Night of Triple Crime Near Waco Texas
A chaotic sequence of alleged robberies arson and a violent aftermath unfolds after a night of crime 28 miles south of Waco Texas. Police chase and gunfire escalate as a man and woman are linked to the events touching a burned home and a dramatic pursuit through the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Marco W
Ed Benn
Ble Nom
Wusland
Bret HN
Shoteon Dad
Wien
L. L. May & Co
Baron Acquits in Mara Murder Trial
In Chicago on March 16 Von Riedenfeld was acquitted of murder in the killing of Charles McDonald. The jury found not guilty after hours of deliberation. The baron thanked the jurors as he left, and the clerk prepared the discharge from the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latus
Lauteh
Baron Freed From Jail Amid Cheers At Liberty
In a prison scene the baron returns to freedom, crowds applaud as he leaves, while German friends gather. Ex-Slayer Washburn ferries him home. Paris 1900 Exposition progress reports note funding, architecture, and a promising American exhibit with 57 nations expected to participate.
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Bird
Washburn
New York
General Picard
Porte
Seine
Lyndt
Meiyian railway project stalls over funds in China
London dispatch reports Shanghai Meiyian railway from Pau Ting Pu to Heku has collapsed due to lack of funds. American syndicates holding reversion of the railway maintain interest as General Parsone departs for Pekin with roafter work, but acceptance of the concession on current terms is doubtful.
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London
Shanghai
The
Daily Mail
Pau-Ting-Pu
Heku
Pekin
Secret Mission Figures in Madrid Tangle
London dispatch says Stanton Sickler, secretary at the U.S. Legation in Madrid before relations broke, has been there eight days on a secret missing assignment according to the Morning Post correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stanton Sickler
United States
Madrid
Morning Post
Murderer at 18 Cincinnati
The murderer of Mrs. Anthony Steiffer of Mount Lack oul, whose body was found in her home by her son, was identified as Albert Luken, a 16 year old boy living with his widowed mother in Clinton. Luken was arrested and confessed, saying the motive was robbery. He obtained about $70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Anthony Steiffer
Mount Lack
Oul
Albert Luken
Im Clitton
Luken
Itchinens of the Skin and Ecinema remedy notice
A remedy claims to stop skin meltiness with Down's Ointment and invites free samples at Rowley & Snow druggists at the southeast corner of Sixth and Kansas avenue on Monday March 30 after 9 a.m. The ad also promotes New Gypsy Quasa Baking Powder as giving good satisfaction.
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Down
Rowley & Snow's
Sixth and
Kansas Avenue
Trial drama surrounds Dr Embree over immoral conduct
Reports from Biawaths Kansas describe a confidential church trial into charges against Dr Embree. Bishop Fitzgerald pledges an impartial public verdict after a secretive committee of thirteen pastors examines testimony, with Mrs Stella Brooks named as the principal accuser. The case, tied to a prior Embree inquiry, will be appealed to a judicial conference if necessary, and witnesses record evidence behind closed doors and under stenographic review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biawaths
Kan
Br. Embree
P. Fitzgerald
J. ©. Foresman
2Awin Locke
G. G.gaines
Atchison
W. H. Turner
Argentina
ELH
Parkinson
Herington
JA Simpson
Rosedale
W. F. Eliott
Lyndon
A. #. Hamilton
Frankfort
CA. Schutt, Overbrook
Allman
Trving
Jackson Brown
Leonardville
Dr. Embree
Brown County World
Embree
EL. Thorps
Topeka
Fitzgerald
Thorpe
S A Bright
Taavenworth
Stella Brooks
First Church
Tor. Embree
Kansas Avene
Embree-Crith
Emsbree
Brideport
Conn
Mra. Brooks
Embree Thorpe feud colors Topeka talk at Baker
The case centers on Mrs. Brooks and Dr. Embree. She alleges threats and letters from Mrs. Wrooks and Welch, with Dr. Thorpe seeking meetings to influence Embree. Embree reportedly visited St Joe, after which deposition rules were debated. Locals expect a focus on drinking charges. moral conduct may be dismissed as blackmail.
Brooks Testimony Before Trial Committee in Embree Case
Hiawatha Kansas reports that Mrs Stella Brooks gave the sole verbal testimony at the 8 pm Christian church session of the Embree case trial committee. Her evidence, supported by depositions from absent witnesses, marks her as the principal witness on the charge of immoral conduct. Other charges may be addressed via depositions, with a few witnesses possibly testifying on drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha
Kan
Stella Brooks
Embree praised as upright minister amid church controversy
The Arkansas City Traveler reports on attacks against Rev. Dr. A. S. Embree, former pastor of the First M. E. Church in Topeka, praising his fifteen years of service and denouncing rival reports while noting Dr. Thorpe’s alleged retaliation. The piece defends Embree’s character and calls for credit to the clergyman and the church.
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First Methodist Church
Arkansas City Traveler
A. S Embree
M. E
Topeka
Fellows
Embree
Chartle Fellows
Olathe
Kansas
Thorpe
Dr. Embree
M. E. Church
de. Thorpe
Shamrocks on the market and local events loom
Local notes report Shamrocks for sale as a spring market grows. Coawford theater hosts Coon Hollow next Saturday week. Toneka stores display St Patrick's Day ties while officials discuss a falling irrigation trend and moving plans. Judges and attorneys are mentioned in several civic notices amid weather and river rise.
