Outlaw Gang Nabbed After Cross State Timber Heist
Ten years ago in Hays City Pinkerton detectives under Superintendent Schumacher captured Blarkie Clark and two others for safe breaking and larceny at Victoria and Walker. The gang traveled the country in a covered wagon selling goods, with loot recovered including 76 in bank notes and burned twenties. The case linked to a series of safes opened with nitro glycerin. several bills were traced to the Clafinen Lumber Co and a Walker lumber office burglary. Arrests followed in Salina after a chase that spanned weeks across neighboring towns.
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Hays City
Blarkie Clark
Teo
le Pale
Linwing
Farceny
Victoria
Walker
Salina
Ootier 17
Pinkerton
Schumacher
Kungux City
Crie
Safe Browme
Myr
Tr Hin Posoni
Claf- Wa Grain Company
Claftinen
Walker, Kan
Joteph Manley
James Hill
Feng Uniter
Pickertons
Kandi City
Borthers Kanes
Eutiniry
Ehemers Aloom
Trouble Ahead for Topeka Traction Excursions
A planned pair of excursions from Horton and Herbston scheduled for December 1 and December 5 may be canceled. Local merchants and Topeka officials dispute the Rock Island contract terms and threaten protests if the trips proceed, amid calls to declare the excursions off and reevaluate the commercial venture.
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Peck Fend
Horton
Herbston
State Journal
Topska
Useke
Hetton
Thareupen
Nwrobmate
Topeka
Cbr
Tsoummllee
Merem
Perelewd
Peatatlee
Pasede
Peni Trerchanta
Uie
Sheona Island
Paetheus
Breptia- Weal
Rand
Stabb. Thiereis Company
Fragmented 19th Century Notice From Portland Market District
A garbled OCR item mentions bodies, a Portland address, and items sold by Davies Nicholson. It lists four dark blue items, four Masonic pins, and a coal oval with a contact telephone. Also advertises Littleane Pills for digestion and headaches, urging use of Boggs substitute.
Plans for Hawaii as Territory Under U S Rule
The president sent to Congress the Hawaiian commission report led by Senator Cullom and Morgan with Hitt Dole and Frear, outlining a plan for government of the islands as a U S territory. It describes the islands, institutions, public domain, harbors, and a proposed territorial framework, including a two house legislature, an executive, and a judiciary, with citizenship tied to allegiance to the United States.
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Washington
Dec
Congress
Rep
Hawaiian Commission
Senwlora Cullom
Morgan
Hitt
Dole
Frear
Hawaii
Islands
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Conromance Uereee Elynae
Initin Bs
Hawaiian Inlands
Fierts
United States District Attorney
Wm Eustuns
Fareten
Harveyor
Tramshal
al Damin
Witta
Republic of Fawali
Senate
House of Representatives
Supremé Court
Duraion
Bowery Savings Bank to Cut Deposit Rate to 3 1/2 Percent
New York December 6 Trustees of the Bowery Savings Bank will reduce the rate on savings deposits from 4 percent to 3 1/2 percent next Monday. The action follows a surplus of money and scarcity of safe investments yielding returns sufficient to honor 4 percent payments. Most Manhattan savings banks are expected to lower rates as banks lend on call in Wall Street at 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 percent and large insurers push surpluses.
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New York
Bowery Savings Bank
Mater
Tte
Dorowiseh
Stanhattan
Field's Minstrels Parade Through Gaily Decorated Carnages
Field's Minstrels perform at the Grand Opera House tonight in Topeka. The group paraded Kansas avenue noon today with carriages decorated in nation motifs. Dan Quinlan notes originality as a key feature this year. After the show, the minstrel troupe will attend a social at the lodge rooms with Topeka lodge members.
