Death of Ex Congressmen Lew Hanback in Armourdale
Lew Hanback aged 85 died in Armourdale Kansas today from typhoid malaria fever after two weeks illness. A Civil War veteran and former U.S. congressman from Kansas Sixth District, he served as probate judge of Shawnee County and held roles in state government. He was born March 2, 1839 in Winchester, Illinois, enlisted in 1861, and later held posts as justice of the peace, assistant U S attorney, and adjutant general of Kansas G A R. He leaves three children.
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Kansas Republicans Hold Quiet Coates House Conference
Kansas City Journal reports a late evening conference at the Coates House in Kansas City attended by Joe Bristow Cyrus Leland Chester L Long Jack Harris and Postmaster Nat Barnes among others. They discussed party welfare and gubernatorial prospects with few concrete decisions and no public announcements.
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Kingman
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Air. Bristow
Washington
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Jack’” Harrix
Long
Ruthins
Fire at Orpheum Theater Sparks Panic in San Francisco
A late night blaze at the Orpheum Variety theater caused a near-fatal panic during the performance. An electrical apparatus used for displaying moving pictures ignited, injuring several attendees. A shaken crowd resumed after the danger was contained and the program continued.
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Monster muse meeting by Karnival Knights at Hamilton Hall
The Karnival Knights plan the second annual Glad Gathering of Topeka's youth at Hamilton Hall tomorrow evening. The program, as imagined, features spontaneous content with speakers including Captain Joseph G. Waters Governor Leedy Julie A. Hortos Tom Doran and David Overmyer. A. W. Dana will speak, promising enthusiasm bottled up and ready to turn.
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Teverybody
Hamilton Hall
Karnival Knights
Topeka
Holliday
Cinderella Cafe Opens Free All Day Event at Curry Building
Readers told of a new Cinderella Cafe event in Curry building, featuring 10 cent meals for New England Day with baked beans, brown bread, seven beans, pumpkin pie and coffee served by costumed hosts. A tea party, 9 cent admission, and booths will offer desserts and cream. Proceeds fund building four floats for fall parade.
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Ereceek
Ie Aulite
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New England
Uritar Mulds
Go'lock
Table
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Ireday
Broich
Drett Mets
Perfor
Ivelia
Ciungereta
Cate Venture
Mammoth Whale Exhibit Opens in Topske at Rock Toland
A mammoth whale exhibit arrives in Topske at Rock Toland for a limited run beginning September Jand. The display promises a remarkable spectacle for residents of Ingtown and nearby communities with viewing days announced.
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Ingtown
Rock
Labor Day Observance Dried Up Park Draws Few Visitors
Labor day events were sparse with public offices closed and shops shuttered. Garfield park hosted a small afternoon picnic amid dusty, worn grass while Edward Little urged civilization through tools and industry, denouncing wealth and property as distortions of democratic rights.
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Thomas Ediron
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Stewart
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Salla
Oliver Cromwell
Influence and Private Interest in Public Decisions
Fragmented text argues that private influence over public decisions endangers liberty inherited from ancestors. It condemns private interests guiding state actions, warns against religious or societal groups seizing authority, and references constitutional limits and governance. Specifics include mentions of Rousteau, the Charter, and control by private entities.
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Ujet Mrenter
Vicksbury
Klondike Boom Foreseen by Ex-USGS Chief King
Clare Nub King former chief of the United States geological survey predicts a Klondike rush and new transcontinental travel advances by century's end. He envisions two men leaving Denver reaching Klondike each night at mining camps and shares optimism about vast resources and rapid development from California to St Michaels. King travels east from his Yukon outfitting party and notes steamship rates may trigger thousands to head to the Yukon next spring.
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Clarence King
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Behring Strake
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Yukon Country
Crime at Skaguay Report From Milionaire Addicks Expedition
Seattle reports from Sept. 6 detail harsh conditions at Camp Skaguay on the Milionaire Addicks Blondike expedition. Officials warn miners suffer breakdown under strain as thieving rises. an executive order promises hanging of the first thief without trial or prayer.
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B. Kittener
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Skaguay Trail
Queen
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Mineraare
Simocmercus
Fake carnival buttons spark confusion and warning
The streets sell counterfeit carnival buttons smaller than the official ones, showing a masked young woman with a Napoleonic hat. The real button is larger and features Topeka's Second Annual Carnival. The Karnival Knights warn buyers to avoid proceeds going to itinerant porters and urge support for the event.
