Rain dies in Shawnee County after illness
Silas Rain a long time Shawnee County resident and former Topeka pioneer, died today at his home 18 Van Buren after two months of illness. He came to the capital city in 186% and served as a county commissioner. He sought relief at Exeshdor Springs and Chlardy Springs before returning home where he passed away at noon.
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Silas Rain
County
Orinck
Hie Homr
van Buren Atetet
Kain
Wick
Tain
Exeshdor Springs
Chlardy
Tron
Weather forecast and temperatures for Kansas region
Weather Bureau outlook calls for fair tonight and Thursday with cooler air moving in across Kane region. Distinct cooling trend noted in Des Moines Minneapolis Omaha districts with temperatures falling into the evening. hourly readings show a drop from morning highs to late afternoon lows amid light winds from the north.
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Kane
Kansas
Missouri
Keneae
Kane Mie
Des Molo
Minneapolis
Omaha
Coleman to Decide T on Constitutional Resolution Legality
Secretary of State Burrow states he will defer to Attorney General Coleman on whether the resolutions providing for submitting the measure to the people are lawful. The legality of passage remains uncertain as rulings on the process are awaited.
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Burrow
Coleman
Local political figure cited in county commissioner vacancy
The article discusses a prominent citizen’s involvement in district politics, notes his past roles such as tailor and public servant, and explains the process to fill the vacant county commissioner seat left by the late official. It references upcoming constitutional amendments and the role of state officials in guiding legal questions.
Santa Fe Completes Telegraph Line Between Wichita and Topeka
The Santa Fe railroad spent about 12000 to complete an exclusive telegraph line from Wichita to Topeka via Canma City. The new line, finished after months of effort, will be available for public use soon and could boost regional communications.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Wichita
Kanma City
Topeka
Sarriptede
Sipera
North Topeka relief fund gains extra 5000 dollars
The Topeka Commercial Club discovers an additional 5000 dollars for North Topeka relief. Funds will be distributed to needy flood sufferers with Evans Page overseeing allocations. Immediate use of flood relief money is prioritized for North Topeka needs pending committee oversight.
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Topeka Commerci
Elub
North Topeka
Evan Page
North Topeke
Girls Hired as Messengers Under New Truancy Law
In Topeka the Santa Fe railroad hired a 15 year old girl as a messenger and plans more. A. E Morelock says the truancy law closing school to ages 4 to 15 forced a messenger shortage, and the new system proves more efficient. Western Union also considers hiring girls if needed. Public opinion largely favors girls for messenger work, with concerns about outdoor duties and interactions.
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Santa Fe Railroad
A. E Morelock
Santa Fe Telegraph Office
Asx
Edith Peterson
Santa Fe
Topeka
Chicago
Kansas City
Carswell
The
Western Union
Js Shi
Reneny
Nove
Must Go to School Truant Officers Warn Parents in Wellington
Wellington Kan Sept 2 Truant Officer V D Atking served writ ten notice on Ray keeper of a boarding house and on Nichols Dinekamith to send their children to an approved school. They refuse citing objection to attending with negroes and to the teachers in their children’s grades. The cases were reviewed by President Mary of the Deens of saucation and warrant procedures were ordered.
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V. D. Atking
Ray
Nichols
Dinekamith
Ener
Anita x
Itny
Nichole
First Ward
Atkins
Maxey
Diane
Echaos
Schwab Ordered to Appear and Testify in U S Suit
In New Jersey federal court Judge La.date to be named will direct Schwab to appear before examiner John A Shields. The action by K Colkin Max Mathas Jacob W Mack and James D Maguire against United States Shipbuilding Co seeks dissolution of the company. Schwab's testimony is material to the plaintiffs though the district is New York City.
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United States
United
John A. Shields
K. Colkiin
Max Mathas
Jacob W. Mack
James D. Maguire
United States, Shipbuilding Company
New J
Amdst
Schwab
New York City
Riots Report Corrupt Official Version Said by Times London
A Times dispatch from London cites a Gomel conflict with anti Semitic riots. Soldiers guard mobs as windows are broken and Jews attacked. Police fail to act while troops protect rioters. at least six Jews are killed. Gomel's Jewish population numbered 26,000 of 49,000 total.
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New York
Gomel
Times
London
Chris Tans
Patro
Governor Bailey Leads Mandtall County Reunion Festivities
The annual reunion of Mandtall county leaders opened with C J Brown presiding and Governor W W J Bailey in attendance. The four day event featured races, balloon ascensions, music, and a campfire hosted by J P Burtitt. Old Soldiers day planned for Thursday with W Ho Smith presiding, beans and coffee served, ferry boats offering free rides across the river to visitors from the north and east banks.
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Ad Setthens
Mandtall County
Beday
C.J. Brown
W.W. J. Bailey
J. P. Burtitt
Waterville
W. Ho Smith
Marysville
A.W. Smith
A. S
W. A. Calderhead
Rawi
Barnes Carried Point on Traveling Expenses Appropriation
Barnes, secretary of the Horticultural Society, secured a traveling expenses appropriation after prior auditors rejected travel bills. The 500 yearly allotment for the secretary’s travel to meetings nationwide was approved, enabling him to attend events in Kansas City, Boston, and various state fairs. The legislature faced criticism over selective favoring of Barnes while other officials were not similarly treated.
