Murder Fallout in Kansas Trailside Death Shocks Community
Clem Suffern of Holland Dickinson County Kansas was found dead beside the Santa Fe track near Spencer ten miles east of Tepples after a week with his throat cut and valuables stolen. A burned satchel and charred remains suggest murder with heavy blunt force and naptha poured on the body. The coroner and jury ruled the death a homicide in a wealthy man’s pursuit of robbery, with suspicions on a Campbell associated figure and a potential suspect described as a tall man around five feet ten. The case remains under investigation with burial pending official findings.
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Holland
Dickinson County
Kensis
Tepples
Phawnet County
Spencer
Santa Fe
tyIe
Clem Hulern
Haris
Yasurs Fridah
Ben Srwith
J.B
Campbell
Jacob Melburs
Tie Bude
Clem
Matenie
Teperk
Turner
Pantemente
Gordy
Kerthin
Ian
J. P. Campbell
Abidene
Hiv
Buffers
Moiland
Amma
Eest
Suffern Waas
Fran
Poonis
Schooner Sinks After Collision Off Astoria
A schooner bound from San Francisco to Shoal Water was struck by the German bark Peru just north of the Ikelite, tearing the vessel in two and sinking quickly. Captain Nexen and four sailors clung to ropes as the Peru’s crew battled to save the ship’s deck, while the German captain reportedly lost his life jacket and gear in the collision. Nearby, a lifeboat helped three crewmen reach safety as rescuers worked through the wreck.
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Astoria
Oregon
Orion
San Francissco
Peru
Nexen
Sailure
Rockefeller Wins Libel Suit Dismissed In New York
In New York, the libel suit brought by D C Potter against John D Rockefeller was dismissed after repeated delays. Potter’s counsel sought continuances, while defense lawyers opposed further adjournments, and the judge indicated a possible motion to dismiss if delays persisted. Costs were to be assessed.
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Rez
D. C
New York
Motier
John DB Rockefellah
de. Potter
de. Pitter
Great Denver Carnival Mix Presents Parade of Color
Denver hosts a grand annual festival drawing dignitaries Gov Richards of Wyoming and Gov Over from New Mexico. Weather promises clear skies as crowds enjoy a multiday program featuring a long progress parade, band contests, masked parades, dances, fireworks, military displays, and a grand street parade with elaborate costumes.
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Denver, Corp
Get
Denver
Pemtival
Gov. Richards
New Mexico
Emlana
Connecticut Surprises in Closest City Elections
Fragmentary report from Lew Haven and New London outlines township results where Republicans generally held their ground while Democrats gained in several towns. Cyrus G. Beckwith, a Democrat, appears strong in the mayoral race, and Middletown shows a Democratic lead.
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Lew Haven
Ste
Sentions
New London
Cyrus G. Beckwith
Middietown
Floats Parade Features Veiled Probst Songs in St Louis
Crowds of about 150000 gathered in St Louis for the Veiled Probst parade night drawing visitors from surrounding counties for the fall festival. Afloat themes celebrate well known songs of the past century as popular acts perform amid citywide excitement.
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St Louis
St Lois
Aurrouniling
Straw Ballots and Mayoral Contenders in New York
A New York poll shows wildly varied mayoral support among candidates including Van Wyck, Tammany, Independent groups, Citizens Union and Republican figures. The Journal notes a yearlong polling trend, with multiple names and affiliations cited. Also listed are presidential appointments and a reference to a Cherry Cough Syrup advertisement.
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New York
Go the Journal
van Work
Tammany Ein
Honey Teores
TMS
Beth Lew
Citisens
Gieneral ‘Tracy
Taisow
RG George
Patrick Khaa
Smoke in Chicago and Northwest Fire Weather July 1882
Extreme October heat sweeps Chicago and the Northwest with temperatures near 88 in the city as smoke from widespread forest fires blankets lakes and land. Lake Michigan navigation hampered by smoke. Prairie fires burn millions of acres across Indiana and Illinois threatening towns barns and crops while firemen fight day and night as underwriters fear further strandings.
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Chicago
Miehlican
Straits of
Mackinaw
Umea
Aig
Tis City
Yalechievang Toys
ST Siepaih
Indi
Tvet
Marxtall
Melita
Kent
Vienna girl Anna Stiller tries multiple suicides in city home
The seven year old, once a lady-in-waiting to the Empress of Mexico and sister to the Crown Prince of Belgium, reportedly attempted suicide repeatedly by cutting her neck and wrists. Found in bed covered in blood, she had been cared for by a recluse after returning to Europe with the ex-Empress.
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Vienna
Anna Stiller
Mexico
Canuta
Belgium
Maximilian
Euope
Swift and Co. Big Deal in St Paul Packing Plant
Swift and Co of Chicago to acquire the Minnesota Packing and Provision plant. The latec facility, occupying the old site, will be revised for 99 years to Swift and Co. The pork plant processes about 1000 hogs daily while the beef plant handles around 806 head daily. The total value rumored to be a large sum, though exact figures are not released.
