Kansas News Run Over Man Killed Murderer Arrested
A fatal tramway accident near Leavenworth leaves Elmer E Bailey dead after being struck by a moving car. Witnesses describe a struggle on the box car as George Callahan grabbed a door handle and kicked Bailey, causing the victim to fall between rails. Coroner’s inquest names Callahan as the suspect. bail set at 1000. exam to proceed next week.
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Salina
Elmer E. Bailey
Waverly
Kun
E. U. PL
Ely
Tie
U. PL
Dowsward
Brakenin
Geo
Catahan
Hatley
Seward
Bailey
Callahan
Joseph MecCiain
Muere
Tufeed Moore
Osage
Caliahas
Bilis
J.F. Oilinger
Eberhardt
T. Hayward
H. M Atherton
K. C. Green
J. J. Purcell
NH. Loomis
Gurr
Br. Peterson
Jumbo Ox Killed at Wichita World Record Steer
The famed steer Jumbo weighing 2010 pounds and measuring 12 feet long was killed in Wichita after weeks of disease from rapid growth. At four years old the giant stood tall and would have fetched a fortune if mounted. Owner Jayce plans to have the hide mounted and displayed, likely in the city.
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Wichita
Jayce
Ms Hide
Payne
Dan Anthony Jr Wed to Miss Bessie Havens of Leavenworth
Dan Anthony Jr United in marriage with Bessie Havens of Leavenworth on June 22 at 1 30 pm. The Times general manager and son of Col BD Anthony wed with a small private ceremony. The couple departed for New York to sail on Cunard Umbria and expect about three months in Europe.
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Dan Anthony, JR
Bessie Havens
Leavenworth
Anthony
the Times
Paul & Havens
Leavenworth National Bank
Counle
New York
Liverpool
Cunard
Europe
Drowned in the Walnut River Near Badger Creek
Mrs Laura Abernathy drowned while bathing in the Walnut River southeast of Winfield. The exact sequence is disputed after she and companions, Hoa Taylor Herb Wurst and Frank Small, visited the area for a day of recreation. Efforts to recover the body were unsuccessful. Sheriff’s office was notified and Under Sheriff Rothrock responded.
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Laura Abernathy
Winfield
Jose
Badger Creek
Hoa Taylor
Herb Wurst
Frank Small
Selthout
Sheriff's Office
Rothrock
Meteor light over southwestern Kansas and a related river irrigation update
Reports across south western Kansas describe a bright meteor seen near Wichita around 11 PM. Witnesses said the light and rumble affected several areas, with one sighting in Hutchinson of a spark on B Street now in Ed Singer’s possession. In Great Bend irrigation officials report the first four miles of the Kven irrigation ditch receiving three feet of water, with plans to demonstrate irrigation benefits on leased land.
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Wichita
Southwastern
Kansas
Hutchinson
B Street
Unt City
Ed Singer
Dregest
Great Bend
Koon
Whitfield Storms Strike Crops and Lightning Claim
A severe storm Saturday evening damaged crops and grass in Whitfield. Mrs George Holston was struck by lightning and for a time life was despaired of but she will recover. England had two cows killed by lightning. In Washington the Republican paper moved to a new building with new type. Nesbit and wife Alice Vincent of Valparaiso plan to be at home after July. Rev George Hageman begins a twenty-first year as pastor in Washington Presbyterian Church. He is one of only two long serving Presbyterian pastors in Kansas towns with Leavenworth and Fort Scott. The church suspended morning services to honor him. The current count shows 203 members.
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Whitfield
Geo. Holston
England
Washington
T. A. Palmer
Fifth Congressional District
Nesbit
Washington Watchman
Misa Alice Vincent
Valparaiso
Ind
Nannie Nesbit
Geo. Hageman
Kansas
Leavenworth
Fort Scott
Baye
Roses in Jackson Park Bloom Anew After Fair Remains
June 2 report from Chicdze notes Jackson Park’s teeming rose garden. Fred Kanst and his son head the care, preserving 100 square rods of beauty after the World’s Fair. Varieties include Prince Camille De Rohan and humbler hybrids, with peonies, poppies, aconitums, sunflowers and phlox enriching the fragrant precincts.
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Pama
Jackson Park
Fred Kanst
Bis Son
Californis
Camille de Rohan
Kanst
Submarine Boat Tested by Oshkosh Inventor Raddata
Oshkosh Wisconsin June 1 The Raddate submarine boat enlarged and improved has been launched and made a short test voyage with satisfactory results. It was found after several trips that more powerful propel machinery may be carried. Raddatz has been in Milwaukee building a large engine of his own invention to allow propulsion without coal and thus no smoke while submerged. Parts of the propelling bar were made in Milwaukee shops and shipped here, kept sealed to protect the inventor's secret. Only an assistant was allowed inside the cigar shaped craft which is claimed to withstand pressure and dive to six feet.
