Topeka’s Sporty Roots: 1872 Base Ball Visit and Odd Tales
Major Tom Anderrson recalls Topeka as a sport town in its early days. He notes 1872 when a Raw Valleys baseball team faced Rockford with A. G. Spalding pitching and Old Pap Anson in the lineup. The piece recounts races, fireside mishaps, an Opera House incident, and a governor vaccination scene, all illustrating Topeka’s lively 19th century character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toear
Tom Anderrson
Topeka
Valles
Spalding
Santa Fe
Henry
Lawrence
Kansas
Kansas Maid
Kathans Maid
Prank P and Mac Lennan City Notice
Fragmentary OCR shows a city paper style notice with names and addresses, reference to building, a permanent home, and an official court or bidding context. The readable text mentions Temple of the City, Topera, and corner locations with partial contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Lennan
Yoleme Avi
Diidinl
Topera
Ath
Peraple
Buby
Prack Hi'herisen
Mat Chagoo Goffion
Sig Behanis
Vrena
Sgt
Losbex
Pich Y Ret
Lien
Pest
Hell
England could start with all her defeated generals
Fragmented text discusses wartime censorship in Africa and strategic finances, mentioning England, the Boer War context, and debates over gold standards, sugar markets, and political figures. It references U.S. politics, the Supreme Court, prohibition stands, and economic concerns affecting tariffs, freight, and cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owhal U Tnimedies
England
Duty and Power in Newspaper Trust Debate
The Philadelphia Times critiques the paper trust and editorial actions as a pivotal moment in political gifts and endorsements. It argues that the paper's influence shapes national power dynamics and congressional response amid evolving media politics.
Free pulp paper repeal would curb tariffs and save forests
The piece urges repeal of the duty on pulp to end extortion by the international paper trust. It argues imported Canadian pulp can supply mills, protecting U S forests and reducing costs for publishers while opposing tariff protections for trusts. It cites wartime losses and calls for informed, thorough consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pacer
Congress
Canada
Americas
Europe
International Paper Trust
Atchison Globe Highlights Local Anecdotes and Notices
Fragmented column captures Atchison residents affairs in brief bits. Mentions payments, card events, holiday plans, a woman hosting kin, and social observations about neighbors, servants, and community figures amid quirky anecdotes and domestic reflections.
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News Echo
Fragmented excerpts comment on judging actresses, practice, wealth, envy, marriage, and social behavior. The piece muses on vanity, money, and ambition with several garbled lines reflecting a satirical, jauntily cynical tone about society and fortune. Names, places, dates are unclear due to damaged text.
Bachelor Buttons
A fragment from the New York Press critiquing courtship norms. It humorously notes women favor male attention and men seek comfort in drink, while social judgment centers on gifts and perceived perfection among wives and lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
To Rebuild Lanyon Smelter After Fire
A careful search of the Lanyon smelter site at La Kare found no additional boulles after yesterday's blaze. Yate Tank in Rowethieg reports relief of the brutes and vows immediate rebuilding, as the community faces hardship and plans aid for the widow nearby.
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Lanyon
Iola
Fie
la Kare
Hime
Rowethieg
Pete
Mekrance
Mace & Puree
Coffeyville Granted Franchise for Eastern Capital Street Railway
Coffeyville set for a street railway with Eastern capitalists led by Le Long. The council debated a liberal franchise allowing single or double track operation by steam or other power, with fares fixed at five cents for adults and three cents for children under ten, under a gauge of four feet ten inches.
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Coffeyville
le Long
Ety Council
Francine
Coffey Hills
Ordinance Committee
CL. Long
Ailulta
Missing cattleman drama unfolds in Hutchinson search
Two Arkansas youths chase clues in Hutchinson as they seek their missing friend James Johnson. They allege cattle dealings involving Georgy H. Davis of Arkansas City and Johnson, who reportedly shipped $1200 worth of cattle to Oklahoma City and never returned. Investigators pursued leads of sale and overland drive, while Johnson’s wife planned travel, but results remained inconclusive.
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Hutchinson
Arkansas
Huutchnson
Georgy Hi. Davis
Arkannas City
James Johnson
Johnson
Oklahoma City
Davis
Johnaon
Sod
Davie
Durie Alno
Jonnaan
Brutohinnon
Thie City
Aoe
Tale Consolidation Sparks Galena Council Debate
A joint meeting of Geo Jet and Empire City councils in Galena discussed consolidating the two towns. No official action occurred due to lack of quorums. Mayor Walters said Dunpire residents were not yet settled, favoring postponement until spring election while he supported consolidation in principle.
