William Sells Contests Will Over Perceived Adoptions and Heirship
Miss White arrives to claim West Tenth Avenue property as William Sells seeks to contest Sarah Ann Sells will admitted to probate on March 4. He alleges he is not adopted and that uncles spread false reports while Mrs Sells intended to keep the estate intact. The suit, expected to be sensational, could transfer portions of the estate to beneficiaries named in the will and trigger fights over a $150,000 claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Selle
Sarah Ann Sells
Sells
Lew Sells
Alan Sells
White
Taaston
PL Bonebrake
Willem Sells
Ula Cot
Charles Risod
Boxeington, Smith
Bartart Tauet
Beier Belle
Mita Jie
Orly
Allah Sale
Willen
TMG
Buietipakr
Ai "Arash Betas
Right Kind of Man Samuel Howe Seeks County Commissioner Seat
Samuel T. Howe, a candidate for county commissioner, presents himself as a careful, economical leader. His long public service includes sheriff and state treasurer roles, with prior runs for clerk and railroad commissioners, emphasizing his readiness to address county governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Howe
Ue Beard
Howell
Howe
Mellows
Kasi
Topera
Topeka
Rian
Tres Ames
Shout Money Row In Topeka County Reports
Local report claims five thousand dollars involvement among iis colleagues and Mr Howe. Allegations allege deception in Topeka as he holds various offices. The piece hints at county leadership needs and fiscal concerns without clear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iis
Howe
Topeka
UN Topeka
Foster Humane Secrets
Space
Million Pines Probe At West Street Secret Vault
Stim Game Protector John Overton faced arrest after entering Arctic Freezing Company’s Kraze House on West Street. Police promised to search rooms and storage, with potential fines up to $6 per feathered game and possible multi million dollar penalties if the alleged stock of partridges, grouse and other game violated seasonal restrictions. The company head denied ownership and knowledge of stored birds as officers prepared further action and the district attorney considered extensive charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John EB. Overton
Arctic Freesing Company
West Street
Deason
Paliee
Ovecton
Overton
Welsh Cult
Imac
Heurly
Sensom Wenladerheanor
Halite
Plans of McKinley Delayed by Doctors Conference
San Francisco May 24 Secretary Certelyou reports plans for President McKinley hinge on a noon conference of physicians regarding his condition. If they deem him strong for a Washington trip, departure will be as scheduled with no side trips. Mrs McKinley and five nurses plan to accompany him to the capital, and she will remain at the White House for his illness. The president now faces two engagements this evening and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Certelyou
Motilne
Washington
McKinsey
McKinley
Bo Meperer
Salt Lake
Denver
MrKinsey
Mie
McKinley Reception and Bay Area Visit May 4
President McKinley continues in California with breakfast at the Morse home and a brief reception by civic groups. Crowds line the route as he departs for a transport, while Mrs McKinley plans to rest before resuming the journey later today.
Strikes Hit Auto and Machinist Sectors In 1919 Context
Washington reports union leaders confirm a nine hour day without wage cuts at Detroit's American Car Foundry, affecting 1 000 workers as machinists strike spreads. In New York and Northeast regions manufacturers discuss settlement talks with the International Association of Machinists aiming to end nationwide strikes. A national trades council meeting is scheduled to assess progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O'Connell
National Association of Machinists
Giapatoles Vodaly
American Car Foundry Company
Detroit
Afl
Pat
N.Y
Busteman Kodak Wan
New York
W Sever
New England
International
Payne
Exritra
Tucaday
King Edward Presents Victoria Birthday Colors in London Parade
King Edward delivered a new color to the Scots Guards in Horse Guards Parade marking Queen Victoria's birthday. Royal observers included Queen Alexandra and the Duke of Connaught, with Choate and other diplomats watching from a window. Bells rang, salutes fired, and offices closed as observances spread to Australia, Africa, and India.
