Illston Murder Body to Be Exhumed and Ballistics Examined
The body of Edward Illston will be disinterred for a postmortem examination to determine whether one or two bullets caused his head wounds. Attorney Collett ordered the exhumation as a reward dispute swirls over the $100 offered for information on the boy’s fate and the finder Hermen Sthieno. The case has stirred local interest as parents protest the payout while some seek legal action.
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Wis Sknil
Edward Illston
David Coniter
Coulter
CoUett
Sdlord
Hermen Sthieno
John Pull
Illston
Rick
Sebane
Man crushed in hay press accident at farm
George Mattock Hales died after falling into a hay press hopper while assisting baling at a Meathock farm. The heavy plunger crushed his chest and upper body. he was taken from the scene to the house where he lay in a semi coma. The incident occurred in the afternoon, about 2:12 PM.
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George Mattock Hales
Triuries
Hla
Meathock
Mfe
Old Soldier Pension Figures From 19th Century Reports
A fragmentary report cites 35 000 old soldiers and 3 000 widows in Kansas drawing pensions. Secretary Coburn estimates about 5 100 veterans in Paneve and 31 0 million pensioners elsewhere, with agents Glick and Calderhead referenced. The text is garbled and mentions unrelated names and laundry ads.
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Sato le Wginning
Tix
Glick Hay
W. A. Calderhead
Coburn
Safe Board, of Agriculture
Paneve
Glink
Kansas
Panlynn Ho
Kansen
North Topeka Community News Briefs
North Topeka society notes include a Presbyterian missionary meeting, recovery of Grover King from diphtheria, and Jerome Mowers visiting Kingsville. Hartley Green heads to Esom Hill Beinnar military sitout, and a Kinder gartAssociation gathering is set for tomorrow. Local business mentions and a social by the Kansas Avenue M church, plus a Beery grocery ad and Star Lodge gathering invite.
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Tomorow
Jon Wilson
Southwestern Lumber Company
Texarkans
Tex
Sod Mera J. P. Wilton
Texas
Ladies’ Society of
Kansas Avenue M
Soctety
N. Banas Avenue
A. J. Prudiit
Kansas
Geo. J. Graves & Sons
West Lerient Street
North Topeka
Star Lodge
A. OL
Ant Sg
Out Linll
Rensae Avenue
Olcicek
Kansas Avenue
Judge Horton Reads at Elizabeth Cady Stanton Birthday Celebration
The program for the anniversary celebration on November 5 includes readings by Alber HL Morten on Women and the Law and a music lineup by Lotus biubusetets. Mrs A cava praises the event as a strong literary contribution with printed souvenirs and rich extexts.
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Poe
Elizabeth Cady Statin
Alber
Morten
Topeka Petition Drive on Waller Matter Signals Sentiments
Sunday Topeka residents signed petitions urging Congress to appoint a committee to investigate the Waller issue. Representative J. Fank of Mation received signatures from Sturion County citizens expressing blunt sentiments such as Send a gow boat and Got for a tight. Petitions listing numerous names continue to arrive from across Kestas.
Weather improves with warmer trends and light rain
The weather is clearly warmer with fair conditions across the southern counties, rainfall light at about .05 inches. Temperature rose from 35 to 7? morning, with the day offering milder air and brighter skies. A Berlin dispatch notes Russian troop activity on the Austrian Armenian frontier near Rowna New Yorks. Boggs Hair Raneuver promises quality results with every bottle, while Peerless Steam Laundry advertises collar and cuff cleaning services.
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Mercury
Artiegian
The
Herald
Berlin
Rowna
New Yorks
Northwestern game would draw Topeka crowd here
Plans for a major football matchup in Topeka feature Northwestern University meeting Kansas State University in a game set for Saturday in Athletic Park. Subscriptions for tickets are underway led by Physical Director Charlen Ogera, with about $19 raised by noon and roughly $000 still needed to cover expenses.
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Southwestern Caiversity
Munaks University
Topeka
Seturtay
Kunzax
Northwestern University
Chicago
Kansas State University
B.S
Northwestera
Topolis
Northwestern
Courantes
Charlen Ogera
Tala
Yale
Stagg
University of Chicago
Galreuily
von Woozer
Ifs
Evanston
Beker
Kogeca
Lawrence
Hk.u
Laws
Evidence of murder case in Minneapolis area
Police possess a valise believed to contain murder evidence found beside the Pennsylvania railroad yard. It had been cut open and valuables seized, leaving papers worth 65,000 plus a bank book of W. E. Baker. The bag’s location near the river leads investigators to suspect the owner was murdered and disposed of.
