Political Gossip in Race for Auditor and Troubles Ahead
In the Kansas political scene, Seth Wells of Neosho County enters the State Auditor race amid factional chatter. Veterans like Burton and Crawford loom, with alliances shifting as district dynamics unfold. Rumors swirl about Fitzpatrick, Burton’s influence, and potential appointments, while McFarland emerges as a Supreme Court hopeful. The piece tracks competing loyalties, endorsements, and looming contest across districts, all amid a tense pre-election atmosphere.
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Seth Wells
Petfeld
Crus
Neosho County
Divis & Young Man
Allic
Weil
Welle
Crawford
Crum
George Coles County
Wellsoun
Cole
Sematos Burton
Evite
Murder Suspect Arrested in Montgomery Killing Case
St Joseph Missouri October 12 net bear foot dyed twenty seven has boys arrested on a description from a sheriff in Uintah for the murder of G C Montgomery last Saturday night near Blackwell Oklahoma. He says he can prove am allsl.
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St Joe
G. C
Bandits Escape and Missionary Kidnapping Update
New York reports the abducted missionary Miss Stone is unharmed for now as bandits, aided by inside knowledge, evade pursuit. Constantinople confirms pursuit abandoned under Washington’s request to avoid endangering Stone. Bulgarian police believe Stone is with a gang of about 20 brigands near a Turkish village.
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New York
Mite Stone
Constantinople
Journal
Peach
Mime Stone
Meramend
Watadele
Washington
Orton
Miss Stone
Ars
Toy
Rite
Turklah
Canvassers Probe District in Quiet Political Tides
Fourth district canvassers report quiet surface while undercurrents show active polling data. H E Richter faces whispers of quitting the race amid coalition shifts with Burton Grimes, while Miller and Richter aides gauge support and possible realignments.
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HH. Miller
H. EK Richter
Aly Tele Earnata
Thie Istrict
Keter Wereld
Hichter
Burton-Grimes
Heannot
Prancevel
Richter
Burton
Univitiate
Ax Thany
Authoecitien Stele
Endymion Challenger Targets Atlantic Race Prize
New York Oct 12 The schooner Endymion owner Groves Tauder Jr of Pittsburgh has issued a challenge for a 30000 side race across the Atlantic. The World notes she is designed for deep sea sailing and could face rivals Hildebrand owned by Howard R Coleman Buffalo and Constellation owned by Easton et al. from the East. The Ratsbows reportedly bring news of the voyage from the West Coast to the East.
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New York
Endymion
Groves Tauder, Jr
Pittsburg
Dave
Acrora
Hildewaru
Jiward R Coleman
Buffalo
Eosttes Ecg Ce
Saglik Co
Tiger
Mr. Lauder
Exas- Weh
Sheldon to Lecture in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs on October 12 reports preparations for Charlies M Shelton the famed author preacher to arrive on October 3 or 24. He will deliver an address on either In Fine Steps with running commentaries or Christian Citizenship at First Baptist Church with expected large attendance. He plans additional lectures and visits in the Springs after the event.
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Colorado Springs
Charlies M Shelton
First Baptist Church
Sheldon
Gaye
Springs
Mulvane Receives Presidential Cordial Invitation
Dr W Mulvane has received a cordial invitation from President Roosevelt to attend the Yale event in New Haven. The National Committeeman, a Yale graduate, will travel to New Haven for the occasion.
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W. Mulvane
Roosevelt
Easim
Shears Yate
Mulvane
Haves
Mr. Mulvany
Yale
All Roads Sued Over Train Brakes in United States
Federal suit filed in Denver targets 21 railways and car makers seeking vast sums for a patented brake system. Plaintiffs led by Colonel George We Cook claim damages from 30 to έργ though numbers listed include Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, New York Central and Union Pacific among others. The action anticipates additional suits in Chicago and New York as total claims rise.
