Hutchinson Jubilee Will Be Contest Open Next May
Kansas Jubilee plans a prize contest with at least three orchestras from Junction City Newton and Wichita entering. J ABbie Chark of Junction City trains a 20 piece orchestra to compete while Eton Boyd directs a larger group and the Wrenla School orchestra to vie for the prize. The report notes record bushels cribbed in Jewell City and Lebanon County with multiple firms listed among top culprits and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Kansas
Mise J. Abbie Chark
Junction City
Eton Boyd
Emporia's New Band In Charge By Business Men
Fingeria reports March 25 as the first stage in forming a new band for Emporia. The Business Men's Association will oversee the project with a five member committee. Funds from private parties will equip the group, and instruments will belong to the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingeria
Mani
Dyas
Alta
ROCTORS TO MEET Fntermiss March 25 program agenda
The meeting features talks on medical and scientific topics including History of a Case of Sub Cataract Dissolution of the Rus tative Lens by Dr Chas Iver Philadelphia PA Committee Recovers From 2 Fall of Bhitts Eye Beer. Also presentations by Dr J M Make from Libata and Dr Ketehersht Abies on Premarital Labor reduction and specimen. election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Iver
Phiie
Delpita
Commiete
AC Dulley
Milton
Sarnia
Hania
J. M. Make
HA Resse Hope
Ketehersht
J. W Hetty
Abolition of Police Commissions Debated in Port Scott
March 25 report notes Representative TON Wry advocating home rule and abolition of police commissions. Discussion centers on shifting authority and governance, with emphasis on reform proposals and the potential impact on local law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Port Scott
Ton Wry
Before Retiring Take Ayer's Pills for a Better Day
Before retiring take Ayer's Cathartic Pills to sleep better and wake in good condition for work. They claim to be a pleasant, effective remedy for constipation biliousness sick headache and liver troubles. Sugar coated and well prepared they avoid common pill annoyances. Ask your druggist for Ayer's Cathartic Pills. When other pills won't help you Ayer's is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Fort Scott vs Home Rule and City Commissions
A reader endorses home rule and retention of city commissions in Wichita Atchison Topeka Leavenworth and Kansas City while opposing abolition only in Fort Scott. They urge keeping commissions in first class cities and suggest reappointing them elsewhere, with a general stance against abolishing commissions statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yam
Abollah
Fort Scott
Leedy
Wichita
Atchison
Topeka
Leaven- Worth
Kansas City
CONSUL TO VERA CRUZ CANDIDACY IN WICHITA
Wichita March 24 John Frazer of Halstead a top Harvey county Republican visited Wichita mingling with local politicians and pushing to become McKinley’s consul at Vera Cruz He was joined by CH Chandler of Newton who backs Frazer to replace Charlie Shaffer of Harvey county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
John Frazer
Halstead
Charlie Bhaffer
Wichita
Harvey County
McKinley
Vera Crux
CH. Chandler
Newton
Frazer
Charlies Shaffer
Prager
Fort Scott Council Passes a Rigid Chicken Ordinance
Fort Scott council last night approved a chicken ordinance. If a fowl is allowed to run at large within city limits after publication in an unofficial paper, offenders face a fine of not less than 1 nor more than 10 dollars. All council members voted for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott Council
Fort Scott
Temperance Revival in Le Roy Spreads Countywide
A revival of temperance sentiment follows recent meetings in Le Roy led by Rev. Kan and Rev. St John. Speakers from Kansas City and Denver addressed the effort backed by Hy county W and T O. A mass meeting of churches and Sabbath schools drew broad attendance including a mothers gathering with nearly 100 women, signaling growing local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Roy
Kan
Amore
Eugenis F. St. John
Kansas City
David Tatum
Denver
Hy County
Reed
Garnett
Alice M. David
Hell
Pest
Coffey County Silver League Seeks Charter
Burlington March 25 An application to the secretary of state for a charter of the Coffey County Free Silver League was signed by B L Kingsbury L D Eppineer Mrs D Eppinger Harrison Kelley Mrs J M Evans EB N Connal W J Tipton A J Hastman and Dire WLW Swindier The applicants will be directors and trustees for the first year The work of organization will be pushed from now on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Viday Duude
Secretary of State
Coffey County
Ailver Leage
B. L. Kingsbury
L. JD. Eppineer
D. Eppinger
Harrison Kelley
J. M Evans
EB. N. Connal
W. J. Tipton
A. J. Hastman
Dire Wlw. Swindier
Wet or Dry at Concordia Vote Sparks City Debate
Concordia residents face the wet or dry question as the liquor issue dominates local discussion. Republicans nominate Walter Darlington for mayor, while Frank Sorttz leads the dry ticket. The familiar slogan, Are you wet or dry, underscores the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia
Concrdia
Yquor
Walter Darlington
Frank Sorttz
Citixens
Litkells
Sizwer Ds
Smith Center Postmaster Vacancy and Political Shift
The Smith Center postmaster position is in flux as Marettk-Jack Stewart, a Democrat, steps down after three years. H. Nelson, a Smith Center Pioneer editor, is expected to take the role, with confirmation pending. The local paper notes a Democratic tilt in the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Center
Marettk
Jack Stewart
Hasdow
H. Nelson
Woalington
Boith Center
Stewart
Nelson
From Kansas Towns General and Personal News Roundup
In Atchison the Missouri and Kansan Telephone Co began extending service to Lancaster after residents subscribed $150 for a telephone. In Barlington a near drowning rescue was reported for Mr and Mrs Klingenberger after floodwaters swept their buggy. they survived, but the buggy was wrecked. Wellington Republicans named a city ticket with Stmour Brown as mayor and others for clerk marshal treasurer and trustees. Parsons saw notable mortgage reductions in Labette County indicating lower indebtedness. Wellington also noted Wells Fargo agent T Lyngaker resigning to return to Kansas City May 1 to enter hardware business. successor unnamed. Furlingame reports Thomas Onto committed suicide by shooting himself.
