Gattox Won't Hang Life Sentence Commuted by President
The president commuted the death sentence of Clede Mattos of Kansas to imprisonment after extensive appeals and testimony. Mattos, convicted of killing John Mullan, faced execution after multiple trials and Supreme Court reviews dating back to 1891. The commutation reflects concerns raised about excluded testimony and the president’s cautious approach to clemency.
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Wasutseron
Act. L
Clede Mattos
Kansas
Prissmers
Mattos
John Mullan
United States
Benenin
Cuban insurgent organization reported in Santiago de Cuba region
News from Cuban sympathizers says a formal insurgent army organization has taken shape in the war zone around Santiago de Cuba. General Maximo Gomez leads the insurgent force with about 200 men directly under his command across the second army corps. The corps is split into three divisions with separate commanders and roughly seven thousand men per division, spread through Guantanamo Baracoa and surrounding areas.
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Iin
Maximo Gomez
Cumuguay
Santiago de Cuba
Second Army Corps
Grand Division
Guantamo Aad Baracus
Geo Jese Maces
Morrill’s weak return keeps governor in Topeka
Governor Morrill, still weak from a illness that last week raised him to office, has returned to Topeka. He did not feel well enough to attend but pressed to attend the western states conference opening. He plans to rest in his room at Copeland until fully recovered.
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Morrill
Topeka
Nasigoss
Copeland
Thieves Sentenced in District Court Fourth Term
Judge Hazeo sentenced Joby McClurg for grand larceny to three years in the penitentiary Antony Hamles colored burglarious larceny to three years George Harrig obtaining a gold watch valued at fifty dollars under false pretenses to eighteen months and George Korgin sixteen year old of Chicago for grand larceny to sixteen months in the state reformatory at Hutchinson. The Jourist reported the office at o clock today before their departure to Kansas City to take part in a parade tonight. They will return tomorrow as she
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Suder Basan
Hazeo
Joby McClurg
Poolventiars
Antony Ham Les
George L. Harrig
George Ko
Kansas City
Patras Pacade
Tissue Paper Flowers Parade in Kausna City Carnival
A three day carnival week opens with a tissue paper flower parade in Kausna City. The 2 pm procession featured hundreds of decorated vehicles covered in tissue flowers, with thousands of spectators lining central streets. Priests of Patras parade to follow, as visitors flock to the city for the festivities.
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Kausne City
Cipal
Kausna
Tadics
Patras
Miss Laocille Binckburn Weds Thomas F Lane at St Matthew's
Miss Laocille Binckburn daughter of Sonster Binckburn wed Thomas F Lane chief of the register's office at the treasury department today in St Matthew's Catholic church. The ceremony united Lane and Binckburn with family relatives attending. Afterward a wedding breakfast was held at the Normandie hotel and the couple left for New York.
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Sonster Binckburn
TF. Lane
Wasutsotos
Laocille Binckburn
Three Million Surplus From September Government Report
A comparative statement of government revenues and expenditures for September shows receipts of 27, SALON expenditures FA A45S. The month ends with a surplus and a net increase for the last three months of 4,834,698. Revenues include customs 1,607,907 and interest earnings 1,200,008 along with miscellaneous items. Pension payments in the period totaled 40,707,005.
Farewell Note From North Side Church Ceremony
The reception for Mr and Mrs Ingele at the fire Cheletias church drew two Kwadeed friends and church members. Congregational singing and talks by Laure Ralford Helen Moses Rev M Ingele and others marked the event. The Ingel es depart from church work to EBurek Ah with Ah and Lugals remaining in state to finish church tasks.
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Ingele
Topoku
Urs
Eburek
X. Lugals
American Public Harbors Sewer Criticism in Mississippi River Report
The twenty second annual meeting of the American Public Health Association opens in this city with about 100 delegates. Dr Josiah Hertel of Canton argues the Mississippi River should be treated as a sewer and condemns Chicago for discharging sewage into the Chicago River.
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Cilesge Mrongly Cou Asroued
Devon
Water Works Halted At Wellington City Enters Possession
The Wellington waterworks shut down early morning after notice. City authorities plan to take possession and operate the plant if not discharged. Rhode Island owners valued at 159 dollars faced with potential forfeiture. Carterville and Johnston populations over 1000 affected.
