Market Report Notes Mixed Wheat Slump and Livestock Drops
Turbulent market session with wheat easing after a weak start, prices slipping as buyers grow cautious. Cattle and sheep receipts show softer demand while representative sales list steady declines. traders report dull activity and lower cash bids amid broad selling pressure. A stray lot of dairy and poultry items appear in local listings alongside a recovery flicker in some grain futures. Local notices include a lost item and a sale ad, with a public library address noted for contact.
Bank Run Strikes Central Savings of St Joseph
A run on Central Savings bank of St Joseph led depositors to withdraw about 20000 in two hours amid legal action involving Grant Gillett of Kansas. Bank held roughly 17000 in paper assets and only 3700 cash. officials warned further withdrawals may pause operations to prevent broader trouble.
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St. Joe
Central Savings Bank of
St. Joseph
Grant Gillett
Kansas
Gillett
Kamas City
Decoyed and Shot in St Louis Mystery
A St Louis report details the January 14 1887 shooting of Elliott Ie Duckworth who died in Kansas City after being lured to St Louis by Edward L Doling an Indiana bank debtor. Duckworth was wounded at Forest Park and died. a card with Doling s name was found on him. Doling sought to disguise as a missing person while Doling remains at large pursued for embezzlement and murder by Missouri and Indiana authorities.
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St. Louis
Elliott Ie Duckworth
Kansas City
Kaw
Duckworth
Springfield
Edward L. Deling
Indiana
Detling
Forest Park
Mag
Edward L. Doling
Terre Haute
Tad
Dolleg
Doling
Boling
Emberster
Eva €. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Kat
St Louis
Jess Harper
Collins
Laxton
Crick Wright
John Collins
Wright
Eeeer
Celine
Frank Rowner
Rayner
Jobs
John
Collins Watch
Col- Hos
Titus
Promina
Wilates
Sony
Manin
Msrnins
Colling
C. H. Morrison
Tith Bevens
I¢ Johnson
Edith Bevin
Zehnaen
Hii
San
Jani
Orn
Jon Collins
Jnhn
Jo Jannson
Alma
Jess
Thia
Joan
Ed Wright
Crook
Tie Wan
Chicago
Ured
Mins
Coline
Golling
Thin
London bondholders boycott threats from railroad tensions
Cable dispatch reports threats of a boycott against Chinese owned rails, citing Great Western lines. Buckney notes initial impact on Kansas City connection with Chicago Great Western, signaling potential losses and rising costs for beer production and transport amid labor pressure.
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St Paul Dee
Presianet A
Buckney
Great Western Road
Kansas City
Chicago Great Western
Jose Thay
Boycote
Weighty. Trial testimony excerpt with coded threats
A transcript section shows dialogue involving John Collins and Crick Wright about a bomb, a watch, a letter, and a planned crime. The witness details conversations, a weapon pawn, a bombshell, and arrangements for meeting tonight, with references to a possible explosion and blackmail.
Topeka Trial Reveals Plot Tied To Collins Case
Witnesses describe an alleged plan involving John Collins and Jordan to harm a man, with discussion of a bomb shell, a ransom, and possible murder. Court hearings reveal arrests in Newton and Hutchinson, a dramatic crowd at the Topeka courthouse, and conflicting statements about letters and a confrontation at Harper’s house.
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Atkinson
John
Tfe
Tim
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Jnrinn
Eroporia
Newtits
Newton
Snc
Safford
Tudge Hazen
Johns Collins
Collins
Hayden
Jordan
Mr. Safford
Hazen
Nashville
Tennessee
Topeke
Alway
Colorado
Denver
QoHin
Dredy
Johnson Jordan
Mr. Hayden
Ben
Harry Bowman
Jotmore
Lawrence
Colling
Jess Harper
Harper
Mr. Collins
Nevile
John Coyne
Judge Haven
Jormian
J. S. Collins
Sixth Street
Chicago
Lila
Harper Collins
Jess
Ealith Bivens
Madison
Morris
400 Club
Madison Q
Fragmented Trial Transcript Fragments and Questioning
Fragmentary courtroom dialogue recounts witness questions and responses about a letter, mentions of a pitch game in Alma, intimidation, a mysterious schedule, and alleged dynamiting plans. The witnesses discuss who sent letters, who was with whom, and whether threats or payments were made, revealing inconsistent statements and cross examination notes.
Women Fight For Seats In Court Amid Courtroom Attack
John Coyne, district court bailiff, was assaulted by an elderly woman named Lord in Shawnee County Court. He sustained severe lacerations to both front thighs as Mrs. Lord and her daughter sought seats reserved for Bris Collins and Grace Collins, sparking a chaotic scene. After the clash, Coyne ordered the room cleared for the noon recess while spectators crowded the hall in a bid for afternoon seating.
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John Coyne
District Court
Lord
Eari
Coyne
Shawnee
Balliot Coyne
Ballit Coyne
Hatpin Defense Sparks Doorway Calamity at Trial Crowd
At the Collins trial a crowded gallery pushed two women against a table. A white man pressed a woman, provoking a hatpin strike from a bystander who drove him back. He fled shouting in anger as witnesses reported the incident.
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Fnally
Suit Against an Accident Co Faces Insurance Controversy
The Preferred Accident company of New York clashed with Superintendent of Insurance McNall last spring and withdrew from the state to dodge agent licenses. D. J. Sexton of Wichita charges a claim on a policy issued May 26 remains unpaid. McNall notified Sedgwick County Attorney Sam Amidon, who sought proof of unlicensed solicitation in Wichita and advised prosecution. Amidon requested documentation this morning.
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Preferred Accident Company
New York
McNall
D. J. Sexton
Wichita
McXall
Sam Amidon
Sedicwick County
Mr. Amidon
Why aging bodies stay thin and Scott's Emulsion aid
The passage explains that years of wear strain digestion, yielding wasted weight. It promotes Scott's Emulsion claiming the oil is digested before it enters blood, with hypophosphites nourishing nerves. The ad suggests a rested body and steady nerves from the product available at druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Chemnista
New York
State Journal of Topeka Builds Notable Press Facility
The State Journal, Topeka, Kansas, touts its full day leased-wire AP report and large circulation, requiring 44 carriers. It recently erected a prominent three-story brick building on the southeast corner of Kansas Avenue and Eighth Street, featuring a modern press area with four monotype types and a visible front window.
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The
State Journal
Associated Press Report
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Great State of Kansas
Topeka
the State Journal
Toka
Nsas Avenue
Eighth St
Kansas Avenue
Consumption Cured by Brazilian Balm Miracle Cure
Last November Mr. Joseph James Shinter of 325 W Tear St Indianapolis Ind was near death from quick consumption. He was kept in a stupor by opium until a friend gave Brazilian Balm which doctor advised against but the remedy proved dramatic. James soon dismissed the doctor and recovered rapidly by the balm returning to work on February 1 with restored lungs and weight surpassing previous records.
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Joseph
James
Tear St
Indianapo
Brazilian Balm Promises Cure for Cough in Cleaning Breathes
An advertisement warns against cough mixtures containing opium and claims Brazilian Balm offers a safe alternative. It asserts opiates paralyze nerves and damage lungs, while Brazilian Balm supposedly stimulates nerves, kills microbes, and restores health.
Imitators in sale by all druggists
Fragmented market note reports that a product marketed by several druggists claims to offer equal relief. The text hints at competition and consumer choice amid a potentially disputed claim of equivalence. No clear entities or dates are identifiable in the readable fragment.
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Comer
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Webb
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Wickham Commiscon
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Ier Eshire
Ao St. Joe Bank
London Bondholders
Stickney
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