Suit to Overthrow Grandfather Will Sparks Missouri Case
Frank Merriam of Toupee defends against a Missouri City suit to overthrow the will of Mrs. Merriam’s late husband James Thornton. The estate, valued near a million, ties to grandchildren via a clause, prompting a lengthy contest with multiple Thorn ton kin and associated parties. The case raises social tensions as families dispute a large bequest intended for grandchildren and church support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Frank Merriant
Toupee
Mins Sleeer Thorton
Charlotte T
Bertie
Spevers
Jamee S. Theron
Alary F. Merriam
Tisventa
Mecaian
Nenton
Aden
Hia
Johnsin
Lovie Ce-Suon
Mr. Thorston
Bitte F. Bie
James
Thorn
Cartsenan
San Antonio
Charlotte Thorton
Edward Zek
tRomnton and
Bitwie
Thorton
Upliies
I Sr
Freagie Strins
Bsom
Reporer
Lisien
Chile
Otto
Querton
Thoruis
Boy Sits on a Knife injures Jersey City pupil
A pupil at a Jersey City school stabbed by a classmate during a mischief incident on Uniua Street. The boy was rushed home with an escort as doctors treated a deep knife wound to the face. Principal W. S. Reeney and Lt. Payton questioned the attacker, Stephen, about the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Jersey
Ted
Stephen
Bias Payton
Reeney
Sweeney
Delny & Treat
Hohenlobe Replies Stir German Debates In Berlin Talks
Fragmented public statements ripple through German politics as Stys Renent and Prince Mehenlohe respond to Tevelarione and the Russia Germany treaty. Attendees include Count Herbert Blentarck amid rumors on debts and tensions with European states and Reichs officials.
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Germany
Drei Berlin
Mehenlohe
Binmarck
Hamburg
Russia
Jay
Guy
Herbert Blentarck
von Mompiemett
Greitbund
Wyoming Democratic Complete Unofficial Returns Show Likely
Unreadable early 20th century wire copy reports unofficial returns from 12 precincts in Wyoming. Text suggests Bryan carried the state with early totals and mentions counties, regents, and committees, but much is garbled.
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Bryan
Canpe Horm
Suowine
Chennai
Pha
Ieee
Charters Filed Reveals City and School Plans
Fragmented OCR note shows filings related to two charters, referencing local plans and committees. Details are garbled but imply formation or authorization actions affecting schools and water infrastructure within the city. Entities named appear as Surman Pees and Miri with unclear roles.
Shady Woman Holds Up Debt Dispute With Farr in Topeka
Mrs. Shady accuses Hutchinson furniture dealer Farr of debt and breach of promise in a tense confrontation with Patrolman Dougherty on Kansas Avenue. She demands a mortgage on Farr’s furniture and $100 payment while detailing threats and a chaotic scene ending with her seeking restitution for family hardship.
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Atakerns
Dougherty
Otgekwa
Turner
Seventh Street
Kansas
Fannie FE
Shady
Hutchinson
Deere Buckite
Ellilan
Mike Flexmart
Auditernt Areivy
Dyligherty
Shady Murned
Betty
e-Police
Petr Glial
Kayathi
Ginte
Sims
McElroy
Donovan
Zeller
Farr
Mebiroy
GM Katinah Avenue
Patriiman Dourherty
Farr An
Dink Saris
Timsete
Tdidu
Binkie
Wars
Tvs
Bern
Therdepot Pawery
Dover
Sanita Fe
Befort
Eit
Bistchinson
Dinkle
Mrady
Werpins
John Farr
Newio
Pannie
Itehinasa
Rutehisness
Johnny Parr
Furman
Melt
Parr
Topeka
Abe
Woman Seeks Redress Over Furnishings and Missing Letters
Mrs Shiaity recounts financial strain at West Sixth Street lodging. She says Farr left her enough funds for furniture then fled to Kansas City, sent a letter from Pure, and she has not received six letters from her folk. She plans to prosecute Farr after an attempted midnight liaison at Mire Shaye hotel with an officer present.
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West Sixth Street
Parr
Farr
Mire Shaye
Wild chase on Ragged Hill ends in escape
Richard Brown reports a quarrel with Bus Hattercke who also goes by Will Steford. Officers pursued the suspect through Parkdale as he fled, shedding coat and clothes. Pinkston gave chase nearly a mile before losing him. The man later surrendered at the police station claiming Brown owed him mercy and vowing to jab him with a pitchfork if they met Saturday.
