Exodo of Smoky Row Characters Promised by Crook Wright
Ex mayor Crook Wright threats to lead Smoky Row residents to Leavenworth if released. He claims to rescue Sarael's children from Heyptians, promising a land of milk and honey. Wright, jailed by Jailer Albert Hopkins, awaits a sentence as Paris exposition nears.
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Crook Wright
Moses
Smoky Row
Sarael
Topeka
Leavenworth
Smoky Tow
North
Kansas Avenues
Smoky Stow
Albert Hopkins
Paris
Tuthe Han
Crock
Local Snapshots Highlight Community News and Travels
Patchwork of notes from the community outlines Mrs Kepey’s Denver trip and local hospital plans. Mention of Sunday school at Stormont and Lawrence travel, plus campaign chatter and a physician’s return from Bear Lake.
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B. Kepey
Denver
Wainkt Grove
Sorobata
Stormont Hospital
Sante Fe
Lawrence
Raily
Dr. Jn H. Monn
Bear
G. A
Mir
Eules
Telegraph
Arte
Eastman
Nse
Federal
Crook Wright threat sparks Topeka exit plan and mob actions
Readable fragments show Crook Wright warning Topeka officials he will flee to Leavenworth with Smoky Row criminals if allowed to stay. He cites trade wars and a vow to take many associated workers, while police crackdowns shrink dives. The piece links Wright to local crime figures and a broader Topeka cleanup push as officials weigh response.
Involvement Claim Tangles Amid Company Turmoil
Fragmentary notes show James L. Kingle mentioned in a stalled claim, while an unclear memo cites Hela easing a mock dispute in the company. Names Browne, Sienecker, Marrow, and Van Valkenburg appear linked to active stakes in a troubled period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Kingle
An & Mockder
Aio Browne
Sienecker
BF. Marrow
W. van Valkenburg
States file claims for war expenditures with treasury
Washington reports that several states have filed claims with the secretary of the treasury for reimbursing war expenditures. Auditor Browne explains that claims must go through state governments, not directly to the War Department, and delays come from improper or unapproved bills needing governor approval.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Browne
Treasury Department
War Department
Terpsichorean and Happy Hoppers to Play Baseball Tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon at 8:45 at Athletic park the Terpsichorean and Happy Hoppers clubs will play a game of ball. Admission is free with grand stand open. The game will be umpired by W. HL Rutt. Players listed include Hogeboom Silelee Shook Chamberlain Chas Barnes and Brady.
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Athletic Park
Terpsichorean
Happy Hoppers
W. HL Rutt
Hogeboom Silelee Shook Chamberlain Chas
Barnestkidal Brady
Four Sutro heirs contest will alleging mental incompetence
In San Francisco on August 30 four heirs of Adolph Sutro file a contest to his will claiming mental incompetence at execution. Plaintiffs Mrs Morrisjo, Mrs Neusbaum, Eagar Sutro and Miss Clara Butro seek probate challenges, with two heirs not joining. The case slated for Judge Coffey’s session. Death of Miss Adelaide Stich of Independence Kansas after paralysis of the heart follows prolonged illness and grief. She was educated at Washburn College and studied music in New York and Paris. she was popular and accomplished.
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San Francisco
Baya
Adolph Sutro
H. ¥. Morrijo
K. Neusbaum
Eagar Sutro
Clara Butro
Miss Stich
Adelaide Stich
Independence
Kan
A. E. Stich
Carl Stich
Washburn College
New York
Paris
Germany Egypt seek policy to counter Russia China
Berlin correspondent reports Berlin and Cairo aiming at a common stance to counter Russia and China. Gold aboard the American steamer Alameda shores up U S gold reserves, with $3,000,000 aboard under Captain von Attendropt bound for San Francisco.
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Germany
Egypt
London
Berlin
The
Daily Mail
Russia
China
Rydney
N.S. W. Ave
Alameda
von Attendropt
San Francisco
Union
Farife
Ship for Miss Barton Aboard San Antonio to Aid Cuba
A cablegram from Miss Barton in Havana reports the San Antonio chartered by chairman Stephen Barton will sail for two months with relief supplies to Cuba, with potential extension. Captain Young will command. several agents accompany the ship as it plans to touch northern Cuban ports with food and clothing, prioritizing areas with no prior relief. The Seneca, carrying Red Cross supplies to Ponce, Porto Rico, faces delay as General W. P. Hennett joins Agent Barnes in relief work on Porto Rico.
