Rev Charles Sheldon Testifies In Liquor Case In Topeka
Rev Charles M Sheldon took the stand in district court as the state’s principal witness in the Holler liquor sale case. He described June 22 witness accounts and stated Hand bought three beer bottles and later a whisky bottle, while Holler kept records. defense witnesses questioned the chain of events and accuracy of the store ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A Sheldon
District Court
Mr Sheldon
Liquur Cave
Fred Hoiler
Huzeo
HL. Sefford
John Carter
Jacy
G N. Elliote
Elliott
Mullers
Eliott
Boller
Sera
Flame Avenue
Hib Case
Elliot
Charles M. Sheldon
Safford
Tupokal
Central Congregational Church
Mr. Hand
Mr. Holler
Hunia
Holler
Jim
Melland
Jin
Hand
Hen
Shuldout
R. Mand
May
Attor
AG. Carroth
Mayuelf
Carruth
Clark
Croes
Mr. Shaldon
Fred Holler
T. S. Hand
T.S
Hazeo
Tland
Kellam
Heller
Rowley Brothers
Mr. Case
Swift & Molliday's
Sim
A. G. Garruth
Hamilton Printing Company
Stissdon
W. F. Late
Draggist Holter
Fred Fuller
Ridgeway
Wins
Bir. Holler
Tr. Gand
Cuem
Sheldon
Wand
W. P. Lake
Bock
Saldon
Currath
Winn
Topeka Avenue
Wing
Mrr. Moller An
Dir
Suekton
Wheat Makes a Record Price Drop Since July
New Years to Sept 00 report shows wheat reaching a record low for July, with December at 58 1/2, down from the prior low last July. Cash wheat near lowest levels, export demand steady while mills absorb. Export traders near a million bushels purchased this week. mills about 150,000. Options fell as bears growl and improved crop estimates boost weakness.
Booths General Will Tour United States and Canada
General Booth, a Salvation Army figure, plans a six month tour visiting major cities in Canada and the United States. He will depart for Halifax and reach New York around October 20, then Kansas City on December 7 before concluding the U S trip in Seattle. From Seattle he proceeds to Vancouver, tracing the Canadian northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Star
Kansas City Cor
St. Jouns
N. PF
William Hooth
Salvation Army
Robert Thornbara
Hooth
America
Canada
United States
Halifax
Seatte
Seattle
Vancouver
Canadian Northwest
Firemen Elect Officers In Brotherhood Meeting
Frank W. Arnold of Terre Haute heads the new officers list for the Brotherhood of Firemen, elected in Terre Haute Ind. The slate includes grand secretary and treasurer, grand executive board members, trustees, an editor and manager for the Locomotive Fireman's Magazine, with offices across Indiana Ohio New York and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Arnold
Terre Haute
Hanniestne
Brotherhood of Firemen
Tirand
Frank W. Arnoll
Ind
Rrand
B. A. Ball
Strntford
Oat
H. N. Lamb
Garcett
J. J. Byrne
Portland
Ore
J. J. J May
Halston
Asa Dillon
Ellis
Eall of Trustees
W. F. Hives
Denver
Caio
A. Ha ‘Hawley
New York
Mi Suttons
Decatur
Carter
Taylor
Texan
Charges of Laziness Hit Letter Carriers Meet
At the national letter carriers convention in Cleveland on September 22, charges against Chairman J. C. Powers of the legislative committee were heard. The session was disorderly as officers struggled to maintain order and no action was taken before recess. The charges cited laziness neglect of duty and misconduct though President Armour called the evidence vague and hard to shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Cleveland
J. C. Powers
Legislative Committee
Eee
Armour
Whisky Trust Desponds Over Receiver Idea
Peoria Illinois September 20. The whisky trust crisis rumor grows as officers of the American Distributing Company of New York arrive to scrutinize rebate vouchers. Sam Walner, owner of the world’s largest distillery, is slated to operate next month and could meet current demand, raising talk of a possible deal to marginalize the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Whisky Trust
American Distributing Company of
New York
Sam Walner
Senator Martins Campaign Dates Set In Topeka Rally
Democratic chairman Richardson schedules a Topeka rally with Ex Gov Glick and Sen Martian as campaign entrants. Hetes fixes Overmyer dates for late September with stops in Manhattan, Alma, Osage City, and Lawrence from September 24 to 27.
