A Hard Road The Boack Agent Leach Arrested
N E Leach of Topeka a registered guest at the Lawrence House was arrested and jailed on an embezzlement charge. He, a book agent with a club foot, allegedly took multiple volumes of the Cyclopedia of American Biography from D Appleton and Co to misappropriate funds. Deputy Sheriff Pryor arrested him on a warrant alleging theft from the company. Leach denied the accusations as he worked around the state with school boards.
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N.E. Leach
Topeka
Lawrence House
Capitol City
Leach
Toreka
D. Appleton & Co’s. Cyclopedia of American Biography
Pryor
The Little Bank and the Solid Bank Tale
A fable set in a town compares two banks the little one with loud bragging and few deposits versus the solid, prudent bank. A run and closure of the boastful lender contrasts with the steady success of the other, teaching a lesson about prudence and fame. Haec fabula docet.
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Littl Bank
Nan
Judge Nevison Celebrates 60th Birthday in Royal Style
Judge W W Nevison, aged 60, kept quiet about his birthday but friends discovered the date. An impromptu celebration followed with Judge Thacher as spokesman presenting an upholstered chair, Mrs Nevison receiving a similar gift, a bounteous supper at 10, and wishes for three more happy anniversaries.
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W. W. Nevison
Fudge
Ecisen
Mali
Ioveland
Intersopera
Thacher
Judge Nevison
Gazette Editor Discusses India Free Coinage Policy
The Gazette editor remarks that India plans to end free coinage and take full responsibility for issuing money. This shift could enable India to profit by entering the silver market, offering to exchange one rupee in gold for two rupees in silver. The note contrasts with U.S. practices, referencing the value trade from silver to gold.
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India
Fiat in metal coins no longer acceptable, says Cleveland Democrat
A Cleveland Democrat argues that pledging coinage to gold or silver would force acceptance for all dues and revenue, noting the scheme’s elastic nature and questioning why copper or mud could not be used similarly. He implies fiat money is impractical when tied to arbitrary materials.
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India
Cleveland Democrat
Miss Alice Sinclair Hostess For Tenth Birthday Party
Miss Alice Sinclair, daughter of Wm T Sinclair, hosted a Wednesday evening party from 5 to 8 o'clock in her home. The event honored her tenth birthday with many gifts, lawn games, and a 16 o'clock supper under a canopy. Mrs Sinclair assisted by Miss Monroe and Miss Eldridge. Guests included Annie Roche Aileen Weaver Amorette Weaver Marie Winchel Marjorie Field Marguerite Lewis LaVere Langden Mary Toothaker Amelia Russell Earl Hinesley Gertie Andrews Vera Stevens Vera Hull Flo Shanklin Bob Anderson Dan Anderson Teenie Andrews Dave Robinson Lucia Zerby and others.
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Alice Sinclair
Wm. T. Sinclair
Alice
Annie Roche
Aileen
Amorette Weaver
Marie Winchel
Marjorie Field
Marguerite Lewis
LaVere Langden
Mary Toothaker
Amelia Russell
Earl Hinesley
Gertie Andrews
Vera Stevens
Vera Hull
Flo Shanklin
Bob and
Dan Anderson
Teenie Andrews
Dave Robinson
Lucia Zerby
Dr. Wright
Vermont Street
Dan
Lucy Wright
Maggie Perkins
Frankie
Louise Leonard
Claudia
Laura Pendleton
Fannie
Anna Carter
Mildred McCurdy
LaVere Langdon
Laura Topham
Dog Tax Records Highlight Lawrence Names and Fines
A humorous look at Lawrence dog licenses shows spaniels named Gip Fido and Brunos cheered by locals while dogs total around a thousand with many unregistered. A man fined 11.50 for neutering his dog reflects enforcing orders and quirks from city authorities.
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Court House
Lawrence
Gip
Fido
Bruno
Reubens
Brutus
Birthday party for George and Lucy March held at Ken tucky street
A Thursday birthday gathering at Mrs. George March's home on Kentucky street celebrated the joint birthdays of George and Lucy March with about forty children and adults in attendance. Supper followed around eight o'clock as guests including Mary Johnston Robert Johnston Burton Sears Lawrence Breit Birdie Commingere Gertie Smith Beranafettner Gar THA Alice Blair Vil and S in sie Peckins Rebec a Macay Lids Le Seur Claudia Willis Laura Pendleton Marjorie Field Blanche Newmark Freddie Sinitsmeyer Nellie Cleveland Chester Maud Harbaugh Grace Blair Marjorie Elwin Little Frankie Banga Amma Mason Laura Topham Pauline Pease Ned and Willie Bailey enjoyed the party.
