Corbett Receipts Attacked at Grand Opera House
W Stater of Parsons Kansas attempts attachment via Westport constable to seize receipts of the Nasal Cadet company at the Grand Opera House. Manager Judah thwarted the move by delaying the box office. Ohio? legal action arises from an account owed by McKee Rankin to Stater, linked to Brady management and prior salary disputes.
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Parsons
Kan
Kans City
Westport
Nasal Cadet
Bourne
Judah
Bia
McKee Rankin
Wiliam A. Brady
Brady
Stawer
Mauner
Hunter
Marncer Brady
Social events and visitors in Topeka society notes
In Topeka and vicinity society items recount Miss Grace Weiss hosting Fin de Sede club members and guests at a book party with prizes and readings. Personal notices mention deaths, travel plans, entertainments, and upcoming parties at various Topeka addresses, with multiple local residents and guests named.
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Grace Weiss
Trienda
Aliss Whitelock
W. Ter Smith
Galniie
Tits Merishvimer
Kansas City
Mia Mabel Wilson
Chicago
Mia
C. Bt. Merriam
Mike Bina Speer
Mies Berle Stewart
Margaret Dear
Lillian Whitelock
Mabel Knowles
Eda Crane
Edie Morehouse
Norma Senbth
Mise Afar Baret Weiss
Georgina Wasson
Edd MecClintock
Thos. Kins
H. Destis
Mart Wiksdal
Mfr
Wim Bier
Mel J. Fe Morgan
HS. Moran
Dean Low
Mtr
Harry Williams
Walter Seatth
Jay Kehr
Predebbing
Desi Loki
Ralph Moore
Fay Howe
Cirele
Joh Martin
iFrank Thomas
Ed Terre
Werr
Thuvin
Trone Horner
Tress Cosegine
Misa Mary Horner
Notre Dame
Ind
Corn Rates Tumble As Kans City Line Cuts Again
Railway corn rates fell further on Wednesday as the Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham line slashed ship tariffs by five cents per hundredweight from Memphis to interior southern points and four cents to southeastern coast regions. Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis lines matched reductions from Ohio river to western markets and from St Louis inland routes. From the Ohio river to coast points rates moved to 19 cents while Memphis rates dropped to 15 cents, with other coastal and inland adjustments noted.
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Kansas City
Memphis
Birmingham
St. Louis
Kansans City
Memphi
Southerst Pointe
Kansan City
Fort Bett
Ohio River
Tory
Charleston
Bayne
Jackernville
Interior Petits
BIMETALLISM IN OREGON BILL TO PAY DEBTS IN GOLD OR SILVER
Olympia Feb 4 The senate paused a bill requiring all debtedness be paid with gold or silver money An investigation committee meets behind closed doors examining witnesses Senator Squire leads the probe and Turter is targeted for alleged corrupt means The Biscayne’s captain escapes and crew losses are reported in Sebastian area Aged convict shows up in Kentucky penitentiary at eight years old and a laundry advert rounds out the column
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Olympia
Wash
Senate
Senate Investigation Committee
Squire
Elect Turter
Dan Stuart Talks Fight Plans For Corbett Fitzsimmons Bout
Dan Stuart of Dallas promotor prominence for the heavyweight title fight visited Kansas City yesterday. He dined with James J. Corbett at the Aridland and discussed training locations in Nevada. Stuart aims to confirm Carson or Reno as the venue and plans to depart Dallas soon for exact arrangements.
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Kansas City
Dan Stuart
Dallas
Tex
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Airdland
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Nevada
Hayine
Stuart
Carson
Reno
Reward Bridge Burners Pension Increase Sought
Washington reports the East Tennessee bridge burners, praised for perilous duty, should receive higher invalid pensions. A House committee recommends boosting benefits for 13 named veterans who aided in burning bridges to protest enemy actions, with promises of army occupation and danger to themselves.
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Tennessee
Washington
East Tennessee
House
Ast Ten
T&hl
Asilon Roview
Thomas
House Committee On
Anderson
Kansas Central to Sell Foreclosure Decree Issued
Charles Blood Smith secured a foreclosure and sale decree for the Kansas Central railroad before United States Circuit Judge Sanborn. The 16 miles line runs from Leavenworth to Miltenvale Karn, long held by receivers since October 1883. Union Pacific owns most stock and bonds. Hiram Dillon of Topeka named master to oversee the sale. Government foreclosure actions also target the Kansas Pacific railway with filings anticipated. The line stretches from Kansas City to Denver. proceeds aim to satisfy government claims, including about 45.77 million dollars.
