Two Witnesses Describe Death Struggle in Castle Case
Kansas testimony centers on Mrs Castle death scene with Mrs Moberly describing the struggle. Attorneys push lines as jurors hear details of the room, a letter and a blade, while witnesses recount who followed whom and the moments before Castle’s body was found.
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FA Dorado
Leydig
Dirat
A. Moberly
Castic
Dita
Jessie Morrison
Asia
Mien Morrison
Mims
Mr. Brumback
Mise Imma
Mrs. Sepangus
Jessie Morrion
Birs. Castle
Mr. Castle
Gazor
Emme R. Spangier
Spangler
Jemste Morrican
Froman
Jessie
Con
Chudr
Jesse Morrison
Moberly
Lessie Morrison
Joe Spangler
Mise Morrison
Mana
Neragif
Mra Spangler
Working Girls and the Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy
A testimonial from a working girl describing life heavy with toil and long hours on foot. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her ailments after consulting Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. She urges others to use her name to show the remedy's effectiveness and encourages women to seek guidance.
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Ia Paerian
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Americ
Trial Transcript Describes Gruesome Castle Murder Testimony
Witnesses described the crime scene in detail Mrs Moberly testified about interior layout window shades furniture and the room’s arrangement while Mrs Spangler recounted hearing screams and viewing the struggle from outside Mrs Morrison’s frantic actions and statements were reported with emphasis on the raw emotional impact and near confession within the testimony.
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Senate
Trial Transcript Fragments Describe Mrs Castle Case Testimony
Witnesses recount Mrs Castle’s injuries and bloodstained clothing while the court blocks portions from record. Defense argues death stemmed from medical neglect, not wounds, as Dr L M Fullinder testifies on wound details.
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Tinon
Wald
Abe
Judee Redden
Min Spangler
Castle
L. M. Fulllaiider
Mra. Castle
Ir. W. Schumacher
Bia
Traveling Man Visits Kiowa County Rockefeller Range
Peabody reports C J Trwin toured the Rockefeller range in Kiowa county, meeting with Frank Rockefeller at Belvidere. The home place spans about 22 rooms and is described as a model of beauty with white buildings, surrounding barns, and modern comforts. The ranch includes fine stock, multiple sites with families, and a seven mile timbered canyon road. Rockefeller, a Civil War veteran, spends much time on the ranch with his wife and three daughters, having owned the property twenty five years with recent improvements including a seven thousand bear reservoir and scenic parklands.
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Kiowa
Peabody
C. Js. Trwin
Frank
Enuty
Foresa
Rockefeller
Takefeller
Zimmerman Award For Death Of Son In Brick Yard
A Coffeyville jury awarded E K Zimmerman $1500 for the death of his son in a shale brick yard accident. The suit, tried in district court, followed a prior retrial after an earlier judgment of $5118 was set for reassessment.
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Coffeyville
District Court
E. K. Zimago
Tek
I Zimmerman
Factory to reopen flax tow plant in Kansas
Fort Scott December 1 The drastic rise in flax prices and growing acreage have revived demand for the state’s only flax tow factory built by W H Payne and partners from Ohio and now slated to resume operations in about two weeks The plant aims to process flax straw from southeast Kansas and boost crop profitability after a prior shutdown due to law and low prices.
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Kansas
W. HL. Payne
Senator Payne
Onio
Ohio
Fort Scott
First Thanksgiving Dinner in Wichita in 1845
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Wichita's first Thanksgiving feast in 1845 hosted by Rev Johnson and early locals including Jim Lane. The account notes the meal as a notable early observance, with details about guests, the setting at a Wells hotel, and references to an era of territorial governance.
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Wichita
Dee
Kanaas
Jim Lane
Johnson
Richmond
Air
Saunier
Kalleas Grummerdom
Shawngei County
Air Barker
Cuiretts
Mr. Barker
Jone
Wee
Wwe
Rev. Johnson
Westward memories of Kansas City and buffalo era
Mr. Johnson recounts moving west where Indians lived on the outskirts and a herd of buffalo roamed what is now the town. He had to borrow a white man from the Methodist mission to run his machine, highlighting the frontier nature of early Kansas City life.
