Central Park Purchase Levy Under City Benefit District
The city advances steps to acquire land west of Kansas Avenue and south of Tenth Street for a public Central Park. About 13 acres cost roughly 14,000 with costs shared across tracts. purchase funds allocated from multiple parcels, including contributions from various contributors and street layouts described. An ordinance sets dates for approvals and notices, outlining allocation and public notice requirements for the park project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanda
Wesbert
Bansas Avenue
Tenth Avenue
Stern Planet
Cay Street
Piercy
Repetit
Mearty
Falke
Japan marks Fourth of July in Yokohama amid naval salutes
July 5 from Yokohama via Victoria reports a grand Fourth of July celebration with warships in harbor firing salutes and a festival atmosphere. The event, organized under the Japanese American society, includes speeches, naval displays, and an expected guest list of dignitaries. A chartered Japaose Mail Steamer transports guests to Karihasa while yachts participate in ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Victoria
B.C
Arwetenn
Japan
America
Ike
Antirs
Akkur
Rowena
Western influence rises in empire politics amid urban to country shift
Fragmentary OCR notes describe rapid urban influence on imperial policy as Western, especially American, power grows in Oriental politics. It notes the Fresh Air Fund movement sending city children to rural outings, and broad attention to this trend amid a shifting financial scene and education discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Russia
Aing Journals
New York
Rome
Msaudtel
What Have They Bused? A Boss Busters Review
A review by Willis Allen White critiques Republican figures and officeholders in Kansas since the Huss Rusiers era. Named leaders cited include Stanley, EW Gunninghorm, Henry Allen, Morton AIDAuRR, and James M. Sirnepean with opposition from Leland’s friends. The piece questions how many have retained or gained positions and laments the spread of patronage across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willlem Allen White
Pitta
Atchinos
Gusette
Taland
Huss Rusiers
Fansaz
United
Triest
J. Fe
Okn Beaton
Seswhia Woot
Dickius
Elliott Wins Shootout Over Gun Club Markmen
Elliott defeats Gun Club marksmen in a close centert event, edging rivals as scores stay tight and competition remains fierce. Local shooters and spectators witness a sharp finish with key shots deciding the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun Club Markemen
Gus Sud
Railway Promises to Pave Tracks After Street Improvements
The city street railway has indicated willingness to lay tracks through the city as streets are improved. After pavement damage on Banker avenue, officials debated ordinances and funding, with council committees considering an ordinance to authorize midway track placement and finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Banker Avenue
C.C Laker
Salmon Trust Assured In New Jersey Incorporation
The Pacific Packing & Navigation Company will be formed in New Jersey with a capital stock of 1,000,000 half for treasury use. Delafield Mollov & Co. guided the deal amid late negotiations, while Aliska Packing Association eyed control. McGovern to Seattle for options. officers to be elected. operations may place offices in New York and Seattle with plans to pack 1.6 to 2.0 million salmon cases this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Tribune
New Jersey
Pacific Packing & Navigation Company
Treasury
Delafield Mollovorn & Co
Aliska Packern
Delafeld, McGovern @ Co
Thom. B. McGovern
Seattle
Seatlle
Pacify Packing & Navigation Company
Alaske
Puset Seum
FIRED AT STRIKERS IN DUNDER IRON WORKS CLASH
In San Francisco on July 17, two non union workers from Dunder Iron Works fired on a crowd of strikers at First and Harris streets after stones were thrown at them. Pagendar and Ci fired into the crowd, wounding Wil Dann in the leg, as strikers pursued the pair and continued stone throwing despite warnings to disperse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
First
Harris Streets
Pagendamn
Elitt
Chit
Pagen
Astis
Wes Willem Dunn
Death in asylum an inmate dies after epileptic fit
Coroner's jury probes the death of Christianeen an Osankie born asylum inmate a shoemaker by trade He suffered epileptic fits but was never violent He died from suffocation during a malady episode in the ward He was 41 years old Denmark born and later naturalized in the United States Burial followed in a Baptist churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christianeen
Iname
Hansen
Osankie
Jefferson County
Witte
Heattine
Keylum
Haneen
United States
Denmark
Bap
Chen
Many Topeka Residents Plan Short Trips This Summer
Dozens of Topeka families and individuals are listed planning visits and vacations this summer. Mrs Ren F Criswell and children travel to Kansas City to visit relatives while Miss Atina Porter goes with Mrs R H Stockton to California. Others head to Chicago, Leavenworth, Wichita, and outdoor trips to Yellowstone, Mackinac, and Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren F. Criswell
Kansas City
Mre
Roscoe
Chicago
Jones
Daushter
Ernest Hewitt
A. ©. Davis
Jens
Archdeacon Aare Oe
Marie Gemernein
University
Bist
Anna Herbst
M Sweek
E. A. Herbat
Dienst
Norman Wear
Fred Well
San Bernardino
Cal
Topeka
Co. E Conant
Coe
Washburn College
Manila
Mint May Wilkenhire
Kanaan City
Dire
Markley
Highland Park
George J. Barker
Lawrence
Topela
Vernon
Emporia
Topeks
T. 'T. Kelly
West Tenth Avenue
Harry Richter
Cornell Grove
Ladington
Mich
Albert Parker
Colorado
Bir
Parker
Harry Gavitt
Geo. Hickney Jett
Mackinac Islands
Bufalo
New York
Philadelphia
Belle Heustis
Joplin
W. M. Miller
Nebraska
C. Brown
Oklahoma
At Atscpool
Ron
Okahora
Ella
Will Robertson
Peoria
Tlee Rapt
Alberta Johnson
Aid Shame
Cawker City
Milan Ghent
Candin City
Harry Knowles
Mra
Junior Bennett
Townsend
Dee ‘White
Lem Moses
Fred Phillipa
Thistieawade
Burris
J. M. Histame
Cottonwood Falls
J. Ru. Delaher
Denver
Walter Mote
Shere
Hay Shui
Jamee B. Donevson
Rail line crossing sought to reach new Parkhuret-Davis building
The Kansas Colorado Purine Railway also Missouri Pacific applied to cross Kansas Avenue at First Street. Streets and walks committee to report next meeting and consider the sanitary condition of the police station stable, which Mayor Hughes said is in very bad condition.
