More Lands to Open for White Settlement in Indian Territory
Guthrie Oklahoma November reports that Cherokee lands in Indian Territory will likely be opened to white settlers within 11 months. Senator Carpenter of Chanute Kansas and attorney for Indians believes a treaty allotting lands to the nation will be concluded this winter. He says earlier treaty rejection stemmed from misrepresentations to Indians and now they are eager for allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
O. T
May Escape Prison Case Tests Legality of Imprisonment
The Norton murder case and others in Cheroks County prompt a writ of habeas corpus heard en banc in January in the supreme court. Norton, currently in the penitentiary, was sentenced by the Cheroks County Court of Common Pleas, later declared void, raising questions on the legality of the imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Supreme Court
John D. Norton
Court of Common Pleas
Cheroks
Hoel
Ule
Sondern
Change in pension bureau leadership eyed by Col. Glue
Colonel TR W Glue, in Mopeka for several days, predicts a long discussed change in the commissionership of pensions and his own appointment. He claims no solicitation was needed and that President McKinley will confirm a new head, with public sentiment favoring reform and a shift in the pension bureau. The piece notes political caution and potential confirmation hurdles amid broader speculation on federal personnel. Also reports Miss Gertrude Fazel named Oklahoma governor, serving as acting head while Jenkins is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TR. W. Glue
Mopeka
Col. Hive
McKinley
Dewit
Pelowton Bureau
Sams
Ace Wild Lee
Wien
Elimger
Mekisies
Mme
Evasa
Kannan
Poderstand
Sourcen
Reltnhat
Goldkern
Kaname
Congress
Oklahoma
Guthrie
O. T
Reine
Ales Gertrude Fazel
Jenkins
Indian Territory
Jed L. Wenmer
Lawton
Miss Fave
Postum Food Coffee touted as health remedy
A reader testimonial claims coffee worsened paralysis symptoms and credits Postum Food Coffee with rapid improvement after stopping coffee. Notably the author asks public use of the name but later states it should not be published. The message references medical advice and nerve health in broad terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Careal Go, Ltd
Hattie Gres
Cotter
May Perece
Buller Promises to Reveal Jameson Raid History
London dispatches report General Buller plans to expose conspirators behind alleged South African plots and publish a secret history of the Jameson Raid. He claims enemies await parliamentary debate, while Roberts seeks to rally political and military support amid conflicting versions of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Jameson
New York
Buller
London
The
Tribune
Gen
Roberts
South Africa
Ger
AL Westminster
Union Labor Wins San Francisco Mayoral Race
Union Labor elects Eugene E Schmitz as mayor of San Francisco by a narrow plurality. Wells and Tobin follow with lesser totals as Republicans claim several city offices and Democrats win key posts. Union Labor also secures three supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Prancteeo
Eugene E Schmitz
Union Labor
Asa KR. Wells
Runn
J. &.Tobin
Schmitz
Narronl
Sherif
Union Labor Party
Soldiers' Home Crowded as Veterans Return for Winter
Leavenworth Kansas notes a coming governor order likely to halt new admissions to the soldiers' home this winter. Most former residents have returned to their old bunks, while summer arrivals crowded the racks, delaying room for others at Castle Garden and the moving station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetersus
Leavenworth
Kaw
Rowland
Castle Garden
State Claims Estate of Deceased Irishan in Butler County
About a year ago John Gainer died in Butler County leaving an estate around 10 000 dollars with no direct heirs. Kansas law then favored state ownership if no heirs, and the only potential claimants were a half sister in New Jersey and relatives in Australia. The Australian and New Jersey claimants hired attorney A J Redden, while the attorney general vetoed notice. the state plans to assert rights under the former alien heir law, repealed later, as of Gainer’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gainer
Butler County
Kansas
Garner
New Jerse
Australia
Gainer
Mnilf
New Jersey
Dudge A. J. Redden
Godard
Black Rock Bank Robbed in Early Morning Heist
Black Rock Arkansas bank robbed early today. Thieves blew open the vault with dynamite, making off with about $2,000 in cash and $10 in parts belonging to W. Bird. No arrests reported as investigators comb the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Rock
Hoxie
Ark
Bird
Bernard Burton fatally wounds attacker in North Fork incident
In North Fork West Virginia on November 6 Bernard Burton, the son of wealthy parents, was seriously stabbed by a man described as a negro who Burton then shot to death as the assailant thrust a dirk into his body. Witnesses Blobb and Slobbs discuss the grim scene and revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fork
W. Va
Bernard Burton
Dirk
Blobbs
Harduppe
Samme
Topeka Snapshots Show Election Notes and Local Bits
In Topeka and vicinity, election results raise mild chatter while the press notes varied town items. Watched are court actions, railway repairs, weather hints, and local social events, with mentions of Gilmore updates and civic business.
