Topeka News Briefs Mixed With Local Notices
A cluttered Topeka page notes social happenings births and engagements from area residents. Mentioned are Mr and Mrs Charles Tolbert of Topeka visiting Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Luther Smith’s return from New York, and Thad Sowder show tents in town. Also listed are school events church meetings police notes weather hints and civic notices with scattered references to Washburn college observatory and local railroad activity.
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Penling
Charles Tolbert
Topekuepett
Lawrence
Carl
Manners
Greenwald
Luther Smith
New York
Bert
Neat County
Alesis
Cotinetay
Pace
Charica
Shaldon Wentworth
Ete
GWHEC
mannKern
Ling Alley
Bwllne
Jan Mey Cramer
Kannan City
Bre
Ce Sutherland
Oakland Ln
Sette de
Chaste
Te Pureeas
Thad Bowdere
Bronds Wueter
Teeke
T. Behoonover
Mint
Bowen
Manhattan
Formny Mudente
Washpare
Timots
Thursine
Tay
Vine
Sed
Bridge seizure by force disrupts Marietta transit
In Marietta Ohio on August 31 a dispute over a bridge stalled by the American Bridge Company led to the Ohio Bridges and Ferry Company taking forcible possession with the aid of U S marshal and city police. Electric cars carrying mail crossed the bridge as guards were expelled. Authorities warned trouble may follow. Also in Kansas City a laborer Frank Ridge was found murdered near the Missouri Pacific tracks. James Hicks confessed to the crime after being arrested at a nearby camp. Detectives Winstead and Young investigated the case.
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Topeka
Edward Parseen
First Congregational Church
Meer
All Brook Farm
Grantdille
Borsicwienee
Potwin-Laninan Hill
Counettman Swendean
Marietta
Ohio
American Bridge Company
Ohio Brides & Ferry Company
United States
Kansas City
Frank Ridge
Inhorer
Erreeey
Missouri Pacific
Winstead
Young
Central
Wyandotte Sunday School Convention Plans Unfold
Wyandotte Kansas hosts the annual Sunday School convention October 1 and 2 in Bonner Springs. Secretary Avgat I J Gilles and Rev Frank Fox lead preparations with three late program items and several discussion topics outlined for the agenda.
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Wyandotte
Kansas City
Kan
Avgat—I. J
Gilles
Azsociation
Frank Fox
First Congregational Church
Bonner Sprit Kary
A McFarland Sanitarium Burned in Alma Kansas
A private hostelry named Witter McParland owned by Dr J R Silverthorne burned to ground Sunday at 4 weleck with a loss of 3500 partly insured. Four patients were removed safely.
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McFarland
Alma
Kan
Witter McParland
J. R. Silverthorne
Weleck
Safeay
Honorary Member Named by Cincinnati Society
Auguguast Porter is welcomed as an honorary member of the Cincinnati Society amid a casual notice mentioning Fowler's Extract and a caution against winter illnesses. The brief item reads as a local society update noting recognitions and common medicinal remedies of the era.
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Aubamador Porter
Society of “the
Cincinnati
Fowler
Death of Bartender in KC Beating Mystery
Kansas City, Aug 81. Michael Hooli han, a bartender, was beaten to death with a club in a Sixth Street corner near Broadway. His body lay in a chair with most bones broken and head crushed. Robbery appears the motive as the cash register was battered and money missing. John Hoolihan, owner, suggested current receipts averaged about $40. claim of other pockets rifled.
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Kansas City
Michael Hoolihan
John Hoolihan
Sixth Street
Broadway
Hoolhan
M. F. Parker
Spirit of Revolution Gains in Force in Colombia Crisis
A New York dispatch reports the canal treaty rejection by the Colombian congress has sharpened revolutionary sentiment in the isthmus. General Huertas at Fort Chulriqui is seen as the only official able to curb unrest, while naval forces are largely under American or pro American English influence.
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New York
Rogotn
Times
Zinama
Huertas
Fort Chulriqui
Panama
National Guard Details for Fort Riley Maneuvers
Details from Col. Mitchell place Company D Second Regiment National Guard of Missouri under command of Col. A. C. Sinclair for field maneuvers at Fort Riley on October 14. Missouri apportions a 300 man provisions regiment. guards receive same pay as regulars during this tour.
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St. Louis
National Guard
National Government
Reduced Coal Prices Cut at Pennsylvania Mines
Aug 3 Pottsville Pa reports the Philadelphia and Reading Company announces continued coal price reductions of 2 cents a ton on anthracite contracts. The new price drops to 1.76 per ton at the mines, aligning with August rates.
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Pennsylvania
Pottsville
Philadelph and Ruatling Cou End Iron
Mings
Adene
Pew
Lars Bors
Ottawa Church Dedicated in Kansas Aug 41
Ottawa Kansas reports a church dedication led by Rev T Ferrell of Bowling Green Mo who organized the church over thirty years ago and served as its pastor. Presiding Elder T Durboran conducted the service while Dr J Barry of Chicago delivered the sermon. The collection totaled 32800 to reduce church debt. the structure cost 310000 with Hampden S B Romsfourbaugn note.
