Topeka School Building Plan Favored Over Contract Work
The Topeka school board debates shifting from contracted construction to in-house labor with a superintendent. Chairman W. H. Wilson argues it could save money, citing Kansas City and others where superintendents manage builds. The board weighs costs, brick choices, and timing for Parkdale and Lafayette projects.
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Topeka
Karnas Chiy
Kansas City
Board of Education
Wilson
Fies
Astigny
Ted
Wilson Salibis Morntoe
Board of Elucation
Han Iten
Ewton
Monty
Masa Cn Fon
Contemptory
Ee Gts
Parkdale
Cotcingnim
Sbaniey Paket Ien
Populists Hold Denver Conference in City
Delegates from Nebraska, Kansas, Texas and others gather in Denver for a three day Populist conference. Key session to include organization talks and a speech by former Senator William V. Allen of Nebraska on the aims and future of Populism. Notables here include Auditor J. H. Calderbest of Montana and Judge Dkhomeye of Texas.
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Denver
J. A. Kigerton
National People's Party
Sesson
Allen
Nebraska
J. H. Calderbest
Montana
Dah. Reemelin
Cincinnati
Dkhomeye
Texas
Soldiers line Panama governor's house in tense dispatch
Washington reports Consul Gudger cabled that 10 o'clock saw soldiers led by the commander in chief surrounding the governor's residence. The governor escaped, a protestable effort to reach the consulate thwarted, shelter found at an American's house. Streets lined with troops, officials arrested, and the governorship reportedly offered to another party with Loomin to wait further advice. Navy is weak near Pacific. Bancroft or Panther could be sent to Colon with rail Marine detachment if needed.
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Washington
Gudger
Panama
Departmentise Mane
A. Aoother
Gudgerenyn
Loomin
Wesk
Pacific
Pacific Squadron
Alnuken
Bancroft
Panther
Gulf
Colon
Woman Clown to Marry in August
New York reports Myrtis Dey, once the female clown with Barnum & Bailey in Europe in 1896 to 1897, will marry Harry Fenton on August 3. Fenton is an officer in the Rough Riders, currently serving in the detachment under Captain Alex Cavalry, who led a rout of a Filipino party.
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New York
Myrtis Dey
Barnum & Hailey Circus
Europe
Pawnee
Intended shooting of Mrs Odom in Topeka crime report
In Topeka on a warm Sunday a man identified as Aorgan attempted to shoot Mrs. Odom at her Second and Kansas residence. Two shots struck through a window screen, Morgan fled, officers pursued, and the suspect was captured near North Topeka and later turned over to officials for charges.
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Topeka
Robert Morgan
John Odom
Aorgan
Odom
Margin
Morgan
Riley
Odam
Mereais
North Topeka
Enaty
Ak Chures
Ehueting
Mary Heun
Joan Exhmi
Clwenty Shunganuare
Puccan
James
Huntoon
Tyler
Tie
A Snap in Coffee Price Flyer Nibbles New Buyers
A local coffee vendor touts a bargain on a large clean bean rivaling a 35c grade. They offer limited stock at an introductory price, inviting new customers to nibble with a first purchase of high grade Mexican Jaya coffee compared with Rio blends.
North Side Guardian Berths Devious Deputy Sheriff
The report portrays Charles Kortz a Union Pacific yard watchman as an alleged deputy sheriff who believes police cannot arrest him on railroad property. After a long chase officer Riley arrested Kortz for interfering with an officer in a incident tied to Bud Morgan and a sleepless day.
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Charles Korts
Union Pacific
Toboks
Bert Lucas
U.P
Riley
Bud” Morgan
Old Soldiers Aid Fund Aims For Fair Distribution
Department Commander A W Smith directs a relief plan distributing a fund of about 3000 to old soldiers damaged by a recent disaster. Bernard Kelley assists post commanders in gathering damage lists, pensions, and financial circumstances to determine fair aid. Checks will be issued with receipts and sent to post commanders for delivery, with totals likely under 1000 recipients and the aim to finish before state HQ closes on March 13.
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A. W. Smith
Biwith
Bernard Kelley
Smith
Teri
North Topeks
Aaron Sheets
Bheetz
Anc Ie
Peinl
J. BP. Lapp
B.A. Barrett
Kansas
San Francisco
New Record Set in St Louis Exposition Palace Construction
Contractors Caldwell and Drake race to complete the 146xt.660 feet giant agriculture palace at the St Louis Exposition Fair. By July 45 after 19 days, 1 050 feet of framework were finished with 18 days more expected for completion. Night shifts and 730 workers are driving progress toward a December handover.
