Police Chief's First Monthly Report Highlights City Crime
The city council hears Chief Strauss outline police needs and reports arrests and actions. Highlights include purchasing a horse for patrol, improving rapid response vehicles, medical supplies, and staffing for detective work. Several crime incidents, robberies, and arrests are summarized with names, locations, and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauss
Voller
Aitairs Duby
Strauss Sant
Ireuss
Strauw
Arriets
Trauss
Albert Bunun
Bos
Cheektowaga Plea to Host McCoy Corbett Fight
The Cheektowaga town board requests hosting the Corbett McCoy contest across the state line, urging approval to bring the bout to Buffalo area. They argue the event would greatly benefit residents and the town, seeking authorization to use local Hawthorne Athletic Club for coverage and venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corbett-McCoy
Buffalo
N.Y
Chesktowaga
Hae
McCox-Corbett
Nien Board of
Checinowses
Tndurne
Hiwthorne
Bribery Charges Shake State Prison System
The Lansing Age reports bribery allegations involving Lane Landis and others, alleging they accepted money from convicts to influence prison operations. Gov Leedy has not issued direct orders. investigators claim Wardens Landis and Cha ne and associates improperly profited to secure favorable treatment at the penitentiary.
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Lansing
Nordin
Leedy
Landis
Landis Pat Beto
Oana
SoUnEy
Battle of Manila Last Night Receipts and Attendance
Recipts total 31611.00 for the Battle of Manila last night. Crowd numbered about 5500. exact attendance unclear. Treasurer McMinnite of the Committee may be with. Expenditures around 6 dollars. average price 2 cents would yield about 4500 with commission. Soldiers were thanked for their work. many attended without paying admission. volunteers handled selling duties and entries.
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Manila
Tole
John F. McMinnite
Wamission
Eugene Vereerite
Topeka's Commercial Hotel Reopens After Renovation
Frank Long announces the renovation of the Commercial Hotel at 635 Topeka, Kansas. The building on S26 and 61Y Kenses Avenue will feature a modern front and lobby, with new restaurants and beer services. Doors are expected to open mid autumn, with preparations largely complete by September 1. Long, a lifelong Topeka hotel operator, promises high standards and aims to establish one of the state’s best restaurants in the rebuilding effort.
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Reuteurant
S26
Kenses Avenue
Frank
Gido le
Long
Topeka
Frank Long
Convicts Fire Mines at Leavenworth Prison
A fire at the Leavenworth prison coal mine area is blamed on inmates. Two convicts reportedly implicated in the blaze as guards and witnesses work to confirm details. Fire spread through narrow quarters, burning nearly all the area before containment late Wednesday.
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Leavenworth
Leavenworth, Ug
Batiste
Harris
Keeney
Nickerin
Bees Pursue Cattle in Singular Mass Drowning Incident
Bancroft, Wet Ave 2-J Mewer- Fih's fhmoeur herd of Sherthorn cattle numbering about 100 head perished yesterday in a singular menter. The herd was grazing on a reservation at a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River when swarms of wiki bers attacked from trees. In terror the cattle rushed to the river and leaped from the bluff, many drowning or dashed to pieces before aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
J. Mewer- Fih
Missotiri
Ureblah
Nebraska Corn Safe Amid Heavy August Rains
Omsha August 2 Last night and today rain fell across Nebraska hampering the corn crop. Forecasters warn the wet spell may threaten yields as fields show damage from heavy downpours. Local farmers hoped for relief but anticipate continued hardship for the harvest season.
Santa Fe Route Offers Round Trip to Indianapolis
The Santa Fe will sell round trip tickets to Indianapolis for 17.50 on August 7. Tickets available via St Louis or Chicago, from City Passenger and Ticket Agent at the depot, or by telephone.
Society News Camps and Picnics Highlight Topeka Socials
Society notes detail camping chaperones for a Maple Hill trip and a Garfield park picnic hosted by H. B. Adams. It lists numerous Topeka residents and guests from Chicago and Kansas City, with travel to Colorado, New York, and Maine for visits and summer outings.
