Arcadian Copper Syndicate Forms In Michigan Lead Prospect
A fragmented report details the Arcadian Copper Company forming with officers including Albert C. Murrage of Barton connected to the Boston Gas Company. The venture plans large scale mining near Houghton and Nehilng with tests and a projected Arcadia land grant.
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Magrates
Arcation Copper Company
Heaton
Albert C. Murrage
Beug
Te Bokton Gas Company
Kbat
Gitaneinaties
A. Morrage of
Barton
Cie
Eystog
Comery
Henry G
Faretman
Fartian
Tite
Veter & Ta
Ache
Tellowine
Acres
Houghton
Nehling
Arcadia
Ghia
Jug with a History and a Troubled Wedding Day
A fragment recounts HasroMbure and the Gamber family saga tied to a jug. A daughter’s birth, a rushed wedding, and a disputed will spark family grief as events unfold toward a distant hometown court. The jug’s owner, Mr. Gamber, reportedly sought to tie legal action to his late wife’s memory.
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HasroMbure
Lewis Gamber
Thompson
Wade
Min Danuhter
Murder in Public Park Witnessed by Crowd
A woman was killed in a Washington public park in front of a crowd. Papers describe the scene and surrounding details as police and bystanders reacted. officials note the event as a murder case with ongoing investigation and limited identifications.
Mail Thrown Away at Church Street Post
Falls Church postmaster Crocker reports a mail mixup at a store where children opened letters from the Sixty-ninth and Sixty-ninth New York regiments. Thirteen letters were found opened and some missing, with several addressed to mothers. Investigation shows mail theft and loss claims filed with the War Department.
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Alger
Dune
Moank
Ohio
New York
G Nobbier
Palls
Pee Orme
Pustwaiter Crocker
Chance for Kansans in fourth expedition debates grow
June 10 1917 San Francisco Call notes debate over Fourth Expeditionary Force from Camp Merritt. Officers discuss convoy roles and timing while troops count remains steady. Kansas regiment commanders vary. some officers show promise though training gaps persist as Colonel Purston leads the unit.
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Kansas
Joe
Purston
Teweht
Sudan
Kanfaa
Strauss Named Police Chief Retains Assists in Topeka
Mayor Fellows and the city council approved appointments for Topeka police. A. Strauss named marshal with Jake Owens as assistant city marshal Pim Donovan as deputy marshal and LS Perry as police judge. Mrs L E Thorpe retained as police matron. Salaries adjust but retain merit and experience guiding promotions.
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Fellows
T A. Strauss
Assigtant City Marshel
Jake Owens
Cit
Pim Donovan
Bolles
LS. Perry
L. E. Thorpe
Gy Conncil
Topeka appoints new police chief amid council support
The council backs the selection of a new police chief aged 38 from the Third ward after three and a half years of service by Mr. Strauss and six years for Owens and Donovan. The chief vows strict enforcement of city ordinances and retention of Donovan and Owens as assistants.
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Strauss
Gwens
Donovan
Owens
Donovan Tes
Hves
Uniay
Strauss Named City Marshal As Topeka Police Plan Shifts
Former police collector Mr Strauss, long a Topeka resident, is praised for fairness and energy in appointing him city marshal. Mayor Fellows will decide patrolmen. Strauss vows impartial law enforcement and plans a short fishing trip after leaving the force.
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Strauss
Sixteenth Street
Topeks
Patrommen
Fellows
Kaw
Henry M. Stesle
T. A. Strauss
Topeka
Earthquake Shakes Rome Area Causes Damage and Panic
Rome reports two sharp earthquake shocks this morning near Hie, 42 miles from the city. The strongest quake lasted nine seconds, damaging several buildings, rendering barracks uninhabitable, and causing widespread panic. At Castel Franco the quake injured several and killed a child.
