Wheeler's Statement on Death of Hockey Jim at Topeka Asylum
Secretary of the Board of Charities writes to the State Journal denouncing Harry Hall and Fred Zimmerman account of James Pusten's death in the Topeka asylum. He questions reporting failures, duties of attendants, and whether concerns were properly relayed to the superintendent, while urging accountability of the board and staff.
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Board of Charities
Hockey Jim
Topeka
Kas
State Journal
Oetober Firth
Aftidavish
Harry Hall
Fred Zimmerman
James Pusten
Funston
Hall
Charities
Payton
Tmat
Upton
Meylimn
Ale Gays Inter
Biel Mil Coese
Tawtin
Fall
Gov. Testly
Hailia
Kane
Ramana
Sevner Mo
Mr. Jones
Hal Worrener
Remarkable case at Topeia imane asylum Kennedy
At Topeia asylum an attendant reports JL Kennedy as the man who cared for the insane. Kennedy is described as a violent disciplinarian and is charged with administering powdered Hooky to Jim, whose death followed. The report notes Kennedy’s rigid methods and details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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Topeia Imane
Toon
JL. Kennedy
Bearis
Jim
Consumption Cured From Tif Grate Miracle Recovery
Last November Mr ed Jumen of 225 W Pearl St Indianapolis Indiana was near death from quick consumption. He wasted to a skeleton and lived in a stupor on opium. A friend gave him Brazilian Baim which improved him dramatically. The doctor advised continuing, but he relied on the remedy alone and recovered rapidly by February returning to work with weight exceeding previous.
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Ed Jumen
Pearl St
Indianapois
Ind
James
Brazilian Balm Promises Cure for Diseased Lungs
A period piece promotes Brazilian Balm as a nerve stimulant and lung restorer claiming to destroy microbes and restore diseased lungs to health, while warning about opiate containing cough mixtures and opium dangers.
Mystery on the Ward Ends in Death and Disputes
Testimony recounts a patient known as Blacky Jim dying after a January beating at the asylum. Witnesses describe epileptic fits, fights, and blame among staff and residents while authorities deny proposed annexation stories and assert an official adjustment of a separate expedition dispute.
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Jim
Hall Stalue
Smith
Four Penniless Lads Sing and Dance Across the Sea
A nostalgic tale of Dante Hankinson Henry Hankinson George Harris and Daniel Hankinson four colored youths who sail from New York to England searching for opportunity. They perform aboard the Georgian and in London clubs earning money, then tour multiple cities before returning home to Matawan via Liverpool and Quebec, recounting hardship and brief success.
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New York
Dante] Hankinson
Henry Hankinson
George Harris
Ata
Owas Nod
Bovite
Witout Money
England
Canada
United States
Daniel Hankinson
Bitory Ave
Liverpool
Hankhisun
Moxson
Marre
Henry
London
Rome
Tristel
Worrester
Aseenster
Ror
Imminarten
Stele
Chester
ShoMeld
Bove
Homeaick
Semamsin
Quebec
Swain
Mata=wan
Moston
Smith Weed Fixed It Settles San Domingo Dispute
Smith My. Wied returns to Platisburg from the West Indies. He heads a syndicate controlling San Fermingo customs and railways and seeks to resolve a grievance against the United States through discussions with administration officials. The narrative references past Cuban affairs and an insurrection attempt involving Gomez.
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San Domingo
United States
Platisburg
N.Y
Smith My. Wied
West Indien
Weed
San Fermingo
Rephire & Linge
Nase
Heresux
Meinivy
East Bieran
Do Mint
Navy to abandon wrecking on Span ish cruisers
A Washington dispatch says the navy department plans to stop wrecking operations on the Spanish cruisers Vizcaya Oquendo and Cristobal Colon near Santiago. It recommends canceling the Colon contract and seeking new bids with no extra government cost, focusing on the Mercedes wreckage instead.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Navy Department
Chintobal Colon
Vizcaya
Santiago
Hobson
Viccaya
Criatobal Colon
United States
Merritt & Chapman Weeckine Company
Cervera
Maria Teresa
Norfolk
Board of Construction
Colon
Chester
Cuba
Ad- SivWofod
Miwal Senayen
Ghaturt
Thie Merrie & Chapman
bafMerhip Howe Sonnee
Fossa
Gearrec
Gousigeranie Denna
Navigation Closed as Upper Yukon River Freezes
Dawson reports the Yukon between Dawson and the luken freezes with all river steamers moving to winter quarters. Thirty Klondikers reached Seattle aboard the Flora, last boat to depart Dawson. Ice and rain hinder further trips. Frank Sullivan of Mexico Missouri finds rich placer on Thrutte Creek about twenty miles above Stewart River with several claims staked. One man reportedly mined sixty nine ounces in four days, bed rock about twenty five feet deep. Dawson expects more arrivals once river freezes.
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Yukon
Seattle
Wash
Dawson
Luken
Flora
Frank Sullivan
Mexico
Thrutte Creek
Stewart River
Obe
Bed Rock
Plague in Vienna Raises Immigration Precautions
Six bubonic plague cases and three deaths reported in Vienna among hospital staff. U S officials say infection of immigrants unlikely. consular checks and baggage disinfection planned for emigrants from infected districts to prevent spread. Dr Wyman notes little risk of plague coming to the United States via ships and emigrants.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Winte Department
United States
Hurst
Vienne
Furst
Wyman
New York
Austria- Hungary
Wylan
Shotgun Accident at Crawford Theater During Comedy
Tom Lewis a colored stagehand at Crawford theater was struck by buckshot from a misfired shell during the Kempton Comedy company performance. A blank cartridge stock ran out and a live shell was made harmless causing Lewis to bleed. he was sent home. The incident prompts safety concerns for firearms on stage.
