Big crowd of old friends honors Topeka chief and wife
A large gathering of chief John M. Wilkerson’s country neighbors filled his 1010 avenue home in North Topeka for a festive evening. The party featured dancing, fried chicken, salads, cakes, and ice cream with Wilkerson and his wife at the center. Neighbors from both sides of town joined, and the event ended with a joyful sendoff as guests departed late in the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wilkerson
J. M. Wiley
Wiley
Wilkerson
Topeka
Avesua
North Topeka
Dave Burdge
Bre
Burdge
Soda Royal
John M. Wifey
Lin
Tecsuke
Theo
Owens
Apile
Wily
Santa Fe
Wiles
Gnesta
Geniel
Woman Fights Off Attacker Then Farris Couple Identify Suspect
Mrs A J Farris of Fifth and Locust escaped an assault attempt as a man entered her home yesterday afternoon. Neighbors alerted police and Oscret Owens and Ewing arrested George Stovall in North Topeka. Mrs Farris and her husband later identified Stovall at the station but dismissed him as the assailant. he was released. The couple described the man and noted they are white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscert Owens
Ewing
George Stovall
North Topeka
Stovall
Jim Jook
Jailer Hopkins
Georges Stovall
Log Rolling at Bis marck by Modern Woodmen of America
The first annual log rolling event for the northeastern district of Kansas will be held at Bis marck Grove on Labor Day September 2. Expected attendance exceeds 10,000 with about 1,000 from Topeka. W A Northcott head council and J G Peabody attorney will speak. It will be a basket picnic with a prize drill and the Hotskell Institute band confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Topeka
Kansas
Bismarck Grove
Labor Day
Union Pacific
W. A. Northcott
J. G. Peabody
Order
Hotskell Institute
Miners and youths linked to a rash of crimes in Indian Territory
Five young men Rufus Bock Bam Saméor Meow Judy Lucky Davie and Albert Stake were jailed today in Sapulpa Indian Territory after a spree that included murder of deputy marshal Joe Garrett and a series of sexual assaults robberies and robberies of travelers. They allegedly abducted Rosette Wilson and assaulted her along with Hasson and two other women and killed a negro boy with a stockman Calahan. The group also robbed and held up several individuals and carried cigars advertised as Acora Havana 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siri
Ark
Rufus Bock
Bam Saméor
Meow Judy
Lucky Davie
Albert Stake
United States
Indian Territory
Joe Garrett
Rosette Wilson
Sapulpa
Haseon
Lake Creek
Duck Creek
Bulgarian attack burns 290 houses in Janakli district
Dispatch from Salonica reports about 1 000 Bulgarian troops attacked the village of Janakli in Kindjali district, burning 290 houses and killing twenty five residents. Adrianople's dispatch parallels but warns accounts may be exaggerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonica
Janakli
Kindjali
Junakli
Adrianople
Funeral train to Lawrence for Judge Thacher
Secretary F G Adama of the State Historical Society aims to secure a large attendance at Judge Solon C Thac's funeral in Lawrence tomorrow. Thacker was a highly enthusiastic member of the state society. The Topeka train departs at 2 p.m. on the Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas Rence
Tapeke
F. G. Adama
The
State Historical Society
Solon C. Thac
Lawrence
Jude ‘Thacher
Topeka Oe
Santa E
Reform School No Good in John Mackintosh Case at Senat
John Mackintosh, a 28 year old, with prior criminal history, served part of a reform school term and a penitentiary sentence after a pardon by Gov. Lewelling. He allegedly stole two ten dollar bills and one dollar in silver from Henry and Snead on July 23. The case, set for 9 am before Justice Grover, was continued to 2 pm tomorrow due to Snead’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mackintosh
Senat
Jobe Mackintosh
Gov. Lewelling
Henry & Sneed
Justice Grover
Snead
Obriet Hospital
Why He Shouldn't Shoot A Police Slaying Incident
An odd poker raid incident in Lincoln between Thirteenth and Fourteenth on Saturday night ended with an officer sparing a fleeing young man who pleaded not to shoot claiming kinship to General Bradford. Officer Haisch halted the pursuit after the appeal and Chief Wilkeron released the detainee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UN Lincoln
Haisch
