Local notices and brief deaths in Topeka area
Sacchous Popp four months old died yesterday at home near reform school. Informant recorded at Topeka cemetery. Annie Daged two died yesterday at home 223 North Klein street with funeral this afternoon and burial at Catholic cemetery. Charles Banerschmitt sent to insane asylum after officer detained him. judge notified of available room. New bicycles to rent at Cach Bydie Co 027 Quincy Street.
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Sacchous & Popp
Reform School
Topeka
Annie da
North Klein Street
Remeine
Charles Banerschmitt
Wood
Mr. Banerschmitt
Geainst Bie
Kansas National Guard Camp to open with parade
A week of preparations tops the Kansas encampment as ground drainage lights and water are installed for troops arrival Sunday night. A large turnout is expected with Governor Morrill and speakers like Sen Ingalls and J V Beekoay.
Frank Varvel Dead Catcher for Maroons dies in Concordia
Frank Varvel, catcher for the Maroons in the Kansas league, died yesterday of malignant typhoid fever at his home in Concordia Kansas. The former Emporia State Normal student and respected figure had recently returned home from Emporia for illness and was to begin as principal of Concordia schools next month.
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Emporia
Concordia
Frank Varvel
Kana Mar
Varvel
Emporia Sbout
State Normal
Kanes
Maroons
Vatrvel
Echoors
Ulness
Launch for Doniphan Lake marks start of summer resort plan
Arcusos Aug 28 A W Teachout and Wo Roper bought a naph launch for Doniphan Lake. They will build a boat house, keep the craft, and plan large sailboats and a club house next season. Launch holds five to six, travels about eight mph, cost 300 dollars. The project aims to develop Doniphan Lake as a resort.
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Arcusos
A. W. Teachout
Wo. Roper
Doniphan Lake
M Skiby Doniphan Lake
Forged check suspect arrested in Waco Texas
A man who passed a forged check for 52 60 at National Mills in this city last week has been located and is under arrest in Waco Texas. A message was sent to the Waco police chief to hold the prisoner and Marshal Mason departed to bring him back to the city. SPOILED THEIR WORK. One gang of laborers tamping in while another digs out sparks a clash with Italian workers in Jersey City. Angelo Monker was struck by a rock and badly cut. several laborers were arrested and bailed out. Police later deemed water from a hose an assault and ordered it off at six o clock.
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Parsons
Merida
Pansons
B. Jones
Calahooss
Trisl
Digamy
Frerom Oswego
Edith Hill
Elisa
Mrs. Jones
Siloam Springs
Ark
Mra Jones
Moniliy
Wichita
Wicurra
Austin
Leore
Austig
Cox
National Mills
Waco
Texas
Mason
New Yoas
Deracy City
Jersey City Junction Railway
Pennsylvania Company
Sbove
Angelo Monker
Police Board
Pietzel trunk confirmed by blue calico patch
In Indianapolis Aug 23 detective Geyer telegraphed Mrs Pietzel in Galva Ill to verify a trunk found at Irvington. She confirmed the trunk belonged to the Pietzel family and noted blue calico patches pasted along the crack from top to bottom.
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Inpiaxapolis
Ind
Irvington
Pietzel
Geyer
A Bowl of Kava The Polynesian Drink Tradition
A descriptive note on kava, its ceremonial preparation in Polynesia, and the village ritual. It describes the kava root, the blue enamel interior bowls, three girls chewing the root, the mixing with water, and serving in coconut shells to chiefs. The text mentions the drink is non intoxicating but in excess dulls the lower limbs.
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Polynesia
South Sea Islands
Uhe
Labor Strikes in France 1894 and Arbitration Appeals
The French Labor Bureau reports 1894 saw 391 strikes with 54,576 workers involved and 4,487 idle, totaling 1,062,480 lost work days. Wage issues caused 55 percent of strikes, with 21 percent success for 25 percent of workers. 45 percent failed, 33 percent partly succeeded. There were 101 arbitration appeals, eight prestrike and 93 poststrike. 51 by workers, four by employers, two by both. Arbitration refused in 24 cases by employers and 16 by workers, with varied outcomes including continued strikes or defeats. Additional conciliation efforts involved 64 conflicts and 65 conciliation committees. New bicycles to rent at Capital City Cycle Co. 627 Quincy.
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French Bureau of Labor
Knights Templar Conclave Drills and Festivities At Ball Grounds
The twenty sixth triennial Knights Templar conclave opened with grand encampment sessions at Masonic temple and a grand competitive drill featuring units from Columbia Washington Apollo Troy Louisville Chicago Detroit and more at South Hadley baseball grounds. Open houses and harbor excursions drew thousands as 1,200 knights and ladies rode the steamer Crenus, with further sails by Cygnus and De Molay. Grand Recorder Isaacs reported growth in membership from 87,274 total in 1939 to 106,770 in earlier years, highlighting 16,577 knights in grand commanderies and 21,031 in subordinate commanderies.
