Family of Thieves Trial In United States District Court
Della Zimmer and family members, including husband George, son Pred, and adopted son William Hailey, face charges of breaking a post office and store theft at Tyner and arson at the same location. Readying for trial after a hung jury and ongoing detention for the others, the case hinges on alleged thefts in Smith County with goods found at the Zimmermans home. The wife and children spoke German, delaying comprehension. the trial resumes this afternoon or tomorrow in the Smith County district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmertonne
United States District Court Room
Della Zimmertan Godehe
Ure Lide
Tyner
Smith County
George W. Zimmerden
Pred
Wm. Hailey
Seupenenes
Hosea
Zimmerman
Cavonworths
Akeda Thre
Hays
Nearly Lost Mansfield and a Topeka Date
A ragged item notes Richard Marsfield seeks to cancel a Topeka date, hints at liberal offers, and mentions disputes with manager Crawford over Panilee Hall timing. It references a theater engagement in St Joseph and a Tootle theater booking, with unclear due dates and a possible contract. Also mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a long-used remedy for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jag
Avka
Richard Marsfield
Topeka
Tend
Toka
Hag
Hay
Todanvel
Panilee Hall
Crawford
Bho
Mrs. Winslow
Colin
Local notes mix law, lodges and oddities in city
The page records numerous brief items: a doctor visiting, court work to begin soon, three city contractors and a lone lawyer in dispute, Siloam lodge elections on December 1, and Masons conferring degrees on several members. It mentions a Syrian woman returning to Beyroot, a Santa Claus figure, a Paymaster decorating a bicycle with a Masonic emblem, choir preparations for Christmas, and various lodge officers elected. It also covers a bridge question, a young attorney with five divorces, a divorce plea by Mrs. Koepiski, crime-era jail songs, a dispute over a dollar with Dr. Lindsay, Sunflower camp Woodmen officers and a $2,028 verdict against the Grand Lodge of AOUW set aside, and a death-by-poison linked to Harry Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra SG. Stewart
Beyroot
Lastine
Santa Cimae
Hudson
Rock Island
Abdallah Masonic Lodge
Church of the Asumption
Siloam Lodge No
Af&a M
Seata Fe
Cafferty
Christo Koepiski
Wilhelmina Koepiska
Christo
Pricon
W. E McVey
Tuo
Lindsay
W. S Lindsay
W. Low
IL F. Bird
John Stays
Aesistant
F. I. Rice
D. Tiiloon
Porter
Cook
A. L. Thorpe
Lovina Smith
A. O. U. W. By Default In the District Court
Hezen
Lodge
Mra Smith
Harry T. Smith
Mike Thompsos
North Topeka Social Notes Unclear Local Visit
North Topeka items show Meriden Ledger representative C E Prasher visiting the north side, mentions guests from Chalk Mound and Monroe Street, with births, deaths, and social calls. Other notes include a death in Spokane Falls, a circle gathering, arson talk, and local ads for restaurants and services.
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Mra
C. E. Prasher
Meriden
Meriden Ledger
Bra Harrison
Chalk Mound
Guetta
3. M. Brown
Monroe Street
Asou
John Joukus
Morse Street
Mra Jenkins
Dolman
Tor
Alra Kittie Sailor
Spokase Falter
Sailor
Kansas
John Dolman
Quincy
W. B Hutchinson
Emarson
J. D. Salmon
South Side
Leland J. Buck
Sedgwick By
J. H. Hel
J. H. Diel
J. Peoudfit
N. Kansas
Gen J. Graves & Sons
West Laurent Street
North Topeka
Dr. & F. Ayers
Louisville
Kas
Lost a finger while coupling a freight car
ELS Janes, a Rock Island brakeman, was caught in a Janney coupler while attaching a freight car at Bucklin last week. He kept his balance and completed the coupling with his left hand before signaling the engineer. A surgeon amputated the finger after reaching the next station. Keene resides in Willard, Kansas, and is known among Rock Island crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
How & Brakerman
Thatell
Oftess Ears
J. Janes
Willard
Keusse
Rock Island
Santa Fe Railway Work Updates and Local Dispatches
Engine 788 resumes service after overhaul at Santa Fe shops as No 49 heads from Nickerson for Topeka repairs. Engine 606 finished overhaul and awaits La Junta freight duties. Bert Danieleer hospitalized. Gus Hake back on Kansas City Topeka run. Topeka air brake testing and rail car rails update. rail cars stalled for lack of grab rails. Independent football talks with four colleges for Saturday match in Topeka. Marys College favored. Air compressor project in Terrytown arrives in Topeka for brake testing. underground pipes extend to passenger depot. Linden and Gleed, rival freight and city director, heighten midwestern Santa Fe ties.
