Prohibition Law Violations Lead to Guilty Pleas at Winfield
Reports from Kansas detail multiple arrests under the prohibitory liquor act in Winfield, with Manny, Schmitt Jr., and Thorp charged. Thorp and Manny pled guilty. Sears and Thorp fined 109 dollars with costs. Further cases referenced in Fort Scott and Leavenworth involve parties like De Boissiere Nome and others awaiting court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanier
L. W. Sears
Wrack Manny
Chas. Schmitt, Jr
Frank Thorp
Sear
Thorp
Rothrock
Scott
Manny
Metain
Bears
Dougiues
Sears
Mtlirny
Mi 3
Reckmidt
Open Wells Probed by Hing Up in Rawlins County
The Atwood Publicly Citizen urges county leaders to address the suspected large number of open wells in Rawlins County. A landowner reports a tax dispute and warns of fines, while stockmen fear trespass and the burden of nonpayment as wells remain unmanaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiawils
Arenll
Atwood Hix Publicwy
Rawlins
Seler
Ratoem
Tear Down Depot Sparks City Debate In Leavenworth
Partial OCR text describes calls to remove a depot near the Soldiers Home in Leavenworth amid a dispute involving the Electric Facility Company and city officials. Governor Smith faces pressure over depot removal while supporters argue extending the White Brick walk and clearing streets. Court action looms as plans strain city infrastructure and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Van
Hay
Electric Fadliae
Soldiers Home
Geounde
Smith
Iuab
CIC
Smitty
Live Bird Contest Seeks Five-Player Dieta Bout
The Cottonwood Palle club challenges a rival team to a five dieta contest with eight men per side. The event will occur next Thursday under agreed rules and lists Cottonwood Palle players Melos Dranwar Rotreteh Jerry Maiden as participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onary Apes
Will Rotreteh
Jerry Maiden
Acquittal Reported in Driftwood Tax Case at Atchison
Jun 25 Atchison jury acquits S Smith in a Justice of Manitow? trial dated nine October events. The trial concerned valuing riverbank land and its market worth. Distant and J Ruffott detained to face witnesses as proceedings and expenses unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
S. Smith
Justion
Bion
Hank
Dinsttee
JS Jufott
Elias Fis
Factory for Garden City Plans at Farmers Institute
Surden City reports a proposed pickle factory discussion at the Farmers Institute to be held next March. Mr Kuhne of Topeka Pickin Works is invited to speak on the plant's feasibility and the vegetables required for production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmre's Institute
Surden City
Farmoers' Institute
Marth
Ku¢hne
Topeka Pickin Works
Leopards Fight in Lemon Bros Circus Cage
Two leopards in a Lemon Bros circus cage sparked a commotion in Argentina on January 2. Reported by Thex citing Neht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon Bros Circus
Argentine
Thex
Unclear fragmentary report from Lemon Brothers' quarters
Fragment describes feopards and severed days, rent issues, Bucus employees, and a scene in a menagerie room where Zarke is seen over a dead leopard, with the victor kicking the body in a battle context. The text is garbled and lacks coherent attribution or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemon Brothers
Argentina
Zarke
Wandinis
Spot
Promeansas Towns Atwood Th Hawk eye Postoffice Closed
The Hawk Eye postoffice is terminated. Early eighties origins link Rend Carrita from Grinnell to the area. Galena Daily Times revival noted with Ward L. Burke new editor and manager after buying partner’s interest. Burke Bros stock changes valued around 433,300 with planned invoicing above 4.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood
Ottawa
Burke Bros
Chatiel Mort— Ruger
Lake Erie Freezes as Winter Storm Hits New York
A severe cold snap grips New York on January 2 with record low temperatures and a major snow storm. Wind chills drive frostbite cases in cities, while Brooklyn residents struggle to cope with icy conditions and blocked travel. Lake Erie freezes from shore to shore in the worst storm of the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newe York
