North Topeka Split Over Bridge Tracks for City Railway
North Topeka residents split on granting City Railway a franchise to place street car tracks on the Metcalf bridge. Citizens fear bridge strain and delays. some support temporary tracks if safer and funded, while others oppose any tracks or demand priority North Topeka service and bridge protection. Local bankers, farmers, and officials voice concerns, urging careful balance between access and structural safety.
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YMCA Branches Out With Winter Night Classes
The Topeka Y M C A opens winter night school with eight month courses in mechanical and electrical engineering. September 14 entrance exams assess applicants for the new programs. Instructors include Frank Maunsell H Fenton and Edgar Winans. Fees: 25 for mechanical and 30 for electrical, with partial options. Classes meet five evenings weekly covering basics to advanced topics.
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Exitson Electric Company
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Tha
Manhattan Agricultural College
Francis Frost
Atchison
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Santa Fe
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FH. Fenton
Sant Fe
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Primaries Stir Hawaii Contests for County Candidacy
Voters in Hawaii participate in a primary to nominate county office candidates. A key issue is whether a territorial legislator may seek county office. Trials arise in precincts with heated contests and a notable incident involving a Black voter. The attorney general’s office seeks an immediate ruling on eligibility.
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Hawaii
Torney General Knox
Knox
Hawaiihaa
Fragmented Memoir Fr Hughes of De Pant on Faith and Aid
Fr Hughes of De Pant laments a bitter struggle and recalls how aid arrived amid confusion. The narrative mentions readers, faith, and a rising sense of relief as communities confront hardship and seek consolation. Vinewood essays call for reader submissions on belief and resilience.
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Fr. Hughes
Autumn Weddings Hint At Topeka Social Rush
Society notes announce two engagements in Topeka with October weddings planned for Mini Murch Jones to Thomas Dick Alden and Mini Katharine Fleischmann to St Dim 1D Mulvane. The calendar already shows several autumn weddings, with parties and entertainments planned by Mrs. Albert Watkins and others as Topeka hosts a season of pomp and gaiety.
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Mini Murch Jones
Howel Jones
Thomas Dick Alden
Mini Katharine Miller Fietshmann
J. G. Fieishmann
Mulvane
Teast
Local residents note returning travelers in community round up
Messrs Squires and families are expected home tonight from recent trips. Mr and Mrs Darrell Trask to return Sunday from Manited trip with family. Rev and Mrs Ott and family back from Glenwood outing. Mrs Jo McCabe and daughter back from Colorado month’s trip. Picnic at Vinewood park hosted by Mrs Fanchess with guests including Mr and Mrs Moore and Judge Honglin among others.
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Margaret Fuller
Rut Ogden
Mabel Snyder
Iain Thompson
Ruth Massey
Jeanette Frill
Esther Thoms
Jessie Miller
Masters Harris Russell
Wesley Cotes
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Gavites
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Helen Smith
Thompson
Petonkey
Bigan
J.P. Davis
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Colorado
Jack Tiffany
Johnstown
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Mise Katherine Teal
St. Joseph
J. C. Mohler
Crosby
Rye
Beach
New Hampshire
Helen Louise
P. Bonebrake
Excelsior Springs
C. B. Stanton
Pick Stanton
Kansas City
Dales Olive
Lewis
Lawrence
Mies Sue Sharitt
John D. Small
Atenlson
Julius Weles
Frank Moss
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Everéth Akers
G. Benborn
Philadelphia
Julian Weller
Gertrude Hill
Lewin Chamberlain
Mary Chase Chamberlain
Frederick
Julty
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Mon Jolie
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Ghmo
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Me Tees
Tre Henge
Frank C. Squires
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Anea
Trask Darrell
Manited
Mire Jarrell
Jai SW
Moses
New York
Grace King
Abfieng
Milas Netta Bunker
Ciay Street
Rich Palmdust
G. W. McCelland
M. A. Fanchess
Tamilie Weshenday
Vinewood Park
EL Moore
Mise Constance Goings
Goines
Kansas political notes hint at multiple candidacies and shifts
A review of Kansas political chatter notes Senator C F Hurrel may be slated for Jackson Jefferson district judge by Governor Balle, while A E Crane also seeks the post. John Wagner denies ambitions for Congress. Former Chief Justice Doster declines arbitration and politics, predicting volatile times tied to Populist currency expansion. Dispatches from Vinita discuss Pinny Loper and alien land fraud probes, and Thomas County records show 81 schools and a growing high school program.
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Halley
John Wagner
Peavenwerth County
Paola
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Doster
Missouri Pacific
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Shine
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Vinita
Pinny Loper
United States
Topeka
Brosius
Soper
Roper
United States District Attorney
Kansan
Ae Giatrict
Indian Territory
Leland
Woman killed by ax in failed entry attempt
Cornelia Gonzales attempted to enter the house when she was killed by an ax blow. The incident occurred in August, with authorities investigating and a coroner's inquest underway to determine the cause and circumstances.
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Cornelia Gonsales
Goneales
Poe Dee
Bangor bank robbery ends with $300 taken
Citizens and lawmen thwart a Bangor bank raid as two armed men broke into the Brewer Savings Bank, seized about $300, and fled toward Highhead. Police, sheriff, and volunteers pursued through woods and across the bridge, with no further arrests reported.
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Brewer Savings
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Rob
Highhead
Fencas
Karsuk
Atariad
Tani
Citigens
Too Much for Topera in 18 Era Battle
In a rough game the Brad by Je side tallied 58 runs to 59 for the Unions as Kansas City toppled the Bradburys. Rucker started wild for Union, replaced by Smart who steadied the pitching. Gaitha Page umpired. Marthel made a spectacular one handed catch. Batteries: Rucker Smart Hicks for Bradburys Budd Lindsay for Unions. Bases on balls: Rucker 1 Smart 1. Struck out: Rucker 2 Smart 2 Budd 6. Three-base hit Moss.
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Kansas City
Brad By Je
Rucker
Smart
Gaitha Page
Rein Marthel
Kansas corn crop estimate eyed at 125 million bushels
The Southwestern Grain Journal estimates Kansas corn at about 115 million bushels as of August 20, with potential to reach 125 million if frost holds off to October 1. August favorable, wheat acreage large and feed supplies abundant, pastures green.
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Southwestern Grain Journal
Kansas
Hood
Topeka Singer Miss Peulah Parker Shines In German Village
Miss Peulah Parker daughter of H. H. Parker, born and raised in Topeka, is lauded after a week of performances at the German village fair in Topeka. The singer draws strong favorable notices for unusual sweetness and refined interpretation, earning rising status in local musical circles.
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Kansas City
H. H. Parker
Topeka
Peulah Parker
St Elecetric Park
Flood time deadline for flood tax rebate filings ends tonight
Court clerk's office closes for statements of flood rebate filings. Deadline was September 1. after tonight applications must be filed during posted office hours Monday and Tuesday. County commissioners will review all property damaged.
Lightningy Court House Chaos in Hoxard Kentucky
Lightning struck a courthouse in Hoxard Ky killing Tons J Baker who stood in the doorway and burned six other men in the building. The court house was set on fire and a reward of 121.50 to St Louis and return via Rock Island was advertised. Tickets on sale August 28 for return not later than show Your Taleat.
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Tons J. Baker
Louis
Rock Island
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