Crawford Seeks Control of Major Theaters in Denver
Crowford, manager of the Crowhord theater, travels to Denver to negotiate securing either the Tabor Grand or Broadway theaters. If successful, Topeka could gain stronger attractions next season with Crawford’s influence expanding. Denver has drawn key shows, boosting prospects for Topeka’s entertainment scene.
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Crewfird
Crawford
Denver
Atin
Aie
Manu Crawford
Peover
Talind
Tipike
Kansans Grow Wheat Surplus Over Corn
Secretary Coburn reports a Kansas agriculture canvass showing farmers hold less corn in bins this year and much more wheat. Estimates from state counties indicate 150,000 bushels in reserve, with significant increases in wheat production and storage across several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coburn
Tomnd Agriculture
Kansas
Jewell
Hanto
Travelera' Wisconsin case taxes adjusted by court ruling
The Travelera' company of New York was ordered to pay 26145 dollars after the Wisconsin Supreme Court ended a long suit. The firm, active in life and accident insurance, had been taxed on one line of business but not the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Wut
Canadian Army Marches Under the Star and Stripes at Home
Ottawa reports Canadian Army parading with U S forces during July celebrations. Harlington entertainment drew crowds as citizens reacted to the display. A lost pocketbook containing $4 and spectacles was found but owner not located. Police inquiry noted. one man reported the items after officers asked. Omaha team proposal to move to St Joseph discussed by Western League president Johnem.
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Ottawa
Ont
Burlington
Titave
Ifleera
Harlington
Omaha
Local items reflect injuries and political motions in Santa Fe
Wil Garrett sustains four deep wounds to his right hand after a celebratory revolver explosion at a Santa Fe shop. Bess W Stephene, a noted dealer, joins the court delegation planning representation from the Thirty sixth district. Judge Sinborn names Howard as special master for a road inquiry while noting remaining small branches for review and a completed mission.
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Wil Garrett
Santa Fe
Twoworth
Bain— Mer
Bess
Stephene
Coudei
Cal
Geo
Veale
Sinborn
Howard
Misin Unsw
Kansas County Fairs and Secretaries Listed
A compiled report lists county fair dates and officer names across Kansas. Secretaries include A Wheatog in Abels, Tara. S. I. Peeisant in Bartinarony. Clyy in September. and many others such as W. J. Curpens in Miami and E. J. Pu in Council Grove.
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Ty A
A. Abit
Wheatog
Rowen
Septem
County Agricultural Society
Chovey
Ottaw
Ty B. Arwmin
Tribune
Gounty Amdcultural
Sule
Sho McGrew
Holtan Auicune Slsiptesiles Ipttereon Cobar Iercagal Mechitnteal Asanchetion
Derta Shy Feiury
Ouleabiasu
Aahimweres
Cooperative
Fate
ae‘Arron
Aeoreinry
Edger
J. Tt. Cooper
Fredonia
None of Your Business Webb McNail’s Impertinent Reply
Webb McNail returns to his desk amid a furor after receiving an impertinent inquiry from a Chicago Independent editor about salaries paid to officers of state insurance firms. The superintendent’s letter defends the department’s practice and accuses the correspondent of attempting to suppress reform, while noting the ongoing scrutiny of company disclosures and indicating readiness to provide information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb McNail
Ming
Suh Geed
Murier
C. IL
McKean
Chicago Independent
McNall
Grawal
Bus Eue Inwdrance Company
McNad
Ofice
Chicago
Oti Uf
Kansat
Informidion
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka society reports a busy Fourth with numerous residents and visitors listed. Names include Mr and Mrs Edward Wilder, J H Hanteth daughter, W B Whitton, G Foss, Lewis, A Z Wargoner, C G Willett, and many others at the Coultis farm and WH Davis farm outing near Topeka. Several locals travel for summer visits, reunions, and social events, with mentions of Miss Grace Me Ket, Miss Mary Whitton, and Miss Gertrude Willett among attendees.
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Coultis
Topeka
Edward Wilder
J. HM
Hanteth
J. H Maxwell Wad
C. B. Taylor
Prank Blanch
W. B. Whitton
Prank Quinton
WH. Davis
Hyron Davis
Poindexter
Sproat
WV. Gulla
Stra
Herbert Matiney
J. Alanney
WF. Schach
A. Austin
English View on Shafter Critiques of Santiago Campaign
A London dispatch analyzes American efforts at Santiago. Critics argue Shafter’s land advance was poorly planned and his forces underpowered, but praise is given to American bravery and naval strength. The piece notes tensions between military and naval leadership and questions strategy and timing of reinforcements.
