Postage Reduced From Three To Two Cents On Canada Letters
Washington reports the Postmaster General notify the Prime Minister that postage on letters to Canada will drop from 3 to 2 cents per ounce, effective January 1, under the treaty between the United States and Canada. The change, urged by the Canadian government, applies to domestic rates for letters sent westward to Canada and certain maritime routes.
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Canada
Washington
Mullock
Sualth
Jey
Smith
Calix
Associated Press
E Redactium
Railroad south from Caspian links Afghanistan borders
A report to the state department via Consular Agent Harris et Kidenstovk states Russia has completed a major railway south from the Caspian to the Afghan border. The line runs from the Caspian Coast through Sesere to Semarcand, enabling vast trade with Afghanistan, Persia, and notable Central Asian regions.
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Russia
Caspian
Swashington
Hussia
State Department
Harris Et Kidenstovk
Afghanistan
Sere
Sémarcand
Txburetan
Persian
Orest
Fire at Baptist Church Sparks Temperance Meeting
A fire at the Prat Baptist church from a defective flue caused minor damage but filled the building with smoke. The incident interrupted a temperance and good citizenship gathering, with Frank Nelson and Rev. D. Countermine addressing attendees.
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Prat Baptist
Frank Nelson
CS. Cross
Ensporia
Collins
Dio
John Collins
the State University
Wages in India Highlight Extreme Labor Economy
United States Consul Patterson reports cost of subsistence for Indian laborers with wages as low as 4.59 dollars monthly for jute mill hands and 1.60 dollars for agricultural workers. Northern India shows even lower earnings though workers sustain families, save money, and endure arduous manual labor. Also notes Kansas division T A W executive committee meeting electing W M Glenn as delegate and urging Keenan for president and J O’Brien for treasurer.
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Waanington
United States
Patterson
Calcutta
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
State Department
India
Kansas
T. A W
W. M. Gienn
Tribune
National Assembly
Harttonn
Keenan
J. O'Bbien
Nebraska
Egislature
Geo. W. Blane Held
W. Wilson
A. J. Arnolds
Topeka Club New Year's Social Gala Decor and Attire
Social notes from Topeka describe a club gathering with elaborate Christmas greens and palms, two special rooms decorated in Indian and Moorish themes, a front hall orchestra, and extensive New Year receptions. Guests include numerous local and visiting ladies and gentlemen, with detailed gowns, decorations, and party plans across multiple residences.
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L. H. Munn
J. B. Furry
George Crawford
Fla. Lewis
Mies Margaret Dudley
Noor
Elchor
A. i Quinton
Avery Turner
Myra
Hello Hall
Cody Corber
Nere
AJ B. Jolineur
Rubene Ware
Mre& Arthur Capper
Atias Rassington
Armin Fassier
C. A. Hudson
Helen Thompson
Florence Rossington
Haxel Fassier
Mink S J. Crawford
Charles ‘Thomas
Duchein Lice
J. A. Munn
Frank Lewis
Dudley
C.J. Brown
Miss Hosafneton
Miles Jence Tossineton
Hazel Fasaler
State Journal expands with new press and front brick building
The State Journal reports its full day leased wire from the Associated Newspapers and four Linotypes with a fast Web Perfecting Press. It boasts a larger circulation than any other daily and has erected a permanent news room. The new site sits on a premier business corner at southeast s avenue, featuring a double front brick structure and significant glass displays.
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Fehanchotta
Pers Sears
Johnston
Betas
Tates
Dieran
Pers ‘Mes
Othare
Sistany
Kansas Avenue
Hub
Chicago Medical Institute
Topeka
Kansas
State Journal
Associa
Assofati
the State Journal
Te Ramos
S Avenue
Pia Bb
K Fa Sas Avenue
Notes A Misdated Social Roundup in Sherman
Sherman social column records a strings of visits and gatherings across Sherman and nearby towns. Names include Miss Lilian Trapp, Mrs. Wickham, Miss Julia Street, Miss Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lew, Miss Torephine Dittrich, Mrs. Charles Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cubbienn, Miss Mamie Hambleton, Miss Wever, Miss Tefft, Mr. and Mrs. John Hollies, Mrs. J. Fi. Berthyhanen, Mee. C. H. Matson, Judge Osborn, Hon. CMe Irwin, Bz W. F. Evans, and numerous regional locales. Events include dances, dinners, and informal gatherings at Tepeke, Tsnseng hall, and local homes, with travel mentions to Leavenworth, Denver, and Oskaloosa. The note lists multiple hostesses and attendees, reflecting a bustling social scene.
