Topeka G A R reunion tents in short supply
Projections warn the Fall G A R reunion may lack tents as Kansas state and federal allocations dwindle. Adjutant Allen says government tents may be unavailable, forcing Topeka to seek alternative arrangements for veterans and their families amid uncertain grounds and a strained waterworks plan.
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Raneas
Alten
Ohio
Pegnayivania
Regina
Topeka
Allen
National Guard
Kinnas
Eastman
Kansas
Riddle
Tariffs For Santiago Proclaimed By McKinley
President McKinley proclaimed tariffs for Bantings province after a brief conference with Secretaries Gage and Alger. Orders were sent to Santo Domingo authorities to implement the measures at once. The tariff cuts include a reduction in tonnage duties for ships carrying thousand tonners, raising questions about the impact on Spanish and Cuban ports and maintaining export taxes on tobacco and certain articles.
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McKinley
Washington
Bantings
Gageo
Alger
Hantings
Alber
United States
du Hee
Gottiset
Tecate
Real estate transfers recorded in recorder's office
Real estate transfers listed include parcels on 38 Kuta av Jiele and Beno street plus developments by Valley Development and others. Names include Sivty B Sterne and husband, Char J PRCHS, and W Davis. Likely notices of title changes and grantee details across multiple parcels in Libewetd and Mead street areas.
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Office of the Register of Moda
Sivty
B. Sterne
Char
We Davis
Haw Valley
theUihweelers Healty
Beno Street
Dati
Arenemon
Litton
Tarde
Sterne
Bvans
Southwestern Evans
Scenic Line of the World Denver and Rio Grande Route
The Denver and Rio Grande Railway offers travelers to Colorado, Utah and New Mexico the scenic transcontinental routes through the Rocky Mountains. Two routes exist, one direct to Cripple Creek, with a double dairy train and through Pullman sleepers between Denver and San Francisco, and another via the Ogden gateway to Tikch Idaho Montana Greton and Washington. For illustrated pamphlets contact 8 KK Hooper GP TA Denver Colorado.
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Denver
Hic
San Francisnn
Tikch
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Montena
Greton
Washington
Ogden Gateway
Hooper
Culoradyu
Local notes on volunteers and town events
Fragmented report covers Volunteers of America, Topeka parade ideas, police court cases, and local civic updates. Mentions G W Grover and Topeka residents, a tank unit, and war talk. cites district court actions and community speakers at Hatiston batt.
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Volunteers of
America
Tanlent
G. Alinson Jordan
Kansas
Schenie
Citgems
Popekea
Ing
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Bieri
G. W. Grover
Topekaebi
Fiteh Army Corps
Kiel
Thomas Mela
Mtn
Formaurly
Topeka Avenue
Papas
Triwelleg
Lane Bridge Company of
Chiis
Mare Sbal
Harry Sattant Cope
Aeeip
Cave
Antoine
Nul
A. Samuels
Sam
Mirshal
Periny
Avery Ininye
Mra O. P
Lion Wang
Solo
Balloon Show at Garfield Park Ends in Turmoil
A crowded Garfield Park event drew over 100 spectators who watched a balloon ascent stumble in wind and cause a brief disruption. Professors and local figures described the scene with pictures and talk of naval bombers in a wartime memory vignette, as entertainment continued despite the gusty interference.
Fragmented Quizzing Echoes in Topeka Practice
Reading and questioning echo a tense exchange at a Topeka event where a physician and others debate the handling of audience inquiries. The discussion centers on why certain answers were not read aloud and what lines separate confession from critique within the session.
Mrs Burket Hurt Stepping From Moving Streetcar
Mrs P J M Burket of 102 Topeka avenue was badly bruised and knocked unconscious after slipping from a moving electric streetcar near Gurretd park, later improving at home. Also notes a Daughters of the Revolution lawn fete this evening at Mr Harrison's grounds with 25 cent admission, 35 cent dancing, ice cream and cake, plus a town exhibition and found dog notice.
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P. J. M. Burket
Topeka Avenue
Gurretd Park
Iret Street
Kantos Avenue
Daughters of the Revolution
Harrison
Kansius Avenue
Social Event Features Cuban Question Lecture At Hamilton Hall
Topeka social notes describe Ellen Foster delivering a lecture on the Cuban Question of The War for Peace at Hamilton hall with about two hundred attendees. The event, under city auspices for hospital funds, included songs by Mrs. George P. Ashton and remarks by Mrs. Julia Newers praising Kansas volunteers and criticizing antiwar talk.
