Woman Dies After Fright as Family Seeks Trance Claim
Mrs T P Kelly of 310 Farrington Street dies after a fright at home while her family insists she was in a trance. Dr J P Lewis pronounced death. investigators note burns from a gasoline fire and a sharp stone mark near the chin. Family and spiritualists dispute the verdict, claiming life may linger in a trance. Funeral plans set for Monday at the Spiritualists hall Brockyards.
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T. P. Kelly
Harrison Street
J. P. Lewis
Mire Kelly
Keely
My Son
Husted
Win Moe del Mween
Harricon Street
Kelly
Kelis
J.P Lew
Summonel
Renking & Biel Wesnel
Mr Kelly
Strang Tan
W. Kelly
Ieee
Geatn
T. I. Kelly
Farrivon Aireet
Temperance Convention Nominates No Ticket in Topeka Region
A county temperance convention at Hamilton Hall, Topeka, declared no new ticket would be nominated. Speeches by Frank Stahl and others discussed enforcing laws and upholding constitutional prohibition. Delegates adopted resolutions praising law enforcement, condemning violence, and supporting public officials aligned with temperance goals.
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Hamilton Hall
Frank Stahl
D. Hichenkof Ilinden
Jane
Shawnee
Topeka
Fiesco
Garfield Park
Jaber
Treaty Between Greece and Turkey Signed Today
Constantinople reports the peace treaty between Turkey and Greece was signed this afternoon ending months of tense negotiations. The agreement establishes mutual border terms and a framework for post war cooperation between the two nations. Leaders from both sides hailed the accord as a milestone toward regional stability.
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Greece
Turkey
Constantinople
Prave
Herrmann Entertainment Opens Season at Grand Opera House
The Herrmanns present a grand touring magic and dance program starting the 28th at the Grand Opera House. Leon Herrmann and Adelaide Herrmann headline with new illusions including the hypnotic “Trunk Mystery” and “Artist’s Dream.” Adelaide, widow of the late conjurer, leads a stellar cast with elegant costumes and four dance numbers, drawing strong early praise from critics.
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Furals
Leon Herrmann
Herrmann the Great
Adelante Herr Tmenh
Mosgielan
Jean Herrmann
Adelaide Herrmann
Trehamd
Herrmann
Chicago
Presti- Aletator
Adelaide Heremann
Wincom
Conj
Troops for Alaska Begin Deployment From Here
United States infantry received last night orders to start within a week with 85 enlisted men and two officers for St Michaels Alaska. Colonel Randall and command will then move to Wyoming to establish a staging post near the Alaska British Columbia boundary line.
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United States Infantry
War Department
St . Michaels
Alanka
Randall
Stary
Alaska
British Colum
Boundary Line
Royal Wardrobe for Festival Queen Revealed at Sutton Home
Nine gowns plus three crowns and Tiffany jewels prepared for Festival Queen during festival week. New York designer W. Stone oversees costumes sent from Los Angeles. Highlights include a grand court ball gown and lavender satin parade dress with diamonds and emeralds. Estimated jewel value near $30,000 with pieces arriving in days.
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Airs
C. S. Suttom
Los Angeles
Cal
W. ©. Stone
New York
Tiffeny
Karin
Fair
Earthquake in Asia Triggers Panic Near Tashkend
St. Petersburg dispatch from Tashkend Asiatic Russia reports a quake last night causing panic among residents. A second shock at 8 pm yesterday was felt in Semarcand capital of Zerafhan province, 120 miles east of Bokara. Mentions relatives of Ben Harrison Hore and ex-president Harrison as well as Herrmann company press rep and Washington journalist Scott, friend of Charles Curtis.
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St. Petersburg
Tashkend
Russia
Khokan
Dizpatch
Semarcand
Zerafehan
Bokara
Ben Harrison Hore
Russell H. Bentt
Harrison
Beatt
Herrmann Company
Scott
Washington
New York Herald
Charles Curtis
Weather note from To peke and Tate area
Weather observer T B Jennings says no rain promised tonight or Sunday. He predicts a rather calm day with a high near 82 and a low around 51 tonight.
