Statewide support grows for Hisman Exposition effort
Senator J R Burton explains support for the Kansas Semi Centennial Exposition while promoters and citizens rally senators. Local leaders like Benatee Horton argue for a $45 million congressional appropriation, citing St. Louis fair precedent. Delegates discuss regional benefits, with figures from Hutchinson, Harton, Port Scott, and Russell backing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benatee Horton
John
Kenyon Jetinare
C. Midwizard
DA Biggs
Hutchinson
G. A. Hoagisnd
Harton
Phe Aiwck
Coburn
Lund
Gil T. Atherton
Russeil
G. Bimon
Dodae City
Foster City
Board of Trade
Teachers Association
Port Scot
Topeka Exposition Finance Debate in Allen County
A fragmented report describes senators and the senate ways and means committee discussing a Topeka exposition plan. Proponents argued the project would fund a large cement plant and benefit state finances, proposing a $308,009 request with $200,000 needed immediately and profits returned to the treasury. Investors would bear risk, with promoters denying profit goals and promising reasonable returns to contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCtara
Tole
Allen County
Senate
Topeka
Timber and mayoral race tensions split by women's league delay
The mayoral endorsement showdown was postponed to next Wednesday after J W Hughes supporters pushed for quick decision while the Woman's League urged careful streeting of a candidate. The meeting drew delegates and noted two hundred attendees, with supporters of Dr Haiheway and Dr TW also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lord
Wee
Woman's League Representatione
J. W. F. Hughes
Hughes
Haiheway End
Dean Law Hufarcennt Club
Beta al
Oregon Senatorship Race Confused And Delayed
A jumble of garbled notes recounts a senatorial contest in Oregon with unclear roles and omitted explanations. The fragment mentions consultations among representatives and an implied deadline, suggesting a tense but unresolved path to a decision.
Portland Mehalen Tillamook Line Aimed At Seventy Five Mile Rail Route
Portland figures and Portland financiers back a proposed railroad from Portland to Mehalen and Tillamook Bay. A new railway company would be formed to undertake the project, with capital from New York investors and local supporters. the line would span about seventy five miles through timber and coal regions, promising rapid development and resource access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland
Mehalen
Tillamook Baye
Sleltiaens
Eee A
York
Blake and Gleed Seek Cheap Ore Separation Process
Laurien Bink of Harsas university reports a method to separate precious metal from ore using electricity, promising lower costs. Charles E Mimaty and Charles B Greel vtopeka discussed the breakthrough with leaders from Atchison, Topeka & Santa Merat, marking a new discovery in ore processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurien
Bink
Electrical Départment
Harsas University
Haz Din
Baltimore
Kansas City
Chartes E
M Gugenheim Company
New Forte
Topeka
Atchison, Tim
Townsend to Speak in Leavenworth Colored Lawyer to Address
An African American civic figure Townsend plans a visit to Leavenworth to denounce a political action. The message notes his role as a local lawyer and organizer, with plans to meet in the city and address attendees as a notable speaker for a lawful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afro Anences League of
Topeka
Alexand
Leavenworth
Ti. Townsend
Townsend
Snrth
Jeuve Leavenworth
Atchineb
Saines
Entertainer Legislation Visit Sparks School Event
A chaotic but lively entertainment program for visiting legislators and Reformers featured songs, recitations, and performances in the chapel. Seventy participants performed numbers including Our Hired Girl, If It's In Trouble, and America, with supper served afterward in the big room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pio
Dulehbors
Peece
Shorey
Hancock
Mister
Lowe
Voluntes
Charley Caton
Bul
St Louis Delegation Backs Expansion Bonds for Expos
A St Louis gathering supports a sundry civil appropriation measure permitting bonds to fund international exhibitions. Former Missouri governor Pragele and Rep Nathan Prank join delegates from the St Louis Republic as the Missouri secretary of state confirms a large state majority for the amendment authorizing the bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DF Pragele
Missouri
Charles W.innpr
St. Louis
St Louis
Eye operation reported as success at local clinic
Krugora eyes underwent surgery this morning performed by Professors Nellen and. The procedure proceeded successfully and without complication, according to the report from the clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul's
Krugora
Wnellen
Ans
Snapshot of Kansas News and Local Officials Admitted
In a desultory Kansas items roundup, figures including treasurer Wilder of Santa Fe and various regional officials are noted. The report mentions adjournments, upcoming meetings, and investigations into railway and temperance matters, with several names like Alex ander Coghra and Edward Wilder appearing amid scattered references to boards and expositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seave
pBiwet Wilder
Sante Fe
Ees
Seapets Ee
Fli
Guiner
Eilers
Viaas
Brita Utter
W. Thempeen
Becton Horns
Pearce
Sloan Bet Ve
I. S
State Temperance
New Orleans
Pacianin Gafis A. Dob bin
St. Joe
M. Crawford
Lemen
Kansas
Gly Yeu
Alexander Coghra
Ailfer
Boston
Loul Ee Barana City
Bergutins Rast Sas
Edward Wilder ‘Popes
Ladies and Guests Attend Socials at Filmore Street
Rose Dalley hosted an evening of games dancing and refreshments at Filmore Street with a notable guest list including Olive Diffenderter Gertrude Ott and many others. Separate items note the Ladies Music Club meeting luncheon and various society notices and personal updates from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ome Rose Dalley
