Tax Reduction Efforts Reported by County Clerk
County Clerk Newnan has received 72 statements on tax reduction, with damages estimated from 90 to 36,000. Applications are slow and county commissioners will review all. Several claimants list property damage, with some entries showing large figures and notes about full or partial losses.
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Newnan
Moodlers
Mowman
Arnold Drue Company
Litman
Chris
Petey
Teleure
Fellowini
Imp. Co
Chamberlain
Hedierman
Iaseres
U. Carmaibeets
Cess Ee Ec
City Bonds and Brick Plant Delays Slow Paying Works
The report notes bond sales will be limited with about half of the paying blocks contracted this year. Villiers Mudstran of the Stave Suy- Inge bank handles bond dissipation and expects results next week. Brick plant shortages threaten to curb progress, while city officials plan to allot half the work and have contracts already let.
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Villiers Mudstran
Stave Suy- Inge Bank
Private Car Meeting Amid Tarnished Tales
Fragmented OCR reveals a private journey with Mr Black, a general agent named Jerry, and references to a party invitation. The text spirals into disrupted lines about torture and disturbing imagery, with broken phrases and garbled names indicating a chaotic passage from a broader report or deposition.
Pocketbook Lost and Found Near Onaws Kansas
A pocketbook worth 290 dollars was lost near Paola and later found by Howell Aire driving into town. The finder kept the wallet until a deposit slip and check identified the owner and the Bank of OtTiwu confirmed the funds were safe.
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Pocketbook
Onaws
Kan
J. D. Fea Poskstiteal
Ecatesea Ton
Ot- Tiwu
Telind
Harker
Sity Aie
Eni Town
Arta
Satvgirur
Abuth
Howell
Floto Show Arrives In Tepeton With Mixed Tales
The Floto dog and pony troupe reached Tepeton this morning after a parade. Two years earlier Tepeka saw heavy rain, dampening the May visit and delaying performances. The company features Shetland ponies, collies, French and Russian poodles, sky terriers, monkeys, baboona, and a troupe of pedigreed dogs excelling in American and foreign beauty shows. Tents are set up at Ninth and Teffersin streets.
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Flotoalow
Fide
Parade Tipitere
Drottan
Engian Hully
Ninth
Teffersin
Plea of Abatement in Sullivan Bribe Case
State Senator William P Sullivan of Christian county faced a plea in abatement in Jefferson Missouri. The judge overruled the demurrer and considered legal objections raised by defense counsel after brief argument.
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Jefferson
City
William P. Sullivan
Christian County
H.C .Timmons
Barten County
Meerrs
Cosgrove
Dunlop
Stenogranders
Tiamens
Aimilar
Tomers
Smith
Parris
Pope
Erence
Bound for California Holiday Carload From Ottawa District
A Santa Fe special car bound for California rests in Ottawa and will depart Saturday. The party, traveling for the A A national encampment in San Francisco, includes Mrs Sire De Stiller and Mr and Mrs We Jordon, J Ly Hawn, D W Thompson, Thomas Grines, John Hetzel and daughter, John Haker and wife, and Charles Fisher. Most will stop in Los Angeles before heading to San Francisco.
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Santa Fe
Cttawanotte
Kon
Santa Fe Yards
Califoras
Franklin County
Mira
J. Ly Hawn
D. W. Thompson
Harvest Hand Meals Atchison July 30 and World’s Fair plans
A rough account from Atchison notes Mrs W A Artur of Pardee managed harvest hands with help from a girl. They served beet, corn, stomators, cucumbers, potatoes, beans, home fried bread and coffee for dinner. Ten pies and thirteen loaves baked. then she notes expenses and preparations linked to the World’s Fair in St Louis. Belgian hare exhibits and other European displays are described. A separate Beattie chase recounts a federal arrest and transfer arrangements. Ticket notices for the centennial Atchison Globe reflect travel options and local interest.
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Atchison
W. A. Artur
Pardee
Artur
St. Louis
St Louis
Ite Ork Department
Merchants Plan Expanded State Fair Buildings and Purses
The Topeka merchants and manufacturers approve a Merchants' and Manufacturers' building for the state fair. Fifteen display spaces are booked. Purses totaling 3000 dollars are offered for running races. The Kansas Derby is a special feature. Additional buildings are planned this year and to be added each year.
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Merchants and Manufacturers
Topeka
Automobile Across Continent in Sixty Three Days
In New York on July 2 Dr H Nelson Jackson of Burlington Virginia and chauffeur Sewall R Crocker completed an ocean to ocean auto trek. The battered car showed mud and damage but the journey, aided by Fosdick and Horan, ended with a celebratory reception at the Holland House as Jackson’s party arrived beyond Fishkill.
