Topeka News Roundup Reflects Consternations and Political Jabs
A jumble of political ails and comments from Topeka readers touches on census delays, Republican figures, and national figures like Hanna. The piece notes weather quirks, a Bryan reception, and city council plans while skimming personalities from Curtis to Stevenson, with wartime sentiments and Philippine questions colored by editorials and gossip.
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Gomhe
Bryan
Havre
Bors Croker Swayse
Meila
Suet Muller
De Wet the Dodger Battles to Avoid Capture
Describes De Wet eluding pursuit in the Caleton Valley with a few hundred men as malaria tensions rise. Amid reports of guerrilla tactics, his forces resist Kitchener's attempts to trap him, with Noa-Kitchener armies pressing the pursuit and De Wet and his followers shown fighting to the end.
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DE Wet
Les
Caleton Valley
Tha
Noa
Kitchener
Perenann
Peieheen
Thier
Evanteeal
A Row Over Family Identities and Laughs at Misfortune
A fragmentary tale discusses suspicion in a household when a kin vest goes missing and a wife carries items home. It notes public ridicule of others missteps, and reflects on why people laugh at others’ misfortunes, citing an Atchison woman and a Cripple Creek visit.
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Colorado
Pierce Hussey
Jon Bratman
Cripply Creek
Pointed Peapaes From the Chicago News
Opinion for the public on honesty and prudent humor through a garbled essay. The piece discusses truth telling, jokers, and social manners with fragmented lines and rhetorical questions, reflecting a noisy prewar city column style.
Quaker Reflections and Oddities at a Seaside Stop
A fragmentary diary-like scene recalls a seaside visit with humor and quips about travel culture. Characters discuss pace of life, a summer hotel proprietor, and casual chatter among locals and visitors. The piece hints at dialect, misheard phrases, and a playful snapshot of everyday conversations.
Memory and Fashion Debates Stir in Hotel Circuits
In a lively discussion from a traveling crowd, hotel social life and memory feats spark debate. A Colorado encounter with a barber recalling a seventeen year-old acquaintance prompts a look at shirt waists versus traditional coats, while a range of opinions weighs comfort, appearance, and practicality for midline to fleshy men. Separately, cigar trade tales from El Paso and Juárez illuminate cross-border smuggling quirks and profits amid revenue crackdowns.
Leavenworth Funeral Rites For Harrington and Wallace
Leavenworth residents prepare for a double funeral in Farley Missouri for Dr James Wallace and Mrs William Wallace, victims of Dr Harrington. Reports detail multiple gunshot wounds, noting both men and Sheriff Dillingham were shot. Harrington died after five wounds.
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Leavenworth
Farley
James ‘Wallace
William Wallise
Mr. Watson
Christian Church
Furing
Siemons
Ina
Tae Delawere Street
James Wallace
Bill Wallace
Sheriff Dillingham
Dillingham Rae
Harrington
Dan- Hom
Cannon
Canton
Dil ‘Ham
Bae
Piatts Couse
Jasiwey
ZINO GROUND CAVES IN SWALLOWING ROBBINS MILL
A large cavern collapsed on the South Side mining ground at Gaiena near Robbins mill. Three men were inside but escaped as water rose. plant owned by Congressman Hoversock and others in Lawrence, Kansas. Total loss estimated around $3,000.
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Gaiena
Robbins
Mila
Congressman Hoversock
Lawrence, Kan
Slugged and Robbed MP Monigan Held Up
Pittsburg Pa May 22 Last night about 11 o'clock M P Monigan a teamster in the employ of the Pittsburg Vitrified Brick company went to the police station and complained that he had been slugged and relieved of 74 70 by a footpad He did not hear the thief approach from behind and was struck unconscious by a sling shot or club and lay where he fell for about two hours
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Pittsburg
Nos
Monigan
Winter reunion of diverse Winter family at Omaha camp
Blue Rapids Kansas August 22 A B E Winter president of the Valley Planter company Blue Rapids returns from a reunion of the Winter family in Omaha Attending were the venerable mother and sister Miss Pauline Pitt Winter assistant United States district attorney H and F B Winter all of Omaha Winter of Blue Rapids Dr A A Winter of Chicago De W Winter of Wymore Mo Dr L A Winter of Curtis Neb and their futures total 38 members who spent a month camping on Fort Omaha reservation by courtesy of the adjutant general
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Blue Rapids
Kan
A. BE. Winter
Ine Valley Planter Company
Hive Rapige
Winter
Omaha
Pauline
Pitt Winter
United States District
F. BR. Winter
A. A. Winter
Chicago
W. Winter
Wymore
L. A. Winter
Curtis, Neb
Fort Omaha
Atchison Treated Entertainment for Children and Old Folks
Fragmentary notice reports Atchison events with Waggner and W Hows entertaining children and elders. Mentions divorce proceedings and threats of violence linking a man named Parmer and others. Difficult OCR yields unclear names and dates but references a local legal action and a prior incident of alleged threats.
