Oswego Looted as Circus Crowd Trashed Gardens
Oswego July 20 news reports a Wallace show riot that halted en route to Carthage. Attendants numbered about 60, starved after Wichita, looted gardens and Dr. Draper’s pear orchard, fights erupted, and a discharged employee sabotaged wagons. Deputy Steinway faced attackers during arrests, and pistol theft was remedied with management aid. Joe Tinker hailed as a top National League find, with Hulswit and others praised.
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Oswego
Carthage
Nord
Wichita
J. B Draper
Wick
J. H. Steinway
Elin
Steinway
Sherif Disch
Disch
Eagles For Mayors Decorated By German Emperor
Berlin July 3 The German Emperor conferred decorations on Americans during Prince Henry of Prussia visit. The Red Eagle third class went to Samuel H Ashbridge mayor of Philadelphia Julius Fleischman mayor of Cincinnati Hollis Wells mayor of St Louis David R Francs former governor of Missouri Arthur Eddy of Chicago Gustav E Schwab of New York. Fourth class honors went to W McChesney St Louis terminal manager Gustave Plecher Chicago president German Muenen Anchor Chief Kiely St Louis Prof Camillo von Krouse Chicago Rev Dr Gustav Zimmermann Chicago. Crown Order third class to John N Partridge New York police commissioner Detective Captain Titus Henry Rubens and William Vocke of Chicago. Crown Order fourth class to Barnbarckhof Milwaukee George C Boldt Waldorf Astoria New York F F Coakley station master at Louis Wilhelm Schmidt Chicago. Autograph photographs of Emperor given to yacht Meteor III designers C C Carey-Smith and Henry Barbey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Prince Henry
Prussia
Samuel H. Ashbridge
Philadelphia
Julius Fleischman
Cincinnati
Holla Wells
St. Louis
David R. Francs
Miasnori
Arthur Eddy
Chicago
Gustav E. Schwab
New York
W. McC
World oil trust claimed by three giants
The Daily Mail asserts in this morning’s issue that Rockefeller, Rothschild, and Nobel’s three giant oil interests have formed a working agreement. It says the “greatest trust the world has ever seen” has begun, without publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Mail
Rockefeller
Hothschuma
Nobel
Uoto
That old pile bridge letter to the editor in Topeka paper
A citizen argues against a pile bridge over the Kaw River used by North Topeka’s City Railway. He suggests replacing it with a single rail line crossing Melun bridge, moving sidewalks and adding iron walks to separate foot traffic, to prevent damage and improve safety. He asks who would pay for any calamity and questions modern street railway feasibility.
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The
State Journal
Topeka
City Railway Company
Kaw
Melun Bridge
Ald Melan Bridge
Lkewise
A. M. Baird
Malinine
Kansas Avenue
Fair Grounds
Garfield Rl
Real estate transfers and Creek treaty ratified
Real estate transfers include Bowmen to Gust Bas for 50 dollars with lots 10 12 14 and 16 Lawrence street Kik Mulvane 4 Chase's add The Orchard Place Lot Co to Geo for 253 dollars 2 3 of for 60s and 2 8 601 Kansas avenue Orchard Place add Henry King to H M Ells 620 dollars lots Laura A Hamilton to M Ware 1150 dollars part of mo 34 Wie 18 Phe i cote at dot 1 une ee nie. $e Dt ncy on Savings bank to I i Gaines 50 dollars lots 8 and 28 Laurent ot bie 1 vane at We Sherman to WG Stewart 3400 dollars 7 lots 64-06 and on 36 EN Navante at hoes ville Riese simmer and iie. se. HN B Woulpert 700 dollars part of Creeks Ratify Treaty Washington July 3 The Interior department notified supplemental treaty with the Creek indices of Indian Pervurtiurp ratifat by congress June 3 Last was ratified By the Creek Indian comneM on July The supplemental treaty modifies the original treaty in some ming r respects as to allotments and enrollments and makes Q legal iedless approved by the secretary of the interior fit leases of land for grazing purposes for more than a year and leases for agricultural and mineral purposes covering more than five yware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bowman
Gust Bas
Lawrence St
Kik & Mulvane
Chase's
Orchard Place Lot Co
Geo
Kansas Avenue
Orchard Place
Henry King
H. M. Ells
Laura A. Hamilton
M.ware
Cote
Savings Bank
I. i Gaines
Laurent
Vane
We. Sherman
WG. Stewart
Hoesville
Riese Simmer
B. Woulpert
Washington
Interior Department
Secretary of the Interior
Engagement of Ladent for Europa Shipment
A fragment notes Ladent Thal man Cri engaged for $600 by Heidelbach Ickieheimer & Co. for shipment to Europa New York, with an office engagement on Sunday and plans for departure tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol
Europa
New York
Ladent
Thalman
Sunday Office
Heidelbach, Ickieheimer & Co
That Homeless Girl Told To Industrial School
Police Matron Torpe describes Ethel May Morgan as a restless girl who wandered nationwide seeking flattery and discontent, deemed best placed in the Industrial School rather than Soldiers Orphans or Children's Home, with family attempts to place her there before. Syndicate Takes Over Oil Lands Santa Barbara Consolidation in New York clubs Summerland oil interests into a $2,000,000 capitalization by eastern capitalists with $700,000 for development, planning a refinery and markets abroad.