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London
Edward
Scots Guards
Horse Guards
Queen Victoria
Queen Alexandra
Duke
Duchess of
Seats Giants
Eps S
Law Courte
Windsor
Australia
Cape
India
Dowie Arrested in Death of Mrs Judd at Chicago
Chicago reports say John Alexander Dowie faith healer and H Worthing Judd were arrested after the coroner's jury found them criminally responsible for Mrs Imma Lucy Judd's death. The two men appeared before Judge Tukey and were bound over on $10,000 bonds. Mrs Brathech and Mrs Speicher, at the bedside, were released on $6,000 bonds after being questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Imma Lucy Judd
H. Worthing Judd
Bowls
Mary B Speicher
De Lome May Retire in Spain Sagasta Stay News
Washington reports Sagasta may keep the Spanish cabinet leadership, Dupuy de Lôme considered likely to resign as ambassador, while his earlier Washington post influenced diplomacy. In London Sir Alfred Milner arrival stirs policy debate as Chamberlain plans events for the high commissioner. Archibald Glenn funeral held in Wichita with officials in attendance as closures affect courts and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Styper
Rome
Ae Sendr Sagesta
Wberal
Milner
London
Alfred Minnethia
England
South Asia
Mr. Chamberlain
Melther
Mtr Chamberlain
Asa
Alfred Stimer
Archibald Glenn
Wichita
Kas
Archibald A Glenty
Ilinois
Ety Suverntent
Tempie
Fifteen Pharmacists Certified After City Examinations
The state board of pharmacy announced the names of fifteen successful applicants out of forty six who took the exam for registered pharmacist certificates. Names include W. M. Aubuchon Grenoie W. E Beck Lenora J. Booker Pittsburg Snow Brownlee Sabetha Axel Carlson Clay Conterarthur Tillon Bureke L Duncan Hoyt J J Bills Troy Seth A Hasusell Topeka George W LaMoureux Clay Cater C C Nets wenger Tibeka Dy posto Nadeau CV On Mi Ha BG e Sette Tunetion Orypets Kau Aealatunti Chis See Topekus Herman T Isaacson M. Members of the board of pharmacy listed include WC Johnston president W E Sherriff secretary WA Naylor treasurer and John Metre finance committee members.
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State Boat of Pharmacy
W. M. Aubuchon
Grenoie
W. E Beckwith
Lenora
W. Booker
Pittsburg
Snow Brownlee
Sabetha
Axel
Carlson
Clay Conterarthur Tillon
Bureke
L. &. Duncan
Hoyt
J. J. Bills
Troy
Seth A Hasusell
Topeka
George W. LaMoureux
Clay Cater
C. C. Netswenger
Tibeka
Posto
Nadeau
E. Sette
Topekus Herman T
Isaacson
Board of
Pharmacy
WC Johnston
Manhattan
W. EL Sherriff
Elleworth
WA. Naylor
Holton
John Metre
Lawrence
Aes
Hutchinson
Cabinet Place Rumor on Cortelyou Promotion In Cabinet
May 2 San Francia chronicle notes Washington dispatch claiming George Cortelyou, secretary to the president, will receive a major promotion and join the cabinet. Officials deny the transfer and retirement rumors, stating no plan for change exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francia
Cal
Chronicke
Washington
George Ft. Cottelyou
Peewiden
Cortelyou
Seurenry Cortelyou
Galievel Beatth
Smith
Cabinter
Trustees Seek $10,000 Donation for College Bequest
Trustees of Trastburn Lonege seek 10000 by cash or pledges to match a bequest from late Charles W. Jewell, a two decade trustee who set the condition that another sum be secured by donation. Pledges may be redeemed within five years and the plan aims to announce completion at the June 22 commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trastburn Lonege
Coltere
Chierles W. Jewell
Vol
Uni
Italy's Back Up Demands Sate Action Over Preveza Agent
Constantinople reports Italy voices strong response after the arrest of an Italian naval agent at Preveza. The Italian charge Pastaies demands immediate reparation from the Porte and warns of sending a warship to Preveza if satisfaction is not granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Preveza
Pastaies
Porte
Italy
Prevesa
Eight Message Telecommunication From Rowland System
Baltimore May 24 The multipliex system of biography invented by the late Prof Henry A Rowland of Baltimore is being introduced into Germany It allows eight messages to be transmitted simultaneously over a single wire four in each direction at the rate of forty words a minute Messages are sent by a keyboard like a typewriter operated by an ordinary typing clerk and recorded at the far end by a malt machine It is possible to print lives upon a sheet of paper or upon a lone tape as that which is desired by the telegraphic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Henry A. Rowland
Baltmore
Germany
Sentenced Officers Enter Prison in Manila Commissary Case
In Manila last night three former Walled States officers began serving prison terms after being found guilty in a Commissary scandal. Capt. Frederick J. Sorrows received five years, Capt. Jan C. Reed three years, and Louis Frederick Boyer one year for crimes tied to the depot commissary operations in Southern Luzon and Calamba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Bib
Walled States
Frederick J. Sorrows
Tate
Department of Southern Luzon
Jan C. Reed
Frederick Boyer
Calamba
Army Order Allows Oral Procurement Under War Department Rules
The War Department amends Army regulations to permit procurement of supplies and services by oral agreement when there is no time for advertisement. It also covers disposal of condemned military stores and public property by auction or sealed bids, with suspensions by an officer in charge and limited exceptions for condemned animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingston
War Department
Army
President McKinley dedicates San Francisco Manila Bay monument
In San Francisco May 21 President McKinley broke ground for a Manila Bay commemorative monument in Union Square before about a thousand people. He praised Admiral Dewey and the sailors, reviewed returning volunteers at the Presidio, and urged citizens to honor their service as part of national unity.
