Registration Books Close With 8000 Voters for City Hall
Topeka voters showed historic interest in the city hall election as 7401 names were on the registration books at close. About 400 more registered after hours, pushing anticipated turnout to near 8,000, with Deputy Commissioner George Waener calling it the largest registration yet. Community leaders stress the hall will serve all citizens for state gatherings, labor, and public events, not just rental use.
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Prystedt
Commissioner of Elections
Asimahy
Topeka
Frieda
Ity Project
George Waener
Tay
United States
Geo
Trocke
Santa Fe
Beneft
Corman
Ratiroat Gambang
Roy
Eishy
Elty Ork
Topekia
Hull
Tepes
Cies
Anderson
Mator
Tayeka Ian
Pope
Fupnoeitien
Mate Wit
Progresat
Unclear text hints at police investigation and raids
Fragmentary lines suggest a police inquiry into a crime or raid. The text mentions a raid, a perpetrator, and authorities seeking information. Details are obscured and names or places are unreadable, but tone indicates an ongoing investigation and pursuit of leads.
What of the Negro at Baltimore convention
At the second annual meeting of the District Foreign Missionary Society of the Catered Baptist church the question of the Negro’s status dominates discussion. Rev Dr Brown urges moral power in pulpits and fearless preaching of peace, urging white and black alike to fear God and obey his commands.
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Baltimore
District Foreign Missionary Sociery
Brown
Winston, N
Wasing
Chris
Delegates from eight states gather for vexed trace problem
Delegates from Maryland District of Columbia Pennsylvania New Jersey Virginia West Virginia Ohio and North Carolina convene to address a vexed trace problem. The meeting highlights cross state collaboration and technical discussions among policymakers and engineers.
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Maryland
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Virginia
West Virginia
Ohio
North Carolina
Water damages New York Mercantile stock at 110 East Sixth
A faulty water release in Moore Printing’s second floor caused flooding that ruined New York Mercantile Company stock worth at least 2000 dollars. Goods on the east side, including stockings, underwear, ribbons, and dry goods, were soaked, with many items damaged beyond salvage. Mr. Johnson and staff sorted and moved unsaleable goods while preparing to reopen at 2 PM and replace the stock soon.
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New York Mercantile Company
East Sixth Avenue
Moore Printing Company
J. & Johnson
Johnson
Moore
Dimes and other coins rush from U S mints nationwide
A Washington dispatch cites Treasury officials noting unprecedented demand for dimes quarters and half dollars. Mint output surges to meet orders across the nation with California and other western states receiving special quotas while pennies rise in demand in the west and south amid new tax stamp requirements.
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Times
Washington
Treasury
Treasury Department
Hoberts
California
Gafd
Une
Pacific Coast
Roberts
Internal Revenue
Weather report notes near term showers and mild highs
A terse forecast indicates scattered showers possible through the day with temperatures rising to the upper seventies and a light breeze. Expect brief pockets of rain in the afternoon as conditions trend toward drier skies by evening.
Miss Flora Mayo and Warren M Crosby wed in private ceremony
Miss Flora Mayo became Mrs Warren M Crosby in a small morning wedding at the bride’s parents home in Topeka. Officiated by Rev Linus Blakesley with violin selections by Miss Marie Norton, the event featured asparagus domed decorations and a breakfast reception. Afterward the couple planned a monthlong trip to Boston New York and Cape Cod and will reside at 820 Polk Street after October 15.
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Viera
Mayo
Warren M. Crosby
Mra
T. B Maya
Polk Street
Marie Norton
Linus Blakesley
Finke
Annie Laurie
Senate
Crosby
Topeka
Crowley
Boston
New York
Cape Cod
Arrest hearing over liquor sale to Pottawatomie Indians
Mrs. sarovaramult, or a person with that name, was arrested by federal authorities for selling liquor to the Pottawatomie Indians. She appeared before United Water Commissioner Clark Wednesday afternoon after Indians were subpoenaed as witnesses. several departed from their usual denial of buying liquor.
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Sarovaramult
Pottawatomie
Liquor Purchases Highlight Grand Jury Bond Action
Testimony showed multiple liquor purchases from Ms Halst. Commissioner Clark bound Mrs Hatet over to the next grand jury session with a bond of 400, which she posted.
Kansas fruit for Paris expo discussed with officials
A state horticultural expert from Titel, a former senator, visited Kansas City Wednesday to confer with state officers on best fruit for the Paris exposition. Kansas plans a strong display with top apples stored cold, and a nursery plant shipment from Leavenworth is planned for April 15. Henry M. Tumap of Champaign is noted among contributors.
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Titel
Ohio
Kansas
Ansas
Leavenworth
Henry M. Tumap
Champaign
Ex Governor St John Leases Missouri Lead Mine
Ex Governor St John of Kansas joins a Kansas company leasing the Buffalo mine near Versailles Morgan County Mo alongside other Kan sas firms buying land and planning deep mining and smelting operations. Galena interests led by J H McCormick also buy 560 acres and begin drilling, signaling growing Missouri zinc and lead prospects.
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St John
Morgan County
Versailles
Kansas
Kansas Company
Buffalo
Missouri
King Mining Company
Galena
Kan
Galena Company
J. H. McCormick
Eerie
Seeeeeee Springs
Mii
Morgen County
McCormick
Good Inc
Petition to Queen seeks wartime restraint from Netherlands group
A Netherlands Woman's Disarmament league petition presented to the Queen asks her to avoid war with the Boers. It appeals to maternal and womanly duties and calls war a blot on her reign.
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London
Netherlands Woman's Disarmament League
Topeka Wire Theft Ring Strikes Edison and Rail Lines
A two week spree in Topeka nets the Edison Illuminating Co several hundred pounds of copper wire replaced by cheap iron and steel wire. The thieves, possibly tramp workers, targeted copper along Tenth Avenue and Fillmore Street. Losses exceed 400 to 500 dollars in copper, plus future damage from reduced current. street railway adds about 160 dollars. Discovery came after dead wires and dimmed lights prompted investigations. wire reportedly sent to distant markets.
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Topeka
Edison I- Ruminating
Idaisea Tower
Tenth Avenue
Fillmore Street
Iecio
Aime
Edison Company
Edison
Item Found in Topeka Junk Shop Sparks Prosecution
A Topeka junk shop yielded a discovery that led to the proprietor’s arrest for embezzlement. The recovered item is valued at about a significant amount, details indicate the case hinges on possession and improper handling of valuables.
Irrigation Delegates Named for National Meeting
Governor Stanley appoints Kan rem delegates to the National Irrigation Congress in Missoula Montana September 15 and 17. Delegates include B A Moses Great Bend L Kownilt Topeka LL Divwem Gardens City W Wats Kingsley Secretary D A Catharn Topeka J H Churchill Dodgy City J B Allen Obertis.
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Kanenm
Miesels
Montana
B.A. Moses
Great Bend
Cownilt
Topeka
LL. Divwem
Gardens City
O. W Wats
Kinsiey
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Los Angeles
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Kiness City
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W. B. Merriam
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Charles
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Leon Tuttle
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Biss Lane
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Kansas City
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Kansas Fruit
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