Will of John Fines probate in Topeka court
The will of Topeka gunmaker John Fines is admitted to probate by Judge Dolman. Dated November 24, 1492 the will leaves equal shares to three brothers William Samuel M and Mitton J and sister Elina Wingert with executors the three brothers. Mr Fines valued at about 50em with real estate in Topeka including the Datton house blocks on Fort and Pine streets and Jefferson near First plus other property. If heirs challenge the will they forfeit their interest and the forfeited portion is divided among the others.
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John Fines
Gunmer
Topeka
Whekwaz
Dolman
J i McAfer
D.C. Nella
Mr. Wipey
William
Samuel M
Mitton J
Elina J. Wingert
Deal
Seil
Firny
Datton House
aForth and
Dinens
Awellingson
Jefferson
Difficulty on Huntoon Street Pavement Resolved
The city council street committee reports progress on Huntoon Street paving after long dispute. Brick curb demand at high cost prompted concrete backing. brick contractors agreed price cuts to allow work to start soon without a bid delay. Contracts will be awarded tonight.
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Huntoon
Cer Barnes
Street to be opened disputed appraisement report
The Street and Walks committee will recommend rejecting the appraisers report and oppose opening Gurhel4 street. An appraisement of 250 dollars is cited as the reason, while Garfield street in North Topeka is mentioned. Judge Grosscup of the United States circuit court is reported to be seriously ill with a gastric fever.
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Gurhel4
Garfield Street
North Topeka
Grosscup
Chicago
Peter $. Grosscup
United States Circuit Court of Northern Uiolz
Bowie
Ashlon
Convention Opens for Grand Division of Halfway Telegraphers
The second biennial convention begins in Peoria with about 135 delegates and 1000 members present. Representatives come from Canada Mexico and all U S states except Florida. Chairman Deniels notes no regret moving headquarters to Peoria. Mayor Lynch Gehrersd welcomes attendees as Grand Chief Powell replies. A. D. Thurston, called the father of the anti? also speaks.
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Peoria
Til
Grand Division
Order of Halfway Telegraphers
Canada
Mexico
Florida
Charles S. Deniels
Efe
Lynch Gehrersd
Powell
Renarks
Alsooy A
D. Thurston
Nnti
Senator Clark Buys Art Treasures For New York Palace
Paris reports Senator Clark has purchased a stained glass window for 20 dollars from Countess dv Jause and seeks a portrait by Besnard for 25,000. He has bought works from Hotel Drenot, Dorias collection, and from Prince Selarra’s sale, including Dupre, Corot, Jongkind, and Lepine. He aims to decorate his house with Empire pieces and tapestries, offering high sums for royal pieces.
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Paris
Clark
New York
Dv Jause
France
Besnard
Drenot
Dorias
Prince Selarra
Dupre
Corot
Ding
Housseau
Jongkind
Dauner
Hooden
Bouven
Lepine
Seine
Anguetin
Harp
Prince Murot
Louis XV
Solwiin
Royal
Earl of Coventry
Baltimore Court Approves Stock Issuance for Railway Plan
In Baltimore on May 1 a U S circuit court signed an order authorizing the Baltimore and Ohio Railway to issue part par value and non-assessable stocks and bonds to retire old issues as outlined in the plan of settlement agreed by the reorganizing managers.
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Baltinore
Ladies Gut and Morriss
United States
Guards Guard Mrs Whitney Grave After Threats
Report from New York states armed guards and two night watchmen posted beside Mrs William C Whitney's grave on a hilltop near Little Neck Meadows. Coffin surrounded by torpedoes and jewels rumored. authorities fear desecration or ransom plot. Cemetery is secluded. Mrs Whitney buried beside Capt Randolph Whitney.
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New York
William C. Whitney
Little Neck Meadows
Whitey
Nots
Phishing
Wo W. Griffittes
Stratgers
Bit
Stewart
Whitney
Capt. Randolph
Maltese Pup Corner Forms New New York Trust
A new Maltese puppy trust in New York plans a monopoly on Maltese terrier puppies. Miss Grace Reed leading the venture from 482 West Twenty-seventh Street with support from MIlas Bred. Prices for Maltese pups rise from $5 to around $50 and possibly $100 as the market tightens. Reed operates kennels on a farm near Hempstead, Long Island.