Bradford
Wilker-on
Gresham's Nephew Elopes With Cavalry Officer's Daughter
Samuel H. Gresham a Norfolk business figure and Misa Sarat Robbe eloped from Hygeia hotel at Ola Point Comfort Sunday evening and were married in this city yesterday afternoon. The wedding occurred at the Oxford hotel after their arrival and registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Samuel H. Gresham
Norfolk
Misa Sarat
Robbe
William Robbe
Third United States Artillery
Hygeia
Ola Point Comfort
Oxford
la Loci
Robert WL Golasa
Merchants Exchange
Roosevelt
Battimann
Joshua Levering
Prohibition Party
Maryland
New York
Excursion Plans For State Wheel Event Draw Crowds
Preparations for the biggest wheel racing event in the state advance as Rock Island offices close Friday afternoon and Santa Fe may follow. Visiting riders from Denver Ottawa and Olathe arrive daily and locals compete for championship honors. An expected 800 to 1,000 wheels fill the grounds with lantern parade and a large 60 by 20 foot tent for pacing and rub down. The lantern pyramid at parade time will rise near trolley wires with Vesper and Golinis providing four-wheeled displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Inland
Santa Fe
Fair Grounds
Hale
Denver
Woodrelf
Davins
Ottawa
Hackett
Olathe
J. B. Deceyson
Jake Fogel
Geo. D. Bartell
Claudy
Lute Wiksdal
Jack Mercer
E J. Rawson
Eb, Edwards
Web Stephenson
Hal Hazlett
RS. Aird
M. Stevenson
Salina
Emporia
L.A. W
Copeland
Metropolitan Hall
William Taylor
Vesper & Golinis
British Cyclists Fined for Fast Riding Refuse to Pay
Capron Neb Aug 13 British bicycle tourists Edward Clegg Coleman Nockelda and Henry Cartensen were arrested for fast riding. They were fined $1 plus costs totaling $5.70 each and were committed to hard labor on the street after refusing to pay. They claim protection of the British government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capron
Neb
Edward Clegg
Coleman Nockelda
Henry Cartensen
Althoug
Woman Revived by Lightning Gains Strength to Walk
A New York thunderstorm sequence left one death and multiple injuries. William Tilly’s house in Branchville near South Norwalk was struck. his wife was badly shocked and burned. His aged mother, believed dead, recovered enough to extinguish a fire in the attic and alert a neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yous
New York
William Tilly
Branchville
South Norwalk
Bold cattle stealing grips Wyoming herd losses
In Lander Wyoming on August 18 authorities report that brand alterations have led to thousands of cattle being stolen and driven north into Montana where many have been sold. Some herds have decreased by two thirds and losses exceed thirty thousand dollars in three months with more cases expected as reports come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Lanner
Wyo
Montana
Sultan Buys Cartridges for Turkish Government
Demetrius Kallias Bey and his bride Mrs YT Barnum arrived at Barperfort with M Timont of the French embassy. Kallias Bey visited Marina then placed a large ammunition order for the Turkish government under the sultan's orders at the Union Metallic Cartridge company. Additional notes mention improved factory machinery and a Times-Democrat linotypist's record-setting type-setting feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kallias Bey
Barperfort
Cons
Demetrius Kallias Bey
YT. Barnum
M. Timont
Marina
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Knickerbocker Fashion Wins Free Ride Breakthrough
A New York San story recounts a bloomers encounter as a cyclist tries Paris inspired knickerbockers. The narrator describes the sensation of freedom and lightness, her height when skirtless, and admission she would never ride in anything else again after a Central Park outing and a boulevard dash by cable car, reflecting dress reform sentiment.
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Europe
Paris
Esid
New York
Central Park
San
Notable Bicyclists and Dress Styles Inspire Paris Gasp
A New York World summary notes Paris hosts top cyclists Casimir Perier Emile Zola and Jules Clarutie with Frank Ives famed cue expert later touring Southern California. It mentions Frances Willard Phebe Han afard and Mme Hana Korany taking up cycling, while Japanese women adopt a blended bloomers style distracting onlookers as their toes turn inward and heels wobble past.