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Ottawa
Kas
T. Ferrell
Bowling Green
T. Durboran
3. Barry
Chicago
Medanal
Haworth League
Miter
Kipworth Herald
L H. Marlin
Iea Aiaality
Berry
S. Baum
Pitts
S. B Roms
Avg Halon
Sixth District Politics and Local Notes
A wide review of the Sixth district politics discusses Osborne Lincoln Russell and Edellworth, naming candidates Dr. B. F. Chilcott, Dr. Harry O'Donnell, F. Bracken, A. R. Bugick, and A. I. McFarland. It highlights Lincoln county figures, land claims in Wichita county, and regional campaign dynamics, with references to county papers, printers, and local officials. The piece also notes farm and business activity across Graham, Norton, Colby, and other Kansas counties, including farming, stock, and local newspapers.
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Osborne
Lincoln
Russell
Edleworth
Linely
Russell Tv Ius
Will Handiyork
Osborne County
B. F. Chilcott
Harry O'Donnell
Filsworth County
Lincoln County
I F. Bracken
Barnard
A.R. Bugick
Sylvan Grove
A. I McFarland
Lnhead
Bailey
Cy Leland
Israel Morris
Paris
Missouri
Rooks County
C. E. Kramer
Morris
Paleo
Lincoln Fellows
Wichita County
W. H. Cecil
Ed Smith
J. J. McElhaney
Albert McElhaney
Chas. Green
W. N.mott
Oscar Henry
John Wright
Farma
Graham County
Baper
Deeble
Lucas Sentinel
Guy
Lucast
Hamilton County
Sentinel
Lucas
George W. Jones
Hill City
Plaineville
Reader
Hoch
Smith
Western Star
Hot City
Thee
Pemumont
TI Garenett
Ho McGul
Examiner
Record
New Coopery
Hoor County
Old Millbrook
New Millbrook
Gettysboro
Roscoe
Fremont
Atkin
Penokee
Nicodemus
Bogue
Mace Land
Grant County
Keke
Hotel Empire Broadcast Ad Promises Tourist Comfort
The notice advertises Hotel Empire in St Cry with emphasis on daily rates and upscale amenities. It highlights the restaurant famed for its cuisine and service and directs travelers from Ferris and Dora Steamers to reach the hotel via Broadway 30 and 6th Avenue, noting proximity to Principal Theater.
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Ita Cetaine
Lia ‘Emicitet
Servine
Nurater
Broadway
Empire
Lee Korey
Ferris, Steamtoats
Dora
Fort Block
Elevald Railway
6Th Ave
Gith’ Street
Thenterd
W. Johnson Ques
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Kansas
Regilar
Thin Nate
Cohen
Snyder
North
Andrew & Towan
Teiser
Cherries
Gates
Ainet
Eran Infantry
Trapestor Purihie
Reve
Tupetia Niles
Tiehert
Graham
Tl Hinetty
Cyrus Gitfain
Leagis Nun Nee
Treekill
Bloomington
Atchison Globe
Atchison
Ly Topeka
Santa Fe
Dad” Grifith
Col
Jene Bets
George Hetzel
MW. Kuta
Tirdie Riley
Gertrude Meade
Nellie Bina
Lizzie Byrnes
I. C. Bushong
Clara Bradford
Georgian Coates
Myrtle Duncan
Edith Eddy
Emma Ford
Jemsie Gultok
Alma Godlicht
Hertrude Harris
Alma Hawk
Annie Kundees
Nellie EK
Lyons
George C. Miller
Dettha E. Moods
Elly Pare
Democratice Flambeau Club
Santa Fe Freight Winliter
Lavinai Hill
Te Auditors
Mumner
Fapers
June Chapmin
Fourth
Jackson Streets
Dudley
China
Japan
Hospital Corps
U.S. Army
Seution Guards
Pekin
Seamann
Neenle
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Topeka Distriet
Vinewood Park
Moyed Agnainst
FP Ee Barnett
Pheard
S. &. Stadt
Waconia
SS. S
Atlanta
Porter
Spirit OF
Colombia
Fort Riley
Sinclair
Winewood
Sharon Springs
Batley
Bors Bisters
J. G. Hurlbut
Wallace County
California
Placher
W. E. Ward
Colby Land Office
Jaey
Wallac County
Josiah Such
D. W. Littie
Frank Nelson
John R. Connelly
Colby Free Press
A. Turner
Colby Tribune
Republican
Iown
Ilinois
Texford
A. A. Bow
Robt
Edijeblute
Rooks Jeounty
Hmb
L. A. King
Plainyile Gazette
Jeditor
the Gazette
Norton Courier
Frank Melver
Hoxie Sentinel
Sheridan County
Hanna
Rermmin
Jong Ae
Brgtn
Lakin
John King
King
Hartland
Pratt, Kon
Aug. C
J.C. @llis
Beate
Hotel Empire
Southern Railway
Paverve Statn Bullaing
Phillips
J. W. Phillips
West Eight Street
EL Ppate
Nice
SS Fellas
Goem Sienna
Ghevsinna
Brim
Butta
Hochemer
Iereesan
Hew Torkhy
Rome
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
R'y. Ark
C. A. McNutt
Waom House
the State Journal
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