Clearing-Out Sale of Pianos and Organs in Topeka
Topeka patrons urged to attend the clearing-out sale of pianos organs and piano players from Roehr Music Co. Sub-agent returns and overstock delayed in transit. Instruments offered at greatly reduced prices with easy payments. Early buyers capture scarce cabinet grands uprights and brands like Steinway Chickering Steck. Prices range from under 200 to mid 200s with monthly terms. Sale ends soon with 7 mile delivery refund offer for nearby buyers.
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Roehr Music Co
Munky
Plancy
Wickermile
Wien
Manny
Nuunivens
Topeka
Plana
Nelectrom
Square Plano
Chickering
Steck
Levent
North Topeka topeka city notes and repairs after flood
The North Topeka area reports visitors and residents moving to nearby towns for visits. The Northern Shawnee Development Company plans to begin repairs and doorways at newly chosen sites. Local families relocate from Quincy Street while repairs continue on homes and businesses, including the Arnold building and the Rhawnee bath building. The Pacific railroad property receives upgrades with painting and landscaping, and parks and streets are improved to restore the district after damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fies
Imlalt Erietigg Company
Narenmama
Prine
Robert Stele
Holton
and Airs HC Bowen
Mex al Miuncharsd
Atthe
Mary
Joseph
Hall
Katie
Quincey Street
Junition Cire
Suen
Pean Shorey
Eien
Prink Toot
Quincy
Wigter
Wurgen
Fum
Lowman Hill
Karsan
Turk
Saltiinens Barlors
Tate
Business Men's League
J. B. Fallwiy
Hoek Trium
North Topeka
Noretpeary
Bararupley
Roye & Hood
Ueunl
North
Ett
S27
Kanne Avenue
New Era
Oottar, Bs
Leiter
Unis
Wallitt
Pacific Railroad Company
Emenk
Tawerk
Heing
Busine
Dohertys Are Winners in Tendle Contente Doubles
The Doherty brothers defeated Col tine and Waldner 7-5 6-3 6-1 to defend their title as American doubles champions. Ward and Ware were the eastern champions and lost to the British pair in straight sets, attracting large crowds in New Neaport.
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Neaport
Collins
Weidher
Ward
Ware
Chan Plone
Vesterdase Euimer
Berthie
Dohertys
Doherty Brothers
Trial of State Senator William Sullivan Opens
The trial of State Senator William Sullivan began before Special Judge W. C. Timmons on a charge of exchanging a $4580 tribe of pewter interests for three votes to repeal the aqu-alum law. The jury of farmers two carpenters a state house employee a clerk and an engineer was secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Str
Wiliam
Sul- Vvin
WC Timmons
Selay
State House
Police Jottings and Brew Case Ramblings From Topeka
Police notes recounting alcohol cases and local arrests in Topeka. References to R. D. Perry discharged after chemists found brew weak. Mentions raid on National Dillard bar at 708 Kansas avenue and a door sign reading Closed. Includes police detentions of Dusenberrys, Guthrie mortgaging suspect Walter Peck, and vagrancy arrests of Ausfelit and J Fuchs. Also notes about a Topeka Limited train, Great Western fares, and Dr J Albert Sn specialty ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Perry
Kansan Avenue
Perry
Nelant
Davier
Lovewell
Kansas Avenue
Kidneys Healthy At 92 Miracle Claim
A 92 year old testimonials tout Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and liver disorders claiming complete cure and restored vitality. The ad asserts the remedy is vegetable with no harmful drugs and promotes Safe Pills as a gentle bowel aid, urging readers to purchase locally or write for a free medical book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnes
Bates
Warner
Rebecca Smith
Weetfield
N. J
Rafe
Warner's
Set Cure Co
Rochester
Pettibone Named General Superintendent Of Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe
A Santa Fe circular announces FG Pettibone as general superintendent of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway, based in Galveston Texas. Pettibone, with long service to the road and prior work as assistant to the general manager, takes the post effective August 20. The Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe has had no permanent general manager since L J Polk moved to vice president and W C Nixon became general manager. The Missouri Pacific passenger train from Topeka connects at Garnett for southern points, with listed times to Independence Coffeyville Eureka El Dorado Wichita Kiowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
FG. Pettibone
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company
Galveston
Texas
Pettibone
Topeka
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
L. J. Polk
W. C Nixson
F. G. Pettibone
Missouri Pacific
Garnett
Independence
Coffeyville
Eureka
el Drado
Wichita
Kiowa
Answer Filed in Case Against Susquehanna Iron Co
In Lancaster Pa on August 1 the answer to the bill in equity against Susquehannac Iron and Steel Co was received. It denies misstatement of pledged merchandise and assets but admits some collateral loans since the treasurer’s report. The company claims the transaction does not disrupt business and notes dividends since 1899, a 60,000 loss versus 2,000,000 in business this year, stock depreciation from 3 to 1.07, yet solvency and ability to meet current debts. Train service continues to Erie through Dearborn station with routes to Columbus, Akron, Youngstown, Chautauqua Lake, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Elmira, Binghamton, Albany, Boston, and New York. apply to A W Sure for details.
