U S V Kansas License Dispute Heads to Court
Judge Williams orders McNall to issue a mutual life license for New York company to operate in Kansas and blocks interference. He directs Insurance Commissioner to grant the license, stating the superintendent must act lawfully and not arbitrary. The case, linked to the Hillman matter, moves toward the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Williams
Federal Court
Atether
Iterumice Commission of
Webb McNall
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Commissioner of Insurance
Kansas
aneAs
Strores General
Williams
Commis
McNail
Phs
Sweepinuc
Willieme Alds
McNeil
Mutual Tire
McNall
D General Kitht
Ler Huaband
Boylé
Judee Wiliams
David Qvermyer
Sttarney
Mere Tiptite
Supreme Court
Unclear court course voiced by Watt McNull to reporter
Watt McNull discussed Judge Williams decision amid mixed views on New York business and state authority. He expressed surprise at the court’s decree and noted public views align against the state, while the governor remained silent on the ruling and Attorney General Fingie offered no new statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt McNull
Williams
New York
Are Salwoud
Cours
Leedy
Gruablic
Fender
McNall
Fingie
Keel Out Vehicles On City Streets For Parade
City authorities mandate vehicles be kept off formarty streets near Kansas Avenue during the parade. Reviewers and the public will be required to use the reformeric streets and will not block intersections. Officials expect more than 10,002 people to attend, necessitating strict exclusion of vehicles from Eaneas Avenue and adjacent crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Avenue
Eaneas Avenue
Crowds Pour Into Topeka For Second Annual Westival
Militia companies bands and escorted troops arrive by rail for Topeka’s second Westival. Santa Fe Rock Island and Santa Fe trains bring thousands, with two Santa Fe arrivals near to each other. Officials expect dense attendance by Wednesday morning as camps form and travel swells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topekas
Rock Island
Cald- Well
Emilita
Santa Fe
Fair Grounds
Wirth Street
Kan- Srs Avenue
Tenth Street
Tenth
Topeka Avenue
Topeke Avenue
Topeke
Baota Pe
Topeka
Busy Sunday at the fair grounds with military and pageant preparations
The article describes a bustling fair grounds scene with carpenters repairing a canopy and a grand float being prepared for a Wednesday event. National guard camps from Wichita and Newton, along with Fort Riley troops, gather as sideshows and light wire walking preparations unfold. A crowd swells as 22 militia companies arrive, signaling a sizeable population expected at the grounds tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Battery A
Wichita
Newton
Toneka
Hospital Corps
el Trovado
Red
Douthitt
Fort Riley
Mr Culver Denies Involvement In Friday Night Ball
Mr Culver denies planning or supporting any ball at the Grand Opera House Friday night. He states he has no connection with any entertainment that evening and plans to assist only withThursday events, not as a member of the Queen's court. This clears rumors of his role in an opposition ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver
Grand Opera House
Queen's Court
Colver
Manistique Murder: Son Kills Mother Then Ends Life
In Michigan at Manistique on September 27 Victor Anderson of Whitedsle shot his mother four times, then killed himself. Police found a note claiming life was a burden and that he and his mother would leave this world together. Anderson was a tenant farmer at Waliedate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manistique
Mich
Victor Anderson
Whitedsle
Anderson
Anderton
Waliedate
Wet Down Streets At Pestival Opening
The article urges thorough street wetting to control dust during the Pestival. Windy conditions require frequent sprinkler operation at Bunsis Avenue and nearby streets, with priority for fire plug connections and fair grounds. Mud is preferred to dust to keep the event area bearable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunsis Avenus
When Charges Are Made At The Fair
Admission details announced for the fair with general charges at Broands gate starting Tuesday evening at 1 pm. Tickets 35 cents including grand stand check. Pompier Fire exhibition and Indian dance set for Thursday morning. A 25 cent rate applies for the Sixteenth Century Events Tournament and Indian dance. Entertainment begins 9 am Thursday. Friday will feature all day events. Sham bat will start at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Broands
Grand Ball to Welcome President Ripley at Opera House
The Festival Queen’s Ball will be held at the Grand Opera House on Thursday evening of Festival Week. Topeka’s wealth and fashion will attend to greet President Ripley and distinguished guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Ripley
Topeka Floral Ball Keeps Festival Spirit Alive
Topeka’s grand Floral Ball and Festival Queen’s minuet proceed as planned, moving to the Grand Opera House for a larger dancing floor and enhanced decorations. A private guarantee fund, led by prominent citizens, ensures the event despite earlier venue disruption and statehouse restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Grand Opera House
State House
Acton
Representative Hall
Senate
Itts City
Johnson
Thos. A. Osborn
Smith
Wood
W. S. Furman
EB Hagan
A. J. Arnold
Wilder
Ale Redden
W. T. Cratby
al Y W. Horton
EH Crosby
Ed A. F. Brey
W Black
Edison
KT Sims
G. PF. Sharritt
D. J. Greenwald
Jos. B. Mayden
Jacob Smith
W. A. L. Thompson
Jetmore
A._A. Hurd
Kutehel
Festival Queen Ball Decor Planned at Grand Opera House
Details of interior decoration for Floral Das Festival Queen ball set for Thursday at the Grand Opera House. Bre Sutton to direct ornate canvas dome, castle backdrop, and throne of the Queen with a minuet opening. Red white and yellow lights to accent stage and palms along the dancing platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre
Sutton
Alabama
Opera Ball Decoration Plans for Festival Night
The theater interiors will glow with Festival colors red white and yellow. A canvas entry from the curb to the Opera house door will be added. Decor includes damask draperies bunting and a 30 by 60 foot dancing platform. Parquet tickets are $3 per couple and balcony seats $1 per couple with spectators welcome.
