Police Chief Report Projects Savings and Revenue Gains
Chief Donovan outlines a plan showing police department expenses cut and receipts rising. He estimates six months of savings could yield about 39 80 for six months and up to 419 062 per year, with net city revenue of around 300 per month after accounting for two handicapped months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Police Department
Frailhe
Stahl
Siuhi
Donavan
Parker
Ways and Means
Jef Donovan
Wic State Journal
Richard Boyd
Boyd
Hughes
Thorpe
Topeka Educator Pens Life of Toussaint L Ouverture
A Topeka educator and founder, Stephens, writes of Toussaint L Ouverture in a centennial context. The article notes his life, capture, exile, and a proposed American memoir linking past to present. The piece references the Chateau de Joux and Geneva views, with commentary on current France and its colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeke
Toussaint L
Tris
Ward Stephens
Negro Tndustrial Institute
South Topeka
America
Chateau de Joux
Gaul
Joux
Doubs
Besancon
Awits
Erland
Canton
Geneva
Tno
Toursaint Louverture i Accese
Prince
Switzerland
Haiti
Abduction Raid Shocks Saline County Kansas
James E Peck and Emma Peck were arrested on an abduction warrant in Saline County Kansas after they removed Emma s children Henry Hines 9 and Edith Hines 4 from their grandmother Mrs Harriet King The case centers on custody dispute after Emma Peck 9 years married to William Hines divorced in 1900 later marrying James E Peck The children reportedly favor their mother and stepfather and resist return to Mrs King amid probate court objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
James E Peck
Emma Peck
Walsh and Munsell
August Swedenburg
Saline County
Kansas
Swedenburg
Seline County
Mrs. Peck
Imma Peck
William Hines
Hit
Lizzie A. James
North Fifth Street
Hlines
James E. Peck
Henry I
Edith Hines
Peck
Snally
Sen
Hulligan Harry's
Mrr
Fock
P. J. Costello
North Firth Street
North Topeka social notes and local visits
Local items report visitors and residents around North Topeka including Carter from Newman, Mrs Haynes improving at 916 Harrison, the McMasters returning from Excelsior Springs, Mrs Mure taken to Stormont hospital for an operation, Eva Reamy returning from Capitol View, and Miss Bertha Rowley visiting in Topeka. Also noted are Amity lodge conferring second rank on Eva Reamy and plans for Gerald McMaster’s travel to Greencastle Indiana and Alberta, Canada. A baby, Clifford Birdwhistie, died. funeral at 2 pm and burial in Topeka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieave
Kimball Printing Co
Kansas Avenue
Eichardt
Bayt
Carter
Newman
Leroy Powell
Harrison Street
Charles Ogee
Maple Grove
Viencia
Amity Lodge
K. of P
Mise Eva Reamy
Effie Cole
Capitol View
H. B McMaster
Excelsior Springs
John Mure
Jefferson Street
Stormont
Alberta Hale
el *‘Dorado
Fred Hale
Fred McMaster
Greencastle
Ind
Glen Hamrick
J. Austin
Alberta
Canada
Fred Tes
Mise Neille Thea
Alice Safford
Manitou
Berths “Rowley
Washington
Toneka
Awurust
Lou Det Etreet
McMaster
Jackson
Romey Little
Holton
Jénnie Adams
Michigan Valley
Belief in West Promises Growth for Railroads and Crops
A Washington speech by W B Leeds, president of the Rock Island railroad, forecasts enduring western prosperity. He asserts crop reliability and irrigation progress, notes population growth to 90 million by 1910, and predicts railroads will expand to match future tonnage and demand across Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Arkansas, and the broader Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. B Leeis
Hock Island Railroad
West
Leeds
Sonia x
Mississippi River
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Ste
Sithin
Democrats Seek Candidate Against Haines in Commissioner Race
Democrats weigh a first district bid to challenge Republican Haines for a second term. Henry Steele is touted as a potential nominee, with Thomas Hanley, chair of the Democratic County central committee, discussed if he agrees to run. Three years ago Haines won by seven, and party insiders expect a hard fight this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uocrate
Magatnet & H
Socialist Ticket Boneman Chooses Montana As Delegates
At the Montana Socialist convention in Mont, George Sprouls of Helena is named for congressman and J F Cameron of Chico for associate justice while J Fox of Butte becomes national committeeman. Resolutions pledge allegiance to the Roots-Visr party and international socialism ideas amid Hanover talks on July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boneman
Mont
George 5. Sprouls
Helena
J. F. Cameron
Chico
Butte
Montana Party
Party of America
Fragmentary chess tournament notes with scattered results
The fragmentary OCR reads like chess tournament notes. It mentions players including Janowski Pillsbury Ghand and Gunsbergs with several draws and one undefeated competitor. Adjourment and adjourned games appear, but many names and details are garbled or incomplete.