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Karnival Knights
Therg
Topeka
Mendelssohn Piano Works Plant Destroyed by Fire
A large Mendelssohn piano factory in McKeesport Pennsylvania burned this morning destroying the Mendelssohn piano works Barchofutzan and Tucksin and Wood brick works with an estimated loss of 55000 The fire is believed triggered by arson. Temperatures reported ranged from 93 degrees in Kansas Avenue to 90 at Columbian building with a 67 degree minimum overnight The Bepe Columbian building recorded 50 degrees and 100 degrees on Kansas Avenue yesterday afternoon A newspaper note mentions a baseball victory over the state house employees by a score of 29 to 20 and other local items A note invites two students to carry papers and mentions a warrant issued for Fred Austine by Justice Guy's court
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Yellow Fever Near New Orleans Triggers Quarantine Steps
Ocean Springs Mississippi declared yellow fever after state and federal health officials conducted exams, blood tests, and water analysis. Authorities ordered field quarantine for Biloxi Ocean Springs and Gulf coast towns, with trains stopped and baggage fumigated. Local officials and doctors say the outbreak remains contained to a few coastal areas as investigations continue.
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Fever Contagion Debate Reaches Ocean Springs
Surgeon General Wyman is absent, Dr Bailbach leads in his stead as Mississippi officials study a fever outbreak at Ocean Springs. Evidence cites dengue or bone break fever, with autopsy data and malaria parasite noted. population about 1,500 in winter, 3,000 in summer, and warnings against a widespread epidemic.
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de. Wasdin
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Wasdin
Fever Outbreak Ties Edwards to Yellow Fever Death
A telegram from Edwards Mississippi reports 5 5 Champion a longtime state legislator and prominent citizen died there from what is believed yellow fever A family of nine An derwin residents who had stayed at Ocean Springs returned home seven members fell ill and Champion visited them then contracted illness the attending physician declared yellow fever.
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Woman's Nude Body Found Near Laurel Md Murder Mystery
Washington reports a nude woman's body discovered by a boy in Laurel Maryland creating a murder mystery. The coroner noted extensive dismemberment with head, left hand and left foot severed, making identification nearly impossible. Officials found the right hand nails cared for, suggesting the woman was not accustomed to hard labor. no missing woman matched the description.
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Washington
Laurel
Faunty
Minsin
Apache Indians Stray from Reservation in Globe Region
About 100 Apache Indians are off the White Mountain reservation near Globe Arizona, scattered through the Pinal and Superstition mountains. They are killing game and gathering wild fruits, with no weapons in sight. No serious depredations reported yet, but settlers are alarmed and on guard. The group is believed to be in the vicinity of Sin Curios.
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Globe, Ariz
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Suuperstition
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White Mountain
Sin Curios
Wreck on Wabash Westbound Train After Bull Collision
A westbound Wabash train last night near Fortatell derailed ten cars after striking a bull. An unknown man was killed instantly. Engineer John Egan died from injuries. Greasa was severely scalded rearward while others suffered minor hurts.
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Trump
John Egan
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Lees
Burned by Apple Butter Child Suffered Kitchen Burns
A nine month old child of J Senter, clerk of the state railroad board, living in Onklamed, was burned when a kettle of boiling apple butter toppled onto his feet after being removed from the stove by his mother. The child is convalescing and expected to recover.
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J. Senter
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Onklaméd
Civil Service Hit by New Pension Agent Cyrus Leland
A sharp policy clash erupts as Cyrus Leland, the newly instated pension agent, delivers a hard blow to civil service operations. Officials critique changes, citing decreased transparency and potential benefits delays for city workers.
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Cyrus Leland
Pension shifts and clerk resignations swirl in reform push
A chaotic report outlines pressure to dismiss clerks as pension policies stir Washington attention. It describes actions by Dr Leland and others, with names like Howe, Lahey, Wilkerson, and Lethd tied to salary cuts, transfers, and potential political maneuvering within the pension office and Democratic ranks.
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Leland Fan
Washington
Leland
Druyoney
Uvek Rentuninis
Wwe
Eure
Ray Hell
Ube
Afr
Howe
Erane
Ftr
Elyseus
Fred PL Gite
Atuler
Fred Gilek
Harry Faery
Wilkerson
Sension Department
Lelind Wan
Thomas Hyan
Aseieuent
Deimerctkis
Topeki
Nedictons
Miresuk
Persie
Train robbers captured near Trinidad after Gulf line hold up
Five men wanted for the Gulf passenger train robbery on Twin Mountain were captured at Springer New Mexico. Authorities say the suspects from Chitefly trail are in custody, with the case centered on the Trinidad hold up earlier Saturday. Police name Pereira among those captured as part of the pursuit.
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Robert Birakiv, NOLA Leader, Dies After Brief Illness
In New Orleans on September 6, Robert Birakiv, president of the advisory board of the international commercial congress and former head of the local deck commission, died last night after a brief illness. He also served as president of the Commercial Club.
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New Orleans
Robert Birakiv
Internationel Ceremercial Congress
Philadelphia
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Comercial Club
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