Two Youths Meet in Coventry Bromide Tale of Theatrical Rise
A storied tale from Coventry in Xneland recounts two youths who later become major figures in theater. An advance agent recalls meeting them long ago in inns and towns as they pursued acting, one rising to prominence with the Falk-Vero Stock Company and the other guiding a show at the Crawford Opera House.
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Coventry
Xneland
England
Queen's Minstrels
Whitver
Advanow Appetit
Mnally
Amfrica
Tigher
Kiven Bie
Pingree Cannot Go Declines Roosevelt Michigan Invitation
Detroit August letters reveal Gov. Pingree declines invitation to accompany Governor Roosevelt on a Michigan and Indiana tour next month due to prior commitments. Diekema wires his request. Pingree’s reply cites business and engagements preventing attendance.
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Detroit
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Republican
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Michtran
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Dregret
Pinkham Record Promotes Vegetable Compound Claims
The Pinkham Record touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for women's ailments. It describes relief from despair and distress, portraying the remedy as removing the terrors of disorder and displacements and restoring hope.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Fragmentary note hints at brief trip and return delay
A damaged snippet reveals someone planning a short departure from the city and lamenting not returning to a destination, with a dated reference and mentions of figures suggesting a formal communication around governance. The text is incomplete and cryptic.
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Ealy
North Topeka social notes and local updates
North Topeka column lists residents visiting friends and relocating, including Chapman joining Om er Brom HM and Coffman returning from Shorey, with several trips noted to Horton, Colorado and Doniphan. Local sales at Costley and Post contrast with moving restaurant by Dick and RicCarthy. obituaries and a funeral for infant Ral Boles noted with burial in Meriden.
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Hyper Printing Company
Kanses Avenue
Cal Chapman
Seanaad
R. F. Greenfield
Omer Brom HM
Leslie Hamilton
van Buren Street
German Baptist Sunday
Garfield Park
Ren. Nicholson
North Kansas
Florence Mussen
Horton
H Sullivan
Sioa
Lee Ees
Mra
Marit Putman
Georgetown
Colorado
J. B. Jeffers
Taoatt
Doniphan
Kaz
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Ladlen’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Page Farm
Blanche Miller
Grace
Mabel Mulier
Broporta
Misers
Clara
Alta Bravick
Effie
Mabel Wright
Lyndon
Jane Jones
Church of the Good Shierd
Canon Bywater
Inter
Meriden
Ral
Polk school addition progress ahead of November occupancy
Work on the Polk school addition advances with two new rooms slated to be ready by early November. The project includes a two story west addition, window replacements, improved entrance, interior painting, and other upgrades to the old section, aiming for a improved, modernized school building.
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Polk School
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Compiew
Convention Deadlock Delays Nomination for Union Ticket
In Seattle three conventions, aiming to nominate a union ticket to oppose the Republicans, held routine sessions yesterday. After two sessions and several conferences, the blocs of fifteen members per convention failed to reach a satisfactory agreement, moving activity to committees for further work.
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Seattle
Wash
Ffteen
Sothern III Prostrated by the Beat and Illness Delays Hamlet Plan
New York August 29 Mrs E H Sothern lies prostrated by the Beat and her condition has improved little since arrival. She is cast for Ophelia in Hamlet next month but has been unable to attend rehearsals or fittings. Her illness postpones the production and causes concern among the cast.
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New York
Aus
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E. H. Sothern
Ophelia
rSothao Preserte
Settlers Win In United States vs Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad
Judge Hook rules the United States title to lands purchased from the railroad is upheld except for lands in Allen County Kansas where the Minouri Kansas Texas ownership is confirmed. The decree specifies further actions on costs and potential future claims.
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United States
Missouri,Kanags & Texas Railroad Company
Alten
Allen County
Kanets
Alles County
Alien County
Kansas
Minouri
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Texas Hallway Company
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Auditorium Minstrels Seeks Vocalists for Chorus Rehearsal
Call: Chorus gentlemen for the Auditorium minstrels meet tonight at Prof. Von Dahlen's studio for rehearsal. Wanted: a few more good members who can sing. The organization is open to all and includes blackface stage work. The opening chorus is from The Fortune Teller. A new feature will include several specialties by ladies. The minstrels aim to be the best yet in the city.
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Prof. von Dahlen
John McManus
Kansas City
Salina Band Gets Monthly City Aid In Kansas Towns
Topeka quibbles aside Salina council votes 312.50 monthly to help the band rent, with Parsons and others following the plan. The Salina group earns city support as towns across Kansas back local music funding, arguing it benefits the community and local pride.
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Topeka
Saling
Kansas
Salina
Lawrence
Annance
Parsons
Sonato
Sthall
Marin
Local News Mix Includes Divorces and Political Notes
Fragmented report recounts divorces, political speeches, and community events. Mentions Marken seeking divorce from Riva Markia, fusion nominee H. Grisham speaking, a band performance at Alma, and a Topeka man demanding convention travel. Includes police court cases, water bond inquiries, and a stranded missionary in Emporia.
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Wang 'Ag
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Marken
Riva Markia
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Petheinas H. Grisham
Uri
Conlon
Alma En Hebard
Rocke
Dary
Guilford Dudley
Geneta
Carroll
Fsia
Bia
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Rome
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Atchison
State Democratic Committee
Kansas City
Bryan
City Clerc Squires
Tha Ganga
Fritz Dureth
Aome
Topeka
G. J. Allen
New Orleans
Robinson-Ward
Shorey
Robinson
8 H. Peterson
Emporia
Ins Establahed
Higgins
Multiple Agencies Discussed at Fire Insurance Agents Meet
Milwaukee August 2 The fifth annual convention of the National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents opens Thursday through Saturday with about 1000 delegates from across the United States. Key topics include multiple notes and district representation. Debate on brokers and accreditation policies will shape future conventions.
