Two 14-Year-Olds Sentenced to Cold Bath in Newton Incident
Ray Coner and Bert Hobb arod of Arkansas City rode freight cars toward Topeka with a revolver and fish, hoping to reach Spain or beyond. Detected by Policeman Rucker, they faced Judge Atchison who ordered ten days on the railroad pile and a cold bath each morning, with the youths saying they preferred to go home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Ray Coner
Bert Hobbarod
Arkansas City
Iit
Carson
Spain
Topeka
New Eatin
Bodies recovered in Emerson Building ruins in Chiskyo
Emergency crews report two more bodies found among charred remains of the Emerson Building in the downtown area. Officials say one victim is identified and a second corpse is still unidentified. Police and fire units cordon the site as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Chiskyo
Trimmien Hows
Wilcox
W. A. Gimuetn
Chicago Fire Blamed on Faulty Construction Findings
Chicago dispatch reports the March 1 fire at the Somethings site blamed on poor construction. Inspector Bhva stated the building showed serious inattention to standards, raising questions of accountability for the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicnen
Hilling
Rock Island Flyer Introduces New Fast Train Route
The Rock Island Flyer debuts Sunday March 20 1898 running daily between Kansas City and Denver with stops at Topeka Colorado Springs and Denver. The schedule shows coach and buffet car service and a price of 55 cents from Topeka. Fullerton Fuller handles tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yignee Hansas
Colorado Bommes
Topeka
Kannae City
Kanada City
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colorado
Stock Island
Col- Grudge Springs
February Weather Report by Jennings Highlights Mild Month
Weather observer Thomas B Jennings releases February report reviewed by Willis L Moore. Statewide average temperature slightly above 1993. western counties warmer. Measurable precipitation scattered with heavy belts, notable storms from the 3rd to 18th. strongest winds and dust in early period. Wheat in good condition overall with even stands. drought areas limited to small pockets in certain counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B Jennings
Jennings
Willis L. Moore
Cief
Wealher Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Ull
Worthrasters
Teweetern
Republic County
Conningham
Kingread
Ford
Clark
Wyandotts
Bourbon
Crawford
Cherokee
Wyandotte
Cheroker
Butler
Sumner
Sedgewick
Augusta
Rome
Mitchell
Comanche
Colorado
Deraine
Missouri River
Richland Towhalip
Meade
Fanning
Mintrtny
Erate
Wichita
Achilles
Contulze
Dresden
Gerden City
Hoxly
Macville
Sharon Springs
Wallace
Wiostile
Fitz Knocked Out in McCafferty Round One Fight
In St Paul on March 18 James 2 reports McCafferty winning a district court decision against Robert Fitzsimmons. Judge Lewin noted the champion of champions was not present. McCafferty received 3225 plus interest after suing for legal services tied to Fitzsimmons arrest. A separate claim sought 295 for prior services related to Fussimmons events. Mrs Sider returns with disease at Spring Milliners.
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McCafferty
St. Paul Minn
James 2
Robert Fitzsimmons
Lewin
Meccaferty
Lewis Aetine
Fussimmons
St. Paul
Hall
Real estate transfers listed in local notices
A jumble of real estate transfers is reported, naming buyers and sellers such as Danner to Lucy A. Bock, Phillips to Thomas Smith, and Henk to Charles Runnels, with numerous lot numbers and street names. Several parcels in Throop and Auburndale appear, plus trustee and guardian actions and a receivership mention.
