Swindle Case Hints at Highland Man Alienated by Nemesis
Kansan report recalls a Highland man nearly swindled out of about 81,900 by a scheme tied to a brother in law's death and a Will. Letters claimed estates in Spain and an inmate of a prison. A Washington bound trip led authorities to deter further fraud against the elderly man. Local robberies and jail breaks also appear, with several persons named in a sprawling, fragmentary story.
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Rutnor
Boula
Hin
Spain
Mer
Hutor
Caun
Valencia
Washington
Sherye
Tory
Ottawa Kan
Ewen
S Authern
Suridap
Hie Ilene
Yeas
Thor Math ‘Atti
Hwer iv
Kansas Utopian Association founder Bush sentenced in Kansas
Frank A. Bush of Belleville, organizer and manager of the Kansas Utopian Association, receiving a sixty day sentence and $500 fine after two trials in the district court here. The case involves alleged misdeeds in a statewide attempt to circumvent prohibitory laws. Bush’s father, a Belleville merchant, was present for bond. the decision likely will be appealed to the state Supreme Court.
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Troy
Kan
Frank A. Bush
Belleville
Kansas Utopian Association
Withey
Hine
Denton
Supreme Court
Bushia Fither
Felleville
Trin
Oach
Wythe Joie Rem
Bond Refunding Bonds Sale Approved by Toledo Trust
The Trust Company of Toledo announces the sale of 1150000 dollars in refunding bonds approved by Kansas City authorities. Mayor Gilbert Naw and HL Howtive of Security Savings Bank arranged the deal. Earlier 1860000 dollars of city bonds were sold, strengthening the city’s credit as older issues mature. General improvement bonds remain to be refinanced.
Diamonds obtained under false pretenses in Kansas City heist
Investigators in the Fifth district pursue a ring tied to Leavenworth and Kansas City jewelers. A suspect used a forged check for 72,500 to tempt stores, proposing to match a diamond for comparison and buying two diamond earrings for his wife with similar ruses. The scheme centers on 200 dollars worth of diamonds secured through deceptive means. Another jewelers case follows a different con at St Francis where a jury returned not guilty in a treasury robbery trial linked to an alleged cuckolded conspirator from Chicago.
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Kansarong
Pec
Leavenworth
Kan
Kann City
Kansas City
J. B. Jeffries & Co
First National Bank
Treasury
St. Francis
Wilson
Mhl
Nase
Chicaco
Kelly
Bru Mk
Walt
Bin
Stryker-Winfield marriage linked to local papers
In Wellington Kansas on December 7 W M Stryker former state superintendent of public instruction and publisher of the Peoples Voice and Free Press at Winfield married Miss Ettly Owens at the bride’s home in Oxford. The bride is sister-in-law of A A Richards of the Wellington Mail.
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W. M. Stryker
Wellington
Kar
W. MM. Stryker
Peblic Instruction
The
Peoples Voice
Daily
Free Press
Winfield
Brite
Oxford
Ettly Owens
A. A. Richards
Attempted assassination of Max Nordau at Zionist ball
At a Paris Zionist ball a clutching assailant fired twice at Max Nordau. One bullet grazed Nordau and another wounded guest Axsevedsk. The 24 year old Russian revoluntionist Louban, arrested, claimed orders from a conspiracy including Zionists in Berne and abroad to kill Nordau over Palestine talks. Louban said a revolutionary group selected him to shoot Nordau. Nordau stood at a window when the shots rang out.
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Paris
Max Nordau
Congress of Zionist
Salle Chatras
Nerdau
Axsevedsk
Seca Ately
Wiecite
Selik Louban
Louban Iso
Max
Nordau
Berne
Schteer
Jauban
Palestine
Nistic
Jorden
Zion
Africa
Nordag
Aoi
Louban
Civil Service Report Highlights Exam Figures and Panel Reform
Chief examiner Frank M. Kiggens releases last fiscal year figures showing thousands examined and tens of thousands appointed across government branches. Clerical, professional, and labor positions dominate, with domestic reforms urged through consolidated examiner boards and fitness tests. Filipinos rise in public employment as American methods spread, while Porto Rican results show strong performance among natives. A cold cure advert blocks the end with Grove’s lexicon and Quinine note.