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Overmyer
Richardson
Democratic State Central Communities
Topeka
Glick
Ges. G. W. Blair
Martian
S. Hetes
Manhettin
Alma
Osage City
Lawrence
Lincoln Carter’s Scenic Show Opens for Three Nights at the Grand
Lincoln Carter’s Scenic Show debuts tonight at the Grand for a three night run amid a torn stage and conflicting profanity in the scenery. The show is said to be led by a stronger company than last year and will organize tonight for the rest of the week amid noisy preparations and crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Carter
the Grand
Grand
Linecoln Carter
Ast Mall
Uenal
Denver
Shafroth
Riday
Joseph Conk
St. Groses
W. W. Dexxteus
J. Aldrich Libbey
Pauline Hall Opera
Gladys Wallis
Comc Opera
John A. Forepaugh
Philadelphia
Jack Webster
John Webster
Nellie McHenry
Stuart Robson
Brenton Thorpe
Rose Coghlan
Gerald Arbuthnot
Algie Psirtax
Ada Gray
Charles F. Tingay
England
Miss Gray
Eugland
Edward J. Ratcliffe
New York Lyceum Stock Company
Alice de Lacey
Peter de Lacey
Henrietta
Sadie Martinez
Max Figman
New York
Europe
Yardly
Henry Irving, Jr
Mephistopheles
Marion Terry
Ebien
Marguerite
Boy Bert Rich Dies by Own Action at 2024 Buchsoun Street
A 16 year old white boy named Bert Rich shot himself with a rusty revolver at about 11 this morning at 2024 Buchsoun street. Neighbors report three shots, two in the yard. he died at Knight's morgue after being found unconscious. Coroner to hold inquest tomorrow. He had worked for Wm Sauerland and had lost both parents in childhood. little known about his history.
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Bert Rich
Buchsoun Street
Wm Sauerland
Hert
Brestling
Men Ars
Sauers
Grove
Bert
Knight’s
Yo'cigck
Bert Rick
State Reform School
Isuerland
Ssuta Pe
Ashamed defendant pledges to stay in jail after whisky theft hearing
Preliminary examination for Jud Nicholson Guy Pier and Juin Stenman on stealing whisky and brae d from Stansfield's drug store was set. Stenman and Nicholson waived preliminary and were bound over to district court in 50 dollars. Pier refused. prosecutors decided he faced little chance of conviction on that count and re arrested him for stealing from Kyle's dry goods store on Sept 5. Wolff fled town. brother in law Lindsey vouched for him. Nicholson expresses remorse and vows to quit liquor saying he was drunk and misled but seeks no bond due to shame.
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Army
Pier
Iar
Kyle
Kansas Avenue
Johnny” Welll
Lie
H.C Lindsey
Wolff
Nicholson
Bond
Oto
Burige
Fred Lacey
Dec Ward
Elia
J. Q. Payne Struck by Freight Train in Lawrence
J O Payne a Fe general freight office worker living at … was badly injured last night in Lawrence when a freight train struck him on the head. He was taken home by patrol wagon and brought to Topeka this morning in serious condition with brain concussion and paralysis on his left side. A separate note reports a burglary at a West Meshed room with gold filling teeth and missing valuables. police say entry was likely by key. thieves remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenew
J. O. Payne
Senta Fe General
Wun Clay
Haere
Lawrence
Argentine
Topeka
Ein
Sante Fe
Gibeon
Payne Las Coscoseinn
West
Mephedium
Arutist
Uleo
McKinley to Speak in Topeka on October 3
Governor McKinley of Ohio will speak at the State House in Topeka for one hour on Wednesday morning October 3. The western tour uses a special train arriving from St Louis at :30, then a 10:30 depart for Hutchinson in the afternoon. He will address crowds from the south steps of the capitol after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overnor McKinley
William McKinley
Ohio
Topeka
Kansas
Ohio State
Ohio State Central Committee
McKinley
St Louis
Hutchinson
State House
Capitol Building
Episcopal Convention closes in Sartya Kansas
The Diocese of Kansas meeting at Sartya closes after inviting St. John's Military School. Bishop Thomas delivers his annual charge. Diocesan pledges rise 5 percent. The advisory council for next year includes Beatty Ayres Bennett Hopkins Stimson Blish Henderson Gleason. Next year’s convention will be at Hutchinson.
