Man Linked to Temperance Builder Faces Court
Ben Jordan, longtime joint operator on West Railroad Street, is at center of repeated police action. Court notes show arrests, bonds, and an ongoing injunction effort led by local lawyers to bar Jordan and family from possessing liquor at the race. The property owner identified as Mrs J G Hull, mother in law of Jose Shaw, remains a contested point in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Jorian
Allinson
Teetimimny Tstre- Aueed
Tusling
North Topeka
Norains
Jordan Lves
Yang
Haitrakd Street
Kansas Avenue
Jackson Street
Wall
J. G. Hull
Jose Shaw
Flow. Peester
A. BH. Vance
Jods Hagen
Ben Jordan
Bens Jordan
Ami
Bird
Vance
Foster
Lawrence Wonnetly
Lindsey
Evenin
Rucker
Atkinson
Andree's First Pigeon Christania Balloon Crew Unclear
An OCR fragment references Andree and a balloon ascent with crew and vessel Alken Wax. Details are garbled about timing after ascent and possible locations like North Cape, suggesting a historical balloon expedition with uncertain notes on participants and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christania
Aus
M. Macharon
Herr Andrie
Eran
North Cape Amb
Topeka News Roundup Sparks Lantern Parade
Elderberries ripe and city events fill Topeka streets. Officials report Ramsey ill, Frank Newland sick, and city projects from library steam lines to park picnics. Knights of Pythias plan festival town banners. various locals attend dances, church matters, and charity drives as Fall Festival preparations begin.
Karnival Knights Gather for Carnival Night Meet
All members urged to attend at the Elka rooms in the Masonic Building with space in public hall if needed. The group aims to expand to at least 400 members and asks each Knight to recruit friends for active burlesque features of the carnival night. A long list of named attendees is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elka
Masonic
Momhers
C. K. Holliday
A. W. Dana
F. 8. Chase
Jno
EF. McManus
Paul ‘Terrington
F. £. Nippe
BI. Copeland
Pick Smith
Ned Henderson
Frank Crane
Walter Noble
EB. P. Edson
C. T. McCabe
H. A. Weaver
BB Blythe
HF. Bird
Popence
J. Burgess
Robert Pierce
Charles Hotwan
Willard Scott
J. Doneyson
Charles Nelson
Lindsay Pegues
F. Retchenbach
Nate Lees
Waters
Harry Williams
C. Adams
Cilft Histed
Dave Palmer
Pomi Clements
Clad Hamilton
Walter Cust
G. B. Galion
J. E. Morgan
Hls. Borgen
Ed Keilam
Chas. Trakins
Wilt
Hagie
Harry Safford
Clarence Grit- Fane
Otis Hungate
A. A. Clements
Ed Arnold
Dave W. E Reid
Bob Kepley
Teri Lucas
Dick Hodgins
Dr. Boleck
Joe Griles
A. R. Lingafelt
Ene P.M. McClintock
Wil T. R Erard
J. Ni Bleck
Bob Teptes
Will Johnstone Gifin
Edward McBride
Gronks Stoker
Howard Lawrence
Dave Mulvane
Jake Mohler
Adrian Shermean
Frank Shelden
Herbert Armstrong
Harry Noble
Will Eberly
J. B. Clay
Dana McVicar
John H. Norton
W. W.manepeaker
Geo. Mt
W. Sills
Tom Re
D. Wol Slawell
Albert E. Sheldon
George W. McCiel
Biembans
Julius Welching
Major Shreve
J Falts
Wee
Everett Akers
J X Goes
T. W. Scudder
Ben Ps
Fred Waters
WO. Johnston
M. H. Ghent
Ittom
Fall Festival drives toward five thousand in donations
The Committee of Fifteen continues soliciting funds for the Fall Festival with Mats yet to be returned to the secretary. B S Brigham estimates about $900 so far and expects total contributions to exceed that by evening. Reaching suburban residents remains difficult, but many are willing to give. Major T J Alderson has left for the Indian Territory, pausing work north of Fourth street. In the coming days the committee aims for just over $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Newland
Ramsey
Iil
Chas. M. Sheldon
Karnival Knights
Elks
Halston Health Club
Garfield Park
Sixth and
Kansas Avenue
W. W. Poindexter
Tawa
Stenyze
Matty Evans
Tope
Col. J. W. F. Hughes
D. O. AcCray
Fourteenth and
Topeka Avenue
Charles Shannon
Kansas City
Topeka
American Volunteers
Joe Vance
Mutchingon
Stormont Hospital
J. T. Lovewill
Washburn College
Will Hue
Kansas Medical College
Rock Island
Bantu Fe
Tenue
Athletic Park
Base Hall
Wil WH. Kent
St. Joesph Gazette
Harmon Ryus
Wentworth Military Academy
Thorpe
Sixth
van Buren
Birs
