Revival of Annual Banquet and Editors Day Plan
The Commercial club weighs reviving a banquet to entertain visiting editors and attract out of town guests during the Midwinter exposition. The move aims to strengthen ties between Kansas and Russ industrial interests, boost beet sugar industry coverage, and urge preservation of sugar duties while inviting state editors to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feelire
Stator
J. Anderson
Edward Wier
Whee & Family
Cenmerelel Club
Etsy
Westite
Orly
Harris
Burton
Ransas m
Eape
Charles Curtin
Kansas
Amierson
Commercial Club
Endeaver
Washington
Zimpiths
Pidis McKinnsey
Aickinsey
Ohm
Munyon Remedies Advertised Amid Local Plant Talk
MUNYON'S RHEUMATISM CURE appears in a local retail and business context alongside plans for an automatic wear factory and the Cloughley automobile concern. The article notes enthusiasm for Munyon products and references a city stock subscription for an automatic scales project, with Thomas Page of the Mid-Continent rail line offering cautious support. The piece ends by noting the club's annual officer election next January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Page
Mid-Continent
Ailino
Portland Ore Robbery Suspects Named in Diamonds Theft
Widespread arrest chain links Grant and Wylie to a Portland Hotel robbery on September 17. Wylie, Grant, and accomplices moved diamonds and jewelry through Omaha and Denver. Johnson and Woods are also tied to the case. Police trace large diamond rings and valuables to Woods and associates, with shifts toward Westward flight and suspect detentions in Omaha and Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oro
Barber's Porter
Montank
Kelly Wiley
A. FP
Portlatd
Gra
Titte
Woods
Magic Jahmson
Onada
Hot Grant
Wylie
Wile
OH Linh
Cme
Omaka
Genie
Maree Johnson
Omaha
Clarke Suvi
Denver
Nas
Grant Brooks
Walle
Wyle
Omubu
West
Johnson
Leavenworth
Kaw
W. H. Wood
Magete Johnson
New Roes
Port Ind
Ore
Siaggle Johnson
Hilliard
Omunat
Warlike Sentiment in Chile Emerges Amid Argentina Tensions
London reports a Valparaiso dispatch noting early signs of public wariness in Chile. An assembly planned for December 13 aims to back government actions on the Argentine question, while observers view mobilization and ship purchases as precautionary rather than aggressive moves toward neighbors Colombia and Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times
Valparaiso
Bantines
Colombis
Reusder
Chin
Argentina
Eight Big Transportation Firms Form Permanent Union
Seattle December 1. Eight transportation companies of Seattle and Puget Sound will make permanent the tentative organization formed six weeks ago. The group aims to protect member interests and settle differences. Members include Pacific Coast Steamship Alaska Steamship Frank Waterhouse Pacifi c Lumber Pacifi c Packing and Naviga tion North American Transportation and Tracing and Dhoen as Steamboat Company. Other well known carriers have signified intent to affiliate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Puget Sound
iMay
Phierine the
Putiie Coast Steamship Company
Alaska Steamship Company
Prank Waterhouse & Co
Pacific Clipber Line
Pactte Packing and Naviga Hon Company
North American ‘Transportation and Tracing Company
Dhoenas Stnemboat Company
Conusrwatt i Aneporting Company
Canoerrie
Refusal to Testify Delays Lake Drug Case in Police Court
In police court yesterday the Lake case faced delays as W T Lake’s druggist faced twenty subpoenaed witnesses. Clemens refused to testify, vocally antagonizing the court by phone and in person, delaying the trial’s opening and prompting the jailer and judge to contend with ongoing interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Lake
Lake
Clemens
Steupper
Hikzoner
Laler
Mello
Tuten Lindsay
Gugast
J. W. Ewing
Lake's
Head Spotter Ewing The Human Sponge In September Testimony
The case features Ewing known for convicting Gunther, recounting a monotonous testimony afternoon at a city hearing. Witnesses show mixed reliability while police pursue suspects like A Dane and Charles Gallor as court actions continue with bond issues and continuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nosair
Ewing
Gunther
Luke
Goodness
Clemens
Disturbed Family Claims Jointist Plot Behind Son’s War Record
