Government Seeks Half Million From Union Pacific Claim
Washington on August 1 the government moves to recover about three and a half trillion dollars from Union Pacific tied to the Kansas Pacific railway deal. Receivers hold the funds, with the government aiming to share approximately four hundred thousand dollars with other creditors, under prospect of further disbursements as figures are adjusted.
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Union Pacific
Washington
UC Comin
Nebraska
Parte Justis
Eld Union
Paetiic
Kansas
Kansas Poole Wee
Tot & Chiartte
Elaine
Copinger May Go to Tampa for Duty Assignment
The War Department advises Copinger that he is at liberty to depart on the first transport to Wave Sanvinen for Tampa in a few days and then proceed to Port Rice with staff free as Copinger dem onstrate. The somerment to duty is at Cop pingers wrgent set into rhin as he will retire for age in Uetwler. He has been invited to select an officer to command the troops at Tish.
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Washington
Rus den
War Department
Sanvinen
Tampa
Port Rice
Rhin
Uetwler
Tish
Leaped to His Death in Kansas City
A man leaped from a second story window Friday night and died at City Hospital the next morning. Police recovered a belt and a small amount of money on the victim, identified as 36 year old Omala, who had been employed nearby. The incident occurred on West 238F Street. investigators consider the fall the likely cause of death.
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Kansas
Oscar Bektrim
Behntrom
Ale Rob Hin
Snapshot City Notes Amid District Happenings
City Council meets tonight as river nears two inches of dry, city engineer Barnes ill with ministerial fever. Potwin Plays appears stronger, growth hurts column in Topeka. Stable charges higher than Kenttue Wootters’ horses. Some telephone wires across river damaged. Several players absent from Saturday duties. Shawnee Horticultural Security to meet Thursday. stylish but minority bloomers noted. Home grown watermelons arrive, quality praised. Major Shreve’s Dusky Denisons beaten by Reform School 2 to 1. Ahone held a plane yesterday at sugar mill, special train to Rock Island. about 40 attended. One man tends State House towers. little rest. Topeka resident postpones Colorado trip for Colorado weather. Singles tournament at Ue Topela club halted by darkness. Webster Wider and Frank Sheidern boast of an immense afternoon. Farmers warned of Standard Action invoices, signed as recommendations but were promissory notes for 15 dollars.
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Teme
Barnes
Potwin
Grouth
Colm
Topekie
Mae
Court House
Shawnee County Horticultural Securty
Major Shreve
Denisons
Reform School
Fock Island
Topeks
Colorado
Topela ‘Peurils
Seven Youths Drown in Missouri River Flood Toll
In Thimennville Missouri Aug 1 seven young people died when their vehicle overturned at a wet fording point on Portne de Terre river during a picnic trip to Hermitage. Heavy rains swelled the stream and six others drowned, with names including Josten Moni and Dessia Kelly among the victims. Rescue efforts have yielded only partial recoveries.
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Thimennville
Hermitage
Crachitis Wafely
Dela Urownad
Josten Moni
Tapira McIcerel Bula Kelly
Dessia Kelly
Lavdha Kelly
Minnie Mason
Fatalities Follow Joy in Milan Mo Maritime Mock Battle
In Milan Missouri a Saturday night spectacle depicted a mock naval battle with two ships mounted on wagons representing rival armies. An American ship caught fire and several soldiers suffered severe injuries including Cherie Parker who lost his right ear and part of his skull. Oscar Buxton a merchant observer, Charles Litchfield a soldier, and G McCullough an estate agent and soldier were injured. Wires and bombs badly damaged fronts. the event ended with casualties among the participants.
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Milan. Mo
Hobson
Milan
Sikotric Verhts
Belden
Rum
Cherie Parker
Oscar Buxton
Charles Litchfield
G. R. LcCulloush
Chean
Prategies
Camp Alger court martial sentences set in Virginia
At Camp Alger Virginia sentences were imposed by a court martial. Gallows J E Bay of company A Twenty second Kansas received confinement and a fine. Merrill of Twenty second Kansas got a five dollar fine and loss of privileges with three days confinement to the company street. The First ME church ladies plan a fete at 703 Taylor Street with Dewey ice cream and baked goods priced at 15 cents. all invited for a community social.
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Camp Alger
J. E. Bay
Company A
Twenty-second
Kansas
S.S. Merrill
Divorce Bid Follows County Court Marriage
A chaotic county court notice reports Mr and Mrs Reaburn seeking divorce after a May 27 marriage. The petition cites jealousy, alleged abuse, and estrangement, with details of property, life, and maintenance disputes. Other items include local probate actions, a murder case in Atchison, and a gubernatorial message from Topeka.
