Insane Man Arrested After Threats and Break-In
William McCormick of Oakland was arrested in the county capital today after threats to kill his wife with a butcher knife. He allegedly broke into a house on Fourth ... The case involved the Modern Woodmen with a district court verdict in favor of the Woodmen and against Mrs. McCrane. the general verdict was set aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCormick
Oakland
Rwaltine
Julier Hopkins
Cer Hendricks
Bilhail
McCusanick
Agathet
McCrane
Wichita 8 Preet Fair Midway Carnival Oct 16 21
A garbled 1920s style notice references a Wichita event with a carnival and midway running October 16 to 21. It mentions tickets, a Banta Fe route, and free chair cars and sleepers on trains. The text includes nonsensical fragments and appears to mix rail and event details with damaged narrative lines.
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Garnival
Midway
Banta Fe
Tncln
TL King
Agunt
Rock Island Route WIT Sell Tickets at Wichita Fair
The Rock Island Route WIT offers round trip tickets for the Wichita Street Fair and Carnival. Tickets go on sale in October with inclusive return validity to October 23. The Rock Island line serves Wichita and nearby towns, highlighting a broad, familiar network and dependable service.
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Rock Island
Wichita
W. Squires
Pharmac
Wichita Street Rand Carnival
McKinley Speech Draws Thousands in Milwaukee Reception
President McKinley and party arrived by special train in Milwaukee at 7 PM to a thronged welcome near Juneau Park. A military escort, illuminated grounds, and a reception at the Duetche r club followed, drawing about 10,000 attendees. The visit included speeches by Wilson and Hitchcock and a stopover in Madison before continuing to Waukesha.
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Milwaukee
Wis
McKinley
Satie de
Wivetine Bee
Poo Dent
Junean Park
Duetecher Club
Howe
Pela Phe
Mhodkhana
Efatel Jfinter
Madison
Bfc Kinley
Wisconsin
Dubuque
Mississippi River
Ilinois
G. W. Babcock
Dredgevillé
Bartveld
Mourt
Harebeck
Wilson
Hitchcock
Griggs
Provident
University of Wisconsin
McRoseran
Custhead
Army
Navy
United States
Luzon
Tomay
Tua Po
Congress
Mae
Philippin
Porto Rico
Uig
Casringue
Rale
Wau
President meets crowd at Northwest Station during visit
The president and cabinet members were escorted to the presidential car at the Northwestern ration Station. Miss Fah Wilber, daughter of a local millionaire, presented a silver loving cup and a bottle of mineral water from Waukesha. The president thanked her and the train departed for Milwaukee.
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Dude Cabinet
Polaris
Fah Wilber
Waukesha
Miss Wilbur
Mily~dukee
Advice for Negroes from Rev G D Olden sparks debate
An excerpted speech by Rev G D Olden urges African Americans to improve conduct to gain white respect and reduce prejudice. He cites education, behavior, and self-control as paths to social progress, warns that excessive politicking and loud behavior harm the race, and notes Booker T. Washington as a respected figure while criticizing divisive leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Olden
Meinister
Nemertis
Eure
Comana
Nesto
Motin
Allan Mich
Booker T. Washington
Bridge dispute over Shawnee county bridge deal
Letter to the editor defends Shawnee county bridge project linking Shawnon and Jefferson counties, arguing benefits to farmers and travelers outweigh costs. Criticizes opponent claims as greedy obstruction, cites distance savings and regional impact on trade and roads. Also advertises Santa Fe California Limited service and unrelated product blurbs embedded in the text.
Pacing Star Little Squaw Breaks Record at Dallas
Topeka claims the crack three year old pacer of this season and in fact of any lemon. Friday et Daling owned by P O Celdburg a Santa Fe brakeman lowered the world's old record by a mark of say. This started ny 13 races this season and was last one with 12 races who lost only three heats. The mare’s first mark was 2 81 in the three year old class and since then she has been raced against top campaigners with several victories to boast credits.
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Topeka
W. i. Balweil
Ecutht
Soneph
Pa Rarses
Vic
England
Suitland
Povercigny
Paintsie
Joban Martin
Fabiney
Hin Jose
Aie Withte
Yuri
Terry
San Jose
Oakland
Pacific
Auereae
Battwitt
la Many
Clode
California
Pacife
Baldwin
Spreckels
Seni Whange Jogbey
Reon Chy
Tha Tura
Itagerald
Sinay
Smith
Charles Iaerastors
Bruan
Hradie
SKEETS MARTIN AND THE CALIFORNIA RACING LINEAGE
The article traces SKEETS MARTIN’s ancestry and racing path from early days in England to the Pacific coast. It notes kin connected with prominent 19th century racing figures, including owners, jockeys, and partnerships shaping his career. The narrative highlights his time at San Jose and Oakland tracks, shifts in loyalties, and ties to influential racing families during the era.
Dungan the Star Dominates Western Baseball Tongue
Chicago reports Dungan of Detroit as the star in Western baseball, with official figures showing Gerundtz as president and Welvertse batting at 27. Werden from Milwaukee trails, Davin from Mutnan leads in fielding, and Estra vies for frethavior as Taastings Battao struggles with a low clip. Carey of Minneapolis has a notable twenty-two season while Detroit’s Jamie posts a 2 for 6, and Waukee first appears in club Retdlig.
