Libel Trial Opens on Hitchcock OMB Case in Topeka
Testimony unfolds history of the O. M. B. cult with Hubert Hitchcock and Charles Holliday facing libel claims for a State Journal notice and Greenspan interview. Witnesses recount October 1894 basement meetings at Seventh and Kansas, alleged bribery claims, and publication disputes over the Topeka State Journal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hbel
Hubert Hitchen
Shaud Greenapas
Charis
Mretennan
Shwedi
State Journal
Ofctober
Liida Greenspan
Conrad Mayer
Beth
Sky
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O. M
Mayer
Roma
Moran Avenues
Intarvinwe
Simon Aroenspan
Cymraik Miaser
Ulieheuskk
Hitehkav
Groenenan
Mats Hitehuwk
Consulaur
Charles HK Dbutday
Sime Gidwyan
MacLertat
Thie O
Dutherite
Iodees
Grand Ducer
Omere
Conrad Maser
Shawnee Widge
Bourder
Uiestate
Greenspan
Oo. M
OFMB
Mager
Hitchcock
Orld
Therm
Eugene Wace
Charlie Hollider
Eugene Ware
MacLennan
East Sixth Street
Orages
Mec
Lean
Seventh and
Kansas Avenue
Grevispan
Holiday
Elias
Charlie
Pied Nelon
Wosipuny
Trotcock
Nelson
Stinun Greenspan
Simon Greenspan
Southwestern’ Fuel Nompany
Kiar
Pobert Hitchcock
L. L. Kiené
Hitchestk
Wilson
Husen
Holliday
Bueene
Betnae
Dm.fi
Mawen
Maclannan
Benuwit
Desertante
Austin Brody
Journal
Bis
Frank FP MacLennan
Ware
M. EB
M. E
P. BH. Sougher
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Baby After Illness
A Spring Valley mother recalls her two month old daughter failing health with night cries and ear discharge. After a failing doctor’s care, Hood's Sarsaparilla with Pills and Olive Ointment stopped discharge, healed sores, and gave rosy cheeks.
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Hood
S. Siorp
Spring Valley
N.Y
Details from overheard basement meeting of local lodge members
The testimony describes an arrest era basement gathering at Seventh and Kansas Avenue. Witnesses discuss Hitchcock and Meyer opposing bent interests, beer being carried by Hitchcock, and a conversation about who funded it. Mayer chaired. Hitencork urged support for McKeever amid order politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. MB
State Journal
MacLenman
Elene
Austin Brady
Bitchcork
Robert Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Simei
Tanas
Topele
Eneinett Ar
Greenspan
Holliday
Sin
Seventh and
Kansas Eyanue
Wilitt
Gultar
EU McKeever
Mayer Ame
Halliday
Morrisl
Simon Greenspaw
Weaver
Maj. Shreve
Mr. Holliday
Thipik
MacLennan
OMB
Converention
Crawford Opera House
Dodge
Sny Ode
Chariie Holliday
Charlie Holliday
Kaneaé Avenue
Ed McKee
Hitchcopk
Simon Greenspan
Ed McKeever
Abomey Safford
Col. Holliday
Wilson Keith
Herman D. Crow
Souther
Mr. Hitchcock
Mer. Hitchcock
OF. M
Bir Hitcheuek
Mir
Hitehegek
Gabo Kilie
Gatien
Low Millar
Fie
Seventh End
Kanea
Avenue
Aries
Regiala
GMB
Charles Galbreath
Kanes Avenue
Bob Hitchcock
Mr. Olson
al Nodney
Executive Council
The
OM. B
Robert
General Executive Committee
Gilas
Standard Lodge
Ubé
Hitchcook
Gallon
George Butts
Butter
Mr. Butts
Mitchenek
McKeever
Order
McReever
Istrut
George B. Gallon
O. M
Onser
PS Ctannie
Weti
Eitelsteck and Mayer
Charles KK. Holliday
J. W. Roberts
al Nooney
Georgy D. Burts
Charles K. Holliday
Aroben
Grand Lodge
Suunis
Kansas Avenue
Mayer
Hitencork
Sam
Jodsu
Laryas
Erie
Awemieion Club
Shawner
O. Bt
Molimver
Ste
Hitchcock Suspension Revealed In Lodge Proceedings
Testimony recounts Hitchcock being suspended by unanimous action for violating lodge obligations by supporting a candidate not endorsed by the order. Minutes, sent to Wichita for confirmation, are noted. publication relied on State Journal for wide circulation among 5,000 members in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Roberts
Wichita
Bitehead
Grand Lodge
State Journal
MacLennan
Wilson
George D. Butts
Mr. Holliday
Order
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