Body of wreck victim exhumed by religious priests
A Proceedings row reports religious priests exhuming the body of a wreck victim tied to a Topeka case seven months ago. The victim, named Mire McGrath, lived at Fit and Polk streets and was connected to the Santa Fe era work. The body underwent reburial events and was examined by a close friend at Lester cemetery, who concluded the remains matched the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirther
Fit and
Polk
McGrath
Charkis
Mirah
Tue Lester
Lee
Waller leads Afro American Industrial College scheme
John J. Waller heads a scheme to found an Afro American Industrial College to train young African Americans on 6500 acres of timber land along the Arkansas River in Cowley County near the state line. Trustees include James H. Guy and A. M. Thomas with Dr Thomas Brabaron and Chester G. A. French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Waller
Werner
Walleran
James H. Guy
A.M. ‘Thomas
Thomas Brabaron
Chirton G. A. French
Cowley
Callum
Atd
Two Mainley Pictures Bought for City Council Chamber
Two Mainley pictures purchased by order of Mayor Pellows for display in city chambers. McFadien paid $250 each. one hung in the ankYers Millie, the other in the corner chamber. Objections from taxpayers noted. Also mentions restored health stories and local ads for Dr King’s New Discovery and Little Giant Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
Council Chamber
MckKinney
Ity
Chey
McFadien
Pellows
ankYers
McFat
Gall Nui
Thomas
Junction City
Dr King
Florita Street
San Francisco
de King
J. K. Dones
Fifth Wheel
Carnival plans described for Topeka festival
Haskell outlines a large street carnival for Topeka focusing on a respectable yet lively spring event. He urges city societies to form a nucleus, stage a Midway, parade from 7:20 to 9, with features like a burlesque Roman chariot race and chimes. John Marshall's Arabian band and a street party atmosphere are proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Finskell
Fea Uval
Atchison
Vrest
Huskett
Topeka
Snuchter
Journal
Carnival
Sid Haskell
le Tun
Frolle
Uw Gay
Anderson
Witte
Sobinck
Mont Ie
Turkeque
John Marshall
Will Haske
Rock Island Wreck Victims Probe Draws Letters
Chief of Police Joh Gardiner received letters from people seeking details about four men killed in the Rock Island wreck Wednesday morning. Mrs Hila Hulton of Niles Michigan asks for full accident information for a possible friend or relative. Other letters express curiosity about identities and circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Gardiner
Rock Island
Hila Hulton
Niles, Mich
Brower
Harry Miles
What Stone to Be Used in New Bridge Project
A dispute over the stone for a new bridge delays progress. Superintendent Hinckley urges Douglas county quarry stone, while county commissioners favor Shawnee county stone. Hinckley insists no mud stone will do and cites Weaver quarry as best. Contractor Edwin Thacher reports discovery of suitable stone at Rodgers quarry for concrete manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinckley
Board of County Commissioners
H. ¥. Hinckley
Douglas County
Shawnee County
Weaver
Edwin Thacher
Journal
Knowen
Rodgers
Priells
Dixon
Haber
Board of Aiducation
H.W. Farnsworth
Sec
SIMON JONES APPEAL FROM COUNTY JAIL FINE
Simon Jones, a colored man, appeals his confinement in the county jail after being convicted in a justice court and fined $100. He asks for relief, filing a plaintive appeal stating he cannot pay the full fine or monthly installments, is ill and unable to work, and fears death if kept confined. He pleads for clemency, arguing the punishment is too severe for a crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Jones
Mennuir Ina Justice Court
Jones
Refeers
Bat
Chinese statesman upset by English tariff policy in London
Li Hung Chang expresses surprise at Lord Salisbury delays on tariff revision. The Times reports Salisbury seeks chamber of commerce views on details while Li argues England followed Japan in tariff revision without compensation. Prospects for reform hinge on broader trade talks and a port opening decree if tariff rises occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
the Times
Li Hung Chang
The
Times
Hung Chang
Lord Salisbury
China
Rugland
Chamber of Commerce
Lord Sallsbury
Lt Hung Chang
Emeland
Japan
Bi Hung Chang
Breland
Blackmail claims trigger Brown Overman clash in Chicago
