Inland land dispute ties Missouri and Kansas law
The article recounts a disputed land purchase and funds linked to the Staiger project. It notes charges to Vint Stillings and Rodenhaus, payments totaling over 12 750, and questions about ownership, taxing, and jurisdiction between Missouri and Kansas. It mentions Atwood and attorneys, a penitentiary purchase, and a Missouri court stance on jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Me Atwood
Rodenhaus
Atala
Kansas
Kannar
Missouri
Kaneda
Judea
Leavisworth County
John HM. Atwood
J. Toden
Atwood
Leavenworth
Agen begTo
Tutehman
Misouri
Mintouri
Kanan
Clad Hamilton
Disputed Stulger Island land claims in Missouri River saga
The article recounts a long, tangled dispute over Stulger Island near the Missouri River, involving Whitely, Stulger, and others. It covers a 19th century boundary shift, river channel changes, and a Missouri court settlement in which land interests were divided, with state authorities later considering purchasing Whitely's claim to mine coal beneath the penitentiary region.
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Weale
Leavenworth
Ausrourl
Stulger Island
Wand
Spartaland
Geera Godard
Vinton Bullings
Stalgeere
Missouri
Stillings
Archer
Abner Whity
Whitely
Ruther
Staigerheim
Ben Stulger
Minsour
Minnouri
Kaniator
Kane Bank
Trland
Kanes
Beraplaty
Bern
Kanene
Kanraesieagh
Ati
Wittely
Prion
Braiger
I. Penitentiary
Tewan
Godard
Hamilton
Sr.etiilings
Dominican sisters and priests swept from Et Jonneh in Port Jarvia area
Three hundred Dominican sisters and priests from New York and other states were driven by flood from the Tetriat and sandtarium at Et Jonneh, 20 miles north of Port Jarvia. A cloudburst wrecked two heavy domes and damaged the corridor, with power and steam pipes carried downstream. One valley side was swept clean while buildings stayed intact. no lives were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brocktyn
Et Jonneh
Port Jarvia
State approves new grain grade rules for Kansas
The state grain inspection commission appointed by Governor Bailey met at the Office of J. W. Burnett to set Kansas run grain grades. Changes include weight adjustments for No 1 red and hard wheats, a new corn grade between No 4 and no grade, and updated oat and rye standards. The group discussed rail hold tracks in Kansas City to speed inspections, noting large daily grain shipments and current track congestion.
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State Inspection Bureau
State Grain Inspection Commisson
Bailey
Kansas
Cork
Radford
Kansay City
Kan
Wrusias
Southwestern Graly Journal
Topeka
Railronda
Kansas City
Kanin
Fand N
Fouitain
Mralra Wil Nermas
City To-Pay Pavers After Rain Delays In To-Deke Streets
City Engineer McCabe prepared estimates for payment to contractors on pavers along Madison Second and Third streets and related avenues. Rain has delayed work, with payments to await funds. contractors face Wednesday finish or later and ongoing costs for curbing paving and street work by firms including Kenley Webster Ramsey Ramsey Ritchie Wall Hanley and Winans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCabe
To- Deke
Maxwell
Madison Street
Ge BK. Winans
Kenley & Webster
Huntoon Avenue
Ramsey
Police Jottings of a Moonlit Fight in Seabrook Pasture
Deputy sheriffs and police searched routes around a Seabrook pasture where Joe Curry and Charley Colwell, cited local celebs, fought ten rounds advertised as a boxing mill. Curry reportedly edged Colwell but the fight ended without official sanction as spectators lost money and assets. A pale bull doof mysteriously appears in the notice amid drunken chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mstic
Joe Curry
Charley Colwell
Mr. Colwell
Seabrook
Curry
Colwell
Dogs, gambling arrests, and rain bring city mirth
A stray dog with odd behavior eludes pursuit along Lime and other streets as residents try to help and watch. Seven colored individuals arrested Thursday at a Kansas avenue room are released after authorities note it was a bedroom and not a gambling house. July police cash receipts total 617.01, while jailer profits from selling to drinkers draw renewed jeers as rain ends a mud-sodden day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Avenue
Jude Hamilton
Peliee Co
Violent Diarrhoea Case Cured by Remedy in Patton
A resident of Patton Alabama reports a rapid recovery from a violent diarrhoea after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial says three doses cured the illness completely and praises the product as the best bowel remedy. Sold by all druggists.