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Coon Hollow
Coawford Theater
Toneka
St. Patrick's
Pate Han Gult
J. H W. Guy
Lawrence
Topeka
A.W. Waters
Sir Tarmain Street
Holton
Bet Waterworks
Councilonan
Fiest Wasd
Turbulent local notes mix politics crime and culture
The Topeka-era column surveys a bustle of items from arrests in Leavenworth and Osage County to court cases on the U.S. railway and marriage notes. It notes education officials, clerical figures, and entertainers, with mentions of Kipling, a Santa Fe worker injured by a machine, and teachers and superintendents in Topeka and Manhattan.
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Garteld Park
Ee Lette City
W. Yates
Ser
Fifth
Lincoln Streets
Alice Smradl
Henares
Rey
Wakarusa
Stryker
Osage
Stanley
Mutchinson
Atchison Hyde Park
Court of App
Kipling
Nolan
Santa Fe
Charles Cohen
Topeka
Cleveland
West
Nas
Buffalo Bill
J. Hancock
Kansas City, Mo
Manhattan
Johan Johnson
Scotchman
Odda
Westerfield
Court House
Menelty Court
L. M. Penwell
Kansas Funeral Directors’, Association, Hidies
Vic Association
Kansas City
Hean
Social and Personal Lent Era Observations and Parties
Social and Personal notes describe a Lent mood with many upcoming society events. Miss Julia Whitmer hosts a late progressive high five for Blanche Hermann and Mr Muhier of Colorado Springs, with a long guest list including Misses Whitmer Waters Cockers Millice Errich and several gents. Additional items mention visitors, club dances at Wetherell’s and Hudson’s halls, a party by Mr and Mrs Hankin, and talks by Miss Ranney and Miss Gunther on military topics.
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Julia Whitmer
Mies Blanche Hermann
Muhier
Toth
Colorado Springs
C. F. Whitmer
Santa Waters
Ethel Cockers
Emma Whitmer
Katherine Errich
Birdie King
Edna Millice
Luther Nellis
Hol. King
Herbert, Harris
James McDermott
Edward Durein
Roy Millice
James Reeder
Haye City
Wetherell’s
George O. Wilmarth
California
J. RL Hankin
Anna Cavert
C. FL Cavert
Taylor Street
Crawford
Mr. Flint
In Tempora Club
Srs
Elia T. Hobson
J.T Chaney
The
White House
Ota Nicholson
Lawrence Tutley
Mulvane
George Trout
Wamego
Topeka
Eleanor Sykes
Dean
J. W. Sykes
Topeka Social News Highlights And House Moves
A brisk Topeka social page notes Mrs. Belle Hall Small visiting Las Vegas and Misses Emma Dennis Eleanor Work hosting a whist club at Bill Dennis’s Tyler street home. Several town visitors depart for Warrensburg and Oskaloosa while others attend dances at Hudson’s hall and the Imperial party. A spring hat appears street side with violet trim, and a fabric for summer shirtwaists, Seured jique, gains attention.
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Belle Hall Small
Las Vegas
Emma Dennis
Eleanor Work
Bill Dennis
Tyler Street
T. BE. Armatrone
Addie Yoe
St. Joe
Dean Bannister
St. Marys
Anne Hen Feta
First Congregational Church
Chester Wootwara
Lawrence
Wilbur Leete
Oskalooss
Leah Lemmon
Warrensburg
Edith Worden
Commiscee Club
Hudson's Hall
Jeanie Mille
Albuquerque
Royal
Portsmouth
West Virginia
John Player
Topeka Avenue
Marie Hallarin
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Brooks
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Morehead
L. H. Martin
Mes. Brooks
Tooms
Cyprison
Tme
T. D. Wallace
T. D. Walpee
Santa Pepalit
San Marcial
N. MM
Hrainard
Malcolm Willismus
L Ute Spooners
St Loni
Imperial Stock Company
Highland
Kaneas
J.W. Gibband
Polinary
Frank Bribble
Tie Chiy
Ra Hyanke
John MacDoneld
Dia
Washington
Dolman
Thomas Janeet
Franke Green HO
J. W. Melvin
J. M. Parrott
Sensei
Nebraska
Jie
Alien B. Lemon, Porter
Tig Republlican
Santa Ros
Tlc
Sheer
Chi- Georges
W. Winans
Hutchinson
T. SX. Gaines
Sulvia
Sulvia Wallews E Stanks
If the Friends University At
Wichita
Mad
Wim. Survker
Social and Personal
Miss Whitmer
Palace Clothing CO
Peter Heil
West Sixth Street
NEW Crawford Theater
Buliee
America
Flint
Howley & Snow
Clay Clement Company
Air
Mary Martin
Presentsee
P. W. Griggs & Co
West 6Th St
Equal Suffrage Club
McKee Wallace
Clit Holbert
Tors
C. J. Baddels
Leavensworth
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