Funston on Cuba Conflict Highlights Insurgents and Spanish
Fred Funston outlines the Cuban struggle, describing insurgents and Spanish regulars, the harsh guerrilla tactics, and the expected brutal confrontations. He details fortifications, a ditch defense, and the need for a large, capable army to mount effective resistance.
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Fred Funston
Cuba
Kansas
Faye
Spain
Istamd
Sivuriah
Epg
Argentine Republic
Scanlan 18 Dead Irish Actor Succumbs in Bloomingdale
The Irish actor Sean Ing, a Bloomingdale inmate for six years, dies after years of illness. He is survived by his wife Maggie Jordan as he passes at the hospital.
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Bloomingdale
New York
Witlum
Sean- Ing
Dheelinger
Frish
Parvstn
Ingdate Saytinn
Hie
Sestim
Ind
Maggie Jordan
Local Market Advertises Goods and News From Europe
An early 20th century advertisement lists European foods and notices a February news item about unrest in Sicily and Strona. It mentions a market at 35 Kansas Avenue offering cheeses, meats, and imported items with a call to visit the shop and meet the proprietor.
Fight the Dust on Topeka Streets Urges Clean City Plan
The Topeka dust nuisance draws calls for a citywide cleaning system. Street Commissioner Hamsey favors nightly washing of pavements and sidewalks, broader use of dust- and wind-control measures, and a ten-street paving program to reduce dirt. A doctor’s letter lauds public health focus and sanitary reform tied to municipal action.
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Hamsey
Topeka
Kansas
West Sixth Street
Kansas Avenue
Kan
Suwurzi
Tecan
Mary
Gilbert
Frank Fristol
Washburn College
Topeka News Roundup Finds City Woven With Reports
A jumble of short items notes injuries, promises, meetings, and local events. Blacksmith fatality linked to mule shoeing appears amid club gatherings, lectures, and civic notices.
Havoc at Tampico destroys new Tampico wharf
Monterey Mex Feb reports a government supervised Central Railroad built wharf at Tampico burned Sunday. Fire spread from a box car to sheds. cause unknown. Ward One steamer Yurmuri futilely sprayed water. Construction foreman AC Roblison injured by falling timbers. Wharf and custom house damaged. totals indicate heavy losses in merchandise and property.
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Monterey
Mex. Fe
Tampion
Central Railroad
Government Supre
Ward One
Yurmuri
Ayall
Hag
Roblison
Phonendoscope hailed as advance in medical science
New York Feb 21 The phonendoscope is announced as an instrument of great value for studying internal organs. Physicians declare it a tremendous advance on the stethoscope, conveying organ sounds to reveal health and condition. It can trace organ shape and digestion of foods, and was invented by Drs. Biaurbie and Bazsi of France.
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Hy Catudies
Maxton
Bethany
T. AL Saa'aulinit
Tro Werk
Oo Hy & Sontgomery
Newton'Gun Club
Topeka
Marshalls Gand
Bind
Wyoming
Buck Bis
Oscoula Hey
New York
In Philosophical Society
Nish School
CP. Proht
Anon Ball
Nancy Tanker
Crawford Theater
Crawford
Excelsior Lodge
Lawrence
Mary J. Teller
Salter
Atchison
Kat
Lavy
Sutton van Blobem
Reeidence Lantwack
Palmer
Chicago
A. Sanday
G. Waters
Euter
Washbuce College
Company M Opreet
A. H. Thompaen
Sate
Pelleesy
Juanesau Cleeth Wielieer
Scrmper
Reyes Ryates City
Washburn Entlere
NE ‘Comite
Lider
Palmer Ge Hater
Washburn College
Grace Cathedral
Washite
Drs. Biaurbie and
Bazsi
France
Northern Pacific Buys Washington & Columbia Rail Line
Washington and Columbia River railroad changes hands as rumors spread of a sale to the Northern Pacific. Directors resignations followed, and President W D Tyler and Secretary E A Buford left their posts amid whispers of a concluded purchase involving B Wright of Philadelphia, the railway’s principal stockholder.
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Washington & Columbia Rilver
Walla Walls
Wash
Washington & Columbia
Northern Pacific
Washington & Columbia River Railroad
W. D. Tyler
E. A. Buford
B. Wright
Philadelphia
Washington & Columbus River Railroad
Fea
Fylan
North Pacific Steamer Seeks New Crew After Unseaworthy Report
Seattle February report states the steamer North Pacific bound for Alaska was berthed at Port Townsend after passengers refused to sail due to alleged unseaworthiness. Two new crew were secured and 22 passengers returned to Seattle. A former crew member criticized the vessel's food and conditions.
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Seilsorth
Seattle
North Pacific
Alaska
Port Townsend
Los
Arbors
The Mysterious Mr Bugie at Crawford Theater
A muddled review praises The Mysterious Mr Bugie a lively farce with jealous schemes and witty characters. It highlights Betty fond and Tom Pollinger romance, Molland's cast, and Joseph Bilgour’s All in Fondacre while noting audience distraction and requests for more weekly entertainments.
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Mr. Bugie
Joneph
Yotlana
Crawford Theater
Saturda
Mr. Huge
Ruste
Wimneck
Tom Pollinger
Betty Sata
Lin
Betty
Tom
Tagle
Kalle
Dtr
Molland
Rom. Poleinger
Gretchen Lyons
Betty Fondacre
Mixa Lyons
Joseph Bilgour
Allin Fonndacre
Topeka Seeks Western League Team Despite High Terms
Des Moines manager Clarence Smith remains in talks with Topeka over a Western Association arrival. Frick proposes guaranteed payment to lure the club, with prior season logistics cited from Atchison operations. Efforts continue to secure a fair proposal and attract interest in Topeka baseball.