Seasonal concern hits racehorses and meat supply
A damaged OCR note hints at a seasonal issue affecting many horses, rendering some unfit for use. It mentions meat needs and a time when horses are required, but details are unclear.
Robber Gets 76 Rearrested After Theft
City engineer BE H Ricksecker reported a theft of a sum from his pocket watch to a side pocket. The money, amounting to 76, was taken on August 11 and later recovered. authorities identified the suspect quickly.
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BE. H. Ricksecker
Easity
Fires Burn Threaders in County Amid Sparks and Wheat Loss
Fires moved through the county over the past few days burning two threaders or machines owned by L. Alger and C. A. Benge, caused by sparks from the engine. Wheat fires also burned Bensingion's machine as several other machines were destroyed in the county.
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L. Alger
C. A. Bengebee
Fie
Bensingion
Woodmen Fair and Wilson County Fair Opens in Fredonia
Woodmen event draws large crowd for southern Kansas and Oklahoma contest with races and a trades display. Fredonia hosts the Wilson County Agricultural Association day one with dry weather, 75 cattle heads on hand, and high expectations for attendance. Saint National Guard elects officers including Captain and First Lieutenant veterans of Roosevelt's Rough Riders and the Twenty second Kansas.
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Winfield Logrotling
Winfeld
Sug
Woodmen
Kansas
Okis@ prise
Fremen's Race Tool & Trades
Fredonia
Wilson County Agricultural Association
W. G
Empor
Tenbment Saint National Guard
Sante Alta Withite
Leutenant
N. A Vyne
Pay the Deficit in Grain Revenue and Revised Salaries
The state seeks to cover deficits with revenue from the current grain rush. A local inspector notes overpayments and hopes for full recoupment as market activity drives excess fees. Officials plan to apply July grain fees of 1800 dollars to resident salaries and improve balances before the wheat rush ends.
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Craln
Troops Needed at Shanghai Amid Rising Tension
New York reports the American Asiatic Association receiving a cable from Shanghai indicating the Kangtee valley situation is increasingly critical. An estimated 15,000 troops are needed to protect Shanghai and ensure free government, with immediate action expected. Coal and petroleum finds near Astoria, Oregon, are noted but details are unclear. Local reports describe controls and declarations affecting the field and markets.
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Shanghai
New York
The
American Asiatic Association
American Association of Ching
Kang Tee Valley
Descriptive Literature on The Frisco Line Pamphlets
A fragmented description of free distribution pamphlets and imagery about The Frisco Line. Mentions The Top of the Ozarks and Missouri NY A Kansas references. Indicates a publication or magazine style effort with feeds to Melvin, Kansas City.
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Ozarks
Missouri
Kansas
Sarrisca
Melvin
Kanes ‘City
Mayor’s Raids Target Jointiates and Liquor Sales
A city crackdown led by Mayor Drew spurred raids on jointiates with arrests of Geo Klaver and others for selling liquor. Police seized beer, whisky, pumps, glasses, and bars as orders push for daily action. Authorities warn personnel changes if arrests lag, aiming to close illicit operations and curb open drinking houses.
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Solar
Geo. Klaver
Klauver
Larry Sheehan
A Kiley
Clarence Wood
Bob
Ryan
H. Clark
Tae Bee Gee
Kling
H. Mallia
Po- Hee
Polive Foras
Drew
Bees
Mrs Hollcraft Sues For Divorce In District Court
Mary B Hollcrert seeks divorce from Charles E Hollcraft in district court claiming marriage in February 1584 and alleging harsh drinking and neglect. Western Union Telegraph Co sues Cope & Co for 53.56 for telegraph tolls. Li Hung Chang reply negotiations progress with plan for public delivery today.
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Mary B. Hollcrert
District Court of Divorce
Charles E. Hollcraft
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cope & Co
Prank M
Samuel M
Oke Foo Cable Opan and Openings in New Markets
Oke Foo Cable Opan New York AugeSeee Baw opens, international project underway and soon to be opened. Service between Pekin and Blan Fy suspended. St. Joe Gasette-Herald sold. Topeka City Troop to assemble at 9 AM under Captain.