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Otal
Cohn
Mason Va
Lever
Mal Janowski
Janowski
Cossiy
Pillsbury
Ghand
Ben
Gunsbergs
Wapler
Suechting
Atkins
Feasibility claimed for eastern hemisphere railway
London Daily Express reporter Harry De Windt arrives in Seattle after a six month overland traverse from Paris via Trans Siberian routes. He declares a railway linking Asia and North America feasible though the exact route remains undisclosed and would require crossing the Bering Strait with a navigable tunnel to be practical. The journey exposed famine among Siberians and harsh Arctic conditions, with finds of gold and sparse native settlements along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Bberia
Harry de Windt
London Daily Express
DeWindt
Paris
Ering Straits
Takom
Dawson
Skagway
Topeka
By. DeWindi
Vie- Sat de Cilnchemp Deliegarde
Gesgee Harding
Stephen Ras Loruxyemt
Comsack
Alfred J. Pearson
London Express
Pearson's Magazine
Twe Score
New York
Transsiberian Railway
Irkutsk
Arctic Ocean
Lena
Asia
Leng
Cape East
America
Bering Straits
de Wiedt
Tereus
Bardis
Arctic
Silk Soap Wrapper Contest Nears Finish in Topeka
John Wilhelm representing Peet Bros. Manufacturine Company arrived in Topeka from the east to conduct the Silk Soap wrapper contest whose prizes total 200 dollars. Voting runs at Kellam's store with coupons exchanged for prizes and encouragement from church groups. top prize 75 dollars, many smaller awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilhelm
Peet Bros. Manufacturine Conooy
Topeka
Kellam
Ieepree
Santana
North Toneke
Pilimone Tiene
A Grove Mi
Third Christian Church
Parkdale
M. E
Coeland Presbyterian
Wan Hill
Woman's Beef Corps
Olive Reese
Elsie Ossow
Harmony on Ocean Trafic Meeting Sparks Trade Debate
Fragmentary report shows Harmony on Ocean Trafic chairing Anchor P Eoday meeting amid garbled text. Claims of improving American trade over 18 months are mixed with unclear quotes. Benderson expresses doubt about agreement while others mention progress and ongoing work.
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P Eoday
Ceere
Ar Benderson
Wheat and Corn Markets Slip in Bearish Open
In a rough start for July grains, wheat and corn weakened amid bearish pressure and strong selling. Traders noted gains in weather and improved grading sparking some offers, with July and September futures showing notable declines before a late rally attempt.
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Hartge
Duluth
Louis
Eadien
Soegtac
Expec Pte
Coram
Gil
OATS
Shorts
Séc
Unites of Aue
Sac
Market summary and commodity notes from Kansas City and New York
A wide rail barge of daily market items from Kansas City and New York covers wheat eggs butter cheese and sugar markets, cotton and wool trends, and stock movements. Key entries include WHEAT receipts and prairie grades, COTTON midling prices, and stock actions across Amalgamated Copper Reading and Chicago Greys Western, with notes on railroad and bond markets and speculative shifts.
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Ber
St. Louie and
Sas
St. Paul and Saute SS
Soloraga Puette
Keissouri Puetic
New York Central
Reading
Chicago
Colorado
Cooper Ursce Coe
Missouri
San Prancisco
Su Orm
Norfolk
Wantern
Franscisco
Pacttc
Renaleen Western
Newry
Hunger Fueled Yaqui Uprising Ends in Bloodshed
Desperate Yaquis resisted hunger aided by a fierce rampage by women and men. A patrol arrived and seven locals lay dead while fifteen prisoners were marched to face sentencing by Get Torres. Two captives remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sambels
Pitteen
Fio
Get Torres
Town founding anniversary draw curious meeting
W J Bailey travels from Downe to Topeka with Curtis as they plan to attend the annual founding anniversary. They express curiosity about meeting Mr Craddock and look forward to the event in Ciedeville, hoping for a chance to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bailey
Tess Topeka Toasy
Downe
Cogreesman
Curtis
Balers
Ciedeville
Crandock
Batley
Kho
Grave Disorders in Weet Africa Spark Grievous Uprising
In Lounda province gunfire and arson strike garrisons as a general uprising emerges. Reports describe grave disorders and a volatile situation with attacks and fires sweeping multiple sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lounda
Fire at McGormick's Chivaga July 2
Fire at McGormick's Chivaga causes damage and injuries. Several persons insured suffer due to the blaze. A wheelman Report notes a tire damage and sprains, with details unclear. Local authorities investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGormick
Chivaga
Chat Dammagea
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North Topeka
Myrtle Seymour
van Buren Street
G. Bowman
Newburg
West Shore
Clifford
John Birdwhistie
Clay Street
The
Rock Island
Hanover
Chess Manters
Guenen
Gansberg
Ouand
Va Gott
Todays Bakkeet Report
Uean Bock Company
Chies
Kansas City Livestock
Rene Pee Prana
West Sixth Street
Felephatic
Christie and Biwek Company
High Low Weago
Juiss
Ory
Gelstne
Sithins
PORK
Bo Jay
Daly
St Wis
GEO. W. Stansfield
Kansas Ave
Choice Prairie
SoMr
Bae Daley
Zuly 2
Pedur M
New Orleans
St Lobits
Midaling
Galveston
Daly B
Topeka Market
Texas
Keieras
Torn Kaen
Per Bi
Thas
Wevik
Eail
Stebay
Mercantile Paper
Minton
Dotbara
Dion
Bonis
Wall
Caine Seal and
Simon the Pees the ‘Stocts
Atenison
Manhattan
Pacific
Southers
Tllinois Central Benneylve
Craddock
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