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Denver
Cal
Chicago
New York
George We ‘Cook
Rio Grande
United States
Canada
Danver
Simon P. Weller
Sylvanus Vance
George Roeth
Denever
Weller
Southern Pacific
New York Central
Pullman
Te Fe
Burglary Epidemics Strike Midwest Villages and Stores
A Saginiw Michigan dispatch reports burglars blowing safes at U and Graphics in Detroit area, binding and injuring Night Watchman Jones, forcing a trek to Harden’s Hardware where a fire is opened. Jones wounded in hand as robbers flee. a second incident in Harrodsburg and another in Fremont notes repeated attacks with few recoveries.
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Detroit
Saginiw
Mich
U. & Graphics Company
Fosters
Jones
Harden
Orrick
Danville
Harrodsburg
Moyer National Bank
Britton
Frown
Vobbers
Diem
Fremont
C. Ingraham
Curtis
Here
Engine fire injuries near Sea Cow tests fail
Player escaped with slight burns and bruises as an ancient switch engine nicknamed Sea Cow, rigged as an oil burner, exploded during repairs at the Shops. Beaumont oil had been brought in and tested, but tests remained only partly satisfactory. Player and his team were patching defects when the blast occurred. The engine suffered minor damage.
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Player
Beaumont
Uncontentious boss busters seek Leland reappointment
A letter from P H Coney urges protests against Pension Agent Leland’s reappointment. The missive targets Leland, arguing for a Republican replacement, amid accusations tied to civil service rules and prior campaign fund concerns involving Hickey and Murphy.
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Busters
P. H. Coney
Leland
Cone
Topeka
Kas
Kansan
Welch
H .Coney
A. W. Smith
John Seaton
Atchison
Civil Service
Roosevelt
McKinley
White House
Iowa
Oes
Pension Office
Patrick Hickey
Glick
P. H. Murphy
Hickey
Talland
Bailey
Curtis
Department
Interior official Thomas Ryan plans western inspection tour
Thomas Ryan assistant secretary of the Interior and his wife are visiting James L. King at 006 Topeka Avenue before a broad inspection trip next Saturday. Ryan will visit reservations Indian agencies Indian schools forest reserves and natural parks to gain firsthand knowledge under Secretary direction. The journey will span the Pacific coast by Santa Fe and return via Northern Pacific within a month.
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Thomas Ryan
Ryan
James L. King
Topeka Avenue
Interior Department
Mr. Ryan
Secretary of the Interior
Santa Fe
Pacific
Fire devastates Colonial Mutual Assurance buildings
Cape Town reports a major blaze last night destroying the Colonial Mutual Assurance buildings. Damages are estimated at 3 200,000 pounds sterling, with extensive fire and smoke damage across the site.
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Assurance
Cape Town
Colonial Mutual Assurance
Cider Smith Forecast Extends To October 19
Cider Smith issued a forecast of generally fair weather with possible showers mid next week and fair again through the 19th. Government forecast predicts partly cloudy tonight and slightly cooler, with generally red Sunday. Rain measured about one hundredth of an inch. West wind at 14 mph. Minimum temperature 43. Government thermometer readings noted.
Player Hurt In Oil Engine Blast At Santa Fe Shops
At about 10 30 this morning at the Santa Fe shops Milton Payer superintendent of machinery Osman Bates and H B Tilson were injured by an explosion as the engine casing separated. Burns were inflicted on faces and hands with Tilson’s arm also broken. Superintendent status not recovered.
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Santa Fe
Milton Payer
Osman Bates
H. B Tilson
Secumuiica
Noa
Tilson
Ozman
End In Sight Captain Expects Schley Inquiry Next Monday
Captain Lemly indicates the government side of the Schley inquiry should be completed by next Monday. He notes progress is ahead of schedule and expects to wrap up the questioning and presentation of documents shortly.
