Washington News on Navy Actions and Dominican Situation
Washington outlines steps as naval commanders prepare to respond to potential threats in Santo Domingo. Officials indicate patience remains, with further instructions to follow from Commander Lewin C. Melnor and the secretary. Everett will monitor the situation as ships depart Duncan to support American interests and protect life and property.
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Washington, Fo
Johinson
Lawin C. Bmelnwr
Everett
Washington
Domingo
Dakota is launched at Groton amid mixed reports
A Groton council note describes the launch of a new venture named Dakota, with a local company claiming success. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but mentions of a bottle and wine hint at a ceremonial start. Officials and boards of trade members are cited, with persistent questions over water usage.
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Groton
Coun
Groat “Nacchert Bream Alp Company
Ae Ee
Goenpaay
Anid Saintes
Hess
Ane Vena Eee
Bio 50
Vpectaaf Hilendale
Vane
Tng Aris
Cariston
Goversoe Pam Chambiriain
Viswigent JJ
Foallwice Company
Boards of
Fumeupalie Bard Bt
Roosevelt Letter to Women Welfare Leaders
A damaged letter fragment shows President Roosevelt addressing the executive committee of a women’s council. He endorses philanthropy among the poor and urges support for reform and education, praising institutions aiding youth and mothers. The text references his belief in humanitarian service and moral duty.
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Togee Lut
Mes
Kate Waller Parte
Thiv Nations
Hosevelt
Philips at Work as City Tax Assessors Begin Duties
Philips starts work as city tax assessor preparing the field book for the year. He will record changes in real estate and the sell book, aiming to complete by March under deputy assessors. J. G. Allison, who had an excellent record last year, will be engaged for the same duties.
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HO. Philips
Ee Intennis
J. G. Allison
Pioneer abstractor William Hall Jenkins ill with pneumonia
William Hall Jenkins, longtime Shawnee County resident and pioneer abstractor, lies seriously ill near Fifth and Van Buren streets in Me, with pneumonia. At 18 he was among the county’s oldest pupils, though the report notes he has spent nearly 20 years in the field, and concerns grow for his recovery.
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Wiliam Hall Jenkine
Hie Tome
Firth Wid
van Buren Atroeta
Jenkdes
Shawnee County
Religious activities grow as January attendance rises
The religious department of the county men s Christian association reports growing efforts this winter to build up attendance and interest in gospel meetings and prayers. January attendance on Friday clubs totaled 44. Early Sunday morning prayers reached 75. County officials noted a questionable desk exchange at the courthouse between the county and city superintendents, with rumors of attempts to implicate Reeves.
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fKouns
Tolal
Tanuny
Ty Agaist
Design Choice for Marshall Office Decor Explored
The note discusses decorating Marshall's office and attic with personal preferences. It mentions painting walls, selecting statues, choosing colors, installing a mural from La Paloma, and allowing Marshall to express his wishes without design restrictions.
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J. Hi. Marshall
Starenall
Arin
Wail and Hanley Win in District Court
In district court this morning Wail Hanley was awarded $40 in damages against J. W. Davin for blowing up the planter of his house in the southwest part of town. Wall and Hanley held the contract for reclaiming the Washburn sewer and were blasting away the rock when an off trace occurred, ending with the suit.
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Wail
Huning
Wail Han
J. W. Davin
Tows
Wall & Hanley
Washburn
Laa
Ead
Traive
Wallace Cleared in Diphtheria Case by Health Board
The Board of Health exonerates Dr Agnes Moe Wallace in a diphtheria incident in the Horn family. No action taken after a delay in reporting the illness and death. Officials found no fault with her conduct and warned reporters about contagion reporting requirements.
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DE. Wallace
Board of Health
Dinheria Toma
WT. Horn
Physichin and
Dhainana
Agnes Moe Wallace
Viv Foctom
Coal Vein Found Near Topeka Well
North Topeka Development Company struck coal in a gas well west of Topeka. The vein is too thin to justify development at present, but officials believe a richer seam lies deeper. The hole reaches about 650 feet.
