East Eighth Avenue Pavement Battle Draws Out
Bitter fight over paving East Eighth Avenue from Quincy to the cemetery continues with a declared majority in favor among taxpayers, court action possible, and city officials split on timing and scope. Protests from objectors persist as council weighs economy against long contested improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Eighth Avenue
East Bachth Avenue
Quincy
Bautreeataee Ce
Rast
Squires
Sity
East Eighth
East Elgbel
Eighth Avenue
Train Narrowly Saved After Overbrook Trestle Fire
Fort Scott reports a narrow escape when a miscuri pactte train avoided a destroyed trestle near Overbrook. Two young girls, Sadie and T dn Workman, alerted nearby workers as a burning trestle collapsed, prompting engineer Sal Richardson to brake and stop the No. 285 train just in time. A nearby woman on the track waved signals to guide the approaching engine, preventing a catastrophe and sparing many lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Port Scott
Overbrook
Thareday
Deyru
Ezeh Dinetion
Bevel
Ee Tdn
Sadie Workman
Anne
Sal Richardson
B A. Smith
Train Delay Narrative Names Two Girls Who Avert Disaster
A Missouri Pacific train delay story notes railroad workers and passengers praising two little girls Ida and Budie Wor for preventing catastrophe. The search for the children continues as officials suggest they likely headed to the schoolhouse and may receive a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
Budie
Selvet
Missouri Pacific
Miss Dougherty Quits Washburn College Post
Miss Lucy Taft Dougherty registrar and mathematics instructor at Washburn College resigns and departs for Kansas City. Helen Morton of the Washburn class of 199? has been elected to her place to teach at a Kansas City high school, enabling Mrs Dougherty to assist her ailing mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Taft Dougherty
Washburn College
Kansas City
Helen Morton
Washburn
Uation
Miss Dougherty
Mins Dougherty
Jas. G. Dougherty
Bastar
Kaas City
Kus
Dougherty
Mie Dougherty
Rollese
Mize Helen Martin
Unclear historical notice from fragmented OCR
The readable fragments describe a ceremonial greeting or celebration with dates and names, mentioning a corps and a luncheon. It references Harvey and a boat event, with incomplete details about speakers and attendees. The text is heavily garbled and lacks coherent dates or locations.
Lease of Fair Grounds for Ten Years
The county commissioners sustain a plan to lease the fair grounds to the Kansas Exposition Company for ten years with repairs to buildings. The project includes improving groves and new stables, while continued consideration of travel and access through the Santa Fe route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OP. Updegramt
Cnisdoders
Kanne Exporition Company
Mmether
Santa Fe
Kaw
Chir
Sas Pru
Wichita and Ames Rail Route Seen at 4.62
An annual meeting is noted with remarks about a Be Ricketn in late Tub e a 32 and a return on February 16. The text mentions Wichita and Ames and a route via Santa with a fare of 4.62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Ames
Santa
New Fruits Quest and War‑Era Trade Shifts Stir Washington
Secretary Wilson reports from Colombo on China trade outlook and labor costs post Spanish American War. Fairchild and Lathrop search for South Chinese peaches and jettchees for California and Florida. Canton tax and foreign friction rise as China’s exports to U S grow and British arms eyed for defense. Washington Times highlights Etta Griffin in the Library for the Blind and notes Congressman Scott’s appearance amid war‑era debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
David G. Fairchild
Manhattan
Lathrop
Colombo
Ceylon
China
Shanghai
Japan
Pairchid
Canton
California
Florida
Manila
Hong Kong
Washington Times
Congressional Library
Etta J. Griffin
Gein
Thone
Mit
Griffin
Ottawa
Rus
Jace Marrs
Dittaws
Bankas
White Ribbon Remedy Promoted for Alcohol Craving
An advertisement extols White Ribbon Remedy as a cure for alcohol dependence. It claims effective results privately, with testimonials from supporters including women’s unions and medical figures. The piece notes discreet use and urges purchase through a pharmacist at 83 Kansas Avenue.
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Ariel
Imam Su
Ie van Kiven
Merte
Jaesisent
Ehrint Pimbersace Union
Grifie
Aaron Fae
Weightman, Druggit
Kansas Avenue
Kansas and Washington Notes From Fort Leavenworth to Capitol Hill
Motion of promotions in the interior and war departments are noted with Kansas ties. George D. Rodgers of Kansas receives a raise from 800 to 1200 dollars as he is stationed at Fort Leavenworth. Gen Funston and the Twentieth Kansan gain public recognition, with plans for a sword presentation and a celebratory reception next week in Manhattan. Senator Burton votes aye and Harris no on a bill boosting salaries for senators, representatives, and delegates from 5000 to 7500. Maj Henry E Alvord invites Kansas dairy men to a state meeting in April, highlighting his Civil War service and Paris Exposition lectures. Congressmen Curtis attends social events in Washington while also backing interstate commerce legislation to curb discrimination and improve shipping.
