Confession of Charles Cross linked to First National Bank downfall
Emporia reports Charles Cross admits sole responsibility for bank woes. Letter dated May 1 1888 describes deceit and misrepresented papers to board and comptroller. Cross states he preferred death to the bank’s agony and details entanglement with Willam Martindale amid failed schemes and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia
Charles & Cross
First National Bank
Cros
Willam Martindale
He Bank
Board of Dinenties
Cutiifers
Martindale
Crescot
Drona
Messewer
State Journal
Msi
Mar Chast
Crom
Crose
Eben
Saulix
Thanksgiving Services at Grace Cathedral
Thanksgiving services set at Grace Cathedral at 10 o clock Thursday with Rev Dean Sykes preaching. The choir and auxiliary choir will perform, with The Very Rev Dean Sykes leading, and A. Cofling Wood singing the offertory solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Cathedral
Dean Sykeston
Thureday
Dean Sykes
Wellington plans new asylum amid legislative push
In the shadow of uncertain reforms, Wellington officials press for an insane asylum, signaling upcoming legislative debate. The fractious tone hints at party clashes as measures on expansion and state support come under scrutiny, with populist and Republican factions positioned to influence the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Mike Impa
Fo Mergreie
Sialatveres Freien
Avivity
Beet Sugar Plant Proposed for Monroe Michigan
Beet sugar enterprise aims to establish a plant in Monroe Michigan to produce sixty tons daily. Detroit reports beet expert Bullch arrived from Chicago to select a site for the factory, with contracts and arrangements moving forward for capital and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Mich
Detroit
Bullch
Hi Caxo
Ebbene
Witch
Hicako
Ibe
Thanksgiving Dinner at Hodgins Cafe Rockaway
Thanksgiving menu lists Hodgens Cafe at 106 East 7th Street Rockaway serving Cream of Oysters Polletta fried fish roast beef with jus and sage dressing, cranberry sauce, applesauce, links, pies and assorted desserts and drinks with tea.
Missouri Kansas game and pet show ads in one notice
A combined notice lists a Missouri versus Kansas football game in Kansas City on Thanksgiving Day with a round trip fare of 2.09 and return by Friday, plus an all day pet stock show with cages and animals for 20 cents each. Also details an Irwin Lodge Ball in Hamilton Hall and Rock Island Route travel times to Kansas City with a $2.00 return fare.
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Dineva
Curry Building
Neck Island
Kansas City
Irwin Littee
Alo
U. W
Hamilton Hall
Unlucky Baldwin Bullring Fire Traps Hotel Guests
A fire at the Baldwin Hotel during the racing season trapped many guests on upper floors. Buckley alerted people as smoke filled corridors and elevators failed to reach the fifth floor. Several occupants were forced to flee via stairs and exits, with some left behind as fire spread to the senator shaft. A long list of prominent visitors gathered at the Baldwin Hotel yesterday including Mrs Stocklig, D Lipman, J W Adsworth, J Gostinsky, F C Dowman, Dr Farringum, and many others from cities such as San Diego Vancouver Eureka New York Milwaukee Boston Tokio and Port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuent
Buckley
Senator
Baldwin
Thealdwin
Mia. Stocklig
San Diego
D. Lipman
Elty
Was Rice
Vancouver
J. W. Adsworth
Eureka
J. Gostinsky
Kenwick
F. C. Dowman
St. Louis
Dr. Farringum
Arizona
WR. Clark
Stockton
L. A. Booksin
San Jose
J. A. Francour
New York
Mrs. Keny
Mike Perry
C. J. Chester
Milwaukee
J. 1
Prince
Boston
R. P Adrian
City
E. J. Caldwell
Tie Angeles
J. WW. Blair
Portand
J. K Pollard
Tokio
Stanton
Dr. Druker
C. Rueger
Hesbie
C Pergentina
Cake Port
P. James
Los Angeles
Kansas and Missouri Set for Thanksgiving Grid Clash in Kansas City
The eighth annual Thanksgiving contest between Kansas and Missouri unfolds in Kansas City at Ex-Position Park with both teams arriving from Lawrence and Columbia. Kansas hosts at the Midland hotel as fans anticipate a hard fought game. coaches expect a challenging test and a close result, with no guaranteed victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Cs. Kanna City
Ex- Posiion Park
Tigers
Ine
Jayhawks
Kanon City
Lawrence
Costes
The
Midland
Stephens
Leady
Stanley
Kansas
Cyrax Lelind
Kansas Rewablichn
Kansas City
Kazisua City
