Greater German Port Improvements at Hong Kong Channel
A Hong Kong dispatch notes Germany’s planned enhancements at a Chinese port area. It mentions new facilities for rapid loading and unloading, steam cranes, and extended docks to accommodate increased shipping activity. The article describes a two port plan, with a "small port" in the inner bay and a "great port" to be let for rapid cargo handling. Construction timelines suggest progress in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Mer
Murchkl
Low Thik Company
Nigoligting
Riau Chon Bay
Americans Granted Privilege At Paris Exposition Sale Of Whisky
A report notes Americans receive privileges at the Paris Exposition including a company formed in Trenton and Lexington to conduct certain bars. The text mentions incorporators Edward Menakek, Grow, and Danja Murphy and odd claims about delicate apparatus and health benefits, with references to various medical claims and implausible details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Bnen
Parle
Edwant Menteak
New Turks
Staun P, Grow
Lexington
Danja
Murphy
Funeral notice for Comrade XC Stantent ry at Prat Hall
Comrades of Toprdus Poet invite all portage members to attend the funeral for Comrade XC Stantent ry at Prat Hall Sundar Marek on March 1. Tickets on sale March 11 32 with proceeds to the Senta Fa Association. Final Merit March 11. Free chairs and sleepers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topels
Amieminie
Prat
Sundar
Mareki
Welch P
Fuggeral
Ether Porta
Warken
Vatuenen
Boston Promoter Sought In Letters for 20000 Get Rich Quick Scheme
Boston authorities seek a promoter named Parker accused in a defrauding scheme involving mysterious boxes sold for one dollar each. Over 20,000 letters and money were involved as post office boxes were accumulated and a judge placed an attachment on goods to halt the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Euods Amim
Remains of Kate Chase Sprague Buried in Cincinnati
The funeral of Mrs Kate Chase Sprague, daughter of the late Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase, was held at Washington and will be followed by burial beside her father in Cincinnati. Daughters and relatives attended. the Chief Justice’s grave has been decorated. A movement to establish a monument is mentioned by local union resolutions.
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Kate
Chase Boragee
Cincinatii Cincinenati
Kate Chase Spratsts
Chint Justice
Sortmon P. Chase
Clincinnati
Lfimbre
Glaswood Cemetery
Washington
Sery- Wen
Chie Justive Chase
Agianmerameter
Int
Chase Ant
Incendiary Suspect Said to Target Churches in Cicero
Evidence from today suggests the Second Presbyterian Church fire and Trinity Methodist blaze were the work of an incendiary. Investigators believe the fires started in the organ area and hope to locate the arsonist amid ongoing inquiries. A mailed note claims divine neglect for churchgoers, prompting renewed pursuit of the suspect.
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Cicero
B. Melonmin
First Night Sale At Chickering Hall Yields Mixed Prices
New York March 10 The first night of the Bipkwsten Pischoff collection at Chickering Hall grossed 56815. A full length Susanna Randolph portrait by John Singleton Copley sold for 6 60 to Charlot F Sprague of Washington. Other works fared poorly with Walcott’s portrait bringing 2005 and Henriette Marin to Van Dyck at a low figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bipkwsten-Pischoff
Chickering Hall
Charlet F. Sprague
Washington
John Singleton Copley
Alaskan Boundary Dispute Report To Arbitration Likely
A Washington dispatch reports that no rush to formalize Alaska boundary delimitation exists while talks continue over the Lynn Canal. Secretary Hay sent a memorandum rebutting British claims and asserting U S ownership of the waters, with arbitration seen as the likely path to settle the dispute.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Anthough
Alaskas
United Stated
Great Britain
Lynn Canal
Hay
Topeka Hello Corps Invite Attendees for Montgomery Funeral
Members of the Topeka Hello Corps request attendance at Montgomery’s funeral on Sunday afternoon. The service will be held at the Third Church.
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WRC
Topeka
Hello! Corps
Montgomery
Rus Welock
Chrletas
Lecture Course Show Reputed Concert at Rowley
A closing number at the lecture course with a concert by Spiur Mariette is set for March 18. The event promises top entertainment as the choir from Rowley enjoys a strong reputation for ticket value and artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariette
Erelieg
Comrae
Ickata
Rowley
Hillsdale Jury Clears Putram Family in Murder Case
In Hillsdale Michigan on March 1 the jury acquitted Mr Ruchsel Putram and his daughter Sarah in the murder trial of Abeirbueband and another father figure. The verdict of not guilty was delivered after deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Mich
Ruchsel Putram
Sarah
Abeirbueband
Topeka Water Co case upheld. city rights limited
The Kansas Supreme Court, in a majority ruling written by Associate Justice Smith, upheld the Topeka Water company mortgage and operation rights, ruling the city may extend mains under existing ordinances and regulate rates, while preserving city ownership aims. Chief Justice Doster dissented on the franchise issue but agreed with limited city power to compel compliance.
