Deputies De Bost and Gray Placed in City Jail After Drunken Arrest
Leon De Bost chief deputy United States marshal and James Gray were jailed by Wichita police after being charged with drunken and disorderly conduct outside the Manhattan hotel. Witnesses say both men were shouting and resisting officers, with Gray allegedly firing at furniture and starting a bedding fire in the lockup. Officers Sutton and Woods describe a heated exchange before the arrest, while De Bost claims political manipulation and asserts his Republican allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Bost
Wichita
Leon de Boss
United States
Dr. Neeley
James Gray
Woods
Sutton
United States Court
Wegen
Manhattan
Mx de Boxt
Toeka
Gray
Eavenworth
Leos D. de Bost
James D. Gray Spd
Manhatten
Harte Sutton
Hedford Woods
Chin Dhrthy
Oficers
Sutton and
Suton
Ends
Dortig
Eod
Dr Bost
Hades
Bedford Wood
Grry
Mer de Bost
Records In Court Show Bank Property Turned Over
The United States Savings Bank receiver Major William Sims filed a final report after the bank failed three years ago. Records and ledgers were moved to the courthouse and placed in McGardenhire?s office. Receipts for the quarter ending September 4 totaled 1,670,645 with equal disbursements. Trustee fees and court costs were paid, and since Sims took over September 20, 1491, a surplus of 7,760.55 has passed through his hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uulted States Savings Bank
Eoer
Tany Senis
William Sims
United Scaies Savings Bank
Hazen
McGardenhire
Sims
Stebbins & Evans
Tw & M. Gardeshire
Sime
Topeka captures a murderer and reward update
A colored suspect, Bart Dobson, was captured at Cajon Pacific depot near Topeka by U S detectives K Andereen and Alex Barnes. The case sparked a $290 reward, with two informants sharing in a prior offer. Dobson, who claimed innocence, agreed to go to Ohio without a formal warrant. Local notes mention politics, weather, cups and a busy week with several events and appointments across Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Cajon Pacific
K. Andereen
United States
Alex Barnes
Bart Dobson
Balfontaine
Dobson
Helfontaine
Ohio
Ant
Welch named high school math teacher amid board session
Charles B Welch, son of President R B Welch, was elected to a math teaching post at $75 a month by the board of education. The vote followed praise for Welch’s qualifications, with the president noting his son’s success but not participating in the candidacy. The board also discussed adding Greek to the dead languages and set a dedication date for the high school building once complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B Welch
R B. Welch
Board of Education
Jesse Shaw
Welch
Washburn College
Beck
Law
Davidson
Resent Welch
Tures
Ouida
Bill Nye
Pee
A. RR. Taylor
State Normal School
Webster
Green Coal Company
C. C. Nicholson
First
Kansas
Holland
J. W. Dolman
Bi 4
Martineau
County
Soci City Teachers’ Associatione
State Teachers Association
Ita
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society
Topeka residents and visitors are active with gatherings at Miss Noliie Whites, campfire events at Garfield park, and a surprise birthday party for Miss Aqua Hudson. The column lists dozens of local residents, engagements, weddings, and social visits to Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, and other places, with numerous appearances by Misses Higbee, Casey, Shaffer, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Noliie
North Topeka
Strona
Waite
Margaret Cessy
Edith Higbee
Prudence Wright
Daisy J. Bell
Marie Sweet
Titanita Sells
Cordelia
Geraldine
Pauline Tree
Myrtle Wood
Lillian Carter
Abba Greer
Hessie Moon
Josie Sona Bernice Dencis
Margaret McDowell
Anna Shaffer
Josephine Nuthrup
Jeotie
May Gilrey
Sadie
Frances Ray
Louis Hays
Lotta Jolly
Julia Leon
May Pladias
Gladys Corning
Majiio
Anna Crave
Trises Greenwood
Carrie Merrick
Danny Smith
Clara Lambrek
Emily Elsck
Meerrs
Mr. J. Radcliff
Hob
Frank Merrick
al Hulitt
Dean Witers
Guy Hagar
Lewis Greenwood
Lizzie Gavitt
Myrtle
Gertie Biddle
Clara
Sarah
Alice Delater
Mamie Crawford
Leon Jones
Jessie
Grace Heller
Maggie Mitchell
Ednn Prescott
Lenis Pronty
Gertie Knicht
Annie Semp
Abbie Shaffer
Kilmer
Masters al Beroniua
Martin Oswalt
Ike M. Cohen
Eugene Semperts
Fred Bartell
Ed Mocritt
Will Scotth
Milties Weberer
Arthur Majors
Léoin Travis
Lewis Shaffer
Emeries
Porter Hemperol
Mandates
Albert Koby
Bouth Topeka
Ed Miller
Chino
Minnie Doyle
Stargaret Casey
Edith Higbee Wee
Moonlight Plewic
Garfield Park
Cassituuin
Hartford
Conn
Katie Kay Bup
Liberty
Ming Mattie Zingham
Thewss Gormian
Blue Earth City
Coalendirs
George Corning
Chicago
LH. Sim
Will
Urbana
Lils
Wichita
A. M. Cool
Omaha
Lizzie Cammock
Mies
Mame Kahr
St. Louis
Corrine Bone
Kansas City