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St. Paul
Sing
Lance Pork Arid Beef
Minnesota Packing and Provision Company
Swift & Co
Chicure
Beot
WOHAN SUFFRAGE BEATEN IN NEW JERSEY VOTE
Camden New Jersey officials released returns from the constitutional amendment election showing a narrow anti suffrage victory with 29 280 votes against woman suffrage and 905 majority for opponents in the state. The board announced results this afternoon amid a tight race over appointments and reform measures.
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New Jersey
Camden
N. J
Return Board of Judges
Prairie Fire Ravages Farm Near Preston
A large prairie fire from a fire brake attempt swept through a northern area drawing nine injuries across two families. Seven of eight people burned badly, including a family of five in Preston. hay and grain destroyed. Cause traced to men building a fire brake.
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Miller, &D
Peruns
Elght
Preston
Mandredas
Wichita Bryan Meeting Leads to Fracas Between Lewelling and Toler
At a Wichita Bryan rally, Gov Lewelling clashes with Col Toler as Democrats and Populists quarrel over access and speakers. Toler moves to control seating and Lewelling’s supporters restrain him, a scuffle erupts near a stairway as Bryan’s reception unfolds.
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H G Toler
Langtry's Former Husband Edward Tangtry Found In Mental Distress
Edward Tangtry, ex-husband of Lily Langtry and California divorcee, was discovered wandering near Chester in a distressed, disfigured state. He described injuries from a fall and claimed danger, later appearing more unstable. he was sent to an asylum as authorities pursue a mental condition inquiry.
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Jersey
London
Oet
Edward Tangtry
Lily Laney
California
France
Paul Esterbusy
Chester
Lanetry
Langtry
Cork
Landen
Crewe
Trinh
Tod Badiis
Cals
Jelirigus
Guards Fire On Street Causes Panic In City
The incident near the Rock Island line drew residents from homes on Jefferson avenue as armed guards fired muskets from a train area. Citizens mistook the noise for bandits or tramps, causing widespread fear among women and youths. Guards urged to answer for rioting and disturbing the peace. Two Democratic mayors were elected in South Norwalk and Norwalk with comfortable margins.
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Wetlington
Deave
Brardlene
Tock Ivland
Jefferson Avenue
Harter’ Avenue
Rock Island
Vefore Police Court
Mnde
Ieity
Travelers Insurance Fights Exam Of Its Books
The Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford seeks an injunction to bar Kansas Superintendent McNall from examining its books and assets. McNall had planned an inquiry after uncovering possible overvaluation of Kansas real estate, with hearings set for October 18. The case follows prior fights in North Dakota and Texas and contrasts with a Kansas examination of another company.
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Kansas
In Judge Hazen's Court Clarkson Injunction Case Heard
The hearing of Harrison Clarkson against Webb A McNall, state superintendent of insurance, occurred in Judge Hazen's court this afternoon. Clarkson seeks to stop McNall from blocking use of Clarkson rate books for five insurance companies. McNall warned licenses could be revoked if the rate books were used, and two witnesses, Crawford and Thomas, testified. Clarkson argued his rates were advisory and could be changed by insurers, claiming no involvement in any conspiracy in Kansas.
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Webb McNall
Travelers Insurance Company of
Hartford, Conn
Jurge Foster
MceNell
Bansas
James Batterson
McNall
Batterson
Kansas
Doling Etter
Webb McNair
Travelers
Hartford
Kanass
Mr McNall
New York
Snider
Instrante
Missouri
Tex- Ohio
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Kansas Department
Kansas Murat
Attite Treasurer of
Neri Dake
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Dolvent
Levmwlett Han
Hesault
Cmpany
Harrison Clarkson
Webb A McNall
Jude Hexen
Clarkson
Heeden Clarkson
LM. Crawford
Frank Thomas
Resson
Insurance men balk at Clarkson rates for Kansas opera houses
Testimony shows L M Crawford says Birate Bureau in Topeka set Kansas opera house rates at 3 percent. He sought reductions but agents of several companies claimed Clarkson fixed Kansas rates. Crawford notes Beatrice Nebraska policy paid 2 percent for higher risk. He admits rebates of half the 15 percent commission were common in private arrangements. Frank Thomas testifies Clarkson rates generally define Kansas rates. Judge Hazen will consider and rule after advisory to Lat er day.
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L. M.crawford
Clarkson
Birate Bureau
Topeka
Jusuyanes
Kansas
Crawford Opera House
Beatrice
Neb
Crawford
Frank Thomas
Uno
Hazen
Dave
Day of the Big Fire Commemoration in Chicago
Chicago prepares a Saturday celebration marking October 9 with a luminated parade on the North Side under the North Side Business Men's association. A pageant, decorations, and 2000 dollars in fireworks are planned along with exhibits of Chicago's growth from early log cabins to modern architecture. A banquet, bells, and revival of memories from the World’s Fair accompany the festivities.
