Man Killed in Farmhouse Row After Knife Attempt
Mele Larsen, aged about 60, died Saturday near Lyndon after a quarrel with his brother over political appointments. The pair, wealthy farmers on a 400 acre estate, argued and a knife was drawn. Larsen collapsed and died at the scene. An inquest followed, with burial Saturday. The dispute over police commissioners and political influence continues in Topeka, as officials seek gubernatorial action and possible removal of the dissident board.
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Mele Larsen
Lyndon
Virewin Staiond
Fle
Ola
Storm
John
Jonny
Mr. Watson
Nels
Tehn
Notic
Bet Lareni
Senator Baker Goes East to Washington Trip
Leavenworth, Oct. 21. Senator Baker left for Washington Saturday afternoon and will be away ten to fifteen days. The trip aims to influence appointments at Wa Keeney Land Office and the U S Marshal post. Contending reports say Purcell is favored by Pension Agent Leland and other Republicans, while some urge replacing Sterbe. The purpose of the journey remains unclear.
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Leavenworth
Baker
Washington
Elaine
Sinon
Wa-Keeney
Pagic
Wo S Thtun
Grassfield
Leland
Purcell
Noah Allen sues railroad for four thousand one hundred thirty dollars
Galveston Sept 1 Noah Allen sues the Grand Interstate railway company for 4130 dollars alleging unpaid services and salary in stock. He claims in August 1534 defendant employed his lawyer and adviser and agreed to pay 1100 per year in stock at par value. Stock transfer refused after verdict of creditors. He seeks 6120 dollars debt and interest.
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Galveston
Noeh Allen
Interstate Railway Company
ES U. WOMEN Show Marked Eminence at Wisconsin Arrival
In the September meeting at Lawrence the Agricultural College at Monlaittap honors Miss Mary F. Wiastos for chairing the Mathenance. Jes Wine, a University of Wisconsin graduate, earned a doctorate from Gottingen and receives a state prize recognizing long labor. Beth Udversity of Kanne highlights a high scholarly record. Miss Anna Lovie Mackinnon also noted.
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Lawrence
Mig Mary
Wiastos
Mathenance
Monlaittap
Jes
University of Wiconsin
Goettinges
Germany
Itn
Hir
Kanne
Anna Lovie Mackinnon
Kansas university women in eastern colleges rises to fame
Miss Mackinnon, a Kansas University graduate who earned a master's and doctorate, has become a mathematics professor at Wells College after studies at Goettingen Cornell and other institutions. The piece notes other KU women like Miss Pugh and Miss Reese Pugh and their overseas study and teaching roles amid a history of University support for women scholars.
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Perator
Vella Coli Aurora
Jes Mackinnon
Winston
Goettingen
Miss Mackinnon
University of Kansas
Lawrence Bien School
Wiltee Leave
Goottinren
Mackinnor
Wells
Pegh
Wellesley College
Maas
Pugh
Preach
Wells Oole
Kansas University
Leonard
Mira Schingel
Carruth
Kate Atene
N. T. Sephens
Lawrence
Com Lme
Ust
Stephens
Ieek
Ryton C. Smith
County Tilkets
The Emporia Republicans on Kansas City shoot results
Messrs Fennetl and Bate of this city and W L McNee and br Hamme of Cottonwood Pulls returned from Kansas City after the shoot with many honors. Bert Bennett won first in two events and earned several prizes including a double-barreled shotgun and croquet set. Hamme won a Martin repeating shotgun and powder. P hill McNee received a curious prize and pensions in Washington were listed, including David John Fort Stott.
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Emporia Republican
Messrs
Fennetl and
Bate
This Ciy
WU McNee
Br. Hamme
Trom Karras City
Prince Bert Bennett
Thieetty
Tarry Baten
de Hamme
Martin
Phill McNee
BBC
Indy
Sugar Thefts At Wichita Car Involving Grocer
Wichita reports Oliver Tewmey, prominent grocer, and Dick Vanhat, drayman, charged with stealing 76 sacks of sugar. They allegedly broke into a Hork Island car and removed the sugar, with both men on trial in court.
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Wichita
Oliver Tewmey
Dick Vanhat
Drayman
Alma National Bank formed in Wabaunsee County
Mummers with State bank meet and vote to raise capital to fifty thousand dollars and organize as a national bank named The Alma National Bank. Stock to be held by farmers and merchants in Wabaunsee county. New bank to begin business January 2 188K with Charles Ross as president Pred Tate as vice president and L Palenske as cashier. Correspondents include Merchants National Bank of Topeka Bank of Commerce Kansas City and Flanover National Bank of New York. Also notes Fair reports and various local notices across Kansas towns.
