Local News Bits and Social Doings From Topeka
A wide range of city notes from Topeka includes police court cases, social visits, and upcoming events. Mentions include Mrs Morris joining a Denver-bound party, Mrs Chapin of Tener touring, and Topeka women at a summer gathering. The piece notes theft at Rotman & Halhein confectionery and a minor burglary at the candy kitchen with candles and jam stolen.
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A. Southworth
Denver
Slaw
Eatavis
Wadith Peake
Ovan-Gelist
Estee
Pi Furtan Church
Polke
Huntwoustreate
Iuins
Wilken
Hesvy Bay Bie
Jenkins
Maul Wawanke Ag
Kite Lewis
Laura Stor
Topela Atiletic
Roca
Chapin
Tener
Bats
Austrie Te Minera
Mr. Morris
Coilige
Indigestion as the real danger behind travel disasters
A sensational appeal warns travelers of a hidden menace beside train wrecks. Indigestion is blamed for weakening railway supports and causing deadly accidents while a medical remedy named Dr. Golden Medical Discovery is advertised as a cure for consumption, nervous prostration, and related wasting diseases with testimonials and solicitations for mail order.
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Golden
Mra Z. Seely
Thomas Place
Minneapolle
Lena
Bierce
Goldra
Dr. Pierce
La Pieste Fiesta Preparations Hit Local Schools
In Los Angeles on April 22 preparations for La Pieste Fiesta flood iblic schools with over 6000 children from third to eighth grades volunteering to perform at the tribunes on Saturday April 24. The event marks the fourth annual fiesta with careful organization and no reported incidents in prior years. About one hundred supporters are expected to bring flowers for the queen.
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Los Angeles
la Pieste
Tribunes
Ls Iatei
Actress Seeks Divorce Over Husband Friendly With Women
Ada Crocman of New York claims in court papers that her husband Thee Crocman was too friendly with other women while their daughter Della McDonale and her mother were away. She cites alleged domestic indiscretions and requests a divorce in Chicago dated April 2.
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Ads Grossman
Chicago
Ada Crocman
New York
Gchomman
Iyceum
Dano Sitio
Tha Mutt
Infinite Grovemar
Della McDonale
Dr King's New Discovery Saved Life After Grippe
Beaversville druggist G Cailicutte reports his wife nearly died after grippish illness. A bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery helped her after a few days, with three bottles restoring her to health. The drugstore at 6th and Kansas Ave offers a free trial and regular bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
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Hs Liffe
G. Cailicutte
Beaversville
J. IC Jones
6Th and
Kansas Avenue
Houre Family Crown Louis Flood Losses in Lake County
A Nashville dispatch reports the Houre family suffering five deaths amid flooding in Lake County. A rescue effort and search followed a ship loss as Jose Gatasri and others were identified among victims. The scene includes local businesses like Peerless Steam Laundry at 112 and 114 West 8th Street.
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Houre
Peerless
West 8Th St
Medals and Prizes Highlight Kansas School Efforts
Governor signs papers restoring citizenship for several felons whose sentences have expired. Kansas schools showcase prize medals and diplomas from exhibitions including the World's Fair and Centennial. State departments plan a major display with maps drawings sketches and office work used in classrooms. Superintendent Surgier organizes a statewide collection and invites institutions to contribute goods and materials for the exhibit.
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Antwar Imperte
Priges
Surgier
Flale
Biryker
Rave Kat Sas
Prema
Die Educa
Mile Publishins Bowses
SKM Supilicw
Tie State
Kansas Book Adoptions and School Library Reform
A Kansas legislature move to adopt the state wide text book law promises large savings for taxpayers. The commission reviews book quality, binding, and educational merit ahead of a first meeting to select texts for schools. Superintendent Stryker leads the board, with a plan to finalize six members and add two more, while a hidden schedule reveals book usage shares among readers, arithmetic, geographies, grammars, spelling, and other subjects.
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Kansas
Bew
Souston
Adopian
Stryker
Iinet
Senate
Morray
Tilotsen
Inp
United States
West
Inmates Restored to Full Citizenship Under Pardon Signs
Governor Leely Bae ordered the release or restoration of several penitentiary inmates to full citizenship. Names include James Stahlmen of Republic, Robert Aunt of Montgomery, Eugene Harper of Atchison, John Doe of Sidewick, May AfeHride of Chevaltte, William Phillips of Deige, Henry Rage of Seilewick, Elis Johns of Lyons, Edward Claston of Wilson, George W. Luveiss of Crawford, Afetvin L. Cugte of Labette, and Jina Jackson. Term expirations range May 1 to May 37, 1890s. Money for Balddie: governor turned over $2,975 to state treasury for the Kansas Soldiers' Homes aid.
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Leely Bae
James Stahlmen
Republic Courity
Sears
Robert Aunt
Montkotery County
Eugene Harper
Atchison
Ty Febeuery
John Doe
Maine
Sidewick
AfeHride
Chevaltte
George W. Luveiss
Crawford
Thal Sears
Balddie
Evernor Lewy
State Treasury
Fran Washington
Congress
Kansas Institution
Dodge Oty
Peffer Favors Reed Rules in Senate Quorum Debate
The article discusses Senator Peffer backing Reed in applying Senate rules to call rolls to determine quorum. It argues against royalist minority tactics, noting that quorum calls can force roll calls even when a majority is present and that minority endurance tacts threaten action.
