Odette Tyler's Father, Gen. Kirkland, Suffers Stroke
General WW Kirkland, longtime New York official and Confederate veteran, suffered a paralytic stroke in New York on May 18. He is described as weak and unable to speak, with his daughter Odette Trier Shepherd arranging care and planning to move him to Shepherdstown for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. Kirkland
Odette Trier
Scricken
Tysis
Pyter
Shepherdstown
Re D. Shepherd
K.P. McKean
Kirkland
Ie Ryan
West Point
Ria
Wallantry
Lee
Gettysbure
Scorchers mobbed in Chicago after collision on Oak and Orleans
Three cyclists were attacked by a hostile crowd on Oak Street last evening after colliding with an elderly Mrs. J. W. Smn, who sustained injuries likely to cause death. A bystander intervened, two wheelmen fled, and all three were later arrested. George Bennett admitted striking Mrs. Isman, saying the collision could not be avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak and
Orleane
J. W. Smn
George Bennett
Oppose Sunday Trains at Brotherhood Meeting
In New Orleans on May 18 the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen re elected Grand Master Morrissey and officers Editor Clage was re appointed Milwaukee named next poverty place Revolutions of thanks adopted oppose age limit on employment oppose large standing armies and oppose running trains on Sunday urging rest for working people. resolutions to be sent to the President and the Senate and House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Brotherhood of Railway
Morrissey
Clage
Milwaukee
Suntey
United States
Senate
House of Representatives
Military Training Academy Considered Near Leavenworth
A proposal for a military training academy in Leavenworth Kansas gains attention at a boys school. Capt Lowe and other instructors discuss potential enrollment and the impact of proximity to Fort Leavenworth on military schooling options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Military Training Academy
Leavenworth
Kan
Wg, Lowe
Militars
Igh
Tit Phan
Retabbing Ary Academy
Ft. Leavenworth
No Wedding For Her Miss Martha Smith Says She Will Not Marry Dr Lowry
Kansas City May 18 Miss Martha Smith who for a week has held a judgment against Dr H S Lowry says she will not marry him. She plans to study medicine at the University of California and dismisses a possible marriage as distressing. She mentions no further offers to sell and has not returned the engagement ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Smith
Lowry
Kansas City
de. H
California
San Franetra
University of California
oNo
Kansan
West Tenth Street
Coates House
Wrather
Miss Smith
Mellinger and Bowers wed at St Joseph’s German Church
Mint Mellinger and Wil Bowers were married by Father Henry at St Joseph’s German Catholic church. A wedding breakfast followed at the couple’s home and a reception later at another residence. Mr Bowers is described as a well known employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint Mars Mellinger
Wil Bowers
Henry
St Joseph's
Youncouy
Str
Mins
Charlier
Mex
William Fund
Bowers
Santa Fe oil and steam myths on California rail lines
Curtis writes of California rail work noting the Santa Fe’s steam era, oil burners, and desert dust control. He describes locomotive fuel, oil costs, and the eerie chloride of zinc pickling along Albuquerque to Los Angeles. The piece notes orange and celery shipments, carloads, and projected traffic on the Santa Fe railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Curtis
California
May
Curtis
Cilenco Record
Santa Fernily
Californis
Fullerton
al Werther
Bat
Cyril
Santi
Sante Fe
Albuquarque
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
New York
Tts
Santa Fe Railroad
Honors for Prof Benton at Iowa university presidency
Assistant State Superintendent under Morrill Prof Guy P Benton of Baker University is slated as president of the Upper University of Fayette Louisiana. The item notes Benton’s career path and a mention of local commerce promotions and services in Fort Seattle Kansas May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill
Iowa University
Fort Seatt
Kan
Guy P. Benton
Devnstant State
Baker University
University of
North Topeka Social News and Visits Report
North Topeka residents share visits and events with Mies Nellie Warner, Mies Lotte Scott, and others. Church services at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Ringling Bros. show viewing, and travel notes include Miss Kitie, Miss Steed, Miss Birdie Stoker, and 1229 Quincy street hostings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Nellie Warner
Eira
J. W. Goss
Osage City
Clyde
Kan
F. W. Frasti
Motrison Street
H. &. Chapman
Denver
Ragaritter
G. Chapman
Minneapa
Tikke
Arnild
Z. P. Keav
Enworth
M. Costley
Kansas City
Tefiny
Scott
Aurora
Kin
Mire Costley
Kitne
Ealith
Broom
Hell
Ogden
Quincy Street
Chanute
J. P. Guide
Ringling Bros
Willing to Drop Silver In Chicago Democracy Talks
