Man nearly killed after fall into hidden well during prank
Frank Crith fell into a deep well at 631 Kansas Avenue while attempting to escape damp gas. Rescuers pulled him from the shaft after about 20 minutes. he was taken to his home at 1926 Harrison Street with injuries not yet assessed. Bystanders watched as a rope bound his ankle, keeping his head submerged, until aid arrived.
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Frank Crith
Crith
Beachane
Willige Mitchell
Gio
Seine
Ronisk
Mitchell
Mitskell
Ork
Mimneria Chapel
Arie
Electric Bitters Promised For Weak Aged Patients
A short, promotional note touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for elderly people who need medicines to aid bowels and kidneys. It claims the tonic restores activity without stimulants, strengthens the stomach, and improves overall tone and digestion.
Leland seals new Shawnee county GOP machine
Turbulent Kansas party maneuvering unfolds as Cy Leland shapes a statewide Republican slate. He consolidates support with Senator Baker and Sterns, aligning Mike Sutton and Ed Madison to back a new power bloc while sidelining Lit Crum and George Findlay. Dana emerges as a potential Sterne successor, amid warded loyalties and Topeka speculation.
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Leiana
Senator Baker
Leland
Lit Crum
George Findley
Tesc
Néer
State League
EMTRA
CY Lewed
Laland
Mike
Ed Madison
Republican
Washington
Beker
George Findlay
Findlay
Leland Any
Sutton
Shawnee
Tom Anderson
Billy Stems
Shewice
Sterne
Baker
Republican Party
Rantefeld
Biistom House
Lit
Calthtul
Crum
Eslend
Major Anderson
Persion Axent
Adritt
George
Senator Sterns
Shawnee County
Joes
Topeka
Eses Leland
Ime
Stern
State Senate
United States Senate
Sawyer A. W. Dana
Demato
The
State Journal Today
Dane
Dana
Sterné
Marshallo
Cy Leland
Kansas Ave
T. F. Doras
Fellows
Shen
Doran
Cy Letind
Mr. Dana
Barker
Dene
Snapshots of Topeka News and Local Events
Topeka items report varied happenings from a concert plan and a fourth of July address to personnel changes at Santa Fe offices and local civic notes. Highlights include births, a judge appointing a receiver, a Topeka delegation at a national meeting, school and college events, and upcoming athletic contests at athletic park and Washburn.
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Marshells
Joe Waters
Meriton
Central CC
Allen
Leavensworth
Shawnee
Teachers’ Association
Teachers Institute
J.D. French
Twken
The
Santa Fe
B.T. Lucas
Highlané Avenue
Topeka
Kansas City
Macd Ellison
Car Service Department
Judge Foeter
Federal Court
I. I. Doubleday
Columbus
Europe
Topeka Y.bl Cal
Calvin Hayes
Supreme Court
Frank Raynor
Wastburn College
Gowwell
Paudhtat
We Opera “Cin Gerilla
Harmony Hall
Dever
Denver
Bryer
Miower
J. J. Frey
Genetral
Mudge
Sante Fe
el Puno
Tex
Patrick Donoven
Sereecnt Donovan
Justice Doster
Salvation Army
Athletic Park
Strick
Harry Colburn
Simnasium Cass
MOA
Cymrassums Grounds
Sixth
Monroe Streets
TJ. Anderson
H. G. Larimer
F. P. Lindsay
Geo. W. Smith
HS. Reed
A. ©. Wallace
Geo. W. Carey
de J. F. Buck
J. Ware Butterford
Chas. Rice
C. W. Whitmore
J. H. Larner
Columbian
Washburn Alumni Banque
A. W. Brewster
Association
GM. Herrick
Peter SteWsear
Arthur McCabe
Lb . Greensood
Syone
W. Nestor
Michael Burvtam
St Louis
Maddock
W. Naylor
Lucy Dougherty
Local Political Shuffle Reported in Fractured Text
A fragmented OCR item mentions Harry Bone and S. Sone of Ashland as upcoming figures in federal office roles. It references F. Doran, a Sanillaete, and Republicans conceding a political point. The passage is unclear and garbled.
Kansas Old Soldiers Snub Prompted Eckert Outrageous Reprimand
T W Eckert editor of the Arkansas City Traveler expresses fury toward Kansas political appointments. He says old soldiers backed Tom Anderson and Crum in the campaign were ignored by Senator Baker and Leland. Eckert urges honoring veterans, warns GOP damage, and predicts renewed party energy from dissatisfied supporters.
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Lst
Kansas
Senator Baker
James H. Reeder
Haysey
Journal
Leland
Tom Anderson
Lyasiy
Levindy
Salaries and patronage in the federal service outlined
The piece lists salaries and deputies for federal offices including Mr Sutton collector of internal revenue at 3998, pension agent Cy Leland at 4000, and several clerks from 3200 to 1400. It notes travel expenses, specific roles in Oklahoma, and remarks on potential cleaning out by Mr Leland. United States Attorney Mr Lacbert gets 470, Bone 2000 yearly, and U S Marshal Sterne 4000 yearly with authority to appoint deputies.
