Hoyt Goes West to California as Construction Chief
Government construction superintendent Goce departs for California amid replacement plans for the post office building project. W.F. Host, longtime superintendent and custodian of the contract, remains noted for his role in overseeing the ongoing work. The article outlines shifts in personnel and responsibilities affecting the new post office project and overall construction oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goce
Canfornia
W.F
Tobeg
Braninan Case Appealed After Judgment by Shawnee Court
Attorney W. Ft. Haren appeals the Shawnee county judgment against Branarian and Aled Als wilt of exceptiine ti thie cuprems court. The lower court’s decision is challenged on grounds of misapplication of law and improper evidence. The appeal cites alleged errors in the trial, seeking reversal or remand for a new hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biazen-Braninan
W. Ft. Haren
Shawnee
Taver
Branarian
Aled Als
Theott Ek
Ebe
Wealth and Digestion Remedies in a 19th Century Text
The fragment discusses erasing the W from wealth to write H and asserts wealth pays into the saddest things, then claims regularity and digestion relate to health. It notes a “pearMach 3 rr of digestion” and advises nourishing nerves, purifying blood, and acting on the dyspeptic to restore health without alcohol or stimulants.
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Ual
Aiges & Ture
Seage
Sens
Seetuee
Wareald
Antesal
Wild stories say school land to be had for asking
State guarantees land offer to young settlers in Kansas. Letters to Auditor Cole flood in from hopeful applicants, citing 1600 bushels per 160 acres and down payment with rest due when crops mature. East coast inquirers seek exact terms and conditions of western land sales.
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Kansas
New York City
Sensky Magazine
Rae
Tand
Kitz
Rochester
Brooklys
Imad
Gaet
Death of Hiram Price in Davenport and Washington links
Article recalls Hiram Price a long-time public servant born in 1614 who rose from county school fund commissioner to congressman and banker. It notes his Iowa, Pennsylvania roots and roles as register, bank president, Indian affairs commissioner, and four terms in Congress, with retirement to Davenport where he will be interred. Also mentions his daughter and granddaughter and a brief, unrelated medical anecdote.
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Aibam Price
Waallington
D. C
Priony
Hiram Price Dillon
Union Pacifc
Hiram Price
Judge Dillon
Bourgogna
Pennsylvania
Siaire
Thak Mare Fitehone
Davenport
State Bank of
Towa
Fational
Congress
G -Arthur
Indian Affairs
Iowa
Bomeseskors Excursions Santa Fe Route June 4 and 18
The Santa Fe Route offers excursions on June 4 and 18 selling tickets to Arkansas Arizona Tadiah Territory Louisian New Orleans Oklahoma Territory Rocky Pard. Final itinerary to be released by A T & Rly agent. Details available from Florerice Newman and Mrs. Bees at the Munculer Rhoume.
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Bomeseskors
Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Tadiah Territory
Loulinais
New Preaies Oklahomas
Rocky Pard
Cal
Pothice
Itere
Agent
Mar Sith
Factory move plans and new Wichita facility announced
A Kansan City Papers recap notes ik factory and Were W to relocate to Kansas while Topeka trunk factory stays. Wichita plant remains, with Khitn and Reré facilities closing after 13 and 31 years respectively. A new 527 Shine shop and a 19 warehouse will be built to house the rety company, employing seventy five workers once completion occurs.
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Kansan
Kansas
Topeka
Althat
Wichita
Khitn
Shine
Rety Company
Vote and primaries stir county politics and dead candidate on ballot
Voters discuss chances at county Republican nominating convention. A dead man’s name appears on the Muddy precinct ballot prompting questions about the ballot’s integrity. County commissioners award bridge contracts and seek alternate plans under a $50,000 estimate while an Atchison woman asks for a microbe sterilizer in a humorous store incident.
Farmers Co operative Grain and Live Stock group chartered
The Farmers Co operative Grain and Live Stock association was chartered today by the state charter board to operate in Topeka with capital stock of 20000 dollars. Its stated object is to buy and sell grain livestock and farm produce on commission and to act as agent for persons or organizations while establishing offices and facilities for safe storage, sale and distribution. The nine directors include J A Buckfin Oakley A Po Collins Salina HOC Hawkins Haven Sages Butter Topeka W G Metonnell Morehead Smith Delphos Geo El Smith and others with two additional names James Butler and HOD Martin receiving one vote each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Co-operative Grain and Live Stock Association
Salina
State Charter Board
Topeka
Gral Elevators
Gr Ir
J. A. Buckfin
Oakley
A. Poc Collins
Saliva
Hoc. Hawkins
Kellie Peckham
Haven
Sages Butter
W. G. Metonnell
Morehead Smith
Delphos
Geo
el Smith
Conan Tony WO
Bob Cowsill
James Butler
Hod
Martin
Fall at State House Injures Workman Porter
Charles Porter, a statehouse workman, fell from the third floor to the basement at 3 PM. He sustained severe injuries and was alive but likely to die. Porter is a regular statehouse employee residing near Lincoln Street.