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Wellingsom
Ponceston
Waenusaruy
Wellington
Rhode Island
Kaskas City
Ort
Star
Webb City
Mo Vaye
Carterville
Johnston
Victim Number One Fueled by a Heckled Micrele Bell Fave
A lawyer named Evans becomes the first casualty of a local harsh ordinance referent to bicycles. Police at Mis Wheel observe Evans’s attempt to pay $8 for his appearance tomorrow morning. The great street has seen heightened scrutiny since police began patrolling for bell noise and bicycle infractions since Sunday night on Kansas avenue.
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Evans
Cr. Evans
McElroy
Hosa
Kansas Avenue
Peanea
Dear Oh The Oyster Car Will Not Arrive
A humorous note arrives stating a carload of oysters will not come as planned and visiting friends must settle for a snack elsewhere while the writer promises to manage.
Western States Conference delegates gather in Topeka
Delegates from Texas and other states converge for a two day Western States Conference in Topeka. Local leaders promote Galveston harbor work while disputing harbor priorities. Speakers include ex governors Hubbard and Fishback with Morrow and Cannon joining discussions on Velasco, Aransas Pass, and deep water ports.
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Western States Conference
Texas
Therr
Gair@ton baal
Topeka
Representative Hall
Galvestog
Une
Galveston
Federel
Sui Mense
Hubbard
Pistback
Soy Harbor
Jobo McCullom
Tamapico
Mexico
Velasco
Leavenworth
Brewster Cannon
Aransas Pasa
Conrad
San Diego
United States
Cannon
Aransas Pass
Tracy
Hin Cannon
Apacles
Drake
Tucson
Aziz
Aransas
Trior
Marahuil
Lewis Haupt
Philadelphia
Fishback
Arkansas
Morrill
George West
Missouri
Kansas City
Steuy
Oklahoma
Willam Alten
Nebraska
Topeka Week Down South Evary Convention Folly Man
The jolly man of the Weep Water conference is Richard B. Hubbard former Texas governor. He praises Topeka as clean and good and notes plans to attend the deep Water convention and urge delegates. He remarks on weather, trains, and local prospects while avoiding politics and religion.
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BO. Wilson
Texas
Wilson
Aransas Pasa
Agian
Ames
Brewster Cameron
Richard B. Hubbard
Tome
Jochwal
Topeka
Kansan
South Ameren
Kavwasind
Galveston
Aveke Bic
Kansas
Culberson
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Kansas State Fair Opens With High Hopes For Record Year
Wichita dispatch reports the Kansas state fair opening today with strong attendance and optimism. Officials expect improved exhibits, equipment, and programs to surpass last year's event as thousands of visitors stream into the grounds.
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Kansas Cry
Wichita
Ken
Kansas
Governor Culberson Rallies Legislature Against Prize Fighting
In Austin a Texas governor urges the legislature to halt prize fighting. He condemns the Corbett-Fitzsimmons venture and calls for a law making prize fighting with gloves a felony. He warns that a mob of ruffians and gamblers would insult public decency and urges prompt action to save the state.
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Mexico
Dallas
Dallas Protest Fights Price Fight At Austin Meeting
Dallas residents convened to oppose prize fighting and urge the Texas legislature to convene an emergency session. A 20-member committee led by Lt Governor Barney Gibbs planned to present the measure in Austin, while Dallas clergy and civic groups pressed for action and prayer meetings backed Governor Culberson’s call.
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Loum
Austin
Tex
Texas
Uorgin
Dallas
Dive
Proac
Danian
Corbett-Fitzcimmons
Be'oluck
J. & Zing
W.C. Yousy
Culberson
Tate
New Methodist Pastors Shift in Smelter City Churches
Rev J K Billingsley presiding elder returns from Des Moines after annual A M E conference. Bishop W X Ninde presides and transfers Rev T S Reais from Lowman to Harlan as pastor of First M E church. Rev M E Goddard moves to Topeka to lead Lowman Lill church. Rev Goddard expected in Topeka next Sunday for pulpit duties amid week of pastor changes in Shelby County.
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J. K. Billingsley
Topeka
Des Moines
Hia A. BE
W. X. Ninde
Topeks
Tos. Reais
Lowman Imm Ale Churet
Harlan
Iowa
M. E
M. E. Goddard
Goddard
Raseb Topeka
Lowman Ll
Cowboy slain tolling mob hangs killer in California
In Union California on October 1 Jack Littlefield, accused of fatally shooting J M Vinton during a cattlemen feud, was lynched in Round Valley after escaping arrest. A mob shot him, then hanged him, amid violent unrest among rival cowboys. Separately a Berlin dispatch reports the dowager duchess Hussis plans to travel to the Caucasus to join her ill son, the czatawitz.
