Shot Through Back by River Bank Attacked Prisoner Heroism Highlighted
In a river town incident on May 28 a young colored prisoner named Arn ie Mitchell was shot twice during a confrontation with George Wells at a shanty by Hay Weatherly. Mitchell, who aided terrified residents in a preceding terror, was later transported to hospital along with Wells, who claimed Mitchell pursued him with a hidden knife. Dr Keil treated the wounded as officers carted Wells to Redmondville. Mitchell’s fearless actions that day earned local gratitude from bedridden and able-bodied residents alike.
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Mitchell
Inn
George Wells
Alitchell
North Topeka Avenue
Mts
Keil
Redmondvilla
Wells
Keith
Abe
Atricken
North Topeka
Arnie Mitchel
Prianh
Animal keeper denies feedings causing crowd at Sells burn
CW McCurran of the Sells-Downs menagerie defends himself against charges that stray dogs were fed to animals at the Sells burn. He claims only high quality beef is used and invites Humane Society investigation. McCurran has 15 years in animal work with major shows.
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CW. McCurran
Cirous
Mr McCurran
Sven
Schmidt
The
Humane Society
McCurran
Don
Humatt Society
McCastan
LABELED HAIR TONIC PROBED IN PENOINS BAY STRANGE FIND
A Leavenworth prison guard unearthed a tampered bottle wrapped in tissue inside a large box during routine inspection. The sealed container bore the label To me and was hidden by a former inmate as part of a suspicious shipment connected to a wife at a distant address. The deputy warden disposed of the item after verification. In Troy and surrounding townships, fence men duped farmers by passing notes and taking money, fleeing with about 508 dollars after selling notes for ore.
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Nada Tarvel
Consey
Lontaine
Win
Tormer Muohshuyer
Tit Ie Pack
Bin
Troy
Kar
Dee
Works Long on Airship Amine Gu Lan Wie Dee
Amine Gu Lan Wie Dee reports a lengthy work period aboard an airship. The account notes extended duty rotations, mutterings about maintenance, and a focus on safety checks conducted during the voyage. The piece highlights disciplined routines and crew cohesion under challenging conditions.
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Amine Gu Lan Wie
One More Dies in Duquesne Wreck Toll Rises
Connellsville December reports confirm Harry Devlin of Lonaconing Maryland died at Cot tage State hospital as the Hartimore & Ohio wreck toll climbs to sixty five. Christmas funerals proceed amid frenzied burials with Catholic and Protestant services held across the coke region while relief measures form to aid victims and families.
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Connellsville
Duquesne
Hartimore & Ohio Carhoad
Harry Devlin
Cottage State Hospital
Hosplhat
Devlin
Lonaconing
Edison Goldsmith
Goldsmith
Cornelisvilis Yietlnt
coke _regiona
Stler
Father Fienelles
Tommorrow
Father Fienelies
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Birousa Council
George G. Porter
Amici
Hee Fullroad
Uae
Watkin misdeal case linked to North American Land and Timber
In the chancery division a judgment was given in favor of North American Land and Timber company against Bunting Watking of Lawrence Kansas. The case involved claims that Watking made a secret profit as agent in purchasing land in Sindly America and sought an account and profit on shares registered in Watking's name. The defense claimed Watking acted on his own behalf, not for the company, and that any sale was to the company later. The court ordered an accounting and profits due to the company.
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Evening Express
Liverpool
Ingiso
J. B. Wat- Kiby
Lawrence
Kan
Chancery
Tolay
America
Topeka Salvation Army Dinner Feeds 1200 at 312 Kansas Ave
Charity event led by J B Niskey and Police Mitton Thorpe at 312 Kansas Avenue aims to feed 1200 people. Potatoes cranberries beans coffee and meat listed among 40 items with an annual Nisstey newsboys dinner merged into the Salvation Army effort. Includes details of decorations, music by Hughes orchestra, and a phonograph mid program. Also notes a consular change in Washington with Oliver J D Hughes resigning and Henry Davler named successor in Yukon Territory.
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Gelvatson
Kansas Avenue
J. B. Nisktey
Mitton Thorpe
Nisstey Newsboys
Salvation Army
Irs
Alwys
Topeka
Wells
Hughes
Harold Purr
Chicoke
Washington
State Department
Oliver J. D. Hughes
Mt Coburg
Germany
Henry D.aavler
Danson City
Yukon Territory
Christmas Echoes and Local News From Topeka
Christmas reflections fill a Topeka page with poems and civic notes. Town sights include courthouse closures, holiday visits, gifts, marriages, and civic appointments, plus remarks on weather, trains, and local commerce.