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New York
New Jersey
Mgige
Grace Reed
West Twenty-seventh Street
Milas
Corvertine
Mies Reed
Mike Reed
Hempstead
Trust Opposition Wheeling Venture to Build Tin Plate Mill
In Wheeling West Virginia the Wheeling Iron and Steel company plans immediate construction of a tin plate mill and iron and steel pipe and tube works. The project aims to operate in opposition to the tin plate trust amid ongoing concerns about consolidation and market control.
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Wheeling
Soy
Wheeling Iron and Sten Company
Helmont and
Henwood
Tig Plete Trust
Tin Plate Trust
Ret
Atest
Death of L. B. Silver in Cleveland at 73
J B Silver longtime candidate for mayor of Cleveland and active in the Prohibition and Union Reform movements dies at 73. He left a large fortune and was widely known for stock dealings and public office campaigns. In Bellaire Ohio Wheeling Steel and Crane Company grant wage increase for 1000 workers, boosting standard pay and mill changes.
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Cleveluml
J. B. Silver
Fortmayor
Silver
Prohibition
Tafer Ne
Wimely
Union
Tracie
Bellaire
Wheeling Steel and Tren Company
Wheeling
National Travellers' Protective association Convention Opens
Delegates from posts across the country arrive for the tenth annual National Travellers Protective association convention in Louisville. About 200 delegates and 3,000 visitors are expected as sessions run through the week. Ticket sales for related events run May 15 to 19 via Santa Fe, with limits stated.
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Louisville
My. Oay
National Traveles’ Protective Association
Morize
Huvcomson
Santa Fe
Otis may move to replace garrison at Zamboanga
Washington May 15 It is expected the War Department will replace the Spanish garrison at Zamboanga with United States troops. Indications point to a small force supported by gunboats, as Zamboanga is the capital of Mindanao and a strategic seaport.Spanish forces retreated from Colom where the town was evacuated. The insurgents possess rapid fire guns but likely lack ammunition. Officials probe Sulu area to win local allegiance without wide insurrection.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Zamboanca
Mindanao
Col
Sulu
Visayas Islands
Sion
United States
City aims to block Topeka avenue street railway plan
A Topeka avenue controversy unfolds as city council streets committee votes to refuse the railway company permission for a proposed double track between Tenth and Fourteenth streets. Mayor Drew and most council members attend, with residents protesting the project and a single stockholder reportedly supporting it. No defense voices appear for the railway.
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City Railway Company
Topeka Avenue
Eiginger
Rafinecy Company
Fourteenth
Counell Chatber
Topeka
Connel
Strreta and
Walks
Drew
ES. Cuinten
Data
AL. Redden
RB. 1
Cofram C. A. McGuire
Joab Mulvone
Fuld
Grein
Minh
Servia Caldrons Revolt Hinting at Karageorgeviteh Return
London reports Prince Alexis Karageorgeviteh quietly preparing for a Servian revolution amid discontent. The Karageorgeviteh line, long exiled, claims two thirds of the people favor their rule, with Russia and Austria backing opposing factions and the Obrenoviteh dynasty viewed as puppets. Also noting Sir Henry Irving’s influenza related absence and a local hat sale at Miss Bubre’s.
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London
Alexis Kar- Agourueviteh
Servia Servia
Alexis
George Petraviteh
Black George
Purkleh
Kara George Wis
House of
Karagevrreviteh
Sergia
Miloach
Bojidar
Bervia
Karegenrgeviteh
Rek
Bojidat
House of Karagiorgeviteh
Russia
Austria
Servia
Aussia
Calf Case Rivalry Sees Yet Another New Trial Granted
KE. D. McKeever and W. S. McClintock sue Dr. T. M. Sayman for 300 in attorney fees over a patent medicine dispute tied to a costly calf case. Sayman has faced four trials. Judge Hazen grants a fifth new trial after conflicting jury findings and appeals up to the district court.