Canada
Suferno
Brookiye
Brooklyn
Oswego
Ononlalie
Huffilo
Peck Recovery Reported After Chicago Railroad Execs Accident
George H. Peck of Chicago general counsel for the St. Paul railroad remains confined at Ube Shoreham hotel in Washington after a November accident. Partial healing in his hands is noted though left hand injuries were severe. doctors and treatment give hope for return to Chicago in weeks. Also news notes a Western Indiana publication promoting a Woman's Billon and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for croup bronchitis and colds with 50 cent bottles available locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George H. Peck
Chicago
St. Paul Railroad
Ube Shoreham
Peek
Marae
Westtern
Ind
Westfeld News
Chamberlain
Funeral notice for Bridget Scanner at Church of Assumption
Royal Neighbors Topeka camp 148 members request attendance at the funeral of Bridget Scanner tomorrow at 9 30 am at the Church of Assumption. Recorder Mrs Wf C Plumber signs the notice from 1933 Kansas avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Camp 148
Bridget Scanner
Church of Assumption
Julia Rakiass
Railroad News on Automatic Couplers in Kansas Lines
Kansas rail managers face choosing among about 500 automatic car coupler patents under a federal law requiring fast, gapless connections without manual aid. Two main types prevail, vertical plane and link and pin, with widespread adoption across railways and differing corporate backing shaping the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaneag
Lyo
Kansas
Kansas City
Grand Rapids
Connecticut
New York City
Pennsylvania
Wellington Notes From a Busy Rail Yard
Wellington notes report repairs to water pipes and a burst tank in Caldwell, engines 2s and 268 handling shortages, crews rebuilding bridges at Milan, freight trains late, ore cars stored to prevent freezing, and a cold snap freezing office valuables. Train 91 delayed by perishable freight, No 42% rerouted, and extra northbound work for Engine 2346 between Mulvyane and Call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Tan
Ben Sharpstein
Calwell
Scudder
Medicine Lode
John Beard
N. Shirley
Milan
Joe Fish
Mike Vertis
Hoxtiers
Roch Island
Hunnewell
South Haven
Ben Sharpetein
Caldwell
Round House
J. J. Rise
Loosley
Hart
Waynokm
Forer
G. 'T. Neubert
Covert
Anderson
Fiseman Ostrander
Call
Georgia Railroad Drakemen Ordered To Stay On Cars
Georgia rail workers taught to remain atop freight cars and to enter cabs when trains move. Enforcement follows multiple street accidents as two brakemen resigned, while rail labor groups warn of wage impacts if rates are cut. Remonstrances against rate reductions circulate in Atchison and Texas cabbage shipments noted near Clear Creek and Alvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Railroad
Augusta
Trakianen
Georgia
Enki
Willne
Reg Ruirenrn
Heath
Bob Thommot
Drakenion
Velrie
Marten
Atchison tracks supervise work near La Joya and Las Vegas
In Atchison the tracks near La Joya and Las Vegas were under supervision by Roadmaster Devine of Socorro as work continued on a planned project. The report notes a washout and references bicycle fare changes in Montreal with Grand Trunk Railway implementing a new tariff for transporting bicycles based on distance, minimum 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Tas Vegas
la Joya
Greip
Pales
Devine
Socorro
Montreal
Grand Trunk Railway
Depew Snubs Old Friends At Personal Reception
Chauncey M Depew held a Thursday reception at his home in New York. Notable absentees included Belmonts and Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr, who were not invited. Attendees numbered about 356, sparking speculation about the intended guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmonts
Cornelius Vanderbilts
New York
Dan
Chauncey M_ Depew
Belmont
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Sr
Asters
Thomas C. Platt
Rathaford
Helmonts
Vanderbilts
Marko the Magician Foils Chinatown Poker Ruse
