Topeka Snapshots Please Diverse Town Notes
East side news notes include Pr T A Mageett and his “Little Cotton Dolls” show while hay markets shift with new crop supply. Local farmers report rising corn near Oakland and higher prices for late milk. Judge Cunningham visits on legal business as Topeka debates a workhouse revival.
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EW. Cunningham
Hmporis
Topekie
Hook Island
Jeg Department
Chicago
Gnurfeld Park
United States
Toneka Herald
Harry Rigby
Tim Murphy
West Side Circle
Tower
Lockwond
Califrnia
Heal
Bhrenenthal
Topetu
George W. Jackson
Wis Lata
College Hill
Night Run of Office Magneto Dingers
Fragmented text describes power for charging storage batteries via Topeka railway trolley wires and mentions plans for building diagonal walks at a state base. Cinders on a luged path upset residents who refuse to walk on them, proposing naphel or hexagonal blocks. A store funding incident near Tecumseh is noted with few stamps and change, and postal inspectors Patton and Sheriff Cook are on the case with 25 arrests pending.
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Topeka
Paat
Teeimseh
Nieht
Ter Patton
Sherif Cook
Miles' Force Opens Porto Rico Campaign From Siboney
Washington reports General Miles leading the expedition against Porto Rico began from Siboney Cuba at 2 PM. The naval convoy includes the Minnesota flagship and auxiliary vessels Gloucester Wasp and Leyden, with coast guard and gunboat support. The telegraph notes possible delays, but prep for troop and equipment movements continues as 4180 men are slated to join the operation. General Miles plans inland assault aims and the Seventh Infantry division sails to reinforce as needed.
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Washington
General Milea
Porto Rico
Siboney
Cuba
Milve
Tamm
Newsort News
New York Ly
Miles
Cincinnati
Annapells
Auxilry
Cuban
Gloucester
Cervera
Wasp
Leyden
United States
Harare
Alger
Tay
Pagar
Milles
McNair's Books Straight Wickshire Robbery Update
There were no new developments in the Americas Express robbery today. McNair, who disappeared with the $20,000, was captured at his Payettes home and refuses to talk. officials are reticent and checking his accounts, with the prisoner kept in the city jail for safekeeping. Also,Summer tourist tickets to Colorado and return for 24 dollars are on sale daily through September 45.
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McNair
Wickshire
Miss
Americas Express
Tramefer
Payetts
Stl
Ant
McNeirs
McNeir
Colorado
Santa Fe Reuts
Manhattan Awaits New Union Pacific Depot Plans
Manhattan officials welcome a Union Pacific depot move after a officials visit to choose a site between Topeka and Denison. The plan includes multiple engine stalls and a turntable at the north yard end, with a projected cost around 150000 dollars for the facility. Manhattan handles 18 to 24 trains daily across three lines, underscoring the need for a large warehouse and passenger waiting rooms.
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Manhattan
Thiwefty
Fack
Dickinson
W.H Tikrter
Bunik- Ingham
Union Macific
J. A. Fotey
Permanent
Blue Valley
Topeka
Dannor
Union Pacific
New Depot
Pwrerager Trafic
Wellington brakemen organize new lodge start
July 2 report from Wellington details the rapid formation of a Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen lodge with charter members totaling about forty. Informal meeting held at the TH of the F hall, officers elected, and a large turnout from rail workers, engineers, firemen, conductors, ship crews, and others attended.
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Wellington
Firet
Brotherhood of
Butt
Johnmen Hitk
Thiy
Tf. F. Hall
Fiew Indien
Mus
Ter
Charles Glraxon
Will Jones
Frack Root
Chapldt
Georg Couns
Tingncler
Harry Peters
Serretars
Blip Church
Dawson
Ed L Taylor
Malde Giardian
Ed Gwers
Outade Aandian
Cawardine
Journal Avert
Lie
Wright Leads Bridge Towing Near Topeka
Captain John E. Wright of Junction City has been working on the Oi Eusta Fe between Kansas City and Lawrence and now tows ten miles east of Topeka. He directs repair work including building new bridges restoring the roadbed digging ditches and preparing the line. The plan aims to raise the line to a high state of repair.
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John E. Wright
Topeka
Junction City
Stillwell's Experience Highlights Labor Strife in Kansas Section
The article describes severe labor shortages on a Kansas section as harvest nears, with workers deserting at $1.55 per day and engineers urging better pay. Foremen pressure crews, while a recent superintendent notes higher pay in Topeka for rail workers. The piece cites the "Weary Willies" and contrasts regionally low wages with higher rates, detailing unsafe conditions and disputes over compensation.