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Alies Anne M. Parry Hundy
George P. Ashton
America
Dever
Julia Newers
Rory
Kansas Bays
Newers
J. Bleu Foret
Karmane
Foster
Spain
Turkey
Desleves
Mane
Santiago
United States to hold 20000 Mauser rifles from Santiago
Washington July 12 The War Department weighs what to do with 20000 Mauser rifles and ammunition surrendered at Santiago Gen Shafter notes 7000 rifles turned in first day and more to come Many guns rusty from poor care but officials believe most can be repaired The calibers differ American ammunition may be used The ordinance bureau plans to keep fortification guns at Mornecastle Socupa Cayo Smith and nearby forts not returned to Spain until the war ends
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Washington
Ordnance Department of the War Department
Santiago
Shafter
Ordnante
Erdauines Bureau
Mornecastle
Socupa
Cayo Smith
Santiago Harbor
United States
Snow's Plant Sold At Public Auction For Judgment
The district court ordered the sale of the Snow plant to satisfy a $323,001 judgment in favor of W. F. Costigan with interest. The plant, stored on Eighth Seventh street between Jefferson and Adams, was attached to collect the judgment. Willard Hall purchased the entire plant after a competitive sale failed to reach higher bids, with the final amount around 31,000.
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District Court
W. 4
Costigan
EK. H. Snow
Eudst
Seventh Street
Jemerson
Adams Streets
W. J- Cokiiran
Cistizan
Snow
Astorness
Perry & Doran
Lit
B. H. Snow
Willard Hail
Hall Litho- Eraphing Company
Witek
PISTOLS IN POTWIN Are Declared to Be Necessary on Election Day
Mayor J W F Hughes receives a warning letter about risks at Potwin election. The town faces a split between the Pro Seventeen faction and an anti group. A citizen requests armed protection for the mayor and voting day, urging the marshal to guard the polling place and return.
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J. W. F. Hughes
Potwin
Committee of Seventeen
Col. Hughes
Put~win
Col. Hushes
Polwin
Amn
Sotit
Hughes
Poiwin
Garfield Park to be fenced with seven foot solid board barrier
Garfield park will be enclosed by a seven foot high tight board fence with oak posts, extending from the creek bank north of the park to Quincy street on the south. City Marshal Strauss holds the contract to build 1410 feet of fence and will lease exclusive advertising rights for four years on the fence. The west fence will serve as a bulletin for merchants, while a separate fence along the south part from Quincy street to the creek bank will surround the bicycle track area.
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Garfield Park
Strauss
Marshal Strauss
Creek Bank
Nourth
Quincey Street
Quincy Street
Tax reduction sought by Shawnee County board
The Shawnee County board of commissioners met the state board of equalization at the state house to seek a reduction in the current year's state tax assessment. Last year the county assessment was just over 16 million dollars and this year slightly over 15 million, a drop of about 1 million. The county will request a proper and reasonable reduction to reflect the lower assessment. The Santa Fe offers tickets to Chicago and St. Louis for sale tomorrow and for several days, touted as the best travel route.
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Kansas
Staty
Neodesha
County Board
A&k
State Board of Equalization
Santa Fe
St. Louis
Local notices from North Topeka and area
Community anecdotes report residents traveling to Delavan Park, Colorado Springs, and Lincoln events. People visiting relatives, camp plans in Thampoonville, and property interests discussed. A fire at Belgrade grain elevator caused $339,000 loss with $90,000 insurance. Local social event invites issued.
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Kimball Pig. Co
Gem Bakery
Prin Hvans
Kansas
A. Ryder
Bert Shepherd
Hom Small
Delavan Park
Jackton
Thampoonville
Charries Parker
Annie Nystrom
Kansas City
Dilsy Ross
Capital Elevator
J. J. Weank
Roland
Orrin
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Manine Street
Topel
Note
Californiy Tx
C. Tallevwood
Airs
den Small
Arnor
Addie
Mapte Hii
Ince
Bozeman
Mont
T. c. Powers
Belgrade
A Hard Luck Story Pours Into City Marshal Strauss
In the jailers office Marshal Strauss helps a destitute Arkansas family from near the Reform school. A mother and father with five children seek food as illness hits the family. The marshal directs them to help, while officers confirm the family’s identity and needs. Meanwhile imperial troops clash with rebels near Canton as the Chinese conflict continues.
Dissolution Notice of Effinger and Fraser Firm
The firm Effinger and Fraser at 219 West Sixth Street is dissolved by mutual agreement. Frank Pitincer withdraws from the grocery business. FH Fraser will continue the business and all accounts and debts of the firm are contracted by Fraser.
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Effinger & Fraser, Cers
West Sixth Street
Frank Pitincer
FH. Fraser
Wales Wounded Knee Prince of Wales Recovering
London July 18 The Prince of Wales is suffering a fractured front area but shows progress toward recovery after a restless night. John Bevins editor of the Preve Anthbon notes his family uses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with success for years and recommends it to others.
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Preve Anthbon, Tows
Chamberlain
Cole
Cholerm
Ditar
Sisteus
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