Woman makes desperate suicide attempt with rope
A distressed wife in Mer sujckdy allegedly attempted self harm using a rope made from strips of a blanket. Police and a matron intervened amid a chaotic scene as items were broken and the woman railing and shouting. She was restrained and taken to the public station while authorities investigated the incident and the surrounding distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Marin
Arietta
Millie Dane
Ibe
Rearis
Turtiber
Nous
Ana
Wifoan
Cinira
Alost
Ste Mruke Torr
Peres Lee
Conia
Fiatzie Manon
St. Deck
Inter Kanan Eye
Pabioe
Justin City
Mateo
Terowi
Ted
Olathe Tragedy on Depot Platform Ends in Gunfire
In Olathe last night a shooting on a depot platform left bystander Mrs. Ehne Protter mortally wounded as a man fired toward her and then turned the weapon on himself. A brakeman, Mr Joseph Hadden Turnlie, intervened, securing the weapon before more harm could occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olathe
Atenison
Topeka
Bunia Fe
Miitnist
Edoele
Menger Frain
Ehne Protter
Joseph Hadden Turnlie
Jeahney
Arakellen
Happy Helpers' Club Receives Community Support
Seviiritean girls and one boy from Lane Street in the Seventh to Ninivireo area form the Happy Helpers Club. Under Mrs Glastow and Mr Pollard Wey they craft and deliver eight town buses of candy and other goods to aid the sick and poor for the Charity Tuesday tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seviiritean
Lane Street
Seventh
Ninivireo
Henty Helper’ Club
Glastow
Pollard
Canty
Jok Ferguson
Anvic Anit Netw
Corbett and Fitzsimmons Boxing Bout Terms Revealed
The report outlines purses and arrangements for the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons match, noting Brady’s payments totaling $2,100 and a subsequent $4,500 with AT Smith to secure a contested title bid. Holiday excursion fares from Union Pacific offer round trips within 200 miles, valid for specific dates. Morrison’s store advertises a ten percent discount on fine wares during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Fitzsimmons
New York
W. A. Brady
May
AT Smith
Corbett
Fitesimoons
Union Pacific
FA Lewis
JC. Fulton
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Party Scenes
Social items from Topeka describe Miss Jane Parkhurst hosting a friendly gathering at Tyler Street with mistletoe decor and a notable musical bowl activity. Guests include Ethel Mortis Edna Morrow May Van Horn Berkshire Om Mary Cok Louise Wills Gertrude Hurier Minnie Hauer Anna Sweet Helen Fite and many others at a reception hosted by Mrs Nathan Pricy and Mrs Theodor G Wet for Mrs Paul Mudeen and Mrs Chinen Price at West Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jéane Parkhurst
Tyler Street
Jay Farnsworth
Frank Bhrkly
Bart Grahim
Lawrence Banka
Malcults Gerritd
Anutis de Lear
Warren Cheney
Paul Syeet
Vine Reel
Arthur Lewis
Edward Hay
Herbert Miller
Atchiaun
Nath Prive
Weur
Ders
Houttison
Larence Price
Ton
Clarence Price
Wear
Je Fiussim
James de Kins
Mra Belzer
Mra
Frank Wear
Man Wear
Social notes wander Kansas City week friendships
Notes and personal mentions list gatherings and visits across Kansas and Missouri. Engraved invitations and monogram stationery ads. Misses Reste Mary Chambertais West to Kansas City, Josephine Jovravr from Leavenworth visiting Miss Mary Chase, Miss Florence Hornes at cord party, Mite ya Borie from Lawrence for Lote party with Miss Emma Dennis, Dr Aa Tharpes Bin visit, and many other local social engagements and travel plans through New Year period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monogram
Adame Bros. Topern
Jaccart’s
Misses Reste
Mary Chambertais
Kansas City
Mise Josephine Jovravr
Leavenworth
Mary Chase
Florence Hornes
Invi
Emma Dennis
Geter Ter
Aa Tharpes bin
Mem Mayne
Emimenibure
Ashers Ranelle
Polk Street
Cox
J.F Cor
Harifont
Park
New York City
Myrtle
Luly Ferdyce
Miry Booker
Elawathesotay
Il Mes
Morelans
Mixa
Huckstead
Kansas
John A. Bright
Puesday
Washington County
Chistiine
McPheron
Ford Counties
Hesejn
Manhatern
Raney
Aira
Win
Macferran
Roy Bradford
Christie Apear
Ardmore
I. T
Bradford
Ard
G. Bradford
Seymore Davis
Miladelphis
Wd. Bleek
Dos
Franklin
Ben
J. A. McGhin
California
Charles A. Regie
Musical Department
State
Cormal
Mtr
Ot. Henderson
Morrisin Arent
Lucile Newman
Emporia
Small Town Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
Residents visit relatives in St Louis and Minneapolis while social events unfold at home. Genevieve Tatterfield leads a Monday party in Atchison with Mabel and Hertha Harwell hosting at St Louis college hall. A December 35 ceremony on Clay Street unites Miss Maud Douglas and J. A. Coe with Rev W R Cox officiating.