Filmore Street
Fie Dalley
Olive Diffenderter
Gertrude Ott
As Whitmer
Fey Engle
Miss Myers
Hutchinson
Harry Wolf
Clarepee Houghtelln
Cresa Vies
John Brown
M. Snyder
Otto
Foster Rickenbacher
Edwin O'Donovan
Phil Dalley
M.A. Waters
Blower House
J. R. Burton
D.C
Stee
Wee Bi Stanley
HE Fihver
Tom Kelly
V. E Peterson
Worton, Kan
J. WN. Davis
Kunee
City
Kansas City
Union Missionary
Fleet Presbyterian Ry
Milo
J. White
Miinwenary
Millynse
Hoyolin
Nellie Kirk
Lawrence
Louis
Miriam McParland
Miss Nine Shellabarser
Im Junction
Albert Woilfekuhier
Hollanthor
Muccnic
al Bereeh
Soldier Alfred Rosetssky Dies After Cuban Fever
New York reports Alfred Rosetssky, a member of the Sixth Cavalry, died in Newark after suffering Cuban fever for over two years. He fought at San Juan Hill and San Juan during the Spanish American War, where he was wounded and praised by General Calder for his courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hero Rosereacy
New York
Alfred Rosetssky
Ford
San Juan Cresk
San Joan Hil
Newark Hosphal
Sanduso
San Suan
Sixth Cavalry
I of Earth
Ealer
Catarrh and Its Treatment Debate in Historical Ad Copy
An old advertisement or medical blurb discusses catarrh as a mucous membrane disease and critiques sprays and powders. It praises Catarrh Tablets from Bien Corner Tablets, claiming they cure by purifying the blood and addressing the root cause rather than masking symptoms. The text emphasizes widespread catarrh and skepticism toward conventional remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Big Year in Thon Signals Strong Steel Trade Prospects
In a busy market year outlooks point to a large construction and shipbuilding pace. Reports cite 20 000 tons of steel rolls export talks, new inquiries from Russia, and numerous large contracts. Demand for iron and rice exports expected to fall, while British field uncertainty dampens new inquiries and foreign letters reveal cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gee &A
New York
Kiel
Delaware
Great Britain
Duel with pistols ends in wounding of police sergeant
Police Sergeant Jamra Hickman of the recanted district was severely wounded in the left arm in a pistol duel with a horse thief near Manchester and Macklin avenues. The robber escaped after both horses were shot and exchanges left Hickman injured and the sergeant overpowered briefly before the thief fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lovla
Van
Jamra Hickman
Manchester
Macklin Avenues
Hickman Simoat
Ant
Birthday Celebration for Bobby Burns in Topeka Society
Topeka society marks Bobby Burns birthday with a piano program featuring Scottish airs and a light program of songs and instrumental pieces. Local residents attend, enjoying the cultural tribute and festive atmosphere at the community venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Burns
Topeka
Ooties
Tea trading on the exchange gains steam in New York
New York January reports show members optimistic about tea trading on the exchange with tea calling recently established. Coffee men show interest as the market tests activity while brokers note growing engagement from reading houses and representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breck
Coffer
New York
Oflite Exchange
Rane
Legion of Honor Honors Two Foreign Department Officials
The Legion of Honor to France was conferred upon Mr. Robert Hi Metardy, the superintendent of the foreign department, and gold Seidel Reebert, recognizing their service. The season marks notable exhibits and ongoing efforts by BMareh medi renter and Sony in related collaborations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Robert Hi. Metardy
Foreign Department
The Change of Life Might Aid Health Claims
An advertisement claims Lydia B. Fischelle Vegetable Compound eases menopausal symptoms and fainting spells. It presents a testimonial from a reader at 3tas Jee-S010 Keyser St, Germaniuwus, describing severe illness improved by the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia B. Fischelle
Keyser St
Germaniuwus
William Allen White on Richard Croker in McClare’s
Fragmented OCR summarizes William Allen White’s February McClare’s piece analyzing Richard Croker. It notes White’s claim Croker wields power and the public’s trust, with reference to Croker and a cardinal figure. The text is garbled but centers on Croker’s influence and White’s critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Richard Croker
McClare
Big Weil
William
Allen White
Mr. White
Croker
Cardinalain
Rev B A Starr Acquitted in Portland Verdict
Fragmentary report notes Rev B A Starr acquitted on a Portland verdict with a 12 to acquittal vote. Readers see garbled names and stray phrases about a street church, a fence, and a search for candidates. The readable text hints at a court result and related local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. Starr
Jas
Street Church
Iing
Fense
Portland
Fragmentary Report Urges Caution on Fever Case
A partial, garbled note hints at a medical or public health report concerning fever, possibly involving a common site or artery. The fragment mentions a teacher and a core situation, but details are unreadable. Further clarification required to identify events, persons, or institutions involved.
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ST. Louis IS
Ladies’ Munic Club
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Mra
Thomas
Tmcdows
Felicity
Canquet
Mra C. Wodresday
EB Sternees
Kester
Reed
Edward Lang
Dan Suall
Dr. Lowery
San Juan
Bobby” Burns
Topeka Goote
Legion OF Honor
Om Sa
Skin of
Isa
Eveey
White ON Croker
Brilliant Emporis
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New York Base
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