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Shafter
New York
Tribune
London
Santiago
Ubon
Bhatter
Trong
Uncle Wad
Wan Unis
Carvern
War Department
Waxington
Shatiers
Sampson
Chevera
Tiewaa
Pirlament
Syuninh
Philippines
Santiago Barborin
Madrid
Manin
Agunaldo
Dewes
Rome
Fiy
Trainy
Wainwright’s Service and Gloucester Command
Lieutenant Commander Wainwright, well known in Syracuse for family ties, earned renown for duty at Santiago and soon after commanded the Gloucester in Cuban waters. His cousin recalls his vengeance drive against Spain’s forces after Maine’s loss, and his calm, amiable nature despite a transformed career amid torpedo boats shore batteries and battle action.
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Syracuse
Wainwright
Santiago
Gloucester
Leutenant
Maine
Spaneh
Covernment
Corsair
Cuban
Spaniaks
Dale
Russell Takes Charge West Point Professor Recruiting Sig
Captain Edgar Russell, formerly assistant professor at West Point, arrived at Camp Merritt to command the 1st Corps company. He takes command of a company planned to total 25 men with 18 already entered and 20 more on the way, plus 17 to be enlisted.
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Russell
West Point
Camp Merritt
An Francisco
Edagar Russell
Bax
Washington
Otis
Aloysal Corps
Miller Will Lead Fourth Philippine Expedition
San Francisco July 6 Brigadier General Miller Wil is tipped to head the fourth expedition to the Philippines. The force, to sail on the steamers Peru and City of Purba, includes Major Retlogg of the Fourth United States Cavalry and Major Grogan of the Sixth United States Artillery, following orders from General Otts.
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San Francisco
Milter Wil
Philippines
Peru
Purbia
Retlogg
United States Cavalry
Otts
Grogan
United States Artllery
Cuban volunteers sail for Cuba with arms and training
The second expedition of Cuban volunteers from the United States under General Emilio Nenez sails from Florida on the Steamer Florida on June 25. It lands at Punta Caney with 200 volunteers, two dynamite guns, 400 Springfield rifles, and ample ammunition aboard the transport.
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New York
Washington Rays
Cuba
United States
Emilio Nenez
Florida
Punta Caney
Madrid Peace Debate Splits as War Winds Rise
Senor Salvi Conservative leader says peace favors, but government must decide. Republicans urge general settlement, military party seeks continued war. Carlists push for conflict. Saganza awaits official details after naval loss. Skeleton keys found near Miller lumber yard tied to a dynamite blast. police probe. Panama Canal promoter Dr. Cornelius Here dies at Bournemouth.
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Madrid
Senor Salvi
Senor Saganza
Spain
Panama Canal
London
Cornelius Here
Panama Cabal
Bournemouth
Wade
Ford for colonel of Kansas colored volunteers
George W. Ford of Fort Scott, an ex regular Army officer, is likely to be named lieutenant colonel of the Kansas colored volunteers. Ford currently heads the national soldiers' cemetery at Fort Scott and is described as intelligent and efficient. Governor Leedy has been seeking a commander for the colored troops after negotiations with Major Young stalled.
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George W. Ford
Fort Scott
Kansas Colored Volunteers
Ford
National Soldiers' Cemetery
Leedy Haa
Major Young
Wolo
West Point
Ohio
Kansas
Young
Leedy
Deserters Targeted as Colored Troops Muster In
Colored officers plan arrests to deter deserters at Topeka camp. Davis of the Kansas City company fled last night and is being sought by Kansas City authorities for return to Topeka. Mustering continues with Lawrence and Atchison companies enrolled. Topeka company to be the sole uniformed unit. Assistant Adjutant General Boyd notes 5236 men in camp.
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Topeka
Davis
Kansas City Company
Waller
Kansas City
Lawrence Company
Atchison Company
Phere
Boyd
Fruitless Search for Gold Returns to Port
The schooner Free Trade under Captain Moore sailed six months ago in search of a mythical mountain of gold and has now returned to port. Funded by H Talbot Watson and other Englishmen, the voyage left Moore in charge who took the vessel away. He is at Tillamook and the ship will be wheeled for sailors wages. Separately, lawsuits proceed in the district court against Z R B dry goods, with D W Mulvane suing for 820.69 and claiming the Daily and Semi-Weekly Topeka Capital is owed 326.69. A sale of the Snow Printing Plant is planned at sheriff’s auction within two weeks after publication of the legal notice. The sale follows an attachment on a 2000 debt held by W J Coslson. Also advertised are Tabier’s Buckeye Pile Ointment and local services and rentals at Watson’s Livery. Mineral water promotion closes the notices.