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Sutton
Internal Revenue
Oklahoma
Atchison
Cy Leland
Pension Office
Leland
United States
Lacbert
HS. Bone
W. ©. Sterne
Not a Middle Roader Joel Reed Declines Faction
Pratt resident Joel Reed disavows affiliation with the Willetts Steinberger faction and Populists. He recalls supporting the Omaha platform and warns Populists against backing the Mittens Steinberger group while noting his own stance.
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Joel Reed
Pratt
Willetts Steinberger Fation
Willcte-Steinberger
Pepples
Kansas
Omaha Platform
Popullets
Gainet
Willets-Steinberger
Father Kneipp Dies World Famous Water Cure Pioneer
The Rev Father Sebastian Kneipp died in Worms hofen after years of illness. Born near Ottobern in 1821 he studied in Augustab ers and became a priest at 25. He pioneered cold water therapy, cured many, built Sanitarium at Woerl shofen, attracted royalty including Emperor Franz Joseph and the Pope, and left an enduring medical and religious legacy.
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Munich
Father Knipp
Wormshofen
Sebastian Kneipp
Bereriay
Ottobeurn
Cwas
Augustbers
Woerlshofen
Katine
Emeric
Austria
Joseph
Augustin
Roths
Kneipps
Water problem in Chicago schools solved for three years
After nine months of wrangling the Chicago board of education awarded contracts to two firms to install and maintain water filtration plants in all schools for three years at a total of 89,000 dollars. The plan divides work with filtration and cooling equipment in twenty schools and filters to be added in 249 others, ending a long dispute over pure water for 390,66 children.
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Gan
Lest Hares
Chicago
Board of Education
Bie
Samuel Kerr
Amon
Aso
Health Department
Death by own action at the Baldwin Hotel
San Francisco reports the death of Norton a United States internal revenue cashier who killed himself with carbolic acid after learning his accounts would be investigated. He had been notified by the revenue collector that shortages might total up to 5 000 or 36 000. Norton rented a room at the Baldwin annex, took poison at noon, and died later. Local agents and routes advertised for travel and conventions accompany the chaotic passage.
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Jobs Mondain
John Mountain
Huron Street
Buider
Sweden
Courtey
Chicago
United States
Thas
Builders and Traders’ Exchange
Graceland
Chicago Times
Topeka
Joby Lagerstrom
John Frank
Charles Lagerstrom
San Francisco
Iseae Norton
United States Tnternhl Revenue Department
Auieide
Hevenue
Wilburn
Captain Thrasher
Norton
Baldwin Hotel
Belson
The
Nations Surety Company of
Kansas City
Potato Blight Threatens Topeka Farm Crop
A potato blight endangers farms near Topeka with root and leaf rot that withers vines. County official Scott Kelsey worries the crop will be ruined unless checked. experts at Kansas State University and the Agricultural College will study remedies. Nearby Roseville river bottoms report similar damage as Kansas’ chief potato region braces for potential loss.
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Topeka
Scott Kelsey
Keiser
Snow
State University
Popence
The
Agricultural College
Journal
Kelsey
Roseville
Kansas City
Kansas
Japan
Victoria
B. C
A. R. Milne
Hakodate
Hawaii native decries annexation treaty impact
A Washington interview quotes Hawaii native leader saying the proposed treaty with the United States would oppress her country. She argues most islanders oppose annexation, noting Hawaii’s diverse population and lack of post treaty protections. She criticizes U. S. officials for misrepresenting islander interests and recalls no benefits from past agreements.
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New York
Washington
Queto Tlisokatant
United States
Hawaii
Lew Pewpin
Hayel
STANDARD OIL PROFITS DIVIDEND AND CHICAGO BOARD SHUTDOWN
New York June 17 regular quarterly dividend of 8 percent with an extra 7 percent on Standard Oil stock payable today. Dividend totals about 19 million to stockholders. In fiscal year 32 percent dividend paid this year and 2 percent declared so far. Chicago June 17 the Chicago stock and mining board will close after July 3 with the association disbanding. Members would receive about 0 each.
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New York
Standart Ofl Company
Leon
Chicago Mintng Board
Cisco Chicago
Chteagy Stock and Mining Board
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Duncan
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Arizona
Harry Bone
Sue Sprouse
Suse Wl
Roldera
BR. J. Sone
Ashland
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Tt. W. Eckert
Arkansas Cit Traveler
Paker
Billy Sterne
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Gore
Ecork
Copeland
Joel Reece
Dan Anthony
Leavenworth
Senate Saker
Bakes Mir
Ant
Anthony
Father Kneipp
Suhougs Children
Baldwin
New Mexico
Santa Fr
Christian Endeavor
A. T
DeWitt
Geo. W. Stansfield
Chamberlains Courtemedy
Merta Themeslves
Cruggista
W. B. Johnson
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Heer de
Witt Almege
Alize Su
Mten
Borthea
Dezent Fitters
Wonennanan
California
Christian Endeavorere
Divine Healing
W. P. Welch
Evenines
Hamilton Fell
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