Actress Coghlan Sues Journal for 80000 Over Libel Claim
Gertrude Coghlan, star of Vanity Fair, announced in Topeka her plan to sue the Kansas City Journal for 80000 damages, alleging a libellous notice hurt her public image and harmed the show’s business in Kansas City and other towns. The case, details sent to New York attorneys, cites criticism that cheapened a company and caused audiences to stay away.
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Gertrude Coghlan
Drcus
Topeka
Kana City Journal
Aml Coghlan
Auditorium Theater
Kansas City
Kansas City Journal
Kansas Towns
Dardela
Wichita
Kansas
Broadway to blame for poor Vanity Fair showing in Kansas City
The Kansas City Journal harshly critiqued Gertrude Coghlan’s Vanity Fair stage run at the Auditorium. Manager I. Daniels claims audiences exceeded 1,100, disputing the paper’s negative portrayal and defending Coghlan’s reputation amid hostile commentary.
Financial figures show national bank note circulation changes
The report details the January 2 1901 monetary totals with changes from December 1900 and yearly shifts. It notes a $20 million increase in certain circulations, a $40 million monthly delta, and bonds and deposits figures, alongside a brief update on captives believed alive and state department notes pending.
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Washington
POE
Ieatat
Pwgatington
Jan
State Department
Rinne
Mime
Million Dollar Gift for a Ganitarium in London
London January 2 with King Edward's health crisis prompting a fund effort. A million dollars is pledged to establish a ganitatarium for medical research and relief, supported by concerned citizens and organizations in response to the health scare.
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London
Edward
Cranade Low
Shot at a dance in Meriden Kansas leaves man wounded
Henry Staples shot Frank Yocum at a Meriden hall during a disturbance after Yocum and others tried to enter without paying. Yocum is seriously hurt but alive. Staples is in custody as doctors assess the injuries and risk to life.
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Meriden
Kan
Henry Staples
Frank Yocum
Yocum
Staples H
Tocage
Staples
Fogum
Northern Pacific completes preferred stock retirement plan
Formal notice today states Northern Pacific Railway retired its entire preferred stock and offers cash at par for unredeemed certificates at No. 43 Wall Street. All claims on preferred stock cease except for valid surrender. A related plan converts certificates to common stock at set rates, with no interest accrual. The move consolidates control under Northern Trustee and Grn Securities, affecting market prices and the share structure following a lengthy feud over the Northern Pacific common.
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New York
Northern Pacific Talway Company
Wall Street
Ubat
Ieee
Grn Securities Company
Northwestern
Northern Pacific
Northern
Pacifc
Suit of Eastman vs Board Delayed for Settlement
The suit by W. S. Eastman in the city court for 156.20 against the board of education has been postponed and may settle out of court. Eastman held the contract for a business addition to Euclid school, awarded July 31, 1900, with completion required by September 24, 1900, and claimed $1 608 for extra work the board withheld. Rural delivery expansion also noted with new routes and carriers planned to start February 1 in Garnett and Hinwalls.
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W. S. Eastman
Board of Education
Eartman
Euclid
Lhe
Iso
Ame
New Year wedding at Horton home in Topeka
Miss Mabel Horton and Mr Harry Brent wed New Year's Eve at the Horton residence 07 West Seventh. Rev J D Countermine officiated before about a hundred guests. Attendants Miss Myra Gibb and Isaac Van Meter. Bridesmaid wore pink silk. bride in white Swiss with satin. Reception decorations featured evergreen and red carnations. The couple plan home at 307 West Seventh after February first.
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Mabel Elenora ‘Horton
Harry W. Brent
H. I Horton
West Seventh Street
J. D. Counter- 2
Myra Gibb Af Lincoin
Neb
Isaac D. van Meter
Parsons
Alice Bond
Mendelssohn
E. J. Horton
T. A. Kennedy
G. M. Horton
Edna Ralston
North Topeka Social And Update Roundup At Central Ave Church
Local notes report Mrs James and Miss May Davis returning from a visit to Miss Clara Stewart and guests at Mrs. Phil Gibson’s. Special meetings began at Central Avenue Christian church. Several residents move or plan visits including Henry Schilling relocating to 1218 Quincy Street and A M Baird starting three new Jackson Street homes. C F Bridge pneumonia improving. Others travel between Kansas City and Topeka for family events and Poultry Show preparations.
