Fragmented Kansas city notes and court mentions blur local life
A jumble of names and events includes engineers selling bosses, a Denver commission move, building plans on Western Avenue, and a range of social items. Citizens like Murat Sigistead, Major Shreve, and Murat Halvteart appear amid court figures, executions, and disputes over taxes and local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Jenkins J. Jenkins
TS Hancock Street
Bevery Il Iol Nichols
Denver
J. Dunham
Nalione
Aston Sheetz
Vie Hem
Davis Sheetz
Rochester Literary Society
Ratention
Even
Simon Harmey
Simon Jount
Kate Parti
Pat Frolmieu Parcells
Wilcox
Parks
Jodd and
Jones
County Brard
Jan
Anthony Poucher
J. Wiant
Attomney Helms En
Menemy
B. E. Swans
Kansas
Jie
Mtn
EwWint Tae
David Nickerson
Love’s Restaurant
Retaurant
Nickerson
Page
Tome
North Topeka
A Tribute to Altgeld Silver Service Presentation
Chicago Jan 2 John P Altgeld will be honored with a surprise reception at his residence. Admirers raise funds for a solid silver service a desk a solid silver ink stand and a gold pen. A presentation speech will occur during the reception with engrossed resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altgeld
Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Maple
LaSalle
Carve Ho Harrison
Theodore Nelson
Tillie Anderson Still Leans in Tight Indiana Race
In Tennessee polls and Indiana action the finish shows Gerton leading at the line. Amerson 206 miles, Farnsworth 4h miles, 16 laps, Bald win 25 lites, S14 lape, Christopher 295 makes 44 Jaye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Anderson
Tnidhine
Ind
An- Gerton
Amerson
Farnsworth Alien
Baldwin
Fites
Christopher
Jaye
Noted Journalist Halstead Lectures on Cuba Annexation
Murat Halstead spoke at West-Warn college on Cuba, expressing strong support for U S annexation. Audience in the packed chapel appeared sleepy due to stifling air, but those seeking Cuba insights appreciated the lecture and Halstead’s maps and explanations of war positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murat Halstead
Halstead
Cuba
Ed Little
Mr. Little
College Chapel
Herrick
H. Little
Leedy
W. J. Bryan
Little
Chia
Union
Ohio
Afr
Mr. Halstead
Audiente
Occa
United States
Labor Opposes Sherman in Washington City
Senator John Sherman faces organized labor opposition over nonunion brickworkers on a nine residence project in the capital. The Bricklayers and Masons International Union asks Sherman to recognize union labor in current and future construction and requests that representatives remind him of workers’ rights and higher wages. The international union has urged him to annul his brick contract and employ union labor for 34 more planned residences. Also includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cello, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and a Havana resignation note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Sherman
Columba
International Union
Ohio
Republic
Ces
Sunday Church Services in Topeka Churches
A Topeka notes column lists Sunday services across many churches. Rev G D Olden at First African Baptist on First Street preaches at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Other churches include C M B Church, First Presbyterian, First Christian, North Side Christian, Holiness Association, Wesleyan Methodist, and St John’s A M E B. Services cover morning and evening sermons, Sunday school, evangelistic meetings, and special lectures by local pastors and visiting speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First African Baptist Church
First Street
G. D. Olden
Atila
Christ
Fred Chieholm
P&c
C. MB
Fourteenth
van Buren Streets
J. M. Brown
Waom
Holiness Association
Morrin
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Gorner Third
Jefferson Streets
G. B. Howard
Garner ‘Third
Jefferann
Topeka
Mt. C
AL Reams
Th. Flemming
Wichita
Kan
First Presbyterian Church
Firs Christian Church
North Side Christian Church
Soul Culture Society
Weet Sixth Avenue
HO H. Brown
North Topeka
Haliroad
M. C
J.B. Daly
Privet
Congresaudinal
Mtr
Unity
Minster
Abram Wyman
First Society of Spiritualists
Lincoln Post Hall
W. Searing
St. John’s A
J. R. Ransom
Your Peoples
United Brethren Church
Ladies' Library
Kansas Avenue
Hirventh
Fourth and
Brauner Streets
M.C. Long
Daily
Denver
Col
Aldo
Percy Crow
United Presbyterian ¢Stound
Huntoon
Palle
King Saul
Young People's Christian Union
Seabrook Congregational Church
Swwart Sheldon
Theosophical Society
Hishthaml Jackson Streets
Prof
Connett
United Presbyterian Church
Hishiy
M. F. McKilihan
Tomnorrow
State Printer's Snap and Golden Eagle Sale
In Des Moines a house committee on code revision debated officer pay, fixing state printer rates at 30 cents per 1,000 for straight work and up to 40 cents for tables, with Des Moines union rates cited as higher. The Golden Eagle clothing store near Topeka was sold to Jones' Dry Goods of Kansas City, with Frank Vickers arriving to manage the Topeka store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House Committee On
State Inters
Tste
The
Golden Eagle
Golden Eagle Clothing
Councilman & Ktllinger
Jones’ Dry Goods’ Company of
Kansas City
Frank Vickers
Topeka
Venezuela Pays Indemnity Claim Reported by The Times
London reports Venezuela has paid an indemnity of 1 pound 59 shillings for the Urgan outrage at Georgetown British Guiana. The article notes uncertainty whether this sum is the total indemnity. A separate medical blurb advertises DeWit's Little Early Risers as a cure for torpid liver and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
London
the Times
Myvinom
Georgetown
British Guiana
Snow Seeks State Printer Office by Mandamus
