Charles Adams Testifies in Patrick Murder Trial
Charles C Adams a New York lawyer testified as the 94th witness in Albert F Patrick's murder trial of William Rice. He described a 1900 conversation with Rice and a signed letter about changes to a will. A separate report notes a Michigan youth taken into custody and various brief items from New York and Kalamazoo about public figures and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Adams
Patrick
New York
Charles C. Adams
Albert F. Patrick
WM. Rice
F. D. Turner
Chicago
Widens
Rice
Hwy
Americans Expected To Win International Chess Match
London observers gathered at the British Chess Club to watch the seventh cable chess match between Great Britain and the United States. Public sentiment favored the Americans despite GB losses from Ward Jacobs and Blackburn not playing, while Lawrence and Atkins were said to hold an edge playing over the Down. Sir George Newnes attended as president of the British Chess Club and donor of the $1,000 challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
United States
Great Britaan
Ward
Jacobs
Hlack
Lawrence
Atkins
Sir George Newnes
British Chess Club
Science Hall Burned at State University
Missoula fire crews fought a blaze at Science Hall on the State University campus starting 1 20 this morning. Water shortages hampered efforts and the building sustained heavy damage. The second finest campus structure valued around 100000, with equipment and contents insured. Origin of the fire is listed as unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielena
Mont
Independent
Missoula
State University
They Took His Silver and Other Unruly Tales
New York reports Hupert Frits, a chef who organized luncheon silverware for 2,000 at Shooters Island during Emperor William's yacht Meteor launch, was robbed of most of the silverware and prepared an assignment to repay the loss. A Louisville health officer doubts violence and seeks ordinary clinical testing to verify a patient’s condition amid a call from German citizens to Dr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hupert Frits
Shooters Island
William
Meteor
Frits Suythe
Fritz
Frits
Chicas, Ararcu
Louisville
Lindsey Suggested For Police Chief Post In Topeka Times
Report notes Charles Lindsey, son of Hank Lindsey, is being considered for chief of police though critics claim he has a questionable reputation in Topeka. Mayor Parker weighs appointment while aides say Lindsey improved in army service and would make a capable sanitary official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindsey
Jes Lindsey
Topeka
Qwen
BBA Nichols
Parker
Chas. Lindsey
Lindsey
Hank Lindsey
Hank
Charley
Charley Lindsey
United States Army
Fahrig Expected for Test of Trego Shale Mill Next Week
Prof Ernst Fahrig of Philadelphia is due in Topeka tomorrow to oversee the first run of the new test mill near the Moeser cold storage plant. The mill is designed to extract gold and silver from shale from the Cane Hill beds, with power provided free by the Moesers. Assays on a carload of shale show an average of about $9 per ton, with two exceptional specimens yielding $350 and $118 per ton, excluded from the average. Access to the mill will be tightly controlled, and only a committee appointed by the backers may visit to guard against ore salting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Fahrig
Philadelphia
Topeka
Fahrig
Kansas
Moeser
Moesers
St Banks
Cane Hill
Alrof
Fabris
Fabrig
Jester on War Path Over Sanitary Force Discharge
A. B. Jester, removed from the sanitary force by the board, camped on the trail of Councilmen Nichols and Griley seeking revenge and retraction. Nichols denied making moral-charge claims. Griley maintained such statements existed. Dr. Ludd orf claimed Jester was discharged largely due to complaints, and Jester received an honorable discharge certificate after the board’s vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Jester
Board of Earth
Nichola
Griley
Nichols
Jester
C. Fludd
Ori Fey
Mr. Jester
Dr. Jana
Statter
MISS FAY MYSTIFIES AT CRAWFORD AND BEYOND
Miss Fay and Anni Bya Fay draw prominent figures to Crawford as rumors swirl around politics religion finances and romance. Names and lines of inquiry surface but no clear answers emerge. In Chicago Alexander H. Reynolds reports McKinley Memorial fund gains to 39 038 with 2446 added since last update. Probate Judge Pagan appoints Col Sam Radge guardian for James Kay's two children as Kay awaits trial for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anni Bya Fay
Mahatma
Crawford
Mies
Edie
Rick Butchew
Wey
Sorey
Frighery
Neal
Faye
Galen Nichols
Raiges
Pagan
Col
Sam Radge
James Kay
Kay
Carried Concealed Cash Arrest Leads to Foot Chase
Police nabbed a man named Wil Tracey after a chase prompted by a suspicious passerby. At the station $175 and $19.80 were found on him though no booking occurred as the only charge considered was carrying concealed assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracey
White
Rye
Aye
Wil Tracey
Pola
Loom Fixers Strike Tides Through Woolen Mills
Providence March 14. The loom fixers strike at the American Woolen company affects National Providence Riverside Weylookset mills. In Olneyville and Manton mills the movement has become general among union workers. Loom fixers led the walkout while burlers and sewers backed the weavers in opposition to the double loom system. Yarn making stays running as spoolers and winders plan for possible action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
American Woolen Company
National
Riverside
Weylookset
Olneyville
Manton
Sheds Fire Destroys Seventy Cars in St Louis West Bay
Fire at 1:20 this morning burned the Haston avenue sheds of the St. Louis Transit company destroying seventy cars in the west section. The loss is estimated at 125000 and fully insured. Ottawa reports a milestone in Canada Atlantic Railway talks with a million dollars paid to directors as good faith. Chicago notes a vehicle board vote to discontinue vehicle shows due to non profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Haston Avenue
St. Louis Transit_company
Ottawa
Ont
Canada Atlantic Raiway Company
Fee Syndicate
Canada Atlantic
Webb
Illness of Mrs Henry C Payne Stalls Milwaukee Journey
Mrs Henry C Payne wife of the postmaster general became suddenly indisposed at the Auditorium Annex in Chicago on March 14 while en route to Milwaukee. She was tired from travel after arriving from Washington and relocated to a hotel for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Payne
Chicago
Consolidated Storage Battery Company Incorporated in Trenton
To make storage batteries the Consolidated Storage Battery company was incorporated today in Trenton New Jersey with capital of 10000 dollars. The object is to manufacture and deal in electric motors dynamos storage batteries and all kinds of electric machinery. Incorporators are Frank H Lord Geo P Holmes of New York and Oscar L Cubelman of Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Consolidated Storage Battery Company
Frank H. Lord
Geo P. Holmes
New York
Oscar L. Cubelman
Jersey City
Croup Fears and Remedies In 19th Century Notice
Fragmentary copy notes croup fears among children and mentions relief methods. References a physician or nurse, a cure, and a warning against venereal speculation. The readable part mentions a patient with croup and a cautious medical response.