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Galena
Geo Jet
Empire City
Walters
Dunpire
Must Be Vaccinated In Kansas City Kansas
Police Surgeon Eager leads a drive to vaccinate all schoolchildren in Kansas City Kansas with public inoculation sites at City Hall and police stations from 7 30 to 1 each morning until January 2. A council vote will make vaccination compulsory and the school board may require it for school admission after January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
City Hall
Douglass Adowl
Tenth Street
Minnesota Avenue
Hood's Sarsaparilla Adverts Purports Health Miracle
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a faultless blood purifier that cures a wide range of ailments. It cites testimonials from readers in Binghamton New York and Clayton Delaware, claiming nerve, liver and appetite issues improved. The copy urges prompt action for health and vitality, presenting dramatic personal success stories.
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Hood
BaLpwin
Lot
Oak Binghamton
New York
Mina
Janam A. Sao Clayton
Del
Satsa Mocs Souci
Emporia News Roundup of Local Telegrams and Grants
A Kansas dispatch notes pupil vaccination mandates for city schools. Dr J H Page of Emporia recalls his 1870s connection with General Lawton and U S Cavalry. Pension awards list several Kansans with varied amounts. Hydrophobia reports near Reading. Newton records a six inch Friday snow with poor road conditions.
Powder explosion injures boy. doctor saves child
Dr Buckmaster found his little nephew handling powder and warned it is dangerous for children. He traced a trail six feet long in the yard and touched a match to the end, burning his thumb and face, yet he saved the boy from harm.
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Buckmaster
Oe Haoke Yard
Mills Store Closed and Bankruptcy Action Begun
Deputy U S Marshal Prescott served restraining order on J B Mills Co and T B Mills to stop disposing of stock. Federal court action seeks bankruptcy by three wholesale houses with claims against land. Judge Hook granted restraining order on evidence that stock had passed to T B Mills as mortgagee, who was selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Prescott
J. B. Mile & Co
T. B. Mills
Trom
J. B. Mills & Co
Whdeaule
Hook
Mortrates
Fight over money in Griffin estate probate case
In Topeka the probate court hears a dispute over the estate of Charles N. Griffin who died recently. Two administrators are named, Mrs. Griffin and a second appointee, with the widow holding the key to a safe containing funds while the bank retains the outside key. A jurisdictional question arises between counties as each side seeks access to the funds, with the matter before Judge Dolman this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Griffin
Topeka
Dorman
Griffin
Dolman
Manhattan
Duty Before Health at St Peters Holy Door Openings
In Rome on December 22 the pope announced he would issue the papal blessing from the altar of confession during the Holy Door opening. Pontifical officers urged renunciation of the idea as risky, but the pontiff refused saying he must fulfill his duties as Catholic sovereign and continue with the blessing to the end.
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John P. St. John
Topeka
Board of Health
Apostle of
Temperance
Roma
St. Peters
Christmas Divorces Granted By Judge Hazen in Topeka
Mrs Cora L Matthews and Mrs Bette Adkins received divorces from Moses E Matthews and Hugh Adkins by default. Both suits filed within four months. no contest. Matthews married in Topeka then moved to Alabama where he deserted her. Adkins married Alma in 1897. abandonment cited. Belle Halford is noted as her former name. Dorman Bridge ton died today at his home aged 60 years.
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Cora L. Matthews
Bette Adkins
Hacer
Moses E. Matthews
Hugh Adkins
Hazen
Matthews
Topeka
Alghamna
Adkins
Alma
Belle Halford
Topeka Reports Another Death From Cuban Chickenpox
An elderly black inmate Lang, 25 East First Street, died Friday after contracting Cuban chickenpox and tuberculosis. City physician Dr Peers says Lang was consumptive and the combination caused his death. Health authorities report 62 cases in Topeka with several awaiting fumigation. Vaccination of school children continues after the holidays. the ten day vaccination period ends Sunday.
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Topeka
Lang
East First Street
Peers
Topekan
City Board of Health
Baltimore & Ohio buys Monongahela River railroad line
Baltimore and Ohio Railway completed a major purchase yesterday, acquiring the Monongahela River railroad from Fairmont to Clarksburg and uniting with the B&O system toward Chicago. Ex Senator Camden and partners owned the line, retaining coal interests of about 29000 acres in West Virginia. The deal, pensive for years, secures possession in April at an estimated price around six million dollars, with the road previously valued near two million ten years ago.
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Baltimore, der
Baltimore & Ohio Frail Road Company
Johnson N. Camden
Aule
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Monongahela Company
Cnal
Fairmont
Monongahela
West Virints
Clarksburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Chicago
Plumbers Challenge Verdict in Fight Over Materials Access
Garver and Larimer for the defense motion to set aside verdict and grant new trial. They allege juror influence by plaintiff attorney McKeever who urged the jury that the son fought in the Philippines while his father faced obstruction by the timber trust blocking material supplies. The case centers on the plumbers conflict and alleged tampering with evidence and allowances.
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Garver & Larimer
District’ Court
Tt i
J& D. McKeever
Kansas
MrKeaver
Philippines
Aod
Himbers” Trust
Hn Rom
Shippers to Organize to Fight Freight Rate Hikes
Merchants and shippers in Chicago plan to unite to counter rising freight rates deemed extortionate by eastern railroads. They expect limited relief from the Interstate Commerce Commission and move to form local state and national associations to protect commercial interests.
