D. W. Kent case provokes Odd Fellows action in Kansas
The Western Odd Fellows Grand Lodge in Kansas reviews the D. W. Kent affair. A committee proposes interim measures including a $600 reward for Kent, raises for a surety bond, and authority to seek further funds. The report criticizes Kent and Schenck while praising attorney Be Schenck and notes Grand Lodge officials and officers named for upcoming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Murard
D. Font
J. J. Schenck
W. Bees
Sud Bent
Pete Fe
D. W. Kent
Manlinnss
Grand
D. Went
Bcesias
Uin
Noone
Kent Himark
Bo Schenck
Haw
J. A Campbell
Cochrane
J. E Brooks
Sedag
Community event highlights local fraternal meeting
The article reports a large local gathering at Sixth and Quincy, with about 300 attendees for an anniversary event and speeches. It notes remarks on fraternity aims, praise for the Ep lodge, and planned future appearances by speakers, plus a detailed description of attendees and program elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Bees
Rene Beite Halt Corpur
Quincy
Cary
A. Ww
AO. OU. W
Warkimen Leden
Forbes
Theodore
Ieolante Ai
Pyinies
Bormie Lodge
Ha Ee
Bixth
Quincy Streets
K. P
Indian Agent seeks troops to eject U.S. marshals in Oklahoma
Anadarko Oklahoma October 12 Col Rad Litt Indiana agent appeals to Secretary Hitchcock for troops to remove deputy United States marshals and others from Indian allotments. He claims numerous claims were jumped on October night and asserts allotments are fraudulent. Legal experts in the territory concur, urging immediate vacating of disputed tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anadarko
Rad Litt
Indiana
Her
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
United State
Revenue Wins Duke of York Stakes at Kempton Park
Revenue ridden by Clem Jenkins won the Duke of York Stakes a 200 sovereign handicap over a mile and a quarter at Kempton Park on October 12 in London. George finished second with third place among twenty runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goins
Kempton Park
London
Revenue
Clem Jenkins
George
Cudahy Willing to Withdraw Reward for Pat Crowe
Leaders debate how to handle Pat Crowe case as Cudahy signals readiness to drop reward in exchange for Crowe’s surrender. The discussion reflects broader efforts to resolve the Crewe allegations and gather support from officials and the public.
Damaged Price Notice Hits Public With Soothe Plea
Fragmentary OCR shows a public notice promising tickets and a limited return window in October. The readable lines reference suffering of all people and a grim, uncertain remedy. No clear event or entities are confirmable from the fragment.
Hood's Sarvaporins Cures Eczema and Skin Eruptions
Eruptions such as eczema and salt rheum arise from humors inherited or from poor digestion. Drying medicines are risky. instead help the body discharge humors and strengthen against return. Testimonies claim Hood's Sarvaporins permanently cured J G Hines of eczema and Alvina Welter’s chafed skin, with many more in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
J. G. Hines
Pranks
Alvina
Algona
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable cure promising lasting health. urges readers to stop delaying treatment and buy a bottle today.
Controversy Over Ceres Statue on State House Dome
State officers clash over placing a five ton statue of Ceres on the state house dome. Executive council, state architect, and bids from Winslow Bros are discussed as the project stalls. Alternatives include an Indian or buffalo figure, with suggestions for a man. The statue proposal is laid over to the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceres
State House
Sane
Executive Council
Stanton
Cole
Chicago
Wiate House
Winslow Bros
Sui |Ture
Nelson
Kansan
Stanley
Hill P. Wilson
Charles Robinson
Longest Ever Filed Paving Petition Reaches Twenty-Nine Blocks
The Topeka notice reports a petition for pavement on Hast Eighth spanning fifteen blocks from Quincy Street to Locust Street reaching Topeka cemetery gates. Combined with West Eighth paving this fall it totals twenty nine blocks over two miles, with Sixth Street displaying six pavement types including brick and macadam.
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Hast Eighth
Topela
Quincy Street
Locust Street
Topeka Cemetery
West Eighth Street
Topeka
Sixth Street
Lodge Hopes For Settlement In Kent Financial Dispute
Kent family relatives and J J Schonek meet with lodge officers and committee to settle a long running shortage case. Kent admitted shortages dating to 1897 with about 2000 in last returns and 700 missing over two years. A further consultation is set for next Wednesday at Grand Lodge quarters to avoid prosecution.
