Massachusetts Woman Timely Reunites After Long Absence
A Massachusetts woman, Weill, reunites with her husband after 25 years of separation connected to a pursuit involving William Diamond of Wisconsin. The case touches on a disputed fortune of around 304,000 and a second marriage in the same era. A Civil action seeks support through a lawyer in Mariotte.
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Massachusetts
Weill
Tim
Mia
J. Rush
Bulingves Elie
Diamond
Jurioette
Wis
Bush
Gen. Grants
Hues
Bers! Diimesh
Marinette
Diatiwad
Topeka Million Club Hosts Night Meeting on Kansas Display
Citizens of Topeka urged to attend tonight at the Council chamber to support Shawnee county’s display for the Kansas products on the eastern bound "fitness train." E Jameson of Leavenworth will speak, with Governor Morrill expected, as the Million Club seeks trains and large ads to promote Kansas goods to New England audiences.
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Million Club
Topeka
Vicinity
Cobwell Chamber
Shawnee County
Hansas Million Club
Kansas
Staton
Casas A. Pecuons
Meyer
Council
Ta & Mbve
Ctty
Shawnee
New England
E. Jameson
Leavenworth
Kansas Million Club
Morrill
Dem Leader Col W C Jones Killed In Kansas Farm Accident
Col W C Jones prominent Kansas Democratic leader died after a runaway horse toppled his cart near Iola. He suffered a fractured leg and a crushed skull and died without regaining consciousness. A contrast to his early career includes service as U S marshal and state Democratic committee chair.
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Toro, Kan
Col W. C. Jones
Iola
Col. Jones
Urburt
Bishop Thomas Will Admits Probate and Executors Named
The will of the late Bishop Thomas was admitted to probate. Executor P. G. Noel, bonded at $2,060, replaces earlier appointees Nathaniel Seymour Thom Ag and his wife, who are out of state. The will, dated February 4, 1890, bequeaths $5,000 to each son Nathanial Seymour and George Ogden Thomas, with the remainder to his wife. A codicil dated January 5, 1894 reduces George’s share to $2,000 to balance prior gifts.
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Hly Sona
ES Thouman
G. Noel
Mra Thomas
Nathaniel Seymour Thom Ag
Weot
P. G. Noel
Nathanial Seymour
George Ogden Thomas
George O.thomas
Widow of General Crook Dies at Oakland Crest
The widow of General George Crook, famed Indian fighter, died at Crook Crest in Oakland, South Dakota. Mary Dally Crook, formerly Miss Mary Dally, passed away this morning. she will be buried beside her husband in Oakland Cemetery, Washington. The Palmer House in Chicago had earlier hosted her husband’s funeral four years ago. Bank clearings for Topeka last week reached 459,653 dollars, higher than several larger towns including Chattanooga and Lincoln.
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New Maltimore
Bavrmipes
George Crook
Oakland
Courter Place
Crook
Mia Crook
Misa Mary Dally
Gen. Crook
Palmer House
Chicago
Irs
Oakland Cemetery
Washington
Topeka
Chattanooga
Lincoln
Neb
Spokane
Wast
Wiehlin
Plan Paramore s Arrest Ends In Settlement At Garfield Park
In Garfield Park near North Quincy Street a water dispute between city authorities and park owner A J Paramore culminated in a compromise. The city aimed to drain the pond while Paramore insisted his property water remain undisturbed. Fire Marshal Wilmarth helped construct a siphon to divert the water to Soldier Creek, ending the dispute with no pond remaining.
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Garfield Park
Gar- Held Park
Cty
A. J. Paramora
Garfind Park
Quincy Street
Paramore
Hoe
Esrpest
Bellows
Wilmarth
Hove
Soldier Creek
North
Negroes Fired Upon in Texas Shelter Rush
A Texas incident reports frightened shelter seekers during a storm at a depot area. Guards fired but caused no injuries. Tarenty tents were issued to provide shelter for women and children, with rations arriving from San Antonio to feed the group for ten days.
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Garry Eston
Esgie Pass
Texas
Hations
San Antonia
Parkhurst A Wheelman Voices Enduring Bicycle Trend
New York Sep 24 Dr Parkhurst praises bicycling after travels in Switzerland claiming persistent health benefits and a rise in use among workers. He notes the bicycle face stigma yet asserts riding remains popular in New York and Europe with thousands of bicycles in Geneva.
