Desperate Fighting as Fort Bacolod Falls to Moros
In three days of bombardment and assault outside the fort, American forces under Pershing report 100 Moros killed and 11 Americans wounded. The fortress at Bacolod faced heavy shelling as Captain Perthing’s batteries supported a split bombardment that drove attackers to breach works and withdraw. The Sultan and other Moros reportedly escaped, while local troops and civilians faced chaotic evacuation and heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacolod
Fred
Wolfey
Cate
Abe Fortificatans
McNales
Gatiler
Mary of the Moroe
Waltan
Riad
Pershing
Fechustir
Legal clash over charter rights in Switz Packing case
A historical court dispute centers on whether Switz Packing Co. held a valid charter and the right to operate in Wyandotte County. The case details the state law and the role of the Guth leer statute, with appeals from the lower court to the supreme court regarding corporate charter legitimacy and regulatory authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godlee
American Hook Company
Enurt
Aera
Oeoinet
Swit Packing Company
Wyandotte
Alkegidt
Platt
Cuprente
Eadgeiot Swith
Mysterious Death of Agent Under Suspicious Circumstances
An agent described as a colored man is found dead in unclear circumstances. The report notes police involvement, possible homicide indicators, and hints at a broader inquiry. No decisive cause of death is given, with speculation linking to potential motives and allegiances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Pierce
Weitce
Calder
Local Community Notices Include Baptism Sunday Plans
The notice mix mentions a Sunday church event for Baptist services, with references to individuals such as Mr Athert and Dring. It notes activity at a local location, a tentative schedule, and a request for attendance or participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Bey
Basale Ciena
Mii Foe Mubool
Melvin Tardies
Terrie
Sapinon
Sithell Ratchenee
Mr. Athert Y Eliaiezamey
Chile Isle
Washburn on Tour Opens Busy Spring Baseball Schedule
Washburn aims for a Missouri and Kansas tour through May with games at Ottawa Baldwin Topeka and nearby colleges. Captain Anderson plans a lineup with GH Coldrey and Johnson infield duties and Warhbard in the outfield, as the squad travels to state schools and prepares for later home dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
We Business College
de Baker
Ottawa
Binporta
Washburn Boys
Missouri
Lews
New Dramka
Anderson
Bart
Eamen
Wiber Weig
Toyeri
Topeka
Aroysna
Omar
Anderen
Coldrey
Johnson
Bey
Carban
Hale
Tadisman
Doubkie
Warhbard
Hanes
Ottaw
Akar
Baldwin
Mestey
Iver
State Normal
College of Eimporta
Kore
Wth
Obawa
Lawrence
William Jewelt College
Moline Moeecrart Siete Normal
Wirrensturi
Mireuuti University
Golambia
Simpson Callers
Highland Park
Creighton University
Omaha
Einecoln Wesleyan
Nebraska
Ennivec
Lincott
Aed
Bom
Mary's Collexe
Ft. Mal Washinvale
Corestiart
Ji Crak
Auungr
Foung Chase Starts Home Near Parke Amoutors
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Foung Chase Kaltavetta Ted Apel U A cathernm recwlved from Parke amoutors to imme fe eetativew. It references Samael Malt and a home setting with unclear details about preg Gane eur In 4sintheriom near pee ral Gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Kaltavetta
Ted
Parke
Ainers
Samael
Thie Ely
Best Time to Purify Blood Warns of Races Eruptions
The article urges March April May as the optimal period to purify blood, claiming the body is already purging toxins evidenced by facial eruptions and other signs, and presenting this as the easiest and most effective time for purification steps.
