News of Kansas Log River Pursuit and Local Crimes
Arcumax Sept 25 Jim Kiting s store in Shennon was broken into last night with coffee and sugar stolen. A posse chased a suspect, Conway, across a river toward Missouri but he surrendered and was jailed. A second report details a $60 robbery in Hutchinson yards, where the thief used a six shooter, then returned some money. Other items note a planned Pullman car works in Leavenworth, a Wichita athletic club move, a state prison officials’ convention, and cigarette tax debates.
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Arcumax
Jim Kiting
Shennon
Jim Conway
Atchison Viner
Larkin
White
Couney
Stog
Missouri
Tom Clark
Erant Atchison
Mlawatha
Kaine
HraWatha
Pullman
Allison on free coinage debate in Atlantic aria
Senator Allison addressed about 1,000 at the opera house arguing free coinage would disaster. He warned free silver would drive gold out, shrink silver value, and strain the nation while Republicans favor preservation of the current standard. He contrasted Mexican silver policy and warned Populists seek change despite the calamities he expects.
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Atlantia
Allison
United States
Mexico
Simpson Backing Reform Ticket Sparks Political Clash
Simson urges a reform ticket as Jim Renate advises him to “make the beat.” Ed Simonos travels to Kansas City with Cyrus Corsiog’s petition for a new Populist ballot. Raney dismisses the effort, warning Simpens to return home amid campaign tensions and quarrels over Lewelling support. A noisy exchange closes with local business notices about coal and tonnage.
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Jim Renate
Reform
Ed Simonos
Yarrol
Kansas City
Kun
Cyrus Corsiog
Dim Raney
Raney
Simpens
Simpson
Lewelling
MothersConvocation Opens With Focus On Child Training
Chicago on September 25 saw the national Mothers Convocation begin with a large audience. Speaker W W Jaggard discussed parental influences, Dr Norman Bridge spoke on babies food, and Mrs Crounse noted the goal of training children who will become citizens. The gathering praised mothers influence on the nation and home kindergarten methods.
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Chicago
W. W. Jaggard
Norman Bridge
Forgery charge dropped for Ellsworth daughter Lettie
Chicago reports that Caroline Ellsworth, daughter of a millionaire, faced forgery allegations from several merchants for forged checks. The case was reportedly settled out of court by her father. Ellsworth, described as educated and refined, had prior arrests in other cities.
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Ellsworth
Cutcago
Caroline Ellsworth
Minsaker
Spac
Miss Ellsworth
Chicago
Missworth
Rangas City
Everhardt Abbott fight draws mixed bets in New Orleans
In New Orleans on September 20 the Everhardt Abbott bout stirs betting with Everhardt favorite at 2 to 1 though Abbott has strong support. Duffy referees while plans consider post bout matchups with Griffe Griffe and Mikey Dupo. Creedon camp grows as middleweight hopes rise and purse changes may follow the draw sentiment.
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Everhardt
Abbott
New Orleans
Murply
Treedon
Fitazsimmons Ia
Creedon
Have myer orders Sugar refineries to close down
President Have myer of the American Sugar company orders immediate closure of half the refineries and a further shutdown next week due to excess refined sugar and opposition to the operation of the new timish. A string of small regional items follows including Uniontown tax district delays and Pike's Peak weather bureau signal office abandonment at month end.
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New York
Havemyer
American Sugar Company
Ths
Pine’s Peak
Cononano Braves
Pike’s Peak
Weather Bureau
Demcrats Warn Of Republican Boasts At State Convention
At Sanatoon September 24 delegates arrived amid rain by trains for the Democratic state convention. Senator Hill, expected as temporary chairman, met delays behind closed doors. Whitney is favored by Tamnany. fears of a Hill stampede linger. Women activists push for suffrage plank. Hill criticizes Republican past and boasts, pledging unity for victory. Adjournment set for 2:32 pm with meeting tomorrow at the Rink.
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Sanatoon
Grand Union
Séoater Hill
Senator Hill
Whitney
New York
Saratoga
Tammany
Menimous
Kings County Union
Guynor
Tam Tauny
Hill
Gaynor Sdberénats
Your
Coudert
Tat Tammany
Pupport
Whitney Boon
Ain Oere
Susan Bonthosy
Murphy
Gimes
Perator
Empire
Yain
Uis Veer
Tom Tures
Senk
St Neun
Rink
Bound to Marry Amid Family Feud in Missouri
Rumors of marriage clash with Pearl Theakston and Geo fathered child stir as family quarrels surface. Theakston claims he was driven out. others dispute it. Judge delays trial and later movement suggests the couple wed in Missouri, escaping the court.
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Pearl
N.S. Theakston
Shheck
Austin
Geo
Kansas City
George
Papa Theakston
Missouri
German Catholics Open Congress in Lewisville
The German American Catholic congress opened in Lewisville on September 25 under clear skies and cool air. A large crowd filled Mart le's church and the cathedral, with Monsignor Dr. J Serador of the Catholic University delivering a sermon on the social question. The priests society met at St Boniface school hall with about 200 priests attending. Mayor Tyler will welcome delegates at tonight's auditorium gathering.
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Congress
Lewisville
Foutillon
Wigh Maes
Louisville
Wac
Martle's
Dr. J. Serador
Catholic University At Washington
Societ
St. Boniface
Tae
Tyler
Local Mirth and Misfortune Row Across Town
Janes Kiley teased about a Rock laldad country today and officer Dugg detained him as a vagrant. The Hook Island will run special trains out of Kansas City next Tuesday for the Priests of Pallas bail. James Sims, colored, died of cancer at the poor farm and was buried yesterday under Knights of Tabor auspices at age 20. Prohibition candidate Rev A Wake to speak near Sixth Street. A land commission case: Joseph Beent contests Mrs Maury Weibel for a homestead in Clay County. rehearing granted after a previous favorable ruling. An old man on Huck Island train robbed of $25 and notes. another pocketbook lost on same trip. Funeral notices in local papers reflect changes and civic society listings.
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Janes Kiley
Laldad
Offcer Dugg
Hook Island
Kansas City
Priests of Pallas
James Sims
Knights of Tabor
Rev
A Wake
Aboth
Brownfield
Crowded New High School Classrooms Strain Space
At the high school the Assomby Room seats 400 pupils but enrollment now reaches 401 with nine polnates. rooms overflow as additions are planned. Misadventures included pupils wandering to wrong rooms due to visible door numbers. numbers fixed on both sides of doors to prevent errors. Greek class now organized with twenty students. Miss Ewing to teach. Public rhetoric classes will be reorganized under Philomathean and Athenaeum, with assigned rhetorical duties to follow.
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Eeader
Mies Ewing
Philomathean
Anthenmeutm
Market Report Portrays Mixed Grain and Livestock Trends
Sept 25 report from Biako Journal indicates higher receipts and uneven prices across grains. Wheat declines then recovers near opening, corn firmer in Liverpool deliveries, oats fluctuate, pork and lard lower, futures show mixed traction. cattle and sheep receipts rise with market steady to weak overall.
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Biako
Carcaco
Bae Aosige
Liverpool Way
ate—Lower
Lower
Hiss—Lower
saSeeey
Rye—Steady
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