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Charlies Porter
Statehouse
State House
Charles Porter
Lincoln Street
Ship Building Plant Planned on Delaware River
A new company with capital of at least 3 million dollars aims to build a major ship building plant on the Delaware River near Chester Pennsylvania. Promoters report 2.6 million subscribed and a ground option in Chester, with W. C. Sprout of Delaware County as a leading promoter. The venture may consolidate or align Weatherill’s shipbuilding interests with Chester plate and steel operations. A weather note follows about forecasts for fair conditions, then an industrial strike brief noting about 490 machinists at the New York Central rail line striking for a wage increase.
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Delaware Philadelphia
Fane 1
Times Skys
Delaware River
Chester
Brate
W. C. Sprout
Delaware County
John Roach
Wetherill Movie Building Company
Plate and Steel Industries
Cheater
Central
Buffalo
Chinata
New York Central Railroad
Local notices signal diverse events across town
W R Berrett opens a writing office at 621 Kansas avenue and Alvin Gites, an attorney from Chay Center, is in town for a few days. The meeting at the First Methodist Church parlor begins Monday at 1 pm. State university students traveled to Topeka for exams and next week will hear concert exercises. The city association plans a lively street program on March 3 with matches, comics and drama. Gress, appointed assistant city attorney, takes office this week after a court session. The theatrical manager discusses forthcoming shows while a prison warden speaks about a jailed convict.
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W. R. Berrett
Kansas Avenue
Alvin Gites
Chay Center
W. GT. Dwi
First Methodist Church
State University
Topeka
Jane
Urey
Hughes
Amadutte Cley
Greig
Iuilee
Artine
Gress
Hee
Ibe
North Topeka notices and city events in brief
Local items from Topeka report rentals for furnished rooms at Kansas Avenue, resignations at Pacific Express, church services and Sunday school notices, a new shoe department opening by Costley & Post, and social visits. Also dated notices of lawn socials, farewell trips, a sung service, and a meeting of ex-slave pensioners at the B Street North Baptist Church.
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Milan Fay Groshong
Kitmar
Ee Albee
Silver Lake
Kansas Avenue
Courtney
Kansas
Jenale Marpie
Rochester
Virginia Hunt
Frank Asher
van Buren Street
Mery Jen
S. Myers
Pacific Express Company
Costley & Post
N. Burgen
Gecettess
Bessie
Tola
Burgen
O.T. Schaeffer
Central
Avedue
FL P. Baker
Newines
Boclork
Monel
Charles Mckee
Sirgen Potey
Fred
Ensim
Pleasant Ridge
N. A. Falls
Ming Sithius
Kansas City
Moray
Coatley & Post
B.C. Wallace
Harrison Street
Victor
Barrett Block
Margaret Hanley
Min Hobnblum
Hoyt
Ladies of the Home Missionary Society of the
T. F. Seymour
Laurent Street
the Avenue
Catkine” Orchestra
Dave Herold
Adams House
Grant
Bergid
Topeka
Amegerathon
B Street North Baptist
White
Historic Stone Unearth Ottawa Landmark Reappears
Laborers in Ottawa Ont unearth a long lost stone near Buttworths foundry on Queen Street. The polished surface bears inscribed marks dated April 7 1868 referencing T D Arcy Meyer a father of the confederation. The relic holds historic interest with a notation of nine dollars.
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Ottawa
Wallice
Buttworth
Queen Street
T. D'Arcy Meyer
The
Confederation
D'Arcy
Milling Company Chartered and State Charter Granted
A local milling firm is chartered after approval by the state charter board. The initiative secures corporate status and outlines initial capitalization of 120 dollars. The action marks the company as a formal business entity within the region.
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Milling Company
I Rat Mtate Charter Board
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Toyeke
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Zhisiae
Wild Stories
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Amice
Florerice Newman
Munculer
Charmberisti
Lg Socie
Newepa Bratt Teawe
Seite
Avery
Soca
Pwett
Jerry Miller
William Hear
Timer
Muddy
Aitler
Ross- Mile
Missouri Valley Bride
Barkow
Crystal
Progressive Laundry
China
C. H. Morrison
Farmers’ Co-operative Grain Association
Fell
Weather Bureau
Ckke
Wij
North Topeka
Avenue
H. Marple
Denver
MBS
Mordison’s
W. A. L. Thompson Hardware Co
E. Sixth Street
W. J. Miller
Acme
Sote
Mt. Carmel Coal Co
N. E. Cor
8Th and
Eas. Ave
Safesowrese Astas
Anna E. Canan
Kansas Ave
Schwarts
Prurth
H. Schwaria
Schwarta
Bond
Schwerts
Pan Finney
Clarge
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