Mammoth Timbers Shipped From Indiana For British Navy
Kokomo Indiana June 1 Joe Tranohart reports a cargo of timber bought for Great Britain is being shipped to Lent on Ennsthad for shipbuilding. The logs range from twenty to ninety feet long and weigh heavily in claim to provide heavy spars and masts for royal ships. The timber is said to be unusually straight and of prime quality, grown across local counties.
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Indiana
Great Britain
Kokomo
Joe Tranohart
Lenton
Ennsthad
Queen Views Navy
Trahngeet
Juinine
Coach Parade in London Dignitaries Open Crown Procession
The Duke and Duchess of Meriborough led a royal style parade with many titled figures in a London procession. Souter notes the Fourin-hand coach race was a highlight with 47 coaches meeting in Twyde Park. Duke of Marlbaronet and Lady Beresford among the listed dignitaries.
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Meriborough
Souter
Traplite
Ahuwers
Pilin
Twyde Park
Mie
Duke of Marlbaronet
Lord Wolliam Birwhard
Beresford Uy Hie
Guiwel Huton
Duke of Portland
Blind Woman on a Bicycle Guides City Streets
A visually impaired rider navigates St Louis streets using hearing and memory. June Liles and Kate Helwike observe as she pedals from first attempt through a month of practice. Her cautious approach and awareness of traffic mark a careful, purposeful tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lewis
St Gout
June Liles
Kate Helwike
Miehip
Farewell Banquet Note on Sherry for Bridegroom in Chicago
A Chicago farewell banquet for a bridegroom on sherry lines is recounted with tributes to Seeley Driver Frank E. Vogel and friends. The report mentions medical fears, a physician’s word, and a Wheeling drug firm recommendation for Chamberlain Farm balm after swelling eased.
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Chicago
Jena
Frank E. Vogel
Herbier X. Morris
Fannet
Tnane Horner
Burton Houxs
Burtin
W. Va
Cheatate
Evann
Wheeling
Chamberlain Farm
Lee
Pyramid Pile Core Promises Instant Relief Cure
An advertisement claims Dr. Siedimena praises Pyramid Pile Core as a remarkable piles remedy offering instant relief after first application. It asserts rapid replacement of surgical ops, no minerals or polyesia, and appeals to long suffering sufferers with a free sample book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siedimena
Roger
Ee Teterbrook
Arch bridge work advances on Kansas avenue route
Crews drive piles for the last central pier and pour concrete for the arch tomorrow. South abutment foundations near completion and arch forms set on wooden arches between piers. Central concrete arch to be 33 by 15 feet, with ten arches planned. Water issues at the north abutment are being resolved as the river imposes scenery improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Avenue
Moe
Bruce
Enterprising Citizens Plan Fifth Ward Drainage Project
Engraver Barnes estimates a drainage cost of about $5.90 per lot for the Fifth ward area between Washington and Chandler, south of Tenth Avenue. The plan targets a predominantly colored neighborhood with long-standing street flood issues, proposing an underground drain and pipes to discharge into Shungasunge, covering all portions of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Fifth Ward
Washington
Chandler Athverst
Tenth Avenue
Ian
Counéilian Roundtree
Senator Sterne and the lucky horse shoe found on Keansha Avenue
Senator W. E. Sterne walked Keansha Avenue yesterday answering voters about a worn horse shoe he picked up. Constituents crowded him as he explained the find and its talisman status, saying he wouldn’t part with it for any price and warning of future attention from supporters and skeptics alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sterns
W. E. Sterne
Keansha Avenue
Hubbard seeks trial as Hazen delays Higb bard embezzlement case
Judge Hazen will not try the Higb bard embezzlement case. It may be heard by a pro tem judge or sent to another county after both sides failed to agree on a local attorney. A local Bitters plan aims to select a Topeka bar member this week, with Hazen as a principal witness, potentially complicating the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazen
Witsen
Hobtant
Judes Hasen
Syewdy
Anther County
Topaka Baras Yodme
Weik
Scorea
Among Railroad Men Receives Chief Arthur Advice on Unity
Grand Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was hosted at a social reception by Denver engineers and families. Mrs Pollard spoke of pride in the brotherhood, praising sobriety and the chief’s influence. Arthur urged unity, recalling early wage scales, organizing methods, and the need to lift all rail laborers. A second article notes a Santa Fe freight accident and a worker’s injuries.
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Denver
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Myttie Bell
Thirty-Eighth Avenue
Franklin Street
Pollard
Withett
Tahal
Rainer
Gremont
Hastlef
Mansgur
Freman
United States
Tryipa
Thavett
Irvine
Druvkari
Santa Fe
Deerfeld
Brags
Wure Alleddls
Marysville Station Agent Honored for 25 Years Service
J W Jenkins of Topeka reports Union Pacific agents in Marysville fix ess and mention. J Levergan receives a revolving office chair after 25 years of service since May 24, 1572. Grand Island officers and others visit Marysville. roadbed washes out and electric experiments ongoing. veteran conductor W D Bryan recalls long career.
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Marysville
Maryavilie
J. W. Jenkins
Topeka
Union Pacific
Bert
Perry Hutchinson
Milter
W. T. Fee Wineeh
Minagir
Grand Island
Beatyce
Tstead
B. J. Nichols
G. B. Pegram
Foley and Clark
Tele- Dh
I. M
Wearen Island
John Levergan
Frisco Cuts Rates to Compete With Electric Lines
Frisco general passenger agent Geo T Nicholson announces fare reductions in Kansas to meet electric interurban competition. The one between Joplin Missouri and Gatena Kansas drops to 25 cents lower than electric line rates. Similar reductions planned for other towns where both Frisco and electric lines operate.