Cattle Head Export Leads to Local Political Shuffle
Text from J Blenling Cox outlines candidates to replace Mr McKeever as head of cattle tours. Names include Archie Williams Jr T A McNeal J K Hudson and W A. The Lowman Bill and Sumner school buildings near completion with modern interiors. State board of charities to meet in Topeka December 9 and 19 to award half‑year furnishing contracts. G A R national commander urges old soldiers to fund a Mack Kinsey memorial at Canton Ohio. Branner school fence discussed to allow gym use. no fence around Brunner. Washburn football’s only remaining game before Thanksgiving is against Ottawa November 20 likely canceled. suggestion for Kansas Medical College game. Missouri Kansas & Northwestern Railway seeks crossing rights at Columbus. Frisco track dispute. Health board reinstates four sanitary workers after forced quarantine lift. Charles Joven of First ward reinstated amid council pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Les Wolff
Santa Fe
Sean
Cen Ees
Supreme Court
Courts of Appeal
John Curran
Kanman
Kansas City World
Meulissy
Direct
Toeka
Washburn
Dana McVicar
Jacob Mobler
Helf
Trians
Lenge
Onry M. Deardsley
Kansas City
Kansas Supreme Court
Stanley
George Cress
Benton Township
Atchison County
McDownll
State Agricultural Col
Toyoka
Shawnee
Topeks
Cole
Sumner
Willard P. Hall
J. N. Dunbar
Cherokee County
J. Telleen
Swedish Lutheran Church
Union Pacific Railway Company
Hazen
Brown
Francis Brown
Charles Holliday
Trego County
Tammany
Frank Foster
Albert Parker
Fair Grounds
James McCrary
Chanute
McCrary
East Hilt
Blenling Cox
Mr. McKeever
Archie Williams
T. A. McNeal
J. K. Hudson
W. A
Lowman Bill and Sumner
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Tapeks
Sat
G. A R
Canton
Ohio
Martin Norton
Kansas
Branner
Brunner
Ottawa
University of Texas
Kansas Medical College
Missouri, Kansas & Northwestern Railway Company
of Railway Commissioners
Columbus
Frisco
Prisco
Board of Health
Uris
Charles Joven
Jones
Miller and
Bergundthal
Van Vorhis Aerial Ship Captures Pittsburg's Interest
Van Vorhis, a Topeka inventor, displays a model airship in Pittsburg after wheeling a prior model through Kansas. He claims the craft will outpace birds and insects, with optional funding from local investors. The Kansas veteran, a 20 year resident, aims to market the airship once built, with wings inspired by insects and birds and adjustable apertures for reduced air resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B van Vorts
Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Pittsburg
N, B
van Vorhis
St. John
Kansas
van Vorhi
Flo
Cured of Piles, Saved From Knife
Aaron qearen of Savannal s narrates relief after using Pile Cure. He claims six years of suffering since his first child’s birth ended, and he expresses gratitude for cure and avoidance of surgery. The account presents a personal testimonial for the remedy with regional mis-spellings included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Qearen
Savannal S
Sascetf
Ugar
Van Vorhis Air Monster Pledges Fast, Grand Balloon Ship
The inventor describes winged propulsion and tail structures, claiming a one crank system, gasoline engine start, and a 100 foot diameter balloon. He envisions an all aluminu m body, 75 to 80 feet long, with 2000 yards of canvas and no wing drag, predicting rapid, ocean safe flight and a revolution in air navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
van Borhis
North Sea
van Vorhis
Atain
Movement Aims to Bring Hanna to Kansas Banquet
A campaign seeks Mark Hanna as principal speaker at the Kansas Day club banquet on January 2. If successful the event will be the largest in the club’s history with two incentives to unite Republicans. The banquet, tied to the state’s political campaign, marks Kansas Day and McKinley’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hanna
Kansas
Senator Hanna
McKinley
Hanna
Judge McElroy Dies After Fall Near Crippie Creek Cal
