Creditors file sensational suit over Wesley Davis assets
A district court suit filed after six o'clock targets Wesley Davis a Rossville grain merchant. Creditors led by J T Hopkins and L F Studivant claim bank involvement with Davis leading to a risky conveyance of property and seek a receiver to marshal Davis assets and settle debts pro rata. Bank counsel deny collusion call action an unfounded bluff and vow to defend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Davis
Rossville
Davis Owen
J.T. Hopkins
L. F. Ltudyvant
Walter Bond
Mmnett
Dana Keniir
James
Calvin Bradley
Zach Reser
CW. Higginbotham
Peter Zickafooge
Roseville State Bank
Davis
Br. Davis
Alter
Rossville State Bank
L & Alter
E. Bo Merriam
L . Alter
J. G. Waters
Aleed, Ware & Gleed
Waters
Merriam
Wesley Davin
United States
Wallace Circus Day Delights Topeka Crowd At Parade
Wallace shows attract large crowds with a four hundred person, three hundred horse caravan. The tents sit near the fair grounds on Harrison street, with well treated workers and clean facilities. Manager J H Harrison praises the show and signals continued performances tonight and tomorrow in Emporia after a stop in Atchison yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallies
Wallace
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Fair Grounds
Harrison Street
Emporis
Mr. Harrigan
Peru
Busingas
Atchison
Emporia
Tomorrow's temperance convention opens in Hamilton Hall
State temperance union leaders J B McAfee and RB Wake report over 400 delegates from more than 50 Kansas towns and 40 preachers. An estimated 800 to 1000 delegates are expected as the convention begins at 10 am with reports from Atchison Leavenworth Wichita Kansas City and Fort Scott, followed by speeches and committee business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temporaies
J. B. McAfee
Wake
State Temperance Union
Law and Order
Kansas
Hamilton Hall
Atchison
Leavenworth
Wichita
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Don & Colt
Troutman
The
Topeka
Oil of lavender rage ends in misfired plan
A mob storms a newspaper office seeking the author of a lavender oil prank. The editor reveals the writer is in the next room and the crowd disperses when the plan to scare the governor or state administration fails. The office boy admits lavender oil on flies does not work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinger
Kanovas
State Administration
Trial of New Orleans Rioters Ends in Mistrial
A mistrial was declared at midnight on July 3 in the case of Cullen, Burk, and Collice, three prominent screwmen, charged with murdering a negro screwman on the level on March 12. The jury stood 9 for conviction, 3 for acquittal after three weeks of trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontraxs
Weenue
Cullen
Burk
Collice
Pokagon's Last Days Endangered by Age and Claim
South Bend, July 3. Chief Si mon Pokagon, last monarch of the Pottawatomi band that once owned the region, is aging and frail while pursuing a government settlement for his father's land. He returns to Michigan as he dreams of restoring his people's homeland and plans a monument to his father with any potential funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottawat
South Bex
Ind
Simon Pokagon
Pottawatomis Band
South Bend
Regan County
Michigan
Hiestep
Bertrand
Silver Creek
Dowagine
Litsla
Quarantine Expansion in Brazil Urged for Maritime Trade
Minister Thompson reports to the secretary on Brazil coast needs for more quarantine stations. With 4000 mile coast and forty harbors only Ilha Grande near Rio de Janeiro hosts a station, forcing vessels to travel long distances, risking high costs and loss of profits without timely quarantine, despite promised lazaretto at Pernambuco. U P Shops Cheyenne to Reopen Aug 1. Denver scale wages cut 20 cents a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veasela
Wasaineros
Migister Thompson
Brazil
Ilha Granda
Sifty
Rio de Janeiro
Para
Pernambuco
Babla
U. P
Cheyenne
Cuerensz
Wyo
J O’ Hearne
Union Pacific
Denver
Immense Seed Trade Flawed By Poor U S Seed Quality
A government report says American farmers buy vast quantities of poor seed, driven by cheap price and trust, with bad seed costing more in weed eradication than any savings. It notes foreign prejudice against U S seed and little prior investigation, apart from a few experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
United States
New York Minister Renounces Marriage Promise
Rev Thomas Dizon condemns a vow often asked of wives saying no woman can keep it and calling the pledge a barbarous mistake for ministers to require. He recalls past occurrences and vows it will not occur again, stating he will never ask women to be enslaved to men in his ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Dizon
Turpie Encourages Independent Coinage League Movement
In Praxapolis Indiana July 3 a committee from free silver advocates at Maxinkuckes met Senator Turpie to report readiness to form a Democratic independent coinage league in the state. The senator offered encouragement and may lead the league if he accepts the presidency. a call for a mass meeting to organize is planned within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpraxapolis
Ind
Maxinkuckes
Turpie
Kent
Messi
Bismarck's Condition Mixed Reports From Europe
