Confidence man works Newton, steals watches and cash
A clever swindler posed as a friend to David Scott and Albert Deem in Newton on January 6, stole $131, two watches including a gold and a silver one, and fled town. Police expected to catch the suspect, identified as Charles Mead, likely already beyond the area.
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Newton
David Scott
Albert Deem
Halstead
Bend
Chas. Mead
Sone
Deem
Mr. Scott
Ino Tate
Moad
Messrs. Scott
Zane
Résall
Big Match Signed for Corbett and Fitz Fight on March 17
The article reports a signed March 17 bout between Corbett and Fitz with a $15.6 million purse and $2,000 stakes posted to a stakeholder. Stuart guarantees appearance and posts remaining funds, with Siler of Chicago and A T Smith of New York named as officials and stakeholders. details note forfeitures if the event is not held and require notice to pugilists one month prior.
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New York
Cuzs
Athleles
Stuart
Wiiner
Sloat
Corbett
Fitz
George Siler
Chicago
A. T. Smith
Prilor
Potatoes Stored in Underground Cellar by Junction City Firm
The Coffey and Son firm, owners of the old Slitehen furs east on Clark's treek, opened a cellar in a creek bank to store potatoes. Six bins now hold about 100 bushels each, with a later addition expanding capacity to around 200 bushels. Workers report well-kept, pest-free storage and successful preservation of the crop.
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Messra
B.D. Coffey
Arkaasis City
Jan. S
Men Thompson
Algood Held After Counterfeit Hearing in Greenwike County
Wichita dispatch reports Frank Algood Frank Fields Cum Fields and Juhs Cooper Captured as alleged counterfeiters. Preliminary hearing before US Commissioner Shearman bound Ateood over while others were discharged. Evidence includes plaster moulds for ten and twenty dollar gold pieces and metal used to coin them.
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Wichita
Kan
Frank Algood
Frank Fields
Cum Fields
Juhs Cooper
Greenwike County
United States
Shearman
Rank Ateood
Cigarette use linked to heart trouble in teen
Tudie Berzer, porter at the Linton Home, notes multiple heart attacks in Deberne Farmer after cigarette use. A doctor attributes the heart strain to smoking, while the victim suffered further pains Sunday and Monday night. The report flags health risks without blaming tobacco entirely.
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Tudie Berzer
Linton
Ind
Elected secretary and treasurer of poultry association
The article notes the election of a new secretary and treasurer for the American Poultry Association. It mentions Mr Sternberg a Kansas City lawyer active in the Midcontinental Poultry association and his recent presentation of Japanese chickens to the Kansas City group.
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The
Poultry Association
Ailsworth, Jan
Theodore Sternberg
Assas City
Show
American Poultry Association
Sternberg
Kansas City, Or
Train Wreckers Confess in Alabama Disaster
Five men jailed in Birmingham confess to plotting wreck and robbery of the Southern Railway fast express from Washington DC. They planned to remove rails near McGombs, causing a deadly crash that killed many passengers, and intended to attack survivors with clubs. Names include Andrew Feagan, Tom Inkram, Tom Parker, Emrangel Jilings, Rome Beala.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Southern Railway
Washington, D C
Mcgcombs
Andrew Feagran
Tom Inkram
Tom Parker
Emrngel
Ings
Rome Beala
Parker
Cie
A PREACHER ACCUSED OF MURDERING WIFE
James Harvey, jailed on murder charges for his wife Ide, faces allegations against his father William Harvey. The kerfuffle stems from an affidavit filed before the mayor claiming the father’s involvement. Authorities note public upheaval and ongoing inquiries surrounding the case.
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Ohio
Wihnington
James Harvey
Ide
Prohibition Appeal Calls for Renewed Reform Efforts
Alfion stien wan and Sam Wal Dickie lead the Prohibition national executive community in urging renewed reform. The address criticizes low turnout at the last election and opposes fusion with other parties or accepting concessions for any platform.
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Alfion
Stien
Sam Wal Dickie
Prohibition
Uise
Ndiipews
Pittsburgh
Effects of famine hit India trade and exports
A Calcutta report to The Times on January 5 notes November sea trade shows famine impact. Wheat exports nearly ceased while rice exports fell. imports and exports overall declined sharply. The government refused to fund grain imports or distribution, preferring to avoid interference with private trade.
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India
London
Times
Calcutta
German Cabinet Orders To End Military Courts Of Honor
A Berlin dispatch reports a cabinet order intended to end the jurisdiction of military courts of honor to prevent duels. The measure would also empower courts to handle quarrels between officers and civilians and likely lead to a commission appointed by the emperor on Chancellor von Bleichroder. Vor Wohenlohe is said to have prompted the subject.
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London
Berlin
Tedisputch
Vor Wohenlohe Roots
Altgeld Victor in State Chairman Vote
At a Springfield meeting of the state central committee Gov Atten-id led the factions. Dwight W Andrews of Chicago elected state chairman without opposition. Henrichsen and others abstained from voting. resolutions backing state democracy principles adopted. Br Bryce Fined $50 for disturbing religious meeting.