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Rome
Hie
Here
Stiam
Castel Franco
Beck
Collins Case Sub Rosa Trial Prep In District Court
Details reveal the Collins murder case remains under secrecy until trial. Detective Del Marhanek completed his duties and will assist later. A colored coachman believes John Collins innocent, visits him, and the jailhouse atmosphere grows tense. Frances Babcock is slated to testify, and a letter from Collins to her will be produced. Thomas Wagstaff is described as a New York law graduate practicing in Lawrence. Attorney A A Godard faces criticism for tactics, while John Collins stays at the county jail as a high profile inmate.
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Collins
Distriet Court
del Marhanek
John Collins
Iman
John
Thrace Collins
Judge Norton
Lawrence
Texas
Babcock
Frances Babcock
Norton
Miss Babcock
Thomas Wagetamt
Lawson
Joby Collins
T Wave
A. A. Godard
Mr. Godard
Express Charges Reduced For Soldier Shipments
New York June 21 The American Na Hon and other express companies have announced a 2 percent reduction on germane shipments for soldiers or sailors in U S army or navy. The discount applies only to personal use goods sent by families or friends to camps or rendezvous in the United States and not for speculative purposes. Watson's Livery 7th and Van Buren.
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New York
United States Army
Navy
United Stat
Watson's
7Th
van Buren
O Higgins Armored Cruiser Reported Sold by Spain
London reports from multiple sources that Spain has purchased the Chilean armored cruiser O Higgins last seen near the Cape Verde islands. A transport with Spanish troops is said to accompany the transfer to receive the vessel.
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London
United States
Spain
O'Hizgins
Cape Verde Islands
Old and use less vessels Third Spanish squadron at Cadiz
June 28 report lists the Third Spanish Squadron assembling at Cadiz under Admiral Barrosa. Vessels include Cardenal Cisneros Lepanto Numancia Victoria Puig Cerda and torpedo boats Meteoro Leon XVII Montserrat with armor speeds and armament noted. Some ships are outdated yet projected to sail 10 to 20 knots depending on hull and coal.
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Cadiz
Gibraltar
Cardenal de Lisneras
Lepanto
Numancia
Victoria
Puig Cerda
Meteoro
Leon XVII
Montserrat
Barrosa
Posse
Vitoria
Sac
Cardenal Cisneros
Hay~ Ins
North Topeka Social Notes and Local Moves
North Topeka column lists residents visiting, moving, and traveling from Topeka to nearby towns. It notes Ellinwood Woodman’s trip to St Joseph, A. Davig of St. Sorept visiting parents, meat market sold to Dell Parker, Annie Henry's trip to Lygn Kan, Catalina piles summer plans, and local talks of Mrs. W. S. White’s Los Angeles departure. Also mentions W. Winn of Horton visiting family, Turnverein class members heading to Omaha, and Miss Daisy Ross becoming a stenographer at the Capital elevator.
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Kansas
W. M. Grover
Oxankis
Tay
Ellinwood Woodman
T. Joseph
A.‘ Davig
St. Sorept
Vietig
Mra
Wepry Baechier
Dell Parker
Annie Henry
Lygn
Kan
A.M. Petro
Kelsey
Mitchell
Catalina Piles
HP. Bima
Quincy Stree
Heck
O Chestra
W. Winn
Horton
Wile
Borinne
Courtland Day
Topeka
T. 15
Resnulds
Urean
Arie
Missestate
Minnie
Hienstein
Mina Strickrott
North Side
Turnverein
Omaha
North Christian Church
Helen E. Moses
Indianapolis
Christian Women's Board of Missions
Cincinnad
Special 4th July Rates on Missouri Pacific One Fare
Special Fourth of July fares announce a single round trip between stations within 2 miles at a minimum 60 cent rate. Sale dates July 2 3 and 4 with return by July 5. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends who assisted the Wolff family during Mr Wolf's illness. Old papers for sale tomorrow only at 5 cents per bundle. Electric fans and seasonable items promoted by Santa Fe Route. Pearless Steam Laundry advertises color-safe shirt waist laundering.
