Wichita bid to meet ends as relatives block reunion
In Wichita a lengthy family rift disrupts a hoped reconciliation between Hildreth spouses. Mrs Mildred Hildreth traveled from Perry to meet Lot Hildreth at a Santa Fe train but was intercepted by sister Mrs McCarty and driven away. The estranged couple, amid past separations, failed to reunite as relatives resisted. Meanwhile local leaders reported progress on a Salina street fair project, noting costs, attractions, and anticipated economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Mr. Hildreth
S$ MO Mildred
Perry
C. T
Lot Hyldreth
Sam Pittsburg
Ken
Santa Peru
Hildreth
Pillsburs
Kan
Teblire
Wim
McCarty
Core
Douglas Avenue
Stra
James A. Kimtail
Street Fair Association
Oak Dale Park
Hattie
Manila
Oaks Dale Park
Kimball
Salina
National Board Inspects Soldiers Homes at Leavenworth
Leavenworth Sept 29 five members of the National Board of Managers for Soldiers homes now under federal control arrived to inspect the facilities led by ex Senator J L Mitchell and ex Congressmen Henderson. Henderson said the board is on its annual tour of government homes and will examine operations and complaints. the delegation will visit government homes nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Bom
J. L. Mitchell
Milwaukee
J. Marshall Brown
Portland
Thomas J. Henderson
Princeton
Sidney G. Cook
Herington
Kaw
G. B. Patrick
Hertford
Conn
Hormen
Henderson
McKinky
Foot
Justicn Fuller
McMahon
New York
Pierson
Pittsboro
Clarice M. Anderson
Greenville
George W. Stesle
Mulion
Ind
Brunes N. Bonsul
Los
Governor Stanley Delays Salina Fair Parade Start
Gov Stanley is delayed after becoming lost in Salina crowds as the parade to honor him is stalled. A Kansas National Guards unit greets him on arrival, while officials scramble to organize the procession and accommodate thousands of visitors expected for the Salina fair events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Salina
Company A
Kansas National Guards
Cty
MD Sarnenn
Zyaredey Imaraing
Dover
Deedee
Staning
Amyl
Newton Street Fair and Carnival at Newton
A fragmented notice describes a Newton street fair and carnival on October 2 with a multi-band parade, free auctions, displays from the fire department, midway rides, a farmers day parade, a flower parade, and community demonstrations. Local merchants and political figures are listed among organizers and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Bert
Nawton
Buin Menta
Astobo
Bexun
Airent
Levi Rence
Te Sirenka
Sutroth
Stearney Tron
Soonest
Saez
Worm Eaten Corn Poison Claims Horace in Allen County
A report from the eastern part of Allen County notes corn eaten by worms caused poisoning of Horace Allen and others, with several deaths reported as of September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Allen County
Tolu
Disease kills horses fed on Formates corn
Report from an old edition notes that two horses died after eating Formates corn the horses became sick at night prompt treatment with warmed melted tard saved one horse. Describes a peculiar disease linked to corn eaten after worm activity and mentions bob love and the Seid as related names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guke
Bob Love
Enter the Combine Big Milling Company Joins the Trust
Leavenworth Sept 20 The J Lysle Milling company entered what is shown as the tillers trust today. They transferred their mill and two elevators to the Merchants and Manufacturers Warehouse company New York corporation. The consideration named in the transfer deeds is 1. The mill has a capacity of 00 barrels of flour a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Milling Company of
Leavenwor
Leavenworth
J. ©. Lysle Milling Company
Tillers' Trust
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Warehouse Company
New York Corporation
A O U W Celebration Draws Thousands in Galena
Five thousand visitors attended the A O U W lodge centennial celebration in Galena. The parade stretched over a mile and Galena lodge numbered nearly 1000 members. The event marked the largest initiation in history with 546 members initiated. Predonia’s New Church in Fredonia laid a commemorative cornerstone at 2 40 PM on Thursday weighing one ton and inscribed with church records and local official lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Sansveraarr
Galena Rodge
S46
Predonia
Fredonia
M. HL
Wilson County
Acknowledging Charity Gifts In City Faithful Report
To the Editor of the State Journal the Police Matron Mrs L E Thorpe thanks citizens for their charitable gifts and explains why a full public report is withheld. She notes records kept, donors often anonymous, and describes distribution to needy families, veterans, the divorced, and abandoned children. The letter lauds Pingree gardens for aiding poor families and mentions industrial school benefits and clothing conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
Usy
Jura
Gall
Board of Education
Helwite
Guthrie
Industrial School
Flo
S. G. Stewart
Frerin and Co
Mazty Mills
Ars
Sheard
L. E Thorpe
Reunion Ends As Veterans Part On Quiet Note At Topeka Camp
Veterans for the first time in years held a G A R reunion in Topeka without outside attractions. Old soldiers marched less, many stayed near campfires, and by Saturday noon Camp Funston will be deserted. Managers call the event a success with speeches well received and veteran views on expansion and prohibition drawing strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funston
G. A. BR
Topeka
DeFORDS NERVE Talk at Reunion Sparks Anti Expansion Debate
A camp fire gathering featured W A DeFord of Ottawa, former adjutant of the Twentieth Kansas, arguing against expansion and for peace amid a hostile crowd. Lt Collin H Ball, wounded in the Philippines, gave an opposing expansion speech as audience members jeered and cried down the truth. Still, pro expansion voices cheered, notable speakers including Congressman E R Ridley and Paul Vandervoort, with Rev John A Bright leading a closing song as order was restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A DeFord
Ottawa
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Hudson
DeFord
Collin H. Ball
Iswt
Lieut. Ball
Breamenta
Harry Wasner
Topeka
Wasner
Philippines
Speakers at Reunion Talk of Little Else
The afternoon camp fire address by Commander-in-Chief A D Shaw highlighted the thirty second national encampment at Cincinnati. Delegates urged reform of pension rules, denouncing delays and unjust practices affecting needy veterans and widows. Col D R Anthony spoke for McKinley, Major William Warner praised Kansas women and the Twentieth Kansas, and J Burton declared expansion a Republican priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Shaw
Cincinnati
Great Patriotic Organization
Grand Army of the Republic
Pypsion Evans
Amon
Veterans of the Union
D. R Anthony
McKinley
William Warner
Kansas City
Women of
Kansas
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
J. Burton
Voice of God
Republican Party
Racing Faees At Grand Afghan Chariot Event
Large crowd watches a chaotic race day with chariot and foot races. Reported mishaps include riders and horses tangled near the track while judges issue instructions as the crowd waits in tense expectancy.
