Topeka News Snapshots of Local Life and Events
A garbled field of notes mentions Madison street, a serious illness, election activity, and varied local items. References include Gow, Tanity Will, Rees Judes Hazen, and a court, with scattered notes on Topeka rail, the Salvation Army hospital, and a tennis tournament. The text reads as a patchwork of names, places, and events with few clear narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jae
Madison Street
Ralston
Barsola Ark
Iedtane
Ebeetrie’ Company
O. Gage
Enener
Rees Judes Hazen
Chalraay Jyen TF
Chaney
G. Foster
Hla Tagidince
Cephans
Eeerene
Topeia Turners
Lawredeh
Tral Turn Verein
Giisenin Asphalt Company
Ry Biber Realy
Topeka
Akosiy
Fe Peente
Tinka Jackson
Horley
Topeke
Boas
Wasiburn
Tupeka
Satvation Army
Awspital Tx
Tnds Laer Ltd
Caplio Gebss
Ceciien Shore
Font Pease
Milamere Charity
Haney de
Fark
Yublawirg
Lawrence Ant
McBride
Selve
Lyon
Pepe
Creaniai
Garnett
Andrew Kimbie
M. Arterite
Jens Wetherly
PQ Wetherly
Riilet Maoner
Warswily
Janes
Excursion From St. Joe To Double Band Concert
Balesmes of the City plans an excursion to Topeka next Sunday with about 40 travelers from Joseph. The Bates-Prana band will join visitors to tour the capital, then perform a concert at Gushweid park in the afternoon. The St. Joe band, Pryor, will travel, with a concert at 8 o clock in the evening.
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ST. Joe
Seirson
Buniliy
Joseph
Bates- Prana
Euery Blekeen
St. Foe
Gushweid Park
Near the Century Mark. Death of Oldest White Man in Hourbon County
Port Routt Aug 29 George Johnson a longtime resident of Hourbon County died Saturday afternoon at BCA OSlark aged about 104 years. He had nearly reached the century mark and his death is attributed to old age.
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Port Routt
George Johnson
Hourbon County
Kia
Woman’s Relief Carpe Sale and Health Cure Plan
Fragmented OCR text describes a promotion for a cure named SIE and a "Necrett Ned" dose claimed to cure consumption. It lists a trial battle with Swift & Hathorny Drug Store, large bottles for 30 cents, and a Cincinnati via Santa Fe trip with round trip tickets from here at 16.10. Includes a barber shop address Whitmere Bros. Barbers 735 Kansas.
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Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Swift & Hathinay
Cincinnati
Santa
Child on Western train wrecks on track near Wyoming station
A two year old girl wandered onto the Western locomotive track near the Wyoming station. The engine halted after the girl waved, striking her but causing no serious injuries. Conductor Kirwin summoned medical aid as the father, Stephen Briggs, explained the child had mistaken the moving train for her absent father. Passengers were moved by the child asking if her father was home.
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Wyoming
Semen
Nixon
Boonen
Winon
Hirwin
Dee =aphanon
Summit
Afl
Heer
Kinemeer Nixon
Stephen Briggs
Kirwin
Paya
Civil service expansion sparks rules as Chicago hires surge
Chicago civil service faces a flood of applicants with 50 000 seeking posts in city departments. 11 000 notices issued for about 60 000 jobs. Officials plan new rules to curb emergency appointments, limit sixty day temp posts, and tighten department powers amid rising eligibles and political pressure.
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Chicago
Civil Service Commission
Public Service
Merit Board
Civil Service Commissioners
Preadent Lindblom
Europe
Sotintus
Chicago Civi Service
Aet
Civil Service System of
Civil Service
Bureau of
Berside
NO MORE DUCK TROUSERS NO MORE DUCK TROUSERS
Ramsey New Jersey youths humiliate city resorters by slipping them into white duck trousers. A local scheme uses a resident nicknamed Pink-Eyed Charney to loan the garments while locals one by one adopt the same style, transforming town rivals into a laughing stock and swapping fashion loyalties.
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Ramsey, N. J
Ramsey
N.J
Jim
New York
Husisey
Fire Destroys Paint Shop After Heroic Ladder Rescue
A fire at Ludwig & Glasier paint shop on Broad Street destroyed the building, with about 15000 dollars in damage. Elizabeth Ludwig and Mrs Husbands and two women on the upper floor were rescued via improvised ladders aided by Street Commissioner Thompson and John Meeker. Fire and smoke trapped residents as flames shattered front windows and the awning burned. Several men improvised a rescue, saving five people before the structure collapsed.
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Elizabeth, WN. Oj
Louis Ludwig
Ludwig & Glasier
Dealera
Palata
Broad Street
John Husbands
Husbands
Thompson
John Meeker
Commissioner Thompson
Mr. Meeker
Erre Hustand
Hancock's grave in ruins in Montgomery cemetery
Philadelphia reports neglect of General Winfield Scott Hancock's grave in Montgomery cemetery. The vault has deteriorated and no marker exists, save a metallic vase with his name blown on it guiding visitors. A movement aims to restore the tomb with a proper monument and spur Democratic donations.