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Paris
Casimir Perier
Emile Zola
Jules Clarutie
Frank Ives
California
Frances Willard
Phebe C. Hanafard
Whbo
Mme. Haana Korany
Syria
New York World
Riding Technique for Hills and Slopes Warns Against Overmotion
From Cyclers' News instructions advise minimal forward tilt on ordinary hills with slight inclination. On long slopes change position by alternating sitting upright and leaning forward, but avoid repetitive rocking every few seconds. Maintain steady posture to allow back and hip muscles to do the work effectively.
Mail Carrier on Wheel Drives Temescal Oakland Route
T. J. Foster holds the government contract for mail between North Temescal and Oakland and has used a wheel for over a year. The route consists of ten daily trips, totaling about 25 miles, with a 20 to 60 pound mail pouch carried on the forward brace. Foster, nearly sixty, works alone with little fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Foster
North Temescal
Oakland
Temescal
Lightly Spoken in a Witty Exchange Between Partners
A brief, playful dialogue shows one speaker striking a momentary heel light to light the other’s lamp. She teases him calling him spry as a cat, and he responds with a courteous affirmation. The exchange ends on a light note as they acknowledge his nimble footing.
Topeka Water Company Battles City Tax Roll Shifts
The Topeka Water company faced tax roll changes after shifting assessments to Topeka township. City officials and the school board pressed to restore taxation in Topeka, citing a writ ten opinion and statutory duties. Judge Keeler described the maneuvering to favor township taxation and the effort to ensure the company pays city taxes where it benefits. The piece notes the broader debate over where such property should be taxed and references an unrelated Cream of Tartar advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Water Company
Topeka
Topeka Township
Safford
Topeks
Kard Welch
Keeler
Keeler & Welch
Water Company
Mule
McCabe
Yupeka
Iowa
Royai Baking Powder Company
North Topeka Hems of Interest From the North Side
North Topeka notes a visit by Uncle Sammie Carter of Asharville to A. M. Petro and family. Several locals attend gatherings at the Misses Potter’s College Hill home. Notable visits include Mrs. Grant Maxwell of Fort Worth and Mrs. J. E. Lucas’s ill mother. Fireworks at Garfield park to be obscured from outside view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammie” Carter
Asharville
A. M. Petro
O. A. Pisr
Rock Island
J. D. Stevens
Tyler Street
Vorthalders
Dr. Burgen
Cliva
Council Grove
West Norrig Street
Ths
Pratt Bros
North Topeke
Lukens Bros
North Topeka
Stutz & Walker
A. J. Arnold & Son
North Ranvat
Munyon
J. H. Heller
N. Kan
J. Proudfit
N. Kan. Ave
West Laurent Street
A.& Curry
North Madison Street
Colorado
New Mexico
Kier
Misses Echo
Lawrence
Mra
John Leng
Quincy Street
EP. Baker
Canon City
I Charles Cookle
C. P. Hubbard
St Bhorey
el Reno
Okin
Indianapolis
Ind
Mr. Hubbard
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Kansas Ave
PEONE
J.M. Knight
John Wilkerson
Bismarck
Havana
Downs
Isle of Wight
Royal Yacht Squadron Suwiling Committee
KS Palmer
Yampa
Mer. Willis
San Antonio
Tex
Eagle Paws
Washburn Cottere
Washburn College
Reform School
PB. A
Omana
A. P A
Dana
City of
Omaha
M.ix. Hopwell
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
AP. A. Board
Berk
Fire and Police Commission
Gresham’s Nephew
Batroons
Baltimore
America
Victoria
B.C
British Columbia
Saline
Sultan
George P. Tinker
Times-Democrat
Jurges Fuller
Brewer
Naseville
Tenn
J. M. Dickenson
Puller
Fuller
Penn’s
Celings
Bloomer Girl
Japan
North
Tupeka
Kansas Avenue
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