North Topeka community notes and visits update
A garbled North Topeka page item lists numerous residents and visitors including Mrs S ster Miss Vile Alpe and Mrs A Hardy of California. It mentions work resuming for several individuals, a real estate sale, church services by Congregational and Methodist groups, and a Benevolent Society fundraiser at Riverside hospital with ongoing local social activity and movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilger
Homer
Jewell City
Shorey
A. Hardy
California
Suber Lake
Coster & Dioat
Snyder
Sem Rave
Tdlachven
Janice Honhurs
Aeubaleenwas
Bunce
Slater
Mouroe Street
Sues
Thermoon
Mar
Fulton
Quincy
Misa
Fila Dearborn
Nortons Vile
Collain
Annie Johnson
Cedertiohn
Beaudrsuf Decker
Wetter
Kat- Ban
New Feth City
Sunday School Quartet Delights Audience With Hymns
Fragmentary OCR shows a Sunday school quartet performance with names like Mrs A and Mr C Reverand Se Dayal, praising mercy and devotion. The readable bits indicate reverence and melodies titled Could sot De Withous Thee and There is a Widenees In Gots Mercy, with Miller and Pratt among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ward
Cne
Arnold
Sra
D. Pratt
Dayal Rewle
Miller
Gots
Mercy
Ice famine after wartime breakdown halts Morserier works
The Morserier manufactory shut all day Sunday due to a breakdown in shell machinery. Production did not resume until eight o clock this morning. Several pistons broke causing the disaster. The People's company arranged limited substitutions to supply customers yesterday, while others waited for restocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tren
People's Company
Seaton Announces End Of Governor Aspiration
John Seaton of Atchiton declares no further gubernatorial ambitions and will not run in any future Republican contest. Once a Hutchinson convention candidate backing W Eugene Stealer, Seaton remains a prominent Kansas political figure amid party power dynamics led by M A Low of The Terk island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seaton
Atchiton
Kansas
Midland
Kensie
Kansas City
Seaton
Hutchinson
W. Eugene Stealer
Hae Ginse
Lita
Mr. Seaton
M.A. Low
Terk
Republian
United States
Canner outlook hints at west drought affecting crops
The west faces a dry spell threatening wheat and corn yields. Drouth fears loom while farmers expect reduced harvests and higher expenses as gardens and fields show stunted growth and withering, potentially limiting canning supplies this season.
Orient railway project in Kansas under construction firm
The Union Construction Company plans the Kansas Clix, Mix kee and Orient railway from Kansas City to the state line, paying 320 into the state treasury. The contract involves a Delaware corporation with 1% capital and Kansas officials tied to the scheme, amid townsite ventures and a 60,000 capitalization by a separate local firm in Miniguri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Construction Company
Kansas Clix
Delawware Corporation
Kansas Cir
FF. Sylvester
Seeahtent
W. P Rubinner
Willams
W. A. Lule
Frenauter
Neal § Doran
Oh No Cole
Gardner Kimnball
Char
Aley
Kansas State Charter Board
Ite
Dumont's air ship feat stirs Paris crowds
A Paris dispatch reports Santos-Dumont's airship test above Paris with 150 meters altitude. Despite a knot jam on the guide rope delaying progress, Dumont showcased steering mastery as he circled from Saint Cloud toward the Eiffel Tower. Spectators and Aeroclube members, plus Prince Roeland Bonaparte and others, hailed the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harard
Paris
Sastes Dumont
Paria
Deytach
M. Santos
St Cloud
Tim Santos Immont V
M. Santa Dumont
St. Cloud
Weveral
Parc d'Asro
Card
Aeroclube
Prince Roeland Bontparte
Dion
Comte Henry de la Vaulx
Vicomte de Chaseeloup-Loubut
Unclear OCR Fragment of Contest Scene
Fragmentary OCR text describes a scene with M Callett and Sine Devtrh and children, a guiding rope, a moment of impact, and a discussion about arrival at an ending point. Mentions Santos Du mot, Hatly, and a Brie de VAero Clue contest atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viele
M. Callett
M. Santos Dumot
Razor attack injures youth at colored party near the bridge
A serious cutting affray occurred at a colored key party near the bridge Sunday evening. Atonas Cockey was badly cut on the side and neck by Sam Alexander, who escaped and is believed to have left the town. The boy's father filed a warrant for assault with intent to kill. the offense is reported as unprovoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atonas Cockey
Ed Conley
Noa
Sam Alexander
Alexander
Tur
Conley
Lanestrath
Kine
Sentence Commutation for Major Eltonhead Declined
President McKinley commuted the court martial sentence of Major Francis Eltonhead, Forty first Infantry, from dismissal to forcing him to return to the rank of major for five years. Eltonhead faced charges of drunkenness on duty, misconduct at the Army and Navy Club, and profane language. The court, led by Major William Mubley, recommended clemency citing his military record and Philippine service. Major Biltonheld, a West Point graduate, is noted in the records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Francis
Eltonhead
Army and Navy Club
aMolla
Licuy
William Mubley
Twenty-first Infantry
Conde
Santino
Calis
Philippine Islands
Ciniiseal 9 Command
Biltonheld
NO CHINESE NEED APPLY. Exclusion Act Intervenes in Behalf of Strikers at Frisco
Washington April 5 Assistant Secretary Taylor received telegrams from shipowners in San Francisco stating docked vessels cannot unload due to strikes and requesting Chinese workers be allowed to unload. Taylor replied that allowing Chinamen would violate the Chinese exclusion act and refused the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Washington