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Kansas
SiMamus Wien
Sifths
Sdsn
Gementia Otters
Abe Foramen
Br. W
Mr. Stillwell
Denat
Teta City
Topeka
Atristu
Toles
Lees
Silliwell
Steel in His Eye At Salina in July
Salina report describes Frank Smith, a Union Pacific section hand, injured by a steel piece penetrating the cornea during a rail cut. The oblong shard remains in his eye with a destroyed vista and poor chance of vision recovery. Also noted is an upcoming Union Pacific excursion from Kansas City to Topeka next Sunday. Tickets cover round trip. valid on regular trains Sunday to Monday. A. Murphy, Santa Fe foreman, is referenced in a separate note.
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Salina
Frank Smith
Union Preffic
Topeka
Union Pacific
Kamax City
Injured by Shank Cave In A Light Case
An incident left the man painfully injured but no bones broken and no internal injuries suspected. He is in much pain but expected to be out in a few days.
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Shank
Skaguay Under Martial Law and Saloon Closures
July 22 reports Skaguay remains under martial law with all saloons closed. US commissioner bound over 26 men sent to Sitka. Deputy marshal J W Tanner appointed for Skaguay amid neglect charges. Copper River gold seekers returning. drowned man Richard Shaw from Chester, N.Y. body not recovered. North colt reports limited gold, ground not rich enough to work.
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Departure Bay
Skagway
United States
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Tela
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J. W. Tanner
Skaguay
Taylor
Copper River
Richard Shaw
Chester
A. J. Northeatt
Huffaly
J. J. Skelly
Homer
Colt
Twentieth Kansas Passed Over for Seventh California
San Francisco July 21 The Seventh California was assigned to transport Sowndia to sail for Manila next week replacing the Twentieth Kansas. Generals and officers protest, noting Kansas is best drilled and most efficient. senators and representatives in Washington are blamed for placement choices. Major Wittman a West Point graduate, Major Metcalf noted among volunteers. hospital moved as Camp Merritt circulation ends.
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Manila
Kansas City Star
San Francisco
California
Sai
Manlis
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Hell
Iowa
Tennessee
Ark
Quarantine Expanded Over Infected Cattle and Drowning Tragedies
A quarantine against Texas fever in cattle is extended to territories south of Terrell and surrounding townships. Authorities report an Alabama herd moved into the area two weeks ago and that several drownings occurred as three year old Martha Lerten and Alvina Rew died while bathing.
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Paul
Worulles
Tere
Parearryy
Meculles
Tyre
Pawn
Lessons on Living Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Scientific research supports a new remedy called Morrows Kidneyoids for kidney and urinary troubles. A Springfield user testifies the treatment cured his backache and urinary issues quickly, with one box potentially enough for improvement. The ad urges prompt use and notes price 50 cents per box or 2.50 for five, with mail order options from John Morrow & Co.
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W. A. Meyers
Sellkonien
Sprinetiela
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Morrow
alt @éalere
Price
John Morrow & Co
Chemist
Bushnt, Sulding
Springfield
Malarial Fever Cases Shift Among New York Islands
Dr. Doty confirms malarial fever as the diagnosis for patients aboard the Seneca and orders transfer of sick and wounded from Hoffman and Swinburne islands to Fort Hamilton. Five cases at Fort Hamilton are moved to Swinburne. names and units of affected individuals include Sime of Company B Twenty-third Michigan and others from Infantry and Cavalry.
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Doty
Seneca
Hoffman Island
Hoffman
Swinburne Islands
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Dr. Doty
Cee
Holman Island
Swinburne Island
Hottman Island
Swinburne
Ed Sime
Ichigan
J. W. Hall
Sixth Infantry
J. C G. Cadier
Second Cavalry
J. W. Hone
John Monelane
Field Telegraphy Wagon Demonstrated for Army Use
Washington July 22 The latest field telegraph and telephone development was shown at the War Department a double horse wagon designed by Col Strong and Major Dan Woodye to lay flying telegraph lines on battlefields. The wagon carries telegraph and telephone gear with four folding desks and wired to be deployed quickly, with a heavier follow wagon for wire and submarine cables. The system aims to maintain headquarters communication with divisions and Washington despite rivers.
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Washington
War Department
Col Strong
Dan Wobdye
Shenal Corps
WORKED FOR NOTHING State scraps contract with tax searcher
Sedgwick County rescinds contract with LE Cunningham of Fort Wayne Ind. to locate unclaimed property mortgages and notes for tax settlement. County Attorney says the deal violated rules and commissioners voided the agreement. unclear if dispute will lead to further action.