Boston Wins in Baseball Showdown at Baltimore
Baltimore crowd of 22 000 witnesses a high spirited game between the Baltimore and Boston clubs. The season pennant race for 1597 appears settled as Boston defeats Baltimore 12 to 9 to retain dominance. The batting orders feature McGarry Keeler Jennings Kelley Stenzel Doyle Reitz Robertson Cott, Boston Hats Tenney Lowe Stahl Duffy Collins Long Gereene Nichols and pitching by Gereene versus Baltimore’s team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Balti- Moore
Boston
Brooklyn
Washington
MeGgary
Keeler
Jennings Se
Kelley
Stenzelef
Doyle Tb
Reitz
Robertson
Cortt
Hat of
Tenney Ib
Lowe
Stahl Jf
Duffy If
Collins
Longss
Gereene
Nichols P
Man Arrested After North Topeka City Brawl
Constable Lucas arrested Will Bagshee after a fight at Albert Henderson’s Railroad Street home. A stabbing left Henderson severely wounded with exposed intestines. Henderson was taken to Salvation Army Hospital in serious condition. Bagsbee fled but was later captured and turned over to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bagshee
Lucas
Albert Henderson
Railroad Street
North Topeka
Henderson
Bert
Bagshee
Bagsbee
Hendersn
Trenderson
Salvation Army
Bagebee
Malice Toward None Misrepresents Journal
An official contemporary misstates a Journal article about Topeka Kansas, arguing the piece supports saloons. The Journal rejects any link between good fellowship and saloons, noting it opposes such venues and upholds wholesome, sober enjoyment for Topeka readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uils City
Journal of
Kansas Avenue
Journal
Kansas
Topeka
Karnival Knights Invite Public to Parade Arrival
The Karnival Knights extend a general invitation to residents of To peke for 4 30 p m tomorrow at the Santa Fe depot. Miss Edna Whitney will arrive as Lorena Queen of the Carnival, Friday night, accompanied by a delegation from Chillicothe. She will be welcomed by the Knights in grand style and driven to the Throop hotel in a decorated carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnival Knights
Topeke
Santa Fe
Edna Whitney
Lorena
Chillicothe
Whitney
Marstalls
Throop
Maud Curlett Chesney
Topeka
Marshall
Edward Wilfer
California
Montezuma
Hot Springs
N. M
Mins Chesney
Justice Chesney
Death of CY Thurman on Kansas City Pullman
CY Thurman of Atchison Kansas, a representative for the St. Louis Paper Co., was found dead in a Pullman car in Kansas City yesterday morning. He had boarded the train at Wichita to return home despite doctors orders while suffering from typhoid fever. Thurman was well known among Kansas newspaper men and regarded as a popular and successful salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Thurman
Atchison
Kansas
St. Louis Paper Company
Kansas City
Wichita
Kurman
Ann Arbor Invites Burton to Speak at Spring Lecture
J Ralph Burton of Abilene has been invited to deliver an address in Ann Arbor before Michigan University students in early spring. The subject will be announced later. Last year ex President Harrison Chauncey Depew and editor Chas A Dana gave addresses in the lecture course. The Kansas man receives a handsome compliment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Burton
J. Ralph Burton
Abilene
Michigan University
Benj. Harrison
Chauncey M. Depew
Chas A Dena de Hiverat
Kansas
Luetgert Trial Crowds Court For Sixth Week In Chicago
Reporters describe a large heterogeneous crowd at the Luetgert murder trial in Chicago as six weeks of testimony continue. Mary Simmering testifies about abuse by Mrs Luetgert and inspector threats, while witnesses place Mrs Luetgert near Wheaton and discuss family troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Luetgert
Criminal Court
Michigan Street
United States
Quimnaux
Anvir
Yukon River
Simon Karik
Chicugo
J. P. Light
Lincoln Park
Kacik
Btate
Deenan
Aon
Wii
Charles
Tuthill
Mary Simmering
Louise Luetgert
Mary
McEwan
Kenosha
Mary Stimering
Charles Hoedeke
Boehnike
Augusta Kosh
Uedgerts
Luet Gert Weil
William Harler
Harler
Cook County
Bootie Scanin
Deneen
Herter
Endictment Debate Over Harler Case Emerges
State's Attorney Longenecker questions the Harler indictment claiming it should never have been filed. After a thorough investigation, he entered nolle prosequi and Harler was never arraigned. Witnesses describe Luetgert’s financial woes and alleged theft schemes connected to the sausage factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longenecker
Harler
Alle
Koch
Lasteert