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Miss Macabs
Ada May Macain
Air
A. J. Mwart
Chivake
Birg
Charley Strawhbridge
Cab A. S. Johnson
Marivheater
New Hampshire
W. EB. Curry
Colorado
Vinewood
Parr
Hoseville
Slater
Daley Sherman
de Lemen
Stdter
Tor Bovil's Lake
Weecorsin
Mint Nellie Lotus
Dutward Fisher
Jacksonville
Galle Miller
Cedar Rapids
Godfrey MU
Jer
Lowman Hill
Ewan
Kistler
St. Jor Moray
Crane
Wittield
Edith Godard
Maple
Olive
Hewson
Kansas City
Mn Munro Murray
Lawrences
Topeka
Thedore Hamenett
Zoe Webb
Ovawatomie
Berniee Vreeland
Minx
Grace Norrinte
Manitou
Gunsie
Bernice Puller
Elgin
A.beetmore
New York City
Mids Hesdie West
Pitts
Frente Shutert
Ah Lonard
Belmont
Boston
D. P. Paxton
New York
Wolf
Florence Theicher
Chhicico, Ny
Barnes and Son
Glenwood Springs
Colorade
GW. Yates
Satetora
N. Y
Lizzie Potvier
Maple Hill
St. Louis
Lutie Johnson
Berthany
Winifred Vanderpool Jett
Orando
Erle Coase
Leavenworth
Taurence Chamberlain
Harry Wingert
W. W
Quincy Street
Ladies of the First
Methodist
Mere
Anderson County
Garfield’ Park
Haith Truax
Chicago
Lillian
Scattered blaze and total loss in Escanaba fire
A major fire in Escanaba Michigan destroyed the rear of Pungariss feed store and spread to adjacent buildings. Despite strong winds, flames swept through multiple shops including a furniture store, clothing annex, and a harness stable. Estimated loss reaches 400000 dollars with full insurance coverage noted. Firefighters fought the blaze with strenuous effort to prevent further spread.
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Frcanaba
Tha
Ircenaba
Pungariss Feed Store
Wuildings Wasieled
Steort
Loudigs
Buren
Pat Frearty
Fort Ellsworth
Wester Express
D. A. Oliver
Furniture Storm
Brukke
Clothiras
Mvgna
Brie Guilding
Kiafmartn
Fades Stable
Stnreiak
Brverel
Aom
North Tupeka Birding and Town News Hodgepodge
In North Tupeka a string of local folks are noted in town visits and visits to friends in Sturgis and Perry. The funeral of HA Wilson is reported in Sherman with Rev Hutchinson officiating at Rochester cemetery. A Texas suit involving Dr Samuel Ashmore is noted, with heirs and money and land in play.
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Abilene Wall
Air
Courtney
Travida
Mists Raines
Diges
Perry
Manin Cynsreseman
Cheries Curis
Patmenle
Bary
Leona
Murtis
Mise Dellie Curtis
Omaha
Magete Gost
Agnes Goss
Osu Wity
Armstrong
Fpurmrdin Curtis
Grinter
Mins Grinter
Mies Bird
Mer
Geintegg Famkly
Mike Tennle
Culley
J.A. Colvin
Ha, Wilson
Mra
Thomas Bean
Texas
Tene
de Ashmere
Sherman
Beham
Dr. Ashmere
Bean
Ashqoore
Texan
Highrouter
China
United States
Eastern College
Divorces and Weddings Highlight Topeka Court Session
Judge Hazen prepares for vacation as 35 divorce cases are set for next month. In Topeka, J H Finke and Rosa Rickman from Willard wed under court supervision after a rain delay. The sheriff sells James B Schrebley drug stock for 40 dollars to C D Smith Drug Co. and other civil actions include a $610 suit by E G Wilson vs Jowich Kors, plus property foreclosures and a jail transfer in a Kansas City heist case.
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James B. Schrebley
C.D. Smith Drug Company
Kansas City
C. D. Silt Dras Canpans
Une
G. Wilson
Garver & Larimer
District Court
Jowich Kors
Wilson
Witkun
W. 8. McClintock
September term opens as court and county business loom
The September term of the district court opens September 6 with 346 cases set, including 42 criminal and 38 divorce actions. County commissioners report on roads and bridges, levying 4.22 mills to raise about $6,000, aided by last year’s valuations. Sheriff Cook forecloses on three Quincy Street lots. Provisions for licenses issued to CC BERNOLDS and Mattie Morris, both from Buchanan County, Missouri, with further notes on local property and court matters.
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Dolman
CC Bernolds
Mattie Morris
Buchanin County
Missouri
Tarrish
George Hutt
Ovinia Brown
Topeka
Plot to destroy lives with dynamite fails in Paris
In Paris on August 2 a servant found four and a half pounds of dynamite placed on a porch near Colonel Torrence Cigne. Nine sticks were lit but failed to explode. Clark family home at Pyartt Street and Jefferson Avenue was targeted. Colonel Clark, a large farming interest owner, is connected to the case and police expect arrests soon.
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Annie
Pel
Culbert
Catarch
John Scalten
Chester
Ucce Adward Wootten
Galloway
Pottstown
Anson Burazil
Cincinnati
B. F. Jackson & GO
Indianapolis
Ind
Paris
Torrence Cigne
Oly Hanes
Folmmer Clark
Pyartt Street
Jefferson Avenue
Coronel Clark
Fel Sean
Car County
Indianapolis and Return $17.50 Via Santa Fe Route
The Santa Fe Route advertises round trip tickets at 17 50 from Indianapolis on August 7 9 via St Louis or CDAD. Thomas L King city passenger and ticket agent at depot available by telephone 632 for information.
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League of American
Indianapolis
Santa Fe
St. Louis
Cdad
Thos. L. King
Endianapolis
St. Loui
Chiesga
L. King
St Depst
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Kimball Pig, Co
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Willard
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Tom Iedy
Gouraud
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Dye
C.F. Rodiger
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Sumner Hoxers
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