State Taxes Paid Better Than Ever Before
Counties are prompt as July tax remittances show improved finances across the state. Delinquent taxes are down to under fifty thousand dollars with only four counties outstanding. Bond redemptions and school land sales yield substantial revenue, reducing needs for future state aid. A separate violent assault on Moore ends with his heroic escape and neighborly rescue, as he identifies masked assailants.
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Wanses
Roacate Hue
Robbed and Burned in Rural Ohio Night Raid
An elderly bachelor, John Moore, living near Elmore in Bootes County, was awakened by four masked men to whom he surrendered cash. They bound him, cut his face with a knife, and assaulted him during the break in, then escaped with the money. The suspect details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Emore
Toledo
Oto
Johnsfoore
Elmore
Robuel
Barber Dr Bryant Fined Twenty Five For Striking Wife
Dr. Bryant a barber on 326 Kansas avenue was fined 25 dollars in police court after pleading guilty to striking his wife. Officer Henderson testified he witnessed Bryant knock his wife down with an umbrella and attempt a kick before the arrest. A woman accompanying Bryant was noted as a source of ongoing trouble between Bryan and his wife for two years.
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Bryant
Kansas Avenue
Henderson
Birthday party for Mildred Pounds at 235 Harrison Street
Mrs T E Pounds hosted a baby party at her home honoring her daughter Mildred's first birthday. Guests under three enjoyed games prizes and toys. a garden party atmosphere with refreshments and a family gathering included many local residents and friends.
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T. E. Pounds
Harrison Street
Mildred
Frank Crane
Dorothy
W. Drum
William Alden
S Woolverton
Hobler
Harsxe
J. Bowe
Harry Leland
W. 5. MecClintick
Arthur Murphy
Marian
Robert Maxwell
Robert
Katherine
William Connard
Charles
Carl Nellis
Frank Foster
Clara Daniels
Langdon
Lavere
Charters
Fred Freeman
Kitte Kellum
Ha Kellum
Miss Foster
Bertie Love
Nanon Herron
Verte Jones
Texas
Jones
Bir
Sheldon Wentworth
Miss Jones
Florence Lewis
Olive Lewis
Mamie Kanr
May Hobarts
Luther Nellix
Ocean Liner Race For Transatlantic Mail Privilege
New York Aug 2 four of the largest ocean steamships will race from New York to Europe to determine the best mail carriage. Kaiser Wilhelm, Deutschland, New York, and Oceanic depart Tuesday morning and afternoon with speeds ranging from 2 21/4 to 28 knots. Ships aim to deliver fastest mail to London and land, with business houses preparing letters to be sent by each vessel.
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New York
Europe
Kule
Wilhelm Crosse
Lloyd
Bremen
Cherbourg
Southampton
Ho~ Boken
Hamburg
Plymouth
Eng- Hah
Manhattan
Oceanic
White Star
Liverpool
Queenstown
Oceanie
North Riv
Trinity i
Alarms Mixed In Fire Department Run At 2M Lawrence Street
A small barn fire at 2M Lawrence Street owned by Frank Erie was started by children with matches. Firemen arrived after the alarm from box 27 at Sixth and Lake Streets. The incident included mixed station readings and a previous box 28 trolley incident blamed on damaged wiring. Chief Wilmarth suspects heavy current affected the alarm mechanism.
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Lawrence Street
Frankerie
Sixth
Lake Streets
Bing
Wilmarth
NO INDIANA MELONS SEE WORSENING CROP OUTLOOK
Munele Indiana August 2 melon growers report Tadinta melons will yield no crop. Rust symptoms threaten graded rust harming fusions and could wipe out harvest. producers say this is the first time in years weather interfered with melon growing in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munele
Ind
Indiana
Reds to play Auburn at Washburn grounds Saturday
Santa Fe Reds arrange a game with the Auburn team to be played at Washburn grounds Saturday afternoon. The Auburn nine is described as the crack club of the country adjacent to Topeka and a lively game is expected. Admission is 25 cents. The Reds lineup includes Tear catcher Sherman pitcher A Wahl first base Gardner second base Shannon shortstop A Wahl third base Miller right field Larkin center field Lavarre left field.