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Springfield
State Central Committee
Attenid
Amd
Henrichsen
Dwight W. Andrews
Chicago
Boston
Jan
Illinois Delegates Weigh Potter and Connelly at Albany Assembly
A secret Illinois meeting at the Great Northern hotel aims to fortify against Potter and Elliott forces as the assembly nears Albany. Potters candidacy draws support from New York and Maryland, while Connelly leads Western delegates. Possible chair candidates include Pred Gerlach and A B Batchelder with Batchelder tied to Potter.
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Chicago
Jan. J
Illinois
Great Northern
Potter
Elliott
Albany
New York
Wil Harm A. Connelly
Investeat
Nstead
Connelly
Hife
Ohio
New Jersey
Missouri
Indiana
Danville
Thore
Maryland
Wisconsin
Wiseynsin
Mingi
Tato
Corntingent
Assembly
Pred
Gerlach
A. 13
Batehelder
Batchelor
Sealed Dog Fight Arranged in Wichita Kansas
Arrangements have been made for an unusual animal contest in Wichita Kansas a bull dog versus a seal to the finish with $50 a side stakes. The Wells Fargo company and Blakeman Bros fish market organizers secured the fighting animals and expect to stage the match before the 11th of the month with the dog sized against the seal noted as a docile animal.
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Wichita, Ken
Wella-Fargo Express Company
Blakeman Bros
FOOTBALL CRUSADE THREATENS THANKSGIVING GAMES
Clergy in the city push Sabbath observance and aim to end Sunday funerals. ministers pass resolutions against Thanksgiving football games and plan a broader campaign to influence schools. The issue is echoed in editorials calling for a possible “Football Day” on Thanksgiving. Kansas City Blues president Manning reports progress in obtaining release of Traby from Ed Hanlon of the Baltimore champions after a Pittsburg deal. Women cyclists race in Cleveland as five riders score 33 miles on tape and others post distances near 28 miles in a two hour event.
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Ousstan. i
Manning
Trnby
Kansas City
Kansas City Blues
Carney
Ed Hanlon
Baltimore Champions
Traby
Hanlon
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cleveland
Jan Hwa
Central Armory
Tike Anderson
Dollie Farnaworth
Minne- Leis
Jennie Brown
Rochester
Pearl Rochester
Amy Kalgren
St. Pauls
Sug' Alion
Laverpool
California Against the Funding Bill in Assembly
Sacramento Calif Jan In the assembly Telshaw introduced a resolution to retract California's delegation in congress to oppose Pacific railroad refunding bills and to support foreclosing and selling the funds on condition that the government bid in the roads and operate them as a national enterprise for the benefit of the people.
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California
Sacramento
Cal
Telshaw
Pacific Railroad
Moody seeks to extend revival to Chicago faith
Chicago hopes to host Dwight Moody's revival wave as his lieutenants organize ministers to launch meetings starting Monday at noon in the YMCA. Boston meetings wrap up January and February, with plans for weeklong prayer leading to union church services. A Philadelphia pastor or another evangelist may oversee campus and church services in Chicago.
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Evangelist Moody
Chicago
Dwight T. Moody
New York
Philadelphia
Anu Hoston
Moody
Chapman
Reinhart's Trial on Rail Freight Rebates
In U S court Judge Grosscup presides over the trial of Joseph W. Reinhart former president Sir John A. Harley and ex-traffic manager of the Santa Fe railway. Indictments allege rebates on shipments from Kansas City via Jesse Thompson and to Haramond Packing Co with payments to W P Jenkins. Proceedings open with jury selection.
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Hteng
Grosscup
Joseph W. Holuhart
John A. Harley
Santa Fe Railway
Fasn
Kansas City
Jesse Thompson
Reinhart
Black
United States
James H. Shields
Dutuuue
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. S. Forrest
James W. Duncas
Bank Scare Subsidies and Reorganization Moves
St Paul Jan 5 banking circles report reduced withdrawals as the scare subsides. Bank of Minnesota stockholders plan a reorganization meeting. a receiver replaced Bank Examiner Kenyon, and Abe Allemania faces a $250000 filing. Union Stock Yards bank in South St Paul remains sound. several banks report dividends and strong cash deposits. Deposit withdrawals still require sixty days notice for savings banks, easing public concern.
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St. Paul
Todiay
Maurice Auerbach
Kenyon
Abe Allemania
Bank of Minnesota
Union Stock Yards Bank
South St Paul
Cond National
Yeaterday
Phether National Banks
Bank official Chris Senauer Jr. commits suicide in Pittsburg
Pittsburg, Pa. Jan 4 Chris Senauer Jr treasurer of the National Bank for Savings was found dead this morning, hanging from a closet rafters in the Allegheny Gymnasium. The bank president says accounts are straight and auditing for last year is complete. Senauer had been in poor health and morose for a year.
