Holmes Trial Delays As Prosecution Outlines Case
The case against Holmes unfolds with Prosecutor Graham detailing the Commonwealth's narrative. He traces each evidence link from identity of the body to chloroform poisoning, rehearsing Holmes' movements and motives while the courtroom buzzes with crowds and the public watches for a verdict. The judge allows a single closing address per side as the dramatic trial nears its climax.
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Rais
Criminal Court
Holtans
Neideuw
Ublic
Holmes
iMate
Kingers
Lim
Pieel
Ted
Wade
Mutaa
Junior Tame
Nod
Arnold
Suoumuler
Bio Iite
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Commonwealth
Graham
Col
Ralions
Grabani
Teyn
Nick
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bret Degrow
CIA
Gratiam
Pitzel Hie
India
Governor Morrill Slams State Board Expense Abuses
Governor Morrill expressed strong displeasure at state board members who used railroad passes and charged mileage to the state. He cited Brown, a livestock board member, and Moore of Marion, noting they admitted passes and mileage claims tied to business and newspaper work. He urged audits and reimbursement steps to protect state funds.
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Morrill
Ruld
Pat
Ui State
Paya Vaio
Bla Transportation
Iman
Rowan
Cole
Joha L Brown
Livestock Emphary Board
Wodster
Union Pueile Pasa
J. W. Moore
Marion
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Aithor
Erner Morrill
Testste
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Sioners
Topeka Cold Storage and Local Incidents Report
Topeka cold storage plans expand with two additional rooms as Mosser company seeks growth. Also reported are a pedestrian accident near Sixth and Harrison, a fatal shooting in Kansas City, a Catholic All Souls Day observance, and a delayed trial of N H Wolff with Frank Lewis as witness.
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Topeka
Second
Lesser & Ou
Moestr
Jovanxatte
Horticultural Society Committee
Mosser
Worthy Your Votes In Shawnee County Election
Shawnee County readers are urged to support Sheriff Burdge despite opposition tied to his associates and alleged misconduct. The piece defends Burdge as law abiding, pledging to break from problematic circles, and backs other Republican incumbents while opposing rival Kepley. A broad call to elect Burdge and reform county offices is voiced amid local political maneuvering.
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Sheri Burdre
David Burdza
Anme
Tom Wilkerson
Woder Aheriff
Gurdge
Amony Republicana
Ulder
Waldscheme
Kepley
Serant Ellison
Noons
Howville
Duantty
Journal
Allston
Ailaills
Puryeas
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Burdge
Republican Party
Tepake
Shawnee County
Horre
Burdy
David Martin
Charley Holliday
Himeslf
Justice Martin
Kansas
Stab
Register of Deeds
Frank Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Charley McCabe
Charley’s
Bill Jr
W. Stout
Stout
A. Bailey
J. M. Westerfield
Topeka School Board
le Wot
Bhawnes County
Kansas River
Scott Kelsey
Governor Morrill's Check Aids Orphans Home Fund
The November payment reduces the Orphans Home mortgage to 4 000 with three years left. A $490 payment cuts interest to 20 per month. Donations, including a $5 from Governor Morrill to "Becky Sturt,"pour in from many named contributors. The article notes ongoing support from local officials and organizations, with thanks from the Home ladies to Topeka railway officials and others.
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Emma& Thacher
Stark Journal
Alorrill
Becky Sturt
DW. Mulvane
Frank Jarrell
J. T. Haskell
Fort Leavenworth
HG Cavesaugh
Blankets
Mr. Welker
Eureka, Springs
Pax
Major Wagener
Atchison
T. B. Murdock
Eldorado Republican
David Leahy
Wichita
Prof Hickman's Death Shocks Town High School Mourns
Principal Calvin W. Hickman of the high school died of consumption yesterday at 1410 West Sixth street. He was 48 years old, had served as principal for three years, and was highly regarded. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at the McIntyre home with Dr. Embree to conduct services.
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Calvin W. Hickman
RO & McEntyre
West Sixth Street
Kinen Wi
Norotog
Howere
Teachers’ Association
Eduecation
Haaded
Williams
Lane Log paper aims to probe state penitentiary care
John Higgins, brother of ex Secretary of State Bill Igeing, starts a Lane log newspaper called Migaior, pledging independent Republican stance. The editor plans special focus on penitentiary management and will speak out if conditions are not improved, aiming to watch Bruce Lynch.
Webber’s Ladder Fall Injures Man at Home
James B. Webber, 74, fell from a ladder at his Juckeen Street residence near Third Street yesterday afternoon. He landed about twenty feet down and sustained head and leg injuries. Family members found him. Will Storrs arrived and reported a severely sprained right ankle and head injuries.
