Confidence Men Target Farm Buyer in Topeka Tale
Philadelphia lawyer Stickney recounted a Topeka case where a confidence man posed as a buyer for a farm near Topeka. The stranger, described as Georgian, feigned wealth, displayed cards, and won favors through deception over several minutes before disappearing, leaving Stickney wary of similar plots.
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Stickney
Denver Post
Imaney
Miy
Toveks
Brown Hotel
Colorado
Topeka
Erica
Gates' New Yacht Roxina Launched At Racine
At Racine on October 17, the yacht Roxina built for John W. Gates was launched without special services. The 180 foot vessel with a shallow draft will ride comfortably on inland waters and is expected to proceed to Port Arthur after inspection by officials.
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Racine
Wire
Otrtonic Thin Amernm
John W. Gates
Chicago Mile
Ween Herd & Fee
Port Arthor
Ilinots and
Michigan Canal
Battle With Whale Fought Nearly A Day And A Night
A New York story recalls a long tussle with a whale described as about 110 feet long. The hunter Hunaber and crew faced a protracted fight off Cape Spirit, Cape Spiar, Maine, with the whale finally harpooned after roughly twenty nine hours. The vessel briefly moved at high speed as the whale fought back, and the crew endured extended peril during the chase.
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New York
Hunaber
Saya
Johns
Cape Spiar
Untitled fragment of a maritime report on a near shipwreck
A fragment notes the captain's attempt to cut the cable as the windlass belt and the whale gear finally gave way, leaving the crew in a tense situation at sea.
Moki Indians Adapting to White Ways at Woipi Event
Report describes visitors paying one dollar to view a sacred Moki snake dance near Woipi Arizona on the Santa Fe. Spectators attend for the spectacle and baskets while a dealer offers posing and special favors. Elders fear the dance may end as modernization spreads.</S>
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Rapidis
Woipi
Arizona
Santa Fe
Chicaco
Cross
Durevr
Kretch Maile
Moldland
FARMERS VS RAILROADS FLEE BACKDOOR ELEVATORS CONFLICT
Omatha Oct 17 Farmers vow to force Nebraska railroads to stop discrimination against grain elevators owned by farmers and form an association with a 42004100 cap stock. Incorporation filed, test case planned, and a law requiring equal rights for cooperative elevators remains unused. Several farmer elevators closed due to railroad deficiencies.
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Omatha
Nebraska
Sega
Locked in a Box Car Charges Rail Delay in Missouri Suit
A suit filed in the circuit court by Lene Green and Arminda against the Miscoant Koreds and Fexas fullwax over delayed transport from Estill to Boonville and five miles beyond. Plaintiffs allege the boxcar journey froze two passengers, the car was locked, and the delay caused injury during the 11 hour trip.
Financial tremors hit rail equipment and bonds in tense week
Severe misgivings cloud the commodities market as railroads cut staff and equipment firms face retrenchment. Public disclosures spark distrust in industrials while Pittsburg pressures mount. Bonds show modest gains amid shifting parings and crop allocations.
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United States
Pittsburg
Emporia Woman Sues for 4230 Over Canceled Check
Miss Anele J. Rounds sues Charles B. Fowler in district court for 4230 claiming a check given for a damages claim was later stopped. Fowler calls the charge blackmail and says Lambert and Huggins advised the check as a compromise. Attorneys for both sides are listed.
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Emporia
Amporia
Kan
Anele J. Rounds
Calt
Charles 8. Fowler
Nelilement
Fowler
Lyon
Emporia Mortgage Company
Plait
Lambert& Huggins
Lambert
Himerit
Lambert & Huagins
Birk & Spence
W. T. McCarty
J. Harvey
Clemens Presents Bill After Fall From Streetcar
G C Clemens alleges he fell into an uncovered street excavation near his Clay street home while returning from shopping with family. He claims broken glasses and other belongings, demands full payment this week, warns of legal action if not met, and asserts injuries are serious and permanent.
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G_C Clemens
Clay Street
Booker
White denies report on journalism chair at Kansas state university
William Alles White denies a report that he is slated for the chair of journalism at Chancellor Strong’s new school in York, Kansas. He says the position has not been offered and he would not accept it even if offered.