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Mr. Johnson
Kaness
Train worker linked to seized passenger checks
A railroad worker named Conner was arrested on a drunken charge as investigators recovered about 200 passenger checks from pockets. The case ties him to a much wanted figure in railroad circles, with officials noting his notoriety among train crews.
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Laren
Petrie
John Fea
Conner
Four Crops From One Field Promote Bountiful Harvest
Cedarvale residents report an unprecedented yield with four crops of alfalfa from the same soil this season. Weather and favorable conditions helped crops mature after a year with limited harvests. Farmers note the unusual growth and prosperity in local fields amid the season's favorable climate.
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Hansas
Cedarvale
Smelter Planned for Cherryvale by Lawson Interests
Cherryvale Kan December 1 The Lan sons have sold out their smelters at Pittsburg and will build a large smelter in Cherryvale early next spring The Lawsons own extensive real estate east of Cherryvale and plan a low cost fuel operation tied to future mine activity as large corporations back the project Pensions for Kansans Washington December 1 Pensions have been granted to Kansans including Ell TH Prianerald and others with varied amounts and dates listed for Perseverance related and Widows payments in statewide rolls
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Cherryvale
Kan
Lansons
Pittsburg
Lawsons
White Hawk Captured Near Town by Martin Donovan
Martin Donovan captured a large white hawk near his farm several weeks ago. The bird, said to be a rare size for the county, was broken winged with a rock and then secured by Donovan for mounting. It measured nearly seven feet from tip to tip and was initially believed to be an easy target.
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Martin Donovan
Hie Farm
W. W. Carney
Anee
Kansons Abroad and Political Shadows Across States
Fragmentary reporting notes A Dietrich Nebraska governor elect raised in a shoemaker family. Mentions Populist past and Washington governor reelection. References J M Frink Republican opponent with ties to Brown County and D T Wickens, a county commissioner. Goudy Colorado defeated Republican in Jefferson County.
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Kansons
A. Dietrich
Nebraska
Atchison
Washington
Ness
J. M. Frink
Brown County
Oof
D. T. Wickens
Thin County
Goudy
Colorado
Kansas
Consular Official Brooks Recalled From Smyrna Post
Vice Consul at Smyrna Lawrence Kas Dee 1 Frank D Brooks of Unis city United States known here having served as county clerk several terms. He was first appointed consular secretary at Smyrna with Wad Seeqsobed toy Jee vine cont 1.
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Smyrna
Lawrence
Kas
Dee
Frank D. Brooks
Unis City
United States
Hillmen Brief In Filed In Insurance Case
Leevenworth Kansas December 1 The attorney for Mrs Sallie Hillmen in the life insurance case has filed their brief in answer to the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company which seeks reversal of the verdict from Judge Hook's court last year Mowers Hutchings Atwood and Wheat prepared the brief and presented a complete statement of the case
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Hillmen
Leevenworth
Kas
Sallie Hilllmen
the Plains
Connecticut Mutual Site
United States Circuit Court of
Sipe
Kansas University names John of Washington captain for next year
Lawrence Kas Dec 1 John of Washington has been chosen as captain designate for the Kansas University football team for the coming season. Almie is praised as a strong player and well regarded by teammates. A manager and coach will be chosen soon with the manager to be elected within two weeks.
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K. U
Lawrence
Kas
John
Washington
Kaa
University of Kansans
Almie
Punchy Bout Ends With Referee Verdict To Lyons
A boxing match description notes Dice flowing in Streams from his pene and the referee awarded the feat to Lyons at the end of the seventh round. The fragment preserves the result and timing of the decisive round, indicating Lyons as the recipient of the decision.