Rev C C Brown replies to Miss Overman confession and denies the charges against Dr Brown calling the report unfounded. The article notes Brown’s past notoriety and counters the alleged wrongdoing while other notes advertise property for sale and a Missouri railroad photography book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. Brown
Miss Overton
Chicago
C0. Brown
San Francisco
Miss Overman
Dr. Brown
Falee
Brown
Depew Presides at Annual American Bar Association Dinner
Chauncey M. Depew presided at the American Bar Association banquet in Saratoga, with about 200 distinguished guests. Lord Russell, Sir Francis Lockwood, and Montague Thorpe attended the reception, and Moorfield Storey delivered the toast as dignitaries honored the event into midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
American Bar Association
Grand Union Byte
Dofning
Lord Russell
Franeia Lockwood
Montagnethorpe
Francis Rawle
Bucelo Me
Lady Russell
Lady Lockwood
Moorfield Storey
Depew
Boston
Francis Lockwood
James M. Beck
Philadelphia
James Carter
Bourke Cocktan
Saratoga
Ee Company
Sunday Church Conference and Sermons Across City
The First Society of Spiritualists holds a 2 30 p m conference at Lincoln Post hall. Various churches list Sunday sermons with pastors G D Olden Spencer and others. A W C A meeting led by Miss Mary Bunker, Sunday School rallies, and a union Sabbath school canvass are planned in multiple pulpits and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Society of Spiritualists
Lincoln Post Hall
First African Baptist Church
First Direct
G. D. Olden
Second United Presbyterian Church
Corner
Police
Hunthon Tree
Sablah
Ham
Spencer
Sterling
Kur
Weerbrew
Dunkard) Church
United Presbyterian
Sighth
Topeka
M. F. McKilahan
Frank B. Mallory
Third Christian Church
Buddhall
Seventeenth and
Clay Temper
Pirot Presbyterian Church
ML. Thomge
AB. Wagoner
A. L. Romig
North Christian Church
Hev. Alderson
Warrant for Taylor Arrest in Insolvent Bank Case
A warrant for the arrest of Gustier C. A. Taylor of the defunct Argentines bank was sworn by Bernard Speiker after a bank deposit. The charge is receiving money in an insolvent bank. TF Steele says he will issue a warrant for Taylor for forgery and receiving money when the bank was insolvent. The article also mentions through trains from Mistowr River points to Sioux City via Burlington, with sleepers and dining cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asone Ince
Wort
Simost
Topeka
Kansas City
Aus
Cgastier C. A. Taylor
Argentines Bank
Bernard Speiker
TF Steele
Twlers
Steele
St Paul
Minneapolis
Burlington
Tio
Mistowr
Burlington House and Sious City Inc
Dastrein
Cornell Blaity
Omaha
Council Blu
Sioux City
Warbley
Pas
St. Louis
Afo
Burlington Route Advertises Vestibuled Trains To Cities
Travel ad touts Vestibuled trains to Chicago and St Louis via Burlington Route with compartments sleepers and dining cars. Also promotes Reges Blood Purifier and De Witts Hazel Salve with claims of cures and guarantees from G. W. Stansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
East
Burlington
Kansas City
St Joseph
de Witts
G. W. Stansfield
Wooden Leg Disturbance Ends With Arrest After Drunken Row
C J Saylor, intoxicated and feuding near Seventh Street and Kansas Avenue, fights two men after stubbing his wooden leg on a curb. Patrolman Bernard intervenes, arresting Saylor as he resists and reaches for his leg to use as a club. He is jailed for drunk and disorderly conduct and resisting an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Saylor
C. J
Benard
Seventh and
Kansas Avenue
Ptrolman Renard
Saylor
Leland to Lead GOP Campaign in Missouri Kansas Nebraska
LELAND'S TERRITORY Chicago August 22 has been decided at Republican headquarters that Cyrax Leland of Kansas, a member of the executive committee of the national Republican committees, take charge of the campaign in Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. He proposes opening a sub-headquarters at Kansas City where he will personally direct the war in the three states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cyrax Leland
Kansas
National Republican Communiies
Missouri
Nebraska
Tramp on Horse Arrested After Minor Misadventure
A vagrant named R Adams was arrested on lower Kansas Avenue after riding a horse along a wide walk and attempting to carry tramping gear. He claimed to be from Mis sour and admitted drinking. He was fined five dollars and released. Police records note his claimed possessions, including cooking utensils and $11.41 in coins.
