Apples and apples at fall festival exhibition announced
The Kansas State Horticultural Society plans a broad exhibition during fall festival week in the east rooms near the capitol. A committee of twenty one leading horticulturists will oversee displays featuring products from across the state. Open daily from morning until afternoon, with Fred Wellhouse, the apple king, leading the event. Major exhibitions from the State Historical Society and the State Board of Agriculture will also be showcased.
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Tate Horticultural Society
F. Doran
W Barnes
Kansas State Horticultural Society
State
Fred Wellhouse
State Historical Society
State Hoard of
Goss Ornithological Collection
De Witts Colle Chelera Cure Promoted For Summer Ailments
An old advertisement touts De Witt's Colic Chelera Cure as a reliable remedy for stomach cramps diarrhea and summer illness. It mentions tickets on sale August and urges immediate relief for crying infants and sun related distress, citing G W Stuns.
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de Witt
G.W
Eating House Reopens for Santa Fe at Kinsley
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe reports June gains of 205,261 and a total Santa Fe year earnings of 25,999,857 with expenses at 22,003,007. A new eating house was reopened at Kinsley after a fire destroyed the hotel, and the company plans a larger building across the tracker from the oil site, with a hotel to follow.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Wew
Kinsley
Kan
Tire
Betel Yullling
Kinet Company
Railroad Yard Adjustments Delay Crew Members Travel
Mechanical and operating updates reveal confinement at home for several officers including Firemen Jesse Cobert and John Sturley under Ness Engineer Thomas Porter. A switch engine now handles increased traffic in yards. Reinstatements and transfers affect Chicago division staff as crews move from Topeka to the Sieton area to manage heavy freight flow.
NICEKERSON NOTES Personals and Items Among Employes
Prom Our Special Correspondent. Taster Reed has gone to Gulltile CO on a visit. Machinist Walter C. A. Eddington transferred to Raton and left Sunday. Fireman Leon D. Reynolds visiting friends in Aveasta Kan with his wife. Engineer Ames Mukanna of Imperia returned from Colorado. A new freight crew added to the Hat at Nickerson due to business. Machinist Apprentice Peter Strader absent about a week due to sickness. J. G. Gevitt foreman at Newton returned from a two weeks Colorado visit. S B Brightman, machinist at Nickerson, left for Denver with his wife. Engineer William J. Igoe returned from the New Mexico division during stock rush. Wireman Andrew H. Dunlap on 30 days leave to Glenwood Springs and other Colorado points. Fireman John B. Ward on 30 days leave to visit Indiana. Engineers Robert R. Smith and Miles O’Rourke and Firemen Charles Rittenhouse and William W. Dunlap to Chicago division for temporary service.
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Banta Fa
Taster Reed
Gulltile, CO
Walter C. A. Eddington
Raton
Leon D. Reynolds
Aveasta
Kan
Ames Mukanna
Imperia
Colorado
William J. Igoe
New Mexico
Andrew H. Dunlap
Glenwood Springs
John BR. Ward
Ertend
Indiana
Robert R. Smith
Miles O'Rourke
Charles Rittenhouse
William W. Dunlap
Chicago
Oliver Optics Birthday Celebrates 71 Years in Boston
Boston August 4 William T Adams known as Oliver Optic the celebrated author of boys stories marked his seventy first birthday yesterday at his home in the city He remains active in limited circles in Boston and Dorchester and recently returned from a trip around the world His health is good and his lively spirit continues to characterize his long career remembered by generations of readers
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Boston
William T. Adams
Oliver Optic
Adams
Gladstone Cheered by Philadelphia Manufacturers at Hawarden
London reports Mr. Gladstone warmly greeted by about a hundred Philadelphia Manufacturers Club members at Hawarden Castle. He guided the visitors around the grounds and recounted the castle’s history as they praised his courtesy and offered thanks.
