Palm reader Johnstone to leave Topeka for Kansas City
Prof Paul Alexander Johnstone plans to clone his business home at 519 Harrison Street and depart Topeka for Kansas City Sunday afternoon at 4. Palm readings end after 4 that Sunday. The ad hawks a nerve treatment promising cure without notable side effects, urging readers to mail $24 for full typed certificate of restoration.
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Paul Alexander Johnstone
Harrison Street
Topeka
Kansas City
Johnstone
Dietanes
Tag & Pice
Real estate transfers filed in county records
The notice lists several transfers of real estate between individuals and couples, including parcels in the Tindale addition and northwest sections. Names such as Louie, Carmine A. Giles, T. Fingland, Sherman, and Whitaker Bros appear among the conveyances with various lot, block, and quarter descriptions and dates like 3-11-15.
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Tia AL
Tindale Addition
Ihrs
Potrabon
Sity
EEF Ict
Buchanan Street
Spd
Louie Th
Southwest Quarter
Weta
Hack
Topeka
Rensay Avenue
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Carmstine
Carmstine A
Justice Brewer To Sail To Meet Venezuelan Commission In Paris
Justice Brewer will sail from New York on Wednesday to Europe for a meeting of the Venezuelan commission in Paris, joining Chief Justice Fuller as a member. The commission was to meet on May 5 but postponed to May 15, so the sailing serves mainly to formalize the postponement and discussion.
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Paris
Washingtonn
Brewer Sill
New York
Europe
Venteuelan
Fuller
Topeka City Debates Gold Payable Bonds Policy
Topeka officials weigh refunding bonds of 30 000 for Sixth Street duct with ideas of paying principal and interest in gold Treasurer Hollard Wilder of the Santa Fe pushes gold payable terms claiming trust and low interest while urging a public vote and awaiting community input. council postpones decision to Thursday night with 22 008 remaining in city funds.
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Topeka
United States
Hollard Wider
Santa Fe
Counel
Vdt
Wilder
Sixth Street
Unites States
Paving Resolutions and City Projects
The council adopted preliminary resolutions to pave Huntons street. Garrard opposed, leading a remonstrance with many signatures hoped to block the Huntoon street paving within the twenty day protest window. Benedict claims a majority on his petition and fears no opposition to the report. Jackson street paving from Park to Morse streets was approved after appraisers’ report. no protests filed. Chief Strauss authorized to buy new incandescent dark lanterns for the police. Wichita visitors, including Mayor Finlay Hoss and several councilmen, attended.
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Huntons Street
Garrard
Honroor
Garrant
Huntoon Street
Benedict
Ackeon
Jacknin
North
Teheka
Jackson Street
Park
Morse Atevets
Strauss
Everrne
Wichita
Finlay Hoss
E. B Jewett
George Cubban
Paul Mellinger
H. T. Kramer
Kee- Tin
Tacoma Land Company Real Estate To Be Sold At Sheriff Auction
In Tacoma Washington on January 10 the sheriff will sell the Tacoma Land Company property valued at one million dollars. The assets previously valued near nineteen million reflect years of legal strain with Provident Life and Trust Company of Philadelphia. The sale follows a long running dispute and stipulations agreed in Philadelphia this week.
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Tacoma Land Company
The
Land Company
Provident Life & Trust Companys
Philadelphia
Lamp blast fatal to former Kansas congressman's wife
Mrs Annie B M Phillips widow of William A Phillips formerly a Kansas congressman, dies at home in Hawant county after a lamp explosion. She had gone upstairs with a lit lamp and was found in flames by her stepdaughter Ruth Phillips, who was badly burned trying to save her. Mrs Phillips was an employee in the Treasury in Washington. Her brother Howard I Stapler of New York is a prominent lawyer.
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Laurel
Mit
Annie B M. Philips
William A. Phillips
Hawant County
Phillips
Ruth Phillips
Treasury Department
Washington
Howard
Stapjer
Wall Street
New York
Astonishing Resignation Roils Office In Unclear Fallout
Paris correspondent reports resignations and sudden changes at a major office. A senior figure quits amid unclear reasons while rumors swirl about compensation and duties. The story notes a low salary impact and mentions ongoing speculation.
Farewell Banquet for Lord Beresford Held in Shanghai
Shanghai on January 10 saw a farewell banquet hosted by the municipal council the Chamber of Commerce and the America and China associations for Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford on a special mission from the British chambers of commerce. He hailed the cosmopolitan host mix as proof that his China policy enjoys broad international support before departing Shanghai for Japan.