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T.B. Jennings
Topeke
The
Tate
Rugged Sense of Od Populists Says Daniels Opposes Socialism
Ex lieutenant governor Percy Daniels denounces fusion with Populists and Marxist socialism in a letter to Associate Justice Allen. He argues Americans are practical and possess rugged sense, preferring gradual reform within Jeffersonian limits to collective ownership and state control. He warns delay risks disorder while urging cautious, orderly change.
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Daniels
Percy Daniels
Star Central Committee
Allen
Supreme Court
Jefferson
Marx
Ketting
Atlantic
Prospectors Return from Skaguay to wait for spring
Thirty prospectors aboard the steamship Farralion reach Seattle from Skaguay and Dyea reporting that the Yakun gold field is unattainable this winter. English syndicate leader Mr Shaw notes quartz ledges east of the Cassiar Central and Teslin Lake road surveys. He plans 20 men to return next spring via Wrangel and Stickeen to prospect Yukon headwaters near the old Cassiar diggings while indicating limited boats at Lake Kennet and prices around 100.
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Skaguay
Dyea
Seattle
Wash
Farralion
Shaw
Sever
Pakesee
Wrangel Art
Senpele
Shew
Cassaly
Yukon
Tee Iin Lake
Cassair Central
Teslin Lake
Cinadian
Mr. Shaw
Ft Wrangel
Wrangel
Stickeen River
Testin Jake
Bystric
Cassalc
Ox Shaw
Farrellun
Lake Kennet
Vighantes
Denver Politicians Weigh Unite Opposed Ticket For Judge
In Denver on September 17 reports indicate Democrats and Populists plan a swift conference to unite against the administration Republicans. A proposal to pull and reselect candidates for supreme judge will be considered by party leaders and the Populist committee. Judge Gordon signals willingness to follow party guidance. Also noted are Rock Island railroad staff changes with McCormick leaving Horton and replacements named for Herington Armourdale and Caldwell.
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Denver
Ubi
Supreme Court
Mee
Hut
Rock Island
AateCormick
Horton
Marer Mechanccs
A. Dallas
Herington
McCormick
RA Fidler
Armourdale
E. P. Eich
Caviwett
Pid
DB. W. Cuoningham
Ceidwell
NewLEK Directors Chosen in Leavenworth Meeting
A directors meeting for the Leavenworth Kansas and Western railway was held at the Union Pacific office in Leavenworth yesterday. AL Williams of Cajon Pacific was elected president, Chauncey Ander General Warren Alvin Krech of New York were named to the executive committee. The road, formerly Kansas Central, is reorganised with extensive improvements expected this year.
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Newlek
Leavenworth, Kansas & Western Rail- Med
Union Pacific
AL. Williams
Cajon Pacific
Aun Chauncey Ander
Gen
F. Warren
Alvin W. Krech
New York
Leavenworth
Kansas & Western Road
Kansas Central
Bryan Urges Democrats to Stand by Chicago Platform
The World prints William Jennings Bryan urging loyalty to the Chicago Democratic platform amid Local New York battles. He says faithful Democrats should uphold the national doctrine to secure victory in the greater city and opposes desertion by party members. He notes he cannot interfere in local fights and doubts private letters amount to meddling.
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New York
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Tammany Ovary
Chicago
Hryin
de Borough
Barough
Brockin
United States
Ate
Ale
Dead Queen's Ghost Haunts London Sentries at Tower
London reports reveal foot guards at the Tower of London have seen the ghost of Anne Boleyn, wife of Henry VIII, beheaded in 1538. The specter is said to appear on the eve of a rival family member's death, fueling gossip despite official suppression.
