Death to Shrubs Plague City Park In July Heat
July heat and drought cost park commissioners over 509 dollars in shrubs trees and plants They claim plantings were set out in April and would have fared better with sufficient water The council faced criticism for water neglect and delayed action While some shrubs survived many died or perished in the heat Water buckets and efforts to save plantings proved only partly effective with losses mounting and uncertainty about remaining shrubs outcome remains unclear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sujal
Pereen
Deack
Erie
Secretary Wilson Assesses Drought Impact Across Regions
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson reports mixed crop conditions as he surveys the Midwest and South. He aims to study drought effects scientifically to reduce farmer losses, noting Indiana and southern Iowa as showing varying states of recovery while the drought presses others. He will release findings after returning to Washington.
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Sioux Clir
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Acre A
Washington
Indiana
Gamage
Pearl hunting tale from Fort Scott in August
Fragmentary note from Fort Scott Kansas dated August describing Jay S and Gault, a young man of Redneid culture. Text appears to reference a diary or poem about pearls and virtue, with garbled phrases indicating a reprimand or lost lines. No clear event or outcome is readable.
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Fort Scott
Kas
Jay S&s
Deaths and Funerals note Lennard Jelimal
Death notes Lennard Jelimal, son of Mr om aiet BM, who died at 216 Buchanan. Funeral details appear in local notices as standard obituary public record.
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Mitton Lennard Jelimal
Omaiet
Tye
Buchanan
Washburn College Lands Baye Extension Project
Trustees outline extension of campus terrains to the center, with plans for lake development and base facilities. Disjointed notes reference quarrying and a clay pigeon trap area, amid unclear details on dates and precise locations.
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Washburn College
Baye
Mt Te See
News of the Week Gloomy World Tensions and Local Turmoil
A chaotic wrap of global flare ups and domestic strife. Boer invader incursions threaten Portuguese territory as martial law spreads from frontier to interior. In Venesuela unrest prompts constitutional limits and a permanent garrison at Johannesburg. Locally Topeka and Wichita notes record government drawings, police activity, prosecutions, and civic actions amid a year of unrest and legal upheaval.
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Ates
Colorado
Boulder
Eet
Coloorado Inge
Rosseveit
Rough Fideps
Geo H. Phillips Company
Fa~uous
Ita
Tee
Temporar~ Ity
Buasiner Antil Becks
Roberts Ie
Facteacenicoes Scenae Piwerl Omnia Services
South Africa
Venexuelm
Constitutional Convent
Naturaliend
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Afam
United Staten 4S Aneear
Santiago
Thomas W. Lawson
Indeerew
Steel Trust
Steenseces
Maria Pin
Portugal
Abel Murrilla
Atlas Line
Cermun
el Reno
Chaise
Lawton
Flor
Winkfontein
Wave Department
McCray
Belfield McCray
Ida McCray
Cerrollton
Mies
Taliferro
Berwind Denies It Amid Wet Buying Claims
Fragmented text reports Berwind denying assertions about Pennsylvania purchases and wet conditions. The piece references Santa Fr and a week’s events with unclear connections to Berwind, Pacific coast mentions, and unnamed friends.
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Pennsylvania
Santa Fr
Pacific
Friends of
Tr. T
Religious Thought and Sermon Fragments on Faith and Guidance
A compact survey of religious teaching from various denominations, highlighting faith as the foundation of good life. It cites Presbyterian and Methodist voices urging devotion, obedience, and family worship, with appeals to Christ’s guidance and a call to follow the cross standard.
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Howard
Mackyear
Iriet
Chris Tanks
Alun
B. Atwood Percival
Benewers Dinehikiie
Terian Levia
Presbyterian
Christe Guidance Netissary
Chaylee BM
Aliard
Rere Howe
Melhuriek
St. Laval
Dar
Srinaren Traicore
Job Atesta
MSM
John W. Tuy
St. Lats
Becorias
Fee
Vic
Heney
Navarre
Ivry
Rassous Mather
Elephants Perform in Ringling Brothers Show in Topeka
Twenty elephants, led by Ringling Brothers, will star in a spectacular act in Topeka this Tuesday. The troupe features the Lockhart elephants and a famed group imported from Europe, promising a unique onering illusion with unprecedented numbers on stage at once.
