Night Watchman Hankins Kills Officer Whitaker in Error
Private Hankins mistakes Patrolman Whitaker for a prowler during a midnight encounter on Topeka avenues and Wieler streets and shoots him. Hankins then aims at Special Policeman Verity before surrendering. Whitaker dies from a chest wound and Hankins is jailed awaiting trial.
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Cleck
Frank Whitaker
Pobew Department
John Hushing
Topeka
Wieler Etreete
Devine
James Verity
Nile
Bernie Vee md
Cor
John Uawkins
Nelain
Picleauns
Hankina
Turner
Patrwimah Waltaker
Hitulins
Jig
Tim
Vorlin
Tringer
Whitaker
Dann Hyen- Wins
Mireman ‘Sertin
Rank Whitaker
James Veriin Rai
Hewlkine
van Persons Wien
Muniind
Amd
Whisky for Alaska Confiscated on the Alta in Seattle
Inspectors seized whisky shipments from the steamer Alta bound for Alaska. About four barrels and cans of whisky were found among crates marked with ambiguous labels. Boxes addressed to Gratasmond and Sam Salm were weighed at Seattle, with personnel from the crew and shipper under investigation for the missing cargo.
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Alta
Seattle
Alaska
Weverdl
Fa Bock & Cr
Hratasmond
Sam Salm
Onliver Weigeden
Atsska
Can
Gold Democrats Endorse Tammany for a Consideration
New York Herald reports gold Democrats line up with Tammany for promised nominations including Francis A. Heart and Justice Andrews. They warn indorsements will wreck the machine as reformers Britain Grace and Scott press for changes while national Democrats split. Seth Low and John Dewitt Warner voice concern over party support for Van Wyck contingent.
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New York
O+ L
the Herald
Conper Union
Tammany
Ciel
Wi. Th. Grace
Br. Scott
Grace
Scott
National Democratic
Pee
Will Bote Seth Low
John Dewitt Warner
Atchison Festival Delegation Joins Topeka Parade
Citizens of Atchison join a Topeka Fall Festival parade and carnival activities. The group, led by ex senator John Ingalls and editor Ed Howe, marches with local ladies and a famed band, amid a city welcome and afternoon concert plans featuring excerpts from the Magic Flute and other selections.
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United States
John d. Ingalls
Ed Howe
Mehisen
Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Fumioud
Atchison
Soutur Ladien
Mra Metherntin
Thiet Arts
Tupelea
Galig
Banda
Saltice
Moody and Sankey Semior
Keighie Templar
Fa Howe
Baind Witt
Oaat
Kate Nause
John H Davies
Macchi Betungen
Uther
Jolly
The
Magic! Flute
Descri
Meise New Yorks O
Peete
Chiraze Tribune
Windy Wonder Sparks Wichita Visit Crowds
Unclear wind and crowd conditions as visitors fill Wichita Kansas. Report mentions box care and coal carts, three specials of Mocdch Suade trains, and frequent arrivals on country roads. Bevan freed to appear at his room window amid a large audience. Weather mild, 60,000 estimate at Li20 grate. torchlight parade and fireworks planned, Bryfo to speak in evening.
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Wichita
Kan
Santa Fe
Missouri Pauilie
Warsaw
Bevan
Tajr
Bryfo
Autorium
Thom
Aersin OF
Bate
New Island Reported After Indian Ocean Earthquake
Singapore Oct 1 reports from Paringeakes indicate ground shaking along northeast coast of Borneo and a new island has risen near Manila. Details describe the seismic event and emergent landmass as observed by local authorities.
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Indian Ocean
Singapore
Borneo
Armful of Boness Fresh Exhibit Favours Prosecution in Luetgert Trial
Prosecution plans to reveal a large anatomical exhibit to challenge the defense in Adolph Luetgert’s murder trial. Three women identified as Mrs Luetgert may testify, including a figure once seen in Kenosha, with one woman said to have slept near a wagon. Detectives trace these women to demonstrate identification reliability, while police bring bones to court as part of the rebuttal presentation.
