Man of Millions Incurable Inmate of Insane Asylum
William J. Wood, an incurable inmate of an asylum, inherits a fortune tied to the Ben Silver mine at Aspen, Colorado. His mind fails to grasp the wealth, despite efforts to deprive him of his money. The piece notes lineage from Wood and Archie C. Fiske and mentions the Emma mine and Jerome Wheeler’s 1886 efforts in Colorado mining history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Wood
Topoketisans Arrum
Aspen
Colorado
Kansas
Wiliam Wood
Archie C. Fiske
Imma Wood
Jerome 1 Wheeler
New York
Emma Ming
Ee Mining and Smelting
Willan Weed
New Mexico
Fie Deirs
Wood
Ontario
Canada
Denver
Hebert Schenck
Great Britain
Eee
Laa
Y'S
Mexico
Walter J. Wort
Redewhen
Towake
Corn Crop Notes From Early Week Weather Summary
The report outlines early week weather effects on crops across divisions. Corn ripening in northern counties, late corn growing slowly with regional variation. Apples lingering on trees, Lyon winter varieties promising, and plowing hampered by hard ground in several counties. Details from Allen to Wyandotte and Doniphan to Nemaha show mixed crop progress and regional outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene Tn
United States Department of Agriculture
Allen
Douglas
Miami
Wyandotte
Chinse
Morris
Lyon
Doniphan
Montgomery
Jefferson
Labelle
Nemahia
Osage
Nemahe
Barton
Cowley
McPherson
Rick
Barber
Kingman
Hall
Ottawa
Reco
Phillips
Ford
Logan
Trego
Wallace
Ness
Mining fortunes and abnormal wealth tales amid western dust
The excerpt traces a sensational tale of a silver mine lauded as one of the great American properties, intertwined with a tragedy of kidnapping, inheritance disputes, multiple suicides, and a court fight over a fortune. It notes Wood and relatives, legal guardians, and a perilous pursuit across Canada, Mexico, and Denver, with ensuing investigations and a sprawling saga of wealth and ruin.
GEORg R PECKS MISTAKES NORTH TOPEKA NOTE
A Topeka friend of George R. Peck chides him for not visiting Kansas this year. Peck replies with his characteristic humor, saying it would be a mistake not to stay and visit his old friends. He adds plans to visit in October as reports claim Kansas will help money flow east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Trorge BR
Peck
Kansas
Tanase
New York
New England
Suse Carnequinche
John C. Taupert
Sffernson
Charles Quinche
Buchanan Street
Taupert
Wifd
G. K. Wheeler
Colorado Springs
Bessie Belle Littie
Manhattan
Russell
Belmont Celiese
Nashville
Henry Keeler
Atchison
Margaret Bucher
Las Veces
N. M
Mra Botsford
Kansas City
Sadie Porbes
Netma Highft
Kanais City
W. O. Nevill
Tyler
Chaney
Springs
Tilt
J. S| Emmert
Houston
Texas
Katherine Pennell
G. W. Pennell
Willis Price
Marton
Pennell
Myrtle
Tvah Davis
Mina Elsie Heneflel
Coffeyville
Geo. W. Tincher
State Printing Office
Beasie Tischer
Nellie Goodrich
Agnea Rawtford
Dean Love
Tiny Wade
Jean Wallace
Loretta Strickier
Etla Sheetz
J.m.currier
C. EB. Casswell
L. A. Strickler
G. P. Walter
George E. Serrigeo
Garfield Park
J. L. Constant
Jeane Hempel
Milwaukee
W. F. Roehr
Holy of Grace
Canon
Holton
Neil Lowel
A. H. Bates
Manitou Meldrum
PS. Diffendertor
Uselr
West Sixth Street
Harry Jones
Western Avenue
Louise Hoffman
Helen Lang
Nettie Hoar
Francis Johnson
Harry Alexander
Eben Lang
Kenneth Alexander
Epworth League
First Methodist Church
Mary Horacek
Jackson Street
Misse Tra Cor
Anna McMahon Addie Tivington
Auta Patrick Anna Duhlon
Kite McMahon
Mary Horsock
Mary McAndrew
Vickt O'Connor
Ben Tivington
Miss Conroy
Joseph Borowicks
J. Horacek
Jester
Mowis
Aumist Pierson
Joseph Miller
Ernest Jester
