Curtis Dies at Home Near Newkirk Oklahoma
C A Curtis dies at his farm six miles from Newkirk Oklahoma at age sixty nine after a long Kansas residence of over forty years. He leaves poor children and his mother, and is father to Con Curtis and Mrs Elizabeth Colvin. Funeral planned at the family cemetery near Pealater Creek north of Topeka with remains to be interred in the Curtis family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Curtis
Con
Charles Curtis
Elisabeth Colvin
Newkirk
Topeka
Colgin
Curtis
Mra
Cuctis
M. Calvin
Curtis Alhive
Ouiboma
Topeks
Col- Nin
Gary Curtis
Rover
Ray
Rene
Indiana
Geel
Baten
Mies Quick
Curt
Taleo Peppan
Conuresmian Curtis
Colvin
Hatch Watie Fext
Mies Lane Jay
Mire Dolly Carts
Congressman Curthe
Capt Curthe
Seo
North
Turia
Canar Curtis
Crnthik Smith
Runes
Elizabeth Bron
Charne Curtis
Tives
Lawrence
Willem Curtis
Cadifogna
Urghetti
Cenreminan Curtis
Kennerly Cutts
Tate
Pealater Creek
Tie Deka
Ternogn
George Miller
van Buren Street
A. J
A. H. Eaton
George Petru
Logan Stres Buna
Klondike
Ots
Exhuition
Fannie Nesbitt
Pacifit
Euput
Omawkie
Miss Doert
W.H. Hutchinson
Orant
Charles Joe Steinberger
Monte Street
Mes T. B
Mark Putnam
Silas Lizete Wilts
Adile Frasier Taylor
Frasier
Taylor
Aie
Mezare
M. Gallupay
Endus
Berthie & Pieaaant
Bethig
Minty
Chlidres
Ethel Herbert
Alma Carr
Teruns le Watson
Lattin Harris
Dalay Uti Hast
Annie Goff
Harry Fernie Got
Ebner Harris
Paul Morgan
Gertie
Ina Gallaway
TRS
van Cleave
Tves
Kansas Avenue
Aaron Sheets
Siack Plsform
Sr. van Qieeve
van Cleare
Sultans Death in Constantinople Barracks Incident
London dispatch reports an outbreak among Albanian and Kurdish troops in the barracks at UH- 412 Pavier Constantinople on March 15. The event followed a plot to assassinate the Sultan of Turkey, with 1 man killed and several wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bucharest
Constantinople
Turkey
Reopening of Indian Mints Declared Impossible
In Calcutta on March 29 the financial member of the council Sir James Westland said the imperial government could not pledge to a silver standard or reopen the India mints. The debate concluded with the claim that reopening is now impossible under their authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
Sir Tames Westland
India
Boy's Narrow Escape From Surgeon Knife
Herbert Ling a 10 year old from Smith Center narrowly escaped critical injury after swallowing a sand burr while removing debris on his father’s farm. He was taken to Topeka and later to Christ Hospital where intense coughing revealed the burr in his windpipe and required surgical removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Ling
Dvcept Ling
Smith Center
Topeka
Fis
Christ Hospital
Russian Charge d Affaires Arrives With Cossacks in Pekin
March 29 M Pavlov Russian chargé d affaires visits Taung Li Yamen to sign Russia China cession pact for Port Arthur and Taienwan escorted by Cossacks. A group of Huasians depart Tien Tain with a priest to attend the ceremony marking Port Arthur and Taienwan transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
M. Pavlof
Taung-Li-Yamen
Whole Lee family murdered on Paint Rock ranch
Four members of the Lee family father mother and two young children were found dead at a ranch near Paint Rock Texas. A hired man who raised the alarm says a stranger asked to stay the night and, after being denied, returned later and attacked the occupants with an axe before tying one eyewitness. Authorities scoured the area seeking the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Tex
Lee
Paint Rock
Lee House
Guns Leave Ft Sheridan in Four Battery Movement
Four rapid firing Hotchkiss guns depart Fort Sheridan toward eastern points. A large transport convoy also carries 100 shots per gun, with four breech loading field cannons left at the fort. Armour & Co sells four cars of meat products to the navy for Norfolk shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Ft. Pit- Kins
Pensiesis
Fla
Long Island Mead
Bastor Harbor
Warren, Moss
Grimes
Armour & Co
Navy
Norfolk
SIX CREW LOST AS SHIP CAPSIZES NEAR DIGBY
The schooner Gladys, bound for New York with piling, capsized off Digby N S and was sighted near the port. Captain Liacum and six crew members were aboard. the boat is missing and all are believed dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digby
N. S
Gladys
Gladys Herones
