Lynching of Halls and Royce at Indianola Bridge
The town of Dayvilne reports a mob lynching at Gilbert Street bridge after the assault of Miss Jura Barnett and Miss Lillian Draper. John Halls Jr and Wan Royce were executed by hanging at 3 30 am, amid frenzy as townsfolk demanded swift justice. A delay arose as officials urged restraint, but the crowd pressed on, with Barnett’s father demanding vengeance. The victims were identified at the jail, and the mob dragged the men to the bridge, where they died after long strangles and falls. Miss Barnett remains critically injured. Miss Draper escaped. The sheriff, his wife, and Judge Bookwalter attempted to calm the crowd, but the mob persisted, motivated by fear of pardon from Governor Altgeld. The episode ends with the mob dispersing, the bodies sent to an undertaker, and public outrage over the pretrial lynching and vigilante justice.
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Dayvilne
John Halls, Jr
Wan. Royce
Uostiary
Misa Jura Bennett
Lillian Draper
Gilbert Street
Halls
Reyes
Sid
Halla
Aueth
Hoth
Prom
Dors
Io Bara
Stuckt Thompson
Kia
Thompson
Bookwalter
Circuit Court
Fie
Horus
Isiaell
Bockwaltar
Bost
Altgeld
Champaign County
Altgwld
Indianola
Miss Barnett
Royce
Barenett
Mra Thompaua
Diadame
Julia Downs
Halle
Chase Holds Cash and Plans for Kansas Prison Funds
Warden Chase, amid a suspension order by Governor Morrill, claims to collect 32000 from Guthrie Oklahoma for boarding Oklahoma prisoners at the Kansas penitentiary. He says seventy six Oklahoma prisoners are housed there and promises more funds soon, while inviting Captain Jobe Seaton to a Christmas turkey meal at the facility.
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Dick Chase
Morrill
Chase
Topeka
Guthrie
Oklahoma
State Journal
Oxlxhoma
Kansas Penitentiary
Warden Chase
Witd
Jobe Seaton
American Captain Causes Turmoil at Monte Carlo Casino
An American, Captain Clyde, drew a revolver after losing six thousand dollars at Monte Carlo and threatened managers. He forced his way back in, demanded to reclaim his stake, and compelled the casino to allow him to leave with the money still on hand.
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Monte Carlo
Captain Clyde
Charles D Sells Interest in Hall ODonald Lithographing
Charles Donald Sells His Interest in Hall ODonald Lithographing Co and retires from the firm he helped build since 1844. JL T Hall purchases Donalds stake as W N Hall and Lin ODonald continue a 21 state printing business started in Logansport and Topeka. The firm faced printer strikes recent weeks but filled vacancies with Kansas City workers.
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Bo'donald
Holl & O'Donald
O'Donald
JL TL. Hall
W. N. Hall
Lin
W.N. Hall
Mr. O'Donald
Logansport
Indiana
Topeka
Ar. O Donald
Joeman
Nual Leak
O' Donald
Colorado
Conet
Hall & O'Donald
Menrom
Kansas City
Todd Arrested For Opening Mail At Blind Institute
W G Todd superintendent of the Kansas state institution for the education of the blind in Kansas City Kansas was arrested by deputy marshal on a warrant charging opening a pupil letter. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Perry with bond set at 1000 and a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 31. Bond posted with A N Mayo of Wyandotte National Bank. A O U W and D of Honor lodges plan a grand annual celebration at Hamilton Hall on June 4 with speeches and music. Gov McKinley to address G A members at Chautauqua Cortland Ohio May 25 through August 24.
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Kansas City
Kas
W. G.todd
Kansse
A. O.U. W. Deleoration
Tokepa
Degree of
A. O. UW
Hamilton Hall
D. of HL
Order
ReKintey
Beac
Wilde Found Guilty in Old Bailey Trial and Sentenced
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were found guilty at the Old Bailey. Both received two years at hard labor. The court heard Wilde’s letters to Lord Alfred Douglas and details of their conduct as counsel attacked the charges. A signed statement from Wilde and notes on visiting New York figures followed the verdict.
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Losbon
Oscar Wilde
Old Bailey Court Room
Frank Lockwood
Yesterda
Alfred Douglas
London
Wilde
Edward Clarke
Willa
Alfred Taylor
Teherman
Americans in London at Bristol hotel tour group
A prominent party of Americans led by W. C. Whitney Mira Whitney and Mrs Southgate, with Vanderbilts and Goelets, occupies top rooms at the Bristol. Gossips swirl about Prince of Wales possibly joining them for U S races in September while Richard Croker meetings spark talk of New York politics.
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Whitney
London
Bristol
W. C. Whitney
United States Navy
Mira Whitney
Prince of Wales
United States
Goelet
Sesson
Whyte
Richard Croker
New York
Croker
New York State
Nations
Messrs. Whitney
Peo
Simon Greenspan Invests In Topeka Telephone Company
Topeka witnesses a major change as Harrison Telephone Company reorganizes as Topeka Telephone and Electrical Company raising capital from 25000 to 100000. Simon Greenspan adds 25000, C E Tomlinson 25000, with remaining shares bought by a New England syndicate led by a prominent insurance president. The firm will headquarter in Topeka and begin building a local telephone plant and manufacturing facilities.
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Greenspan
Leavenworth Hears School Chief Remarks and Local Notices
City Superintendent of Schools David son ochselsed spoke on school matters in Leavenworth yesterday. The funeral for Mrs Sarah Hawk will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the home of her daughter Mrs Albert F. Wesson 324 Hancock St. First Congregational church hosts a Sunday evening talk on The Sin of the Age Neglected Childhood with T E Bowman and the kindergarten. Mohier, reported missing from St Marys, has been found at Kingville. Topeka Scottish society holds final Open Social of the season next Tuesday at Lincoln Post hall with John MacDoneld delivering a paper. A fire alarm from DeMoss Penwell rooms in the Odd Fellows building 523 Quincy Street at 8:00 this morning reported a blaze from an electric light wire causing minor damage.
