Old Coin Fraud Prompts State Journal Warnings
A Topeka alert describes a Blick scheme to sell hal penny and silver coin prices via circulars from Philadelphia firms. Readers report letters with inflated values, a phony price list, and solicitations for addresses to profit from coin values, prompting investigations across the state.
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State Journal
Nome
Mt Elven
FO Word & Co
Philadelphia
CH Guiber
M. T. Henderson
Arington
Renesa
United States
Marsh Meredith Arrested on Suspicion and Fine
An OCR fragment reports Marsh Meredith detained on suspicion of possessing a weapon and fined. The text mentions Turpin and Rambert, with unclear details about guilt or charges. The illegible lines reference Turpin, a law enforcement response, and a figure aged 29 amid disputed statements.
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Marsh Meredith
Pomper Turpin
Rambertat
Turpin
Parole Violations Mentioned in State Reform Efforts
Fragmented OCR notes describe G H Price obtaining a petition from the governor for Wesley Duss to be returned to the reformatory. Mentions Deen Win and Burrghers, and a hot London day with 90 degrees and sunstroke cases.
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Wesley Deno
Reformatory
G. H. Price
Hutchinson Reformatory
Bey
Wesley Duss
Deen
Xandotte County
Uwe Deenrensl
Uwe Deenrensl Store Dean To Hte
Ob Fory
Ile Aled
Uke
London
Bonds Held Up Over Maple Hill Bridge Plan
Auditor Cole refused to register bonds issued by Maple Hill township Wabaunsee county to fund a bridge over the Kaw River between Maple Diff and Ressyville townships. Rossville township voters defeated the measure while Maple Hill passed it, but state law requires majority support in each township. Cole deemed the Maple Hill bond issue illegal.
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Cole
Maple Hill
Wabaunsee County
Kuw River
Maple Diff
Ressyville
Rossville Township
Maple Hig
Arrest of H. M. Wise in Perry Kansas
H M Wise was arrested Thursday night in Perry by Constable J M Thompson and taken to Topeka to answer alleging involvement in a robbery. McKeon claimed cash and a mortgage transfer at a store. Wise and another man were seen with him. Several witnesses identified nothing definite, and Wise faced allegations of liquor influence and linked to the crime spree as police pursued him and another suspect.
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M. Wie
Perry
Kansas
J. MW. Thompson
Toonka
Suner
Mcieon
Ee Whee
Mckeon
McKean
MPA
Mayhall
W. Kenlindy
MckKeon
Hateh
Tisth Avenue
Mefoya
Sheri Wille
Oethur Ste Coy
Topeka
Ronela
Perry Gonstuible Thornpnot
Isa
Brough
Bena Ts
Wee
Stare McNoon
Strike at Cramp Shipyard in Philadelphia Aug 23
Cramps shipbuilding yard workers vote to present a final remonstrance against recent discharges. Four local IAM judges to draft resolutions in Chicago and draft demands they say Cramp will reject. Remonstrance to be sent Monday with potential strike if no immediate reply Tuesday. Several hundred machinists blacksmiths and boilermakers may halt work.
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SIS
Iss
Ishi
Cea
Eee Caresh Ag
Tot
Philadelphia
Xinto
State Journal
Mucker
Btate
Caine
Philadesphs
Crampe Shipbuilding Yards
Sindigeiztt
International Association of Machinists
Chicago
Wil
Cramp
Siztke
Tusetay
Missing Horton girl 16 abducted, train suspected
Georgia Brown of Horton, a 16 year old, is missing from home. Parents fear abduction. She was last seen Thursday afternoon driving with a young man toward Horton station. Supposed to have boarded a train toward Topeka. No further sightings reported.
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Georgia Brown
Horton
Tran
Topeka
Gleed Plans Santa Fe Rail History Project
Charles Gleed announces he will write a history of the Santa Fe railroad, mainly in his leisure time. He aims for an entertaining, anecdote filled volume detailing the struggles and triumphs of what he calls the greatest railroad in the country. The work will add to national historical literature.
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Gleed
Porto Rico questions left to Congress in renewed debate
Washington reports renewed belief in high circles that Congress will settle major Porto Rico questions. Debates focus on free exchange of commodities between Porto Rico and the United States and a proposal to allow Porto Rican tobacco into Cuba duty free, which could ease Porto Rico’s market but risk depress Cuban tobacco.
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Washington
Porto Rieu
Congress
Porto Rico
Lake Champlain
Cuba
Chautauqua Fair Seeks State Charter Approval
An application has been filed for a state charter for the Chautauqua fair. The plan aims to convey authority to run a fair with Hewins park area of Cedar Vale noted. The proposed capital is $10,000 with the board of directors to oversee operations.
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Hewins Park Eee
Edarvale
Chautauqua Peer
Tate Board
Sentiments Split Over Topeka City Hall Site
Shopmen at Santa Fe shops largely back building a city hall but split on site. Most favor public vote on location, with Seventh and Quincy chosen for cost and central position. Citizens from J W Gibbers to James W Morgan urge broad input and swift construction to aid Topeka’s growth.
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Santa Fe
City Hall
Quincy Streets
District Court
Bse
J.w.gibbers
Topeka
Jud CoonIf
E. J. Tumeliy
Jieeda
A. Nicholas
J. B
Ed Whitcumb
James W. Morgan
Toka Meeds
Weil
Seay
Letter disputes Bryan invitation at Woodmen event
Card from David Overmyer to the State Journal editor contesting a Thursday evening article in Daper about inviting Mr. Bryan to speak at St Marys Woodmen’s lot. He asserts Bryan was not invited and had not refused, and denies any conversation about waiting for money.
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Overmyer
The
State Journal
Bryan
St. Marys
Mr. Bryan
Erbachert
Pam
David Overmyer
Navy changes detailed as reliefs awaited for Sampson
A Washington dispatch reports no word from Admiral Sampson on when he will be relieved from command of the North Atlantic squadron. On October 5 Captain Howison will be relieved in Chicago, Barker will move to Washington, and Lamberth and Dickinson face reassignment. Chadwick in New York likely remains until Sampson retires.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Sampson
Chicago
Howison
Barker
Dewey
Asiatic
Ees
Heavy freight car loaded with wheat arrives in North Topeka
The Santa Fe reports the heaviest car of wheat ever shipped to Topeka from Perry Oklahoma. The car weighed about 7,550 pounds and drew astonishment from Santa Fe official Charles Gertelsen after thirty years in freight handling. Weather data notes a max 87, min 72, NE wind at 12 mph. Aug 5 postmaster change in Tacoma Washington with John Cromwell appointed.
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North Topeka
Santa Fe
North Towne
Perry
Okla
Charles Gertelsen
Topeka
Tacoma
Washington
John 2. Cromwell
Hayden
Wheat Market Report Highlights Mixed Trading
Chicago August 3 Wheat opened steady but weakened as corn strength pressured. Prices shifted with September futures under pressure while December eased. Corn showed strength in September while oats and hogs fluctuated. receipts remained heavy and market offered varied directions across grains and livestock. Kansas City notes broad market activity with similar commodity movements and price ranges. New York money market steady with favorable rates, while regional Topeka reports reflect grain trading conditions and price signals.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Minnie
Duluth
Chiraico
Poe
Shade Hierce
Eigwold
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