Judge Rayner Ready To Push His Case To Finish
Washington Oct 12 Captain Chadwick, Admiral Sampson's chief of staff, testified in the Schley court of inquiry today under cross examination by Mr. Rayner. Other witnesses included Lieut. Staunton and Lieut. Twining as the panel closed a week of testimony, with Chadwick drafting Sampson's May 21 dispatch and noting dispatch No 8. The court adjourned until Monday to allow a pause for rest while Rayner pursued questions about a celebratory telegram to Commodore Schley.
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Washington
FE Chadwick
Admiral Sampson
Spain
Schley
Rayner
Sidney A. Staunton
Chadwick
Admiral Schley
Capt Chadwick
Commodore Schley
Marblehead
Clay
Havana
Cape Francis
Cape Pedcast
Cienfuegos
Dean
Mr. Rayner
Capt. Chadwick
Hanna
Schrey
Spanis
Bigaber
Key
Sidney A.staunton
Lemly
Guantanamo Bay
Aeae
Staunton
Eesca
Coul
Allen
Lampoon Bein
Bandago
Carvera
Santiago
de Sepaten
Yner
Avlie Pieerance
Beast of
Sey West
Yee
Key West
Schie
Clenfuegos
Anti
Offices Come West As Mexican Central Considers Move
A A Robinson president of the Mexican Central railway visits Topeka en route to Mexico from Boston. Reports suggest headquarters may shift from Boston to St Louis due to new control by St Louis capital. Road expanding with about 250 miles of track under construction and sustained growth projected.
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A A. Robinson
Mexican Central Railway
Topeka
Mexico
Boston
St Louis
St. Louis
Terrijon
State Journal
Robinson
St Louia
Oth
Poblinon
Moorkmen
Kansas Apples Win at Pan American Exposition
Secretary Barnes reports Kansas apples won a silver medal at the Pan American exposition. J W Curry of Winchester is praised for fine apples including some Gano variety. Kansas Ber Davis apples picked around September 4 were three times larger than New York Hen Davis apples shown by Elwanger and Barry, leading New York growers. Jonathan apples grown in Kansas were bold and well shaped per the exhibition notes.
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Kansas
Barnes
The
State Horticultural Society
J. W. Curry
Winchester
New York
Davis
Elwanger and
Barry
Jonathan
New Yorke
Train wreck halts NP westbound near Dempsey's
A Northern Pacific train on the North Coast line was ditched near Dempsey's about 28 miles west of Butte on Friday at 5:30 PM. Western officials report the wreck occurred after the coachs derailed as coaches left Salt Lake bound for Butte. No serious injuries are confirmed and investigators are en route.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Butte
Mont
Northern Pacific
Dempsey
Scheeper Taken and Lotter Executed in Cape Actions
Gen French reports capture of Commandant Scheeper in Pretoria area while Lotter, a Cape rebel commander, was executed at Middleburg. Buller’s public image suffers as focus turns to his age and rumored wife. New York dispatch notes Boer rifles and ammunition supplied to Boers, with dire prospects for Cape Colony.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Pretoria
French
Scheeper
Scheepers
Capé Colony
Lotter
Middleburg
Cape Colony
Cape
Almout
Petersburg
Iit
Buller
Bath
South Africa
Sean
South
Azesea
Pia
Fuller
Italier
Wullire
Pielould
Bradlee
New York
Lerds
Paris
M Divintell
Partenage
Fren
Leyde Anye
Big Wheat Shortage Report From Washington Ont
The Department of Agriculture released a statement prepared by the office of the statistician. It notes that a large wheat crop deficit persists, with France’s crop size cited and US estimates showing sustained reductions due to adverse weather. Rye and other grains are also affected, with overall production well below ten year averages and totaling around 21,872,549 bushels short.
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Washington
France
Manlin
Tony
Stamp Theft Arrest Near Willes Mills East
Webster City Indiana October 12 D Mundell arrested with an accomplice of a Chicago suspect in a $1,500 stamp theft ring. Clue letters found on a parent lead to a request for a friend to write from a bushed location, with references to a coin and a cake et al.
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Mundell
Willes
Here
Chicago
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