No Mystic Brotherhood Dissolves After Meager Wichita Effort
Local report traces the failed Mystic Brotherhood in Wichita. Police officials and residents questioned the group’s value, with about thirty names listed but no new members joining. The last meeting proved lone attendance, ending with the chairman declaring the organization dissolved. Tickets advertised for Wichita to Santa Fe return trips, with travel dates February 15 to 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mystic Brotherhood
Peller Cap Tala
Tank Ligdewy
Police Coumisiiourr
Mottday
Wade Gead
Msclvea
Necleidtj
Holliday
Pete Gish
Hone
He Brotherhood
Pensions for Ex Slaves Rally for Treasury Aid
A mass meeting at 1230 Quincy street attended by about fifty African Americans, mostly ex slaves, urged Congress to grant pensions in a petition urging nationwide support. Speakers including George Charles pressed for substantial monthly pensions and a national registration drive in Topeka. A follow up meeting was scheduled for Monday night as the group organizes and seeks signatures. Mrs. James Harlan Deed noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
United States Treasury
United States
Congress
Topsta
G W_ Charles
Allewin
George Charles
W. M. Jeltz
the People's Friend
Courles
Ernest
Jote Robingos
Moses
Israel
Pharoah
Traeadher
Supreme Court
Thora
Ate Lincoln
Goa
Africa
Curtis
Wodoe
Blas
Washington
Catowel Bank Treasury
George Chasles
Topeka
James Harlan Deed. Diatinn
Con- Harlan
Heriin
BP. Golden
Mra Harlan
Kansas City
Harlsn
New Dress Skirt Patterns From Paris For Amateur Fashion
Pattern notes describe three novel skirts with bold checks and stripes, including a two piece front with a folded hip design and a five piece construction for silk brocade. Instructions cover fabric placement, folding, plaits, dovetailing edges, interlining, and bias seam support for balanced, stylish results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
AMONG THE RAILROAD MEN
Changes in Santa Fe divisions take effect February 15. Wingeld to Panhandle line moves to Southern division under Hartman. Wellington trainmaster position abolished. Howard branch to join Southern Kansas, reducing dispatch load. Winter’s dispatch team to be displaced, with new postings likely. W. J. Black leaves for El Paso. other staff shifts noted across Santa Fe and related rail lines.
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Kansas
H. L. Mudge
Santa Fe
Wingeld
Kew
Panhandle
Tex
Medicine Lodge
Superlater Hartman
Wellington
Hawka
Arkansas City
Howard
Emporia
Moline
Southern Kansas Division
Bernes
Winters
Ciapateher
Railroad Personal Items From State Journal
Lindsborg McPherson county reports personnel movements at Santa Fe and nearby firms. B Watkins Santa Fe engineer visits Florasco then returns from Santa Fe. Fireman E Fleisher takes thirty day layoff to visit friends. W S Davis general foreman at Purcell visits city. Engineer John Helvie returns from Norman Oklahoma. Geo B Ducao of Union Casualty insures railroad bays. Brakeman Bert Webb returns from Cincinnati. Anolice announces sweeping reductions at Atchison Central Branch shops cutting hours to eight per day two days a week. W E Duan book-keeper resigns to move to New York. S A Swenses succeeds Dean as chief clerk aide E J Culbertson becomes assistant book-keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanigel Deparment
Jol Muir
Hines
Santa Fe
Robert Rolla
Arthur Hobart
Edgar Powell
James Devtin
Ottawa
Topeka
Brooks
Santa Po
Albuquerque
Santa Fe Rowndhouse
August Cronenberg
Argentine
Tas
Haureau
Sam Hamricks
Iron Mountain Road
Atchison
Charles Tundeliff
St. Louis
Effingham
Central Branch
Niger
PW. Gurney
Harvey Eating House
Florence
Haa
Newton
W. H. Cheatam
Reston
New Mexico
J. B. Lynch
Union Pacific
The
State Journal
B. Watkins
Florasco
Kansas
Fleisher
Tepeke
Davis
Purcell
Pla
John Helvie
Norman
Geo. B. Ducao
Union Casualty and Surety Co
Bert Webb
Scota Fo
Cintineati
Ohio
Keil
Yeste
W. E. Duan
Auditor'y Office
New York City
S. A Swenses
T. A Duns
Dean
E. J". Culbertson
Society's New Pets Angora Cats Draw Cash in New York
Angora cats surge in popularity among New York society. Fads replace old house cats as wealthy buyers seek stylish felines at higher prices. The trend reflects urban luxury and fashion, with breeders reporting record sales this season.
Angora Cats Rise in Fashionable Pets and Shows
The Angora cat fad spreads through fashionable homes with prices from ten to forty dollars for kittens and fifty for prize animals. White Angoras fetch high value for stage use, while long hair and bushy tails captivate buyers. Export from Paris London and Germany grows, with imports planned if current purchases succeed, though raising them is risky and lifespans average about twelve years.
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Paris
London
Germany
N. Y. Herald
Ingalls Predicts McKinley Nomination Strong Across Regions
Former U S Senator John J Ingalls predicts McKinley will secure the presidential nomination with regional strengths in the south New England New York Pennsylvania and the West cited He notes Harrison's withdrawal aids the St Louis convention and mentions a Santa Fe Route round trip fare and fixed ticket dates February 13 to 19 with return by February 24.
