent debunks claims Harry Geal served as Bryan Club secretary in Alton. The Bryan Club reports 53 members with gold standard support and notes McKinley and Bryan clubs formed Saturday. Communications for the campaign should go to G. W. Davis or Dr. Gilford Girvan.
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Alton
State Journal
Harry Geal
Bryan Club
McBinley Clu
Harry Bil
Alten
McLouth
Ade. S.—Srvan
Mc~Kinies
McBinkey
Bryan
Old Tne Republicaan
Uis Township
Campalen
G. W. Davis
Gilford Girvan
McPherson Santa Fe Depot To Be Moved In Oct
McPherson Aug 31 The Santa Fe depot will be moved within weeks and likely completed by October first. Two thousand dollars have been appropriated and work will take about a week. The depot will be placed on trucks, with 30 feet added to the east end for another waiting hour, between the railroad track and Bedford Blacksmith shop, extending to the Malmstrest sidewalk. Arrested for Not Paying Poll Tax in Tort Scott district the Lex Samuelday Colif Ross of the fourth ward shows a tax receipt mistake and payment dispute over the $2 poll tax.
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McPherson
Santa Fe
Bedford/e
Scott
Ave
Colif Ross
Fourth Ward
Rees
Williams
Catron Cattle Thief Arrested and Train Accident Death
Catron, charged with cattle theft, was arrested in Cedar Bluffs after a requisition from Frisco lines. In Wichita, W. W. White of Huron died after being struck by a Frisco passenger train near Subic. The victim’s coat carried a note requesting contact to Burton, Kan. in case of accident.
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Cedar Bluffs
Frisco
G. W. Witte
Wichita
W. W Whitte
Hurrton
Richland Silver Forces Organize in Richland Aug 21
Bryan silver club organized at Richland on a Saturday with 14 members, most Republicans who have never voted Democratic. K H Scott, lifelong Republican, elected president. Also notes Moran sheriff sale Aug 31 for a Moran run club property including fences and amphitheater. Gaylord Aug 31 postpones soldiers reunion to October due to rents. Parsons jointist fined $900 for liquor sale. William Washington fined $200 and 20 days in jail. appeal pending.
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Richland
Bryan
K. H. Scott
Sheriff’s Sale
Moran
Moran Run Club
Sheriff’s
Parsons Jointist
Parsons Ars
William Washington
Republican Bolters in Niagara Region See Shift to Bryan
A Buffalo list of 450 Republicans prepared for publication shows support for Bryan and free silver spreading in western New York. W F Willey of Niagara Falls and Galen Miller of Lewiston are named backers. The report highlights widespread GOP sentiment. Ohio divorce statistics rise in the past year with 4 069 divorces reported by the Secretary of State.
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Buffelo
N. Y
Bryan Andree
Oreats County
W. F. Willey
Republican Iity Committee
Niagara Falls
Bryan
Galen Miller
Lewlton
New York
Ohio
Columbus
Histo Tavior
Bicycle Meet at Salina sets state records and heats
Kansas state bicycle meet held at Salina on Saturday afternoon featured record breaking performances. Eberhard of Salina lowered the mile and a 220 yard open marks, Sager of Denver set a five mile best, and Conover, Hall, and other riders posted notable times. The program included amateur and professional divisions, exhibitions, and a large field with 1, 2, and 4 mile events.
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Kansas State Clicatt L. A. W
Eberhard
Salina
Brnxwell
W. F. Suger
Danver
Wik
Saralcn San
John Lawson
Morrow
Brenn
Huey
Lingson
Sa Hina
Pride
Geo. Powell
Fort Scott
Hugh MacParland
Topeka
A. G. Aird
Xreond
Felix
Falina
Enslow
Lawrence
Porter T. Hall
Pb. Ses Wiihite
Kansas City
Geennd
G. H
B. J. Falks
Denver
Tom Davis
Yowa
F. Sberhardt
Saline
Morris Brevensin
J. J. Rawson
Morris Stvenson
J.B. Done
CC. Cluody
Stevenson
Duncyson
Mike
Mb. Mockett
Lincoln
Neb
Towa
Sager
Hardickon
J. A. Cooter
Kaucas City
W. Pellx
Safina
J. H. Hall
Edalla
Frank F. Mbernardt
Safine
Maxwell
Winfield
B. J. Banks
Ubird
Thromelton
W. Sager
W.T. Briinser
Trail
Mockett
Linegin
Web
Breee Dexter
Mm Davie
Iowa
Rece
Kells
Leaynnworth
Canfyee
Emsile
Atchison
J. BR. Hall
Sedalia
Hia
Off for St Paul as G A R encampment train departs
The official G A F train bound for the Thirteenth National Encampment of the G A R at St Paul left Rock Island depot at 1:30 yesterday. Kansas delegates gathered at Hotel Ryan while Modocs and Topeka veterans joined the special train along the Albert Lea route, with notable attendees listed from Topeka and nearby areas.