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New York
Parkhurst
Europe
Ramey
Wiitih
Geneva
County board quarrel over race grounds fee deal
George Wolfe the horseman confronted the county commissioners this afternoon over a proposed grant of one fourth of gross receipts for fairgrounds use by local race organizers. Wolfe warned the board that blocking races would deprive city residents of a chance to attend, as tension rose and he walked out.
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Couny
Board of County Commissioners
George Wolfe
Fair Grounds
Mr. Wolfe
Chairman Campbell
Wolfe
Mr. Campbell
Contested New York Democratic convention adjourns to tomorrow
Synacuss New York September 24 Cool weather and bright skies greet Democrats as Judge Brown and Senator Hill figures vie for positions. Belmont, nominated as temporary chairman, calls for constitutional excise reform and freedom to drink, with Tammany and Kings County factions amid contest and party prayers. Carrie Johnson dies at 48 from consumption. funeral set at East Thirteenth Street Church with interment at Topelu Cemetery.
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Synacuss
N. Y
Senator Hill
State Committee
Judge Brown
Orange
Alhambra
Himckley
A. Fahnestock
Hisckley
Kings County
Joseph D. Beil
G.koy
New York
Parry Belmont
Daniel Lockwood
Buffalo
George Foster Peabody
Belmont
Mrr
Belmont Goished
Ap M24
da Forest
Flower
Shephard
Bell
Bissell
Charles Fairchild
Suizer
Gilroy
Mere. Johnson
Carrie Johnson
East Thirteeeth Street
East Fourteenth Street
Question of cash funds for Capital grounds reform
The Capital's gardening column attacks a $300 four year grant and mocks a $30 salary for the grounds superintendent. It notes the superintendent, paid $500 annually, has kept the grounds tidy, mowed extensively, and attempted plans for beautification but faced legislature denial. G. H. Evans defends the superintendent as competent and faithful amid scarce resources.
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Edjor
Tbe
Captul Fursoper
National League
Cleveland
G. H. Evans
Reach for Him A deputy arrests bootlegger on liquor license charge
Deputy United States Marshal D L Miller arrested Mansfield Devis on a federal warrant and jailed him on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor without a government license. Chief Wilkerson DeMoss, a colored man, will be tried this term of the district court for violating state prohibitory law. several former joint keepers are expected to face similar charges.
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United States
D. L. Miller
Mansfield
Diphtheria Cure Sent From Chicago Nurse
A Chicago nurse sends a letter to the Topeka post office proposing a diphtheria remedy. The letter describes Diphtherin medicine with tincture and wine of antimony and urges hourly dosing for children. asks the papers to publish the cure as a sure remedy.
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Chicago
Topeka
Cilia
Weather Warmth Forecast and Local Notices
The government thermometer read 58 degrees at seven and 2 oclock, with warmer conditions expected tomorrow. A high pressure wave centered over Kansas hangs over the Onig valley, Kansas reports an 8 degree rise with no rain since yesterday. Bishop Millspaugh and Mrs Millsough of Topeka plan a reception in Kansas City on Thursday, with a Bishop Millsaugh to conduct services Friday at Et Pau's church. Fire destroyed the Gazette office and a livery barn in Borantos, with losses around 11500 and no insurance. insurance covered buildings at 500. Horace G. Stewart, convicted of misappropriation in 1855, is sentenced to two years and four months in the state penitentiary.
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Tid
Jennings
Kansas
Onig Vally
Nerpiion
Millispaugh
Millapaugh
Mra Millapaugh
Keneas City
Kaw
Kaosan City Journal Today
Millspaugh
Millsough
Topeka
D. W. Howard
Nepiont North Seventh Street
Et Pau
H.C. Stewart
Sewer
Kansas City
Hectar
Seneca
Kan
Enys
Horaca GC
Stewart
State Penitentiary
Big Strike Brewing on Wabash Railroad
Five railroad unions threaten to paralyze the Wabash system from Toledo to Kansas City as engineers conductors switchmen and locomotive firemen report mass dismissals they blame on union membership. Decatur Springfield and Moburiy lodges plan to seek reinstatement and warn of a historic strike if demands are not met.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Toledo
Kansas City
Kia
Brotherhood of Engineers
Brotherhood of Locumotive Fremen
Order of Railway Trathmen
Order of
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association
Decatur
Springfeld
Moburiy
Wabash
St Louis
Convicted man Harris quashed on false pretenses case
In district court George L Harris faced conviction for obtaining goods under false pretense after paying $3 on a $5 watch from E W Hughes with a Frank L Hughes signature. Harris denied signing, provoking courtroom laughter as the matter unfolded. The Cope incident involved side-wall riding and a threatened officer removal, with the judge ruling the threat not constituting attempted robbery. A revival of a default Davie Nuehner judgment was granted, and Carl Sheldon was bound over after a preliminary hearing for shooting at Chase in Highland Park.
