Brutal murder of Topeka boy Edward Tilston with stranger killer
A neighbor reports a rifle wielding stranger abducted fifteen year old Edward Tilston near Topeka. The boy's body was found on a Bleaig prairie route, with two bullet holes in his head and a trail of signs from the wagon. The mother kept vigil by a lamp as searchers tracked the killer. Local inquiry follows as authorities review a man seen boarding a wagon and the deceased's family mourns.
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Mills Cruz
Pralla
Bae
Lindebist
Joe Leeda
Theo
Mto
Edward Winten
Topeka
Bolis
Baie
Fieone
Edward Alston
Jock
W. S. Histon
Cance
Tepika
Liston
Kvartagh
Failore
Syirk
Edward Liston
Huth
Edward Eien
Sume
Tedin
Sturges Becitel
Gurlinghouss Tollachory
Gotem
Bock
Tal
Itis
Jovan
Bernard Misti
Cucens
Lyon Soli Louse
Erie
Edward Siston
Sherif
Bite
Sisten
Taperiae
Fourn al
A Grimm
C. Hedrick
W. M. Miso
J. D. Clark
D. Brush
George W. Berry
Sturgis Bechtel
Mys
Tery
Uléton
Manny
Sturgia Bechel
Pollen Court
Bechtel
Missouri Pacific
Lis Homme
Soo
Buwanl Ulsten
Zion
Shawnee County
Efe
Kanes City
Anutter Mora
Ihig
Leto
Dave Bridge
Hiward Sigea
Steog
Yosterdae
Newton
Oklifiotaa
Perry
Kai Yas
Edward Tilston
Tom Wilkerson
Jane City
Iston
Kansas City
Stargis Hoshtol
Burdge
Frank McGehee
Lyons
Fliston
Menee
Sturgis Bechtal
McGehes
Ilston
McGehee
Mystery of a Topeka boy’s disappearance and murder
The report details the search for Edward Histon, a Topeka youth missing after leaving home. A body found near a fence is identified as Edward, shot and dumped, sparking a wide investigation. A suspect, Frank McGehee, is under police scrutiny as neighbors advance theories and authorities pursue leads across Shawnee and nearby counties.
Trolley Rarity Promises Busy Ride Day With Becky Slurp
A special trolley car named Becky Slurp will run Wednesday from Gordes pireas to Kansas avenue, likely crowded all day. Younger riders must be accompanied by an adult, tickets are sold at Higby's uptown store, and route may be shortened to avoid crowding.
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Becky Slurp
Wuld
Tay
Gordes Pireas
Kansas Avenue
Ehehth
Provident Baker
Mautger Pallod
Sed
RB Brigham A
Higby
California Limited to Run From Chicago Tomorrow Evening
A Santa Fe release states AFE LIMITED will start the California limited train from Chicago tomorrow evening October 29, the date new time card takes effect. The California team will be run on the old schedule as the first new limited train passes Tepeks on the morning of October BX.
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Santa Fe
California
Chicago
Tepeks
Political Shakeup Rumors At State Honor Ceremony
Harriet Cook learns Merit Counts Liste mt State Honor amid a late night shakeup. She is told her services are no longer needed as a successor from Parsons, Lask, and Parsons Law staff are named. Gov Morrill approves Cook’s reassignment while critics claim political meddling and patronage.
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Harriet Cook
Mt State
Harriet W. Goak
Silas Kate Adams
Ofice
Philadelpha
Tias
Mise Lask
Parsons
Lie
HH. Latsk
Parsons Law
Cook
Govaroor Morrill
Santa Fe
Averivar
Harrison to Speak on War Outcomes in Lodtanepolte Event
General Benjamin Herrison has broken a long list of declinations to address public gatherings and will appear on the platform tonight with General John B Gordon of Confederate fame. The occasion will retrace the defection and is expected to yield remarks on the war results and sectional relations.
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Gordon
Lodtanepolte
Benjamin Herrison
Bruken
Jung
Thordar Wight
John B Gorden
Confedersce
French cabinet resigns after defeat in parliament
Paris Oct 29 the cabinet resigned following a government defeat to the chamber of deputies during a debate on the Southern railway scandal. Also noted are obituary details for Simpson Clark child and local civic happenings including Apple Carnival plans and a brief on Col John Mosby’s illness and Dr Brownfield’s forthcoming speech.
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Paris
Simpson
Clark
Tittle
Uit
W. H. Simpson
G W. Greenwood
U.o'clock
Lawrence
Mrs. Simpson
Topeka
Holmes Trial On for Murder of B F Pitzel
The accused killer of B F Pitzel faces trial in court described as the author of numerous and atrocious crimes. The courtroom battle centers on mounting evidence and the defendant's culpability in the sensational case.