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St. Lews
Sway
St. Louis
Caldwell & Drake
Caldwell
Horticultural Palace Construction Progress Report
The article describes the ongoing building of a horticultural palace with a central glasslighting atrium lighting the hall. Massie Caldwell Drake serve as contractors and alongside the main building, the roof rises 1M feet above the floor and a clear story provides daylight through to the central space. Works progress satisfactorily with completion of the horticultural palace anticipated by December 1.
Weights for Saratoga Handicap Announced at Spa
New York July 27. Vosburg announces weights for the $12,000 Saratoga handicap at a mile and a quarter. McChesney and Waterboy lead with 127 pounds each. Hermit Advance Guard at 12% pounds, Gunfire to carry 122. Afri Canders 119, Irish Lad 118, Golden Maxim 114, Sayable 113. other weights shown for Golden Goldsmith and 21% entries.
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McChesney
Waterboy
New York
Vosburg
Spa
Hermit
Advance Guard
Gunfire
Lete
Vanderbilt Guests Dine with Russian Imperial Family Abroad
Mr and Mrs Vanderbilt were welcomed in St Petersburg during their stay. They were hosted by Grand Duke Boris at the imperial palace and entertained by Grand Duke Michaelovich. A luncheon honoring Grand Duke Boris and other imperial family members was hosted aboard their yacht North Star.
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Czar
Imperial Palace
St Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Compelling Vanderbilt
Grand Duke
Boris
Vladimir Telug
Vanderbilt
Michaelovich
Lord Roberts to Visit United States in Autumn
Commander in Chief of the British Army says he will visit the United States in the autumn if duties permit. The report of a definite autumn visit is incorrect though Roberts has repeatedly stated the plan. Two ammonia cooling-partment wrecks in Pueblo, Colorado, kill one man, P. Winn, with a $10,000 loss.
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United Stats
London
United States
Lord Roberts
Pueblo
Colo
East Fourth Street
P. Winn
Winn Meat and Fish Company
Winn
North Topeka Social Roundup Strains Of Local Life
North Topeka notes render a busy roster of visits housekeeping moves and travel. Miss Lucile Lambert arrives from Oklahoma City to visit Topeka friends while Miss Permelia Curtis plans Washington City study for winter. The era includes repairs to Kansas Avenue church sewer work and several families shifting homes.
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Denver
Winalls Printing Company
St Notts
Fansas Avenue
Bessie Hoot
Kansas City
Courtney
Oklahomm City
Conkling
Lyon County
E. Conkling
Amos Goodman
Jackson Street
M. C. Beaudry
McPhereon and
Lindsborg
Lucile Lambert
Oklahoma City
Topeka
North Topeka
Central National Bank
R. B. McMaster
Kensis Avenue
YW. C. A
Sutney
Pines
D. of H. No
South Munroe Street
Harriet Morgan
Grace C. Holmes
George Hoyes
Frank Hoyes
van Bene
J. F. Buck
Caltarett
Cree Express Trains Raat Daily Through Hunan Drewes Room
The article notes daily Cree Express trains to Hunan Drewes Room Breenk Care op, with various references to locations, workers tearing front walls at buildings 300, 831 Paramore, and Arnold building. It mentions dust control on the avenue and attendance at Good Paoes germ, plus personal notices of Maurice Toad returning to Las Vegas and Miss Jessica Campbell traveling via Chicago and St Louis, with church services held by Iterian choir and Sunday school activities.
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Cree Express
Hunan Drewes Room
Kates
Loweels
Walzerm
Somme
Nicholson
Arnold Building
Paramore Building
Maurice Toad
Las Ve
Paren Knderson
Madison Breet
Ra. J. A. Campbell
Chikaga
Wit” Vine
Archiv Morixon
Jésaie Campbell
RantPnay Foe
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W. H. Wilson
Pation
Witferd
Pfurmien
Vnk
Beivk
Lafayette
Chale
Tamegeen & Carleen
Wendere
Polige
Butler
Namesake
New Orleans
Lucas
WM. Green & Soas
Mr. Butler
Kansas State Fair
Kansas State Exposition CO
The
Kansas Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
Kansas State Poultry Association
Department of Horticulture
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Department of Farm Products and
Kansas State Grange
Kansas Dairy
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M. A. Low
Chas. H. Sampson
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