Murdered While Asleep Near Hewata Ranch
A man found shot dead at a ranch ten miles west of the town near the Missouri Pacific line. Suspect, a former employee discharged days earlier, was arrested after a horse tied to Freedman’s property was found in the man’s possession. Crowds threatened lynching as authorities protected the prisoner overnight.
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William Freedman
Indian Territory
Fan Tulent
Hewata
Missouri Pacific
Wiliam Freedman
Freedman
Winchester
Nawata
Tie
Kansas in Missouri Nominates Gertha Ensign for County Superintendent
Plattsburg dispatch reports Kansas residents crossing into Missouri to back Gertha Ensign for Clinton County superintendent on the Republican ticket. The story notes Ensign attended Washburn College in 1889 and the following years, where she was among popular students and played a role in campus life.
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Plattsburg
Miss Ensign and Brewster in Missouri politics link
The text notes Miss Ensign, first woman nominated for public office in Missouri campdlen this year, aiding her former classmate Arthur W. Brewster who rose as a Kansas school orator and Washburn pitcher now running for Congress in Missouri's Fourth District. It mentions Brewster's opponent Mont Cochrane, ex of northern Kansas and St Joe News publisher.
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Miss Ensien
Missouri
Arthur W. Brewster
Brewster
Kansas
Washburn
Congress
Clinton County
Miss Ensign
Ensign
Kansas Left Out in National Encampment Results
Col John Redmond, division commander of the Sons of Verorunk of Kansas, spent Sunday in Topeka with Lester Watrous on his return from the Omaha encampment. He is disappointed as Kansas loses influence in the election, ending six years of local domination. Redmond then moved to Wichita to join the Beacon.
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Col
John Redmond
Sons of Verorunk
Kansas
Topeka
Lester Watrous
Omaha
Redmond
Dietter Ekansis
Ar. Redmond
Wichita
Railroad Circular Urges Diligence For Returning Soldiers
General Manager Whitman issues a railway circular to Culza ot Northwestern conductors urging care for U S Army soldiers en route home. Operators should check IDs and papers, supply food medicines and medical care as needed, report assistance with soldier name and unit to division superintendents, and extend comfort especially for those traveling alone.
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Whitman
Gil
Cuitazo and Northwestern Railroad
United States Army
Thts
Furiovich
R Sule
Munsteer
Train Rundown in Pour Trains Spares City Chaos
In Anderson Indiana on September 18 a freight and passenger train collision caused a near miss as trains failed to stop. The engineer suffered a serious mental breakdown, and brakemen and the conductor acted to subdue the engineer and avert greater injuries. The incident left the engineer in a reported serious mental condition.
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Anderson
Ind
Bellefontaines
Cleveland
Pendleton
Wong
Che
Hetween
Chester Reid
Mat
Siebeed
Railroad Repairs Near Atchison Benefit Area Traffic
An extra work crew repairs the Hannibal line between Rushville and Atchison after a long washout, shifting trains off the Kansas City route to run direct to St Joseph. The rebuilding will restore Hannibal and Puebic service to Atchison, cut delays, and affect Rock Island crossings at Mud Lake, aiding movements into Atchison and reducing reliance on Kansas City tracks.
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Rushville
Hannibal
Atchison
Rush Ville
Hannibal Road
Intel Or
Washville
Netnil
Vancibal
Messouri
Aringar
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Armour
Eansac
Hushvilla
Atchises
Hannihal
Puebic
Chicago Tyer
Rock Island
Train Wreckers in England Threaten Rail Lines
London reports a string of railway wrecking attempts near Northampton affecting the Northwest and Midland routes. Obstructions blocked tracks and a passenger express was diverted but rails remained intact. Police have not identified suspects though a large-scale investigation continues as a panic spreads. One theory posits a gang seeking plunder emulating western hold-ups.
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London
Great Britain
Northwesteen
Midian
Sorthampton
Tiand
Heir to a Farm: Florence Yard Foreman Quits Santa Fe Road
WD Mosher, long time Florence yards foreman, resigns his position to take up farming. He plans to move near Potwin in Butler county to manage his Whitewater bottom farm, believed to be valuable. His wife and children remain as Mosher leaves the rail line for agricultural life.
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Santa Fe
Florence
WD. Mosher
Florence Fe
Butler County
Potwin
Whitewater
Stratoshar
Mastier Hats
Leavenworth Road to be rewired with steel rails
Leavenworth Kansas and Western railroad plans a new roadbed and steel rails. A steam ditching machine was sent to clear mud along the track. A foreman hired 50 workers for the line as work begins.
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Leavenworth
Kansas & Western
Mathine
Leavenworth, Kansas and Western
Railroad buys land near Comet Bluffs in deal worth 120000
A 193 acre tract north of Comet Bluff purchased by the Omaha Br ail company for about 1149,000 was contracted by Omaha parties after articles of in vestment were approved by the Cosne Centre officials. The deal, struck for around 20,000 dollars, follows a recent sale to Omaha interests in the same area.
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Comet] Bluffs. Ta
Omaha
Conpo Cand
Omaha Frail~ Bray Company
Mathew
Tinos Centre
Tieaaveriee
Paket
Baseball finale in Topeka as Western League teams clash
The Western League title chase reaches Topeka with top contenders Indiana polis and Kansas City meeting for an exhibition. Kansas City held slight pennant odds as the season ends, with games at Lawrence and a three game benefit in Kansas City. Cole Gear to pitch part of the Topeka game.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Indianapolis
Lawrence
Cole Gear
Breaks All Records At Belmont Track With Star Pointer
Philadelphia reports at Narbeth Belmont track Star Pointer driven by McClatt breaks own mile time record finishing in 1 59 3 5. The race featured a :28 4 first quarter and 23 5 second quarter mark, with the half in 57 1 and a final time of 1 69 5 as the horse faded late.
