The Blooded Benders of Michigan and Kansas Past
The report chronicles legends of the Bender clan alleged to be killers across Kansas and Michigan from the 1870s, noting Deputy Sheriff L F Dick’s claims and disputed identifications. It recounts the Labette County case, the Pender family homestead near Cherryvale, and the 1872 to 1873 rumors of a healing medium linked to murders, including the disappearance of John Trexter Jr and the farm’s desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Dick
Labette County
Mes
Minto
Elina Datir Kan
Riles
Mich
Kate
Ira McCunn
Labstte County
Kanes
Pender
Wun
Dungster
Yale
Thcminty
Sone
Cherryvaie
Leavayworth, Lawrence and
Galveston Road
John Bender
Fayntheoh
Mare
Waliam J. York
Independence
Bander
Edward York
Dr. Vor
John Trexter, Jr
Mettier
The Benders Mysterious Kansas Murders Chronicle
A chilling early report describes the Benders of Kansas and their grisly crime scene. Nine bodies lay in an orchard with a brutal murder method using a hammer, and twelve victims are traced, including a child. The family, led by Kate Bender, is depicted as fanatical spiritualists who ransacked homes, buried victims, and fled across state lines with loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrerato
Giret
Sue Pieidus
Ube Rarpee
Lorcror
Pais
Peel
Pas Teat
Bis
Tovady
Brockman
Dored
Yeeetey
Beadle
Eplinter
Sorny
Benden
Harpesy
Brockmann
Benders
Doris Bender
John
Kate
Alsace
Illinois
Kansas
Kate Bondar
Themann
Longcor Waa
Tris
Kanes
Kase
Verdi and his operas amid Italy's upheaval and censorship
A historical overview traces Giuseppe Verdi's early life in Parma and Milan, his rise as a major composer, and the political turbulence of Italy's unification. It notes the public scandal around I Lombardi and Oberto and the 1850s censor clashes, alongside the personal tragedy that shaped his later work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdi
Italy
Ta Ballo
Meschera
Bostom
Guseppa Verdi
Mm Inn Keaper
Rancola
Duchy of Parma
Sardinia
Kingdom of
Buffice
Tader
Conservatory
Philharmonic Society
la Scala
Milan
Naples
Vardi
Felice Oraint
Thea
Jacovacci
Apollo Theatre
Rome
Ricardo
Earl of Warwick
Werner
Boston
Bum
Tom
Roeton
Italia
Macaw, Feathers, and a Comanche Bargain Tale told
A quirky tale from Atlanta Constitution and Chicago American Agricultural pages describes a dealer in a macaw refusing to barter for red and blue tail feathers. Daniel negotiates, finally trading for a dollar, then chips feathers for a Comanche buyer amid comical misunderstandings. The piece shifts to a lighter clipping about odd questions at a cattle show and a wool versus cotton joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Dantal
Tadian
Atlanta Constitution
Rustia In Charger
Boston Rerard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michigan
Mex Munro and
Eliza Datis
Wolverine State
Mia Bender
Ber
Gate
Ton
Edwards Lester
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Pacific Railway
St Louis
Kansas City
Pueblo
Denver
Pullman
Yonx
Harpar
United States
Enoch Morgan's Sons CO
New York
Poe
Graves West
Ares
Jaigr
Chicago
Ameria
Chenek
Ail Pruggita
Peter
Letile
de. Schenck
Schenck & Som
Philadelphia
Waterere
Stoser
B.D. Decater
Price Slo
Drageisne
Douglas Ave
Tos Bate
Cement A Renee
Trice
Cis
Vmwar
Hotel Metropole
Tnware
HOTEL
Carey
Chas. Lawrence
Dralea OF
Smithson & CO
East Douglas
THE
Wichita Eagle
Murdock & Bro
Proprieta
Pier, Bi
Jane. Legal Ince
Vais Eee Pinos Cee Gee Salow
Sra
S Werk Jurt Segood
Wichita City
Oliver & Imboden CO
Kansas Loan and Investment CO
N. F. Niepeenaxper
M. W. Levi
Treasy
A. W. Olven
J. C. Rurax
Sec
Capital
Wichita National Bank
Wichita
Johnston & Larimer Dry Goods CO
Topeka Ave
Kan
Townsend
Moras
Rock Island & Pacific Ry
Misour River
Rock Island
Davenport
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Councel Blupss
Omasea
North Platte
Neb
Colorado Springs
Gt Joseph
Albert Lea
Bond
Chicangs
Minneapolia
Pooris
Spirit Lake
Souk Ieland
Alorona
Ginte Mulle
Susimer
Saueee
Rankakes
Indiannapolis
Craeta
Boutham Potum
Por Tioceta
Mane
San
E.st
John Sebastian
Colums
Ania
Zack Beand
Mack
Mall Mal Wi
Alleniioe
Jhb
Wichita Bagle
Wier
Karace
North Main Street
Chicago Lumber CO
COR
Lawrence Ave
W. A. Smith
Geo. L. Pratt
Geo. D. Cross
Walker
Citizens Bank
Akamen
Esercia
L. C. Jackson
Hacker & Jackson
South Fourth
Sven
North Main
Globe Iron Works
Wichita, Kan
A. Flagg
Parva
W. H. Fonda
Pete
Davidson Investment
Wichita, Ekansas
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