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Chicago
Interstate Colimerie Commission
aUewe
Tmer~ Chatta and Shippers
Kansan to Fight British Enlist in Africa from Topeka
Topeka resident Fret Shaufite, a German born Kansan, plans to enlist in Africa for the British war. He will travel to New York City Monday and join a large group of recruits with transport to South Africa. The 20th Kansas regiment veteran has long sought service after an insanity episode.
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Topeka
Kansas
Africa
Shaufite
New York City
South Africa
Shavile
Levdy
Imie
Twentieth
Mas Franciseo
Nations
Washington
New York
Deaths and Funerals in Topeka Area Notices
Tracy aged six died today with funeral Sunday at 10 from Fenideace on North Lake Street. Michael Treahy died Wednesday at Salvation Army hospital after long illness. he was six years old and prominent in the community. Miss Nita Shipler, a Topeka girl, died at her mother's home on West Eighth Avenue from heart trouble. funeral from the Fenidence Tuesday afternoon, time to be announced. Mine Shipper was a niece of Dr E Martin.
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Tracy
Fenideace
North Lake Street
Michael ‘Treahy
Topeka
Birr
Nita Bhipler
Indy
Malvina Shipier
West Eighth Avenue
Allie Shipier
Faculty
Fenidence Thesday
Mine Shipper
E. Martin
Hospital Addition Plans Reported by Stormont Trustees
Stormont trustees announce a hospital expansion, purchasing the 6214 area for ongoing prosperity. The project includes additional beds and facilities to support continued growth and community needs.
LELAND'S OPERA GLASSES RETURNED FOR 3 CENTS
Sergt Tim Donovan recovered a pair of opera glasses stolen from Cyrus Leland. The items were found in a pawn shop used as security for 3 cents. They are valued at 25 dollars.
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Tim Donovan
Han
Cyrus Leland
Megid
Blind Jesse Quarantined Over Cuban Chickenpox
Jesse Brooks, a blind man known for working at Rock Island depot, is quarantined at his home on Kunmes Avenue near Flight Street with Cuban chickenpox. The incident was reported Friday after a car express driver spread the news. Brooks had earlier complained of illness and failed to report to work, with the condition now confirmed as chickenpox.
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Jesse Brooks
Rock Island
Kunmes Avenue
Fligt’ Street
Carelans
Belog
District Court Schedules Sewer Max and Veiled Docket
The district court will observe sewer max on Monday by not holding court. The motion docket will be veiled on Tuesday morning as opposed to Monday and Judge Hagen will preside over a church matters session with several important items on the agenda.
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Juder Hagen
Saturday Night Club Mesting Report
An odd OCR fragment describes a Saturday club event, mentioning confinement to tone, Filuere purity, and Sad ver roabies. The readable text references Bing, the club, and DeWirse Tittve in a cryptic, incomplete note about activities and rules.
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Ines
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Lok
Grand Opera House
Polceman
Betts
Iain
Hla
Hlm
Brownville
Topeke
Fred
Jack
Tulter
Po Atger
Oom Pauls War Department
Verhape
Gerakius
Tee
Republic
Boerod
Hoties
Notinn
Democratiy Cimresaaon
Biome
Moody
Supremé Court
Linots
Department
Toren
Ce Celvere
Intiahiapoly News
Bond
Femad Wuinder
Gilet
Philadelphia Times
Anil
Globe Sights
Prom the
Atenwon Globe
Atchison
Ameenikaron
Ants
Claus
Fvte Rastee
Serim Kin
Amd Ly Uulkite
Gatien
No Brother
Coum Ania
Kit
The
Chicago News
Ures
Kansas News
Arkansas City
Galens
Ons Corporation
Kanan City
Lawton Well
Emporia
Emporis
General Lawton
J. H. Page
Twelfth Avenue
Lawton
Page
Ft. Leavenworth
Ft. Dodge
Ft Dooley
Ft Elliott
Tex
Pourth United States Cavalry
Ytara
FL Reno
Pure Tho
Grant
Kansang
Orkenai
FH. Matthews
Holton
Joshua N. Stewart
McGann
Wm. Stauber
Sawyer
Amon Hagelin
Mount Valley
David C. Troup
Linn
Jacob Lieberknecht
Grenola
Joseph MM. Bell
Andrew Cottlerman
Lyndon
Sylvester S. Westgate
Wichita
James’ Gaunty
Leavenworth
Eloy Speer
Tawiey
Charles A. Welchi
War
R. Lerow
Topekin
Elizabeth E. Ragan
Alisona
Susan Owens
Blue Mound
Reading
Amome
Newton
Dev
Charles Griffin
Strong Box
Eaton
Dorman Bridgeton
Monongahela River Road
Stansfield’s
Kansas Avenue
Kansan
Deatus
Stormont
Stormont Bowspitat
Leland
Jesse
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