Boundary line dispute explodes in Topeka murder attempt
In North Topeka a neighbor dispute over land rights led James M James to shoot Willan H Hayes with a double barreled shotgun. Hayes, wounded, described James firing after demanding he move off the ground. Hayes survived. James faced charges and was released on bail as authorities investigated the case and surveyed the property line.
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Thormes M. James
Willan H. Heyes
Fone
Monsin Avenue
North Topeka
Fayne
Ghour
James
Hyer
Fir
Hayit
Jatee
Heyes
Hayes
Jana
Fred
Ming Thin
Jamon
Bae
Ates
Hager
Rae
Mtsit
Bagiecirco
Steines
Latsen
Jamvey
Doc Mitchell
Mitchell
Owen Putreimen McElroy
James’ Hoses
Effin
James Eal
Ptigtbors
Snes
Mrs. James
JH. F. Crandy
Doort
Mayes
Mr. Crandell
Jami
Fuses
Mr. Hayes
William
Du'cork
Tam Sxvire
Nores Kanew Avenue
Topeka
Kan
Kouth
Thomas James
Tom Janws
Kegan
Mr. Bryan
Hamilton
Stord
Aii
Janis
Mr. James
WM. H. Hayes
Blizzard Disrupts Railroads Across Kansas and Colorado
Blizzard and gale force winds lash the region from Wichita to Denver, delaying all Union Pacific trains. Sleet and freezing rain cripple lines, downed wires strand telegraph and telephone service, and cattle suffer as the storm intensifies from overnight.
Temperature Plunges as Snowstorm Hits Rail Lines
A dramatic temperature drop begins just after 1 PM, slipping from 70s toward 20s, while a warm southerly gale gives way to a pounding west wind and a snow storm. Rail service into Topeka faces delays as the storm intensifies, with telegraph and telephone lines unevenly affected and widespread rain turning to snow overnight.
Frightful freight wreck slows line near starch factory
A collision on the Santa Fe line near the starch factory outside the city halted traffic for about two hours. Engineer Byron Ghent and the crew contained the engine after a wheel failure caused a crash on freight No. 3. Authorities note a deadly incident with five lives lost are suspected and the Kane County Times issues 1240 copies to cover the disaster.
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Banta Fe
Starch
Byron Ghent
Sante Fe
Hnettiad
Ghent
Meuniere Fae Mullie Poe
Kansie
Across three states sleet cripples telegraph wires
From Karsan City to Abilene and Lincoln Center heavy sleet has snapped poles and wires, delaying trains and disrupting railway traffic across Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. Beatrice notes 30 mph winds and zero or below temperatures as snow accumulates. Leavenworth warns of dangerous stray live wires affecting electric cars.
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Karsan City
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Beatrice
Neh
Abilene
Fan
Lincoln Center
Kan
Leavenworth
Governor-elect Stanley begins work on message to legislature
Morton Albough expected to be named private secretary to the Governor-elect, who retreats two miles from Wichita business center to begin preparations for his message. He will not open Topeka office or enter the state house until inauguration, while reviewing applications and petitions filed with his team.
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W. E. Stanley
Wichita
Morton Albough
Willexin
Stanley
Walla
State House
Air Stanley
Leedy
John Nobie
Nobie
IT SAVED MACOMB Fires Quenched by Heavy Rain
A special dispatch reports Macomb Mo escaped forest fires as rains arrived. The town, a small post office and few stores, was saved as flames were contained by early heavy rainfall in the region.
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St. Tenis
Poxt-Dispatch
Macoml Mo
Storm ties up city trolley lines in freezing sleet
The storm disabled all streetcars as sleet froze on wires and rails. Affected divisions halted service citywide, forcing residents to walk or trudge downtown. By noon crews cleared Sixth Street to Potwin and opened the Washburn line, with most lines expected to be running by night.
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Ciay Street
West Sixth
Sixth Street
Potwin
Washburn
Kansas Avenue
Quay Indicted by Grand Jury in Philadelphia Trials
Philadelphia reports a grand jury indictment against United States Senator Quay. A Missouri Pacific car bound for Chicago is described as the largest seen here, loaded with thirty tons of baled prairie hay. Five Holton youths were arrested and fined for interfering with railroad property at Rock Island depot. An advertisement touts Fior De Langsdorf cigars sold at Gibraltar, Kansas avenue, promoted by Frank Hobart.
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Philadelphia
Grand Jury
United States
3 S Quay
Missouri Pacific
Tlorado
Missouri Pacite
Butler County
Prairie Duey
Chicago
Holton
Rock Island
Flor de Langsdorf
Gibraltar
Kansas Avenue
Kansas Republicans mull endorsement plan by district
Kansas Republicans discuss a new system to issue endorsements for state administration candidates. The plan would organize each congressional district with a committee from every county and require a majority endorsement from district committeemen. It aims to reveal clear candidates and shift patronage decisions away from the governor, though details remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Partiewiar
Comprites
Tre
Early Candidate Charis Taylor Seeks State Auditor Nomination
Charis A aytor now assistant state auditor announces to friends a bid for the auditor nomination at the Pepuliet convention in 190 Taylor resides in Pratt. His top supporter is DA Johnson of Cowley County who would become assistant auditor if Taylor is elected. Beyond Johnson, Taylor has office colleagues backing him while other state house departments stay neutral.
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Charis A.aytor
Taylor
Pratt
DA. Johnson
Cowley County
Johnson
State House
Coming Governors in 1900 Candidacy Rumors
A Kansas survey names Webb McNall J C Boyle Elkie W Brententhal P King Jerry Simpson Mason Peters Ane Ridgely among possible nominees to oppose Republicans in 1900. Some back Governor Leedy’s renomination while others push him for U S senator. Leedy keeps his plans private.