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Janse John J. Patton
Patton
Ala
Chamberlain
Good Citizenship Speech and Forest Park Concert
Governor Bailey will speak at Atchison Sunday with a 55 member band giving two free concerts at Forest Park. The event aims to promote virtue and industry with selections from Stabat Mater Lucia and Iagoletto, plus familiar tunes. Governor Bailey will address good citizenship and moral conduct to a large crowd in Atchison.
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Kentucky
Hatley
Jefferson and Shawnee County Agree on Grantville Bridge Funds
Jefferson and Shawnee counties clash over who pays for rebuilding the Grantville bridge struck by the flood. Shawnee pledges four fifths of the expense while Jefferson offers to cover half the cost, with a new bridge estimated at 12 000 to 14 000. The plan relies on a general fund and a 5 mill levy, as bids await opening for the wrecked spans and replacement items.
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Jefferson County
Shawnee County
Kansas River
Grantville
Watt
Kaw River
Kansas Avenue
Jefferson
Shaynee County
Bardon
Valencis
Silver Lake
Brick Plant
Kav le
Sardow
Valencia
Wabaunsee
Farmers Plan River Breaks Bill Through Curtis
Shawnee county farmers push for a Kansas river bank breakup bill to be proposed in Congress. They seek surveys by the county surveyor and maps for Commissioner Curtis, fearing federal surveys would delay action for two to three years.
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Shawnee
Charles Curtis
Congress
Kansas River
United States
Rogers
Curtis
District Court Fees and Surprising Birthday Party
District court fee totals for Shawnee county to August 1 show 507.09 collected and to be turned into the county treasury with potential quarterly fees up to 1600. The county attorney’s fees are noted as a factor in collections. Pleasant Surprise Party celebrated Mrs. Fannie Seymour’s birthday at her Seabrook home with many members of Eka Retef Corps No. 19, Topeka Post No. 71, and friends in attendance from local families and leaders.
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Shawnee
Eka Retef Corps
Topeka Post No
Fannie Seymour
Seabrook
Corp
Xenesog
Bae Mule Light
Seymour
W. K. Bradafford
L. M. Penwell
John Siu
W. M. Hahn
J. H. Ladd
Gilbert Berell
Stre
M. C. McCormick
Mere
Alice Addis
Amrose
St. Penny
ML. Zook
Blake
Piles
AL . Shreve
Snook
Jen
Bie ‘Wilcox
Addie Cretchton
Amrw
Arsbelle Morrison
EJ. Clark
EL. Damuth
Mise Dearie
North Topeka News Briefs and Local Moves
North Topeka notes list residents moving to the James place and returning to Harrison street homes, with visits from Florence Chase and Mrs Miller recovering at Fifth and Clay. Local church announcements cover North Topeka Baptist services and Second Presbyterian activities. A wall at 828 Kansas avenue collapsed, with theories blaming foundation distance or mortar lime as the cause.
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Gleave
Kimbailee Company
North Kenses Avenue
F. Adame
Harry Sampey
James Place
West Laarent Street
Jink Berry
Harrison Street
Polk Street
J. A. Stavely
Kansas Avenue
Eat
Jo_ McAfee
Quincy Street
Berta Shields
Josie Dickinson
Edna Staples
Meriden
D. Myers
Anna
Newton
Herbert French
French
Litter
Myers
North Topeka Baptist Church
Laurent and
Harricon
Glendenning
Sheet
Wilmarth
Ihs
Bucklen’s Arnica Used For Wounds And Ulcers
An old advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica will prevent fatalities from minor injuries and illnesses. It urges keeping the remedy handy for wounds ulcers and other threats, noting its availability through the Arnold Drug Co on North Avenue.
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Arnold Drug Co
North Avenue
Wilson Improving in Sumner County Case
Wellington Aug 1 Ex County Attorney Wilsons condition shows mental and physical improvement. He can take nourishment and is regaining clarity, though rest is required. Visitors remain forbidden. A sister in Pennsylvania reports he appeared at her Clarksburg home in a half demented state on the morning of the 26th before attempting to walk home to Belle Plaine. He was guided back to Texas by train staff and later walked home.
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Sumner
Wellington
Kas
Wilson Ls
Pennsylvania
Clarksburg
Belle Plaine
Mulvane
Amd
Clark
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