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Shanghai
Municipal Council
Chamber of Commerce
America and China Associations
Lord Charles Beresford
China
British Associated Chambers of Commerce
Beresford
Lord Heresford
Japan
Rates Down On Money Orders Between Canada and U S
Washington January 10 Superintendent Metcalf of the money order bureau of the post office department reports mutual reductions of money order rates with Ottawa Canada. The plan grants payable orders in Canada at the same rate as domestic ones and aims to treat Canada and U S territories on equal terms. Maximum money order amounts will rise from fifty to one hundred dollars, effective soon, with other measures to follow by April 1.
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Canadas
United States
Washington
Metcalf
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Canada
Wire trust scores raise prices for wire and nails
Cleveland, January 10. The wire combine has completed, triggering an advance of 2 per ton for wire and wire nails. Market shortages persist as the combine has absorbed all rod mills, making wire reds unavailable in this region.
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Cleveland
Chapelle Mission to Cuba and Puerto Rico Mission
Chapelle architect of New Orleans and apostolic delegate to Cuba and Porto Rico sails from Washington to New York aboard a government transport. He will inventory church holdings and examine property to extend legal safeguards to missionaries in the West Indies. He aims to teach priests, resist state churches, and advance freedom and justice.
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Chapelle
New Orleans
Delegata Apostolic
Cuba
Porto Hiro
New York
Port Rico
United States
West Indies
Pier Crupella
New Havana Employment Bureau Aims To Aid Mothers
Mrs E G Rath ben heads newly formed Havana employment bureau and day nurses' school to care for children while parents seek work. Ten prominent Cuban women are linked, aiming to reduce mothers begging in the streets. Cadet General Ludinow orders 400 children moved from Buenos Aires and Fernandes y Castro to Beneficencia asylum for better care and facilities. Closing of the first institutions expected to save about $100000 yearly.
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E.G. Rathben
Anti-Expansionists Hope Senate Rejects Peace Treaty
Boston reports the Anti-Imperialist league executive committee cited Secretary Winslow's Washington briefing as promising a likely rejection or postponement of the peace treaty. Moderation by senators from both parties could push the treaty to the next Congress amid a rising national tide.
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Senate
Boston
Cubans Given Offices To Make Them Responsible for Islanders
New York reports Havana dispatch says Perfecto Lacoste will be named alcaide or mayor and Gen Menocal will accept a position under Gen Ludlow. The move aims to shift responsibility for minor duties onto Cubans by placing them in prominent posts.
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Havana
Perfecto Lacoste
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Ludlow
Therm
Sagasta Sure to Go in Cabinet Crisis
Madrid January 12 The weather prevented Premier Sagasta from presenting the question of confidence to the queen regent. The crisis is again proposed and there is little doubt the Sagasta ministry will resign.
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Sagasta
Madrid
Senor
Last Official Act and a Patent Remedy Claim
The piece cites Gov toe's last act appointing someone to replace Brereman who died. It then advertises Beges' German Salve claiming it cures external piles wounds cuts burns bruises old sores eczema and all skin diseases. Groggists sell the product widely.
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Desirey 1
AR. Brereman
Democratic banquet in Portland omits silver mention
Portland Maine January 10 the first annual banquet of the Democratic club featured speakers George F McNeill of Boston and ex Governor Alonzo Carleton on peace and expansion. Col Bryan’s letter praised Democratic principles tied to Chicago platform of 1881 while accusing Republicans of plutocratic influence and elitist governance.
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Democratic Club
Northeast
Chicago
Jefferson
Jackson
Republican Party
Lincoln
Warmilton
General Wood Arrives Aboard the Mississippi
New York Jan 10 General Wood the military governor of Santiago and aides arrive with the Mississippi transport from Santiago. Also aboard are Dr Castro and Colonel Gibson who oversaw Cuban relief efforts. Four bodies including nurse Helen Towers arrive, Captain Stenson remains hospitalized in Santiago, Hopkins assumes command aboard.
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United States
Mississippi
Santiago
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Castro
Gibson
Washington
Wood
Helen Towers
San Juan
Stenson
Mick
Ponce
Oficer Hopkins
Kaiser Lacks Faith Against German Disarmament Talk
London telegram from the Daily News correspondent reports Emperor William discussing disarmament at a reception for the Reichstag president. He praised the motives of the Russian emperor and the dead but doubted practical terms would be yielded, noting Germany would not be disarmed.
