Notable Civil War Veterans Invited to Special Encampment
A ceremonial invitation was sent to Major General John B. Gartna and other Civil War figures by veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic. The gathering aims to honor past leaders including Grover Cleveland era figures and General Wheeler, with plans noted for a special march and arrangements via the Illinois Central railroad.
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John B. Gordon
W. Jore
Grover Cleveland
Chivwe
Chu Shu
Grand Army of the
Reps
Seajor
John B. Gartna
Ines Mur
Pryeldent McHintey
Dermvet
Bevan Te Ashe
Wilkkm McKintey
Ereiéen
Wesley
Joseph Wheeler
Groveries
Owes A. Miles
William ‘Saatter
Mach Tobacco
Houdersra
Illinois Central Railroad
Espart
New Reporter in the Frigid Santa Fe Shops
A new reporter assigned to Santa Fe shops recounts his freezing, comic tour among cooly aloof officials and yardmen. He endures cold desks, cryptic orders, and frostbitten chatter while seeking the tales behind an Arctic workday and pondering why workers stay warm.
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Ace Web
Aubordinate Brass Collin
Hig Lontkhip
Roenebody
Attesie
Calaly
Greely
Arctic
Ice Tras
Good Service Rewarded Convicts Get Sentence Reductions
Governor Stanly introduces a policy rewarding meritorious inmate work with reduced terms at the state penitentiary. Eligible convicts will receive percent reductions on their sentences, with amounts varying by term served. Names and offenses listed include various sentences and reductions for labor performed.
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Stanly
Tate
Namiock
Phosis T
Greenwood
Marion Jarvis
James Hil
Eilis
Rand Tsiareeny
Fear Peterson
Crawted
Sears
Fragmented notes from a late 19th century issue
A jumbled page lists names like Adolph Smith and J Fisher along with first termers and discounts. Scattered items mention home news, a Kansas street scene, a state football event, and references to local figures, deliveries, strikes, and school delegates with no coherent single story.
Trusts Acceptable Says Bishop Potter Because They Benefit the Majority
Cambrides Mass June 1 In his baccalaureate sermon to the Harvard class Bishop Potter of New York says trusts are acceptable when they benefit the majority. He warns against denouncing capital combinations but urges protecting personal rights while balancing power with the greatest good for the greatest number.
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Bishop Potter
Cambrides
Mass
Harvard
New York
New York Cycle Races Feature A Mitch Contest
In Wallsburg on Sunday the highlight was a sprint between Jay Eaton of Newark and Orlando Stevens of Ottumwa Iowa won by Stevens. The pro finals include quarter mile won by Stevens. Other riders noted include Walthour, Orange, Kramer Rast with places listed. Time shown 22 25. A five mile professional handicap was won by Dan Kramer of Chicago, 300 yards, time 10 57 1-5.
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New York
Wallsburg
Jay Eaton
Newark
Orlando Stevens
Ottumwa
Iowa
Stevens
Otumwa
Kramer
Walthour
Atlanta
Freemax
Cooper
Ottumea
Dan Kramer
Chicago
Nervous Debility Ad Offered By Hallock Drug Co
An advertisement from Hallock Drug Co offers a free trial of a treatment for nervous debility. It claims to cure chronic conditions with prior testimonials and mentions prepaid charges and mail delivery. The notice highlights a free medical pamphlet and invites inquiries to 10 Court ab. Bor Marx for details.
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Dia Riorees
Thinion Soule
Cami Ares
Enim
de Hallock
Uley
Medica
Perbog
Boas
Bali Atro
Rowley Show
Piriee
Pieris
Bor Marx
How Boxers Are Met Catholic Missionary Tella How They Are Dealt With
Rev C Prin of Kiang Nam describes missionary defenses against robber bands in Phase sections near Southern Chanje Tung. Villages are fortified with walls towers and sentries while missionaries train in defense and seek additional mandarin support to deter attacks.
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New York
C. Prin
Kiang-Nam
Chanje Tung
Papel Padere
Rome
Cina
Uhey Mane
Mar
Vaniatge
Bain
Mrissionary
Itttin
Freight Protest Highlights Freight and Passenger Service Conflicts
The letter criticizes the clash between the freight and passenger departments. It argues the freight side bears more galling costs and slower service while the passenger side gains by faster schedules. It notes urged reforms and questions administrative priorities amid a costly rate structure. The piece mentions specific routes and dates for a Santa Fe sale.
North Topeka Social News and Local Notices
North Topeka items report church meetings at Central Avenue Christian Church and Epworth League, visits by Mrs M Philburn and Miss Nellie Luther, and staff changes at local groceries. Gov Stanley and Rev Hutchinson spoke at a Sunday convention. a charity basket event followed. Real estate ad notes a house for sale.
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M. Philburn Bes
Iver E
Nurserymen’s Association
Courtney
Ekner Eldrioge
Miss White
Hottuc
Leiterday
Ihteclty
Central Avenue Christian Church
Zook
Baldwin
Epworth League
Mfr
SL. Courtney
Quinty Street
Biss Dott Watts
Ue Reg Frost Grocery
Soldier
W. H Stanley
Ree. W. Hutchinson
North Topeka
For sale Sasoline stave cheap Mr Eareents
Classified note from the Journal offers a gasoline stave at a low price and invites exchange for a good guitar. The fragment suggests a barter ad with contact implied in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sasoline
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Topeka
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Castoria
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Ths State Journal
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Journal
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Brove & Repair Co
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Henry W. Roby
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Kansas Ave
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Darling Co
Robbg
Sierpe Brass
Hanses
Ac D. Wallace
Storage Co
Clarence Stettner
Natifua
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Topeka Cycle CO
CFCLS
National and Union
Milton Brown
Ik Termit
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Topska
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Shawkes County
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