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Philadelphia
Belmont Track
Narbeth
Star Pointer
McClatt
Kansas City Wins in Turned Battle with Indy in Pennant Race
About 11 400 fans watched Kansas City top Indianapolis 3 to 1 in a Western league showdown. Dale Gear pitched for Kansas City as Indy scored in the eighth to avert a shutout. If KC wins one of the next two, the Blues clinch the pennant. Indy must sweep. National League leads and scores for Boston, Baltimore, Cincinnati, and others are listed.
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Indianapolis
Kansas City
Blues
Dale Gear
Kansas
Sunday’s Games and Robbery At Depot
Sunday scores show St. Joseph 1 to 0 and Detroit 4 to 1. Brooklyn beat Columbus 5 to 3 while Milwaukee and New York awaited results. A revolver was used to threaten staff during a depot robbery, totaling about $25 stolen. employees in another room reported the robber fled and made good the escape.
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St. Joseph
Detroit
Ise Columbus
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
New York
Dress Goods and Silks Move With Fresh Spring Line
The Dress Goods and Silk Departments report brisk business as fresh stock arrives. Window displays highlight leading season shades including blues and garnets. A large selection of black crepons and an entire section of dress materials fill the department with Jamestown Plaids, All Wool Plaids, and Silk and Wool Plaids priced 50 cents to $1.39 per yard.
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Jamestown
Alger Starts Out Detroit to Inspect Camps and Hospitals
Secretary Alger departs Detroit after a weeklong vacation on an inspection tour of southern camps and hospitals. He travels by train to Cincinnati with Major Hopkins. Governor Pingree Brigadier General Dufield and Colonel Gardner observe him aboard. Gardner plans to join Wednesday at Lexington and accompany to Knoxville. Camps to inspect include Port Thomas Lexington Knoxville Chickamauga Anniston likely Huntsville Jacksonville and Charleston. Alger aims to reach Washington about a week from next Wednesday.
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Detroit
Alger
Hopkins
Cincinnati
Hampton
Dayton
Pingree
Dufleld
Gardner
Michigan
Cal. Gardner
Lexington
Knoxville
Port Thomas
Chickamuuza
Anniston
Huntsville
Jacksonville
Charleston
Washington
Lawton reports nearly all Spanish prisoners shipped from Santiago
Washington Sept 19 General Lawton reports to the war department that all but eight of the Spanish prisoners have been shipped from Santiago to Spain. The dispatch notes one remaining at Baracoa and seven at Guantanamo sick with yellow fever.
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Washington
Lawton
War Department
Santiago
Spain
CAPT CAPRON DEAD IN VIRGINIA HOME
Washington September 19 Captain Allyn Capron First artillery died at his home near Fort Moyer Virginia He was a renowned regular army officer and artillery expert He accompanied General Shafter to Santiago and his battery played a key role in the battle During the first day of the siege Captain Caprons son Captain Allyn K Capron of the Rough Riders was killed His death weighed on him yet he stayed true to duty through the crisis
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Washington
Allyn Capron
First Artillery
Fort Moyer
Capron
General Shafter
Santiago
Calan
Fort Meyer
Florida
Miliary Academy
Caperon
Arlington National Cemetery
Captain Capron's Death and Prairie Bank Figures
The record notes Captain Capron born in Florida, educated at the military academy, served in the First Artillery, and died during illness near Fort Meyer. It mentions a probable Arlington burial and outlines bank capital and surplus figures for numerous local institutions, with varied sums across multiple banks.
Drought Grips London Water Supply in Sept Heat
London reports a severe drought with East London hardest hit. Two million residents face only four hours of daily water, while rivers run low and sewage drainage falters. The Lancet warns continued heat could bring serious consequences unless new water sources are found.
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London
Lancet
East London
Banks Honor Roll List Drawn by State Bank Commissioner
State Bank Commissioner Breidenthal releases a preliminary “list of honor” of banks meeting or exceeding the required surplus level. The report cites numerous institutions with varied capitals and surpluses, including Elk City, Colby, Coldwater, Galena, Horton, Kansas City merchants bank, La Cygne, Medicine Lodge, Meriden, Norwich, and others, noting surplus amounts that meet or exceed the 60 percent capital benchmark.
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Breidenthal
Kansas
Burrton ,Bank
Capital
Thomas County Bank
Colby
Comanche County Bank
Coldwater
Bank of Dexter
Elk City Bank
Citizens Bank of Galena
Bank of Horton
Merchants Bank
Kansas City
Bank of Kidna
Citizens Bank
la Cygne
Bank of Lucas
Marquette State Bank
Citizens State Bank
Medicine Lodge
Ptate Peace Meriden
Decorating Material for Fall Festival Displays
The listing notes five cases of red white and blue bunting and five cases of paper festooning plus stars shields plumes and banners. Special prices for decorating buildings.
Peculiar Poisons Generated In The Body
An 19th century health notice explains disease germs arise from imperfect digestion. It claims indigestion poisons kidneys and heart, boosting weak nerves and pale skin. Promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure except stomach cancer, urging mail orders from Jerahall, Michigan.
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Promaines
Pright
Maxier
Neal
Stuart
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