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J. C. Hoyle
Mabel Wilton
Madge Jobson
Julia Turner
Quincy
Imi
Miss Chapman
Ghiengo
Grace Chapman
Lille
RJ. Walker
Newton
Virgie
Watts
Miss Willis
Lexington
Miss Titus
Kansas City
Mise O'Connor
San Francisco
Bessie Hayden
Arthur Capper
Mra H. Af. Modge
Frances Riles
Emporia
F. P. Maclennan
Darrah
Leavenworth
Miss Darragh
Miss Wasson
Col
A. 5. Johnson
W. T. Crosby
E. H. Crosby
J. K. Smith
Waterbury
Conn
Avery Te
Eugene Hagen
James Iy
Edward Wilder
Rossington
Charles Blood Smith
George Crawford
Arthur Cappe
W. Johnston
CR. Hudson
H. A. Mudge
R. J. Parker
Newt
Clarence Horner
J. B. Furry
W. A. L. Thompson
Walter Littlefield
C. J. Brown
A. J. Quinton
F.C. Gay
L. Boyle
Tates
Denver
Charles Thomas
J. K. Cubbienn
Mamie Hambleton
Miss Lots Tefft
John Hollies
Abione
George W. Crane
Tepeke
Cecal
G. Martin
Jotheb
Madivon
Strå— Dence
West Side
Birkeriey
Grace
Tetuenesto
Peko
B. Wein
SS Eee
Wit Hutchinson
Vino
Se Han Canaitte
CIA
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2 Co
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Arizone
Topeka & Basta Fe
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Kan
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de Witt
Geo W.eee
Wilson
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A. J. Kane & Co
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Kansas Reform School
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Mine Horner
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Santa Ans
Caia
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Boston
W. C. Smith
St Louis
Miss Prescott
Library
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Mra
J. K Smith
W. Smith
St. Louis
TG. Wear
Pittsburg
George Rust
Clarence M. Merriam
Ed Small
Atchison
Ona McFadden
Chicago
Carrie Titus
Bessie Trout
Wamego
Smyser
New Jersey
W. A. Johnston
Bonebrake
Albert Latham
J. Ko Ifudeon
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Eugene F. Ware
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Sheilabarger
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O. Garvey
Cpl Spencer
0. Brow
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Richard Gundry
Willard Hall
Miss Greer
WV. A. Morton
Robert Pierce
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Morse
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Gee
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H. V_ Hinckie
Po H. Adams
Ars
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Geo. F. Sharitt
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Csston
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Herrick
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Myrtle Jetmare
Yaboer
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Miley Dennis
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Gulber
Lie Hergen
West
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Bishop's House
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Dean
Hykes
Mia
Charter Thomas
He McClintnck
Margaret Dual Mink
Jeannette Weaver
Hambleton
J. D. Countershing
J.T. Clark
W. W. Mills
OL. Millspaush
J. A. MacGiffen
G. M. Chase
J. 5. Larimer
Alexander Letra
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Lida Macferran
Mary
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Robert M. Cust
Clay Street
Hayden
James B. Hayden
Willard Davie
A. H. Connelly
Conway Holmes
O'Connor
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Lou Neely
Mattie’ Jon
Frank Wear
Charles Hudson
Armin Fassler
Belle Hall Small
W. J. Black
B. Kramison
Dell Keizer
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Seneca
Darrach
Roesington
Misa Madge Johnson
Lillian Tet
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J.P. Jarrell
Harold Chase
Sire Wills Norton
Mee
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Herbert Armstrong
T. E. Pounds
Theodore Hammatt
Mev
Frank Thomas
Mary Nickerson Lakin
Bert
W. Lyle Dickey
Omaha
Ned
Ned, and Mra
Victor Spandhure
Jarrell
Harrisons
Western Avenue
Mra. W
Swan
B. Harrison
Marthi Bradshaw
Mixardens Crandell
Lutie Johnston
Laura Weld- Dine
Winele Vanderpool
Mud Barnes
Mabel Barnes
Efe Nell
Mollie Magill
Laure Davies
Margaret Sawyer
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Jean Frost
Eleanor Work
Horton's
Pery
Judge Horton
A.J. Padghem
Cal
David Palmer
Fred Cole
Harrison m Morea
B. Furry
W. N. West
Thant Humes
Sapella
Soloman. Stoddard
Anie
Mary Thompson
Priscilla Alexander
Rosamond Horton
Alice Prescott
Mabel Wilson
Kate Gunther
Willa Rogers
Maude Ranney
Lena Renney
Aliss Helen Moun
Glenna Cross
Caro Penfield
Milas Clara Beck
Horton
A. A. Hurd
A. A. Rolinson
M.A. Lew
MC. Hemmatt
Gee, Noble
A. H. Thompson
Jonathan Thomas
Joab Sulvane
A. HE. Horton
Jane Dennis
J. EL Thompson
T. EL Bowman
John ©. McClintock
Horace Hail
T. PL Garver
J.D. McParland
Alice Clagaton
J. D. Whittemore
T. J. Kellam
M. St. Thomas
Shellabarger
Jonn Norton
Lindsay
Wm. Henderson
A. D. Robbins
M. KE. Harlan
G. ‘M. Herrick
A. 5. Hinbree
Saille Crosby
Viola Troutman
Miss Graham
Mise Dougherty
Chas. McClintock
Eugene Brot
A. Tlosen
Mise
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McFarland
Lillian McFarland
Marie Brooks
Helen Moon
Charlies Adams
Clara Beck
Holton
Charles Adams
Miss Beck
Willa Kzere
Misa Mabel Quigley
Miss Moon
Mary Moon
Dick Rogera
Will Adames
Guy Adams
Will Adams
Ralph Moore
Charlie Jlllott
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Eugene Ware
A. HM. Thompson
Gusske Fuller
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Olive Gundry
Nettie Ware
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Helen Welker
Lowrie Kellam
Nelle Baker
Tobete Payne
Kate Fl
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Willard Davia
Willis
Delt Ketzer
Frank Bonebrake
California
Land of Flowers
T. T. King
Cromwell and Jeffries
North Topeka
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