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Owboy
Union
Calif
Jack Littlefeld
Round Valley
J. M. Vinton
Littlefield
Tob
Cxwowl
Herolde
Berlin
Hussis
Caucasua
Mayor Fellows Faces Times of Sanitary Foes In City Debate
A local quarrel over city health and leadership unfolds as critics call for accountability in the health department. The mayor and press spar over doctor appointments, political slant, and the handling of a diphtheria quarantine plan amid accusations of truth distortions. The Journalism Journal, a strong advocate for factual reporting, urges officials to speak plainly.
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Jobsat
JovRsat
Phyalchin
Juveral
Dr. Hibben
Be Siti
Peper
Jevusal
Judge Grants Lenient Sentence In Poole Case
Judge Hazen faced sympathy from jurors and court for Poole’s family of a wife and four young daughters as he ord ered a two year penitentiary term instead of four. Poole, calm and pale, sought leniency citing his dependents while the judge explained the social stake and his intent to deter without destroying the family. Poole to report in two weeks for further procedures.
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F. Poole
Judas Hazen
Poole
Dudge
Pool
Haze
Paole
Jndge Hazen
Ashe
Parkhurst Prods Anti-Tammany Ticket Move Faces Hurdles
Parkhurst endorses a Good Government ticket as a rival to Tammany forces. Movement to revive the Committee of Seventy seeks to unite anti-Tammany electors, aiming to nominate a ticket and create a new committee. Dr. Parkhurst and Dr. Fauchurt weigh prospects amid reports of improving patient condition for Geo. W. Reed Jr. and settlement efforts by Robert Netsley in the Victor case.
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Rood Ephahat
Ciube Eo Fist Wight
C. H. Parkhurst Bes
Charles Stewart Smith
Stamford
Conn
Fauchuret
Good Government
Committee of 16
Appeal to the North Protest Against Constitutional Convention
Citizens in the region rally against the proposed constitutional convention citing fears over state rights and potential changes to governance. Organizers urge solidarity and public debate at local gatherings this week with officials inviting input from residents.
Suppression of Newro Power Sparks Constitutional Debate
A special dispatch discusses to what extent the last power shift in Newro affects national governance. The article notes factions push for federal amendments to challenge current control, highlighting obstacles from the 2nd and 1st amendments and the need to realign political loyalties.
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Stumbla
South Carodlow
Sheir
Megro
TSS
Bis
Dusof
Frym
Fedes
Benjemi Re
Wiena
Carey En
Makers and courts figure in chaotic city cases
In a crowded court morning, W E Dom and others testifying on poker incidents at Columbian building and nearby depot. Several defendants faced charges linked to illegal wagering and disorderly conduct as city officials wrestled with revised ordinances and driving violations.
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Dlewies
Lye W. A. Barswae
Gploe
Ingaur
Oorger
Aloutoe
Tun
Bower Moun
Jett Town
Bardia Yolee
Ordipabes
Judie Hazen
Cope Bec
Kunsis
Anting
George
Uiliver
Uae
Perry
Salvatou Army
Spanish Cruiser Lochs and a Collision Off Cuba
Warship Siequeal Colon of Spain reportedly collided with the merchant steamer Meriors near the guard harbor at mid September. The Cristobal Colin fleet supported by Spain watched from Cuba as the casualty count and exact figures remained unclear. The disaster began near Gull of Guardians and Branits in Pinar del Rin territory, with the Spanish cruiser Loat1 referenced amid chaotic reporting.
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Meriors
Slord
Ceili
Midalgut
Cristobal Colin Format Patil Sa
Cuba
Staten
Branits
Divorce Petitions Stitch Clumsy Legal Fragments
Fragmented report notes divorce petitions in progress between multiple parties including Marie Lewis and Mattie Mulvite Berbustaud, with tangled references to Bertha and George A. Smith and unclear district court proceedings. The text is garbled, lacking clear dates or outcomes.
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Lewis Va
Lewis Anth Berit A
Suly
Meriden
Durance
Hell
Lewis Mace
Mattie Mulvite Berbustaud
William W. Lawie
Ol Bertha Bo
George A Smith
Bertha E
Hegrus
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