Riots in Alaska Prompt Saloon Law Theory
Tacoma dispatch reports liquor riots in Alaska as tavern keepers act under the belief no law governs the territory. Excursion steamer Quean era saw women harassed by rowdies, a riot followed when arrests were made, and a mob attempted to free prisoners. Citizens discuss forming vigilance committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuneau
Tacoma
Wash
Alaska
Cay
Ton Gaye
Quean
Haly
Citiaeni
Enmenitios
Crowds At Cape May Attract Double Last Year
Cape May N J July 1 crowds of visitors are larger and earlier than on the same date last season. The hotel annex at the Me Stocktem will be needed as accommodations fill quickly. Similar demand is noted at Congress Hall La Fayette and Windsor with several smaller houses also favored by the outing public for unspecified reasons.
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Cape Way
N. J
Cape May
Me Stocktem
Congress Hiall
Lafayette
Windsor
Transcontinental two daily trains boost Missouri River to Sioux City travel
Old Bur Aig Route advertises two daily trains from Missouri River points to the north via the established route with handsome observation sleepers free parlor cars and coaches north of Omaha. Also notes on corrective tonics and a cholera cure with local druggists and a July 2 4 5 free silver convention in St Louis.
Shawnee Farm Figures Show Strong County Agriculture
Shawnee county reports 462,516 farms totaling 234,357 acres with 8.6 million dollars in farm improvements and 3.14 million dollars in machinery. Fall crops include 962 acres winter wheat and 215 rye. spring plantings cover 104,394 acres corn and various other grains. Milk, butter, cheese, and poultry totals are listed along with hogs, wool, honey, and wood products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Skawnhe
Confederates Protest Memorial Location Proposal
A Confederate veterans committee meeting at the Broadway House near Harris discussed construction of a memorial funded by 5000000 to be placed in Washington. They opposed any location north of the Mason Dixon line. Mr Hose proposed a plan allowing veterans’ control of the memorial while the committee urged a southward location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Wy. H. Jackson
Tennessee
Tague
South Carolina
Geo. & Juison
Abatana
Eriess
Kentucky
Trumbredged
Confederate Veterans’ Reunion
St Hichmond
Harris Broadway House
Krect Mu Cultule
Del
Housw
Washinton
Mason
Hose
Confederacy
Xicht
Historic Pendleton hotel sheltering Douglass burned
July 11 Pendleton Commercial Hotel, claimed oldest in the state, burned in a major fire. Origin unknown, substantial brick structure, adjacent property destroyed. The hotel once sheltered Frederick Douglass amid mob violence, and historical records note notable visitors. Estimated losses around 5600 dollars.
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Frederick Douglass
Anderson
Ing
Pendleton
Withelgen
Neme
Vrederek Dougkisa
Time on the Santa Fe whistle to verify accuracy
Kansas readers can set their clocks by a new steam whistle at the Santa Fe shops in Topeka as a chronometer like device is tested. Watch Inspector Montcomers will blow the whistle to the second, while a series of Santa Fe engineers and shop workers are noted for their health and travel plans.
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Topeka
Santa Fe
At & c
Sais
Bank of Topeka
Topeis
Kansas
Uulokly
Sai
NEWS FROM HORTON ITEMS OF INTEREST AND PERSONS
From Horton news the Rock Island employer, updates on staff moves including Mrs Shannon visiting Des Moines relatives, Mr McSteen’s long service, and San Devdern taking a new job. Train crews exchanged duties with Conductor Frank Hopper and others resuming or reassigning routes. A Horton accident injures J W Wysong crossing a steam thresher. A Ladies Mandation plans an entertainment July 1 at the opera house with local youth setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
BE. Shannon
St. Leuie
A. A. Abbott
J. E. MeSteen
G.H. Grotty
Hoth
Horton
J. W. Wysong
W. J. Hurless
Pika
Caldwell
J . Court
Betwen Meareland
Philipshurs
W. Ransom
Kansas City
Belleville
Mandattn Ub
New Board of Directors Elected for St Louis & San Francisco
In New York City the reorganized St Louis and San Francisco railway elected Horace Porter as chairman F I Hamilton secretary and treasurer B C Henderson general counsel J F Parker general solicitor A Douglass general auditor M Strauss assistant secretary and treasurer B F Yoakum vice president and general manager Yoakum to assume duties immediately Fireman Faulkner of the Santa Fe injured his left hand in Ottawa yards and faces amputation after a mishap with a moving engine Two rail rate adjustments authorized for the Populist convention in St Louis July 2 29 including match trip rates from Topeka and ant week rate from Topeka to Chicago with dates July 18 28 and 21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reorganized
St. Louis & San Francisco Railway
New York City
Horace Porter
F. i Hamilton
B. C. Henderson
J. F. Parker
Solcitor
A. Douglass
M. Strauss
B. F. Yoakum
Yoakum
Fawlkner
Santa Fe
Argentine
Ottawe
Faulkner
St. Louis
Ware Railroad
Topeka
Chihe
Imitation and the Strength of Original Rootbeer
A compact note on imitation and fitness in product choice. The piece asserts that initial imitation hurts but stabilizes, with genuine brands like HIRES Rootbeer prevailing over rivals. It mentions Senssary by Toe Chins Ete Ox and odd phrases that resemble filler or garbled OCR.
