Political Gossip on Kansas politics and Farmers' Alliance
A detailed, partisan briefing traces figures tied to the Farmers' Alliance, Kansas politicians, and potential federal candidates. It names Frank McGrath, Henry Allen, J. Bristow, Curtis, Long, and others, notes alliances, editor connections, and speculative moves for Congress and state offices.
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United States
Te Prusik Motirath
Omitchell Exupty
Mitchell County
McGrama
Critrimal Gurhar
Farmers’ Alliance
Ika
Allience
Salina
Saline Oper House
Sillance
Grath
Allin
Aten
Urath
Alles
Faker University
J. Bristow
Allen Bid Assong
Cub
Wil
Te State
Alliance
Allen
Alea
Frank McGrath
Repidyean
Garret
Frank Flenniken
Emporia
Kansas City
Crum
I. Biddle
Conmerhe County
Charles Drew
Twelve Escaped Convicts Tracked in Topeka Vicinity
Federal fugitives escaped and authorities pursue them across the Topeka area. Ten are accounted for. two dead, two wounded, six unharmed. One captive near Leavenworth still in shackles. armed guards on the hunt.
Prison Breakout Ends Near Topeka With Capture Tally
Reports say twelve escapees from Leavenworth are near Topeka as six guards race to recapture them. Nine fugitives have been killed or captured overall, with additional sightings near Meriden and along the Lawrence area. Authorities state leaders Thompson and Mullins are on the run as armed pursuers close in.
Outbreak Leader Debated as Death Toll Chronicles
Report notes Tonsanoxia or Frank Thompson as the negro leader of the outbreak remains unconfirmed. Bodies of Huffman and Poffenholz were brought in for burial on prison grounds. A letter from Poffenholz's mother from Chicago arrived at the prison. Nearby Lawrence convicts are corralled. some abandoned horses, crossed the Kansas River by stolen boat, and hid in the woods as lawmen close in. In Nortonville a firefight erupts as posse pursues convicts, with at least one killed and others wounded or captured amid a running gun duel.
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Kun
McClausher
Indian Territory
McClaughrey
Lawrence
Frank Thompson
Nortonville
Thompson
Serif
Gilbert Mullins
Kan
James Huffman
White
Coffeyville
Jay J. Pottenkols
Ryan
Davenport
Cle Bobo
Tagiun
Marquetts
Joseph Henkin
Jay J. Poffenholz
United States Army
Fourth
United States Infantry
Balor
Tuzon
Chicago
Tonsanoxia
Frank ‘Thompson
Huffman
Poffenholz
Todiy
Chicaman
Poffentols
War Department
Kansas City
Kansas River
Lawrene
Buck Creek
Gell
Leavenworth
Howe
Kas
Fay Wehner
Weishaar
Convan
Harvard Plays Fast in Penn Game Big Victory
Harvard and Pennsylvania clashed on Franklin Field in raw conditions with a large crowd. Harvard dominated the first half scoring two touchdowns by Graydon and a later score by Graydon again, Cutts kicking goals. Pennsylvania struck with a late TD by Mitchell, but Harvard led 12 to 6 at halftime and extended control after the break.
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Philadelphia
Harvard
Penmsylvania
Pranklin
Anecators
Treferne Corbin
McMastir
Conch Woodrum
Benn
Pennsylvania
Reynolds
Pennsylveania
Gardiner
Pendsylvania
Graydon
Devine
Dale
Crimson
Harvard Here
Am & Kerles
Aee
Cutts
Greydon
Howard
Donaldein
Mitchell
Quakers
Doalt
Marshall
Sam Shoea
Jury Secures Trial in Holton Murders Case
The Willaims Felismaire murder trial in Holton opened after 84 veniremen were called. County Attorney Graham outlined the affair began with a brutal family quarrel that killed Catherine Felismaire, mother of eight, as jurors and both sides weighed the evidence and the defendant’s lengthy history of disputes.
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Opialooss
Rae
Willaims Felismaire
Holton
Graham
Jackson County
Gratton
Klusmire' Con
Repstine
Jo'ebek
F. H. Graham
Atchort
Catherine Hwetlick
Lyung
Spring Crowk
Holton Doriing
Stilla
Jonder
Straight Creek
Texas
Mae
Kinge
Uim
Morston
Currie
Pring Creek
Elie
Nell
Maimon
Mayor Case Undecided In Topeka Supreme Court Fight
The Topeka mayoral question remained unresolved as the Supreme Court likely decides today. Six justices, divided, await Judge Ellis who has pneumonia, delaying a ruling until his return. Several opinions were issued by the court, with multiple cases reversed or affirmed, many sitting judges not present due to illness.
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Church
Jed Boch
Hood
Chitga Record-Herald
impHick
Enwarines
Cff
Inviranes
Kansas
Webb McNall
Wikato Insurance
Topeka
Supreme Court
Ellis
State House
Ellls
Hilla
Doster
C. J
Downs
G. L. Bennett
Wyandotte County
Banc
Asbell
Labette County
Temperature Hovers Near Freezing In Early Forecasts
Weather reports show a 32 degree low at 9 AM with fresh east wind. Forecasts predict generally Sunday conditions with slight temperature changes and northeast breezes. Hayden’s statement previews defense arguments about the defendant’s ancestry and character in a court case. Riuwmire’s death is described as suicide with jurors hearing expert testimony and conflicting theories.