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Atchison
Missouri & Kansan Telephone Company
Lancaster
Missouri
Barlington
Wellington
Stsmour Brown
A_ BCheever
J.P. Gringtoad
M. R. MfcLean
Joseph Palmer
D.hadden
W. F. Cox
The
Peae
Parsons
Labet
CA. Wilkin & Co
Morteneys
Wellington—T. Lyngaker
Wells-Farko Express
Cympahy Tn Tike
Kansas City
Multiple Local Incidents Reported Across County Notes
A string of brief items from Newton Sedgwick Hutchinson Herington Salina and Ottawa detail a suicide after a gunshot a burglary at S W Shattuck hardware a chorus leadership resignation due to ill health weather and transit delays a county sheriff vacancy misapprehension and a birthday gift of a microscope at Santa Fe hospital Dr A H Wright receives a birthday surprise with a microscope in the box from friends
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Hutchinson
J. E Ruth
Newton
Hutchinson Ladies’ Chorus
Scott
G. H. Drum
Griggs Name Restored on City Republican Ticket
At a city central committee meeting last night the name of P. W. Griggs was chosen over Mrs. R. B. Steele as the Republican candidate for School Board from the Fifth Ward. The committee voted to substitute Griggs on the certification, citing the majority support he received in the primary and that the committee acts as a nominating body. A protest from Fifth Ward residents was presented regarding the action.
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Cty Central Committee
P. W. Griggs
Pith
R. B. Steele
Mittes
J. T. Garver
J.B. Larimer
A. B. Quinton
B.G. Wilson
City Central Committee
Gripe
Steele
Lucht
Case
Steely
Grigen
Minybra
B. Quinton
Mdoping
Mrs. Steele
Bhd
Mr. Griggs
Btecio
Topeka Citizens Ticket Campaign Message
A campaign flyer endorses J B Billard for mayor and Cathers for Second Ward council, promoting the Citizens ticket as a reform plan. It cites water works costs, franchise timing, and school board representation, urging voter registration before Friday night and inviting inquiries about travel via Santa Fe Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citi Zone
J. B. Billard
Shawnee County
Cathers
Wddiwes
Indore
North Topeka
Suni
Topeka
Board of Education
Citizens
D.C. Tillotson
Frank Whitaker
Santa Fe Chief Sees Railroad Refit After Court Ruling
President Ripley of the Santa Fe says railroad affairs are unsettled due to changes but will be in excellent shape within weeks. He has not appointed Nevin’s successor or Higginson to the purchasing post, though Higginson remains deeply involved in ongoing work. A court decision and potential new purchasing chief are key issues as officials reassess operations.
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Supreme Court
Ripley
The
Santa Fe
4 Journal
Topeka
Chicago
California
Nevin
Higginson
Hurd
New York
Rache
Goodwin & Chamberlin
Brchers
Topexa
Kan
Lizie
Farwhinera
St. Paul
Grose
Keene
New York Central
Late Shore
Jersey Central
Pacific Mail
Santa Fe to Consolidate Divisions Move Nickerson Shops
Hutchinson March 2 The Santa Fe announces consolidation of divisions moving Nickerson shops to Newton. President Ripley states the change is business driven to save costs, affecting about 125 rail workers with homes in Nickerson who must relocate. Newton offers land for houses as the line shifts.