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Ciesge
Pennsylvanis
Executions Reported After Armenian Rioting At Ere Bizend
Sensational dispatch from Oct 31 claims prominent Armenian leaders including two ecclesiastics were executed under rumor they incited rioting in Ere Bize nd. Armenian circles allege about 20 Armenians died in clashes with Turkish forces, while Turkish losses are described as trifling. Box office totals from the national horse show rose to 43000 dollars, up about 8000 from 1884.
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Erebizend
Rie
Grolil
Biils
Turkey
Local Ophthalmologist Treats Paralysis Patients
Mrs Luudgotae and her sister Mrs Whess claim relief from lifelong pains and paralysis after Dr Samuel Lemuels treated them via eye therapy at his office 606 Gas Avenue. Both women report improved mobility and reduced nervousness, now using glasses and living normally.
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M. E. Young
West Seventh Street
Aasie
Samuela
Fraln
Seine Bay
Manuel
Prof. Samuels
Luimas
Irs
Corwatde
Topeku
Lemuels
Sue
Guy
Gas Avenue
Visit to Grant Homestead Sparks St Louis Tour
General John M Schofield visits the old Grant homestead in St Louis county. A special party led by Mayor Walbridge and Postmaster Cerllale, with thirty friends, travels by train to Geo Grants home to honor the famed war friend.
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The
Cen ‘S
Grant
St. Louis County
Talmage Buys Washington Residence Formerly Senator Dulphs
Brooklyn friends report Dr. Talmage will exchange his Brooklyn home valued at 21000 for Senator Dolphs Washington house on Massachusetts avenue. Transfer completion pending. Brooklyn furnishings to be sent to Washington after closing. Racklen's Arnica SalvA advertised with claims of curing bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions priced at 25 cents per box available from J K Jones, 501 Kansas Ave.
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Dolphew York
Brooklyn Friends of the
Dav. de
Talmage
Brooklyn
Washington
Senator Dulph
Oregon
Massachusetie Avenue
Racklen
Arnica Siva
J. KK. Jones
Kansas
Editor in Future Attends Ball as Husband Waits
In Chicago Post style, a future editor in full dress visits the office at 8 PM to draft a bold editorial on foreign titled marriages. She argues these alliances insult American girls and should be condemned, contrasting them with energetic American women who support their husbands. Her editor questions, but she departs for a ball with her husband waiting in the carriage.
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Calor
The
Future
Scribblur
the Future
Chot
Chicago Post
New City Editor at Hut Nowa Named
State Labor Commissioner Bird visited Caldwell last night. Fred Trigg, longtime Kansas City Gazette political writer, is named city editor at Hut Nowa.
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Bird
Caldwell
Fred Trigg
Kansas City
Kansas
Gazette
Hut Nowa
London Dust Destructor Powers City Too
A New York Times report explains Shoreditch plans to convert street sweepings into electric power. The project will fuel lighting, steam, hot water, and baths in a central parish facility with a 150 foot smokestack and surrounding power station. A public library will rise on the same site, illustrating urban reuse of refuse.
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London
England
Shoreditch
Sthone
New York Times
Eathers Birthplace Deserted by Subterranean Salt Decay
Eathers Birthplace in Hisleben Thuringia fades as streets empty and houses collapse into ruin. Prof von Fritsch Halle notes salt layers underlie the town dissolving from subterranean activities over centuries. Half the inhabitants have lost all and appeal to public charity.
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Eather
Hisleben
Luther
von Fritsch
Halle
Adversing Curiosities and Notions From Papers
A collage of clippings mentions weather gear and rain protection, then a London tale about spending all earnings on advertising and failing, followed by a German salve claim and a Havana cigar promotion. The fragmentary text mixes ad lines, weather hints, and a cautionary anecdote without clear coherence.
Big Four Test To Break Fast Train Record Next Monday
The Big Four lines plan a trial next Monday to set a new single track speed record between Cleveland and St Louis. Officials hope to surpass 65 miles per hour achieved by Lahore and aim for a 54 minute run over the 540 mile route, possibly reaching 69 mph.
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Big Four
Crrvenany
Yankees
City
St. Lokia
Lahore
Cleveland
St Lewis
Passes Undisturbed Freight Railroads Contend Over Free Transport
Leaders of thirty five railroads representing major lines across Mississippi Valley met in session to discuss free transportation rules. They agreed to maintain the current agreement while negotiations continue, outlining continued free transport terms pending formal revision.
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Fialiroads Cearlads
Frew Transportation
Sn Lotta
Chino
Mnt
Mississippi Sivex
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Washington Star
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