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Kent
Ram Lodse
Ras Diese
Abe
Dy J. Kent
Lexington
J. J. Schonek
Aame
Daene
Rene Ainetzs
Wade Brown
Xingnnan
J. A. Carn
Atriareh
Kenta
Teont
Lodge
Meeps
Wrecks shake trains in Ohio and Indiana
Loveland Ohio October 12 The New York express on the Pennsylvania line struck an open switch at Sorrels Stone spur while at 50 miles an hour Engineer Emanuel List jumped and was internally injured The fireman was hurt but not seriously Passengers were bruised by belongings thrown forward Warsaw Indiana October 12 The south bound Big Four accommodation wrecked just south of town over a hundred passengers shaken but none seriously injured Cause cited as a washout
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Loveland
New York Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sorrels Stone Spur
Emanuel List
Mien
Belm
Warsaw
Ind
Big Four
Washburn Game Hinted Toward Tough Showdown
Denver observers believe the Athletic club eleven is in poor condition ahead of the Washburn game. The team may feature several past stars, yet optimism is low as Kansas opponents have won 6 to 0 twice, with a field foul scoring the only points. No drop kicker listed on the squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Athletic
Denver
the Republican
Athletic Club Park
Washburn
Captuim
Friands
Kunsana
Freedom at stake in Leavenworth habeas case of tailors and killers
Federal prisoners E H Geribner and Frank Hunt seek release on technical grounds in Leavenworth federal court. The habeas actions challenge sentences from Pauis Valley Indian Territory court, arguing the Pauls Valley term ended before their May 13 sentencing, potentially voiding their terms for crimes from liquor selling to highway robbery. Judges and Justice Department lawyers clash over the procedural point with high stakes for hundreds of inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Uates States
Habea Us
E H Geribner
Frank Hunt
Indian Territory
Federal Penitentiary
Department of Justice
Washington
Jorney
J. E. Humphreys
United States
Humphreys
U.S
Harry Bone
B. H. Serioner
Pauis Valley
Scribner
Pauls Valley
Ex-Gov Crawford Argues Oil Lease Case in Cherokee Fight
Oral arguments began at the Interior department in the Cherokee Oil and Gas case. Attorneys Murchison Springer and Dumond spoke for the Indians opposing the oil lease. On the company side, Thurston and former Governor Crawford of Kansas appeared in its defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior Department
Cherokee Oil and Gas Company
Murchison
William M. Springer
Charles M. Dumond
Thurston
Crawford
Kansas
Pomeroy Plans Major Kansas City Improvements
E Pomeroy of Denver, reputed Kansas landholder, eyes substantial investments in and around Kansas City Kean including the famous model farm. Several thousands of dollars may be spent on business blocks and other additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Republican
A. E. Pomeroy
Pald
Kansas Ground
Ill City
Kean
Caught Between Cars Kills Samuel V Thompson Near Kanees City
Samuel V Thompson son of Mrs Emily Thompson of Monroe Street was instantly killed when crushed between two cars on the Santa Fe line about 16 miles from Kanees City on Friday evening. He had been married and lately resided at Fort Madison. His wife was at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel V. Thompson
Emily ‘Thompson
Monroe Street
Santa Fe
Kanees City
Hompeon
Ft. Madison
Fort Misa Kon Gite
Sulwase
Poke
Mike Ih
Waiting for the Cure in County Health Battle
A panicked scene unfolds as a physician and sanitary officers struggle to control a suspected smallpox exposure. Citizens fear infection while authorities trace contacts and prepare containment steps.
Post Office Receipts and Through Car Travel Promotions
Cheap railroad tickets for through trains via Akron to Buffalo and via St Louis. No change to Buffalo on round trips. Inquiries urged to J T Ay or J M Shesbrough in Texas and St Louis agents. Mentions of rail routes, fares, and through car comforts with scattered OCR fragments about schools and a laundry appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-Am
Expo
Buffalo
Akron Howte
St Louis
Aek &Bout
J. T. Ay
T. PB. Agt
Fen Antonio
Tex
J. M. Shesbrougt
A. G P. Agt
Wabash Wins Omaha & St. Louis Railroad at Auction
Special Master Robert Kern in Omaha offers the Omaha & St. Louis line for sale. Edwin W. Sheldon for bondholders bids $1,260,000 and the property is knocked down to the Wabash railroad company. The line will be operated by Wabash in the future.
