Exposition funds and future plans discussed by directors
Directors of the exposition discussed costs and income, noting the show’s bills and remaining items after settlement. They mentioned possible involvement next year, the public’s demand for affordable entertainment, and ongoing affairs including the Burmese Quarter hospital case. The state poultry show audit omitted a fan, and the board weighed financial outcomes and party plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Expoal
Expoaltiog
Tas
Moung Mya
Ice trade turmoil hits Topeka ice houses and factories
The article reports multiple Topeka firms handling ice and cream production amid an ice shortage. It notes mutual agreements and reliance on a few plants, with several ice houses torn down or emptied after a harsh winter and scarce natural ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Tupeka
Praha
Waitt Parking Company
Low
Continental Creamery Company
Mtl
Shiwate
Ice Trust
Ako
Tce
Oakland vows dog tax to curb canine numbers
Oakland officials consider a dog tax of 1 and 32 per dog to reduce the canine population. Commissioners say many residents ship dogs to Oakland to avoid paying fees, while farmers might benefit from supporting sheep herds. A plan aims to fund guard and relief measures by taxing dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Tee
Haynes
Bhawner County
Bune
Coes
Deaths and Funerals Notice with Incoherent Text
Dated obituary fragment appears with scattered names and times. The legible parts reference June Bievina and a funeral service around 3pm Saturday, with mentions of family members and addresses, but most details are garbled and unreadable.
Local probate court faces four insanity crises in two days
Fragmentary notes describe four cases before the First Ward republicans and probate court, including mention of a Topeka man and a Feewinle resident named Johnny Boyle. The report references a colored man from Ottawa with an appeal and unclear adjudication of insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Ziew
Topeka
Miller
Juten
Ottawa
Carrie
Johnny Boyle
Feewinle
Ben
Russian Warships Damaged at Port Arthur Repaired
Report from St Petersburg states Russian warships after bombardment by Japanese fleet are undergoing repairs. The fleets Czarowitch Falisda and Ketveian expected ready in days. others in a fortnight to three weeks. Wounded officers recovering. no news yet of ongoing sightings or bridge blows. Admiral Strydinft heads to the Far East to command the fleet. unrest and parades occur in St. Petersburg and Reval with civilian crowds and police reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterebure
Conr
Hes
Alsale
Port Arthur
Caarowitch
Falisda
Barbers
Ketviean
GMM Boult
Novak
Taro
Ralontchkovaky
Artillery Corps
Petrot
Pallada
Chemulpe
Admiralty
Strydinft
Far East
St. Petersburg
Catriottem
Iseapart
Gulf of
Pinland
Washington Birthday Banquet at National Hotel Topeka
A patriotic banquet is planned at the National hotel in Topeka on the 17th anniversary of Washington's birthday. Members of the Revolution will participate with a program in hotel parlors from 7:90 to 7:34, including introductions and addresses by James Hi and Churchill. The program features "The National Address" and "The Colonies to Freedom" among other readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Topeka
Washington
James Hi
HE Churchil
Aioe
Madison St
G. G- Mon
Hancock St
Care Journal
Jackson St. P
Moore
Kansas
Jackson
Clay St
Tyler St
Fred C. Stuter
Kanes
TAOS
Orypes
Egret
Fourth Ward Benefit District Appraisal Progress
Ward Benefit Saturday morning three appraisers finish the Fourth Ward benefit district appraisal for opening and Fillmore streets. Wm Henderson chairing, with Samuel Dolman and J T Mattingly, declaring the district the largest ever created citywide and projecting about 1.03 more lots valued at $225 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Beneft
Fillmore
Fourth District
Wm. Henderson
Rede Inn
Samuel Dolman
J. T. Mattingly
Burton Case Appealed To Supreme Court Again
