Snapshot News From Topeka And Nearby Towns
Topeka items report improving health of Dolman in Colorado Springs and Charien Heinz returning from Minnesota. Local events include plays at Grand and a Republican campaign start in Roanville. The James Boys threat to Topeka prompts police caution. Parochial school opens next Tuesday and concerns over circus work. Bennett barn sale price drop noted. Various local notices cover labor day plans, sewer talks, corn from Indian mound, and 20 newsboys at Grand Opera House witnessing Among the Breakers. Oregon picnic plans, writ of habeas corpus sought over child custody, and Kansas City line speed record cited. Washburn water contract and city pavement debates appear alongside civic letters and sports appointments. Warren D. Gill to coach at Washburn. Topeka and regional updates blend politics, culture, and infrastructure.
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Dolman
Colorado Springs
Charien Heln
Mew Ulm
Minn
Stater
Church of Assumption Parochial School
Topeka
Tom Kelly
Heflebower
Clbs
Onder
Bennett
West Eighth Avenue
Himmel & Norris
Tllinois
Lobr Grubbs
Plad-Grubbs
George Finch
Parsons
T. BH. Morrison
Wichita
Second Ward
H.W. Simmons
Winfield Avenue
Oakland
Wight
Rice Hall
Washburn College
Board of Trustees
Auburndale
Oakland Blues
Ohio
Garfield Park
Sptember
W. A. Calderhead
Sidney
Faean
Dottie
Charles Leat
Tovoka
Kansas City
Grand Chapter of the
Colored Mazons of
Kansas
Kansas Cy
Kan
Wednesdy
Tilford Davis
G. Watkeine
Tooeka
State Journal
Weber
West Sixth Street
George Bennett
Willie
Ray Tolton
Shunganunga Creek
Warren D. Gill
Washburn
Kansas City Journal
Law Department
Fort Scott
Gill
el Dorado
Kaw
Effect 18 Cumulative Intractable Iron Trade Strike
Asthracite strike in the iron industry worsens supply and prices. The August period shows no rise in domestic pig iron, while foundry iron trends upward, with southern producers reluctant to quote delivery. Foreign iron imports and Middlesboro cargo sales reflect shifting market activity amid labor disruption.
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Cleveland
Tron and Steel Review
Pitisburgistrict
Itte
Virginia
Beasemer
Foundry
Basic
Atlantic Seaboard
Ntil Beliue
Milla
Prairie Dog Exterminator Turned Into Consumption Cure
Topeka reports rival to Dr Koch with a new remedy for consumption and bronchial trouble. Dr Frederick McFarland of 612 Branner street claims a gas from a five-chemical compound inhaled to treat patients, says it relieves long-time ailments, with free open-air trials for 200 plus attendees nightly. He asserts a patent exists and a single ounce can treat four people all night. The gas is generated in a wheelbarrow-mounted device and inhaled via a hose while the doctor moves among patients. He cites a trial with prairie dog extermination as inspiration, noting dramatic improvements in some cases once deemed incurable. He continues open-air demonstrations at his home, offering the treatment at no charge.
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Topeka
Koch
Frederick McFarland
Branner Street
St Bla
McParland
McFarland
Oscar Robertson
Meriden
Roberton
Holton
Orage City
S Hort
Alm
Much Wanted Watkins Arrest Near Billings Montana
Much wanted bank fraud suspect Philip D. Watkins was arrested in Billings with a woman believed to be from Omaha after using the alias G W Swaine and passing a bogus check on a Massachusetts bank. He and his companion were apprehended in Newcastle following a mass detainer from Beatrice sheriff.
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Newcastle
Billings
Cudihee
Beatts
Assessors Carelessness in Town Population Returns
The article questions assessor diligence in census data, citing Mausas Towns with poor showing and errors in population counts. It notes example errors in Ere Be 2 and Be low t bn the one oe, suggesting systemic issues in the census collection.
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Atatis
Yemen
Tos
City Eyes Recount After Tax Assessments
City authorities seek a recount as Lawrence did, with Coburn urging punishment for any duty failures. Atchison returns show clerks and assessors must report duties, swear to faithfully perform them, and ensure accurate tax returns.
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Lawrence
Rao
Coburn
IV Papala
Atchison Tor Uiar
Comney
Row Boat Down In Lake Gogone Collision
In Battle Creek Michigan on August 2 a small rowboat carrying San Itarium employees was struck amidships by the steamer Welcome on Lake Gogone. Bodies of Ligele Brady and Mabel Richard were recovered. Corrie yock survived after clinging to the overturned craft. other victims included Dorsey Le Milteheny Pas Ronnie Wilson and G H Bennett. The group, mostly nurses, were returning to the sanitarium villa when the Welcome struck them as it departed the dock with an excursion party.
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Faattle Creek
Mich
Sve
Battle Creek
G. H. Bennett
Dallas
Texas
Corrie Yock
Bennett
Welcome
Miss Richard
Sanitarium
Yerkes Plans For London Subway Line System
Charles Z. Yerkes returns from London where American controllers plan an 98 mile oval subway system linking four new lines with the Metropolitan District and London underground. The project, capitalized at 26 million dollars after absorbing a smaller company, aims to run 60 miles of double track and 4? miles connected to other lines with most of the route through subways.
