Murder Rumors Fade As Ketcham Widow Speaks
Milwaukee records confirm a September 24 marriage of John G Ketcham to Mrs Wallace Walkup. Postmortem on banker John Beetcham, 58, cites chronic illness. reports note Beetcham left a fortune and a Toledo family, while his widow claims no knowledge of a prior marriage. Investigations continue into Beetcham’s death and Ketcham estate.
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Ceara
de Eb.t. Hall
John Beetcham
Dre Fulhaw
Indian Avenue
Ketteham
Metensin
B. Bransen
Dyvinig
Toledo
Joseph Moller
Martanll
Keller
A. Ieitners
Curstier
Femavar
Wil
John
Hurberger
Hev
Ketertia
Lohans
Milwaukee
Chicago
Indiana
Ketchai
Wilke Ee
Eure Kerhant
Ity
Floren
von Grauser
Tole
Ketchum
Shino
Etiam
Wradthiest Mneth
Nod
Otter
Inquest Deepens as Mrs Ketcham Demands Thorough Probe
A heated inquest into JB Ketcham’s death continues in Sheaga with Mrs Minne Setelle Wallace asserting she is his widow. Witnesses are examined as coroner and physicians weigh possible poisoning while families clash over will questions and the deceased’s supposed second marriage.
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Als
Willldom
Indies
Ketcham
Polite
Whit Promier
Myre
Wallace
Gio
Keton
Wiltness
de Huret
South Park
Uhibsley
Coros
John B. Ketechams
Rly
George Ketcham
Hfe
Drauwlne
Suz. Ketchain
Football Horror Claims Season Record of Injuries
Violent football season lauded as brutal and dangerous with severe injuries. Reports describe 17 players permanently injured and grotesque scenes of bloodshed, prompting calls to end the sport or halt participation.
World’s football injuries show bloodiest season yet
In a comprehensive review, The World catalogs fatal and serious injuries from college and school football across the United States. It lists 8 players fired, 47 seriously hurt for life, and 126 others knocked insensible or severely harmed, noting regional differences and a dangerous trend in the sport.
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New Turk
United States
Madrid
Imerimeann
Giversia
Ursity Eleven
Valedintorian
Genver
Denver
Kansas University
Méste
Kansas
John Good
Grit and tragedy in early football scrimmage reports
A fragmentary dispatch recounts brutal football scrimmage scenes with players suffering injuries and interim fatalities. It cites names such as Samuel Tomlington of Prince and Samuel Pard, detailing severe head and spinal injuries and mentions various deceased players from multiple teams. The piece reflects the era’s harsh view of football grit and danger.
Girard College bans football after student injury
President Petterlof ordered an immediate halt to football at Girard College following a student injury during practice. The decision suspends all future games and affects about 1,000 students, causing widespread disappointment across the institution.
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Philadelphia
Petterlof
Girard Colle
Touthall
Srndiron
Phil Ban
Petterini
Nebraska Weather Broom Brings Heavy Snow Across West
A heavy snow storm sweeps western Nebraska and expands into Wyoming and South Dakota. The sharp cold threatens stock at range outlets as herds awaiting market face risk from the storm and bitter conditions. Meteorologists warn of a prolonged winter blast with lingering low temperatures.
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Omaha
Neb
Noy
Omania
Nebraska
Wyoming
Rushell
Arid
Dhe
Bold Arctic Rescue Planned For Five Imprisoned Whalers
In New York a telegram to Captain Charles Schortaker, chief of the revenue cutter service, orders an overland rescue expedition to reach five whalers imprisoned in the Arctic. The mission, to begin in four days, involves sleds, Eskimo guides, and a trek over 80 miles of ice and fox country.
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New York
Aor
Arctic
Dror
Starvation in Cuba Report Sparks Global Outcry
A Haans dispatch from New York on November 16 reports that about 75 percent of Cuba’s 400,000 noncombatants are dead under Weyler’s policy. Blanco’s orders to feed starving civilians are ignored as Spanish forces continue reconcentration, prompting denunciations of barbarity and disbelief in Gianchi’s assurances. The local press has largely ceased publishing hunger news, with one piece calling the scene an “awful spectacle” in human history.
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New York
Haans
Cuba
Weyler
Blanco
Teigttab
Gianco
Peace in three months
A Washington dispatch reports that consular communication from Havana may clarify Spanish policy toward the insurgents in Cuba. The insurgents reject autonomy, seek mediation by the United States as intermediary with Spain, and some officials predict peace within three months.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
Lee
Havana
Gumex
United States
Spal
Leen
Gren
Ral
Spain
Gence
Gaba
Uni Ted
Sagaste
Avai
Huvyn Thie
Samile
Advice From Spain in Havana Proposes Spain’s Role in Cuba
Dispatch from Havana quotes Gen Pande, chief of Captain General Blaney's staff, urging Cuba to remain Spanish to protect commerce. He warns against concessions to rebels, vows tough action against impenitent traitors, and says the United States prefer stability under Spanish rule to enmity with Europe while avoiding talks of independence.