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George
Lucy March
George March
Kentucky Street
O’tlock
Mary Johnston
Robert Johnston
Burton Sears
Lawrence Breit
Birdie Commingere
Gertie Smith
Beranafettner
Gartha
Alice Blair
Vil
Sinceie Peckins
Rebeca Macay
Lids le Seur
Claudia
Willis
Laura Pendleton
Marjorie Field
Blanche Newmark
Freddie Sinitsmeyer
Nellie Cleveland
Chester
Maud Harbaugh
Grace Blair
Marjorie
Elwin Little
Frankie Banga
Amma Mason
Laura Topham
Pauline Pease
Ned
Willie Bailey
Children's Fairy Land Party On Ver mont Street
Dr Wright hosted a Friday evening children's party at Ver mont street. The veranda and lawn glowed with Chinese lanterns as attendees played, enjoyed supper on lawn tables, and received souvenir baskets of bonbons and bouquets. Guests included Lucy Wright and many local children.
One of the best shows in Lawrence Circus delights crowd
A Number One Circus visit to Lawrence drew the largest crowd in years. Parade and afternoon performance drew packed tents with extra seats. The menagerie impressed, acts ranged from Japanese magicians to aerialists. Police reported no arrests or disturbances as streets stayed crowded and orderly.
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Cook & Whitby’s Circus
Lawrence
Beebe
Wagon Accident Near City Endangers Family
Saturday a wagon ride into town left Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hormell and their grandchild injured when frightened horses threw them from the wagon. They were treated at Dr. Simmons' office. Mrs. Hormell suffered severe bruises, the child has a forehead cut and concussion of the brain with potential serious outcomes.
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Joel Hormell
California Fig Syrup Laxative Endorsement for Ladies
The article promotes the safe pleasant use of California liquid laxative Syrup of Figs for women under all conditions. It instructs readers to seek the true genuine article by looking for the California Fig Syrup label.
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California
Topeka Case Ends Over 200000 City Damages Suit
The district court concluded a bitterly fought case over 216000 damages against the city of Topeka. The Kansas National Bank of Topeka and Decker Mullins Berry alleged contract changes and unfair condemnations in sewer projects Nos 11 and 12. Attorneys differed over claims for altered depth and lumber, with other charges noted.
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Topeka
District Court
A. W. Benson
Kansays National Bank of
McFarlans
Jones and
Mason
Wunuk
Johnson
Martin
Keeler
Decker, Mullins & Berry
Tillotson
Isenhart
Death of Baldwin resident after runaway incident
Mr Charles Cutler died Friday night from injuries suffered in a runaway near Baldwin. Paralyzed in limbs and with spinal injuries, he was met by his son at Baldwin station on June 20 and struck by a runaway team. Funeral held Sunday at 3 pm at his late Baldwin residence conducted by Masons amid community sorrow.
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Charles Cutler
Cutler
Not Appreciated. Russia seeks cure as Kansas offers free remedy
The Iola Register notes with irony that Russia dispatches a Moscow professor to investigate Prof. Snow’s chinch bug remedy while local farmers nearby ignore the free treatment. The piece contrasts global pursuit of a germ solution with domestic disbelief and references a biblical parable.
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Kansas
Russia
Snow
University At
Moscow
Lawrence
Kingdom of the
Czar
Iola
Israel
Iola Register
What Coin Heads Have Done to the Gazette
In a reflective column the Gazette praises local prudence amid financial distrust spreading from sister cities. The piece credits residents for listening to reason, keeping calm, and weathering the economic storm affecting many towns, noting Lawrence survives with steadiness and potential long term gains.
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Gazette
Lawrence
Withon Macrateh
Butler
Rlonene Inns
Sure Cure for Piles Promoted by Dr Bosanko
A brief medical advertisement describes piles or hemorroids including moist itching conditions and various forms. touts Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy as acting directly on the affected parts, absorbing tumors and curing permanently. Sold for 50 cents by Barber Bros and available by mail from Dr Bosanko in Philadelphia. Circulars free.
Hester's Ad Offers Clocks Photos Paint Roofs
An antique style ad from Hester's highlights alarm clocks Shane's photos and Cain silver thimbles priced at 25 cents. It touts Hawthorn U.S. roof paint with a claim of best national record, a fifteen year test across states, and a six year guarantee with prompt order fulfillment.
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Cain
Hester’s
Hawthorn U.S
United States
T. Aes
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Plarris
H. L. Moore
H. E. Benson
R. W. Sparr
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P. E. Exxry
Epwarph Russtt
Qj.l. Lowsaga
L. Bullene
Preside
Lock
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Rubert Henley
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H. B. Toreine
Ass’t
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Oldest National Bank
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Jasisox
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Nass. Street
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Bishop Mitchell
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Lawrence, Kansas
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Carence
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B. J. Horpin
Douglas County Bank
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Law
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Chicago Veterinary College
Ohio Street
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Kas
A. W. Gillberg
New Jersey Street
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Ment
Glass
Col. Hughes
Lewelling
Artz
Adjutant General’s
W. J.N. Hughes
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W. Larzalere
Sears
J. W. Hughes
State House
Representative Hall
L. D. Lewelling
Cook and Whitby
Mr. Cutler
Shane
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