A father asserts his son’s wartime record was a staged case, alleging a conspiracy by other Jointists to frame him. The text notes ongoing daily chores and distractions, with Engle appearing overworked yet busy amid routine tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Engle
Half Million Members in Catholic Societies Begin National Start
The American Federation of Catholic societies, with over a half million lay members, organized here and endorsed by church leaders, plans for a national convention in Chicago on July 15, 1902. Women were admitted after a long debate. T. B. Minehan of Columbus won the presidency by 143 votes to 42 for Judge Thomas W. Fitzgerald. The first annual convention under the new constitution will be the third Tuesday in July. D. R Minehan, elected president, previously led the Ohio Federation with 40K members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Catholic Societies
New York
Lake Branch
Chicago
T. B. Minehan
Columbus
Thomas W .Fitegerald
Brooklyn
D. R Minehan
Ohio Feders Lion
Cycle Racers Close at Madison Square Garden
New York December twelve at o clock the six lay bicycle race at Madison Square Garden sees five teams tied for first place 26 titles behind the record. Riders push to the limit amid fatigue as McLaren makes a steal and McEachern and Walthour chase in a sprint while Lawson struggles on the track. The current pairing includes Lawson Julius McEachern Walthour and others as the leaders contend for top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Lawson
Tirem
At & O'Clock
McLaren
McEachern
Tod Tre
Bobby” Walthour
Walthour
Kirk and Munros
Waithour
Maya
Wilson
Mischer
Chevalier
Habook
Turville
King
Samuelson
Julius
Hall and
Hypnotist Professor Athena Restored From Grave
Omaha residents report that on Mayor Moores order the body of Professor Carl Atheno was raised from a grave at Eighteenth and Douglas. Physicians say his pulse was 60 and his condition fairly good. Attendants guard the coffin in a warm room until the resurrection hour. Relatives fear for his health amid extreme cold while a Kansas City woman claims to be his wife and seeks police intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Athena
Athee
Inik
George Tilden
Woman's Club
Lottie MecManigs
Enut
Tenth Street
Kansas City
Senate confirms a broad set of federal appointments
Washington notes list confirmed by the senate includes William E. B. Ridgley as comptroller of the currency R. S. Person as interior department auditor Harrison Allen as deputy auditor for the port George W. Marer in charge United States assay offices in St. Louis and several internal revenue collectors for North and South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Utah Montana and other districts. Consuls general John Jenkins at San Salvador William F. Bi eham at Cape Town George Helmrod at Apia and consuls Joseph J. Langer at Solingen H D. Saylor at Dawson City. Medical Director WK. Van Reypen to be surgeon general and captains Bradford O’Neill to head bureaus of equipment and ordnance. Washington notes also mention a substitute feather carrier contract and a Free Delivery service setup in Marshall County Kansas with routes and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
William EB. Ridgley
Trinoie
S. Person
South Dakota
Interior Department
Harrison Allen
North Dakota
George W. Mar‘er
United States Assay
St. Louis
Internal Revenue
H. Ellerman
District of
North and
ES. Stephenson
Nebraska
J. M. Simpson
Kansas
H. L. Herta
Clingts
RR. Mills
Timota
G. Rennick
Firth
Ttinois
EB. H. Callister
Utah
Montana
John Jenkins
San Salvador
William F. Bieham
Cape Town
George Helmrod
Apin
Samoa
Joseph J. Langer
Soling
German
HD. Saylor
Pennsylvania
Dawson City
WK. VanReypen
U.S. N
Navy
BB. Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
Charles O'Neill
Ripley Explains Santa Fe Ambitions and Orient Trade
President Ripley dismisses rumors of absorption deals with the Illinois and Indiana lines and denies plans for a St Louis line. He notes the Santa Fe may buy if offered but is not in market. The railroad would use a San Francisco route to expand suburban and terminal access, with little focus on oriental profits beyond prestige. No major Topeka shop upgrades are planned beyond existing work.
