Topeka Water Company Foreclosure Proceeds Delayed
Water utility in Topeka faces delays as foreclosure on the plant proceeds slowly. Receiver J W Neill reports no action to protect title while bondholders and the Atlantic company plan legal steps. Supreme Court awaits decision, likely in December, on bond validity and sale of the plant to fund city streets.
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Topeka
Eles
Ward Securitie
Forvelisary
United States
Hue
Che
Supreme Court
J. W.neill
President Street
Te Waltthe
Engl
Chis F Brrret
Wichita Woman Causes Mild Park Frenzy With Rake
In Wichita near Lincoln Park yesterday a slightly demented woman with a rake stirred local nerves. Police tried to calm her as she claimed to be preparing the park for an evening event, then fled into a cane patch pursued by neighbors and a large dog until dark.
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Wichita
Ian
Lincoln Park
Pamethine
Polly Man
Vene Junes
Abe
Marshall's Free Concert Sixth in Series This Evening
Free concert sixth in a series by Marshall’s hand slated for this evening at the corner of Blehth and Harriewn streets. Programme includes pieces such as Sopeka State Journal and Topeka Elks, with various acts and prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mershall
Blehth
Harriewn
Sopeka State Journal
Marshall Helliut
Aesertion
Chillaydenen
Topeka Elks
WILL NOT SINK. Bar Harbor ship reports no sinking risk
Bar Harbor Me Aug 4 The Mascachhusette, damaged by Bee Rock, remains stable with no water ingress feared by officers. Orders expected for ship’s destination. Captain Eaton said Brooklyn navy ship would proceed when orders arrive. A secret wedding occurred at the National Hotel with Charles H Mitchell and Miss Lillian Telford tying vows at Mrs DL A T Laniin’s Monroe Street home.
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Bar Harbor
Bee Rock
Brooklyn Navy
Eaton
Charlee H. Mitchell
National Hotel
Lillian Telford
DL. A. T Laniin
Tls
Monroe Street
Peeret
Neld
Penick
Sfitehell
Elgar
National Red Tea Pup
Sea Stes Mitchell
Kans City
FIT AS A FIDDLE FIGHT PLOT AND PROMISE OF VICTORY
A fragmented boxing feature outlines a fighter's plan against an opponent at Coney Island. He details defensive moves to exploit openings, predicts ten tough rounds, and promises stronger form post-fight while noting the crowd, ticket sales, and betting energy around the event.
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Lisigt
Juethor
Grovex
Sam
Markets Today Weak Start With Mixed Grain Provisions
Market text shows corn wavering early then firming, hogs advancing five cents, wheat and corn quotes fluctuating with September and December futures noted. Provisions listing shows pork futures lower and mixed grain prices, with barley cash quotes from Kansas City and a stock desk reference in Duluth Chicago and Milwaukee areas. Opaque OCR yields limited readable names, but mentions Christine Gramn and Stock Co. Kansas City.
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Duns
Seipia
Miiuberguiin
Duluth
Gatien
Suse
Eye
Liverpool
Tata
Chicago
S.gorn
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duiuth
Wheat TV
Betting Swirls Over Je br ie s Corbett Championship Fight
New York crowds place small bets on the upcoming Jefties versus Corbett championship fight. At sporting centers many wagers appeared, with Corbett favored to win at 2 to 1 or better. Bets ranged from $1000 for Considine to $2200 against Strongs, reflecting strong confidence in Corbett.
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New York
Jefries
Corbett
George Considine
Wall Stave
River Levels Fall as Kansas River Drops at Manhattan
Reports say the Kansas River is falling slowly after flooding from heavy rains north of Manhattan. Soldier Creek damaged areas around Topeka as floods spread, while river levels remain well above normal and gradually recede from the highest point overnight.
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Kansas
Wolff's
Aince
Uae
Manhattan
Topeka
Perth
Soldier Creek
State Journal
This Mountees
Aiue
Courne
Manhattian
Dollar wheat and telegraph congress news from Merlin August
Report details cash wheat trading with bids around 101 to 102 dollars and September option near 83, amid sparse sales. Merlin notes the first International congress of wireless telegraphy adjourned with hints Germany may call a general conference to finalize a telegraphic union treaty and union appropriations for organization.
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Minneapolis
Minn. Ave
Merlin
Recrm
Germany
Harvest Labor Rates for Minnesota and Dakotas at CGW
Harvest labor rates to Minnesota and the Dakotas offered via the Chicago Great Western railway. Low rates for parties of five or more with onward travel and return trip options. Free copy available from Edwin Mesill in Port Dodge, addressing town talk on the Omaha extension.
