Train wreck near Haselhuret. passengers killed and injured
A southbound Illinois Central passenger train left the track on a curve near Haselhuret, south of Jacksonville, at daylight today. Mail clerk C. F. Rosg of Fulton Kentucky and Tom Lerman a sergeant were killed. Engineer Gun Nelson suffered a broken leg. Assistant mail clerk Mr. Htappen was badly bruised as physicians rushed to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Iiioie Central
Chicago
Haselhuret
Jacksonville
C. F.rosg
Fulton
Tom Ler, Sreman
Gun Nelson
Htappen
Jackson
Fitness Central Ceneral
Viel Pepart
Muli
Mansfield Studies Play for Next Season
A. B. Palmer, manager of Richard Mansfield, and Bpoth Tarkington dined here to plan next season. Palmer eyes Mon sieur Beaucaire as a standout choice and seeks a high profile premiere. Tarkington praised the younger writer and the potential of the drama in American productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Monsieur Beaucaire
Indianapolle
Ind
A. B. Palmer
Anager
Richard Mansfield
Bpoth
Tarkington
Mr. Tarkington
Stephen F. Phillips
Herod
London
Eee
Smuggled Cigars Case From Cuban Trade Route
May 13 New York a steward of the schooner St Croix James Welnh and his crew faced charges after contraband Cuban cigars and cigarettes were found in a trunk aboard the vessel in the river bar area. Police questioned the crew but could not fully account for the cargo. Welnh pleaded compliance with the law and wept as he awaited further proceedings. he was later allowed to remain aboard for travel. Also noted is Samuel Hill, son in law of J Mill, planning a visit to St Petersburg and remarks on rapid train routes.
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New York
James Welnh
St. Croix
Enel River
United States
Cuba
Walsh
Joseph Eaton
Ad Bio Station
Bitks
Welsh
Young Hin
Europe
St. Petersburg
Samuel Hill
J_ Mill
Sir HU
Chimay Reveals Secret Behind Court Clash In London
Princess Chimay formerly Clara Ward of Detroit discusses exile from royal favor after a garden party incident. She claims the king and court turned on her, forcing her departure to protect pride and custody of her children, as she seeks public engagements in London and Paris.
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London
May
Princess Chimay
Clara Ward
Detroit
Mich
Cecil Hotel
Dusband
Rigo
Kis
eypSy
Hose
London Music Hall
Sal Wormen
Bellinas
Solomon
Paris
England
Men to Hunt Crows Date Set for Annual Slaughter
Elgin farmers hail May 22 as the date for the annual crow hunt conducted by the Nimoda of Elgin and nearby towns. The event opens to the world with a 5 cent entrance, wins some money back to entrants, and ends with a banquet funded by the losers. Crow hunts draw hundreds of birds and nearby towns have followed Elgin’s lead in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Helen Gould to Rest from Charitable Work
Physicians order Helen Gould to relinquish charitable duties. In obedience to medical advice she steps back from her significant philanthropic role. The burden is to be shared by her secretary and the officers of the institutions involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newe York
Amiay Helen
Obedelenue
Anders
Ani
Sie
Erik Chartered For Peary Arctic Voyage Amid Arctic Club Plans
The Erik, a bark-rigged steamer, chartered by the Peary Arctic Club, will depart mid July with five crew and supplies for a year. Captain James Farquhar leads the expedition to reach the Pole, with Mrs Peary and Miss Peary bound for the south prior to the northern cruise. The vessel aims to return about two months later, bringing full details on the Windward fate.
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Erik
Matltex
Peary Arctic Club
Bae
Ise
Statis
Neri Romy
Wadson Bay
James
Farquhar
Falla
Perles
Ie Aumfleen
Peary
Mies Peary
Sydney
Harmeworta
Pleasant Hour and Society Notes in Topeka
A Topeka social page details a Saturday plenica at Martin's Hill with guests including Alisa Lillian Valentine Miriam McParland Jean Frost and Josephine Shellsbarger Marsh Hurl Case and others. Mrs Will Clauser entertained Friday and notes list many attendees plus remarks on prizes and refreshments.