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Susquehanca Iron Co
Lancaster
Susquehannac Iron and Steel Company
Soeeny
Erie
Tratne
Dearborn Station
Chicago
Columbus
Akron
Youngetown
Chautauaqua Lake
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Elmira
Binghamton
Albany
Boston
New York
A.W. Sure
Eriefallsead
Kansas City
Topeka to Kansas City Electric Line Charter Filed
An application to the state charter board seeks a charter for a new electric railway between Topeka and Kansas City. T Salathiel leads the project with a proposed capitalization of four million dollars, planning a 75 mile route through Shawnee Douglas Johnson Wyandotte and Jackson counties. The plan includes freight and passenger service and rights to coal oil and gas exploration with related pipelines. A separate Topeka group formed The Federal Betterment Company with $1,000,000 capital for diverse ventures. Other charters granted include Prairie View State Bank Moline Lime and Cement Chiluens State Bank Sunflower Real Estate and Smelter Realty.
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State Charter Board
Topeka
Kansas City
T. Salathiel
Independence
Saluthini
Maillion
Gallas
Tock
Bae
Aes
Pisantae
Opeka
Lawrence
Kansas
Elestric CL
Bloom
A. P. McBirlite
Shawnee
Douglas
Johnson and Wyandotte
Jackson County
Mixsouri
Hoseunle
Lawrenvin
Compar Mano
Merchants National Bank
Federal Betterment Company
Thetter
West Virginia
Comfaseta
Annas
A. Morse
Brown, Nice
K. Lewa Ea Andreasurer
K. Terrill
Roland W. Meaneot
Powtre
State Encase Board
Prairie View State Bark
Prairie View
Capital Stock
Moline Lime and Cement Company
Chiluens’ State Bank
Republic
Sunflower
Ami ‘Townaite Company
Smelter Realty Company
Chanutes Capital
Is It Blackmail? Santa Fe Garnishments Sparking Controversy
A Kansas City lawyer Spencer Lewis has issued numerous garnishments against Santa Fe Railway employees in Topeka. Attorneys and merchants are contesting the tactic as possible blackmail aimed at evading Kansas law. Justice of the peace A Clark faces scrutiny for weak record keeping.
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Santa Fe Railway
Kansas City
Spencer Lewis
Topeka
A. Clark
F. J. Lynch
Missouri
Kansas
Lynch
Santa Fe
Theee Firme
Lewis
United Action
Qearnet
Justice of the Peace
Clark
J. Wood
The
James Moore
Mr. Moore
Spencer Lewis Haw
Ludicrous blunder reveals Ita ignorance of the West
The Wide World Magazine in London misquotes Kansas farmers, claiming two to four corn crops per year. A half tone photo shows huge piles of Indian corn, with a caption suggesting extraordinary yields misattributed to western U S. farmers and alfalfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
London
United States
Wide World
Santa Fe
W. R. Draper
Wichita Fame
America
Pacific Railway
Worried Father Kay Faces Insanity Charge Over Sons Murder
Henry T. Kay, father of James Kay who is jailed for murder, is confined in the county jail on a charge of insanity. The 60 year old man, a tombstone dealer and Modern Woodmen member, has deteriorated mentally from distress over his son’s crime and trial. He lived at 620 Lawrence Street and will be tried in probate court on the insanity matter.