Emery Stanfford
William Dartford
Aniur Wats
Willis Shyder
Jobs McMahon
Joseph Borovicka
Otto Horacek
Kneeland
Toka
Shawnee County
Topolobampo
Mexico
I. T. Yount
Kenevland
Topolobempo
Potr
Freesra
Tramps Kill Brakeman on Freight Train
Three tramps stealing a ride on a Chicago and Great Western freight near Marshalltown shot and killed brakemen J. E. Wilken and Con ney Matthews then hurled their bodies beneath the wheels. An armed posse pursued the killers as they fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Chicago & Great Western
J. E. Wilken
Conney Matthews
Topeka Hunters Update From J C Elliott at Millers Ranch
Councilman John Elliott received a postcard from his son J C Elliott at Millers Ranch Jackson's Hotel. It reports fine sport catching trot but no big game killed yet. All are well and expect no hunting until after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
John Elliott
J.C. Eliott
Local Advert: Health Claims and Shop Upgrades
Fragmented ad-like text describes desires for health and happiness, mentions Beggs' Blood Partner, Squire's Pharmacy, and W. Hughes adding furniture. Notes Eastward trip to purchase stock and closing out chinaware to make room for fall goods. Mentions C. H. Morrison street address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Squire's Pharmacy
Kmeas Avenue
W. Hughes
East
C. H. Morrison
Histisas Ayetue
Delightful thimble party and social notices
Social and personal notes from Topeka detail a delightful thimble party hosted by Mrs. George McCoy for Mrs. Ed Arnold, with a two course luncheon and Kodak photos. The column lists numerous local guests, engagements, travel plans, and assorted social happenings across Topeka society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
McCoy
Ed Arnold
Hoeteas
Pet Ritter
Kodak
Arnold
W. J. Radolf
Albert Watkins
Coates
Julia Whitmer
Hianchy West
Pet Hitter
Anns Crane
Myrtie Fordsee
Lalu Fordyce
Mita Nannie Hopkins
Cora Hopkins
Mike Lillian Kirk- Patrick
Pearl Kirkpatrick
Mabel McGufin
Edna Mil Mae Davis
Jennie Hagar
Emma Hagar
Mins Brewer
Gertrude Witlett
Willam Tomlinson
Grare Meens
Indians Ready for Battle Near Potum Mexico
A Potum Mexico Nogales report recounts Yaqui drums signaling a battle with General Lorenzo Torres nearby. Torres, described as fearless and highly capable, is praised for his past victories against the rebellion as tension rises in the region.
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Potum
Mexico
Chicago
Mex
la Nogales
Potam
Torres
Lorenzo Torres
Amas
Desertions Reported From Eleventh Regiment in Aqui Valley
In the Cuésta Alta region desertions have been noted from the Eleventh regiment. The Weht at Cuésta Alta is cited as the cause, with the total number of losses to Mexico not exceeding forty.
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Aqui Valley
Cuésta Alta
Taxes Reduced as City Council Passes Levy for Next Year
The council enacted the annual tax levy, set at 384 mills a half mill below last year amid ongoing improvements. General revenue 2 mills, library 1 mill, water 2 mills, and improvement bonds 1 mill were specified, with discussions on reallocating funds to parks and sinking fund adjustments.
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Drew
North Topeka sewer fight ends in continued work
North Topeka council defers injunction action as it votes to proceed with sewer construction despite a pending injunction threat. City Attorney notes legal barriers to altering the appraisal. a revised report remains impractical, while residents led by M C Holman push for fairness and potential new appraisal before proceeding.
