Burke Wight Pleads Guilty in Santa Fe Confidence Scam
Burke Wight admitted guilt in a marked confidence game played on a Santa Fe passenger. He sought a two and a half year penitentiary term. His wife’s actions helped betray the retreat, and he was later arrested in Texarkana and brought to Topeka for trial.
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Santa Fe
Perth
Topeka
Rayon
Garadly
Peery
Perry
Bia
Guradly
Expres
Garacy
Wwe
Burke
Evry
Dad
Jean
Guradiy
Garidhy
Ge Ut
Garadhy
Ervey
Elise Agratitiend
Chester
Cleck
Ronnie
Lven
Itil
Alem Burke
Caughy
Grere Sarris
Cumutty
Etlett
Lucas
Ortic
Ern Gardner
Fet
Garatly Kopan
Maite
Shawnee Caine
Lateas
Unpleasant Weather From Northwest With Showers Likely
A fragmentary weather forecast notes a cool and unsettled pattern centered in the northwest. Expect occasional showers tonight and cooler temperatures, with winds shifting from the east later in the day and speeds around six miles per hour.
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Biowins
Uclien
Gvenimment
Heavy northeast storm devastates New England coast
Boston reports a heavy northeast sound and gale along New England coast from Friday with strong winds and high seas. Waterfront property and coastal shipping suffer damage as warnings fail to prevent extensive impact. The steamer City of Savannah carried 54 passengers and battled heavy seas with seas breaking over the bridge and water flooding the galley, while venturers were swept away.
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Boston
New England
Sun New York
Stexmere
Pete Olay
Cuorkiny
Savanna
Governors name three more district judges in contested appointment
Governor Bailey announced three additional district judge candidates for reappointment in contested districts where no other nominees exist. Names include Walter Shnons ofOrt Scott in the Seventh district and Te Stillwell of Brit in Allen and Pisceho Deuter an ade, with candidate Himpson of G1erwin in the same district. Additional races in Wyandetts and Westadutte counties remain unsettled with multiple contenders.
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Bailey
Walter 2
Shnons
Ort Scott
Sith Judiciel
Linn
Bourbon
Crawford
Te Stillwell
Brit
Allen
Pisceho
Himpson
G1erwin
Mornetrun
Harves Teunster Bowider
Batley Rats Senerget
A. Wilson
Aurper Ilies
Sedewick
Maore
Court of Common Pices
Wyandetts
Wyandetts Eminty Still To Be Appointed. “the Distriets Are Ae Fle Lowes Webb
Dickin
Marion
Wabaunsee
O. 14 Moore
Abilene
J.T. Dickerson
Dickerson
St Brottey
J. W. Hoe
Wrandotte County
Rl.” Fisher
J. Motabe Mogve
Plac
Seven killed in Bilbao church disaster during protest clash
A chaotic collision during a demonstration in Bilbao yesterday left seven dead and two wounded. Authorities reported gunfire at the scene and arrests of priests and others linked to the incident as a Vatican inquiry begins into the church disruption and killings.
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Bilbao
Spain
Viwlii
Pasko, & Newpaper
Abe
Louise
Duevulvers
Frank
General Preciativis
Troops Gather for Maneuvers Near Junction City Kansas
October 12 report from Junction City Kansas notes Camp Ranger receiving troops for maneuvers. Second battalion Twenty-fifth Infantry colored from Reno Oklahoma and fifth infantry units move toward Manhattan as weather drifts toward rain. Also mentions contempt ruling in Chicago and grand jury investigation in the criminal case.
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Junction City
Kan
Finley Toitay
Port Rilewall
Convicts Trial Details Mutiny at Leavenworth Penitentiary
Report covers the Leavenworth mutiny and murder conspiracy case. Key figures include Waters Topeka defense and government attorneys. Names of ringleaders, escapees, and subsequent captures are listed with locations Nortonville Cottonwood Falls Lawrence and Council Grove. The narrative recounts the November 7 1901 uprising, guard fatalities, and the ongoing federal court trial.
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Leavenworth
Kaw
United States Penitentiary
Waters
Topeka
Dean
Bb. Meireyer
Dhaehiiree
Miter
Wberry
Stockide
Kan
J. P. Waldrupe
Cour
Dhhes Wagabine
Cus
Gilolrt Mullins
Fred Robinson
Durand Barnes
Bob Clark
W. C. Murray
Arthur Hewitt
T. Is. Hinds
Arthur Trelford
Gus Parker
Frank Thompson
Hinds
C.K. Bure Rus
Trelford
Ferd Quinn
A& Rust
Taing
Hines
Pengles
Wim
Eigen
Hanning
Andrew Lonard
Lee
Federal
Wrrden McChanehoy
Nortonville
Fefferson
Uwe
JL Poffenkots
Umes
John Green
Willard
Bees
Wweiie
Yeteville
Donald Norde
R. Ramee
Lawrence Lewin
Council
Alibert
Stulites Law Southerland
Frid Robinson
Cottonwood Falls
Ford Quinn
Sockade
Nortonvile
Huff
Werton- John Green
Lawrence Lewis
Quenemo
Frank ‘Thompier
Council Grove
Gilbert Mullins
Cottonpean Vale
Alaska boundary arbitration begins in London
London October 22 the test stage of the Alaska boundary arbitration opened as Canadian and American commissioners met at the foreign office. Senator Lodge and Prof Sir Louis Jette were early arrivals with War Secretary Root joining in. A new British ambassador to America was noted, and officials expressed hopeful but no decision was expected that day. Deliberations continued daily with set hours and adjournments.