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Distriet
Plalutur
Euiman
Heabirty
Sen
Topeka Tuillwhey
Tru
Hepburn
Etic
Wilhtar
Tobeka
Courtien
Leoai Alout
Meg Vane
Ter
Bic
Avery
Shawnee County Democrats Elect Delegates August 1898 Meeting In Topeka
The Shawnee county Democratic convention is convened at Plambeau hall Topeka on August 14 1898 at 2 oclock pm for selecting delegates to the county convention. Precincts in Topeka wards hold caucuses August 6 from 1 to 930 pm at various local venues to apportion delegates and alternates among districts including Monmouth Lynn Creek Dover Willard Mission South Minton and West Willamport with central committee to certify results by noon August 1 1888.
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Plambeau Hall
Topeka
Latoe
Heverat
Thiredas
Kouch
Karsax Avenue
Burene Wolfe
Kansas Avenue
Shimurates
Priciness
Contunttieemen
Willianeport
South Williameport
Auburn
Firet
Seoimd Wii
Secund Pa
Leo von Langen
Bridegroom Arrested in Des Moines Marriage Plot
Des Moines Aug 1 Lieutenant Hulda Hartung is jailed for obtaining a furlough under false pretenses to wed Miss Bessie Coddington. The Des Moines residents met Hartung, a Twelfth Signal Company member, while his family’s past dealings and his Chickamauga duty relate to the arrest. The senior Hartung was only lightly hurt in the incident. Garfield Park bicycle track control remains under Topeka wheelmen with access via arrangement.
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Des Moines
Hulda
Hartonge
Mise
Bessie Coddington
Resiierits
Hartung Io
Twelfth Signal Company
Frank Lyman
Chickamausa
Miss Coddington
Huw
Hartung
Des Moines Auckety
Des Moinew
Chickamauga Stern
Garfieid Park
Te Topeka
Reutine
Garfield Park
Geo. M, Lescher
Society News Hints At Summer Plans And Local Visits
The society column notes youths seeking lively outdoor activity, a state tournament set for August 10 on Fillmore Street courts, and numerous residents visiting Lake View, Leavenworth, Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis, and Topeka. Several gatherings, garden parties, receptions, and a variety of travels are listed, along with engagements and a serious operation outcome.
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Siver
Bocivty
Fillmore Street
Tenth Avenue
Grace Fouls
Misa Vera Low
Mikeel Shanklin
Trenton
Edna McClintock
Bernice McDonald
Kansas City
Mes Clifford, Haker
Nellie
Lake En
Marielle Lawler
St. Louis
H. 5. Taylor
Frank Kuzel
Cleve- O
Leo Jones
Mias
Loretta Kinney
Maa
Julya Kenderdine
Hien Ha
Mixa Caroline Tum
Washburn Cul
Mix
Wilmarth
West Eighth Street
Minnie Warren
Chicago
Mra
Charles Broly
Poreira
Thorp
Pearl
Fmporia
It L. Green
Camp Whitcomb
Albuquerque
Wo Tl Hornitay
Kansas
George P. Conner
Omaha
Conner
Carter Waste Lend Company
W. W. Mille
New Mexico
Emily Kine
Chiliteythe I
Short
Shelden
O. J. Badders
Everine
Gertrude Key
Kauses Cy
Ward Silver
Daluy Eo Clirke
Honor
Atlcs Emme Dennla
Topeka
Tillian McKibber
Sallie Rove
Addie Patterson
Tyee Meee
Messie Ea Dennis
Topeks
Janes Garside
Atchison
John Kelly
Goces Ludovich
Edward Booth
Lieut Whipple
Edward Dennis
Mins Dennis
Directors defend company after suspected fraud circular
Electrolytic Salts Co directors issue a stockholders circular calling alleged embezzlement by manager PB Jensen and assistant manager FL Farmer. They claim recovery of funds, limited liabilities, and plan to meet stockholders soon. Signers are Arthur Ryan president William Usher treasurer and Albert Sawyer director.
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Electrolytic Salts Co
Newburyport
Masy
Electrolytc Salts Company
Jerneson
FL Famer
Compan
Ag Son Ae
Gireviers
Arthur
Hardware Department Tin Top Jelly Gusses and Pails
Hardware department ad lists 16 quart Tin Pails at 19¢ each 34 quart Creamery Pails 19¢ each and Hoyal Enamelled Granite Tea and Coffee Pots at 25¢ each with bold pricing and item names in period catalog style.
