Hotel Thief Foiled by Innkeeper and Manager
Charles I. Wood owner of the National hotel caught a thief who registered under a false name and left a package to be placed in the safe. The man bought shoes at Payne's, tried to flee with belongings, and departed without paying his hotel bill. Manager Lawrence of the Planters hotel in Leavenworth aided in the pursuit.
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Charles I. Wood
National Hotel
Lawrence
Planters Hotel
Leavenworth
E W. Powell
Payne
Coliset
Ae Bruce
Issager
Wood
Local Notes from North Topeka and Nearby Towns
North Topeka and surrounding areas report social visits, moving plans, and benedictions. Atlas Lillie Miller of Dover visits town while W Petro travels to Hannibal for business. Mies Tone Woessman starts a new position with Mrs Jamie. funerals noted for Hiram Mier and John Carter. Mr and Mrs J A Hayden host visitors. several bargains advertised by Costley Post including undergarments and jackets.
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Kansas
Martin
Silver Lake
Atlas Lillie Miller
Dover
W. Petro
Hannibal
Buainen
Feauph Lane
Romville
Withers
Lawrence
H. Ti. Dalley
Rodi. Barnes
Holman Atrwet
C_ F_ Hawkins
North
Quincy Street
M. W
Mies Tone Woessman
Jamie
Louleville
Laviles
A. J. Hayden
Wiliam Kemp
Eaphor View
Post
Enue
Matepe
Prescott
Arizona
George Hughes
Harrison Street
Seturda
Costley
Barnes and
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Costley & Post
Prank Sistemang
Albert Hetvus
Helem 1
Snook
McCormick & Pearce
Hiram Mier
Millon
Oelock
Pletnant Hill
Rochester Cemetery
John Carter
Matioon Street
de Meath
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Carter
Bree Society No. 3
Bel
Montgomery's Killing Sparks Split Over Truth and Rival Claims
Oklahoma editorial excerpt centers on George C Montgomery killing case. Ranch 101 Live Stock chief George W Millar questions press reports and accuses Santa Fe of spreading falsehoods. He recounts altercations with Montgomery in Perry and incident at Risa, claiming unarmed cowboys and misrepresented events.
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Santa Fe Railroad Company
Winfield
Coffelt
Fort South
Ark
Montgomery
J.C. Miller
Miler
Perry
Miller
Mille
Risa
Merry
Billaw
Bercon
281 Ranch
Gepot
Mynelf
Dr Lyon's Perfect Tooth Powder And The 101 Ranch Freight
During a strike on the Santa Fe no agent at Bliss. the 101 ranch unloaded stock. Conductor initially refused checks, demanded cash. J C Miller arrived with cash to settle. No pistols drawn. incident ends with no hard feelings. Oklahoma law penalizes pistol drawing.
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Santa Fe
Bliss
101 Ranch
Nho
George L. Miller
Arkansas City
J.C. Miller
Oklahoma
Tramp Marries Leavenworth Widow for Fifty Thousand
A Leavenworth widow, Mrs. Loomis, marries a tramp named Curtis who, after joining the Loomis estate as farm manager, signs away his rights in a pre nuptial, then mismanages funds and spends on cigars and bourbon. The tale frames Curtis as once penniless yet wed to a $100,000 farm fortune, with upheaval in the Loomis holdings and finances. The source presents a sensational, morally tinged account of a rags to riches to ruin arc, centered on Loomis heirs and Curtis.
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Leavenworth
Jan
EM Curtis
Leavenworth County
Curtis
Brady Loomis
Loomis
Tonga Noxit
Tonganoxie
St. Joseph
Olathe
Kandes
EU Curtis
Mr. Curtle
White Ribbon Remedy Promoted for Hidden Alcohol Cure
A temperance leader claims a White Ribbon Remedy can be given without a patient’s knowledge in water tea or coffee to cure or destroy alcohol-related disease. Reports say it has cured obstinate drinkers and is endorsed by union members and the president of the women’s association.
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Soare
We- Christias Temperance Union
Amd
Toman
Ace
Turbulent divorce case in Taylsworth County court archives
In a district court filing on January 1, Curtis seeks to end marital ties amid claims by Mrs Curtis and Loomis that he failed to meet payments. The contentious proceedings involve property, support, and potential trusts, with hearings outlining the couple’s dispute over the Curtis estate and arrangements.
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Curtis
Tim
Mr. Curtis
Curtin
Loomis
Acie Curtis
Uropeht
Taylsworth County
Gortis
Curtie Ealgm Estate
Majority Against Snyder Seeks Parker Support for Resignation
A council split forms as members back Mayor Parker and consider Snyder’s fate. Snyder will resign if a majority votes. George Griggs, from the Pifes wart, is named to succeed Snyder. Griggs is a Republican.
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Parker
Snyder
George Griggs
Pifes
PF. W. Griger
Griggs i
Court House Flood Drenches Upper Floor Offices
The second floor of the court house flooded after a boiler building pipe was left open causing water to back up through radiators and vents. Plaster, desks, and papers on the first floor and west upper rooms were soaked in the incident.
Trains Crash Kills Two Stockmen in Kansasville
Chicago Jan 70 rear end collision between freight trains injures Kansasville stockmen McKenzie Elkhorn Michael Gattney and John McManus. Two doses of a patent remedy claimed to cure party stomach pain advertised by A. J. Snell. Lord Strathcona to retire as Aberdeen university rector. Lord Rosebery may stand. Excursion rates to Phoenix El Paso San Antonio and other health resorts offered by Union Pacific ticket offices.
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McKensie
Elkhorn
Michael Gattney
John McManus
Kansasville
Snell
Paris
Aberlatn
Shell
Sumter Hil
Lord Strathcona
New York
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London
Pribune
Hmve
Lord Rosebery
Phoenix
Arizona
Antonio
Texas
Paso
Ee Bprines
Ark
T. i King
Act&sf
Toneka
T. M. James
Kansas Ave
North Topeka
Celebrated Egyptian palmist Mu Yonger offers life guidance
Mu Yonger of 05 Kaneas Ave advertises palmistry services covering business, investments, insurance, love, marriage, divorce, and quarrels. She promises insights into past, present, and future for all births and fates, inviting calls for consultation. Dr J Albert Berry’s medical note appears in the same snippet.
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Mu Yonger
Kaneas Ave
Lost and Found Bird and Jewelry Notice
Lost pointer bird with a large crown spots on it. Missing on Sunday near Union Pacific Westbound area. Jewelry and silverware case contents including spectacles reported missing. Owner identifying details include James B Haydan and Cymplice street stock mention.
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Tyler
James B Haydan
Sonnei
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