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G. A F
W. C. Whitfey
Modocs
St. Paul
Rock Island
Albert Lea
St Paul
Kansas
George Niel
George D. Barker
B. Reed
W. AS. Bird
J. M.onnight
AW. Knowles
James Trurgess
Hollenshade
W. Alexander
Garr
John Carter
John Ashbaueh
Harvey Bradley
Arthur Massey
SD. Cooler
S. Prouty
W. Fox
BB. Kellam
W.C. Hamlitan
Kimble
L. Blackman
H. Howe
B. B. Smythe
A. B.tire
Purtell Defeats Ryan After Six Round Battle in Kansas City
Paddy Purtell of Kansas City stopped Jimmy Ryan of Cincinnati in the sixth round after a tough back and forth match. Purtell knocked Ryan down four times while Ryan lost a point for a clash, with the fight weighing 145 pounds as billed though Purtell came in eight pounds over. The crowd at Union Depot lined up to watch as the bout ended with Purtell the favored local.
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Ryan
Kansas City
Paddy Purtell
Jimmy Ryan
Cincinnati
Kansas Line
Tve
Purtell
Paddys Eye
Union Depot
Sack Hart
Mirrs Pigeon
Frack White
Porter
Sullivan
Rghiers
Purtett
Kansas Bay
Galve Begein
Hanna Struggles With Campaign Funds Delayed Pledges
New York reports Chairman Hanna of the Republican national committee delays staying in New York as funds fall short. He and Treasurer Cornelius N. Riis confront unexpected obstacles in raising money, with donors unsettled by unsettled business conditions and a belief that Bryan is already defeated.
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New York
New York Herald
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Campaien
Cornelius N. Riss
Campilla
Bryan
McKinley Backers Sour Over Reed Speakership
Washington dispatch reports McKinley supporters are unhappy with Speaker Reed for not praising the Republican presidential candidate in his speeches. They call his stance “stimulant cold water” on the ticket, and a prominent Republican predicts McKinley’s victory and GOP control of the next House, which would jeopardize Reed’s speakership.
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Washinton
McKinley Ople
Reed
Hag
McKinley
New York
Marc Fianna
Buell Mills Shut Down At St Joseph Missouri
Buell woolen mills a major western manufacturing plant will close next Saturday for an indefinite period. Labor disruption and financial uncertainty cited as reasons. About 200 workers to lose their jobs. Kings County Elevated line in Brooklyn placed in receivership with General Jourdan named as receiver.
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St Joesph
St Joseph
Buell Woolen Mills
King’s County
New York
Kings County Elevated Company
Brooklyn
General Jourdan
Clever joke a curfew warning and political prank
A report describes rival Republican and allied factions at Branner building headquarters. Secret prank involves hanging portraits of Bryan and Sewall with a question labeled Where am I as a Watson image is added. The piece notes tensions between Republican central committee and silver men and mentions J Mack Love and John W Breidenthal in relation to the scene.
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Branner
Bryan
Sewalloo
Sewall
Pear
Republican County Central Committee
Brapner
Republian Silver
Republicans
Journal
Watson
Ryan
Bryan and
Sevral Panies
J. Mack Love
Ane
Sreil
Jane Dohn
W. Breidenthal
Despised label of the west at Colorado reunion
Senator Teller denounces a remark calling the west undesirable at the Colorado pioneers annal reunion in Denver. He defends regional history, law, and constitutional government, saying every hour of western history shows devotion to the law and loyalty to constitutional mandates.
