Convicts Celebrate Fourth of July With Prisoner Program
Warden Lynch allowed a one day outburst of talking and laughter at the Kansas state penitentiary yard on July Fourth. The event featured song, dance, burlesque, and outside speakers. Prisoners and a few visitors enjoyed a chaotic, humorous program despite two escapes prompting tighter guard presence.
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Lynch
Kansas State Penitentiary
Bis
Mr. Lynen
Charles Lewin
Ince
Nichols Neinin
Leavenworth
Roder
Lewis
Sumer
Lirceny
Getine
Heey
Acta
Emmett Dolton
H. Colean
State Bank of
Port Seat
Tank Barris
Mano Iogues
Harris
Youns
Wwe
Fanranstite Penitentiary Minstrelx
Yieta
Campbel
Kansas University
Sheety
Sarge
Pullman Porters
Johnsing
Msn
George Johnson
Amon
Darkies
Ed Payne
Necro
Jule Fontaughty
Marshall County
Topeka
Charles Fellows
Chas. Wolff
State Journal
Dtr
Wolff
Matt Ryan
Thurston
Nebraska
Sven
Topeka Flambeau Club Heads to Chicago Parade
The Democratic Flambeau Club of Topeka departs for Chicago with a free silver bats banner and a large youthful turnout. Captain Maz Clandy leads plans for a big parade, promising the club will beat its own record. list of officers and members includes President Jerit Schinholt and many others.
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Democratic
Topeka
Maz Clandy
Lambada Club
Chicago
Cianty
Presi- Jerit
John E. Schinholt
T. Cook
Pressjarsy
Sepye
W.P. Harney
Michael Beery
Heutenart
J. Grovensae
James Gent- Marken
Hercules Dunanes KE
August Collier
JD. Hanley
John Murphy
Joseph Sobin
George Anderson
John Lynn
John Boyle
W. A. Sayer
M. B. Master
George Lord
A. A. Foster
Xing
Jacob Lon
Y Sheand
Thos Foy
Dory Whitrod
E. Breavya
J. H. Bartle
VW. L. Hewitt
N.R Foster
Archie Lord A Camkins
David Herrald
H.C. Praser
Geo. Bayliss
M. Steele
Robert Kneiater
Rarivest
A. Page
Mente Snyder
Haran
O'Conner
Base
Chatee
Crane to quit leading lady post for next season
Miss Crane, top Tolerta actress, retires from leading lady role in A Tree Meet and will join Probian company under Mr. Stawetorn. She plans rehearsals in August, hopes for a smoother future after leaving the Bowes run and comments on forming a stronger cast.
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Hartote Crane
the Bowes
Topela
Kansas City Times
Mise Crane
Gemiedy
Stawetorn
Crane
Detter Scholle
Tervee Watts
Stapleton
Orine
New York
Fourth of July Hoodlums at Sixth and Kansas Avenue
A crowd of about 600 men and boys gathered Saturday night as a supposed BLE NEC incident occurred on Sixth and Kansas Avenue. Farmers rode by on horseback and fired revolvers and crackers. the mob grew angry and threats were exchanged among the participants.
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Sixth
Kansas Avenue
Cheap Railroad Rates Offer Low Round Trip Fares
The Union Pacific announces round trip rates to Denver and beyond with dates in July and August. Tickets include Denver, Colorado Springs, and return. Chicago and St Louis via Burlington Route. sleeping car reservations and information through ticket agents. The notice highlights fast vestibule trains and deluxe sleepers with free car service and dining cars.
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Union Pacific
Denver
Romrn
Springs
Sola
Butule
Ula
Itocage
Washington, D.C
Au. Paca Wis
Rae la Loult
St. Paul
Jos Barca Avenue
Chicago
St Louis
Burlington
la Eure
River
Rorlington
St Louie
It. Louis
The Victor's Version of the Lightweight Title Fight
A first person account of the world lightweight championship win by Lavigne over Burge at Lanian. The writer recalls prefight confidence, crowd bets, and tactics, describes Burge's attempts and ultimate knockout in the seventeenth round, and notes afterglow among American and English spectators and future challengers.
Flags of many kinds decorate Kansas City hotel for Fourth
Centropolis hosts feature Prof Bedford from Boston who lectures on flag origin and evolution. He brings fifty varieties used to illustrate his talk and dozens of government issued standards. Hotel owner Criley loans the pieces to adorn the Centropolis rotunda walls. The collection includes banners new to this generation such as the Calor and Raleigh standards, the Pine Tree flag, and the Snake flag, drawing much attention and commentary.
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Kansas City
Centropolis
Bedford
Boston
Criley
Rotunda
Calor
The Finest Horse Show Programme In Kansas Ad Feature
The Topeka Exposition Company prepares a daily programme for the horse show in Kansas. The notice promises a new ad worthy feature and asserts the management's character and ability guarantee that all will be given as advertised.