Luetgert
Adk
Charles
Baltimore Brakeman Shoots Sweetheart Then Kills Himself
Michael Simmonds a 28 year old railroad brakeman shot his 19 year old sweetheart Jennie Long in Canton Baltimore last night four times. He fled as police hunted him and died this morning at a friend's house from a self inflicted wound. The wounded girl has a chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Michael Simsmonds
Jennie Long
Simmonds
Canton
Firemen arrive from multiple cities for parade event
Ottawa Bre department led by Chief A P Elder arrives with 30 men and hose reel. Chief Frank Hess and Assistant Chief Jason Williams, plus seven Arkansas City firemen, sign in. Garden City Chief Sem Craig with eight firemen and three ladies arrive. Others from Emporia Parsons Pittsburg and towns in Kansas meet trains. Firemen’s parade slated for 10 30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Bre Department
City
A. P. Elder
Frank J. Hess
Jason L. Williams
Arkansas City
J. W. Holloway
Winfield
Sem Craig
Garden City
ER. E. Youngereen
Emporia
H. F. Hath
Secreta
J. O. McKee
Ed S. Skelton
Parsons
T. Hargiss
West City
W. N. Holmes
Pittsburg
Fort Scott
Sabetha
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kan
Florence
Abione
Topeka
Edison company mishap halts star light display over Van Buren
A wire break toppled a large light frame carrying hundreds of incandescent globes during an Edison exhibit over Van Buren Street. The crash damaged the buggy beneath, yet no injuries occurred. Over 400 globes remained intact. the display will be repaired and reinstalled tonight or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Company
Bliehth Street
van Buren
Blrighty Street
Fraternal Societies Make Magnificent Showing
A vivid report highlights fraternal societies delivering a splendid display with robust participation, diverse lodges, and notable community presence. The event showcased organized groups, ceremonial parades, and active membership drives across multiple chapters.
Spectacular Fraternal Day Parade Draws Twenty Five Thousand
Beautiful floats and elaborate costumes filled the parade route as about 25,000 spectators watched the Fraternal Day procession. Chiefs, queens, and aides led the march through Topeka with dozens of lodges represented by uniforms, bands, and ornate floats from Knights of various orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toler
Kantan
Canton
Quincy
Kanais Avenue
Marshe Nor _ fon
Marshall Bird
Bricht Siectra
Secret Society
Mes 'Ther Journal
Nadie
Ohtet Mir Shal
Upd
Ste. Queen's Court
Marshall
J. W. Gibbons
Topeka
Petriarchy Mil
W_ . Brubaker
Beloot Knights
J.B Metos
Kaepetunee
Apollon
A. A Peawell
J. J
Chris Gulh
Star No
G. W. Baird
Ubese
A. O. UW
Monar Labee
Porter S. Cook
J. W. Stout
Cutturiwood Falte
Ladies of Security
Charce
Frank Blanch
Or O. F
Steamship aground off La Hoube after listing voyage from Montreal
A steamer named Quiben, Semi, bound from Montreal to Hamhurst with furniture and other cargo, ran aground at La Hoube about 75 miles above Quetec. The vessel is taking water rapidly. Amsistanie has been sent from Quebec to assist, and further details from the Quebec port are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quiben
St James
Quetec
Fucker Company
Arvid
Oytwand
Montreal
Hamhurst
la Hoube
Amsistanie
Quebec
City Railway blunder halts parade traffic on Kansas avenue
Reports of streetcars coursing into Kansas City during a parade prompt calls to stop car movement at intersecting streets. Committee of Fifteen and police urged to review orders and enforce safety. Santa Fe Day programs to be distributed among Santa Fe men, featuring photos of leaders and a brief program booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
City Railway Company
Kansas Avenue
Kansas City
City
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Executive Committee
Col
Ck Holiday
Gleery Twitchell
FP Ripley
Rod
Tyr
G. Wonsley
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U.S
Mutual of New York
Mnale
Keel Out Vehicles
MR Culver
Michigan
CY Thurman
Rome
Wheaton
Illinois
Marylander
Light Company
Valley Falls
Acme Lodge No
AO. A. W
Buckingham
M. EB. Burtis
Dr. Burts
Sa.im
Aetes Gyterion
Ayer
Knights and Ladies of Security
Wrade “National Council Kulgbie
Sunflower Camp
Ube
Capital Lodge
Topeka Lodge
Apollo Lode
Irwin Lavige
Ryan
Grantville Lodge
Minthern
Sundower
North Topeks
Katehts
Ladies of Serenity
St. Lawrence River
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