Anti Law Element Fails to Find Sheriff Candidate
Local opposition to Sheriff Dave Burdge struggles to find a strong nominee as Republicans, Populists, Democrats, and reformists debate fusion options. Proposed names like John Marshall, H C Lindsey, B Kepley, K L Cofran, David Young, and Charles Nelson surface, but many refuse or risk splitting the vote. The main plan remains to defeat Burdge, with independent bids seen as a possible risk to GOP unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Burdge
John B Marshall
Marshall
Viry Electric Light Pilot
Isia
Sama Ofer
H Cc
Lindsey
Burdgs
Audi
B. Kepley
Kepler
Kepley
Board of Public Work
K L. Cofran
Sheriffs Office
Young
Charles Nelson
Stevenson , Co
Burdge
Rno
Burdg
Cook
Bardge
Simonton Buried After Oliphant Capture at Lincoln Post
The funeral of S. Simonton, who died of malarial fever in Guthrie Oklahoma, was held yesterday afternoon. He was about 43 and a sergeant of police in Topeka at the time of Oliphant's capture, with Lincoln Post members in attendance at Tepes Cemetery.
Atchison races to open three day Holton meeting
Leavenworth show rained out causing end of meeting. A three day meet at Atchison begins Wednesday followed by four days at Holton with twelve races and purses totaling about 4500 dollars. Entries include multiple Topeka horses such as Ding and several Wilkes and Miller entries across days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Atchison
Halton
Holton
Sre
Miss MM
Anna Wilson
Ding
Frank H. Foster
Bob Botsford
Oscar Woolverton
John Lonberg
Hell
F. A Milenam
Baby Wilkes
G. C. Leach
Pearl Wilkes
R. I. Lee
String
Fair Laura
Jackdaw
Miss Quickly
RT. Kreipe
McCander
Willis & Payne
J. Kbl
J. W. Bell
Reno
Steele & Martin
Pilgrim
Misa M. Anna Wilson
Valencia
F. A. Mileham
Reckless
FA Mileham
Elle
Wayward Maid
Marve Beardsley & Campaigning
Lurline
Ives Mine Said to Yield 1800000 in Gold Yearly
The Denver Times notes the Dew Drop mill near Denver will process 50 tons daily, with ore from the largest Colorado vein. Expected annual output exceeds 1.9 million in gold value, plus high grade ore shipments. The Dew Drop mill belongs to the Orphan Bay Extension company, with General Ives as director and H Heath as major stockholder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Times
Colorado
John N. Ives
H. A. Heath
the Times
California
Orphan Bay Extension Company
General Ives
Heath
Denver
Sidewalk Inspector Clarifies Condemnation Notice
City Sidewalk Inspector Withers says notices are not final and aims to prod owners to repair sidewalks. He notes condemnation lists are warnings, not final judgments, and urges owners to fix walks and report to the office to avoid damage suits and pay their share in Gamages cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withers
Fred Temple Drowned In Louisiana Bathing Accident
A popular Santa Fe man, J. Fred Temple, head draughtsman, drowned while bathing at South McAlister, La. He had lived in Topeka for three years and was about twenty five. Temple and his wife were well known socially. his father heads a Chicago pump company. The Topeka Steam Laundry advertises a free service week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
J. Fred Temple
Topeka
South McAlister
Temple
J. F. Hinkley
Choctaw
Saturday Night Club
Chicago
Temple Pump Company
O. E
Stranger Dies After Lantanum Limer Kiln Mystery
Frank Rogers believed to be the man who took laudanum at a lime kiln on Saturday died at 4 15 Sunday morning from internal hemorrhage. An inquest found death by own action. efforts by nurses were described as diligent. Police work and a pending identification frame the case as a perplexing mystery with few clear clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogers
J. W. Shaffer
Jobe Hatsch
Captain Hunter
Rogers
Siocon
Stoker
Buffalo
M. Y
Michigan
Gardiner
Pranka
Cheney and Gleed Tour Santa Fe Lines in California
Boston financier B P Cheney Jr and director C Uleed tour southern California railroads from San Bernardino to San Jacinto. They seek needed branch lines to complete the system as $3 million in local construction is visible and up to $10 million more planned, including SP and Santa Fe expansions and the Los Angeles and Salt Lake route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
California
Los AsGeres
Cal
B P. Cheney, Jr
Boston
C. & Uleed
Topeka
San Fancisco
Southern Pacific Bas
San Jacinto
Temecula
Los Angeles and
Salt Lake
San Diego and
Phoenix Road
Fort Riley Drink at Junction City Saloon Scene
In Junction City two disorderly houses and several drugstores pay $50 monthly to operate. A fountain drink called Fort Riley, whisky with syrup and soda water, sells for 15c small bowls and 25c large bowls. County Attorney Harris says action requires a formal complaint as soldiers flood saloons, while Greek Russian trade shifts threaten American oil. An art reception at 10 Kansas avenue offers Topkea art, music, refreshments with 15c admission Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction City
Fort Riley
Harris
St. Perensiars
Greece
Russia
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Bear Story: Prospector Killed by Mother Bear Near Berner’s Bay
City of Topeka reports a fatal bear attack as prospector Mike McDonald and two Indian boys search quartz near a mountain. McDonald stumbles into a bear den with cubs, provoking an hour long assault. Bears cannibalized body, boys fled by bay and survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsexp
Topeka
Alaska
Berner's Bay
Mike McDonald
McDonald
Durrant Case Dramatization Condemned by Clergy in San Francisco
San Francisco clergymen denounce a play titled The Durrant Case based on Emanuel church murders. Rev W W Case of Howard Street Methodist condemns dramatization as corrupting youth and fostering a morbid spirit, urging theaters to refrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Emanuel Church
W. W. Case
Howard Street Methodist
Emanuel Baptist Church
Dickinson Republicans Nominate Local Officials in County Convention
In Asritese Kansas on July 22 the Republican county convention nominated George Hoffman for sheriff Mace King for register of deeds C H Hull for county clerk W H Logan treasurer A C Romig surveyor B H Amsbsagh coroner Resolutions endorsed Morrill administration and Chief Justice Martins nominating down currency coinage of American silver A drug store closed Waltmire's Drug Store discontinued business after years of unprofitability due to six stores nearby creditor arrangements made Daily Starz Journal subscribers urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Morrill
Asritese
Kas
George Hoffman
Miss Mace King
Register of Deeds
C H. Hull
W. H Logan
A. C. Romig
B. H. Amsbsagh
Martin
Waltmire’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Marshall
Oliphant
Sharum
Kecsas Avenues
Troup
Kansas Ava
Atchison Races
Fred Temple
F. McGehee
Salvation Army
Police Cours
Jobo Merron
Lou Goble
Coran
Wellman and
Washburn
Ron She Mear
Aes Ak
de Ey
Uilty Ac
Wee Ee W. Hardy
M.C. Singer
West
Kansas
W. P. Marshall
Cheney
Gleed
FT. Riley
the Topeka’s Bearstory
Indorse
Daily Starz Journal
Ephenson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!