North Topeka social notes and local changes
North Topeka social items report small town news including bakery prices, inventory sales, a concert at the Green home, residents visiting relatives in Kansas City, a church pastor traveling to Anthony, marriages at 1600 Jackson Street, moves of Mrs Baker Went and Mr Will Hunter’s travel plans, a family moving home on Laurent Jackson corner, and local business references from Cromwell & Jeffers and Warner & Potter.
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Gem Bakery
Mir
Jetts
Silver
Cromwell & Jeffers
Eiley Jeff Yorterstay Tor
Oldeair
Kansas City
Lavina Wenton
Tweab Baler
Jackson Street
M. J. Everett, Carter
The
Christian Church
Baker
Meir
Laurent and
Teytor
Will Hunter
Klondike
Fruit Exporters Rally Over German Apple Embargo
A New York conference of major American fruit exporters analyzed Germany's ban on imports, revealing about 25 000 barrels already in transit or to be blocked. They fear losses of hundreds of thousands unless new markets are found and plan to appeal to Washington. The embargo is linked to insect concerns, with California expanding into the market as Pennsylvania Virginia and Georgia provide most shipments.
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Germany
New York
Prussia
Washington
Gernaaiy
Pomneylvania
Virginia
California
Adit Hom
Saint Pertos
Flour rates advanced to four dollars per ton to orient
Tacha Feb 4 The rates on flour from the Pacific coast to China and Japan by all steamship lines have advanced 23 1 8 percent. The rate is $4 gold a ton, replacing the old rate of Band. The increase, effective February 1, was announced by Pritchard, resident manager of the Northern Pacific Steamship Company, who said the move was made to secure freight.
Schooner Kimball Believed Lost In New England Storm
Gloucester Mass Feb 4 The schooner Herman F L Kimball which put to sea Monday afternoon is believed wrecked after a fatal New England storm four bodies from a local undertaker are said to be part of her crew three other vessels remain missing from the same storm, with Dolliver’s Neck as a possible wreck site Edna Of stenographer and typewriter located at the Throop Hotel for job work and copying services. Buckeye Pile Ointment advertised for piles with Geo W Stansfield and Alier’s Pharmacy noted.
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H. F. Kimball
New England
Bloucester
Mass
Bockport
Maine
Herman FL Kimball
Dolliver
Mies Edna of
Trpesktur
Throop
Auditorium site fight sparks Topeka debate and plan
Letters urge funding for a new auditorium, proposing two subscription lists to finance the project. Citizens argue for a central location on North Topeka, weighing town growth, property values, taxes, and river-park access while opposing distant sites and favoring immediate civic improvement.
Auditorium location row sparks Topeka park debate
Otto Kuehne pledges 33.00 toward the auditorium and argues the City park should host the facility. He contends extending the Fifth Street line or using the Seventh Street rink site keeps the projected 15 000 residents within easy reach. The discussion, fueled by association members and business leaders, centers on central placement and accessibility for the growing north district.
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Cation
Rons
Premidenc TJ
Andetagn
Te Anssolation
Nch
Dior
Anderun
Ty Park
Brigham
Auditorium Association
Mank Henderson
Haa
Seventh
Van
Sureny Streets
Sixth
Kansas Avenue
City Park
Vpiaice
Copeland Hotel
Ctrtahoe
Ppelurl
City Ai
van Buren
National Hotel
Ente Pairk Blows
Severnin
Throop Hotel
Ity Srk
Binekes
van Bured
Soho
Fitin Avenue
Ity Park
Tiovka
Dutton House
Adams House
Citeek
Chestertett Botel Ta Ie Cig
van Huren
Iiz Binelen
Rock Island Depot
Skypapi
Santa Fe
Miscouri Pacific Separag
Union Depot
First
Cork
Otto Kuehne
Auditorum
Cty Park
Craimance
Palmer to Build Luxurious Newport Mansion at Sporting Rock
Potter Palmer of Chicago plans a grand Newport mansion costing between 4 and 3 million dollars. He bought 21 acres on Sporting Rock shore, demolish three existing houses including Train Villa, Davis cottage, and Parker mansion. Site opposite Henry Clow’s Rocks is highly prized. recent Newport prices suggest high per acre values.
