Dangerous water at Soldier Creek mouth claimed two lives
The mouth of Soldier Creek is described as a treacherous swimming spot where two Coloisl boys drowned yesterday and another boy earlier in a prior year. The text warns of deceptive shallows, sudden drops, and strong currents drawing swimmers to deep water with numerous drownings and miraculous rescues nearby.
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Soldier Creek
Coloisl
Geo
MS Hammel
Kaw
Soldier Creel
Atchison Coming to Topeka for Big Baseball Clash
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock Athletic Park Topeka hosts Atchison's crack semi professional baseball team in what is billed as the most interesting game of the year. The Kansas club seeks to prove its mettle against strong opposition in a lively battle on the diamond.
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Topeka
Athletic Park
Atchison
Kansas
Schmeizers to Face Topeka In Nationwide July Game
Schmeizers travel to Topeka on July 4 with Pop Hyler set to pitch for Topeka and Yellow Jones of Agehisu slated to start for the visitors. An old feud adds interest as both sides promise their best effort to win the game tomorrow.
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Schmeizers
Topeka
Pop
Hyler
Yellow Jones
Agehisu
Fourth of July activities and visitors in Topeka
North Topeka notes a busyJuly with visitors from Hoyt Lawrence and Wichita. Mr Olen Dolman will speak in his father's grove northeast of town. Garfield Park hosts evening gatherings with local families and a Hamilton Hall benefit for the Kanasan volunteers on July 1.
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J. Goes
Osage City
J. Z. McNery
Lawrence
Colorado
Garfeld Park
Hale
A. Hale
Frank Hale
Aitle Dierhter
Harry Bvyman
Berta Hale
Bred
Garfield Park
Pearl Irwin
Ella Parsons
Messe
Siimonn
Therees Hoyt
Edith Fann
Besete King
Lillis Clarkson
Currie Lease
Goldie Lutes
Gilvia Tenn
Cuit?ford
Lutes
Will Arthur
Will Taggart
Fred Falls
Tom Stuart
Greer Arthur
Harry Nash
Want Densford
Bert Empier
Clarence Houzhiellin
Hasiitun
Gurfei
Hamilton
Demand for stamps overwhelms Topeka banks during new revenue law
In Topeka a bank cashier recounts customers buying two cent revenue stamps with ten cent lots while supply runs short. Banks, express firms, and officials scramble as orders for thousands of dollars of stamps arrive. confusion follows cancellation rules and new law requirements. County and city offices report partial supplies and ongoing delays as stamp sales affect routine banking and payments.
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Topeka
John W. ‘Thurston
Bank of Topeke
Morninus
Air. Thurston
Thurston
BM Thurston
Uncle Sau
Topeks
Uncle Sam
Truel
Uke Taurning
de Penton
Clit Fares
Pacific
United States Eexpress
Wilder
Santa Fe
Jilian
Rock Taland
Uni
Postal
Wwesraph
Herenus Sutton
Wiliam Flenderson
First National Bank
Promisiia
Wright
Porte
Eit
Titus
IAW
Ecole
Tybeka
Ku Bank
Abe “Aamior
Laver
Theusbler
Expreus
Attx
Eapesl Stampa
A. K
Rod
WarTax Becomes Law as Stamp Shortage Hits June 24 Schedule
The World reports the wartime tax law takes effect in full with schedules on beer tobacco and other provisions active. Stamp shortages strain banks, manufacturers, and telegraph firms, triggering rationing and heightened taxes on telegrams bills of lading and express services as merchants seek court relief to limit carrier fees.
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Treat
Ail Gare
Intanec
Western Union Telegraph Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Anglo-American
Telegraph and Express Companion
Mais
Postal Pompans
Bur
Biatik
American Express Company
Merchanta’ Association
Express Companiis
Merchants' Association
Ura
Herald
New York
Bronx
Cormis Siomer Scott
Wall Street
Sherman Seeks Alaska Lessons and Statehood Timeline
Ex secretary John Sherman arrives in ShermanWa and praises Alaska daylight while noting likely long wait for statehood. He doubts prohibition laws will be enforced and suggests repeal. Card of thanks from Bradbury family for funeral aid. Upcoming baseball game Topeka vs Atchison at Athletic Park with a 4 pm start. band concert at Garfield Park.