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Raddata
Oshkosh
Wis
Raddais
Milwaukee
Rady
Raddatz
Bryan Day Excursion Train From Topeka To Ottawa
The Missouri Pacific special Friday June 25 departs Topeka at 7 30 pm, returns to Ottawa. Tickets cost 1 for round trip, available on the special Friday. Also notice an unrelated testimonial for Katie De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve addressing piles.
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Bryan
Ottawa
Missouri Pacific
Topeka
Katie de Witt
Stansield
Four-City State Baseball League Formed in Kansas
A state baseball league formed by four teams Topeka Atchison Emporia and Junction City with possible addition of two more later. Emporia defeated Topeka 7 to 6 yesterday and comes to Topeka for three games starting Thursday. Junction City and Atchison to play in Atchison starting Thursday. Manager McCabe in Kansas City seeking another pitcher. Wingert released to play shortstop for Junction City. Stricklett and Harry Colburn continue strong for Topeka pitching.
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Topeka
Atchison
Emporia
Junction City
I. Emporia
Atchison Sill
Atchigan
Chas. McCabe
Kansas City
Wingert
Stricklett
Harry Colburn
Batteries Across Cities Spark Football and Bicycle News
A scrambled list covers batteries and teams from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, detailing matchups and players in a midweek ledger. It notes Emporia’s defeat of Topeka in a crowded game, Fort Riley and St Marys clashing, and a T A W bicycle race set for the fair grounds with crowds expected observing fast times and plate-track action. Fred Hammer, son of Geo Hammer, remains out of danger after shell blast injuries while he toyed with dynamite.
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Fair Grounds
Ay Vesper
Fred Hammer
Geo. Hammel
Constable’s Daughter Near Death Sparked Drum Clash
In Chicago on June 22, Constable Harry Underdown of Evanston, whose daughter Flors lies near death, clashed with Swedish Salvation Army marchers on Davis street after they refused to stop beating a large bass drum. Underdown arrested, fined $5, vowed warrants against the Army. Capt Engdahl claimed the constable is accused of stealing the drum last summer. The Army said they would beat louder if asked to stop. If the daughter recovers, they threaten to pound the drum harder.
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Chicago
Flors
Harry Underdown
Evanston
Salvation Army
Davis Street
An Gerdons
Salvationists
Capt
Engdahl
May BF Rules Again at Tusfan Conventions
Ex Governor Horace Hos says he will not attend this week but would not decline a governor nomination if offered. Delegates attend slowly as Democratic party officials push Ottumwa’s James Burgess for governor. Fred White shows strong support though unlikely to win. W H Robb and J B Romans named for lieutenant governor.
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Des Moines
Horace Hos
Tusfan
Wtia
Walsh
Democratic National Committee
James Burgess
Ottumwa
Fred White
W. H. Robb
Creston
Federal Ruling Could Shape State Federal Interference Law
Webb McNall and New York Life suit sought to bar the state insurance official from interfering with business and to revoke an exclusion order. Judge Foster heard arguments, with a decision expected to set a precedent on federal vs state authority in insurance matters. Presidential appointments were announced, naming several U S officials for districts including Illinois and Alaska. Lake Shore Michigan Southern advertises commuter routes to Buffalo and Boston and New England, with tourist guides and summer schedules offered by B P Humphrey and C I Wilber.
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Webb McNall
McNall
Foster
Washington
Senate
J. Otis Humphrey
Tllinois
Charles P. Fitch
Ilnois
J. At. Shoup
Idaho
Alaska
Richard Yates
Illinois
John Goodnow
Minnesota
Shanghai
China
Horace W. Moetculf
Maine
Newcastioop-Tyne
England
L. Edwin Dudley
Massachusetts
Vancouver
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Wm. Jarvis
New Hampshire
Milan
Italy
Philo P. Gallagheer
District of
Buffalo
New York
Boston
New England
Lake Shore
Michigan
Chicago
Chautauqua Lake
B. P. Humphrey
Kansas City
Wilber
Bryan Day Special Train From Topeka to Ottawa
Missouri Pacific schedules a Bryan Day special train from Topeka to Ottawa and return on Friday June 25. Departure From Topeka is 7:25 am and Ottawa departure on return is 7:30 am. Round trip tickets are $1.00 and valid only on the special train.