Hope's Sarsaparilia and Pills Review
Hope's Sarsaparilia and Pills are advertised as thorough reliable medicines that always work. Hood's likewise touted as the trusted remedy. The ad claims sarsaparilla cures many ailments and keeps its promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Metcare
Pee
Fragmentary note hints at a named event or appointment
A highly garbled OCR fragment mentions an axel tether and a big blaze, with references to fate and a person or group named Frunte or Glau it. Details are unclear, but the text implies an appointment or action connected to a fire incident and a named party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Tether
Mayor Bergundihal dismisses three city officials
The mayor dismisses several city workers including a collector and a dog tax officer amid a conference that yields no firm decision. A new police sergeant is appointed while others await appointment. The move sparks clashes with supporters who deem Owen an undesirable figure though he is praised as a good officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dergunvtia Hevaet
Tareas Sanitary Pallosaaine
Honmins
John Witendor
Enctitars
Nels McConnell
Wiliam
Cort
Bargundthal
Pollo
Bergundihal
Owen
Clyne Campaign Moves In Seventh District Race
Charles Clyne, Democratic candidate in the Seventh District, plans an active canvass if opponent Suter withdraws. He notes strong local support and cites previous district speeches. The outcome hinges on Judge Bubly’s Populist candidate and potential withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clyne
Congréc
Bal
Clyne
Mr Clyne
Murdoom
Huey Gevn
Judas Rabb
Statford
Missing President Hookereit Seeks Word From Camp
In Cinnabar Montana on April 21, no word has been received from President Hookereit since he departed his headquarters for a mountain camp on Thursday morning. The absence prompts concern and ongoing efforts to establish contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinnabar
Mont
Sertepary Loebiam
Hookereit
Bie Ameduntain
Smallpox in a Pullman Jamestown Mystery
A scrambled report from Jamestown April 1 describes a Pullman car outbreak suspected of smallpox. Passengers were quarantined and examined while the train, later redirected toward New York, remained isolated. Sanitizers and fogging measures were used as authorities enforced strict quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Lpkty Snes -Bouee
Bepperton
Saasencers
New Yeirle
Eldiladen
Euaraailes
Almmell
Maine
Change of waterworks ownership may take up to a year
Timeframe for Topeka to gain possession of the waterworks plant is uncertain and may stretch six months to a year. Officials discuss bond challenges, possible litigation to defend funds, and the company’s reluctance to relinquish the plant while rates and procedures are adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Water Company
Fonds
Sado
Bys
Bilal ‘Batewmponter
Five Hiss
Mittee Water Company
Atealiehben
Plan Cay
Spencer Maya
Mayer
Taunci
Favor Und
Eeunell
Just a Little Trouble Forecloses on May Crops
A colonial county scene unfolds with three tax collectors named Brown Perkins and Ewitt arriving to levy on corn and May crops. An officer investigates a mysterious arrival disrupting a foreclose process as fever and measles illness spread among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hathaway
Broven
Perkins
Ewitt
Farmers Idle Ten Miles Out Strive to Carry On
In a terse rural note three farmers within ten miles were described as idle last week. Despite setbacks the speaker vows to press on with duties and keep the county moving tonight.
County Attorney Sets Two Dozen Criminal Cases This Term
County Attorney Nichola Ingularion and Judge Hazen will schedule twenty five to thirty cases for this term. They plan to try county offenses tied to liquor selling inquiries and a string of notable arrests. No trials before April 25. jury set April 20 with five days of docket to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichola
Gaten Nichols
St Lowe
Nichols
Topeke
Brett
Local items include court actions and oil venture near Shaw
Local court rounds up several cases with defendants bound over on grand larceny charges and assault amid broader notices. The Topeka syndicate, led by ex mayor Parker and others, plans an oil strike on leased land near Shaw, with a Kansas City firm testing the same section as the well progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. We Tucker
Greenwood Avenar
D. O. Coe
Geol
Strauss Agency
Siverce
Settle Sonnaon
Hubert Johnson
Hon-minport
Entigity
Busin
Nntion
Amen Sane
Logan Strest
Eit
John Clohossey
Floesin Herrig Kentg
Collins
District Court
Topeka
Perker
Chastrek
BM. Daves
Shaw
Kansas City
Death notices and funerals in local obituary list
Fragments show notices of deaths and funerals for Mrs. Cane and six other individuals. Names appear garbled and locations include homes of relatives in New York City area addresses. Details include ages and causes such as pneumonia, with dates and times partially legible.
