Drowns in Lake While Bathing at Park
Edward Barzen, a Kansas City High School graduate and son of Jacob Barzen of Grainer & Nargen, drowned at Par...mount Park Lake after going in with a friend who could not swim. The pair entered the lake after dark. Barzen disappeared as a guard and others conducted a search but found no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Barzen
Kansas City
Kanone City
Pariemountpark
Barzan
Jacob Barein
Grainer & Nargen
F. J. Jackson
van Brunt & Howe
Burzen
Gilock
Jacko
Barxen
Miystia
Dutanbie
Bom
Hurig
Barnen
Democratic meeting draws large crowd with Sibley speech
Aug 11 Sharpy reports the Democratic gathering in Asitton tall drew about 400 attendees, with 1000 others turned away. Ex Congresssman Joseph C. Sibley of Prankily spoke, denouncing Republicans gold standard and calling for same. The event featured Mercer’s James Alexander as chairman and cordial welcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpy
Asitton
Joseph C. Sibi
James Alexander
Mercer
Waa Mene
Sibley
Republicas Barty
Jobin G. Curllvie
Senator Teller Resting on East Campaign Start
Senator Teller plans to work for Bryan as campaign opens moving eastward from Grenwood Springs Gol Aug 11 with his wife Pons Arrived and Witt to stay through Monday night then head toward Abe Mancom The Burst Biscuit Company and Chikug are referenced along with deposit agreements and trustee custody of stock as part of incoming financial arrangements amid unclear merchants and trades
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Grenwood Springs
Gol
Ang
Teller
Pons
Burst Biscuit Company
Chikug
Mable
Immcai
Among Railroad Men Change in Santa Fe Middle Division
W A Bissell not affected by Mr Gay appointment. Trema of interest on Kansas railroad matters. Likely change in operating department of Santa Fe middle division within days. Bailey of Newton to become Emporia trainmaster, Battey at Nickerson to balance workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Santa Fe
W. A. Bissell
Mr. Gay
Traiimasters
Saunders
Emporia
Bailey
Newton
Bailey of
CA Crittenden
Colorado
D. Howen
Gardner
Chicago
John Shaw
van Ostrand
Cowley
Cimarron
John McCabe
McCabe
Xune
Colorado Springe
W. ER. Turner
Mevon
Near
Neimer
Appointment of F O Gay as General Freight Agent
Wont affect W A Bissell with Gay's transfer to the Southern California road in January 1905. Bissell remains assistant traffic manager and will assume duties of general freight agent separately. The move consolidates west freight under C R Hudson, with Gay returning to the city at readers’ note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Gay
FO. Gay
W. A. Bissell
Bissell
Gay
Southern California
Merierant Trafic
Missouri River
C. R. Hudson
Air. Hadaon
Mr. Gay
Dodge Oi Tyy
Personal notes on travel plans and party departure
Th McKercher assistant general accompanied by J F McKibben auditor of Santa Fe and H Cole of Council Bluff leave next week for Colorado on a two week vacation. Theodore McKibben and others will undertake a three month journey via Taras Trappers lake and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. McKercher
Aesistant
J. F. McKibben
Santa Fe
Theodore
H. Cole
Council Hilafte
Colorado
Firm Fails Dallas Aus 11
Hetherington and Nelson, dealers in machinery supplies, filed in deed of trust yesterday in Dallas Texas. The liabilities are 824,430 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Aus
Hetherington & Nelson
A Nod to Vacation on the Manitou to Mackinac Island
A Topeka travel notice touts a summer trip on the steel steamer Manitou from Chicago to Mackinac Island. The 25 hour voyage costs 11 dollars, with meals and state rooms extra, and offers cool lake air and restorative health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mackinac Island
Rush Street Bridge
Michigan Avenue
Fide
Topeka
Kansas
Mackinac
Chetieaux
Lake Huron
Amerie
iManda
Islington
Snow Islands
Macknee
Marber Springs
Charbeyoia
Joeph Berdaheim
General Pawnenger
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Transportation Company
Rush Street
Meldge Dock
Terelzhaim
North Topeka Social and City News Briefs