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Chicas
Wien
Luettert
Xeen
Hale @ dozer
Kenesha
Wis
Chica
Kenosha
Luetgert
Engin
Coltsgo
de Celle
Kenia
Fred Sehebe
Duueléert
Juliet
Keneeha
Chirage
Cintty
Tien
Cumming
Opdyke
Take Urich
Junie
Wari
Luoteert
Schuale
Coun
Walter TH. Allport
McEwan
Dorses
Allport
Dorey Kind
Alipare
Crome
PSM
Town Fire Destroys Half Willow Springs Triggers Homelessness
Fire at Willow Springs near Chicago on Oct 1 destroyed nearly half the town, leaving about 50 families homeless. Loss estimated around $1,000 with minimal insurance. Arkansas City's fast train responded but fire burned out before arrival. Also notes state fire department achievements and funeral of Mrs Delliah Swarts with details of pallbearers and location.
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Chicago
Gary
Willow Springs
Arkansas City
Astley
Giler Grounds
T. J. Hess
Te Williams
H. J. Beott
T.T Tyler
Charles Fowler
W. P. Dilts
C. Lewis
J.C Fairdo
Neice
Pompler Jacder Corpu
Fair Estate Valuation Put At About 12 Million
Appraisers for the late James G. Fair report to the probate court that the Fair estate is worth about 12 million, far below earlier estimates of 30 to 60 million. Real estate dominates holdings with about 4 million in Southern Pacific bonds. past testimony suggests greater losses and concealment of details.
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San Francisns
Ft. L
Southern Pacific
Parr
Southern Pacific Ausum
Fair
Ieee
Military Parade Draws Crowd Across City Streets
A mid sized parade of military and militia units moved from Quincy to Fleet and Kansas avenues, ending at the fair grounds. Gov Leedy and General McCrum attended with bands and veterans, featuring United States cavalry, artillery, and multiple state and local contingents.
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Rexion
Quincy Street
Fleet Street
Kansas Avenue
Tenth
Tipeka Avenue
Fair Grounds
Sneas
J. D. Norton
Marshall
Manifold
A. M. Fuller
United States Cavalry
United States Artilery
Wim. A. Hallerty
John W. Leedy
Stuff
Charles McCrum
K. N.G
Hutchinsom
Holsington
Newton
Comrmanting
Firat
Emporia
Firat Regiment
Wilder S Metcalf
Lawrence
Comrmandin
Wichita
H.W. Roby
D. S
Elliott
Jonn . Rea
Minnesota
United States
William A Peter
Carlage
Rogress
Oberlin
Leary
Chapaman
Ed B. Jones
Eoanmancing
Dilms
Maine
Woman and Four Children Die by Gas in New York Hotel
A woman identified as Mrs Caruline Tazinius of Wert Point killed her four children and then herself by gas at the West Shore hotel near Forty-second Street and Eleventh Avenue in New York. The bodies were found this morning. the woman appeared about 40. The children ranged from about 1 to 13 years old. They had arrived by train from Wert Point.
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New York
West Shore
Forty-second Street
Eleventh Avenue
Caruine Tazinius
Wert Point
Nurhy
Tazinius
Fusion on Henry George mayoral bid in New York
A Democratic alliance of free silver groups plans to back Henry George for mayor and will publish a letter from Director George accepting the nomination. Populist leaders endorse alliance candidates after interviews with George, who reportedly promised acceptance.
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New York
Democratic Alliance
Gases of Yellow Fever Reported in New Orleans
New Orleans report shows nine or fewer cases of yellow fever in morning tally with one death. Among the refugees is Rev. Beverly Warner of Tint y Episcopal church, an eastern maze, but staying to be with his congregation.
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New Orleans
Board of Health
Amon
Beverly Warner
Tinty Episcopal Church
New Queen Abdicates. Lorena to Lead Carnival Night at Topeka
Latena, Queen of Garsuival Night, will rule Topeka tonight following the abdication of the Meatival Queen after a four day reign. The Karnival Knights ball at Hamilton Hall features Lorena leading the royal procession with Maj. A P Shreve and others assisting. Admission is one dollar per couple with fifty cents for extras. a grand parade forms on Harrison Street with masked participants and 60 plus features for a festive topeka carnival night.
