Topeka council reviews water plant sale terms
City council last night discussed the water company committee report on selling the Topeka Water Works. A plan to hire three engineers to value the property was proposed, with a possible price agreed upon by August. Other items included sidewalk repairs, streetcar track decisions, and building and paving estimates for city projects.
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Witer
Water Company
Wes
Tika
Te Topika Water Company
Topeks
Topeka
Comany
Topeka Water Company
Newt Motl
Eatnay
Uber
Ee Water Company
Warner
Stuart
Sigeestion
Healy
Connelimie Miller
Aus
Ghe 2
Vo Vnetian
Araly
Sldmwaike
Kieron
More Street
Troe
R Johnson
Hue
Ty Chin
Ted
Kannas Avenue
Medanters
Curtix
Willow
Ashland
Cornell
Peurtennth
Amisar
Harrises
South Moe
Huntaot
Harrison
H. C. Eominn
I. Ce
New Hee
Wl van Duren
Nathan ‘Witliame
Myer
City Improvements on Willams Ave and Fourteenth Acre Planned
Report approved for street and parkway projects from Piercy to Walnut and Willow avenues. City engines plans and specifications for parkur are approved except Plat Parerog which was laid over. Appraisers named H J Dibett Thos T Ross and J W Halt. Council adjourned to Tuesday July 17 pending further notices.
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Willams Avenue
Fourteenth
Piercy Betwen Tans
Williston
Walnut
Wilnon
Warren
Cofline Avenue
Willow Avenue
Greenwood
Woodlawn
Peport
Parkurt
Bourke Cochran to New York on Anglo Boer dispute
Paris dispatch reports Bourke Cochran declaring the government at fault for misrepresenting US sympathies in the Anglo Boer War. He denounces imperialist influences and calls for clear American stance defending republic independence, vowing to attend an anti-imperialist meeting in New York on August 15.
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Bourke Cochran
Gold Democrat
New
England
Mikhinky
McKinsey
York
Collins' Big Trunks Arrest at Santa Fe Depot
William Collins, a colored man, was arrested last night at the Santa Fe depot after presenting baggage checks for two large trunks. Authorities found four trunks at the station, containing clothing and silk dresses with watches. Police suspect connection to a Missouri murder and robbery case from a year ago, though Collins denies ownership of the items and claims the trunks belong to a woman.
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William Collins
Collins
Bette
Offerr McCoy
Coline
Neeth Tipeke
Becalla
Svenettie
Tandy
Berger
Missouri
Pact Tees
A Mute by Lightning in Palnerville
Alexander B. Ghens, 60, was struck by lightning causing temporary muteness. He suffered swelling of tongue and throat and wrote his account at home after the incident. Glenn, 15, a junior at St James Episcopal Church, assisted in the vestry room.
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Palnerville
Alexander B . Ghens
Glenn
St James’ Episcopal Church
Prize fighters coming to Topeka for summer bouts
A Topeka crowd will host visiting Kansas City prize fighters this week with plans for Sunday summer bouts near Shawnee County. Boxers include Jack Macringa and Jack Fitzgerald with Hed Greenan, aiming to stage events in country venues outside Topeka. Tickets at $10 via Santa Fe include stopovers between Peeblo and Denver, with dates in July and August.
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Topeka
Kansas City
Jack Macringa
GardnerSaiks
Hed
Greenan
Shawnee County
Morrison
Wade Watt
French Troops Sail to China as China War Feels Heat
Reinforcements from Pekin moved toward Tien Tein as General Sung’s troops push to tighten control. A 2,000 strong boxing force entered the city center while Vice Admiral Alexeiff arrived to assume supreme command. Authorities plan to move women and children to Japan via Taku Che Pao. A French transport ship sailed from Toulon with $60 infantry and artillery for China.
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Tien ‘Tein
Severa Goners Stas
Sung
Pekin
Alexieff Jay
Japan
Taku
Che Pao
China
Toulon
Japan Will Stay When Once She Gets a Foothold in China
Vienna engineer Horace Hers felder reports from Beijing and Pekin that Chinese soldiers are cowardly and boxers have government support tacitly. He notes attacks on Europeans and Chinese Catholics, embassies surrounded, and Japanese potential involvement while staying abroad.
