Heirs aim to set aside Fair will in $20 million estate fight
In San Francisco on January 15, reports say the heirs to James G. Fair’s $20 million fortune plan a court contest to invalidate the will. Charles L. Fair leads the challenge, backed by sisters who would divert his income if he wins, arguing the trust deprives heirs of life control. The suit is expected to reveal disputed aspects of the late speculator’s life.
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Charles L. Pair
Charles
Hin Sisters
Ministers After Depew Demand Retraction
New York ministers denounced Dr Chauncey M Depew for defending railroads action to repeal half fare privileges for clergymen He urged names of offending ministers be produced for trial at conferences Dr Palmer and Rev Iglehart criticized the remarks as politically driven amid pass removals and constitutional amendments
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New Yeas
Chauncey M. Depew
A J. Palmer
St. Paul's M. B
de Depew
Dr. Palmer
Depew
Ferdinand C. Iglehart
Secretary Banqueted in Boeton for Indianapolis Headquarters
A. Metralth, secretary of the federation of labor and former secretary of Typographical Union No. 13, was given a farewell banquet in Boeton. President Davis of the Typographical Union spoke along with Prink K. Foster and others. Secretary McCrain heads to Indianapolis to join the federation at its new headquarters.
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Inisinnapolis
Boeton
A. Metralth
Federation of Iubor
Typographical Union No
Davis
Typographical Union
Prink K. Foster
McCrain
Indianapolis
Federation
Contest in Marshall County Attorney Refuses to Yield
In Mannsville Kansas on January 154 the Republican county officers were inducted except county attorney W G Blasa a Democrat Populist incumbent who refused to turn over the office claiming no vacancy existed as J Coon elected the previous autumn had died before term began The case likely heads to the state supreme court
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Pasion
Mannsvie
Kan
W. & Glasa
Dem-Pop
Ideo
Mutehinroun
J. ¥. Coon
Supreme Court
Wall
Dr. Price
Diphtheria Antitoxin Ordered as Remedy Is Tried
Diphtheria is prevalent in the county and a fresh supply of anti-toxine has been ordered to aid health officers in checking the disease until arrival. Ex-Senator LL B. Kelly and wife have been called to the bedside of their daughter Miss Emme Kelly in Olathe, who is dangerously ill with pneumonia after a rapid decline. Begs’ Little Giant Pills promoted as cheapest reliable remedy. W R Sennady advertises shoes at sale prices.
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Coxcorpia
Kar
Jao
Kitty
Lawrence
Kas
LL B. Kelly
Emme Kelly
Olathe
W. R Sennadty
Thomas A. Osborn
Senate
Morrill
State Board of Health
Lewelling
A. A. Dykes
Col
Fred Close
Lo Didn
D. O. McCray
Tumphrey
Mr Nicholson Cleared For Chicago Move In Rail Route
Topeka circles report Mr G T Nicholson general passenger agent will relocate to Chicago February 1 to assist Mr White with AT and SF leadership. The transfer serves as a promotion bringing a trusted traffic official closer to top directors while the passenger department remains in Topeka. Mr W J Black will continue overseeing Santa Fe west of the Missouri as assistant general passenger agent.
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Chicago
Topeka
White
Peck
Gleed
Eodh
G T. Nicholson
Nicholson
W. J. Black
Missouri River
Jerry
Mr. Black
Georgia to Nebraska Train of Aid Leaves At 8 P M
Georgia says Nebraska relief appeal is met with a prompt response. A special Afreen car train loaded with food and clothing will depart Union depot for Lincoln at eight. Cars bear large shards reading Georgia to Nebraska and include a Cotton States and International Exposition car with varied supplies. Ex Gov Nurthen credits the effort for its swift, liberal backing amid widespread praise of Dr Price's Baking Powder.
