Police Jottings: Highway Robbery and a Revolver
Fragmentary police notes describe a sequence from a highway robbery attempt linked to a loan between friends. John North refused a loan, Donnelly produced a revolver, demanded $110, was paid with $1.90, and the incident escalated into a state custody case. Also noted are erratic actions and a diary found on Henry Sandusky, whose insanity case is referenced, with police seeking relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John North
North
Donnelly
Lansing
Kansas
Fragmentary crime fragment with grim pursuit in rain
Vague report describes an encounter with an ice man and a wagon tied to a hidden child, a copper pursuing an unnamed trespasser, and a grocer’s order wagon seized by Durenberry who fled in the rain. The text is incomplete and details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durenberry
Donanan
Roosevelt Watching Developments in Turkey
President Roosevelt remains cautiously concerned about the Turkey situation. He believes American citizens and interests will be protected, with Admiral Cotton in Beirut empowered to act if needed. Officials, including Secretary Hay and others, aim to safeguard Americans while awaiting further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Turkey
Smister Letechiman
Scate
Georeney Hay Crom
France
United States
Juncheon
Paul’ Morton
Chicago
Senta
Francis Bi
Teupp
Washington
Ang
Gordon ‘Jonsson
Army
Nfne
Leupp
Eevernt
Amalee
Ligter
Ae Jaaa Wall
Fila
Iwi
Pri Ini Indacrees
Colknie Hoyt
Onis Society of New York
Society
Miners Poised for Eight Hour Day Strike in Colorado
Pueblo reporter notes John Gehr of the United Mine Workers heads to Trinidad to organize for a potential strike over the eight hour day and biweekly pay. He warns of a long, bitter conflict, with Denver talks set to address all aspects of the dispute. An effective strike could pull about 20,000 coal miners from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Uatlict Organizor
John Gehr
Uhlied Mine Workers of America
Trinidad
Gehir
Mrs Maybrick Fortune Sought to Recover $40,000
New York reports counsel for Mrs Florence Elizabeth Maybrick plan to petition for an accounting from executors Hamilton B. Fredshaw and Willan Gardiner of New York for over 40 thousand dollars. The Holbrook estate funds allegedly supported Maybrick to avoid her death sentence in 1889. The case notes Holbrook’s coal and iron lands in Virginia and West Virginia and ties to prominent business figures and projects.
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New York
Florence Elizabeth Maybrick
Fortay Bess
Darine Blake Halbrook
Amerie
Wescar
Eagle
Mra
Maybrick
Hamilton B. Fredshaw
Willan Gardiner
Ma. Holbrook
Baroness von Roques
Bowen
France
Maybrieck
Darius Holbrook
Virginia
United States
Holbrook
Mabile al
Cyrus Field Hi
Atlanti
Cairo
Tufneis Cental
Home Beautifier in Topeka Promotes Jewel Stoves and Furnishings
W Hughes advertises carpets furniture and stores in Topeka offering easy terms and low prices. It claims many homes and newlyweds have been helped to furnish cheaply, touts Jewel Stoves and Ranges as oldest and best, and urges readers to insist on Jewel to save coal costs this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Jewel
Noted New Jersey Republican Leader Gibbs Struggles With Aneurysm
At Asbury Park New Jersey Mr Gibbs, a prominent Republican politician and head of the regular party organization in the city, is gravely ill with an aneurysm. He has been ill for ten days and his condition has steadily worsened as physicians acknowledge the seriousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
Gibbs
Shock Kills Her A Chicago Woman Wrongfully Accused
Mrs Janie Stewart Boyesen of Chicago died after a severe nervous shock from being falsely accused of stealing goods in North Carolina. She had battled tuberculosis for four years and sought relief in Asheville and White Springs before the incident. A longtime Chicago resident active in North side clubs, she wrote songs and poems.
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Chicago
Janie Stewart Boyesen
North Carolina
Boyesen
Asheville
White Springs
Artesian well replaces burned Ithaca pumping station
Ithaca activates a new artesian well after a fire at the city’s pumping station tied to the filtration plant. Water supply remains steady as the old pumps keep night service while the artesian well yields about 500 000 gallons daily. Great Western Railway advertises vacation fares to Minnesota and Midwest destinations through September 20.
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Ithaca
Tadians and Ohio Excursions to Ohio and Indiana
The Chicago Great Western railway offers round trip tickets at one and one third fare on September 15 and October for travel to Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Toledo Sandusky Spring Old Elkhart Fort Wayne Lafayette Indianapolis and all intermediate points in Ohio and Indiana plus Louisville Kentucky. Further information from the ticket office.
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Tadians
Ohio
Chicago Great Western Railway
Cincinnati
Columbus
Dayton
Toledo
Sandusky
Spring Old
Elkhart
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Indiana
Louieville
Pix
EFA
Kanang City
Indian fighter dead dies in Minnesota leader Charles Flandrau
Judge Charles E. Flandrau a Minnesota pioneer and Democratic gubernatorial candidate died aged 70 after a long illness. Appointed by President Pierce as Sioux agent he aided homeless refugees. He helped defend New Ulm in 1862 during a Sioux uprising.
