Longtime Kansas United States Marshal Crum Dies
Littleton S Crum longtime United States marshal for the district of Kansas died at his Oswego home after a brief typhoid illness. A prominent political figure in the Third district he shaped state party strategy, backed governors and candidates, served as Oswego Register editor and postmaster, and wielded influence across factions until his death. Funeral scheduled in Oswego on Saturday.
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United States
District of Kansas
Oswego
Judge Crum
Topeka
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Buckner
Senate
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Oswego Register
Hayes
Garfield
Republican State Central Committee
Stanley
Court of Visitation
United States Marshal
Ingalls
Trealls
Dick” Walker
Burton
Pearly
Kansas
Political leader Mr Crum dies after extended illness
The Oswego veteran, known as Lit Crum, aged about sixty, dies after a late operation failed to restore strength. A Kentucky native who settled in Oswego in 1854, Crum was a harness maker and real estate man. He was a longtime Republican power, twice nearly named U.S. Marshal for Kansas, and friend of Cyrus Leland. He drove papers across the countryside and once helped lead a racehorse event for lawyers. He was married to Mrs Louise Murdock and left a son at Wentworth Military Academy.
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Oswego Post
Crum
Kansas
Joe
Vnfuenow
Hin
Burton
Republican State Central Committee
Supreme Judge
Cyrus Leland
Leland
Baker- Burton
Stanley
Washington
Kentucky
Floyd County
Tupoli
Mathood
Miindinan
Allan Buckner
Loelis Murdock
Franklin County
Missouri
Wentworth Military Academy
Cram
Parifician
W. Perkins
Perkins
de Cram
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Baker
Bartoe
Texas
Kansas City
Topeka Fair Grounds
Lt. Lambert
United States District Attorney
Lambert
Court of Visitation
Ologht
St. A. Low
Low
Capeland
Copland
Salvation Army
Me Crums Successor Affects National Marshals Issue
Politicians speculate on Crum’s successor as United States Marshal. Report indicates debate among officials and possible nominees including H Richter and Frank Grimex amid federal appointment rumors. Washington sources say President Housevell may not consider current options.
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United States
Crum
Housevell
Burton seen to back Richter for Kansas vacancy
The article notes Senator Burton likely favors Lieutenant Governor H. Richter for the Kansas vacancy. It mentions Frank Fiennuen as a potential candidate and state Treasurer Frank Grimes as another name. Richter’s Morris county endorsement in last Saturday’s Republican convention is highlighted as one of the few counties backing Burton since his Topeka address.
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Reese
Burton
Bix
H . Richter
Frank Fiennuen
Frank Grimes
Grimes
Richter
Council Grove
Republicans Rally Behind Legislative Nominations in Kansas
The piece argues Republicans must support their legislative nominees to avoid a Democratic senator. It cites Curtis, Stanley, and Long as potential U S senators and urges unity despite rivalries. Roosevelt's policy is used to frame the stakes, warning that a Democratic senator would oppose Republican goals.
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United States
Emporia Gazette
Curtis
Charles Curtis
Committee On Indian Affairs
Stanley
United State
the Gazette
Burton
Charley Curtis
Long
Curtin
Kansas
Senate
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
A FAD TO ELOPE IN TORRINGTON NOTES
In Torrington July, a fad to elope travels from this city to Millerton and back, involving the Parsons family. Fannie Parsons, 16, eloped to Connecticut's Gretna Green, later becoming Mrs Jankeen. Sister Hesele, aged 16, followed, also taking a marriage path, while Miss Daisy Thrall, bonded to the Parsons family since her mother's death, left town suddenly aged 75. Rumor and concern ripple through the household as future plans loom. The report also mentions Kilmartin, age 15, once joined to Thrall in Millerton by Rev. Snyder.
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Parsons
Fannie
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Connecticut
Gretna Green
Peal
Jankeen
Hesele
Daisy M. Thrall
Pone
William Jin
Kilmartin
Millerton
M. B. Snyder
Appalling Pennsylvania wreck at Treblin Station.
A Pennsylvania Limited express from St Louis to New York slammed into a wild coal car at Trebeln near Xenia at 10 30 last night. The crash set the train ablaze and left seven dead and sixteen injured as gas tanks exploded and the cars burned. Fire departments aided but many victims perished in the flames.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sentinel
Trebeins
United
St. Louis
New York
di WM. Clark
Fatrick Dwyer
Ireman
EM. Mrown
Greenfield
Bon
Joseph Converees
Emirs
Bersie Donovan
Irwin
Hrormthe
W. A. Gifford
Woodstock
Mure
Ames McFadden
Mollie Collins
Louisville
Xenia
United Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eagineer Clark
Evie
Dayton
Willian Dwyer
Gifford and
Poragth
Peters
Columos
Mellowan
Cireeansia
Columbus
Eesti Beraren
Kenai Oy
St Trebeln
Trate No. &the Pennsylvania Limited
Wreck Toll and Rescue At Freight Incident Near Xenia
In a freight wreck near Xenia several killed and injured including postal clerks from Columbus and Greenfield. Clarence Kincaid of a Trebeins distillery organized rescue and notified rail officials. All mail on the wrecked train was destroyed.