In San Francisco Chinatown the magician Marko and his troupe visit a Chinese gambling den. He gently exposes a cheating scene by tugging at a player’s shoulder and revealing cards hidden in clothes, prompting a clash but leaving spectators amazed. The group continues to depart as poker players stare in disbelief. Marko performs again at the high school Friday evening, June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maro
Mr. Maro
Chinatown
San Francisco
Bene
John
Uhio
Chinamep
Jn Lipe
Mixing Laughs in a Whimsy of Names and Trades
A collage of sharp wits and mishearings from 19th century commerce and social life. A Chicago trader taunts a duster over butter quality while a country dealer sends an old goat in reply. A New York remark jokes about divorce and maiden names, and an Atlanta piece echoes dialect humor about Thanksgiving service bells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Country Duster
Liz
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
New York Sunday Journal
Kansas Salt Co Exhibit At Food Show Supplies Depleted
Mr A L Baker in charge reports 17,000 packets of salts for visitors exhausted at the Kansas Salt Co exhibit. He has ordered 19,090 more as demand remains high for the food show attendees. The incident includes a brief anecdote about a charitable gesture and a humorous Irish blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Baker
Kansas Salt Co
Tomato Soup and Sauce Lecture Recaps Recipes and Demos
The article recounts a cooking lecture featuring Miss Colling with detailed steps for tomato soup and sauce, creamed soups, tomato sticks, and croutons. It notes methods for simmering, skimming, straining, and finishing, plus a recipe for soup sticks and bread treat ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Colling
Topeka Food Show Delights with Otto Kuehne Display
At the Pure Food show Topeka residents praised Otto Kuehne for a handsome booth display of vinegar, preserves, pickles, jellies, and his Gey Baking Powder monument. His factory expansion, now four stories, doubles output to about 40 barrels daily as farmers’ fruit supply limits production.
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Citien Oo Kuehne
Kuehne
Staitora
Topeka
Kieter
Kuohie
Nimeett
Ordres Lon
Cake raffle raises funds for Topeka orphans
At a Pure Food show event a cake raffle drew attendees as Henry Vesper donated a cake to the Orphans’ home. A pretty young lady urged two men to buy raffle tickets, one of them Detective Richard von Zeller, who quipped that raffles might be legal.
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Netley
Aid Wetler
W. L. Kingsley
Orphars
Henry Vesper
Hette
Richard von Zeller
Topeka
Kim
Teyman Oberley Hardware Co at the food show display
The Teyman Oberley Hardware Co presents a neat food show display featuring ranges and cooking items arranged artistically. Visitors can bake bread in a Quaker Bread Pan and view a 20 Confederate money bill. buyers receive a chance at a $5 credit on purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teyman-Oberley Hardware Co
Frst
Teyman-Sherléy
Delegation Tours Pure Food Show in Kansas City
W H Nelson Smith Center D Valentine Clay Center W Conway Norton Gomer Davie Concordia Tom Morgen Eureka A F P Riddle Minneapolis J A Heynolds Newton led a Kansas editors delegation at the Pure Food Show last evening. They toured booths, drank “ginger champagne” at the water bar, and ended at the pickle booth where Nelson insisted on half a gallon of sweet pickles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Nelson
Smith Center
D. Valentine
Clay Center
W. Conway
Norton
Gomer Davie
Concordia
Tom Morgen
Eureka
A. FP. Riddle
Minneapolis
J. A Heynolds
Newton
Mr. Conway
Kansas
Nelson
High School Orchestra Delights Local Audience At Event
Lively music drew a crowd as the High School Orchestra performed on alternating stages. The joyful atmosphere featured dancing, booths, and charity fund offerings, while attendees commented on coffee and festival traditions amid a crowd enjoying youth and entertainment.