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Atlants
Georgia
Nebraska
Union Depot
Lincoln
Nurthen
City Palace
Benner's Prophecy: No sign of better times ahead
New York, Jan. 13. Samuel Genver, who issues yearly prophecies, foresees continued business embarrassment in 1895 with no sign of improvement. He predicts lower prices for wheat, corn, hogs, wool, cotton, iron, cattle and horses, a rising bonded debt, and advises against major investments or expansive business ventures in 1895.
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New York
Samuel Genver
Torus Tour Keta
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Women snubbed in caucus over Wolcott re election
In a Dex informal caucus on January 15 Republican members pledged support for Senator E Wolcott's re election. A separate popular caucus backed Safe Peace retiring Colorado congressman with a recommendation on securities offered at ten and two percent interest. Simon Greenspan is noted.
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Wolcott
Dex Vex
E. Wolcott
Popullar
Colorado
Blounts Meat Market Ad Shows Odd Item List
An OCR fragment advertises meats and prices at Blounts Meat Market with garbled names and unclear items. It mentions 3 pound portions and a price around a fors cents, with partial customer marks and a damaged street address.
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Blount’s
Rush of waters traps miners at Audley pit
Rescue efforts continue at the Dig lake colliery Audley North Staffordshire after a sudden flood entombed dozens of miners. By early yesterday 150 had been saved, with 9 to 120 believed still below as families gathered outside the shaft praying amid cold wind and heavy timber blocking the shaft.
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Dig Lake
Audley
North Staffordshire
Noen
North Topeka News Briefs Highlight Local Charities and Labor Shifts
North Topeka items report Mia York is seriously ill for over a month. Mid-Continent mills workers raised 600 pounds of flour for North Topeka’s poor, distributed by the King brothers. David Ammell returns to Topeka Santa Fe bullet shops shop foreman role and domicile. Willis Norton & Co. leases Brunswick cement works for extra storage due to rising business.
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Mia York
North
Monroe Street
North Topeka
King Brothers
David Ammell
Santa Fe Bullet Shops
Raton
N. M
Topeka
Willis Norton & Co
Inter Qcean Mills
Old
Able Exponent J E Butler Grand Lecturer of Nebraska
J E Butler born 1868 in Tofva became Nebraska deputy grand minister in 1890 and grand lecturer in 1891, organizing 126 lodges for AOU. He toured Nebraska Kansas Missouri Kentucky Ohio Indiana Iowa Illinois as special lecturer and was named Kentucky grand lecturer Oct 15 1894. Missouri grand recorder paid out 45000 to widows and orphans in December. Iowa loyal lodge membership rising toward 16000. Michigan grand lodge meets Kalamazoo third Tuesday in February.
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J. E. Butler
Kentucky
Tofva
Nebraska
E. Butler W
Kansas
Missouri
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Ilinois
Grand Recorder of
Loyal Grand Lodge of Iowa
Grand Lodge of
Michigan
Kalamazoo
The Odd Fellows and Royal Arcanum Progress Notes
A period piece review highlights the state of Odd Fellowship and Royal Arcanum. It cites staff quality, lodge finances, anniversaries, and notable leaders like Grand Master Simpson and Bro. Neill. Reports cover Missouri and Iowa Woodmen, California and Texas activity, and upcoming national camps.
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Philadelphia
Odd Fellowship
Simpson
California
Santa Barbara
Cal
Chicago
Brotherhood of Man
Fatherhood of God
Oda
Minnesota
Harry L. Neill
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Jeffersonville
Iowa
The
Woodmen
Royal Neighbors
Geneva
Wis
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Chicago Opethalmic College
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A.M
M.D. Office
Holmes’ Drug Store
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Parman's
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MR. Nicholson
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Gilt Edge Securities
Simon Greenspan
Stulla Kirby
Sihories Lodge
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Lordi Topeka
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Royal Arcanum
Supreme Secretary
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Charles W. Clark
John KE. McKenna
Long Island
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Broadway
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Wpeka
Q Room
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Farrow Views
Ean, Av
Charles Worrall
Savings and Loan
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Axon
Axo
ST. Louis
Chicago & Alton Railroad
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Western
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