Fast and Furious Tennis Showdown in Heat
In a sun baked state tournament the top men battled through high heat as Bronson defeated Fred Eberhardt in an exciting singles clash. Matches and doubles contended for late morning titles with Eberhardt Wilder and Bronson Shelden advancing toward the championship, while Carroll Griggs and others fought for consolation spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Nohie
Stoker
Crine
MM. HH. Taylor
Wiesle
Eberhardt-Wilder
Lew Bronson
Frank Sheldon
Fred Eberhardt
Frank Eberhardt
Web Wilder
Eberhardt
Wider
Wilder
Carroll and
Griegs
Bronson
Shelden
Teinni
Carrell
Griggs
Branson
Fred
SBS
George Atohker
Guthrie
Will Everie
Mecune &S
Berle
W. H. Taylor
Mr. Stoker
Sheldon
Local tennis event captivates crowd with skilled matches
Youthful players faced tough rivals as Eberhardt and Wider reached semis. Bronsin, Noble, and Eberhardt’s brotherly pair showcased strong serves, while the crowd cheered the exhibition rounds and close finishes despite fatigue.
Bronson and Eber-Hardy Win Tight Match
In a tense tennis contest Bronson took the first set 64 before Eberhard surged back to level at 3 3 with a late rally. The match swung on key breaks as Eberhard claimed the decisive games to secure victory in a closely fought affair.
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Bronson
Aberhard
Hanalty
Condes
Hilerhardt
Hie
Eber- Hantz
Hebraow
Dort Ae
Ayrey
Eberhard
Bronson Gee
Franke
Eber - Wilder
War Department Calls for Puerto Rico Relief Aid
Washington Aug 12 The War Department organized immediate relief for hurricane survivors in Puerto Rico. The transport McPherson will sail from New York Monday with food and supplies, and President Root appeals to cities with populations over 150 000 to donate. The governor general reports extensive devastation, with up to 100 000 inhabitants destitute. Private contributions are urged to supplement lacking appropriations. Secretary Root vows prompt ration distribution as far as possible.
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Uni
Washington
War Department
Porto Rico
Davis
McPherson
New York
Root
Siri
Genneral
Porto Tileo
Portaine
United States
Spain
Ldth
Elihu Root
First Round Is Won by Mrs Perot In the English Court
London August 12 The Queen's Bench Division of the High Court heard a second development in the case of Mrs Wit t Perot charged with abducting her daughter Gladys from Baltimore. Justice Lawrence set the time for hearing the affidavit handed by W H Perot, the father-in-law, to Rose-Innes. The proceedings, held in camera, featured Rose-Innes detailing the affidavit’s strong allegations. The court ordered the child remain with her mother until Wednesday upon Rose-Innes’s undertaking that the child be produced in court.
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London
Queen's Bench
High Court of Justice
W. H. Perot
Galt and
Collins
Richards
Rose-Innes
Perot
Newton Crane
W. Hi. Perot
Wie
Associated Press
Hose-Innes
John Neptune Blood
Union
Gladys
England
Esha
Roan Innes
Cour
Wmn. H. Perot
Topeka Grain Inspection Turmoil Reaches State Governor
Ongoing conflict over grain inspection in Topeka escalates as A E McKensie accuses Homer Galloway of barred weighing. Governor unprejudiced amid turmoil at the inspection bureau. Shipments of grain and corn face disruption as charges mount and factions seek removal of Galloway.
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A. E McKensie
Kickers Thore
Sharges
Homer Galloway
Ty Te Ewan Ld
Gruies Wan Enis
Gal
Gika
Gallo
Renate
Fates H
Olmerver
Mysterious $20,000 Robbery On Ocean Steamer
Victoria reports the Miowera carries news of a robbery on the steamer Ala mela. About $20,000 in gold for the Jave bank vanished from a box placed in the saloon stern, the key held by the captain. The theft was not found until after Genoa departure. Investigation cites few clues and potential crew involvement.
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Victoria
B. C
Miowera
Sydney
Alamela
Kevenigen
Batavia
Halland
Jave Bank
Staten
Southssipten
Genoa
Kansas City Drunk Claims Sleepy State Pride
WeisGarty McCarty from Kansas City appears sleepy after claiming to be from Kansas He lockups with Officer Phil Kirk near Fir and Main St He says he cannot keep his eyes open and resists drinking questions police take him to headquarters for a brief rest before continuing detention.
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Kansas City
WeisGarty
Topeka
Phil Kirk
Fir
Main Stresty
Kansas
Omfeer Kirk
Police Headquarters
Ani
Ao Peice
Banks Warned On Unstamped Receipts In War Tax Change
David Mendsy deputy internal revenue official warns Topeka banks to stop cashing unstamped receipts used as substitutes for checks to draw money. The IRS previously ruled receipts illegal under war revenue law, later reversed, with banks in Kansas told to discontinue the practice.
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David Mendsy
Internal Revenue
Topeka
Internal Revenue Bureau
Kabsas
Hank
Brelden
Karéay
Ipl
Washington
Washshunda the Kanang chief visits Topeka for aid
Washshunda, leader of the Kanang Indians from the Pottawatomie area, traveled to Topeka on the Rock Island to seek help for Une th who was ill on the reservation. He met with Charles Curtis, who arranged medical aid and sent the chiefs back, with Une th reported recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washshunda
Oklahore
Topeka
Rock Island
Pottawatomie
Charles Curtis
Uneth
Okia
Unatab
Washbunda
Mission of Mercy
Charlie Curtis
Curtis
Crawford Buildine
Express
Mr. Curtis
Reketenation
Cur—tla
Second Ward Fights City Hall Site In Topeka
In Topeka a faction seeks to oppose the city hall site with protests aimed at Second ward shopmen. Residents defend that the Second ward gains more from the new building, noting the site at Seventh and Quincy is near the city’s geographic center and will raise property values. A Second ward organization forms to support the proposition, contrasting with park-location opponents.
