War talk and local notices in Topeka State Journal
The Topeka State Journal piece mixes era war commentary with editorials about the Nicaragua Canal and Pacific cable, mentions Spain and Philippines, politics in New Haven and New York, Kansas capitol condition, and criticism of Governor’s secretary. It blends local ads, telephones, and misc notes with political reflection and calls for reforms.
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Kansas
Henry Alien
Ottawa Herald
State Capitol
Alien
Tere
Municipal Energy and Public Works Abroad
The report notes growing municipal control in German cities over water, gas, electricity, street railways, and public utilities. It contrasts German practice with Britain’s debate on housing, slum reform, and public services, predicting eventual American adoption of broader municipal management and public telephones and fire insurance.
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New York Journal
Frederick Harrisop
Ghllowurher
Bayine
Mgr
Emma
Eas
Germany
Great Hellein
Urs Glasgow
Hull
Leeds
Shemeht
Birmingham
Glasgow
Manchester
Sheffield
America
Municipal Powers Call for Broader Civic Roles
The piece argues that institutions rooted in rural Ife must expand municipal functions to promote welfare. It envisions governments performing tasks from cheap transport to clean lodgings, reading rooms, and other public works, while urging trusted individuals to lead with effective public service.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical opinion piece about foibles and cynicism in romance. It notes love’s gamble and poetry, contrasts it with editor’s edits, and references Noah’s ark anecdote to mock aging perspectives on courtship. The tone is witty and period journalism in style.
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The
New York Press
Prohibition Crackdown Hits Coffeyville Jointkeepers
Coffeyville residents report a sweep as every jointkeeper in the town was arrested on city court warrants. Hearings set for the 20th. The action follows a citizen petition to Governor Sumley requesting the appointment of a prosecutor to enforce the prohibitory law.
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Coffeyville
Sumley
Seo
Afso
Sheriff Forgets Jail Keys In Odd County Incident
Pratt April 17 a deputy sheriff feeding a prisoner through the jail door noted a humorous lapse. A night of oddity saw an inmate charged with attempted robbery and murder kept inside the jail while the sheriff hurried to Cullison for another arrest and forgot the keys. The deputy managed a partial meal for the inmate before help arrived as a jail bed reportedly burned. the other prisoner was then brought in and fed.
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Pratt
Aheriff
Cullison
Telwkram
Ie Man
Che Hiiery
Cattle Too High Prompt Abilene Trader Return
Abilene April 7 F L Ball a leading cattleman of the county went to the Panhandle to buy several hundred head of stock cattle but returned empty handed He notes cattle on Panhandle ranges are too high to ship north stating the prices are higher than in Kansas and ranchers face losses from recent shipments They hold stock at surprising figures with expectations of better prices later.
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Abilene
Texas
F. L. Ball
Panhandle
Kansas
Attica sugar bonds finally settled by town deal
Attica April 17 bondholders have accepted a town proposal canceling 30000 of old bonds with a new 50000 bond issue in twenty years at five percent. The agreement ends disputes over Attica bonds and paves a new era of growth and improvement.
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Attica
Crawford Theater Promises Dramatic Week With Notables
At Crawford theater Dhureday night the Tyveka Dramatic club presents My Wife's Bunnet and Het Bletures. Robert Mantell comes Friday for a week of performances. Arnold Woltard Brock company appears Monday and Thursday next week with Shadows of a Great City and Bagies Neat, featuring special scenery and acts.
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Crawford Theater
Dhureday
Tyveka Dramatic Cub
Robert Mantell
Mantel
USA
Mucade Wetur
Arnold Woltard Brock
Batteries Across Cities Highlighted By Pairings
A fragmented list shows battery partnerships tied to multiple cities including Washington New York St Louis Cleveland Louisville and Chicago. Entrants pair names such as Poenohue McFarland McGuire Kitson Robinson De Theney Warner OConnor Sud hoff Clements Dowling Kittredge Valahan Chance among others in dense ledger style entries.
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Baltimore
New York
Kitson and Robinson
de Theney and
Warner
R. Ele
St. Louis
Cleveland
Young
O'Connor
Sudhoff and
Clements
KLE
Louisville
Dowling
Kittredge
Valahan
Chance
Investigating French Warden Charged at Leavenworth Power
William H. Moyer a Justice Department agent investigates Leavenworth Federal Prison. Charges were preferred against Warden French by discharged guard Martin Juste after intoxication issues. Neither Moyer nor the warden commented on the probe. In other notes miners report new finds and shifts. Norton plans a county high school. Patrick Galligan dies after long illness. Hutchinson cites enlistment drive for Philippine service.
