Topeka Daily News Snapshots and Local Notices
Column of fragmented notices from Topeka papers notes construction plans at Fifteenth and Lacy, business changes, court house renovations, and local civic activities. Mentions Shins Indoor proprietor Finan Shipp, Wil Airy Gurl, and Willis street entities along with district precinct planning for county primaries and church women aiding election duties. Municipal updates include paving work, police actions, and street improvements amid a busy civic week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Aw. Neale
Pela Finan Shipp
Shins
Wil
Fifteenth and
Lacy Street
Pinsien
Leia News
Supreme Court
Topeka
Goring
Wuectare
Buell Dove
Audietarium
Toioor Elreem
Hazen
Cvtonel
Rank
Wrights
Pythiana
Grimes
Kelsey
Arice
Dan Eupora
Frank Scurder
Drinules
Samuedaay
Wouker
Aizk Gleason
Atreis
Sheldon
Free Trial Cure Claim for Kidney and Rheumatism Ends
A long OCR fragment promotes CERILOBE as a free trial treatment for kidney, bladder, and rheumatic diseases. It touts endorsements from notable figures, promises no surgeon involvement, and claims a “free” trial with claims of curing kidney and rheumatic ailments. The text references American physicians and potential endorsements, urging readers to seek the trial without payment.
Missouri Kid Rudolph Wins Commute and Transfer to Missouri
William Rudolph alias Charles Gurney, the Missouri Kid, is moved from Kansas to Franklin County Missouri to face murder charges for killing Pinkerton detective Charles Schumacher during a bank robbery hunt. He was convicted in Minnesota County for robbery under indeterminate sentence. Schumacher was killed after a standoff near Stanton. Rudolph’s sister Esther testified during Collins’s trial and Rudolph’s escape at Four Courts is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rudolph
Missouri
At & O
Kansas Penitentiary
Meyerseick
Franklin County
Pinkerton
Transaa City
Kansas City
Wardin Jewett
Rudolph
Bailey
Kansas
Trudolph
Minini County
Charles Schumacher
George Collins
Bank of Union
Schumacher
Mount
Stanton
Collins
Hartford
Conn
St Louis
Thudolph
Four Courts
St. Louis
Esther Rudolph
Colins
Tim
Mina Rudolph
Local Exhibit At Wiven Attracts City Crowd
Miss Elta Vox and Lottie Cane among attendees at the athletic exhibition staged by the M C W CLAL gym under a supervising director. A section of the crowd decorates themselves with a short chain emblem, while a First Presbyterian church meeting adopts a cautious resolution disavowing responsibility over circulating a painted alipe. Seay School Teachers Union met at Central Congregational with talks on religious and moral instruction. Wilbur Sprague suffers arm injury from recent accident requiring operation. he remains in severe shock after the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nore Estert
Elta Vox
Biss
Addié Skinner
Treet
Lottie A. Cane
Penile
Wiven
M.C
W. Clal
Ee Eek
Se Balawis
Ted
Jess Lumethwerfk
First Presbyterian Church
First
Toyir
Verti Feison
Thie
Seay Schoot Teachers’ Union Wat
Central Congregational
Mom
Dirs Holmes
Wilbur Cal Pews
Boiled Mussels Fatal: Londoner Dies After Hearty Meal
London, Feb 24 a cotton-spinner named Walter Horrobin aged 46 died within fifteen minutes after a family meal of boiled mussels. The coroner heard details of rapid poisoning with no evidence of deliberate toxin. A doctor cited natural poison development in the body. mystery surrounds the case.
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London
Walter Horrobin
Horrovin Belray
Diseased Rabbits Sold in Mattoon Market
In Mattoon, authorities report thousands of rabbits near diphtheria areas were collected dead and sold for food. unscrupulous sellers gathered carcasses and shipped them to merchants, causing public outrage and fear of infection among residents.
