Take First Step Secured On John Martin Property Change
Topeka board of education approved an option to purchase on the Harrison and John Martin corner property for a manual training high school. The plan aims to relieve overcrowded high schools by adding a new building and buying adjacent lots for $9,500, with future bond votes planned. Discussion covered cost, timing, and broader school expansion, including kindergarten and graded schools, amid mixed votes from board members.
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Topeka
Board of Education
Harrison
Dale
Eighth Streets
Edward Wilder
P. L Bonebrake
Willer
Bomebrake
Doug Mir
J. W. Gised
Whien
E. Kowdebush
Dubner Alao
Wilder
Br. Broke
Anops Tt
J. W. Priddy
Wirth Warde
Embree
Roudebush
R. J. Ketchum
North Side
Greed
Douglass
Hook
Mr. Wilder
Douglass School
Lowmanor
Ser
Unclear OCR Text Mentions Levy and Local Measures
Fragmented OCR passage references a levy and local notices with unclear names and dates. It indicates a discussion of potential taxes or bonds, but readable details are minimal. Entities and specifics are not clearly identifiable due to garbled text.
Hanna's Ambition Prompts Talk on Labor and Capital
In Cleveland on Aug 5 Senator M A Hanna received a valuable cane from the Cleveland and ___ Railway company. He thanked the employer and spoke on labor relations, saying his chief aim is to merit the respect of his workers and to foster harmony between capital and labor. He recalled the anthracite strike and stressed manhood, honor, and integrity over legal contracts. He added a lifelong commitment to Cleveland, where he has lived 62 years.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Ony Railway Company
M. A. Hanna
Hanna
Hanne
Civic Federation
Ufe
New Committees Form In City Council Reshuffle
Mayor Parker announced a revised slate of council committees after the resignation of Fees SigCRONEY and the appointment of tasdceteur Fran de BIC pol change ie aupoinizcent. The list shows chairs and members across Ways and Means, Seims and Accounts, License, Buildings, Judiciary, Fire Department, Streets, Police, Waterworks, Parks and Recreation, and more.
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Parker
Sig Croney
Tasdceteur
Georg Well
Chaisoan
Tie Waa
Eule S
Pire
Jane Blossom
George Nell
Boyder
W. F. Weller
EB. Sivder
Eretindeal
BSS
Nichow
Geo We Tienue
Soueph Griley
W. Weber
Blossom Waterworks Nichais
Noel T. Gus
W. J. "Snvder
W. of. Weber
George W. Ner
Nichola
Joseph Gelfee
G. V. Whit
Anyder
George W. Tichner
Baldwin Ziegler Cup item from Tromsø cablegram
May be from Baldwin New York Aug Wallan Ziegler reports receiving an eon signed cablegram from Tromsø Norway awaiting Frithjof. The message hints at a perilous voyage aboard the America and references deaths on board, but the full details remain unclear.
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New York
Wallan Ziegler
Baldwin
Biggest Ever Undertaken at New York Navy Yard
Work begins on forming the New York navy yard for the 10000 ton battleship Cincinnati. Three thousand piles will be driven to secure foundations for the ways. The flat of this ship will be the largest operation yet at the yard. Previously only the ill fated Maine was laid there.
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New York
New York Navy Yard
Cincinnati
New York Yard
Maine
Death of Eugenia Makepeace in Milwaukee
Eugenia Makepeace, one of eight members of the vaudeville act Pony Bul a, died in Milwaukee of typhoid fever. Carsie
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Eugenia Makepeace
Milwaukee
Pony Bula
Carsie
Boy Cured of Colic After Physician's Failed Treatment
Fragmentary report notes a four year old boy with colic where a physician’s treatment failed but a remedy chosen by the family proved effective. The article text is garbled and incomplete, with multiple typos and missing context.
Police Jottings and Courtday Tales From Local News
Police notes recount waters and wife receiving 325 pine and a night court scene. Arthur Sparks is returned from Kansas City for a cigar theft case while a traveling men’s union party drinks and brawls with patrol wagons arriving at dusk.
Fragmented text hints at terms of payment margins
The readable fragments mention a small margin paid for services or products and reference unspecified parties. No clear entities or actions emerge to identify a full news item or event.
Colonial Conference Reversal Sparks London Debate
Fragmented text describes a debate over a colonial conference and plans for a customs union. It mentions the Premier opposing a customs union and potential American veto guarding military needs, with references to Canada, Germany, and Allied powers. The passage highlights tensions between imperial policy and defense costs.
Local Crime Tale From Oakland and Portlan Hotel Letter
A man resting in Oakland and using a bogus Portland hotel letter attempted to cash a $15 check at Mrs Barbare s landing of the Galindo hotel. He carried stationery blanks and a revolver. He initially protested innocence before questioning details emerged.
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Oakland
Barbare
Galindo Hotel
Portlan Hotel
Leutenant
Steamers Combined Under Cromwell Line Reorganization
The Southern Pacific and Cromwell agencies in Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore will be abolished as Was the Jocsl agency. Two services will run as one with centralized management from New York to Galveston and New Orleans carrying freight and passengers. The Cromwell line may continue or be replaced. the In 1853 the co. Service QW e Portland. & ie, Sanata a "and Bt. johns, 'Ten the New Or Service owne, teeanaten: Te is not yet known whether the Cromwell corporation will be continued or met.