Lipton Asks A Concession For New Measurement Rule
A London cable report says Sir Thoras Lipton asks the New York Yacht Club to accept a challenger under the new measurement rule. He claims no designer will build under the old NYYC rules with any assurance of success. Editorials urge the club to race under the rule it adopted after careful consideration.
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Thorsae
New York
London
Thoras Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Sir Thomas
Christmas at Santa Fe Ends, Rail Men Leave Town
J Murray Burriss, stenographer to Henry Lautz, spends Christmas in Burton Kansas and will return to Topeka Monday. Santa Fe offices closed today and many clerks left the city. Rail executives plan New Year closure. George Thomas, a Santa Fe machinist, visiting Hutchinson family. Reduced fares on all Topeka railroads attract 1400 excursion tickets. Hart Road Y M C A opens new building with an assembly at eight. Invitations sent for December thirty first to attend with speakers including Lon Beardsley and other railroad officials.
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Court House
Thomas J. de Pit
West Eighth Street
H. Matson
Concordia
Pronte Juilee Hayden
Nemaha
J. S. West
Jennings
Messenger Boys
Express
R. Knowles
Las Animas
Colo
Albert Knowles
Commercial Motel Register
James Chappelle
Copeland
Dan McCoy
Topeka
Maloney
Sheriff Lucas
Shawnee County
Bedwell
Dsyum
Une
Asylim
Hugo Miller
Ed Johns
Ottawa
Sheld Decorating
McCabe
Ed Hoch
Bailey
John Howlerson
Rossville Township
Jeff Betts
D. Eastarly
T. B. de Pat
Estelle Newcomb
George Thomas
Independence
Wate
Kansas City
H. W. Newcomb
Oakland
Grantville
Methodist
H. de McNeely
Clarence H. Mackey
Oscey Telegrpeah Company
Nervics
Xo Emerson
Annalee
Christman
Dover Congregational Church
Auburn
F.m.stahl
Ford Helm Brewing Company
William Nottberg
Charles Wolff Packing Company
Kan
American Laundry
West Seventh Street
H.C. Farrar
Farrar
J. P. Matthews
R Chambers
Gladstone
Arkanass City
Frank Williams
Vinita
J. T
Aotel
Kansas
Chambers
Throop
J. E. Burrow
Smith County
Kelly
Paola
Dayhoff
Hutchmeon
Wells
Coleman
Clay Center
Harilton
John Campbell
Black
Milchfeldt
Kansas Avenue
Rossville
J. Murray Burriss
Henry Lautz
Santa Fe
Burton
Burriss
Mivo
Hartroad Y. M.C A
Young Met
Christian Association
Oslon Beardsley
Kankae City
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Praised by Sufferers
Female readers share testimonials praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from nervous prostration weakness and other female troubles. Letters describe weight gain, renewed energy, and gratitude, with supporters urging others to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice.
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Lyn Pinkham
Bliss Cannon
Lydia
Pham
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Tremain
J. H. Farner
Elliott Ave
St. Louis
Christmas Visits and Social Gatherings Reported in Holton
North Topeka residents join Holton trends for Christmas visits. EB Ringer returns from Tort Riley to spend the holiday with family. Local couples entertain guests at homes on Jackson and 1008 Kansas Avenue. Several arrivals from Omaha, Chicago, and Minnesota join relatives for Christmas. A Sunday school party at Second Presbyterian included a tree, popcorn garlands, candles, and performances.
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Little Mise
Mary Helle Doone
Holton Trends
EB Ringer
Tort Riley
Amos Goodman
Harrison Street
Claude Doane
Tittle
Dunction City
Doans
Fred Doane
Kansas Avenue
Hanley
Margaret Hanley
Morris Victor Cminell
Barrett Block
Sire FW
Vincet
Chicago
Mer Vincent
J. P. Wilson
Quincy Street
Walter Snook
Omaha
Meg
Snook
Henry Gilman
Frank Heyden
Jackson Street
Moore
Grey Ani
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State Journal
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New York Commercial Advertiser
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Dean Mas
Lydia Pinkham
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Jones St
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