County Court Clash Over River Bridge Tracks
County Attorney Hungate plans to file an injunction challenging a streetcar franchise on the Kansas avenue bridge. County commissioners Harrison and Wynen oppose tracks on the bridge citing danger and damage to the structure. The dispute centers on whether the bridge remains under council control or county authority. A weather-related flood report ends with widespread damage to roads and crops.
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Hungate
Harrison and & Uwynen
Ilar Halnte
Wether
Herrison
Mie
Haynes Ling Net
Rain
State Journal
Cyi- Grado
Contentmels
Harrison Te
Reevene
Harrison
Drider and
Hungate Popes
Vailecy Company
Hongale
Andere
Board of Counci& Commissioners
Supreme Court
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Council Amd
Beriberi Breaks Out on Swedish Wikstrom
A Swedish bark named Wikstrom, bound from New Griese to Santee, was towed into Port of Spain Trinidad after the crew suffered a severe illness. Many sailors died or were too weak to work, and a French boat towed the stricken vessel to port for aid.
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Wigestrom, Jr
Canagins
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Chittaneum
Newt Monte
Touks
Wify
New Griese
Santee
Pignt
Wiketrains
Wikstrom
War dam breaks flood in Frankfort and Maryaville
Aug 27 reports show rising Vermillion creek flooding Frankfort and Maryaville towns. Water filled shops up to eighteen inches, many businesses with water in, and locals worked to recover. a man named Picket reportedly disappeared after aid was sought. A boat and search followed as crews checked the creek for a motor car.
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Maryeville
Warraviie
Sommeier
Frankfort
Maryavilln
Picket
Hety
Rim View
Great Potatato Water Floods Manhattan Channel
Aug 27 report from Manhattan describes rising Mae River water flooding through its channel with swift current and driftwood. River gauge rose one fourth of a foot, water continued to rise, trains not reaching Manhattan from the north. Across the Siu Valley and Suet Perth area, many travelers moved to the lowlands as floods advance.
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Manhattan
Perth
Dramatic events loom as The Voluntere opens locally Sunday
The Voluntere features Core Van Tassel in a Civil War inspired plot with Panty Chachurn as Laughing Call, presented by the America Stock Company at Sineewee heat Week. The bill also includes Work and Wages and other acts as the company closes a summer engagement in Sioux City. Tickets priced $11.00, round trip via Rock Island.
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the Voluntere
Core van Tassel
Crawford
Van
Barks & Marteia America Stock Company
Father Tro
Fenon
Sioex City
Silver rises in London and New York markets
The price of silver advances sharply in London and New York over weeks, reaching a high mark unseen since November. Large smelters blame demand from England and wholesalers moving metal to retailers, with strong speculation about government and foreign purchases affecting coinage needs.
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New York
Aus
London
Endl
Urat Ciuntey
Aoe
France
Posmes- Sons
Asia
China
United States
Grant Urges Restoring Army Canteen at Texas Camp
Washington Aug 27 General Frederick Ey Grant commanding the Department of Texas in his annual report to the war department pleads for re establishment of the army canteen. He says it offers a protected circle where soldiers can avoid temptations and vices and urges not to close the post canteen which would push soldiers into corrupting districts and weaken morality.
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Grant
Washington
Frederick Ey, Grant
Texas
Thompson in Race for County Railroad Commissioner
Jackson County treasurer W A Thomason formally announces Republican candidacy for railroad commissioner next year. Dispatch from Holton notes Thomason backed by Holton business men citing qualifications. As A D Walker's home county, Thomason likely gains home-town support over Commissioner Walker.
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Jackson County
A. ‘Walker
W. A. ‘Thomason
Holton
Halton Nahiban
Posia Are Yoreeded By All Martion. As Molton Is Ins the Home of A. D Walker
Board of
faUir and Commissioners
Bieim
Walkers
Seaweed seed promises crop boost for Louisiana lands
Estonian reports announce a seaweed based fertilizer for Louisiana fields. The extract claims seaweed seeds improve rice yields and soil, with a rapid start and strong growth on land previously flooded. Authorities caution about limitations and conditions for efficacy.
Miss Geneva Giles Marries Ralph F Bebcock In Topeka
Society notes record the wedding of Miss Geneva Christine Giles to Mr. Ralph F. Bebcock at the Giles home. The ceremony by Rev. Francis R. Hayes featured green and white decor and music from Mrs. J. P. Rogers. Guests included relatives and friends, with reception details and postnuptial plans noted. Blanche Emma McDowell hosted a small birthday gathering for friends at Eastner Avenue with several young attendees.
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Geneva Christine Giles
Ralph F. Bebcock
D. Giles
Seventh Avenues
van Buren Street
Francis R. Hayes
J. P. Rogers
Gladys Rogers
Glies
J. G. Padcock
Bessie Babcock
Mims Nellie Kirk
Etta Cowell
Rose Prescott
Herenice Rogers
Dorothy Hadley
Lulan Giles
Babcock
Fillmore Street
Blanche Emma McDowell
Fernoon
Easteh Avenue
Dorothy Quermyer
Olive Bonnell
Ine Heinz
Gertrude Henry
Ruth Ogden
Senneids
Marie Drummond Lewis
Roy Hartwell
Willie Lawson
Ore Jones
King Hudson
Leslie
Personal Notes on Local Residents and Travel
Notes and personal mentions recount births and family changes in Chicka and Topeka. Mrs Van Deusen, formerly Mrs Gregory, welcomed a son. several residents plan or have completed trips to Boston New York and Atlantic cities. moves, visits, and upcoming gatherings are noted among local families and clubs.