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Senate
Staator
W. A. Peftfer
Dearl Reed
Anorum
Staater Petter
Congress
Hig Editorial
Wilh Gierve
John J. Ingalla
Pishtlin
Honest John Kelly on Comey Island Boulevard reads mail
New York April 22 Honest John Kelly says a special messenger delivered a fetter and $200 from an envelope. He notes others are involved and comments on Easter as he departs from a regimer location. The letter's content remains unclear while a cryptic message accompanies the gift.
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New York
John Kelly
Comey Island Boulevard
Kings Highway
John
Witter
Horst Juhnny
Grant May Not Attend Memorial Unveiling
Mrs Grant III Washington April notes her illness may prevent her from attending the upcoming memorial unveiling for General Grant. She plans a New York trip later this week. public notice confirms DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a household remedy for piles burns cuts and sores. Tickets for a show at the Grand Friday evening are on sale at Snow’s drug store. Dirt is given away at 612 Baltimore St.
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Washington
Mra TG
Grant
New York
DeWitt
G. W. Stans
Kansas
Snow
Pijimore St
Topeka Commercial Club Plans Auditorium Banquet
The Topeka Commercial Club formed an auditorium committee naming Howard Wilder E H Crosby and William Green with mayoral appointees to join a nine member board to guide plans and funding. A banquet was decided to boost membership with May 9 target and each member may invite two guests.
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Topeka Commercial Club
Howard Wilder
E. H. Crosby
Wiliam Green
Frealdent Davia
Commercial Img
Bame
Elts Council
Commercial Club
Thvs
Tt Ogu
Samuel T Howe
FO. Pepinor
Topeka
Neissary
Edward Wilder
HH. Crosby
William Green
Mtoe Kushhe
J. S. Brichain
PF Adams
Po Hodes
Frilows
Chanute
Crosby
Tapeks Cash Dry Gourds Company
L. Beard & Co
J. W
Itive
Croshitd
Davis
P. A. Popenot
Dene
California petitions on Hawaiian reciprocity treaty
Senator Perkins presented two California petitions on the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty abrogation. One supports and one opposes abrogation, noting Pacific coast interest and potential tariff action. Copies were referred to the finance and five ten relations committees for consideration and possible emergent tariff bill amendments.
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Washington
Perkinsims
California
Pacific Coset
Hawaii
Finance Committee
Fiveten Relations Committee
Married Man in County Jail on Forgery Claim
A week after his marriage, William Birmingham, a recent arrival, was jailed on a complaint by Frank Newland, a grocer in Frank Newland, for false pretenses. Newland said Birmingham represented himself as employed at Senta Ve shops and left groceries worth 5.75 dollars, only to be found not married after the alleged loan. Deputy County Attorney Guy swore to the complaint, with records indicating Birmingham’s new marriage about a week prior.
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Stacey
William Birmingham
Camplalailtie
Electric Bitters touted as nerve tonic medicine
A local drug store advertises Electric Bitters as the best remedy to restore tired nerves and healthy vigor. It claims vegetable composition, toning stomach nerves, stimulating liver and kidneys, improving appetite and digestion, and acting as a blood purifier. Sold at Jones' Drug Store for 8 cents to 1 dollar per bottle.
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J. K Jones
Fifth
Venus
Elder Pence a Witness in Local Church Trial
Elder William Pence of Topeka Kansas testified as an expert for dissenters in a Lebanon Indiana church quarrel over whether Mount Tabor Baptist Church should be recognized as a regular Baptist church The witness supported the view that church and Danville association hold limited authority and questioned any lay ecclesiastical power outside those bodies The special dispatch recounts Pence’s examination and his assertion that denominational councils in Jerusalem acted as a model for resolving church differences The dialogue touched on the differences between local and international church governance and the role of doctrinal disputes in community faith practices
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William Pence
North Topeka
Murth
Lebanon
Indiana
Mount ‘Tabor
Mena
Pence
Topeka
Kan
Datville Association
Jerusalem
Greece
Antioch
Bagens
Harris
Pance
Chief Joseph Joins Cody Show in Washington
The interior department grants permission for Chief Joseph, the Nek Peters warrior, to accompany Colonel Cody in his Wild West show. The arrangement ties Chief Joseph to the famed Nex Perves chief as they travel toward the frontier, marking a notable collaboration amid early 20th century spectacle.
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Joseph
Col Cody
Washington
Interior Department
Perceissiors
Colonel Cody
Josph
Caniuretty Genecels Beneally
Niles
California: Out and Back via Sorte Fe Route notes
A travel snippet discusses a round trip to California using the Sorte Fe Route. The piece mentions scents from AT and S, FL By, and contrasts grooming standards with Buckingham's Dye for colorful beards. The tone hints at era etiquette and travel curiosities.
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California
AT & S
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