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San Francisco
McKinley
Phelan
Admiral Dewey
Presidio
United States
Philippine Islands
Lee
Grant
Appowistrox
Ife
Poe
General Hospital
Tinton Agua Pub
Ohio Society of California
Mexican War Veterana, Pioneers and Native Sons
Ohio Society
Ohio
Laugiter
Wade
Surfield
Hayes
Sherman
Ike He Tha
Ghia
Expo
Parti
Differences Fade as Nation Unites in Defense Speech
A political crowd applauds a speaker emphasizing unity over party divides. The address highlights the enduring nature of agreements and the country’s collective purpose beyond factions, urging allegiance to the republic and shared defense.
ROW OVER LOOT IN PEKIN DIPLOMATIC MEETING
A Pekin dispatch reports a heated general meeting about looted treasures involving diplomats and Lady Macdonald. American companions describe tense scenes as a porcelain cabinet was forced open by a bayonet wielding U S soldier and aides tried to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New. York
Heald
Pekin
Spotte
Passing of a Pastor Sparks Conference Controversy
Harrisburg May 23 Dr H Astwood pastor of Bridge Street A M E church Brooklyn was found guilty of misapplying church funds and conduct unbecoming a clergyman. He was arrested in Harrisburg on a fraud charge from 1909 and posted bail. The Philadelphia conference defied Rev J M Hendersons motion to strike a controversial Wright Washington and Douglass remark from minutes as it debated disciplinary actions.
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Harrisborg
Hevy
Astwood
Bridge Street
United States
San Domingo
J. M. Henderson
Brooklyn
Calls It Murder in Hoboken Home Tragedy
A woman in Hoboken, New Jersey declares her husband a murderer after his death by apparent suicide. She cites a letter and alleges a deliberate program to drive him insane and starve him for killing him, claiming he was kept in a rocky cell and fed sparingly while under treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoboken
N. J
Bresec
Chase
Thor
Korean Minister Arrives in Washington Amid Diplomatic Hopes
May 24 Washington reports Hal Cho the new Korean minister to the United States arrived with three legation attaches. No presentation to the State Department has been scheduled yet. Other news lists city temperatures in Chicago New York Boston Washington and Minneapolis Cincinnati and Louisville with varying readings. Weather forecast predicts showers tonight and Saturday clearing with northerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Min Hal Cho
United Sites
Legation
State Department
Chicago
Eauth Poruwn
Supreme Court decision on uniform taxation debated
Chicago dispatch reports a split Supreme Court ruling upholding the government’s action while a divided bench suggests broader implications. The article traces the Founding era intent and the uniformity clause’s application to states versus territories, noting controversy over whether the clause extends to territorial possessions and how it prevents state advantages in trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Record-Herald
Washigun
D.C
Supreme Court of the United States
Unien
Eodsutnoo
800 Men 8000 Jobs in Free Reployment Report
Director Gerow released results of the harvest hand is up to date. The report shows Kansas cannot supply one tenth of the required five men per team. May 50 was the asked deadline. Over 200 inquiries from Indiana Illinois and Kentucky have been revoked. The first men sent will be from the eastern Kanadan counties. Topeka serves as a concentrating station for rents to be secured from eastern states. Numerous counties across Kansas submitted reports of the men they can provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerow
Kansan
Lovetedl
Founmae
Serul
Mip
Gerowiow
Hinds
Runsetucity
Indiana
Tlsela
Kentucky
Enziern Kandae
Topeka
Feure
Kanes City
Atehieon
Mart
Topeke
Ciawe
Bhasehaer
Barton
Haitier
Ford
Tehleg
Pottay Bhowner
Wi Winansite
Cold at Milwaukee Delays Local Ball Game
Milwaukee May 24 Weather postpones a scheduled game. Local teams and officials await clearer conditions as vendors and fans adjust plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Fins
Miss Horner Buys Building at 831 Kansas Avenue
Miss Horner becomes owner of the building at 831 Kansas Avenue. Sterne Widay afternoon mevbt ie shows the transfer. Verner is described as the daughter of the Eleruer Coal company executive.
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Kansas Avenas
Sterne Widay
Sundini
Manesa
Ca Verner
A ‘Quenar
The
Eleruer Coal Company
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