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Rootbeer
Stained Glass Window Comissioned for English Church
New York produced stained glass window to export to England for Wickhambrooks Kent. Designed by Arild Rosenkranz, the four light Gothic panel features seven archangel scenes including Gabriel and Michael, with the Virgin Mary in a garden below. A bleeding cross hovers above lilies. It honors Mrs Harriette Dur de Gallatin, by Count James Gallatin.
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New York
Europe
England
Church of Wickhambrosu
Kent
Harriette Dur de Gallatin
Count James Gallatin
Arild Rosen
Ted
Michael
Adam
Eve
Garden
Soin
Tam Mmare
Ies
Jewish Rabbis Elect Convention Officers in Milwaukee
The Jewish Habis convention adjourned in Milwaukee after naming Montreal as the next meeting site. Officers chosen include President M. Wire of Cincinnati and treasurer Dr. Helcht of Milwaukee, with a new executive committee featuring Dr. Sale of St. Louis and Rabbis Weld of Montreal and others.
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Milwaukee
Inn
Montreal
M. Wire
Cincinnati
Teabh
Lo Leichs
New Orleans
Wm. Rosenag
Baltimore
Helcht
Reordine Secierary
Chris
T. Levy
Clachinath
Mielsiener
Cincianant
Remarkable Insight on Bryan as Second Lincoln Years Ago
M Davidson of Golden Tad Store recalled W J Bryan ten years back in Lincoln Nebraska while practicing law. He compared Bryan to Abraham Lincoln noting Bryan’s nobleness in face and speech. Davidson, a Republican, said readers will see Lincoln in Bryan’s words and predicted broad support for Bryan from Democrats and Republicans alike.
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Mr. Davidson
Bryan
Abraham Lincoln
M. Davidain
Golden
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Yeutenday
Acain
Davidson
Burlington Route to Montana and Puget Sound from Kansas City
Travel advisory touts shortest through service from Kansas City to Billings with daily departures and 1650 mile duration. Sleeper and chair car options, connections with Northern Pacific Trans-Continental train, and scenic routes via Denver and the Rio Grande region. Also mentions a July fare sale and unrelated merchandise ads.
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Colorado
Montana
Black Hills
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Burlington
Missouri River Cities
Kansas City
Billings
Mont
Lincern
Neb
Northern Pacific Trans-Continental
Denver
Rio Grande
Utah
Califer
Republican Women Meet in Topeka Discuss Fund Drive
In Topeka 52 members of the Wo mars Republican league attended a meeting at A. O. U. W. hall on To Kaneus avenue. President Mrs. Mary Gaylord and secretary Mrs. J. F. Stanton were present along with several other officers. The group planned fundraising ideas including a car ride postponed until August due to flower parade rights. A Republican league picnic was set for August 21.
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Womars Republican League
Topeka
Mary ¥. Gaylord
J. F. Stanton
Airs. P. Hi. Coney
Anna ‘Thomas
J. Botkin
M. O. Seaie
S. A. Thurnton
A. O
Republican League
Back to the Asylum Henry Kester Returned as Insane
Henry Kester, 35, formerly a Santa Fe shop worker, was declared insane three months ago and sent to the asylum. After a period at home on Saywell Street in North Topeka, his madness returned and he threatened his stepdaughter, Mrs S A Boam, with a knife. Deputy Hert Lucas arrested him and returned him to the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kester
Kester
Saywell Street
North Topeka
Santa Fe
S.A. Boam
Yeo
Hert Lucas
Mary Warner Chases Lover Across Continents to Lehigh County
Philadelphia July 11 A tale of a young woman dubbed Mise Mary Warner who followed her truant lover across 6000 miles and to Lehigh county after a prolonged chase across cities and the Atlantic The justice of the peace later had her fiancé arrested for betraying them as he could not post bail.