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Theodore Hammatt
Felicity Cub
Das Small
Schuyler Nichols
A. B. Prescott
Dell Small
Henry Keeler
Keeler
Genevieve Tatterfield
Atchis
Mabel
Hertha
St. Louis College Hall
Neliie
Lou Sharpe
Eerily
Girdle Ing
Mies Maud Douglaes
J. 4
Coe
Clay Street
W. R Cox
Dessie Sidwell
Pawnee
Neb
Myrtle Williams
Billie Wiliama
Sturlin
Sidwell
Poster
Mira Anna Foster
Minteapolly
Manning
Alice Bond
North Topeka Notes and Local Notices
North Topeka community items list visitors shoppers and business openings. Gem Bakery discounts and the Gem Meat Market opening at 94 North Kansas Ave. local families and residents visiting relatives in Kansas City Hoyt and Emporia are mentioned along with church activities and social visits.
Fire and Earthquake Struck Port Au Prince Destroying Homes
A port city disaster in Haiti caused by heavy rains and an earthquake destroyed about 800 homes, damaged houses and a hotel, and damaged the Church of St Joseph. Early reports described tremors at 6 46 this morning with widespread alarm and ongoing dangers from landslides and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Prince
Hayti
Church of
Im Smith
Wheat grading ruling upheld in Chicago delivery case
The board of appeals, appointed by the board of trade and the state grain warehouse inspection commission, again affirmed that wheat delivered by elevator owner George Sesverns to Joseph Leiter from the Lin elevator to the Iran King steamer was graded No 2 red winter. Eat at the Cremerie, 76 Kansas Avenue. Scott & Scott take your line at the Cremerie, four doors north of the old stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Appeals
Johnny
Board of Trade
State Grain Warehouse Inspection Commission
George Sesverns
Joseph Letter
Cremerie, Scott & Scott
Charged With Murder in Contorted City Case
Dubin Heath is charged with complicity in the murder of Minne Williams near Charleston last November. He was captured this morning at his grandmother’s home by Deputy Larry Sheehan and Constable John Locat. Officers had tracked him to a town near Topeka before raiding the grandmother’s house at dawn. Heath denied involvement, claiming he knew nothing of the murder and asking for a probable ride home. The sheriff notified authorities. a return for further questioning is expected.