St.John Ban
New York
Liacum
Li Hung Chang Accused of Russian Pay Traitor Bold Claim
In Pekin on March 29, reports claim Li Hung Chang is in pay of Russia after a visit to St. Petersburg. The Chinese public expresses dejection over concessions to Russia and criticizes the prominent official as a traitor. Japan has not protested the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
St. Petersburg
Chicago Ice Trust forms to unify pricing across city
Chicago March 26 Twenty eight major firms announce a trust forming a corporation with capitalization of 2 001 000 to regulate ice prices. The venture aims to operate early this summer and standardize ice costs citywide. Also, Emma Sells Marshall named matron at Topeka Insane Asylum by the state board of charities. She comes from Baldwin and has experience as a teacher at Beloit Girls Industrial School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Emma Sells Marshall
State Board of Charities
Topeka
Banta Pe
Nela Anderson
W. Skate Tins
Emma Soils Marshall
Beloit
Peka
Mra Covehian
G. A. Glassenck
Santa Fe
Simie Powlcun
Santa Fe Mechanicat
Port Mullixon
G.ow
Feakina
Rock Tet
Frelebt
Uniecity
Slt
Lake Ofts
Dew
J. K. Hydem
John Tirws
Jamee H. Lamo
Charles Robinson
BE Plunb
John A
MacClintock
Macbeth
SIGSBEE'S RETURN Decorated Neighbors Celebrate His Homecoming
Washington residents greet Captain Sigsbee after his arrival from Havana aboard the wrecked Maine. He is driven home at 1622 Bikes Place amid bouquets and ship designs. He reports no duty assignment yet and discusses the Maine loss with officials, noting no new facts beyond court testimony. He expects to be ready for duty and vows to aid as needed.
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Washington
Slesbee
Havanese
Ray
Howell
Holden
Henebarges
Virginia
Bikes
Navy Department
Department
Maine
Sigsbes
Havana
Dieegantty
Spain
Madrid
Pete Pete’s Candy Shop Arrest Spurs License Charge
Detective Kesson staked Pete Pete’s Candy Shop at 113 Kansas Avenue finding a candy counter cigar counter and rear beer barrels. Pete was arrested and jailed after a $300 bond posted to appear in city court. he failed to show and faces further arrest once $100 more is gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Pete
Kansas Avenue
Kesson
Pete
Pete Dd
Zola Plans US Lecture Tour After Dreyfus Case
Emile Zola agreed to visit America for a 16 lecture tour. Edmund Gerson in New York confirms a cable accepting terms but no sailing date. Gerson translated Zola's works. a large fee is offered. Topics depend on Dreyfus affair and anti-Semitic agitation. Zola may appeal his conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emile Zola Haa
United States
Edmund Gerson
Gerson
Zéla
Capt Dreyfus
Zola
America
Real estate transfers listed for record
Geo M Feleri and wife and James Curry and wife to John Kratina 3000 orth 58 acres east half northwest quarter 12 10 13 J M Quaries and wife to Mary A Miller 507 south 4 Block 4 Sliver J H Hunt and wife to Julia Ann Dice 1000 lot 1 167 Parkdale Jos Borovika and wife to Jos Borovicka 369 lot 56 Polk Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Feleri
James Curry
John Kratina
J. M. Quaries
Mary A. Miller
J. H. Hunt
Julia Ann Dice
Parkdale Street
Jos. Borovika and
Wits
Jos. Borovicka
Polk Street
Flood limits reached as Ohio River nears peak
Cincinnati reports the Ohio River reached 614 feet at 11 am and has begun a slow fall toward Thursday when a faster decline is expected. West Virginia rivers rise slightly, rail traffic limited by flooded tracks, with detours for the Big Four and Baltimore & Ohio. Submerged lines force route changes between Aurora, Indiana, and points west. The Rock Island Flyer resumes from Topeka at 5:55 pm for Denver and Colorado Springs.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Sa.m
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Chillicothe
Here
Aurora
Ind
Big Four
Baltimore & Ohio
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Visitor Scene
Topeka social life is sketched with club meetings including the Modern Literature Club led by Mrs Alice Prescott and candlelight sessions at Ninde Chautauqua. Women host millinery openings on Kansas avenue and Parole and L A W clubs meet at homes. residents report travels, guests, and a Shaw Capped Sisters farce at Unity choir, with calls to attend upcoming events on Kansas avenue.
