Marshall’s Band to Celebrate 21st Birthday Concert
Marshall’s Band marks its twenty first year with an annual concert on March 15 at the auditorium. A flood displaced the group from its venue, drawing a big crowd expected for an outside talent filled program. The event honors founder Mr Marshal and director G A Tint, tracing the band’s origins to the early 1870s and noting long efforts to sustain the ensemble amid local challenges.
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Marshall
Topeka
Marshal Ant
Bubevek Az
Becibiloas Pumbuas
Cecimantal Land
Campaign Pirpors
Ant’ Bulea
Socnbai
Renee Fhe
Maren Winkeathig
Schumann Heink Recital Praised for Living Artistry
The article extols Madame Schumann Heink as a premier living artist in Topeka, noting few years ago there was little strong musical talent locally. Critics across Europe call her the greatest of living contraltos with an overpowering voice and noble diction.
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Mmeebt
Dordice Sane
Topeka
Mme
Sehucuzin-Heink
Timnenal
Anurriva
mann-Heink
Alleries
Eurane
Tralee
Topeka Choral Society Concert Plans At Auditorium
The Topeka Choral Society organizes a twenty Restenous concert at the Auditorium on the evening of Wednesday March 24. Notables like Marshall fuit Pant and Mr Bert Lewis are slated to appear with the Altman HH ODIFA company and RAMs Comp Ry. Reserved seats will be available through the E. J. Guild music store with ticket chart opening March 1.
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Rupitir
de Arcatane
Parc Cwrmerte
Lez
Puen
Wustress
Cuemiert
Borner
Thor
Marshall Fuit
Bas Uley
Eis
Cassist
Amiens
Altman
Odifa Company
Balen
Acinar
Rams
Bert Lewis
Topeka Choral Society
Bette
Mickels
Topeka
E. J. Guild
Auditorum
Toveka
Astend
Betheneums
Nontita
Defreeske
Mme Heink
Munich
City Bids On Carbons For Electric Plant
The city debates two firms for yearly carbon supply for the Hight electric plant. National Carbon Co of Chicago submits a price offer after the mayor presents the proposal for firm approval or rejection. The rival firm prices at $1 to $22, while the city’s figure runs about $14 per year, though the details are unclear from the damaged text.
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Slactric Hight
National Carbon Company of
Chicago
Ciry
Seasshee
Colle
Bim
Lesson in big fire need of ample insurance
The piece argues that large city fires like Habiiture and Rochester highlight the need for robust fire insurance. It notes several companies suffered losses at Bal fire, but overall surpluses remain strong. Specific losses: German American about 500 000, Hanover about 1000, Fire Association of Philadelphia about 200 000, Orient Insurance Hartford about 375 000, Hamburg Fire Insurance about 106 000, Stawnee Fire Insurance about Baltimore. It urges careful company selection and offers Geo M Noble & Co services. Also mentions Evian hunting duck incident and a boy’s injury in Valeda Texas.
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Rochester
Greinaurstee
Geo. M. Noble & Co
Bal
Axscred
German American Insurance Company of
New York
Hanover Fire Insurance See
Fire Association of
Philadelphia
Aestate
Orient
Hamburg
Kemen Pine
Stawnee Fire
Topeka
Baltimore
Unclear Personal Notice From F Maxwell
A fragmentary notice from F Maxwell, identifying Amanda C Maxwell and a dispute over living arrangements, requests that concerned parties be notified that Maxwell will not stand for certain contracts or obligations. Text is garbled and includes imperfect address details and references to Topeka Kansas and Arstow Cala.
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Amanda C. Maxwell
Maudlison Street
Topeka
Kan
Eny
F. Maxwell
Arstow
Cala
Rochester's Loss in Smouldering Ruins Fire
Rochester February 27 fire leaves a mass of smouldering ruins with walls iced over. Firefighters labored through the night and will continue. Underwriters' association estimated damage at 2500.09, insured stock totaling 5,000,000 across companies.