North Topeka items report travelers returning from Carbondale Silver Lake Boulder Colorado Springs and Germany sickness recoveries and visiting relatives. A local watermelon social drew South Side attendance while North Topeka and Menoken clubs plan events. A cutting affair occurred at a Republican parade with a youth injured and taken to police station. The Carmen family returns to North Topeka for school access. Eclipse of the sun observed in Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Sly
Carbondale
Silver Lake
D. J. Hathaway
Boulder
Jack Blossom
Taylor Street
Charles Parker
Colorado Spring
Ki. King
A. C. Davia
W. FR. Cannon
A. M. Baird
Geneva
Waukesh
Wis
Chime
Pennsylvania
May Howard
Lida
Harry Knox
Shorey
Valley Falls
State Journal
Kimball Printing Co
Kansas Avenue
J. Reader
Minsion Haven
Edna Park- Burat
Bra. C
Wichita
Charles Schilling
Germany
Prussia
Hamburg
Mia Charles Sternberg
Utvle
Republican Mintbeau Club
Ketly Biteh
W. R. Carmen
Merington
North Topeka
Topeka
S10
Jackson
Nat Goodwins Swaps Gold Mine for Maxime Elliott
Nat Goodwin the comedian sailed for the Antipodes and swapped his play A Gold Mine for actress Maxime Elliott. He arrived in San Francisco with his company and negotiated with Mr. Frawley to release Elliott after a ten week engagement. Goodwin offered anything to secure her liberty and agreed to perform in Frawley’s company after the Australian tour. Elliott followed on the next steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nat Goodwin
Maxime Elliott
Goodwin
Mins i+ Holt
Columbia
Mr. Frawley
Aspect Fally
Mise Blett
Gootin
Frawley
Miss Eliott
Mr. Goodwin
Funny Man
Australia
Miss Elliott
Mexico's Great Boom in Silver Basis Industry
Aug 11 reports Regio Kittie Power Transmission of Pachucs will start this month delivering twelve hundred horsepower from waterfalls five miles away to mining city. Pelton wheels and U.S. machinery supply detail, with $250 per horsepower for two hours. Mining stocks revive. Murdoch project interest grows amid rising federal revenues and manufacturing expansion in the federal district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mex
Regio Kittie Power Transmission Company
Pachucs
United States
Federal District
A Joke on Carlisle Stewart’s Free Silver Speech Pamphlet
In Washington Aug 11 a Treasury probe notes improper circulation of Senator Stewart’s silver speech pamphlet. Officials say a fifty three page pamphlet on bonds currency and economics was mailed to inquiries, with at least seventeen copies recovered. The episode raises questions about how many such circulars were sent out under the cover of sound financial statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Washington
Treasury Department
Rome
Carliste
Thiel
Department
Cony
Kpetch
Senate
Pigeons’ Fast Time Set in Southern California Race
In Los Angeles on August 11 a homing pigeon race from Santo Monten to the city produced record speeds. Several birds from F. Zahn completed the 15 mile route in 16 1 3 minutes despite poor weather, with five Zahn birds and two Casenare birds sharing the top time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santo Monten
F. Zahn
Santa Monica
Bewt
California
California. Five Birds Belongings To Mr. Zahn
B. Casenare
Zahn
Lofta
National Democratic executive headqu arters opened in Indianapolis
The executive headquar ters of the National Democratic party were established at the Lemke building at Pennsylvania and Market in Indianapolis. Mr. By Hum, chairman, and Jonathan Wilson will lead until the convention on September 2. Waller was appointed assistant secretary to Mr. Wilcos. State and county headquarters will also be located in this building. In Kansas City Kansas, three jointists faced court. Andrew Treoff fined 100 dollars, Charles Richardson 106 dollars, Martin Egan's case continued to next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Democratic Party
Lemke
Pennsylvania
Market Street
By~ Hum
National Executive Committee
Jona B. Wilson
Waller
Wilcos
Kansas City
Kus
Kan
Andrew Treroff
Charles Richardson
Kansas Avenue
Martin Egan
Drowning of Two Boys in Walkill River
A report states that Siew Fark ARE and Isaac Parguson, aged ten, drowned while wading in the swift Walkill river. Their father, unable to swim, witnessed both deaths as their bodies were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siew Fark