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Hoston
Knights Templar
Knights
Masonic Temple
United States
Columbia
Washington
D. C
Apollo Commandery
Troy
Line
Masonic Widows’ and Orphans
Louisville
Bernard
Chicago
Minneapolis
Knights Templar Drill Corps
Detroit
Mich
Crenus
de Molay
Boston
Parkman Commandery
East Boston
New York
New York City
Hugh de Palens
Melrose
Little Rocks
Ark
Arkansas
Grand Commandery
West Virginia
Hotel Brunswick
California
Parker House
Grand Army Hall
Horticultural Hall
Wmn
B Isaacs
Richmond
Grand Recorder Leacs
Price of sterling silverware raised ten cents per ounce
Twelve leading silverware manufacturers announced a nationwide price increase of ten cents an ounce on sterling silver flatware, effective immediately, in a move signaling higher costs for consumers. Sheriff captured burglar Walter Harris, 26, white, in Linwood for breaking into Morrow barber shop at Seventh and Kansas avenue. warrants issued yesterday. Utah Republican Convention opened in Salt Lake City with George M. Cannon presiding. Jacob Johnson named temporary chairman. General Wright's condition unchanged. doctors warn he may live several days. An anecdote recalls Admiral Meade’s quip to Secretary Chandler about sending an officer to sea as punishment.
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la Pat
Gardge
Linwood
Walter Harris
Morrow
Seventh and
Kansas Avenue
Harris
Saur Lake
Utah
George M. Cannon Jacob Johnson
San Pete County
San Francisco
William E. Chandler
Navy
Admiral Meade
Navy Yard
Washington
Meade
Wellington Anecdote Reveals Duke of Welton Quip
A Wellington story recounts a duke with a witty retort after an aid de camp is found reading a French book claiming he did not win Toulouse. The duke replies that the French fought to keep him out of France, but he still entered. The note ends with a plug for Aurora cigars, a Havana product priced at 10c.
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Wellington
Welton
Strathfieldsaye
Toulouse
France
Three Cornered Fight for Populist Temporary Chairman
In Liscomb Nebraska delegates arrive for the Populist state convention with many proxies. The contest centers on temporary chairman with Allen Heath and Charley Wooster as leading candidates. A Sanctioned petition seeks J W Edgerton as state boundary surveyor per winter law. Chairman Edmiston begins the meeting as Maxwells court remains opposed to Supreme Court candidacy. The convention is expected to delay start.
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Lisxcotx
Neb
Senator Allen
Ed L. Heath
Charley Wooster
Holcombe
J. W. Edgerton
South Dakota
Nebraska
Edmiston
State Central Committee
Juige Maxwell
Supreme Bench
Omaha
Canal and Lake Levels Two Years for Drainage Canal Effect
The board of engineers Col Pos Maj Ruffner and Marshall, appointed by the secretary of war, reported that the Chicago drainage canal should lower Lake Michigan and Lake Huron levels by about six inches. The full effect will be seen in about two years, making the outcome clear within that period.
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Board of Engineers
Col. Pos
Ruffner and
Marshall
Wer
Chicago
Lake Harbor
Lamont
Michigan
Huron
No Trace Found of Inman Wealthy New Yorker Missing
No trace of Robert W. Inman, wealthy cotton merchant, after his yacht was run down in the narrows Monday evening. A streetcar conductor saw a well dressed man with a head wound at Staten Island regort Tuesday, but no confirmation. Also reports of Epworth league missing at reform school and weathered travel by horses in mud.
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New York
Robert W. Inman
Narrows
James Kramer
Staten Island
Daily Market Report from Chicago Wheat and Cattle Prices
Wheat slid below the 60 cent level for September options as traders faced weak demand and favorable crop conditions. Corn and oats followed the trend with declines, while pork and lard markets showed mixed moves. Receipts and shipments were reported, with hogs, cattle, and sheep activity noted and prices different across grades.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Crtcaco
Texas
Market snapshot shows mixed demand in grain and meat trades
Reports from Seaboard note good buying for English accounts and busy export trade while export clearances rise and treasury. wheat shows a tepid rally after scarce buying in corn and oats. Cattle and hog markets hold steady to firm with Texas steers and beef values cited. Chicago and New York quote modest gains and hedging activity persists amid light speculation.
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Seaboard
Berlin
Liverpool
London
Shorts
Verde
Armour
Kamane Oliysharkete
Kansas
Curry
Texas
Texas Vows
Les
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Cach Bydie Oa
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Everett
Mrs. Pietzel
Capital City Cycle Co
Recorder
Gen. Wright
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Nebeaska Populists
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Epworth League
North Topeka
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Watrewaren
Wis
Joseph O. Malley
Milwaukee Railroad
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