Woman Declared Insane After Saloon Protest Delivers Scene
June 18 report details Mia Ide Colton held for examination into sanity after a disturbance at a saloon. Police rough handling, a prison outburst, and Bellevue hospital transfer follow her claim of seeking to help other women. Officials doubted intoxication versus mental health, noting misidentification and possible ulterior motives.
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Yous
Mia
Ide Colton
Justice Burke
Berkeley
Cella
Porter
Warden O'Rourke
Permins
Mr. O'Rourke
Law and liquor unmixed at Star of the West saloon
Leavenworth Justice of the Peace Nelle His Saloon on Shawnee Street, known as the Star of the West, changes hands from Michael Kirmeyer Jr to Charles Walkiewitz and John Werley. Kirmeyer to settle all pre sale accounts. Walkiewitz, the new proprietor, recently left the police force to resume business. The Star sits opposite the police station in the front of the Peace War building owned by Jnntics of the Peace War. Leavenworth’s criminal element is noted for tricks.
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Leavenworth
Justice of the Peace
Nelle
Shawnee Biréet
Star of the West
Michael Kirmeyer, Jr
Charles Walkiewitz
John Werley
Kirmeyer
Star
Charles Walkinwitz
Rained Snakes Fall in Chicago Scene of Rumor and Panic
A bizarre report from Chicago describes eighteen inch snakes supposedly falling from the sky during a rainstorm near Rionda Menendez’s cigar store. Spectator Jack Howard in a raincoat thrashed at one as onlookers watched a crowd form and a youth named O’Brien finished the threat with blows from cans. Big Steve Rowan, unsettled, questioned aligns and faith, while remarks about angels and Ireland circulated amid the rumors.
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Kalu
Chicago
Cnicaco
Yeesterday
Cooke
Big Steve Rowan
Jack” Howard
Mr. O'Brien
Rionda Menendez
Big Steve
Beyant
Ireland
Logan Biographies Denied Funding by Legislature
The house committee on appropriations refused to recommend passage of a Senate bill granting $30,000 to Isaac R. Hitt and the estates of W. W. Wiltshire and General John A. Logan for alleged wartime services in securing the return of the state’s share of the direct tax from the federal government. The motion failed amid debate over the legitimacy of the claims and the state’s fiscal constraints.
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House
Senate
Issac R. Hitt
W. W. Wiltshire
John A. Logan
Mesars Hit
Wiltahire
Logan
Gallon scorned flag sparks veteran push for dismissal
George B. Gallon, an A T and Santa Fe Co employee, drew opposition from the Sons of Veterans who passed resolutions demanding his removal after he insulted the national flag and mocked the Grand Army of the Republic. Receiver J C Wilson downplayed the dispute, calling it a personal quarrel and praising Gallon as an excellent clerk.
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George B. Gallon
Sons of Veterans
Santa Fe
Anny
J. C. Wilson
Journal
Gallon
Caldwell
Wuenxas
United States of America
Grand Army of the Republic
Towit
Ameria
A. T&s. FR R Co
Atchison, Topska & Santa Fe
K. Br, Co
el, Sarre
W. K. Wann
D.C
Quito About to Fall in Ecuador Crisis
A Panama dispatch says no strong trust in Quito’s government lasting as patriots hold Guayaquil and nearby provinces and await Alfaro’s arrival. Gen Ulloa expects Quito to fall soon after an official cable from Bogota confirms Colombia’s ministerial appointment and advises awaiting Buena Vista. A jumble of ads and notices follows, including Baltimore excursion details and a divorce case in Colorado.
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Ecuador
New York
Panama
Quito
Guayaquil
Guayas
Alfaro
Ramon Ulloa
Actasa
Bogota
Luarez
Columbia
Buenavento
How They Are Numbered Epworth Leaguers of Moethodist Church in Topeka
Topeka Epworth Leagues total over six hundred members across churches. Largest group is First M E with 200 members and about 175 in regular attendance. Other leagues include Lowman Hill 1 E with 95 members, Walnut Grove around 76 attending 45 regularly, Kansas Avenue 68 with extra weeknight meetings, Togs de Ninde 62 with $55.75 spent on books last year, Martin Chapel 33, Oakland 34 recently reorganized, Parkdale 30 funded by five cent monthly assessments and aiding the poor through Mercy and Help.
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Epworth
Kansuas Avenue League
Oakland Epworth League
Parkdale League
Crook Wright Returns From Sells Circus Snow Trip
Topeka resident Crook Wright, once cook for Willie Sells' circus, trudged home from six weeks on the road. He left Denver in spring and endured cold weather and salary woes, arriving ragged but quick to blend with old friends on Kansas Avenue. Wright reports strong circus business until a mountain news hit, praising Topeka Hed Laird as the era’s king of side show grub and noting the head candy butcher from Topeka earned a sizable windfall.
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Crook Wright
Crook” Wright
Topeka
Sells
Willie Sells
Denver
Crook
Cook
Tantra
Jotmore
Montana
Wright
Bia Arciva
Kansas Avenue
Hed” Laird
Beer and baseball clash with Horton liquor raid near Topeka
Whiting police seek four Horton operators after a drunken raid at an out-of-the-way place east of the ball park during a Topeka Whiting game. Constable Jesse Arthur was struck by suspects and swore out a state warrant in Holton. Sheriff Naylor hunts the men as headlines note local sports and civic notes.
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Topeka
Whiting
Horton
Jesse Arthur
Arthur
Holton
Naylor
Topeka News Roundup Says State Assessors Set Railroad Values
A Topeka-based summary notes the Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe assets valued by the state railroad assessors, police actions in burglaries, a photographer's travels and a fatal incident next week, upcoming lodge meetings, a reception for a National Union assembly, and local political notices.
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Santa Fe
State Board of Railroad
Wilkerson
Kansas City
North Topeka
Frank Nevela
Topeka
Hubbard
Kansas Avenue
Burr Oak
Mankato
Grand Lodge of Colored Kalghta of Pythias
The
National Union
Iate
Thomas Page
Southwestern Winter Wheat Millers’ Association
Kangana City
W.C. Campbell
Coin’s Financial School
New York
Cticego
Heilif John Coyne
Shawnee County Railroad Tax Valuations and Kansas Tickets Notice
Shawnee County clerk reports railroad valuations certified by the state auditor for 1885 and 1594 with a total Shawnee valuation of 1 289 980 30, noting a year‑to‑year drop of 5 815 68. Missouri Pacific offers Ottawa return tickets June 16–28 for 1 59, other Kansas stations June 16–20, and school children discounts June 27–28. tickets valid for return by June 30 and June 29 respectively.
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Santa Fe Flist
Union Facule
Secand
Board of Railroad Assessors
Shawnes
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Main Ooo
Kansas City
Kiapeka
Werteithrisig
Thesaite
Shawnee
Eni Jon
Topeka
Sauta Ee
Hengees Pacitesa
Nevras eTofsh
Ottawa
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Topeka Athletic Club
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Washburn College
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van Buren Street
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Dick Cooley
Topeka Kodak
W. FP. Federman
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Mich
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Rochester
J. P. Rogera
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A. L. van Antwerp
EL & Devendorf
City of
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Mexican Central
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Amherst Mass
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the Narcoti Chemical CO
Springfield, Mass
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J.M. Knight
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