Hebron Rearrested on Warrant in Post Office Lands Case
W S Hebron ex postmaster of Kinsley was rearrested in Pittsburg on a U.S. court warrant after earlier sentence for misappropriating post office lands. Judge Williams ordered his arrest as he defies court mandates, likely sending him to the penitentiary. he once held prominence in Republican circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wienna
Hebron
Kinsley
Pittsburg
United States
Williams
Death notices and arrests in Denison and Silver Lake
Word arrived today of Robert Smith’s death over Denison Texas his mother resides at 124 Quincy Street. The body will be moved to Topeka for burial. Harry Neisweeder of Silver Lake was jailed on horse stealing charges with two more Silver Lake youths as alleged accomplices. James T H Cook a former union soldier and Lincoln post member died at the insane asylum his remains were taken by Lincoln Post and scheduled for a soldiers burial tomorrow at 2 pm with funeral at the post parlor.
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Robert Smith
Denison
Texan
Quincy Street
Topeka
Harry Neisweeder
Silver Lake
Courty Jail
James TH. Cook
Lincoln Post G. A 2
Ilis
Lincoln Moat
Fell Forty Feet One Thousand People Precipitated
An incident sent a thousand people to the ground after a collapse or fall described as a dramatic event. The report notes a mass scene with many injured or startled witnesses, with authorities beginning to assess casualties and cause.
Tragedy as Platform Collapse Kills Two in Axstox
A wooden platform forty feet high collapsed during a gathering at the Excelsior Athletic club hall in Axstox injuring about twenty and killing Joseph Ryan and Patrice Ciney. The crowd rushed as doors opened causing further collapse and many victims suffered severe injuries including broken limbs and head wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axstox
Male Street
Soda
Excelsior Athletic Club
Dd Totes
Joseph Ryan
Patrice Ciney
Arthur Deoaple
Perry Hoffman
Fret Blair
Charles Shalle
Harry Miller
Frank Grossman
Lew Gruseman
Bianvis#roasnan
Charles Horal
Charles Lant
Arthur Tolmos
Brol le Roy
Hixsoo
Ed Swenson
Brank Strauss
Beuken
Duke Haros
Charles Livvd Teff
W. Crawford
Frank Woeteel
Laury Hall
Johin Guardier
Frank Leclair
Frank Aubrey
John Wever
Guy Hansel
Amend O Felzy
Robbed the House on Western Avenue
Thieves entered the home of J. Meatman and HK Huffman at 430 Western Avenue between seven and nine, prying a panel from a side window. A gold neck chain, two gold breast pins, and a gold linc were stolen. Mr Huffman and a young girl were away. police have a description and with no further details are pursuing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Meatman
Western Avenue
House of
Huffman
Huf
Mr. Huffman
Robbing an Orchard and Other Local Items
George Gayton, a colored man known as a town figure, faces larceny charges after an attempted orchard theft with a companion. They allegedly drove off with two horses and began removing fruit before being captured by a farmer with a pistol and jailed. Other items mention transfer plans for the airship Myer and a long note on serpents’ continued motion and its mind effects.
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George Gayton
Tarenny
Miro
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Lake Bed
Gen. Booth
Cosin
Whisky Trust Desponds
Senator Martin
J. Q. Payne
Episcopal Convention
W. S. Hebron
Mayemsyer
mNaTos
Messrs Havemeyer and Searles
Sugar Trust
Senate
Tage Glints
Modern Woodman of America
Sunflower Camp
New Court House
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Huey. Desven
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Fort Hiley
Kus
Fort Logan
Batavia
WN. Y
Orchat Searles
Syracuse
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