A Jail Lock Burst
A jail lock burst allowing a brace of robbers to escape. Police launched a manhunt for the two inmates described as armed and dangerous, with authorities seeking tips from the public.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1895
Page
5
Jailbreak at Milp Gut County Jail Nabs McClurg and Wright
Two inmates Jack McClurg and Everett Wright escaped Milp Gut County Jail around 2 AM by opening a faulty upper cell door. Jailer Burdge reported the air foul and the escape involved a lever from an old bed. Wright and McClurg fled the yard using the high fence and barbed wire, with McClurg later seen in town asking to borrow a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milp Gut
Jack McClurg
Everett Wright
Liberty Wan Eany
Burdge
Tom Owens
Tom
McClurg
Wright Goam
McClure
Sink & Keldyon Quincy
Campbell
Stan
Kalady
McCurdy
LeClurg
District Court of
Baring
John N. Yeaman
John McHee
Ds A. B McCundy
Wright
Hazilge
Dramatic misfire at Grand as Topeka audience heckles abnormal show
In Topeka a chaotic performance of the Gries cellar door farce drew a sparse crowd and strong disapproval. Spectators booed and left, while others murmured about substandard entertainment. Local reports note limited audience and suggest caution for future shows at the Grand Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topela
Topeka
Leip
Dows
Moss
Mualnud Shraush
Mtueda
Feke Theater
Grand Opera House
Prominent Topeka Officials Attend Aspen Silver Mine Meeting
Lieutenant Governor James A. Troutman and Railroad Commissioner Samuel T. Hows join Col J D McCans and Col Dick Walker in traveling to Aspen for the annual meeting of the Aspen Moustein Tunnel and Drainage Co. Stockholders from Hose Ville and others oversee the G mine amid ongoing litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
James A. Trouttian
Samual T. Hows
J. D. McCans
Pen, Col
Aspen Moustein Tunnel and Drainage Company
Grouemen
Dick Walker
C O. Knowles
George D. Hisle
Dr. Miller
A. O. Sherman
Hose Ville
Aspen
Troutman
Geatl
Ual
Lieutenant Governor Troutman on Prohibition Vote
Lieutenant Governor Troutman says he is not alarmed by the vote against prohibition. He notes this is routine off year sentiment since the amendment was adopted and cautions there is no immediate danger of resubmission. Also mentions the "Lite Gea" cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamer A. Trautman
Troutman
Delays Rise as Citizens Seek Street and Alley Paving
Citizens voice frustration over slow paving projects as city officials promise hearings and funding. Residents in several neighborhoods report lengthy waits for street and alley improvements, while council debates prioritization and budgeting amid rising costs.
Eleventh Street paving delayed by petition errors
City council delays Eleventh street paving between Yan Buren and Harrison due to a misdated petition missing street width. A new petition is referred to the paving committee as the city attorney probes ownership of signer properties. Bonds for pavement issuance proceed after alley behind the new courthouse fares better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Street
Yan Buren
Harrison
Committee On
Diphtheria Case Toll Totals In Topeka October
City health records show fifty four families with diphtheria in October. Some families had four or five cases while many had two or three. average at least two per family suggests about one hundred total cases that month. Thirty five deaths have occurred since August and the rate is slowly decreasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Motobe
City Board of Health
Ducine
Prisoner Name Mistakenly Confirmed as Dolan at City Jail
An intoxicated man, Al J Dolan, was identified by a jailer at a city station after a late disturbance with prisoners roaring. Dolan, a 40 year old resident, was fined this morning after being found wandering near Fourth and Quincy. Judge Atherton’s nine year old son Carl Otis Atherton remains seriously ill in Russell with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murt
Jan
Dolan
Martie J. Dolan
Dolan Ia
Pinsturer
Fourth and
Quincy Street
Mr Atherton
Carl
Treuaurer
Otis ’ Atherton
Judge Atherton
St Russell
Millionaire Evangelist Crittenton Arrives in Topeka
Wealthy evangelist C N Crittenton arrives in Topeka in a private car for revival meetings at First Methodist and First Congregational churches. He recently completed a two week series in Lawrence and plans several days of public ministry with sermons after his daughter's death inspired his Christian path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Crittonton
Topeka
Roanoke
Frent Methodist Church
First Congregational Church
Crittenton
Seriow
Lawrence
Ile
Florence
Himesif
Carle
Law view on mortgage sale confirmations in state courts
