Lewelling Should Go If He Is Guilty, Says Harper County Man
A Wichita Eagle interview with J. P. Campbell, a fusion lawyer and politician from Wichita, defends Lewelling while questioning the accusers. Campbell cites Harper County letters and hotel talk about rail commission removal, argues Lewelling acted with integrity, and says if Lewelling has committed any listed wrongs they should be exposed and him removed. He praises Senator Titus as upright and popular, noting his long service and character.
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Wichita
Lew
Lewelling
Maine
Liwelling
Bieaf
Colinns
Beard
Vom Suixaioners
Harper County
Leedy
Railroad Commission
Caneman
Toel Durtiz
Zenste
Mr. Lewelline
Mrr. Lewelling
Mr. Lewelling
Lewelline
Sedewick
Madirieigh
Sedgwick
County
Mr. Lewellitue
Lewelding
Senate
Hiim
Ratirom Commission
Sidewick County
Indomes
Ameuul Mids
Perrine
WiehRa
Laweling
Ledewirk
Fegewick
Sedgwick Gainaty
Senator Young
Seator Jumper
Warden Ians
Senator Titus
Kamsas
Andy Titus
District Court
Belse
Soldier Colony Growing Near Fitzgerald Georgia
O J Haden returned from Irwin county superior court and praised Fitzgerald and its colony growth. He noted rapid development with land buyers agreeing to improve property. The town is expanding with brick buildings, orchards, and factories as over 700000 young trees flourish within three miles. The pension bureau contributes about 250000 yearly to Fitzgerald’s prosperity, aided by Governor Northep and Mr Fitzgerald. It is near the spot Jefferson Davis was captured.
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Atlanta
Ayoss
Atr
O. J. Haden
Irwin County Superior Court
Pitegerald
Dean
Herice
Fitageraid
Fitageraid' Ta An
Phu
Fitzserail
Soenalico
Pension Bureau
Fitzgerald
Mississippi Hoods
Texas Elks Plan Cape Jasmines Flight to Minneapolis Reunion
A private letter from Grand Trustee Graycroft of Dallas, Texas, outlines arrangements for a special train to Minneapolis for the Elks reunion. Texas will send 10,000 Cape Jasmine flowers and 200 blooms for the Texas delegation, with 15 to 200 Bika and their ladies expected aboard the trip. The Dallas delegation aims to brand the group as "the tower boys" with a striking display for the national order event.
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Texas Elks
Minneapolis
Ming
Graycroft
Dalus
Tex
Order of Elks
Texas
Minneapols
Craycrott
Dallas
Elion
Tower Boys
Panicky Times Advocates Nervous System Fortification
An advertisement promotes Dr Charcot s Kola Nervine Tablets as a genuine remedy for nervous strain from modern business life. Testimony from John T Hemphill, former secretary of the Minneapolis Board of Trade, claims improved appetite sleep and mental clarity after use. The ad touts the pills as a patented vegetable formula backed by a Parisian medical celebrity and guarantees druggist sales with a money back offer.
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John T. Hemphill
Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Minn
Charcot
de Jean Martin Charcot
Paris
France
Wil Weskened
Huiding Holm
anGleien
Charvets
Drugetete
Eka Chemical & Miz. Co
la Crosse
Witte
Topeka News-Brief Items From Local Ledger
A long list of small-town notes from Topeka covers inmates at the county poor farm, Washburn College events, charity drives, and local officials. Highlights include a royal mix of health, crime, church notices, court actions, and civic meetings with names such as Washburn, Salvation Army, and Police Chief Steele appearing amid various small-town incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Poor Farm
Washburn College
Trencher Stahl
Situation Army Hospital Fund
Jatier Jones
Whale for New York Aquarium Plan Under Way
The New York Park Department will organize a wireline expedition to capture white whales from the St Lawrence. Superintendent Gr Bean to prepare by May, transporting specimens in tanks to New York for the city aquarium. Past white whales in captivity have short lifespans, with Boston’s record around two years.
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Park Department
New York
Great Central
Gr. Bean
Aquarium
Dr. Kean
St. Lawrence
St Lawrence
Boston Aquarium
Jesse Grant Plans Colonies and Sanitariums in Mexico
Hermaville April 14 Jesse Grant son of General Grant in Mexico City arranging with the government for a convention to establish extensive sanitariums in California's Thermal Springs region. He also plans a town site and to erect houses and public buildings and colonize Americans on a large tract. He is heavily involved in mining interests in lower California.
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Hermaville
Mex
Jesse Grant
General Grant
City of
Mexico
Tower California
Thermal Springs
Grantle
Lower
Callrani
Police Force Completes Reorganization Under New Board
The city police undergo a major reorganization with a new board and re modeled ranks. Tollow Shirt Henry Mt. Steek is listed as Serjeant Tim Donovan as First, Jake Owen as Second Sergeant, O M Capron as First Detective, Charles C G Price as Second Detective, Albert Heartbore as Patrol Driver, with a long list of patrolmen and special officers named, including Frank Somers and J J Hicks, among others.
