Riley Delights Topeka Audience With Hoosier Poet
Riley made a hit before a 2700 strong crowd at the Topeka Auditorium, the Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley provoking hearty laughter and good humor. The performance, though delayed at times by hearing, drew cheers as Riley delivered his verse in his distinctive manner, with governor Halley and local figures in attendance and a light routine about trains and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Tiler
Robson
Mir
Ry Bimcote
Mall
Thermuds
Rviseat
Abe Jovernup
Halley
Fite
Aywthior
Riley
Wichita
Eaid
Rey
Wiley
Parmer
Zeigler denounces charges as malice in New York case
Attorney General Odell holds Zeigler denies wrongdoing and blames personal enemies for pro prosecution. Zeigler cites affidavits from Missouri and New York associates, including Baldwin and Kelley, asserting political hostility. Governor Odell rules the case to march, with briefs due from Missouri party and Zeigler’s counsel to respond in turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Gen
Iarvey
Smith
Auvours
Odell
Iecimon
Zeigler
Evelyn BR Baldwin
Eens Patterson
Zeigier
City of New York
Harvey
Lee
Missouri
Daniel J. Kelley
New York
Haldwin
Botsnouri
Gil Wee
Uial
Reiger
Benthery
Kelley
Ann Zebeler
Madiven Street Bridge Swim Sparks Bet and Challenge
An account details a dare between contractor Turnbull and Captain Hinman about swimming the Chicago River near Clark Street Ridge. Turnbull, present with onlookers, bet 1,000 total with clerk Dunning that Hinman would not risk the swim. The wager, split for a stainless stake, centered on a noon swim and a public challenge, with lingering tension and bets placed.
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Madiven Street
Turnbull
Madinon Street
George ‘Turnil
Chrisuuro
Sidney Hinman
Ee Caputo
Clerk Dunning
Chicago
Clarketrest Ridge
Chicago death shocks city as police probe two homicides
An article from Chicago reports a double tragedy involving Henry UEBY and Murray. One line states Mrs Murray was murdered by her husband, while another report suggests the coroner’s note cites apoplexy as the cause of death. A Topeka Laundry Co is also mentioned in the damaged column.
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Chicago
Murray
Henry Ueby
Wis
Yes
Topeka Laundry Co
Sunny Jr. buys stake in National hotel in Topeka
Williamson man who has purchased half interest in the National hotel at Topeka is identified as Sunny Jr. A Chicago paper company holds the other half interest. The move follows years of activity in Atchison and Topeka as local business ties are noted.
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Globe
Williamson
National
Fepsica
Atchison
Oe i.Williamson
Bradper Smith, Paper Co
Chicago
Topeka
Willie
Gold Importation Reported in New York Trade Notes
In New York Dee Soonars Racks Ca announced an importation of about 3600.00 in gold. The notice mentions interning oman Seana and various unclear items. Also referenced are a medicine chest and Big. A separate line notes Norway Pine Syrup and Natures remedy for coughs and colds, with Furs cleaned at Topeks Laundry Co.
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New York
Dee, Soonars
Racks Ca
Weber Sou
Oman
Seana Antes Ben
Informal evening and social notices in Fort Leavenworth area
Social calendar items list informal card evenings hosted by Floyd Baker and Mrs. William Frame of La Junta Colorado with a large invited guest list including Carl Woodbury Ni nad and many local residents. Also notes club meetings postponed until after holidays and resumption on January 4. Further items mention visits, travel plans, Christmas arrangements, and upcoming sales and entertainment events in the Fort Leavenworth region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Baker
William Frame
la Junta
Colorado
Carl Woodbury
Lee Clinton Forbes
Charles Barnes
Curtis Bailey
Ralph B. Valentine
W. A. Shearer
STATE EDITORS TO MEET AT LAWRENCE CONVENTION
Kansan Editorial association plans annual meeting in Lawrence on February 8 and 9 with Col D B Anthony as president. Delegates from Leavenworth and other cities will attend a program featuring news, subscriptions, and advertising departments. A half day is set aside at the university for lectures by local journalism graduates.