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Otl Danner
Lucy A. Bock
Lincoln
Brwip
adiGer
Winald
Archly Phillips
Thomas Smith
Evan Henk
Charles Runnels
Old Ork
Joe Runnels
Torth Fund
Chraang
Mame
Knox
Furhmnan Street
Magielvise
Nicholas Lauter
Invertment ‘Trust Company
Brander Street
MitaMers
ARO
Dtu Taran
Greed
Auburndale
J. Johnson
Gurtian
Albert Copfey
Buchanan Street
Throop
Mob Lynches Black youth after alleged theft in Arkansas
A Black boy in Stone county Arkansas was dragged from Marvelia store Tuesday night by a mob after being accused of stealing 320 from a cash drawer. He was tortured as they tried to force a confession, then left on the ground reportedly near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rook
Ark
Patesville
Marvelia
Stone County
Spanish Cruelties in the Philippines Provoked by Michigan Professor
Professor Dean Worcester of the University of Michigan described in Dytrott on March 18 that Cuban abuses far exceed Armenians, recounting brutal tactics by Spanish officials in the Philippine islands. He cited confiscations, burned houses, torture for minor offenses, and heavy taxes on ten million natives, with officials amassing millions abroad and gruesome executions for tax resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Werler
Party
London
Toledo
Cebu
Professor Georgeson Appointed Agricultural Representative in Alaska
Professor Georgeson formerly headed horticulture at the state agricultural college in Mephattan has been named by Secretary Wilton to represent the department in Alaska. In a letter to a friend he says he is in Washington for instructions before leaving for Alaska. He plans two or three experimental stations to explore Alaska's agricultural potential.
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Georgeson
Air, CC
Gtureeson
State Agricultural Couree
Mephattan
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilton
Alaska
Gedreeson
Washington
Topeka Notes Highlight Weather and Local Happenings
Local items mention Topeka residents like Jamon A. Troutman hosting an event at Morton tonight and Adrian Sherman returning from Jackson County. References to political moves, court witnesses in Khim de Sn Aidt, and a rainfall of .67 inches accompanied by a thunderstorm. Weather predictions indicate clearing later tonight with colder conditions Saturday.
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Weaver
Manhattan
Hidas
Beetioas
Dan Adams
Bartles
Jamon A. Troutman
Morton
Topeka
St. Patricks
TG. Kennedy
Junction City
Adrian Sherman
Jackson County
clAtest
Rene
Garten
Charles Price
Constante
Jatkeon
Harrison Streets
Ile Feeentulna
Johnny
Char de Curtis
Mir Qurthe
Khim de Sn Aidt
Jackson Ms
Ma Jennings
W. S. Beldun
Washburn College
Sterling Achovis
Weather Bureau
Washington, D.C
Hesett
Washington
Department
T. B Jennings
Fourth District Populista Convention Plans Emerge
The Populist congressional committees of the Sourth district met in Emporia yesterday and decided to hold the convention in Anatolia. Mayor P. 2 Maxon of Emporia was elected chairman. BP Mercer of Gaowe City, Secretary. B. B Wood at Chase, treasurer. O Gurent of Coffer L A Wright of Igen and G. H. Munger of Greenwood were named to confer with the Democratic committee to explore a possible joint arrangement to back a Democratic candidate. It is rumored John Madven may oppose any overtures, suggesting two candidates may emerge in the field.
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Sourth District
Imporia Yeaterday
Anatolip
Maxon
Emporia
BP. Mercer
Gaowe City
B. B Wood
Chase
Gurenlt
Coffer
Democratic Committee
John Madven
Sunday Papers Suppression Bill Faces Amendment In House
In Ottawa today the Sunday observance bill was under consideration with Mr Fisher proposing an amendment to ban publication of Sunday sale notices, prohibiting foreign Sunday newspapers from entering Canada. The house adjourned without action on the bill. Also reported a torpedo destroyer purchase from Sunderland shipbuilder Doxford, and a New York Male Quartette and Stine Sallie Nichole performing at Washburn College tonight.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Comma
Charleston
Fisher
Canada
House
New York
Stine Sallie Nichole
Washburn College
North Topeka Society Notes and Local Gossips
Local items from North Topeka record social visits repairs at A J Kane’s store, wallpaper bargains, ill health recoveries, upcoming dances and meetings, charitable suppers, and a Golden Rule celebration at the Masonic hall with speeches and songs. Residents mentioned include A J Kane Ira Colbuen Eli Eldridge Milton Player Phil Gilman and Rev Mayer.
Populist City Ticket Convened For Mass Meeting
A Populist meeting in Topeka called for a mass convention on March 25 at Weber's hall to field a full city ticket. Labor presence was emphasized while opinions split on the necessity of nominating all positions. J. Wittikin of the Fifth ward announced as the sole council candidate, running on the city ownership of public utilities.