Smallpox in Kansas Report From Dr Swan Bulletin
Dr Swan's monthly bulletin reports smallpox cases across Kansas by county and city. Notable counts include Ashby 13, Pittsburg 14, Shawnee 1, Sumner 7, Wichita 6, and multiple counties with single cases such as Cherokee Crawford Douglas and Washington. The figures list Mioming Yale Shaft Ham Lane Tupelar and others with varying case totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Dr. Swan
Chantenqua County
Cherokee County
Crawford County
Mioming
Yale
Ashby
Shaft
Pittsburg
Douglas County
Hamlton County
Ham Lane County
Sumner County
Washington County
Wichita
The Foreboding Stovepolish Scheme in a Rural Exchange
In a country store area two old men discuss a new stove polish idea presented by Jet. They plot to manufacture and sell cheap polish for a 10 cent price, aiming for high daily profits while debating a mentor’s integrity and the risks of expanding to larger towns. A weary woman near a dilapidated barn warns of the venture’s costs as a loud kitchen outburst interrupts the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therm
Tanac
Jet
Uring
Webbe
Isaac
Ice
Wetah
Aline
Vic
Judas
Uber
Jets
Coteny
Wormun
Auron
Odd Fellows Leader Ed T Rees Dies in Leavenworth
Grand Scribe Ed T. Rees of the Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows Kansas died at his Leavenworth home from heart failure after years of poor health. He led as grand scribe for 11 years and served as Far West encampment drill captain. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM at his Leavenworth residence with Grand Encampment and Grand Lodge attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Ed T. Rees
Odd Fellows of
Kansas
Far West
Grand Ledge
The Benders Again Idaho Man Claims Discovery
A letter from T Campbell of Minnesota reports sighting the Benders, naming the old Bend ers and Bate as suspects under his watch. Governor Stanisy’s mail carries similar tips, seeking further information to pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanisy
Benders
T. Campbell
Minniesa Toabe
Ha Theater of the Peacé
Bender
Bate
A.W. V Attenshant Eivery Meeting Tonight at Lincoln Post
A.W. V Attenshant Eivery ex S W soldier is notified of a meeting at Lincoln Post hall at 3 o'clock this evening. By laws will be adopted, unmustered members will be given the obligation, applications for membership will be acted upon and other important business transacted. Every member should be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. V. Attenshant Eivery
Lincoln Post Hall
Lewis Is Sentenced For Diamond Theft
H Ellaworth Lewis was sentenced by Judge Hazen to two years in the state penitentiary at hard labor for stealing two diamonds from F W Swearingen. He pleaded guilty and received the minimum term. The case drew a crowded courtroom as Lewis showed no emotion and waived certain examinations while denying any influence from Miss Leavitt of Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ellaworth Lewis
Hazen
Canning
F. W. Swearingen
Lewis
Hazes
State Penitentiary
Hagen
Idin
Les m
Tawi Tusadey
Peard Leavitt
Wichita
Miss Leavitt
Miss Loutitt
Cattle Theft Suspect Anderson Detained In Topeka
Will Anderson, colored, living on a farm, was arrested this morning on charges of stealing six head of cattle from the Union Pacific Mack yards in North Topeka. The cattle were unloaded by owner Smith Miles while moving them from Jefferson county to Russell Springs. Some cattle were exhausted and left in charge of Wheeler who fed and watered them. Bergen drove feed to the yard. two cattle were found in Otto Kuetine’s pasture and four in a nearby feed lot. Anderson initially claimed the cattle belonged to Lakers but denied ownership when confronted. He refused to surrender the cattle, claiming they were held for a pasture bill. Miles paid the bill and the cattle were released. Anderson was later located at his home by Marshal Stonestreet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Anderson
Tinion Pacific Mack Yards
North Topeka
Smith Miles
Jefferson County
Russell Springs
Wheeler
Carl Bergin
Bergen
Fies
Wolff
Nobsom
J Jones
Otta Kuetine
Anderson
Kinkoe
Lakers
Miles
Sanday
Aime
Marshal Stonestreet
Homeseekers Excursions Offer Arcane Fare Plan
Homeseekers Excursions advertises travel to AY Arizona Idaho Tudsan Territory Louisana Montara New Mexico Oklahoma Texaz Rocky Ford Colorado and east with a round trip fare plus two dollars. Agents note limited dates and crop-over privileges while Dr Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry is promoted as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Idaho
Tudsan Territory
Louisana
Montara
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texaz
Rocky Ford
Colorado
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Windeld
Bex
Wamega
Hiverside Hospital
Sturety
Walmer
Louris
Squbon
Mr. Deis
UK Congregational Church
Miles Reus
Reeves
Mev
J. A Ghnden
Moeser Plant
Docen
Drouth
Tie Caine
Re Laldee Jobers
Mara Varyee
Lolle Paver
Tomarcan
Fears
Wurest
Orbos
St. Lone
Canfell
Wdpanet
Gcewalia Aton
Joubers
Cannes
Ronan
Packern
Rasen
Yesparth
Urcaian
Skivney
Ming
Pelle
Coebsang
Tyne
Dumont
Eitonhead
President Shaffer
Dons
Tle
Searet
Gesk
Ke Ora
Satan
Thomas J. Shaffer
Big Odd Fellow
Dles
Adidrean Dow
Care Journal
Arerntine
Kan
Son
Giri
Wippee
Harrison
Susmer
Cormerietet
Chiesa
Ivan
Mra
Tin Quincy
Jocatva
Peter
Adiireae C
Baer
Erick Carrige
Mute Stock
Faed Yard
Bicycles
Eens Eee Oe
Rants
Fepalrias c
Mavional Rene Mecyaien Sundries
Fem
Wreseo
Lovely Autin Pkin
Hc. Ni
TY Loam Maney
Topeka
Evtala
Lee
Ernie Arora
Baunes Sterthiand
Atte Pee
Haring
Darling SO
Fischer
Thorpe
Prient Jawren
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