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Kansas
Webb McNall
Ansurance
J. C. Boyle
Elke W Brententhal
Bank
I, P. King
Cowley County
Jerry Simpson
Mason Paters
Kansas City
Kas
Ane Ridgely
Somme
Leesay
U. S
Leedy
Republicans Sweep State House Seats and Local Races
Official returns show Republicans with 90 house seats and Populists 33. District tallies favor Republicans in seven districts, with battles in Jefferson and Leavenworth counties over soldier ballots. Governor Stanley orders a Leedy portrait, while Harvey County backs Republican candidates for adjutant general and charities. Local ads tout Flor De Langsdorf as the finest cigars.
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House of Representatives
Jefferson
Leavenworth
House
Harvey County
Col
Tom Jackson
George Kanavel
State Board of Charities
George R. Chandler
Our Office Holders They Live Outside The City
A movement aims to annex The Strip or No Man's Land in Topeka adding a irregular boundary. Prominent residents like Major T. J Anderson Tom Doran and B. Furry would gain city offices if annexed. City officials consider extending boundaries to include the area but tax implications slow action.
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No Man's Land
Topeke
Witch
Topeka
First Street
Western Avenue
Fillmore Street
Third Street
Buchanan
Svere St
T. J Anderson
Tonska
Tom Doran
B. Furry
Topeks
No Shoulder Straps In Kansas Regimental Election At Honolulu
The Honolulu Commercial Advertiser reports a conflict in the Kansas regiment during volunteers elections. Officers attempted to control the process but were outmaneuvered by a board including Sergeant B M Mitchell as chairman. About 500 votes were cast on the wharf with Governor Leedy considered the fusionist candidate against Branley.
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Twentieth Kansas
Honolulu
Kansas Regiment
Loys
B. 3. Mitchell
Quartermaster's Department
Ttis
Leedy
Branley
Republian
Politician Deverux, Ex-Treasurer, Fled With Woman
Cyrus Leland Devereux, former Doniphan County treasurer, disappeared with a woman not his wife after securing a mortgage to cover a six thousand dollar shortage. He allegedly left with cash from a farm sale and traveled to St Joseph then New York City. He is said to owe more than a thousand to others. wife and children remain, with property pledged for the children.
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Doniphan County
Cyrus Leland
Troy
W. TH. Deverwux
Keeley
Treavrer
St. Joseph
New York City
Nelly Deviny
Devereux
Kansas
Missouri
Ne- Penske
Keunwii
Payment Refusal on Dr Lyman Berger Policies
Kansas City reports that more than a year after Dr. Lyman A. Berger was killed, accident policies from Pacific Mutual Life remain unpaid. A criminal court verdict found John Schlegel insane at the time of the July 1897 shooting. The insurer contends the deed was premeditated and refuses payment, announcing intent to sue and naming Dr. S Grover Burnett as potential expert witness on insanity.
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Lyman A. Berger
Kansas City
Berger
John Schlegel
Twelfth
Walnut Streets
Criminal Court
Pacific Mutual Life and Accident Insurance Company
Dr. Berger
Schliegel
Kneeland P. Jones
No quarrel with Bryan Senator Allen denies rumor
Omaha November 21 Senator Wm W Allen mails a letter to the press denying any plan to leave the Senate for a general solicitor job with an eastern railroad He also rejects reports of a rift with Col William J Bryan insisting there is no basis for such assertions and praising Bryan as a great American statesman I shall be for him in 19%
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Omaha
Wm. W. Allen
Nebraska
United States Senate
Allen
Col
Wm. J. Bryan
Spain Breaks From Paris Peace Talks as U S Demands Open Door
Paris report states Senor M antero Rios refused to continue negotiations, triggering an American ultimatum and possible withdrawal. State Department cautions on accuracy, but outlines protocol tied to all points of treaty and the Philippines. Spanish evacuation of Cuba continues while United States seeks cession of the Philippine archipelago and the Caroline Islands as open trade access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Spanish Peace Commission
Senor
Mantero Rios
Washington
State Départment
Alger
Riss
Riosaid
Ener
Philippines
Spain
Muerto Fico
Ladrune
Pirierviato
United States
State Department
Cuba
United States Commission
Caroline
Philippine Islande
Filipinos Leave Paris in Indignant Protest
London reports Agonello and advisers return from Paris. He condemns General Merritt’s remarks calling Filipinos chitrons and vows they will fight to defend their rights. He says independence recognition is the aim, and discusses possible terms for any indemnity or limited autonomy.
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London
Agonello
Acuinhido
Paris
Stador
Wesley Merritt
Junte
Hong Kom
Mininiey
United States
Ated
Erasitharian
Agonelito
Merritt
Midon
McKinley
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Tom James
W. H. Hayes
Pelvir
Polloman Birkiyy
Euluidie
Owens Conkard
Tn I. Payne
Hares
Santa Fe
David
Colorado
Lewis and
Malcal
T. M. James
Chesney
A. J. Arnold
Hayed
Janine
Jarex Tee
Etesfort
Jamis
Oa HC
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State of
Shawnee County
Willan M. Hayes
Ellis
Denver
Union Pacific
Wiis
Salina
Novy
T. Joe
Howine
Payomynt
Lawrence
Chanute
Cereduianad
Dodge City
Phor
Western Union
Hievelie
Mercury
Man Killer
Mort Albaugh
Macomb
Quay
Fior de Langsdorf
America
Frank Hobart
Topeka Ave
Charles A. Taylor
Plor de
W.S. Miller
Topexa Ave
Webb Wnall
Bryan
Ultimatum Offered
Pilipinos
Aguinaldo
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