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Santa Fe Crack Hall
Santa Fe “Reds
Auburn
Washburn Grounds
Topeka
Reds
Tear
Sherman
A. Wahl
Gardner
Shannon
Miller
Larkin
Lavarre
Bond inquiry letters from eastern firms cited by city clerk
City Clerk Squiresams reported multiple bond inquiry letters from Spitzer & Co Toledo Rudolph Kley belte & Co Cincinnati and W J Hayes & Sons Cleveland about LG paying bonds ordered by the council at the last meeting. The notices cast doubt on a Topeka bond sale and water plant purchase debate. An excursion to Wathene Kansas Sunday August 6 via Rock Island Route offered at 125.
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Squiresams
Spitzer & Co
Toledo
Rudolph, Kleybelte & Co
Cincinnati
W. J. Hayes & Sons
Cleveland
Topeka
Wathene
Kansas
Rock Island
North Topeka Social Notices and Local Movements
North Topeka column lists residents visiting relatives and traveling names including Miss Jessie Perkins, Miss Effie King, Mrs J Sedtler, Miss Ida Ferris, Mrs H W Daub, Miss Nett and Mr Ben Nett. Local events note a Blue Post post muster at 1 pm, a new photo graph gallery on wheels, and a pension day dinner at J M Baird store with notary for free vouchers. Other entries mention travel to Duluth, Marmoth Springs, Colorado Springs, and Kansas City for short visits and family gatherings.
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Nina Hyder
Wilton
Iowa
W. A. S. Bird
John Sargent
Carrie Goddard
Chicago
Chautauqua
G.F. Kennady
Kurtz Kellum
Outins
Colorado
Gertrude Willett
Denver
Colorado Springs
Hutchinson
H. Waugh
Clebourne
J. F. Brockman
Quitey
Air
Ouage
Fopeka
Eugene Hagan
Julia Whitmer
Effie King
Duluth
JM. Kirkpatrick
Luan
Coleorate
Madge Moore
Elizabeth ‘Tharp
Mra
T. P. Cully
Hart
Dora McDuffie
Ottawa
M. F
James B Hayden
Oneaa
Aeede
Lake View
Alika Vames Whitney
Mix L. Woolverton
van Buren Street
Miss Hrockney
Miseoe ‘Warner
Mary Taliey
Edith Stolpe
Charles Stolpe
Air Wil Davis
Harry Roehr
Bruce Baoon
Frank Gion
Tather
Mixx Gay
Calareso
Mexico
Tyler Street
Washburn Corner
Verma Jones
Plano
Pexen
Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Jessie Perkins
Blue Post
S21
Kansas Avenus
Bert Pessier
J. €. Sedtler
Marmoth Springs
Arkansas
Ida Ferris
Kentucky
Clark Neis- Wender
Jackson Street
H. W. Daub
Central Avenue
Lathrop
EE. Palmer
Ww.a. Maze
Silver Lake
Miss Nett
White Cloud
Ben. Nett
Port Arthur
J. C. Seckler
Quincy Street
Taylor
Kistier-Metzler Mercantile Co
Pueblo
Colo
North Topeks
J. M. Baird Tome
Milburn
Rossville
North Topeka
la Monroe Street
Cora Baker
Council Grove
Fannie Nesbitt
Western Union Telegraph Office
W. D. Woolford
Ruth
Kansas City
H. Keplinger
Osage County
Porter
Frank Bale
Louis Nystrom
Claudia
Kan
Nystrom
John Nystrom
Jacksim Street
J. Hernopa
St. Kansas Avenue
Weather warms up ahead of campaign season in Ilvielock
The forecast notes clear weather with no rain statewide. In Ilvielock the roof thermometer read 5 degrees lower than the shaded street gauge. Southwest wind around 12 miles per hour. The same old forecast of rain on Friday night and Saturday remains uncertain. Local stations report clear conditions across Kansas.