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Rochester
Rochester Department of the Underwriters’ Association
Four Arrested For Disorderly Conduct On Kassas Avenue
Four people including a named woman Ferris were arrested at 4 AM for disorderly conduct after a drunken spree around lower Kansas Avenue. The men, middle aged, were released on their own recognizance, while the woman was locked up. They had spent the night in a drug store dancing and carousing before arrest.
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Topeka
Kassas Avenue
Flosele Ferris
Mcnmey
McCullum
Hamilton
Lower
Kansas
North Topeka Delegation Urges Immediate Bridge Work
A second delegation of North Topeka businessmen and Oakland residents urged county commissioners to repair the Sardow Avenue and Grantville bridges at once. The panel pressed for action amid concern over the 288 bridge project and the long wait until next winter before any decisions.
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North Topeka
Oakland
Sardow Avenue
Grantville
Bit Is Dead New York Dies at Pneumonia
Frank Eilison known as Biff a familiar character in se05 is dead from pneumonia He was said to be the youngest officer in the Union army during the war and had a storied career in the community
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Bit
New York
Frank Eilison
Biff
Twenty Fourth National Convention to Meet in Denver
Word from Mrs Chaterer Fisk notes that the twenty fourth national convention will be held in Denver in September this year The announcement mentions a large branch including topics from Hawaiian Islands and Porto.
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Omen
Denver
Chaterer Fisk
oWist Church
Hawaiian Islands
Porto
Anctimr Case of Rheumatism Cured by Pain Balm
Efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain Balm in rheumatism relief is noted by Semonatra Barker Triplett of Grigsby Virginia. He asserts the balm exists and would not sell for less, with testimonials praising its results despite questionable wording.
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Chaberisin
Chamberlain
Bet
Semonatra Barker Triplett
Grigsby
Chas
Dillon Award Sparks Resignation in Coast League
In San Francisco on February 7 the Pacific Coast League awarded Dillon, Dammon, and Castro to eastern clubs after ratifying entry into the National Agreement. Los Angeles manager Morley, absent at the meeting, was notified of Dillon being awarded to Brooklyn and tendered his resignation as manager and president. Directors postponed action on the resignation and considered the Coast League’s authority. The situation remains strained as negotiations over Dillon’s services continue between Hanlon and Motley.
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Pilger
Brooklyn
Morley
San Francisco
Cal
Dillon
Dammon
Castro
Los Angeles
Capt
Los Angeles Hasshall
Pacific Coast League
Motley
Hanlon
Bright for Baseball in Topeka Meets Confidence Grows
The Topeka baseball project gains backing after a strong meeting at the Commercial club. Volunteers report steady cash and subscriptions, with manager Gus Alberts planning a Kansas City trip to arrange production. Sam Lakin elected treasurer and David Ward secretary. finance committee named BR. L. Thomas, John Waters, and F. G. Kelly.
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Topeka Bazcom Association
Eluba
Slong
Gus Alberts
Kansas City
Sam Lakin
David Ward
BR. L
Thomas John Waters
F. G. Kelly
New York Americans to Train in Dixie in February
The New York American League team plans southward training next month with minimal changes from last season. The lineup will largely remain the same, with J Anderson moving to left field in place of Davin and McParland, while pitching staff includes Griffin, J D, T Hughes, W O Wolfe, and Elmer, among others.
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New York
Dee
J. Anderson
Davin
McParland
Clark Griffin
J. D
T. Hughes
W. O Wolfe
Elmer
Wealth of Incas Found in Bolivian Treasure
Advices from La Paz Bolivia report the traditional treasure of the Tucas unearthed at Challacatta. The find totals about $1000,000 with discoverers of various nationalities now in dispute over division despite a legal contract among them. Authorities have begun inquiries.
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New York
la Pax
Bolivia
Challacatta
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