Isaac Parguson
Walkill
Sim
Rally Honors Will Tambryan In Centralia Gathering
In Centralia on Saturday a rally drew more than 1,000 attendees for Will Tambryan. Speakers included Fred J. Close and Frank Fitzgerald, with Frank Forest and Ejier Boteaw as a prospective congressional candidate. The Bryan free silver club formed with 430 members, about 100 of whom were silver Republicans. A. P. Clivensier was elected president and Herb Waite secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Aug. U
Will Tambryan
Thateenion
Fred J. Close
Ludge Imtzgerald
Prank Air Forest
Ejier Boteaw
Congress
Pirst
Bryan Free Silver Club
A. P. Clivensier
Ftap
Herb Waite
Rep
McKinley Club Formed in Colby and Solomon
In Colby on August 11, a McKinley club organizing meeting elected Capt. Hensiiton as president with 200 members. An executive committee of M. McGonigal, G. W. Goodave, and Asa M. Smith was appointed. The club plans to distribute literature through its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
McKinley Club
Capt. Hensiiton
Con Mating
M. McGonigal
G. W. Goodave
Asa M. Smith
Deaths and funeral notices in local area
Death notices report Mr Withers of 117 Topeka Ave Hee died yesterday afternoon at five due to a complication of diseases and heat. He was 64. Funeral at the residence tomorrow. Elsie Austin aged one, child of Sheruan Austin, died yesterday of lung fever. Services at Bethel church this afternoon with interment at Bethel cemetery. Miss Nelle Hall died at her home corner of Fifteenth and Wilke Ington streets. Funeral yesterday. Mrs Lucy Thompson of 1189 Lane Street died Saturday and was buried yesterday. she was 71.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withers
Topeka
Ave
Hee
Elsie Austin
Sheruan Austin
Bethel Church
Bethel Cemetery
Nelle Hall
Fifteenth and
Wilke Ington Streets
Lucy Thompson
Lane Street
Powder House Burglary Near City Damages Locks
KOBA POWDER HOUSE operated by The Parkhurst Davis company north of the city on Soldier Creek was broken into last night. A wagon with a full load of her cans was seen leaving the scene by nearby farmers. Two locks were forced to gain entry. W H Davis stated he does not know the exact amount taken and had sent a man to secure the site with two locks. they were notified this morning of the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst Davis Company
Soldier Creek
Imakine
W. H. Davis
World hedges on Bryan speech acceptance planks
The World to print a four column open letter to Mr Bryan asking him to define Chicago platform planks in his acceptance speech. It denounces the Chicago platform and the Supreme Court, condemns Cleveland, and opposes free coinage. It urges Bryan to convince undecided Democrats to vote their ticket, promising support despite flaws in the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aug. i
Bryan
Chicago
Tegand Ui
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Chinaso
Bii
Mr. Bryan
Actor fatally stabbed during stage accident at novelty
In London Australia last evening at the Novelty theater an actor was stabbed to the heart by a stage prop dagger. He died within minutes. The weapon was part of a staged scene and caused a shocking fatality. Police are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aus
National Meat Packers Convene In Denver Among US Butchers
The eleventh annual convention of the National Meat Butchers Protective association opened in Denver with President Wr. J. War presiding. The four day session will cover welfare matters for retail butchers and feature bicycle races organized by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Abe
United “States
National
Tota Butchers” Protective Association
Wr. J. War
Firal Association
Ladies’ Exchange
Peerlesa Steam Laundry
Topeka Snapshots of 1890s Life and Local Happenings
A collage of Topeka items: diphtheria scares at Elmont, James J. Corbett passing through, Marshall’s band fireworks at Garfiel dPark, and a McKinley club organized at Nickel Plate school. Reports on transit fares, street improvements, and the fall festival, plus notes on local arrests, politics, and social events across Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmont
Topeka
James J. Corbett
Marshall's
State House
Nickel Plate
Ans
J. A. Trout
Tim
Filmore
Huntoon
Thirteenth
British America
Marshall
Garfiela Park
F. T. Bushnell
Jackson Street
Kansans Avenue
BR. B. Harvey
Parlhurst-Davie Grocery Compani
West Street
Pnce
Topeka City Railway
Eyehth
Frank Merriam
A.W. Cantwell
Christ Hospital
Marc Robbins
Toy Crawford
Tom
Temth
Quincy Streets
Copéland Hotel
Walter Hopkins
I Trusty
City
Thorpe
Susquehanna Ships to Japan With Refined Oil
The Susquehanna, owned by Arthur Sewall of Maine and commanded by Capt. Sewall, returned to Christian Street Wharf after 39 days at sea. The vessel carries 1,900,000 gallons of refined oil to be shipped back to Japan. Capt. Sewall declined to discuss his uncle’s political nomination, saying he knows nothing about politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Susquehanna
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Sewall
Christian Street
Japan
Tam
Geneies
Pecartones Shipping
Freight Agents Outing in Detroit Convention Session
The eleventh annual convention of the National Association of Railway Freight Agents is in session in Detroit Michigan on August 44 with high officials of the freight traffic business attending. The gathering is largely social in character with activities planned for today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
National Association of Railway
Gett
Igh
School Board Adopts Excelsior Readers for Grades Two and Three
The school board met at the board of education room to set a 20 mill tax levy with 12 mills for interest and maintenance of the city schools. George W Crane led adoption of Excelsior readers for second and third grades without opposition. Rand McNally geographies were also discussed. Committee Squires and Supt Mazop were named to address students’ participation in the Dower parade during the full festival. Superintendent Darkined defended Mrs Wood’s admonition, asserting no disobedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Toome
Wm. Macferran
Edward Wider
Arescinney
Bulldimes
J. EE
Squires
SC. Miller
W. al. Miler
Terchers
Salarine
St Weetethers
H. Squires
Eesti
M Crane
Asan
Synder Tel Squires
Mmazop
St. Wood
Eclipse Seen From Yad noe and Varanger Fjord
London reports describe observations of a total solar eclipse from Yad noe and Varanger Fjord. English astronomers including Str Downing and Sir Robert Feil witnessed dramatic shading and rapid changes as the moon obscured the sun, with clouds partially masking the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Yadnoe
Varanger Fjord
Str. Downing
Humimr
Chmmont
ACTA
Ellie
Vieltucs
Indore
Brestiy
Cloudu
McKinley Club assigns petition circulators in Rathend district
The Rathend Stuxeinioy club officers appoint G. W. Dette and others to circulate petitions in various workshop divisions including blacksmith, machine shop, round Lever, boker whip, paint shop, carpenter shop, and engine rooms with named personnel in each department. English minister Pryor Vaughan in Chicago obituary notes a death and critical condition in hospital. Subscribe for the STATE JOURNAL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Club
Rathend Stuxeinioy Club
Rania Feshen
Shcurdeyntebr
Lielr
G. W. Dette
Charles Kletler
Somer
Boker
F. J. Slevene
Henry Martity
Ewite
Jobo Young
Cngineers
Willen
Valu
Krik Foundry
Jeenee A. Berny
Atex Laird
Chicago
Ang
Pryor Vauahn
London
Annes
Uwemome
Cardiga Visienn
Ine Land
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Aurora
Geo. Burghart
KAR East Ave
Ettet
Tim Ory
Declarsa
Senator Teller
Lie
Leevening Powe
U.S. Gov't Report
Kansas Railroad
W. A Bissell
Western Passenger Association
W. H.C
Clude
Ken
Pointe
Pefoe
Christian Endeavor Union
Parsons
Anderson County
Epworth League
Americus
Kansans Free Thought Association
Ottawa
Sudstors, Price, Waterman & Co
W. J. Consor
Sweden
Stockholm
Sistkar and
Malmteme
Nat Goodwins
Mexico
Carlisle
Politics IN
Thomas County
McKinley
Solomon
Salomon
Koba
Parkhurst-Davis Con House
Stansfield’s
Kansas Avenas
Amer. Crane
Jess Suunin
Tayran
Oberley Hawe Co
Raneas
Chas. S. Eagle
Kansas Ave
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