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San Francisco
Horace Hersfelder
Vienna
Austria
Erkin
Eves Ie
Sid He
Chink Kauws
Covenment
Pekin
Gage
Legation
Amatas
Elise
Chris
Elghty
Pekim
Huntieh Tmbassy
China
Herefelder
Foreign Powers Endorse US China Policy Note
Washington reports that major powers have endorsed the United States position on China. The June 30 circular instruction, sent to Canton for presidential approval and July 6 notification, urges localized pacification in the Chinese provinces and restraint to prevent wider empire disruption. France and the United States maintain steady cooperation, with favorable reception from other powers and no coalition formation observed.
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America
China
Washington
State Department
United States
Canton
Open in August at Crawford Theatre to Undergo Renovation
The Crawford theatre will be renovated before the next season. Interior woodwork will be repainted walls repapered and new carpet laid on the parquet floor. An electric-fan equipped house will welcome a high-class repertoire company named Open the House. Manager Crawford notes renovations in the canoe house and many attractions booked for the season.
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Crawford Theater
Crawford
Canoe House
Montana Central Strike Settled After Short Walkout
Rt Paul Minn July 10 strike on the Montana Central has been settled. It grew from earlier troubles on the Great Northern System last May. Only a few men went out and strikes were caused by weather and rain yesterday. Bennetts Look Store at 720 Kansas Avenue advertises new linen goods and fine tablets.
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Paul
Minn
Montana Central
Great Northern
Systerm Bist
Bennetts Look
Kansas Avenue
Chicago
Liverpool
Huitely
Tocal
SS Umre
Minneapolia
Dulutha
Bradstrivit
Prate
Ajc
fErainder
Sesson
Eptumber
Sibers
He Vet
N. W
AMSG
Popenoe denies buying stake in Topeka First National Bank
Popenoe and Selward Wilder denied acquiring Lester's stake in the Topeka First National Bank. Reports claimed a $500,000 sale and control by Lester, but negotiations were dropped after evaluating capital strain. William Sims notes continued management unchanged. deal canceled after letter to Sims.
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Popenoe
Reelty Dan
Bentsen
First National Bank of
Topeka
Lal Ferra
Storkholiers
Autountinis Trust
Leiter
Atinel Bank
Selward Wilder
Lester
Letter Ovens
William Sims
Sims
Tragic Death of Miss Maud Thomas Under Mournful Cloud
Miss Maud Thomas, 20, of 417 Hancock street, died last night after taking strychnine amid alleged love affair woes. Coroner Hogeboom ordered an inquest, citing both the death and motive as evident. Neighbors react as the funeral is planned for tomorrow.
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Maud Thomas
Hancock Street
Hogeboom
Miss Thomas
Hehewin
Farrell’s Bear Encounter Ends With Severe Hand Injury
New York July 10 John Farrell visiting Bronx zoo bear pits was bitten when he offered peanuts from in front of the crowd. A grizzly grabbed his right hand causing severe damage and likely loss of a finger, with keeper Hoey and Myey aiding.
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New York
Zoological Gardens
Bronx
John Farrell
Farrell
Parrell
Terra
Purcell
Hoey
Faceuil
Myey
Big crowd to witness Canton notification ceremony
Canton Ohio July 1 Acting Secretary Grant of the Citizens Republican duty has received inquiries from clubs in surrounding towns for delegations to the notification Thursday. A large crowd is expected with arrangements for escorting visitors. The president and Mrs McKinley rode a long drive after breakfast and then engaged with Secretary Cortelyou on business from Washington and the notification preparations. Frequent interruptions arose as bystanders paid respects and discussed personal matters.