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James Shinsteco
The
Santa Fe
George Foulius
Rock Island
Chicago
W. H. Ransom
Kansas City
Belleville
Wr McMurtrie
E. F. Boules
R Trapp
Ed Obmer
Phillipsburg
Keek Seinad
Henry Coons
J. H. McDoweill
Vinland
Williams
E. Young
Pacers
Walon
Eucitic
Te M
Omaha
Miss Russis Hit
Rock Island General Freight Office
George Peakins
Burlinhams
United States
Evan Thomas
Ottens Hospital
Gus Hake
Topeka
Terrytown
Mus
Ingersoll Laughs at Christian Endeavor Prayers on Conversion
Dec 4 report recalls Colonel Robert J. Ingersoll laughing when told Christian Endeavor members prayed for his conversion. He recounts a Pennsylvania cleric who claimed his throat cancer was God’s judgment for his blasphemous remarks. Ingersoll said he might not blame God if such a fate occurred and noted the cleric later apologized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cristian Endeavor
Leo
Turkey Crisis Prompts Senate Communications
A Senate exchange discusses government action on Turkey amid deplorable conditions. Representative Cullom and Gallinger present communications from citizens of New Hampshire and from Idaho legislators urging direct election of U S senators by popular vote.
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Tilim New Musapshire
Wasatwaton
Penate
Aftersona
Cullom
Rap. Ila
Evans
A. Uls
Turkey
Gallinger
Rep. N. H
New Hampshire
Idaho
United States
Bir, Dubois
Iter
Idu
Motocycle era sparks debate on bloomers and attire
A Chicago Post piece rails at blithe bicycle fashion and suggests motocycles may surpass blooms as mobility, arguing women’s costumes divide fashion from safety and propriety. It laments men driving while affection is present and questions future etiquette for riders.
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Chicago Post
Women Candidates Clash Over Campaign Personalities
In a tense exchange, Republican congressional hopeful Mary Ellen Ricketts and Democratic rival Samantha Jenkinson argue over campaigns using personalities and gossip. Jenkinson urges, “We must keep personalities out of the campaign,” while Ricketts counters. The confrontation reveals past tensions and threats of exposing letters, but the race proceeds without personal slander.
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Mary Elian Ricketts
Samantha Jenkinson
Mrs. Ricketts
Mary Ellen Ricketts
Daily Bugle
Harper’s Bazar
The Star Grocery Price Promise and Trial Order Offer
A draft promotion urges readers to study the Star Grocery list, noting surprising dawnkes of prices and goods. It claims satisfaction guaranteed on trial orders, inviting friends and customers to test the store’s merchandise with a guaranteed quality assurance.
Fragmented 19th Century Grocery List Items
A long OCR fragment lists varied groceries and brands including Arbuckle's Coffee, Navy Bonsie, New Orleans Molasses, Lima Beans, Parlor Matches, Tomato Catsup, Java Coffee, Golden Rio, Japan Tea, Corn Starch, Cream Crackers, Rolled Oats, Mustard, Sardines, Tomatoes, Peaches, Grapes, Raisins, Lard, and various hams and bacons. It reads like a ledger of goods with prices or package notes, reflecting a broad general store stock list with many incomplete entries and misspellings.
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Arbuckle's
Ase
Lion
Navy
New Lima
New Orleans
Kansas
Java
Blocha
Iba
Japan
Tykes
Colmina
Bose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Odeiadle
Melan Bridge Company
Waa
Golden Eagle
Jn Ulaters
Golden Eagle Clothing Bo
S. Ettlinger
Kansas Avenue
Hiram Hulse
Elmyrood and
Willow Ave
Fines, Topeka, Kat
Ginity
Sam Giles
Kat
Opiers
Strand
Kansas Ave
Mansfield
Masonic Lodge No. 90
E. E. Eldridge
H. BD. Miller
Whey
Washburn
Nutiroad Temple
Caldwell
South Haven
Chanute
Wellington
Saline
Union Pacific Hy
C.K Stroum
Madison
Perry
Texas
Mississippi
Alio
Eod
Ail Pointe
Oklahoma Territory
Oklahoma Editorial Association
Guthrie Dee
Avery Tarper
Santa Pe
Bradley
Berry
Sannders Sod
Paxtop
Suntu Ie
New York Central
Hadeon River Ry
Barence Muster
Houndhouse
Mechanic Department
Byron Smith
Santas Pe
James Maile
Sante Fa
A L Schurg
New Terme
Somwenville
N. J
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Ee Gelay
ST. Marys
Valley Falls
Holton
Dirdland College
St . Marys College
St Marys
Tojoka
Ula
Mow Fats Divyites
W. Hi. Linden
Charley Gleed
Aneo
Dilrectura
Lawrence
Idealora
Lindadis Freighy
Ingersoll
Tue Jou
Myamy
Great West
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Walnut Wilmott Mths Sts
Grand Ave
Mauriame Moon
Ava
Kansas City, MO
W. Puusis
the Star Grocery
Amar—Nee
California
Proctor & Gay
Kirk's
Jug Pesches
Craaby's Novl
Hackney
Big & Salter Paton
Grosky's
Rap Erni
J. S. Sproat
the Star Grocer
Telephone
Peerless Steam Laundry
W. 8Th
East Sixth St
Sa Trustad
Lesa Steam Laundry
Peor‘Joss Stes
W. Sch
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