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New York
3S Barton
Havana
Central Cuban Helict Committee
Lise
Stephen FE
Barton
San Antonio
C. H. Mallory & Co
Young
State of
Texas
Miss Berton
Miss Harton
Matt
Mr. Barton
Miss Barton
Seneca
Red Cross
Agent Barnes
Ponce
Porto Hito
W. P. Hennett
Philadelphia
Porto Rico
Paiges Open at Crawford with New Scenery and Vaudeville
The Paige company opened at Crawford Theater last night to a sold out crowd with the English comedy Gur Boys. Four Paige family members and Mr Hugh Morrison were praised. new scenery impressed, with songs by the Murray sisters and vaudeville acts between acts. Tonight Belicia or Shadows of Life is announced, with 10 20 and 30 cent prices.
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Crawford Theater
St. Joseph
Sherif Hazae Yeaterday
Court House
Saembery
Terpsichafean
Sai Ganckne
Francis Maptagne
Nsas
Sumit
SePe
Erang Ruteen
Michigan
Han Geen
Affae
Trades Assembly Hall
Pis i
John W. Nowers
Office of
Aleve Tike
Aledo
Tix
Topeka
Fabtente
Marshall
Ty Marshal
Lolton
John B. Stone
Kansan
Popes
Fred Gonton
Twentes Second Kaunas
Tae
Paige
B. Seruring
Saint Sircy
Fasena
Uli
Mies
Marjorie
Dawes
Hewitt
Webster
Shawne
County
Ae. Mn
Garfield Park
Breckenride
Es Sunol
W. Mertin Jo Sotate
Jaco
Ina
Crawford Seon
Paiges
Hugh Morrison
Crawford
Murray Sisters
Stereop
Stanley
Scanlon
Pease
Belicia
Wanted Help and Domestic Assistance Advertisements
Fragmented OCR shows multiple small ads seeking help and work. Listings include a carpenter, grocery clerk, general labor, a carver, and a homekeeper for a widower. Addresses given in Topeka Kansas and city references appear, with vague contact notes and cautions about country work.
Wanted help in household and dining room staff
WANTED girl for general housework with references. Preferred to fit small family, good wages. Also at the National, two experienced dining room waitresses wanted. Another listing for a girl at 300 Harrison Street.
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Woodlawn
Avi Potwin
The
National
Harrison
Wanted Salesmen and Solicitors for Juvenile Books
Advertisement from the National Book Concern offering commissions for selling four juvenile books with illustrations. Credit given and samples available. postage paid on request. Also a notice seeking temporary cigar sales agents in St Louis Missouri. no experience needed.
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Freight PLC. Bie
Gest Commissiona
National Book Concern
Juvenile Dept
Chicago
W. L. Kiime Co
St Louis
Labor Day Proclamation by Topeka Mayor Declares September 5 1698
The Topeka Kansas mayor proclaims Labor Day in the city, calling for offices to close and citizens to abstain from labor for appropriate ceremonies. The misspelled and archaic notice notes the holiday honors labor and urges a gentle, festive observance.
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Topeka
Kansas
City of Topeks
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State Et Gopres
Fall Festival Association
Root
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CIA
Kanensove
James’ Park
North Topeka
J Nanderson
Co. A. Magaw
Young Bull
Leland Birect
Kansas Ave
George Wenthe
MES
Oarien
Whible & Horner
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Grocker Bld
RE. Massey
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Central Ave
Kamaye
Ida C. Barnes
D. Offes
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Tire i Clay
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W. M. BL
Cure Journal
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Sears
Twenty-first
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MAN & S
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Sixth Ave
Ee Ree Mes
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Inm Norti Rit
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J.C. Darling
Boyles
Mabel Martin
Ong Potwine
Piorists
J. R. Hague
Watchmaker
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Uncle Baum
Kam
F. P. Bacon
Topata
Santa Pe
Cohfort
Great Western Steam Dye
E. 7Th St
Quincy
Klauer
Fae
Conron Bros
Jackson
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