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London
Gladstone
Philadelphia Manufacturers Club
Hawarden Castle
Reporter records society names in liquor case and warns youth
A Topeka newspaper recounts that prominent society men were subpoenaed as witnesses in a liquor case, but their names were spared amid fear of family repercussion. A young couple pleaded for nonpublication, fearing paternal punishment, and the reporter kept their names private. Two other local items note W H Wilson collecting a copy of Buck End Ball and a lightning-burst incident injuring expressman Jones Armstrong.
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Wilneswes
Averal
Topeka
Papa
Kent
Fapa
Bankers Confer On Campaign Literature At Murray Hill
Six bankers met at the Murray Hill hotel in New York Aus 4 as the special committee handling money literature for the New York State Bankers Association. A P Hepburn presided with Seymour Dexter George H Sloan B A Groesbeck Jon B Dutcher and W Frew. They compared rates and critiqued pamphlets then agreed to another meeting to decide on further action.
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New York
Aus
Tony
New York State Bank- Era
A. P. Hepburn
Third National Bank
Seymour Dexter
Elmyra
George H. Sloan
Oswees
B. A. Groesbeck
Albany
Jon B. Dutcher
Pawling
Chicago Ice Trust Formed with English Syndicate Buyout
Chicago authorities report the Chicago Ice trust promoters have completed a bond sale to an English syndicate and formed a combine akin to the brewers’ syndicate. The plan envisions ice dealers in major cities joining a nationwide alliance, with agents in New York handling the bonus. A transit note advertises a round trip fare promotions and Union Pacific ticket info in Topeka.
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Chicago
Chicago Ice Trust
Gomtlne
Brewers
Easley
Civic Federation
New York
B& English
Abilene
Ith
Loth
Union Pacifie Trom
Kansas
B.A. Lewis
Union Pacific System
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Henry George Votes for Bryan in New York Letter
Henry George of New York writes to J Right, president of the Yo ver club, stating he will vote for Bryan and Sewall. He rejects strict silver or gold labels, favors direct money from the national government, and endorses Bryan for Jeffersonian equality and opposition to special privileges.
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Doorn
New York
Aug
Bryan
Abraham Linncoln
Rats Fire A House Under a Man Who Set Rats Alight
Chicago readers recount a grim scene where Steph en Perletice tortures rats by fire to probe their reactions. The experiment ends when a blaze spreads, burning Perletice’s home and injuring him as the rats flee, leaving the house in ashes and his undershirt scorched.
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Chicago
Stephen Perletice
Timets Humans Society
Perletice
Perletie
Fie
Perletics
Detective Zeller Uncovers Loafing Tramp In Jefferson Street Yard
Detectives wake to a dead man rumor then find a prostrate tramp in Underan's Land near Seventh and Jefferson. The man, Frank Ho Wilson aka Sinky, is seized by police, fined two dollars, and set to work on the stone pile. He is described as mentally slow and well known to other prisoners.
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Zeller
Jefferson Street
Wills
Jefferson Streets
Mr. Hison
Underan's
Frank Ho Wilson
Sankey
Tong
Beer House Raided in North Kansas Avenue
The Beer Joist of J. E Faller at North Kansas avenue was raided Saturday afternoon by Sergeant Donovan Detective Pavey and Patrolmen Wellman Owen and Pinkston. Faller and partner H L H Mangold were arrested. a bench warrant set for their appearance in Pokes court. Several drinkers present but only the proprietors jailed. A large quantity of beer seized.
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Nother Bear
J. E Faller
North
Kansas Avenue
Donovan
Pavey
Wellman
Owen
Pinkston
Faller
HL H Mangold
Tn Pokes Court
No-To-Bac Promises to Mend Nerves and Vitality
Advertises No-To-Bac as a strongest nerve tonic claimed to brace brain nourish nerves restore vigor and manhood. Warns tobacco harms nerves and vitality while promising quick relief and weight gain. Claims druggists stock the cure with a booklet Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away. Chicago based firm endorsement.
