Border Warfare and Mob Action in Kansas
The Independence Reporter recounts a border fight and a mob outbreak over the murder of Mat Yorum. Deputies and locals pursued suspects, breaking into a cabin, coercing confessions, and capturing Athery Tucker and Cher Rogers, while others fled. One suspect, Clem Ragore, was wounded. Ben Cirrenicaf, a colored man, was believed killed, as Cherokee War excitement rose in the region near Worbe Creek.
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Independence
Mat Yorum
Maretal
Tye Lab
Hyco Hogers
Ben Cirrenicaf
Yocurn
Te Tourder
Tucker
Bioars Hay
Boys Run Away to Fort Scott and Remain Two Weeks
The Wiekin Beacon reports two youths aged nine and twelve ran away to Fort Scott, staying about two weeks. The narrative mentions families, miles traveled, and a tense search as authorities and relatives feared trouble and sought their return.
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Scott
Letter From Bryan Prompts Supporter Flurry In Wichita
A Wichita reader dispatch describes Bryan’s backers rallying behind a letter from Whitlam Jennings Ursin to a Cre at commune, praising his stance while noting critics' demand for reply. The piece cites Henry C. Rivhtor and mentions labor groups sending thousands in support though Bryan declines to respond. The letter’s impact is framed as energizing supporters and linking to efforts to follow cabinet directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Whitlam Jennings Ursin Weillen
Henry C
Mir
Tieviert
Bryan
Bryan Case
Higary
Himkell
Heney
Min Birzan
Indians Go East as Pawnee Chiefs Seek Treaty Funds
Indians head to Washington to secure treaty appropriation and ensure payments from the government. Pawnee chiefs and associates travel with the aim of receiving funds, discussing trust arrangements and anticipated annual treaty money of about $2,007, with extra sums expected from allotment draws and related entitlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arkansas City
Pat
Grover
Woome
Delenter
Tosh
Dasmedy
Soda
Lane
Paynen
Wichita Opera House Receiver Discharged in Court
Jan 6 Wichita report states Roy Kraemer receiver for Wichita Opera House discharged by district court. Debt figure rising, earnings situation unclear. Property remains with B. Wilber of Horton as legal owner pending further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
St. Crantos
Ree B. Wilber
Horton
Atchison Veteran Lacks Pension Papers Signature
A local Atchison veteran, missing pension documents, is reported as having not signed the required papers. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the item notes the man’s ongoing issue with completing the pension formalities.
Gambling Houses Open in Atchison and Missing Man Sought
Atchison reports three gambling houses with day and night operations. A rumor says a man vanished after visiting the gambling venues. In Port Scott burglars stole silk from Goodsell Calhoun Co. Syracuse paper sold to new management amid political shifts. Kearney County tax levy prompt to collect due funds and raise revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Scott
Goodsell, Calhoun & Co
Atele
Tein
Anthony Comstock's Woes in the Suppression Fight
A New York report outlines misapplied funds from Anthony Comstock's society for suppression. Secretary Hound notes discussions of uncollected money from annual events and misallocation between two secretaries. Comstock and associates question whether the funds were ever received or properly distributed.
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New York
Comstick
Anthony
Big Gotham Sale. Crocker Buys New York Realty for 3.6 Million
Jonaire Crocker pays 3,600,090 dollars for properties Nos. 70 72 and 7 1/2 Broadway and 510 and 15 New Street from the Alexander Smiths. He plans to replace the four row with a modern five-building project on the plot. The frontage is 71.4 feet on Broadway and 60.1 feet on New Street with 1126 feet along its north line and a 2.6 feet setback.