Mise
Kaneie City
Fissnil
Jefferson comedy cast delights packed Alvin Theater crowd
A crowded Alvin Theater in Pittsburg watched the Jefferson boys deliver a breezy road performance. Bob Acres played by William Jefferson II drew strong applause along with David and other roles. Critics praised the family resemblance and acting, noting Warned by the fatherly craft and stage magnetism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William and Joseph, Jr
Rip
Pitteburz
Pittsburg
Jefferson Boys
Alvin Theater
Soplie
Bob Acren
William Jefferson
Justips Jefterson
Absolute
Wilton Ene
Sir Lucius O'Trigger
Fyolner Paxet
Mrs. Malaprop
John Waters Doll Party Planned in Bohemian Coverture
John Waters announces a December doll party at Wetherell's hall with male or female dolls and guests bearing dolls. The event features a mock concert hall, amateur vaudeville, pipe smoking, and a ceremonial burying of the hatchet, framed as a charitable, bohemian novelty with strict costume rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Foote
Kansas
Thore
King Casino
Alc
James E Larimer
Waters
Sil
Gleed Sues Over Ballot Irregularities in 1888 Case
In a 1888 action, J W Gleed seeks injunction against reopening the ballots. The court orders show a sweeping condemnation of conspirators seeking to overturn the election and to disrupt the ballot counting. The judge demands appearance of respondents and references the Mawelian doll as part of the mock proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gleed
Mr. Gleed
American
John Doe
Michard Roe
Dale
J. 5
Yale
Geertion
Kaneas
John Waters
Badlee
Towlt. J. Glued
Plemrist Unum
North Tupeka Thanksgiving and church notices mix
The notice outlines Thanksgiving plans in North Tupeka with Orly Metal and Grafissen Jassie and Chace events, plus church services at the Sayuet church led by Rev A B Palmer. It mentions a wedding, guests, and bakery offerings from Mayer 6 with orders encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Ptg. Co
Tomor Mw Orly Metal
Thankeslvins
Kontakty
Stelin Sreitty
Kansan
Grafissen Jassie
Chace Eee
Tatas Tologe
Pet Ranierowe
Cociocke
Sayuet
A.B. Palmer
Hayes
Angle
Manhattan
Helen Amor
Walter Payton
Schuredany
High Moor
Schuft
Pea Bean
Jersey
Caiaoon
Wwe
Mayer
Commiscee club holds servant dance and birthday party
Social notes reveal the Commiscee club hosting a servant dance at Adson's rec text party list includes many guests such as Lena Shelden, Louise Smith, Maud Sharon, Katherine Ernich, Pearl Sample, Alma Menard, and more. A birthday party for Nira Phillips is described with games and children in attendance.
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Commiscee Club
Adson
Rec
Aitte Maser
Lena Shelden
Siles Louie Smith
Maud Sharon
Katherine Ernich
Pearl Sample
Alma Menard
Crisn ‘Puttle
Mine Calla Witt
May Black
Marie Kiesow
Mina Edna Millice
Miss McMahen
Lele Hord
Lulu McMahan
Helen Butterly
Lena Pitts
Clyde Horsaday
Anna Williams
Theresa Smith
Minnie Carr
Fred. Hale
Fred Gilck
Tom Whitmer
Will White
FM. Paxton
H. O. Smith
RN. Millice
A. J
Mailer
W. H. Gunther
Frank Burch
Charles Decker
Cophns Wingett
Lem White
John Green
CH. Markley
J. R. Clausen
FO. Burkett
C. & Hood
A. & Alvord
Bert Hickerson
H. B. Hogeboom
Will Lyman
E. H. Phillips
Celtm Pitger
Paul Worthington
Crete Topping
Cissé Adams
Will Adams
Georgie Palpherman
Charlie Davis
John Neeley
Harry Anderson
Pardons Board Sees Rush As October Session Ends
The state board of pardons delays final acts after nine days of sessions during frat week. About seventy applications await review as Mayo Thomas notes the board must weigh convictions and new evidence before releasing inmates. Stanley’s contemplated reform fuels urgency and several cases, including a seven year sentence for hardware store robbery, are discussed.
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O: Paraota
Stanley
Mayo Thomas
Tront
Wrandotle County
John Frey
Governor Frey granted clemency in a pardon
The board and Governor Leety weighed the case and Frey received a pardon last night. James McKinney of Labetts county and John F LaSalle of Doug lues were denied. Moloney, jailed since Mig for eight years for burglary in the first degree, and LaSalle serving a fifteen year term for highway robbery, were noted. He had been convicted of assault and robbery of an elderly farmer, marking his third penitentiary term.