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Hutchinson
Mipley
Wong
Nickerson
Newton
Rail commission hearings resume on April 15 in Austin
The Interstate Commerce Commission case into railroad discrimination and charges against Illinois Kansas and Texas routes continues with hearings in Kansas City Chicago and Austin Texas. Attorney General Boyle and state railroad officials will attend along with Texas shippers and exporters. A brakeman, Hughes, was injured at Syracuse after being struck by a water tank spout on freight No. 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Austin
Texas
Morricon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Boyle
State Board of Railroad
Kansas
Amdat
Onsale
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas Points
Texas Shippers
Hughes
Syracuse
Dodge City
Wire Says Supreme Court Decision Applies to Associations
Atlanta March 23 Chairman Morrison of the interstate commerce commission wires the Journal that the Transmissouri ruling also covers joint traffic and the Southern rail way and steamship associations. If carriers may combine to keep up rates why enact anti trust laws. Wellington March 25 Rock Island freight traffic was heavy last night keeping Agent Higgins up until about 2. Santa Fe also shipping large amounts into the city daily.
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Atlanta
W. HH. Morrison
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Transmissouri
Southern Railway and Steamship Associations
BR. Morrison
Rock Island
Wellington
Higgins
The
Santa Fe
Market Report from Chicago Wheat and Corn Trading
Wheat trading was stagnant with May opening at lower bids and rising after Duluth reports. Corn and oats showed quiet activity with May options easing, while hogs, pork, and ribs posted varied moves and cattle prices ranged with regional receipts. Market gossip noted puts on wheat, vessel departures, and policy shifts affecting grains and shares.
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Chicago
Ling
May
Yestern
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Si Ming
Maynard
Meron
COWEN
Gifford
Railey
Bempers
Baldwin
Hachesaya
London
St. Paul
York
Renner Sayn
Burlington Beoke
Hi Vieux
Curie i
Hardware and kitchenware sale catalog fragments
A damaged OCR listing items for sale including teapots, quart and pint pans, embossed trays, biscuit pans, wash boilers copper and tin, kettles, tin chamber parts, mushroom cans, screws, garden sets, shovels, frying pans, carpet tacks, kitchen saws, coffee entitx, and various tools. Readable fragments emphasize household and workshop goods with prices per item and quantity indicators.
Wheat and stock market notes from Topeka era 1897
A dense stock and grain market summary reports wheat prices and futures activity from Duluth to Chicago, with May and July wheat shifts and calls. It notes revenue, receipts, and export attempts, plus commentary from Topeka about stock trends, market pressure, and forecasts for spring wheat areas. It mentions Indiana and Missouri crop advisories and general weather impacts on the outlook.
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Cinempat
Indiana
Missouri
Iowa
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Duluth
G. Logan
Chicago
Minn
Mirkent
Ohio
Tate
Valparaiso
Kansasity Company
Dows Millers
Quincy
Porte
New Orlean
Pqithi
Louis
Mirrat
Unas
Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Quick Lasting Relief
An advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills as a simple early remedy for piles. It cites testimonials from Mrs. M. C. Hinkly of Indianapolis and Major Dean of Columbus praising immediate relief and eventual cure, asserting the treatment is thorough and permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Hinkly
Mississippi Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Columbus
Ohio
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Kansas News
Emporia
Labette County
Lebanon
Lelunm
Jewell City
Kaffeas
Hanmand
Fieuros
Erth
Derge Mercantile Company
Chas. Jihngin
Davie & Co
Chas. Counerman &C Beinas JF. Hail
MLA
Sam
B.D. Meyda
Chi Go, Lumber Company
A. Lull
I. A. Smith
Tom Dupken
Emporia's
Roctors
Golden Belt Society
Enterprise
URY
Silver
Coby County
Free Silver League
Cok
W. H. Nelson
Furlingame
Thomas Ont
Charles Adams
Adams
5. W. Shattuck
Sedgwick
Griggs
Citizens Ticket
Tae Eee
Gulliurnia
Railroad News
President Ripley
Santa Fe Talis
Mr. Nevin
Mr. Ripley
Rouths
Glingher
Morrison
Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago Livestock Market
Chie Mt
Ayanras
Choice
Kaw
Fay Chicago
Titans Agricultural Department
Joseph's
Tis
Trans-Miasouri Association
Liverpool
Duke
Murtons
Second Livers Pool
Eesqhinneapolia
Pyranoid Draw Co
Albion, Mich
Goodwin
Chambertin
ArUclea
Wuratt
Marc Wal
Goodwin & Cham
Seco Minh
Brocka
Uni Pacific
Mirsa
Way
P. D
Pac
Southern Pac
Iea
Mali
Goodwin & Chamberlin Brokers
Topeka Grain & Stock Exchange
Cmn
Recone &T
Quincy Street
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