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Latena
Topelas
Quen
Harmiluin Hell
Lorena
Rand Marehamt
Hamiton
Scarnivel Knights
Marshall's Aid Manifold
Will Haskell
Marin
Steste
Elmerv
Kanksa Avenue
Kansas Avenue
Grbert Wit
Wl Haskell
A. P. Shreve
Oscar Weelverton
Goins
Herve Robinson
Dan Wyatt
Andy Fuller
H. G. Fieharty
Harrison Street
Revie Vo Tenth Street
Tesh
Jackson
Ninth
Fourth
Miss Whitney
Karnival Knights Conflict Over Theatre Plans Tonight
Karnival Knights clash with rival events claiming the Grand Opera hall for a Karnival display. Queen Lorena will attend Franciston s hall as president, with the Yount dads and others also involved. A prize is offered for a listed attendee name. Santa Fe Hospital decor described with neon lights and a team of decorators.
Dawson supplies for winter face 4,000 to 8,000 people
Victor B C Det 1 William Oliver, Dominion government surveyor, arrives in Victoria reporting Dawson has food for 4,000 for winter, with 5,000 there when he left July. outlook improved as more supplies arrive. Ogilvie and Elften to sail for Skaguay aboard the steamer Quadra.
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Victor B.C
William Oelvie
Dominion
Yukon
Victoria
Dawson
Ogil- Sie
Skagua
Santa 2 Officers Touring. fe Junta Cal Oct 1
Santa Pe officials travel with President Riptes JS Frey HL OL Mudge and Mr Chenn on a special to Ges. Vice President Merton to join at the place then inspect company property. They plan a tour south and west afterward.
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Santa
Fe Junta
Cal
Riptes
JS. Frey
HL OL Mudge
Chenn
Santa Pe
Trent
Ges
Merton
Real Bloodshed In Forage Attack On Troopers
A chaotic foraging charge by Troop G led to a deadly collision with a trooper and horse. Schumeker sustained serious bruising, Hopkings bled heavily from a throat wound, both men moved to hospital and expected to recover within a week.
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G Troop
Schumeker
Uint
Stone
Shumaker
Hopkings
Ausaln
Crowd swells as rail visitors flood town
Over 5,100 people arrive today with the Santa Fe bringing 3,000 plus extra equipment. Reports indicate large crowds lingering from early week with expectations of sustained turnout. estimates for the week suggest up to 20,000 transit into the town, marking the largest crowd seen here.
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Santa Fe
Pacific
Eatican Avenue
Romeine Eomnph Believerl
Leedy Discusses Militia Camp Safety Measures
Governor Leedy indicated that militia members arriving at the rifle camp will be under the charge of proper officers, with most remaining in camp. He pledged the administration will ensure strict orders to prevent further trouble seen in recent days, and General McCrumb confirmed plans for additional probationary units and reinforcement during the camp period.
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Charles Mecrim
I. SS. G
Todas
Etter Trem
Mlebt
Lreity
McCrum
Political Trolley Excursion Ends in Free Fight and Death
A political meeting at Dexter Park escalated into violence when Kilmer, arguing with Wnally, struck her after an insult. The blow killed Wnally and several bystanders fled as authorities pursued and later captured the assailant.
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Alvinn
Brodin
Dexter Park
Kilmer
Plesec
Rex
Lisins Boer
Sunday Streetcar Strike Threat Looms Across City
A Sunday streetcar workers strike threatens the Chicago area as union ballots show strong intent to walkout despite injunction attempts. A mass meeting at Halstead and Roosevelt underscored resolve to halt service, challenging management as the executive committee debates future actions and possible court orders.
Bride in St Louis Town Committed Suicide After Wedding
A bride married to Milwis exe reportedly hanged herself at her mother in law's home in St Louis area. No suicide note clearly explains the act though fragments imply despair after a hurried wedding. Relatives and friends describe the bride as recently upset and the couple as not yet united.
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Loui
Har Wieter
Ole
Milwis
Pune
Kanes Ciny
Trintiuer
Pope Grows Weaker In Afternoon Report
The Globe reports Pope weakens as supporters fear illness may deepen. J. I. Bailey and Seuptor Bakes note health concerns while Teraytolworth and Nemaha discuss Nemahia rows and potential Leavenworth visit to meet veterans and friends. Local reporters mention political implications.
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Bailey
W. J. Faith
Valleyvithe
Nemaha
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Cramp
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John J. Ingales
Windy
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Mrs. Luetgert
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Delliah Swarts
Dirs Georer Weill
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Henry George
Frese Siiver
Topewa
Hamilton Hall
Karnival
Grand Opera Hall
Francistons Hall
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le Youne
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Santa Fe Hospital
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Santa Fe Hospitat
Fopeka & Sante Fe
de. J. Blikaster
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Poeriess
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