Snow and E H Snow begin court action to secure possession of the Kansas state printer office for the unexpired term ending June 20 1897. He demands recognition as state printer and turnover of printing duties through July 1 1897, amid a pending supreme court writ of mandamus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
David Overmyer
E H. Snow
W. Bush
State of Kansas
T Yeas
Kansas
B. Topeka
Snow
Leedy
Sno
Secretary of State
Snow-Hudson
Hudson
House
Local Populists Protest Governor’s Police Chief Pick
Topeka Populists express dismay after Governor Leedy selects Henry Steele as chief of police. They recall Steele’s Democratic ties and endorsements from David Overmyer and Sheriff Kepley while Populists rally behind L. T. Yount and Colonel FPJ Close. A Democrat cites a protest by prohibitionists before the commissioners. Also, Mrs. S A Clements is released on condition to pay remaining fines. rest due amounts total 4% dollars as of August 29, 18__.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Steele
Topeka
Steele
David Overmyer
Sheriff Kepley
Alzaint
L. T. Unt
FP. J. Close
George Warner
Mr. Yount
Leedy
Leely
Pace
F. J. Close
Under Ten Feet of Snow
In Huron on January 23 the bilizard weather halted all east and south trains over the Chicata é& Northwestern. The Milwaukee line is blocked and the Great Northern has endured three to ten feet of snow for two weeks. An engine and snow plow were derailed on the Northwestern near here this afternoon. Assistant Superintendent Ben and Fireman Jameson were injured. A lost child, a bright smile at home, is mourned, with a warning that parents should have kept indoors. One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as the remedy for croup by G W Stansfield of 682 Kan Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
8. D
Chicata É& Northwestern
Milwaukee
Great Northern
Northwestern
Ben
Jameson
G. W. Stansfield
Kan, Ave
Homeseekers' Excursion Via Santa Fe Route
The Home Road excursion offers round trip tickets at one fare plus $2 to Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets are valid fifteen days out and returnable on any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days. Information at the passenger depot Fifth street or Cromwell & Jeffers North Topeka or by telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Home
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Fifth Street
Orom Cromwell & Jeffers
North Topeka
Local Notes From North Topeka Column
North Topeka column lists social visits church notes and arrivals. Mrs Cortrite sick John Cortrite travels to Illinois. Mrs Annie Marty visits from Colorado Springs. Rev Chandler to preach at Kansas Avenue church with services and Sabbath themes. Choir practice at First Congregational and social at J. Baker residence feature. Numerous names and local happenings reflect daily community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Printing Co
Kansan Avenue
Wi Otlock
WI Cortrite
John Cortrite
Topeka Avenue
Illinois
W. H. Wauseon
Rossville
Astioabai-Wran
Fa Aenea Soe
A. Dolkone
Guernsey
Ary
Denrioh
Ste Hilles
Silver
W. G. Brook
Baptist Buriay School
Kansas City
Geo
Mayers
G. W. Carrier
Jackson Street
Homer Powell
Annie Marty
Colorado Springs
Hye Mary
Wim. Finch
Momnee
TE. Chandler
Kansas Avenue
Epworth League
J. ¥. Baker
Little Maud Ward
Clara Rigby
Uke Adams House
Tin
queKix
Edna Campbell
Netle Crittenden
Mabel Skinner
Goldie Head
Laura Hindman
Sadie Maing
Mildred ‘Baird
Mattie Gurgs
Ophelia Offield
Cleveland and Partners May Form New York Law Firm
Washington dispatch reports Messrs Cleveland Carlisle and Wilson planning a New York law partnership after March 4. Wilson denied southern professorship and hinted at New York. Carlisle intends to open a New York law office. Cleveland may resume practice there. Rumor also ties the firm to counsel for the sugar trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Messrs
Cleveland
Carlisle
Wilson
New York
Southern College
Carliste
Princeton
Suger Trust
Attorney General Boyle Seeks Topeka Club Membership
The Topeka club posts a notice proposing Attorney General Boyle for membership per club rules. His nomination comes via Sheri Keples with higher state officers referenced, as he makes a formal bid during a special Topeka whirl. Francis Goes to See His Mother in Washington. Jan. 23. Secretary Francis travels to St. Louis due to his mother’s illness. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised as a safe cure for constipation and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle Wil
Topeka
Sheri Keples
Toka
Gayle
Ely
Francis
Washington
St. Louis
DeWitt
G. W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Pyramid Pile Cure touted as instant relief for piles
A promotional notice claims Pyramid Pile Cure provides instant relief from all forms of piles from the first application and avoids surgery. Dr Redmond endorses it as a simple non narcotic remedy with 29 minerals, suitable for home use. Testimonials from J W Hollins praise cure within 30 days. Available at druggists nationwide with a free pamphlet from the Pyramid Co Albion Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redmond
Reterbrook
J. W. Hollins
Sweet Springs
Bmo
Pyramid Co
Albion
Mich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Umphrex
Peper
Wiliam
Sts
Senate
Tate
Department of State
Spain
the Paiges
Eva Mountford
Vinet Lynne
Paigess
Lady Isabel
Madame Nitsies
Tollies
LABOR
Sherman
Wm. H. Penn
Chamberlain
Leavening Powe
Royal
State Printer
Ees
DeWit
G. W Stanswid
Snow-Hudson State Printer
Homeseekers’ Excursion
W. c. Garvey
Cleveland & CO
Topeka Club
Boyle
Salen
Canada
Tmail Hieroes Society
Allen CO
Clairette
W. K. Fairbane Company
Blackwell's
Durham
Well
Blackwells Durham
Western Foundry and Machine Works
Topeka Foundry # Machine Works
Kas. R. L
Cofran
Dougherty
Malls
Levison
Quiscy
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