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New York
Nev
Havana
Pande
Blaney
Anya
Ilustriews
Blanco
Spain
Cuba
Penama
United States
Europe
Spain's Soldiers Sick Leave Few Men to Fight in Cuba
A Havana dispatch to the Herald reports widespread skepticism about the Spanish government's ability to persuade or authorize troops to land, plant, and offer protection in Cuba. It notes the insurgent denial appears not to have been considered, with only a handful of troops available for combat.
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Cuba
New York
The
Herald
Havana
Deni
Spain's Cuba Army Questioned in Gen Hlanco Report
Gen Hlanco's probe into Spain's Cuban army exposes frauds in troop pay and a largely unfit force. Of 200000 sent to Gen Wester only a small portion remain fit for service, leaving towns garrisoned by weak convalescents. On November 6 the military governor learned 500 sick and wounded were en route to Havana but hospitals refused intake. Store proprietors refuse further credit to hospital authorities.
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Hlanco
Spain
Cuba
Beins O
Wester
Schuml
Havana
Peril of the French steamer La Gascogne at sea
New York reports the French liner La Gascogne faced severe Atlantic storms after departing on November 7. A towering wave flooded the dining saloon, destroying deck fittings and trapping passengers. About 25 percent of the passengers were sealed from the top deck to the hold as crew fought to steady the ship and calm immigrants in steerage.
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New York
Baudelon
Sandy Hook
Heer
California
New Mileage Ticket Rolls Out by Sebastian Interchangea
The Western Passenger Association adopts interchangeable mileage credits with a leather credential case costing 50 cents. Each case holds a contract, two certificates signed with conductor present, and a duplicate contract sent to the mileage bureau. Travelers may accumulate 2000 miles in a year to receive a refund for excess mileage, aiming to curb brokered rate manipulation.
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Sebastian
Western Passopter Association
Mileare Bureau
Aasociatum
Mitcace Bureau
Rock Island
Fitzsimmons to Appear in Topsks Two Nights
Champion pugilist Robert Fitzsimmons will spend two nights in Topsks as contracts were signed by managers L M Crayford and Martin Sunilan. He is set to perform at the Crawford theater next Monday and Tuesday, November 22 and 23, after a national vaudeville tour that includes a Grand Opera House engagement in Kansas City.
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Robert Fitzsimmons
L. M. Crayford
Martin Sunilan
Fitzsimmons
Crawford Theater
Fitzatermons
Grand Opera House
Kansas City
Fitesimmons
Vaudeville and boxing bouts headline local entertainment card
The program features a vaudeville pair in a joint act plus boxing exhibitions. Laruky Hrs plans a bag punching display and sparring with Mike Conley, the Mtson clan. A title bout will illustrate the champion’s dispatch of top rivals, echoing famous City matches.
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Beluthe
Ratindell Denhowh
Metatis Teudinat
Policy Shop Raid Revealed Local Gambling Ring
A Saturday raid on a policy shop led by Chief of Police Nee Henry M. Steele disrupted a gambling den in a barroom. Officers identified a crowd of about 49 patrons, seized a stamps board, and arrested Capron and Keenan with warrants for the leader's arrest. Edgerton guarded the scene while gunfire and struggle erupted, with several suspects detained and the case proceeding to court.
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Henry M. Steele
Chlet
Rome
Vetinl
Tee
Havel
Tre
Wen
Capron
Sam Edgerton
Cui Ubei
John Koorar
Jatter Dage
Nick Clitlow
Alaine Thor Hsen
Kerton
Haar
Caprun
Tages
Siren
Joan
Tusiutaining
Edwerton
Chom Wie
Steele Beard
Topeka
Grace Edeerton
Tepeka
Edgertyn Wie
Unie
Abi
Panic on a Big Boat After Collision on Staten Island Ferry
New York November 16 a Staten Island Ferry collision near St George caused panic with about 4 000 aboard. The Cantieton suffered torn planks and snapped cushions, several passengers injured, including KS Comings of Fort Wayne and Richins Lie. Captain Frank Bralated and crew fought to restore order as cabins filled with smoke and fear rose. The crash occurred during a foggy night as the Cantieton collided with Noats the Cantieton ferry and the Staten Talend foot in use for rush hour service.
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St. George
Anu
Fort Wadaworth
Richins
Frank Bralated
Macener
Saaes
Castleton Strothe
Nephine
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Ain
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Keteham
Wallice
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Titan
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TerEns
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Harry Heller
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W. J. Keating
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Bedwood
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