Tragedy and Lynch Prodded by Leonardville Mob
In Leonardville yesterday afternoon a murder led to a riotous crowd surrounding the county jail in Manhattan. Deputies and townsfolk, armed and agitated, exchanged shots as Warren the murderer was seized after a pursuit from Leonardville. The incident ended with Warren wounded, the crowd spoke of lynching, and the deputies defending the prisoner retreated as shots rang out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Sherr
Lerrieun
Leermrdville
Miles Parthyeest
Muntnattirn
Warren
Lewnardville
Billig
Sarren
Hunt
Tinker Sparks
Lénnardvile
Urésberitt
Watran
Leonard Vile
Wheelfly
Barrie
Stankat
Tan
Lord
Benmine
Why County
Leonandville
Tee Kertigin
Laonantyille
Tilo
Leonardvile
Worth
Leeds
Combat with a heifer in Jewell City
In Jewell City on October 1 a dramatic encounter occurred when a stationary heifer charged and gored a girl. Miss Beavers tied the cow to water, the animal broke free, and Wilbur George intervened to rescue the girl before serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beavers
Jewell City
Amins
Marty Seavera
Miss Beavers
Cian
Beto
Besas
Wilbur George
Miner Scrip Law Suit Tests Kansas Statute
Crawford County officials filed information in district court against Kansas Commercial Coat Company, alias Filler Coal, alleging use of scrip or punch tickets in mining settlements violates Kansas law. miners fear job loss for cooperating. case impacts scrip trade and local coal market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Mining Company
Kansas
Pittsbure
Widby
Crawford County
Kansas Commercial Coat Company
Filler Coal Company
Unita
Teylie
Eichtain
Thy
Sano
Puller
Scrip & Her Co
Death in County Attorney Office Reported as Apoplexy
A man died in the County Attorney HD Dickson's office on a quiet afternoon. He was found slumped at his desk with his body under the desk and warmth still present. The coroner Dr Charles Gardiner ruled death by apoplexy after examination. The incident was reported to his family immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Femporta
Pet
HD. Dickson
Dickson
Postmaster Wells Decorates Office With Historic Portraits
Erie, Oct. 21 Postmaster Wells has arranged group portraits on the walls honoring Washington, Eisenhower and Blaine with military leaders Grant Sherman Sheridan and others. North Wall features Perry Logan Jackson Jefferson Jackson Hancock Thomas Jefferson etc. A draped McKinley portrait hangs over the desk while chairs and an ice water tank were added for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Wells Haa
Secupeims
Honore
Washington
Eisicot
Blaine
Grant
Shermat
Sheridan
Fom. Perry
A. Logan
Admiral Fourrarut
Thomas Jeferson
Andrey Juckson
Hancock
Geo. H. Thomas
Wm. McKinsey
Indians in Oklahoma See Record Increase in Numbers
Oklahoma records show 12 631 Indians across tribes with births exceeding deaths in most groups. Osage and Kiowa agencies report thousands distributed among varied bands, including 3 105 Kiwas and 2 089 Dartington affiliated groups, contradicting claims of tribal extinction. The report lists tribes such as Osages Chickasaws Iowas Shawnees Pawnees and Arapahoes with counts and agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey
Artivisns City
Det
Oklahoma
Osage
Osages
Kawa
White Hagin
Paenees
Otwes
Tonkawas
Sue and Fox
Iowas
Shawades
Pottiwato- Mts
Kickapoas
Dartington
Arapahoes
Kiowa
Comuridor
Salina to Buy Paper Mill for Electric Light Plant
Salina city officials plan to purchase the paper mill property to convert it into an electric light plant. The deal contemplates a cash component of 5000 dollars and 1000 dollars payable with interest until completion, with additional security measures and property claims under ongoing review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
British Ox Is Gored in Havana Murder Tale
Victoria report on W Hughes death in Havana after a robbery by Spanish guerrillas. Chronicle notes his arrival with military governor support, then claims he was denied aid and died in the street. Hughes, famed war correspondent in Africa, had recently covered Sudan and West Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Herena
London
Daly Chronicle
Cuba
W. Hughes
Havans
Hughes
Prado
Havana
Piner del Ite
Tia
Ctg
Pert
Africa
Tadaleg
Ha- Vana
Mapping Yukon Area for New Military Reservation
The department studies geographical conditions near the Yukon to define boundaries of a proposed military reservation centered on St Michael. It weighs including the estuary to prevent lawless elements from gathering outside town. Secretary Alger authorizes Lt Cal Randall to feed those in need within limits and to remove others unable to pay their way out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamica
Alger
Lieut
Cal. Randall
St Michael
Monetary convention to hear Hanna Commission report
Washington October 21. Officers of the monetary convention will decide soon whether to meet in Tudistand to hear the military commission findings and discuss currency reform. Progress this week includes preliminaries but no major conclusions. The commission may recommend retirement of screenbacks, details yet unsettled.
