Penitentiary Board Shuffle and Gubernatorial Moves
Governor Morrill weighs removal of J J Barnes from the penitentiary directors with Colonel Alexander Warner as likely successor for Hutchinson Reformatory post and ex sheriff Ora Morse favored for superintendent. Challinor reports on Atchison soldiers orphans home books, while Rochester favors a telegraph operator at the station and Rev Bernard Kelly and J Dougherty discussed as Chaplain candidates.
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Erander Warner
Morrill
J. J. Barnes
B of Penitentiary Directors
Mr. Barnes
Barnes
Alexander Warner
Buster Springs
Hutchinson Reformatory
Hatch
Ora Morse
Sumner County
Murrill
Captain Hatch
Morse
Wea
Repubean
Noten
Geo. Colein
Girard
Rochester
Kingman Colunty
Bernard Kelly
Emporia
Hoy
J. Dougherty
Kansas City
Kansas
State Penitentiary
Grand opera house to undergo summer renovation
The Grand opera house will be cleaned and redecorated this summer. Crawford reports workmen will clean the building, install new carpet and paper, revamp the box area, replace dusty drapings, rub the ceiling, and improve lighting with gas pipes cleared and a central arc light replaced. Plans include possible electric lighting in the tege area and broader improvements to the interior. Modern baking powder advised as a replacement in local recipes.
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Grand Opera House
Bida
Crawford
Topeka Srtista
Boxea
Massive Fourth of July concert fills Garfield Park crowd
Marshall’s Military band drew an immense audience at Garfield Park last night with a fireworks display and concert. More than 4,000 people attended. the crowd overwhelmed the park seating and surrounding streets packed with carriages. The band played well and responded to encores, while the fireworks portion drew mixed reactions as rain had spoiled the previous Fourth.
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Marshall's Park
Marshall
Garfield Park
Ichwa
Glasses fitted by Dr Bennett praised by reader
A reader extols Dr Bennett at 713 Kansas Avenue for glasses fitting saying they changed their view of the world. They urge others needing glasses to consult him and note the urgency of replacement if unavailable. A separate notice indicates the Cohen stock of clothing and related assets are to be sold within fifteen days with daily auctions beginning July 16th.
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Sayons
Dr. Bennett
Kansas Svenue
Glassen
J.D. Herve
Bank of Topske
Tepeke
Kangaa
Cohen
Red the Switchman severely wounded by railroad washer
CGBH learned of Oakland better known as Red the Switchman was badly hurt when a 16 year old boy threw a railroad washer through a Santa Fe depot area street car window. Red received a head wound and a cut on his hand while the assailant remains at large. Red plans to resume work after healing and quips that he believes he cannot be killed.
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CGBH
Oakland
Red the
Red
Santa Fe
Santa Pe
Dr. Mulvane
Red” Eays
State Jovesat
Topeks
Bicycle Runs Down Little Girl On Norris Street
A seven year old girl, Belle Lodge, daughter of Henry Lodge, was struck by a bicyclist near Norris street after stepping from a trolley. The rider, without a light or bell, could not stop in time. she was taken to her father’s livery barn and then home with facial injuries. The incident prompts enforcement of bells and whistles ordinances.
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Belle
Henry Lodge
Norris Street
West Norris Street
Jackson Street
North
Funeral of Charles Moeuwar draws large turnout in city
The funeral of furniture dealer Charles Moeuwar yesterday afternoon was largely attended. The procession extended five blocks with sixty carriages. Services were held at 216 Tyler street at 3 pm, with Pastor Ray G C and Grabner from the German Lutheran church delivering the sermon. Remains laid to rest in Topeka cemetery amid abundant floral tributes, including several crowns. Moeuwar belonged to the Knights of Columbia, represented in the procession. Royal Baking Powder Company commended for purity of foods amid government tests.
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Charles Moeuwar
Processiso
Bone
Tyler Street
Ray
GC & Grabner
German Lutheran Church
Kaights of Columbia
Topeka
Snap Shots At Home News in Topeka
A jumble of brief notes from Topeka items: Fifth avenue hotel gift sign. Ferrie wheel moved uptown from Olympic park. Ed Small heads to Texas for cattle business. Garfield park bicycle track used daily by whealmen. about twenty families seek food. Mr and Mrs Mark A Ford welcome a baby boy at 117 Crane street. 5. K Cross originator of upper dam idea died in Texas Wednesday. Topeka club vs Emporia grip. shoes and clothing needed by men at city prison. Ministerial Union to meet at Y M C A room Monday. night blooming cereas at Mrs J B Billard's home. weather forecast may trigger trouble. East Kansas bands and concerts. need for salaried umpires in Kansas baseball league. trolley-car incident near park. commissioner of elections notes many Topeka residents unsure of home address. grand lodge of colored Knights of Pythias to meet in Topeka last three days of month with 500 delegates. Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly elect officers HP Miller president J G Samuelson secretary CR Gardner treasurer. John Marshall leaving Topeka may be booed off band stand. Gens Yates released from Leavenworth jail after fix. Arthur Simmons tobacco money paid and prosecution dismissed. "Phone 832 our wagon will call for your laundry the Peerless.