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North Topeka
North Topeka Development Company
Topeka
Crawford Struggles Over Auditorium Entainment Issue
The supreme court today amended a ruling affecting the use of the city auditorium for public entertainment. The Crawford case challenges the removal of restrictions on the auditorium and questions related financial orders and book handling in the related trust.
Smoot Case Hearing Set to Open March in Washington
Public hearing on the Smoot case will begin March 1 before the committee on privileges and elections. Protestors and wheat activists organized to oppose Senator Reed Smoot’s retaining his seat in the United States Senate and to enter into charges related to the Leilin affair.
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Washington
United States Senate
Committee On Priveges
Raniton
Mont
Hay Is Well
Thomasville Ga February 6 Secretary of State Hay departed for Washington in good spirits and health. He appeared well and in fine spirits as he left for the capital.
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Thomasville, Ga
Hay
Washington
Kansas City Surgeon Marries San Francisco Woman in Omaha
Dr. Tornest Robinson, a leading Kansas City surgeon, wed a San Francisco woman before Episcopal Bishop Wilkams at Trinity Cathedral in Omaha. The ceremony was officiated by Bishop Wilkams of the Omaha diocese.
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Kansas City
San Francisco
Omaha
Feb
OC Mn
Afra
Tga Kip
Biship
California
Tornest Robinson
Kaskus
Trinity Cathedral
Tishop Wilkams
Episcopal Church
Glover For Own Attorney in Colorado Murder Case
In Cripple Creek Colorado on February 6 attorney John M. Glover a former congressman from Masuri was arraigned in Dietrich court on a murder assault charge. The case stems from a December 24 struggle when Glover resisted arrest, was wounded, and conducted his own defense.
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Glover
Cripple Creek
Cole
John M. Glover
Masuri
Triad
Dietrich Court
Louis Dittemors
Colorado Nas
Milliams
World’s Pair Book prints on light paper shock readers
A the Worlds Pair Book, printed by A Clark state printer, newspapers report the volume will be issued on 145 pound board and 65 pound paper. Deposits above a billion mark a bank’s fortunes with loans at 959,150,000 and deposits at 1,057,150,500. Brewer sues estate in Westhet court for 420 dollars on a promis eiry note.
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A. Clark
New York
Republican meeting at Saver Lake draws county candidates
A gathering at Saver Lake tonight invites all county office candidates to speak. The meeting aims to inform voters as Republicans discuss issues and present their platforms before the upcoming elections.
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Silver Lake
Saver Lake
Spring Humors and the Remedy Outline
The passage describes spring illnesses such as pimples, boils, eruptions, loss of appetite, bilious fits, indigestion and headaches. It advises quick relief and rebuilding the system with a remedy that follows, suggesting a patent medicine tone typical of period ads.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claims Superior Spring Medicine
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as the best spring medicine for purifying blood and curing conditions like scrofula salt rheum scald head boils pimples and other humors and ailments. It warns buyers to accept no substitute and to purchase Hood's today.
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Hood
Kellys Plan Sparks Rump Primaries In Miami County
Local fallout centers on Lint and Kelly as Miami County Republicans split over a rump primaries plan. A new Kelly committee formed after a Paola gathering aims to run primaries today and a convention next Thursday, while the regular slate holds primaries next Friday and a convention Saturday. County chair George L. Rotitson accuses Kelly of bypassing the county committee and forging a path to party control.
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Mts County
Hoch
T.T. Kelly
Milam
Ely
Kelly
Thas
Miami County
Republican Central
Paola
E. W. Hoch
Kellye Nation
George L. Rotitson
County Central Committee
Regilar Board
Brick Arch Bridge Proposal For Topeka Crossing
A dated report outlines Topeka's potential first brick arch bridge over Shunganunme Creek at East Eighth Street. City Engineer siccuba and Assistant City Engineer Ting discuss a vitrified brick arch to replace steel, with Armwings beta range as a proposed design. King leads the study, assessing 70-foot arch viability, costs, and construction methods.