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Philadelphia
Mise
Mary Warner
Lehigh County
Mise Wagner
Shepb Frantz
Austria
Atlantic
Frants
Justice of the Peace
Prana
Dewwer
G. W. Stans
Sunday Church Services Report In Topeka
A long listing of Sunday services across Topeka churches, including C M S on Fourteenth and Van Buren with Rev J M Brown at 11 a m, Spiritualiats meet at Lincoln Post Hall, and multiple morning and afternoon services at First and Second Presbyterian, Wesleyan Methodist, United Presbyterian, and other congregations with pastors and topics noted.
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C. M.S
van Buren
J. M. Brown
Society of Spiritualiats
Lincoln Post Hall
Sabin
Alice M. Blick
Beneft
P. Price
Jackson Street
North Topeka
David King
Israel
Second United Presbyterian Church
Huntoon and
Polk Streets
Ios
James G. Hunt
WM Hingman
D. Dy
Normal Park Presbyterian Church
GD. Olden
Manning
Old Christian
Church
Garfield Park
Second Presbyterian Church
A. J. Arnold
O. J. Raddora
North Tineka
Porner Laurent
Harrison Streets
W. B. Hutchinset
A.m
United Presbyterian Church
Corer
Eighth and
Topeka Avenue
M. F. MecKirahan
Oléiork
Liberty Church
Firth and
Feland Streets
St John A. M. i
Seventh
J. C. C. Divens
A. B Leonard
Raifreld
First Methodist Church
Tomnorrow
Fried Dog A Tidbit Bill of Fare Causes Arrest at Whittaker’s Hotel
In New York at No 74 Stanton Street Magistrate Simms heard the Raines law hotel case. The menu showed fried dogs at 35 cents and other odd prices. Detective Cohen presented the bill in evidence. Whittaker pleaded not guilty and was held.
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Whittaker
New York
Simms
Essex Market Court
Frank Whittaker
Raines Law
Stanton Street
Cohen
Oligo
Married on the road near Marion Illinois
A village marriage on the public highway near Marion occurred at 3:30 yesterday. Samuel N. Robertson, 26, and Ida Warren, 20, both from this area, exchanged vows in a roadside ceremony performed by Judge Fowler. Witnesses George Campbell and C S Cunningham sat nearby as the couple planned a bridal tour by bicycle to Chicago and return via St Louis.
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Illinois
Marion
Samuel N. Robertson
Ida Warren
Beautiful Country Incs
Ror
Fowler
C. Campbell
C. 5
Cunningham
Chieses
Tetura
St Louie
Kansas Man Faces Disorderly Charge in Chicago Tale
Chicago report details Baxter Springs man Hac ky Seaman arrested on Clark Street and held at East Chicago Avenue station on disorderly conduct. Hearing delayed for investigation amid claims of mental instability. Seaman says he traveled from Kansas City to St Louis and Chicago, claiming drugging to force murder confession, then was discharged and told to leave. Police to continue inquiry as names cited and local officials weigh the case.
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Chicago
Hacky Seaman
Baxter Springs
Kan
Clark Street
Thomas J. Ryan
East Chicago Avenue
Cam Ip
Justine Kersten
Seaman
Kansas City
St Louis
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Crowned by World’s Fair Medal
The ad proclaims Ayer’s Sarsaparilla as an enduring remedy since its early days, boasting cures and a vast record. It claims imitators trail behind, and notes the single World’s Fair medal from 1893 as proof of its superiority over competitors.
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Seranparilla
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St. A
J. 1 FE Sones
Pitt Street
Avenue
AL St. Louis
G. W. Stansted
Lumber City
Witt
Hezel
G. W. Sians
Kansas Railroad
Vincent Cokgins
Charles Leat
A. M. Baird
Chiruzo
Greecry
William SchmitteGurt
Sani Fe Water Service
Owen Callahan
Water Service Department
Sagt Me
Callahan
New Yorkity
Frisco
Ano Ge
Witreys Coicare
America
Europa
Hood
Etvins
Law
Sekarae
Rio
Spice Home
Miles
Dr. Mules
Bret
Bene&t
Teresa Steps
Mrs. Eugenes Searles
Stronten St
Elke Net
Harry Seaman
Chicsto
Dewitt
Marty Risers
Heinz
Ayer
S Mall
New & Lawterss
Cromwell & Jeffers
North Kansas
Louis van [Jorp
Jopek
M. J. Harrington
Delaware St
Kansas City, Mo
Kaiser
Berlin
Wiliam
Norwwey
Peerites Steam Laundry
Thompson Brothers
Kansas Avenue
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