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Supreme Court
Doster
Topeka
W. AS. Bird
Topeka Water Company
Willan FR. Smith
Juste Johnston
Ie Court
New Jersey Corporation
Ths
Kansas
New Jersey Company
Justex Smith
Kugisas Corporation
Atlantic Trust Company
Topeka “Water Company
New Jersey
Lis
Shawner County
Athletic ‘Trust Company
NEOF
Ott
Water Company
Tp Mortage
Ane Ag Burtenancon
Smith
Kaness
Doster Dizented
Mortgage reference sparks franchise ouster in Topeka case
Chief Justice Dostersien cites a mortgage tied to a New Jersey company seeking removal of the Topeka Water franchise. Allegations claim the incorporators were denied the right to own assets, with Atlantic company aid and Charles P. Sirent noted among partners in the action against the water utility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dostersien
Hist
New Jersey Company
Ae Ees
Eee
Social and Personal Club Scenes and Local Weddings
The second Informal club party filled Hudson's hall with a lively crowd and a well ordered program. Notables present included Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, Mr. and Mrs. Cale, Miss Vera Low, Miss Edith Goslari, and many others. The Helianthus Club held a Friday meeting at Mrs. Ward's home with a short program by Mrs. Hornaday and readings from Millard and Burt. A quiet Wednesday wedding at Topeka avenue joined Miss Maggie Pierson of Osage City to Mr. George Bedell of Iola, with Rev. Blakestey performing the ceremony and Bliss Tatsford as attendant. The couple planned an eastern honeymoon and a home in Lola after April first.
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Hudson's Hall
C. 5. Bowman
Charlie A
Airs Fred Cale
Mins Alla Scovilie
Vera Low
Charlotte Parkhurst
Edith
LG. Ward
M. Hadley
Clay Street
Mai Bedell-Pierson
Maggie Pierson
Osage City
George Bedell
Iola
FA. Botsford
Topeka Avenue
Linus Blakestey
Cerine Alli
Bedell
Lola
Topeka
Onage City
A. Marburg
Kansas City
Felicity Club
Mes. J, Fp, Myers
West Sixth Avenue
Ralston Health Club
Violet Hutler McCoy
West Eighth Avenues
Harry A. Jetmore
Jetmore
Farmily
Internos Club
Isabel
Meath
J. G. Baly
Marysville
Ind
SS. Griffitt
Bpindle
Washington, D.C
I. W. Doolittle
L. B. Rath
Botsford
M.S. Hoover
Pearl
Wamega
Fred Bonebrake
Genee City
Topelka
R. Z McCoy
California
Nellie Lincoln
J. R. Wisk
Ulvich
Manhattan
Charles Otis
Imperial Club
Clarence Molly
St. Paul
Minn
Clyde Foote
Earleville
Ruth Snyder
Eliy
Marcia Spivey
Clara Pratt
Topeka News Briefs and Court Notices
A Topeka news page notes federal court sessions in Wichita and an upcoming U.S. district court session. Postmaster Guthrie plans two to three additional Shawnee rural routes. Probate and local church events are listed with multiple names and dates.
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Wichita
Washburn Ca
Matty
Givaree
Vemues Mos
Thrman
Titenaan
Cherokee
Topeka
Ss. G” Montgomery
State Temperance Union
General Findson
Reform School
Misa Eure Tilson
Kansas
al Fahene
Roek Pollen
Holsington
Leary
Worth
Rossville
Wat Stas
Wa Peeme
Guthrie
Shawnee County
T. Lomorrow
United States District Court
G. H. Lamb
Woodson County
Delste
YW. CA
Bay
Hank Shaffer
Frank Crist
Maron
Dolman United
Roar
Chaclin Y Reat
Sfissethel Jonvan
Tith
Epworth League
Warkine Methodist
Hapkell Institute
Genvernores
Will Woot & Power Company
Wer Company
J. J. Lyons
Harrisburg
B. Street Baptist Church
de. Lyons
Row
de. Emerson
First Christian Church
Young Women' Ch. Association
Emma Banks
Pontal
Reed
Wichite
Taylor
Kansas City
Delick
I Kate
Morton
Drew
Bour Helter
P Maith
Cuy
Burgess
Californie
Mortenger Shell
Rankin
Topekanex
Peipies
Wil Aliess & Union
First Methodist Church
Pient Christian Church
Hogeboom
Eulalde
Rowville
Young Shan Sininte
Fenaud
Nis
West Minstrel Company Heads Topeka Crowd
William H. West returned to Topeka leading his own minstrel company at the Crawford theater. A large audience enjoyed an excellent program with top comedy and soloists in part one and a strong second part apart from The Storming of San Juan Hill. The Lukens Brothers and Marvely brothers entertained with daring feats and Eddie Horan plus David Meier drew applause for Signal Lights and punching bag acts. Special scenery enhanced the first act.
