Police Jottings: Burke Arrested in German Cash-For-Scam
In Topeka a German man enticed Guardly with $29 in cash after a match of deceitful chesslike gambles aboard a Santa Fe train. Burke, ex-house seller, is implicated as the trickster sought by police. Judge Hamilton sentences Emma Wilson in a separate assault case as authorities recount disorderly scenes at a local mill.
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Banks
Kansas
Kansse
Kaunas
Hi Perkinie
Pagankville
Noy
Kaneax
Topeka
Okishama
Sipataeed
Johni Guurdly
Guardly
W. H. Burke
Chesterfield
Burke
Gertutous Fictson
Hamilton
Peaice Apurt
Emma Wilson
Kiggonner
Taespurt
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Letter to the editor describing a proposed public water diversion near the Baw Pver and its impact on private property owner rights, concerns about drainage and access, and speculation about public interference and civil unrest. The missive urges transparent, lawful action and warns of consequences if private waters are adversely affected.
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Tepeks
Ken
Istate
Joargat
Avery Urner
Prikate
Mahi Wortiner
Pehers
Aeio
Noise and Excitement At Play New Card Game
The Stock Exchange introduces a new card game exciting players and inviting neighbors to join. Reports say the popular game is in high demand with retailers scrambling to supply and a large stock anticipated to be sold quickly.
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Stock Exchange
Guyil
Goltine
Hrank Hopper
Cut It Out How a Son of His Father Uses His Signa
A bizarre fragment depicts a boy named Sanford imitating the motions of an elder figure during a tense family moment. The scene centers on a devotional prayer as the child recites a plea to the Lord amid a chaotic room.
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Frank Garrell
Sanford
Edsenh Ulider
Hera
Bose
Pine Bluff Negrs Frightened by Prophecy
A county suit in Arkansas draws attention as a grapher report references Ellen Settergon and a scene unfolds amid local tensions. The piece notes fear among residents and hints at cultural conflict surrounding a foretold prophecy.
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Pine Bluff Negros
Nha Ark
Ellen Settergon
Obituary of George W. Strole of Oakland Kansas
The obituary notes George W. Strole born June 12, 1825 in Knox County Tennessee died May 14, 1903 at home in Oakland Kansas from paralysis. He moved to Indiana, then Lyons Kansas, then Oakland, and finally Topeler, Iowa. Survived by a wife Martha Washburn S. and four children with two predeceased. Funeral conducted by Rev S A Art and Rev J W Reed, body laid in Topeka cemetery awaiting the Master’s call.
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Chen Vometh
Tirather
Strole
Jin Knoxemunty
Kis Som An Steele
Oakland
Kas
Owen County
Indiane
Washburn
Hhim
Ming
Hrother Steele
Lyons
Topelor
Ikan
Joris
S.A. Art
J. W. Reed
Topeka
Maater
Topeka Gun Club Match Endures Rough Weather
The Good Gun Club shoot featured a two team match at Topeka with Dr F Burkett and B Morton versus J J Gorman and Chas Kleinhans. Despite heavy wind and rain all morning the teams fought a close contest with Burkett Morton prevailing by a narrow margin as birds flew fast and conditions challenged accuracy.
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Topeka Gun Club
F. ©. Burkett
B. Morton
J. J. Gorman
Chas
Kleinhans
Burkett
Morton
Tims
Hugh
Gorman
Kieinhans
Ehmvee
Burkert
Barkett
Mills
Biscor
Lefin & Rand Infallibie
Burkett Shot
Peters
Tdeat
Jouis
Kielshine and
Gorman Stint
T Dent
Grantvillé
Topeka
Charles Kleinhans
Geo. Zana
Dick Burrows
Chas Cox
Amne
Bine Rocke
Amader Ja Bincoe
TD. Burrows
Geo, Zarns
J.C) Elliott
Hun Faite
Goeman
Dob’ Willing
Threat to Kill Halts Work in North River Tunnel
A New York dispatch reports a gunman threatened to shoot a worker blocking a compartment door in the North River tunnel. Superintendent Brady disarmed the man and kept the door shut to prevent a disaster as compressed air and flood risk loomed. Panic erupted among mostly Maltese laborers as the standoff stabilized with air supplies and shoring.
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Chicago
Tribune
New York
North River
Brady
Calline
Jersey City
Why Negroes Go to Town: Booker T. Washington’s Letter
Booker T. Washington, addressing Tuskegee Institute trustees, outlines reasons for black migration from rural areas. He cites lack of public facilities, inadequate schooling, fear of crime and lynching, and the lure of police protection in cities as drivers pushing many African Americans to relocate to urban centers.
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Hooker Washington
Townegee
Ain
Ming
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Institute
Escaped Tornado Toll and Rising River Threat
Des Moines reports a tornado death in South Des Moines as home destruction and a child perished beneath debris. The Des Moines River is rising toward a new high, forcing factory evacuations and home removals. Nickel Plate Railroad advertises through trains and sleeper cars from Chicago to the East with meal service and moderate fares. Chicago ticket offices and agents are listed.
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Des Moines
Richard Wallace
Dea Molie
Lael
Oyer Ako
Chicago
Harrow St
Fifth Ave
Adares St
Auditory Annex
John
Calahan
Ger
Adams Bt
Chinee
Union Pacific Railroad
Kansas Avenue
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