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St. Paul
Charles E. Flandrau
Minnesota
Mississippi
Pierce
Supreme Coast
New Ulm
Flandrau
Hyde Park robberies cracked. $25,000 sought in recovery
Chicago report says six robberies in Hyde Park and other high end homes are solved. Jewelers Henry Moe and tail tax broker Charien F. Stout are arrested for receiving stolen property. Samuel Smith, identified as the burglar, confessed to posing as an electrician or janitor to gain entry and loot homes.
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Chicago
Hyde Park
Enry Moe
Charien F. Stout
Samuel Smith
Ietsure
Pugilist Falls Insensible After Bout in Philadelphia
Joseph Riley a 23 year old bantam from Philadelphia lay in critical condition at a city hospital after a boxing match with Griffith Jones of New York at the Southern Athletic club. Jones was arrested. Riley became insensible in his dressing room and has remained unconscious. Special policemen were assigned to arrest all those involved as doctors work to determine the injury’s cause.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Riley
Griffith Jones
New York
Southern Athletic Club
Jones
Riley
North Topeka Social Notes and Local Moves
In North Topeka news Miss Fay Martin was in from Silver Lake shopping. Miss Margaret Reed of Soldier 15 stayed with Miss Clara Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Bousing returned to 419 Grant street. Wall paper at 912 Kansas avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Will Cowdry moved from 88 South Topeka to 1222 Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Neiswender will soon move to a Jackson Street home. Miss Jessie Shellabarger ill with typhoid fever at Tyler street home. Mrs. B. C. Segar and two children back from Oskeyville. North Topeka Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors plan a social supper. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Beeler moved to 1121 Central from 833 Topeka Avenue. Farmers expect forty to fifty bushels per acre if weather holds. Mr. Daub and daughter Maud leave for Eldon, Missouri. Contractor Al Blanchard finished Barrett block repairs. Rev. Barrett pleased with work. Fred A. Smith of Muskogee visiting, at E. C. Segar’s. Adele Small and Arthur Small hosted a house party at the Small ranch in Delavan Park, Jackson County. Guests included Jessie Priday, Mollie Tiesethc Dolman, Clare Tohell, Mabel Skinner, Miss Margaret Reed, and many others. The party departed Topeka by late evening. Treaty news from Bogota says the Herranean treaty is generally debated and negotiations with Nicaragua may begin.
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Fansax Avenue
Fay Martin
Silver Lake
Margaret Reed
Soldier
Clara Mitchell
Johnson
North Side
G. T. Bousing
North Topeka
Grant Street
Kansas Avenue
Will Cowdry
Fided
South
Fomeka Avenue
Jackson Street
Clark Neiswender
Jessie Shellabarger
Shellabarger
Tyler Street
B.C. Segar
Central Avenue
Gorm
J. H. Smith
Oskeyville
Kansas
Royal
Oscar Beeler
Topeka Avenue
Henry Daub
Maud
Eldon
Daub
Rock Island
Ace
al. Blanchard
Barrett
Blanchard
Fred A. Smith
Muskogee
E. C. Segar
Adele Small
Arthur Small
Delavan Park
Jackson County
Jett Toneka
Aline Small
Misse
Jessie Prid
Transportation comfort leads to safer travel for women
A Niagara Falls Gazette report lauds railroads especially the New York Central for prioritizing passenger comfort and safety. It notes they meet arrivals, assist with baggage, and ensure smooth transfers for steamship travelers, reflecting a shift toward travel as a pleasure not a burden. The piece cites a Minneapolis businessman's letter praising Central's courteous handling of his wife’s journey.
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New York Central
Ita
The
Central
Ite
Port
George HL. Daninis
Minneapoli
New York City
Bre
Pitamore
the Central
Niagara ‘Falls Gazette
Color Line Drawn Negro Refused Entertainment in London Tavern
London patrons refused refreshments to a Black group from various British dominions simply because of color. The Marlborough Street police court heard the case. the magistrate deemed the act foolish and noted no law compels a publican to serve anyone. Also, in Kentucky, 300 workers at Jeffersonville plant protest pay cuts in the car and foundry division, earning 15 to 22 cents hourly.
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London
New York
Marlborough
Howisville
Trent M
Jeffersonville, Tash
American Car and Foundry Company
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Wm. Donnelly
Lanning
Henry Sandusky
John Tucas
William Donnelly
Donnel
Llana
Henry
sVvrattowne
Tt Wee bin Manter
Sanmtusky
Saunier
Fourth Street
Burenberre
Hart
Colorado
Frederick
Republican National Committee
Acta Caro Broll, Ton & Co
Lexington, Ky
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
W. Hughes
E. W. Hughes
Kansas City
Minneapolia
Duluth
Sutor
Ashland
Madison Lafaterville
Faribault
Great Western
Lincols
West Ninth Street
Gold Dust Twins
Ein
Mumage
Bogota
Herald
Panama
States
Nica
Wabash
Follow the
Louisville
St Louis
L. S. McClellan
H. C. Shields
Western
Main Street
Agua
the State Journal
Macias
Castoria
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