Major Laing Shot by Crawford Moore in Leavenworth
Leavenworth citizen Major John M. Laing was shot at his office entrance by Crawford Moore, a young married man. Moore surrendered, saying he had “id ion atman down there.” Laing was severely wounded but alive. doctor says the wound is dangerously deep. Moore, a machinist, is employed by Great Western works. Laing is a wealthy local figure.
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Leavenworty
Kan
John M. Laing
Leavenworth
Crawford Moore
Merried Mim
Major Laing
Daing
Fourth Street
Moore
Catal
Teesberry Berious
Hyp
Major Lang
Es Moore
Sesailant
Gut
Ihdin
Crawford Moor
Great Western Manufacturing Works
LM. Laing
Manufacturers’ National Bank
Jamey A. Lane
Wbont
Tonganoxie
Moores
Cheatwood
Fairmount Township
Stoetfox
Guarease
Lin Dock Dunn
South Hal Stead Street
George A. Troile
Riot at Ishkoote mines ends in deaths and wounds
A threatened riot at Ishkoote mines near Perry Watkins city was quelled last night by Watkins who killed two men and mortally wounded another after being organized by Louis Smith Jr and Sr and Columbus Madden with aides. The others threatened Watkins but were checked as he began a violent counterattack.
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Ftreaxenam
Ala
Ishkoote
Perry Watkins
Watkins
Louis Smith
Columbus Madden
Aisetles
Sher
Tary
Ty Watkins
Postal Service Yearly Report Shows Large Savings and Reforms
First Assistant Postmaster General Frank H. Tons releases the annual year ending June 30, 1885 report. Savings reach 1.6 million in carrier service, with total felts and commissions totaling over 6.2 million. 3,401 presidential postmasters listed with class breakdown. recommendations include ending experimental free delivery without funding and tighter oversight of carriers. Investigations show 57 reprimands and 33 suspensions for duty irregularities. money order offices issue 1.6 billion in orders totaling 59.6 million. Dead letter treatment declined to 6.31 million items.
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Waseixaras
Frank H. Tons
Jones
Iis
Tle
Navy demand prompts large shipbuilding appropriation
Washington November 11 Commodore Philip Hichborn chief of the bureau of construction and repair reports for the year proposing major appropriations for next year The top item requests five million five hundred fifty thousand six hundred seventy dollars to be used on vessels authorized by Congress for Navy growth He also seeks one million dollars for general vessel repair and for stores and machinery plus eleven and a half million for continuing work on Hartford Chicago and other ships and fifty six million for new composite sailing vessels The report warns that without further simple appropriations ship care yard maintenance and plant upkeep will suffer serious deterioration
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Wasnixeron
Philip Hichhborn
Bureau of Construction and Repair of the Navy
Congress
Hartford
Chicago
eGickeney
Arniel
Bonacums Priests and Eastern Church Strife in Omaha Neb
In Omaha and nearby spots this item reports bishops and priests clashing over Tecumseh church property, with an injunction against Fathers Fitzgerald and Murphy. It notes questions over church seals and delegation communications in Washington, plus local comments defending priests. Also listed are Sioux City glucose factory prospects, a hung jury in Kansas City, a locomotive explosion near Wanamie, and a Christmas photography ad from Kansas.
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Tuthers Fitegerald and
Murphy
Ouana
Neb
West
Monecum
First
Nebraska Court
Fitazgerald
Mer
Tecumich
The
Bee
Mer. Satelli
Dir. Rooker
Milygereid
Te Rookers
Vic Ty
Jancoln
Harrison candidacy sparks Indiana movement for 1908
A New York Herald dispatch recounts F. T. Roots praising Harrison and detailing a coordinated effort by his Indiana supporters to build a broad national backing for a 1908 nomination. The report notes sentiment mobilization in multiple states, with Indiana expected to back Harrison on the first ballot and advocates stressing a tested business administration. It also mentions Debs era organizing among the American Railway Union with thousands joining and new locals forming in the East and Philadelphia.
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Herald
F. T. Roots
Indiana
Hen C Harrison
Harrison
Michener
Tadjanspotis
Texas
Roots
Minneapolis
Republican National Committee
Arrests in Old Crime Shock Cherokee County
A sensational case in Cherokee county centers on the arrest of George Montague a wealthy German farmer charged with killing Mr and Mrs Schultz in a brutal assault The suspect is a brother of the murdered woman and was arrested by a neighbor Words describe the scene as a violent crime in Illinois or nearby territory with the arrest occurring on November 11. The report notes further political and commercial items from across the country including a ministerial appointment rumor and foreclosure actions and a Missouri university marriage, but the main focus remains the Montague crime and its shocking details.
