Assault at Topeka club ends in police case
Dick Hodgins, steward of the Topeka club, attacked lawyer Sylvester Isenhart on Kansas Avenue near Fifth Street. Isenhart suffered facial wounds, clubs members disputed blame, and Hodgins posted $500 bond for a district court fight while Isenhart pursued higher charges. Witnesses say several club members watched. police later dismissed the police court case as Isenhart prepared to file in district court.
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Dick Hodgins
Topeka
Kk Feenhare
Kansas Avenue
Fifth
Sixth
W. A. L Thompessa
Topska Ek
Isenbart
Mer. Tsethard
Kansan
Hodgins
Tsenhart
Isehhart
Thompson
Juenhart
Purcell
Isenhert
Nowsault
Gueliy
Str
Isenhart
Soine
Leenhart
Cass
Ssephart
Steward Holgins
Mr. Isenhart
Hodging
Warre
Sterry
Iseuhart
Dokinsie
Topeka Elit
Tes Topeka
W. A
Patlee Staton
J. T. Barkley
Green- Wood
Frank Bavington
Topeka Club
Towns
Stounsat
Gene Bees
Sam
Hodgine
Thompson’s
Hagan
Hudgins
Steward Hodgins
Journal
Mr. Hagan
Ireland
Agja Cent
Stewart
Supose Club
Baya
Itsenhart
W. H. Rossington
Clat
Kansas City
Atlidavita
R. Hodgins
J. B. Furry
Ferry
Hird
Salford
North Topeka
Safford
Fred Waters
District Court
Seventh
Buchanan Streets
Hazen
Dan Jones
Santa Fe
J. C. Wilson
Harrison Street
Hezen
Sylvester
Isen
Hart
Kunea
Mr. Thompson
W. A. L. Thompson
Clements
D. A. Clements
Elgby
Tam
House
Ieenhart
A. S Johnson
Dick Hodginson
B. Isenhart
Senhart
Eugene F. Ware
Foster
A. E. Horton
H.beepley
J T Barkley Witnessed The Hodgins Isenhart Fight
J T Barkley, an undertaker and eye witness, recalls standing two feet from the clash between Dick Hodgins and Isenhart. He notes he was with J W Tobias as the fight began and that his back faced the fighters while Tobias faced them.
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J. T. Barkley
Undertaker
Dick Hodgins l
B. Isenhart
Mr Barkley
J. W. Tobias
South Topeka
Tobias
Severe thunder storm floods Trinidad Colorado
A special Times report from Trinidad notes a severe afternoon thunder storm dumping heavy rain and hail. Streams and arroyos swollen, the main arroyo flooded the street crossing two blocks, washing away supports under buildings and flooding nearby homes.
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Trinidad
Colo
Cunvex
Times
Gould Says Not Guilty In Suit Over $40 Check
George J. Gould denies the grievance and asserts innocence in a supreme court case brought by Zella Nicolaus Ruman claiming $40.00 for a check Gould allegedly took. The answer, sworn by Lindabury, states Gould is abroad and will appear when the case is ready for trial.
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Mr. Lindabury
Mr. Gould
Heavy rains sweep parts of the nation in late June
Weather notes from Weilrsérox Kansas Hennessey Oklahoma and Cranma describe a steady downpour over two days. Agricultural impact includes corn benefiting from the rain while lowlands flood and creeks rise. Across the report nearly four inches fall in Weilrsérox and over three inches in Cranma.
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Weilrsérox
Kas
Hennessey
Cranmma
Jane
Croker Comes Home and Faces Controversy
Mr Richard Croker sails for America on September 14 to be in New York for the Democratic convention. He defends himself over alleged cruel treatment of a horse with jockey Sims and critic Jerome K Jerome. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Associated Press attend to hear the case. Also noted, the Record Burning Case appeals to the state supreme court and the yacht Defender was launched at Barro, R. I.
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Croker
Jerome K. Jerome
Losvos
Richard Croker
America
New York
Associated Preas
Royal Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Society
Sims
Henry Labouchere
Jerome
Tammany Organization
Jerry Sims
T. P. O'Connor
London
Croker Toonsult
Westminster
Cardinal Vaughn
England
George W. Rogers
Hervey County
Supreme Court
Reno Couuty
Harvey County
Turbulent Denver Water Crisis Sparks Council Clash
A large Denver crowd at City Hall demanded action on water rate reform as aldermen debated a contract binding rates for fifteen years. Police and city workers struggled to contain fury after Alderman Emery shifted from supporting to opposing the Lathan ordinance, fueling threats and calls for reform.
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Denver
Board of Supervisors
Board of Aldermen
Waster Company
Tates
John K Emery
Emery
Water Corporation
Aldermen
Alderman Emery
Water Consumers’ Committee
Health Department
Board of Public Works
Mr. Amez
Ames
Leet
Disorder at City Hall Sparks Riotous Outburst
A Sixth Ward meeting erupts as chants of Get him out ring through the hall. President Bartels calls for executive session while officers seek calm. Emery resists, while women demand accountability and rioters threaten more violence. Additional police, led by Captain Illiggan, restore order.
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Boodle
Hoodle
Bartels
Emery
Deak
Illiggan
Chicago Corruption Grand Jury Probes City Pay Rolls
The Chicago grand jury opened hearings into alleged payroll fraud by city administration officials in the water pipe extension department. Thirteen sub-foremen and time keepers were indicted at the session, with prosecutors claiming the city was robbed of large sums. Additional indictments were anticipated.
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JuscaGo
Seasion
Water Pipe Extension Department
General Green C. Smith Dies in Washington
General Green Clay Smith, once a prohibition candidate for president and noted Baptist minister, died at his Northeast Washington home at 12 56 pm after months of ill health. A malignant neck carbuncle led to blood poisoning and a rapid decline despite medical care, with family at the bedside as he passed away.
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Washington
Green Clay Smith
Ex-Monk mobbed as crowd stone and chase lecturer
Father Loyden, an ex Catholic monk from Boston, narrowly escaped a mob while lecturing in Fort William and Rat Portage, Manitoba. He was stoned at Rat Portage and defended himself with a chair before obtaining safe conduct out of town.
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Ife
Himenk
Misszarotti
Winnipeg
Father Loyden
Boston
Fort William
Rat Portage
Gov Morrill Orders Atchison Saloon Closures Urged
A Topeka temperance rally sparks a governor letter ordering Atchison saloon closures. Executive orders dated June 27 demand strict enforcement, warning that failure will lead to replacement. Police board meets by Wednesday to review progress amid unpaid and paid licenses.
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Morrill
Atchison
Atchison Palia Board
Tarsas
David Baker
Carpenter
Mesners
Polles Conmileston
Atchigan
Kansas
Deax Stas
Board of Police Commissioners
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Engen Hagen
Jooyxal
President Johnson
Storyy
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Gould
Zella Nicolaus Eited
Chvelt
Barro
Defender
Chicago
Gen. Green C. Smith
Sas
Bezus
Loxpos
Vaughan
Weatiminster
Olic
Stoner
Wropson
Windsor Castle
Min
Treasury
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