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Hanna Commission
Washington
Monetary Convention
Tudistand
Matlitary Commission
Monetary Commission
Durie
Victoria hosts major Klondike steamer venture
Victoria B C December 2 reports the city becoming the headquarters for a large new venture by the Union and Siw Savill steamship firms of Great Britain. A line of first class steamers is planned between Victoria and St Michael to connect with the river. The Arawa and another vessel will be used, with both ships offering equal size and accommodations. The first steamer is due to sail from London next month, with further departures at intervals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael
Vosneln
Wand
Baltimore Navy Vessel Fire Delays Honolulu Passage
The United States ship Baltimore grounded three quarters of a mile south of Mary Island light due to a boiler failure flooding the fire room with hot water. The crew started the fire under the forward boilers and the ship proceeded to San Francisco, while the crew assesses repairs and safety after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mare Imaba, Co
Wes
United States
Baltimore
Navy
Freight Car Innovation Could Cut Empty Haul Costs
The MK. & T. Railroad contemplates a combined freight and cattle car from Duno of New Franklin Missouri. The design carries merchandise loaded in Texas and returns with cattle, potentially saving thousands annually by eliminating empty car hauls across the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duno
New Frantlin
New Depot Plans for Seneca Face Local Battle
A grand island depot building is to be erected in Seneca at the former site unless citizens move quickly to secure a new downtown location. Burlington Railroad reportedly earns over 4.0 million in October, an $0.8 million rise from last year, marking a historic earnings month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Burlington
Chickes
Burlington Road
Tme
Winding Up the U P Bill in US Circuit Court
A bill of complaint filed in the US circuit court by George Hoadley asks for accounts of assets and proceeds from the Union Pacific Railway to Drexel Morgan and Co and J Pierpont Morgan & Co. It seeks detail on who holds assets, dispositions, and security for the United States accounting in the case against Morgan firms and partners. The action targets bonds and security tied to the railway’s construction and seeks court orders against involved firms and partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Circuit Court
George Hoadley
Joseph McKenna
United States
Union Pacific Railway Company
Preder
Ick PF Coudert
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Hendley
Drexel, Morgan and Company
J. Pierpont Morgar and Company
Ssnete
J. Pierpont Morkan and Company
J. Pleenent Morgan Ana Companys
Hand Jey
Fifa
J. Plerpont Moran and Company
Udendanm
Union Pacific Tailway
Direct Trade Link Opens From Guatemala to New York
Channel of Commerce readied to open linking Guatemala with New York City and Mexican ports. The move aims to enable direct Guatemala trade with Atlantic ports, boosting cross border commerce and regional access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Mexico
Armericat Schimmer
Guate- Tula
New York
Wages Raised 10 Per Cent at Portage and Wheat Co
Youngstown Oct 21 The Portage and Wheat company announces a 10 percent advance in wages effective November 1. The plant has been in operation long but will run to capacity first as growth picks up and orders increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Yourstown Portage and Wheat Company
Trial ends in Virginia Todd conviction for murder of daughter
Special report from Hannibal Missouri states Virginia B Todd heard in New London court for the murder of her daughter Hettie Bethel. After four trials with hung juries the jury returned a verdict of murder in the second degree and sentenced Todd to five years imprisonment. The victim, about seventeen, was Todd’s own daughter, allegedly killed amid jealous suspicion. A motion for a new trial and arrest of judgment was overruled.
