Topeka Murder Case Could End in Hanging
Leach charged with killing Corporal Thomas Fennell at Fort Riley faces federal trial in Topeka next April. If convicted, execution by hanging in the county jail yard is anticipated, with federal grand jury and proceedings to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Leach
United States
George W Clark
Topeka
Leach
Fort Riker
Jude Clark
Federal Grand Jury
Mitta
Fort Riley
Lesch
Vomsbeien
Innsas
Tom tires of talk Major Anderson denies resignation
Major T. J. Anderson denied reports that he tendered his resignation as assistant general passenger agent of the Rock Island. He said he had not resigned and did not intend to. the rumor was unfounded. He referenced loyalty to the Brotherhood and stated he expects no change in plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Anderson
Rock Taland
Thors
Gottins
Arderson
United States
Elijah
Sterne Confident on Anderson Tactics in Senate Race
Senator W Sterne remains calm amid the United States senate contest and denies accepting any union or information from the national camp. He cites uncertainty and says he expects grace in the race, while asserting only one preferred candidate will prevail and mentions a potential endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Sterne
United States
Searshal
Washington
Laker
Stamp ing Firms Consolidate In Postwar Syndicate
Bt Louis and New York companies join with capital from a New York syndicate to consolidate stamping firms. Congressman Pedat from Niedringhaas returns from New York to coordinate the merger of several teams with the aim of creating a unified stamping operation. The consolidation involves major assets and notes a sweeping plan for integrated production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt Louis
New York
Bie
Ladia
Staof Baltimore
Bbil
Euthilve Stamping Company
Ot Hares
Aranelad Cameanr
Cvetral Stinging Gum Pay
Inaruiot
German Naval Officers Inspire Row at New York Event
A chaotic scene at a New York German naval officers gathering sparked offense among the Bartias Population. An altercation nearly broke out as patriotic passions flared during a ball and speeches. Authorities intervened to avert a fight as tensions rose over naval matters and national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartias
New York
Dee
The
Herald
Germany's Lotteries and the Ticket Revenue Debate
A fragmented report notes Germans seek regulation of lotteries as revenue flows rise. It cites private lotteries and state efforts, with mentions of large sums in marks and the public’s demand for supervision amid growing ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tire
Breita
Asth
Ineke Suprtesium
Fark
Pacific Railliners Stand Firm on Price for Kansas Pacific
A Washington report from the Union Pacific reorganization committee states the Talon Pacific will not buy Kansas Pacific at government demands. The company suggests constructing three rails from Pueblo to Denver Central and possible contracts with Missouri Pacific for track rights. The Marine combination appears independent in this matter, resisting any sale at a favorable rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
You Pacific
Eanses
Post
Union Pavide
Talon Pheific
Kaneus Pacific
Kunns Pacific
13 Cities Vote in Municipal Elections Across States
Elections held yesterday across 13 cities complete the statewide roll call with Poston and North Adames voting next week. Results show party lines blur on local issues with several cities approving licenses while others reject them. Overall turnout totals 159,061 votes with 54,070 yeas and 75,785 nos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Router
Ivelites
Poston
North Adames
Cambridge
Lcense
Trading Stamp Case Upheld In Court Of Appeals
Washington December 15 The court of appeals in a unanimous decision affirms the lower court judgment in the trading stamp case The opinion states the stamping scheme though cleverly devised falls within the statute prohibiting gift enterprises and that the Washington Stamp Company and its merchants merely operate a device to prey on buyers and sellers alike The group furnishes stamps and premiums and cash payments at four dollars per thousand without selling goods or giving real discounts, challenging the claim it benefits buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court of Appeals
Mrr
Shepherd
Pelle Court
aHd
Congress
Washingtots Og Stamp Company
District of Columbia
Samp
Nasne denies reports on health and Europe trip
New York rumor mill claims Senator Mark A Nasne faces health fears and possible withdrawal from the senate. Nasne laughs at the talk saying he feels better after weeks of illness and dismisses suggestions of resigning or resigning to Europe. He predicts Mr Wietardte will yield enough revenue for government programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mark A. Nasne
Washington
Europe
Senate
Honnie
Hanne
Wietardte
Regust
Corbett Versus Fitzsimmons Fray Shifts Plans
A disputed negotiation unfolds as James J. Corbett’s manager seeks no public meeting ahead of a possible title bout with Robert Fitzsimmons. Despite pressure, talks stall over conditions and purse, with both sides signaling readiness to press for a wager and terms as debate continues about the legality and terms of the match.
Weather Indication Chicago Snow Tonight and Thursday
Weather notice from Chicago forecasts snow tonight and Thursday with a cold wave. Northerly winds shifting to brisk speeds and high temperatures expected to drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaro
Kansas
Park Vandal Cuts Garfield Trees Ahead of Band’s Plan
A vandal damaged Garfield park by cutting down 24 trees as part of a dispute over a three quarters park interest sold to Marshall’s band. The band seeks a receiver to protect the trees while Paramore, who claims a homestead on site, faces foreclosure risk. The act is blamed on spite amid plans for summer concerts and free public enjoyment.