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Minnesota
The
Dakotas
Chicago Great Western Railway
Aumust
Wincoln
T. PA
West Ninth Street
Kansas City
Omaha
Edwin &. Mesill
Lownsite Department
Port Dodge
Goats Ranch Plan Eyed for Abandoned Land in Texas
Reports discuss Lynn Maes Alig and 4-Leather makers backing a scale goat ranch on abandoned land in Texas to address scarcity. The project links to American and Indian interests, with local investors and partners named in the drive to develop livestock operations.
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Lynn
Maes
India
Jamex
Nichols
Salem Jamnér
Texas
New York Stock Market Mixed as Western Railroads Lead Gains
On August 14 New York stock trading opened higher with strength in western railroad issues such as Atchison and Louisville fueling gains. Citing a buoyant demand, industrials like Reading and General Electric rallied while several shorthanded issues slipped. Trading cooled into midday with mixed moves across sectors and notable activity in bond and commodity markets.
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New York
Wall Street
Aum
Cynagian Pacite
Brookish Rayld Transit
Metropolitan Street Railway
Cyptrel
Union Pacific
Wahash
Delaware and Hudson
Karas City
Western Railroad
Atchison
Laraville
Amt Krangers
Kenenally
Gould Group
Mottchattrn
Heocklys ‘Transit Oater ‘Amalgamated
Reading
Wather
Felock
Lawinville
Virginia-Cureing Chemical
Westinghouse Electric and
International Paper
New York Central
Penney
Kaning
Nevitary Aveaparhy
Anton Pacifie
Kit
Manhattan
Paul
Bonde Weer
Criteal
St. Paul
Keating
Fitabar CC
St. Lude
General Electric
Cleveland
Larame
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio
Iz Great Western
Mnite
Lao Tr
Rey
Manhatta
Texas
Routhern
Katy
Numbers Indicate Five Cents a Day Service Merit
A fragmented item notes percentages or counts linked to a Five Cents a Day program. Mentions Missouri and Kansas and a call to action to contact readers. The piece includes garbled phrases and unclear names or dates making specifics difficult to confirm.
Topeka Market Prices for Calves Fruits and Produce
Topeka Hide Market report notes California fruits listed by crate or box with prices per crate or box for pears oranges lemons and peaches. Arkansas melons cantaloupes corn cabbage onions and other staples also shown with unit pricing. Beef and poultry sections include terms for cream cheese and various meats. Market observers record general price movements and vendor entries in Topeka on a late summer trading day.
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Lux
Anderson & Co
Kansas Avenue
California
Galifornia Peucien
Gag Californiaries
Port
Texan
Arkansas
Kansas Y
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L. K. Brown
Water Company
MR. Strent IN
Charge
Tty
Aeke
Musee Uemt
Cmng
Atlantic Company
Popoka Witter
Weiter
Plas
Ter Ginih
Sbenlid
Bizet Stich
Blingelt
Ely
Ty Bas
Los Angeles
Cal
Japan Tee
Bwitt's
Mawnevend, + plc
Fraser Bross
West Sixth St
Bell
Marshall's
Hotel
Southern
Harry K Smith
James Wilson
Hlendie
Beith
Detroit
Smith
St Paul, Minn
Great Northern
Ttmn
Aus
George R. Créish
Creehign
Townnand & Waddell
Edward Yockers
Brooklyn
Massachusetts
Coney Island
Tun
Prisco
Stiane
Graney
Iiea
Matt
Danny
Jeffries
Frisco Pool
Boilermateer
Hie
Monty
Jetfrien
Oeder
Foo
Harnest
Corbette
Ring of Mechanics’ Pavillion
Torslertyt
Febt
Tommy Ryan
Markets Today
Kansas City Grata
J. Gall
Gram
Coiten
West Sixth Silvet
Tesphone
Christine Gramn
Hani Wee
Jeffries and
Gotham
Philadelphum Winnton Avie 14
Ee ES Eraphical
Executive Council
Philadelphia
IACE
Doherty
Pelntary
Sidua
Cravenetts
Security Building
JE. Gall
Cormmissens
West Sixth Street
Christie Grain
Rick Vois
City
Upariuenes
A. C. Goodwin
Commisson” Company
Commission “Merchants
Sram
Chicago Livestock Market
Wester
Wethera
Louis
St. Louie
Sitka
Butehors
Hewey
Kansas City Livestock Market
Fantas City
Nativs Xterra
Texae
Tong
Gom
Trong
Meher
Igher
Turkeagy
Springs
Ike
Hart
Sugar and Coftes
Suger Steaty
Fair Refining
Bream
Rio
Sous Market Arch
COTO
Galveston
Tex
Nanaia
Gulf
St Louis
Emay Neemery
Crawford Theater
Eieoken
Patite Noda de
Carlands
Missouri & Kansas
Phous
Topeka Market
Reston
Thomas J. Myers
Ofice
Columbian Building
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