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Chicago
North Sde
North Side Business Men‘s Association
Whitaker May Get Well After Shooting
Frank Whitaker remains injured with a through left lung wound and is under care of Dr. J C McClintock and Dr Mitchell. He asks for John Hawkins to be released from jail, believes the shooting was an accident, and Hawkins has been freed from the county jail as Whitaker recovers.
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John Hawkins
Jazt
Frank Whitaker
Duee
Jo C. Mechintock
MR. Mitchell
Whitaker
John Hankins
Kin
Hanking
7. C. McClintock
Mitchell
May Settle Waterworks Differences With City Soon
City council adopts a resolution to form a three member committee led by Councilman Nettles Drew and Patricson to confer with Waterworks company over ongoing differences. Also approved street improvements and a plan to tear up a street railway spur and pave with vitrified brick. city engineers to seek reimbursement from City Railway if needed. September expenses listed for several departments. next meeting set for October 1. Opening of YWCA educational department announces classes in literature art cooking stenography and more with membership options.
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Nettles, Drew
Patri
Nettles
Elgencinner
Topeka
Devenue
Hintoon
Alea
Tetneed Juyuent Bo
Eucational Department
YWC. A
My Kaheas Avenue
Jean Wallees
Mary Bunker
Mary Li
Chamberlain
Sliss Ida G_ trussell
Julian Wey
George Dowsherty
Readable OCR summary of an attempted Union Pacific rail sale
A London based syndicate reports to New York and the U S attorney general that they will bid to purchase the Union Pacific railway. The offer involves railroad bonds and a January payment, with sale expected November 1. Terms suggest the money will be placed in U S depositories and the deal may be funded by syndicate shares and bonds.
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London
Lite
Morting
Ushorn
Union Pacific Railway
Securitas
New York
Altton
Hue
Anet
Lisiar
Ger
Hamsley
Ie Union Pacite
Eador
Fin United States
Metéad
One More Circus Returns to Topeka After Fever Outbreak
Reports indicate the Selle Brothers circus will return to Winter quarters and perform in Topeka on October 20 after fever outbreaks forced northern dates to be canceled. Dr Philip and council discussions led to granting the license with a $180 gross proceeds fee and terms to apply, despite losses from the southern fever period.
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Topeka
Séils Brothers Cleus
W. W. Bhittiin
Selle Brothers
Ube
Fhillpe
Tarone
Iunnns Cite stockyards move for hearing reversal
Attorneys for the Iunnns Cite stockyards company plan an annual step in court. They will appear before Judge Walter H. Sanborn in St Paul to seek a rehearing. Ganvrd Hoyle represents the motion. opposing counsel will be present Thursday. The attorney general and other Kansas City lawyers prepare to travel to St Paul and Kansas City for the proceedings.
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Iunnns
Horton
Hite
Kansas City
Te Stikyard
Tor
St. Paul Teaight
Altarnoor
Ground Floor Officers Elected For Topmiek Athletic Club
Officers for the Topmiek Athletic club were elected including Frank Bonebrake and J. W. Thurston as president and treasurer. The association rented a tier's room on the first floor of the Mama Wadding building. Plans mention billiard and reading rooms, a chess and checker area, and space for a club of IW members. Local meeting dates and funding details are noted with a bank balance referenced.
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Topmiek Athletic
Soumya Chir Moviseh
Frank Honehrake
Rank Crate
G. Groenwatt
William Hodear
A. Leteher
Chas
T. McCabr
Wet. Reichanbach
J. W. Thurston
Webb
Dlewctnrs Tor
J. W.thaireten
Perp Dent
Win
Hodson
Pheekivnt
F. Rathhenburh
Sersetary
Prank Bonebrake
Aseceiation
Tepoke Grocery Company
Dementite
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Clem Suffern
Holland, Dickinson Co
Rockefeller
Colorado Capital
Connecticut
Soms
Washington
S Swenson
Minnesots
Prenijaventary
Denmark
Edward Kedles
Pentmerlverin
Canton
Chi- Fel Win Myers
Harry K. Tarlor
Swenson
Nelson
State University of
Carlotta
Minneapolis
Wohan
Lewelling
H. G. ‘Toler
Wichita
Wichita Auditorium
Bryan
Mit
Totee
Leweling
Mr. Bryan
Col
Toler
B. Amidon
Tolr
Amidon
Amiton
Nader
Jerry Simpson
Lewel
South Norwalk
Conm
South Norwac
Norwalk
Mazere Festerdal
South Norwalt
The
Travelers’ Insurance Company of
North Dakota
Texas
Webb M'Nall
Sass
Perey Free
Fire Department
Metropolitan Police Bewer
Char, Lane
Coune
English Syndicate Cables
McKenna
Sells Bros
Topeka Athletic Club
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