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Mattoon
Java
Webo Im Tury
Ginter
Kim
Child Left in Bushnell Basin House Beset by Rats
An e month old baby Louies Burlinghouse was found alone in a cradle in an old Bushnell Basin house and attacked by rats. He was hospitalized at Hahnemann with a severely lacerated toe and rat bite marks. The infant’s mother, Josephine Burlinghold, and humane agents tend to his care.
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Rochester
N.Y
Bushnell Basin
Louies Burlinghouse
Josephine Burlinghowld
Hahnemann Hospital
Killip
The
Humane Society
Alrashoures
Military train guards and mule car detail described
A fragment describes mules guarding Pullman stock cars on a train from Caro and St Louis. It notes 300 mules arranged with about 20 per car and a soldier assigned to each car for protection and attention. The text reflects an improvised, occupied transport detail.
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Caro
Rt Louis
Diphtheria Link Suspected Between Cat and Ill East Orange Home
Health inspector Williem Bowman in East Orange investigates a diphtheria outbreak in a local home and finds the cat’s jaws clogged with mucus. A culture confirms diphtheria bacteria, prompting removal of the cat and a housewide pet check as officials seek outbreak sources. Also reported are Emporia court sentences for several crimes in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Orange
Williem ‘T. Bowman
Wright
East
Jockey Triumph in New Orleans Race Returns to Saddle
In New Orleans on February 24 Harry Thomas and Shiekis’ jockeys returned to racing after a two week layoff. They won the third race with Foresight by a length over Ostrich, both well backed and favored. In races four and five Nine Spot and Deligue, both favorites, failed to start. JE Walsh rode both models and was fined five dollars and suspended for a week. Melater iter and Conundrum were the only winning favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ete Orelans
Harry- Philae Thomas & Shiekis
Ostrich
Hordy Eoite
Tavorite
Nine Spot
Deligue
JE. Walsh
Modite
Melateriter
Conundrum
Police Chief Suspended in St Louis Amid City Turmoil
Fragmented OCR notes report the suspension of Cambridge chief of police and patrols amid city unrest. A period of turmoil and unclear details follows as authorities review performance and arrest procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Spasar
Thay City
Cambridhr
Mombur
Has Engine Size Of Watch Incredible Exposition Feature
New York February. The marvel of the national white-beat exposition. It is fab. A new engine invented by Weeks from Cannti. A 50 horse power engine of nickel steel could be held in a man’s hand. It cuts through thick timber and is applied to a metal collar sign.
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New York
Weeks
Cannti
Werke
Special Train of Mules to San Francisco From Newton
A four mule train from Newton carried forty nine mules loaded for a trip to San Francisco. The mules were government property and described as a fine lot. They averaged good weight and the officer in charge said they had brought in a fair average. They were bought in Che?
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Newton
Ius
San Francisco
Uncle Sam
Che
Doctor Explains His Coffee Substitution Article
A prominent medical publication features a physician endorsing Postum as a coffee alternative. He cites heart, digestion, and nervousness improvements from using Postum, noting his own family prefers it and claims it aids appetite and health. The ad-like piece promotes the beverage and the book The Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor
Feed Medical
United States
Eurgeon
Asta
Postum
Alver
Baltte Creek
Mich
Mystery Whiskey Bottle Note Holds Suicide Message
A Park Policeman found a quart whisky bottle in the South Canadian River near Oklahoma City containing a note dated February 10 claiming the writer ended his life due to misery and family trouble. The note asked to notify his wife and relatives. Police investigated but could not identify the writer or his kin. Tomka officials were alerted.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Park
OW. M. Henry
South Catooliia
Cunading
Nickness
Topeka
Kaa
Pen Eemaan
Sanday
Agreement Reached End to Mediterranean Steerage Rate War
In New York on February, steamship lines from the Mediterranean have agreed to end the two month steerage rate war. The new accord divides steerage fares among major lines including the Italian and German fleets and returns to the former differential rate, with a notable reduction of about 15 pounds for certain routes between New York and the Mediterranean. The move follows a period of price competition that stirred industry and drew attention from shippers and travelers alike.
