Seasonal fabric and apparel sale highlights at Kansas avenue
A historical ad lists Saturday bargains across textiles and garments. Items include India linen at low yard prices, extra wide wool velvets for spring suits, woven fabrics, drapery for home, crepe and lace shelf paper, embossed lace, and a range of ladies wear. Prices emphasize affordability with selections like per yard 8c to $1.15 and ready to wear skirts and hose on sale.
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Kansas Avenue
Sa Lartius
Congo
Nordica concert sale opens with early number distribution
Nordica tickets go on sale at Stansfeldt's store with numbers issued from 7 am for a 8 am sale. Railroads arrange special trains from Topeka and surrounding areas to accommodate big demand, promising return options the same evening. The program features Nordica in a demanding recital with Brunhilde to the Valkyries, drawing a broad musical audience.
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Nordica
Stansfeldt
Dove
Ite
Auditoriuses
Pares Obisktene
Topeke
Topulsara
Rock Island
Topeka
St. Diweph
Holton
Ilevel
Rock
Santa Fe
Ottawa
Lawrence
Haldwin
Les
Oiclock
Nanjick
Prokylav
Metropolitan “Hall
Tal- Man Nordick
Brunhilde
Death of Frank J. Thomas Ends After Surgery
Frank J. Thomas of 1406 West Sixth Avenue died last night at Stormont hospital after an operation for appendicitis on Sunday. A postmortem showed peritonitis, and he had suffered the illness beforehand. Born August 17, 1858 in Adams New York, he married Bertha Minna Schadow October 17 1880. He moved to Kansas in 1879, lived in Hiawatha, worked in railroad contracts, then joined Kansas Mutual Life, moving to Topeka when the company relocated from Hiawatha ten years ago. He was active in the First Methodist Church serving as Sunday school superintendent. He leaves a wife and three daughters the eldest 19. A Milwaukee brother arrives today. Funeral probably Saturday at 3 30 at First Methodist Church.
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Frank J. Thomas
Weet Sixth Avenue
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company
Stormont Hospital
Mr. Thomas
Adams
Jefferson County
New York
Bertha Minna Schadow
Kansas
Hiawatha
Kansas Mutual
Topeka
Thomas
Thormas
Milwaukee
Insurance Companies Retire From Indiana Licenses Withdrawn
Indianapolis Feb 25 A strict reading of the Indiana securities statute prompts many insurers to exit the state. United Firemen's of Philadelphia and the County of Philadelphia announce non renewal of licenses, citing required changes to securities. Five firms have withdrawn this year and two more will decide by March 15.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
United Firemen’s of
Philadelphia
County of
Yeoman Charged With Forgery Arrested at Brooklyn Navy Yard
DeWitt Clinton Hoffman a yeoman on the receiving ship Columbia was seized at the Brooklyn navy yard by telegram from Sheriff Barr Adams county Ohio on charges of forgery tied to the Ohio State National Bank and the First National Bank Litre Ohio. He is said to use aliases James Raymond Bayley and John B Andrews. His Dallas Texas home is linked to an uncle who is said to be president of three banks.
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New York
DeWitt Clinton Hoffman
Columbia
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sheriff Barr
Adams County
Ohio
Ohio State National Bank
First National Bank
O. Hoffman
James Raymond Bayley
John B. Andrews
Eis
Dallas
Tex
3 Bank
Hammerstein Fined Over Subpoena in White Plains
New York February 28 Oscar Hammerstein theatrics manager faced a fine after a body warrant issued by Justice Maddox of the supreme court at White Plains for failing to answer a subpoena. Hammerstein claimed he was in the United States court in Manhattan the same day and believed he had been subpoenaed.
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Hammerstein
New York
Oscar Hasmerstein
Maddox
Supreme Court
White Plains
Ean Hammerstein
Madden
Harmerstein
United States Court
Manhattan
Biel
Willan
John Connor
California
Soman
Charles Neeley
Aviic
Lincoln
Agreement to Abolish Rate Cutting in Rail Travel
Denver and Des Moines dispatches report a formal agreement to abolish rate cutting in rail passenger services. The pact mirrors the Western Passenger Association model with additions addressing local conditions and penalties. A biennial elections note appears in the Moines, Iowa, item with a February date.
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Denver
Missouri
Western Passenger Association
Man Faces Disorderly House Charge at West Street Shop
Max Overton, a West Street merchant, acted as his own attorney amid a disorderly house case after a party at Hanter's Hall. Witnesses described revelry with a keg, disturbances, and shots near the railroad. Overton claimed ejectment of an unwelcomed guest, but the court wrestled with his self representation and sober-up delays. Several others faced penalties for vagrancy and disturbing the peace.
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R. Max Overton
West Street
Overton
Hantey’s Hall
Topeka Avenue
Gorton Street
Mr. Overton
Hart
Boo
Mc Hart
Bilinehe
de Mawnin
Temselves
Blanche
Remy Chen
Bevin
Tet
Local Notes and Announcements From Topeka Area
Items from Topeka area include visitors and residents with addresses listed, a bankrupt sale ad for shoes, and a club meeting at 88% Jackson Street. Mentions of Smith of Grantville, Banta of Nadeau, and others visit scenes, with updates on illnesses and moves.
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Coli
Kimman
W. Dlacey
Jackson Street
Ray
W. OW. Schenk
Quincy Street
LEY & Port
Iit
F. Tinday
Towle
A M. Jumex, Jr
Weat Laurent Street
James Gillis
Hirant Street
Topeka Avenue
Marceyvee Sycasmeee Villey Falls
Kansas Avenue
G. Ht
Camp
Mm Bert
Kansas City
Mra
Orcutt
Nort Kansas
EE Owen
Richmond
Owen
Abd. Hrankiin Owen
Jeerson
Local notices and incidents mix in town happenings
A jumble of brief items covers a liquor cure ad, bicycle accident, sidewalk hazards from youths, cemetery water system bids, a tenth wedding anniversary, wagon accident on Kansas Avenue, and a commodity package spill near a drugstore with damage to a horse and buggy. Also mentions travel sale and seasonal train ads.
FOR SALE BYowner with land near Topeka and railroad access
Auction and multiple listings describe farms and houses for sale near Topeka Kansas with 12 acres timber improved land, orchards, wells, outbuildings, and various house counts. Properties offer rural delivery, school and church proximity, and prices around 15 400 dollars. Listings include exchanges, incomplete names, and scattered locations in Kansas.
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Wells
Cheek
Railraad
Topeka
Tate
Diekingen
Jeimnain
Cronsoo
Feume” House
Heaton
Staynee County
Railroad Time Tables Westlound Rock Island Route
Time table snippet lists Pacific lines and Westlound schedule details. Mentions trains and arrival departure notes with coastal connections and city pass options.
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Rock Island
Westlound
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