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Davidson
Leavenworth
Sarah Hawk
Albert F. Wesson
Hancock Street
First Congregational Church
T. E Bowman
Mohier
St Marys
A Republic in Asia Declares Formosan Independence
A cablegram from United States minister Denby reports Formosa has declared independence and established a republican government. Governor Chang-Ting-Sung named president, powers notified. overseas recognition hinges on a provisional, durable government. The note notes many Japanese in Formosa and awaits their stance.
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Wasaxatos
State Department
Denby
United States
Chins
Formosa
Permosa
Chia
Chang-Ting- Dung
Enforce Laws or Resign Called by State Convention
From Wichita reports a state Christian Endeavor convention urged all officials to uphold the laws or resign. Delegates pressed for resolutions condemning governor for not stopping open saloons in Wichita and Leavenworth, with further fights anticipated at this afternoon’s good citizens meeting.
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Kansas City
Star
Wichita
Kansas
State
Christian Endeavor
Leavenworth
Good Citizens
Lieutenant Governor Denies Hagaman Arrest Ties
Lieut. Gov. Troutman told a JOURNAL reporter he had no knowledge of Hagaman’s arrest and did not authorize actions over alleged obscene material mailed from the Concordia Blade editor J. M. Hagaman. He declined to comment on prior urging by friends.
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Troutman
Hagaiman
James A. Troutman
Journal
Churges Aga
J. M. Magaman
Concordia Blade
Bicyclists Gain A Point In Hyde Park Entry
In London Loxnox May 25 the house of commons announced the duke of Cambridge as Hyde park ranger has reluctantly consented to admit bicyclists. Riders will be allowed only until 10 a m each day and then excluded until the park opens next morning. The duke had previously opposed bicycle access.
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Hyde Park
London
Loxnox
Times
House of Commons
Duke of Cambridge
Tryde Park
Memorial Sunday Sermon at Hamilton Hall
Rev M Sheldon will deliver the Memorial Sunday sermon at Hamilton Hall at 2 PM. Committees from the G A R and W R C decorate the hall for services tomorrow afternoon. Posts and auxiliaries meet at 1:30 PM to march to Hamilton Hall. Rev Charles M Sheldon will preach with music by his choir and the Wyatt sisters.
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M. Sheldon
Hamilton Hall
W. RE. C
Severst Halle
Charles M. Sheldon
Wyatt
Carlisle Hanged In Effigy Over Silver Speech
In Natchitoches yesterday a large crowd gathered and hanged the effigy of Secretary Carlisle from a bridge after an antisilver speech. Extreme silver men staged the act, while a lynching mood was feared but no real violence occurred.
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Aluana
New Ontesus
Carlisle
Natchitoches
Treasury
Topeka Summer Resort Planned at State Fair Grounds
A group led by J C Darling and John P Rodgers seeks to operate a summer garden at the state fair grounds after securing release from Receiver Guilford Dudley. Plans include a cable roller coaster, toboggan slide, merry go rounds, Shetland ponies, and children’s rides with refreshments, plus evening concerts and possible opera.
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J. C Darling
John P. Rodgers
Guilford Dudley
Street Railway Company
Topeka Avenue
L M. Crawford
May Carnival Delights Grand Opera House Crowd
The May Carnival hosted by First Baptist church drew a large audience at the Grand Opera House last evening and proved a success. More than two hundred children performed in quaint costumes with songs, dances, and scenes including The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. Notable acts featured Mary Overhult and Mary Sutherland, the Brownies drum major Edward Tyler, and a dramatic statuary exhibit. The event was praised as pretty and highly appreciated and will be repeated this afternoon.
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First Baptist Church
Grand Opera House
Mary Overhult
Mary Sutherland
Brownies
Edward Tyler
Fauntleray
Algo Gockic
Mra P01
Adams
Blanch McDowell
Grace Meredith
Percy Crow
Jira Lalla Dalby
Milas May Evans
Fanny Williams
Justice Field vows to stay on bench while life and strength permit
Justice Field of the Supreme Court declares he will remain on the bench as long as he has strength to serve. He tells friends he will not leave while the Lord grants vigor and the current administration remains in power. He warns a successor might view the income tax as constitutional.
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Wasursotox
Supreme Court
Au Jung
Predicted July General Election Threatens Liberal Government
May 25 Lexpos reports rising gloom in Britain as polls suggest a July general election. London politicos say the Rosebery government is in a bad way, with the House of Commons atmosphere signaling looming disaster for the Liberal party.
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Lori Rosebery
Ian
Lexpos
Great Britain
Lond Rosebery
House of Commons
Liberal Party
Banfield Buried After Night Funeral Near Meriden
The body of Thomas Banfield died at his home near Crone and Monroe Streets was buried today in Jefferson County near Meriden, sixteen miles from Topeka. Friends traveled from Meriden during the night. a subscription to buy burial clothes was torn up by J Blackman of Topeka Casket Co who donated them. J M Knight, the undertaker, embalmed and dressed the body. Knight will bury needy persons free. Police Matron Thorpe and Associated Charities aided in preparations. county assistance reportedly fed Banfield’s family though Christian Science treatment was pursued before his death.
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Thomas Bandelil
Crone
Monroe Street
Topeka
Jefferson County
Meriden
Blackman
Topeka Casket Company
J. M Knight
Knight
Banfield
Thorpe
Associated Charities
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Concordia
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