Making Bad Pealing The Fuss Over School Board Candidacy
City Clerk McFadden and City Attorney Bird ruled that the names of Mrs. Fr Steele and Mrs. Liscie Hamrick could be placed on the Republican ticket by petitioners for school board. The move sparked protests as the Republican central committee appointed a committee to remove the names if possible. Debate centered on whether more than one candidate could be listed for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden
Bird
Steele
Liscie Hamrick
Republcan
Republican Central Committee
Republican Central
Hubert Sishe
Wilsok
LB. Ee
AA. Huub
Robert Stone
Ucket
Hubert Stone
Women voters frighten officials over school board vote
Women fear a woman could win a school board seat and disrupt politics. Officials and candidates panic, arguing parties risk losing support if voters mobilize. Citizens and Populist factions are cited as potential beneficiaries if woman participation surges.
Tragedy at Kansas City ends in fatal shooting at hotel
In Kansas City on April 3 Frank J. Jackson a prosperous laundryman was shot and killed by Jefferson Goddard a druggist and physician from Independence Avenue. The quarrel began with an attack on Mrs Jackson then Jackson returned to the Woodlard hotel and was killed after renewing the confrontation. Goddard was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank J. Jackson
Jefferson Goddard
Independence Avenue
Woodlard Hotel
Goddard
Jackse
Jackson
Earnest Parent Letter Promotes Charcot Kola Tablets
A Minneapolis couple recounts their daughter Emma’s nervous illness, crediting Dr Charcot’s Kola Nervine Tablets with restoring health after medical visits failed. They urge others with similar nervous disorders to try the remedy, noting Clerks and pharmacists can supply it through Eureks Chemical & Mfg Co La Crosse Wisconsin and that Clarent’s name appears on genuine packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Lempke
Minneapolis
Minn
Bureks Chemical & Mfg. Co
la ‘Crosse
Wis
Charcot
Broma
Emma
Providence Sect
Dr. Charcot
John Denek
Washington
Plymouth
Avi
Emme
Ketting Med Cheuks Agen
Crakvorte Lemexe
Emma Lempice
Highth Avenue
North
Clarcnt
Eureks Chemical & Mim. Ca
Ia Crosse
Topeka Society Notes Highlight Local Entertainment
Recent society items from Topeka reveal Mr and Mrs Wetherell hosting the Saturday Evening Dancing Club with a live orchestra. Guests include numerous Topeka locals and visitors, with parties, whist clubs, and teas noted along with club meetings and upcoming events at various homes and venues around town.
Miss Ruby Nickerson to spend vacation in Newton
Miss Ruby Nickerson will spend her Suster vacation in Newton. Mr and Mrs Albert Parker entertain ed a few friends at cards last night at their home in Birs. Avery Turner will go to Newton Tuesday to visit for a few days in Proft. Wetherell's Friday evening dancing class will enjoy a party at his hall tonight. Mrs W G Smyser, who was taken suddenly last Saturday, is now improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Mills
Stef. J
Terrence
BT. Lewis
Squires
Three Rivers
Frank Jarrett
Avery ‘Turner
Kanene City
A. A. Robinson
A. Low
Chicago
Occidental Whist Club
I. Wotsa
Clara Leety
Lawrence
Augusta Hayes
M. BE
Kansas City
Josephine Ummethun
C. C. Allen
Leavenworth
Jay Montgomery
City of Mexico
David Atchison
W. J. Black
California
Lizzie Field
Fistorvel
J. C. Newly
Charles Ross
Henry Pauly
Alma
Ethel Hammond
Olathe
Nellie Anthony
Burlingame
Washburn College
Harriet Tones
Jennie Wolf
Denver
Col
HF Peabody
George M. Rakle
J. J. Goodwin
Temovenw
J. BP Pachelor
Valley Fats
Elir
Ted Thacher
George Thacher
J-R Woiltek
Atchtean
Hughes
Mirea S. Masry
Gon Me Chieres
Murry
Lockwood
F. OG. Popenve
Costa Rica
Harry Gundry
Cleveland
Ned Wilder
Iward Wilder
Easter
Ott
Newark
N. J
Webb Wilder
John Collins
M. O. Frost
Arkansas City
James Krower
Sutton
Mion
SiGibia Weenbo
Rotworia
Neday
Ruby Nickerson
Newton
Albert Parker
Avery Turner
Wetherell
W. G. Smyser
Topeka Figure Hugh Cameron Jailed in Washington
General Hugh Cameron a familiar Topeka figure during the legislature was arrested in Washington and confined in a basement cell. He was known as the “Kansas Hermit” and opposed by some for his Patriotism themed speeches and a push for an anti school flag law. An open letter from Cameron reflected on past political clashes and included a call for Kansans to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Cameron
Topeka
McKinley
Washington
Cameron Tiveson
Lawrence Rod
Kansas
Cameron
Gen
United States of America
Civil Service Commission
Peffer
Congress
United States
Heteia
Treasury Posts March Surplus After Deficit Month