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London
Verlin
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Daily News
Felekstag
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Germany
Pyramid Pile Care Promises Quick Safe Piles Cure
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Care as a painless, reliable remedy for piles that avoids surgery. It claims lasting relief, avoids danger, and contrasts with temporary salves while noting many users have been cured, at a price of 50 cents.
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Joe
Local Highlights From Topeka and Crawford Events
The week’s notices cover theater openings at the Crawford theater, sales for "Under the Hed Robe" and "Why, Staith Home" plus a Metropolitan Comedy company engagement. Public figures like City Clerk S. S McFadden recover from illness, and plans include concerts by Professor Al Heck and talks by Rev Countermine at First Presbyterian.
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S. S McFadden
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Crawford Theater
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Senate Chamber
Ka Ralston Club
Kansas Avenue
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Crawford Bede
Metropolitan Comedy Company
J. Ryan
State Auditor
St Paul
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Shawnee County
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Ehunkate & ‘Thompson
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Doatm of
County Commissioners
Siloam Lodge No. 25
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Siberia
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Sours
Topeka
Pacific
Boyle
Representa
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Fatechild
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Anim Society
John Nicholls
J.D. Countermine
First Presbyterian Church
Porter outlines Cuba and Porto Rico future at Cooper Union
P P Porter, special commissioner to Cuba and Porto Rico, spoke at Cooper Union under the People's Institute. He said the United States will fund Cuba under occupation, allowing self government while remaining a state candidate, with sugar, tobacco, and iron ore potential driving investment amid labor and political uncertainties.
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San
Novert P. Porter
Provident McKinley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Cooper Union
Asa Cubs
People's Institute
Charles Spragde Smith
Institute
Porter
United States
Themelves
Union
Cal
Lexow Committee for St Louis Named by Lt Governor
A Post-Dispatch special from Jefferson City reports Lieutenant Governor Raelt appointed the Lexow committee for investigating St Louis municipal government. The six members include four Democrats and two Republicans: Senators Major, Walker of St Charles, Chilters of Hickory, Hahenschitt of Phel, Matthews of St Louis, and Burkhead of Douglass.
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Jefferson Chysaya
Raelt
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Walker
St Charles
Chilters
Hickory
Hahen
Schitt
Phel
Matthews
Burkhead
Dougiax
Brentano Appointed Conquire in Public Commission
A notice reports Brentano being appointed to a public commission after Laura Beecham, his sister, filed an affidavit stating he lacks the capacity to govern himself or manage business. Jane's wife did not oppose the application. The item also mentions a cough remedy and local druggists.
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Aveuslin Brentano
Shafter to Leave Washington for New Headquarters
San Francisco January 10 Major General W R Shafter will depart Washington next Thursday with three aides Captain J Plummer Tenth Infantry Captain W H McKittrick and Captain Brice Also Major Robert H Noble assistant adjutant general may be assigned to duty here again General Merriam will not leave for Denver until Shafter arrives First Lieutenant W S Graves Seventh Infantry acting judge advocate in the department of the Columbia at Vancouver barracks has been relieved and will join Merriam at Denver
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San Francisco
W. R. Shafter
J. Plummer
Tenth Infantry
W. H. McKittrick
Brice
Robert H. Noble
Leutenant
First Infantry
Shhafter
Figaro Confiscated for Caricature of Emperor William
German police confiscated the Paris Figaro across Germany for a Puck derived caricature portraying Emperor William as a despised animal. The item parallels a December 7 double page cartoon of crowned heads titled The threatened revolt in the jungle. Also note Santa Fe fast stock train service linking Purcell and Kansas City to aid stockmen.
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Berlin
Paris
Germany
Puck
Willam
Pugh
William
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Purcell
Guam to Have a Brass Band
Washington January 11 The navy department has decided to allow the naval station to maintain a full brass band for ceremonial and morale purposes.
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Guam
Washington
Navy Department
Naval Station
New Gas Well Struck In Coffeyville
Coffeyville January 14 a local gas company struck a very strong well in the vicinity. The flow was so vigorous the well was cased with difficulty and rose high in the air. Control has not yet been achieved.
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Coffeyville
Beggs German Salva Widely Used Says Town Man
A country town writer extols Beggs German Salva as a remedy for various diseases and aches. He claims it is universally used by ribor hood residents for Pikes and Tre ailments, spreading from town to town as friends share its healing power. Otto Ruehne & Co advertise the product along with other foods and condiments, urging customers to ask their dealers.
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