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Ragged Hill
Richard Brown
Chandier Street
Bus Hattercke
Will Steford
Pinkston
Wat
Unbuttered Bread Denial Week Aids Salvation Army Work
Salvation Army members observe Denial Week to raise funds for rescue homes and charitable work. Volunteers skip luxuries such as tea and bread, donating saved money to aid the army’s relief efforts. last year the campaign raised about $5000 in the United States.
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Salvatin Army
Willie Boons
Phe
Arties Rescue Homes
Alu
Salvation Army
Anterles
Otter Friends of the Army
Aly
Helss
United States
Topeka Furnlatiteyer Sel
Politics in a Prayer at Peoria Church Service
In Peoria on November 19 the Second Presbyterian congregation discusses politics during worship. A retired minister leads prayer amid hopeful remarks about missionaries and ministers, while the sermon hints at election tensions and concerns over enforcement of duties. The service ends with a ripple of amusement among attendees.
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Peoria
Second Presbyterian Church
Peayer
Semuel — Heladerson Moore
Dothan
Ste
Toman
Inigt Bey Sores
Tongregaliai
Postmaster Hesing Enters Chicago Mayoral Race
A new candidate, Postmaster Washington Hesing, enters Chicago mayoral contest. Hesing, a prominent former Democrat, confirms his candidacy and pledges a vigorous campaign. Campaign buttons and public signs signal his formal entry into the race.
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Chicago
Washington Hestig
Hesing
Carlisle Offered Presidency of Major Loan and Trust Co
Conflicting reports say Carlisle is offered the presidency of a leading loan and trust company as he nears retirement from the treasury department. The company identity could not be confirmed. A separate notice reports Mrs. Greep Ranton stating Henry Taylor approached her to remove a quantity of salt from her son’s clothes, leading to a police report.
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Loan and Trust Company
York
Car Usie
Caty
Treasury Department
Logan Caritele Ayn Hat
Greep Ranton
Henry ‘Taylor
Retain
Asnericas Desorsted by Denmark
Holden, director of the Lick Observatory, received the decoration Knight of the Royal Gnier of the Danish order for services to science. The ancient wonder was found in ALDA, 4099, and conferred in the present case.
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Asnericas
Denmark
San Francisco
Holden
Lick Gheervatory
Denmauric
Alda
McKinley Arrival Anticipated at Major Hanna Home
Thormasville Georgia November 18 Major McKinley is expected to rest at Stark Hanna's winter residence from January 2. A private letter notes his plans and the visit by the prominent leader. The Grey Queen Baking Powder is advertised at 2 1/2 cents per pound. Davin Lumber Co. offers coal and prompt delivery from 100 Kan age. phone 296.
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McKinley
Hanna
Thormasville
Stark Hbana
Iss
Davin Lumber Co
Topeka and Wichita News Snapshots Amid City Events
A scrambled clip of Topeka and nearby notes shows civic updates in Topeka with ex public figures, court mentions, and local society items. Fire alarms, theater moves, and school events color the day as officials discuss candidates and community plans.
Community notices and events in Topeka paper some names and dates
In Topeka a crowded Saturday evening featured a parish event at the Railroad Y M A hall with Bishop Vincent and Melitress, while the ministerial union shifted its meetings to afternoon sessions the first and third Mondays. Alfred Crow confessed theft of twelve chickens near the city, witnessed by Kirkioan the farmer boy. Mrs Tibben and Colonel Savery were mentioned in telegrams, and Mrs Moon, formerly State Fair official, was moved to a city hospital for illness. The Epworth League outlined winter activities, and a tournament planning meeting was held late for November. The First WD morning incident involved Miss Parker presenting the primary department gift in memory of Maude Parker Sanitts.