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Leety
Frey
James McKinney
Labetts County
John F. LaSalle
Douglues
Moloney
Mig
la Salle le
Jetmore Battles to Organize Evidence in Collins Murder Case
County Attorney Jetmore moves to gather prosecution witnesses and sort evidence as John Collins murder trial set for Monday. 68 jurors on panel, with possible extra names if needed. defense witnesses not yet summoned, and panel reliability under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Jetmore
Flo Beermed
Colling Cage
John Collins
Sheriff Cook
Hoey's Mother to Sue for Accounting in Estate
Mrs Bridget Hoey mother of late William F Hoey known as Old Hoss sues in surrogate court to force widow Helens G Hoey to account for his estate. She says she is destitute and seeks half his personal property and widow dower rights include $4500 benefit funds. Case to be heard next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bridget Hoey
William F. Hoey
Old Hoss
Hla
Cornelius J. Earley
Mary
Helens G. Hoey
Honey
Henson
Huey
Herald Square Theater
Real Estate Transfers Tied With the Register of Deeds
Real estate transfers listed include B F Morrow and wife to J K Hentzler for 3200 part northeast lot in Keith subdivision, Mary I Keith and Auakand to W F McLaughlin for 75 on Lot 236 Seventeenth arrest, Mary J Keith and ttmband to Eo McLaughlin for 74 Lot 23 Seventeenth Street, Ole Howard and wife to Lucinda Ware for 200 on Lots 123 and 722 Spruce Street, Hossville and T Palmer et al to Martin and Helle Williams for 75 late Market Street Hardt addition, Sarah A Cless et al to Rhoda A Wade for 175 1315 lots on Walnut Street Rossville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Morrow
J. K. Hentzler
Mary I. Keith
Auakand
W. F. McLaughlin
Keith
Mary J. Keith
Eo. McLaughlin
Seventeenth Street
Ole Howard
Lucinda Ware
Spruce Street
Hossville
T. Palmer
Martin and
Helle Williama
Market Street
Hardt
Sarah A. Cless
Rhoda A. Wade
Walnut Street
Rossville
Tragic Child Dies After Chloroform Skin Graft
Florence Foster and Legh Hosier recorded as the injured partys. a routine skin graft failed after anesthesia left the child with severe facial and limb injuries. Despite efforts at the Speration room, resuscitation failed. Funeral set from the Railroad Building in China London with further notes on railway plans and Anglo-Saxon lullaby syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Foster
CIA
Auverni
Marten
Caplauion
Bumbay
Wwe
Aira
Foster Ives
Goa
China
London
Canton
Chere Ueer
Baechyen
Sul-Fu
Return Trip to Kansas City for Football Game
Round trip price two dollars to Kansas City and back on November 24. Return trains depart at 4:20 a.m and 6:50 a.m, allowing attendance at the football game with an expected home arrival around 8:10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rotors
Union Pacific
Market Report From Chicago Wheat Beat
Today market notes from the Associated Press to the State Journal describe Wheat volatility as May and December futures respond to foreign demand. The digest and fluctuation factors are watched by traders amid the Liverpool market benchmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
The
State Journal
Chicago
Liverpool
Market notes and price trends in grain and livestock
The report covers oats and wheat markets with price movements and policy notes. It mentions limited trading in oats, cattle and hog futures, and sheep offerings, along with livestock movement at Kansas City and regional price observations. It notes grain weakness and some higher futures, with occasional declines and market uncertainty.
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Crawford Theater
Harry Carson Clarke
Broadhurst
Jones
Halenny
Willie Collier
Mexico
Louisville Courier Journal
Topeka
Andrews Opera Company
Martha
Gay Rhea
Berald
By & Pyles
Caret
Julius Gunn
Cer
Bic
Hal Reid
Geor
Charles S. Cross
Peeriess
Smith
BEET
Ati
Sentana
L. Varysu Indies
Gouraad
New
Bob Acres
King Casino Rules
North
Tupeka
Social and Personal
Vespuccian Club
E. F. Hollies
Clay Street
Martie Morrie
Lucie Mulvane
Ruby Nickerson
Crea Ge
Helen Thompasn
Fred Wellhouse
William
Leavenworth
Misa Hesse Belle Little
Tda
Gertrude Teussell
Misa Little
F. Smith
Goodwin
Prank Smith
C.D. Purdon Teft
Texas
Charles Klein
Ethel and
Carl
Raton
N. M
B. E. Hammon
HM. Phillips
Topeka Avenue
J. PD. Walker
Mary Kinsey
Aston
Walker
Helen
First Presbyterian Charch
J D. Cotinterming
Ideal” Club
Priscilla Alexander
RB. Gemmel
Herbert Boal
Misa Marie Kirson
Wamego
Kanaie City
Ned Griffiths
Hankssivine
Wichita
Mixé Stella Barnum
Nellie Jones
Vega Johnston
May Ritchie
Fanny Leland
Nina Bryant
Belle Coop
Tiydiat Mmllerate
Ethelulis
Mine Hazel Bryant
Bessie Butterly
Chas. Howe
Harry Martin
Clarence Hougholi
Clarence Day
Roy Benner
Curt Morrow
Harry King
Frank Ritchie
Otto Foberg
Talmage Atkinson
Robert Haley
Junction
Hoey
Sue
Little Florence Foster
Duluth
Caung
Blythes
Cua Muy
Satie
Bea
Shipinenia
Pierre Rere
Banka Salinaat
Eos
Scistpreet
Howe
Varioun
Jim Cone
Bears
Pricom Erie Yeaa
Stan Sveti Carmi
SSR
Herve Witte
Eure
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