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Siven
Kansas
Topeka Exposition
NEW JAPANESE MINISTER MIR HEBI TORO AND TORU POLITICS
A dispatch profiles Japanese statesman Mir Hebi Toro and newcomer Hoshi Torii as Japan’s prospective minister to the United States. It highlights Toro’s diplomatic skill, Torii’s anti British stance, and Toru’s rise in Yokohama customs, legal training in England, and leadership in Japan’s Diet and lower house presidency.
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Mir
Hebi Toro
Hoshi Torii
United States
Washington
Toru
England
Middle Temple
Adsyt
Japan
Yokohama
Hoshi Toru
Gubernatorial Candidates and Early Biographies
Major Josiah Grout a Vermont Republican born 1843 in Derby Vermont led cavalry in the Civil War and later became a state legislator and speaker. Edward Winslow a Democratic candidate from Maine rose in Portland business and municipal roles while a long list of names including Hamilton Adams Clintons Websters and Douglases fill the era.
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Josiah Gront
Vermont
Frontier Cavalry
Grout
New Hampshire
Sonar Grout
Edward I Winslow
Jeans County
Republican League of
Edward B. Winslow
Maine
Portland
Deering
Moses Winslow
Falmouth
Winslow
Portland Board of Trade
Board of Water Commissioners
Fourth at the Asylum Celebrates Fourth of July
At the Topeka asylum a two hour Fourth of July celebration featured a patient dressed as Uncle Sam, a lawn amphitheater, and patriotic music. Amid rain, services moved to the hall while staff and physicians pose as consulting experts were named for board positions.
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Uncle Sam
Asylum
Walnut Grove
Natwal
Dtr
Samet Curtis
Ebbut Bix
Oye Jorge Chiqua
Ach. Vance
Eastman
Cevermontes
Topeka
Board of Trustees
Fasifiat
J.B Minney
Jh Stivers
Kansas farmer robbed after saloon visit in Kansas City
Peter Linden a farmer near Stilwell reported being held up and robbed on Fourth and Walnut streets in Kansas City. He was knocked down, jaw broken, and taken to a city hospital while intoxicated. Details on money lost were unclear. The second note mentions a fortune teller named Alice Masary in Egypt with no clear connection.
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Peter Linden
Kansas City
Stilwell
Raw
Fourth
Walnut Streets
City
Huge Alice Masary
Egypt
Monroe
Judge Phillips Frustrated by Democratic Leaders
Fragmented OCR text reports Judge John Paltiine criticizing Democratic leaders and party factions. It references tensions within the party, accusations of infighting, and concerns about leadership and loyalty ahead of a critical contest. The wording is garbled but centers on intra party conflict and a judge’s strong remarks.
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Kansas City
United States
John PL Paltiine
Howe Delweri
Luna
Hesse
Ori
Ainial
Turaner
Fenders
Blackburn
Snd
Twienar
General Bhilr Arrives Amid Political Tension
The Ekaiens member in the national corps arrives as Overmyer Martin and Itiges press to lure him away with promises of silver. The general shows no sign of deserting his loyal allies though he is shy and cautious about what moves he may make.
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Ayer
Chickgeo
Bhilr
Ekaiens
Cor Iies
Heoes
Retaas
Overmyer
Martin
Itiges
Ehatt- Bouiher
Salest Fair Privileges Fail Amid Confusing Text
Unclear OCR fragment describes Topeka Fair privileges for harness race horse show and related events. Mentions dates, venues, and vendors in disordered form. No coherent details on organizers or outcomes.
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Topeka
Ltd. Ltd
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National Sporting Lab
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Jem Carney
Ergland
Carney
Jack McAuliffe
Revere Beach
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Smith
Tom Williams
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National Sporting Clnts
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Martin Doyling
Burgo
Sam Fitzpatrick
Uper
Burger
Sagainette
Shin Pitapatrick
Martly Bowltoz
Seybors
Mae Stoop
Lance
Saey
Hon Wichard
Joker
Maurice Marryimore
Nectar
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Charles Frolinsn
Marcus Mayer
Grley House
Grand Hotel
Gotta
Chapag
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Hana Burge
Oliverei
Telio
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Long Island
Jack
Ashe
Young Griffo
Tom Yigilweight
Charcplon
Timmot
Welterwelghta
Middiewrights
Pitzpatrick
Dowling
Little
Usyself
Alexander Hamilton
Golden Eagle Clothing
S. Ettlinger
Western Foundry+Machine Works
Pomerly Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
Estab
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Topeka, Kas
R. L. Cofran
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Judge Phillips
Ries
Loes
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