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Ringling Bree
Ringling Brothers
Mingling Brothers
Elphant
Europe
Lockhart
America
Bing Hing Beochar
Ringling Brothers Show Delights with Elephants and Giraffes
The article praises Ringling Brothers for a remarkable exhibition featuring thirty trained elephants and a giraffe attractively displayed to audiences. It notes the show’s unusual animal acts and considers the performance among the most impressive in America, drawing public enthusiasm and renewed interest.
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Ringling Brothers
América
Ringling Brom
Leavenworth Water Works Sale Considered by Mayor
Municipal action centers on Mayor Ryan proposing to buy the Leavenworth Water Works. A vote on the purchase is expected as part of an upcoming election. William Hildebrandt compiles city taxpayers and wards while residents petition for an election. If the company asks a fair price, the plant will be purchased if the measure passes.
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Leavenworks
Jan
Augus Stepe
Ryan
Leavenworth Water Works
Skys
Wiliam Hildebrandt
Amsler- Hon
Sesigt
Thy Water Company
Gcartwounia Fie Syxut Co
California Fig Syrup CO
EAM Frawcisod
Louisyiele
Porwate
Water Franchise Debate Signals New Plant Plan
A statement warns that refusal to grant a new franchise will prompt the construction of a new plant. It notes the water company franchise expires in November, underscoring upcoming decisions and potential shifts in supply.
Local notes on visits and appointments in Topeka region
Johon Frost visits his old home in Galesburg and Mrs J T Wetr of Seventh and Clay is mentioned along with Howard Patten living at 416 Madison street. A boilermaker at Santa Fe is drawn for 4574 in Lawton district and will select. County commissioners grant grounds for National Guard officer school. Charles M Sheldon to address civic club on August 11. Congressman Charles Curtis travels to Pittsburg to confer with US Attorney Knox. Judge Hasen appoints three appraisers for Santa Fe land condemnation. Webb McNall and son Milo arrive in Topeka. surgeon sought for Milo’s leg injury. Charles A Anderson leaves for El Reno as AP dispatcher. County commissioners meet about bridge settlement with Martenson. a偷 involved theft case noted. Garfield Park concert tomorrow at 8 o’clock by Marthail’s band.
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Johon Frost
Galesburg
J.T. Wetr
Seventh and Clay
Howard Patten
el Reno
Madison Streets
Bronamer
Banta Fe
Lawton
Te Kaneas Natonal Guard
KK. N. G
Charles M. Sheldon
Aart Aes
Charles Curtis
Pittsburg
United States
Kc, Knox
Hex
Hasen
Tisle
Santa Fe Railway
Geo. B Payne
W. J. Stephenson
Oscar Hinwher
Webb McNall
Topeka
Milo
Lee
Charles A. Anderson
Rock Island Telegraph
Associated Press
Associated Press Dispatch
Hene
Fort Scott suit filed to recover police judge salary
Ex Police Judge RK of Fort Scott Kansas sues to recover salary delinquency claiming he was deprived of a court to preside. Attorney W R Biddle files district court suit seeking 1818 for salaries due from 190? to 31 800, arguing his removal from office violated city duties.
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Fort Scott
Kan
RK. Sister
Hing
W. R. Biddle
Meath
Fort Beott
Piadla
Pasaiyan
Sister
First Postmasters Named as Oklahoma County Lines Formed
Washington dispatch reports the Post Office Department selecting postmasters for three new county seats in Oklahoma as the territory divides into new counties. Josiah G. White is named at Lawton, W. B. Duttoy at Anadarko, and William at the third location. Bonds were mailed but delays threaten readiness when the country formally opens in August.
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Washington
Poutonce Department
Oklahoma
Josiah G. White
Lawton
W. RB. Duttoy
Anadarko
William
Outlaw Mend Claims at Probate Court In Valley County
Augustus Wilson's subscription claim in probate court reduces to 53 from 512 amid estate proceedings. Mrs Wilson contested the late Lincoln Nep. and dates for a Valley Court gathering in Friend, Nebraska likely around October 22, pending final bids and a secretary’s ruling by George Dayton.
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Augustus Wilson
Atugustan Wiisan
Selle Eatate
Lincoln
Nep
Friend
Neb
George Dayton
Ed O Brien to Head Creater Quix Meet in Whist
Ed O Brien, prominent in Kansas City, announces his plan for the greatest whist tournament ever held. The event promises a prize of 2000 dollars with additional money provided by sponsors. Local organizers, including Townalte Auctioneers, are coordinating details amid growing interest in the forthcoming meet in August.
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Benidew
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