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London
Tower of
Landon
Anne Ileyn
Venry VII
Ane Roleyn
Lee Will Go Back to Cuba After White House Talk
Washington Sept 18 Consul General Lee had a tone filled talk with the president at the White House. The president showed strong interest in Lee's ethical description of the situation and Lee indicated plans to return to Havatra and then Cuba as soon as his private affairs are settled probably by mid October.
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Washington
Lee
White House
Lew
Lacs
Havatra
Covington
Cuba
Ocetoler
Border in Arms Outlook After British Defeat in India
Simla dated Sept 18 reports semi official circles warn that reverses by General Jeffreys against the Mo mans north of Camp Anayal could push the border to arms if the situation does not improve promptly.
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India
Simla
General Jeffreys
Camp Anayal
Fear the Carlists in Morelia Province Uprising Feared
Madrid reports a company of infantry sent to Morelio province of Castellon de La Plana amid fears of a Carlist uprising. Fred A. Sowers named assistant superintendent of the state reform school, succeeding C. W. Willits, with duties starting October 1. Sowers, a pioneering newspaper man, founded the Wichita Vidette in 1870 and helped start the Eagle and the Beacon, and served as clerk of the Senate Ways and Means Committee last legislature.
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Madrid
Morelio
Castellon de la Plana
Pines
Sowers
Fred A. Sowers
State Reform School
C. W. Wiilit
Wichita
M. M. Murdock
The
Eagle
Beacon
Senate
Call for Festival Tickets by Treasurer Greenwald
Treasurer Greenwald of the Committee of Fifteen requests subscriptions for tickets to the Festival fund. A sale or “Tush” for the tickets will be held next week, with office hours at Douglass for payment. N. W. Laubach.
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Greenwald
Elms entertain with music speeches and fun at lodge
The Elks held a social session in their lodge room last night for themselves and friends. The program featured Elks Far Famed Minstrels led by Will Haskell with Paul Sordagno, Julius Welding, and John McManus. The Cardamon Seed Quartet imitated a Negro quartet. Julius Welding sang Rosy O Grady and A Hot Time. Frank Weightman performed Female Impersonations and Jas Scully recited and sang. Jas McManus known as The Count of Paris gave a short speech, then music interrupted his closing line Kansas honors woman and honest man.
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Elks
Will Haskell
Paul Sordagwn
Julius Welding
Jakos
Ea Epps
John McManus
Bones
Cardamon Seed
Rosy O'Grady
Frank Weightman
Jas Scully
Jas McManus
Count of
Paris
Kansas
Wil
GAGE ON SILVER ARRIVES IN CHICAGO
Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage arrives in Chicago from Washington and will stay into October. He plans to address dedicatory services at the University of Chicago Pooria branch on October 8 and declines to discuss a new currency commission beyond noting capable individuals have been chosen. He cautions that the silver question remains unsettled while Bryan and his followers continue campaigning.
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Chicago
The
Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
Sire Gage
Washington
Pooria
University of Chicago
Bryan
Gray's Novel Suit Over Land and Damages in Mortgage Case
Wichita September reports Andersen Gray, central figure in the hypnotic murder case at Bumper county, pardoned by Governor Morrill, has filed suit in the circuit court against the Equitable Mortgage Company and others to recover 500 acres of land and rents plus 11 200 damages. Amidon & Cory, his attorneys, are preparing papers for another action against additional parties to recover a 400 acre farm and 8 000 damages. Gray contends he was not represented in foreclosure actions as he was imprisoned and legally dead, requiring an administrator. mortgage holders allegedly failed to appoint one.
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Wichita
Andersen Gray
Bumper County
Morrill
Equitable Morteage Company
Amidon & Corny
Gray
California's Boomerang Special Meeting on Epidemics
San Francisco reports the steer board will meet next Thursday to discuss the Yellow fever outbreak in Mississippi and Louisiana and the rise of tuberculosis in California. Physicians warn against the increase of consumption and urge sanitarium action.
