Superstition Tied to Cock Crow Deaths in Neamith Family
A Ga town reports a string of deaths linked by local belief to a crowing cock. Henry Stermith and Henry Harr faced conflicts as a cock’s persistent crowing before each death stirs fear and prompts grim family legends about fate and misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autroysilie
Henry Stermith
Henry
Robert Harrin
Eich
Ube
Ekter Newmith
Althe
W. Tt. Key
Deamith
Nesouth
Vienna clash over mace and desks in tense session
Legislators fought violently in the chamber as Czech deputies clashed with guards for control of the mace and desk lids. The dispute centered on Dr Whramnyitich pushing a schedule deemed contrary to house rules, with Count Goluchowski and the Austro-Hungarian ministers cited in the tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Pnfertues
Ralert
Whramnyitich
Chnik
Goluchowski
Imperial Eminent of
Aesarch
Milk saves residence as milk pours on blaze
In New Haven a large two and a half story colonial home of George T Platt was saved after 240 darts of milk quenched a fire burning near a pile of old books and ink in the cellar. The milk company reporter notes the well was broken and water used to control the blaze before extinguishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Vet
Farma
George T Platt
Droepeteas
Duke Care
Home for Plotters Revolution in San Domingo
The Journal reports a revolutionary movement against President Hereaus in San Domingo, the Spanish speaking republic allied with the French speaking Finyst, and the West Indian island of Mayts. Notices advertise Quinine tablets for cold cures and a salve for burns, with laundry services by Peerless Steam Laundry at 12 and 14 West 5th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
New York
Storia
Hereaus
G. W. Stans
Kansas Avenue
Peerless Steam Laundry
West Sth St
Unclear report on Governor Elogees visit and regional aims
A fragmented Caracas based note claims Governor Elogees of Michigan visited the Guariee region to probe a railway and asphalt interests. It mentions Col Sutton seeking control of a mine, planned inspections, and further officials traveling to Zulin and Col pride for related purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetooll
Migh
Get
Venenvla Herald
Caracas
Raetisa
Spanlas
Amope
Ehh
Govenor Elogees
Michigan
Guariee
Col Sutton
Zulin
Col~ Pride
Lever to found large soap factory in United States
Mr Lever, a prominent English soap manufacturer, travels to the United States to establish a major factory. He already runs a $10,000,000 plant at Fort Sunlieht, Ireland, employing about 000 workers, and plans expansion into Canada with a branch operation after locating a suitable site in the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Got. Jl
United States
Canada
Lever
United Siates
Lever Has & Monitor
Fort Sunlieht
Hieland
Mere
Hind
Rutherland
Lee Will Go Back to Cuba in December Plans
Washington reports Gen Fitzhugh Lee chief of Cuba forces plans to return to Cuba around December 5 to oversee operations until the war ends. He will be joined by Walter B Booker US consul at Sagua La Grande, arriving soon after Lee to provide the President with on the ground details. The president has decided against dispatching additional combat officers, preferring experienced inland service for Cuba policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Chicago
Washington
Fitzhugh Lees
Walter B Booker
United States
Sagua la Grande
Lee
McKinley
Supreme Court of Honor approves Kansas fraternal group
Topeka announces the Supreme Court of Honor as a legitimate fraternal beneficiary organization after reviewing its constitution and proceedings. J C Smith of 620 Kasisax Ave replies to a prior inquiry about operating in Kansas. Official letter dated October 13 1807 signed by Wert McNald Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Honor
State OF Kansas
Insurance Department
Topeka
J.C. Smith
Kasisax
