Contempt Sentences for Hearst Editors in Chicago Case
In Chicago Judge Hanees sentenced Andrew S. Lawrence and J. Canfield to jail for contempt of court over an article in the Chicago American. The judge warned that Homer Davenport and Clare Hingen would stay jailed until they could be brought in. Writs of habeas corpus issued for Lawrence, Canfield, and others, returnable at once as the sheriff failed to arrest Davenport.
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Chicago
Judes Hanees Today
Andrew S. Lawrence
Hearst
Chicago American
Senteher
FL & Canfield
Cnure
B. Carvalho
John C. Hammond
Junge Hanecy
Caves Meu
W. R. Hearer
Homer Davenport
Clare Hingen
Altgeld
Tan
Lawrence
Canfeld
Mer. Altgeld
Haneey
America
Charter of the People
Gas
Ant Coke Company
Flancey Wadd
Demperite Suveriinest
Lawrence and
Canfield
Dune
Convicts Escaped Penitentiary Sighted Near Vinewood Park
Federal guards and detectives chased escapees from a penitentiary after reports that two men fled toward Vinewood park. Officers tracked a group including guards and sheriff's deputies from Tecumseh toward Vinewood, with sightings near a local farm and a creek boat route. The search continued as officers returned to the city with the suspects at large.
Roosevelt Vacation Plans Revealed for Sagtor Bay Villa
A garbled 1911 era notice reports President Roosevelt and family will occupy a Sagtor Bay country villa next summer during an apparent escape from official duties. It notes travel to Water Bay with expected visits to friends, though many words are corrupted.
October state officer fees total seven thousand dollars
The article notes state officers collected seven thousand dollars in fees during October. It references editorials and mentions various unclear names and places, but the central fact remains the fee total for the month.
Convicts on the Run Near Emporia After Theft
A telephone report from Police Officer Henry Aye and Hank Carpenter describes two convicts leaving their jammed border and stealing a saddle from Pete Hine, a farmer west of Feoporii on the river. Deputies pursued them toward the south, with updates of possible further escapees as Carroll County sheriffs and local farmers tightened communications. The pair returned to Emporia after spending the night in Sunvlt, and warned farmers across 40 miles to stay alert while authorities aimed to catch them on the next train.
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Henry Aye
Hank Carpenter
Bmyporta
Bucey
Pete Hine
Feoporii
Hum
Ule
Chase County
Emporia
Comriete
Carpenter
Aye
Emporiathik
Iil Sunvlt
Thompson Taken Captured West of Council Grove
Frank Thompson, a key mutineer from Leavenworth, was captured eight miles west of Council Grove after 4 PM Monday. Deputies Davis and Keefer, with Sheriff Mikels, closed in as Thompson attempted two shots that failed to fire. he surrendered after a shotgun blast from Davis.
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Council Grove
Corncil Grove
Kan
Frank Thompson
Leavenworth
Charles Manuel
Clark Davis
Dudley Keefer
Thin Clty
Mikels
Thompson
John Bond
Keefer
Hty
Equity
Kansas
Latke
Indian Territory
Morris County
James Jordan
Strong City
Krag-Jorgenson - Nes
Jordan
Tre
Alma
Palmer Swenke
Ali
Alms
Here
Kansas City
Fort Leavanworth Prizon
Frank ‘Thompson
Bank Vault Blown By Nitroglycerine Bandits
In Trenton Kentucky on November 12 a bank vault was blown by criminals using nitroglycerine. The attempted breach bored the inner vault and exploded several holes. doors remained intact. A mob of citizens attempted to intervene but the robbers escaped after triggering more charges that injured two men.
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Trenton
Jobsite
Food poisoned near Breda Indiana family targeted again
Joseph Naberhaus a farmer, his wife and child were poisoned Sunday by strychnine in their food while at chores. Naberhaus nearly died. wife and child needed physicians. Neighbors alarmed as third attempt in a year. Sheriff Nestle vows to find the poisoners.
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Breda
Joseph Naberhaus
Naberhaus
Nestle
Robbers Strike Elkhart Post Office Heist
In Elkhart Indiana early today a bandits robbed the Bristel post office of about 300 in stamps and 1000 in cash. A clash left Mrs Co B Bicket and Ray Shuner wounded non fatally as robbers fled after a battle that followed an explosion. A Macksmith shop was also looted and tools taken before the gang escaped on two drifters.