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New York
Ger. Crocker
Peter, Marie
William Alexander Smith
Broadway
New Street
Wensures
Crane to Cuba and Revolution Rumors Reported
Atlanta dispatch notes Stephen Crane replying by telegraph about lost Commanant's men and possible scattered action near Jackson. Mentions another expedition to Cuba and a Uruguay revolution potential, with Paris reports on Adelina Patti and Furman men’s attire for sale.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Steph—En Crane
Jackconvitte
Jarkson
Ile
Muba
Stephen Cane
Uruguay
Thaesten Montevides
Brimnay
Adelina Patt
Paris
Mme
Adeline Patt
Maris
Furman's
Cure Nervous Dyspepsia with Stuart's Tablets
An Indianapolis reader describes nervous dyspepsia affecting multiple organs and mental strain. He credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with complete relief after four years of trial, noting improved health, appetite, and energy. The advertisement urges sending for the stomach disease volume and lists prices and outlets.
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W. Sharper
Indiarapolli
Ind
Buart
Marshall
Soh
Michael's Manager Suspended and Eck Fined in Racing Row
A chaotic racing season sees Michael's manager suspended and Tom Eck fined after a troubled pre Portland tour. Promoters, financiers, and officials clash over payments and a long distance showdown once planned for New Orleans. The dispute complicates the coming Corbett Fitzsimmons review and reshapes the racing calendar.
Fitz or Corbett Prominent Writer on Coming Fight
A famed sporting writer assesses Fitzsimmons and Corbett ahead of their match. He cites Tommie Tracey and Mike Conley, noting Corbett’s pace and temperament may prove decisive, while Fitzsimmons shows signs of aging and risk in fights. Conley describes Corbett as spirited, fit, and ready, with confidence in his rival’s condition and form.
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Corbett
Fitz
Tommie Tragey
New Zealand
Fiz
Sharkey
Joe Murphy
Murphy
Be Caushe
Bie
Therm
Gin
Alm
Fitzsimmons
Mike
Fitz Wao
Ed Williamson
Sharkey-Pizzarmimons
Ithaca
Corbetta Coniact
Nicholson Named Frisco Passenger Chief in Turbulent Rail Move
An Associated Press dispatch from Chicago announces George T. Nicholson will become the passenger agent for the St. Louis and San Francisco railway, succeeding D. Wishart. The move signals stronger Frisco rival to the Santa Fe, with potential changes in freight and passenger leadership across the system.
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Yeo
T. Nicholson
Associated Press
Chicago
George T. Nicholson
St. Louis
San Francisco Railway
Nicholson
Satta Fe
Frisco Road
D. 5
Robineon
Banta Fe
Hichalson
Tate
Robinson
Pasenger
Frisco Tne
Texcome
Sante Ie i
Siassenger
Owhile
Morton
W. J. Black
Thin City
CA. Higcine
Preeiil
Ament
Chicase
Black
Nicholuga
Fisek
Langtry Divorce Fight Echoes Across Ocean
The Jersey Lily’s husband Edward Langtry denies receiving any money from wife and rejects California court authority. He told the New York World reporter he has not been paid, claims Irish status affects his compliance, and asserts the desertion grounds weaken the case. Mrs Langtry is said to be in Monte Carlo as this unfolds.
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Chicaxo
Jan
Otr
Janet Mirhiael
Tom Linton
New Orleans
Michael Holdn
League of American Wheelmen
Nas
Plana
Michael
Xoemant
Nave Hick
Johnson
Weining An McDonald
Jortined
Mies
Feo Vranes
Amesivana Gil
Buruie
Eal
Portland
Jolien
New York
Barranamiente
Gideon
L.A
War Fattiden
Cal
RUE Hie Racing Achemon Tpi
Ag Michaut
de Too Wan
Eek
Amenita
Dred Gertart
Rackur Board
Chilemry
Gerlach
Oldurate Tod
Eaer
Jersey
Lily
Iran
London
Edward Langtry
Southampton
San Francisco
Iavy
Uttle
Ireland
South Stack
Langtry
New York World
Clapton
Judes
California
Chairos
E_LANGTRY
Gov Black Minces Not on Civil Service Reform Says Plan
Albany Jan. Gov Black argues civil service reform needs common sense and better employer laborer understanding. He warns against flashy schemes and favors examinations prioritizing character and ability, with cost effective public service over profit. Wyoming refinery resumes after four month shutdown as Pennsylvanian Oil and Gas resumes operations.
