Death came suddenly while sitting in his chair
A Topeka area obituary reports Bir Binwan Slavin aged twelve or so died at his daughter's home from apoplexy while seated in a chair. Mrs Fitzgerald and Mr Fitzgerald discovered his body after returning from a drive. Dr. Slavin, a Topeka resident, attributed the death to apoplexy. The deceased had lived in Topeka and leaves several children including John Slavin and Miss Mary Slavin. Funeral plans set for Church of the Assumption with interment at Calvary cemetery.
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M. J. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald & Lunnan
Witaesrald
Tyler Street
Janey Binyin
Fitzgerald
Fivagerald
Uremar
Fite Eprald
Fitsgerald Ty
Stayin
Lite
Eboulier
Slavin
Ti Lm
Slexih
Topeka
Sears
Evening meeting marks education board agenda
A Topeka area clippings summary notes the education board will meet this evening as part of a busy week of religious observances. Resignations, personnel changes, and local civic updates appear with references to Postmaster Arnold, Judge Denton, and various community events across Kansas in a bustling notes page.
Brookville livery stable blaze destroys eight horses and buildings
A fire at Brookville damaged a livery stable owned by BR Walker, with ten horses and two adjoining buildings including a shoe shop. The blaze broke out Saturday and insurance coverage appears minimal. The State Journal reports the incident with limited details.
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Pire
Brookville
Brook
BR. Walker
Wttle Insurance
the State Journal
Breidenthal’s SiG How Bank Examiner Plays Prank on Banker
Kansas bank commissioner John W. Breidenthal led a deputy inspection to western Kansas bankers. In Cheyenne County at S J Francis bank he introduced himself, asked for credentials, and joked by asking the banker to write his name on a paper signature to prove identity. The exchange shows Breidenthal’s playful approach during inspections.
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Breidenthal
Kansas
John W. Breidenthal
S J. Francis
Cheyenne County
Brudenthal
Charlie
Breidenthare
Imposter Breidenthal Confronts Bank Officials in Disputed Signature
Bank commissioner and sheriff confront J W Breidenthal impostor amid argument over Breidenthal signature. Banker orders removal, clerk finds Breidenthal’s name, officer demands to verify the signature on an old letter as the scene grows tense.
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Breidenthal
Tse
J. W. Bretdentel
Brohiem Thule
Breitenthal
Banker's Signatures Match, Cigar Treats Follows
The sheriff compares the signatures on an old letter with a new one and finds them identical. The banker, astonished, agrees the signatures cannot be by different men. The bank commissioner continues the examination, and the banker offers cigars as a gesture.
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Lauter
Court Stenographers Pay Dispute Referred for Opinion
Attorney General Boyle is asked to decide if district court stenographers receive pay per county or per judicial district under conflicting statutes. The issue arises after a 730 per year law and prior county based provisions. Also notes weather prospects for Kansas and worm remedies advertisement from White's Vermifuge.
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Boyle
Winter
Eich
John H. Atwood
Charles Hayden
From Pillar to Post under the New Poor Law
Under the new poor law a township by township tax burdens the county and townships try to offload paupers to others to cut taxes. A case investigated by deputy WI Davis shows Sampson Hunter paralysed with seven children left destitute. Charlestown and Jeffersonville trustees move him back and forth seeking care.
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Jacksonville
Link
Tradnt
WI Davis
Sampson Hunter
Lotmont
Hunter
Ted
Charlestown
Jeffersonville
Kian
Green Feed & Fuel Co advertises coal hay and prompt service
An old advertisement promotes Green Feed & Fuel Co at the corner of First and Quincy in Neaptown. It urges customers to place orders by phone 620 and promises prompt delivery of coal feed and hay with reliable service. The notice includes a testimonial fragment for Chamberlain's Pain Balm and urges caution against inferior tent remedies.
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Green Feed & Fuel Co
Pirst
Quincy
Neaptown
H. Wesster
Chamberlain
L. G. Bugiey
Hueneme
Cal
Interchange Over Corbett Fitzsimmons War of Wires
Chicago cabling shows a heated exchange between Corbett and Fitzsimmons over a cancellation and running claims. Fitzsimmons defends not fleeing Carnon and taunts Corbett, while managers discuss Dixey and Great Northern terms and a share of receipts. Corbett’s exact reply is unclear from the dispatch.
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Chicago
Corbet
Fitzssimmons
Cincinnati
Fitssimmons
Fitzsimmons
Julian
Dows
Corbett
Martin Julian Wee
Dixey
Great Northern
Henderson
Te House
Walcott Diaz showdown with McCoy eyed for six weeks
The Black Wonder Joe Walcott demands McCoy fight at middleweight and insists Walcott is a heavyweight contender. A $5,000 check from manager Tom O Rourke signals intentions for a Walcott McCoy bout within six weeks at middleweight limits.