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Leavenworth
William H. Moyer
Department of Justice
Federal
Fort Leavenworth
French
Martin Juste
Moyer
Supreme Court Invalidates Michigan Road Ticket Law
Washington April 17 In the United States supreme court Justice Peckham handed down an opinion invalidating a portion of Michigan statute regulating thousand mile road tickets The provision requiring two year validity and reduced sale price was deemed an improper interference not a fair regulation of railroads The legislature had no right to discriminate as in this act The chief justice and Justices Gray and McKenna dissented.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Peckham
Michigan
Gray and
McKenna
Memorial Day Honors for Britons in Kansas City
Governor Stanley plans to attend with official party for a Memorial Day reception in the convention hall Kansas City. Lieut Dan Godfrey leads the British Guards band visiting Kansas City. Band members are British Army veterans and battle scarred heroes. A Queen Victoria birthday anniversary celebration is set for Memorial Day.
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Stanley
Kansas City
Dan Godfrey
Queen Victoria
Cruiser Topeka Wanted For May Day Celebration
Citizens of Emporia ask the state executive council to loan the Cruiser Topeks, set in the state house rotunda, to be used in the Dewey celebration on May 1. The Union Precinct offers a reduced fare of 28.55 to Portland Puget Sound Helena Montana Salt Lake City and Utah points via F A Lewis city ticket agent at the depot.
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Topeka
Emporia
State Executive Council
Topeks
State House
Portland
Puget Sound
Helena
Montana
Salt Lake City
Utah
F. A. Lewis
D. & Fulton
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices From Topeka
Real estate transfers filed include Daye to Samuel Wilcox and wife for $3200, Park Street additions, and multiple lots in North Topeka. Community notes mention Curtis and wife to M At Page, Ward and Rowland to Lars a Miinton, and various subdivision transfers. Also included are Topeka street addresses and a brief note on President McKinley pushing an electric button to start work on a Wreakwater project in April, plus a mention of tourist sleepers to California via Santa Fe.
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Samuel v
Wilcox
Lois
Bona Chas Paco
North Topeka
Fred Hale
Same
Epach Street
Curtis Addison
Merelam
Tomes
Alison
J. Yard
Saeed
de Knox
Seedor
Muane
P. Bieraim
Elata Johnntom
Mieth Holt
Olla Avenue
Mars
Myers
Brace
Mary E. Tarimore
Wilders
A. Gardner
William LH Itinton
Wite
Gam
M. M. Conklin
Stringhams
Curtis
M_ At
Page
Warrison
Kene S White
Jonm
Northwast
Alartes
Portheas
W. TE. Curtis
Harrison Street
Crawford Bros
Rillroad
Fillmore Street
eEinley
Joe Angeles
Cal
Arrancrmonte
McKinley
Lurbor Abilee
Rum
San Paden
White House
Washington
British vice consul invites governor to Kansas City event
Philip E. Burroughs, British vice consul at Kansas City, sent the invitation to the governor and urges his presence to aid in perpetuating the goodwill between England and America shown during the Spanish-American War. The band will be guests of honor at the memorable event.
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Kansas City
Philip E. Burroughs
England
America
Spain
Potwin School Board to Elect Two New Members
Potwin joins Topeka under the unified school board system as two Potwin seats will be filled by the board at the next meeting. Candidates listed include George Tincher William Forbes and A T Atwood. Potwin salaries for principal and teachers drew taxpayer objections amid calls for reductions, likely after Topeka assumes control.
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Potwin
Potwin Piscento
William Henderson
Potwin Abbol
Topeka School Board
Auburndale Protest Targets Potwin Council Seats
Auburndale residents protest the appointment of two Potwin representatives living on Greenwood Avenue and threaten political action next year. The dispute centers on Col Hughes and G Willard, with Willard likely named but unity against Potwin reps foiled. Funeral of John O'Brien in Santa Fe fire chief mourned by church and Knights of Pythias members.
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Potwin
Greenwood Avenue
Auburndale
G. Willard
Col. Hughes
Downing Col. Hughes
Hughey
Col Hughes
Mr. Willard
Wim Grove
John O'Brien
Santa Fe Fire Department
The
California Limited
First Baptist Church
Knights of Pyrilus Indes No. 38
J. J. Hoffman
Cyrus M. Evans
BD. McLarty
William Haven
Alonzo Parr
J. 4. Briton
M. L. Thomas
Fred Webster
Miss Pratt
James Mowre
Harry Overholt
Thomas
Jerry
James
Patrick
Minnie Hanrahan
Robert Rolfo
Henry Hazen
Steam Laundry Adds New Color Smoothing Device in Seattle
The Pertless Steam Laundry in Seattle introduces a device for smoothing collar and cuff colors. They offer free mending and button sewing services. Telephone 4.
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Pertless Steam Laundry
Damerican Steam Laundry
Fellows and Van Sant dissolve contracting partnership
Ex mayor C. A. Fellows withdraws from the firm Fellows and Van Sant, well known contractors, after twelve years of operation. Van Sant will continue the business, with Fellows likely to devote more time to his interests in Arthur.
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Fellows & van Sant
C. A. Fellows
F. FL VanSant
Fellows
Arthur
Frm
Mr. Vansant
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