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Burton
Harris
Con
Kresarian
Kansas
Henry E. Alvord
Department of Ture
Hhe State Dairy Association
Whattin
Fort Riley
Manhattan
Europe
St. Valentine's Day
Lowry
Texas
Lom
New York
Crawford
F. W. Ellis
First Congregational Church
Sunflower Team
W. A
J.P. Kuster
Warteon
Santa Fe
Hutchineon
Orient Lodge of Perfection
Hite
John A. Dalley
Kansas Avenue
Etella Carter
Chas. Cremer
Kansas City
Supreme Council of the
Knights of Pythian Hall
Brockway
East Seventh Street
Topeka
Echo
Ethelyn Palmer
Rena M. Chaffee
W. C. Chaffee
Thos. Gallingher
St. Louis
St Toute
George Phuritt
United States Circuit Court
Swaynetes
Agiamations
Littletich
Wichita
Csr
Rock Island
Bante Me
Frisco
Basle
Missouri Pacific
Mort Wiley
Snowden Parlette
Effingham High School
Coleman
Effingham New Leaf
Alma
Colored Orphans’ Home Association
H.dell
Taylor
Elock
Coe Ap
Tom McNeal
Chanute
McNeal
Clifford Simmons
Lime Street
Roy
Edward A. Preden
Society For the Friendiers
Westminster Congregational Church
Kansan City
C. H. Titus
M. Moore
Columbus
Ohia
Archdeacon Crawford
Port
Long’s Turn Next as Secretary of Navy to Retire
Washington February 10 John D Long will soon relinquish the portfolio of secretary of the navy The exact retirement time remains unsettled The president has not yet named a successor though Lang and Marsland have been mentioned The move comes amid efforts to stabilize the cabinet with Schley’s support noted in dispatches
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Washington
John D. Long
Schley
Lang
Mr. Lane
Bold Thieves Loot Home of Rail President
Chicago February 10 thieves entered the residence of W B Leen president of Mock Ink and railroad and carried off several hundred collars worth of silver wine larder and other provisions were also taken during the burglary servants found the house in disarray the family slept through the intrusion
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Chicago
W. B Leen
Mock Inkand Railroad
Six Day Walking Match in New York
Forty two teams began at midnight in the Stadion Square garden race with 28 remaining at five this morning. The field stretched around the oval as leaders sprint and pace. At five oclock the pedestrians were 230 miles ahead of the record. The Indian team David and Carpell are favorites with steady laps. The Hurst brothers and two Englishmen pace steadily. sprints are frequent and scorers busy.
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New York
Feo. W
Stadion Square Garden
Tunbark Oval
David and
Carpell
Kee
Hurst Brothers
Snap Shots From Topeka News Roundup
A Friday Valentine note, land sales in Texas, publics figures and church sermons fill the Topeka page. Local events include dances, elections, lectures, and social visits with several named residents and organizations cited.
Winslow’s Syrup Endorsed by Mothers and Millions
Fragmented OCR reveals a household remedy promotion for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claiming it calms children and speeds recovery. The text mixes unrelated notes about local property, cattle care, and a government clerical posting. It mentions Fort Scott offering funds, Alex Lake and Foster Humane Society trouble, and a weather bureau position at $5 000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Alex Lake
Foster Humane Society
Rern
Topeka
Vera! Frais
Cistotne Weather Bureau
Orpheum Ruined by Fire At Early Morning
Chicago reports say a Thursday morning fire gutted the Orpheum theater. Investigators found two gasoline jets in the basement and evidence the blaze started in four places. Two women at the scene were reported injured or distressed.
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Chicago
Dresuen
Campion Saia
Parham Opens Revival Meeting in Kansas City
Rev Charles F Farnam, formerly of Topeka, begins revival services in Kansas City at Kanad Cis. He promotes the Bethel College gift of tongues and conducts a modest gathering with Scriptural decor and benches. Attendees report quiet testimonies as the event unfolds amid religious anticipation and public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Farnam
Topeka
Kanad Cis
Kansas City
Sover
Imad
Charles F. Parham
College of Bethel
Gift of Tongs
Amnion
Wwe
Hay
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Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Los Angeles
San Francisco
BD Is
M. James
North Topeka
T. L. King
A. T
F. R Y
Kas
Friends of Improvement
Now Reported
Anil
Rugeiste
Belen Morton
Washburn Colle
Anusas Colored Club
St Representative
Figehie
G. A.M
We Corps
Arus
Eer Peenust
Prof. Pairchild
United States
Scott
Secretary of War
J. Franklin Bell
Philippines
General Service
Fort Leavenworth
Curtis
Everling
Hurston
Nebraska
Dietrich
Senas
Fairbanks
Curtid
House
Paio
Tim
Chatham
Ubé Atchison
Pontot
Indian Territory
Enid and
Anadarko Railway
Fagin O "Shaw
Salesbury F
Heaton
Aept. Pbr
Edwin McAdams
Mound City
House Committee On Common
Interstate Commerce Commission
Air! Lo
Whig
American Society For Rellie
Canthehd
Kansas State University
Colummbuy Seniseraity
New ‘York
Walter Orr Woods
Foncordia
Mike
Dorsey
Woods
Gen
Miles
Culdeehead
James
Shibiey
Marysvill
Winshington
Case
Abbeny
Fifth District
Te Feke
Cormac
Whin
Tke
Long
Navy
President Leeds
The
State Journal
Kanens Ave
Winters
Hapan
Weightman’s Drug Store
Winslow
Orpheum
Parham
Topeka Man
Kaceasa
Oty Ticket Offices
Union Pacific M B
Kansas Aver
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