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Pittsburg
Chris Senauer
National Bank For Savings
Allegheny Gymnasium
Schauer
Rump House scene and Burlington wreck report
Mrs Barkley was badly bruised after slipping in her yard at 729 Buchanan. She was treated under chloroform as doctors assessed possible additional injuries. In Dover, January 6 the Democrats organize both houses, while a rump senate operates on the hotel’s second floor. Five injured in Burlington wreck include conductor John Sukes and expressman S W Lamb with one fatally injured.
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J. T. Barkley
Buchanan
Delaware
Dover
Democrats
Kent County
Ehuy Withires
Richardson
George Fisher Mearce
John.c. Moore
Repubierry
Burlington
Oman
Jah
John Sukes
Robert Adkins
Henderson
S W. Lamb
May Paul
Curtis Curranbana
Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route
Santa Fe calls round trip tickets at one fare plus 200 ty points across Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas good fifteen days to return any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days Information at passenger depot foot of Fifth street or Cromwell 4 Jer fers postoffice North Topeka tele 364 3 One Minute Tough Cure praised for child’s croup cure by Geo W Stansfield述
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Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Fifth Street
Cromwell
Postoffice
North Topeka
Col DeMoss Buried In Elaborate Funeral At First Methodist
Funeral services for Col W A DeMoss were held at First Methodist Church after a state display of the casket in the Fifth Avenue hotel corridor. Pallbearers from lodges attended. floral tributes from A O U W Odd Fellows G A R and Select Knights adorned the casket. The procession to Topeka cemetery included 15 carriages and many riders.
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W. A. DeMoss
Abethodlst
Fifth Avenue Hotel
AS. Embree
Lee Battey
Calvin
Welr
A. O. X7
W. L Fox
J. Dashes
Town
Fo Stevens
FA. Smow
W. HH. Culp
William C. Montgomery
A. R
Porter
Cook
H.C .Honawsy
Methodist Church
A. O
Topeka
Dauntless Lands Ammunition and Men at Key West
A Key West dispatch reports the Dauntless landed its expedition at Cubs. The cargo included 410000 cartridges 1140 rifles dynamite medicine and a rapid fire Hotchkiss gun. The crew carried pity men to Cuba and the venture followed the Three Friends attempt to land near No Name Key pursued by a Spanish gunboat and fort.
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Dauntless
Jacksonville
Fla
Key West
Cubs
No Name Key
Cuba
Another Storm Forecast As Warm Spell Ends
The forecast predicts tomorrow will be warmer than today with sun on glass and pavement surfaces. A northeast wind will ease, and another storm is expected later in the week as a low from the Pacific coast travels toward Kansas. The weather bureau notes warming tomorrow with a high in the teens, and a potential Thursday storm.
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Weather Bureau
Jennings
Wat
Weather Department
Pacific Coast
Cnw
Kansas
Pacific Ocean
Santa Fe Land Dispute Over Appraised Price
A long running case before Judge Hazen involves Santa Fe Railroad and Charles Dunn over a $25,000 land sale. Dunn owned four parcels between Eighth and Ninth streets near the railroad, with appraisers to set value. the railroad pulled from the agreement, and the suit seeks payment of the agreed price. The matter has twice reached the state Supreme Court.
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Hazen
Santa Fe
Charles Dunn
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Electric Bitters Product Advertised For All Seasons
Electric Bitters is a medicine touted for any season and especially when languid exhaustion, torpid liver, and need for toning arise. It claims to avert long or fatal bilious fevers and counteract malaria symptoms. Sold at J. K. Jones' Drug Store Fifth and Kansas Ave, 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
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J. K. Jones
Kansas Ave
Ons Pare Rate To Topeka From All Kansas Points
Schedule notice states reduced fares from Kansas and Kansas City Missouri to Topeka as part of a Silver Convention inauguration event. Entities include State Citcera and Templars of Kansas. Tickets on sale January 9 to 16, 189. Union Pacific listed as the best line with FA Lewis as agent.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas City
Citcera
Azriculiar
Swick
Asenchthen
Breedvee Association
Entperktios Boere Ae ‘Templars
Kensas
Union Pacific
FA. Lewis
Local Notice Lost Item and Rental Offer
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an Indy Elgin gold watch and lifoutie chain with claspron, a reward of $10, and a return to Karn Ave. Also notes for rent of furnished rooms with no conveniences and a barn. references to doctors and a Dr. Hamilton at 4 Quincy 5.
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Indy’ Elgin Gold
Karn Ave
Scott
Ferenson
Llostils Porwin
Urip
Medicoind
Hamilton
Quincy
The Wee Priest and Elly of Ballycrook
In a Ballycrook village tale the shy Wee Priest befriends Elly, Colonel’s daughter, as she helps him learn kindness. Their bond grows through shared chores and a snow man scheme, but Elly’s illness and death tests the priest’s gentleness and memory of their days together.
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Billycrook Alway
Wes Prizet
Caine
Prieat
Tual
Elly
Fily
Aiagatore
Eifly
Hlvesh
Ely
Bollycrack
Sian
Yife
Ana Nking
Luke
Privat
Creez
Lono
Fie
Ballycrook
Hallycrook
London
San
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Sedalia
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Football Crusade
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