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Geo T. Nicholson
General Passefiurer
Frisco
Kansas
Kansans
Joplin
Gatena
Kat
Une
Benry Kirch Injury Ties to Air Hose Incident
Benry Kirch suffers an eye injury after contact with an air hose at the Center on June 1. He remains at work as doctors monitor the incident and assess precautions.
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Benry Kirch
Air Hose Center
National Republican League to Meet in Detroit Convention
National Republican League calls its tenth annual convention to be held in Detroit on July 13. Delegates from each state and territory are allotted four delegates per congressional district and two at large. The agenda includes officer reports, election of officers, setting the next national meeting date, constitutional amendments, and organization changes. Leaders will host an evening mass meeting to honor past presidents. The organizers stress the event as vital to maintaining party strength ahead of 18% elections and upcoming congressional contests.
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Detroit
Inetnnatl
D. D. Woodmangee
Major Dowling
National Republican League
Wix
Lyren
National Af Re
League
Wittershine
Republican Party
Congress
United States
Uty
Topeka 25 31 Years Ago Silver Anniversary Lookback
In Topeka’s 1873 snapshot the Commonwealth records a Fourth of July plan, a robbery near Fourth and Kansas, counterfeit $20 attempt on Greenspan, a mayoral term, city engineers, a fire department hat order, a 12-hat hose crew note, and local business moves including a whisky firm sample room. Officials, repairs, and a Great Bend rail meeting are noted.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Nestler
Wolts
Joe
Silas Rain
Jimmy
Groumis
Smith Herren
Herein & Hawkins
Fourth
Kansas Avenue
Greenspan
Ine Mn
C. Smith
L. R. Manygenny
Win. Tweeddale
W. W. Gavitt
Edwin Scott
Geo. M. Noble
Great Bend
Railrad
Ver ses Fore anderson Gets Verse on Postal Card
A postal card addressed to a Pension Agent in Prospect bears a typed verse. The lines express affection and personal requests, mentioning a soft chair, bed, and pay. The fragmentary verse hints at emotional appeal and a claimed central love.
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Anderson
T. J. Anderson
Prospect
Burton's Reply to Gov Crane in Topeka Journal 1867
The Topeka State Journal publishes G. Burton's response to Governor Crane. The exchange includes Crane and Co letters from June 1895 discussing bids for Washington readers and a proposed withdrawal from the contract race. Crane and Co. claim they will not submit a bid and cite market conditions, while Sheldon & Co. respond, questioning the arrangement and alleging reform motives amid alleged corruption ties.
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Burton
Gov. W. Crane
Topeka State Journal
Topeka
Kah
Mr. Crane
Daily Democrat
Crane & C
Fopeka
Kan
Sheldon & Co
Browaway
New York
Washington
Crane & Co
Shelton
Messrs, Crane & Co
Ian
Sheldon & Co. Publighers
Ti Broadway
iCrane & Co
Sheldon
Kansas
Kansas Law Books
State Board
Orst Bt
Secand
Olsmuia
Olympia
Tor
Prominent lawyer accused in school book bid controversy
G. G. Burton questions Crane amid alleged corruption and bribery in a Washington school book contract. Burton cites letters to Sheldon & Co. and Werner & Co. alleging attempts to steer bids with a $3000 payoff, while Crane claims he was frozen out and misled by the Kanaw Text Book Commission and state printer influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yea Vue
Blas
Tike
Gates
Sheldon & Co
Werner & Co
Schoor Book
Mr. Crane
Kanaac Text Book Commission
Shere
American Hook Company
State of Washington
Combine
Olympia
Sheldon A& Co
Topeka Young Society Boys Plan Wednesday Baseball Game
The Topeka Young Society will play a barabatl game at Athiesic park next Wednesday afternoon with free admission. Captains Duke Low and Dr Sheldon lead teams Giants and Colts, featuring many nicknamed players and a full lineup including pitchers, infields, and outfielders. Umpire Harry Williams will call the game at one oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Francis Shelden
Dr. Shelden
Duke Low
Tom King
Walte Smith
Popeka's Society House
Eelock
Harry Williams
Topeka Tocny
Peary invites Colby students to Greenland voyage
Waterville Maine dispatch reports Lieut Peary offered to take Colby University professor W B Bayley geology and mineralogy students on a preliminary Greenland trip. If approved, the party would depart for about two months then return to begin fall college work. Yale and Dartmouth also received similar offers and accepted. The Colby offer will be considered Friday when Peary visits. The rest of the item notes opposition to street sign boards and options for Vandalia Pennsylvania Short Lines passengers into New York City with various entrances and train times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Dartmouth
Greenland
New York
Waterville
Maine
Peary
Colby University
Tee
Ettaist
Bayley
Gye
Hit
Cotby
Lieut. Peary
Metropolia
Desbroases Street
Cortlandt Street
Twenty-Third Street
St. Louis
St Louis
Sto
California Fare and Health Advice Promised in Ad Copy
An advertisement offers a $22.50 fare to California for Christian travelers and others, urging plan and preparation. It touts Santa Fe routes via A. T. & 3. F. agents, promotes hair growth with natural color, and references Hall’s Vegetable Sicilian Remover and Ayers Sarsaparilla as remedies for happiness and well being.
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Christian Anvouverera
Santa Fe
A. T
3. F
Particulara
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Rat
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Committee On Ways and Means
Pipes
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Maggie Hannah Danville, III
Eadacees
Nothies
Miles
Byakan
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Doulas
Sears
West Catalog Tree
W. L. Douglas
Brockton, Mass
Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
Pat Coxy
St. Denis
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