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Martin's Hill
Alisa Lillian Valentiné
Miriam McParland
Jean Frost
Jonephine
Mims Marsh
Hurl Case
Hocace Macferran
John Atrahania
Charles Hillett
Frank Peacock
Will Clauser
Edgar Clark
Aies Rushmore
Edger Clark
Ralph Clauser
Herbert Harris
Frank Strawn
George McCoy
MF. Rigty
Morte Schlegel
Clyde Lawrence
Rushmore
Hunt
Saythe
W.W. Manspeaker
Kansas City
Ae Ek
W. BH. Johnsson
Rthur Capper
Bon Vial
Baxter
J. C. McQuade
Ballty
Hutchinson
Chitage
Joliet
Nautilus Club
Tursday
J. H. Silver
College Avenue
Charles Lyons
Bowron Masa
Ray Williams
Lawrence
Topeles
H. E. Cook
Auburndale
Mira FE
W. Palmlexter
Mildred
Hughinson
Morris Schiece
Bdenr Clark
Arizona
Eve Dewey
Wishita
Topeka
Luther Burne
Sate McCauley
Washburn College
HH Hackney
Hurburme
Atchison
Brengrick ‘Brown
Mra
Edwin Hillyer
Mr. Ford
Waupon
Wis
H. EP. Hillyer
W. Poindexter
Edwand Wilder
F. Davidson
James Moore
Evelyn Lewis
Mamie Jahison
DenVir
Topeks
Shannon
Buchanan
Ethel Jonrand
Cottonwood Falls
Mins
Winnie Peffer
Pleasant Hour Club
Jerees
E. Keith
Lincoln Street
George Bell
Ef, Phillips
Wil Davis
Charles Adams
Lena Davin
Bliss Mabel Adams
E. & Rice
Joseph Shaw
J.west
Rice
Chicago
W. A. Morton
Frank A. Lewis
Lake View
Boston
Gage
Mra. J. Pets
Topeka Avenue
Mere
A.C. Merritt
A. E
Misees Vinton
Wes Moree
Mebreezy
Roberta
Wplecopal
Brockway
Ea Sheldon
Ottawa
Turaday
A. BM. Warner
Mary McCastin
Howel Jones
W. H
Garde
Anaten ‘Agaren Bros
TL Kav
Fire Fund Distribution Totals for Topeka and Nearby Cities
The Firemen's Relief distributions show Topeka receiving 1741.54 from a total 20875 distributed. Reports from the Superintendent of Insurance detail funds allocated to towns with active fire departments and equipment valued over 1000. Other listed communities include Hanover, Verner, Hiawatha, Holton, Independence, and Peabody among others.
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Bat
Totsam
Topeka
Hanover
Verper
Hayechs Oringt Hiawatha, Holton Tuikeninaoe
Kanes
Peabody
Tax decision shifts real estate appeals from city to courts
The New York Court of Appeals division ruled against the city in a $172,000,000 tax valuation case. The decision transfers power to fix real estate assessments from tax commissioners to court referees, potentially lowering the tax rate and reducing treasury revenue. It reinterprets charter provisions allowing taxpayers to appeal assessments as inequality claims in court rather than via commissioners.
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New
Cork
Supreme Court
Anany
Hasten to dying sister Dr. Houghton sails for France
Rev Dr George C Houghton pastor of the Late Church Around the Corner leaves New York despite serious illness to reach his dying sister in France He refuses an appendicitis operation advised by four doctors to avoid delaying his trip He asks his family physician Dr Henry R Pur az to accompany him but surgery becomes necessary.
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New York
George C. Houghton
Betutier
France
Houghton
Europe
Henry Ru Puraz
Bunty
Land
Mosquito Extermination Sought by New Jersey Hamlet
In Sumet New Jersey a local Town Improvement Association faces rifts as the exterminating committee resigns and appeals for aid from the Standard Oil trust. Plans allegedly call for tank lines to smear oil over swamps and water surfaces to curb the pest. Satin Powder features in an unrelated ad at the end.
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New York
Sumeit
N. J
Moequits
Town Improvement Association
Standard Oil Trust
Clews Reviews Panic in Wall Street on Northern Pacific Crash
Henry Clews, renowned Wall Street analyst, assesses last week’s market crash. He notes a historic corner in Northern Pacific and a broad loss of 20 to 60 points in hours, with banks wary, credit shattered, and a tentative path to recovery amid calls for restraint and a potential renewed bear phase.
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Wall Street
York
Henry Clews
Northern Pacific
Pacife
Tden
Lares
Torelen Exchange
Four Years of Tax Collections Hit 30 Million Mark
United States Internal Revenue Collector Frank F. Moore reports four year internal revenue tax collections totaling 30,060,264.69 in New York First district. Moore began June 1, 1897 and will retire next month. successor is Edward B. Jordan.
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New York
United States
Internal Revenue
Frank FR. Moore
Moore
Edward B. Jordan
Croker Nurs es His Son at Wan tage
Richard Croker spends most of his time at Wantage tending to his son Martie who remains ill from a recent accident. He plans an artificial lake and stock with course fish while electric railway preparations move ahead. He visits town Saturdays and Sundays, staying at Abe Wakeham hotel or with David Sistohla, showing steadfast concern and persistence.
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Tammany
Wantage
Martie
Ilness
Zondon
Richard Croker
Croker
Eee
Abe Wakingham
David
Sistohla
Wil
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Marseilles
Allinois Central
Mansfield Studies
Haners City
Cansus
Fonie
Jouman
Chimay
Helen Gould
M &E
Sogifty
End Sues
Coggins
Topeke
Jareey
Clews
CAAA
Rattan
Rockers
M. C. Holman
North Side
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