by Darren McMannis | Jul 28, 1927 | Murder, Random Robbery, Roadside Remains
Charred Skull Found In Straw Stack May Solve Death Mystery The finding of a charred skull in a burned straw stack a mile north of Newton may solve the mystery of the disappearance of George Klein, 56, wealthy Okeene, Oklahoma cattle man, Harvey County officers...
by Darren McMannis | Aug 1, 1894 | Murder, Random Robbery, Roadside Remains
A Negro Bum Killed Dan Dupree, a colored tough well known to the Topeka police, in company with two other colored men of similar character, entered a box car in a Santa Fe train at Newton, Monday evening, with the intent to beat their way to Wichita. They were...
by Darren McMannis | May 14, 1890 | Random Robbery
Found Murdered A Harvey County Farmer Meets With Foul Play The coroner was summoned to Richland township this afternoon to hold an inquest over the body of George Broer, who was found dead in his bed yesterday on his farm, on section 26. The evidence points towards...
by Darren McMannis | Jun 4, 1889 | Murder, Random Robbery
Nathan Oliphant was from Newton. He went to Topeka and attempted to rob a store but in the process killed owner Alonzo & Malvina Rogers, who lived above the shop. When caught, he was immediately lynched by the citizens of Topeka. Two Lynchings A burglar entered...
by Darren McMannis | Aug 30, 1886 | Murder, Random Robbery
Knocked Down and Robbed Adam Kuntz was found about six o’clock this morning near the Atchison company’s coal chute, in a semi-unconscious state. It was at first thought that Adam had been struck by a train, but when he was taken home Dr. Seaton could find no injuries...