E. T. Sin
Wellie McClintock
Wills Rodgers
Mary Thompson
Pearl Moarland
Cave Penfield
W. A McCarter
W. W. Phelps
D. E Holler
Washington, D.C
S G. Parker
Salina
Lillian Toefft
Grace Vaz Houten
Pesri McFarland
Meesra
Ed Dennis
Frank Ohmer
Raigh Valentine Wood
Horace NeForran
Kk Davis
Misa Laura Weidling
Iowa
Mra A. Herrick
Edna Vertes
Seawa
Boerham
Mies Mollie Higlland
Mise
Edith Higthee
Ed Miler
Ed Martin in Police Court After Yard Confrontation
Ed Martin appeared in police court this morning amid a minor disturbance in the Rock Island yards. Officer Dagg described Ed and his followers as rambunctious during the box car scuffle, with one leg injured by the incident. The judge ordered detention for fifteen days to curb his roaming society and keep the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Martin
Udge
American Steam Laundry
Prescott & Co
West
Eighth Street
Topeka News Roundup of Social Happenings and Meetings
Chicago visitors in town and local residents returning from trips are noted along with planned travels to Chicago and Musica. A large masquerade party is planned for next month, a Topeka avenue wedding is anticipated, and a Y W C A worker is tied to a wedding announcement. A public debate among Populists stalls after a heated dispute at a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Albert Sproat
J. W. Slight
Ed McNeal
St Louis
Elder
Bessie
Mra H. R Nickerson
de. Sinelt
Mise Aene Nickerson
Chicas
Mra. Nickerson
Topeka
Ht. A. Wallace
East Tenth Atreat
Annte Neliis
New York
Isomer Shall
Las Vegas
Tyler Street
Joan Seniesty
Ole
Varceryman
Political Debate Sparks Tense Clash in Topela Church
A high tension debate at Cumberland Presbyterian church in Topela pitted Populists J K Donnell against Republican George Smith over state ticket interests. Farnsworth Foster and James H Guy appeared but did not debate as disruptions and interruptions erupted, with audience and speakers clashing over an archist charge and party banners amid a chaotic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topela
J. K. Downell
George Smith
Smith
Popullete
Mr. Button
Decker
State House
Button
Mr. Foster
J. A. Guy
Guy
Jerry Kite
Sod
Foster
Local briefs report city politics and trials in Topeka
Local items note De H A Dykes traveling in Hamilton county on business and Populist activity in Rawline county. J W Murphy in Topeka for party work. McKercher named chief clerk in the General Superintendent office. smallpox scare underway in Leavenworth with exposures feared in Topeka. John Thomas succeeds Lacey at the Postal Telegraph office in Topeka. Calvin Boyd faces district court case over Dupree’s gambling house. Charles Edwards convicted of assault. Santa Fe submits products to Boston expo. brown goods from Finney county. Fire brigade organized. local water plans discussed for Topeka and Lawrence. Various ads and travel notices end with rail fares and shoe sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. H. A. Dykes
Hamilton County
Barsum
Topeka
Katisan City
J. W. Murphy
Secretary of State
Rawline County
B. MeKercher
Beeucosedyil
AL Henkin
McKercher
Leavenworth
John ©. Thomas
Pred C. Lacey
Postal
Lacey
Chicago
Therar Western
Calvin Boyd
Dupree
Hee Court
Frank Hersic
Tillotson
Charles Edwards
Santa Fe
Food and Health Exposition
Boston
Finney County
Onder Bergsten
J. Pyle
Garden City
Pourth Jefferson Streets
Ed Hawes
George Bymmes
G. W. Porter
L. B. Pechner
J. B. Mausca
G. A. Adameon
Leon Currier
Lawrence
Baldwin's
Lawrence Plumbing and Heating Company
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State of
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Republic of Mexico
Ayers Saranparilla Ja
East Sixth Street
Ormemere Chase & Biubuen
S. Sproat
Keeley League
Coring
Baezel- Bate
North Topetas
Deaser
Musee
Kansas Medical College
J. &. Hudson
J. C Caldwell
Seulrary Commission
Hue
Catte
A. S Embree
Oll Creamery
Frank Trauber
Weo B Prather
Elizabeth II. Yates
Maine
English Lutheran Church
Fifth
Harrison
Kansas Avenue
Oscar Kelsch
Newton
Lydia McCool
Liberty United Presbyterian Church
B. Bradford
Mary E Lease
Governor Stone
Missouri
Graham, Mo
Thurs- Fs
Topeke Y. M.C
George A. Eddy
State Teachers’ Association
Topeks
Marshall
Pallas
Rnte House
Aptare
Lewis
Santa PE
St Louie
Corvette
Charles B. Welch
Social and Personal
Mel‘ariand
Cimeinuali
Topeka Avenur
Sociat Nores
Annie
Cleo Ewart
Henrietta
Maury Thompson
Ed Mebride
John Wares
Ralph Youre
WI Alexande
Martin
aViarmont
Imperial
Waverly, Lovell
Batman & Townsend, ‘Sturionics
Geo. Burghart
Cmaergr
F. Tines
Jackson Street
Rady
M Rudy
Lancaster
Firstplace Draggiars
W. R. Kennedy
Corner Fourth
Louis and
Ferare
Boots Fe
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Agesta
Prin An
Formans
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