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New York
Charles Z. Yerkes
London
Wald
Metropolitan District Railroad
City of London
Unes
Thames
Richmond
Steel interests seek mutual export agreement across nations
A Berlin dispatch reported by the Herald notes that English American Belgian and German mills have agreed on exporting steel gas to Canada. The arrangement divides 11 tons from the United States and English works versus 58,000 tons from German and Belgian mills. A leading Rheinisch Westphalian official said a handshake between German Danish and United States steel and iron interests is not improbable and could yield mutual benefits, especially on exports.
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New York
Berlin
Herald
Canada
Pee
Englsh
Germany
Exigiand
United States
Espell
Champ Is in Command Boxed in New York Dispatch
New York reports Champ Is in command of the second Zeigler polar expedition as Baldwin Ziegler secretary, according to a London dispatch received by the Hereid.
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Champ
New York
Ave
Willam FR. Champ
Baldwin Ziegler
London
Grape-Nuts Credited With Health Restorative Qualities
A Minneapolis woman extols Grape-Nuts as a remedy and nourishment aid. She recounts stomach illness where even water caused pain, then a nurse prepared Grape-Nuts with warm water sugar and cream easing her pain. The doctor noted improvement and cited a similar case of a toothless baby thriving on the same diet. Her daughter in Dostum Creek improved with Grape-Nuts, with family attributing the gain to Nuts.
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Minneapolis
Twisband
Are
Dostum Creek
Reunion of ex Confederates planned at Wichita
Movement seeks a joint reunion of Civil War veterans with GAR and Spanish American War veterans in Wichita Kansas. Col Bean, commander of the Confederate veterans post, works to contact ex Confederates across the state for the event next tenth month claiming hopes for the largest western assembly.
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Wichit
Fortinge
Kansas
Wichita
Wichita Bescon
Colonel Bean
Post
Col. Lean
Col. Bean
Otters
West
Treaty Validates Release of French Seaman Leberne
United States District Judge Debaven ruled a treaty authorizing arrests at sea by the French consul general is valid but direct discharge of the prisoner Leberne from custody was not operative. Leberne, 28, a former Beaman of the French Perk Biarritz, had been held by United States authorities on a formal claim.
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Ban Frenclsen
Francois Leberne
Perk Biarritz
France
United
United States
Debaven
Lefor
Turmoil Near Lake Lanao Hits Maro Region
A disturbance struck the country near Lake Lanao in the Maro sector close to Camp Vickers, now the American forces headquarters in Mindanao. General Chaffer's cabinet notes the mountains, rivers, and streams were greatly disturbed and extensive damage occurred.
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Lake Lanao
Maro Secon
Camp
Rain saves southern California from waste in first years
San Francisco reports timely rains across Lower California ending a drought for three years. J W C Maxwell, arriving from the Mexican coast on the Curseso, notes up to eight inches of rain in weeks, full arroyos and canyons running water, with exodus earlier in the year but men remaining to guard ranches as rain arrives. Also: Mallory Steamship line to inaugurate weekly service New York to Mobile, four vessels planned. subway relics unearthed in Manhattan include a brass town criers bell and an ivory-handled sword hilt with G W initials. Croker fire chief suspended from active duty. autos club gathering urged by J M Padgett.
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San Francisco
Lower California
Warren
J. W. C. Maxwell
Mexican
Curseso
Cave San Lucas
New York
Aus
Journal of Commerce
Mallory Steamship Line
Lew, York
Mobile
Ala
Belica
Astor
Lafayette
G. W
Dramatic Events At Grand Opera House In Topeka
Theater weather favors the Grand Opera House as audiences fill balconies for Among the Breakers and the Stater Madison Square Theater company. A Debt of Honor Nell Gwynne and a two performance Saturday lineup lead to a festive week with a surprise by management featuring George Kumt and Alma Hearn. Tickets vary, with matinee prices for children and adults, plus a Labor Day program at New Crawford and Pickings from Puck set for Tuesday. Mr. Simms, formerly with Lillian Russell Opera, headlines a tuneful comedy drawing strong crowds.
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Golag
Grand Opera House
Madison Square Theater Company
Stater
Topeka
Nell Gwynne
George Kumt
Alma Hearn
James
Missouri
Rowley & Snow's
Puck
Crawford
Wili
Simms
Lillian Rumcell Opera Company
California Cure Claims For Brights Disease And Diabetes
A newspaper note reports a California effort claiming cures for Brights disease and diabetes with reported recoveries up to 67 percent. It mentions ongoing investigations and calls for sent reports for urgent cases, urging readers to call or request one of the reports.
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Bright
California
Sverhgee
Thin City
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Fraser River
Sumter and Moore
Auette
Dr. McFarland
DR. Koch
Watkins
Billings, Mont
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Yeeken
Kansas State
Topeka State Fair Grounds
O. P. Updegraff
Jackson Street
Lower
Peapack
N. J
Caimie
Croker Beck
Justice Hall
Supreme Court
Jward FF. Ee
Croker Te Fire Department
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Meet
T Ny
Era Club
J. M. Padgett
Kan Ave
Chicago
Topeka Drug CO
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