Rain lifts Kanes rainfall average with May and June rise
Weather report shows May and June rainfall above normal across eastern middle and western divisions of Kanes. May rainfalls reach 78 inches in the eastern division and 61 inches in the middle division while the western division reports 40 inches. Statewide May rainfall averages 6.4 inches, with May and June temperatures at Topeka rising above the 14 year normals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jung
Kanes
Vidhon
Fim
Middie Diviston
Jane
Indies
Topeka
Lawyer Joseph Reed Faces Horse Related Lawsuit
The Brubaker brothers once paid legal fees with a horse to attorney Joseph Reed. After they were imprisoned for hog theft, remaining family members sued to recover the horse. The case moved from city to district court and awaits trial before Judge Hazen, noting the horse died days earlier amid court proceedings. In New York, a witness in the Meyers murder case collapsed and died in Staten Island court, causing a sensation before the trial resumed.
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Joseph Reed
Reed
Brubiker Brothers
Brubikers
Brubakers
Hazen
Haro
Unclear fragment with Mrs Shaw tied to a Philadelphia case
In Philadelphia on July 2 Mrs Anne Shaw of Glassboro is described as an 18 year old. She was found nearly dead by neighbors today. A mocking twisted gag was forced into her throat and a rope had been jammed into her mouth.
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Court Room
New York
Austin
Donaldson
Louis N. Meyers
Richmond
Staten Island
Jacob Levy
Dry Goodm
Triad
Bob and
Gaga
Brida
Philadelphia
Anne Shaw
Glassboro
Nelehborn
Parsons
Kan
Arthur Clewell
Boston
Himscif
C. B. Lewis
Xpress
Bowser
Siabour
Providence
Mrs. Bowser
Cate
Mr. Bowser
Weill
Mary
Christian House
Varniah
Mia
Arch to Stay in Westminster Coronation Plans
London dispatch to the Tribune says officials will not remove the Canadian arch from Whitehall. Westminster coronation committee authorizes Commissioner Preston to redecorate and illuminate the arch for coronation night. King Edward’s wishes guide street decorations while seats sell slowly and peers may be absent from the Abbey service due to cost and travel constraints. The king is expected to travel to London before August 7 and return to Cowes two days after the coronation.
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New York
Whitehall
London
The
Tribune
City of Westminster
Preston
Edward
Cowes
Wireless links Chicago to Nova Scotia by two sites
Chicago plans direct wireless telegraphy to Nova Scotia within two months. Operators secured near Evanston by a wireless firm to install within six to fourteen weeks. Tests will run when the plant is ready and a line to Glace Bay will be established for ocean steamer messages. George Von Lenowere Myers in Italy says Italy is prosperous under the king. He declines to discuss Governor Taft’s Rome visit.
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Chicago
Nova Scotia
Coant
Evanston
New York
Piomoters
Glace Bay
Italy
George von Lenwerke G Mtyer
United States
Taft
Rome
Mazamas Reach Mount Adams Summit on Annual Outing
About fifty Mazamas climbers from Portland reached the summit of Mount Adams in Washington during the group’s annual outing. A bitterly cold gale met them at the peak and the team stayed only five minutes before descending.
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Mt Adams
Portland
Ore
Mazamas and
Oregon Organization of
Mount Adams
Wash
109 Persons Drowned in Primus Ship Sinking
Hamburg reports 109 people drowned when the steamship Primus sank after a collision with a tug in the River Elbe on Monday morning. Rescue operations continued as authorities investigated the incident and tallied the missing.
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Hamburg
Primus
Elbe
Nsa
Artistic French Fichu Embroidered Accordion Plaited Weave
An elegant French fichu described as accordion plaited white lace with folds of vine and organza like texture. The light indoor wrapper design emphasizes delicate fanlike folds and subtle sheen in wearable lace fashion.
North Topeka notes and local society items
In North Topeka a many named residents and visitors are listed including Garden City visitor Delser, Mrs. Browning planning a Chicago trip, and several families traveling or bereaved. Local clubs meet, ailments and operations are noted, and wedding couple Shellabarger Jury heads to Chicago to begin housekeeping after marriage.