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Topeka Popullets
Weber's Hall
F.J. Close
Geo. F. Burgess
J. & Wittikin
Fifth Ward
Boy Swallows Carbolic Acid After Family Dispute
Donald Prishey a 20 month old child swallowed about half an ounce of carbolic acid from a bottle on a wash stand during a quarrel between his parents at their apartment at Tenth and Monroe. He was found unconscious, treated by doctors, regained consciousness by evening, and his condition improved by morning though risk of throat and stomach stricture remains. Mr Frishey, a Washburn college student, tends to a morning paper route.
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Donald _Prishey
Donald Frishey
William RR Frishey
Tenth
Monroe Streets
Frishey
Washburn College
Baroness De Hirsch Funds Hebrew Colony at Vineland
In New York on March 1 the Baroness De Hirsch reportedly sent a large sum from Paris to support the Hebrew farming and agricultural colony near Vineland New Jersey founded by the late Baron de Hirsch. The colony was decaying and agent Dolphus Soman acknowledged reports as substantially true though city gossip doubted details. The New York music scene mentions the Mate Quartette and Miss Nellie Nichols at Washburn College.
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New York
de Hirsch Tally
Paris
Baron Hiench
Vineland
N. J
Dolphus Soman
Ty Borry
Nellie Nichols
Washburn College
Political Notes Mention Campaigns and Court Opening
The piece outlines Republican figures in various counties with hints of upcoming conventions and appointments. It notes J Bockan and J Culbineen with possible runs, W T Sterne attending a U S court opening, plus discussions of George Click for state secretary and Marion Tecordix backing state auditor George B. Cote. Mention of Kansas reform association in Manhattan March 21 and local party tensions amid a mixed preview of potential candidates.
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Wichita
W. TL. Sterne
Togka
Mra Sterne
Timn
Mr Spernee
United States Court
Jedige Wir
Meney Belind
George Click
Manhattan
Marion
George B. Cote
J. Hoch Pis Cole
Grain-O Drink Ad Claims Health Benefits for All Ages
An old advertisement extols Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute for children and adults. It promises stimulant health advantages, improved appetite, and relief from headaches and biliousness, claiming the product strengthens the nerves and offers a tasty, free from harmful effects beverage. The copy targets general grocers and druggists with pricing and a testimonial tone.
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Sample Shoes
Drew Selby
The
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
N. B
W. L Douglas
Kansas Em
Rock Island Flyer
A. M. Fuller, Cat. A
Actas
ROYAL
Fitz
Moon
Aedarprisssn
New Way
Byron
Madras
Palace
Eton
Cuba
Nsas Ave
T Dat
Sunderland
Doxford
North Topeka
Thema
Kimball Pte. Co
A. J. Kane
Mtr
PL i Blanchard
Weatem Avenue
Son
Courtney's
N. T
Wall Paper
North
Kansas Avenue
Ira Colbuen
Harrison Street
Cromweel & Jerters
Arnold
Cromwell & Jeffers
Cal
Rogers
Costley & Post
Kan
Mra
Baker
Jackson Street
Jett
Portland
Oregon
Blue Post Corps
Barrett Block
Bear
Dunlap
Low Huckstead
Wamegods
F. AA
Union Pabtic
Phil Gilman
California
Kansas
Sarah Eldridge
Shorey School
Mayer
Rochester Cemeti
Eldridge
Elmer Eldridee
Milton Player
Ecards Munday
Hen Payne
Fred Carson
Frank Berry
Russell Barber
G. BG. Camp
B. Lyon
Canal Ees Porter
Indies
Aid Society
Second ‘Presbyterian Church
Naga
F&a
TH & Guettel
Idee
Hi. C. Bowen
W. S. Bergsmnthal
James Meir
W. J
J. K. Culbineen
J. Bockan
Ronerem
Waadottie
Jokk E. Hesain
Xoverkur
B. Stanley
Lawrence Haw
Pst
Alaute
Teniasee
W. Amie Han
Benema
Congress
Che Sleute
Waitin
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