News from London and Hamburg contradicts whether Prince Bismarck is seriously ill. Industrial iron and steel prices continue rising with weekly gains across northern pig iron southern iron ore and bars. Weather bureau chief position at Chicago offers selected Willis J Moore to lead. Fishermen challenge Back ataff law on Lake Winnebago. four arrests made with many more likely. Spain's marble resources noted but underdeveloped compared to major European producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Prince Bismarck
London Times
Priedsrichsruhe
Associated Press
Hamburg
Boursen Halle
Careaco
Te Buccord
Pref. Sarrinden
Wasumetos
Willis J. Moore
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Prof. Harrington
Uniform Hitching Posts Ordinance Proposed by Stephenson
Councilman Stephenson seeks to amend the hitching post measure to require property owners to install uniform iron hitching posts along principal business streets. He notes merchants favor consistent posts and cites many roundabouts caused by weak or missing posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Charges Against Herald Bring Case to Remove Official
Governor Morrill notified Commissioner of Elections Frank Herald that charges have been filed and a hearing set for Thursday July 11 to show cause why he should not be removed from office. The affidavits filed by K. R. B. McMaster claim new charges but details will not be released until Herald’s hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill
Frank Herald
Herald
KR. B. McMaster
W C T U Campaign Against Nude Portraits In Pittsfield
The Women's Christian Temperance Union denounces local artist George Dennison for painting life size nude portraits for a hotel owner. Several young women, some claiming W C T U membership, have posed. Churches protested but the effort to stop modeling failed. a drive may aim to remove the cafe hangings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. U. Obsreta Ta
Pittsfield
Giels
Preveriero
Masa
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
George Dennison
W.C.T.U. Dennison
Stanford Jewels to Fund University Effort
Mrs Leland Stanford plans to sell her jewels in Europe to raise funds for Stanford University. The Empress Eugenie diamond necklace is among the pieces, with the Chronicle noting the sale stems from estate income disputes and a need to sustain the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Stanford
San Francisco
the Chronicls
Europe
Empress Eugenio
Stanford
Chronicle
Mra Stanford
Stanford University
Fourth of July items and local notices on the North Side
A hay rake factory is expected to boost the north side economy while residents plan Fourth of July events. Miss Vera Wallace and Milas Ella Sheetz will speed the Fourth in the country. Many locals visit relatives and travel to Moon's grove near Dover for celebrations. The Star Lodge A. O. U. W. marks its fourth anniversary on July 23 with planned entertainment. A Congregational church concert by Hughes Brothers drew a sizable crowd, featuring H. L Shirer and Vinton Phenis. Local gatherings include picnics at Garfield park and a Kaw Valley lodge meeting avoided due to the holiday.
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Vera Wallace
Milas Ella Sheetz
T. Kirkpatrick
West Gordon Street
Westphalia
O. P. Wiley
Denver
Buck Clary
Bt Marys
S Holmes
Kangas Avenue
Kistler
Monroe Streets
Carl Burger
Moon's Grove
Dover
E. G. Phillips
Emporia
Hattie Greenway
Kinos and
Madison Streets
Minnie Nibart
W. C. Sly’s
West Laurent
George Nihart
Watnego
Harry Gaylord
Clyde
Misa Maggie Corater
West Laurent Street
Frank Alishouse
Chicago
Smith Truss Company
Star Lodge
Ida Higgins and Son
Higgins
C D. Myers
Garfield Park
Anna Campbell
Florence Griest
Ella Sheetz
CS Gillespie
Tree
J. A. Tracy
Jacob Mohler
Kaw Valley Lodge 84
National Reserve
Congregational Church
Hughes Brothers Banjo and Concert Company
H. L Shirer
Vinton Phenis
Helen Hughes
Colvin
West Norris Street
Liv
Local Topeka ads list merchants and services
A fragmentary Topeka page lists multiple merchants offering groceries meats groceries and general goods. Entries include Stutz Walker buggies carriage services embalming hearse and drugs with prices and locations around North Topeka Kan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Norte Toveka EL Riordan
Kanens Avenne
Lukens Broa
North Topeka
Stutz & Alker
Willets
N. Kan
Oriental School of
N. Kan Ave
Magnet
A. J. Pronddt
N. Lenare
West Laurent Street
Venezuelan election foes rally against England policy
A dispatch from Carcaco Illinois on July 3 reports Venezuelan political tensions with English aggression. Guzman Blanco seeks another term but his supporters face strong popular opposition to his stance on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcaco
Glish
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L. Sheldon
Reno
Pokagon
Bismarck
Osxoss
Wia
Lake
Winnebago
Spain
Waszrimeton
Bowen
Barcelona
State Department
Italy
France
Belgium
Queen Isabella
Neusire
Cornelia Ruppert
Jacob Ruppert
Paterson
N. J
Braun
Nathan Frank
Oxford
Cambridge
Loxvor
Queen's Club Grounds
Pamn
Yale University
Cambridge Tod
Hsys City
Hays Cirr
Kan
Oakley
Golden Eagle
Union Casualty Co
St Louis
Golden Eagle Blothing Co
S. Ettlinger
Manspeaker
Clairette
N. K. Fairbank Company
ST. Louis
Arthur Massay
West Fifth Street
United
England
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