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Hartle Cultural Society
EL Barnes
Barnes
Horticultural Society
Tate
Ranier
Mattom
Seertary
Kaneys
Elarwhere
American Pomplogien Society
Boston
Sjolse
Rodttor
Dynamite Blast Fatal and Scattering at Davenport Mines
At the Davenport mines four miles south of Harrisburg seventy five pounds of dynamite exploded this evening. One man died instantly two were fatally wounded and two more seriously hurt. A building was blown apart and caught fire. Workman Thomas Carpenter rushed to help and was fatally wounded after shouting to Smith who died in the blast.
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Harrisburg
New Davenport
Here
Smith
Thomas Carpenter
Carpenter
Convention Battle Over New York Iron Workers Delegation
About 100 delegates attend the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers convention in Kansas City. The credentials committee presents two reports on New York local No. 2 led by Samuel J. Parks. The majority refers the matter to the convention. the minority argues the suspension was unconstitutional. Parks and supporters withdraw to a committee room as debate centers on the Parks case and seating of the New York delegation. President Buchanan orders representatives to withdraw. a floor fight is anticipated if the committee report favors Parks. The convention plans to reconvene at 2 PM after a noon recess, with key issues including the seating dispute and shopmen separation. President Buchanan has not decided on seeking re-election.
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Ball U
New York
Parks
Buchanan
Union No. 2
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J.P Caney
Fuffalo
Charles J. Winslow
Washington
Fala
Inchanan
Parke Cae
Buvhallam
Hittin
Pasks
United States
Canada
Sesuien
Hisregard
Simple funeral for Professor Max Wright in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan on September 2, the plain pine coffin burial of Professor Max Wright, modern languages instructor at LeLand Stanford University, was held. Wright, son of wealthy parents, ordered a simple ceremony and directed that $208 his estate would have funded a lavish funeral be donated to public fountains. his father carried out the burial.
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Max Wright
Leland Stafford University
Profesor Wright
Landslides Drive Town Dwellers From Prank Area
In Nelson on Sept. 23 a massive slide occurred near Turtle Mountain close to Inerta. Reports say many were lost and the town of Prank is nearly deserted as residents flee the danger zone and seek safety elsewhere. Local authorities began emergency measures and search efforts continue for missing persons.
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Crow's Nest
Turtle “Mountain
Inerta
Frank Pee
Agai
Route Along the Wakarusa Attracts Orient Line
Lawrence officials and Orient Railway representatives discuss bringing the Orient line from Osage City to Kansas City via the Wakarusa valley. A choice between routing south of Lawrence or through the valley near Richland is debated, with incentives from the city to secure the railroad. A committee chaired by Congressman Bowersock will solicit business support and draft a proposal for the Orient company.
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Orient
E. Dickinson
J. A. Eaton
Watson
Lincoln
FE Grimes
Congressman Bowersock
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Anien Whicch
Benatar Hesley
Otter
Busibeas
Canal Dead as Colombia Sends Mixed Signals on Panama Treaty
Washington reports indicate the Panam canal treaty is dead and Congress may act under the Spooner act to pursue the Nicaragua route. No clear word from Bogota or Colombian envoy De Herran. nine conservative senators up for renewal July 20 threaten passage.
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de Herran
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Colombia
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Senate
Jury still out in Sheridan libel suit at Ottawa
Ottawa Kan Sept 23 The Sheridan libel suit was given to the jury Tuesday with six for conviction and six for acquittal. Two ballots earlier were five to five, suggesting no verdict. Judge Smart instructed the jury that the article was libelous and did not prove truthfulness, noting peculiarities of the law by which the jury acts as judge of the law.
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Ottawa
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I Welnck Tuenbiy
Wittal
Inser
Smart
Four Bandits Hold Up Train Near St. Joe
Four bold bandits robbed a Burlington Express car last night near St. Joseph, holding up a train in a suspected coordinated operation. Police recover some loot as investigation continues and no injuries are reported. Local authorities urge witnesses to come forward with any information.
Train Robbery Near St Joseph Stirs Cities and Rewards
Four masked men held up a westbound Burlington train near St Joseph, dynamiting the wrecked express car. Reports vary on the loot, from several thousand to ten thousand dollars. A posse pursued, no shots fired, and a $ reward is offered for the four robbers by Burlington Railroad officials.
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Kansan City
Times
St. Joseph
Pureau
Harvey
Xploian Limited
West
Policunmen
Nanan
Joe Fore
Asdeen
Burlington Railroad Company
Woman and man found dead after apparent suicide pact
Police say a well dressed 20 year old woman and a man around 30 were found in a vacant fence corner with a revolver in hand and two bullet wounds to the man’s neck. The affair appears self-inflicted. authorities identified the woman as Mrs Arthur A Laurie, wife of a window decorator, and noted the shirt initials and clothing as clues.
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Chicaeg
Elde Toder
Laurie
Sherman
Arthur A. Laurie
No Office for Gilder Edits New York Entry
Richard Watson Glider, editor of the Century, was urged to run for city office in New York but declined the request. Weather indications show a light frost tonight with to-morrow freezing prospects and calm conditions.
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Richard Watson Glider
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Century
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UY Sidate
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