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Kali Eriuting Co
I. L
Kansas
John Harte
Harte
Beatrice
Neb
C. L. McCall
Mra. McCall
Minna
Clyda McCall
Chicago
W.T. K. Club
Male
Park Street
R. B. McMaster
Jackson Street
Excelsior Springs
Landra
Poronto
Harriton Street
J. N. Henry
Anna Henry
Pearl Henry
Auburn
J. H. Henry
Henry
Pesri
Alice
Lightning Cores Rheumatism
Providence A 1 July 23 Jonathan W James of Queena River found a new cure for rheumatism after a thunderstorm struck him. He was unconscious and woke to relief from pain, claiming the disease vanishes.
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Providence
A. 1
Jonathan W. James
Queena River
James
Still Gaining in Cc Voting Contest End Nears
Contestants have increased from 19 to 562 votes amid rising interest as the July end draws near. A dark horse could emerge anytime to capture the first prize. the field includes Mrs L Beed Leah Saunders Cora Stevens Mrs Fannie Harris Kate McKeirnan and others with votes ranging from hundreds to thousands. A booklet with contest details is available at F W Swearingen's Jewelry Store or by writing Cudahy Packing Co Topeka.
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Prine
Mrs. L. Beed
Klien
Leah Saunders
Lake
Mr. Blake
Harrison
Ethel Yeargain
Cora Stevens
Lake Street
Fannie Harris
Kate McKeirnan
Jessie McCord
Crosby
Margaret Crow
Tother
F. W. Swearingen
Kansas Avenue
Cudahy Packing Co
Topeks
Bowser Household Disinfection Fiasco with Mother-in-Law
A Bowser family cleaning saga spirals after a spring disinfection plan. Bowser vows to fumigate and redecorate home, while his mother-in-law arrives to impose control, warning of hospital-grade methods and threatening to intervene. The scene includes lime, disinfectant, gasping cat, and a comic clash over cleaning frenzy.
Inverted Justice Among Western Folk
A fragmentary dialogue depicts a western man defending rough justice and mistaken executions. The speaker admits errors occur when hanging strangers and jokes about “passing” the loss as compensation. The exchange hints at vigilante practices and social tolerance for deadly mistreatment.
FOR RENT AND SALE NOTICE ABSTRACTED FROM OCR
Rental listings indicate rooms available with modern fixtures in a shared house. Advertisements mention low rents and flexible terms, with contact details likely included. Sale notices reference fresh Jersey items and watches, plus cleaning services and a Missouri Pacific train schedule fragment. Multiple partial phrases imply a general help wanted and domestic listing page.
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Arch
North Topeka
E. H. Rudy
Charles Tillinghast
Danny
Frances Taylor
Ethel Cole
Eunice Dunlap
Grace Fry
Helen, Harteell
Grace Prante
Ethelegate “Morriera
Cl Jonn Segeiat
Franke Regrist
Bro. Jury
Monroe Street
Butte
Ruffaio, N
Tine
Bowsers
Reid Tives
Free Messenger
Geos
Aiflon
Saeiagaer
Speen
Quincy
Boreesheer
Adele's Gat
Saal Arenas
Oman
Lawrence
Ane
Irakent
Ahawer
Ns Salles
Lawrence Nursery Leary
Han Ut ‘Guesarm
Tai
A. xi Booker
I N. van Burenst
Mal
Y. Mi
BES Gate Journal
Uch
Baker
Pep Ferson
Nual
Pastare
Alto
Poe
WALS
Furalters
New
Caah
Anni
Adairene i
Trou, Ory House
Rees
Cnet
Elit
M. Heery
Jackson
Ft, Ban & Co
Topeka Raph
Lee Kansas Ave
Prybicians
Parner Ane
Ida C. Barnes
M.D
Rempore Ayaan
Aes
Live Steele
Sreane
Uypewelters
Fyuschaly
Slacue
Lat Ave
Vincent Graham
Movings Feaklence
Washburn Campus
F.C
Dea
J. A. Rogan
GS Kanesp ‘Avenue
Pavia
Oit Nieet
Agnes D. E. Thompson
Belle ‘Wit
Sidewale
Mudale
Sthat
Rompliy
Apelon
CR Cnmi
Sae
Transier
Storag Packs
Pote
Bet
Cuarence
Sianaer
James B
Aiden
OrPig
Gol & Ke. C
Missouri Pacific
N. E. Cor
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