Topeka News Roundup From Snap Shots At Home
Topeka items report alloyed notes on prices gas and coal statuses Increases 30 cents per ton noted with bullish tilt while mortgage and tax plans loom. Local officials discuss licenses enforcement and public health meetings busily outline events including a watch social at First Methodist church and an Epworth League program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Fe
Colin
Tn Ite
Frank Strong
State University
Wheeilirees
Atchinnt
Topeka
Ae E Croft
Oid
Independence
Kan
Croft
Everett
Ponperapes Mo Ie
New
T. PF
First Methodist Church
Epworth League
Board of Health
Mturn
Sanitary
Istans
Junket
Vinersnes
Ind
KK Hufian
Senate of Karans Ts
Atchison
Dr Andreen
Bethany Caller
Landabere
Eft
Sweden
Wufferers Jorwpnine Doran
Ah Topeka
Atresta
Eviary Squires
Howie
Giscovery
Deve Mulvane
Kansas
Burton
Curtis Mulvane
Freight Rates Cut to Boost US Wheat Imports
Wheat freight from the United States to Mexico will drop on New Year’s Day after government appeal. The border to Mexico City rate falls from 234 to 14 per ton, aiming to encourage imports. In San Francisco a Toronto pauper case reveals a $100,000 estate, with heirs traced to Clementina Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexico City
United States
San Francisco
Eli Hyman
General Hospital
Toronto
Mrx
Rehence Hyman
Hart
Clementina Street
Transport Warren to arrive Friday and idle ships moved to fresh water
The Warren is due Friday from Seattle and will be laid up with other discarded troopships. Once a safe anchorage is found, idle transports except the Kilpatrick will move up the Sacramento River to lie in fresh water. The Kilpatrick stays in reserve. The Sumner is being stripped and may be turned over to the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Warren
Seattle
Kiltuteick
Sacramento
Kilpatrick
Sumner
Navy
Boston hearing leads to public relief appeal noted
Justice Hurley discussed the case after aides presented details. The room and Tailane received applause as Mascagni departed for his hotel. In St Petersburg on December 31 Count Bobrinsky aided American famine work of 1891, while inquiries about Finland relief circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Justice Hurley
Tailane
Mascagni
St. Petersburg
Bobrinsky
Cee
Finland
Teic- Fickeden
Vor
Jehwe
Crop estimates raise Cuban harvest forecast to 453000 bales
Washington December 31 estimates of the Cuba crop relay to the state department from Conral Holaday in Santiago de Cuba place the figure at 453000 bags for the year ending, an increase over the prior season. The data indicate a strong finish as the crop total rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Santiago de Cuba
State Department
Conral Holaday
Americans at Moscow and Petersburg report
Americans in transit through the empire are moving toward Trans Caucasia and layouts around Moscow and Petersburg noted. The account mentions engineers and machinery arriving for installation activities within Imperial domain and confirms movement at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Petersburg
Baraim
TransCaucasia
Carriage Factory Burrs Milwaukee Fire Causes Heavy Loss
The Chris Abresch company carriage works at 792 108 Fourth Street in Milwaukee was destroyed by a blaze. Officials estimate extensive damage exceeding one hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrs
Milwaukee
Pat
Chris Abresch Company
Fourth Street
Wanstead wreck coroner jury verdict blames wrong orders
Wyong Ont December 31 coroner s jury investigating Wanstead wreck last Friday night in which 31 lives were lost returns a verdict. Arthur W. Ricketts identified in the collision as caused by wrong orders issued at Watford. Responsibility not fixed between Operator Carew and Dispatcher Kerr. Youthful, inexperienced Kings Court Junction operator Troyer cited as factors. Jury notes dispatcher Kerr failed to recognize calls and the trainee operator had limited training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyong. Ont
Wanstead
Arthur W. Ricketts
Watford
Carew
Kerr
Wyoming
Kilobs Court Junction
Reilroad
James Troyer
Kings Court Junction
Loyer
Strathroy
Nist
Gover
Travers
Record of the Police Year Under Chief Donovan