Man credits food for sharper brain and nerve power
A Marquette carpenter and butler named Mick discusses how condensed food Grape-Nuts rebuilt his thinking ability. He says it improved his stamina and muscle, enabling better study and planning, attributing his renewed alertness to the product from Postum Co.
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Marquette
Mick
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Save the Babies Castoria Safer for Infants
An unsigned 19th century notice argues infant mortality is dire in civilized countries with one quarter dying before age one and asserts Castoria as a safe remedy. It warns narcotic drops and syrups harm children, claiming Castoria improves circulation, opens pores, and reduces fever while bearing a signature claimed to belong to H. Fletcher.
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H. Fletcher
A. F. Peoler
St. Louis
Meg
Edward Parrish
Brooklyn
N.Y
C. G. Sprague
Omaha
Raneas
Mosaves Tour Cestaris
HF. Merrill
Augusta
Norman M. Geer
Clevelird
Ohio
F. H. Kyte
St. Paul, Minn
Local residents bid travels and visits across Kansas and beyond
Mr and Mrs George F Sharitt depart tonight for Portland Oregon to begin their new home. Mrs Grace Cockrell plans a Saturday departure from Potwin while Mr Jim Stewarties heads to Atchison for a tennis tournament. Neighbors Mr and Mrs C E Funnel and Dorothy of Lawrence visit Potwin hosts. Other trips include Mrs C H Gaunt from San tana to St Paul, Mr and Mrs James B Hayden in Kansas City, and Mr and Mrs Charles Blood Smith returning from Colorado Springs. The West family returns from a summer outing in Prior to Minnesota. Miss Martha MM guests of Miss Morte and Miss Etta Sproat return to Lawrence. Ethel Frisell visits Kansas City for a week.
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George F. Sharitt
Portland
Oregon
Jim
Lawrence
Davenport Dies in Stamford Former New York Elections Supervisor
John J Davenport longtime New York election supervisor died at his Stamford home aged about 60. A former Civil War veteran and Washington correspondent he rose in Republican politics, later serving as federal supervisor of elections until 1922 and ending life reportedly in comparative poverty.
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New York
Stamford
Conn
John J Davenport
John J. Davenport
United States Supervisors of Elections
Washington
Congress
Davenport
Union League Club Committee
Broncho Show Delayed After Train Incident
The Bowdery broncho riders postponed their show at Emporia due to a derailment causing the car with horses to be parked on a side track all day. The original event planned for Topeka was abandoned as the troupe arrived from Newton and the advance train failed to coordinate.
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Thad Sonder
Emporia
Topeka
Newton
Lawrence
Ben
Real Estate Transfers in New Hampshire Banking Co Pact Details
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds across Arlington Heights and Brooklyn Heights additions. Transactions include New Hampshire Banking Co to G M Webster Lot 26 62 64 Wiss field avenue Morris addition and several other parcels. A Snook to McFarland. L S Palmer to J and Lydia J A Bille. W F Bayder to A C Anderson. Louise John to J H Marshall. Hobbs to Myers. Tewkesberry to Snook and other notes on blocks and subdivisions.
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New Hampshire Banking Co
LS. Palmer
Lydia J.A. Bille
Buchanan Street
Martin & Denns
W. F. Bayder
W. FP. Myers
Northwest Quarter
EB. Tewkesbery
R. A. Snook
Arlington Meleth Sn
G A R Post Meeting Notice and Invitation
Members of Ka Post No G A R are requested to meet at their Post hall at 9 o clock in print at W R C No 8 are respectfully invited to attend George W Hart Commander J M Montgomery Adjutant Show Your Talent Vinewood Mesay
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Ka Post No
Pritey
W. RC
George W. Hart
J. M. Montgomery
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Dean
Joseph Voytek
West Sixth Street
Rowley & Snow
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Peo
Rurington
N. uUnttt
Ralf
Maryaville
St Louis
Rock Island
Alliont Sith
Xtet
Heise
Severs
Elena
Aluka
Estherwood
Louisiana
McGinley
Samuel Wadley
Nashville
Tenn
Wadley
N. D. McGinley
Guthrie
Oklo
Air
Theniore van Deusen
Chicka
van Deusen
Gregory
Ea Ei Monimomee
Wills
New Mexico
Wi OW Garvey
South Haven
Mich
Boston
DeWitt Clinton Nellin
Seneca
Womito
Mrase
Strict
J. E. Hurley
Copeland
Nichels
Burisah Street
Eighth Avenue
FE ‘Nipps
California
D. W. Neillis
Mise Celeste Nells
Anna Marie Nellis
Bremen Haven
Germany
Judge Nellis
Mise Nellis
Chicago
Carruthers School of Music
Joseph G. Hubbell
Harrison Street
Hubbell
W. W. Mills
Ralph 5. Brigham
Torewands
Brrs
Brigham
Edith Dumont
Venice Whitney
Kansas City
Charles EB. Lagerstrom
Philadelphia
Ann Fulton-Gibb
New York City
Ward Burlingame
Washington, D. C
Aeleame
Colorado
Stes Irene
Ruth Vaslandingham
Lucian Thomas
Potwin
George Painter
Mise
Astoria
Pac Simike
Cledoe
Chas. H. Fletcher
Castoria
New Crawford Theater
Cora van Tassell
Prinns
Beata Welling
Earle & Marteil
American Stock Co
Thad Sowder
Lion
Jennie Paulson
Southern Railway
Flanmelly
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Missouri, Kansas
B'v. Auk
Ading School
Notre Dame de Lourdes Academy
Fort Scott
Kansan
Sisters of St Joseph
Sisters OF BT. Joseph
Kansas
Wissouri
Kansa
Tele Co
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