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Albany
Gov. Bisch
Chas
Efell Ser Stow
Jess Serch
NCID
Wyoming Gas
Casper
Wyo
Pennsylvania Oil and’ Gar Company
Senate Adopts Call's Resolution on Cuban Case
Washington Jan 6 the senate reads to Call's resolution seeking the state department's full correspondence in Julio Sanzully case. Executive session follows for Ledge to consider two treaties. Week of Prayer service set at First Congregational church with topic The Need of Greater Spirit and Power. Rita Lesse's home sold at sheriff sale for about 2000 to J Marah mortgagee. Weyler denial: Madrid asserts no plan to replace Weyler as captain general of Cuba.
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Senate
Call
Washington
Julio Sanzully
Ledge
Presbyterian
Merrio Mt
Lathern
Rita Lesse
Wichita
Hous
Sheriff Able
J. Marah
Weyler
Madrid
Epoda
Cuba
Smithsonian Gives Sultan a Sioux Chief Figure
The Smithsonian Institution built a life size Sioux chief figure in war dress with beaded decorations as a reciprocal gift to the Ottoman sultan of Turkey. Secretary Langtry and Dr. Cyrus Adler oversaw the project after a Turkish visit in 1595. The statue and accompanying Sioux domestic and martial items will be boxed and shipped this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smithsonian
Turkey
Dakota
Smithsonian Institution
Langtry
Cyrus Adler
National Museum
Death penalty amended by congress abolishing many former causes
Congress passes a bill abolishing capital punishment for numerous offenses and extending the principle to federal crimes. The measure, following a long crusade by Representative Curia of New York, faces senate approval and likely conference negotiations before final enactment.
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Congress
Washington
Jan
Senate
House
Curia
New York
Cecil Rhodes Condemned In Enthusiastic Banquet Report
News from January reports a Cape Colony banquet honoring Cecil Rhodes ex premier. Attendees condemned his defiant stance against cooperation with the government and feared consequences for the Transvaal region. The speech praised colonial aims while critics warned of rising tensions and risks to stability.
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Lenin
Ealee
Cecil Rhoden
Cape Colony
Orion
Colonul
Rhodes
Witness testimony expected in Angell suit over Gould marriage
Grand Rapids June 6 A Michigan witness tests the case in New York supreme court involving Sarah Ann Ansell as a dowry claimant in Fay Gould estate. Seane N Ingraham, 75, claims he knew of Gould's marriage to Miss Browk and that the couple lived together. John B D Oxhorse and Oshorde noted as witnesses.
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Michigan
Angell
Grand Tapids
Mich
Grand Rapids
Neeses
Sarah Ann Ansell
New York Supreme Court
Fay Gould
New York
Albeny
Seane N. Ingraham
John BD
Oxhorse
Wyoming Township
Ingraham
Jay Gould
Em J
Visist Gould
Mary Ann Shields
Oshorde
Deiglemayr Heard From in St Louis Does Not Return
Assistant Secretary Max Delsimarr of the Topeka Commercial Club, who left abruptly, has been heard from. He states he is in St Louis and has no plan to return to Topeka. In a letter, he says gambling debts and other liabilities drove him from Topeka and that the club’s money was turned over before his departure. No successor has been chosen.
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Seip
Oresock
Tom Farrington
Leaxenwroria
Tuu Soldier
Max Delsimarr
Topeka
Aesistant
Mike Wil
Deigiemayr
FIRE AT WHITE CITY DESTROYS SECTIONS OF DISTRICT
A blaze hit White City Kansas around six this morning destroying most of the south side including the Dock and Inn area. Names of affected businesses include Norvell bakery and restaurant Mrs Millingan millinery White City State Bank and several others. Total loss estimated near 320000 with under 2900 covered by insurance. Rebuilding already underway.
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White City
Kan
George W. Norwvell
Bmkery
White City State Bank
Walid. Tag
Bt. Voderepa
The
Register Publishing Company
Governor Cloug Inaugurated for Second Term
In St Paul on June, Governor David M. Dinkeh was inaugurated for a second term as Roan today, with Cloris and the Biennial Tassaade legislature receiving attention.