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St Louis
Charles Blood Smith
United Sates
Sanborn
Kansas Central Railroad
Leiventworth
Milternvale Karn
Ince
Union Pacific
Hiram ©. Dillon
Tope Kan
Topeka
United States
Kanes
Judlze Ranborn
Kansas Pacific
Misanuet
Kansas
Kaheat City
Denver
Cererall
Union Pacifi Company
The Georgia Missing At Halifax After Ocean Search
Halifax February 4 The seal steamer Nimrod continues patrols off the Newfoundland coast seeking any trace of the missing state of Georgia. No signs of the vessel or its crew have been found. The Georgia has been overdue by over a month from New Portlandwater to Halifax carrying freight insured for 4000 pounds and a crew of 31, most from Aberdeen.
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Halifax
Newfoundland
Georgia
State of Georgia
Hallie
Aboden
Anonymous Letter Questioning State Fourna Actions
The Journal reports a vague anonymous communication criticizing state actions and listing joint keepers. It mentions a slap at a person at No Kansas Avenue and cites unnamed areas and incidents. The writer implies authorities, including Chief of Police Henry Stein, could close issues to prevent danger.
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Fournain
Kansas Avenue
Henry Stein
Good Crops for California and Plague Deaths in Bombay
California crop prospects look promising as rains boost wheat acreage and fruit potential remains strong though uncertain. Bombay reports official plague totals reaching thousands of cases and nearly four thousand deaths to date. Amateur gymnast champion Jacob Forte to perform at the T A A exhibition tomorrow night.
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California
San Francisco
Pet
Bombay
Jacob Forte
Beecham
Snowstorm Delays Streetcars While Rails Remain On Time
In Topeka the big snow paralyzed streetcar service yet left railroad trains largely on schedule. Weather reports forecast colder temperatures with more snow, while observers note plows and sand cars clearing tracks. Several lines reopened by afternoon as crews shoveled and packed thawed snow from rails.
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State House
Somie
Kansas
Colorado Line
Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Alte Wach
Kanes Ris
Jon
Weather Bureau
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Atlas Block Sold in Chicago Property Deal
Leander J. McCormick purchased the Atlas block at Wabush Avenue and Randolph Street for 300,000. The 169 foot frontage on Wabush extends to Fenton Place with 44 foot street and 128 foot Randolph frontage. The five story property is leased to the Union Elevated Railroad Company for 44,000 a year, guaranteed for 30 years from last December, with quarterly statements.
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Leander J. McCormick
Chicago
Atlas
Wabush Avenue
Randolph Street
Fenton Place
Fhot Street
Wnlon
Rai Road Company
Strike ends on B and P railway trains run normally
The strike on the B and P railway was declared off today with all trains running. Strikers concede defeat after low turnout and misinformed pledges, about forty workers lost their jobs while positions were quickly filled. Belt mines, suspended during the strike, will resume tomorrow as railway officials refuse to reinstate walkout workers.
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St. Paul
Minn
Fen
Pioneer Press
Anscunda
Mont
Belt
Santa Fe Route Schedules From Topeka Highlight Excursions
Santa Fe Route Limited runs from Topeka on Thursdays and Sundays at 1 3 a m with vestibuled Pullman Palace Sleepers and Buffet Sleeping and Dining Cars. California Express departs daily at 4 25 p m with Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers. Homeseekers excursions listed for February 16 March 2 and 16. Contact passenger depot foot of Fifth Street or Cromwell & Jeffers in North Topeka for details.
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Topeka
Pullman Palace
Iifornia Express
Homeseekers
Fifth Street
Cromwell & Jeffers
Post Office
North Topeka
Famine pinch hits India's better classes in Bombay
A Bombay dispatch reports famine spreading to the wealthier classes in India. People sell furniture and ornaments at ruinous prices as distress grows. Farmers in the Deccan seek government aid while the lower cante suffer, allegedly living on carcasses of dying cattle.
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India
London
Daily Mail
Bombay
Venezuelans Reject Boundary Treaty Wording in Caracas Press
A Caracas dispatch reports Venezuelan papers denounce the Guiana boundary treaty as signaling a United States protectorate. The Caracas press broadly decries the treaty while noting President Crespo is expected to push the legislature to accept it.
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St. Louis
Caracas
Guiana
Washington
Drade
Venezuela
United States
Crespo
Anti Pass Fever Sweeps Michigan Legislature
In Lansing Mich the antirailroad pass fever runs hot as lawmakers debate a joint resolution to amend the constitution. The proposal would punish public officials who accept free railroad passes or telegraph telephone or express franks with removal from office and may be put to voters in the fall election.