Supreme Court of Henne
Uneir
Chet Salt Nea Hizktion
Henry George Endorsed by Knights of Labor Assembly
District Assembly No 49 Knights of Labor in New York endorsed Henry George. The local assemblies in the city total about 25,000 members across the district, supporting his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor
New York
Richardson Estate Disputed Asserts $500000 Net In court
In Surrogate Fitzgeralds court today the Richardson estate was claimed to be worth just over $500000 rather than $40000000. George Richardson, son of the deceased, filed an affidavit opposing his stepmother's temporary administration, arguing the state should not be placed under her control. Also included are ad copy style testimonials for a so called Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia, with sales claims and a Topeka drugstore listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
New York
Toade
Fitzgerald
Joseph Fr. Richardson
George Richardson
Social And Personal Notes From Topeka And Vicinity
In Topeka and nearby areas social items reveal a new literary club to study the Netherlands with Miss Margaret Dudley as leader, and a busy schedule of dances, card parties, and wedding announcements. Notables include Mrs J M Shellabarger, Mr J M Shellabarger, Mr and Mrs W Whitton, Miss Josephine Shellabarger, Miss Hazel Nelson, and the marriage of Miss Linzie Heck to Joseph Se bin and Miss Minnie Cowdrey to George Burckiacher. Several residents travel to Chicago, Kansas City, and Independence, while others host gatherings and celebrate anniversaries and engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Margaret Dudley
Walter Noble
Charles Thoms
Herbert Armstrong
Theodore Hammatt
Geo. Crawford
Arthur Capper
Harry Ashby
Frank Jarre
Stes
Miss Humbleton
Theresa Rossington
Nellie McClintock
Susie Sweet
Dora Purman
Douglass Hoffman
Circleville
Dr. Wasson
W. H. Eastman
Go. Crawford
Independence
Charles A. Fellows
Eugene Quinton
Edna Crane
Atchison
Helen Small
George Crawford
Rand
J. M. Shellabarger
Sime A. A. Hurd
Kansas City
Charles Patrick
J. HR. Bush
Salt Lake City
Hankin
J. R. Hayes
Mabel
John ‘Taylor
Des Moines
Walter Taker
Frank Hayden
Columbus
James
Fingden
Wul Alexander
Spooners
Hazel Nelson
Alma
Huffaker
Nevada
J. H. Moss
A. F. Marry
Tampico
Mexico
Topeka
Barry
Winfield
Fannie Dimenti
Leavenworth
Grace
Laura Houghtelingi
Minnie Cowdrey
George Burckiacher
Et. A. BE. Wagner
Clay Street
Fred Reinke
R. P. Palngqulst
Morrison
Staples
Lyons
Fletcher
Stein
Sherman to Give Hanna a Lift
Washington Oct 21 Secretary Shor fall arranged to start for his home at Mapatieli G Baturdy week of the day after the president leaves Washington He will vote at Munsfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Hanna
Washington
Shorfall
Mapatieli
Baturdy
Munsfield
Best Medicine for Nervous Fatigue Electric Bitters
A fragment promotes Electric Bitters as the best nerve tonic and blood purifier. It claims gentle liver and kidney stimulation, improved digestion, and appetite, priced at $1.00 per bottle via Swift & Holliday Drug Co. Also mentions a camera offer from Western Homes Publishing Co at Seventh and Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
Sates
Western Homes Publishing Co
Southeast Corner
Seventh and Jackson
North Topeka Social Notes and Odd Notices
Various local items report visits and travel from Chicago Bonner Springs and Newton. residents named include Mrs Straus, Miss Grace Page, Rev W H Davis. social events feature a doughnut and pumpkin pie sale at Kansas Avenue M E church and a jug breaking concert at North Congregational church. wedding of Mungd Shields and Whitmill noted as quiet. bridge work contents and a few railway era names appear among scattered notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Street
Abs. Hum
Central Avenue
Bonner Springs
Fricade
W. HF. Davis
Monroe
Fath Mission
Horne
Bilas Mabel Troudit Jott
Blockton
Oskaldana