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Alods
Hayden
Charles Haygen
Tolton
Riuwmire
Death rate in the camps never equalled breaks up the unit
A report asserts the death rate in the camps was unmatched, urging a separation to confront the sustained losses. The piece emphasizes the higher casualties and calls for action to address wartime hardships and organizational strain.
Worse than famines cholera and epidemics in camps
Lt London reports from the South Africa concentration camps that death rates surpass any Africa or Asia. The Daily News condemns the administration for failing to end the “whale of human life” waste and urges fresh efforts to organize and save lives, warning of an eternal stain on England.
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London
The
Daily News Today
South Africa
Africa
Asia
Soong
Daily News
England
Farmer Delivers Two Convicts North of Lawrence
At 2 30 p m farmer Dave Lewis brought in two white convicts, Gus Parker and David Grayson, captured unaided at Midland, three miles north of Lawrence. Law rence sage reports they are the two prisoners.
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Kasmus City
Lawrence Sage
Dave Lewis
Gus Parker
David Grayson
Lewis
Midland
Lawrence
Haskell and Kansas Jayhawkers Meet In Lawrence
Lawrence November report on a Kansas Jayhawker game versus the Hestell Indians. Coach Outland’s charges may surprise. betting scarce and cold weather affecting players. Officials named Buddy of Kansas City and Colerain of Lawrence. Elliot and Cutler-sanctioned prep progress noted.
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Lawrence
Hestell Indias
Kansas Jayhawkere
McCook
Redskins
Outland
Cutl
Miya Hin
Indians
Jen
K. C Ronters
Elliot
Bix
Jayhawkers
Windent
Tirsemage Giyon
Buddy
Kansas City
Colerain
Carlisle Indian Team Arrives to Meet Navy Cadets
The Carlisle Indians reached Annapolis on November 9 to face the Naval Academy team in an afternoon kickoff. Carlisle’s star back Nicoll is sidelined with a shoulder injury, weakening their backfield and lowering hopes for today’s game.
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Carliste
Annapolia
Annapolis
Carlisle
Naval
Capectelly
Nicoll
Football Games Today Across Cities and Colleges
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous football matchups and locations including Manhattan Normal, Yale, Princeton, West Point, Topeka,_colleges and teams, with scattered scores and venue hints. The readable items hint at a busy slate and promotions but lack complete details.
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M’grath
Lit Crum
Henry Allen
Ottawa
Tom Morgan
Hureka Blensenger
Atate
Peitreh Tor
Curtie
Roosevelt
Congress
Curtis
Hoosswell
Gale
Wwandotte County
Joseph Butler
Wyandotte
Caine
Butler
Wrandotte County
Bowgerne
Benulor Burton
Chester L. Long
Dwer
Mr. Long
Conerens
Mr Long
James Lawrence
Sum
Medicine Lodge
Laine
Jeery
Starnivy
Lang
T. B. Wall
Wichita
G Sf Alecanter
Dudge Walt
Sedgwith
John HH. Atwood
Ike
JG. Johnson
Kouta
Bir
Atvevod
Rtuss
Brit Lanone
Stanley
F. Durnent Smith
Altough
Hawi
Juden
A. H. Skidmore
Columbus
Nbstead
Vic Rive
W. S. Norton
Deke
Skitmore
Arrmady
Tom Clover
Ben
Ben Clover
Farmers’ Alliance Congress
Cowley County
Ridgely
Lawton
Washington
J. G. Johnson
Democratic National Committee
J. Mack Love
Johnsen
Stone
Missouri
Love
Nebraska
Bryan
Lowe
David Eli
Stenn
Chirk
Uke DeArmond
Wier
Mike Donal
Tnstica
Mr. Love
Conan Chester 1
Notin
United States Senate
Rob
SRIES
Capt. Jackson
Chas
JAY + POY FENKOLZ
Sertanyil
James Wilson
Wilson
Mayor Case
Parker-Hughes
Jhnaton
Southern Kansas Farm Loan & Trust Co
M. G. Barnes
Suloner County
John W. Skinner
Board of Inty Commissioners of
Cowley Mune
Effin
Jax. Ht. Cramer Va
Geo
W. Tier
Anderson Coun
Carrie A
Zinkelson
Cera
Levis
Anderson County
Levis-Zulewski Breteantite Co
Hank Dorato
Butler County
Bills
Railway Co
John B. Ease
Lyon County
Witis
Chas C. Heeken- Mabie
Allen County
State of Kansas
Yak Shinn
Elk County
G. W. Shurtleff
Chas County
Chase County
Amrmed
Pollock, J
Eapra
Mannoe J
Cl Butler
C.K. Balkitry
Kimberle Barton
Wiley County
State of
Kingman County
Guly
Polloc
Nicholas Sware
Org Barnuin
Branklin
Tweedy
N. F. Loan & Trust
Eile
City of Parmeons
Retioha
Mits
C. Kincaid
Thos
Bowles
Anderson
Martha A. Penniowin
L. EH. Stephenson
Bourboncou
Ty. M
É& T. Rallwey Co
P. Peterson
Edward Davin
J. M. Miller
Haskell County
Haskell
C. Powers Va
Katherine Ronda
Orhe State of
Kangas
Winas
London Daily News
Mannattan
Rey
Nebraaska
Amour
Cmater
Stouford
Callivenia
Cnaeeach
Princeton
Siloti
Celkeribow
Coenas Wiese Ve
North Gasete
Meerlinke
Arnerelte
Uixlé
Kuness Avenue
Basia
Cincinnati
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