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STE Fureroll
Te Habems Co
Chicago
Mon Jaw Xi
Potwin City Council Sets Tonight Meeting on Light, Dog Tax
Potwin city council to convene at Potwin Schoolhouse for the regular monthly session. Topics include reworking Sun Vapor Light Company contract for the suburbs, reducing the dog tax, and discussion of the annual tax levy with a future special meeting planned. Contested highway and sidewalk improvements are expected within the levy.
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Potwin Place
Potwin
Sun Vapor Light Company
Topeka
Lghtme Ui
Vance
Trego County Case Sees Man Convicted and Appeals
Philetus H. Smith was tried in Treeo county district court for assault on Adelbert J. At Noka with a pitchfork and found guilty. A related case notes manslaughter in the fourth degree, a death and a sentence to Hutchinson reformatory, with an appeal filed in the supreme court yesterday. bonds set at 200 dollars and Girard Certificate involved. The Girard Building and Loan Association reports extended existence twenty years and increased capital from 200,900 to 300,009.
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Philetus H. Smith
District Court
Treeo County
Adelbert J
Noka
Seika Eral
Deeres
Smith
Hutchinson
Supreme Court
Sentenes
Girard
Girard Building and Loan Association
Secretary of State
Burlington Route Vestaibuled Trains Promote Fast Service
To Chicago St Louis and the Hast Vie Burlington Route Travelers are assured the best fast Vestibuled trains from the Missouri river to the east with elaborate compartment sleepers at standard sleeper rates free chair cars and dining cars to Chicago. Tickets via Vestibuled Eli to Chicago and via Vestibuled Limited to St Louis. L W Wakeley General Passenger Agent St Louis Mo.
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Chicago
St Louis
Burlington
Missouri River
Citizens Seek Host Families for Republican Convention
Citizens urge local residents to host visiting delegates in Hamilton Hall area from August 1. Respondents should send name, address, daily rate, and capacity to 123 East Sixth Street by Sunday. Includes notes on travel deals for Abilene populist convention and medical ads.
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Hamilton Hall
Warner
East Sixth Street
Burlington Route Promises Fast Train Service From Missouri River Cities
Advertises quickest Burlington Line trains from Kansas City to Denver and Puget Sound with sleeper and chair cars, connections to Montan e and Puget regions, 10 to 25 hour faster than competitors. Mentions J L Wabeller as general agent in St Louis and notes about tickets via established routes. Also includes medical cures ad line about child friendly remedy and steam laundry service.
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Gouna
Bes & Pacific
Burlington
Missouri River Cities
Weat
Kansas City
Pulings
Mont
Effernoon
Cane
Balings
Northern
Pacis
Montane
Puget Bound
Kansan
Kuna
City
Denver
Rio Grande
Bezoun
Colorado
Utah
Californs
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Aboud
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Stansfield’s
Drug Store
Ape Hypes Bros
Barber Supply CO
Tinneas Ave
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ROLTE
Mili
Beschame—Deechaws
Amman
The
Jesse Cobert
John Sturley
Hiness
Thomas Porter
James Patterson
New York State
Wut Wixigays
Nate Hollister
EE Hay
Mra Hay
Nellie Sitain
PJ. Hussey
Argentins
Tasbesh
Chitago
de Sante Fv
Sieton
W. G. Breach
Pete Anderson
Charles Jones
Willian Jones
Fred Watson
Robert Clit
Leslie Earnest
Cayton Stewall
Chy Beeler
W. H. Wilson
Clarkson
Cane Hill
Prairie Ridge
Hindman
Eriat
Tech
Wilson
St. Lane
Kaneas
Armstrong
Gotham Bankers
Henry George, Bryanite
Airfiene
Strong City
Walt
G. W. Stansfeld
Spalding
National
Columbus
Ide
American Newspaper Directory
Standard Authority On
Spruce Street
New York City
Topeka Daily State Journal
Fourth Congressional District
E State Journal
Trego County
Abilone
One Fere
JL. W. Wabeller
Or Lous
Cai
G. W
Stansfield
Peerlets Steam Laundry
TES
Blue Front
Crittenden & Danielson
Maases Ave
X. Topeka
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