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Lawrence
Leavenworth
Hon
Kansan
Col
D. BR. Anthony
R. Anthony Leavenworth
Dettaer
Hinwathe
C C
Belleviner IE Committee
Feaest Boa
Rus
Butler county battle over Hoch club and Bailey graft
A Kansas dispute in Butler County centers on a so called Hoch club pressing W. Hoch for governor while Governor Bailey faces criticism for “machine” governance. Colonel Murdock, editor Satterthwaite, and Leidy are accused of graft and bias toward party interests, with calls for Republicans to unite behind Bailey and halt partisan excess.
Two Kinds of Druggists and Their Profits in Trade
The aphorism contrasts a low volume druggist earning ten a day with eight profit to a high volume merchant making one hundred dollars daily with fifteen profit. It asks which business model a buyer should prefer and which is the genuine merchant.
County Beattie Ket a Dalley ina farmer and stockman
Beattie Ket a Dalley ina farmer and stockman, or not much of a politician, but he is a honest, outspoken, fearless man and most capable, Independent and executive. He is trusted by those who know him best and Houck of Butler county pledges support. What Republicans are basical and as for she that leaves for Gov Bulluy for the party whose leader be.
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T. B. Murdock
The
Republican
Bailey
State Board of Charities
J. M. Satterth Waite
Douglass Tribune
Talley
Regents
Agricultural College
Rose Edington
Senate
Lelby
Murdock
Ed Hoch
Halley
Charities
Goy Cer Stanley
Stanley
Board of Railway Commissioners
Charles Curtis
Curtis
Kil Dorado
Congressman Miller
Miller
el Dorado
Kansas
Hd Hoch
Merdock
Bulley
Charles Inkins
Dewid
Butler County
Alley
Bent Murdock
Joe Sattertwaite
Han
Avereor Haller
Beattie Ket
Dalley
Bulluy Ari
Card of Thanks Praises Friends and Family
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and family for support. Mentions Topeka Laundry Co for furs cleaned and a remedy. Also notes sale by druggists and references Leer Teattowhens Sour and Bachelor cigars. Contains several garbled names and locations typical of an old notice.
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San
James Smith
Topeka Laundry Co
Éocs Downs
Avenue
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Mr. Riley
Mr. Zelgier
Evelyn Baldwin
Caesius
Jon
Cray
Mr. Themes
Riley Agate
Mery
Iley
Mary
Mr. Miley
Ney
A Iy
Lenin
Isn Erate
Mont Earartaminia
Governor Alleys
Albert
Heis
Sunny Jr
Topeks Laundry Co
SempersParten
NEW Model Sixth
Quincy
Paxton
Little Queen
Bissel
McLaughlin Bros
Eanes Sheleton
Packer's
Cut Pees
Catlin
Sdchety
D. D. Whist Club
Frederick W. Freeman
Copeland
Eugene Quinton
Ben Akers
Arthur Capper
Ladies Music Club
J. W. Geing
Fortnlehshe Club
W. M Forbes
Potis
Mise Ann Warner
Sirs
Hule Gee
J. B. Davis
Gage
Mies Warner
Kansas City
Christman
S_ Hand
Hi. T. Ghiver
Will Temai
John Culp
Salina
B. Ober
Fence
W. L. Dickey
Will Smith
Dell Keizer
Versailles
J. K. Hudson
Brinton Woodward
Chester Woodward
Grant Thornburg
Beatrice, Neb
Georgia K. Wilson
Jennie Wilson
Valencia
James Whitcombelley
George Veale
W. C. Fish
Galveston
San Antonio
Texas
Wilder
Metcalf
Renee
Galesburg
Ill
Ries
A. S. Loux
C. E
A Oil
Madison
E. B. Guild Music CO
Fura
el Dorado Times
Big “Hoch Club
BE. W. Hoch
Oma Benton Murdock
Ms. Hock
Raney
el Dorado Republican
Leidy
Hoch
Burton
Leldy
Myrtle Leldy
Pulley
Butter County
I W. Hoch
Werner
Halo Times
Ggbt
W. J. Eatley
Crawford Thater
Madge Carr Cook
Edward Garvie
MR. Jolly
Joliet
Dr. Lyon
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