Gus Henson Faces Court Over Work Refusal in Odd Trial
In a bustling police court scene Gus Henson, described with dramatic detail, faces a judge after insisting he would not work. Witnesses including Patrolman Davis and Chief Stevie testify about attempts to hire him for various wages, while Henson protests his supposed infirmity and claims he would only work if paid well. His mother pleads for leniency as the judge fines him ten dollars before remanding him to custody, with warnings about future behavior.
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Gus Henson
Justicy
Tsb
Luli Sil
Hug Henson
Jack Lin
Ward
Hans
Sas
Clief Stevie
Western editors meet in New Orleans for federation session
Western editors gather in New Orleans for a joint session of the Western Editors to discuss the approaching federation convention on October 7. The executive committee outlines a program with addresses by notable journalists, a welcome by Mayor Flower, and a guest speaker Capt. A Ku Miller, plus an excursion to local attractions and opportunities to visit surrounding sites.
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Junkie
Kansas
New Orleans
Mitac
A. Ku Miler
Chamber of Commerce
Eads
Beott
Crowley
Klondike Expedition Aims From Topeka Pair
John Richmond and Willie Barry Beecek plan a December departure from Topeka for the Klondike gold fields. They will travel by rail to Canada, then by steamboat to the Klondike territory, hoping to reach the Yukon by February. Richmond, a longtime local property owner, previously worked in government service and expects substantial returns from the enterprise.
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Topeka
Eternad
Richmond
Arts Merce
Schrader to wed Daisy Roberts in Newcastle ceremony
Jeffeel Schrader and Daisy Roberta Roberts of Sioux City plan a September wedding in Newcastle. The bride, a New Zealand native living in America four years, works in real estate, is spiritualist, and will reside in Los Angeles with Schrader after marriage.
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Bris
Daisy Roberts
Sioux
City
Lewi
Episcopal Church Area
Newcastle
Kokomo
Los Angeles
Lights and trees clash on Michigan Avenue street renewal
In Chicago on September 2 a test of new electrical lights along Michigan Avenue drew attention as the newly planted trees distracted from the glow. City electrician Fi Heart Fields oversaw the revamp between Fourteenth and Thirty-ninth streets, replacing old gas lights with electric installations and raising expectations for a brighter boulevard.
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Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Chicaco
Michiten Boulevard
Peking
Major Kansas City Fire Destroys Block Hard Hit Firemen Injured
A $75,000 blaze in Kansas City Kansas yesterday noon burned an entire block between James and Firestreets and Reynolds and Lyon avenues, rendering 35 families homeless and destroying 20 structures. Several firefighters were burned by live wires and flying embers, but injuries were not serious. The Catholic church on North First Street and several adjacent residences were destroyed or severely damaged. The church, built in 1881 through Father Bryden, stood near the pastor’s residence and parochial buildings, with Father Hayden previously establishing St. Bridget’s parish and related facilities.
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Kansas City
Kan
James
Firestreets
Reynolds and
Lyon Avenues
First Street
Catholic Church
Father Mooge
Gestroyielms
Mayden
Leavenworth Teachers Find Stryker Questions Easy
Leavenworth September 3 The county teachers institute nears completion after a month of work with many applicants for teaching certificates. State Superintendent Stryker’s sharp questions spurred ambition and the civil government queries reveal a range from revenue tariffs to the treasury established during Van Buren’s era.
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Leavenworth
Steyker
Chicago
van Baten
United States
Senator Armstrong Plans Irrigation Test on Dry Ground
Great Bend area report notes Senator Armstrong will test irrigation by renting land under a new ditch, digging laterals this week to flood ground. He plans thorough soaking then future winter soaking, asserting rain amounts later may not matter. Koen promises a 40 bushel yield if Armstrong follows directions.
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Rest Bend
John Arisiig
Koen
Armstrong
Students for St Mary's to Bring Sixty-Five Youths
In St Louis a large quota of students plans to join St Marys College Kansas, with Rev M McMenamy stating many names enrolled. Applicants from St Louis will travel by special cars to St Marys tomorrow morning, and unions towns from Chicago Milwaukee Louisville and Detroit will join. Rev McMenamy expects very large attendance for the term.