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Tax Searcher
Wichita
Kan
Board of County
Cunnighim
Fort Wayru
Ind
Perperte
Aridan
Munins
Cunningham
Vommikeiontrs
Tnlsied Peuperry
Bolt
Cunninshars
Tae
Wick Fas
Tie
NO POLL TAX IN FT. SCOTT DECLARED INoperative
Port Scott July 4 The Populist probate judge acting on county instructions halted the city council effort to collect poll tax in Fort Scott this year. A Populist politician was arrested and fined for failing to pay the poll tax while the judge refused to release him on habeas corpus.
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FT. Scott
Port Scott
Uty
Bort Scott
J E Totten Dead Prominent Railroad Man Dies in Helton
James Totten longtime passenger agent of the Rock Island in Kansas City and well known in Topeka died at his home in Helton on Wednesday afternoon. The Elks lodge of Kansas City conducted the funeral this afternoon.
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Helton
James Totten
Rock Islad
Kennes City
Wall Knoven
Topeka
Fort Beats and Explosion Incident Reported in Errant Turmoil
Fragmented text describes a blast and a heavy powder cloud near a family camp, with confusion about the cause and casualties. Separate notes mention Reno Republicans nominating candidates, a county convention in Revie county listing several officials, and an unclear account of transportation infrastructure and river crossings near a town.
Disappearance of Wis. Farmer Prompts Police Search
Benjamin Blodgett, a well to do farmer from Jefferson, Wisconsin, vanished within the last two days while reportedly to sail on the steamer Umatilla. His half brother, S. W. Haskell, requested police aid. a leading local laundry advertises collars and cuff laundry services.
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Benjamin Blodgett
Jer~ferson
Wis
Half Brother
W. Haskell
Umatilla
Amusing Tale of Tatman in Hartford Visit
A Kansas City paper recounts W Tatman Webb McNair’s chief clerk story about his attempt to serve President Brown of Connecticut Fire Insurance in Hartford. Tatman visited Brown’s office, waited, then dinner invitation, curfew, and a late porch encounter before Brown finally agreed McNair would proceed.
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Kansas Star
W. Tatman
Webb McNairs
Brown
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
Gerry
Webly McNall
Connecticut Pine Insurance Company
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Tattown
Tatman
Howse
Mde
Talman
Neoter
Howe
Fordiy
Frown
Lone
Tallman
McNall
Lown
West McNail
Tateman
McNair
Desertions at Camp Thomas reach few figures
A July dispatch from Chickamauga notes only a small number of desertions at Camp Thomas and within the army. Reports claim most soldiers remain, with only two deserters from the Third Tennessee after officers warned they could be court-martialed. Concurrent focuses include West Virginia district politics and local ads for Scott's Ice Cream and Pearless Steam Laundry services.
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Camp Thomas
Chickamauga
Pat
Tennessee
Woodford Returns From Madrid Interview With President
General Woodford, who represented Citi government in Madrid, had a lengthy interview with the president and will return to New York today. Officials deny any political motives behind his visit and emphasize it was personal and professional, tied to war situation notes and his Spanish knowledge.
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Stewart L. Woodford
Citi
Madrid
New York
Woodford
Miplater Woodford
HONOST LUE HOSPITAL Site Bought by Merritt on His Way Over
San Francisco July 22 Adjutant General Sperin reports General Merritt arranged for a hospital site en route to Manila under War Department orders. The plan calls for a hospital to care for 20 patients at a time with space for 3,500 Gres ind men. Adj Gen Corbin intends to visit the islands to prepare recommendations on surgery funding.
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Soehin
Merriam
Barsmcks
Army Hospital
Hono
Ate
Prepare
Wasa
Cen Mor Mit
War Department
Manda
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Core
Movement of Troops Reports Changes at Newport News and Other Posts
The weekly War Department bulletin lists troop movements and station changes from the previous week. Units assigned include Third Minnesota Infantry at Newport News Virginia, Fourth Ohio and Fourth Pennsylvania Infantry at Newport News, Sixth Pennsylvania Infantry at Charleston, Washinton Battalion at Vancouver Barracks, Third U.S. Engineers at Jefferson Barracks Missouri, U.S. Vi Engineers at Jefferson, Jacks, Fleet, and Second U.S. Infantry bound for Cuba via Tampa, with formations at Whipple Barracks and Charleston. Also noted are the Third Wisconsin at Charleston and rail movement of the fast train from Topeka via Santa Fe arriving in Omaha at noon.
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War Department
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Newport News
Ohio Titanies
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Vancouver Biumracks
Wash
U. & ¥. Engineers
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Whipple Barrecks
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