Monuments Erected at Chickamauga Parks Site
Work at Chickamauga Pennsylvania New York and Connecticut monuments progress at Chattanooga National Military Park. Foundations for New York monument near Cravens House, and bronze statue planned. Twenty-eighth and One Hundred and Forty-seventh Pennsylvania monuments arrived to be erected soon. A stone wall is being built around Grohard Knob area.
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Pennsylvania
Waw York
Connecticut
Chattanooga
Chickamatca
Chattanooga National Military Park
Cravens
Grohard Knob
General American Reduction Company Incorporation Filed
In Trenton on Aug 31 the General American Reduction Company of New Jersey filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Capital stock listed at 300 dollars with 3,505,007 dollars paid in. The firm’s object centers on garbage and waste treatment and shell conversion into products, with licensing of apparatus and processes to other firms.
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New York
Trenton
General American Reduction Company
Netr Turk
Colorado's Gold Output Estimated for Currant Year
Colorado gold output is estimated at 20 million dollars for the current year. August receipts for the United States branch joint tally show a substantial rise, with total yearly receipts approaching 80 percent higher than last year. Local mint reports and market forecasts hint at continued strength in Colorado mining interests and related payrolls. Health ads promote Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation and headaches.
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Colorado
Tenver
Col
Ame
United States
Chierin Allon
Hair Reviver Claim and Local Ad for Mineral Water
An old newspaper fragment advertises Dr. Hall's Hair Renewer as a natural hair color and scalp health aid. It promotes bottles and mentions a fashion of restoring hair, claiming success and urging readers to try it alongside other remedies.
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Nealthy
Colorado Man Seeks Governor Requisition Over Mountain Road Feud
Bent county Colorado resident William Woods and Kansas man William McFarlin clashed on a mountain road over a traffic dispute. McFarlin and family feared for safety. Woods fled with a four horse wagon. McFarlin alleges assault and seeks charges. he and his father filed affidavits. McFarlin was jailed in Dodge City and a requisition to bring Woods for prosecution is pending governor approval.
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Bent County
Colorado
William Woods
William MrFarlin
McFarlin
Woods
Mr Fartin
Kansas
McFariin
Dodge City
Sheri Brown
Topeka
Littie
Emporia Gazette Sees Voter Fatigue and Wide Demands
Will White responds that Emporia cannot get many things it wants in the Fourth district and that the current campaign should run in a straight, honest manner. The piece names several figures sought for office, notes public weariness with promises of “good times,” and argues leaders must tell people the truth about political gains and costs.
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Emporia
Will White
Emporia Gazette
White
Fie Ia
Congress
Lambert
Topeka
Jota
Lyon County
Fourth Congressional District
Campain
Charles B. Wee
Republican Party
the Gazette
Fusion Talks Shape County Ticket In Democratic Silver Move
Report notes tentative fusion between Hanna and Carlists and a pledge to align with free silver forces. Tabette county conventions ratified terms, with minor disputes during debate. Silver Republicans secured county clerk and one trustee posts in the agreed ticket order.
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Tabette Cainty
Populist Convention Fuses Over Money Platform
A tense meeting at a high school hall features speakers urging fusion with a money platform. Veterans and pioneers clash over strategy as a motion to fuse is passed amid enthusiasm and cheering.
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Foanty
Snes
Oateien
Marc Hanna
John G. Curissie
Piters
Deputy Grain Inspector Questions Eight Hour Law Applies
North Topeka deputy grain inspector W Frasius asked the attorney general if a grain inspector must work more than eight hours daily without extra pay. The query caused a stir at the state house as officials read the letter. Attorney General Boyle said there is no law clarifying the point and suggested resignation if dissatisfied.
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W. Frasius
North Topeka
State House
Boyle
Frasilis
Vigilantes Shoot Thief on Skaguay Trail
Report from Seattle notes a vigilante committee killed a suspected thief near the Skaguay pass after finding a stolen sack. The man was dragged from a tent and shot, his body left tied to a pole, decaying for days before being buried with stones. The steamer Utopia carried these details from Skaguay.
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Seattle
Wash
Skaguay
Utopia
Thone
False Teeth Swallowed on a Merry-Go-Round
Harrisburg Aug 2 James Staley of near the city rode a merry-go-round at Williams Grove picnic. An epileptic fit caused him to swallow his false teeth which stuck in the throat. Surgeons at Harrisburg Hospital removed them and he is expected to recover. Local church social notice appears and Begg Cherry Cough Syrup ad ends.
