Robbery on Santa Fe Express Near Sylvia Kansas
Four masked men held up Santa Fe train No 1 west of Sylvia in Reno County last night at 11 50 pm, forcing passengers to surrender valuables. The train stood for over an hour, no shots fired, and authorities chased the bandits, believed to be the Stafford gang, as a reward offers up to 500 dollars.
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Presto
Cala, Fe
Western Express
Colorado
California
Sylvia
Reno Counts
Kan
Code South
McGrath
Sheriff Patton
Stafford Gang
Oase
Mackintosh
Horcurnsos
Santa Fe
Here
Tia Express
Kans
Topeka
Kansas City
Dlock
Emporia
Iutchinson
Hutchinson
Kinsley
Mod
Hewand
Desven
Cola
Thin City
Frey
Raw
Christian Union Formed by Bay City Churches
Catholic priests and Protestant ministers in Bay City Michigan met to form the Christian Union of the Bay Cities of Michigan. The aim is mutual respect for beliefs and to counter sectarian tensions, especially opposition to the alleged influence of the A P A and allied groups. Articles of association were adopted by the pastors.
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Michigan
Bay City
Mich
Christian Union of the
Bay Cities of
Dukes Slayer atchison County Honor? Atchison Star
A special from Atchison reports James Natt, a prominent farmer, fatally shot Mrs Freak Payton and five strangers this morning. Natt, rumored to have killed W. W. years ago, is jailed. The scene occurred near Kansas City.
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Agni Tn ‘Trowbie
Atchison County
Kansas
CrryFeb
Atchison
James Natt
Mra
Payton
Natt
W. Ww
Dukes
Pennsylvania
Nutt
Ministers Respond To Mrs Stryker Criticism Of Church
Pastors Blakesley Alderson defend church stance after Mrs Stryker accused ministers of bias. They dispute her assertion that church leaders oppose reforms and note Topeka’s prohibition history. Embree declines comment, urging no endorsement of Stryker.
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Blakesley
Alderson
Althea Beiggs Stryker
Dr. Blakesley
First Congregational Church
Mra Stryker
Robert G. Ingersoll
Mra. Stryker
Hank Lindesy
Jim Legate
Art
Lewelling
Hank Lindsey
Topeka
Lindsey
Dr 3. B
First
Stryker
Geo. D. Herron
Grinnall
Laws
Christ
Luter
Kansas
Ministerial Union
Lear
Cru
M. E. Church
Mattox to be Hung Last Hope Fails
The high court denies error in lower courts and upholds Mattox's death sentence for murder in Oklahoma. He escaped jail, was recaptured, and held in Shawnee county custody awaiting execution under U S marshal. A presidential pardon remained an almost futile prospect as his mother waited in Topeka.
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Falla
Clyde Mattox
Duatice Brown
United States Supreme Court
Justice Brown
Mattox
Abeland
Wichita
State Penitentiary
Lepeka
Shawnee County
United States
Neely
Leon DeBost
Kansas
Oklahoma
Cleveland
Jin Topeks
Four A. W. Conspiracy Defendants Discharged in Debs Trial
In Chicago on February 5 Judge Groscup discharged four defendants Dennis Larkin Frank Dreyer James McDonald and John Burke in the Debs conspiracy trial. He told defense lawyers to proceed with their case against the remaining eleven defendants including Debs.
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CxHwaco
Groscup
Dennis Larkin
Frank Dreyer
James McDonald
John Burke
Debs
Grasscup
Ex-Governor Anthony Named Insurance Superintendent
Ex Governor George T. Anthony of Ottawa was appointed by the governor as state superintendent of insurance. Salary set at 2000 dollars for a four year term. Anthony previously served as railroad commissioner under Humphrey. Fire at Wa-Keeney. At 4 o clock this evening fire broke out in the opera house block at Wa-Keeney. Building a total loss. Colombian Rebel Defeated. Colombia February 5 General Reyes with 3000 government troops attacked rebels at Hood and defeated them. Rebel leaders Aldang and elgety were killed.
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Ensur
George T. Anthony
Ottawa
Anthony
Humphrey
Wa-Heeney
Kan
Wa-Keeney
Erobele
CoLos
Colombia
General Reyes
Hoods
Geg
Aldang
Elgety
Woman Postsman Shakes Assistant Postmaster in Kansas House
A dramatic house scene over postal duties unfolds as Mrs. Munsey, a postmistress, forcibly detains and scolds assistant postmaster J B Angle in a Kansas house session. Lawmakers debate seven supreme court commissioners, liquor tax enforcement, coal relief, and rail passes amid a busy day of bills and resolutions.