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Len Kern
Kansas City
Mise S Mariah Kenderdine
Mise Telle Thompson
Las Vegas
Charles Adams
Miss Southerd
Ottawa
Koonts
Tyler Street
Robert Frampton
Mer
Airs
Jack Newman
Wakarusa
Berry Nee
Louis Hess
Chicago
Topeka
Nellis Newman
Horton
Topeks
Lillie Wilson
Lawrence
Buck
Carl Baker
Aire
Geores Noble
George Crawford
Maple Fill
Olive Lewis
Vera
Hillth
E . Warlin
C. BE
W. L. Jury
Denver
Pueblo
Guya van Tassel
Mise Mary Streddick
Mary Wilson
George Harry
Theodore Santtinger
Saline
Milsapaugh
Prior Lake
Minn
C. V. Seeaians
California
Hagher
New York City
CE. Tomlinson
Kazan City
Tupelo
Col
J. M. Dumesil
Tareday Frim Pratt
Dire Dr Fwaney
Lowman Fil
Cleveland
Ohio
Winifred Hadley
Master Hadley
Anadarke
Oklahoma
C. & Steed
Sterling Fork
Juda
Visting Hin
A. CO. Sherman
J. Howard
Hoseville
San Francisco
Free Trade
Captain Moore
H. Talbot Watson
Kodlett Island
Moore
Tillamook
Z R. B
District Court
D. W. Mulvane
Topeka Capital
Heainst Zeno Fs Brown
Sheriffs Sale
B. M. Cockrell
Gem Bakery
Tom Shirley
Grantville
Kaser
Kansas Avenue
Annie Pribbie
Quincy Street
John Spear
Central Avenue
L. B. Prench
Kanesas City
North Side
Annie Nystrom
L. Courtney
Council Grove
Paimipa
Mra. Wilton
Hodge
Tis
Cook County
Normm School
Carrie McMahan
Ian Robert
McMahan
Brie
W. H. Hurlian
van Buren Street
St. Joseph
Charles Hoyt
Morganville
Hoyt
Topeke
G. W. Betts
Morton Grodn- Aske
A. Altman
Eifender
Steele
William Mo
J. W Emory
Mattie Sherturn
Yleanor Holiday
Sherturn
Norm Btar
Campbell
Truesdell
Lee
Atatoriing
Logan
Akron
Logan Stale
Loula Stale
Low An
Metropoltan
North Topeka notes and local society items
North Topeka column records town gossip and notices. Local residents visiting, trips to Kansas City, repairs, and family updates fill the page. Also mentions unions, fraternal officers, and a Los Angeles inquest summary with safety recommendations.
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Miunager Crawfird
Saosas
PAYL
Wisconsin
Webb McWall
Nichuits
Sit West
Twelfth Street
Wille
Todas
Kansas County
Qobura
Castoria
Waijzen
van Buren
Wis & Rust
Heirs Updegreft
Helen Quinton
May Quinton
Eleanor Thompson Mika Anita Collins
Louise Wood
Currie Jones
Alma Kemper
Wales
Hertha Beal
Grace Frovt
Arthur McClincock
Earl Atch Farland
Roy Thompson
George Snyder
Wallace Thompson
Howard Patten
Charlie Hinckley
Lester Davis
John Jones
Tod Ibraham
Miller
Studebaker and Buckeye Buggies
Studebaker
Shawnee Co
Abernathy
United States Artillery
Biso
Brest
Kansas Volunteers
Merriam
Henry
Stanford University
Tampa
London Times
the Times
Sherner
Miller Lumber
East Sixth Street
Hey
Jennines
Geo. W. Stans
Kansac Avenue
Miller's Pharmacy
Tope
More's
Geo. W. Stansfield
Ken
Miller’ Pharmacy
Coroth
Topeka Ave
Urclis
Tearal
Lake Michigan and
Lake Superior Transportation CO
Lake Mich
Sophioj Keans
Ody Ruch
H. Water St
Chicape
North Topeka
Kimball Pte. Co
Scott's
C. B. Lyon
Ned Rac
Onze
Swirlag Remedy Co
York
Watson
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