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Philadelphia
Winfield Scott Blancock
Montgomery Cemetery
Pennsylvania
Hancock
Moresa
Germ
John F. Bartranft
Fout
Garfield
Griffo jailed after barroom assault in Chicago
Albert Griffo known as young Griffo was fined 25 dollars and ordered jailed for 53 days after beating Josephine Bush in a State Street saloon at 2 am. Police Captain ONeil noted his habit of entering saloons, taking drinks, and clashing when confronted. Griffo resisted arrest, but was secured by Officers Kane and McDermott and jailed in the cell.
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Chicago
Albert Griffo
Griffo
Martin
Josephine Bush
Captain O'Neil
Kane
McDermott
Griffe
Jess
Frohman Returns From Europe With New Plays for New York Season
Daniel Frohman arrived back in New York from Europe aboard the Teutonic after a three month trip securing new plays. He plans to open at the Lyceum in November with Rose Trelawney and a second Pinero comedy. He also notes Anthony Hope’s Rupert of Hentzau dramatization and a Jerome play John Ingerfield. Miss Annie Russell and Miss Rosselli are also featured in upcoming engagements in London and New York, with Rush to produce Catherine after a London run.
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Daniel Prohmen
Europe
New York
Daniel Frohman
Teutonic
Lycoum Theater
W. Pinero
Rose ‘Trelawney
Far West
Russell
Frohman
Goodbye to Victoria Col Hay to Bid Farewell at Osborne
London August 29 Colonel Hay retiring United States ambassador to the court of St James has accepted the Washington secretary of state post succeeding William E. Day. He travels to Osborne Isle of Wight this afternoon to dine and sleep and bid farewell to Queen Victoria who starts for Scotland Wednesday. The royal yacht will meet him at Portsmouth and take him to Cowes. Mrs Hay unable to attend due to continental travel.
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Col Hay
London
Colonel Hay
United States
Court of St. James
Washington
William E.i Day
Osborne
Isle of Wight
Queen Victoria
Scotland
Uncertain Mustering Out Orders Reported in San Francisco
San Francisco August 29 General Miller has not received any orders for the mustering out of troops at Camp Merriam and no indication from the War Department of near-term action. The heavy artillery is likely to remain in service, and headquarters expect no action for a week or two.
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San Francisco
Camp Merriam
Miller
War Department
Moville
Change Decided in Closing Scene of the National Flow
A change has been decided upon in the final moments of the National Flow closing scene. Details on the nature and participants were not fully disclosed in the available text, but the decision marks a notable shift in the program’s conclusion.
TO BE A BEAUTY. Plan for Honolulu queen pageant
Mr Case and Honolulu residents express enthusiasm for a queen contest. A letter from Mr Waters notes the need for timely travel by steamer options Coptic or Alameda, with departures in September to reach Frisco by the festival date. Case adds that if plans fail they will telegraph.
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Waters
Case
Honolulu
Cant
Cas
S. S
Honolua
Frisco
Alameda
Happy Jack Killed In Run Over Incident
John Stevens known as Happy Tuck, an employee of Samuel Dolman, was killed yesterday morning when run over. The accident occurred near the Dolman premises and authorities are investigating. No further details were released.
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John Stevens
Samuel Dolman
Happy Tuck
Mornitar
National Flower Show Opens At Garfield Park
A local contest of flowers will be judged by a committee from Mar stats rather than Uncle Sam. The event features a celebratory operetta and a display of the National Flower. Admission is 10 cents, with the scene set for Tuesday evening at Garfield Park, about 7 o'clock. Three miles west of Topeka via Rock Island line.
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Uncle Sam
Marstats
Garfield Park
Fatal Ride at Whiting Crossing Kills Five
At Whiting crossing of the Boston and Maine railroad a collision between a wagon carrying a pleasure party from Bondville and the Northampton and Ware passenger train killed five people and injured several others. The dead include George Whiting and three Whiting family members. others among the injured include George Whiting Jr and children of the Scott and Houghton families. The crossing flagman failed to stop the wagon on the steep approach as the train struck the wagon midcarriage, wrecking the vehicle and killing horses. The wounded were taken to the town hall for treatment while authorities investigated the accident and noted errors in flag signaling and the flagman’s assignment.
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Ware
Maia
Whiting
Boston & Maine Railroad
George Whiting
Waiting
George Whiting, Jr
Harold Rich
John Scott
Mildred Scott
Houghton
Bondville
Forest Lake
Northampton & Ware
G. A
Lees
Two Brothers Rival for Legislature in Fort Scott Race
John Goodno of Bronson and his brother contest the twenty second district seat. Both were mentioned at the Populist convention at Rechdeld and backed by the Democratic convention there. Ben Gnodap is the Republican candidate.