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Alma National Bank
Wabaunsee County
Merchants
National Bank of
Topeka
Bank of Commerce
Kansas City
Flanover National Bank of
New York
Chartes Ross
Pred Tate
Tive L. Palenske
Finney County
Garden City
Sept
Kansas National Guard
W. Meb. Rows
W. R. Hopkins
Santa Fe Fast Run Covers 1432 Miles in 41 Hours
J P Hall reports a Santa Fe special train traveled 1432 miles westbound to the Pacific coast in 41 hours and 35 minutes, one of the fastest recent runs. The trip included Theodore B Starr as a passenger and was part of a coastward service. Rock Island plans a new depot at Dodge City as part of the broader railroad expansion. Noah Allen sues the Gulf and Interstate Road in a separate legal action connected to the rail network.
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Denver
J. P. Hall
Santa Fe
California
Mr. Hall
Pacific Coast
Theodore B. Starr
Raniky
Chicago & Northwestern Cuts St Louis Rates In Exposition Period
The Chicago & Northwestern announces new fares for the St Louis exposition period. Omaha to Chicago is 1495, Council Bluffs 10.85, and Des Moines 7.00 with adjustments on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Other lines in the region will follow suit and align with Great Western’s 7.00 Des Moines to Kansas City rate, altering trans Mississippi through routes and affecting long-haul pricing in the area.
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Chicago & Northwestern
St. Louis
Chicago
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Kansas City
Great Western
Mississippi Territory
Kansas
Largest locomotive built for Mexican Central in Dunkirk
The final Dunkirk built engine is the largest yet for its kind. It weighs 195000 pounds alone and 285000 pounds with a full tender. It is a double end consolidation with Belpaire boiler and 49 inch drivers. The 78 inch boiler allows a tall man to stand upright inside. Fire box measures 122 by 42. Automatic air and drive brakes and La Chatelier water brake are fitted. It will serve the Tampico division for grades and curves.
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New York
Dunkirk
N. Y
Belpaire
Dodge City to Erect a Modern Depot
Rock Island line plans a depot west of the city building with the South Dodge terminal moved and modernized. H A Breckenridge, agent, cites improved facilities as needed for business. Special Santa Fe festival trains to aid carnival travelers from Topeka to Atchison Kansas City and other points are arranged. Israel Merchster sues Santa Fe for 20000 over a denied ticket at La Junta with a conductor claiming non valid fare.
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Sept
South Dodge
H. A. Breckenridgy
Dodge City
Black
Santa Fe
Topeka
Atchison
Karnival Knights
Kansas City
Emporia
Atchewon
Ansas City
Israel Menderchter
Prescott
Ariz
Santa Fe Railway
la Junta
Denver
Fire in Belle Ellen mine entombs workers near Birmingham
A fire at Belle Ellen No 2 mine near Birmingham exploded this morning. About fifty men were inside when the blaze started and most escaped. Several are believed trapped and likely to die. The origin of the fire is undetermined.
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Birmingham
Belle Ellen
Martin Arrest Warrant Issued In Witkexbarre Case
In Witkexbarre Pennsylvania warrants were issued today for the arrest of Sheila Martin and another deputy based on information supplied by County Detective Robert. The defendants must appear in court for a hearing after the warrants were served on Sheriff Martin. Three additional cases in New Orleans bring the total to 33 reported to Hincks. Chief Henry M. Awele ordered city hacks to display the authorized numbers on lamps and have berths kept clear at night while carriages are serviced. Traveling from Topeka to Wakarsas and return is scheduled for September 2, 1807 via Santa line.
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Witkexbarre
Enurt
Sheila Martin
Rebert
Sherif Mertin
Hincks
Henry M. Awele
Bryan, Ingalls, Cockrell Meet in St Louis Breakfast
In St Louis on Sept 20 William J Bryan and Senator Cockrell greeted Kansas Senator Ingalls at the Pelmer, shared a breakfast and parting remarks. Ingalls remarked on Sedana fair and dismissed free silver as a dying issue while praising Bryan as a good fellow.
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T. Andrews
Atchison
Vi. T Andrews
John J. Ingalls
St Louis
Ingalls
St. Louis
Wm. J. Bryan
Illinois
Pelmer
Senator Cockrell
Cal. Wetmore
Mr. Bryan
Chestnut Street
Porter
Col. Wetmore
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Sedana
Bryan
Cockerell
Carnical costumes shipped from Los Angeles to Topeka for festival
The Los Angeles Express notes that Queen of Topeka Carnival Mrs Sutton and court costumes were made in Los Angeles by designer Wim Stone, with most gowns and sailor outfits prepared for the event. Many costumes were shipped to Topeka while some purchases occurred there.