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New York
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Newport x Mansion
Martie House
William K.vanderbilt
C. H. Pielmont
Palmer
Henry Clows Place
the Rocks
Newport
Mr. Palmer
William K Vanderbilt
Topeka Klondike Party Heads for Alaska Prospecting
Four Topeka residents including A W Newland Frank Sawyer Ea Chance and W Culver will depart Saturday afternoon for the Klondike under Topeka and Northwestern Prospecting and Mining. They carry 3200 in cash and outfit. President is W H Davis of ParkhurstDavis, treasurer Andy Smith, secretary Frank Newland. They plan a two year expedition via Sacramento Portland Seattle Dyea and Chilkoot Pass. Families receive 20 monthly during absence.
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Klondike
A. W. Newland
Frank Sawyer
Chance
W. & Culver
Topeka
Northwestern Prospecting and Mining Company
Santa Fe
W. H. Davis
Parkhurst-Davis
Andy Smith
Frank Newland
Seattle
Sacramento
Cal
Portland
Dyca
Chilkout Pass
Beattie
Labor Stayed At Home In Topeka Vaudeville Review
In Crawford theater last night Miss Edna Whitney of the Karnival Knights faced a cool crowd. The orchestra played soft music and she received little applause for her Ave Maria and ballad encore. The vaudeville company was weak, and audience turnout was limited to the front sections. A telegram from Leavenworth explained that Karnival Knights intended to give her a reception, but circumstances caused the misunderstanding and a packed house did not occur.
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Edna Ws
Crawford Theater
Ames
Mins Whitney
Senta Fe
Topeka
Lorena
Karnival Knights
Whitney
Miss Whitney
Ap Infe- Hot
Chas
K. Holliay
Leavenworth, Kan
Kohlsaat Firm Buys Troy Bakery Chain, Expands Downtown Reach
The Kohlsaat & Co. group, led by Hiram H. Kohlsaat, acquired the Troy Bakery company, boosting their downtown restaurant count to ten. The Dearborn Street location will close and transfer its business to a Kohlsaat outlet on the same street, leaving nine Kohlsaat restaurants in operation.
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Chicago
Fey
H. H. Kohisaat & Co
Hiram H. Kohlaaat
Times-Hérald
Troy Bakery Company
Koobisaat & Co
Troy
Randolph Street
State Street
Dearborn Street
Kohlsaat
Kohlsaat Company
Greed for Gold Arrest in Poisoning Case Near El Mira
Frank Bellew, arrested near El Mira, is charged with murdering his brother and sister in Dixon region in a fatal poisoning from November. He allegedly gained access to water and food and aided sick victims with tea water as nurses treated them. Before the crime he warned John W Bird of a coming tragedy, prompting Bird to report him. The case centers on Bellew’s claims of disputed parental will provisions and alleged motive tied to property.
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Suisun
Cala
Fev
Frank Bellew
Elmira
Policon
Lewis
Lune Hellen
Dixon
John W. Bird
Bird
Thay
Bellew
Captain Seaton Aims to Foster Loyalty for Governor Bid
Capt John Seaton outlines a reform plan for workers including a conference to address drinking without scolding then offers a wage allotment certificate to be signed ensuring wages go to his wife or mother as a corrective measure. He asserts the method has helped many men and supports it as effective. Also advertised are Ballard’s Snow Liniment with claims to cure backache sore throat wounds strains and bruises at Geo W Stansfiell 622 Kan Ave and Stil ler's Pharmacy.
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John Seaton
Altos
Seaton
Tam
Ballard
Geo. W. Stansfiell
Kan. Ave
Stiller
Cor. 6Th
Topeka Avenue
A Cold Wave Emphasizes Coal Purchases
A brief notice urging shoppers to buy coal during a cold wave. It promises reliable results and invites customers to visit for satisfaction with their coal supply.