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Dubin Heath
Minne Williams
Charleston
Welvek
Mra W. Lynch
Wuithesetert
Cty
Stern Mert Locus
Larry Sheehan
John Locak
Leen
Meuin
Hidute
Tupeka
Iuces
Haeatt
Sheri Lucas
Heath
Shariff Lucas
Man Threatens Mother With Revolver in Enger District
Fred W. Jones drew a revolver on his widowed mother Mrs. Alice H. Jones at 270 West Sixth Street and threatened to kill her after an argument over his loitering and spending time in downtown resorts. Police and a detective arrived as Jones, spooked by the confrontation, had hidden the weapon and was later taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enger
Fred W. Jones
Alice H. Jones
Rome
West Sixth Street
We Sonew
Petective Kesson
Youne Jonge
Peet W. Jones
Eer
Sint Dy
Local youth injured in barn loft accident
Tobert Pierce junior a boy about ten, son of Tobert Pierce, was badly hurt yesterday afternoon at home when he fell from a barn loft through a hatchway, striking his shoulder and fracturing his collar bone. He suffered bruises and was stunned. his parents are H Hardy and Nellie Crass of Tapeless. Police arrested several for disorderly conduct and a wedding announcement for Miss Margaret Mulvane and H S Martoni was set for January 12 at the Mulvane home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobert Pierce, Jr
Tiobert Pierce
Dion
H. Hardy
Colrade Spengs
Hardy
United States Express Company
Nellie Crass
Robn Krivss
Ar Igstad
Muarearet Mulvane
Mt. HS
Martoni
Todas
Rides Jon Mulvane
Twelfth
Toveka Avenue
Welch Jonattv
Thomas
Inglerile Association
Malvanestre Wittenth
Walter Hluck
Altmuns
New York
Atunday
Actrias
Bowes
Charlotte Crane
Tov
Ira
Charleston
Indica
Hell
Wade
Une
Democratic Flambau Club Holds Officer Election
Members of the Kansie Democrat Flambean club are summoned to the annual clorum of officers at Ureir hall on December 3 Thursday evening. W. Jd. Wogar try serves as president and urges full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Flambau Club
Kansie Democrate Flambean Club
Ureir Hall
Hansas Xven Nus
W. Jd. Wogartry
Gove County Official Faces Vacancy After Late Special Election
The secretary of state declined to file the county clerk of Gove County's certificate of returns from a test election. Under dispute, Sutelli, Republican, was elected to succeed Heckman, also Republican, in the 103rd district. Heckman had not resigned and no proclamation for a special election was issued. Heckman left the state, vacating his seat, prompting a contested procedure and a county election that produced insufficient timely returns.
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Gove County
Sutelli
Republicar
Heckman
Medias
Suteliff
De Merode to Wed Stars Cleo de Mernte
Cleo de Merode announces plans to marry Obaynesu and retire from the stage. Reports say the wedding will occur early next year as the Imperial Ottorats prepare for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Merode
M.obaynesu
Staga
Faris
Giesees
Xven
Cleo
Mardaxe
AI. Oboyneau
Don
Imperial
Ottorats
Georgia Bank Failure Shuts Merchants and Traders Bank
Brunswiek Georgia reports the Merchants and Traders Bank of Atlanta will not open today with capital stock listed at 199000. Months of withdrawal and losing outside business led to court liquidation. Depositors may be paid in full if cash remains after court expenses. Dr J M Maddox serves as president with M A B Lave as vice president. Directors have appropriated funds to cover all deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Pec
Brunswiek
Gulaya
J. M. Maddox
Me. A
PB. Lave
Mercury Dips Across New York As Cold Wave Spreads
Extreme temperatures sweep New York state with readings plunging below zero. North Creek records 10 to 15 degrees, Saratoga about 1 degree below zero, Howes Bay and Blue Mountain Lake report 12 to 15 degrees below. The frigid spell lowers comfort levels and raises heating demand across the region.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Dec
North Creek
Saratecca
Howse
Batar
Blue Mountain Lake
Wheat Market Slumps as Receipts Rise on Chicago Board
The day’s market report shows a weak wheat start with limited trading and higher receipts. May contracts opened near yesterday’s price but failed to gain, while corn and hogs saw mixed moves and overall softer tone.
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Associated Frese
State Journal
Chicago
Dee. Co
Easuch
Starr
Liverpool
Seaboard
Cokmeer
Wewaddeena- Anz
Deverter
Samougi
Eriers
Ae Wepmrenia
Market Roundup and Wheat Corn and Hay Prices
The report lists livestock and grain notes with mixed signals. Prices shown include sheep roevelpis low and steady lambe with small figures, native cows and heifers around .006435, and market chatter on corn oats rye hay and sugar futures. Regional notes from New York Boston Chicago and Minneapolis indicate flat to firmer trends with varied receipts and demand.
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Roevelpis
Milltone
Siete
Petta
Tetas
Texas Clowe
Asusas Crysrodoos
Bansha City
Newort
Timothy
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Kaunas City
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Hoyt
Charles Myera
State Teachers’ Association
C. D. Myers
Jilly
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Mickouri
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Edwards
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MM. Campbell
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Todays Market Report
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Ourity
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Grand Opera House
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Chinatown
Parcs Corneiles
G. Apuckii
STEN
Rigas Ag Boys
Msn
Ciltia
Prines
Wales
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