Samuel W. McElroy former judge of the western division northern department Kansas court of appeals died from injuries after a fall down an embankment near Crippie Creek California He settled at Oberlin in Kansas early and shifted to Crippler to practice law with J Cole He had switched from Democrat to Populist and was elected to the court of appeals Last Saturday night while returning from Anaconda he missed the path and fell breaking two ribs and sustaining fatal internal injuries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crippie Creek
Cal
Samuel W. McElroy
Northern Department
Kansas Court of Appeals
Judge McElroy
Kansas
Oberlin
Court of Appeals
McHtroy
Crippler
J. ©. Cole
Atwood, Kaw
Anaconda
Real estate transfers listed including several city parcels
Real estate transfers across Peterboro Savings Bank Baker and wife to Wells Johnson and others, various street parcels in Sumner, Van Buren, Monroe, and Holliday areas. Tax deeds and school district transfers noted. Several entries mention prices from 50 to 32 600 dollars and multiple lot numbers. Ends with a Chicago Tribune quip about weather plural forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterboro Savings Bank
Greenwood
Wabash Avenue
J. Norton
Cn, Baker and
Wm. Wells
Horne Street
Brgins
G. Thomas
W. M
Sepase Kemplin
Sumner Street
Jas
F. Houlehan
Lorses
West Street
Thurston
Place
H. EB. Lyman
C. Lowry
Isus
van Buren Street
Telknap Savings Bank
H. HE. Lysane
Bome
Chas
Lowry
van Wuren
Thomas S. Lyons
Ike S. Lewis
Holliday
Delia
Kansas
Riche
E. M. Sheldon
Frank E Sheldon
Hilyer
Jessie
C. B. Gilman
C. EL Eee
N. W
J. Firey
Allen Brown
Alio
Central Avenue
Freeman Serdon
Florence G. Thomas
Poplar Street
Summer Street
Renost
Preeman Jen
Con. ‘Trust Co
New York
Eighth Avenue
Horton
A.M. Kidae
Monroe Street
Lane
T. M. James Jr
Bane
Lauren
James Et al
Hy.Jones
Manapeaker
Hilga
Congressman Wilber Praises Peruna for Catarrh Cure
Testimonies from D F Wilber and others extol Peruna as a preventative and cure for colds and catarrh. Statements claim rapid relief within days, improved health, and renewed strength after long suffering. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for personal advice at The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Wilber
Onco
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
C. F. Given
Sussex
N. B
Col Wettue
Insurance Agents Accused Of Fraudulent Business Practice
Superintendent of Insurance charges Harrod and Hamlin, Winfield agents for Mercantile Insurance, with acting as agents for a company lacking assets. The case cites premiums collected during a fire at a Mercantile Fire location, no settlements made, and a Chicago attorney who found only a dew of assets. Authorities will pursue charges and seek federal action for mail fraud. Kansas banks report surpluses exceeding capital stock, with nine state banks showing larger surpluses per quarterly reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Harrod & Hamlin
Winfield
Mercantile
Snicsee
Dwrrie
Wiliam Garnett
Chicago
Biarnett
Dew, Chale
Typewriter
Chu
Winfeld
Blaney
Tulec Dretonmes
Kansas
State Bank
REET
Bas Cig Ap
Robbery Near Kingman Reported With Loot Missing
A Kingman area home was ransacked Monday with thieves stealing 325 dollars and a watch. Authorities describe the incident as a county crime involving suspects sought after in the area near Kingman and Kiev. Local officials urge residents to report any information aiding the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Albaugh
Kingman
Kiev
Bary
Albaugse
Ows
Moore
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Vrices
Chicago World’s Fair
U. S
Price Saxina Owner Co, Chicasg
Boaster Carpenter
Blue
Lees
Benin
Vanvoris
Judge M’elroy
Gombe
Weathers
Chicago Tribune
Wilber
Edward Laws
Crown Point
Ind
Nota
David F. Wilber
Julian Weimiritz
Seneca St
Buffalo
N.Y
Sangeriust
New York City
Fallawig
L Wan
Jalan Welsants
Perna
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarii
Curry Cigar CO
Russell-Harding Music Co
Kansas Ave
Tyoumora
Upataira
Che Sumtin
Foialne
Prinicipaliny Svarsnses Asnuelly
al Wopport
Ly Selsrooder
Pacsihamtius
Uae
Europe
Manna
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