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New York
Peb. S
Tony
Mediterranean
Au Peakeament
Laveloce
Navienzione
Vaporting
Atcherling
Princeng
Lind
Lloyd Linn
Agredgent
Halewragerae
Naw
Yorke
Lodge Alienates Wife in Frightful Suit In Marital Rift
Mrs Sarah Franklin of Franklin County is sued for absolute divorce by her husband Charles Franklin alleging neglect and misconduct after she joined a lodge and attended meetings against his wishes. They have eight children, seven surviving, oldest 84, youngest 12. Also noted is a separate Washington report of a Miss Kilcullen filing a crime-related case in St Louis and a tax department itemized receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillmore
Sarah
Franklin
Charles
Womans Lodge
Abe
Lawrence Woman's Narrow Escape in Railway Incident
Lawrence Kansas report states Mrs A H Grieca driving across a crossing when a Union train engine struck the pilot and killed the horse. Mrs Griea was uninjured as the train approached unknowingly. The bogey starts were cut cleanly off and no one heard the approaching train in the high spend conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
A. H. Gricsa
Union
Freight Blockade Strands Rail Traffic In Portland
Portland Maine February 24 A freight blockade linked to low heavy snow has disrupted rail movement into the city. Railroads report shipments hampered as tracks and equipment struggle under severe winter conditions causing delays for several routes and ships awaiting clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Total Sante
Needle in body recovers after long ordeal in Orange
Mrs Walter P B Smith of Orange wife of a prominent real estate man recovers a needle that wandered in her body for two years after a fall on a bed covered with worn materials. She suffered abdominal pain and knee trouble while doctors treated her. She later found the needle and her health has since improved.
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Orange
N. J
Walter PB. Smith
Brief Telegrams From St Louis and Other Cities
St Louis reports Hajimoto acting commissioner general of the Japanese commission to the world seas is ill and threatens typhoid fever. Rochester notes a fire destroying Phelps Piano dry kiln and Moore Subscription Agency building causing about 100000 to 50100 in losses. Baltimore announces stock exchange resumes business after recent fire. Tillsburg wires amicable settlements between Nations Glass company and employers with plants to resume operations. German glass firms in multiple states affected. French and Italian firms not mentioned. Rochester Tumbl works and Cumberland Glass company noted in loom of industry. Brestau reports Russia to admit German pig iron free of duty due to war needs. Utica founder Edward Trevett of the Travelers’ Association dies at Westfield New Jersey.
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St. Louis
Hajimoto
Spee Japanese Commission
Brestau
Silesia
Anserger
Russia
Japan
New York
Edward Trevett
Utica
N. Y
Commer Wal ‘Travelers’ Assident Association of America
Westfield
N. J
Rock Island Train Rates to West and Northwest
Travel rates listed for California twenty five dollars Oregon Washington twenty two fifty Montana Utah twenty dollars via Rock Island system. Tickets valid March one to April thirty with room sleeper and reclining chair car service. Liberal stopover privileges. For details contact Rock Island agents or A M Fuller CP and TA Topeka Kansas.
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Oregon
Washington
Montana
Utah
Rock Island
Hock Island
A.M. Fuller CP
T. A
Topeka
Kan
Why don't I advertise in town
A druggist wonders aloud why advertising is needed when no rival in town is failing to do his best, implying confidence in personal service and market position while questioning the value of publicity.
Dangerous Leap: Man Clings to Train Rail in Montana
Carl Reesland, a Northern Pacific laborer near Forsyth, Montana, clung to the rear car’s steps as a frostbitten train departed, then fell after minutes of grim effort. He escaped with a broken shoulder, head cuts, and frostbitten hands and ears, was hospitalized at Brainerd, and is expected to recover.