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Fort Scott
Ane
John Goodno
Bronson
Rechdeld
Ben Gnodap
Mountain Climbers Dead in Switeshland Tragedy
Berne Switzerland August 29 English electrical engineer Dr John Hlopkingen his son and two daughters were killed while climbing in the Da Venisi within Valais Canton. The party undertook the perilous ascent without a guide amid Europe’s high mountains and dangerous avalanches.
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Berne
Switzerland
John Hlopkingen
Denta da Velsivi
Canton of
Valais
Europe
Hanna to visit Cleveland with McKinley guests
Senator Hanna, who toured the West by boat and visited Yellowstone, will return to Cleveland Thursday evening. President McKinley will arrive in Cleveland Tuesday or Wednesday for a brief rest at Colonel Herrick’s home and is expected to visit Hanna’s residence before leaving the city.
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Cleveland
Senator Hanna
West
Duluth
Alere
Yellowstone Park
Mmeckinley
Myron T Herrick
Cambon in Montreal Visit Arrives in Montreal
French ambassador Jules Cambon arrives in Montreal for an extended visit after landing last night. Opera House Burned in New Kensington. damages and partial insurance details noted. Santa Fe announces Colorado summer round trip fares with stopovers from June 1 to October 31 and new dining car fans.
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Montreal
Jules Cambon
Washington
Colorado
Santa Fe
Colorado Tereta
Poison in the meat at Morse Hill barbecue
A Missouri special reports over two people poisoned at a Morse Hill barbecue. Prompt medical aid saved lives as more than thirty attendees suffered cramps. Authorities suspect Paris green was used in the meat, with several others in serious condition but improving.
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Lous
Hitabero
Saya
Morse Hill
Strike resumes at American Wire and Steel works
Cleveland August 29 All negotiations between American Wire and Steel Co and striking employees have ended. Strikers redeploying guard around plants. by 4 a m about 600 posted at plant approaches. Committee screening arriving workers to stay home. No threats or violence reported. Claim that roughly 150 workers were kept from entering.
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American Wire Go
Cleveland
Aus
American Wire and Steel Company
Fomaln
First Death in the War Shocks Fremont Community
John Meek of Fremont has learned his son George H Meek, the first American born sailor killed in the Cuban War, died aboard the torpedo boat Winslow at Cardenas on May 11. A Cuban relief fund check for 3100, sent via Gonzalo de Quesada to Tomas Estrada Palma, accompanies the letter.
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Fremont
John Meek
George H. Meek
Winslow
Cardenas
Young Meek
Meek
Washington, D
Seo
Cambresis
Bmexico
Tomas Estrada Patina
New York
Cuba
George B. Meek
Viash
Tobee
Gonzalo DE Quesada
Change Damaires
Republic of Cuba
Bank of America
Tomas Estrada Palme
Maltixnd, Coppel & Co
Gonzalo de Quesara
Thomas Estrada Palma
Kansas Volunteers Die of Disease at Camp Merritt
Twenty one Kansas soldiers have died of disease after three months in service since muster, with names listed to the adjutant general. The 20th regiment at Camp Merritt San Francisco reports Private Albert Fergus and others, including several with company and locality details.
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Kansas
Campa
Gunerel
Camp Merritt
San Francisco
Albert Fergus
Wate Pepper
Silver Lake
John H. Bartlett
Military muster names and dates across multiple towns
July 1 Topeka lists Private Cecil Flowers Maintyre By August 24 Neoshoalls Dwenty f hot regiment Camp cere. Private oe Warder June 4 Syracuse Private Jnrios T Ailison Le yracune Private James Schranders Tuay 30 McPhorsa Private W L Cooper August 2 St John Private Witton Den camping GC August 2 Caldwell Lieutenant Charlee Heteer Dedge City Private ae McBride August 25 Lawn Private Elmer Prise August 25 Larned Twenty second regiment Camp Alver Fain Church Ve Corporal Brayton Pitat Smith Center Sherman KL Ben Lieutenant MH A Lamb August 2A Parser
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Topeka
Cecil Flowers
Maintyre
Neoshoalls
Camp Cere
Oe Warder
Syracuse
Jnrios T. Ailison
le ‘Yracune
Vate James Schranders
Tuay
McPhorsa
W. L. Cooper
St. John
Witton den
Camping
Caldwell
Charlee Heteer
Dedge City
Ae McBride
Lawn
Elmer Prise
Larned
Twenty-second Regiment
Camp Alver
Fain Church
Brayton Pitat
Smith Center
Sherman
MH. A. Lamb
Parser
LAST FIGHT IN PORTO RICO Wounded Lieutenant Haines in final day
Lieutenant Haines was wounded while commanding an artillery piece near San Juan on the day the war ended. He described heavy Spanish fire, a vivid assault along the Fan Juan road, and his unit’s efforts to protect the gun, with Captain Pitts and Captain T Jenkins Haines present at his bedside afterward.
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Eutenant Haines
New York
Apr
Haines
Hite
St. Lukes
T Jenkins Haines
Funteyr
San Stan
Alent
Pogliem
Wolless
Spanianie
Netle
Fim
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