Washington reports March receipts at 9.004 million dollars surplus over expenditures, reversing February's 4.295 million deficit. Tax receipts doubled from February to March as import rush continues before new tariff, with gold reserve rising to 390 million and monthly fund accumulation around 10 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Cleveland
McKinley
MckKinley
Bis
Treasury Department
Wheelmen in a Row Stir Chicago Politics
Chief Counsel Pred Patee of the League of American Wheelmen demanded that George K. Barrett be removed from the league and that the circular pledging wheelmen votes to Carter Harrison be suppressed. The L A W leaders met in executive session. Barrett attended and a stormy meeting produced a counter circular opposing the Barrett flyer and endorsing the Republican mayoral candidate. Reynolds of Kansas, now running for Chicago mayor on the Middle of the Road ticket, is described as an able man from Jewell County vanished from Mankato.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Patee
League of American Wheelmen
Kes
Potter
George K. Barrett
Carter Harrison
L.A. W
New York
Ilinois
Wheelmen
Tilinoig
Barrett
Barrett E'Rcnlar
Fe~publican
Mrs Vrooman Sues In U S Circuit Court Over Trust Deed
In Baltimore on April 3 Mrs Annie 4 Vrooman and husband Walter of St Louis sued William H Graffitin as trustee to set aside a deed of trust made Feb 13 before her marriage on Feb 25. The defendants include Mrs Laura Buck and George Buck. The suit seeks to void the deed and restore control of a roughly $900,000 estate to Mrs Vrooman who accuses her brother Graffin of undue influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Annie
Dixey Fatigued On Opening Night At Koster Bill's
Henry E. Dixey the Adonis of the American stage appeared tired in the opening scene of Gayest Manhattan at Koster & Bill's New York. He sang poorly, danced awkwardly, and withdrew after one act. Manager McConnell said Dixey would rest for the remainder of the run, with RE. Graham replacing him as Desarte Flam. The rest of the evening showed Dixey exhausted, leading to his withdrawal and a $400 weekly salary cited by the producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adonis
New York
Henry E. Dixey
Koster & Bill
Manhattan
Dixel
McConnell
Afr. Dixey
Dixey
RE. Graham
Deisarte Flam
Dixeyitte
Pitesimmons-Corbett
McConnell’ Viatt
You Can Be Sure of the Best for the Least Money
A brief promotional line asserts customers can trust the Phone Tis to deliver top quality at the lowest price, emphasizing value and confidence in the offer.
FAKE TRAVELS EASTWARD AIRSHIP SEEN OVER MICHIGAN TOWN
Residents of Galesburg Kalamaque county report a white light and a moving black object with a crackling sound and a possible human voice heard during passage. The account mixes airship sightings with ads for W L Douglas shoes and Topeka Dry Goods, mentioning California Limited trains and vestibuled Pullman cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Decatur
Mich
Galesburg
Kalamaque County
W. J. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Topeka
California Limited
Santa Pe Konte
California
Pulman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kemper & Pattons
Dr. Goddard
Frank Jackson
Santa Fe
Port Arthur
DeWitt
Pics
G. W. Stonefield
West St
E- Witt
G. W. Stansfeld
Kansas Avenue
Min J_ Hi. Wetherell
Stetn
Farily Kink
Jeanette Lord
Sue Sharitt
Him Hinckley
Grace Collins
Harriet Jones
Pearl Jones
Hele Ee Son
Anna Jones
Jessie Buults
Lottie Parkhurst
Isabel Neille Anthony
Ethel Haum
Ren Ales
Guilford Dudley
Seth Chase
Brad Jolson
Ben Johnson
Harry Sea
Harmony Glab
Harmony Music Club
The
Adreve
Lallaby
Miss Marian
Berens
May Lange
May Evans
van Huren Steel
Mrs French
Mrs. Evans
Jessie King
Nelle Lincoln
Katie Fletchputin
May Wilson
Ethel Wilson
Jessie Stultz
Bertie Love
Max Evans
Laura Evans
Will Davis
Phil Dailey
Clark Dailey
Hob Irwin
Tawis Felt
Geo, Huron
Frank Barkley
Rodger van Fook
Merle King
Geo
Douze Whist Club
Alice Prescott
Douse Whist
Glenna Crows
Diora Furman
Ona McFadden
Miss Prescott
Caro Penfieli
Susie Wider
Priscilla Alexander
Lotta Reaney
Maude Ranney
Neileai- Ciliteck
Emily Tewksbury
Maude Stacey
Juanita
Misses Tuttle
Auburndais
Thome
Joste Bowers
Flora Car Mer
Harriett Thompson
Helene Morgan
Mollie Goodwin
Grace
Crise Tuttle
Mr. Morris Stevenson
D. Thompson
Burt Todd
Eby
Geo. Day
James Thompson
Tom Corwin
John Thompson
Toga
Tanners Verne
Apontant
Creta
Ae Sears
National Capitol
Suthwestern
P. Hy
Kan
California Express
Pullman Palace
Tauris
Marty
G. W. Stansfield
Katy
Jennena Miller
Reliabi
Hain
Minna
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!