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Modern Literature Club
Alice Prescott
Oliver Wendel Holmes
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Clifford Bicted
Holmes
Frane Littlefield
Emmes
Mabel Wilson
Rosamond Horton
Stevens
Kansas Avenue
Parole Club
J. P. Rogers
New Monroe Street
Misa Keeter
Ti Kanaas Avenue
Christ Hospital Guild
Guilford Dudley
Mary Thompson
Kreener
Kansas Avenues
L. A.W. Whist
Grace Whiting
Tudge
J. B. Furry
David Palmer
Ralph Peterson
W. A. Sellee
JS. Ferry
Ilouhre
CF Hudson
Topeka Avenue
D. J. Harding
Mr Hadson
Arthures
Local notes show Topeka reform school, college closing, and civic items
Topeka items mention enrollment at the reform school under Assistant State Auditor Charles A. Baytorist. Washburn College will close for Easter vacation on Friday. Various local notices include soldiers and volunteers, a matinee at Crawford, and civic appointments in Santa Fe and city offices.
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Charles A. Baytorist
Washburn College
Tevernof Company
M. K
PennTe
Topeka
John W
Aed
United States
oFiakcines
Washirug
Wade Hus
Newton
Waliery
A. E. Metlowbrte
Deene Swarne
Chole A. M. Pips
Uuttery
Walter Noble
Kansas Avenue
Yale
Crawford
Knights
Las Dies
KK. P. Ball
DD Inseys
S. Warner
Pletcher Helm
Relam
West Sixth Street
Aelain J
Manhattan
Grand Jury
Joslin
Hot Foot Association
Fred _Jepness
Santa Pe Dépet Teket
Seattle
Wash
Richard B. Gudteey
Hin Reaheutrom House
North Topeka Community Notices and Local Updates
Local items include church meetings at Kansas Avenue and Mount Olive, open lodge at Shorey on April 1, and W G Brooks to speak on Slot Machine Religion. Church social times listed, Mrs Heber visiting Hoyt, and the Kansas Avenue M and church ladies gathering. Miscellaneous ads mention wallpaper, framing, bread sales, and photo offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Bakery
Courtney's
N. T
Mount Olive Church
Cromwell & Jeffers
Clyde Swarts
Park Street
J. D. Bartnell
Grant
Fillmore Streets
Missionary Society of the
Heber
Monroe Street
Hoyt
Lehman
Cornell Grove
Mita
Kansas Avenue M. & Church
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C. A. Curtis
Congressman Curtis
Okla
Kansas
Sultans
Ft Sheridan
Nova Scotia
Chicago Ice Trust
Sigsbee
Kansas _ Avenue
Ohio River
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Social and Personal
Seperl
Frank Lewis
Kansas City
Grace McKee
Carbondale
Mary Whitton
West Fichth Strant
Me .F. C Greham
California
BT. Payne
C. B. Merriam
Ottawa
Stirs G. . Peagans
Joliet
Sirs. Berclay
Buchanan Street
Matume Baralins
Tosevily
Eliza Franklin
Keetsville
A. Crane
Chestnut Street
A.W. Tanner
St Louie
Hot Springs
Ark
J. KR. Hague
Burlingame
W. W. Mills
New Mexico
Bessie Trout
Watego
T. L. Ewan
Lillian Whitelock
Rana
Crane
Leavenworth
Blanche Joerger
Adame Bros
Nora Goethring
Angie Downe
Maude Cawker
Delilia Abibrand
Sng
Lena Anibrandt
Dehilia Ahibrandt
Gladys Jeffries
Myrtle Jeffias
Lixsie Kester
Lizsie Butz
Sophia Neilson
Iva Coe
Mollie Snyder
Messrs
Peter Nelson
Clare Cov
Ea Crum
Philip Zimmerman
Willem Ba
Tom Muiribil
Dave Shultz
Win Boors
Merahal Thompson
Fameiser
William Skages
Enry Snyder
Mra. White
Rei Ama Black House
Or Millinery Department
Sixth and
Quincy
Kemper & Paxtons
The
Reform School
Kago
Sobitebee Desss
Fretends
Hesdache
Dr. Davis
North Topeka
Kimball Ptg. Co
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