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Cantos
Canton
Grant
Citizens Republican
Romine
McKinley
Cortetyou
Washington
Enders
Cape Nome and Its Yukon Route From Seattle Distance
The text describes Cape Nome on the Seward Peninsula near Snake River mouth in Alaska. It notes coordinates near 65°N, 166°W and mentions a voyage from Seattle covering about 1900 miles across the North Pacific to Dutch Harbor, part of the Aleutian archipelago, within the Aleutian region. The excerpt reflects early exploration or navigation details with references to geography and travel distance.
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Cape Nome
Bering Sya
Snake River
Seward Peninsula
Alaska
T&a
Seattle
North Pacific Ocean
Dutch Harbor
Aleutian Arc
Chicago
Topeka Postoffice Reports Substantial Fiscal Increase
The annual Topeka post office report shows a substantial rise in revenue, with a 43 percent increase in money order business and a large gain in postage and stamped item sales. Details cover quarterly breakdowns for stamps, envelopes, and box rentals, plus increases in registered mail, paid work, and newspaper collections, highlighting growth over the previous year.
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Topeka
Endick Stn
TWO BIG MEETINGS Lincoln Nev July 1 public meetings scheduled today
Two public meetings were scheduled in Lincoln Nevada for July 1. The afternoon session, under the Populists, at the Auditorium drew a packed crowd with speakers including Webster Davis and “cyclone” Davis. Bryce and Stevenson were slated for both sessions. The evening mass meeting on capitol grounds, weather permitting, features Charles A Towne, James B Weaver, Shatroth, and Alden J. Biethen, with Blethen noting bitter coastal silver Republican sentiment after Towne’s defeat.
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Lincoln
Nev
Webster Davis
Davis
Texas
Bryce
Stevenson
Meet
Hall
Democratic State Central
Capitol Grounds
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
James B. Weaver
Iowa
Shatroth
Colorado
Alden J. Biethen
Seattle
Times
Invita Ube
Bryan
Chas. A. Towne
Mr. Stevenson
Pacific Coast
Blethen
Towne
Imports at Manila Report Shows Value of Imports
Washington July 3 The division of customs and insular affairs released a statement on Manila's calendar year imports totaling 18 701 460. Gold coin imports reached 100 965 and silver coin 1 441 202. Duty collected amounted to 3 064 190. Gold coin came from British East Indies and China with 52 590 and 75 485 respectively. silver coin from British East Indies 422 540. The report includes a classified detail of merchandise imports with U S shares often very low and few exporters represented.
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Washington
Custom— and Insular Affairs
Publc
Manila
P. 1
British East Indies
China
United States
Fragmented domestic drama with tense parental demands
The excerpt shows a tense family scene where Cordelia Puetetout and Astasia plead with their mother and father to approve an alliance. The parents resist, citing years of moving and lies to shield their daughters from social damage while planning a distant future. The dialogue reveals strain, control, and a impassioned clash over love and loyalty.
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Cordelia Puetetout
Ehung
Ciest
Anastasia
Nkewiss
Dean
Tiputna
Sours
Gwennty-Four
Supt. Player Ill in Denver Home With Stomach Trouble
The Santa Fe superintendent of machinery, Mr. Player, is sick at his home at Fifth and Topeka avenue with stomach trouble. He was taken ill a few days ago and is not expected to return to his office soon. Tickets to Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs and return priced at 19.00 go on sale July 7 9 10 18 and Aug 18 with stopovers allowed between Pueblo and Denver enabling a stop at Colorado Springs. Final return deadline October 31. See T. L King agent for details.
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Denver
Poeblo
Alcends Borin
Santa Fs
Wewcen Peeblo
Colorado
Einai Bee
Orman Swett Marden
Torer
Player
the Santa Fé
Fifth and
Topeka Avenue
Denver Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Santa Fe
Pisblo
T. L King
Grain markets and weather fears hit farm economy
Fragmented OCR notes describe wheat prices, railroad bonds, and crop prospects. Mentions Kansas weather, July forecasts and possible crop damage, with Topeka market snippets and commodity prices. References include New York money and Pacific trade signals, hinting at broader market anxiety over corn and wheat yields.
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