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Iowa
Cherokee County
George Montague
Schultz
Montague
Weman
Emerson Lectures on American Life in Chicago
Edward Waldo Emerson of Concord delivered a Unity church lecture in Chicago on American life and privileges. He contrasted European and American social conditions, praised American prosperity, and warned of dangers from wealth greed jealousy and envy fostering extravagance.
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Curcago
Edward Waldo Emerson
Concord
Main
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Unity Church
Dearborn Avenue
Walton Place
Atlantia
America
Carlisle Dip 1T and the Democratic split in Kentucky
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports remarks by Carlisle in Covington as a turning point in Kentucky politics. Carlisle declined to discuss his vote, prompting Republican use of his words to depict a Democratic schism and aiding Bradley against Wat Hardin. The piece highlights Carlisle's influence and the impact of that interview.
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Covington
Jaye
Hardin
Covixarox
Rhineck
Carlisle
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bay'st
Wat Hardin
Bradley
Carylisle
Czarina Very Ill in St Petersburg Birth Hopes Fade
Reports from St Petersburg state the Czarina is gravely ill and recovery is deemed impossible after doctors and gynecologists advised cesarean delivery due to danger to mother and child. Imperial plans for an heir are reportedly halted as the crisis deepens.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Panic in Paris averted by Rothschild aid
Paris Times correspondent reports that Rothschild intervention on Saturday prevented panic in Paris from worsening on the eve of a European war. A Berlin dispatch echoes that without Rothschild help, Paris course prices would have fallen further, risking disaster.
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Loxnon
Paris
Times
Daily News
Berlin
Change of Tactics in Cuban Crisis Aims at Washington
President Palma, head of the Cuban insurgents in exile, is expected in Washington to press for a policy line on Cuban recognition and intervention. He would coordinate with U S officials from the capital, possibly moving his headquarters there. Reports deny Geo Maceo’s imminent Washington mission as commission shrinks.
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Wasarxcrom
Thomas Estrada Palms
Cubao Revolutionary Party
Washington
Palma
Cuba
Lim Wbell
United States
New York
Ibis
Spain
Grant
Geo. Maceo
Nervous children and parental roles in child health
An article notes a rise in childhood nervous disorders and outlines causes linked to overstimulation and improper parenting. It urges balanced play, regular sleep, outdoor activity, and avoiding excessive exposure to adult pleasures. Also mentions a Wichita police chief case over liquor lab raid furnishings and court denial of release.
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Eorn
Jess
Peonene
Patten
Supreme Court
O. P. Massey
Wichita
Justice of the Peace
Christmas Photo Tips From Byrone at 652 Kas Ave
A brief reader note from Byrone of Little Gem suggests avoiding rush for Xmas photographs. It advises coming low and steady for better satisfaction and mentions the 5c price and the address 652 Kas Avenue. The message ends with a quirky line about everyone smoking it.
Laura Lee Seeks Wealth in Tumultuous Estate Battle
Laura Lee known as Mrs Henry Beckman appears at Scharnagie’s concert hall in Kansas City as court battles over her late husband’s aunts’ estate continue in St Louis. The movie singer hopes to claim a share worth nearly a million while legal costs strain her and her husband. The dispute centers on the Malloy lineage and wealth tied to two wealthy aunts.
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Kansas City
Laura Lee
Henry Beckman
John Malloy
Anna Chester
Malloy
Captain Malloy
St. Louie
Winter Garden
Beckman
Mary Malloy
Scharnagie
Olive Street
St. Louis
Guarding the Funds How Harris Returned After the War
An elderly Washington observer recalls Isham G. Harris guarding Tennessee school funds during the Civil War era. Harris refused to surrender $10,000 in gold to rivals, hid it, and later returned every dollar after peace, earning Brownlow’s praise as Harris reentered the Senate as a notable figure.
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Harrie
Harris
Washington
Tennessee
Washington Post
Parson Brownlow
Brownlow
Conteds
Isham G. Harris
Hartin
Brownton
Harria
Senate
Young Men Wast Practical Knowleden At Wisconsin Entry Trends
The trend away from ancient Classics among entering students is clear in the University of Wisconsin freshman class. Numbers show strong shifts toward modern classical, civic historical, English, general science, and engineering tracks including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, with Milwaukee noted.
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University of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Teesientem Storm Reflections Prompt Resilience
In a terse exchange, Teesientem urges Barker to cheer up noting the sun after storms. Barker counters that the storm reveals how shabby and straggled things are, highlighting lingering damage and doubt about recovery. The dialogue contrasts optimism with realism.
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Gondfellow
Obe
Truth
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Illustrated American Magazine
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Byrone
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Topeka
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