Robbery Alarm Plans Draw Fire in City
Hutchinson reports discuss a thief alarm to spread citywide and aid capture of suspects believed festival workers from eastern towns involved in Wednesday night robberies. Garnett murders: Mrs Yasae Paul killed by robbers four miles east of town. husband found wife unconscious. $149 in gold stolen. 560 men searched area. inquest held. crime blamed on tramps.
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Yasae Paul
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Linder
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Justice Spindler
Joints at Independence Reopened After Repeal of Prohibitory Ordinance
The city council repealed the prohibitory ordinance Tuesday night, deeming it unconstitutional and in conflict with the supreme court. The city attorney drafts a replacement ordinance which is expected to pass at the next meeting. All city joints reopened as the mayor had ordered Monday. The city currently lacks power to loge the joints.
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Supreme Court
Woodyard Kindling
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Woodward Kindling
Ellis Parker Butler
Pictures Are Found In Howard Courant Story
Howard Courant reports that several local women were targeted by a canvasser who promised enlargements and took a photo from each with advance payment. Most did not receive the promised picture, and the scam left husbands unaware until now. John Flagier later spotted names linked to the case in Jefferson Oklahoma, including J A Jackson Frank Reiter W A McCausland and the Courant editor.
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Howard
United Brethren Session Held at Lecompton Ministers Present
The United Brethren conference convened in Lecompton with about 20 ministers and laymen in attendance. Officers elected included Rev. H. A. Bell of Abilene as chair and Rev. J. C. Hope of Leona as secretary, with Bishop Floyd presiding on the second day. A practical chapter on missions by Rev. A. L. Hope and talks on Africa and education followed, ending with Rev. J. C. Hope delivering a discourse on the Power of Prayer.
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Bremtford
Lucy BE. Hart
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Leona
Leavenworth Log Rolling Opens Annual Gathering
Leavenworth October 11 The third annual log rolling gathering of the northeastern Kansas Woodmen of America was held at the Three Hining Camp. Delegations arrived by train and special cars from Topeka North Topeka and Beloit. After a parade the Woodmen joined a drill contest at the fort with North Topeka team winning best drill. Executive bodies named include President J Soulth Atchison secretary A Al Hamilton Lawrence treasurer Mrs Anit Irvine Leavenworth.
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Miners Stage Walkout Threat Near Pittsburg
Pittsburg miners at Hamilton and Braidwood Durkee mines quit over unmet contract terms. Weir City miners near the verge of striking to join Kansan and Texan coal miners. Discontent grows as crews resist paying for water service and housing rent. N T Teasdale, executive board member from Weir City, visits on business affecting miners and operators.
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Weir Cite
Dog Returns Home After Year Away From Howard
A Howard resident reports a dog disappeared after being taken to South Bend Indiana. After about a year the animal reappeared at the original farm on September 16 1987, finding its old handlers and leaping with joy. The family says the reunion brought great happiness and the dog’s familiar figures were recognized by the children.
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Destructive Prairie Fire Sweeps Ford and Hodgeman Counties
A destructive prairie fire swept across Ford and Hodgeman counties on October 15, destroying machinery and feed. Fears rise for herders along Buckner Creek and Sinlug Creek in Hodgeman County, with search parties organized from Jetmore Burdett and Spearville to aid the burnt district as flames spread rapidly.
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Big land deal nets Junction City buyers large ranch holdings
Junction City man Wy We Cook sold 1280 acres of land, 262 head of cattle, and feed to Joe Gillett of Woodbine in a deal described as the era’s largest in years. The buyers secured a joining farm, with hundreds of cattle to be moved, and anticipate substantial profit from the sale and forthcoming shipments to New Mexico.
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John Wright
BERINGTON WATER FIGHT ENDS IN POSSIBLE LAWSUIT
Herington city officials plan to sue H J Towner and his bond for damages over a waterworks contract. The council approved beginning action to recover losses from the failed purchase and completion of the night plant. Towner had posted 3000 to ensure faithful performance but later claimed inability to complete improvements, implicating his bondsmen.
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Uat
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Ight
Diihdin
Leavenworth Fund Boosts Tombstone for Mother Sturgis
In Leavenworth on October 14 Colonel Coulter urged donations to erect a monument on Mother Sturgis grave, a companion of Mother Blocker doke from the war. The GAR corps at Argentine raised 330 and many contributed after Coulter appeal, as the bank holding her saved funds failed.