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R. Adams
Tom Drinkwater
Kansas Avenue
Tom
Fawkes
Gardiser
Chey County
Miskhurt
Seant
Ellison
Drinkwater
R Adams
Adams
Electric Bitters Promote Digestion For Old People
A vintage drug advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a mild tonic aiding digestion and bowel regulation for the elderly. It claims to strengthen organs and support natural function, calling it an excellent appetizer. Available at J. H. Jones' drug store on Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue for 50 cents or 1 per bottle.
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J.H. Jones’ Drug Store
Fifth Street
Kansas Avenue
Carriage Co. Fatls. Cincinnati Assignee Named
A Cincinnati carriage company, Carriage Co. Fatls, assigned today in the Union Savings and Trust pany. Assets listed at 20,000 with five shops and stock. The Whites claim 150,000. Officers include President Mrs T Haydock, Vice President and General Manager EL 3, Secretary Wick. The attorneys do not expect the failure to expred the Mulgibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Aus
Lumber Firm Fails Seeks Creditor Meeting in Chicago
Merrill, King & Co, a timber plants operator in Duluth and Toledo, issued a circular asking creditors to meet in Chicago on August 25 to arrange a rescue plan. They report liabilities around $0 and assets about $209,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill, King & Co
Duluth
Toledo
Chicago
Northern Pacific to cut grades to lower operating costs
Chicago reports the Northern Pacific plans to reduce road grades to allow trains to haul heavier loads and compete with the Great Northern. Also notes Republic state central committee dates for George W. Potter tour and Dem candidate Vandiver’s reply to Populist fusion talks. Transvaal Boers arming amid Cape Town dispatch.
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Chicago
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Rvals
Howe
Transvaal
London
Daily Mall
Cape Town
Large Jewelry Firm Fails in New York
Leopold Well & Co., wholesale jewelers, have failed with estimated liabilities of $125,100. Joseph Frappel’s Sons, manufacturing jewelers, to whom the firm owed $50,000, are deemed preferred creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leopold Well & Co
Josph Frapkel
Tumde
Burlington Route Pacific Coast Time to the Far West
Train advertisements claim fastest connections from Kansas City to Colorado Montana Utah and Puget Sound with through sleepers to Billings Lincoln and Denver. Public notice seeks names for a grand parade and De Witt's Colic and Cholera "Gure" praised for dysentery relief by G W Stang Geld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Montana
Hot Springs Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Vie
Burlington
Ure
Missouri River
Kansas City
HiMines
Montane
Billinge
Kunebas City
Lincoln
Tincoln
Bille. Co
Mertens
Puget
Kansan City
Sleeperson
Gimmer
de Witt
G. W. Stang
Remedy ads praise relief for infants and coughs in Eureka
A cluttered ad panel from Eureka Kansas extols remedies for infants and teething including Hand’s Childrens Remedy and Begga German Salve. It also touts One Minute Cough Cure as safe for children and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, claiming quick relief and gentle soothing. Prices are listed per bottle and per dose.
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Eureka
Kan
Sept
Hood Co
de Hand
J. Percy
Hand
G. W. Stiesfield
G. W. Blansfeld
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Hub Clothing
WM. M'Grath
John L. Waller
Golling
African Industrial College
Mainley
Will Haskell
Roman Chacissi
Chief Gardiner
Rock Island Wreck
Braken Dee Coflara
Emoeth By
Eorlesa Steam Laundry
South Missouri
Fort Scott & Semphin Railroad Co
South Ailssouri
Lockwood
Anes City
Noble and Merriam
Kan Ave
G. A
Mac Nutt
Union Ave
G. W. Stinafield
Kan.ave
Taylor
Wakelet, Pasa
Stansfield’s Drug Store
Leland
Kansas Man
Tramp
Denver
Colo
Union Pacific
A Lewis
Fulton
Odd Fellows
Capital Lodge 302
L. Kebakin
Est
Blackwell
Durham
Tn N Claas
Durham Smoking Tobacco
Suacco
FATLS
Haydock Firm of
Northern Pacific Railway
Geo. W. Potter
Central Committtee
George W. Potter
Buffalo
N. Yo
Paola
Girard
Auust
Parsons
Independence
Mit Pottit
Grantetile
WW. D. Vandiver
A. H. Livingston
Livingston
Frm
Wales
Committee of Fifteen
J. B. Marshall
Mar
Shall
E. B. Guild
Babcock & Frost
W. F. Roehr
Crittenden & Danielson
S18
Konuns Ave
Popeke
Eine
Chivers
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