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New York
Southern 2 Waste Railroad
Journal of
Cromwell
Crockwell
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Galveston
New Orleans
Trent
Pasaeni
Euter
Portland
Fragmentary Report Hints At Lynching Possibility
A fragment from a local page hints at heightened tension over a pending murder investigation. The text suggests possible arrests or swift action could follow, with the threat of a lynching if suspects are not promptly identified.
Car Strike is Settled in Huntington Case
A local dispute titled Huntington W. Vs. Aug. 5 Thie street satistector biy car to all concerned at cant this morning of the Tallwey ead appears resolved. The settlement involves agreed terms among parties and authorities, with no further action expected.
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Huntington
Water tied as seas tone and poised meals dominate
Fragmented OCR text references meals and grocers, mentioning Malta Vita and cream, with unclear phrases about food, preparation, and scales. The readable parts imply a note on meals, cooking methods, and supermarket contexts without coherent event.
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Malta
Local society notes list upcoming visits and weddings
A string of social updates from Topeka and nearby towns records engagements, visits, and travel. Dates include late July into August with figures such as Miss Mary of St Louis and Miss Kalua. residents travel to Chicago Kansas City and Colorado Springs. a Lawrence marriage is mentioned for August 27. and many guests and host families are listed.
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Re Payne
Anns Payne
Kansas City
Sam Futton
Biss
Georgie
Walker
St. Louis
Era Low
Jessie Payne
Col
Carl W. Nellis
Salt Lake City
Denver
Uredey
Carl Moller
Jay Joy, Moller
E. Foute Fies Calla Wellhouse
Todey
Ees
Acton
Ohio
Charles Lawton
Ww. D
Kepaaioes
Mabel Quigley
Chicago
Ursdey
Tyeile Foote Holmes
C. H. Gaunt
Eva ” Cierdlog
Atchison
Anne Davis
Albert Wort
Lal Misa Mary Lida Wingert
Gertrude Babcockie
Colorasy Springs
E Hungate
Nellie Johnson
Fort Scott
Port Scott Wr
the Ramblers
Wits
Ad Monroe
Rhos Jubilee Mane
St Devedier’s Abbey
Local notices list visits, meetings, and obituaries in North Topeka
The page records numerous social notes from North Topeka including visits by Mr and Mrs A H McBrier of Middleport Ohio and Mrs A V Nutt of Oklahoma City. It mentions a Epworth League meeting at Kanes Avenue M E church, a Santa Weing company transfer from Fort Madison Iowa, and several family visits and travels. An inquest is noted for a drowning at H Street church area, with funeral proceedings at Upper Sendusky Ohio.
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Harry Nichols
Chris Bader
Kansas City
Sere Fries Frien
Myrtle Becio
New York
Hoe Lees
Bare
John Bradley
Leah Shirley
Greatvile
Epworth League of the ‘Kanes
M. E
P.B Kimball
Fort Madison
Iowa
A H. McBrier
Middleport
Ohio
J. M. Haynes
Jamily
Harrison Street
A. V. Nutt
Oklahoma City
F. A. Jett
Grantville
Minsa
Wheaton
Peapgon
Emily Pearson
Jackson
Miss Pearson
Biles
Sarah Epsieston
Mre
Kate F. King
North Aide
Low Angeles
Upper Sendusky
W. B. Fone
Mr. Firs
Saiem
Sante
James McAfee
Guiney Street
Jac Campbell
Harold Gear John Morthland
Gallard Miller
Chi
Underta
Hess
Bae
Two Ours Eee and the Gabes in Historic Event
Fragmentary notes describe an event titled two ours involving Eee and the Gabes. Readable pieces mention a toric eet io and an eminent figure, suggesting a historic ceremony or gathering with local significance. Further details are unreadable.
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Eee
The
Gabes
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Topeka Manual Training School
John Martin
Sind Ald
Or Chris
Pollhea School
FF. Edson
Clay School
Polk School
Clay Street
Matthews
Davidson
Petaetatas
Sears Inouee
William Ziegler
B. Waters
Arthur Sparks
United Order of Apvertes
Ene Ark
jozPas
Tom Smalley
G. Washington White
Ryan
Jno
King
Juline Herne
Workint Travelingmen's Union
Bething
Eee Lawson
Lawson
Barrett
Easault
Priloe Court
Vex
Devra
Oeal
Cena
Panama
Fox
Ike
Dep
Stewart
T. M. James, Jr
Ni Topeka
Kansan
ceTbe
Y Force
Sparke
Younr Sparks
Colonial Conference
Pune
London
Chasbecain
Corerne
Germany
Mae
Canada
United States
Steamer Lines Combine
Indianapolis
State Board Pipeline ‘and Transportation
Monon Railroad
Laks Eels and Western
Patina Gormed
Sacre
Anes
Cena Sanaee
Mary of
Misa Bemsis Kyumm
Pittsb
Ken
Mise Josephine Stelser
Misa ‘Kalua
Morrow
Helen Mor
Tuése
Mrs. C. EL Foote
Will En
Ter
Katang
Lepoesia
Af Mm Siter
Geteee
Parkburet
Che
Lgat
Alvrecht Marburg
Wis
Jai Nites
Johe
Lee Clinton Forbes
DH. Forbes
Tay Pa
Counternine
Er Tr Pe
Eligar Oldham
Lawrence
Deen Low
Topeka Montler
North Topeka
Berkeley
Cal
James Hussey
Doliaapey
California
Washburn
Atvaakta- Lasgyibrary
White
Washburn College
Kansas
Sapolio
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