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William Alles White
Strong
State University
White
Kansas
FE. W. Howe
Atchison
Weekly Bank Statement of New York Clearing Banks
Weekly statement shows deposits at $591,771,400 down $5,543,700 from last week while reserves stand at $1,422,900 increasing $807,400. Total loans and circulation around $4,723,200 with surplus and legal reserve shifts reflected in the current figures for Oct. 17.
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New York
Sehors
Daybreak Tragedy as Conductor Dies in Street Car Crash
Thomas J. Duran, conductor on the Heading and Southwestern line of United Traction, is killed when a street car slides off rails and crashes into a telegraph pole. Motorman Joseph Rholtses and several female passengers are injured. Duran dies from injuries. In New York, R. K. Eaves of Brooklyn is fatally shot by Charles C. Wentisch during a break-in attempt at Wentisch’s Woodhaven home. A bullet severs an artery, and Eaves dies before aid arrives.
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Thomas J. Duran
Heading & Southwestern
United Traction Company
Joseph Rholtses
New York
R. KR. Eaves
Brooklyn
Charles C. Wentisch
Wentisch
Wood Haven
L. LA
Eayen
Train Robbery Strikes Russian Night Service Near Petersburg
Ten men halted a passenger train between Dubourg and Pleskov, 162 leagues from Petrograd, Friday night. They overpowered and bound conductors, looted the safe and baggage car, then fled into a nearby forest with the booty. Isabel Jay to Return to Stage in London production reports.
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Russia
Petersburg
Duubourg
Pleskov
Pardons and legal moves in Havana and Lima
Havana dispatch reports Palma pardons the only American remaining in Cuba and enables travel for aboard companions on transport FAlparrbok. Lima sends a missive to veto a new marriage law relaxing Catholic requirements amid current congress actions.
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Palma
New York
Pricopas Saya
Havana
Local Notes From Topeka And Vicinity
The column chronicles community events in Topeka including church services at Belvoir Signal House and First Cumberland Presbyterian church, a district court jury delay, civic meetings, and upcoming speeches by Allen M. Cameron and Rev. C M Sheldon. It notes duck hunting, hog cholera concerns in southern Shawnee and Douglas counties, Washburn football plans, and local school performances.
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Exra Kendal
Crawford
Firat
Atonday
Elani
Odd Fellows
Wichita
Elster Hitle
Belvoir Sginal
Lucas
Hazen
Hayden
Richlanders
Fanny Leek Senet
Cyrus Leland
Allen M. Cameron
Topeka Y. MC. A
Jennings
Weshburn
J.H. Wick
Leavenworth
Charles Af. Sheldon
A. Wyrson
Missouri Valley Unitarian Conference
Omaha
Mands
Lincoln School
Lincolns
Topeka
Lumina
Riddie
J. D Brown
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
C. M. Sheldon
Washburn College
St Mary's College
Campbell University
Holton
Midland College
Judge Anderson
Washburn
Shawnee and
Douglas Counties
Central Congregational Church
Tennesseetown
Kansas
Judes Hayden
Thal
F.C. Bowen
Page
Mee
Galtha Page
Topeka Homeopathic Preparatory Schod of Medicine
Kansas Avenue
Mail clerk’s change linked to Grape Nuts claim
A strange Ames tale describes a U S Railway Mail clerk who suffered indigestion and weight loss from a poor diet until he tried Grape Nuts. He credits the cereal with restoring his health, stamina, and weight enabling him to pass exams and win a promotion. The anecdote promotes Postum Co. coffee alternatives.
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U. S
Ames
Greenlay
Postum Co
Evening Classes At Plumsfire Institute
The program collaborates with the school to offer an evening fireproofing course. It aims to fit around workers’ schedules so daily employment is not disrupted.
Death From Diphtheria Sparks City Health Action
Reports say a diphtheria death involving Bessie King from 106 Fillmore Street prompts scrutiny of city health officials. The child attended school until days before death and authorities allegedly hid illness from pupils, delaying school fumigation and raising questions about health records and the sanitary office.
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Fillmore Street
Palk Street School
Bessie Ae Os
Setesala
Pall School
Storrs
Teagan
Publc
Early Winter at Dawson as Hay and Freight Rise
A Dawson dispatch reports freezing streams and deep snow in May district. Freight charges soar with several thousand tons of freight unlikely to reach Dawson this season. Hay sells for 130 per ton and gold output is projected to be only about a million lower than last year. Many miners plan to depart for outlying areas as severe winter looms and activity persists in mining towns.