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College
St. Louis
St Lois
St. Lannie
St. Mary's Callege
St. Marys
Kan
Eveniox
Union
Chicago
Milwaukee
Louisville
Detroit
Fp. McMenarmy
Bark's Military Band to Travel to Enid for Festivities
Bark's Military band from Marysville plans a Sept. 15 trip to Enid Germany to take part in the wheat Carnival and territory celebration marking five years since opening. About 25 members will travel, with a chartered car arranged for the journey.
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Marysville
Enid
Ger
Ith
Pratt Boys Burs Of a Patch of Prairie to Some Purpose
A fragment reports Tren Venable or Venable seeking a lost item on a Pratt area road last week. A 23 carat diamond pin valued at about 200 dollars is promised as a reward. The text notes boys from Pratt and nearby figures involved in the recovery effort.
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Pratt Boys
Pratt Nepuvacon
Tren Venable
Eland
Pratt
Sysco
Jim Banee
Beeeo Price
Venable
Wheat payments total $54000 to Mitchill County farmers
Beloit Sept 2. In the just closed month there were wheat payments totaling 54000 to farmers of Mitchill County and its tributaries, through A T Rodgers at the Beloit bank and via Eldr Milling Company Thrush, with 2000 paid by the bank.
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Beloit
A.T. Rodgers
Bank of Beloit
Eldr
Thrush
Syndicate Buys All Hutchinson Bank Claims at Auction
Defunct Bank of Hutchinson assets sold by Receiver John Kipkel. A syndicate led by Price & Williams purchased claims at 50 cents on the dollar, creditors retire, stockholders relinquish claims, officers not released from criminal charges. assets reach 47,300 on 129,000 total liabilities.
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Tske
Bank of Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Bank of
Tis
Presidential
Coffeyville paper mill to begin on Monday
Coffeyville newspaper reports J F Elisworth says ground will be broken Monday for a new paper mill covering twelve acres on the Davis property in the southeast part of the city. The facility will produce wrapping paper and straw eggcase fillers using twenty five latest machinery bricks to be used.
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Coffeyville
J. F. Elisworth
Mitchell County Teachers Association meets for wage gains
The Mitchell County Teachers Association held a well attended meeting with 118 of 122 employed teachers present. The group aimed to improve grading, promotion, and supplementary work, noting 90 percent of county schools will be in session by October and wages range from 25 to 40 dollars per month.
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Mitchell County Teachers’ Association
Endeavorers elect officers in third district meeting
Lawrence September 8 The Third district Kansas Christian Endeavor convention elected officers for the ensuing year President George K. Robinson Paola secretary Dr G W Mitchell Ottawa treasurer Frank L Jewett Gardner lot superintendent Arnem Parker Clayne Osske Mine Owners Combine Osage City September 2 The small coal
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Lawrence
Kansas Christian Endeavor Convention
Oheers
George K. Robinson
Paola
Cortary
G. W. Mitchell
Ottawa
Frank L. Jewett Gardner
Arnem Parker
Olayne
Osage county operators form syndicate to market coal
In Osage County a group of about thirty small operators formed a syndicate called the Osage County Coal Company to pool output and sell in large quantities through an agent as a protective measure against the big coal trust.
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Operiors
Osage County
Bis
Osage County Coal_company
Vrooman to quit pulpits to start Klondike mining push
Rev Vrooman of Chicago and Frank P Vrooman, co-pastor of the People's church, announce plans for a Klondike mining company with a $10,000,000 capitalization. He says he leaves preaching after a year of hardship, aims for Alaska mines, and claims stock sales reach $60,000. The venture is backed by a St Louis brother. no incorporation yet.
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Presbyterian Church
People's Church
Tey
Frank P Vrooman
Klondike
St. Loui
Mackinaw
Harbor Springs
Alaska
Tam
Fall of Prices Since 72 in Social Economy Meeting
The American Social Science Association meeting at the department of finance and social economy heard addresses by Frank B. Sanborn of Concord on The Progress in Social Economy Since 1874 and Prof. J. W. Jenks of Cornell on Causes of the Fall of Prices Since 1872. Joseph Lee of Brookline submitted a report on Trade Schools.