Programme Requests At Topeka Pure Food Show
The Ingleside association publishes show programmes for the Pure Food event and distributes them to attendees. If not received a visit to the lower tour office is urged for inquiries or rewards for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingleside Association
Ingleside
The Struggles and the Cook in Salara hurst
A humorous tale about Luxory and Uxory discussing a celebrated cook at Struggles' household in Salara hurst. Luxory reveals his wife negotiated with the cook over wages, prompting a domestic row, while Uxory recalls a late night office talk and the ensuing tensions. The piece ends mentioning a steam laundry advertising its service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salarahurst
Struggles
Etnyer
Uxory
Luxory
Paragon
Alex Hicketts
Lighting State House Gas vs Electric Costs Report
Edison Electric proposes to present expense forms comparing gas and electric lighting at the state house. Record cites gas furnished from 1885 to 1899 and electric lighting from 1890 to 1895, noting disputed bills and a gas cut in April 1896. Cost figures referenced include 1005 and 1890 to 1895 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Company
House Committee
State House
Edison Electric Company
Opal
Trs
Tao
Telepathy Talk Headed For Topeka Lecture
Telepathist Gastor outlines a Topeka event with Gen Hen Cameron presiding at Port Hall 422 Kaneas avenue. The speaker will discuss mental powers, Heaven headquarters in Chicago, and a talk on patriotism. Attendees are urged to attend. arrangements promise a large crowd and no sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen Cameron
Kama Herrolt
Ben Barrison
Leu
Topeka
Hall
Lombard Atten
London
Wall Street
New York
Topeka Port Hall
Kaneas Avenue
Thepachie Guytor
Hugh Comerjn
Gastor
Grandchild Born Shaping Pullman Ancestry Rumors
Chicago reports George M. Pullman named as grandfather after Mrs Frank Orrem Lowden gave birth to a son. The child’s use of the Pullman name not yet settled. Also notes a lecture by Jeti McDonald at the Second Presbyterian Church and optical sales at Bennett's Optical Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George M. Pullman
Uist
Frank Orrem Lowden
Inch Domne
Lowden
Florence Pullman
Pullman
Teawden
America
Mur
Vienoani
Castellane
Bato Lowder Sax
Greeedne
Ecne
Strats Albers
Grandpa Pullman
Jeti Mc Donald
Arate
Polk Street
Young People's Christian Union
Roa Spectacles
Bennett's
Te Ae
54 HOURS TO CALIFORNIA TRAIN SERVICE NOTICE
Schedule advertisement for Santa Fe Route California Limited from Chicago with outbound trains on Wednesdays and Saturdays, arriving Los Angeles in 54 hours and San Diego in 68 hours via Mojave. Return trains depart Mondays and Thursdays. through connections via Topeka eastbound. Features superb vestibuled Pullman palace sleepers, buffet dining, and parlor car. For details call depot at Fifth Street or Cromwell & Tetfors. Agents W. C Garvety and W. J. Black.
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Santa Fae
California Limited
Chicago
Topeka
Degeer
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Vie Mojave
Callior
W. J. Black
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Kansas News
Winfield
de Boissiere Nome
Wallace
Fort Scott
Sader
Amd Cofons A
Trutt
Reontio
Ferey Wallace
Tornaya
Akuke
Tni- Ted
Eimieyor
Zane
Wallaces Weil Zate
Werartour Lan Reservation
Wallaces
Rawlins County
Soldiers Home Electric Station
Sottonwood Falls
Emporia
Atchson Jury
Promeansas
Mcton
I Yong
Herington
James McNery
Joan Dryker
Herrington
Junction City
Central
Atwodek
Hannah Gilmore
Altimpeed
Reuben Rinker
Jaal
Hutchinson
Tue City
Sundsy School
Brooklyn Bridge
New Rosks
Geo. R. Peck
Wf. C. Plumber
Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Railroad News
South Kansas Lines
Texas
Ben Boyle
Clear Creek
Dickinsen
Alvin
Allencock
Depew
Marko
Carter
Cuotter
Honah
Atlanta Constitu i
Bis
Otto Kuehne
Orphans’ Home
Hugh Cameron
Sydney
Lor Will
Grandpapa
Novawin
Fe Chamvestia
California
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