Joint vice in Kansas City parks stirs public outcry
A long denunciation accuses authorities of neglect as joints operate in West Side and Cheiney parks becoming popular gathering spots for dissipation. The article calls for stronger police protection and park oversight to curb vice in Kansas City Missouri and neighboring areas.
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Kansas City
Kan
Cheiney Park
Trisiafer
Park Commission
Drniwie Park
West Side
Ula
Trym
Kansex City
Kandas City
Kua
Jeanine City
Beahout A Bad Man Faces Kidnapping Charges In Wichita
Beahout a bad man and accomplice charged with attempted kidnapping of Edith Corwin under 16 in Wichita. Trial details include prior abduction of Edith Corwin and Myrtle Driscow, with Beechout sentenced to twenty years in penitentiary for a separate assault. Facts include bond set at 3600, defense claims and appeals, and references to state trials and supreme court actions.
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Wichita
Sep
Isim Dall
Edith Comin
Alge
Hal
Ethel Driscoll
Ace
Healout
Joip Ewing
piElk
Hopkins
Edith Corwin
Myrtle Dristow
Beahour
Ewing
Corwin
Beechout
Potter
Carwins
Supreme Court
Three Thousand Swallows In Atchison School Chimney
Atchison report describes thousands of swallows gathered at dusk entering a school building chimney. Footnote notes cost and a local editor’s fine. separate items mention university regents meeting at Lawrence with changes about judge removal and library staff appointment.
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Atchison
Avbiton
Mt Central
Lawrence
Board of Regents
Kamas University
Whogl AM
Frank G. Crowell
Suonittes Pee
Forhey, Clarke and
Ewrell
Corn Carnival Day Spreads City as County Meets
County commissioners in session at Atchison consider funding for a new court seal and related costs as the city prepares for a throng of winter visitors. An association notified officials that fines may be imposed unless the county covers necessary expenses.
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Atchison
Seeslon
New Court
Sine
Economy at Wichita Lights Cut by City Action
Three old coal lamps provided all the light as the Wichita Board of Education met amid city council cuts. The board discussed economy measures that left them to burn coal lamps and threatened insurance policy validity. A debt was proposed to keep the high school operation at four dollars, instead of five. Three suspects were arrested in Leavenworth for attempting to steal a woman's pocketbook, with a haul of keys and counterfeit bills found, along with fake watches as evidence of a professional crime ring.
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Wichita
Board of Education
Leavenworth
John Nelson
J. L Fitzgerald
H. Howard
Marshal Maduaia
Atchison Schools Open With Strong Attendance
Atchison reports opening day attendance at the high school 86 students with overall enrollment near that level. The school board announced a $1,000 presentation at last night meeting as part of the day’s events. Winfield native Gore Stuck returns after six years abroad reporting broad travel insights. He visited Mexico and the capital, noting wealth pockets yet primitive living for many locals. A man identified as Ches B, a deaf mute, has been arrested in Winterd for criminal assault.
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Atchison
Winfield Boy
Winfield
Gore
Mexico
Hunger Did Jr Fort Scott Crimes Stir Resolute Youths
In Fort Scott two youths aged 15 and 19 were arrested for stealing three fat steers from farmer James Quick west of the city. They claim hunger drove them and the cattle have been recovered with confessions given.
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Fort Scott
W. L. Lawden
Lou Berinest
Arkansas
James Quick
Wefer's Sprint and Records Near World Best
Weters set amateur 500 yards record at Bergen Point NJ to threaten the world mark. Timers logged 0:31 with two close readings. Other notes include pacer Robert J. and various baseball scores from Baltimore to Chicago.
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New York
Bidwane Wilkin
H. Hutchins
Edinburg
Gastraleht
Beauchamp Sparks Bases With Early Fireworks In Baseball
The report highlights Beauchamp driving in two men on bases to ignite the action as Topeka faces Atchison. It lists earned runs with Atchison 3 and Topeka 7, and notes two-base hits by Perry Hall Beau champ and Cole. Dick Cooley of Day is mentioned in comparison to a rough day for the Phillies.
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Beauchamp
Seare
Topeka
Atchison
Perry
Hall
Cole
Mrs Whitney Thrown From Frightened Horse at Lenox
Mrs Henry Payne Whitney formerly Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt was riding with her husband when a frightened horse bolted. She was thrown to the ground suffering only minor scratches, while her husband remained beside her as the animal bolted unexpectedly.
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Lenox
Mass
Henry Payne Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Newport
Getinn
Depew to Speak in Illinois for Lincoln-Lincoln Anniversary
Chauncey M Depew will undertake a Westward trip with a series of Republican speeches in Chicago Springfield Peoria Decatur and Galesburg to mark the Lincoln Lygan anniversary on October 7 The state central committee aims to keep him for additional appearances at rail points as feasible.