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Harrisburg
James Staley
Grangers
Williams’ Grove
Karnival Knights to Lead Topeka Excursion to Atchison Carnival
The Karnival Knights of Topeka, led by Marshall's band, plan a Thursday morning departure for Atchison to attend the Corn Carnival on September 25. They will parade up Topeka Avenue with banners and colors electric green and light rose, wear souvenir buttons, and stage a grand display to boost Topeka's Fall Festival.
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Atchi—son
Marshall
Topeka
Charlie Holliday
Topeka Knights
Ed Howe
Atchison
Remurka
Atchison Globe
Atchison Topeka
Karnival Knights
Chas. K. Holliday
Dr. Ashton
Knights
Hamton Hall
W. C. Hamilton
Alshall
Hemilton
A. W. Dana
New Jersey
Humpton Hall
Toveka
Kansas Avenue
Frank Edson
John F. McMenus
2. Chase
A.W. Dana
Paul Torrington
F. H. Collier
John Waters
G. P. Ashton
Hal Havlett
Frank Shepherd
Wil Whitten
Maj. A. P. Shreve
Wm.m. Lyon
Charles K. Holliday
T. Db. Humphrys
Kurtz Kellum
P. A. Lovewell
Charles E. Geult
W. C. FP. Reichenbach
H. Trapp
Prank Shepherd
Hamilton Hall
Hamilton Halk
Topeka Festival Promises Grand AOW and DH Rally
A Topeka September festival program details a grand meeting with a giant Lorena button display and a two thousand strong crowd. Gov Leedy and other dignitaries will speak as the Mighty Order hosts a Fraternal Day parade with arch on Kansas Avenue and regalia clad degree teams marching under banners.
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Lorena
Hamilton
Old Town
Ed Line
Reypt
Gov. Leedy
Judge Horton
Tom McNeal
Webb McNall
Mayor Fellows
Aaron Ietmore
A. W. Dana
Joe Waters
David Overmyer
Eugene Ware
Harry
Conference meets at city parlors and trains
Communicate with J W Gibbons for information. Committee will meet you at the trains. Parlors and lodge rooms of all the Halkes in the city will be open with brothers and slaters in charge to welcome you. Conference committee headquarters in the parlors of 244 corner Sixth and Quincy street Monday the 27th all day.
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J. W. Gibbons
Sixth
Quincy Street
Rush Center Plans Float for Santa Fe Parade
Rush Center officials plan an official town representation in Topeka during the Santa Fe Fall Festival. The float would showcase local industry and agriculture, aiming to attract attention as a striking feature of the capital city festival week and serve as county advertisement. Proponents expect a separate Industrial and Agricultural Section following the railroad procession.
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Rush Centre
Topeka
Capital City
Rush Center
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Jubilee Committee
Tncre
Topeka prepares for September Pall Festival events
A report from Wichita notes a Topeka festival starting September 27 with a carnival and parade. Meanwhile Company A, Second Regiment, KB. N. G., plans to attend the state encampment during Pall Festival week featuring a sham battle, dress parades, drills, and camp tactics. Captain Minick will join from Colorado, and General McCrum expects strong militia turnout.
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Pan Erast Eeave Enerty
Topeka
Calltog
Rvgiment KB. N. G
Minick
Herk
Colorado
General McCrum
Arch Will Be Handsomely Decorated by A. O. U. W.
The general committee of the A O U W met last night and completed arrangements for the arch across Naneas avenue. All lodges in the city will contribute at a rate of 12 cents per capitas the Topeka judges No. 239.
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Hell
Arch to Span Coastwide Street Entrance in Kansas City
A plan proposes a single span arch 51 feet high and 68 feet wide to clear trolley wires, set between State and Seventh streets on Kansas Avenue. It will feature stone appearance, the slogan AO UW, and an archway with a “We boom, strangers” motif. Bids welcome at 023 Quincy Street with a Monday meeting to award the contract.
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Shorey
Coltrane
L Bt
Quincy Street
Hall
Kaiesas
Strange Invention by Col Heil at Santa Fe Palace
Col Heil unveils a strange hybrid vehicle described as a land and water craft with wheels and screws. He plans to move from North Topeka to Kansas Avenue, then glide across the river and climb the opposite bank, attracting a large crowd with whistles and a dramatic display.
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Cal
D. Meio
Santa Fé
Topeka
Strane
Kansas Avenue
Col. Rellseye
Special Train From Ottawa Promises Topeka Festival Reach
Ottawa Republic reports great interest in the Topeka Fall Festival across the Santa Fe system. A Kansas Division meeting set a plan with George Slemaritel as president and W L Beardsley as secretary. A five member departmental committee was appointed and a special train for October 2 has been arranged. At least 167 Ottawa railroad men are expected, bringing wives and children.
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Topeka
Santa Fe System
Kansas
Ottawa Republic
Ottawa
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