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Elkhart
Ind
Bristel
Postettice
Co. B. Bicket
Ray Shuner
Macksmith
Pour
Three Sat Around a Fire in Wellington Convict Sighting
Report notes three men seen around a fire in Wellington believed to be convicts. Fisher and John tied to the sighting with no further detail on identities or actions.
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Wellington
Hutchinson Hunt Fugitives Tracked After Farm Incident
A posse led by Sheriff Shawyer pursued two armed men after a night encounter near Foraker farm. The fugitives, dressed in torn plain clothes, eluded capture despite being identified as Fred Robinson by Hutchinson. A city marshal received a photograph from Leavenworth prison officials. Chicken bones and feathers at the scene suggested the suspects consumed poultry before fleeing toward the Indianeer.
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Hutchinson
Fisher
Fred Robinson
McClaughry
Leavenworth
Wateh
Shawyer
Foraker
Lane
Suspects Spotted Near Ottawa and Reading Convict Escape
Seen at Ottawa two suspicious men hide in a corn field two miles out. Sheriff Costi heads pursuit after reports they boarded a westbound freight. In Reading two convicts, one tall one short, are said to have escaped and seized Sheriff Cook, later seen on Santa Fe train No. 17 armed with a Winchester and shotgun.
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Franklin County
Ottawa
Kan
Costikan
Sherif Cook
Santa Fe
Reading
Wakarusa
United States
Marerial Reed
KL Pauline
Fort Scott Horse Thieves Believed Escaped Convicts At Large
A gang of horse thieves, robbers and thugs is reported in the Fort Scott area. Officials think they are escaped federal convicts. Dr Everside and G A Higdon report stolen horses, a new buggy left behind, and two more break ins in nearby Hammond. A night watchman at the city outskirts horse market was beaten.
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Wort Scott
Kan
Federal Penitentiary
Dr. Everside
Garland
G. A. Higdon
Ham
Smond
Borhood
Deputies Report No Convicts Found Near Osage City
Osage City November 12 report that three convicts were surrounded by deputies near this place is false. Guards were on duty between Osage City and Peterton all night but no convicts were found. Ascertained this morning no convicts have been seen in the area.
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Osage City
Peterton
Will Indict Runaways in Federal Court Action
Leavenworth Kan November 12 eight convicts in solitary cells and four wounded will be indicted by a Federal Grand jury within a month. They face charges of assault with intent to kill destroying government property and conspiracy against the government. If not convicted in Federal court they may be tried for horse stealing and robbery in Kansas courts. A push is planned for Congress to grant a day allowing soldiers to assist in capturing escaping convicts.
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Federal
Leavenworth
Kan
Kansas
Congress
Convicts Report Sighted Near Topeka Farm on River Road
A farmer reported two suspected escaped convicts skulking near the Betty farm three miles west of Topeka on lower Sliver Lake road by the river. Police, led by Chief Stahlia, investigated after witnesses including Mr Lawson and neighbor Emmerson spotted the pair with shining guns around ten o clock.
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John Look
Lawson
Topeka
Sliver Lake Road
Emmerson
Stahlia
Sheriff Cook Telegram Causes Laughs at Leavenworth Prison
Nov 12 prison humor follows a telegram from Sheriff Cook to Warden McClaughry. The message teased that Cook and a conspirator helped in the house all afternoon, prompting no fatal outcome and sparking merriment among inmates and staff.
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Lewvenworth
Sheriff Cook
Ficing
Mcdaughty
Cook
Sheritt
Warren McCldaghry
McLose Rae
Kinsmire murder trial opens with witness accounts
John Davis described location of the Kinsmire farm and a May 2 conversation with defendant Kinismire about his wife and alleged deeds. He testified to finding the body in a ravine and to the clothing’s position at the grave, with defense objections overruled. Carrie Kinsmire, his daughter, testified of family strife, the mother’s disappearance, and vague replies from Kinismire about telegrams and the mother’s whereabouts as investigation continued.
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Oxkaloosa
Kan
John Davis
Wis
Kinsmire
R. B Welch
Welch & Welch
Topeka
Kiusmire
Mra. Kiusmire
Texas
Ktusmire
Sirs
Mr. Davin
Kinlsmire
John
Kate
Davis
Bill
Sidney Hayden Them
Mr. Davis
Davie
Carrie Klusmire
Carrie Killanire
Pirenta
Gike
Straight Ereek
Carrie
Stilra
Asime
Alo Oe
Ptene
Siiney Hayden
Carrie Asmire
Teen Arcane Ates
Weather Gossip in Kane County Turns Cold Tonight
Local weather notice reports a frigid Canadian air mass moving in with a freezing minimum temperature forecast for tonight. A light to moderate northwest wind of about ten miles per hour accompanies the change.