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New York
An International
Pekin An Blan Fy
St. Joe Gasette-Herald
St Degh
Aum
The
Gasette
Herald
Deaths and Funerals Notice From Topeka Area
Mrs Ametia George dies at her home four miles south of Topeka Tuesday at the age of year. Her body cremation or burial details are not provided in the fragment.
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Mra Ametia George
Topeke
Colorado Flyer Arrival Update On Great Rock Inland Route
A Colorado flyer via the Great Rock Inland Route reports Topeka 82 arriving schedule toward Denver with an 11:00 am timetable and later connection details. text includes faded OCR markers and time fragments.
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Great Rock
Topeka
Cateraain Spaen
Denver
Twenty-Third Reunion Held With Military Events
The Twenty third reunion of the regimental group gathered at Garnota Park with Major C W Ford and Col Jax giving speeches. A sham battle at 4 pm featured 100 guns and 2 000 rounds, and Congressman Charles Curtie spoke in the afternoon. The event included a band performance and a farewell handshaking session.
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AIF
Caine
Io Garnota Park
C. W. Ford
Jax
Curiew
Tomer
Charles Curtie
Mena
Cal
Arthur Harris Lawrenes
Wichita
Kansas City
Tumotrove
Rail line proposal links Rock Island and Union Pacific
The Mosre-Thayer company of Karnas City promotes a northward rail line from Bitlane to Leaverth, with support from M. A. Low and A. T. Williams. Union Pacific and Westmoreland interests push for the project, aiming to extend to September and secure 700,000 in bonds to fund construction. county voters will weigh the proposal.
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Rock Island
Union Pacific
Mosre-Thayer Company
Karnas City
M.A. Low
A. T. Williame
Ule Rock Tasig
Valen Pac
Mtaceimunt
Uae
Bitalne
Union Pacific T
Union Parifie
Tt Ie
Heating plant work starts at two schools and ranch sale noted
The High school and Clay School heating plants begin removal and overhaul to ensure full operation before weather turns. The Ed wards ranch near Silver Lake sold for 14500 by Benedict & Gate. SHenek for 1000 cash transfers Buchanan to Anna L Waters. Local notes describe street activity and incidents amid routine city business.
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Clay School
Brauner Ache
Edwards Ranch
Sliver Lake
Benedict & Gate
Shenek
Pany
Buchanan
Anna L. Waters
Talk of the Town Delivers Unclear Local Anecdotes
Fragmentary lines describe community figures and events with uncertain details. Names and places are garbled, making precise facts hard to extract.
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Topeka State Journal
Vrane P. Hac Lennan
Kaney
Fleet
Bane
Topeka's
Henald Stewart
of Cours
Kansas Caravan
Parte
Bre
J. T. Burton
United Ste
Osborne
Arganlee
John Breidenthal
Campaien
Scarvety
Senth
John J. Ingalls
Wienita
Vie Murdnek
Uncle Sam
China
Aptinaldo
Fred Biocka
Sunate
General Wood
Cuba
Turkey
Charles Curtis
Flete
Nagat
Perry Helmont
Perry
Duchent
Marl
Thurman Albaugh
Mate Cagnifites
Nniiting
Mr. Albaugh
Wihd Werthow
Weabington
Genstor Marion Tuller
Topeks
Adial Stevenson
Philadelphia
Philippines
Crrnge
Wetern
Gathamites
Mre Mayurick
Tom Reed Haat
Mark Hanna
Chicago News
Doube
Lam
Trath
Attan
Fenidienss
Alec
Lea
Maude
Wille
Kentucky
Operalt Cove
Copelund
Tve
Ube Pentomice
Pueblo
Ivery Stables
Mt Eee
Tam
Scomfort
el Pitao
Texan
National
Rilo Grande
Juatee
Gresser
Mexico
United Stazen
el Part
Ban Amana
el Paso
Fig
San Antonio
Epworth League
Methodist
Epla
Hanbed
Atchison Diatrict Kwari League
Kansas News
Dr. Harrington
Miss Wallace
Dillingham
Zino
Robbins Mill
Reunion
Camp
Parmer
Jamea
State Grain Department
Shane
Astoria
Castoria
Catt Uliiheu
Li Bung Chang
Washington
Hoot
Adee
Li Hung Chung
Oke
Topeka City
Te Srasotie Ohn
Tres Ieee A A.M. FoLbnt
Colorado Flyer
SAAS
Cabies
Paola
Ohio
Pius Shastien
Chas. Bennett
Optician
Nanses Avenes
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