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Kansas, Colorado & Purine Railway
The
Missouri Pacific
Kansas Avenue
First Street
Parkhuret- Davis
Streets and Walks
Hughes
Bank of Topeka Seeks R H Herrington Enjoined
The Bank of Topeka has entered suit to enjoin Robt H Herrington from certain actions. The filing names Herrington in connection with the bank's claims and requests court intervention to restrain alleged improper conduct relating to funds or accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Topeka
RH. Herrington
Robt
H. Herrington
District Court Action to Stop Water Diversion Near Silver Lake
The district court seeks to enjoin the defendant from altering the water course on his property near Silver Lake during heavy rains as it diverts water onto the plaintiff’s land. Plaintiff is represented by Overmyer, Mulyane and Gault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Silver Lake
Overmyer, Mulyane and
Gault
North Topeka News Bits Highlight Town Visits
Local notices report residents from Grantville Silver Take and Delavan Park making day trips to town. Students and workers such as Ole McNqualy and Miss Adele Small travel, while plans unfold for mills, a woolen project, and a new printing job opportunity. Civic figures attend services and meetings.
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James
W. H. Es
Grantville
Rise
Costley & Post
William Courtright
Hook Island
Fulford
Mate Sproat
J. 8Enning
Ollie Courtright
Chicago
Mabel Skinner
Permie Curtis
Adele Small
Delavan Park
Jackson County
W. C. Whitney
Litte Daneher
Anna Jett
Cowell
Kimball Printing Company
William Beeler
Baeler
Gordon Place
Yuat Minster
Chesney
Borne & Ae
Eleno Jeter
G. F. Goodman
Ken W. Mann
Haven
foAfee
Betts
Second Presbyterian Church
John Beyer
Tatt Williperd
den Payne
Hepalina
Mr. Armatrong
Edward Shepherd
Opelea
Fragmented OCR: residential move plan near Quincy Street
The readable text describes a property transfer and planned occupancy at 00 Quincy Street. It mentions McAfee and a woolen mill purchase, with a new home setup and planned occupancy at the Rolf Nichale property. The details are incomplete and garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
McAfee
Theer Lote
Darthin Ae
MeAted and
Tantly
Rolf Nichale
Quincy Street
Fall of the Bastile Sours in Lima Peru Celebration
Report from Lima Peru notes limited festive enthusiasm for Bastille Day among the French colony, with subdued receptions and muttered plans for a more unified display. In New York, a canvas-tobacco experiment drives interest as Wilson and Whitney explore expansion of tobacco growing under canvas in Connecticut and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sours
Lima
Peru
Eden
France
M. Larreuy
Bumuuet
Prae Homan
Stale
Larrouy
Ricwhinre Wilson
Secretary of the Navy
WC. Whitney
Connecticut
Wislimey
Wilworth
Three Bodies Found in Des Moines Ruins Fire Tragedy
A Des Moines report states coroner Whitnall has been summoned to a Glenwood area farm where a man identified only as a resident committed suicide and set his residence ablaze. Three bodies are recovered from the ruins.
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Des Moines Fn
Glenwood
Sayss
Whitnall
Chicago and Return $1660 via the Banta Yu Bouts
A garbled note appears to reference a Chicago and Return fare of $1660 and a convention or union ticket, with terms like Banta Yu Bouts and People’s Union. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but suggest transit or ticketing information with extended Chicago travel context.
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Chicago
Return
People’s Union
Chitkgo' Ae
Tata
Countess Elated By Death Of Imperial Line Relative
New York on July 15 reports the Countess delighted by the death of a member of the Austrian imperial family branch. The Count of Cavert, head of the Bourbons, reportedly married into the family and held a royal title.
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New York
Harald
Luperne
Wal & Mymner
Count of Cavert
Inelvin
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Topeka Gosh Dry Goods Co
Central Park
Costa
the Benefit District
Tenth
Commodore Perry
Boss Busters’ Union
Emporia Gazette
Elliott
Salmon Trust
Chile
Parkhurst-Davis
Milady
Walet
Yossiirre
North Topeka
Castoria
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