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Tollow
Henry Mt. Steek Fist Serjeant
Tim Donovan
Jake Owen
O. M. Capron
Charles CG. Price
Albert Heartbore
Bags
Sam. Jones
Mairin—Mra. Thorpe
Frank Somers
Dave Jose
J. Hicks
Henry Groch
C. Jenkins
Keésson
A. W. Powkes
EB. D. Pavey
Jas Campbell
J. F.C. Rucker
Chas. Gordon
John Murphy
Geo. Bieger
C. L. Yorkin
Herman Jacobs
CA Carlson
James J. Davis
Stone Pile
Richard Boyd
Lacy Woods
Whi. Chitwood
Ho, Evans
G. A. Whither
Bridge
Essence of Peppermint Deaths at Boarding House
Park UTR reports two men, Sarrie 1% dead and Dick West near death, after drinking essence of peppermint and whisky at a Jackson county boarding house. Both worked for Courtney Lumber. Ten minutes after ingestion Barvia died. Walt likely to die soon. Mrs A Inveen of Alton suffers rheumatic disease, cured by Chamberlain's Pain Balm after eight months of treatment. she urges others with similar afflictions to try it. $5 and 50 cent steel for sale by Druggists.
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Park
Sarrie
Dick West
Iythe
Sissouvilie
Jackson County
Courtney Lumber Company
Barvia
Walt
Mre
A. Inveen
Dienry St. Alton
Tit
Chamberlain
Vanderbilt's New Home Preference in Washington D C
Washington April 14 Rumor says Cornelius Vanderbilt is pleased with Washington climate calm streets and security and may build a house there His daughter Gladys loves cycling and pony riding in the city health news shows his condition improving Inquiries note a Woodley Lane site near Cleveland mansion eyed but unlikely distant from the city center No local architects consulted and plans likely to go to a New York firm.
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Waetington
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Washington
Gladys
Cit
Vanderblit
Woodley Lance
Cleveland
New York
Miss Daisy Leiter Sent Abroad To Break Romance With Wallach
Washington reports Daisy Leiter daughter of Chicago millionaire E Leiter will travel to Europe for an indefinite visit. The publicizes the romance between her and Hob Wallach son of a family rival, drawing wide social concern as Wallach's presence at society races becomes notable. The Leiter and Wallach households seek to defuse the affair amid media attention and social scrutiny.
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Wallach
Washington
Daisy Leiter
Chicago
E. Leiter
Europe
Leiter
Theosophy in Topeka Begins With Humble Start
Mrs Annie Besant arrived at the National hotel parlor in Topeka to organize a local branch of the Theosophical Society. F M Grover and B Arnold attended as the small crowd listened as she explained theosophy and admission requirements including belief in the immortality of the soul and karma.
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Annie Besant
London
National Hotel
Theosophical Society of the World
Justice of the Peace
F. M. Grover
B. Arnold
Austmaster
A. J. Arnold
Fellowship applications and initiation in late society meeting
Fragmentary report describes a meeting where aims included promoting religious study and science, along with openness to all regardless of creed or color. Women entered the room as signed applications were handled by Mrs Besant who collected a one dollar initiation fee for members.
Deputy Sheriff Forces Removal Of Imbecile Girl
Deputy Sheriff Larry Sheehan and Poor Commissioner Hale removed an imbeciled girl from the Shawnee county home after guardian Belle Williams resisted. The 200 pound woman and her husband tried to block the action, but Hale argued the case and the girl was placed in the county poor farm. The girl, colored and daughter of Williams’ first wife, was taken away amid tense confrontation at the Williams residence.
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Shawnee County
Larry Sheehan
Dolman
Mix
Belle Williams
Shorey
Willams
Sheehan
Hale
Williams Homse
Williama
Larry
Mr. Hale
Williams
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Ave
A Winfield Man Urges Temperance Union Reform
Winfield Kansas April 1897 letter to the State Journal argues for direct action over rhetoric. W B Denton proposes appointing five stout agents in towns to pressure officials, citing past mayor Tom Hutts and urging interviews to stop saloons efficiently. Also notes daily excursions to California by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line highlighting comfort and scenic routes.
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Winfeld
State Temperance Union
State Journal
W. CT
Plts
Tom Hutts
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Rapid Relief
Distressing kidney and urinary pain eased within six hours by a remedy called the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims to relieve bladder, kidney, and back pain, urinary retention, and water issues in both sexes, with quick passage of pain, sold by Geo. W. Stansfield and Sin Drug Co. in Topeka, Kansas.
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Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Ave
Sin Drug Co
Topeka
Kan
Mineral Water Ad and Local Salve Claim
An old prospectus advertises Mineral Water as the finest in the west from J. W. Phillips at 612 W Eighth. It also touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure for piles and a remedy for burns, cuts, and sores, endorsed by G W Stansfield of St Kanses.
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J. W. Phillips
DeWitt
Pilex
G. W. Stansfield
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Kansas Bible Institute
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Shaynes County
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St. Louis
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Reynolds
David Overmyer
BR. Jones
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Petion
Tapek
Henry Steele
Helens
Frank Thomas Minder
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Rheme
A. W. Minder
Copisin Hawk
Salvation Army
Buckmaster
Army Hospital
Melissa Murdock
East Crane Street
WHALE
Ane
Techn
Vanderbilt
Miss Leiter
Daisy Lester
George Curzon
England
Hob Wallach
Young Wallach
Fort Moyen
McKinley
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