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Ngineer, Wiely
Willem
Rat Cleimats
Hughes
Urab
Clarence Kincaid
Trebeins
Xenia
Kincaid
George Harr
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Barr
Washington
Pestomice Department
Wreck Near Omaha Kills Fireman and Injures Crew
On the westbound Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Passenger No. 4 crashed three miles west of South Omaha. Fireman Victor Erickson of Fairbury died crushed beneath the engine. Engineer Charles Porter, also of Fairbury, was killed. Express messengers Henry Fisher and Charles Caldwell were badly bruised. engineer Henry Fisher was among the injured. The derailment caused a dangerous explosion quelled by the crew. a wrecking train cleared the site and passengers were moved to a following train.
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Rock Island & Pacific
South Omaha
Sreman
Victor Erickson
Fairbury
Red Charles Porter
Grubabis
Henry Fisher
Charles Caldwell
Shorty
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Taibes
Young Moeser Shot In Accidental Kansas Gun Incident
A 7-year-old, Wil Moeser, was fatally wounded by an accidental shotgun discharge near Ellinwood, Kansas. The boy was brought to Topeka by train after a party returning from a hunt found the weapon fired as a nearby man tended the breach. The cartridge blast hit the child in the side, with doctors uncertain about recovery. a small amount of shot also grazed an infant in a nearby buggy but caused no serious injury.
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Ellinwood
Kans
Furmi
Topeka
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Bem
Wil Moeser
Gulf Shoaling Report From Southeast Pass Channel
New Orleans July 2 Captain of steamer reported to Lieut Poster of the U S Hydrographic Office a sounding near Southeast Pass showing only 2 to 2 1/2 fathoms where chart indicates at least 6 fathoms A Washington special report suggests a possible Gulf bottom resurvey to determine if shoaling is exceptional or reflects a level change and whether Mississippi steamers can operate safely This news comes amid concern over navigational depths and potential shifts in Gulf waters.
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New Orleans
Poster
United States Hydrographile Office
Think City
Southeast Pass
Washington
Gulf
Kansas pioneer R A Cunningham dies in Garnett
RH Cunningham of Garnett Kansas a pioneer resident and former Kansas Legislature member dies from paralysis. The brief obituary notes his long service and ties to the state. The fragment references agricultural terms and a Cairo Egypt note with dated context.
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RH Cunningham Desa Garnett
Kan
R A Cunninghem
Kansas
Rain Shower Report From Government Gauge
A brief weather notice notes a light shower Thursday night with negligible rainfall recorded at about 0.09 inches. South winds and a cool, rising temperature trend followed, with hourly readings from the official thermometer documenting the modest precipitation.
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En Aid
President Roosevelt Arrives at Sagamore Hill After Sea Trip
Oyster Bay July 5 Roosevelt and his party reached Sagamore Hill in the Mayflower at 6 55 this morning while the Mayflower remained anchored near Tompkinsville. Lieutenant Commander Gleaves, in command, chose anchoring due to fog and danger through Hell Gate. The president reviewed matters awaiting attention with Avatatant Secretary Loth as George W. Meyer, US ambassador to Italy, joined for luncheon. The treasury secretary is expected to arrive later aboard Ragamore HM or a treasury vessel, with William H. Bloody possibly arriving on the Dolphin tonight or tomorrow.
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Hell Gate
Navy Department
Roosevelt
Loth
George W.L. Meyer
United States
Italy
Mayer
Treasury Department
Treasury
William H. Bloody
The
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Tomorr
Bryan in Maine with Bryan party crowd at Bath court house
In Bath Maine July 21 a crowd gathered at the station as W J Bryan and his party arrived. A stand was built at the court house for speeches with Senator Carmack briefly addressing the audience. A bouquet for Mrs Sewall widow of Arthur Bewall was presented by Mr Bryan.
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Charles
Harlin
Massachusetts
Court House
Bath
W. J. Bryan
Hin
Press Tiss
Mr. Bryan
Sewal
Arthur Bewall
Bryan
Senator Carmack
Lawyer uncovers 1883 law for possible state wide hangings
A Topeka lawyer cites an 1883 statute allowing the Supreme or district courts to issue habeas corpus for death row convicts after a year in the penitentiary. If no valid reason is found for delay, the court can order execution, unless the governor issues a death warrant.
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Topeka
Supreme Court
District Court
Fragmentary Race Report from July Meeting
The garbled text hints at a racing event during a July meeting with mentions of West Sixth Avenue road paving, participants including Jimits Maher Rods and Racoubie, Soy H-At, and a Liverpool connection. It notes a sequence of placements with a second, third, and starting horses but specifics are unclear.
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Racoubie
Soy
Te Mecca
Tien Ei Ea
Liverpool Jatags Ftion
Tr Horres
McCabe proposes city taxes on excavation permits to fund engineering dept
City Engineer McCabe forecasts the engineering department will cost about 36000 for the year ending March 31. He suggests charging $1 for each excavation permit to raise revenue, arguing fees would cover expenses and even yield over $1000 annually. The mayor and Ways and Means Committee will decide the permit tax amount as they review the budget for the upcoming year.
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Ways and Means
Coeree
Kew River
Hum
By Treasury
Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details about a local action with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
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