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WIH
Ton Stahl
Frank Stahl
Stahl
Washburn Colleges
Wright
Court House
Gertrude Harris
Holmes i
Lanis Lanter
Mary
Campbell Eae
Matile Kelley
Bnto
WA A. Stewart
A . Coleman
Maud A
Eva l L. Turner
Lessie Gutlok
Joan Bon
Carrie Harklive
Johesor
Matile Krown
Deilla Morro
Emma_F
Elenore Listika
Eby
Lena Davis
R. Carter
Ars Bo
Faonte de Jamitson
Umay M
Evo Gilmore
Ethel Lewis
Augueta
Waite An
Ande Pugh
Lawrence Sims
Bertha Vernnce
Arthur Nixon
A. Grin
Fi—J
Marthe foConeetl
Emily Anderson
Cora Benoy
Ss. T. Wer
Mabel Noela
Jennie Courter
Cera
Katherine Ne
Bi-Glenwood FE
Janes Sacko
G. Mater
Elianbeta
Fernien Smit
Fernien Smit 40.09 Ies Chute Ute Lata Vawter
Mary BA
Nneie Ie Ghaner - bin
Ida Wetherbeeon
Lale Hompaon
Nora K Downingeet
Kay
Henry T. Kay
James Kay
Kansas
Harry Kay
Ant
Apesch
Henry Kay
Lawrence Street
Modern Woodmen
Etry Kay
Fle
Oxford Cambridge golfers open western match at Glen View
Chicago August 19 Oxford Cambridge bridge golfers played their second western match against the all Chicago team on the Glen View course. The English squad faced Louis N. James the American champion in a keen contest on a finely trimmed fair green as critics eyed another victory for the visitors despite local familiarity.
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Chicago
Oxford-Cambridge
Glen View
Thas Thone
Wheaton
Britten
J.T. Brameton
Oxfordban
Louis N. James
Engitetimen
Relief fund grows as city donations arrive
Governor Bailey receives 82935 from Russell while Kansas relief fund gains 8265 from Russell residents. A letter from B Mall includes a 2.6 draft balance for the general relief fund. Fragmentary text references cholera infantum and dysentery cases and a medical extract.
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Bailey
Russell
P Baiiey
General Kansas Relief Fund
B. Mall
Self
General Relief Fund
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Sullivan Tris
Lovvewell
Laverwell
John Bowen
Chesterfielit Jo
Durenberry
PiiteeMba
Wille Welr
Weir
Dusenberry
Costa
Tittle Will
Chas. E. Carpenter
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Walter Peck
Peck
Topeka Detectiven
Menara
Samuel Ausfelit
J Fuchs
Aumiria
Hendricks
Mise
Florence Campbell
Small
Sperms
Topeka Limited
Chicago Great Western Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolia
Duluth
Supérior
Ashi
Madison Lake
Waterville
Faribault
Minnesota
Great Western
Geo. W. Lincoln
T. FP. A
West Ninth Street
Kansan City
Dr. J. Albert Sn
Reneeoh Smith
Wan
Kop Seetertty
Tarner
Gulf, Colorado
HE Mean
Topeka-K
Palace
Kansas Ave
Tom Murray
Florsheim
Evelyn Bradford
Concordia
W. B.C
Woman's Relief Corps of Kansas
McPherson
Woman's Relief Corps
Rebekth Degree Lodge of
Wis
House of Representatives
Cloud County
Bradford
Son
Father
Shenten, Teby
Diar- Lee de
Fowler
Kateas Avenue
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