Abe
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Anderton
Indian Territory
B.S Brigham
T. J. Alderson
Fourth Street
Festival Queen Eyes Maids of Honor From Each County
The Denver Festival of Mountain and Plain plans to again select a Queen of the Plains with maid of honor delegates from each county. County commissioners act as judges. certificates of election due by Sept 20. Maids must provide white dress and parasol, with travel and hotel furnished in Denver for October events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Hocky Mountain News
Mountain and Plain
the Plains
Plains
Palace Hotel
Queen's Committee
Charles F. Wilron
M. J. McNamara
Rodney Curtis
Santa Fe Celebration to showcase nine floats in parade
Santa Fe employees in Newton arrange three floats for the Santa Fe celebration while calls go out to Emporia Peabody McPherson Abilene Sterling and Kinsley to assemble displays. Ottawa Chanute Winfield also have Santa Fe workers ready, with J H Garside named chairman and a fund drive planned to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Newton
Topeka
Parker
Emporia
Peabody
McPherson
Abilene
Sterling
Kinsley
Senta Fe
Barnes
Southern Kansas
Ottawa
Chanute
Winfeld
Atchison
J. H. Garside
J. W. Lechler
L. E. Garside
Topeka Herald Editor Named for Youth Paper
Harry Rigby named editor in chief of the Topeka Herald a youth oriented paper planned for Topeka readers. Drills scheduled for Wednesdays and Saturdays aim to support a strong showing at the annual encampment as Larned and N.G. members prepare for September 28 to October dates. Santa Fe Route offering excursion tickets to Nashville while Ballart's Snow Liniment advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larned
Kk. N. G
Sapa Houston
Harry Rigby
Topeka Herald
Topeka
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Miller's Pharmacy
Topeka Avenue
Santa Fe
Nashville
Tenn
Ballart
KEEP THE GRUB HERE MINERS AID DELAYED
A local committee of union men collected four, meal, bacon, clothing and money over two weeks to aid striking miners in the east. They planned to load flour using three cars but were told by Kansas mine workers officers not to load this week as goods may be needed in Kansas soon. No goods are in storage and the committee will hold them. No reason was given for the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thema
W. A. Bird
Knights of Pythias
S. B Nicholson
Topeka
Indiana
Weeters
Kale
Hirsgeboom
Seventh
Bishih
C. J. Snyder
Pinsburz
Mageboom
Mra
J. B. Johnson
Mao
W. C. TU
First Methodist Church
Wells-Purge Express Company
Santa Fe
Edmund
C.T
Secret Service
Wells-Fargo Company
Scott, Foresmantle Co
Chicago
Heckfold & Co
St Laura
Reed & McNally
Crane & Co
Parks
Crawford Opera House
Det
East
Kansas
George H. Evans
Mine Workers’ Organization
Ernest Sidings
California
Anna Bartholomew
Cedar Rapids
Lords Club
Pearl Prescott
Pueblo
Shaw
Clemma Linn
Cott
Ripley
J. J. Falls
Dean Low
Fred Culver
Luther Nellis
C. P. Hatcheld
Cedaree
Kansas City
Rameauer
Meri
Rena Ackey
Martie Whaley
Cleveland
Whaley
Judes
A. H. Horton
Colorado
Albert Watkins
Coultis Farm
W. H. Reed
Reed
Seareas
Nellie O'Donald
Lizsie Knowles
Holton
W. L. Hurst
van Buren Street
Black
May
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Carrie
Ed Brown
Oakland
Pennsylvania
Kate Mortenly
Reno
Pool Rooms Must Go In St Louis Amid Drive Against Gamming
In St Louis the police board plans to close pool rooms in the downtown area under the gaming house ordinance. General James M. Lewis, vice president of the police commission, said plans for suppression are arranged, with lawyers noting possible closure under existing laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Reaeset
James M. Lewis
Board of Police
Harrigan
Sunday Excursions to Kansas City Stir Controversy
The Wichita Eagle denounces weekly Sunday excursions from eastern Kansas to Kansas City Missouri as a costly drain on Kansas towns and railroads. It argues the trips boost Missouri commerce, harm Topeka and other towns, and produce little redeeming value. A drunken brawl on a return train from Kansas City highlights social tensions and safety concerns.