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Garfield Park
Marshall
GW. Paramore
Paramore
A. J. Paramore
Kangas Avenue
Barry
Pararote
Barentsie
Marshall’s Bench
Mat Parsmore
ToneXa
Hazen
President McKinley Train Travel Through Pittsburg Tragedy
A presidential train en route from Canton to Washington passes Pittsburg early morning. Laborer Louis Molnet is struck and killed on the tracks near Can Yor Inn, causing distress to President McKinley and the Cabinet as curtains are drawn and passengers sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsboro
Dec
McKinley
Mia McKinley
Abner McKining
Pittsburg
Canton
Wastington
Canyor
Louis Molnet
Pittstore
New York Republicans see split as primary turnout tops two ten thousand
New York City Republicans held primaries with about 20 000 ballots cast amid factional splits. Conservatives press conciliation with Brookfield while radicals back Quigg. In the Sixth district Wagner faction claims gains, in Met district Mayer defeats McKee, signaling anti Quigg delegation to the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
L. Ey
Quigg
James F. Marsh
Wagner Delegaton
Quige
Wagner
Met
Quigs
Justice M. Mayer
Moses K. McKee
Mr. Quigg
Conventen
Two Homes Sold in Local Property Transfer
Ex Adjutant General ar gonn N Roberts bought the Hurdeome residences at 364 Van Buren Street, occupied by Dr. J Greenwald, for his son in law Hesbere Acamellones. The second pair at 405 410 Topeka Avenue were sold to Sarsarte west of Joba. Both houses to be remodeled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ar Gonn N. Roberts
W. Benedict
Hurdeome
van Buren Street
J. Greenwald
Benedict
Cleveland Steamer Cleveland Wreck Reported Off Vancouver Island
San Francisco dispatch quotes a telegram from Nanaimo stating the steamship Cleveland is wrecked on the west coast of Vancouver Island near Cape Beale. The iron vessel left Seattle ten days ago in severe gales, carrying 40 crew and about 10 passengers. Captain C F Hall commanded the ship, which is owned by Charlas Nelson. 22 crew members are missing, others taken to boats and blown out to sea.
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San Francisco
Merchants’ Exchange
Nanaimo
Cleveland
Vancouver Island
Seattle
Charla Nelson
C.F. Hall
Mauchinery
Cape Beale
Co & Hall
D. B. Durfee
L. F. G. Henderson
B. Melvin
Husin
R. P. O'Neil
E. Thomas
BP. Whittbeck
N. Monroe
Walter Davis
WP. Berkin
G. Eletrok
Robert Ismster
Carpenter
Pirenen
James Foren
James Harahen
J. D. Rowley
John Gallagher
Hendrick Lanlelson
John Foster
Peter Marin
Hert Lersen
A. Kolning
Hensen
Alex Lynch
FM McCall
A. Faber
W. Detrick
Frank + Gerthan
Nanatino
Schooner Steele Tharlo Wrecked Near Cush Ing Island
Portland Maine December 13 The schooner Steele Tharlow bound from New York to Hillsboro with a cargo of Diaster rock wrecked near Cush ing Island about three miles from the city at night The captain and five crew members were lost One sailor reached land and reported the wreck Bodies of the captain and another sailor were recovered this afternoon The vessel hailed from Harrington Maine prior to the disaster
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Moc
Steele Tharlow
Hillsboro
N.E
New York
Cushing Island
Hhis City
Saiior
Thurlow
Harrington
Judge Horton's Son To Be Taken To Albuquerque
Judge Horton travels from Colorado Springs to Albuquerque with his son Albert Horton Jr for health treatment. The family reports eighteen months of treatment there due to illness linked to an epidemic at the state university. Doctors expect continued improvement with New Mexico climate and plan a possible summer return to Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willi
Albuquerque
Horton
A. H. Horton
Coloredo Springs
Albert H. Horton, Jr
Albuquerque N. M
Colorado Springs
Lawrie
New Mexico
Albert Warton, Jr
Albuquerous
Topeka
Colorado
Boy admitted to Kansas Supreme Court as attorney at age seven
Byron Gilbert of Atchison, seven, son of Judge W D Gilbert, was examined before Kansas Supreme Court and admitted to practice law in future. He answered every question correctly, including definitions of matricide and petty larceny. The clerk’s certificate, dated December 14, 2007, proclaims him the youngest future attorney in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Gilbert
W. D. Gilbert
Atchison
Supreme Court
Bowyers
State OF Kansas
Byron Howse Gilbert
Kan
United States
Supreme Court of
Topeka
A. D
John Martin
J. Fritch
Million Dollar Cargo Arrives in San Francisco
The Russian barkentine Bering arrived in port with an estimated one million dollars in cargo. The haul includes 7000 deer skins and a noted collection of natural history specimens by Prof. Steincher. The cargo was shipped by the Russian Seal and Marine Company, with artifacts shared by the Smithsonian and the Royal Museum. Meanwhile in Kansas, James Corrigan is sought on burglary charges after a Paola store heist. Sheriff E. C. Mudd travels from Bates County, Mo. to Topeka with gubernatorial warrants for transfer.