Milwaukee bout ends with knockdown on final card
In Milwaukee Wisconsin Benny Van Ber of Chicago and Kid Herrick of Brooklyn fought twelve rounds. The bout ended with a knockdown in the final moments as the Badger Artistic club staged the talent event. Drew was retiring from the tour here.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Benny van- Ber
Harvey County Poultry Show to Open December 2
The Harvey County Poultry Association will hold its 8th annual show in the Auditorium at Newton beginning December 2 and continuing through the week. Judges will include E x BIDIR and Gee toe BOE.
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Newton
Harvey County Poultry Association
Pico
Strange Mental Powers Hold World Trotting Record Holder
The Abbott, holder of the world trotting record 2:0, was listed for sale by the Fitch-Tipton auction, amid discussion over whether the final bid would meet or exceed prior prices. The bay gelding, foaled by Chimes and Nettle King, drew a large crowd and attention at the sale event. Receipts from the Harvard Yale game were reported at $40,000, with overall interest in racing and related stakes evident in the rapid bidding and speculative chatter.
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New Dee
Abbott
Fusig-Tipton Avetlocket
Chimes-Nettle King
Hypnotism Power Prompts Noted Experts In New York
A late 19th century account describes hypnotism as a potent force capable of influencing people and curing ailments. A commission of physicians and jurists studied its effects at the New York Institute of Science in Rochester New York, with testimony from notable practitioners cited.
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Ube Tumenttieg Eas
Minattr
Science
Rochester
N. T
Lincoln
Jide Schafer
John I Myers
Memington M. J
Godore
Julge Schefors
Miles
Mr. Stouter
Puebio
Col
Elist
Harvart
Colligr
New York
New York Institute of Science
Dept
Harvard Yale Athletic Profits and Management History
The piece examines how the Harvard Yale football profits exceed forty thousand dollars, detailing the separate controls of athletic funds at Harvard after 1492, the role of the Athletic Committees, and the transfer of all athletic revenue to a graduate manager who oversees accounts and expenses for varsity teams and facilities.
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Pares Ee
Yale
Athistica
University
Harvard
Fieid
Harvard University
Keene's Commande Remains In Country Not Sent To England
James B Keene's two year old Commande by Do min Emma C remains in the United States not sent to England as rumor stated. Commande under Jimmy Rowe at Brookdale shows robust health and rapid development toward peak form. Keene abandons plan to race Domino colt and focuses on next spring's season at major tracks including Brooklyn and Realization meets.
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James B. Keene
New York
Commande
Emma C
England
Atlantic
Keene
Brookdale
Jimmy Rowe
Keene Bar
Erhi
Casamande
Tanortart
Brooklyn
Goulds Costly Hunt On Great South Bay
A Nassau County hunter named Gould paid about 1000 dollars for a week of sport on the Great South Bay. An amateur sportsman planned a duck hunting trip, inviting a party of friends. the outing ended with several birds killed and the trip cost reported as slightly over the stated amount.
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Great South Bay
New York
Ba Win Gould
Identity of Dam Lost in Herrmann Mare Sale
The mare known as Herrmanns sensational yearling, famed for speed, was sold by Breeders Protective Association after being bred to Kingin Stone of Gown. The dam, lost pedigree, and the horse’s identity remain unclear. Wier sold her along with several other bidders. She had been born one year prior.
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Gislington
Herrmann
Pune
Kingen Stome
Wier
Berren
Market rumor swirls around famed racehorse owner
The text notes talk of Garry Hermmann and Lourands possibly selling a horse and hints at the involvement of figures like Themes C. McDowell and H. Cowden of New York. It mentions retirement plans, breeding words, and various names tied to racing circles, all wrapped in speculative chatter.
Memphis Stakes and 1901 Meeting Preview
Memphis Tennessee December 1 details from the New Memphis Jookes club outline for the 1901 meeting beginning in April. Ardell stakes for fillies worth 7000 dollars and the Memphis stake with 1000 added for five year olds, closed January 3. Turf Congress stakes close January 3 with wide betting fields and the Patrimony Hotel handicap listed among events.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mentiner
Memphis Jookes Club
Agen
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