Leeds train robbery tale questioned by Topeka police
The Topeka police question Chad Stowell story of the Leeds robbery warning readers that Stowell may have given inconsistent accounts. Sleuths note the alleged safe was carried far, discuss where the money lay, and doubt details about the express car ambush and burial near Gallatin.
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Leeds
Topeka
Chad Stowell
Jake Owen
Chad
Memphis
Mansfeld
de Harbaugh
St Louis
Jesse James
Polk
Lowe
Ryan
Star
Kansas State Reformatory
Hut
Chicago & Alton
Gallatin
Sury
Express Givssenasr
Express
Hills
Parr
Jesse James, Jr
Strauss
Jenee
Pole
Stome
Jesse
Hayes
Jesse James Case Sparks Topeka City Rivalry
A Kansas paper reports lingering claims about Jesse James Jr and Stowell, with detectives and lawyers debating the confession. A Topeka chief and Kansas City officers clash over the robber tale, while Stowell’s chart detail reportedly matches ground marks at Gallatin.
Ex-Senator Manderson Declares Political Independence
Grown weary of public life, Ex-Senator Manderson states he would not accept any office in the gift of the native except perhaps the presidency, which no man should desire. He declines a Russia ambassadorship, cabinet seat, or return to the senate, claiming complete independence from all men. He notes pleasant associations yet insists on personal autonomy.
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Honora
Manderson
Eline
Russia
Senate
Aged Alton Fingman Loses Money In Banks
Kansas City reports Patrick H. Ryan a longtime flagman at Chi fsan and Alton crossing streets lost his savings of 1500 while returning home on a Friday night He distrusted banks and kept notes and cash close fearing loss The incident raises questions about handling funds and trust in banks for workers in the area.
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Alton Fingman
Kansas City
Jac
Patrick H. Ryan
Fagman
Chifsan
Alton
St Fleet
Main Streets
Servie
Zien
Oe Ae
Pirin Street
Iseo
Rick
Esas Erotik Solutions
Afraid of New York and European money markets
London financial editor reports uneasy London conditions dampening New York stocks. Heavy selling from Amsterdam and Paris could ease the fortnightly settlement, with German monetary stringency and high imports widening gaps in trade balances. Weather and scientific notes appear within the same fragmentary page.
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New York
Jane—A_ J. wilson
London Dairy Standrat Ealits
The
Times
Aoe
London Stock Exchange
Amsterdam
Paris
American Railroman Securities
Stock Exchange
London
America
Germany
Bank of England
New York Stock Exchange
Board of Trade
United States
Europe
Cer
Year of '98 Was Wet in Lawrence Kansas
Lawrence Kansas meteorologist Jane-Chancellor Snow reports the year 1598 was wet with the wettest January, above average rainfall, and heavy snow. Highlights include a record high barometer, above normal mean temperature, warm July, and long frost-free intervals. The total rainfall reached 43.73 inches with 106 days of measurable precip.
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Chad
W. x
Tate
Sian Syapens
Lawrence
Kan
Jane
Snow
Tam
Wide Open Sunday in Havana as Spanish restraints lift
A Havana dispatch reports the first truly free Sunday in years with public flags displayed and old loyalties shifting. Spanish rule eased, merchants adjust to new customs at the port while Americans highlight honest policing and a few isolated crimes.
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Havana
New York
Tribune
Contra Asturians
Bliss
Amerian
McCullagh
Tenth Infantry
Burglary Foiled at Fifth and Jefferson Streets
Otis Grubbs heard a disturbance and saw a man at the top of the stairs during a burglary at a Fifth and Jefferson building. The intruder fled through a window after a struggle. a weapon and items were left behind and recovered by police after a call to identify them as the owner’s property.
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Barty
Gorner
Fifth
Jefferson
Otis
Grubbs
Calay
Washington Senate Session Faces War Veterans Restitution Talk
A Washington senate session discusses veterans from the Civil War and volunteers, referencing discharge terms and property restitution tied to a revival of civil suite law. The debate centers on how former soldiers and disabled veterans should be treated under new resolutions and state terms.
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Washington
Senate
Louis
Tony Ba
Mae
United States
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Praised by Policyholder
Topeka, December 31, 1898. Mr. J P Davis, President of the Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Co, Topeka, writes praising the company. He notes taking a $5,000 policy on March 38, 1892, calls it safe, reliable, well managed with ability and economy, and a good investment for his family. He carries policies with other old line firms and commends the Kansas Mutual as worthy of Kansans’ support.
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Topeka
Kansas
J. P. Davis
Kansas Mutual Life Ins. Co
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company
New Crawford Theater Teaser and Week Preview
The Crawford theater announces a Tuesday show on Jan 10 with Hoyt's Stranger in New York and a musical comedy production. Reserved seats go on sale Saturday morning Jan 7 with prices 18¢ and 25¢. Also listed is a Thursday Jan 12 event with a grand cake walk by local talent and a community bake by Prince Bates.
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Hoyt
New York
Tony Tee
Galery Son
Ehare
Buffalo
the Midata Ouly
Aurora Borestin
Saori
Janes
North Topeka Social News Highlights
Local notes report illnesses such as grip and fatigue among residents, visits from Kansas City and Ottawa friends, and upcoming travel plans. Mentions include Pred Carson, A M Petra, Rev Mayer, J V Beatty, Mrs Coultts, Mrs Hartsill, Ione Woodman, and various visits and social calls around Topeka and nearby towns.
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Foucht
Carson
A. M. Petra
van Buren Street
Mayer
Baptist Bar
T. Brainard
Berryton
J. V. Beatty
Kansas City
Topeka
L. P. Coultts
James Hartsil
Madison
Courtney
Bis
June Heme
Henry Bas Fo Lynn
Washington Ness
W. Bran
Kanaae Chey
Hereford at the Kansas City coin pall drawing
Hereford at the Kansas City coin pall drawing involves a sister of Mrs Lokene of this city. She was for Mise Marthe Aiken of Hoyt DIED IN FIVE MINUTES.
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Hereford
Kansas City
Lokene
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