Notorious Ambush and Mob Pursuit in Town Custody
Eph Hayden, a Black man, fought off a pursuing crowd after a stabbing incident in which Mike Duffy died from wounds. Hayden escaped to a farmer’s barn, with a mob injuring bystanders and police intervening as the coroner investigated. Local editor reports a chaotic scene with gunfire and widespread fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yancey Fats
Mike Duffy
Deati
Eph Husden
Haydes
Hayden
Heyden
Dusty
Jayden
Lully
Jake Huber
Suith
Hugders
Daly
Antterwari
Aude
Duffy
Aise
Cully
Engtird
Bom
Tmadinen
Timpater
Hie
Wulfy
Hillyer Bocel
H. H. Inhweon
Casseday
Peanu
Heydee
Kayden
Froy Colfax
Asia
Sean
W. J. Paulson
Willembles
Hayden at Large After Murder in Walier Falls
Hayden, a hardened county criminal, is believed captured after a night murder at Joe Seans bar. Deputy Sickwell and others investigated and found the victim dead. Townsfolk fear lynching if Hayden is brought to Walier Falls. rumors swirl as authorities pursue leads and Stockwell confirms expertise in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Hayden
Morrill
al. Stockwell
Joe Sean
Senn
Haydne
Sean
Wes Sean
Mike Desi
al Sick
Hiss
Stockwell
Walier Falla
Dela
Haydon
Valley Palls
State
Duffy
Goodg Éllow
Daily
Skadazia
Edwis J. Chi Named U S Ambassador to Germany
The president nominated Edwis J. Chi of Michigan as ambassador extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Germany. William W. Rockhill will be named third assistant secretary of state to take the post. Potential successors include Me. Dridler or Edward A. Kepes.
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Germany
Wasninoros
Pet
Edwis J. Chi
Michi-gan
Wenipotentiary
United States
William W. Rockhill
Mae
Numlas
State Department
Alther
Me. Dridler
Ie Diplomatic Bureau
Edward A. Keples
Department
The Divorce Mill Sees Separation Granted and New Petitions
Florence McDowell filed for divorce from Francia McDowell alleging extreme cruelty to Judge Hazen. A separate case noted Monte Welle was released from jail and accused of whipping his wife, seeking divorce. Wade Puston’s 1880 marriage and Dick’s 1803 abandonment are cited as grounds for complete separation.
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Wade Puston
Dudley Leads Topeka Bid For 100 Million Bonds
The list of successful bidders for the new 100 million dollar four percent thirty year government bonds includes Topeka banker Guilford Dudley placing a 10 000 bid. Dudley reports his bid at 114 though he claims no official notification yet. Other Kansas bidders include Bank of Commerce in Chiangis with 1000 at 135 and Eugene Davis Spring Hill at 123. District Attorney Fellows recommends dismissal of Erastus Iman in the ongoing court sessions.
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Topeka
Kansas
Guilford Dudley
Topeks
Bis Sid
Dodley
Jourxar
Bis
Susa
New York
Dailey
Morgasa
Neatero
Sansas
Bank of Commerce
Cuangis
Eugene Davis
Spring Hill
Erastus Wiman
Court of Sessions
Erastus Iman
McMahos
Vengeance Seethes Over Pearl Bryan Murder Case
Greencastle Indiana reports Pearl Bryan headless body placed in a cemetery vault amid crowds and vows to avenge her death if killers escape Cincinnati. Jackson and Walling face possible extradition as prosecutors prepare indictments while Miss Hollingsworth offers conflicting statements about involvement and drug use.