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London
Alaska
Senator Lodge
Louis Jette
Root
Foreign Office
Ailgworth
Canada
America
Hoth
United States
Ta. m
Op. i
Dp. mm
Rowdy drunken fight leaves family dead in Browning
In Browning Montana on October 12 a drunken dispute on the Blackfoot reservation left Susie Ricktoad, Li Plume, and a wife with three children dead. A man and a woman were wounded, others fled as gunfire erupted in the home. One child and the mother were killed by a single shot while in bed. Susai Big Tosh was also shot through the chest. Police later recovered whisky and ledgers. four suspects were taken into custody.
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Browning
Mont
Srines
Pone
Indinn
Hinsite
Susai Big Tosh
Lil Phime
War Move Expected Official Declaration Near
The long stream of dispatches from Shanghai and St Petersburg report a Japanese move toward war with Russia. Officials foresee an official declaration as ships and troops move in Korea while czarist Rome visit plans collapse due to Italian socialist opposition.
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Berlin
Shanghai
Frankfurter Zeitung
Che Foo
Mesampho
St Petersburg
Omcial
Journal de St. Petersburg
Ameiger
Staate
Korea
Japan
Rome
London
Fuesia
Baron Hayashi
Great Britain
Far East
Stock Exchange
Calm but tense War Rumors Strain Russia Japan China Talks
Ministers say little as officials report tentative settlement efforts. Representatives in Moscow Tokyo and Peking inform staff departments of evolving warnings and the possibility of conflict while urging restraint and measured action.
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Sapa
Runela
Fukanise
Japan
Suk
Russia
China
Haverniot
Manche
Morris County Live Stock Association backs Robison for railroad commissioner
In Cornell Grove Kansas on October 12 the Morris County Live Stock Association adopted a resolution urging state officials and legislators to back J. W. Robium of El Dorado for railroad commissioner. The group cites the livestock economy as vital to Kansans and argues a knowledgeable shipper with freight rate experience should hold the post.
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Cornell Grove
Kas
Kansas
Morris County Live Stock Association
Frank Lower
Whanimouele
Kansan
Rtroud Commissioners
Iso
Sruth
J. W. Robium
el Dorado
He Wants A Wife In Atchison Kansas
H Moore a 76 year old farmer from near Holton visited Atchison seeking a wife after corresponding with Mrs Heine Phelps a North Tenth Street dressmaker. She did not accept but did not deny the pursue past six years separated from her husband. Moore of means with all children married.
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Atchison, Kan
H. Moore
Holton
Heine Phelps
North Tenth Street
Moore
St. Louie
Trial in Titlan Case Opens with State’s Legal Instructions
In Lexington Washington, the Titlan trial resumed with the solicitor for the state outlining the law for the jury. He argued the press freedom issue and compared the state’s key witnesses to the defense witnesses, noting editorial influence on public sentiment.
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Lexington
D. C
Titlan
Stgreed
Sielense
Hormend
Tse
Thurmond
Taft to Assume War Secretary Post in January
White House receipt confirms Governor Taft will be ready to enter new duties as secretary of war in January. Announcement notes readiness to move from governorship to cabinet role.
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Taft
Washington
White House
Extra Session Call For Washington Meet Date
Washington notes announce an extra session for November 9 likely to be issued around October 20. In Manila Lieut Velasquez with 95 constabulary faced 500 head hunters of Nuvoa Viacaya, two sentries killed, several wounded, and the attackers armed with crude firearms. Velasquez’s company reported disease akin to cholera.
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Manila
Velasquez
Nufva
Flood Devastates Paterson Area and Surrounds
Paterson New Jersey reports a devastating flood begun Friday with two wards submerged since Monday. Thousands lost work as mills and factories shut down, with massive damage to manufacturing. Rescue crews save residents from upper floors while health officials race to prevent epidemics.
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Paterson
N. Jy
Mun
Ani
Panaitic
N. J
Oithis
Wallington
Walileten Ace
Erie
New Yorker
Jeresy
Trenton
Delaware
Bridseer
Archbishop Kalhoin Unchanged Condition in Baltimore
Oct 12 reports Archbisho Kalho, long ill at St Agnes sanitarium, remains unconscious with no hope of recovery and no pain. The piece traces Kalho’s early life, education at St Charles and Baltimore studies, noting his rise in the church and tenure as coadjutor archbishop before his archdiocese assignment.
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Baltimore
Kalo
St Agnes Sanitarium
Hecarine
Bishop City
Archbison Kalh
Uae
Atertingsburg
Berkley
Vinia
SI Tese
Irion
Fee
Isa
Teraia
Fouls
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Low Southerland
Cottonwood Falla
Fred Rtobinson
Cottonwood Falta
David Hunt
Turner Barnes
James Seymour
Tom A. Keating
Gut Parker
Arthur Mewitt
Neal Juco
Alaska Boundary Commission
Masamoho
Czar
England
St. Petersburg
Toko
Great
Offic
Maron Hayashi
Purou Hayashi
Manchuria
Che-Foo
Tokio
Russa
Taaae
Io Mindest
Tribai
Sint
Cha
Tayor
Rusia
Tanner Harn
Gilbert Mullns
Fred Flobinson
Robison
Morris County
Wife
Hain
Columban
Hugo Behuitz
Terey Engraving Company
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