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Lechler
James B. Webber
Juckeen Street
Third Street
de Will Storrs
Mr. Webber
Jared
Grover
Dutton House
Will Storrs
Grover Ives
Pennsylvanie
County Sells Court House Bond Bridge Vote Debate
County commissioners push for selling the old court house to fund a new bridge over the Kansas river amid opposition from voters who fear loss of valuable real estate and question bond terms. They argue a 20 year bond with no sinking fund is flawed yet insist a bridge is essential and the present proposition should pass for a safe crossing.
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Court House
Rock Bottom
Yarars
Acemy
Kansas
Harvard Princeton Football Ends In 4 4 Tie
Harvard and Princeton played to a 4 to 4 score in the second half after a scoreless first half. Princeton recovered a blocked kick for a touchdown but Harvard answered with a defensive stand and a later score to tie the game.
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Princeton
Ni J
Harvard
Bill Nye's Drunk and Worry Mar His Brooklyn Engagement
New York November 2 Edgar Nye known as Bill Nye failed to keep his speaking engagement at Association hall Brooklyn. Bart Poole the caricaturist explained Nye’s insomnia and overwork led to stimulant use and the pair will part company. Poole returns to Boston as Nye’s troubles draw public notice and political tensions flare over imported rhetoric towards Black vocalists and local leaders.
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New Yoas
Edgar W
Bill") Nye
Association Hall
Brooklyn
Bart Poole
Nye
Paterson
Mr. Poole
Coal Shortage Halts Shipments Placed Under Public Notice
Food Inspector Farnsworth warns coal dealers after a city scale check found a single firm delivering short weights on loads totaling a 4071 pound shortage. He threatens penalties from 10 000 to 50 for short weighing and says the firm will be publicly dealt with if repeated. About half of coal sent out was found short.
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Farnsworth
Notios
Moves hist family here from Minneapolis to Topeka
Justice W A Johnston of the supreme court will relocate his family from Minneapolis to Topeka. They will live at the northwest corner of Ninth and Fillmore Street in the former Murray property, or recently occupied by H. Ky Rowler, for at least two years. Johnston’s term ends January 2 ar.
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Susting Johnston
York
Runaway Wagon Spooks Children on Kamae Avenue
A heavy wagon struck by a runaway horse team on Kamae Avenue hurled two children from the wagon just after two this afternoon. The brothers escaped with minor injuries as the wagon overturned and then righted itself, while the horse team veered onto Fifth and Sixth avenues. The incident involved the children of a local grocer identified as Mahoney of Eustelde, Martar Topeka weather notes follow with warm day, then colder Monday.
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Afenour
Sith
Kwosus Avenue
Mahoney
Eustelde
Cumberland church notes and choir changes
Local items note Cumberland Presbyterian church corner Hantum and Polk with preaching by Rev. Lawrence at 11 a m and Sabbath school at 12 30 p m. Biss Myrtle Mitchell engaged as permanent alto in First Presbyterian choir. others remain with EF Beigh as organist. Also mentions William Finch denying death by Mary Salyer horse, and appeals for Kisural of Prof. Hickman attendance by board of education members and teachers at 1416 Wee Paes.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Hantum and
Polk
Lawrence
Myrtle Mitchell
First Presbyterian Choir
Beigh
Wiliam Finch
North Topeka
Mary Salyer
Pugilists Case Dismissed As Agreement Evicts Fighters
In Lirren Roce on Nov 2 the case against Fitzsimmons and Julien, Brody, and Corbett was dismissed after they agreed to leave Arkansas. Gov. Clarke feared future violations of an injunction and insisted on out-of-state departure. Attorneys coordinated with the governor and court to formalize the plea, with the fighters promising to exit the state and face no more than brief jail if the injunction is violated. The matter included negotiations over forfeiture and venue, and adjustments were discussed to settle the matter in El Paso or Texas ground.
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Julian
Brody
Catbett
Clarke Maya le Bee
Gehiers
Rewchisl
Klarko Enid
Theta
Arkanian
Caren Fe Court
Aguid Ts Tharelng
Martin
Kiveworthy
Boas
Julien Martie
Cingule Cour
Mos
Hemmingway
Fitzsimmons
Julien
Din South
Casa
Bridy
Corbett
Chancelior
Iie
Dinta
Ptate
Emmy
Pitzsmumons
Ianeger Julbin
Thorns
Acorn Hushers Tale and Topeka Reformatory Foreclosure
Fragmented report describes Acorn Husher and others in a confusing scene involving a money dispute, a Topeka reform school keeper Bran, and a foreclosure case in district court. The text mentions Brans work as a keeper, Joeman Mooney, and a foreclosure involving Eugene Quintos and the Quinton brothers. The amount cited is 4.00 with mortgage details and trial testimony by T. J. Kellam.
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Topeitie
Quinton
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