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Mercod Brothers
Cloughley Automobile Concern
Charryvale
Topeka
Promie Lre
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Santa Fe
San Jeancisco
San Francisco
Esprey
Ripley
California
England
Lonton
Bayern
Auiekly
Bete Te Ake
Orden
Reocipta Ware Bhelks
Joe
May
Gudbiec
Horthert
Kenna Highlights Railroads as Nation's Backbone
Kenna general counsel of the Santa Fe, in Topeka, says railroads are the great national business. He cites vast employment, coal, iron, steel needs, and land use, noting 20,000 stockholders per company and that life insurers and savings banks hold the bulk of railroad securities, shaping broad prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenna
FLD
Santa Fe Railway Company
Topeka
Kansas City
New York
San Francisco
Jackson County
America
L Ife
Chicago
Kilpatrick is Sentenced for Train Robbery in Missouri
In St Louis United States district court Judge Adams sentenced Ben Kilpatrick alias Mag. to fifteen years in the Missouri state penitentiary at Jefferson City for one of seventeen counts in the indictment accusing him and Laure Padison of bank note crimes tied to a Great Northern railroad train robbery. Kilpatrick confessed to the twelfth count and Padison pleaded guilty to the thirteenth count involving altered bank notes. The judge deferred sentence on Padison to determine jurisdiction for potential imprisonment outside Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Lowia
United States District Court
Ladey Ben Kilpatrick
MonLaws
Adams
Jefferson City
Axalhat
Laure Padison
Kipatrick
Game
Missouri
Kilpatrick
Treasury
Ma. Barnett
St. Louis
Santa Fe move to Arkansas City introduces new division head
Arkansas City December 12 news says D H Nichols, head of Pecos Valley division for Santa Fe, will arrive before January and assume control of the Kansas Southern division. Nichols, a veteran railroad man, is said to have strong Frisco and Santa Fe ties, with the line likely operated independently. Turner of Newton to fill Nichols’ vacant post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas City
D. H. Nichols
Pecos Valley
Santa Fe
Kansas
Ae Turner
Newton
Nichols
In a Storm Center Weather Forecast Sunday
A weather report notes unsettled conditions with an approaching storm on the 13th. The government forecast calls for snow and colder temperatures tonight, with Friday remaining cold. Data from Winning, Swift Current, and Morehead shows low temperatures around 4 to 12 degrees and light wind. Continuous hourly readings are listed with precipitation noted as sleet near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesterdingy
Kanes
Swift Current
Morehead
Oelock
Market Report From Chicago Wheat Hogs and More
Chicago bids show wheat easing after a sharp opening drop with May futures lower amid plentiful supply. Cattle hogs and sheep receipts varied as traders watched prices, while New York money and market notes indicated firm call rates and mixed commodity prices.
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Chicago
Gosia
Pitane
Tawar Ania
Atrona
Cindlal
Wall Street Slips Amidstead Market Weakness
chaotic OCR notes describe New York stocks slipping after opening gains. references to cotton, corn, wheat, copper, and various rail and financial names appear amid a crowded, garbled market update with scattered figures and locations including New York and Topeka. No coherent narrative. fragmented pricing moves and a broad downturn theme noted.
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Exposition
Binz
United States
Wilts
Johnston
Sevier
Anderson
Kelly & Kelly
Bond Bro- Bey Wee
W. F. Weber
Counell
Mr. Philips
Dave
Tis Club
Munyon
Mosyoo
Aed
Philadsipie Moulton
Chile
Transportation Trust
Sponge
Frits Dureln
A. Dane
Hilaks
Agai Te
Dane
Council Grove
Smooth Rock
Charles Gallor
Fannie Rotgers
Ed McDonald
Rane
Po-Dormin McDonalt
McDonald
Atheno
Washington Notes
Barnes
Emporis
Raw
Weemilian
Marshall County
Kam
H. D
Williauma
A. A. Nauman
Ticket Office
Union Pacific KR. FR
Kansas Ave
Great Northern Express
Bainville
Tebijn
Paris
Coleman Mitchum
Cig
Mills
Avery Turner
Union Pacific A.rk
Chicago Livestock Market
Bebe
Bled
Markit
Magere
Gieo
Cain
Thy
Mercartiin
Steminae Exchange
Stihet
Pak Refining
Gned Sane Sperie
Gove Ina Oe Rio
Ates
Galveston
York, Dee
Topeca Marcets Ore Dea
Wall Street
Pormi & Pointer
Candida Santern
Paul
Erle
Hace
G. Leon
Boosie
Iepenhea
Cine Punkin
Manhattan
New Yorke
Lackiwanna
Calor
St. Lack
Bryan
Cunwile
Union
Stiahattal Metrovat
Suna
Gosun
Ack Goodwin
Nelline
Overioadaa
Capes
Cork
Sereneeieus
Diciuth
Uae
Lesten Tigers
Stargate Sa
A. Merchant
Gt Kansas
Stisel
Paciti
Bouthorn
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