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Blossom
North Topeka
Bind
M. C. Holman
Bird
Drew
Holman
Holfsen
Sir Holman
J.B. Billard
The Past Meets the Present In the Dreyfus Case
Report on the Dreyfus affair notes echoes of medieval persecution. Rennes court martial events are mentioned alongside quirky references to Fen ington typewriters and a hair renewal product by Reges. A pharmacist advertisement appears for Squire's Pharmacy and L S Woolverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus
Bil
Rennes
Fenington
Triet
Squire's Pharmacy
Kanses Avenue
L. S. Woolverton
Kane Ave
Coppsite
Topeka visitor recalls Topolobampo colony tale
Kneeland, long associated with Shawnee county, visits Topeka with remarks on the Topolobampo colony from 1694. He describes mining prospects, irrigation potential, climate, and the need for northern settlers to improve administration and create a viable community, noting limited current cooperation and past growth.
Rennes and Paris report infernal devices investigated
Rennes August 22 police examine two mysterious parcels believed to contain infernal machines. In Paris the Rennes correspondent notes machines sent to Labors were opened at the military laboratory and found filled with gun cotton.
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Rennes
Paris
Paria
Petition for sidewalk bicycle use presented with 708 signatures
The council received a petition urging sidewalk bicycle use. Mayor Drew tentatively referred it to streets and walks, Councilman Mergan moved to reject, no second, and the matter was referred. Later Councilman Hughes proposed a similar ordinance on the same topic, which was also referred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
Mergan Sid
Burgess
Pamay Club Building Plans Await Charter
Plans for the Pamay club building are expected to arrive this week and the club will be chartered then. The Met lists 125 names with about 50 more undecided, membership capped at 150 though many more applications have been received and some may be refused until vacancies occur.
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Pamay Club
Met
Democratic County Convention Calls for Oct 26
Democratic Central committee at Flambeau Club hall urges a county convention at 2 p.m. on Saturday October 26 with the same delegate apportionment as last year. City primaries set for Oct 22 between 7 and 9 p.m. and county primaries Oct 24 between 4 and 6 p.m. Z M Hanley chairman and E Sowle secretary announced.
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Democratic Central Committee
Flambeau Club Hall
Z. M. Hanley
E. Sowle
Topeka grocers demand end to premium stamp nuisance
A special Topeka meeting of grocers and merchants condemned premium stamps as a nuisance. They heard leaders urge action to quit using stamps, noting no profit and harm to legitimate trade. Despite heated testimony, the gathering adjourned without a firm decision.
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Topeka
T. M. Hanley
W. H. Weber
J. 3. Stearns
Eighth Street
Sproat
Star Grocery
Kansas Avenue
North Topeka
Charlies Adams
Bil Stearns
W. Davis
Dransfield
Gov. J. Lepper
Charles Adams
Mosquito Carrier of Malaria Reported by Expedition
From Liverpool to Sierra Leone Major Rose of the tropical smearee expedition reports the milgriel mosquito spreading malaria worldwide. The message notes discovery of the mosquito in the field and hints at ongoing efforts to map its distribution and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Major Rose
Liverpool School of Tropical Smearee
Sierra Leone
Milgriel
Malaria Discrimination and British Force Plan Mentioned
Fragmented telegraphic piece notes malaria linked to swamps and mosquitoes in Africa and Britain’s plan to deploy a medical corps alongside Major Rosa. It references a dramatic anecdote about a woman and hints at practical consequences. Also includes ad snippets for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Balm and local listings.
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Cane
Africa
Mosqui
Rosa
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Insane Asylum
Hams
Wolff Packing Co
Geo. R. Peck
Soma of
Tham
Social and Personal
Mr. Morgan
St A
Don
Nettels
General Improvement Fund
Council
Breidenthal
Labori
Rachel Mat
Calumet Fowast
Columbia Chain
Topeka Cycle CO
West Eighth Street
Weil
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Clulespie
Fieses
Dee Signol
Eadenaien
West Eilisenth
Eea
Baird
John PF. Sthickr
Kale
Sal Kansas Ave
Pita
Kansas Ave
J. Albert Berry
I. S. Cycle Co
Unies
Suadrin
wondAs
Ecaatorrent
Repel
Abe
Chicago Post L
Woolverton
Kan. Ave
Sipantie Ace
DeWitt
H. Morrison
Royal Baking Powder
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