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George L. Harris
Jose. Harris
Santa Fe
E. W. Hughes
Trinidad
Cal
Frank L. Hughes
East Sixth Street
Herrin
Ohio House
Fifth Strest
Safford
Harris
George
Luford
Hurca
Atorneys
Hazen
Prank Cope
Commission
Isebart
Cope
MacDowell
McDowell
Hexen
Gopi
Davie Nuehner
Carl Sheldon
Chase
Highland Park
Justice Ferry
Young Shelton
Lulla Marlowe Sued Over Money Owed Claim
Milwaukee lawyers Quarles Spence and Quarles defend actress Julia Marlowe Taber in a suit filed by former manager Ariel Barney. The complaint says Barney advanced $1,860 to Miss Marlowe between April 1859 and January 1890 and later gave $150 more, with $150 repaid.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Quarles, Spence & Quarles
Julia Marlowe Taber
Ariel Barney
Barney
Miss Marlowe
Marlowe
Enrollment in Topeka schools rises by 339 pupils
The Topeka echours second week term enrollment reached 6 200 pupils, up 339 from last week and from the same week last term. Miss William Troutman returns to duty as Superintendent Davidson reports smooth citywide school operations, noting population growth reflected by the rise despite a diphtheria scare.
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Topeka Echours
Sun
Willia Troutman
Davidson
Banks Offer Gold Deposit Talks with Treasury Officials
Private dispatch from Philadelphia recalls in Wall Street flare. Two leading local banks offered to deposit 1,000,000 gold in the treasury as negotiations with the assistant treasurer proceed. Gold shipments to Canada reduce treasury holdings while the day’s treasury statement shows available cash and gold reserves.
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Philadelphia
Millenania
New York
Biladelphia
Wall Street
Sul Treasury
Canadian Bank of Commercs
Canada
Merchants’ Bank of Canada
Wassinctos
Treasury
Wichita Woman Defends Honor With Black Snake Whip
In Wichita on Sept 24 James Smith a motorman attempted a criminal assault on Mrs Matilda Taters who lives alone. She fought back with a blacksnake whip severely thrashing him and had him arrested by police.
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Wichita
Kansas City
James Smith
Matilda Taters
Smith
State reunion opens in Satiwa Kansas
Soldiers and sailors gather for the state reunion in Satiwa with hundreds coming from across the state. Camp John A. Logan hosts 800 tents as the event fills the city with decoration and a busy afternoon of meetings leading to a camp fire tonight. Catholic Young Men's National Union holds its 24th annual convention in St Louis with Memorials Ball session and a special night at the exposition.
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Satiwa
Kan
Camp John A Logen
Catholic Young Men's Toto
St. Louis
Catholic Young Men's National Union
Local Notes From Wamego and Topeka
ER M Boyd of Wamego visited his brother in law F C Bowen on North Harrison street. Scott heads to Wyoming to tour gypsum beds while King to Kansas City tonight. Abbie M Chass died in Wamego and was buried Monday afternoon. Schmide forfeited his ten dollar appearance money at police court. He travels to New York with a party of returning Russians aided by Fred Slater and Schmide. Adam Schmidt also forfeited ten dollars after fighting with John.
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ER. M. Boyd
Wamego
F. C. Bowen
Harrison Street
M. Peor Ia
Topeka
Kansas City
Scott
Wyoming
Abbie M. Chass
van Clesye
N. D. Johnson
Johann Schmide
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Cheirman
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James Montgomere
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Cy Leland
Jonas Woes
Allen Culinty
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Perry Belmont
N.Y
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Serenten & Z
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Gazette
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