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Science Association
Department of Finance and Social Economy
Frank &. Sanborn
Concord
Mass
J. W. Jenks
Cornell University
Joseph Lee
Grooklins
Trade Schoole
Coal Men Combine in Osage County to Save Market
A cooperative coal group formed by Osage County operators aims to secure markets for their product amid freight-rate discrimination. The company starts with 5000 dollars capital to buy mine and sell coal in Kansas and nearby regions. Directors include RM Becnieh, Patrick Ryan, Thomas Edwards, J D Jack, Gust Johnson, M Hersher, T K Marshall, all of Osage City, and John Cougntin of Petterton.
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Osage County
Kansas
Striking Miners Stand Firm Over Proposed 49 Cent Bargain
Pittsburgh reports Colonel Read's men at Mcdonald Pa refuse to accept terms offered yesterday. Committees say meetings last night yielded no compromise as miners demand 49 cents and refuse to work for any other price unless all operators match. Union leaders indicate possible walkouts unless terms improve. Unclear settlement prospects amid firm stance by miners.
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Read
Mcdonald
Notting
Veen
Himbus
Boston Streetcar Begins Through Six Million Subway
Boston records the first streetcar ride through the new six million dollar subway. The inaugural car from the West End Street Railway carries 150 passengers to Park Street in about three minutes, far quicker than the surface route. Once completed, surface tracks on Tremont Street will be removed, easing tram use for pedestrians.
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West End
Ratilily Company
Middle-of-the-Roaders Enjoined in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa September 2 The Democratic state central committee obtained a temporary injunction restraining the secretary of state from uniting the bolting Populist ticket on the official ballot. The bolting Populist writ was filed with the secretary ten minutes before the filing deadline. Also mentioned is a patent medicine advertisement for Beegs Hair Renewer claiming hair growth and restoration.
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Des Mueines
Reu
Brockton Hosts Fall Festival Room Demand Grows
M D Henderson and Charles J Weed announce an information bureau for the Fall Festival. Demand for rooms is rising. Brockton residents plan to attend in large numbers. Twelve rooms booked at the Throop and similar at the National and Copeland. Residents are urged to leave names with Fender son and Wool at the office on Seventh and Jack- Bua Streets.
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Charles J. Weed
Information Bureau
C. E. Lee
Stockton
Brockton
Lew
National
Copeland
Mhose
Fenderson
Wool
Seventh
Jack- Bua
Artist Woodman Gone Sues for Divorce on Abandonment
Mrs Selden J Woodman of North Topeka has filed for divorce from Selden J Woodman citing abandonment and failure to support. Woodman, a renowned portrait painter, has been away from home for years, with Mrs Woodman supporting herself through dressmaking and owning property in North Topeka. The petition was filed in district court and served through the clerk’s offices.
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Selden J Woortman
Park Storet
North Topeka
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Wardman
H.C. Sagtard
Ale
Vane
Atharmeys
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Nis
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Topekes
Chicago
Wolcott's Crowd at Republican State Convention Meets in Denver
The Republican state convention to nominate a candidate for Judge of the supreme court opened in Denver with a small attendance and little interest. State Chairman Hodges welcomed delegates noting prosperity under GOP rule and praising silver interests. L. Humphreys of Colorado Springs was elected temporary chairman with Senator Drake of Pueblo as temporary secretary. Humphreys contrasted workers now with conditions before the Dingley bill.
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Supreme Court
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Senator Drake
Pueblo
Humphrey
Hundreds Arrested In Constantinople Young Turk Sweep
Since Tuesday hundreds of Turks have been taken into custody in Constantinople amid a crackdown tied to the Young Turk party committee. The arrests target suspected connections and activity related to reformist groups in the capital this week.
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Young Turk Party
Independent Republican candidate seeks 26th district judge seat
Peti reports for the third time that Judge Anzel Mr. Clark of Sterling runs as an independent Republican for judge of the 26th district covering Rice Barton and Stafford counties. Clark claims 25 signatures with Barton 464 Stafford 264 and Rice 26. He is brother to George W. Clack of the city. Populist nominee for the same seat is C T Foley of Lyon.