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Ethel Morton
West Tenth Avenue
Lilian Halstead
Kansas City
Topeka
Susie Guild
College Springs
Iowa
Mra Lutie Embleton
Winnie Vanderpool
Margaret Jones
Hivic Millapaugs
Jay
Faribault
Minn
Sapp
Miss Stanley
Miss Bird Stanley
Ohio
Governor Stanley
Norma Holman
Lincoln Street
W. BR. Barrett
Maud Nece
Valley Falls
Mary Nece
Hancock
Golden Rule Club
Will Clauser
Clauser
Lolene Club
Clyde Lawrence
Nellie McDonald
Htta Hunter
Ana Miller
Tyler
Mra C. L. Doneyson
Kittie
J.B. Doneyson
J. B. Deisher
Mra. C. L. Doneyson
Mra Lyon
Han- Hesse
My Star Lodge
A. O
Barrett Block
Dara Swengen
Gentemen
Fred Buechner
Cain
Deepwater
Bkr
Mes
BK Cain
Central Avenue
Mr. Galt
W. & Dickey Cling
Uedted
Nellie Grant
Lucy Watkins
Mims
Lillie Wilders
Clara Ehrhart
Clyda Bec
Mian “Florence
Feith
Bert Wiser
D. A. Wiser
Mir
Dallam
Micatitinn
Mervin Miller
Tre John End Bir
H. Fe Kela Gordinter
Eea
W. Ayres
W. J. Stovall
Oscar Ler
Walter Jackson
Alpha
Wilt Cowdrey
Thomas and
Marlett
Deaconenses
Gash
Sarah Garrett
Alphe Robinson
Dral
Earl Stasisee
Carl Wheeler
Jemtie Tinkell
Para’ Morgen
Coes
Fat Blaybaugh
Rikia Bickell
Guy Miller
Chas, Shorey
Andrew Gallaway
Jaouney
Mise Jessie Ee
Mixsouri Valley Company
Vany
Racor Avenue
North
Sardow
James
May Davis
Clara Stewart
Phil Gibson
Larkin
Gibson
C. Steele
Jackson Street
Central Avenue Christian Church
Henry Schilling
Te Clit Dairy
North Sardou Avenue
Quincy Street
C. H. Rhodes
C.F. Bridge
A.M. Baird
Norris
Laurent
G. B. Camp and Son
Bert
Mfa
Orcutt
Charles McMichael
Eskridee
Kaw
Greaser
Wom Quincey Street
Gracies
Gore
Bits
3,000 Coke Ovens Linked to Major Firms in Lease Deal
Judge Gary noted in New York that the United States Steel linked Norfolk & Western controlled lands of about 100 acres have been leased on a royalty basis to entities under common control, with capital stock tied to U S Steel. He predicted imminent action in the near future regarding the mine venture.
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New York
Jan
United States
Goal and Coke Company
Norfolk & Western Way Company
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
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Mabel Roser
Edna Prescott
May Ritchie
Mise
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Burie Wingell
Amnie Myenx
Alice Hartman
Pearl Sumpile
Mins
Sarah Anderson
Hattie Bandatrom
Lotta Hall
Frank D. Speer
Burl Miller
Ho Copningham
George M. McCarter
Arthur ‘Rela
Tom Whitmer
F. A. Robinson
H. A. Lyddane
Clarence Houghtelin
Hartie Carter
Arthur Hudson
Charles M. Smyth
George Wilson
Harry T. Smith
Cord Smith
Lou Vesper
Isabel Vansant
West Sixth Avenue
Bertha Thomas
Alice Noble
Fiossile Burge
Eva Schenck
Alma Gobrecht
Cora Shull
Charlotte Nellis
Besnie Schenck
Mary Glasgow
Terrence Montgomery
Ernest Crawford
Louis Garlinghouse
Lester Bennett
Marion Vansant
James Cottrell
Paul Ost
Payne
B.T. Payne
Clay Street
Falkiner
Norton Payne
eMr. Ani
W. BR. Falkiner
P. Gregory
Anna Payne
Jessie Payne
Eleanor Smith
Celia Dugeun
Filst Aniba
Grand Rapids, Mich
Byron Player
James O'Ham
Hisle Cooper
J. Shakeshaft
K. Ki. Stewart
Mins Kelly
Mias Crosskey
Samuel Cooper
Wilum Whitmer
Lugrace Whitmer
Harry Hobson
Leishart
Carl Bolmar
BB. Addis
East Sixth Avenue
Topeka Post and
Resist Corps
Addis
FUR Novelty
Lacetree
Maness Ave
Monarch
Lena
Black Stockings
Boi
Ea Ameall
Lewis
Adams
Cloud
Perkins
Simmons
Morrison
Gaudy
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Be. Riley
Snooks
Boyd
Blake
Coulter
Lambert
Cronenburg
Brown
Dumenni
Stark
Warren
Kinney
Clowd
Cronenberg
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