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Topeka
Belek
Siccuba
Assiatan
Ting
Pecumidery
Tittta
East Eighth Street
Stevens Seeks Republican Nomination in Risth District
J F Stevens of Goodland declares for the congressional nomination with a six thousand dollar bid as the Risth district braces for the district convention in Beluit on February 26. He has long been mentioned as a possible candidate though no formal move has previously taken shape. Local papers report Stevens will seek the renomination.
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J. F. Stevens
Goodland
Risth
Beluit
Steven W
Ste
Stevens
Fire at Florence Sparks Controversial Gull Farm Plan
Florence Kan Feb 0 A fire at the Santa Fe Depot disrupted normal activity as a workman, Brett Jones, sustained injuries. A whaler resident proposes starting a Seagull Farm to confine and raise birds for market, citing potential egg production and nutritional value while outlining enclosures and feed. The plan envisions keeping birds near the Ladd tract and coastal areas, arguing for confinement to improve supply and profits.
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Florence
Kan
Santa Fy
Met
Brett Jone
Sperators
Hadie Burom
Che
Seasuile
Mostern
Ladd
East Cadet
Labrador
Aleske
Mary
Portland
Oregonian
Jade as Medicine and the Jade Boy’s Fatal Dive
A garbled excerpt describes jade as medicine and a perilous scene around a jade boy. It mentions a mysterious silver bow and a fatal dive, with vague references to age, time, and a dramatic turn at a great find.
Fragmentary ancient geography fragment from a Jade Site district note
A garbled OCR style passage mentions diverse locales Des ert'of Gott Zehoten Min Yarkand Siena and a Jade Site district near FH city All terms appear conjectural and inconsistent with a coherent narrative The text references historical periods such as the tenth century A D without forming a clear event or identifiable entities.
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Koulkun
Gott
Zehoten
Min Yarkand
Siena
Jade Site
Soeny
Miles in Topeka clears Lincoln Day fears
Gen Nelson A Miles tours the west and halts rumors of a Knife and Fork Club plot to disrupt the Lincoln Day celebration in Topeka. In a telegram sent to Captain Cansy Miles says he will stop briefly in Chicago Kansas City and St Louis and expects to be in Topeka in the afternoon and evening. He states the club is social and should not interfere with the event.
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Topeka
Nelson A. Miles
Knife and Fork Club
Kansas City
Bin
Miles
Cansy
Washington, D. C
Col. H. Coney
Chicago
St. Louis
Enite and Fork Club
Prehistoric Cemetery Finds Revealing Tombs Near Nile
An old London Times report describes excavations along the Nile uncovering thousands of ancient tombs with inscriptions few, many lacking, and varied burial practices. Boxes containing complete adult skeletons were found in northern sections, suggesting unusual packing of human remains.
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John War
Londen Antiq Etyes
Nile
Jelagt
Warden
Ward
New York Times
Treasury Balance Shows Available Cash Amid Holdings
We investigate the latest treasury balance as of February 6, noting available cash and reserve figures. The report lists available cash balance and various components, though OCR errors cloud exact decimals and names.
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Withington
We Treasury
Bsertierss
Deaths and Funerals for Captain James A. Tilton
Captain James A. Tilton, aged 70, died today at his home on West Listh Street. A Civil War veteran and Topeka resident for 12 years, his funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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James AC. Tilton
Listh
Tilstor
Topeka
Cottrell Taken For Surgery. Botts Convicted In Court
James J. Cottrell of 1220 Lincoln Street was hospitalized at Stormont for an appendectomy. Undersheriff Botts, recently convicted in district court of petty larceny, was released this afternoon and will be brought for sentencing. Dr. L E Clark, noted horse breeder, bought Luke Ward for stud duty.
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James J. Cottrell
Lincoln Street
Stormont
L E Clark
Luke Ward
P Fringe of
Orange
Amnett- Sanders” Stable
Ee A
Chivaland
Gallinipper bill and a duel in Colonel Bunker tale
Colonel Bunker recalls his Gallinipper bill in the Legislature a plan to curb a mythical insect with self defense law and a staged duel with Senator Jackson. The stunt shocks colleagues editors and governors as Bunker spins a humorous political fable about his fight to pass the bill in Mississippi.