Mrs Reed Injured In Kansas Avenue Horse Accident
Mrs Hwsea Reed was thrown from her buggy near Ninth and Kansas avenues when a horse backed into others and reared. She suffered serious internal injuries and a broken lip, taken to her home at 924 Quincy Street. The incident occurred around one this afternoon and bystanders removed her from the wrecked buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Pullman Pall Bearers Named for George M Pullman Funeral
Chicago Oct 7 Arrangements for the funeral of George M Pullman have been completed The honorary pallbearers include Blackstone Hughitt Lincoln Reams Doane Wil lott and others while active pallbearers are Pullman Palace Car officials The service will be at Prairie avenue at 2 p m Saturday with Rev Dr Hillis McPherson and C Ho Eaton officiating Interment at Graceland Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George M. Pullman
Millonaire
Pull~man Palace Car Company
N. D. Hillis
Central Church
J. McPherson
Second Presbyterian Church
C. Ho Eaton
New York
Gold Going to Germany Presses Demand in New York Exports
London reports in its financial column that no large exports of gold from New York are expected this quarter. The News notes rising demand for German purchases and withdrawals of full weighed sovereigns from the bank are scarce. It says it pays to take copies at the present price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sue Danly News
New York
Kheater
Germany
Bryan to Follow Hanna on Senators Trail in Ohio
The Democratic state committee plans Bryan’s arrival in Ob for the final days of the last full week of the campaign. He will speak after Hanna at multiple towns including Montille Van Wert Stuart Vernon Newark Shawnee Logan McArtime Waverly and Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
William J. Bryan
Hanna
Montille
van Wert
Stuart Vernon
Newark
Shawnee
Logan
McArtime
Waverly
Greenfield
Perpetuaittl
Spain to consider Cuba note response amid protest claim
Madrid on October 11 faces a cabinet meeting to study a draft reply to a note from the United States ambassador General Stewart L Windford regarding Cuba. The government is expected to register a formal protest against what it terms bastering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
United States
Stewart L. Windford
Ml Bastering
Watch mislaid and repaired by local contractor Thacher
A damaged report recounts Joha and J W Thacher of Koopers Thacher, contractor firm for the Tew Showties county bridge, borrowing a watch, it ran down, a jeweler serviced it and warned it would run right again, yet the repair details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joha
J. W. Thacher
Phacher
Koopers
Thacher
Thad
H.C. Tartrowt
Eleirs
Tex
New Great South American Kidney Cure advertised
Distressing kidney and bladder troubles relieved in six hours by a new remedy promising prompt relief. The ad touts quick relief from pain and urinary symptoms for both men and women, claiming rapid retentions relief and urging immediate use. Sold by Georgia W. Stansfield and partner druggists in Topeka Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas
Profit in the League. Minor Baseball Association Divides Reserve
The Western Baseball League annual meeting at the Great Northern hotel discussed distributing the reserve fund. After expenses, about 3500 dollars will be allocated to clubs, with each contributing to the fund. The league will take 1 percent of receipts to the reserve. the old board of directors is expected to be re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ie Western Baseball League
Great Northern
New Star Found by Yerkes Observatory
Report from dedication week at Yerkes Observatory says Prof Barnard announced a third companion to Vega detected by the telescope. The find follows previous claims of new nebulae and precise distance measurements with unusually small variations in observed values.