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Hanses Siawaman
Burrow
Feb
John J. Ingalla
United States
Kungaa
New York
Harrison
St. Loui
McKinley
South
New England
Piatt
Quay
Pennsylvania
West
Wichita
Return
Santa Fe
Tickeys
Sensational damages case opens county court term
A Jackson county woman, Mrs Anna Stach, sues banker John Q Myers of Holton and others including Topeka Police Chief Wilkerson and ex Sheriff Naylor for 50000 damages. Judge Hazen sustains a demurrer to a petition naming Myers as administrator. Three related suits slated for this term, tied to a 1892 shooting of Paul Swetlich in front of Mrs Stach’s home. Insurance prior paid about 120000, insurers dispute claim, trial expected to be one of the district court’s most remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stach
Jackson County
John Q. Myers
Holton
Wilkerson
Topeka
Naylor
Hazen
Paul Swew Tick
Allon Stach
Her
Paul Swetlich
Swerlich
Bensfit
Stach
Court House Dedication May Lack Music At Reception
Arrangements for the Court House dedication include a programme hall plan with no music secured yet. It is unlikely Marshals Band will perform at the reception since payment is unlikely and county officers oppose paying. Ex judges Webb and Johnson may participate along with General Caldwell for reminiscences of the court, with three district ex judges Morjorio Martin and Guthrie listed in order.
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Marshals
Court House
District Court
W. Webb
Auperior Court
J. B. Johnson
Shawnee County Circuit Court
General Caldwell
Joha ‘Il
Morjorio Martin
Joho Guthrie
Delay at Topeka court stalls Model stock sale
Judge Haxen Methos nearly ordered the Model stock auction when W H Davis Bank of Topeka and other creditors moved to appoint AL Yance as judge pro tem citing potential bias due to a familial tie. The request was granted and Vance will control the stock, delaying the sale. The record notes previous rulings appeared biased toward the judge’s brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haxen Methos
Model Supply
Hazen
W. H. Davis
Bank of Topeka
AL Yance
Hexen
W. S. Hazen
Vance
Munyon's Warning and Remedies Ad for Arthritis Cure
An old advertisement touts Munyon's Improved Homeopathic Remedies at 2887 Menard Street, St Jon. It claims rapid relief for rhumatic and joint pains within hours, with other cures for indigestion, catarrh, kidney issues, asthma, nerves, headaches, piles, and blood impurities. It promises free medical advice via mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard Streat
St. Jon
Raye
Munyon
Mia Munyoo
Ara & Boon
Manyon
Wandering man declared sane amid court room chaos
A fragmented report describes a man declared sane and being taken to hospital jail as court proceedings unfold. Various property deeds, a murder case appeal, and unrelated legal notices surface amid a chaotic courtroom scene with broken dialogue and crowd noise.
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HL Morrison
Kansas Avenue Jeweler and Optician
Santa Fe Houte
DR. Miles
Wisconsin
Groom Key
Miles
Tim
Wysco
Ike
Theve
Dr. Mervine
A.C. Leeman
Piacest
Hovachotd
Ito
Parsons
Railroyd Peppis
W. J. Black
Santa Pe
el Paso
Texas
Fr. P. Taylor
Fuel Department
Sorte Fe
St Louis
OU LL Salzgarvar
Rock Island
Croton Junction
Lows
Helter
Ft. Madison
Chicago
AW Sweat
Smith
Atlantic & Pacific Railway
General Anlager
Harvey Middleton
Pullman Car Works
Sickemsgn Notey
Emi
Stone Journal
Nickelbon
A. P. Quinby
Great Bend
S. P. Jacke
C. D. Herrick
J. K. Ramey
Walter J. Scherer
Siead
A. O. Lindemuth
Aurious
Illneas
Windy” Reynolda
Charles L'Heuren
L. G Woodbury
Wmn
K Mason
John T. Shirley
Plovenes
Joseph Ulst
Emporis
Topeke
J. C. Templeton
H. C. Worrester
Wm. , Schapper
Lindsborg
McPherson County
Parmansas City
Society
Billady
Ingalls
M'Kinley
the County Court House
Mallate
M. E. Lowe
J. ©. Cromwell
Elizabeth B. Barnes
Paramore
Philip Pickett
First National Bank of
Sedon
Kansas National of Topeks
F. B. Bonebrake
Arkansas City Tereatment Company
Bonebenke
J. Curtis
Safford
Gaines
Harding Gaines
Brown
Thomas Brown
Klein Street
Francis J. Hobbs
Cripple Creek
Booehet
Hox
Hoseglats
Tostramenta
B. Uenry
Wardbure Syenay
Weebburn Pines
Benlegton Company
Eatre
Nina
Murtenge
John L McCarmice
W. K. Bears
Walker
A. A. Rodgers
Vincent Savings the Yeetment Company
William White Tod
A. Bidwell
EG Hareman
Patrick
John Coyne
Rome
Big Joe
Phoebe
Matton
Pollcomin
Sae
Newton J Ravor
Noeth Topeka
Murply
Barrison
Cleries M. Murphy
St Lyale
Soumertis
Cahanne
Pond
Jemima
RT. Davis Mill CO
St. Joseph
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