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Bunker
Legiaistura
Suh
Chad
Neers
Senate
Jackson
Johnson
Minnlesippi
Duel Governor Parrot and Ballinipper Tale
A fragmented 19th century dialogue recalls a governor, a black parrot misidentified as red and blue, and a duel halted by interference. The speaker claims the governor apologized and backed a bill making Gallinipper Will a state law, later noting Ballinippers ruined honey bees and spring chickens, a cautionary colonial anecdote.
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Calhoun
Washburn Day Reception Attracts Large College Crowd
A thousand invitations went out for Washburn Day at the college Friday night and most were responded to. The observatory building hosted the event with rooms decorated and lit on two floors. The basement may be opened next year if needed. The dress fashion was heavily damaged by spills and the act of spiking punch was omitted. The reception drew far more attendees than any prior Washburn event with faculty and Kansas Medical College students heavily involved in preparations.
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Kansas Medical College
Bowen Urges Lower Assessments After Flood Damage
County Treasurer Bowen argues for substantial reductions in district property assessments this year for flood victims. He predicts total county valuations may rise only slightly, despite natural increases. Last year personal property rose 500000 and real estate 280600, with real estate not reassessed. this year Bowen expects real estate value to increase by over 1500.
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Bowen
One Lone Chicken In Fort Scott Case
George Murrill, a former reform school inmate, is jailed on a peculiar charge of stealing a chicken from Jim Slater’s roost and placing it in his own coop. Slater reported the theft to the county attorney, and Murrill’s fate hinges on the evidence. he may be returned to the reform school.
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Fort Scott
George Murrill
Darky
Topeka
Jim Slater
Murrill
Sister
Slater
Fox
Imather
Church Notes Fire Damages Local Buildings
Fire severely damaged a church on Buchanan Street and damaged others in the area. Pastor D. Crites of the First Lutheran and Rev I Emory Pearson of the Friends church are listed among those leading services. Evening programs include Power of Personal Work and The Believers Challenge and Confidence with multiple congregations scheduling sermons at 2 PM and 7 30 PM.
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UB. Church
Fweleaty
Quincy
Sireats
Hey
D. Crites
Ate
Pete
Sitgert
Prospect
Shydér's
Buchanan
H.C. Kurt
Toner
L. A. Mears
Chandler
W. W. Gilmore
First Lutheran Church
Fee
Harrison Street
Third Christian Church
Third
Lake Streets
F. EK. Mallory
Bible
Junior C Boat Co
I. Emory Pearson
Friends Church
Lawrence
Baptist Tabernacle
Corner Tenth
Jackson Street
Controversy Over Third Ward Control in Local Politics
Bitter campaign over Republican county central committee seats in the Third ward. Second precinct wins an extra committeeman, yielding three total. other precincts to have two. Two candidates vie for ward chairmanship, Lindsay and Pullipe.
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Third Ward
Pullipe
Lindsay
Kansas World's Fair bids debated by Topeka firm Crosby Brom
The Kansas World’s Fair commission reviews several bids to construct the Kansas building. Crosby Brom is the sole Topeka firm among bidders. Commission members warn that complexities will delay final selection as they study the proposals and await clarity on details.
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Gomienay
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Davidean Sir
Hofstone
Marshall
Crawford
Crawfords
John Aiiler
Secretary of State
Kip-Robinson
Brewer
Suis
Colvin H. Brewer
FL Brewer, Medwalt
Wlethet
Vente
East Eighth Avenue
Reeder
J. E. Stevens
Congress
Jade
Caine
Euy
Eleo
Egypt
Sieulla
Cimage
Lendea
Guitieve von Moser
Culburn
Marshal Schwarts
Subi
Brady
Saldef
Mafat Calhoun
Honah
Henalor
MacDowell Office Supply Co
Too West 7Th St
New Caledonia
Church Notes
Second Church of Christ
West Ninth Street
Oakland Presbyterian Church
G. A. Alt
Ct Misa Prin
Hattie Seit Sing
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
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