In the first year under Chief Tim Donovan the Topeka police report strong performance. State cases show 24 burglary and larceny, 11 strand larceny, 3 murder, 18 assault with intent to kill, 5 highway robbery, 1 U S mail robbery, and other offenses. Most cases went to Kansas authorities. arrests often disrupted crooks from other states. The 127 plate cases include raids by patrolmen at the station and cooperation with other cities. Many local cases prosecuted. many underworld figures moved to Lansing due to police efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Donovan
U. S
U. S. Army
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Topeka
Atrolmen
Tootka
Lansing
Cable 250 Miles High A Chicago Man's Electricity Scheme
Chicago reports a plan by Albert G Whitney to harness ethereal region electricity 250 miles above Earth. Backed by capitalists, eight acres on Chicago's North Side were bought for a plant to project a long cable skyward. Whitney claims the atmosphere ends around seventeen miles up and etherial regions extend beyond, enabling a continuous, immovable wire that transmits power to Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert G. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Whitney
Earth
Seaman County Attorney Seaman Denies Wabaunsee war ties
Alma official Seaman says a Tuesday story on a joint war in Wabaunsee county is mostly correct, but Rev. Mr. Gibson the anti-saison league leader is not at odds with him. Seaman reports Gibson has offered support and will aid in maintaining the advantage, while Alma city officials urge him to desist due to city revenue needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fla
Seatean
Atorney
Alma
Wabaunsee
Seaman
Gibson
Anti-Saison League
State Journal
Addicks Triumph in Kentucky Special Election
Dover reports J Edward Addicks secured a narrow victory in a Kentucky Ninth District special election called by Governor Hunn after a tied November vote between James Wilbur Powell and Solomon Sapp. Powell led briefly but Addicks finished with 204 votes to Powell’s 424 and Sapp’s 424, taking 12 percent on the tally and moving toward a joint ballot for U S senator. In another note from Saint Louis Archbishop Kean issued a call to consultors regarding seminary provisions and a new direction for the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
J. Edward Addicks
Kentucky
Hunn
James Wilbur Powell
Union Republican
Solomon, Sapp
Saw
Bowell
Addickt
United States
Auxiliary and Coadjutor Bishop Sought by Pope
The pope desires an auxiliary bishop and a coadjutor bishop with right of succession for the diocese. This action aligns with the private policy of the majority of the clergy.
Miss Barber Weds at Buxton Homestead Ceremony
Miss Barber, daughter of the late President McKinley, wed Major Ralph Hartsell at the Buxton homestead once owned by the McKinleys. The ceremony drew about 170 guests including Mrs McKinley and Rev C Be Milligan. The couple left for Denver after a reception and gifts ranged to a silver table service from Mrs McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eider Sauhter
G. Harper
Evenlis Deanne
Ralph Hartsril
Molly Wan
Buxton
MrKinleys
McKinley
SicKinley Art
Barter
C. Be Milligan
First Presbyterien Church
Mivs Ta
Pred S. Hartsell
McKinley Memorial Association
McKintey
Consul Trask
Pennayivants
Brooks
Shivida
Brooke
Inspector Brooks Convicted For Entering Gambling House
Magistrate Brant ruled that Inspector Brooks violated section 12 of the penal code by entering Canfield's alleged gambling house on December 1. He must be held for trial and remain in the court of special session. The decision stems from the investigation of misconduct during that incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brant
Brooks
Canfield
Itv
Hela
Canneliia
Street Car Service Blamed for Women Deaths in Chicago
Chicago Health Department reports a deadly link between street railway service and female deaths amid holiday strain. Weekly bulletin shows 202 women died last week, with advocates calling for reforms as weather and delays worsen conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Health Department
Itz
Burgau
Frisco Railway Plans New Orleans Terminal System