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Topeka
Second Ward
Tim
Claus
Becguae
Commercial Club
Tsuris
Smoky Row
Organizat
SA Proposition Innstead
Againin
Second
Sixth Avenue
City Hall
Kanner Avenue
Seventh and
Quincy Streets
City
Former French President Casimir-Perier testifies in Dreyfus case
In open session Casimir-Perier recounts statements from the German embassy and his own recollections. He asserts loyalty to the Republic and reveals a dispatch from Berlin denying German embassy involvement. He details reactions to Lebrun-Renaud's Figaro interview and Plequart's 1894 visit to the Elysee during the Dreyfus trial.
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MM. Labors
Demange
Germany
Col. Joumust
Carriette
Casimir Peslier
France
Lam
Tepabos
Jounust
Seiernts
Monsieur Sjonuust
Tou
Tepublic
Capt
Dreyfus
Casimir-Perier
Monsieur LePre
Court of Cassation
Count von Munster Laudenburg
Paris
Prince Hohenlohe
Castmatz- Perler
Elysee Palace
M. Casimir-Perier
Lisard
Hohenlore
M. Casimir Perler
Lebrun-Renaud
Figaro
Col. Plequart
Elake
M. Bertilion
A Clo
A Mexican paper depicts the United States as the common foe in North America. Reports from City of Mexico discuss the Yaqui uprising, West Point cadet claims about Jews, and insinuations that Dreyfus would face mob violence in the American army. The El Tiempo article urges Latin nations to unite against a shared enemy.
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City of
Mexico
War Department
Yeguie Correo Expandle
West Point
Dreyfun
el Tiempo
United States
Porto Rico relief moves with Mayors pledges and aid
Washington August relief appeal by Secretary Root draws gratifying responses from city mayors promising money food and clothing. Relief work will begin at once under War Department oversight with Bank of North America New York as funds repository and Col Jones designated to receive supplies.
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Washington
Root
Porto Rico
War Department
Bank of North America
New York
F. Jones
Army
White Hall Street
Caught at Wichita forgery charge against W. L. Gray
Governor Branlep honors Pequisitia from the governor of Tifl for W. L. Gray. Gray is in custody in Wichita charged with forgery in Schuyler county. Sheriff John Nault procured the warrant and leaves for Wichita to escort the prisoner to TH. Gray, an old offender, has avoided officers for months. Special G ARH. Excursion ads and assorted local notices punctuate the page.
Market Report Shows Cautious Open Across Grains and Hog Futures
Disappointing fall in wheat and corn prices contrasted with mixed gains in September contracts. Northwest receipts and export demand influence cash and futures. hogs hold firm amid local demand while corn and oats trade lightly. Kansas City and Topeka market notes reflect mixed supply, with barley and butter prices steady amid negotiable grain flows.
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Wwe
Eld
Hesse Wit
Tecon
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Tee
Money on Call and Market Gossip Report
A London Bombay wire service summary notes rising prices for wheat and other grains with mixed tones in New York and London markets. It highlights government demand, bond activity, and investor interest in futures like wheat shifts, while naming traders and officials, including Arthur Joshei, and quotes general market optimism ahead of near term trade meetings.
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J. Ivines
Topelta
Tucamner
Aeipper
London
Bombay
Allah Bes
Madame Lecean
Efi —Sengat
Khower
Novinwest
Une
Cauntee
Hamas
Eattie
Aina Seckritiun
J J
New York
Hones
Mimdvinablliey
Pempararus
Las Lédene Witt
Spd
Air Puring AE
Fe T. Peeferred
Bie
Combes
Burtthers Pace
Mestean
Ioanir
A. PeGl
Arthur Joshei
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Myn
Thero
Coturekated
Lawrence
Stark
Pel Carroll
Griess
Crnters
Ax Follbin
Eberhardts
Crane
Briggs
Etataht
Matteson
Forney
McBride
Eberle
Eberle. In the Second Round Eres Ae
Vernon
SteCane
Price
Dwell
McCune
Barnes
Eberte
Dwelle
Saprne
Brea Eberhardt
la Ramon
J. HM. Noble
Carrol
Peme
Alfeast
Hank Wheswards
Vernon Broncon
Noble
Fred Eerhardt
HS. Lawrence Sul
Sidney W. Griggs, Lawrence
W. W. Guthrie
Atchison
Hood
Marshalls Bond Wui
Court
Congressman Curtis
Pormene
Siam
Wichita
Philadelphia
Lake Store & Michigan Southern Railway
Cirsiara
Fe Brith
GPA
Cleveland
Waliiam
Fuires” Pharmacy
Ja Kanaas
Chas. Bennett
Optician
Kansas Avenue
Arnold
Kane @ Co
Topeka Laundry Company
Peerless Steam Laundry
Consolidated
Jackson St
West Eighth St Telephons
J. W. Ripley
J. W. Hardt
Planagers
Today’s Market Report
Chicago Livestock Market
Navy
Uae
Ieee
Betemauer
Gomes
J. C. Lee Commission
East Fitti St. Topeka
Grein
Lanai
Ugs
Eiger —Wanges Beave
Stegner
Ikc
Molasnes
Susan
Denis
J.C. Goinex
Berchant
Acme
Bowes
Iit
Ernie
Rita
Yeni
Sage
Vestal
Alan
Erbe Pacific
York
J. C. Goings
Grain and Provisions
East Fifth Street
Etna
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