Free Concerts Planned At Auditorum In Reedley
Community leaders promise free band concerts this summer with a tentative program outlined for next Wednesday at the Auditorum. Local musicians and providers discuss funding and professional lineup while attendees anticipate varied acts including Annie Samm and Merry Hearts.
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Auditorum
Marvhalls
Hes
Cifferent
Topeka
Binhaneli
Annie
le Whiteley
Ee OG Lewis
Nara
Taft Visit Recounts Curtailed Invite at White House
The text notes an invitation from the president to Secretary Taft, amid confusion over Curtis’s ability to attend. It references a sageseathin moment and suggests Taft’s involvement in a pending or informal outreach. The article preserves historical tone and names key figures mentioned.
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Curtis
Taft
Not Enough Engines Spur Western Railroad Strain
In a report from Chicago the Western railroad systems reveal chronic engine shortages and aging motive power. Analysts warn that recalls of new engine orders have failed to materialize, with projected needs reaching up to 25 percent of prewar equipment. The supply bottleneck, paired with a heavy traffic surge, risks delaying western freight and passenger flow for weeks or months. Also noted is Cleveland baseball movement with Elmer Mick steering signals for the coming season and Donahue remaining unsigned for the Bulls.
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Chicago
Earth
Fister
Bt Wa
Toledo
Rome
Trate
Snap Shots At Home News Chronicle Bulk of Topeka Items
A jumble of notices from Topeka area sources mentions civic meetings, sermons, and public events. References include Taft invitations, cemetery society harness gatherings, and Sunday concerts with Rev Francie L. Hayes speaking on historical topics.
Hudson River Tunnel Connected After Long Delays
The Hudson River tunnel linking Fourteenth Street in Jersey City with Morton Street in New York City was connected today after four decades of start stop work due to accidents and financial troubles. John W. White, head attorney of the Modern Woodmen, died of Bright's disease in Rock Island Illinois.
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Hudson River
New York
Fourteenth Street
Jersey City
Morton Street
New York City
Rock Island
John W. White
Bright
Heart to Heart Talk With Prospective Investors
A persuasive prospectus warning readers to beware mining and oil stock swindles. W H Canniff invites inquiries to verify claims about high dividends, mentions Aurora Consolidated Mining, Home Run mine near Prescott, and California oil, touting 12 percent returns and safe principal via trust funds. He urges skepticism and offers proofs, blueprints, and ore samples to convince cautious investors.
Investor Seminar Promises 12 Percent Returns at National Hotel
A notice promoting a one week show by W H Canniff and A T B F at the National Hotel outlines profits in mining and oil investments. It advertises a 12 percent cash interest before stock issuance or trust fund protection, and claims readers can learn from Douglas Lacey & Co. results while short on warnings about risks. Investors are urged to attend March 12 to 19 or write if unable to attend.
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Weill
Portbiy
Vannanl
Esata
Meister Oh
New York
Joes
Aurora Consolidated Mining Company
Aly Dend
California
Los Angeles
Sésne Jeanow
Treasury
Old Mother Earth
W. H. Canniff
Navilden Treasure A. T
8. F
Odes
C. J. Devlin
Topeka
National Hotel
Douglas, Lacey & Co
Oil Territory Investment Prospect From Early 1900s Notice
A promotional note describes an oil venture in the Indian Territory with Lacey & Rorapasype, promising high profits from 15 to 25 wells. It details a stock offering at 1.00 par, with half held in trust, aiming for 12 percent dividends, and estimates near-term production and earnings to entice investors.
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Lacey & Rorapasype
Bartesville
Indian ‘Territory
Treasury
Isc
Judge restricts grounds for divorce at Wichita court
Wichita March 12 Judge T C Wilson of Sedgwick county district court has finished assigning forty seven cases, twenty four for alimony, to be heard this term. He announced a new ruling: further petitions must be corroborated by evidence and mere allegations of extreme cruelty are insufficient. He warned of too many divorce cases lacking sufficient cause.
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Wichita
Kan
T. C. Wilson
Sedgwick County District Court
Judee
Wilson
Steal or Starve Santa Fe Section Men Wage Dispute
A Santa Fe section men wage dispute is aired with letters and notices. The writer claims a March 1 1904 raise to 1.25 for ten hours forces many experienced men out. He argues families rely on the work and criticizes management for payroll waste and underpay. Also notes Commerce Commission hearings on Planters Compress and cattle rail cases. Snow reports 15 feet deep near Sacramento, with lines out of service and altered routes. A bet of 500 is placed on Britt.
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Santa Fe
Newton
State Journal
Santa Fe Railway Company
Sacramento
Cal
This City
Daviville
Beach
Oroville
Marysville
Willows
San Francisco
Stockton
Summit
Warrants Held Up for Last Month’s Wages by County Superintendent
County Superintendent Wright orders warrants for final month’s teacher pay held until he directs payment, ensuring the last month’s salaries are not released without official instruction. Included are notes on bank statements and a mix of stray notices and advertisements from the era.
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Wright
Oeneep Wright
Cevks
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