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Des Moines
Topeka
Clarence Smith
Prick
Dee Maines
Des Maines
Topola
Frick
Subway
Atchison
Multway
Smee
Sepan
His Moines
Smith
North Topeka Local Notes and Appointments
North Topeka column items indicate many residents left for work or travel, with reports of job changes, social visits, and upcoming moves. Notables include Wile Pollom joining Graves & Son, Emil Apel taking a drug-store post in Parsons, and Shellaharser & Son relocating to 913 Kanvar avenue. Several weddings, birthdays, and visits enrich community life, plus a local sale at Cromwell & Jeffers and an inventory sale at Crimswell & Jeffers.
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Wile Pollom
Graves & Son
Stampa
C. C
Nicholson
Ventory
Crimswell & Jeffers
Sewel Courtney
SOG
Cromwell & Jeffers
Tone Woodman
Bt. Laws
Emil Apel
Parsons
Kan
Herbert Milliken
Tittle Child
Kansas City
Astern Polon
A. Fister
Quincy Street
Lacey
Ault
Meriden
J. E. Wett
Winnie Holcomb
Colburn
Fred Tympking
Arkansas City
Will Danvers
Lee Bliss
Agnes McGormitdt Ae
Kansasee
Shellaharser & Son
Kansas Avenue
Morse
Kanvar Avenue
Carey Alkens of
Hoyt
Kansas Butter Industry Gains National Respect
Kansas producers showcase dairy strength at a state fair program. Secretary Wilson notes Kansas butter ranks first in grain and body, near top markets, aided by climate and feed. Schedule includes dairy talks, exhibits, and demonstations with experts from Missouri and Illinois. A special Thursday train brings farmers from western Kansas to Topeka events.
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Kansas
Wilson
Arriculture
Secre O Culture
Washington
Soldier Home seeks 45000 for barracks and 10000 for building
Leavenworth February 21 Colonel Sidney G Cooke local director of the Soldiers home returned from Washington where he pursued liberal appropriations. He says he appeared before the appropriation committee spoke with Chairman Cannon and gained confidence that needed barracks and cottages will be secured. Congressmen Curtis Baker and Harris support the effort for funds to add barracks furniture a cottage for women nurses and a quartermaster commissary building.
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Leavenworth
Sidney G. Cooke
Soldiers’ Home
Washington
Col. Cooke
Cunnon
Curtis Ia
Baker and Harris
Senate
Bulding
Real estate transfers filed for record in county deeds
Real estate transfers list several deeds recorded including Vality D. Co to B. T. Harsh matt for 200 dollars on lot 180 Sheridan and W. Freeman to Lydia D. Delong for 2000 on lot 306 and north half of West Polk street Goulds. other transfers include Sarah Talbot to John Hikeins for 200 on lots 1 3 5, Wagoner Street Glendate. M Heery to J J OConner for 500 on lots 166-68 Gratton. Amanda Gale to Corrie Skinner on lots B10 12 Hughientiy Street. Alfred J King to Mary J Ian Br and Teresa E Muthals for 1400 on lots 235 and north 2 feet 237 Clay Street Horne. county to W R Hazen on Kellam Avenue. Fannie A Cease guardian to Earnest Ohhwn for 275 and one fifth re qu i t-33-16.
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Register of Deeds
Vality D. Co
B. T. Harshmatt
Sheridan
Ada W. F. Freeman
Lydia D. Delong
Polk Street
Gould
Ada
Sarah Talbot
John Hikeins
Wagoner Street
Glendate
M. Heery
J. J. O'Conner
Soos
Gratton
Heery
Amanda Gale
Corrie KE Skinner
Hughientiy Street
Keith
Alfred J. King
Mary J. Ian Br
Teresa E Muthals
Clay Street
Horne
W. R. Hazen
Kellam
Poplar Street
Morris
Fannie A. Cease
Earnest
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicero
New Yorke
The Deacon's Version Retold For Colored Brothers
A humorous retelling of a parable contrasts a rich man and a poor man as two possums on a table reveal moral twists. The tale shifts through dialect and readers’ reactions in a collage of newspaper chatter and local voices.
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Tatarus
Kase
Jimmy
Dais Aide
Fragmented humorous pocketbook quips from old papers
A garbled collage of jokes and captions from late 19th or early 20th century newspapers. It includes nonsensical quotes about politics, posters, and social scenes, with stray character interactions and playful banter typical of comic sections. The text resembles a collage of captions from multiple periodicals.
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Lewdy
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Alwzander Hopeland
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Gaured
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Harry Crofl
Tina Hie
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Rateas Avenue
Jack Lee
Patmsinian Wieser
Faow
Founty
Kyone Wee
Vay
Tampico
Northern Pac
Prank Bristol
Ayers
Sirona
Oasis
Baseball
North Topeka
Kimball Pte. Co
Bitonworss
Picasa Bay
Asdori
Farsa
Marshall
Charles A
F. D. Coburn
J. Neltert
Walther
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J. Mteotielt
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Albert
Loa
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Oklahoma
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Huron
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Hurd
Curtis
Col Sidney Cooke
the Deacon
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de Morsl
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Atlanta Constitution
Minther
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Chicago News
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Adam
Tribuna
New York Journal
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Abe Anid Tealy
Stateaman
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Laing
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