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National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents
Milwaukee
United States
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Trate
Eecater
Social and Personal Gatherings Highlight Local Residents
Missya and Lille Philips host a Tuesday evening at West Eighth Avenue with vocal and instrumental musicians. The younger crowd enjoyed a ragtime party. many names and houses appear across the community, including updates on visits, travels, and upcoming events by locals like Alice Willatt and the Lowman Hill Music club.
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Missya
Lille Philips
West Eighth Avenue
Mins Lucie Bledsoe
Mins Pear McNeed
A. ‘Taylor
Dollowis
A. Turner
Harris
Emporia
Sine Pstotisin
T. EB. Bartlette
Carlton
Alo
Hichardson
Leavenworth
Country social notes and family announcements mix in town
Week at Mrs Jacob Hook's country home Southeast of town includes births and travels. Johnna announces birth of a son born Friday. Ollie Hopkins leaves for Newman Alabama after two weeks with sister A W Hopkins. Parkhurst visits Es Belle Stagg to attend the normal. Elmwood club meets tonight then dancing. George Nea spends days with sister Mrs Charles Perkins. Mrs 8 A Barton and daughter Mary Barton of Emporia visit Miss Gavitt. depart Thursday for Ohio with Miss Elizabeth Gavitt. Sims and Mamie of Isle Clay Street visit Chicago. J B Chandler of Irvington arrives to visit relatives in Jimporin ey and daughter Augusta. Gerry Hardt leaves for Ohio New York and lantern points. Florence Miller visiting.
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Vinewood
Alfred Lawton
Kanana City
L. Richanis
A. W. Lacey
W. S. Alten
Cincinnati
Jessie Mies Goss
Newton
Ars. C. Hammond
Colorado
Mra. Ight
St Louise
J. M. Mea
Mige Mabie Pasademat
Atenison
Pany
Lincoln
Rto
Ouue
Will Magaw
Ted Steinhart
Joe Taylor
Charles Cherry
Willie Brown
Avenue
Lowman Hill
Myrtle Williams
J. W. Sidwell
Quincy Street
Mario
Charles Garvey
Glenna Croan
Chicago
T. Fred R
Cuba
J T. Ming
JL. Constant
Monmes
Mtr
Culley
Culley and Son
Oconmnoawoc
Wis
J. H. Mitts
Michigan
Maud
Jacob Hook
Johnna
Ollie Hopkins
Newman, al
A. W. Hopkins
F. Ei
Parkhurst
Emporia
Belle Stagg
Elmwood Club
J. B. Chandler
Irvee Inagtom
Jimporiney
Augusta reeSay
Gerry Hardt
Ohio
New Yorke
Florence Miller
Ber Pein
Fe Searcy
Tom Johnson to Stump in Ohio Visit
Tom N. Johnson of Ohio, who arrived on the Oosante, plans to campaign in Ohio. He expects to continue campaigning after arrival, aiming to stump voters and promote his platform.
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Tom Johnson
Stump
New York
Tom N. Johnson
Ohio
Indian Evangelist to Speak Second Time at Santa Fe Shops
W A Caleb, the converted Indian evangelist, is set to speak again at Santa Fe Shops tomorrow after strong attendance last week. Caleb, fluent in Greek Hebrew Latin and English, impressed listeners and prompted calls for another talk through the efforts of Mr. Prout.
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George Mitchell
W. A. Caleb
Sti Mist
Mahi Taving
Prout
Wabash Earnings Report Shows Rise in Surplus
At the annual meeting of Wabash stockholders the fiscal year ending June 30 shows a rise in earnings with a surplus increase of about two million dollars. Extracts from the report outline the condition of affairs and the year's financial results.
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Louisa
Fragmentary notice hints at endorsements and local readers
The incomplete text argues for endorsement of a practice or candidate at home, mentioning readers and local figures. It references Topekee and Jarwlay a. Rawie, with scattered phrases about price, costs, and a published assertion.
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Buiinin N.Y Ale
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Pinghee
Pinkham Record
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Nellie Baker
Stewart
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Dana Davis
Nesbit
Arthur Meclintocks
Bert
Lathrop Hessesale
Sire
Will
Alice Willatt
Nes Ved Freshmer
Julia Larimer
Altice Larimer
Ae Hattie Embree
Hess Embree
M. Anlabelle Troutman
Marjorie ‘Daveis
Mina Antoinette Schwarckopit
Bertha Schwarnkopf
Mies Helen Cockreil
Alley Grace Cockrell
Helen Shilling
Grace Schlling
Laura Hall
Mike Laur Wharton
Mis Hearletta’ Alexander
Mary Alexander
Jane Alexander
Margaret, Johnston
Mabel Thomas
Katherine Lord
Osborn Larimer
Will Embree
Ford Davis
Richard Hall
George Wharton
Sumner Everingham
Robert Pierce
Wille Pierce
Louis Hall
Herbert Lenin
Eyesata
Arthur Gray
David Gray
W.lace ‘Thompson
Air
Harb Larimer
Negomery
Soeseeenee S. Eas Telephone
East Sixth Street
Star Tobatco
Horseshoe Tobacco
Smoking Tobacco
Hire
Plymouth Rock
Beneen
Knox
NEW Crawford Theatre
Veronee
Falk
London
Topeka’s City Hall
Bedirwick
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