Paving Dispute Delays City Brick Contracts
The Ramseys and Raneys seek to force a contract extension as the paving firms fight over brick supply for city street work. The dispute centers on who should finish grade work, and whether Kepley Webster curbers and Maxwell grading must be completed before paving can proceed. Officials warn of bond forfeiture if work misses December 15 deadlines.
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Ramsey & Wanstey
Combine
Thamseye
Dassinene
Tameeye Kamar
Ity
J. H. Maxwell
Maxwell
Ube City
Ramsey de
Eediia
Ramesy & Raney
Biacemain
Todetrs
Capital City Brick Company
John Sitohbe
Hanley
Otter
Rimaire
Ramsey & Hamery
Amd
Mem Cate
Kepley & Weteter
Micewell
Ar Riammers Atria
Purine
Heichers
Lawrenen
Arunrranig
Moir
Fareney de Ramaey
Bis
Ion
Helier
Diane
Thankful tribute for neighbors and friends
A grateful notice from D. Johnson and Mr and Mrs Putnam expresses thanks for the loving kindness shown by friends and neighbors during a dark time, mentioning Mrs. Johnson and a distant family in painful remembrance.
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Suhich
D. Johnson
Johnson
Putnam
Topeka Abstractors Delay Filing Bonds Law Update
A fragmented note notes that Topeka abstractors have not filed certain bonds under the new law. It mentions county recorder oversight and contractors affected by the old versus new statutes. The text is garbled but centers on legal filing requirements and compliance issues.
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Topeka
Sy Talline
Raynor Convicted In Hob Teazi Case And Local Incidents
Raynor is convicted for attempting to inject intoxication by hop tea loaded with alcohol as the court weighs the alcohol content and intoxication threshold. Sentenced to 30 days in jail with a $100 fine after a conviction on city ordinance and state liquor laws. Deputy marshal heads to Lynden for Walter Wood arrest. Edward Williams and James Hyan released on a vice charge. George Willetts questioned on a watch chain theft. James Moore returns to his plumbing and cleaning duties after a prior sentence. Moore, known as a peculiar character, exhibits drunken behavior during a brief jail furlough with disruptive antics.
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Washburn
City of Finance
Alcohial
Court of Jury
Haynor
James Moore
Stwet Cleaners
Stewar
Hamilton
Moore
Grigs
Ida
Leavenworth Flood After Severe Evening Storm
In Leavenworth on August 1 a heavy rain began around midnight with brilliant lightning and a cloudburst. Streets flooded as water rose along Fourth Street and the river, breaking electric and telephone lines. scenes of danger and fear prompted many to seek shelter and aid. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and assistance after the loss of relatives.
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Leavenworth
Brillant
Fourth Strest
Fourth Street
Back Number The Mik and Egg Diet Story
A patient with long lasting stomach trouble reports rapid improvement after switching from coffee to Grape-Nuts and Postum. He gains weight, regains appetite, and resumes normal eating, attributing recovery to the pre digested foods. The testimonial notes coffee withdrawal without discomfort and credits improved digestion and nerves to the diet.
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Ratile Creek
Brees Se Ae Co
Union leaders clash as printers strike debated in Seattle
Washington Aug. International Typographical Union opens its session amid sharp criticism of the Seattle and Spokane strikes. Frederick Driscoll accuses the print publishers of violating arbitration terms, urges a contractual arbitration board, and calls for upholding existing agreements. Gompers and others urge harmony while defending union aims.
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Washington
Aur
Internatonl Typographical Union
Sesnin
Sewapaper Publishers
Seattle
Spokane
Wash
Lynch
Cirnest
Frederick Driscoll
eHilielam
Delseoll
Seat Us
Fectional Board of Arbitration
Ins
Sealhet
Isede
Driscoll
Onion
Martin P. Higgins
International Ting. Prosmen and Assistants’ Union
Higgins
Collis P. Tavelace
Oot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Campbell
Textile Workers of Philadelphia
Willem D. Prescott
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Known by Birthmark Mystery Still Unsolved
A 13 year old boy from Gauvenue Pond vanished after his clothes were found near a bar. Authorities believe he fell into the water and has not returned home. Nearby residents report a strange map and a tearful plea for help as the search continues. The reporting mentions an American boat betting at 5 to 400 for the Canadian Cup race and Ali Rina Paste's exile from Monastir to Tripoli.
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Ngtaret
Toronto
Ont
Shors
Strathvona
Tripoli
Constantinople
Ali Rina Paste
Wall of Monastir
Tripail
Youths' Canvas Shoes Offer for Summer Wear
They list $1.10 canvas shoes for youths and $1.00 little gent shoes in sizes 9 to 11. The items are described as cool and easy on the feet for hot weather.
Massachusetts Hits Rock in Fog Prevents Docking
Daily dispatches report the battleship Massachusetts touched Egg Rock near Rockland Maine in thick fog, sustaining leaks confined to forward compartments. Indiana Scorpion and three torpedo destroyers escorted the vessel to Frenchman’s Key, with officials awaiting full damage assessment and possible temporary repairs at Boston or New York. Another item notes Dr. E E Adams’s arrest in San Francisco on a money fraud charge, bailed at two thousand dollars.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Rockland
Navy Department
Wilton HS Emery
Indiana
Department
Emery
Scorpion
Frenchman's Key
Timage
Son Aa Mude
Massachusett
Massachusette
San Frencisco
Dr. E
Adams
St. Louis
Nellis Investigating Councilman Gather Nellis Case
Fragmentary notes show Nellis probing liquor permits in probate matters. The text mentions a permIt issue and alleged partner involvement, with unclear references to a firm, a brother, and legal customs.
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Nellis i
Keith
H. Reeth
Uae
Prizes in Gold for Vinewood Essays by City Railway
The Topeka Railway offers prizes for essays and stories about Vinewood park. First prize is gold, second prize eight dollars, third prize a book. Competitors urged to submit works on Vinewood to win the awards.
West Indian Hurricane Moves Into Gulf of Mexico
Weather Bureau bulletin notes tropical storm center entering the Gulf of Mexico and likely moving north over the gulf. Gales are forecast to increase over the south Atlantic coast today and tonight, with dangerous winds common along the east Gulf and Virginia coast by Friday.
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Bulletin of Weather Bureau
Washington
Ale
Weather Bureau
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
East Gulf
Young sells out purchases drug business permit hearing
Clarence Young of the drug trade sells his store at Kaneis avenue to C. Tr. Headley of Lawrence. Headley files for a pharmacist permit with Probate Judge Haydes and a date for the hearing will be set after the petition is reviewed. In other news, Henry Ives, removed as special architect of the county federal building, asserts his appointment and criticizes the secretary, promising better collaboration with a professional team.
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Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
C. BR. Headley
Lawrence
Clarence Young
OL Kaneis Avenue
C. Tr. Headley
Headley
Hayden
Heary Ives
Cuento Federal Building
Cnnarese
Cuilate
Age
Shaw
Pimice
Feud Likely Behind Springfield Homicide Near Ozark
Aug 1 Springfield, Missouri. John Hancock killed in a feud spanning years. Suspect McCoy, son of late Captain John Viecer, linked to antiwar politics. Reports mention sentences and a fair, with notices for public events and travel offers.
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John Hancock
Springfield
Ozark
McCoy
John Viecer
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