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Joey
Kanane
Kansas City Prison Reform Talk Opens Sessions
Reports and committee discussions mark the morning of the National Prison Association congress in Kansas City with J J Milliken of McPherson presenting on criminal law reform and others addressing work of the risen physician. A 4 pm reception at the Commercial Club follows the sessions.
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Kansas City
Natonal Prison Association
J. J. Milliken
McPherson, Kaw
S.J. Barrows
New York City
United States
Commercial Club
County Officials Debate Collecting Delinquent Personal Taxes
County commissioners consider printing a black list of individuals who owe personal property taxes for 1900. They clash over using the sheriff, hiring a collector, or employing a new method to improve prompt payments.
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Kelsey
Haines
Rath
Mr. Kelny
Rain
Burglars Loot D Capland Pawn Shop at St Kanms Avenue
Robbers entered the D Capland pawn shop near midnight and stole about 200 in clothing watches rings revolvers and jewelry. They pried out a rear window and ransacked the store with evident familiarity. police are investigating with no arrests yet.
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D. Capland
St Kanms Avenue
Stands By His Son In Brooklyn Meeting
Gen Molineux declined financial aid offered by veterans for the second trial of his son Roland B Molineux. He said he would spend his last cent first and bequeath his swords to his three sons Cecil Ned and Thow. He spoke of letters of sympathy received from friends and relatives.
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New York
L. Molineux
Roland B Molineux
Brooklyn Borough Hall
Cecil
Ned
Gene
Want More Tax Delegates Headed to State Association Meeting
Four hundred delegates prepare to attend the state association meeting as calls grow for increased tax revenue. Local leaders urge support for proposed fiscal plan amid debate over funding priorities and public services.
Debate on Groat Bill Tops Session Features
Dubuque Iowa November 12 delegates wrap up the annual convention of Town State Dairymen with 400 in attendance. A key debate tomorrow will discuss the Groat bill to promote counterfeit butter substitutes like oleomargarine. Congress may take up the issue next session. Prominent creamery men from across the country attend, with exhibits at Coates Opera House and other large buildings.
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Dubuque
State Dairymein Atvariation
Congress
Davidson
Grout
Tawney
Babcock
Heavyweight Championship Talk Enters Final Stage
San Francisco reports rising interest as Jeffries and Rablin prepare for the world title fight. Both show readiness and confidence, boasting defense and stamina while awaiting the gong. Officials plan to keep the bout under strict guard as both camps push for victory.
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San Francisco
Jeffries
Rablin
Police chase fails to locate convicts on Rock Island line
Guards Guarda Young and Vorheer from a federal penitentiary rode a Rock Island passenger from Topeka to Manhattan to intercept two escaped convicts reported traveling west of Manhattan. A robbery of $22 by an unknown man was linked to the fugitives, but the pursuit yielded no arrests as authorities learned the suspects had boarded a different westbound train near Topeka.
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Young
Vorbes
Sanborn and Johnson
Federal Penitentiary
Bherit Cook
Asher
Hal Willams Amit Sherman Wiliems
Jeelghford
Vinewood Park
Henry Jonan
Wemego
Wamego
Kan
Union Pacific
Guarda Young
Vorheer
Manhattan
Topeka
Wenthound
Ihlind
Waniego
Munhatton
Anty
Shot at U S Minister in Tequendama Fall
A Columbia Herald correspondent reports a sentinel fired one shot at United States Minister Champonine during a patrol at Tequendama Fall in October. The minister was not hit, and the guard was protected by the escort. The incident led to heightened protection for the minister and strengthened security measures.
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New York
Colombia
Herald Cables
Tequendama Falla
United States
Champione
Bethany College Anniversary Celebration Closes
Lindsborg Kansas crowds mark the closing day of Bethany College's anniversary events. Speakers included War Branley Bishop Von Scheele and others. In the afternoon Dr Carl Swenson university president spoke as the day concluded.
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Lindsborg
Kan
Bethany
War
Branley
von Scheele
Carl Swenson
Order of the Ree
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