Nekatives
Simtel Atkins
Kansee City
Hext
Jonas Skens
K. D. Griest
Hills
Kika
Mrs. Eaton
Central
Faxs
Jackson Street
Mise
Wil van Ness
Croom
Rock Island
North Comregetional Church
Police Suspend Two Officers After Deceptive Night Patrols
Patrolmen Campbell and Rucker, under Chief Steele, were suspended from duty until November 1 after a series of deceptive nocturnal patrols in South Topeka. Campbell, brother in law of ex Gov Lewelling, and Rucker allegedly staged misdirections to mislead authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Rucker
Steele
Braves
Board of Police Commissioners
Mistory Mane
South Topeka
Missouri Paoctite
Kennedy
Hipele
Lewelling
CJ. Eddy
Eighth
Kansac# avenue
Pelice Board
Women Travelers Subject of Montreal W C A Discussion
Montreal Oct 21 A W C A conference session featured a discussion on services for women travelers and the work of the association in aiding strangers in large cities Mrs John G Lessie of Chicago opened the topic with remarks followed by Mrs Fettle Fisher of Chicago describing practical results of the Chicago program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
John G. Lessie
Chicago
Fettle Fisher
Postoffice Matter: Bristow Comments on Kansas City Probe
Washington reports Bristow says investigation into the Kansas City postoffice has not produced sensational charges against Postmaster Reed and Assistant Postmaster Said. Officials await a fuller report before action. Also includes drug ad and local services like sewing and laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Washington
Postorce Department
Kansas City
Postoffice
Reed
Erivene
Madrid dispatch on Cuba program and war outlook
A Co Tunna dispatch quotes Marshal Bianco en route to Havana for Cuban duties stating full confidence in the new programme for immediate success and autonomy under the Panera party He notes no fixed end date for the war and a general predicting victory within seven months while hinting peace could extend beyond that timeline Political factions in Madrid debate how to approach the United States with differing views among foreign and war ministers and Sagasta Moret and others on Cuba policy and Ireland tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Tunna
Bianco
Havana
Cuba
Panera
Heraldo
Senor Canalajar
United States
Senor Gallen
Sagasta
Senor de Lome
Washington
Senor Sagasta
Senor Moret
el Corres
Senor Segavia
Senor Gullun Aryaults
Ex-Chief Justice Horton Sketches By Local Artist
In a downtown scene at 1 30 p m an ex chief justice named Horton sat stiffly on a stool on Seventh street Kansas avenue as a street artist drew his portrait The crowd grew large and comments floated about the justice’s dignity The artist claimed a finished picture for a price of 10 cents and Horton accepted the work without the model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Horton
Seventh Street
Kansas Avenue
Norton
Judge Horton
Jutee Horton
Horton
Oldest Man and Other Voters Register in Topeka
The oldest registered voter is David Harris, a 107 year old resident of 916 Western Avenue, who recalls Jackson’s era as a boy. Robert Haggard, of 1227 Locust Street, registered as a “Gentleman” per the books. Charles Patrick listed as occupation Plutoorat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harris
Western Avenue
Jackson
Robert Haggard
Locust Street
Topeka
Charles Patrick
Plutoorat
Man Kills Intruder in Cabin Trap Firearms Death
Oregon item reports W P Michaelson of Portland who killed an intruder at his cabin near Dorado Creek. He set a door trap to trigger buckshot when someone attempted entry. The would be thief died within hours. Michaelson, an upholsterer by trade, faced the deadly consequence of his own mechanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
S. M. Wise
Dawson Citlasicn
Simon Jacobs
Thivelty
W. FP. Michaelson
BE Dorado Creek
Michaelson
Michelson Fimerly
Michagison
Major Sonny Handy Delays Return Amid Illness Rumor