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Battle
Juy
John Sherman
Alaska
Bir
Sherman
Congress
Wm. H. Bradbury
Bredman Club
Mary’ Bradbury
South Topeka
Society Notes Highlight Topeka Gatherings and Travel
Miss Kittie Quinche plans a three week visit in Bro mie. Miss Olle Withers arrives from Sedalia for a visit with Miss Hazel Passier. Horner sisters invite a card party next Thursday at their Topeka avenue home. Several residents travel to Bethany, Marys, Boston, Milwaukee, and Colorado Springs for visits and summers. A farewell reception for Mrs. Helen Moses precedes her move to Indianapolis. Local clubs host events and a shorthand school advertises its summer discount.
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Kittie Quinche
Bromie
Olle Withers
Sedalia
Hazel Passier
Ailes Horner
Sarah Horner
Topeks Avenue
Mink Aiinmy Ingert
Brother Lewis
Bethany
Foud W
F. Handy
Michigan
Birs
W. H. Jassen
Donald
Phillip
Chicago
N.S. Wear
Krauthoff
Kanna
al Marburg
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Ue Iakes
Als
Whesler
Jeannette
Lawrence
Topeka
Mika Mabel Wilson
Modern Literators Club
Mi. Bowersock
Rome
Kansas City
Parsons
Denver
J. W. White
Coutts Farm
Helen Moses
First Curation Church
J. W. Going
Topeka Avenue
Moses
Indianapolis
National Christian Womith’s Board of Midshona
Clarence Bierne
Alis
J.C. Fulton
Caroline Haum
Lila McMahan
Horton
Anna Dung
Fannie
Bessie Creamer
Burlington
Tax on Stocks Affects Transfer Stamp Provisions
In Topeka vs. Atchison context the internal revenue ruling clarifies tax on stock certificates for corporate reorganizations and transfers. It outlines that a tax of 2 cents applies on each face value or fractional share when certificates are transferred, and specifies conditions for original and replacement certificates, stamps, and cases with multiple shares. Garfield park events and a soldiers benefit concert are noted in Garfield park with band performances.
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Washington
Ieee
Cammis— Sones
Internal Revenue
Carpassy
Thia
Hiasioa
Curapunyae Corporation
Traneter Certiichtes
Flaming
Sgereral Iid
Tilneac SE Stade
Abner Kent Escapes From City Jail
A prisoner described as Noble Abner Kent, or the man who gave the name William Shikes, escaped from the city jail around midnight. Police and guards traced the description to Abner Kent from March 1888 related crimes in Macoupin county, as guards sought his recapture with a potential Illinois arrival to return him.
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Noble Abner Kent
William Shikes
Kent
Macoupin County
Llinda
Tim Donovan
Tilinois
Abner la
Suminera
Owens
Police
Jall
Elcher
Kant
Abner Kent
Churches Cause Cleveland Baseball Exit After Public Dispute
In Cleveland a senior church influence blocks Sunday games, ending plans for further baseball in the city after three games against St. Louis beginning July 7. Public apathy and President Botkin's anger over church opposition culminate in the likely end of Cleveland home games this season. Earthquake felt in Los Angeles shortly before midnight with no damage reported. U P Tea Co promotional offer features pocketed items with coffee purchases.
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Cleveland
A.y
St. Louis
Robson Te Cat
Los Angeles
Cat
Rupert of Hentzau Sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda
Anthony Hope announces a new book Rupert of Hentzau, a sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda, continuing adventures of the名 hero in a regnal intrigue setting.
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Rupert of
Hentzau
Anthony Hope
Zenda
Health and beauty remedies advertised in local notices
A miscued, period advertising blurb lists liver tonics, blood purifiers, and beauty creams sold by Geo. W. Stamteffield and Millers Pharmacy. It touts Herbine as a health restorer and promotes candy to “clear your blood,” ointments for inflammation, and instant relief claims. Also mentions old papers sale, electric fans, a soldiers’ benefit concert, and train routes to Washington via rail lines.
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Geo. W
Kansas Avenue
Millers Pharmacy
Sixth
Topeka Avenua
Dinostotas
Mickie Biselaads
Santa Fe
Hamilton Ball
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The
New Model Supply Storer & Paxtons
Sixth and Quincey
Eval ‘Vai
North Topera
Atchison, Gume
Society News
Mer of Revenue
Itheltic Park
Hamilton Hall
Severass
Aos
Swell
Madras
Kensas Avenues
U. P. Tee Co
Safle
Kellam’s
Pennsylvania
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