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Tom Lewis
Crawford Theater
Kempton Comedy Company
Villian
Lewin
Kira
Lewis
Léwis
Yellow Fever Routed in Santiago Says Gen Wood
General Leonard Wood, the military governor of Santiago, reports no recent yellow fever case in the city within the last 60 days and notes illness levels are 90 percent below normal. He urges applicants to seek aid through him, commends Fed Grose Society, and mentions transport Victor carrying sick and bodies to the U.S. He may appoint a civilian mayor, favors Senor Leonardo Rios, and discusses local politics and labor proposals amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Santiago
Santiago de Cubs
Leonard Wood
Santiago City
Wood
Fed Grose Society
United States
Victor
United State
Hampton Roads
New York City
Mood
Senor
Leonardo Rios
Shefter
Senor Rios
Teller
Penalt Meeting Seeks Waterworks Bond Endorsement
Spenal Meeting Commercial Club will meet Wednesday evening November 2 to decide whether to vote for issuing a bond for waterworks and which proposition to endorse. Citizens are invited. By order of the club. T. J. ANDERSON.
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Spenal
Commercial Club
Honda
T. J. Anderson
Political gossip swirls over Kansas state senate race
In Cloud and Republic counties the contest between Gomer Davies and R B Ward dominates the state race. Davies, editor of the Concordia Kansan, faces Populist ridicule over past remarks about Populists and French Catholics. Ward is seen as likely winner per Judge Head, while other plots touch on Br Coldren, Frank Brown, Taylor Widilip, and party strategies across districts.
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Cloud
Republic
Gomer Davies
R. B. Ward
Shawnee County
Davies
Concordia
R. L. Head
Satinu
Cloud County
Ward
Nas Jude Head
Bingham
Cacordia
Frank Brown
Br. Coldren
Overiin Herald
Mrr. Brown
Coldren
Mr. Brown
Taylor Widilip
Jim
Republican State Central Committee
Hiddis
Topeka
Chester T. Long
Kinsley
State House
Waterloo
Europe
Otis & Aller
McNall
Clarkson
Reno County
Shortage found in late cashier's books at Hanover bank
A long hidden deficiency of about 37,000 dollars was uncovered in the accounts of John H. Alleman, longtime cashier of the First National Bank of Hanover, who died three weeks ago. The loss resulted from kiting across out of town banks, despite bonds of 20,000 dollars. The bank, though affected, still shows a surplus of 44,000 dollars after the defalcation.
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Hanover
John H. Aileman
First National Bank
Alleman
Aleman
Texas Confederate Pension Amendment Seen Likely Won
Texas returns show 26 970 voting for and 16 715 against the constitutional amendment to pension all indigent Confederate soldiers who came to Texas since 1869 at eight dollars a month. It appears to carry but requires a two thirds vote.
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Texas
Dadaz
Tex
Topeka Grocery Price List Promises Low Costs
It claims living in Topeka costs less than in the west, credits cheap groceries, and promotes a broad price list of staples. The offer emphasizes large quantities, low margins, and urges readers to stock up while prices are favorable. The ad highlights sugars, canned goods, produce, and household items with extensive itemization.
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Topeka
Kansas
Minnesota
Two Men Killed in Coal Train Wreck
A broken axle caused a coal train accident that killed two men, Bolsant Teel and fuel Steauer, as 16 coal cars wrecked. The incident was not cleared until the morning.
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King Om Te Trick Bolsant ‘Teel
Uel Steauer
Great Syndicate Proposed to Run Japan Street Railways
Chicago November 2 The Siemens and Halske Electric company of America contemplates a 10 million dollar Chicago syndicate with exclusive franchise rights to install and operate all street power plants in the Japanese domain as part of the Mikado modernization. Bikins Widener Syndicate of Philadelphia likely to participate if formed.
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Chicago
Siemens and Halske Electric Company of America
Bikins- Widener Syndicate
Philadelphia
Fifth Cavalry Squadron Embarks Tomorrow for Porto Rico
A squadron of the Fifth Cavalry will embark tomorrow as Major Gene Raffee assumes command of the Etre division in the Fourth corps stationed east of Huntsville. Lieutenant Colonel Whiteside of the same unit is assigned to a colonelcy, with transport to the theater noted.
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Fifth Cavalry
Tertile
Ata
Generaffee
Fourth
Huntsville
Faree
Rnee
A Year's Mail Brought Down From St Michael
Advices from Dawson dated October 4 report that the steamer Arnold of the Alaska Exploration Company reached port at Seattle carrying a year of mail from St Michael.
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St Michael
Arnold
Seattle
Dawson
Alaska Exploration Company
Arnold’s Arnold Brings Troops and Supplies Along River Route
The Arnold carried United States troops from St. Aichoe to Rampart City and Circle City. It delivered winter equipment and two dollar packs of mark funds that had accumulated for a year at Michael. The detachment under Capt Richardson was in charge.
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Obanis
Arnold
United States
St. Aichoe
Rampart City
Circle City
Richardson
Michael
Spin Coal Feed and Hay for the Green and Fuel Co Ad
An old local notice mentions 210 Went Stts Street and F HL Webstter denying to friends and enemies that see Spin Coal Feed and Hay for the Green and Fuel Co with address and phone 406. It also references Bow 5008 and Poerloem Steam Laundry at 112 and 14 West sth.
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Stts Street
F. HL
Green and Fuel Co
Poerloem Steam Laundry
West
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