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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1895

Page

7

Murdered by Tramps Habits Killings at Cyrus Turn

Harry Bowden a Pennsylvania operator was killed by tramps at Cyrus Ohio last night. His body lay on the track and was struck by an engine decapitating him. He had drawn his monthly pay hours earlier. motive believed robbery.

Fout Warnz Ind Harry Bowden Brcyrus Bowden

Walter Oakville Wins First Potatoes and Marriage Reward

The Washington Post story recounts Walter Oakville digging up 27 potatoes from a plant, delivering them for a promised reward of $1 each. He is celebrated by the central relief committee after beating Erasmus Collins, and the tale ends with Oakville and Caroline Geranium marrying for $1 in a license fee, amid a chorus of jubilant donations.

Walter Oakville Associated Charities Emrry Emery Potato Comimittés Ninth Street Ever Anowe Caroline Geranium Erasmus Collins Washington Tel Broek Uhe Central Relief Committee Erastius Collins Caroline Geracinm Washington Post

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