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Vancouver
Dawson
Whistle Too Big for Bream Supply News
Master Mechanic Mitchell orders an oversized whistle for the round house. The Atmosphere Agitator, seven feet two inches long and capable of a loud blast, demands 180 pounds of steam, but the engine only runs at 90 pounds, limiting its full power. Also notes Irish pamphlet and Emmet centenary events and remarks by Wm Redmond M P.
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Mitchell
Round Home
Round House
Toln
Coal Commission Award Sparks Immediate Suit in Berneice
Wilkesbarre Oct 17 Boars member Thomas Llewellyn of the United Mine Workers has gone to Bernice to begin testing the lethal weight of the anthracite strike commission award. A coal company at Bernice has refused to pay back wages ordered by the commission at the increase, and the men plan to institute a suit immediately rather than strike.
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Wilkesbarre
Boars
Thomas Llewellyn
United ‘Mine Workers
Bernice
Never Spare a Cross Word
Isaac P. Beach of Stratford, Conn., sues for divorce from Mrs. Beach after ten years of marriage claiming intolerable cruelty. Both are deaf, and witnesses will be similarly afflicted, with testimony to be heard from those sharing the impairment.
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New York
Eoer
Isaac P. Beach
Hranford
Conn
Campaign of Assassination in Salonica
Reports from Salonica dated October 17 say the Macedonian Kommittees plan ongoing disruption through isolated killings. Sofia dispatches claim the murder of Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria is being considered and the Russian consul general there is said to be in danger.
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Salonica
Sofia
Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
Steel plant to close in Youngstown for a week
The Carnegie Steel plant in Youngstown Ohio employing 2600 workers will shut down tonight across all departments for one week with a possible second week if market conditions do not improve Railroads are canceling orders for rails due to high prices
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Youngstown
Ohio
Carnegie Steel Company
Iteis
Wayne MacVeagh Returns on St Louis Tower voyage
Wayne MacVeagh senior courier for the United States in the Venezuelan arbitration returned from Europe aboard the steamer St Louis Tower sailing to New York.
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Wayne MacVeagh
New York
Wayne MaccVeagh
United States
Europe
St. Lous Tower
Real Estate Transfers In Topeka And Suburbs
A series of real estate transfers including Wm H Thomas and wife to O R, lot 8 Huntoon Street in Theozy's addition, Central National Bank of Topeka to the same bank a lot 97 Huntoon Street in Throon's addition, MM Swarts to G MM Fieger for a tract on Stanyon Street North Topeka, Dedhl and wife to Leyn on lots 38 and 37 Chandler Street in Pirkdale, J Myers to Wesherbec for lots 14 and south part Iz Tyler Street in Douthitt Place addition, ANCE Association to D Esseth for $600 on lots 72, 1 and 1 McVicker patent, and other minor transfers including Alexander Street, Highland Park addition.
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Wm H Thomas
Huntoon Street
Theooy
Central National Bank of
J. Myers
Wesherbec
Lok
Pat Iz Tyler
Douthitt Place
D. Esseth
McVicker
J. F. MaKe
Alexander Hd
Highland Park
Telegraphic notes from ports and fronts in early 20th century events
Brief telegrams report naval deployment with ships Concord Marblehead Boston Wyoming and flag under Admiral Glass, cholera outbreak in Bethlehem with troops, Laredo yellow fever tallies, Bryan planning European trip, Great Falls thieves ambushed near Fort Peck, Beckmann captured in Montana, St Petersburg arctic seal arbitration envoy Kampyard and US offer details.
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San Francisco
Naval Squadron
Acapulco
Concord
Marblehead
Boston
Wyoming
Glass
Two thirds of the 3500009 Canada domaiis for her sealing fleet
The report notes a financial arrangement where two thirds of a 3 500 009 Canadian domain stock for a sealing fleet are covered, with a third provided by Rusu and Ambassador McCormick repaying from London. A Moscow trial related to several Russians concludes with the accused person in question. King Leopold arrives for a visit. Joseph meets the arrival, then the rulers head to the Homere. The Santa Fe Livestock Show offers tickets Oct 17 to 24, with final return by Oct 28.
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Rusu
McCormick Ane
London
Banees City
Santa Fe
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