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Cloug
St. Paul
Jun
David M. Dinkeh
Roan
Giy
Senate Postpones Waller Aid Inquiry
Washington January six. A small Senate attendance convened as Senator Cullom reported adversely from the foreign relations committee a bill granting 1520 dollars to ex Consul John L. Waller, the United States representative to Madagascar. The inquiry into the case was indefinitely postponed.
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Washington
Senate
Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
John L. Waller
United
Madecescar
Gomez Advances in Cuba and Captures Town
A Havana dispatch cites General Gomez action near Jacarro Moran in Cuba. Spanish commander refused surrender, town fell to Gomez forces. Report states 145 prisoners were taken and all were killed, aligning with a propaganda manifesto blaming humane conduct.
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Gomes
Tampa
Fla
Cleba de Avill
Cuba
Trocha
Jacarro
Moran
Gomez
Spaniel
Weyler
Flood Rises Forcing Shelter On Hilltops In Missouri
High water on the Black and Osage rivers floods trails and roads hampering train service between here and Poppler Mo. Thousands of dollars in damage. many families seek hilltop shelter. Bridges washed away and livestock losses reported as the river crests.
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Hewry
Casalen
Themsinand
Hhere
Poppler Slant
Blatk
Delirious tramp arrested after rampage in city transfer station
A small, unkempt man ravings at the transfer station drew a crowd as he wandered from the depot along Kansas Avenue cursing and asking for money. Detective Zeller helped place him in a patrol wagon. he remained incoherent and unnamed at the jail.
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Kansas Avenue
Fock Teland
Roth
Seventh Street
Eighth Street
Zeller
Ceil
Dance in Church Sparks Arrests at St Mark’s Baptist
In New Orleans at St Mark’s Baptist Church the Couchie Comelie dance led to arrests of many female members after a foot washing event and a disruptive church scene. The minister pounded the pulpit as gyrations prompted ejection. the case proceeds before Judge Pinnesan with a contentious future for the congregation.
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New Orleans
St. Mark’s Baptist Church
John Watkins
Pinnesan
Aidavit
Arbuckles Bay Minority Stock in Woolson Spice Case
A report from January 6 details a disputed sale of Woolson Spice Co shares by Arbuckle interests. Investigations suggest attempts to move funds through New York banks and pressure from lawyers and financiers. The issue centers on control of Woolson Spice and potential receiver action if the Sugar Trust pressures the Arbuckles.
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Arbuckles Bay
Woolson Spice Company
Trisda. O
Boesce-Acklin
Woolton Spice Company
New York
J. AD
Aphucktes
Turner
Arklin
Abe Geel
Merchants” National Bank of New York
Secomt National Bank
Ackiin
Gilmorsy
Arbuckie
Arbuckies
Whelson Spice Co
Thas
Sugar Trust
Finn
Arbuckle Brothers
The Treasure Ship Robbery at Sea
A tale of a brigantine named Jane where twenty thieves board at night to seize treasure worth over £15,000. Captain Blake binds and resists, robbers loot a chest of gold, a gunpowder blast explodes, and the ship sinks into mystery after the crew’s escape. The gang disperses with their loot, while the Captain’s fate remains tied to a long-unsolved crime.
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Hoad
London
Imate
Jenkinsant
Liew
Blake
Prim
Leen
Lake Tull Roselow
Crie
Rom
Iyleg
Land of Rubber Men
Wade
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Gnanzonp
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H. W. Scrivner
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Anthony Comstuch
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Jonaire Crocker
Crane
Jackoonville
Stuart
Indianapolis
Yluich
Kinneys
A. W. Sharper
Tulanapolis
Stuadt
Linton
Tom Eck
Corbett- Fitzsimmons Mill
Fitz OR Corbett
Child
Jerry Black
Mhs. Langtry
Sultan
Smithsonian Institute
Cecil Rhodes
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Deiglemayr
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