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Everstody
Baturday
Jullige
Fort Gotterhere
Asiaey
T. Finzem
Arid
Wo A. Neti Oorker
David Overmyer
Jmeeple
Alinon Ferrers
Revel 1
Tuvetts
Los Angeles
Ssesereena de
Tiayé
Snc
Salcition Army
Ork
Hyauen
Chica
Ersouiniy
Lytle
Sa Polloprmn
Washburn College
J. H. Vincent
Gower
Tie Weick
Third Seventh
Kassin Avenue
Cincinnati
Ife Russell
Rome
Ullee
Jolly
Joe Vantpornd
Gletys
Wally
Cartane
Tupelo
Povaltet Bats
Willeave
Itadio
Gamma Sigma
Warihurn College
Hertich
Washburneae
New England
Witlem i. Bernet
Slate Historical Society
George Hubhare
Andree Hard
Wienliw
Wei
Baptist Heepstal
Lowman Hill
Fooms
Sidy
Watats Avenue
Siehih
Ntuih
Sowine the Witch
Thanksgiving Fay
Miattver
Tonminston
London
Topeka
Nak Toto
Lexington
Lighne
Dmris
Lovina KK
Vawter
Clay Street
Circuseliie
Ernest
Raitwas Cinpuns
Hessh
Ministerial Union
YMC
Yesturiay
Thorn
Alfred Crow
Vincent
Kingdom
Guiin
FG. Moon
Dack Hughes
Narfetal Alliance Ald
Aix
Chi
Bo Clay Atrest
Ss Aiday
Me. Lewis
College
Hachlagy Wrought & etRe
Bn Gamer
Topela
Kanes Avenua
Fide
Epworth Leirwe
Prat AM
Baeoe
Tarael
Mim
Parker
Rimary
Wit Wauehier
Maude Parker Sanitts
Atunta Ge
Ratssneny
Peiyting
Secretary Edwards Replies To W Bush Letter In Topeka
The text shows a garbled reply from Secretary Edwards to a letter from W Bush, praising the kindness of the recipient while sarcastically condemning political grandstanding. Includes misread phrases like Topeka Kansas and references to invitations and a laundry. The legible parts indicate a cordial formal tone despite OCR errors.
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Bush
Edwards
W. — Bush
Lect
W. C. Edwardes
W. de Satwanis
Topeka
Kan
Peeriess Steam Laundry
North Topeka Social Notebook Echoes Local News
The North Topeka column reports varied items from residents: coal dealer Ewart advertises coal shipments. Mrs. Mise Muule Boyd visits. Miss George Stuck entertains the Veterans. Miss Margaret Colliss ill at 1910 Jackson Street. James leaves for Denver. Mrs. Childers and Mrs. Nichalson visit Kansas relatives. street work on Gordon Street continues. revival services at Kanes Avenue Methodist church ongoing. Miss Exima Ort esby wed Rev. WB Rutcheinean. elaborate reception at Motive Street home. newlyweds receive numerous gifts. local merchants and residents featured in community notes.
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State Journal
Kimball Pristine Company
Bankks Avenue
Nwa
Ormer
Omaha
Oaunet Coal
Ton & P. Ewart
Kare Uyenna
Delman
Puiliipebarm
Apent Sanday
Boyd
Opie
Fevitts
Alice Trudy
Thesdés
George
Jerseyville
Aie
Fuliott
Hinzel
Kansas City
Margaret Colliss
Jackson Street
James
Denker
Drothec
David
W. Currier
Donver
Gordon Atreat
Jacket
War Buren
Kanes ‘Avenue
Lange
Yemekacy
Rute Lewis Dean
Dean
Wet. Gilman
Jackson
Mid
Patie
Neue Avenue
Henry E Ea
Finvet Tulcun
Ham
Girart
Marae Vy
Exima Ortesby
S.C Ogienby
Tyler Street
Mittinge
Mtr
Hm Wilton
WB. Rutchinean
Motive Street
Wilsa
Circle of Friends
Weil Ane Wilson
Alin
Une
John Spsar
School for Chinese pupils to be established in St Louis
A plan to set up a school exclusively for Chinese in St Louis was announced on November 16. A missionary referenced efforts to educate Chinese youths and provide health benefits. The proposer feared conflict with the Geary Act and sought a U S commissioner’s license, with district attorney Anthony commenting on the matter.
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St. Louis
St Laux
Peare
Hamer
Andre Olive
Hutupe
China
Poo
United States
GPRS
Outeulers Distritt
Anthony
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Kansas Avenue
MR. Thornton
Frank Merriam
Mitta
Boy
Hohenlobe
Wyoming
Farrian Institute
Carlisle
Pratenses
x-State
Prather
Bic
Texniat Momias
Sesterior
Benease
Hiljott
Mayen
Harry Alien
Chander Street
Ee Grantaersary
Om mm Ginner
Annie
A. Lodge
A. E. Waster
Ken Splorinett
Tha
EU Shonen
Ebrosiah
Tambien
California
Pales
Frank Riles
Roshington
Frank Lagrenes
Sitchhiker
Polly Westhegattly
Regulier Atx
Dp. J
Mart
Ie Ks
Bline
Lain
Hiddick
Ehan Church
Gent
Wren Pip
Brisk
Young
Royal
U.S. Gov't
North Topeka
School For Chinese
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