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Tilfonia
Chicago
Chauncey M. Depew
Ilinois
Republican State Central Committee
Lim
Mr. Depew
Galesburg
Springfield
Peoria
Decatur
Bronson Howard Returns From European Bicycle Tour
Playwright Bronson Howard arrived aboard the St Paul in New York after a bicycle trip through Europe. He joined Daniel Frohman and Dr G L Seaman on a two month ride starting in London Trafalgar Square. The party toured the south of England, Channel Islands, France, Switzerland, Germany and beyond covering about 1700 miles by bicycle with occasional ferries. They planned to meet again at Nelson Monument in Trafalgar Square at 10:80 oclock, August 1.
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Bronson Howard
St Paul
New York
Europe
Daniel Frohman
GL. Seaman
Br. Howard
Foundelsan Monument
Trafalgar Square
London
Welock Lane
Hengland
Channel — Islands
France
Switzerland
Germany
Totland
Nelson Morgument
Afty-tve
Mayer Home Again Rerun of Opera Company Tour Plans
Marcus Mayer, representative for Colonel Mapleson of the Imperial Opera company, returns to New York aboard the steamship St. Paul after finalizing plans for the Obera company’s American tour. Fifty seven company members depart Southampton in September, twelve aboard the St. Louis in October, and another group sails October 3. An additional party sails October 12 aboard the St. Paul, while sixty chorus and ballet members depart Genoa October 5.
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New York
Marcus Mayer
Mapleson
Imperial Opera Company
St. Paul
Obera
This Sage
Southampton
St Louis
Chorus
Ballet
Genoa
Photo by Lightning Sparks Mystery in New York
A New York contractor, Campbell, was struck by lightning at his Bryn Mawr Park home, with coroner Miles noting the event may support the concept of an electrical photograph. The bolt left a branch marked on Campbell’s breast, suggesting a direct trace of the strike. Silver, New Jersey.
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New York
Aearn
Campbell
Bryn Mawr Park
Miles
Marke
Campbells
Appellate Decisions in Northern Department Today
The Northern Department issued 22 decisions with 16 by Gilkeson, five by Clark, one by Garver. Many appealed cases from counties including Republic, Lincoln, Cloud, Wyandotte, Shawnee, Douglas, Leavenworth, Geary, Johnson, Wabaunsee, Marshall, and others were affirmed reversed remanded or dismissed.
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Sppellate
Gilkeson
Clark
Garver
Fallowa
P. J
The
Long Island Insurance Company
M. 5
C. B. Hall
Republic County
Elretta Mix
G. W. van de Merk
Mra . Jones Et al
Cloud County
A. Casner
R. K. Crawford
J.D Atwood
Lincoln County
Eula Morgan
Saline Valley Bank
A. P. Morris
J. E. Hayner
C. H. Trott
Geary County
Kansas City Investment Company
Mary J. Fulton
Wyandotte
Doorley & Gamble
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Lumber Company
Wyandotte County
Affirmed
Atchison, Topeka , Santa Fe Railroad Company
John €. Phillips
Johnson County
Union Pacific Railway Company
Wm. Maharfy
Guilford Dudley
Wiliam Ewing
Annie C. Barney
Shawnee County
D. M. Edgerton
Interstate Rapid ‘Transit Company
Michael O
John M. Payne
Ingalls Alarms Over Bryan Speeches in Kansas Visit
Ex Senator John J. Ingalls, in a Kansas City waiting room, warned that Bryan’s speeches are dangerous and appeal to passion. He said Kansans favor more jobs over higher wages, noted Arkansas’ vote signifying the Solid South, and dismissed the silver issue as dying. He and former Congressman Burrows exchanged greetings as they met.
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Bryan
Kansas City
John J. Ingalls
Unten Depot
Atchison
Hervey County
Kansas
McKinley
Mr. Ingalls
Arkansas
South
Burrows
Michigan
Washington
New “Statesman
Senate
Engalle
Senator Narrows
Shakespeare
Balloon in flames crashes into Hell Gate near Nigger Rock
Two men on Ward Island witnessed a large balloon burst into flames as it struck rocks in Hell Gate. The aeronaut, near the basket, was likely drowned. a steam launch may have rescued another. Police searched Nigger Rock area for an hour without success. Separate note: Bourke Cook to speak in Omaha Neb at the Democratic Sound Money League meeting at the Coliseum seating 6,000.
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New York
Ward
Hell Gate
Nigger Rock
Edward Gleason
Patrick McGovern
McCarthy
Basi Iain Street
Toland
Son
McGovern
Bourke Dcck
Omaha
Neb
Democratic Sound Money Jeague
Nebraska
T. J. Mahoney
Bourke Cook
General John C Black Declines Illinois Gubernatorial Nomination
General John C Black declares he cannot accept the Gold Standard Democrats nomination for Illinois governor. In a Chicago letter, he states after investigation the governorship contest is between Messrs Tanner and Altgeld and he must decline to be a candidate.