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Los Angeles Express
Topeka
Los Angels
Sutton
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Wim
Stone
Mr. Stone
Bradley Marit
Wiesta
Karnival Knights officers plan Chillicothe trip
Karnival Knights president Chas K Holliday and chairman John C Waters travel to Chillicothe to meet Miss Edna Whitney who is to be queen Lorena at the Karnival Knights celebration October. They will arrange details and return to Topeka. A committee also plans Munster headquarters as Wil Haskett is named. The group holds a key meeting Wednesday evening before an Atchison trip Thursday morning.
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Karnival Knights
Chillcothe
Chas K. Holliday
John ¢. Waters
Dell
Chillicothe
Suarterlay
Edna Whitney
Lorena
Miss Whitney
Topike
Munster Wil Haskett
Atchison
Festival Queen's Ball Floor Committee Names
Mr J R Hanna chairs the floor committee for the Festival Queen's ball and has secured F E Wear WA Morton C J Webb WA Alexander J Hayden L Woolverton B B Criswell 5 Co Walters Frank Edson A M Quinton W J Black. Tickets for the hall are selling fast with a 200 limit likely by week end.
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J. R. Hanna
F. E. Wear
WA. Morton
C.J. Webb
WA Alexander
J. Hayden
L. Woolverton
B. B. Criswell
Co. Walters
Frank Edson
A. &. Quinton
W. J. Black
Peel
Living Flag Children Left in Lament and Rally Note
A fragmented notice reports Captain Wyatt leading school children in a "Tixing Fiss" event tomorrow at 4 PM atop the state house north steps. It also carries thanks for sympathy after a death in the family and clan messages, plus a reference to a Republican rally with a secret train to Wakarusa and 25 cent Santa Fe fare.
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D. F. Wyatt
State House
Conereesman Curtis
Wakarusa
Santa Fe
Home seekers Meet at Chicago Convention
The first annual convention of the National Homeseekers association met in Chicago with about 800 delegates from across the country. George B. Girling opened proceedings and called for permanent organization to promote home ownership and reduce tenant concentration in cities.
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Chicago
National Homeseekers’ Association
United States
George B. Girling
Fsociation
Association
Republic
Fort Stott Police Board Changes Restore Officers
Governor intervenes after County Attorney Strpherd and Police Chief Willis demand removals. Two old commissioners W D Lowry and J P Robens are ousted. EM Bowen and M M Jones named to fill seats. Secretary J W Bowlus remains. Restores Ross Williams, Police Judge Shipp, and discharged policemen. Injunctions to retain positions will be dismissed after legal action.
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Ascey
Lewy
John T. Strpherd
Hoss Willis
Boar
Fort Stott
W. D. Lowry
J. P. Robens
EM. Bowen
Lowry
M. M. Jones
Robens
J. W. Bowlus
Ross Williams
Shipp
Morrill
Three Links Open Grand Lodge Session in Springfield
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows meets in Springfield with delegates from all states and many foreign countries. Governor Tanner and Mayor Wheeler welcome attendees. Grand Master George Rankin and other officials address the gathering as 60,000 sisters are expected tomorrow amid extensive preparations at Odd Fellows events.
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Sovereign Grand Loge of Odd Fellows
Springfield
Til
Faily
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Europe
Canada
Australia
Representative Hall State House
Alfred Orendorf
Tanner
Wheeler
George Rankin
Monmouth
J.D. Murphy
Bushnell
D. Stone
Vandalla
Tebekah
Think Over and Consider Decor Ideas for State House
A reader suggests wiring the State House dome to four corner poles with red yellow and white pennants for a simple cheap decoration during the Fall Festival. The proposal aims for an easy decor solution amid discussions on decorating.
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State House
Witn
Rescue of Mobile & Ohio Workers Heads to St Louis
Two special trains carrying Mobile & Ohio railroad clerks, officers, and their families totaling about 1,000 people arrive in St Louis as temporary headquarters open. Refugees pour in from Mobile with officials El. Russet and R. Taylor directing operations. Judge O. J Semmes among notable Mobile residents mentioned.
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St. Louis
Crnéral
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Mobile
Emes
EL. Russet
R. Taylor
Moble & Only Road
Moblie i
J Semmes
Peru Is Shaken by Morning Earthquake Shocks
Seismic tremors hit Haswcluck Lima Peru this morning causing widespread alarm as residents rushed into the streets. Weather report notes tomorrow will be warmer with no rain. thermometer at Colurciian building on Arses Avenue records 70 degrees this afternoon.
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Lime
Peru
Has
T. K Jennings
Colurciian
Was & Gerroes
Arses Avenue
Sige
Santa Fe Social Praia Health Notice? Worm Treatment Ad
Historical notice mentions a pet health issue with worms and poor appetite. It lists remedies including White's Cream Vermituxe and a worm destroyer by Geo. W. Stansfield at 692 Kussas Avenue and rs Pharmacy at Sixth and ke avenue.
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Geo. W. Stansfield
Kussas Avenue
Rs Pharmacy
Sixth and
Ke Avenue
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Leedy
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