The Robert Burton murder case from Marion county was appealed to the supreme court for a third time. Burton, a painter born circa 1880s, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to twenty years. He previously pursued new trials after each prior conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twics
Robert Burton
Supreme Court
Marion County
Sntendanc
Bess Twies
Burton
Wwee Creare
Pote
Dody
Jessie Doty
Hurtom
Fred Hoffman
Hoffmen
Morgan Speech Read by Carmack on Canal Policy
In Washington the daily canal speech by Morgan was read by Carmack as the session focused on the Panama Canal treaty. A Lincoln tribute opened the House invocation with notes on unity and sacrifice as the body adjourned until Monday after a brief debate on private pension losses in the Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Canal
Carmack
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Chaptain Cowden
Indian Territory
Mr. Hedges
Stopped Wedding Ends In Escape At New Orleans
A dramatic interruption halted a wedding as a man identified as Lawrence from a wealthy Boston family was believed to be the groom. The ceremony proceeded briefly before the bride objected. the judge granted a six hour delay before the couple departed together, while the groom’s identity and social ties drew scrutiny in Boston records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Lawrance
Boston
Isan
Sweden
Downing
Lawrence S. Sanborne
Smallpox Case Leads to Detention Hospital Admission
Reported in a fragmentary note, Jobo Ridley a Fifth Ward politician and teacher is taken to the detention hospital after a doctor diagnosed smallpox. The article also mentions another patient sent from Santa Fe hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Ridley
Ridley
Tex
Richey
Santa Fe
Distant Family Ties Highlight Kansas Native in Korea
A Kansas family narrative chronicles a Topeka daughter and her husband Rev Blair, both connected to Kansas Wesleyan University, living in Pyongyang Korea for over two years. The piece notes her sister’s preacher kin and ties to Methodist and Presbyterian communities.
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Topeka
Pyeng Yang
W. S. Blutr
Mr. Stair
Pates
Kansas Wesleyan Universi Bans
Premessa
Mise Allen
Mise Allen and ‘Thay Marie
Korea
Blair
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Deo Trust
Wolff's
Continental
Board of County Commissioners
Bievina
Alee ‘Poe
Os Oedeurk
Ee Coenen
Br Senta
Lawrence Street
Vader
Martey
Thay
Silanes
Eerie
Eco
Beta
Ste . WS
John J. Ingalls
Charles H. Neihaus
Capitol
Alexiefe
Menory
West Wiiling
J. S&s West
Pactee
West
Shawnee County
Bsen
Eee City
Sionecker
Aecomb
Jorge West
Atkinson
the State Journal
Eugenie Enpublican Germanies
Feary
We. Harvey
Robert Stone
Aries Subjes
Hepublican
Febna
I AM
Senof
Esbedata
Shawnee ‘County
Arthur J. McCabr
Shawnee
Cat Kets
Encasa
Bolmaaz
Nomi- Reied
Frank W Fransisex
Idate
Republicas Ors
Hungats
Shawner County
AL W. Dana
Shawnee Cocnty
Ee ‘O
Detroit
Misa
Apedie
Prey Szoerience
Harrison
Western Ave
W. A
Topeka Business College
Agenis
D. Care Journal
Atrnal Onion
Fae Toe
Roy Op
Teres
St. Iquire
West Sth St
FLSO
Eith St
Quincy St
Joan da
Jum Washington
Moler's
Barber College of
Dallas
Cel
Salt Me
Utah
Moser Barter College
St. Louk
Fairchild
North
Ena
Eimdala
Kan
van Boren St
Cyemerie
Jese
Ko- Fes
Becaue
Tokio
Psseng
Baltimore
Ates
Maryland
Garlina
Troms Taylor
Madison
Enap
F. J. Brown
Columbian
Laree House
C. G. Heartburg
N. Monroe
Topeka Ave
Dyson
California Ave
21St St
H. W
HS Hanvas
Central Fuct and Feed Co
W. Kast
el Et Merchants
Whips End
Oda Tot
Iearenes Hkiner
Sley At
Topfra Ai
Laos
Bilejgige
Nace
National ver-Johnson Bicycles
Lax
Lnd
South Corper
Tyler Ste
Ofice
Shallabarger & Son
Embalmers
Phong Ja Demoss & Penwell
Zubalmers
Cies
Quincy Boek Tes
Palmer, Gaderiaker
Saindist Peers Contonatie
Felates
Rentanee S Jackson
Petrick & Son
Upholeverer
Seyaold
Iss Dennis
Tyler
Ora Geelers
Rosen
Kaasa Ave
Optician
Swearingen
Palleno Leswons
Tomesie Church
Ana Ioage
the Helm Hardware Coo
Ie Kee Aan
Sethe Do
Joe
Omeo Pacis
Salina
Star Grocery
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