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B. F. Pitzel
The Prisoner Pale as Holmes Faces Court Drama
H. H. Holmes appeared in the Philadelphia court charged with murder amid a sensational trial. Prosecutors Graham and Barlow pressed the case while defense counsel Shoemaker and Kotam threatened withdrawal, prompting the judge to compel proceeding and juror selection despite protests.
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Puttaperom
H. H. Hulmes
Over
Benjamin FP
Pingel
Aturney Graham
Thos. W. Barlow
William A. Shoemaker
Samuel P. Kotam
McReynolds
Kerman Mudgett
Callow Fill Street
Sair
Sheary
Parry
St Louis
Bean
Laventer
Cnroner
Jeptha D. Kowe
St. Louie
Corner
Marian
Hedspeth
St. Lois
Femeric Hut Hulmes
Jaizing Ell
Pitzel
Philadelphls Metsrsuise
Holmes
Prompty
Welvek Holmes
Tie
Mr. Graham
Mr. Shoemaker
Mr Rotan
Arnold
Rotan
Casey
Mr. Rotan
Commonwealth
Molmes Aroze
Arould
Arnuld
Antil
Shoemaker
Trudge Holmes
Enoch Turner
Grabim Thet
Mr.Turner
Meszrs
Holan
Robbery at Burgess House Ends With Plain Coat Mixup
A Sunday morning scare in Sinnsfield's circle followed a rumor that Walter Burgess's dress coat was stolen. It turned out to be his overcoat, worn to a Splendid Society event, with a rear window entry and a small hand-hole through broken glass. No valuables were taken beyond a few cents in stamps and coins.
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Walter Hurgees
Walter Burgess
Sens Parell
Sinnsfield
Mr. Burgess
o#co
Sato
4 PIG IN THE COURT HOUSE
Deputy Sheriff Day Jonna nearly ean his long fogs off Saturday and yesterday sought a litve last piz. The pig weighing about 20 pounds rested in the courthouse basement among barrels and beer. The owner Fa failed to prosecute, and the pig was arrested then released by J. F Goddard after refusing to prosecute.
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Sheri
Jonna
Dan le
J. F Goddard
Wes
Ike
State Convention Discusses Bonds and County Cash Basis
The convention considered issuing new state bonds to put county business on a cash basis, but no action was taken. The issue will reappear at the next session. A meeting of the Indies' carnival committee is set for October 29 at the Copeland hotel to recruit volunteers and plan the event. A new diphtheria case is reported in the Keys family on West Eighth Street and a scarlet fever case in the Clugston family on Tyler Street.
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Carnival Committee
West Eighth
L & Woolvertons Drug Store
Alice Clugston
Tyler
Indiana Burned Lands Threaten Vast Areas in Fire Crisis
A massive forest fire in Indiana has already scorched 12,000 acres with three deaths reported near Kowie. A herd of 2,700 cattle is being driven south as flames threaten 50,000 acres in Porter County if rain does not come. Bridges over the Sandy Mook are burned. property losses include $150,000 in cattle. Firefighters deploy paddles and firebreaks to protect remaining land.
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Horala
Porter County
Jasper
Kowie
Jonah Hole
Bauidge
Nelean Morris
Chicago
Eacly
Tauch
Koutz
Urewaa
Sparka
Leavenworth Apple Carnival Lights Up City
Leavenworth Kansas hosts a vivid apple carnival with apple decor, red yellow and green streets, crowds arriving by bus, and a long parade. Gov Morrill Gov Woodbury Congressman Gite and Senator Baker planned speeches followed by evening illumination and merrymaking.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Oor
Morrill
Woodbury
Vermont
Gite
Baker
P G Noel Very Ill In Hospital
P G Noel is seriously ill at 714 Harrison Street with condition described as grave. Dr D C Jones from Leavy Enworth and Dr McGuire consulted. by noon the patient reported no major change though some symptoms had improved.
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PG. Nowl
Et Kle Homme
Harrison Street
Fo Ingans Verlain
D.C. Jones
Leavyenworth
McGuire
Noel
Prairie Palmer crop report and weather impacts
The Prairie Palmer reports show 83 percent of fall harvest complete with variable germination in later sowings. Seed bed quality was poor due to heat and dry soil, with improvements needed before prices can be affirmed. Widespread weather favors harvesting ahead, while yields from oats and corn are forecast to meet or approach regional averages.
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Veairie Palmer
Prairie Palmer
Bern
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