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Governor Leedy Addresses Crowds in Hanover Washington
Governor Leedy spoke to packed audiences in Hanover and Washington on Thursday evening, then traveled toward Leavenworth for a Friday engagement. Despite distractions from a Blind Boone performance, he pressed political questions and praised Kansas as a great state.
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Hogue Buys Half Interest in Washington Post-Register
Irvin Hogue publisher and writer of the Bernes Uhet has purchased half interest in the Washington Poet-Register from J. J. Venteh. On November 1 the paper will be renamed Venteh & Horue and will continue its Republican political alignment.
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Washington Post-Register
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Oetik
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Pensions Granted to Named Soldiers and Dependents
Pensions for Kausans Washington October 1 grant list includes Oristein Hitzemann Standish Ells Leaven Worn William Eilison Paola and Samuel Morehead Frank noted as recipients. The fragmentary report names several individuals in pension allocations with unclear context.
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Newton Water Trouble Prompts Move to Halstead
The Newton waterworks struggle with drifting sands clogging wells causes water shortages. If unsolved, the plant may relocate to Halstead where water is abundant. Also notes upcoming Kansas irrigation convention in Lawrence with plans to test pumping and distribution devices.
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Hal- Stead
Ministers to Meet Monday for Religion Origin Study
The Ministerial union will meet Monday morning at 20 o clock. Rev J E Chandler will present on The Origin of Religion According to Herbert Spencer with Prof Priderer and Max Multer. Ministers are urged to attend. E J Tucker, Kansas exhibit agent, reports a Strangimbnte representation at a Transmisatesipplent event in Omaha next June to November. Also note: Thirty eight years ago today October 16 16 John Brown's Harper's Ferry attack.
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Bankrupt Fight Promoter Faces Insolvency Claim
San Francisco October 16 J C Broom the hatter linked to J G Gible formerly assistant cashier at the casto house has filed for insolvency His liabilities are about 29000 with assets near 11000 The notice also includes a dental cough remedy advertisement by G W Stansfield 62 Kansas avenue.
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Topeka Water Works Plans A Compromise Over Hydrant Fees
The Topeka Water Works proposes an adjustment with the city to end litigation and secure water service. The plan includes hydrant rentals of 25 dollars per year for new mains up to 60 miles and 25 dollars per hydrant for existing hydrants beyond 300, plus a 20 percent reduction for small homes and lawn watering charges, in exchange for resolving zoning and taxing disputes and allowing city extensions.
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Topeka Water Company Compromise Ordinance Details
City and Topeka Water Company agree on extending hydrant and mains rights under ordinance 400. City pays 25 dollars per hydrant per year for extensions and existing hydrants beyond 300, with reductions on house and lawn rates. Company to list property for taxation and pay city taxes. ordinance takes effect after publication and written acceptance.
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Justice Court Notes Reforming Charges In Brownell Case
Justice McClintock’s court saw W C Brownell’s charge shifted from misdemeanor to felony over a bicycle valued at 5. Prosecution protested the change and defense Cyrus Corsi argued against it. The case postponed to October 21 at 2 pm. Henderson case postponed to October 5 at 2 pm due to illness. Evidence from First National Bank letter in Kanant Grain suit submitted. Steam Laundry and Divine Science Sunday school details given.
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Mayor Ziegenbein Defies Veiled Prophet Ball Dress Code
The St Louis Veiled Prophet Ball faced a stir when Mayor Henry Ziegenbein attended in a Prince Albert suit, breaking the dress rule requiring formal wear. He defended the choice by noting 55 years without a dress suit and likening himself to President McKinley, saying good attire for leaders should fit the occasion.
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Laurits S Swenson Named Minister Plenipotentiary to Denmark
Laurits S Swenson is appointed minister plenipotentiary to Denmark representing Minnesota’s Scandinavian element. Born in New Sweden, Minnesota, he studied at St Olaf and Luther College, earned a Johns Hopkins master’s, and led Luther Academy Albert Lea. He supported the Republican ticket and served in local politics before embarking on diplomacy. He will reside in Copenhagen with a salary of 27,500.
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