Saloonkeeper Norris Testifies in Fite Richardson Murder Trial
Kansas City reports from Savannah say Eleb Norris of St. Joseph appeared and testified against Stewart Fite, detailing that Richardson abused him and threatened violence if not stopped. Norris, found drunk near Lake Contrary, admitted hiding, noted Fife discussed protection and showed a revolver. Defense objected to questions as Norris recanted prior grand jury statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Savanah
Eleb. Norris
St. Joseph
Stewart Fite
Frank W. Richard Son
Norris
Lake Contrary
Fife
Rishardann
Richard
Richardson
Wreck injures 24 on Missouri Pacific train near Fortuna
A Missouri Pacific mixed train on the Versailles branch derailed near Fortuna, five and a half miles from Tipton, when a broken pail caused the wreck. An express car and a passenger coach overturned. 24 were injured, none fatally. Among the seriously hurt are Mrs. J B Beymaur, FP S Osler, A M Outright, and others. August Gergas, the worst injured trainman, was not considered in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Versailles
Fortuna
Tipton
Lowing
J. B. Beymaur
St. Louis
FP. S. Osler
Springfield
Ohio
Ieee
A. M. Outright
Parkersburg
W. Woott
Charles I. Biller
Cincinnati
IH. B. Cappallear
Mansfield
A. D. Hershey
W. H. Hirsinbotham
H. F. White
John Boston
John Hrockmeyer
Bunceton
August Gergas
Local Street Work and Illness Report in City
Lenore Huey age 14 sick with chickenpox daughter of N A Huey at 1009 East Sheath Street. Street improvements underway at Fourth and Kansas Avenue intersections to redirect water into a catch basin. City Clerk Squires to mail notices to property owners about pavement charges due this spring and pavement tax bonds after 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenore Huey
N. A. Huey
Yas
Eant ‘Sheth Street
Snyder
Fourth
Kansas Avenue
Fourth Street
Squires
Pay Day Prices and Grocery Items in Local Trade Ad
A dense list of grocery and household items with prices and brands. Flour, best patent and straight patent flour. ginger snaps. beans. rice. granulated sugar. oats. buckwheat flour. currants. raisins. seeds. gas and headlight oil. coconut. macaroni. sauerkraut Heinz. glitter wheat food. Postum cereal. Aunt Jemima pancake flour. Baker's chocolate. Eagle Milk. Price's baking powder. Royal baking powder. matches. various extracts and sauces. canned goods. pickles. table sauces. curry powder. Tabasco. apple butter. meats, cheese, and fresh produce. The ad notes Two cutters busy in the fresh meat department and emphasizes wide assortment and value in proportion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Heinz's
Ube
New Yorke
The
Kansas
Strack
Lieble
Bryder
Snyder
Riding
Wolk
New York
Marshall Will Play Anniv al Band Concert at Auditorium
The program for Marshall's anniversary band concert at the auditorium next Tuesday evening includes overtures, concert pieces, and selections from well known composers. Performers include vocalists and instrumentalists with a special train service noted for attendees.
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Shane
Sitarday
Reynier
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Mich
Leon Morse
Warden Morse
Michigan Agricultin College
Marcellus
Riley Gransan
York
Riley Grannan
Roosevelt Boenital
Grankan
Ludwig Feinberg
Frisco
Montana University
Miss Fay
Alexander H. Reyell
Timess Axillary
McKinley Memorial Association
Feporte
Monument Fund
Costley & Post
Iloom
Sale
Shawnee County
Topera
National Vehicle Board of ‘Trade
United
Ethan Srouckteis
Kansas Avene
Davis Mercantile CO
Marshall
Reeves & Overture
Stradella - Fiotow
Kliing
Jensen W.c
Goecakee
Ols
Lewis
Washburs
Harel
Bogota
Thoman Sare
EL Foster
W. . Tickle
Ferry
Lucrezia Ai
Daninetti Brooks
Rowsich
California
Federation of Womens's Clubs
Los Angeles
Tadias Pashlos
Grand Canyon
Yosemite
San Josquin Valley
Santa Foe
California Limited
Harvey Means
Santa Fe
T. L. King
Agt
Topelts, Kas
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