29 Oct 1895
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1895
Page
1
Police identify Abe Coulter of Valley Falls as the suspected murderer of Edward Ston. The arrest comes five days after the crime, with identification appearing complete in the suspect’s particulars.
A nineteen year old, Abe Coulter, is suspected in a Valley Falls murder. Eyewitnesses and Deputy Stockwell traced a stolen team and wagon to Topeka, where Coulter awaits potential identification. Bechtol reports Coulter’s father lives at Valley Falls, and officers expect to bring him to Topeka for questioning as details emerge from Carbondale witnesses.
R M Gage longtime Topaka official and secretary treasurer of City Hallway and Topeka Commercial Security died in Colorado Springs from tuberculosis at age 70. He had traveled to Colorado last June seeking health relief and passed away this morning. His widow and several relatives survive. Funeral plans and burial arrangements will be announced by local officials.
Reports from Washington patie payees detailed preparations for the final race of Batsintay with about 100 vehicles entered. Comnae Piodeer malcidns and injuries are noted. Dr McGuire says Mr P G Noel’s audition shows improvement though not yet out of danger. George H Evane and Geere B Evansick, noted contractor, are ill at home with inflammatory rheumatism.
Apple Carnival crowds flood Leavenworth with apple decorations, trains and displays. Town festivities feature apple designs on buildings, riders, and attire while officials plan city visits and a brisk parade of events across several towns.
Dispatches from Arkansas report Governor denies any fight plan. Corbett and Fitzsimmons fight is halted. authorities pursue arrest warrants and possible destination routes to Texarkana Hot Springs. Cowboys and officials monitor movements as legal actions unfold.
A Kansas City dated special reports indictments against county and city officials in Newkirs Oklahoma. Bankers and creditors accuse officials of conspire to ruin the defunct bank with grand jury investigation to follow. The text also shifts to unrelated anecdotes and quotes about women workers and a humorous exchange on marriage from Mercury.
In Purtapetoria Oct 29 Holmes drew sharp objections over memoranda, faced questions on exhumed evidence and body identification in the Pirzel murder case. Witnesses testified on body proofs while Holmes pressed for exclusion of other witnesses and challenged the district attorney’s handling of the proceedings in a tense session.
Eight men hand decorate the Becky Sharp charity trolley car for the Orphans' Home benefit tomorrow. The extravaganza includes evergreen sprays, carnations, garlands, and interior wiring for colored lights. A large crowd is expected, with strict seating rules and fare collection, while contributors are acknowledged in the JACKRAL section.
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