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New York
H. Nelson Jackson
Burington
Sewall R Crocker
Ocean
Holland
Jurkeon
Crocker
Sy Fosdick
J. B. Horean
Caco
Fishkill
Holland House
Feachen
Dr. Jackson
Jackson
University Club
San Francisco
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Nebranka
Nebraska
Topeka fair plans unveil new exposition building
Details emerge on a 840 foot exhibition space divided into about 60 booths under Heisman supervision. Dairy displays will be highlighted by the Kansas State Dairy association. Purses for six days of fair racing total 23,000 with several stakes events and entries from multiple states, plus strong horse lineups expected.
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HE. Heisman
Reisman
Kansas State Dairy Association
Exposition Company
Association For
Sal Natary CH
Samzon
Iowa
Tulmoia
Indiana
Kentucky
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Colorado
Montana
Topeka
He Won the Bet Cakewalk Won by London Gentleman
A London dispatch reports a wager of 2500 to perform a cakewalk from a renowned restaurant to Hyde Park Corner and back between midnight and six PM. A well dressed man alternately walks with knees high and hops, followed by hansom cabs with umpires and backers, causing much West End comment before the feat is completed to win the bet.
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New York
London
The
Herald
Hyde Park
West End
Shamrocks Off for a Race
New York dispatch reports the Shamrocks preparing for a race as storms and rough seas affect the Erin and crews. A brief, fragmentary note notes offshore conditions and wireless communications during the outing.
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Shamrocks
New York
Krom Storm
Erin
de Forest
Pescere
Splendid
Thei
Largest Wheat Crop At Norton County Kansas
Norton county farmers expect a wheat crop valued at about 1.25 million dollars with one third of farmland in corn. The season has been favorable, moisture good, and the town of Norton shows growth with new business blocks planned and a Catholic church nearing completion. A new elevator with gas oil engine will handle grain and coal as Norton expands.
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Orton
Kan
Norton County
Norton
M. St. Lease
W. J. Bower
A. Zirate
Postonce
Bower & Strimfellow
North Topeka News Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Openings
North Topeka notes list residents moving into homes at 18 Topeka Avenue 1082 Quincy Street and 617 West Gordon Street. Local business updates include a Dibble grocery relocation to the Northside and James Kershner opening a repair shop at 913 Kansas Avenue. Weather and street conditions mention recent rain easing dust on avenues and ongoing construction connections to the Heywood building.
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Kimball
Kansas Avenue
Henshaw Han
Topeka Avenue
E. & Smith
Ottawa
H. H. Gilack
Quincy Street
Grover Dotman
Madixon
Thomas Lawson
Bradier
West Gordon Street
Amos Newcomer
North Topeka
Jackson Street
G. W. Collins
Union Pacific
J. R. Mundison
Park Street
A. O. Bush
William
Nebraska
Central National Bank
Seventh and
Ada Carmichael
Sadie Downing
Morns & Myers
Cleveland
Ohio
Pearl Irwin
Hoyrood
Shawnee Bank
J. Thomas Lumber Company
Lumber Company
Dibble Grocery Co
Dibble
East Sixth Street
Heywood
Norris Street
913
James Kershner
Central Avenue
Kershner
Hood
Soldier Creek
Booker & Hawkins
North Topska
Menty
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Jerry Tank
Aunts 2
Binck
Persiaten
Wismereivch ‘Torturs, Teks’ Spa Peematen
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Treif
Weiter
Ierahie
Pmin
Thevismatlee
Nero
Floto Rainmakers
California
New York College
Wash
South Attics
Nore
James &. Bevaley
Charters EZ. Herron Af
Marehal D. J. Dwyer
Alaska
Brawley
Jeremy
Atchison Globe
Dean
Honolulu
Cix
Fabian
Mortos
Elmwood Park
Smith Center
Forines
Oberlin
DeMoss
J. M. Paswaen
Penwell
Quincy St Beth
Philadelphia
Ereza
Bermuda
Jae Eee
Delo
San
Francisco
Union Pacific R. R
Kansas City
To- Peka
J. C. Palton
F. A. Lewis
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
T. S. King
T. Oe
T. M. Sanes
Daylight
Swift & Holliday Drug CO
Rett Herpes
McPherson
United States District Court
Cordingly
Kapiti Building
Cas An Association
Kansas Averss
Gortelyou
Warkinatot
Omy
Corteleau
Ikerherthmax
Thea Borne Sioner
Corpons Rtrmegs
Fundhieet Committee
Thy
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