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Si Je
Lindecker
Star— Bbs Ae
Canive
Eindecker
Vatibes
Catto Killan
Alma
Mies
Emma Wallers
FA Air Suntta
Alma Race Describes Chaotic Pony and Chariot Event
An historic Alma race unfolds with small ponies and a gray horse used by a Topeka lamp trimmer. Riders battle side by side amid erratic mounts, with some refusing to run as crowd excitement heats. The event ends after 71 minutes and 2 seconds on a watch, noting scattered performances and missing chariots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Spain
Hermes
Perhauos
Major Harvey President of Twenty second Kansas Regiment
At 1 p m Thursday the Twenty second Kansas regiment held a business meeting on the camp ground and formed a permanent organization. Major A M Harvey of Topeka was elected president with H M Thomas re-elected secretary. Miss Katherine Linsey and Miss Mae Graham became honorary members. A resolution of welcome to the Twentieth Kansas was adopted praising their Civil War and Philippine service and pledging to extend full welcome home efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-second Kansas Regiment
A. M. Harvey
Topeka
Thomas
Meivers
Katherine Linsey
Mae Graham
Lindsey
Graham
Simewak
Twentieth
Kansas
Twenty-second
Kansas Regiment
Maey
Henry M
Arthur A. Greene
Wiley Arrested for Misappropriating County Funds
W. J. Stagg examined county books after a summer of work as a book auditor. Representative George W. Wey of Meade county was arrested on misappropriation charges tied to the county treasurer role years earlier and posted 1000 bond for preliminary examination. G. W. Gratton of Bo resonates aided County Attorney during Wiley case. Wiley served as state fish commissioner prior to arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Wey
Mende County
Phapear
Justices of the Peace
Meade
G. W. Gratton
Boreson
House of Representatives
Wiley
Vone
W. J
Ha Bern
Illumine State House Decorated for Twentieth Century Night
The state capitol plans extensive decorative work marking the Twentieth Century with mayoral and executive council involvement. Amid war era orders, a wounded Topeka soldier will be allowed home with travel pay under discharge directives from the Secretary of War and General Miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
State House
Maria Demonati
Topeka
Stanley
Fox
Nelson A. Miles
Arm
Ft Secretary of War
United States
Fred A. Reark
Cam A
Eth
Kanead Colunteer Intamtress
Povaldis
San Prascteco
Bank Deposits Still On the Is as Total Tops 25 Million
Bankers report deposits exceeding 25 million dollars remain on the island, with continued inflows from residents and businesses. Officials say liquidity supports loans and public works as the economy stabilizes amid recovery efforts.
Local Officials Announce Budget and Revenue Details
A garbled notice outlines budget discussions by Hank Commissioner Bretdent and a 600 unit estate issue. The text mentions residents and posits related to finance, with limited readable names and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bretdent Tignes
The Bravery of Women in a Local Incident
A fragment describes a woman’s brave actions amid illness and indigestion, noting a pharmacy visit on Kansas Avenue. The text is garbled but references aiding a person and seeking remedies at a drug store associated with Wagsoners.
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Bitters Petatiry
Matty
Wystem Ax
Weleht
Mtrice Sneath Science Cri
Wagsoners Drug’ Store
Kansas Avenue
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Kansas News
Selina Coredini Club
Useeket
Wiens
Wwe
Jerre A. Einiball
Th le Gondiral
Ores
National Board of Managers
GOV. Stanley
Salna
Roach
Cnnega
Cota
Waninger
Bart Hele
Newton Street Fair
Hoos & Co
Lowell
Mass
Camp Funston
Racing Faees
Alfred Benjamin & Co
Knox
Hawes
Dr. Jaeger’s
Ypsilanti
Wayne
Major Harvey
Fish Commissioner
White County
W. J. Stagg
Illumine State House
Boldiere
Rand Opera House
Ware & Slaughter
Find & Grebis
Tule
Poe
Chas. Bennett
Optician
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