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Lansing. Mich
Lusk
Bayard Entertains Prince of Wales guests at dinner
London February 4 The United States ambassador Mr T F Bayard hosted a dinner in honor of the Prince of Wales. Attending were Cardinal Vaughan Lord Haisbury the lord high chancellor the Marquis of Ralli sbury the prime minister the Marquis of Lansdowne secretary of state for war the Earl of Leven and Melville Earl of Stanhope Earl of Camperdown the Earl of Northbrook Earl Carrington Baron Balfour of Burleigh Baron Playfair Baron Russell of Killowen the lord chief justice of England and others.
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London
United States
T. F. Bayard
Prince of Wales
Cardinal Vaughn
Lord Haisbury
Marquis of Rallsbury
Marquis of Lansdowne
Earl of Leven and
Melville
Earl of Stanhope
Earl of Camperdown
Earl of Northbrook
Earl Carrington
Fishermen Starving in Fortune Bay District
The mail steamer reports hundreds destitute in Fortune Bay due to herring fishery failure. Similar distress along the coast with unemployed mob demanding aid. Soup kitchens are being started by charitable organizations to relieve the hunger.
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St. Johns
Fortune Bay
Tree Planting Association forms in New York City
The Tree Planting association of New York City was incorporated to promote planting and protection of trees in New York City. Incorporators and directors include Mayor Wax L. Strong Henry C. Potter Wm C Whitely Walter H. Lewis O Empry Anderson Willis James Luha Wilmacredise Fr G Dun Edward Cooper and Wm Marr. A ward and Indian club drill by young ladies from the Turn Verein led by Prof. Heim is planned for Grand Opera House tomorrow night.
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Albany
N. Y
Pen
Tree Planting Association of
New York City
City of
New York
It i
Wax L. Strong
Henry C. Potter
Wm. C. Whitley
Walter H. Lewis
O. Empry
Anderson
Willis James
Lucha . Wilmacredise
Hanna is a Witness in Biel Case Across Cities
In Cleveland on February 4, Chairman M A Hanna remained in conference duty at 8 o clock this morning before boarding for Pittsburg. If he makes the Ding trip through Pittsburg to Canton, he plans a stopover to confer with the president elect. Minutes stretch long when life hangs in the balance as croup demands swift action. One Minute Cough Cure offers instant relief and a safe path to recovery, advertised by G W Stansfield. Also promoting Spanish lessons at Harrison Street.
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Hanna
Cleveland
M.A. Hanne
Itteburs
Pittsburg
G. W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Topeka Fire Alarm Facility Inventory Fragment
Fragmentary OCR lists streets and intersections around Topeka including Morse and Jackson Streets St Hansas Avenue Baiiroad Streak Grant Street Topeka Avenue VA Erie Second Street Service Station and many cross streets. No coherent event or outcome is present.
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Morse
Jackson Streets
St Hansas
Gorton
Taylor Seuseen
Taursue
Hackson Street
Grant Street
Topeka Avenue
Tsted Erie Eee
Streaiana
Second Street
Ge Mentos
Riou
Ninth Street
Tombs Avenues
Pourth
Taylor
Belen
Taylor Streets
Iuien
Ascate
Buchanan
Seretree
Reed
Speakes Hidses
Missouri Reform Bill Targets Matrimonial Infidelity
Jefferson City February 4. A House bill would make infidelity a felony punishable by prison for five years. The measure aims at married men found guilty of infidelity under any circumstances.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Wheat and corn price drift on Liverpool market report
Market report shows wheat slipping after forecasted declines from Liverpool, with May and July options trading near initial offers. Corn remained quiet in early trading with July slipping, while provisions and hogs showed mixed movement and cattle receipts noted in Kansas City and local markets.
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Emengo
Liverpool
Tom
May
Ee | Tisae
Mutelard
Kansas City
Markat Keneas
Market and grain notes from Topeka and Chicago trade talks
Mixed gas prices and hopes for wheat gains cover market gossip from Topeka Grain and related exchanges. Reports cite cattle and hogs activity, wheat prices fluctuating, and speculative buying and selling pressure in Chicago and New York alongside Liverpool and London outlooks.
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Goodwin & Chamberlin
Topeka
Cowen
Kauffman
St. Louis
Eels
Liverpool
Chicago
Tom Tsinnwsgolle
Waly
Kansas City
York
Triers
New York
Orly
Louie
Gifford
Duluth
Tt & Co
London
Missouri
Kansas
Harry Hiewardeen
Cori
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Topeka Grain & Stock Exchange
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Union National Bank
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