Major Sonny P. Handy, the United States special commissioner to the French International Exposition of 18M, completed his mission here but friends fear for his health as his return to the United States is postponed on the eve of embarkation for America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Parris
Sonny P. Handy
United States
Deaths and Funerals in Meriden Tecumseh and St Joseph
A notice summarizes multiple death and funeral events. Myrtle Fildman aged 7 dies and is mourned by Mr and Mrs WH Hidman with services at the family home near Meriden. Myrtle Wolford aged 2 dies in Tecumseh, with a service from the Wolford residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Fildman
Wh“Arn Hidman
Meriden
Myrtle Wolford
Wm. Wonlford
Tecumseh
Market Report from Chicago Wheat Opening Declines
Today's market report from the Associated Press for the State Journal notes December wheat trading with price moves around nine cents from yesterday's close. In Chicago, early indicators show market softness amid cautious trading as traders assess supply signals and demand prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Associated Press
The
State Journal
Chicago
Wheat drought hits winter acreage in Nebrasks report
Drought trims Nebraskan winter wheat area by about one third per state dopreport. Market summaries note cautious bids in corn and oats as traders ignore some futures strength while unwinding stock levels and livestock receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Parc Uinés
Owe
Biy
Nebrixka
Cincinnai Price Current
Otto Meyer
Liverigol
Yeaterday
York Pasiey
Expur
Mir
Wye
Timothy—Cach
Dabur
Grain and stock prices at Topeka market report
The document lists bids and prices for white oats and wheat, with terms like No 2 spring white coke and 74.8 high values. It notes Timothy and creamery products, market notes on Hog and Cattle futures, and includes data from the W. A. Michael Commission on Brokers in Grain. The range of prices covers grain futures and provisions with addresses in Topeka, Denver, and associated broker details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miscourt
W. A. Michael Commission
Mibchs
LO Weat Sixth Ave
Topeka
W. A. Michael Comand
West Sixth Ave
Niluwiou Co
Kansas City
Salen
Texas
Texas Stears
Sugar and Coffee Prices and Wheat Market Gossip
Market gossip from New York and Liverpool reports sugar and coffee pricing, wheat and corn receipts, and trading sentiment. Notes on futures, including Decem ber wheat and May selling, with mixed outside markets and evolving prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kanaas
Sao
Ainioe Huntattoria
Marlies
Liverpool
Rome
Outnorte
Vance
Chicago
Cate
Mey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mills-Adams Co.’s Cloak Department
Kansas Ave
Connecticut
Home For
Plotters
Yeetvis
W. . King & Co
Tex
Matt
Saadfeld Atoulatorco
Atlanta
Ati Oeuocist
Pingree
Sie Wes
Venezuela
Kansas
Henry George
TF. Anthony
Promise City Town
Swift & Huliday Drug Co
Social and Personal
J. di. Shellabarger
Ste
J. Mo Shellabarger
Eddy
Minds
Will Whitton
Wim, Macferran
Priscill
Alexander
Maule Ranney
Mise Josephine Shellabarger
Mary Thompson
Julia Berry
Jefferson City
Lew Bronson
Howes Dennis
Wil Alexaner
W. J. Black
Clarigs Blyod Smith
CL. Seagreaves
Country
North Topeka
W.C A
Kk. C. Postoffice Matter
P. G. Essex
Golden Citys, Mo
Ath
L. M. Crawford
St. Joseph
Richard Mans
Aid
Masager E. S. Grigham
Crawford Theater
Feys
Woodson
Mon
Cerise
Bes & Wise Ming
Chicago Livestock Market
Hoeves
Ennver
Furn
Michiel Cormilanon
W. A. Michal Commission
Topeka Kan
W. Wickiam
Prinsigal Exchange
Te Sountry
Qsenee Central National Bank
Kanes Union Nations Ae Rane
Kanead Cyry
Firat
Kansan City
Lex
J S Ganver
D. C. CuntisTsn
Iat
S L Beara
Sec'y- Telephone
Lux Commission Co
BEG Hansan Ave
Toptera, Mar
Ain Ar
J.L. Ball & Company
Rai
Chicago Board OF Trade
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!