Revolver Talk and a Dead Victim in Wild Tale
A fragmentary diary style scene recalls a confrontation about a revolver and a fatal shooting. A fruit tree agent recounts how a man began firing and then talked about fruit trees before dying, reflecting on danger and the mistaken bravado of violence. The text also touts travel and health ads, mentioning California colonist rates and bicycles at Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Tree
Thad
Stuart
M. Quin
Jock
Yeie
Californis
California
Forbes
Easter Church Services and Gatherings Listed
The list catalogs Easter services across local churches including Second United Presbyterian Grace Cathedral Westminster and others. It notes times parish activities Sunday school confirmations and special rallies aimed at congregations and the public with invitations extended to German speaking communities.
Easter Services and church notices across Topeka area
Easter schedules fill Topeka churches with Sunday School services and sermons. First Baptist at Ninth and Jackson hosts Phils Werdell Crannell as pastor with morning and evening observances. Oakland Christian, First Christian, and Coventer churches list services, special music, and sermons detailing Easter celebrations and missionary lectures. Basketball notes highlight W C A versus Ottawa University girls at LCA gym.
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Ein
Manter Relly
Lane
D. D
Grace Cathedral
Corner Sea
Saylor Street
Keye
Eastern Communion
Knights Templar
Brethren Church
Quincy Streets
T. D Crites
Perons
Fitet Lutheran
Fifth
Eeleon Streets
HH. A. Ott
M. E
Euster
First United Presbyterian Church
Mighth
Topein Syenur
J A. Renwick
First Baptist Church
Corner Ninth and
Jackson
Streets
Phils Werdell Crannell, DD
Segard
Bundy School
Dewat
Walnut Grove M
Harrison Steeats
Homer
Wark
Edwin Locke
Topeke
Adinin
Byworth
Oakland Christian Church
Wabeah
Forest and
Center Avenue
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Sardod
Supreme Court
Cofsted Childan
Booker Waskington
Hsoline Wrrmteron Laperary
Baker
Pieree Antnerson
Hope
Bergundthal
Murdock
Waa
Bose
Council
Albert Parker
Zane
Mls
B. Gemmell
Frias
Erro
West Curtis
Bary Kiizabeth
Wo E Sequine
Waser Eighth Avenue
Poe
Sandie Ee
Kansas
Kuneus
Wichite
Tupela
Thosseiaie
Eatzine
Wichita
Kunmie Tyads
Church News
Second United ‘Presbyterian Church
Pillmere
Juthler
Bowman Chapel
Bowman
Babbath School
Epworth League
P. mi
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
Beegiine
Aioncinese
Realine
Lincoln Post Hall
East Sixty Street
A B. Powell
German Methodist Church
Carver, Firth and Syler Streetac
Sunary
Risen Redeemen
Io Topeka
Henry Brine
Westmister Presbyt
College Avenue
Huntoon Street
Ching It
Ila
Mand & P.m
Partor
Isaiah
Hakter
John M.sili
George Badders
Eanter
Hassell
Btts
Seaman Bierker
Inez Wagner
Rev
B. Kelly
Railway
Third Christian Church
Third and
Lake Street
Mallory
Taner
Tay Setie
Perry McPherson
First Church of Christ
Scientist
Huntoon and
Polk Wheels
Mumm
Sheet
Vietory
Ashford
Ailes Deanta
Mra Agard
Me. Bollinger
Soteks
Shapperd
Agard
Bol- Solo
le Rimin
Taeany
Vincent Graham
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. T. McParland
Capitol
J.D
Count D. D
Bermonette
Euclid Avenue
Budd Avenue
Lane Street
J. J
Epworth
Cosmon
Jethron
Christiin
Pire
Charles A. Finch
Damon, Bivia
Wens Xohwook
Ion
Decann
Bleu Stone
Susie 2
Fijnhert
Tibet
Piret
Land of Tibet
Ellen Stone
Coventer
Clay and
Tenth Streets
McLean Coleman
Nermon
M. Sermmon
Aubjout
Siena
Srobert Patterson
Oakland
Weavciation Rooms
Eister
Bhee: Seeah
Lincoln
G. Ai
East Sixth Ce
Spteln
Harvey ‘Worrall
Ana Duplia
Ireae
Zahn
Allekdah
LCA
Ottawa University
Rhounseup
Wace Alien
Orr
Miu Verh
Miss Aieneives
Dmitler Prues
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