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William H. West
Topeka Priday
Crawford Theater
West Organization
San Juan Hui
West
Cavalleria Rusticana
Lukens Brothers
Tires Marvely Brothers
Eddie Horan
David Meier
More Business and Less Politics in Senate Lodge Bill Endorsement
Cincinnati March 19 the chamber of commerce endorses the senate Lodge bill and the house Burros Bil for remodelling the consular service. The recalations state the consular service would better promote national interests on a business basis and merit, continuing a worthy incumbent and advancing merit-based promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
New York Prima donna dies after illness at St Vincent’s
Maren 1 Mrs Gabdriella Bathestine Dwight Collena a famed Italian prima donna from 33 years ago has died at St Vincent’s Hospital New York. She had been ill for a few months.
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New York
Maren
Gabdriella Bathestine Dwight
Collena
Italy
St. Vincent's Hospital
Kansas Supreme Court Opinions Summary
A Kansas high court recaps multiple appellate decisions, reversing errors from Anderson, Shawnee, Marshall, Cowley, Sumner, Barber, Montgomery, Washington, Lyon, Osage, Harvey, McPherson, Leavenworth, Bourbon, and other counties. Cases include Boyer v Lima, Clark v Skeen, Grisham admr v Greer, Schuchart v Schuchart, Publishing House v Heyl, State ex rel v Topeka Water Co, and First National Bank variants. Dissent noted in Doster.
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Howe
Iequireme
IEF
Dosthr
Woodworth
Bowles
Anderson County
Boyer
Lima
Istee
Shawnee County
Smith
Marshall County
Hat National Bank of Arkansas City
Farmers National Bank of Arkansas Glas
Cowley County
Clark
Skeen
Barber County
Grisham
Admr
Ve Lee
Montgomery County
Greer
Schuchart
Washington County
Heyl
Executtrix
Lyon County
Curry
The
Kansas & Col. Pas. Aly. Co
Osage County
State of Kansas
Topeka Water Co
Doster
C. J
Taylor Vs Lander
Harvey County
Davies Va
Jones
First National Bank of McPherson
Bradley
McPherson County
Nh Va
Pac. Aly, Co
Leavenworth County
Zirkle Etvalys
Leonard
Percuriam
First National Bank of
Sheriff
Elliott
Bourbon County
Columbia Mfg. Co
al Va
Stoddard Mfg. Co
Court of Appeals
Lower Et al
Schumacher
Lower Et al Ve Gephart
Cincinnati Distillers Plan Whisky Export to Bypass Tax
Cincinnati distillers prepare large exports of bonded whisky to evade a $120 revenue tax as immunity nears expiration. The whisky will be stored abroad and returned for sale after duty is paid, avoiding current duties while awaiting favorable market timing.
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Cincinnati
O. Marea
Cincinna‘t
Three Zeigler Children Drown Near Urbana
Zeigler brothers Jacob Oscar and Charles aged 5 7 and 8 drowned four miles north of Urbana Illinois while playing. They apparently fell through ice in a ditch and have not been recovered after hours of searching. A teard was collected from a farmer family indicates the tragedy. Full bank statement notes shifts in surplus reserve loans legal tenders deposits and circulation with banks holding excess reserves.
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Urbana
Ill
Mareh
Jacob
Oscar
Charles Zeigler
Noge Draioxge
New York
North Topeka Social Notes and Local Dispatches
North Topeka items note visitors and travel updates with arrivals from St Louis and Chicago. Local society mentions include Mrs Maury Klemp, Mr Schuff heading to Hope Kansas, and plans for church services at the Church of the Good. Community life, church notices, and social calls fill the column.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Costley
St Louis
Soldier Creek
W. M. van Ore
Bilver Lake
Topeka
L. Courtnes
St Lou
Malencont
Mr. Schuff
Hope
Kan
German Baptist Church
CG. Bowman
C. Steele
Jas
Maury Klemp
Chicago
Church of the Good
Ivening
Ion Churiee Wen
Black man fatally hurt by own race in county incident
Hernando March 10 Thomia Clayton, a Black resident, was struck by members of his own race over a claim tied to a 1-year-old girl. Clayton died at his cabin door as gunfire from a Winchester ended his life. Jurisdiction issues arise as Louisville officials report race-based violence and a separate court opinion questions legislative power to decide contests for officer positions.
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Hernando, Misa
Thomia Clayton
Louisville
Fielde
Contrerny
Also Mentioned on This Page
Columbia
Tribune, and Andrae
Beth
Hong Kong
Scott
Iin
H.W. Squires
Kansas Age
Alashan Boundary
MR. Doster
Social and Personal
Ghdars Ty
Homerin &T. Emo
Charles Beroaivh
Earl of
Rapeas Chey
Sota
Pole Street
Ralston
Eagle Health
Topeka, Kansas
Cincinnati Whisky Men
Roedacresea
Allincia
North Topeka
C. H. Morrison
Kansas Ave
Union Eee Bay Ie
Ss Pigtor
Maestre
Zangas
Felix
Gourau
Weil
Ford
Hoprina
Topeka Laundry Co
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