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Curcaco
Greencastle
Ind
Pearl Bryan
Cincinnati
Bryan
Jackson
Walling
Inptaxaponm
Miss Hollingsworth
Jack
Misa Bryan
Wood
Union Station
Blas Hollingsworth
Ciscinnati
Newport
Bradley
Campbell County
Kentucky
Citigans
Newpore
Scott Dacksun
Ife
Speoclul
Greencastle Ind
Miss Hollingeworth
Indianapolis
Woll
Barhcaded
Jonnie Bryan
John Stanley
Parsons
Ted
Terrorized Husband Attacks Wife at Branner Street
Mrs Fremont Wells fled after her husband Aver Wells, recently freed from city prison, attacked her at 616 Branner Street. Neighbors heard cries as Wells, holding a knife, menaced her and fled after detectives found a revolver and a club under a pillow. Mrs Wells, fearing for her life, filed for divorce in district court this afternoon citing the assault and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branner Street
Fremont Welle
Wells
Mille Back In Kansas Says He Will Be Poor
Congressman O L Miller returns to Kansas City Kan after visiting King ton and says he cannot afford to quit his law practice to stay in Congress He is the only delegation member not seeking re election Calderhead criticizes silver policy and votes against the American product amendment The House adjourns out of respect for the late W H Crain after his desk is draped with black and hyacinths roses and valley lilies on the morns session graphite
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Congress
O. L. Miller
Kington
Bia
Kansas City
Kan
ASB
Miller
Worthington
Politica
Cnnytesenisa
Wien
Msc
Leavea 1
Kansas
Calderhead
Americas
Frontis Site Journal
Senate
W. H. Craia
Texas
Ma Crain
Oratorical Association Sets Ottawa as Meet Site
The Kansas State High School Oratorical association held its annual convention in Ottawa on Saturday to select judges for the March 25 contest and to decide the content site. Judges chosen include Prof. A. E. Jones and K. S. A. from Topeka, with others from Abilene and Ottawa University for delivery and for oration and composition.
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Ottawa
Kansas State High School Oratorical Association
A. E. Jones
EK. S. A
Bristow
Topeka
Elliott Named Manager as Boston House Signs Five Year Term
Chas P Elliott of Chicago left for Boston after signing a five year deal to manage the Hopkins theater, the Grand Opera house in Easter, Feb 10 reports. Elliott, long connected with Crawford’s Grand Opera and the Crawford circuit, brings backing from Chicago merchants and plans for a full vaudeville and dramatic program.
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Charles P. Elliott
Chicago
Lewa
We Mantia
Curoaco
Elliot
Hopkins
Schutestevat
Boston
Hopking
Vune Elliot
Jim
Bla Gelf
Chicago Board of
Charley Elliow
Crawford
Topeka
Mr. Elliott
Dle
Bie
Grave Robbery Box Unveils Hidden Bodies at Depot
A misaddressed large box at Baltimore depot led to discovery of two nude female corpses, one elderly Black woman and a younger white woman about 25. The box, addressed to Angus McLane of Detroit, sparked confusion among Express Co staff about proper destination.
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Sulipp
Washington
Baltimore & Obie
Express
Taeker
U. S Express Co
Corps of A
Angus McLane
Pelham Street
Detroit
Mich
New Haven
Macdford
Conn
Beltimore
Louisville or Toledo Delegates Clash for 1806 Meeting
Delegates to the LA W convention arrive amid a Toledo versus Louisville struggle. Kentucky claims 120 votes, Toledo sets up headquarters to beat them. Lin coln post GA BR member M G Rechardine offered drillmaster role at the reform school. Asano Eastman linked to asylum duties. Lincoln post protests GAina appointment. The place pays 26 dollars monthly and board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theles Bulmers
L.A. W
Yee Hutel Hooners
Toledo
Louisville
Kentucky
OL Bolstier
M.G. Rechardine
Lincoln Post
G. A. BR
Asano
Dr. Eastman
Pugilist Fight Sparks Texas El Paso Controversy
Governor Culberson and Adjutant General Mabry lead Texas rangers to El Paso to block any boxing on Texas soil while US troops move from San Antonio to deter fights on neutral ground. Mexican minister Romero says Mexican authorities may block Maber-Fitzsimmons bill on Mexican soil. Fight-linked injuries and a fatality surface from a separate prize bout in Praderick Schieder dies from injuries and a jail murder charge follows.
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Culberson
el Paso
Mabry
Texas Rangers
Avery
Texas
J. Ig
United States
San Antonio
Texas Ranger
Tie
Stuart
Washington
Romero
Fort Worrs
John 4. Sullivan
Parson Davies
Paddy Ryan
Fight promoters warned as Mexico and Texas border clash over prize bout
Promoters of the Fitzsimmons Mater prize fight face a federal and regional crackdown across New Mexico Texas and Mexico with Attorney General Harmon vowing to pursue them to justice. Mexican officials led by Senor Romero and Chihuahua authorities promise swift arrest if the bout crosses into Mexico. Governor Culberson and Texas territorial officials mobilize to block rendezvous and assert jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Wasmington
Fitzsimmone-Mater
New Mexico
Harmon
United State
Cuibersoo
Texas
Mexico
Olney
Rio Grande
United States
Senor Romero
Sta
Chihuahua
Fairess Me
Caidernon
Prize Fight Planned Near Rio Grande Boundary
Report from Wasamaros notes a potential prize fight about four miles below a river point on the New Mexican side where Chihuahua remains Mexican soil. Mexican President Diez would likely act to halt such an event, as both nations claim jurisdiction over the disputed land and rights violations.