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al G. Pield
Grand Opera House
Kansas Avenue
Wineon Grove
Wikmen
Dan Quinlan
Field Minstrels
Field Mimeclf
Topeka
Iike Rooms
Hull Store Proprietor Goes Into Bankruptcy
JF Mul proprietor of the Hull Store and Repair company on East Highth street filed bankruptcy. Assets listed as 2 000 with 1800 claims. Hull built a sizeable five year business with sales around 9000, but collapse tied to a failed Exeter venture with Chas Hopper linked. Funeral for Hopper to be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Third Presbyterian, Fourth and Brunner.
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F. Hull
JF. Mul
Hull
Delog
East Highth Street
Mabel
Mr. Hull
Chas
D. Hopper
Aica | Ink
Brenner Wheel
Tomer
Curnes Fourth
Brunner
James T Kelly and Company Stage Topeka Show
James T Kelly and his company drew a large audience at the Chew Ford theater in Topeka for a night featuring The Man From New York and O Hooligan's Masquerade. The company offered multiple specialties with Lee, Det Carter, and Lolian Pulley appearing, and tickets at popular prices remained valid for tonight.
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James T. Kelly
Chewford Theater
Crawford
Topeka
New York
O"hoorgan
Lee
Det Carter
Lolian Pulley
Kelly
Reveas
New Mammoth Assigns Tauievne in Kentucky Dispute
A fragmentary report notes the New Mammoth management resigning amid a storm related incident on the river, involving railroad and river dangers. Tauievne, Ky. and White & Co are named in the partial text, with an unclear reference to Simenson.
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New Mammoth
Tauievne
Dee
Simenson, White
Hazeline Free Offer for Women’s Ailments Ad
An early 20th century style promotion claims Hazeline cures for menstrual troubles and general female weakness. It cites testimonials from women across multiple states, promising a free one dollar box by mail to readers who send their addresses to the Haraling Co. in Indiana. The piece emphasizes relief from pale sickly conditions and mentions various locations and names as endorsements. The ad uses sensational language to appeal to distressed wives and mothers seeking rapid improvement.
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Minnie Miler
Avenue M
Chica- PO
Katona
Motherson
Kansas
Toto
Starke Co
Ind
Sacramento
Uxl
Hazeline
City
New Mexico
Andi
Flint
Hetée
Haraling Co. Dressler
Crowd swells for Collings trial Lawyers' Day draws long line
Law court fills as hundreds of women attend the Collings murder trial. Journal reports a near stampede at the door with 20 doors closed to control the crowd while witnesses describe Collins in a Lawrence sighting and checks, loans, and revolver pawn details emerge.
Will Testify Wednesday in Murder Case Witness Set
The main witness Johnson Jordan will take the stand at 9 am to testify in the murder case involving John Collins and a plan to kill his father. Miss Fruskes Faircock is slated for Thursday, with a possible late afternoon call for Miss Babcock if time allows. The prosecution expects a concise direct examination, and Habeock will arrive from Lawrence with her sister to stay with local hosts during the proceedings.
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Vhuw
Johnson Jordan
John Collins
Fruskes Faircock
Hayden
Jorian
Miss Habeock
Lawrence
Photograph Protest Delays Collins Case Photo at Tulsa Court
A photographer attempted a flash photo of the crowd at the Collins case in Tulsa. Harry Safford protested the camera saying the moment could turn the case into a spectacle. The judge sustains the objection and the photography apparatus is removed, delaying printing of images of the crowd and parties tomorrow.
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Collins
Harry Safford
Hayden
Tulsa
Hazen
Jordan Identifies Himself in Courtroom Jest
A tense district court session drew a crowd of associates as Jordan earned a laugh from Judge Hazen after identifying himself. Johnson Sorian, a scarred witness in the Collins case, faced a gullet jam incident with Tudwe Hiren during motions. An older farmer entered the room with a patriarchal beard and a stout appearance as Jordan stood in the rear observing and engaging an attorney during the proceedings.
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Johnson Sorian
Collins
Jordan
Couet
Note paid after murder tied to Broadhead loan
Rosa Broadhead of Lawrence received a note from John Henry Collins for 150 dollars. After James S Collins was killed and John Collins arrested, the note and interest were paid through attorney A A Godard. Broadhead testified that a letter from Godard requested payment and stated it would be paid, which he did promptly.