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McCoy
New York
Janu
Joe Walcott
Dlack Wonder
Kid McCoy
United States
Tom O'Rourke
Walcott
O'Rourke
Corbett
Pittsimmons
Jones
Hin
Mint closure threatened by gold standard push
The Times reports in its financial section that pressure to restore the gold basis for Indian currency could force mints to shut. Promenade sorbet dance at Hamilton Hall is slated for Monday with the Mid-Continent band performing.
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the Times
Sorbert
Dan Hamilton Hall
State board seeks to close Kansas City dental college
The state dental board planned early action to drive out of business the Kansas City College of Dental Surgery, incorporated November 5, labeling it a “dipseya mill.” Also reported: Attorney General Bozle declines renomination, urging public endorsement for reelection. auditor seeks warrant over Hutchinson reformatory books. New England Mutual Life withdraws from Kansas. several new enterprises incorporated including Ursuline academy of Paoli and Catholic hospital. Firemen's Relief Association of Florence lists directors.
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State Dental Board
Devine
Kansas City College of Dental Surgery
The
Dental Board
Bude & Warrant
Hutchinson Reformatory
American Book Company
Mat Peice
Bénjamin F. Stevens
Boston
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Insurance Department
Kenean
Polleyhuidere
Chex D. Mid
Karsan City
Ursuline Academy of
Paoli
Catholic Hospital
Mary Schaub
Jerome
Barbara Helmsinay
Lawrence
Joste Reichert
Thomart Agnes Brinker
Steter Agactin
Mary Luts
Lucella
Walker, Bruce & Latte Co
Neri
J. E. Walker
Kansas City
F. O. Luts
Eddue Luts
Seand U
Buttle
Grace
Narka
Firemen's Relief Association of
Florence
Chua M. Palmer
G. A. Kent
ML Howard
A. D. Coltine
Leland's resignation remarks clash over patronage control
Cyrus Leland acknowledges Sterne's appointment but objects to patronage distribution in Kansas. He claims he acted to aid Senator Baker and Republicans, yet criticizes opponents and hints at strategic restraint. The tirade underscores intra party tensions over federal appointments and influence.
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Sterne
McKinles
Cyrus Leland
Badsers
Kuness
Une
Lehind
Tay
Baker
Kansan
Securlie
Jebland
Kansas
Leland
Powerful arrives in Hong Kong aboard British warship
The British battle cruiser Powerful, over 14 000 tons, with 2300 horsepower and a crew of 480, has reached Hong Kong. In Pekin, Chinese authorities spent three hours examining Trao Chou, Shan Tung, amid charges of threats toward a German missionary and ordered him summoned to Peking for further inquiry.
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Hong Kong
Powerful
Pekin
Tragenivasion
Uwereall
Shan Tung
Taio Chow
Democrats Repudiate Fusion Deal In Hutchinson Caucus
Report from Hutchinson says a secret Democrat meeting endorsed Judge W. M. Whitelaw for Congress in the seventh district and pledged to repudiate any fusion. The claim of a fusion agreement is dismissed as nonsense.
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Hutchinson
W. M. Whitelaw
Congress
W. MM
Whitelaw
Starr Grocery Ad Promises Low Prices and Quick Shipments
Star Grocery J. S. Sprout promotes wholesale and retail groceries with fresh meats Queensware and tinware. We save you money by cash dealings and low profit margins. Money-back satisfaction pledge and prompt processing for orders.
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Star Grocery J
Baker to Lead Kansas Republican effort reorganize party
Washington June 3 The President urges Senator Baker to build a stronger Kansas party structure. Administered by an organized, aggressive party, with full cooperation from President McKinley, efforts will focus on uniting the party in every county and hamlet for a vigorous campaign next fall. The administration will back the party to advance the old GOP line and curb dissent from the minority wing.
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Kansas
Washington, D. C
Baker
Minty
Hamilet
Republican Party Io
Wil
McKider
Washington
Greatest Cycle Race Promises World’s Fastest Riders
New York reports a planned outdoor track event featuring four top cyclists and a $20,000 prize plus a $29,000 purse. The contest would pit international stars including Lucien Lesna and Edouard Taylor against leading Americans in two heats, with a final where all top riders are matched for pacing.