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Teller
Denver
Col
Colorado Pioneers
West
McNall and Peffer Hit Campaign Trail Dates
Webb McNall and Senator Peffer returned from Hiawatha and Horton where they held political meetings Saturday. McNall has appointments in Centralia September 4, September 11, Arkansas City September 4, Wichita September 15, Newton September 6, City September 17, Syracuse September 1 0, Garden City September 14.
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Senator Peffer
Li Hung Chang Heads to West Point Visit
New York Aug 21 Early this morning LA Hung Chang boarded the dispatch boat Dolphin. In a few minutes the anchor was weighed and the start for West Point was made. The ambassador will inspect the military academy and grounds. The proposed visit to the squadron of Tomptinsville was postponed due to time constraints before West Point.
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New York
LA Hung Chang
Dolphin
West Point
Military Academy
Tomptinsville
Li Hung Chang to Visit Washington Next Week
Li Hung Chang is reported to yield Washington next Wednesday arriving by night. He will stay two days at the Arlington hotel with his suite, meeting notable figures including General Roger Assistant Secretary of State Rockhill Col Fred Grant ex-Governor John Foster John Busse Young and others. Public ceremonies are not expected and he will be quietly escorted to the capital and public buildings.
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Washington
Aux
Li Hong Chang
Logation
Ehart Ei
Arlington Hotel
Roger
Rockbill
Fred Grant
John Foster
John Busse Young
Comnil
New York
Li Hung Chang
Li Hung Cheng
Prigay
Local notes from Topeka and Colby reflect court and community events
The one year old son of Christopher Grosch suffers a fractured elbow after a fall from a barn. James Lene a Santa Fe peace mover underwent peritonitis surgery with uncertain recovery. The September term of the northern appellate court opens in Colby with Judge Clark Jett and others presiding. Probate court to hear Dunn and Shean insanity cases, both from the poor farm. George M Herrick arrives in Topeka to assume Washburn College presidency and western secretary post.Herrick will reside at 1123 Van Buren street and relocate from Chicago in coming days.
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North Elmania
James Lene
Santa Fe Peace
Santa Fe Hospital
Doutstrut
Northern Divinion
Colby
Clark Jett
Glikeson
Garver
Topeka
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John F. Drew
Drew
Shean
Dan Serous
George M. Herrick
Pew
Washburn College
Mr Herrick
van Buren Street
Oway
Chicago
Topeke
Mr. Herrick
Free Silver Literature Campaign Literature Arrives at Democratic HQ
The first installment of campaign literature was received at Democratic headquarters this morning. It includes charts showing electoral votes by state and price comparisons for products and silver with more material promised in a few days. Also mentioned is a special G A R route train to St Paul departing Topeka at 9 40 p m Sunday August a arrival in St Paul Monday morning.
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Democratic
Chas
G. A R
St Paul
Iwaves
Topeka
Aus
Arnve St. Paul
Mongay
Traveling diamond theft ends with recovered loot
Dugan and a partner raise a ruse then quarrel over a diamond heist. Officers traced the item to Mary Kiernan at Fourth Jefferson streets. The diamond stud, notes, and $19 were found hidden in a wall vault after a crane house questioning. Mary admitted hiding the money and revealed a past marriage to Hierman Crowe.
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Wransas
Mary Klernen
Mary
Marc Mieth
Joey
Wallace
Zeller
Hierman Crowe
Kansas City
Prince Lobanopy Death Ends Russian Foreign Service Era
Prince Lobanopy Rastovsky died yesterday while traveling from Wier to Russia. He was a prominent figure in modern Russian politics and diplomatics, once a prologue figure in Fusitth and Constantinople affairs. At nearly sixty, he never married and left a legacy in royal and literary circles.
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Russia
Noff Rastovsky
Vzar
Ezhina
Eadsent Y Terday
Wier
Denmark
France
England
Lohanoff
Nursk
Lobenett
Huetuyakerene
Ubekrohsat
Towle
Lotanutsa
Fusitth
Cpecl
Tom Redght
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices
Real estate transfers list multiple conveyances including Ferry and Doran to E A Dreyer for 625 dollars. Martin and Dennie adding John Toth to Carl W Dehn. C E Hupkine to Josephine FK for 2000 dollars. John Hines to Hliza Mr Cary for 1 dollar. Helen M Joslin to Ava for 1 dollar. a Kansas Avenue address notice. The remainder contains promotional prose and unverifiable medical notes not tied to a clear property action.
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Ava
Jefferson Streat
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