Murder Mystery as Miss Hounsom Lived Then Died
Body of Miss Edlah Hounsom found in a burning house with a crushed skull. Fire set to destroy evidence as neighbors arrive to find the scene. Her clothing covered the body, money and notes nearby hint at a motive related to a planned move and a possible murder. Investigators note injury could not result from the fire, keeping murder-by-crime theory in play.
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Klein
Rome
Hotine
Mise Houdram
Saul
Herth
J. B. Hoggboom
Banebaum
Templar Bane
Tharedas
Odtinger
Line Street
Odtiteer
Mise Blonneam
Corts Feveral Club
Sasta Pe
Oo View Fumity Ving Inna
Hownsom
Mise Hounsom
Dolig
Brether
Eimer EL
Uist
Sadie
Amy
Miss Hounsuma
Edward Dustin
North Beamer
Miss Hounsum
Frank Dyche
Misa Hoyi- Sun
Tie Das
Bee Howe
Neme
Housath
Dante Bertie
Weltt Packing Hotel
Fertig
Mies Mounsom
Ferite
Howe Thint
Mia Miduisce
Mrk
Werla
Wilmarth
Todas
Miss Hounsoma
Max
Mise Hounsum
Mac
Santa Department
Otto
Sohn
Mabdeh
Body Found Burned in Bed After House Fire
The body of Miss Hounsom was found in a bed after a house fire. Captain Rhodes assisted by others while bed clothing, wet and heavy, prevented removal. Investigators described the body as burned beyond recognition with arms cramped. Wilmarth called suspicions high that death may have resulted from suffocation or burning.
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John Rhodes
Sratten No
Rhodes
Chandier
Greeley
Mir Hounsom
Cabinet To Meet On Panama Isthmus Issues
Washington plans a cabinet gathering within a week possibly at Clear Mind to discuss Colombia trouble and US role as guarantor of Panama Isthmus sovereignty. Officials weigh treaty scope, responsibilities, and whether warships may operate beyond the usual transit endpoints amid growing isthmus tensions.
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Washington
Colombia
Grant Army
Pansma
United States
Traveh
Panama
Elon
Jointists Are Sued In Coffeyville Liquor Suit Filed
Theressa L Siee filed a civil suit in Coffeyville alleging liquor dealers sold alcohol to her son. Attorneys Rossiter and Sastre represent the plaintiff seeking damages, with claimed sums totaling 310000 and related expenses. The document lists multiple defendants and itemized requests for exemplary damages.
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Coffeyville
Nun
Theressa Lsieee
Disturt
Rossiter F Sastre Euuinet
Chancey N. Stansbury
Mingers
Springer
Fire spark blamed on Santa Fe engine in Emporia claim
Plaintiff seeks damages from Santa Fe Railway in Emporia alleging a spark from a Santa Fe engine started a fire. The complaint states the fire caused property damage and seeks immediate restitution for losses.
Plato Residence Rented to Police Sergeant Henry Carpenter
Topeka neighbors organize a vigilance committee after learning the Plato residence on Central Avenue north Topeka was rented by Vera Knowles for a disorderly house with Sergeant Henry Carpenter listed as lessee. The case ties to Carpenter’s police service and previous embezzlement allegations, drawing public outcry and calls for accountability.
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Plato
Henry Carpenter
Topcim
Stebls
Mic the Min
Carpenter
Plito Place
Topeka
Vera Knowles
Topela
The
State Journal
A& Poor
Renta
Stat
Hughes
James A. Troutman
S.C. Miller
S. A. Swendson
Hief Stall
Hughvs
M. Hall
Central Avenue
North Topeks
Kunsan Avenue
TL. Plato
Stahl
Bin
Mes
DL. Pinto
Henry Carpeter
Veru Knowles
Kom
Evenine
Worth Central Avenue
McKinley Shot At Buffalo In Temple Of Music
President McKinley has been shot twice in the stomach at the Temple of Music in Buffalo. His condition is serious and he is taken to a Pan-American grounds hospital. Further details follow, including a denial from Carpenter regarding a rental rumor about Vera Knowles.
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Buffalo, N
McKinley
Temple of Music
Conference on United States Steel proposal in Pittsburgh
Sept 6 Pittsburg holding a conference of the Amalgamated association executive committee to study the U S Steel proposal. At McKeesport Demmler tin plate works resume with about 100 old workers, fog delayed strikers, and plans to reach 100 by night. National Tube at McKeesport employing 4,000 total. more rallies planned and plant capacity near full. Pittsburgh tubes and related mills see more workers returning and an employee meeting set for Moorehead's ball after noon.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
United States Ste) Corporation
Ile Board
Demimler Tin Plate Works
McKeesport
Duqueank
Lauck
Natonal Tube Company
McKeenport
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Moorehead
Latshaw
Grimes Confronts Nooney Over Electric Wires Case
State Treasurer Frank Grimes summons Nooney to a private office after discovering unauthorized use of city wires for lighting. A tense exchange ensues regarding wiring taps and state expense controls as Grimes insists on strict accountability. Separate brief notes include postmaster appointments in Kansas and a Chicago weather forecast projecting showers and cooler conditions with northerly winds.