A Cook County Democracy meeting led by A. S. Trade urged shifting the party platform to anti trust. Trade announced a 1000 member target and referenced supporter contributions totaling 2885 dollars and 25.85 cents. The Union Pacific advertised deep reductions for travel to Portland Puget Sound and western destinations with tickets via Lewis Fulton depot agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County
A. S. Trade
Inion Pacific
Portland
Puget Sound
Hei+m
Montana
Salt Lake City
Utah
Lewis
Fulton
Union Pacific
California
FA. Lewis
J. ©. Fulton
EC. Haubach
Topeka
Columbian Building
Vancouver to Australia Pavitic cable survey to begin soon
May 18 brief telegraphs report surveys will start early next week for the Pavitic cable route from Vancouver to Fan nips ttand and thence to Australia. The survey will take several months, with teams to cover Edmonton to Dawson City later as part of a Dominion effort. The notices mention railway and licensing updates for hacketers in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
M. M.S. Begeria
Fannips Ttand
Australia
Gbc
Dominion Covernment
Edmonton
Dawson City
British Columbia
National Baptist Societies Anniversary in Portland 1869
Notice of the National Baptist Societies anniversary in Portland Oregon on June 25 1869 and related rail fare discounts via Union Pacific including $200 round trip and tickets on sale June 1 2 4 limited. Also mentions medical ads for digestions remedies and local agents for tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Baptist Societies
Portland
Ore
Sante Fo
National Medical Association
T. L. King
Soap trust next in grand gigazine combine
A St Louis Chronicle dispatch reports leading soap manufacturers in New York Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Kansas City and Nashville forming a big trust. Plans were finalized in St Louis and Chicago and to be sealed in Cincinnati next week. Capitalization is said to be 30000000 with 6 percent preferred and common stock to follow under New Jersey incorporation. Card of Thanks and other small notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Chronicle
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Nashvill
New Jersey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oliver Colby Co
Oliver Sisters
Flora and goLbe
Bern Artin Peis
Muster
Gue
Crawford
East
Grae Cheures
Oretintra
Wiane
Bea Hasty B. Smith
Annual Meeting
German Baptists
Roanoke
Xale
Turkleg Abil
Ie Por Paricutars Eali
Acdrene
P. McCarty
Agen Csne
GEO. & Warfel
Geurl Paap
EE Loubs
Matt
Odette Tyler
Gen
Brotherhood of O. R. T
Ular
Klauer
Aera
Bulan
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
C. & Heller
T. PA
Boom
Exchange
Kansan City
Union To
Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming
Pacific Coast
Pullman Palace
Fullicas
Siespere
Kaseas City
Eaclinig
F. A. Lewis
J. C. Fulton
Hutchinson
Dimi
School For Boys
Mellinger-Bowers
Mary Mellinger
Will Bowers
Senta Pe
Charlis Lea
Prof
Benton
Oxford
Peerlens
1If and
Tid West Ltd
North Topeka
LMR
Ncense
Mre
Luther & Bailey
Linense
Fla. Lewis
Bill
S. Geo
W. Stansfield
W. H Wilson
A. J. Arnolds& Ben
A. J. Kane & Co
Columbus
Geo. W. Stansfield
W. O H. Wilson
A. J. Arnold
Soap Trust
Rebecca Wingert
Sioux City
Independence
Chas. Effinger
la Penton Kate
Tassirates
Sone
Madison, Kan
Soustr
Schiaeee
Auburndale
Plac
Care Soupnul
Ad. J. V. Park
Morris
Poo
Hospital HS
Moler Harbor College
Stu
Eneryth
Kansas
Tontine Merrantile Co
Aiga
Aye
Hurison St
Arctic
Arctic Refrigerating Co
Cincin Mel
Permanent Brown Bros. Co
Sompleth Nursery
Unwroner Nursery Co
Lawrence
Four Fifth Avenue Hotel
Geo. W. Beatt
Veale Block
Quincy
Pinney & Gutesh
Kansas Ave
Hult Stove
Itepale Co
Tyler
First St
6Th
Lincoln St
Care Journal
Quincy St
van Buren
Chandler
Tyler St
Topeka Ave
Vivasant
Listy Weat
Sixth St
Lartisan
Phaedon
Organ
Beis Chandlers
Goetres Wirnet
Ice Cream Factory
Branner
Huce
Minnesota
Ux Alesander & Goodfellow
East Si Phane
Central National Bank
Nalionel Bank
Ism Bank of Topeka
First National Bank
Frank J. Brown
RG Western
Elsteeny
6Th. & Rams
Fopera Realty, CO
Can. Ave
Macferran
Echim Bouse
As Bofth
Kuta
Moritaay
Lara Oniers
Peopies
Hiahass
Hearst Guiney
W.R. Ragland
Chan
Lowees
Frank Effingers
Kurcane
Repaires & Gutsch
Sly Quincy
Muery
Finney
Fialltmore
Haretean
Complex
Storey
Loxan
North Topets
Lomey
Ke, Bowman & CO
Columbian
ARTS
Kankae Ave
J. Albert Berry
Kan, Ave
Guibor
Tarrascre and Clippers
Golden Mule
Olt Kiave
Arn Aera Topeka Stonage and Warehouse CO
Skinner
East Shanst
Capital
Eee
Eeenep Anan Eeee
James B. Hayden
Topeka Cycle CO
Plorists
Ae JR. HA
Flortet
J. Groves
Kanes Ave
Darling
J.M. Baird
Hs. W
Tel
Ua Etisalat Yha
Hiira Efi Rosie
Was Buren
Tel. L.A
Ryder
Mf D
Gordan St
Central Ave
Nurth ‘Topeka
Peer Ee
Kan. Ave
Ida C. Barnes
Eva Harding
Momeopsthist
Watchmaker
Crywlale
Uncle Sam
W. W. Gillespie
Topeka Transfer CO
Kansas Avenue Ofice ‘Felephons
Hause
F. P. Bacon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!