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Rice
Barton
Stafford Counties
Clark
Barton County
Stafford County
Rite County
George W. Clack
CT. Foley
Lyon
Largest Lumber Vessel Arrives at Portland for Viadivastock Cargo
The British ship Glenlachy hied into Portland Oregon in ballast for a lumber cargo to Viadivastock Siberia by Pacific Expert Lumber. It is the largest steamer ever in port, with a tonnage of 4 656 and a length of 2 097 feet. Expected to carry between 3 000 and 3 500 feet of lumber, about a million more than ever before. Also noted are local notices about Attorney General Boyle's mother’s illness and unrelated ads and events in Topeka.
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Viadivastock
Siberia
Glenlachy Hie
Port Tear
Kkyvehino Tsu
Jagan
Menchurian Railway
Ue Pacific Expert Lumber Company
Chisett
To See HawaiiJon to Visit the Island for Annexation Info
San Francisco reports a group will travel to the Hawaiian Islands to gather annexation information before Congress reconvenes. Participants include Joe G. Caumen of Illinois H C Londensinger of New Jersey and J A Tawney of Sime nestine. They aim to study issues likely to be raised when the session opens in December while on the coast.
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San Francisco
Sept
Vailan Islands
Joe G. Caumen
Miinois
H. C. Londensinger
New Jersey
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Congres
Col Elderkin Turns Up After Disappearance
Chicago dispatch reports Col Elderkin, commander of the Missouri department, reappeared at Hew after police had hunted for him overnight. He arrived at a city hotel with a history of recent health issues and temporary paralysis fears. family noted his absence earlier in the week.
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Lawrence
Hugh Cameron
Col. Elderkin
Chicteo
Cat Felderkin
Department of the Missouri
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Elferkin
Thewlies
We Police
Tnt Cal
Eiderkin
Freeman Bester Falls in Ridge Runway Attack Tragedy
Freeman Bester, a prominent local figure, was killed after a violent incident on a rural road two miles south of Pepe. He was found unconscious near the scene and died after being taken home. authorities report no further details yet.
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Adornment Plan for Capitol Draws Secretaries’ Input
The executive council comprising Secretary Bush Superintendent Stryker and Treasurer Hertebomerti met during Festival week to discuss the dome adornment. They noted a large but manageable project, outlining ceremonial preparations and special effects for the Capitol’s dome. A follow up meeting is planned within a few days to finalize the arrangements.
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Stryker
Hertebomerti
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TELLERS CROWD Glenwood Springs Coke Sent
At the Colorado silver Republican convention in Glenwood Springs a large attendance filled the hall. State Chairman Chelan Breaset opened the meeting at 1030 p m with delegates delayed, temporary officers chosen, and committees appointed to meet again at 2 pm. General Bloomfeld of Monte Vista was named temporary chairwoman. Eight Hour Trouble Again. Abe Fulford reports on Ten Hours work violations at the Topeka asylum site and contractor penalties.
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Coke
Colorado
Chelan Breast
Bloomfeld
Monte Vista
Monte Vista Was Chosen Unanismously Ae Termiporary Chaleress
J. Withon
Canon City
Abe Fulford
M Hyers
Topeka “Asylum
Untitled fragment unearthed at Chico meeting decline of Sage
A damaged fragment from Chico reports an annual gathering noting Russell Sage declined the presidency while a inquest is planned. The text is garbled and includes references to a meeting and local officials.
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Chico
Rand
Inh Hussell Sage
Judgs Marlin's Report Filed With State
John Martin, clerk of the supreme enuct today filed with the secretary of state his report for August on the collection of fees and duties. Martin transferred the title amount into the state treasury. Chamberlain Coate Chotera and Diarrhoea Remedy is cited as a reliable remedy, with one dove of it providing relief when other remedies fail. War sale by all derrimeney.
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Secretary of State
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Gure
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Too Lata To Classify
Fragmentary notice listing property for rent and sale in Henderson area. Mentions city streets Sacksur and Jackson, monthly paving machine, potential bidders, and several houses for rent or sale with references to Henderson firm. Lacks clear dates or complete names.
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