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Missouri Paciow
George Wolff
Wolf
Santa Fe
Journal
Pearless Steam Laundry
Du Maurier Betroths Ethel Barrymore in London
The Evening News reports Gerald Du Maurier son of the late Trilby author is betrothed to American actress Ethel Barrymore. Barrymore, aged about 30, is daughter of Maurice Barrymore and niece of John Drew. Both appeared in Beerbohm Tree’s company and Du Maurier played Sou Sou in Trilby in London.
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Trilby
Wilfred Ethel Barrymore
London
The
Evening News
Gerald du Maurier
Triniby
Ethel Barrymore
Laurence Erving
Henry Irving
du Maurier
Mise
Marguerite Silva
Mr. Beerbohm ‘Tree
Sou
Army Deserter Is Arrested At Wedding In Evansville
Robert E. Kelley, now married to his cousin in Grayson County Kentucky, was arrested in Evansville while celebrating his marriage. Kelley had enlisted in the regular army in Evansville six months earlier, served at Port Riley Kansas, and deserted over horse riding. He was taken to Louisville after arrest as his wife collapsed in distress.
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el Riley
Evansville
Ind
Robert E . Kelley
Port Riley
Kan
Grayson County
Kentucky
Kelley
Louisville
Are You Going East Santa Fe Route Special Train
N E A special trains advertise July departures via Santa Fe route from Kansee to Chicago with sightseeing along Allegheny mountains Horseshoe Curve Blue Juniata and Susquehanna. Includes New York to Gettysburg battlefield ride. W C Garvey agent handles itinerary low rate Washington excursions and Topeka Omaha Exposition trains. Grain-O coffee ad closes the notice.
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Kansee
Santa Fe
Kanone City
Chicago
Pennsylvania Lines
Alleghany Mountain
Nde
Washington
F. C
Topeka
Omaha Exposition
Omaha
Fin
W. C. Garvey
New Submarine Torpedo Device Proposed by Fitehughs
Leo Fitehughh, formerly of Lexington now in Baltimore, plans a stock company to manufacture a submarine torpedo device he has patented. A 13 foot torpedo would travel up to eight miles submerged with electrical control and could locate harbor mines or deliver messages. A quarter scale model was demonstrated. he served in the United States Navy and was active in the Inventors' Association in Washington.
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Lexington
Leo Fitehugh
Baltimore
Paul Anderson
Mechanical Department
Kentucky State College
Tia
Shige
Fitantgn
United States Navy
Inventors’ Association
Washington
Excursion to Ottawa by First Methodist Sunday School
Cheaper than staying at home the First Methodist Sunday School invites all to a round trip excursion to Ottawa on Sunday June 2. The special train leaves Santa Fe depot at 8:00 am and returns about 5:00 pm. Tickets cost 1.00 for adults and children under six ride free. Tickets available at multiple local outlets including Kansas Avenue Moore Kellam Wellshtman and others.
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Ottawa
Santa Fe
Kansas Avenue
Moore
Kanaas Avenue
Kellam's
Kansas Venue
Welshtman
West Tenth Treet
B. C. Hotman
North Topeka
Millions Given A Treatment Face Trial Offer
The proprietors of King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds claim to have given away ten million trial bottles of their remedy. They say it cures hoarseness and all lung diseases, promising satisfaction or a refund.
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Tr Gell An Bwitt & Holliday
Gratn-O Drink Promised As Coffee Substitute
An advertisement touts Gratn-O as a wholesome, non stimulant beverage for all ages. It claims to aid rest, strengthen nerves, and replace coffee with similar strength and cost, noting it is safe for children and adults and sold by all writers and ke. The text emphasizes its health benefits and price range of 13 and £ 60.
Special Low Rate Excursion to Buffino and Saratoga
Special low rate excursion to Buffino and Saratoga via the Lake Shore and Michigan South. Morses and buggies get best care at Watsons.
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Buffino
Saratoga
Lake Shore
Michigan
Watson's
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