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Washington, Vec
Frank M. Kiggins
Civil Service Commission
UIGH
Kigeins
Philippines
Tingliah
Porto Fivo
Island
United States
Feland
Boxing Champions Name Their Favorite Knockout Blows
New York boxing experts discuss top knockout blows. Jeffries favors the body to weaken opponents, Fitzsimmons praises the polar plexus for quick results, while Ryan and Corbett prefer the jaw. Gans Walcott and Gans favor inside rights, with Corbett leaning left hook to the jaw. Nell backs the plexus as an effective setup.
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New York
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Tommy Huan
Ryan
Joe Walcott
Walcott
Joe Gans
Ganshas
Jett
Young Corbett
Corbett
Frankie Nell
Goa
Nett
Tommy
Nell
Hanlon Bets On Himself In Feathery Title Bid
San Francisco report says Kiddie Hanlon, famed Pacific coast fighter, plans to defeat Young Corbett for the world featherweight title within ten rounds. A man about town bets Hanlon $50 he cannot land a knockdown, sparking a tense wager during Hanlon’s camp visit.
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Pacific Coast
Corbett
San Francisco
Kiddie Hanton
Hanlon
Eddie
McGovern Fights Wild Six Round Bout in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia a boxing match features Terry McGovern against Willie Willis. McGovern presses early with powerful body shots but shows poor judgment aiming for a knockout. Willis struggles, suffers a knockdown, and endures a fierce exchange as the pair trade blows through rounds. Willis fights back, but McGovern remains the aggressor, delivering decisive body and face shots.
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Philadelphia
Terry McGover
Raes
Chase
Hardy
Moe Tooal Boy
Fukin
Lauent Willis
Tilly
Terry
Willie
Fairy
Willis
Ose Iy
Fiegor McGovern
McGovern
Billy Nat
O'Brien Plans January Meeting With Scanlon in Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien arrived in Pittsburgh to arrange a six round bout with Jimmy Scanlon, Australia’s champion, around January 15. Scanlon, a former Pittsburgh resident, may box publicly or privately. a $5,000 purse from a Philadelphia club is reportedly near agreement.
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O'Brien
Scanlon
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Jack” O'Brien
Jimmy Scanlon
Australia
England
Tommy Ryan
Soffel Plans Stage Debut After Jail Release
Mrs. Katherine Soffel, freed from Western penitentiary after aiding the Biddle brothers’ jailbreak, signs to play a leading role in A Dangerous Woman. She aims for the stage as a profession and hopes to avoid public curiosity. Laundry of support includes Louie Leseed agreeing to manage her career.
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Pittsburg
Katherine Soffel
Western Penitentiary
Allegheny County
Osiie Carter
Ty Chowse
Louie Leseed
Weber & Fields
Mra. Soffel
General Black Accepts Civil Service Post
Washington December 21 General John Black has accepted the civil service commissionership and the president will send in this term at reconvened Congress January 4 The W C A are selling homemade Christmas candies at Warren M Croaby's
Chinese labor rush contrasts with miserly tycoon motto
Dec 21 Cincinnati Times Star reports rapid Chinese labor influx into Canada while an interview with a wealthy misanthrope reveals his motto Never Give Up. He offers visitors cigars and lights up, illustrating a paradox of perseverance and profit in a single exchange.
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Canada
Ria
Froney
Deanan St Whouehiss
Cincinnati Times-Star
Hotel Empire Promotes Modern Service and Location
The Hotel Empire in Broadway near Towery Fi Roome advertises a fine library and exclusive use for guests. It touts efficient service and modern amenities at its Grand Cenarieta, with nearby access to street cars and Fort the Hotel Empire. W. Johnson Quinn, Prep.
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OH Bt
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Towery
Chofee
Teratoire
Howe
Meteapelin
Tiago
Empire End
Inan Sny
Hein
Spire
Et Erica
Mboats
Ovran
Walt Quinutes
Printere
W. Jounson Quinn
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