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Bryan
Ottawa Chautauqua
Missouri Pacific
Topeka
Ottawa
Bryan Day At the Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly
Special train leaves 7 30 am for Bryan day at the Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly on Friday June 25 1597 fare one dollar via Santa Fe Route.
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Bryan Day
Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly
Topeka Fire Alarm Key Locations Listed
A historical record lists numerous cross streets and avenues around Topeka for fire alarm points. Entries include Morse and Jackson Streets, Kansas Avenue with Hartroad Street, Garden and Tayior Streets, and many other combinations such as Topeka Avenue with Third Street, Euclid and Buchanan, and Van Buren with Cleventh Streets, indicating numerous fixed stations and routes for emergency signaling.
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Morse
Jackson Streets
Kansas Avenue
Hartroad
Garden
Adams
Lake Street
Sixth Avenue
Branner
Tenth
Topeka
Pire
Si Twelfth
Taylor Streets
van Buren
Cleventh
van Hiren
Twelfth
Euclid Avenue
Buchanan Street
Tang
Eleventh
Morris Avenue
Hseventh
Topeka Avenue
Third Street
Quincy Street
Crane Street
Monroe Streets
Tenth Avenue
Lawrence Street
Bourth
Lafayette Streets
Ieiein
Seward
Rudd
Coliene
Hiver
Wool Rate Trouble Sparks Senate Debate Over Wool Tariff
Washington June 12 The wool Schedule opened in the senate with a bid to cut the rate on wool from 11 to 10 cents per pound The move drew strong reactions from Republicans Carter of Montana warned of a broader push to lower multiple rates and urged postponement while Pomeroy of Ohio defended strategy and urged individual action Allison urged caution and restraint as tempers rose and senators warned against pressure.
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Washington
Senate
Carter
Montana
Pornker
Ohio
Allison
Weather notes and heat wave forecast linger in city
A city weather report records a 56 degree reading last night and shows temperatures climbing to around 89 to 90 degrees by mid afternoon. Southeast winds and high humidity create a muggy feel with potential thunderstorms expected tonight per Weather Observer Jennings.
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Col Umbian
Somilis
Jennings
Suburban Handicap mood dampens New York field
In New York the Suburban Handicap outlook was dull despite fine weather and a perfect track. Eleven starters were listed with only eight likely to race, and doubts hung over Halm Semper Ego Volley and Howard Mann. Bed Brush and Havoc headed the lightweights in odds, with Ben Eder carrying top weight unlike last year’s winner Henry of Navarre.
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New York
Une
Ben Eder
Henry of
Navarre
Licely
Lot Halm
Semper Ego
Volley
Howard Mann
Brooklyn
Bed Brush
Havoc
Kanesaville Bridge Under Construction With Arch Girders
Steel arches are being fastened on piers over the wood arch form at Kanesaville bridge. Concrete enclosing these girders will set, supported by piles and platform framework for two arches. A large force of men is at work. two new wooden arches will be completed by week’s end. Major Stilwell of the Salvation Army will speak in Topeka at Garfeld park and conduct meetings at U2 Renews avenue St Seabrook church. Mrs Z J Maxwell died of Drum fever at 201 Stephens street Auburndaly. funeral held, interment Rochester cemetery.
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Kanesavieie
Stilwell
Salvation Army
Kansas City
Topeka
Garfeld Park
Queen Victoria
Salvation Army Hall
Renews Avenue
Seabrook Congregational Church
Z. J. Maxwell
Stephens Street
Auburndaly
Max Well
Warren MM. Crosby
Maxwell
Rochester Cemetery
Market Letter Chicago Wheat and Corn Trends
In absence of reliable European market data the wheat market opened fractionally lower with little interest in early trading. Late sessions showed some strength from large holders but others dumped near top, prices slipping then rallying before fading. Corn and oats remained weak, hog prices dull with few changes.
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Tilt Act
Missing Letters Reward Notice on Sixth Avenue West
Two letters addressed to J. B. Barthes at home near Sixth Street and Morrison Street have unsettled owners. A ketinious reward is offered for the return of either or both letters to No Sixth Avenue West.
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Sixth
Morrison Sta
J. B. Barthes
Sixth Avenue West
State Journal Building and Circulation Milestones in Topeka
In 1896 the State Journal Erected a handsome brick three story home at the southeast corner of Kansas Avenue and Hightest Topeka. It boasts four Linotypes visible through plate glass and a large window from the business office. The paper claims daily circulation exceeding 11 000 with forty three carriers and notes growth from 800 to 11 000 under current management over eleven years.
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Topeka
Kansas Avenue and
Hightest
Kansas Ave
State Journal
Conquner
Great State of
Kansas
The
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