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Omaha, Neb
Robert H Kern
Omaha & St. Louis Railroad
Edwin W. Sheldon
New York
W. Emlyn Roosevelt
Judge rules Russian sugar bounty legal in U S case
In Baltimore this afternoon United States District Judge Morris ruled that the extra tariff on sugar imported from Russia is legal in the case A B Downs vs United States. The judge found that inducements to refiners by the Russian government function as bounties. Authorities advise travelers to carry Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Baltimore
Odt. S
Morris
United States District Court
Russia
United States
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Boosts Delicate Health
A young woman in delicate health followed a doctor's advice to take half a teaspoon of Scott's Emulsion after dinner daily and rapidly grew more robust. The rules emphasize varying doses to suit the stomach, not overdoing it, with additional promotional lines from Scott & Browne in New York.
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Scott
Local notes mention residents visiting and events
Wil Roberts travels to Lawrence and Joplin tomorrow. A B Corey and son visit A K Rodgers in Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs T H Thomas of Rock Island stay with Mrs C J Badders. Dr B R Magee and the Medic football team go to Emporia. Mrs W H Eastman hosts a card party October 22 at 1414 Topeka Ave. Andrew Swallow near death after debility. Miss Sara Stickney hosts tea for Mrs Harold Robinson and Miss Nina Stagunter, who depart for Galveston. Lime Kiln team defeats Lime Kiln rivals 6 to ? at Washburn. Legal suit heard over damages in Topeka court. Several social events and club affairs noted amid town life.
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Wil Roberts
Lawrence
Joplin
A. B. Corey and Son
Wisconsin
A. K. Rodgers
C. Peebler
Meriden
J. Sf. Gibbs
Oskaloosa
T. H. Thomas
Rock Island
C. J. Badders
Thomas
Emporia
W. H. Eastman
Topeka Avenue
Andrew Swallow
John Wuthrie
Philadelphia
Lou Cheronhos
Fred Stonestrrat
Topeka
Statestreet
Stickney
Ruth Ethel Stickney
Mabel Moss
Sons of the King
Grace Cathedral
Tia
Pee Dent
Norman Bey
Dents
Ernest Betne
Ben Soleo Jr
Thomas Walker
Floyd Stevens
Oil and Gas Company
Shmwwnee County
Megera
George Burton
James Dutro
Board of Managers
Per
Dana
MacVicar
Topeks
New York
Dana MacVicar
Peter Macy Vicar
Washburn Cant
The Fifth Avenue Hotel in Topeka Promotes Family Rates
A Topeka hotel advertisement touts The Fifth Avenue as a popular establishment with first class accommodations and attentive management. It highlights special family rates and notes Sunday guests from Beets are welcomed as a desirable stopping place in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
A. T. Pigg
Topeka
Parr Road Vacated by County Committee
The county committee yesterday vacated Parr road after viewers J A Parr J E Taylor and T J Com reported against it. Joab Mulvane and others opposed the opening, but William Band Martin Nason and J M Franklin pushed ahead amid objections. A note of unrelated medical ad copy appears at the end.
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Nors
Parr
J. A. Parr
Orton
J. E Taylor
T J. Com
Joab Mulvane
Wiliam Band
Martin Nason
J. M. Franklin
Vane Hk
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The
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
U. W
Erwin Lodge
Hatel
Secret Societies
J. W. Frown
Supreme Court
Mt Tates
Ite
Krani
Odd Fellows
A. &. Kemper
Pate M. Johnson
Garnett
P. Davies
Concordia
A County
J. J. Roll
W. ‘Atchibon
A Eo Heim
G. & Potter
Wilwen
Vance
A. Saim
W. H. Kemper
Horton
E Carder
Mae A. Colaw
Q. Beal
G. Butchell
S. Learned
J. W. Mee Wellington
J. A. Bright
Tretudine
Emma Stevyros
Rebekah Assembly
Fern Wan Stra
David
Cape of Insurance
Ciyp
America
Prramus
Order of the Red Crone
Foriainmenc
Theis Hall
Lip West Bier Avenue
Cudahy
Pat Crowe
Renee
Arenas
Uvea
Crewe
Omer
Panabon
Apt
N. Y. Express
Boom Hill City
Denver Papers
J. P. Pomeroy
Miss Mae Kennerly
730
Kansas Avenue
V. Thompson
Kansas City
Esindz
Etineer
Ardmore
Gleeson” Indian School
Houth Daksa
Tyaia Mearis
Tys
the Mogul
Denver Beit
Wabash
Omaha & St. Louis Railway
Chamberlain
Cusiera
Duar
Scott & Browne
York
Parr Road
Jones & Son
Kansas Ave
Geo. W. Reed
Crystal
Progressive Laundry
Matthews
van Buren St
Telephone
State
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