The Frisco railway aims to connect Minneapolis and St Paul to New Orleans before year end. President B I Yoakum says entry to New Orleans will occur within a year if city concessions are secured. Frisco has bought property over three miles for a terminal costing about a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
New Orleans
Frisco
Alinneapolis
St. Paul
Wwe
New Orléans
Tim
Inizis
B. i Yoakum
Pearsons Gifts 350000 to Tenois College Jacksonville
Dr D K Pearsons delivers a New Year gift of 350000 to Tenois college of Jacksonville completing his pledge to raise funds. Earlier he promised 50 with a 15000 target, and stock from the First National Bank was turned over to President C W Barnes of Illinois College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Der
D. K Pearsons
Te- Nois College of
Jacksonville
Pearsons
Igea
C. W. Barnes
Illinois College Today
First National Bank
Retlty Test on Foul in San Francisco Boxing Match
Neill defeated Tomimiy Teelity of Sette last night after referee confirmed a foul in the eleventh round. A left to Neill’s groin drew the foul call and the referee warned both camps as the bout ended in a rough decision favoring Neill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neill
New Year Banquet At Saturday Night Club Planned
The Saturday Night Club will host a New Year banquet at the Throop hotel tomorrow evening with guests including Congressman Chip Pome and Governor Stanley. An informal program features speeches, parables, a cello solo, and varying readings as wives of members and ex-members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shwa
Heinebanker
TAA
FMCA
Doris
Aie Seeess
McKeever
Ees
State Teachers’ Association
State House
State
Academy of Science
Hanwee
Laurens Haun
H.C. Short
Ni Ngs
T. K. Paxton
J. E. Hartmen
Peter Casserly
George McGill
Leavenworth
St. John's A.church
Snelson
Lewis S Lindesy Dyche
Lawrence, Ie
Topeka
C C. Baker
Chicago
Kansas Academy of Science
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
G. P. Grimsley
Tmperium
North Topeka
Sexslona
Nero Organisation
Atchison
Ite Organisct
Hodson
Order
Fittesn Branch Leders
Nthte
Education
al Mad Industria
Prsitente
AL McCarter
Chesty
Wyman
Mea
Che ‘D. Welch
HL GR. Schwarzekopt
P. M. McClintock
Gov
Stanley Harold Wid
Animus T Hisve-Koows
T. A. McNeal
Peansylvania
Melville Stars In Sis Hopkins Farce At Crawford
The review praises Melville as a bright comic in Sis Hopkins while faulting the play as weak and overlong with slapstick and buffoonery. It notes the production at Crawford drew a large crowd, with audiences laughing at the star though critics found little merit in the work overall.
Dramatic variety fills New Years at Grand Opera House
The upcoming program features My Brena from Arkansaw a strong dramatic piece with a touching story and lively comedy. Miss Alice Fischer stars in Mrs Jack at Crawford theater with director Henry R Harris. Also Toasters Down Mobile and For Her Sake are billed with varying prices. Lorenz receives New York tribute for charitable work while Saxon princes marriage denied by authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brena
Arkansaw
Grand Opera
Capate
SoAce Wight
Aliee Fischer
Crawford
Henry R. Harris
Grace Idvingston Furniss
Mrs. Jack
Miss Fischer
New York
Wallack's
Victoria Theaters
America
Romedienne
Black Eyes
Chicago Live Stock Market Report at Union Stock Yards
In Chicago this year the cattle trade at the union stock yards totaled 217 dollars. The overall stock received reached about 16 800 head, with most animals butchered for local markets. Calves hogs and beef cattle comprised the main lots, reflecting a brisk yet uncertain trade in a bustling market scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Cartier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tien
Reareas
Grand Trunk
Addicks
Tours
Louis
Kean Hes
Rome
el Regrick Seminary
Miss Barber
Mrs. McKinley
Canfield’s
Guthrie
Prisco
Toaf
Lawton
Board of Commissioners
Secretary of the Interior
Lawtoy
Emporia
Kas
Pope
Fane Ue
Sis
Tose Melville
Sis Hopkins
Yelock
Melville
Ted
Maryiene
Alma Brengy
Teadiney
Siberia
Crawford Theater
Down Mopilé
Wll
Down Mobile
Bellur
Mobic
Alahema
Lorenz
Aasion Loren
Hardware Club
Walkery
Sullivan
Gardins van Nutelit
Amwritolic
Hich
Weind
Baxopr
Topeka Auditorium
Marshall's
THE
Entertainments
Kansas Cities
R. S. Brigham
Kansas Mid-Winter Exposition
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!