J. C. Kyle's Money and Estate Claims Explored
A Wisconsin man seeks a share of J C Kyle s estate, claiming possible kinship after Kyle left his property to friends and charities. Attorneys say no legal claimants exist as the will stands, noting Kyle's disappearance years ago from Waukesha and uncertain parentage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavers
Tman
J.C Kyle
Henore
J. W. Kyle
Waukesha
Wis
Wisconsin
J. C. Kyle
Kyle
Parkersburg
Weer Wa
Mr. Kyle
Immigration scheme aims to organize Kansas association
Secretary of State Edwards promotes a Kansas Immigration and Information association to recruit easterners for Kansas industries, with headquarters in Topeka and a membership certificate sold for 1. Directors include W. C. Edwards John B. Brown James A. Hudson George Leis Edward G. Huddeoun Miracle Julie G. Edwards and Frank D. Taylor. The plan centers on attracting professional immigration agents to Kansas.
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Edwards
Kansas
Kansas Immigration and Information Association
Topeka
Kaunas
Bureau of Information
W. C. Edwards
John B. Brown
Hutchinson
James A. Hudson
Chicago
George Leis
Lawrence
Edward G. Hudeoun
Lincoln
Miracle
Julie G. Edwards
Larped
Frank D. Taylor
Stele Edwards
Tool
Illinois
Topeka Commercial Club Eyes October Fall Festival
President W H Davis of the Topeka Commercial Club pledges cautious support for a fall festival aimed at boosting city prospects. He urges a October date, cautions against real estate schemes, stresses prudent growth toward 100 to 300 members, and envisions simple hosting venues to attract visitors.
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President Davis
The
Topeka Commercial Club
W. H. Davis
Commercial Club
Wideawake
Davis
Topeka
Gakers
Imye Po
Question of sewer gas vents in city plans
City council sewer committee weighs ventilating manholes to curb foul odors from sewer gas. Neighbors complain after Cal Brewer closes a manhole near the mashole. Councilman Stephenson suggests covering manholes with long vents to carry gas away, but City Engineer Barnes calls the plan impracticable. The issue hinges on more frequent washing and rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Brewer
Shem Bir
Stephenson
Barnes
Carnegie Scamp Attack Prompts Disposition of Lots in Mearen
Former Homestead mayor John McLuckie denounces Andrew Carnegie at a Central Labor Union meeting. He claims to hold evidence of fraud by Carnegie and vows to push the company to disgorge 5.5 million dollars and to dispose of “lots in heaven” for the cause. The crowd discussed supporting McLuckie’s crusade and planned further meetings to push the issue.
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Homestead
New York
Central Labor Union
John McLuckie
Carnegie Steel
McLuckie
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
E Ber
Ofiver
Luckle
Supreme Court Rules Aimed at Bar Next Week
The Bapass supreme court issued new rules to the bar at the regular court session. The court will not hear arguments in August or September and plans deeper July sessions. Attorneys may argue motions for only fifteen minutes, reduced from thirty.
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Bapass Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Reed For Suffrage Stirs Maine Leader Endorses Women’s Vote
Jan. 31 Reed of Maine, Speaker of the house and a presidential probabilities figure, announces ardent support for woman suffrage. He proclaims Today is woman and adds women themselves can aid, with Tom Reed as their president, a line likely to be used in campaign literature.
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Wasarxotox
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
House of Representatives
Reed
Tom Reed
Injunction Halts Crawford Theater Sale in St Joseph
Judge Woodson granted a temporary injunction preventing Milton Tootle and Thomas Fife from selling the Crawford theater property set for February 1. The suit concerns a $2500 promissory note from L M Crawford and wife to Allen Seila, deed of trust on the theater, and a dispute over remaining amounts and tender. The case proceeds to a full hearing this term.
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Crawford Theater
St. Josep
St. Joseph
Woodson
Milton Tootle
Thomas Fife
Crawford Theatre
L M. Crawford
Allen Seila
Allen Sella
North Topeka News Items and Local Notices
Local notices from North Topeka reflect daily life with names and places such as Ada Mosier at Meriden and J D Heller at 1002 N Kansas Ave. The record mentions Needle Team social at Ed Holman’s home, Graves Sharrarat of Atehleon visiting Topeka relatives, ministers like Rev J F Clembeoning traveling to Des Moines and Ottowa, and multiple small business ads for grocers and wagon tops. A funeral for a seven month old child on Madison Street and Star Lodge ritual news appear alongside early 20th century transit ads for the Great Rock Island Route and event tickets to El Paso. The community updates include births, a district court trial involving Tam O’Shanter, and a poisoning scare where Marie Cope swallowed arsenic but survived with medical help. A $1000 W K Gillett Book Fund is announced for the public library. The Journal urges subscriptions.