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Fifth Avenue
Olympic Park
Ed Small
Texas
Garfield Park
Topeka
Mark A. Ford
Crane Street
K Cross
Upper Dam
Emporia
Thorpe
Ministerial Union
J. B. Billard
North Topeka
Grand Lodge of the
Colored Knights of Pythias
Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly
HP. Miller
J. G. Samuelson
CR Gardner
John Marshall
John
Gens Yates
Leavenworth
Yates
Arthur Simmons
Wigglesworth in Baseball Fiasco Ends in Humiliating Fall
A neighborhood baseball game escalates as Mr. Wigglesworth mocks and bullies the players. A wild pitch and a sharp hit send him sprawling across the base path, tearing his clothes and dusting himself with sawdust. A frightened crowd later escorts the disheveled man home. The tale, recounted with satiric relish, ends as the oddball incident becomes local lore.
Hudson Retains Beekman in Libel Suit Defense
Major J K Hudson engages Representative Beekman to defend him in a libel action brought by Judge G Foster. Beekman, famed as a criminal lawyer, may face deputies if Hudson is prosecuted in other counties where the Capital circulates. Gen John M Schofield returns home from Washington, having been summoned, after planning a trip to forts Spokane Sherman and the Columbia River.
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Major Hudson
Cowley County | Statesman
J. K. Hudson
J. ¥. Beekman
Cowley County
G. Foster
Beekman
Mr. Beekman
Schofield
Statre
John M. Schofield
East
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Washington
D. C
Spokane
Sherman
Columbia River
Cascades Locks
Daily Starz Journal
North Topeka Items Of Interest On The River Side
South Topeka notes social events and local tips. Reports visits to Valley Pals and a Baptist church fundraiser led by ten young women raising money for a church carpet. A boy injured by a firework recovers and a croquet court is mentioned. Local businesses list services and products with brief notices and advertisements.
Wealthy Boston widow hunts missing son in California
In San Francisco July 18 Mary Wainwright, a rich Boston widow, seeks her son George C who left Bolston after a $30,000 inheritance from uncle James Dwyer. George, possibly in the army under a false name, is believed at Monterey camp. Dwyer and Wainwright were Bangor lumber merchants. An uncle’s Concord real estate also sits neglected due to the son’s absence.
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Boston
San Francisco
Dre Mary
Wainwright
George C
Regar
Monterey
Bolston
James Dwyer
Dwyer
Bangor
Maine
Concord
Nhl
Statesman's Endorsement for Munyon Remedies
The Hon Wilbert Farnham Jr of Boston writes of Munyon’s Homeopathic Remedies praising Professor Munyon’s Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and heart-related stomach distress. He notes 25 cent price for Munyon’s Stomach and Dyspepsia Cure and urges readers to consult Arch Street Philadelphia for diagnosis and free advice.
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Wilbert J. Farnham, Jr
Massachusetts
East
Devonshire Street
Boston
Mana
Thisia
Manyon
Munyon
Homeopathic Home Remedy Company
Philadelphia
Arch Street
Queen and Family Paintings Fetch Modest Sums at Newport Auction
Paintings from Paran Stevens collection in Newport sold for just over $300 total. The top price was $36 for a single work while the lowest touched 80 cents. Two companion pieces Queen Victoria and the Princess of Wales brought $1 together. Queen Victoria sold for 70 cents and the Princess 30 cents.
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Newport
Paran Steveng
Queen Victoria
Princess of Wales
Stevens
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Wigglesworth
Mer. Wigglesworth
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Mr. Wigwlesworth
Sporting Gazette
Mr. Wigglesworth
Mar
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Whale Town
Mr. Wiggleworth
Willie Wigglesworth
Bealdes
Alick
Mr. Wigelenworth
Br. Wieeee
Alick Dedley
New York Recorder
United States
J.k.hudson
South Topeka
N. A. Cramer
Valley Pals
Minsie Norris
Scranton
Paramore Street
Asas Avenue
Kansas Avenone
Joseph Marlett
Central Avenues
Wm van Ness
Kanaus Avenue
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Gushard & Rorabaugh
A. O. Horebaugh & Co
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Perlape
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Horeos
Avea
Pratt Bros
Lukens Bros
North Topetca
Stutz & Walker
A. J. Arnold &Son
J. B. Heller
N. Kan
Ava
Magnet Hestaurant
A. J. Proudfit
N. Kan, Ave
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Hetter
Chicago
New York
Miss Anthony
Torgzra Srzam Lauxpay
Wilbert . Farnham, Jr
Telm
Munyeu
J.M. Knight
Kansse Avenus
Ana
Kansse Ave
Sian Laundry
J. W. Ripley
Jackson St
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