Wealthy Texan's Estate Sparks Legal Battle Over Papers
A Texan millionaire Whitars Marsh Hire died in New York days earlier, leaving securities in Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe and others tied to a Texas beneficiary. Law firms, trustees, and Captain James Baker contest the estate, alleging a complex plan to shield wealth as lawyers seek their cut and administrators push for control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Topeka & Sabis Pe
New York City
Whitars Marsh
France
James Baker
Monstoo
Texas
Rice
Tay Dadiax
Houston
Texas, Its Beneficiary, Aid the Other Mide
Patrick
Safe Deposit Company
Acd
Gail
Spa
Brotherhood Sues Official Over Union Discharges
Reading men discharged for union membership invoke federal law in a Philadelphia case. Former General Superintendent Sweigard of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad faced U S Commissioner Bell on charges by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees. He waived a hearing and posted bail after an incident following a wreck near Hatfield, Pa. The union alleges mass terminations due to membership and an investigation led to Sweigard’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Philadelphia
LA. Swelgard
Sweigard
Hattied
Reactive
Harris
Surat
Attheney Holland Aneast
Swelgard
Homeseekers Excursions Run Twice Monthly This Year
A Tan interview with a Fe official reveals Southwest Beetembe excursions have been well patronized. Hundreds of persons joined the trips as Seada Fe Wills organizes bi monthly travel through the year ahead, reflecting strong demand for guided passenger itineraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seada Fe
Tan
Ea Fa Fe
Inenteni
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Named Right Cure for Catarrh
An old remedy for catarrhal troubles is now marketed as Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. Benton of Tray, N. Y. testifies they cleared his chronic catarrh after other cures failed. A New York City user reports better results than prior treatments. A British physician notes preference over other head throat and stomach remedies. Tablets are safe containing no opiates or toxins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Air Fon Benton
Cam Ofark House
Tray
Seth Stuart
Rate War in Northwest Turbulent Rail Talks
Chicago rail interests clash as Great Northern denies lowering low fare excursions from Chicago to the far northwest. Chicago St Paul lines discuss action but fail to settle. a meeting is planned with executive officials. Elsewhere C S Wellington named general traffic manager of Colorado and Southern, succeeding Winchell who becomes KC, Fort Scott and Memphis president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Chicago
Great Northern Road
Winchell Penger
Colx
Traumbull
Colorado & Southern Rail Way
C. L. Wellington
GL. Winchell
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railway
Wellington
Colorado Railway
Western Trunk Line
Rigging Snow Plows Turning Attention to Winter Prep
The first engine to be rigged with a snow plow this season is now in the round house. Preparations for winter are being given attention as crews expect weather to demand performance.
Chauncey Depew Speech Ignites Riot in Chicago
Chauncey Depew addressed about 4,000 at a Republican rally in Chicago when rioters emerged from a dark alley and clashed with marchers. Several wounded required hospital care, including Atcheel Ball and Captain Maurice Wollman, as the crowd dispersed after the tent venue on North Clark Avenue was set ablaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chicago
Chauncey Depew
Sedewick Street
Chicago Avenue
Gure Simes
Atcheel Ball
Fund
Mos
Ktrouicom
George Hughes
Maurice Wollman
Depew
Marquette Club
Clark Avenue
Ottawa Wins Another. Defeats Warrensburg Normal 20 to 0
Ottawa university defeated Warrensburg Normal in football with a 20 to 0 victory. The game featured a hard fought battle with Ottawa scoring twice in the first half and twice more in the second half. The Normals struggled to contain Ottawa’s line bucking and ends, while Ottawas defense stalled Warrensburg drives at several key moments. Ottawa led with a strong line and quick gains, sealing the win as time expired with the ball near Normal territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrensburg Normal
Warrensburg
Sto
Ottawa
University
Wwarrensburg Normal
Warrensburre
Otawa
Downer
Ottawa Br
Gitaywa
Iocals
Ad Vabcley
Clay Center Supreme Court Fight Delays Insane Asylum Effort
The Clay County suit seeks to stop the board of charities from condemning land for the Parsons insane asylum amid a Supreme Court dictum guiding state land deals. A temporary injunction was granted in Clay Center, with local politicians arguing over blame, Governor Stanley’s role, and party rivalries delaying the asylum plan as factions push for a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Parsons
Board of Charities
Clay County
Vincent
Clay Center
Interstatute
Board of Public Works
Proble Muda
Gils
Congresstone
Saling
Concordia