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Air
Jetmoure
Shawnee County
Jetmore
Collins
Maloney
Walter Howe
Tione
Lawrence
Coahier
Lawrence National Bank
John Collins
Howe
Ross Broadhead
Herb Tullene
Nat
Bullene
Boillené
Mowe
Godard
Topeka
W. H. Ferry
Manueey
Western Union Telegraph Office
Johnson Jordan
Jem Harper
Te. O
Dotmore
Perry
Jess Harper
Phewwit- Dire
John
Frost
Thuin
Kruvmas City
A—Harper
Rosa Broadhead
Wrence
John Henry Collins
A A. Godard
James
Mr. Godard
Alleged New Witness May Endorse Collins Case Information
Prosecution seeks leave from Judge Hazen to endorse Lee Myers, a carpenter who lives opposite the Collins residence, as an additional witness. Myers would testify he heard the first shot, saw no one leave the house before Grace Collins opened the door, and could contradict Mrs. Collins on the timing of the shots. His testimony could undermine the burglary theory and bolster the state’s case. the defense will object to adding his name.
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Hazen
Lee Myers
Collins
Myers
Colling
I Myers
Fred
Tate
James & Collins
James S. Collins
Son of F B Dawes Dead in Honolulu Hospital
Private Raymond Dawes of Company C, Twentieth Kansas Volunteers, dies of typhoid fever in Honolulu hospital. The death is announced by former Kansas Attorney General F B Dawes, who notes Raymond was discharged on November 21 and was to return home for Christmas.
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Leavenworth
Det
Honolulu
Dawes
Kansas
Raymond Dawes
Company C
Twentieth Kansas Volunteers
Wheat Market Gossip and Price Fluctuations Noted
Bulletin notes wheat prices easing and rising in New York and Chicago markets. Mentions feed grains and market commentary by analysts, with references to money market conditions and trading activity on call money.
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Wickham Caminisalo
Sigkom
York
Pnen
Sharey Pier
Cone
Sena
Painter Healed By Brazilian Balm After Near Death
November report from Stowe Indiana describes Jose Jaes a painter at 325 W Pearl St who suffered rapid weight loss and ulcerated lungs. His physician feared death but Brazilian Balm eased his cough and revived him. By February he returned to work with strength and weight higher than before.
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Jose, Jaar
Pearl St
Stowe Is
Jaes Soes
Brazilian Balm restores diseased lungs with new life
An old advertisement touts Brazilian Balm claiming to destroy lung microbes and restore damaged lungs to a healthy state by imitating nerves and providing life and power. It warns against opiate-containing concoctions and presents the remedy as unique and fatal to disease.
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Kazane
Rock Island
Portland
Chatham
Mike
Rimec Ahocw
Meniup Esllar
Masonic
Nevkth
Davies & Nicholson
Telephone 390
The
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New York Savings Bank
Bield
Minstrels
the Crawford
Minnie Miller
Qawhoaid
Ie Harbaugh
Mr. Jeliore
Smith & Wesser
Waltoes
Alamond
Jetpeor
Harbaugh
Ares Atater
Paston
Harper
Hudson
Qld
Collina
Tme
Henry Weymutler
Martin Maroney
John Collings
Weymuller
di Collins
Collies
Mr. Culling
Collings
Lke Collings
Sullivan
Maroney
Sam Jeans
Fey
Enone
Soraam
Gantienaan
Jordans
Flamer
Wen
Judge Hazen
A A Godard
Shota
F. B. Dawes
Evenimg
Meners
Wi J. Mare
William Connors
Mero
Se Wyerese
Peerlest Steam Laundry
Eighth Street
Chicago
Liverpool
May
Pasey
Shire —Receipia
Mita
Igimor
Asere
Ana Bates
Ante
Kansaz
Feeah
New
Moernantite
Ferys
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