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San Francisco
Mississippi
Louisiana
Wheat Crop Saved. Personal Crisis Reports Rise
The Chicago Today record notes seventeen personal crisis reports in the week, with hanging and cyanide poisoning cited as common methods. In McPherson County, T. B. Mitchell of his land township saved his wheat crop, cut his mortgage to nine hundred dollars, and raised two thousand bushels this year while selling a thousand dollars worth last week.
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Chicago
Inman
McPherson
T. B. Mitchell
Dher Land
Mr. Mitchell
Santa Fe Time Card Changes Announced For October
A mevens of cones inlende nts of the Santa Fe will be called in this city for the week following Festival week to arrange the new winter time card. The card takes effect October 20 with limited service from Chicago and weekly trains beginning the new year. Chase County Driving Club to host a three day race meeting at the fair grounds September 18 19 and 20 with bicycle races daily. Striking miners resume work in Moneaqua after wage increase. Grain O touted as coffee substitute priced at 1c and 5c per package. Marshell's Banks open at Garfield Park tomorrow.
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Santa Fe
Chicagoes
Chase County
Cottonwood Falls
Chase County Driving Club
Fair Grounds
Brednesday
Andree's Balloon Seen Over Siberian Village. Arctic Crossing Questioned
Reports from Petershurg and Washington indicate an Andree balloon may have been sighted near the village of Antaitiranskoje in the Yenisey region, raising questions about a polar crossing attempt. Experts doubt the expedition reached the pole, noting the balloon’s path could have stretched from Spitzbergen toward Siberia, with uncertain communications to the outside world.
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Petersiurs
Essenger
Thusam
Ellis
Apteiirowskage
Alt Ventvetsk
Arothe Frussia
Fie Aluic
Andre Themitaseneie
Amici
New York
Speenet Tsie Herald
Washington
Arete
Anedre
Antaitiranskoje
Yenisuiat
William Harkness
Navel Observatory
Wenifhiner
Krascdarsk
Harkness
Andree
Danes Island
Spitaberrer
Iis
Aule Vrovike
Comine
Rune Pele
Littell
North America
Hurknent
Andreea
Yerlseisk
Melville
Ubal
Arctic
Spitzbergen
Stehtin
Avalon
Walter Welltman
de Ballonnine
Andre
Elertisen
Cancerotias
St Petersburg
Concerti
Northwistern Spitsbergen
Mail Coach Held Up Near Denver in Broad Daylight
A private letter reports a mail coach from Elizabethstown to Tayefee halted by armed men at noon Thursday. The driver and passenger were robbed of gold shipments from Morens Valley, with the stage abandoning the route near a windward ridge as the assailants fled toward the mountains.
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Denver
Santa Fe
Elixabethstown
Morens Valley
Mother of a Duke born in Marlborough area
A son is born to Conavelo Moses of Marlborough Landon in September at Spenter Ifiwer the Aumed Landon residence. Both mother and child are dying though current reports from the comiting phystchane Bacees Mans Good Fighter. Rock Springs, Wyn, Sept. The contest between Fend Rote and Engere Turc ane at the opera house ended with Huse killed in the twentieth roomed.
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Conavelo
Moses
Marlborough Landon
Marteborough
Spenter Ifiwer
Aumed Landon
Bacees
Rock Springs
Wyn
Fend Rote
Wyoming
Engere Turcane
Kansan
Plac
Home Wanted cottage sought with sewer and near business core
Advertiser seeks to buy a cottage or similar residence in good condition with east facing frontage and a sewer connection. Must be within eight blocks of the business center on the west side, provide care and wing location, and specify terms of purchase.
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Uosiness Center
Real
V. V
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Tiffany
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Rugged Sense
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Colorado
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Old Tower of London
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Morello
N. W. Laubach
Gage ON
Silver
Secretary of the Treasury
Suit
California
Moneaqua
Slia
Marshell's
New Mexico
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