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Chicago
John C. Black
Chas. Ewing
Illnois
Hes
Messia
Tanner
Altgeld
Railway Roadmasters Convention Opens in Russian Event
Niagara Falls Sept. 9 The National Roadmasters' gathering brings delegates from nearly every road in the country to a display of railway goods. Officers elected include President R Caffery Lehigh Valley Vice President Weston New York Central Second Vice President Hickey Michigan Central Secretary Treasurer Dickson Chicago Northwestern Executive member Brandt Chicago Northwestern. The railway superintendents convention is also in session here.
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Niagara Fala
Genecration
America
R Caffery
Lehigh Valley
T. Hickey
Michigan Central
St. Thomas
Ont
J.B. Dickson
Chicago & Northwestern
Sterting
Wmn. Brandt
Sparta
Wis
Woodmen Of America Hold Northwest Missouri Meeting
In St Joseph a 2000 strong monster street parade preceded a Northwest Missouri Woodmen of America session at Columbian hall where officers were elected. Royal Neighbors hosted a reception in the Rock Island building. 6000 visitors attended the evening event at Rug Park with Head Consul W A Northcott delivering remarks. Prize drill scheduled for the fair grounds with tents from several states.
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St Joseph
Sept
Modern Woodmen of America
Columbian Hall
Miissouri Lee Rolling Association
Royal Neighbers
Rock Island
St. Joseph
Rug Perk
W. A. Northcott
Modern Woodmin of
America
Fair Ground
Etty
Record crowd as Lyons braces for big crowds
Lyons Sept Rice county drew 347 teams parading the streets with three Urass bands. Senator Leedy delivered a top campaign speech. The Q O. J. Glee club of Little River performed lively melodies, delivering the best campaign tunes this year.
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Lyons
Rice County
Urass
Leedy
The
Q O. & J. Glee Club
Little River
Judge Garver Rules Unlawful Restraint of Trade
In Greer Mills Co v Payne Kansas City Live Stock Exchange the appellate court upholds the county ruling. It declares all combinations formed to restrain trade unlawful and void, and equity will not aid members seeking to stay within such groups or fight expulsion for illegal by laws. The case arose from a stock yards dispute where Greer Mills was fined for price maintenance and expelled for nonpayment. The decision bars support for members in unlawful associations and notes the business was unlawful.
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Greer, Mills & Co
John M Payne
Kansas City Live Stock Exchange
Wyandotte
Garver
Court of Equity
Bis
Kansas City
Colorado as One Man Three Parties in One Ticket
Denver September 9 State conventions of the silver and Populist parties and the Republican party gathered in Denver to unite behind a single state ticket. Delegates plan joint nominations and a unified slate in support of Bryan and Sewall, with committees coordinating across the camps for a combined ticket.
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Denver
Silver Party
Republican Party
Tila
Fuchu
Dero
Bryan
Sewall
Ft la
Ft la Proupiend
Mil
Euremittees
Eeih
Cunventien
Bryan to Perform in Kansas City Saturday
St. Louis September 8 The pit for Win Bryan s great one day chopper of Missouri next Saturday were not depleted today The miste compiled has may nut for bl one of the lost days of all hie busy comp intact He will rouke a Mpewin City in the morning and pass through etal hone Lie passes thronel and chen wine The day by mating four eprectew The city in the byenife Estimated attendance to be 19 200 000 Miamorinne ect Saturday
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St. Louis
Three Comets Reported Spotted at Lick Observatory
The article notes comets observed at Lick Observatory during September. Brooks and Perrine reported a faint comet linked to Giacobini's BD 1490, discovered September 4, with observers including Hamios and Perrine on September 6. Measurements place the object high in the northern sky with depth and timing given in arc minutes and degrees.
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Lagi Obsermstunn
Six Die In Indiane Coaching Party Wreck
A tragic accident yesterday afternoon near Warsaw injures several members of a coaching party of young people. The coach overturned an embankment after a wheel collapsed, killing six including James Fitzhugh Agnes Levi et Edward Smythe. Others, James Holloway Mag Morrell Frank Dunaho e and Victor Brice, suffered injuries. One horse died and the rest were injured but survived.
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Warsaw
Ini
James Fitzhugh
Agnes Leviet
Edward Smythe
James Holloway
Mag Morrell
Frank Dunahoe
Victor Brice
Arkansas City Reunion Promises Strong Attendance
Arkansas City September 4. Additions and assurances received that Governor Morrill Corporal Taner and Assister Timely will appear next Tuesday the 10th inst for the Hexthweat Soldiers association reunion. Indications favor the largest veteran reunion seen locally with strong organization and turnout.
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Ingalls
Tanner
Mortill
Arkansas City
Morrill
Taner
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