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Butte
Mont
Carl Reestand
Northern Pacific
Forsyth
Reesland
Brainerd
Lancaster Merchant Paid $500 for Elkton Bride
Elkton Missouri February 24 A Lancaster Pennsylvania merchant allegedly paid $500 to a local junk dealer to secure an Elkton bride. A Lancaster store helper visiting Elkton offered $600 to any woman willing to wed him, interviewing several candidates before selecting one and leaving for Sumner, as the groom is in his sixties and the bride near her thirties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Elkton
Boissouri
Sumner
Local man dies after self inflicted heart wound
In Elizabeth New Jersey John Burlash aged 20 shot himself in the heart during a personal crisis. Surgeons withheld invasive checks as prognosis was critical. Autopsy to follow due to unusual course of bullet path and hidden injuries.
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Elizabeth Man
Elizabeth
N. J
Jen
John Burlash
Alexian
Burlash
Railroad officials reshuffle as Arnol resigns foreman post
In Newton Kansas JL W Arnol, foreman of the Snuts saopa, resigns from the position. W. 2 Lawrence, ex Rock Island division superintendent, expected to replace him. a Chicago base move is indicated. The piece notes community announcements and upcoming meetings including a local spelling bee and Y M C A gathering, with names of railroad personnel and travel agents mentioned in passing.
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Calley St Je
JL. W. Arnolitras
Snuts Saopa
Newton
Kansas
Lawrence
Rock Island
Chicago
Blsu Ansie
Rosten
Railroat
O. M. Bowman Han
O. M. Bowman Han Bev Wecared
Kalitwad Y. M. C. A
Soweke
William Fidbnery
Vathern Railroad
Kansas City
Kanaue City
W. A. Whitman
Gulf, Colorado
Aauta
Galveston
Tex
Shere
Rourke
Sebinbunt
Te Worth
Denver City
Childress
Low Rates From Santa Fe To Southwest March 1 and 15
Santa Fe announces unprecedented low fares to Oklahoma, Texas and Pecos Valley on March 1 and 15. One way fares start at $5 to Guthrie Shawnee Fort Worth and other Texas points, with round trips to Roswell Carlsbad and nearby towns. Plan trips to visit the Southwest and explore promising opportunities for fortune seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Southwest
Oklahoma
Teras
Pecos Valley
Galy
Guthrie
Fort Worth
Austin
San Antonio
Houston
Galveston
Texas
Roswell
Carlsbad
United States
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Ieee
Alnticat
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Witte
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Emporia
Kun
Greta
Nwell
Re ‘Benieniee
Stor Serary Varker
Mgany
Taxknusn Sena
Alfred Youn
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Maainuin Peplence
Zeune
Dave
Pweinillen
Coring
Ran Prancisen
Chica
Arnold
Oldmonsn
Mediterrane
Lodge
Bille
Reta
Washington, D. C
Kilcullen
St.Loum
Maxtons
Bull
Sry
Forrell
Rey Rae
Brockport
Phelps Piano Company
Moore Subscription Agency
Baltimore
Tillsburg
Nations Glass Company
Any Gines Company
Dun Filnt Gines Company
Riverside Glass Company
Wellsby W. Va
McKee-Jeanette
Jeanette
Ind
Rochester Tumbl Works
Rocheno Pa
Cumberland Gines Company
Cumberland, Md
California
Bain
Wichita
Tralph Bain
William Flynn
SHIDP
Rigger
Aoane Chan Yin
Pete Bell
Louble Bomersaultier
Mies
Julia le Jande
Jean Queen
Exues Triennés
Bell and
Heary
Atar Asrobots
Hurt
da Comms
Teatly
Hip Chefs
Das al Me
John and
Carrie Rooney
Ing Equentrians
Sietor Ponsol
Tear
Great Pascatel
Miss Noell Roll
Hi Ite
Frank Smith
Thes
New Crawford Theater
GUY Stock CO
David Harum
W. H. Turner
John Fraser
Jule Walters
Chas
Hagenbeck
Fiske Mary OF
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