North Side South Room Sale Handles Low Priced Waists
Local notice advertises a sale of shirts and waists with discounts on white shirt waists and fancy shirt waists. Summer underwear and men's underwear are discounted, umbrellas priced around $1.50 for eight pieces.
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Stevens
Weilsts
Shoe Department Sale Offer At Wholesale Prices
Over a thousand pairs of women’s shoes including Glen and Buy’s in first class condition go on sale tomorrow at exact wholesale price with no freight added.
One-third Off Millinery at Local Store Sale
In the ore Millinery Department shoppers can take one-third off all trimmed millinery. One-third off all Sailors except the 16c Sailors already reduced from 19c. One-third off all Flowers.
Short Lengths Report on Yardage Prices and Stocks
A brief listing notes 3,000 yards of Simpsons Best Prints available in 2 to 8 yard lengths priced per yard. Also 1,500 yards of Tallor Saltings for skirts offered in 2 to S yard lengths at 6 cents per yard.
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Simpsons
Tallor Saltings
Sunday Police Court Report Highlights Alcohol Fuelled Incidents
Sunday morning Topeka police court reports detail a mixed bag of disturbances. Frankie Hayden attempted suicide by carbolic acid after a domestic quarrel with Sam Hayden. he was arrested for assault. Several raids on disorderly houses led to multiple arrests, with Libby Deever held on a $100 bond and Laura Anderson contesting guilt in a disorderly house charge. A man named Mansey carried a concealed weapon, swore he needed it for travel and divorce worries, and was allowed to leave town. Police plan to expand rogues gallery with new badges and photos from other cities.
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Frankie” Hayden
Sam Hayden
Kansas Avenue
Quincy Street
Big Frankie
Sam
Kohl
Chas
Kobitah
Frankie
Taird Xiseet
Todey
Topeka
Strauss
Vontalna
Toyokane
Deni Monde
Tilley Deevers
Kansan Avenue
Chicago
Ticken
Libbey Deever
Deever
Laura Anderson
Henderson
Simpson
Mauney
Kansas City
Iowa
Mauzey
Feneth
Denver
P Grants
Chief Strauss
Alabama Votes Today in State Election Mayhem
Montgomery Aug 1 State election underway with supreme court judges and a governor to be chosen for six and two year terms respectively. Voters also elect county officials, lawmakers, solicitors, and other state officers as a new constitution looms. Party splits blur duties as Democrats dominate judicial picks while Populists align with white Republicans to back fair elections amid low campaign enthusiasm.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Supreme Court
Rosislature
Comnyene
Ely
Spain
Democratic Party
T. McCrennan
Limestyge
Jonathan Buralson
Dallas
Henry A. Sharp
Jefferson
J. R. Dowdell
Chambers
John K. Tyson
Ucketa
Birmingham
Negro nominees spark party rift in state race
The Democratic campaign managers are accused of pushing the issue while most white Republicans doubt their support for Negro nominees. Rev A J Warner heads the Republican ticket as a respected Negro and bank president from Hirmteiaa. Mr Witherspoon of Calhoun runs for governor on the Prohibition ticket.
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Nesroet
Muainnuers
Soere
Beileve
Teket
A. J. Warner
Hirmteiaa
Witherspoon
Calhoun
Kovernur
North Topeka column reports town notices and oblique local chatter
Fragmentary notes from North Topeka describe a bakery visit, local residents including B Patten of Silver Lake, M Hates of Menoken writing his daughter Hasan, and winded references to civic events. The piece mentions a hospital call, telegraph office chatter, and a church supper with 143 attendees, plus community baseball teams and a stroke recovery update for a local pastor.
Omaha Exposition Train Schedules and Notes
Omaha Exposition page describes June to October events, travel routes including the Borglagian line, and excursion rates to Omaha. Mentions Topeka to Omaha fast train at 4:55 am, Santa Fe Route, with details from W Wakelet and Howard Elliott, plus laundry services and red shirt waists.
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United States
Amiksouri
Mississippi
Ormeho
Tukey
Oi Jany
Omaha Exposition
Topeka
Santa Pe Houte
Omaha
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TE. Hasan
Michis Windomiirey
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Pepe
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Church of the Cond
North Topeky
Kunese Be
Mrs. Lie
Bethany College
Fresank
Br. Eve Hue Deon
W. Wakelet
Paseengar Agen
Howard Elliott
St. Loui. Do
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