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Torpe
Ethel May Morgan
Beloit
Ble
Orphans’ Home
Boss
Children’s Home Society
Topeka Avenue
Wallace
Santa Barbara
Cal
New York
Summerland
New Zealand
Rembrandt Discovery In Boston Museum Gallery
Boston July 30 museum officials report three genuine Rembrandts in the painting gallery instead of two The newly found piece long considered doubtful is The Shower of Gold from the Diana story It was lent by Francisco Brooks and later by his estate An artist cleaning the work found the signature Rembrande-16a2 in the lower left corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Museum of One Arts
Rembrandt
Diana
Prancia Brooks
Mine Works Wrecked by Gasoline
An explosion at Jacob Shire's Short Mountain mine wrecks the power house and storage building. Damage runs to thousands of dollars. Fire spread from the blast reaches nearby buildings but the Shire workings, supplying local Wade, remain unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Jacob Shire
Short Mountain
Counterfeit Warning From Downe Pharmacy Ad
A fragmented notice cautions about fake salves and warns that only Downe brand products are genuine. It suggests dangers from counterfeit versions and mentions Dr Witt related salve names, urging consumers to avoid imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducason
Pee
Dr Witt
Downe
Topeka News Summary Mixes Local Notices and Oddities
Numerous short items cover Topeka matters including repairs at a plant, staff moves to Kansas City, a local election candidate tour, court clerks, a Meas infestation warning, social events at Walnut Grove Methodist church, and upcoming sports and lodge activities. Also noted are a pest house plan, a Topeka Poultry show prep, and a Meas scare with flea reports in Topeka.
Missionaries Prepare for China Voyage From Seattle
Rev and Mrs W W Hicks of Wamego will sail from Seattle on July 20 with 14 Presbyterian missionaries bound for China. Dr Paul Todd is among those joining Topeka’s First Presbyterian Church on the trip. The trip follows a stop in Topeka where church members planned the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church White
St. Joe
W. W. Hicks
Wamega
Topeka
Pekin
Ching
Seate, Wash
China
Paul Todd
First Presbyterian Church of
Dover Citizens Seek Proposals for Dover Topeka Trolley
At a Dover township meeting a committee was formed to explore electric railroad work from Topeka to Dover. The panel invites eastern capitalists to submit construction proposals. Matthew Peterson was made permanent chairman and W. permanent secretary. Other committee members include Sage, William M. Lytle, Harvey Flickinger, Edyrard Hewinelene, Frank Kingsley, with John Thompson and Dr C C Bradley assisting. Northern Securities declares 1 percent dividend in New York, third since February and May payments. pay date not announced.
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Dover
Dover Township
Matthew Peterson
Sage
William M. Lytle
Harvey Flickinger
Edyrard Hewinelene
Frank Kingsley
Northern Securition
New York
Northern Securities Company
Securities Company
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Wallace Circus
Joe Tinker
Chi
Due Tinker
Hulswitz
Cub
Hart
Kansas City
Tinker
Poorstriker
A Cub
Hen Hulswich Corcoran Tang Ve. Rn A
Covicuza Ormrumar
Saul
Eagles For Mayors
Rothschild
MC Baird
Orid
Burton
Kansas
Congress
New York Tribune
Sugar Trust
Cuba
Havemeyer-Rockefeller
Roosevelt
Platt
Connecticut
Republic of Cuba
Thorpe
Spokane
Wash
M. H Jemsup
Percy County
Freyfig
Grand Forks
B.C
Repubic
Stiena
Wael
Wat
Msn
Sen
Westmoreland
BA Son
Nealey& Shepherd
Sien Palntern
Curty” Harrison
Ottawa
Han Rerarene
Kensal
Aapre
Murds
North Jefferson
Stornont Hospital
de C. R Bilverthorn
Irgeon
Roc Road
McFarland
Ceater
En P. Miller
Pete” Miller
Northwestern Missionary Baptist Association
Deldee
Woodman
Gamnela Park
Western Negro Press
Ai Fae
Rairoads
J. G. Waters
Goodland
W. K. Etter
Hurley
Santa Fe
W. C. Ilette
Misses Bisset
Walnut Grove Methodist Church
Shawnee Building and Loan Association
Ralph Gaw
District Court
Salt Lake
National Hotel
Gene
Topeka ‘Auditorium
State Fair Association
Scranton
Sherif Hal Willams
Richland
Ume
Anton Broda
Wan
Poor County Commissioners
Buard of Health
Topeka Enitghts of Columbus Council
West
Arthur Highley
Maud Hammer
Pardee
Highsey
St. Joseph
Imag
Leason
Board of Fire Insurance
Atchison Globe
Mia Ang
Crosby Bros
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Knights OF Pythias
California
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Grand Canyon
Harvey
T. M. James
North Topeka
T. L. King
Castoria
Oxford
Postoffice
Frank Long
Socialiat Canning Factory
Fort Scott
Kas
Socialiat
Ful- Ton
Ssan
New. Fort
Klauer
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