Vizcaya and Caravels Command Change Clarified
Washington February 4 An erroneous impression spread that the Annapolis government changed the command of the battleship Vizcaya en route to the United States in exchange for the Maine visit to Havannah. Reports claimed Captain Concanin was relieved and Captain Bulate assumed command for the voyage, with public criticism cited as influence.
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Itia
Concus
Washington
Antbd
United States
Maine
Havas
Caneus
Troms
Avis
America
Ter
Concanin
Tian
Moris Theresa
Viansys
Bulate
Bar to Marriage Bill Introduced in Ohio Legislature
Representative Charles W. Parker of Cavshora county introduced a bill requiring medical examination for all individuals seeking marriage. The proposal targets drinkers and those with diseases or hereditary conditions, aiming to prevent marriages if criteria are met. The bill outlines creation of an examining act and enforcement by legislative authority.
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Columbus
Charles W. Parker
Cavshora
South Before the War at Crawford Theater Opens
Warry Marcell presents The South Before the War at Crawford Theater for two nights and a matinée, featuring Pickanni band and special scenery. Tickets are 25 and 30 cents for adults, 25 cents for children, with 15 to 25 cent rates for evening shows. Lawrence Holmes company to open next week with The Smuxeler The Brand of Cain and The Streets of New York, also with special scenery.
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Warry Marcell
South
Crawford Theater
Lawrence Holmes
New York
Manyzer O. T. Crawford
Topekd
Struggler
Japan Ready to Spring Awaiting German Move
News from Yokohama datelined February 4 reports Japan ready to act as its fleet maneuvers near Chinese waters. The arrival of German actions is awaited before any new policy. A Russian squadron operates with limited coal supplies and ambiguous capability.
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Germany
Yokohama
China
Marquis Tih
Japan
Real estate transfers recorded by the county register
The office of the register of deeds shows transfers involving Southwestern ienity company to receivers of treatment First ecmey 31 Jobs 54-0 Wabash avenue 3 Wo Marin additions Catherine B Valentine etc Jot La Seventh street Leewla sub division Wim Grusel and wife to Sarthe 3 and Helen J Mawkine 490 Highth arrest cost Parkdal addition Aden Keanler to J Bepodiit Sam Ipt 48 and ont Wale af 448 Gouldw mds elon EL Radwell and wife to Pielding Iea wards 104 southwest quarter 2 ort out of northwest quarter 2-
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Register of Deeds
Southwestern Ienity
Buckeye Pile Ointment Endorsed by Physicians
The medicine claims to lighten the burden of pals and cure with Tubier's Buckeye Pile Ointment as the only remedy for blind, bleeding or protruding piles. Endorsements cite Geo. W. Starfield and Millers Pharmacy at Kansas Avenue and Sixth and Popala avenues.
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Tabler
Tubier
Bc Geo. W. Starfield
Kansas Avenue
Millers Pharmacy
Sixth
Popala Avenues
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Kansas Ave
Lehigh
Prairie Creek
Frontenac
OSAGE
the Southwestern Fuel Co
North Topeka
Dow
C. Taughareere
Warner & Potter
Seery & Morton
Dingley Law
Orient
Bet
6Th St
Spehia Health
Warner
Msmaciathion
Axel
Pirin Street
Farey Ois
Pifth Street
Mid Street Cay
Tenth Street
Seventh Street
Tom Anderson
Aseoch
Vanderbilt
Topeka Klondike Party
Wade
Pieman
Southwestern Fuel Co
Kan
Ava
Ulster
Tlen
Ten
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Trova Ainotagine Bkory AE
Sweattins
Vizcaya
Ohio
Local Dramatioc News
Geo. W. Stansfield
Miller's Pharmacy
Typeba Avenue
Saltos
Todas
Rovers Rae
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