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Willams Bay
Prat
Harvard
Bis
Ehaswes
Vega
Yerkus
Nebtubee
Healso
Puire
Ate
Prince Kropotkin Here Voted Russian Anarchist Reaches Boston
Prince Peter Kropotkin, the noted Russian anarchist, evaded immigration authorities in New York and arrived in Boston aboard the steamer Lahn under an assumed name. He traveled with a mysterious woman, said to be a famous anarchist, whose identity he will not reveal. Kropotkin plans to apply for citizenship papers to avoid deportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Peter Krapotk
New York
Kropotkin
Centennial of the Constitution Launch Obscured by Rain
Rain spoiled public ceremonies at the Constitution centennial events in Boston on October 21. Decorations and crowds were dampened as weather disrupted outdoor observances at the Old South Church. Forecasts promise warmer, clearer conditions tomorrow, with similar barometer readings to indicate fair weather ahead. Nearby reports note unusually early ripening of navel oranges on Wilson’s ranch, ahead of typical California fruit timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Old South
T. B. Jeeninge
Phonis
Ariz
United
Wilson's Ranch
Vile Valley
California
Miss Frances Willard Speaks Toronto Purity Conference
The purity conference at the pavilion drew a well attended crowd. Mrs Wood Allen of Ady Arbor Michigan joined Frances Willard and others in speaking on Rescue Work. Pittsburg and Philadelphia were mentioned with the next meeting date set for October 13 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
Toronto
Wood Allen
Ady Arbor
Mich
Frances Wilerd
A. OU
Pittsburg
A. W. Contention
Death of David Folsom in New York at 56
A notice from New York reports David Folsom of the Fotson Arian company died aged 56. Details mention a planned excursion to Fort Riley with a special train on December 28, 1:14 am from Topeka, featuring a cavalry and artillery program, post guides, and visitor activities. Public events include a Volunteers of America cake and coffee gathering at Seventh Street with a 10 cent lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Folsom
New York
Dawkt Lomem
Fotson Arian Company
W. T. Wilioms
Bourton
Ark
Drugeisis
Ft. Kiley
Thanaday
Det
Union Pactic
Fort Kiley
Feav
Topeka
Pines
Pone Bo Eprom
Fort Wiley
America
A Game for Life in the Camp of Maximilian's Army
A dramatic scene unfolds in Mazimash isa's camp with two officers at a marked table discussing life and death while a plan of escape and vengeance brews. Garnet Weston and Capoul Monteith confront fate as Mabel Montelth's betrothal and a soldier's sacrifice intertwine amid a tense execution order and a restless night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazimashisa
England
Capon Monteith
Io Garnet Weston
Mabel Montelth
Cpl
Tellite
Mabel
Henri Juanes
Caywil Murali
Macticass
Challersrat
Maxivailian
Mirob
Maximilian
Capoul
Montalth
Life
Demtts
Monteith
Garnet
Aspeal
Tam Ry
Capoul Monteith
Caine
Capivul Monteith
Jamrye
Alaska
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Sherif Lord
Riley County
Ike Warren
Leonardville
Tas
Aper
Teke
Lyon County
Wella
Pensiona
Aranias Florting
Tescott
Beajamin McFarland
Upelis
Geo HH Yunt
Cattleoill
Astomal
Thomas Parbush Watson
Leavenworth
George Taynes
Wilsor
Teeatorition
Increase
James Ee Erwin
Toyoda
Scott McNown
Concordia
Day Hoath. Larned
Itc
Nardawa
Ness CY
Shacklay
Shockley
Abileon Fire Company
Abilene
Oot
Arc Department
Millers
Yport Insurance Company
Iiltpers Millers
Ottawa
Festival Choral Society
Aemiah
Mongay
Klondike Steamer Line
Good Peace Navy
Ha Baltimore
Poedean Steam
Ut West Sth
Railroad News
Katy
St. Louin
Polite
Hue
Texas
Dame
U.P
Guatemala
Einkiy Ford
Eldurs Jardin Co
Iowa
Druteiata
H. W. Reed Hurt
Pullman
Engies Sre
Bryan
Minor Baseball Association
Divida
Yerkes
Prince Krapotkin
Arizona
A. Lewis
Kansas Wave
Fulton
Fietoria
Windsor
Ils
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