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San Francisco
Seal
Mur
Seaton
Arctic
Bering
Steincher
Sauling Commission
Smithsonian Iistitution
Oaeish Royal Museum
EC. Mudd
Hates County
Topeka
Lon V. Stephens
James Corrican
Paola
Kan
Hates
Corrigan
Rockville
Bates County
WILL FIGHT CUP PLANS IN UNION PACIFIC DEAL
Sioux City Iowa December 15 John C Coombs general counsel and E G Chamberlain representing Sioux City creditors commutation company are in Washington to oppose the consummation of the Union Pacific plan. The company seeks a connection with the Pacific Short Line from Sioux City to O Neill Neb and then to connect with the Union Pacific. It claims the terms of the Union Pacific deal violate the original charter granting connections for Iowa Minnesota or Dakota roads.
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Sioux City
John C. Coombs
E.G. Chamberlain
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakota
Union Pacific
Caught in Kansas as Warner Captured After Long Chase
Albert S Warner of Riley Kansas, Albany New York lawyer, is captured after a four month pursuit across Georgia Tennessee Minnesota and New Mexico. Warner tied to the August kidnapping of 9 year old Conway of Albany and held him for 2000 ransom. Hardy and Blake are jailed for related complicity.
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Conway
Riley
Albany
N. C
Willard
McCann
Albert S.warner
Kansas
Warner
Wille Johnny Conway
N. C. Blake
Joseph M. Hardy
Donnemara
Kansas City
Albert S. Warner
Albany, N.Y
Hiley
Kaw
Young Conway
N. Y
Renam
City
New York
Goodrich
Georgia
Tennessee
Minnesota
New Mexico
Joseph Moca
Pinkerton
Thomas
George Johnson
Junction City
Missouri Line
P Warner
Wo Jong
Cape
Philadelphia
Idley
al Riley
Jun Conveay
Joseph Hardy
John Blake
Jail Delivery Sparks City Prison Break
Four prisoners escaped during morning roll call at the jail yard as Watchman Roberts led them. They fled toward the patrol barn, ignored orders to halt, and vanished into the vicinity of Shorey. Officers pursued but captured none of the fugitives.
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Roberts
Jull
Harvey Enix
Enlured
James McGinnis
Smith
al Casey
Reoberts
Perth
Giley
Shorey
Rioberts
Uys
Richard Hoyd
Old Guard
What a Waste Miss Richardson Moment Sparks Kentucky Shock
A scandalous note reveals which Miss Richardson was expected to break the Kentucky record. President Cleveland and Secretary Herbert allegedly drank it. Kentuckians express shock and anger, focusing on the liquor supplier amid rising public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Herbert
Whisky bottle linked to Kentucky christening scandal
Major BG Thomas, famed Kentucky horseman, recalls giving Miss Richardson a bottle of whisky to christen the battleship Kentucky. The aged liquor allegedly went to Hilary A. Herbert and Grover Cleveland, who reportedly drank it, sparking calls to recover the bottle as a memento. Local rumor says politicians may have wasted the rare spirit.
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Washington
Kentucky
BG. Thomas
Miss Richardson
Hilary A. Herbert
Navy
Herbert
Grover Cleveland
United States
Hasbert
Bia
Larotivilie
Lexington
Kyi
Der
Thomas
Slax Richartson
Cole
Jim Gray
Oscar Pepper
Frankfirt
Dan Swikert
Mudiven C Johnson
Hicharien
Hee
Mr. Herbert
Cleveland
Landmark Burned Depot in Lowell Destroys Merrimac Street Site
Fire gutted the Merrimac street depot of the Lowell company last night. The historic building, long a hub for gatherings and the resting place of General B. Lutter Jay, is destroyed, with its legacy tied to Lowell’s past and local history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine
Lowall
Lowell
Mase
Dew
Merrimac Street
Une Hosten & Satna Pindsaa
Ita
Fumuell Batt
Bowton
General B
Lutter Jay
New Baptist Church Plans Edifice After Debt Relief
The First Baptist Church, now located at Ninth and Jackson streets, seeks a new building. Members favor modeling after a Chicago church, aiming for a handsome structure at Ninth and Jackson. Expected cost around 25 000 dollars, with no fixed price yet.
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First Baptist Church
Ninth and Jackron Streets
Chicago
Ninth and
Jackson Streets
Watcormue
State House Square
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Anderson
Dows
Germany
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Massachusetts
Hanna
Pugilistiu Quibble
Corbett
Stuart
York
Dan Stuart
Brady
Bermit of Fames
J. Corbett
Robert Pitaslinmons
Thor Hettern
Mata
Paramores
M'Kinley
Batara
Ave
Anid Afilfers Pharmacy
6Th Aid
Topeka Avenue
Judge Horton
Air Town Road
Richard Boyd
Bursters
Armin Fass Jor
Weet Tenth Street
Indy
Yorcks Avenue
Timn
Kansas Avenue
Patite
Perry
Topeks Mill
Olof Ekberg
Kansas Ave
NEW Baptist Church
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