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Ilvielock
Columbian
Kansas
Lunatic Gus Edinger in Court Brawl Fateful Deputy Shot
In St Louis Aug 3 Gus Edinger a butcher suddenly went insane at the Fouris and attacked deputy marshals. He knocked down several men, freed himself, and fled, prompting pursuit by a mob. Deputy Charles fatally shot him in the back as officers ordered him to halt. Edinger’s later years were spent in prison and suffering mental decline.
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St Louie Mo
Gus Edinger
Burcher
Fouris
Eddinger
Charles [Ny
Es Reneved
Boberyn
Ting
Binely
Gus. Fredericks
Kansas Fairs in 1900 Directory Summary
A fragmented list of Kansas county fairs and associations for 1900 with locations, dates, and secretaries. Notable entries include Brown County Hiawatha August and September, Coffeyville Fair August 14 17, and Wichita State Fair September 4 7, listing officers such as secretaries J M Henderson and H G Toler among many others.
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Hansa
Scultera
Bee
Ben County Agricultural ‘Society
Bt Wheaton
Jola
Brown County Pair Association
John Meyer
Hiawatha
Fatier County
Fale Association
Alvah Shelden
el Dorado
Chautaugia County
Hewins Park and Phil Association
NG. Marsh
Garden City
Prientin
Ameicultural “Sociary
Jursten
Alinna
Greeley County Far Association
J. B. Newman
Trihane
Jackson Oat Jeditural and Fair Association
S. B. McGrew
Holton
Jefferson County Agricultural and Mechanical
Edwin Snyder
Oskaloosa
Jewell County
Chas
F. Hogne
Mankato
Cine County Fair Association
RB. Smith
Mound City
E. We Brandenburg
Ationa
Frankfort
Miami
Jos
P. Trickett
Secre
Stomteomery
Chanute
Osage County Fair Association
C. H. Curtis
Burlingame
Ley County
Agricultural Society
FT. Warder
Riley
Sedgwick County
Wichita State Fair Association
H. G. Toler
Wichita
Wilson County
Fredonia Agricultural Association
J. T. Cooper
Bredonia
Suifford County Fair Association
John W. Lill
St. John
Nicholson
Newton
August to Bring Restricted Pig Iron Output
The Iron Trade Review notes a likely August decline in pig iron production by large steel firms while merchant furnaces keep shipments steady. A defined plan for output cuts remains absent, though several factors point to reduced bessemer pig iron and potential idleness in August with possible price stabilization.
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Cleveland
Iron Trade Review
Chicago
Quiveme
Central West
Ekelp Mittia
Excursion to Wathena Kansas Bunway Advertised
Notice fragment describes an excursion to Wathena Kansas Bunway with a round trip fare of $1.25 and a Train 1 Topeka schedule around 7:23 am arriving 8:06 am. Also contains a help wanted ad for an experienced retail clothing salesman with request for address age salary expectations and references to Hox 678 Em.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Baltimore inmate dies in jail yard incident
An inmate died today in the jail yard after a violent incident. The deceased was identified as James Smith with ties to the Amos family. authorities report another person, Perehenkogteine, was injured in the same event. Investigations continue into the fatal stabbing and related circumstances.
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Baltimore
Amos
Smith
James
Concert Tonight at Garfield Park By Marshall’s Band
A report from Burlington Route notes a theft incident involving Mrs Wallace, an elderly colored woman, and subsequent actions leading to a police station. Donovan admitted taking an empty item and agreed to sell it in a concert tonight at Garfield Park by Marshall's band at 7 o'clock. Rubber deals, 30 cents, are mentioned along with M. Reheing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Garfield Park
Marshall
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May Wilson
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Arthur McClintock
James Stewart
Willig Stewrt
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Merle King
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Scott Lord
Bert Garvin
Wallace Thornpwoo
Kurtz Kellam
Barton Mudge
Paul Mudge
Malcolm Garrard
Charles Moeser
Manitou, Eee
Piper
Insane Butcher
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Wathena, Kansas
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Utah
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M. Reheing
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