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Heath
Dodge City
Ladies of the Needle
Hirs
Ed Holman
Ed Raub
Birome
Ea Raneus
Catiern
LS Dolmen
Menhattan
HL J. Millar
Meriden
Ber Lomé
Kanan City
J.D. Heller
Kansas Avenue
Magnet
A. J. Prouds
Geo
J. Siaves & Sons
West Laurent Street
North Topeke
Bell 'Phore
A. J. Kane & Co
Kaugas Avenue
Sod
Clift Welch
Fesnk Griffin
Ladison Street
Hocheater Cemetery
Star Lodge
U. W
Great Rock Island
Amid Santa Fe Cuts Rail Workers Lose Jobs and Offices
A report details broad layoffs at Santa Fe along the line with the Emporia office being closed February 1 and moved to Newton under D. D. Builey. Officials G. H. Saunders and Charles Perry lose posts. Saunders gains new duties and another supervisor, while the roadmaster J. Stockhold is reassigned to Kansas City and William Morrissey becomes roadmaster from Emporia to the line. Passes and limited service changes affect trains 3 and 4 and through westbound service, with a shift of personnel across Emporia, Newton, and Lawrence.
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Ani Communications
Adirons Sailroad
State Journal
Santa Fe Railroad
Emporis
G. H. Saunders
Charles Perry
Bridge and Building Department
Newton
D. D. Builey
Exporta
Dodge City
Saunders
Camely
California Express
The
Tigers
General Yard Msster
Emporia
Superior
Strong City
W. C. Ashcraf
Kit Hean
Ashcraft
J. Hi. Kaoker
Mr. Bean
J.C. Ttockhold
Kansas City
William Morrissey
Topeka
Burliagaine
Inc
Prey of
Sants
California
Chicago
Kaneas City
Denver
Persousis
Enc Dloyes
Bert Danfelser
Santa Fe
Sants Fe
Charles Scott
Chris, McGinnis
Leslie Earnest
Herry Stillman
Bants Fe
August Hake
Murrey
Balchidwin
E C Webb
Lawrence Varda
Thomas Jones
Lawrence
Holliday
Leavenworth
Argentine
A. Parker
RJ. Parker
Tas
Mr. Parker
Burlingame
Moline
J. G Ruckbold
Rush on the Katy Corn Ships Draws Record Labor Push
Unprecedented rush on corn ships the Katy continues as both northern and southern transportation departments hire more men than ever before. A master mechanic warns of minimal layoffs, while shifts extend through January and February pay rolls. Parker transfers to a new division role, with Morrissey reassigned, and Boyer and Jostin, longtime conductors, take leaves for a funeral in Vincennes. Also notes Woman's Relief corps No. 94 assists veterans, and English exports shift away from blond dolls toward brunettes, reflecting changing tastes in Europe.
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Katy
AicEivaney
Br. Moyer
Boyer
Coundi
Biuff
Rud Island
W. F. Boyer
Topeks
Kansas City
Belleville
GT. Jostin
Rock Island
Council Bluffs
Phillipsburg
Jostin
Vincennes
Ind
Eick
Woman's Relief Corps No
Topska Post No 71
Sarah A. Forrester
The Pet Dog Craze at Brighton Hotels
Elderly ladies in black silk cradle small curly-haired dogs, seen throughout a Brighton hotel. Visitors dislike dogs here, so some hotels charge up to one guinea per day for ad mittance. The note appears in St James Budget.
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Brighton
St. James
Grocery list fragment hints at mixed pantry stock
Readable items include canned peaches apricots pears raspberries and tomatoes, coffee and tea products, oats, beans, hominy, sugar, flour, crackers, cereals, sauces, spices, and various meats. Multiple brands and pack sizes appear, with scattered pricing cues and unit measures.
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California
Arbuckie
Lion Coffer
Kennedy’s
van Houten
New York
Aunt Jemima
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Reues
J. L. Crown Music Ec
the Dry Goods Co., Topeka Cash
Tos Enae
4N Immigration Company
Secretary of State
Southwestern Fuel Co
Osage
Sov Taweerenn Fort Co
Kansas Svenue
Peetless Steam Laundry
W. Sin
J. K Joxes
Maine Statesman
North Topeha
Wo Leer
Ada Mosier
Botts
el Paso
Lawrence A Treat
Snd
C Ae Scott
Crane Street
Ee Bom
Robert Waters
Lo. Case
Koits Tam O'Shanter
Kuusing
Bin
Arsenie Pitts
Marie Cope
Frank Uoo
Little Marie
W. K. Gillett
Sante Pe
Free Public Library
Lacta Fe
Charles Parsons
Wellington
Saute Ps
Geo. W. Wilden
Raton
New Mexico
Mexican Central Railways
D. W. Curtis
Humewell
Fred Harvey
Arcade
Patrick Reagan
Lawrengs
Ottawa
Rollie
Girard
Catlin
Manzanola
Atraut
Hastrand
RB. & Morrison
J. Gurtridge
Land Department
Senta Fa
H. Phillips
Wichita
W. E. Dauchy
Rock
England
Germany
Spain
Heuser Ay Anf
Stu'seltNutune
American Hop Ale CO
Kas
the Star Grocery
New Orleans
Colorado
Pettijatn
Brett
Tobacc
Battle Ax Tobacco
Boston
N.Y
Hasina
Poe
Ped Eee
J. S. Sproat
the Star Grocer
Telephone 252
East Sixth St
WESTERN Foundry # Machine Works
Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
Seenilasees R. L. Cofran
Enor
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