Speeches Listed for Campfires at GAR Encampment
The article lists expected speakers for campfires and reunions at the GAR encampment including Secretary of War, Governor Bradley of Kentucky, Governor Hazen of Michigan, General C Howe, General B H Greissom, and other officials from Wisconsin New York and Illinois among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar
Bradley
Sentucky
Hazen
Pingre
Michigan
Butterscra
Cold Springs
C. Howe
Burton
B. H. Greissom
Picksonville
Warren B. Hocker
Philip B. Low
Wallace T. Foote
Taxpayers Get Wolfed By People Who Unload Their Bad Children
A stranger in Probate Judge Dolman’s office watched four young boys, aged up to ten, labeled as the worst criminals in Topeka. They were sent to reform school, one colored boy Johnny Jordan aged 10 known for stealing cakes, along with Oscar Lundberg, Albert Lundberg, and Herbert Low who stole bananas. The father blamed lack of home control and Herbert Low for instigating trouble, saying he works away from home to provide for his children. The scene depicted a tense moment as authorities considered their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolman
Steele
Topeka
Reform School
Johnny Jordan
Oscar
Albert Lundberg
Herbert Low
Charles Lundberg
Mineral Water advertises at the World’s Fair
An OCR read fragment promotes mineral water and a standard cathartic product. It mentions Phillips and Ayer's preparations and suggests a display or sale at the World’s Fair, with references to Pitts and W. Eighth Avenue. The legibility is limited but indicates a commercial exhibit or advertising card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Ances
Phillips, Siz ‘W
Ayer
Pitts
Coral Island Dispute Sparks U S Mexico Tensions
The text describes a brewing dispute over an island claimed by both Mexico and the United States under the Monroe Doctrine. It notes potential annexation attempts, questions of title, and the risk of diplomatic friction if either side extends dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cups
United States
Mexico
Senator H. W. Young Questions Legislature Reform
Senator H W Young of Independence criticized the current legislature and urged adoption of the initiative and referendum as a way to empower the people. He argued special sessions may be justified in Kansas amid calls for reform and warned the legislature often acts under influence and passion rather than reason. He favored direct public input to decide legislative matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Young
Kansas
Benpioete
Ube
North Topeka Busy with Local Day to Day Notes
North Topeka column records residents visiting Rimban Co and nearby towns, repairs and building activity, and social calls. Arthur Tice the artist returns from Atchiews, J.C. Fulton guiled, and various locals plan winter stays and visits. A small fire breaks out at a boarding house as community life continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimban Co
Velock
Wil van Orsdal
Silver Lake
Arthur Tice
Atchiews
West Courtney
Seward
Menoken
A. F. Eby
Pastediol
Bers
J.C. Fulton
Quincy Street
KB Bunker
Santa Anna
North Side
Friends
Postoffice
Lodge No
A.C
Jase Skinner
Mencken Town
ROCIE
Hie
Averoga
Kansas Avenue Church
Haiti
Dorman
Phillips
Brookway
John Spear
Fisher
Mise Greta
Dio
Andy Scott
Jey Lewin
Sacieon Ieee
Minsiretawehien
Opera House
Ada Sells
Abilene
Chicago
Bours
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jordan
Dye
Lizsie Mason
Nora Coomba
Qerur Rader
Lever Ra
Weil
al- Ainson
Shiemaker
Kate Parish
Golls
The
Supreme Council of War
Madrid
Michael Angiolinio
Goll
Assasin
Caneves
Andree
Royst
ROYAL
Gemma Rome
Clarence Chilson
Rouse
Giles
Charles Pollock
Stafford
Ran
Joseph Heisinger
San Francisco
New York
State Board of Charities
Mattie Smith
Burlington
Topeka Asylum
Jesse Allen
Thompsonville
Frank West
Alma
Jewell
Yenter-Ary
Canning
Omaha
Hamilton Hall
Beast
Atchson
Nichols
Bocavilis
Elks Rooms
Estival Queen
Geo H. Evans
Wichita Eagle
Missouri
Kansas Ciy
Kan- Bus
Eagle
Kkick
Ww. J. Black
T. J. Anderson
Hock Island
Holliday
Lawrence
Therm
Social and Personal
C.K. Hudson
A Wes
Ft Riley
Tom Norrow
Eph Kepley
F. G. Willard
Ehnldren
Scott
Chi
Scott Ee
E Laura Zinger
Aire & Lax
Pekin
Sue Jessup
Cleves
Szorane
England
Clipperton
Sen. Young
Toni
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!