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Frank Grimes
al Nooney
Church
John Dudley
Mie
Mille Fellows
Neoney
Treawccer
State House
Grimes
Rooney
Nooney
Stormy Methodist row over peace and war at Ecumenical conference
A stormy Ecumenical conference session in London featured heated debate on the South African War. American delegates joined the discussion as Rev W Smith read a paper on Islam in peace, and speeches from pastors provoked interruptions and applause. The session ended without conclusion.
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London
W. Smith
Pittsburg
South Aries
George Elliot
Detroit
K. J. Cook
Chattanooga
J. M. King
Philadelpttte
McKinley
Buitnin
Meiniey
Robert W. Perks
Wberal Imperial Council
Garin
Borth
New York
To Whip England Paris Dispatch on Invasion Signals
Paris reports Colonel de Launey in La Vie Trustre claims French troop disembarkations west of France show England invasion is considered possible and precautions are being adopted. He recalls Napoleon schemes to cross the Channel and notes French naval confidence despite sea defeats. The admiral vows crew and defenses are strong and Admiral Gervais echoes a hopeful farewell phrase All hopes are perrinatisie.
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Paris
de Launey
France
England
Channel
Napoleon
Ae Ie
Heo Sige
Srttain
Taimonot
Mediterranean
Gervais
Intermountain Oil Company Formed For Wyoming Fields
A special World Herald report from Cheyenne lists Utah Senator Thomas Kearns and Wyoming Senator Clarence D Clark among directors and principal stockholders in the Intermountain Oil Company. The firm, capitalized at 320,000,000, aims to develop a large tract of oil lands south of Ketonverer in southwestern Wyoming. Development work begins at once with tests claiming high grade oil, while Clark remains active in politics. Also noted is a Sacramento report: Kid McFadden defeats Solly Smith by decision in a San Francisco bout after a sixth round foul.
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Omaha
Neb
World-Herald
Cheyenne
Wyn
Thomas Kearns
Utah
Intermountain Oil Company
Wire
Fosell Felds
Ketonverer
Ube
Clark
Ceres Bids Disputed Over New York Model
A garbled report details bids for a New York model with references to National Art Foundry and two firms. The council postponed decisions until Monday, signaling a possible different model will be submitted after more clarity emerges.
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National Art Foundry
New Fork
Tat ‘Bros
National Arta Dewen i
Price
Kuonan
New
President Kinley Party Tour To Niagara Falls
The Kinley party travels by special train from Lewiston to Niagara Falls for a luncheon at the International and a reception at Latroiston. The journey includes a return trip via the Great Gorge, with a stop at the Power House and parade through Prospect Park to the International Hotel for a luncheon.
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Buffato
Kinley
Ortuk
New Yorke
Cellina
Tor
Lewiston
Mhutalo
George II Wit
Niagare Saya
Latriston
Lewinton
Ity
Mayer Dybs
Niagara Prlis
Mt Welty
Pagan
Chapin
White
Ts Riaty-Orth Regiment
Preepert Park
International Hotel
Cpi
El Doradd Officials Elected At Reunion Meeting
The El Doradd gathering renamed and elected officers led by F. Murdock as president with James Parker, Lins Jerome Dans, and A. B. Meyers among officers. Pension Commissioner Strane was retained with continued appointment as committee chair, while others were tasked with duties for the tribute to fallen comrades.
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el Doradd
Kus
TF. Murdock
Jamey Parka Lins
Jerome Danas
Soretery
A. EB. Meyers
Irmciiver
Cinmiori
Strane
Birthright Case in Emporia Courtroom Trial
In Emporia, an aging mother fights to secure her birthright as guardianship shifts. A tangled tale involves Mrs. Bacm, an alderman guardian, and entangled marriage plans amid alleged insanity claims. The record hints at fraud, divorce motives, and contested guardianship.
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Emporia
Bacm
Hann Gracey
Cross
Laura
Orien
Bern
Discontinued Pontefficas in Washington and Nearby Areas
Discontinued offices listed across multiple counties including Ladinnchs and Hire Tan conty with references to surrounding districts. Temperature notes for large cities appear, listing New York 73 Philadelphia 72 and Chicago 66.
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Washington
Kaneaspos
Ladinnchs
Tan Conty
Harton
Smid County
Wall
Kenstoeron Linn Dranty
Mislt
la Cygoe
Chievo
Peta
New York
Toons Me
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Tess
Dammare Front
Police
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Lmentleman
Verk Knowles
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Agnuneser
Kreatty Westens
M’kinley
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Carpenter Dentes
Carrenter
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He Neal
Greenwood County
M. B. Minneban
St Bridger
Marshall County
Fidian Territory
L HH. Belcher
Ople
Chickasaw Nation
Chicago
McFadden
Solly
Sacramento
Col
Kid McFadden
San Francisco
Solly Smith
Ceres
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