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New York
The
Herald
James Michael Nets
Lucien Lesna
Switzerland
Edouard Taylore
France
Tom Linton
J. W. Stoken
A. A. Chase
England
W. W. Hamilles
Arthur Girdiner
B. A. McDane
Johns. Johnson
A. C. Mertens
W. C. Sanger
J. Starbuck
Michael
Mrs Nack Not Arraigned In Queens Court Action
A mistranscribed report states Mrs Augusts Nack, linked to an accusation with Pech in the William Guldensuppe bathtub murder at Wandelle Illinois last June, was not arraigned in Queens court as expected today. No arraignment date set yet, with Tecogne to be disposed of at this term of court.
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Board of Efucetion
Arnold
Lincoln
James Surples
Bartley
Iadien Nebktie
Ehurch
Mra G. Foster Wedrunday Aurobant Joseph Mating
Biek Cook's
Marke Hants
Charles Bollinghouss
Joe Hunton
Topeka Fire Department
Jonda A Atchison
Trporta Medrootych
Topeka Schomla
John MunDoralite
Kaine
Misa Lilly Carrottus
Alma
BF. Martin
Aecodiation
G. M. Merrick
Wasitiur Volte«Ets Organizine & “Roliet
Satuday
Inday
California
Topeka Society
G. BE. Teter
PW. Teter
Har- Wood
Kawas City
Ordey
Kansas Chretien Endeavor Union
Christan Endeavor
Topeka
New
Frank Welzkiman
Iewed
He Abel
le Sie
Mme
R. Roy. MC. A
Philic
AM. Fujler
MO. Cartridge
Major Anderson
Wichita
Thorpt
Ladies of Wrettistos Society
New, York
Augusts 'Nack
Acietea Wits
William Guldensuppe
Wandelle
Queens Court
Tecogne
Republicans Face Bare Majority in New York Legislature
Albany dispatch notes that Republicans hold a slim four vote majority in the new legislature, hindering passage of appropriation bills without Citizens' Union support. The senate party splits with Democrats, O Grady of Roslyn expected to be speaker, and planned actions include reform of public trust law, improvements, and tax measures in a session opening January in Albany.
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New Face
Albany
Paw Che Fenate
Citizens’ Union
York City
Thu
Senate
Jamen Mr. O'Grady
Ros
New York City
Filibustering Expeditions Reported in Florida Waters
Cracked OCR notes three suspected filibustering efforts along Florida coasts with sightings at Plant City Harton and Punta Gorda. Vessels Montgomery and Somers N.B. are referenced as involved in night movements. Cautious guards and more cutters anticipated as authorities monitor the scene.
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Florida
Chirtelle Harbor
Fla
Newheen
United States
Montgomery
Rere
Melven
Plant City
Hartom
Puste Gorda
Quail Hunters Arrested by State Warden at Mount Vernon
State Game Warden Slocum and deputy carried out a broad investigation arresting W C Merritt and Henry B Price of Belle River along with others from Avery McCreary Goose Tree and Geo W Campbell Dix on charges related to hunting violations. Posters show thousands of birds sent to market by express companies amid county arrests.
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Slocum
Munk Vernon
Mount Vernon, II
Warren J. TB Slocum
Pairfield
Sabenas Peers
Aos
W. C. Merritt
Henry B Price
Belle River
Avery McCreary
Goose Tree
Geo. W. Campbell
Dix
Green
Mafk
Express
Its Market in Oriant Trends and Trade Notes
A fragmentary item notes market movements in Oriant with references to cotton shipments and shipments to ports. It mentions Pall Mall Gen eette commentary and hints at contemporaneous shipments and a general market tone. The text is garbled but centers on trade activity and pricing signals.
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Oriant
Lon
Jas
Pall Mall Geneette
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Ely
Warren Sty
City
Grand Avenue
Ersee
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Upton
Gto
W. Stansfield
Millerw
Sixth
Topeka Avenues
Daily News OF Sport
Fitz and
Lanky
Bob
Pitz
Carnon
M'Ooy
Indian Territory
Vardigris
Independence
Jan
Verdigris River
Verdigris
Sloane
London
Lord William Bereford
Pierce Lorrilard
William Ie
Pierre Lorrilard
Lorcilard
Mire Fleischmann
Usie
Amon Ruale
New York Baseball Club
Youne
Youn
Choynski
Chorngid
Fussimmons
Sharkey
Fite
Vallejo
Thomas Sharkey
Robert Fiteaimmenz
Fassimmons
Tnt
Fite-Sharkey
Jim Corbett
Corbettett
Son ‘Tanwisco
Arkansas City
Arkansas City Tigers
Soldier
Fort Reno
O. T. Reno
London Times
India
Bozle
Journal
Leland Gives IN
Oriental War Cloud
Britain
Kat
Price
Starr
Java
Lee cd
Wahel Rankett
Tayndey Baskets
Ater Fenris
Hutter
Surea
Enneds
Maine
Mrs. Nack
Olet Zkbers
Kansas Avenue
Castonia
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