Ice Gorge Threatens Port Deposit Flood Risk
Terrible time expected as ice gorge seven miles long blocks the Susquehanna from Garrett Island to McCall's Ferry. Port Deposit residents brace for rising flood, with boats moored along streets and supplies moved to upper floors. Tide adds two feet to potential height. if the gorge breaks at flow, damage increases accordingly.
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Garretts’ Island
Port Deposit
Holding the Fort at Brass by British forces
British Commissioner Major Sir Claude Maxwell Macdonald holds Brass with 100 men two 7 pound guns and a Guerdenfeldt rapid fire gun. Niger Company troops hold Akasa not destroyed as previously reported. About 1500 natives were engaged in the outbreak at Brass.
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Brass
Niger Coast
Africa
Claude Maxwell Macdonald
Niger Company
Akasa
Fixes Their Salaries for Chicago & Northern Receivers
Tadge Jenkins sets compensation for the three Chicago and Northern railroad receivers Morgan Howland and Vuo Norden at 18000 in total through February 1 this year then 7500 annually. He notes three receivers were needed for stockholders’ functions but suggests one receiver would suffice and approves pay for only one.
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Tadge Jenkins
Whailroad
Cmecapo
Jurga Jenkins
Chicago & Northern Railroad
Morgan, Howland
Vuo Norden
Jenkins
Stockhellers
Max O Re ll Tonight at Hamilton Hall
French humorist Max O Re ll brings his comedy lecture Her Royal Highness Woman to Hamilton auditorium this evening with American flair and satire of French and American women. Reporter notes O Re ll tours, his appearance with Lee Jones, and suggests last American tour. Also mentions Dr Kippech visiting Topeka for relief funds, a Viavi lecture at Bijou on February 7, and a grand seance at Ham ten hall February 6 7 8. Eight civil cases heard in district court and adjournment at 3 PM.
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Hamilton Hall
Max O'Rell
Hamilton Auditorium
M. O'Rell
Lee Jones
Journal
O'Rell
Unpopular Pick George Anthony Chosen State Insurance Chief
Governor Morrill names Ottawa native George T. Anthony to a four year term as state insurance commissioner with $2000 salary, amid protests from many quarters. Anthony, viewed as a strong gold bug, faces Senate rejection as his candidacy divides party ranks. past elections show narrow losses and regional support patterns.
Doings in Congress House Considers Administration Halt in Committee of the Whole
The House met at 11 o'clock to consider the new currency bill and then moved into committee of the whole to discuss authorizing the secretary of the treasury to issue bonds to maintain a gold reserve and redeem United States notes. The Senate finance committee again failed to reach a conclusion on bills as a substitute for McPherson's bill was debated, with five senators for and six against, before the noon meeting halted further action on the free coinage bill.
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Senator O'Bryan
Wichita
O'Bryan
Committee On Agriculture
O' Bryan
Dumbauld
Senate
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Helm
Jumper
Parker
Reilly
Taylors
Willcockson
Brown
Osage County
Buck
Taylor
State Board of Health
Dhe Ua
Dillard
Supreme Court
Supreme Justices
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Scott
Dennison
Leedy
House
Waiamatos
United States
McPherson
Morrill
Sherman
Allison
Sod Aldrich
Baily Voorhe
Harris
Jones
Arkansas
West
White
Nevada
Dill
SUEBEN BUTLER ESTATE SUITS FILED FOR 215575
Lawsuits filed in the supreme judicial court seek 215575 from the estate of the late Gen. FP Butler. Plaintiffs in New York and other states allege he, as trustee for Colorado Care bondholders, bought bonds from holders at a small percentage while knowing the bonds were worth their face value.
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CO Esst
Camarinos
Mass
Supreme Judicial Court
Butler
New York
Colorado Care Company
Local notices and court fines in Newman area
Local brief items note the death of one year old Harry Johnson at Newman post office and a 606 North Topeka avenue funeral for Mrs G W Smith after heart failure. Sheriff moves on delinquent property taxes with about five hundred warrants issued. Oscar Long and wife fined for running a disorderly house on Kansas avenue. two female inmates fined $25. Jarbeau company to appear at the Grand in Starlight next Monday and Tuesday. Jarbeau not with the company. Hotel Bijou hosts a free Vinyl lecture February 7 at 3 pm. Dr Price’s Baking Powder promoted for golden corn cakes and medals won at a major fair.
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Harry Johnson
Newman
Oscar Long
Diffs Long
Kansas Avenue
Mra G. W. Smith
North Topeka Avenue
Mr. Baker
Jarbeau
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