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Chicago
Dungan
Detroit
Elar Hataman
Tepene
Werden
Mitinesiats
Davin Sino
Mutnan
Sita Ie
Tle Fieldan Eestrat
Frethavior
Taastings
Battao
Ik Cloke
Uicoa
Carey
Minneapolis HS
Etna Ec
Usly
Batving
Janie
Foam
Thor
Arkey in Training For Bout With James J. Jeffries
New York, Oct. 17 Theodarkey intends to be a champion fighter when he completes his bath robe routine on October 7. Plans include a pugilistic sparring engagement with James J. Jeffries that would test his stamina and show readiness for the big title bout. Sharkey trains daily, moving along the bay, and notes the importance of facing a serious challenge as he prepares for a potential clash with the famed opponent.
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New York
Themar Starkey
James J. Jettrenn
Newduep
Statenieland
Sharkey
Eharkey
Boxing bout and golf club notes mix in October events
Fragmented report covers Sharkey and Armstrong boxing actions, weight scale notes, and a Chicago newspaper golf club meeting. It mentions Morris Park races, a Wp Westward course, and a postponed Philadelphia baseball game due to weather, with names like Sharkey Armstrong and local officials.
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Golf Club
Chicago
Provident
John Ler Medan
Westlake
Ecouml View
Worthington Wright
Creer
Will H. Freema
Tosaph
Ftyan
Tater Crown
Oak Park
America
Moyt Farce and Gay Coney Island Visit Topeka Crawford
The Topeka Crawford theater hosts Moyt's A Texas Steer this Friday with Katie Putnam as Rosey and Will H. Bray as The Minister of Dahoma. The Texas Steer satire targets Washington’s intrigue and pledges amid lively character work. Announced thereafter is Gay Coney Island on Wednesday, with remod ed spectacle and priced at 7, 0 and 50 cents.
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Moyt
Topeka
Texas
Crawford Theater
National Capitol
Washington
Hoyt
Katie Putnam
Rosey
Will H. Bray
Dahomey
Seaneen
Troeeland
Gay Coney Island
AL Gay Coney
Mr Bonebrake Plans Bankers and Cattlemen’s Protective Association
Mr Bonebrake outlines a plan to form a Bankers and Cattlemen’s Protective Association in Kansas City to protect banks, lenders, and cattle traders from loan losses. The move, backed by Kansas City bankers and cattle dealers, aims to reduce crime-related losses as cattle loan volumes rise, with Fort Scott set to endorse the plan. The new body would resemble the American Bankers’ model. Bonebrake is expected to lead the group.
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Mr. PL Bonebrake
Kansas City
Bankers' and Cattlemen's Protective Association
Bankers
Cattle Commission
Kansas Bankers’ Association
Fort Scott
Kansas
American Bankers’ Association
Commission of
Protective Association
Honebrake
Androtasleats Tarentien
Iran
Sock
Staprelia
Why Not Be Just Republican Organ Abuses a Political Judge
A Kansas Republican organ criticizes the Falloon-Stuart case in the supreme court, arguing it reveals rottenness in political judging. It concedes no evidence of wrongdoing in the hearing, noting Populists admit this despite bias. The piece defends partisan fairness within its own party.
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Republican Organ of
Kansas
Falloon-Stuart
Supreme Court
Alfalfa Acreage Expands Across Kansas in 1899 Report
Assessors report a 20 percent rise in alfalfa acres to 415,477 by March 1, with 73 counties gaining and 40 losing. Jewell tops counties with 14,260 acres, followed by Butler, Finney, Norton, Lyon, and others. Growth mainly north of the state’s central meridians, reflecting broader livestock feed interest statewide.
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State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Haskell
Stevens
Tate
Ted
Jewell
Butler
Finney
Norton
Lyon
Greenword
Mitchell
Watumpee
Saline
Marion
Phillips
Sedewick
Republic
Cloud
Osborne
Ford
Cowley
Pottawatormte
Ikearrime
McPherson
Reno
Crowers
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Peter Torani
Motors
Postal Us
Edison Electric Illuminating CO
Guraseoclatan
THE
Capitol Building and Loan Association
the Savings and Loan AsSociAtion
Kansas Avenue
Insane Man
John Gta
Hintony
Hiltqusnars
Stansnet Ae. Wien
Philippines
Waukesha, Wis
G.D. Olden
Farmer
Mr. Foucht
Grantvilln
Kan
State Journal
J. H. Foucht
North Topeka
Shawnee County
Old Avenue
Kaw River
Shawnon
Jefferson
Tom
Kelsey
Rogers
Willima
Bend
Peking
Caitnad
Siboks
Santa Fe
California Limited
Piow
Kman
Sporting News
Topeka Morse
Dallas
Brakeman
Mr. Ceidburg
Skeets
Martin's
Jockey’s Rather
St Joseph, Mo
Arkey
Mas
Ieee Kcitacoes
Slicwation
Sagan
Agilhat Jeffries
Hubert Armathong
Armetrdiel
Armstrong
Reeder Sharkey
Morris Park
Morris
Bex
Mike
Muskading
Carnero
Wauiington Haseball
Uke Arms
Furan
Philadelphia
Atrios
Hiladelphia
Rooking
Lrogue Bell
Azucens Beais
Onessia
Sprisiers
Pxtonia Sestordes
Webbie
MR. Bonebrake
Cattlemen's Association
You Dros
Imilant SE
Ieee of
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Whapfer
Bears
Castoria
Quincyst
Ollege
Opena
Quincy St
Ce Tuel GO
Fuel CO
Tel
Kansas Ave
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Coburn
Tiara Rock Island UK
K. Ft
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W. AF. Arnold
A. J. Kane
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France
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