Eugene Quentan argues over mortgage foreclosures can be confirmed by state courts. Quinlan reports discoveries aimed at removing obstacles to district judges confirming sales when property sells at very low prices. Discussion centers on Judge Foster's handling of over judgments in the U.S. district court and the reach of equity jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotgmourn
Quinlan
Foster
United States District Court
Quiston
United States
Quinton Neys
Quinton
Florence Crittenton Car and court case debate sparks controversy
A long, garbled report covers Florence Crittenton's rescue car with private rooms and a kitchen crew, plus a court action on sale confirmations under 1808-03 law as Quinton explains equity insertion. It notes an obscene Grand Opera advertisement ordered out by Crawford, angering patrons and prompting replacement assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wail Street
Florence Critenton
Crittenton
Ceuci
Ww. Air
Critenton
Santa Be
East Fourth
Itraet
Onnen Howes
E BM. Crawford
Grand Opera House
L M. Crawford
Grand Opera Bona
St. Crawford
Tie
Primrose & West
Dexter’s Offbeat Rail Ride Ends in City Jail
Dexter of Linwood claimed he boarded the Rock Island train by mistake at the depot around 11:30 last night and rode past Linwood toward Kansas City. Police noted he was sober but unable to recall details and he paid five dollars in Linwood currency after being brought to the city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Linwood
Rock Island
Kansas City
Hic
Union Pacific
Fiatold
Winter Band Concerts Plan Promenade Series
The band considers a series of promenade concerts in Hamilton Hall starting mid January to replace a winter show. Weekly one night events over two months would feature the same program as summer park concerts with 10 cent admission. Promenade seating around a central stage would allow walking fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Jouve
Deem Major
Avi Sir
Marshall Id
Jones
Willard Aims to Establish Chicago Social Settlement Plan
Frances Willard and the WCTU promote social settlement ideas to broaden reform work for women. She plans to announce the first WCTU social settlement of America in Chicago this week and seeks to reach children more effectively than past efforts. The note mentions layers of reform, women’s temperance leadership, and efforts to reduce relapse among the reformed. The report closes with Drexel heir news from Pronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.G.T. U
Chicago
Frances & Willard
Mies Willard
W. C.T
America
Alias Willard
White Ribbon Organization
White Ribbon
W Acrk
Depths of Kujo Parish and Carrie Alexander in prison cell
Two colored women in a city prison cell remain gentle as lambs after a Saturday fight with officers. One inmate, Jim Auterbridge, son of a former policeman, was jailed for solitary confinement after refusing work. Nearby in Idaho, 250 hopefuls camp for Nez Perces reservation opening on November 18, with an expected 10,000 people ready to enter and 9,000 families to gain homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kujo Parish
Carrie Alexander
Jim Auterbridge
Asop
Cnet
JunestTra
Idaho
Nez Perces
Labor Party marks death of Anmarchiva Cniiaco in Chicago
At Revhl's hall in We Twelfth strict labor activists from the Chicago Socialistic Labor party and University of Chicago gathered to commemorate the execution of Spies Pareous and allies. Jesse Cox denounced Rockefeller with harsh labels, contrasting anarchist visions of a governmentless future with those who seize the law. He blamed criminal politicians for last decade’s upheavals and tied labor woes to political action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atte Labor Party
Anmarchiva
Cniiaco
John D. Rockefeller
Chicago Socialistic Labor Party
University of Chicago
Chicago Standard Oil University
Jesse Cox
Labor
Bishop Vincent Talks to Large Chicago Audience
Bishop J H Vincent of Buffalo addressed a large congregation at Hyde Park Methodist Episcopal church in Chicago. He urged that faithfulness in living out Christian truth is proof of Christ's divinity and immortality, calling for a more intelligent ethical conception of Christ and urging believers to practice the truth they profess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Camicano
J. H. Vincent
Buffalo
Hyde Park Methodist
Christ
Biebop
Family Bereavement and Oddities From a Fractured Page
A garbled vintage page blends a mournful family bereavement tale with snippets of social satire and ads. The narrative opens with a son lamenting his father and a mule in a dire scene, then veers into quips about the new woman, divorce, and a church’s stance on games of chance. It closes with a product plug for One Minute Headache Tablets.
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Councillman Skinner
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