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Hazen
Capt. Buchan Arrives Aboard Valencia
San Francisco May 14 United States transport steamer Valencia arrived from the Philippines after a 27 day voyage from Manila. On board were Captain F B Buchan and a number of discharged soldiers plus five passengers as the vessel tied up at ballast.
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San Francisco
United States
Valencia
Philippines
Manila
FB. Buchan
Balast
Wheeler denies snub at Confederate reunion parade
General Joseph Wheeler asks the Associated Press to deny rumors he was snubbed by Charleston Confederate reunion organizers. He says the tale arose from a missed carriage assignment and was later explained. he treated it as a joke and asserts there was no unpleasantness.
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Chattanooga
Dean
Joseph Wheeler
Charleston
Wheeler
Ieehian
Churee
Gomez quits Cuban army role over money split plans
General Gomez informed General Brooke he could no longer represent Cuban troops in distributing 32 million in prize funds. He cited a cabal among subordinate officers opposing partition, noting leaders including Rodrigues Sanguilly Gautbertio and other malcontents. A manifesto to the Cuban army was planned, with Brooke prepared to act after.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Brooke
Gomez
Cuban Military Assembly
Rodrigues
Manuel Sanguilly
Juan Gautbertio
Gomea
Croker to Visit Ireland Post Surgery Opening Neck Cartilage
London report says Meg Ui-An operation relieved Croker neck swelling and pain. He expects full relief soon and plans a trip to his boyhood home in Ireland later this week. Crowds are eager to welcome the famed Irish lad’s return after his ascent abroad.
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London
Meg Ui
Richard Croker
Mr. Croker
Notice to Hucksters in City Vehicle License City
Notice to Hucksters warns dealers selling with vehicles under city ordinance 1068 require licenses and display cards. License not transferable. Luther C Bailey license collector. Prof Clifton magnetic healer advertises treatments at 122 West Sixth Avenue with office hours 11:00 a m to 2 p m.
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Luther C. Bailey
Clifton
West Sixth Avenue
Elevator Strike in Buffalo Feeds Widening Labor Tensions
Buffalo May 15 grain shovelers refuse to work at elevators citing contractor discharges and card requirements. Monthly men join walkout, halting elevator operations. Police block dock access as temp workers and other unions contend with ongoing industrial friction. Bishop Quigley and President McMahon seek to quell the unrest amid a near total work stoppage at docks and rail facilities.
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Buffalo
Conners
Cutting
St. Bridget’s Hall
McMahon
Quigley
Deve Ne Groes
Cincinnati
Market Report Segments Wheat Corn and Provisions
Today’s market report from Chicago and surrounding exchanges shows wheat prices steady with signs of a settlement after a Buffalo strike. Corn received support from the strike news but prices drift with shipments and visible stocks. oats strengthened with cash demand, while July corn and wheat opened higher then fluctuated. Provisions opened easier with hogs active later, and overall receipts and weather kept trading cautious as buyers awaited clearer directions.
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Ncago
Buffalo
Wagat
Sturt
Chicago
Mineapolis
Duluth
Opis
Europe
MUNGO
Aes
Nore Iki
Ware
Boyt
Sige
Andrane Deni
Sige Pty
Commission
Coen Fea Tieoxtans
Seriigen
Lawar
Abe
Acutiiwestsen
Sia
Sjeago
Max
Hilnois
Ohio
Dearie
Sue
Patten
Feria
Kansas
Faust
Taras
Market Swings And Grain Notes From Kansas City
Market details show firm tone in grains with steady cash wheat and corn, eggs higher, and creamery milk prices noted. Reports cover Chicago and Kansas City exchanges, with buyers and millers predominant, and forward milling demand shaping prices amid harvest season uncertainties.
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Kansas City
Nes
Limathy
New York Money Market Notes and Rates Report
The column discusses prime mercantile paper, banker notes at 305, and changes in discount and exchange rates. It notes a dull market with steady conditions, mentions registered notes, and references figures on preferred returns and foreign paper. The piece cites Wall Street activity and country demand, with observations on securities and short-term interest expectations.
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der Cout
Staal
Nts
A. Compan
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Senator Clark
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Reform
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Sea York
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Wall Etreet
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