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Rio Grande
Mexico
Texas
United States
Wasamaros
Pot
Catron
New Mexico
Chihuahua
Diez
Will of Wo H English creates large estate plan
The will probated for Wo H English lists a five million dollar estate. It designates 2000 to Crowe Hill cemetery with interest for the English monument, 2500 to the Indian Historical Society, 10000 to complete a history of Indise, and 3000 to Ruth Wedges, a confidential clerk, in money and real estate as final settlement. The remainder goes to his son and daughter who are named as executors without bond. A final settlement clause for the clerk is meant to prevent contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo. H. English
Crowe Hill Cemetery
Ruth Wedges
Failures Hit Local Businesses In Early February
New Yeak Eben Peck, a lumber dealer, assigns to William S Keily with assets around 89000 and liabilities near 4000. Charles R George & Co hardware dealers also assign for creditors, led by James A George, a large old firm with banks like Roger Williams National Bank as major creditors. CIRVELAND A Brown from a local bank reports a town assignment with unknown liabilities, claimed to reach several hundred thousand dollars, including lands nationwide.
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New Yeak
Eben Peck
William S. Keily
Providesce
R. L
Charles R, George & Co
James A. George
Roger Williams National Bank
Cirveland
Brown
Iy’ Bank Bee Aasiguie
Immense aero-late explodes above Madrid area
An immense aero-lite exploded about twenty miles above Madrid this morning, producing a vivid glare and loud blast. The blast caused panic, shattered windows, and shook buildings. Observers say the shock reached several kilometers, with the United States legation wall and windows severely damaged.
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Madrid
Maram
Madrid Observatory
United States
Legation
St Paul to dry dock after bottom plating damage
The International Navigation Company ship St Paul sent to Newport News for drydock after inspection by assistant inspectors of steam vessels. They studied its long voyage experience offshore Long Branch and report bail uninjured with only slight damage to bottom plating.
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New York
International Navigation Company
St. Paul
Newport News
Long Branch
Missouri Fray Ends in Father Dead and Son Wounded
A Sunday night quarrel in Arcutsey Missouri left W. L. Burdett dead and his son fatally wounded at Sugar Lake. The Way brothers, George and Charl, clashed with the Burdetts. the elder died instantly while the son cannot recover. The Way brothers were arrested and jailed. Sugar Lake is a mail town in Plaine County. Also mentions unrest among Young Turks and a Massachusetts body from the Florida wreck news.
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Arcutsey
W. L Burdett
Sugar Lake
Missouri
George
Charl Way
Burdetts
Burdett
Way Brothers
Sugar Lake Sea Amail
Plaue
Count
Cuba's Appeal for Recognition by American People
Portapennosa Feb 1 The Press publishes an appeal from the Cuban provisional government to the American public and Congress asking for recognition of the insurgents as belligerents. The appeal says Cubans seek rights of belligerency and imply moral justification for independence, appealing to God justice civilization and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gor Armits
Opala
Cuba
Havana
Spa
de Rybe
Spain
America
Remarkable Fiddle Tale Shapes Tennessee Governors Race
The piece recalls the 19th century contest between Alf and Bob Taylor for Tennessee governor. Both brothers, famed for mountain tunes, carried fiddles during town visits. A penitentiary convict sent a home made fiddle to the governor, later recalled by Bob Taylor as a Christmas eve tale of mercy and family warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylors
Washington
Tnt
Alf Taylor
Tennessee
D Brothers
Bol
Bob
Alf
Reb
Christina
Une
Gold Deposits Rise Amid Treasury Confusion
Gold deposits in the treasury climbed rapidly between two and three o'clock causing Assistant Treasurer Jordan to withhold totals. Official announcements were delayed awaiting figures, while Zimmerman and Forsbay withdrew six dollars in gold coin. J. G. Johnson of Pangborn, attorney for the Modern Woodmen, is present at the scene.
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Othe
Teessure
Assur
Jordan
Zimmerman
Forsbay
Aub
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Greencastle Young Men
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Rangers and Rurales
Praderick Schieder
Pattapetruim
Frederick Schlacier
Henry Pluckfelder
Schlecter
Dry Dock
Young Turks
Cosstastiforce
Mahmud Boy
Muhtnr Pasha
Turkey
Russia
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Auxsneny
Mass
Arthur Brown
Florida
Blancourt
President and American Congress
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