Iron Clay Center
Nsing
Topeka
Board of Abilities
Labotte
Stanley
Paysons
Parrosds
Parsanes
T. N. Sedgewick
Katy
P. T. Foley
Godard
Labette County
Jones
Desert ordeal near Grand Canyon ends in rescue and death
A Chicago dispatch from Phoenix reports I B Hanna cousin of Mark Hanna and forest reserves official A B Hertoun joined by W H Pierce endured a desert trek between the Grand Canyon and the New Mexico line. Their horses escaped near Leo's Ferry, Hanna collapsed, water brought by Herman saved him, and a later search found Pierce in thirst. They were taken to Flagstaff. Also noted is the death of Andrew Armstrong, long-time founder editor of Scrutner's Magazine at Stamford Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Phoenix
Ariz
I. B. Hanna
Mark Hanna
Arizona
New Mexico
A.B. Hertoun
B Herman
W. H. Pierce
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Tih
Leo's Ferry
Pierce
Yost
Paris
Durning
Hanna
Herman
France
Flagstaff
Writ of replevin tale sparks wild west feud tale
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a Arkansas farm dispute over a marriage as a writ of replevin drives a dramatic scene with a father opposing union, a sheriff, and a scramble at the county seat. The piece shifts to an Arkansas frontier memory with wolves, dances, coyotes, and a long travel tale across California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nun Tan
I Grud
California
Jaye County
Shother
Bysan
Coyote
Sapna
Oki Umer
Wren
Bryan Campaigns Across Southern Illinois Amid Rallies
William J Bryan spoke six hours across southern Illinois trains stopping at Salem East St Louis Granite City and Alton. Crowds cheered as he urged voters to hear opposing views before choosing the ticket. He focused on trusts and national issues while Roosevelt and Romeyn were mentioned in dispatches from the daylong swing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Illinois
Egypt
Wiliam J. Bryan
Salem
Ux HI
Mtr
Hryan
Alton
Tearty
Wisht
Bryan
Aeton Tail
East St Louke
Logan
Romevelt
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
East St. Louis
Gelock
Bran
Hima J
O Sladael
Air Bryan
Beyond
Republic
Justis
Mr Bryan
Granite City
Betoun
Exploits and Schemes from a Western Outlaw Era
A fragmented reminiscence recounts bootleglike scheming to extract fuels and dyes, detailing a group operating in the West and encounters with police in Fort Worth and Little Rock. It describes improvised production, sale tactics, and a risky path to dubious work, ending with reflections on criminal luck and street plotting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Texas
Fort Wort
Thad
Ne Worth
Expactoy
Peruna Medicine Claims and Patient Endorsements
A collection of testimonial letters from women praising Peruna for coughs backache and other ailments. Miss Téa Murray and Mrs Annie Glen cite dramatic improvements after using Peruna. The material extols catarrh as affecting multiple organs and notes a free book offer from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Téa Murray
Polk Street
Adrineapolis
Minn
Peencae
Tate
Siclana
Peruna
Meuray
Annie Glen
Oral H. W. Lawton Circle
G. As Weltes
Edgewater
Ropement Avenué
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Panie
Clei
Speech by James Bryan rails at trusts and Republicans
A lengthy speech in Illinois rails against trusts and the Republican party, blaming wealth combines for unequal gains and promising action against the trust power. The speaker frames laborers, farmers, and small business people as overlooked by combined capital and urges voters to consider their own welfare in the great political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicas Party
Ban Pot
Republican Party
Max
Hanna
Janesburn
Mr. Brean
Murpheysboro
Chyse
Iran
Enigues
Nnn
Lew
Dey
Tirre
Laborice
Bensscraite
Ieee
Pearcy
Citurian Srecaa
Pantheon
Train scene at Waterloo and Alten Mir crowd clash
An eyewitness recounts a noisy scene near Het Bud and Waterloo with mention of Bryans and a crowd reaction. Details describe a public gathering, a quarrel, and responses from attendees as authorities or locals attempt to calm the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Het Bud
Waterloo
Bryan
Bt Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Railroad News
Santa Fe Securities
Kansas
Tory
Indian Territory
Denver
Colorado Springe
Puebla
Baltimore
Ohio
Pollen Company
Pullemas
Fatt Tore & Ghio
Lake Bhora Railway
Talele
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company
Brotherhood
Banna
Get. K
Pullans Company
Pullman
Marcuy A Hanna
Mfervnles
Hia
Labette
Arizona Desert
Armstrong
New York
Andrew
Scruiner’s Magazine
Stamford
Conn
Cyle the Bitters
Ostetter
Arkanksa
Fila Charre
Gwen
Vere
Southern
Richard A. Skalweit
Pittsburg
China
Kaiser
Kaisers China Army
Richard
Skalwelt
Pekin
Peruana
Towels Woekrawe
Petyle Calarrh
Seth Thes Wwenerairey
Tietins
Meruty
Persia Mets
Columinie
Olen
Ida Mertat
Dexona
Prwwwr
Demoss & Penwell
Quincy St
Kan
Shawnee Building
Coan Association
US West Sixth Street
Scan
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!