Topical notes on politics and industry in Topeka
The Topeka State Journal outlines a mix of national and local issues. It mentions The Dost citizens of New York, a royal function, and the New York mayoral race while noting mining strikes, congressional elections, and rebuilding plans for the Capitol rotunda and central portico. Local business activity shows a rising tendency to turn down new street improvements and a growing Topreks economy.
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Cote Jaskin
Quincy
Washington
Water rights clash over Arkansas River in irrigation dispute
Attorney General Godard of Kansas seeks federal injunction against Colorado citizens to stop diversions that deprive Kansas of Arkansas River water. The dispute centers on Colorado irrigation needs versus Kansas cattle and agriculture, raising questions of federal control, state sovereignty, and national irrigation policy across the basin.
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Chicago
Dodge City
Sanfons
Arkansas
Varley
Kansas
Colorado
Kanene
Supreme Court
Stais
Congress
Sierra Mevatu
Wattr Inlet
Tmen
Meinthre Sime
Inticg
Ate
Lake Commerce Acroliing to a recent buverm band
The Ut. burwsa of statistion reports numerical strength showing the lake exceeds that of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico in a regional metric.
Inland lakes tonnage and freight rise through decade
The record shows rising lake tonnage and freight volume from 1890 onward, with total inland waterway tonnage reaching 4,062,086 in a peak year and never dropping below 1 million. From 1890 to 1900 gains ranged up to 56,036 tons annually, with the last fiscal year closing at 7,265,087 tons and a noted 20 percent increase overall.
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Great Lakes
Asia
W& Salts
Aten Globe
Topeka Rail of Topeka Millinery and Potatoes
Fragmented item mentions Topeka millinery and pocket books with references to Fred Lane comity man and potators, plus notes on sweet potatoes, four hundred acres near town, and Emporia tourle with forecast of cold water and hot summer.
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Clyde
Alfalfa
Topeka
Fred Lane
Dave
Kansas
Emporia
Opposition to modifying new Sumner school design sparks hearing
Residents and school board members debate preserving the round alcoves and corner alcoves in the Sumner school building plan. Supporters argue the artistic and aesthetic value enhances city schools, while some oppose extra costs. A final hearing is set for tonight.
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Sumner
Furth
Will Circle the Globe in a Grand World Journey
Mr. and Mrs. J E Nisstey plan an around the world tour beginning this month from Topeka. They will travel to Hong Kong and Jerusalem then join an all rail Europe tour, visit the Holy Land, sail the Atlantic to the Jersey Islands, and return to Topeka by mid autumn.
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Ain
Hundiog
Oriental Markcce
Nimes
Hoaviuia
Hote Kong
Peet
Holy Land
Joppa
Jerusalem
Bethiohex
Jericho
Jorden
Europe
Granville
Guermines
Jersey
Fumillar
Thees Bowie
Queens
New York
Philadelphia
Chitago
SECTION FOREMAN HURT IN TRAINING ERROR
A garbled report states ER Poppy struck Inland at Wimoma Monorth Te while wearing on See ean Ming track. In another item, Mrs Frank Aureigh, 30, of Prosperity, shoots her husband four times in Webb City. She and an accomplice followed him to a saloon then left town with intent to kill.
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Timon Webb City
Moy
Frank Aureigh
Aureieh
Mike Datick
Aurieigh
Eforty
Mra Aurieigh
Radical Spring Cure Promised for Bad Blood and Pimples
In a graphic old ad style, the piece argues unhealthy blood causes blemishes and fatigue. It pushes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy to cleanse, purify, and vitalize the blood, urging spring treatment to root out the condition.
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Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Health Ad Claims Blood Purity
An old advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as stopping disease germs and impurities in the blood. It also allegedly imparts vitality, vigor, clear skin, and a stronger body. The copy urges starting to take the product today.
Purifies The Blood Purifies The Blood meauthinng the van
Fragmentary note details a medical remedy using Hood's Sareaparitis kits and mentions improving conditions. A partial address appears as 7 Willow Avenns, Hoboka J, suggesting a local source or patient. The readable text is disjointed and contains typographical errors.
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Hood
Fear and Riots Stir City as Troops Parade
The article reports threats against workers who oppose mobilization as troops march through streets likely toward suburbs to quell strikes in factories. Cossack units petition against employing protesters, while police conduct attracts criticism. Higher education faculties shut, with student Babritaky dying after injuries in clashes.
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Moenuwe
Viera
Alcouall
Hag
Fic
Informatio Kburk
Odensa
Hasan
Kleife Universitien
Babritaky
Kburkort
Train Delays Hit Western Kansas and Colorado Blizzard
A severe blizzard paralyses rail lines across western Kansas and eastern Colorado from Saturday into Sunday. Trains on the Hook Island face long delays, fuel stuck at Brewster for 24 hours, and several services halted at Goodland. Union Pacific and Rock Island report limited progress as snow plows boost efforts, with crews aiming to restore lines by midnight. Stock areas near the worst drift may suffer losses.
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Kansas
Colorado
Hook Island
Brewster
Col
Goodland
Kanhe CLI Eax
Talon Pacific
Limon Junction
Ee Ae Demian
Union
Burrae
Misasouri
Rock Island
Deaths and Funerals
Death notices record the funerals of George Stall who died Saturday with service at his home near Twenty-first and Monroe and burial in Topeka cemetery. Mrs Teretsa Boley died near six miles south and her mass was at St Joseph's Catholic church. W. T. Pateman's funeral was Sunday afternoon from his residence on West Sixth Avenue with many friends in attendance.
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George Stall
New Copper Company Incorporators Meet in Jersey City
The incorporators under New Jersey law include Donal Grant of Parlbookt Minn ex Judge Lawrence F. Boyte of Chien and ex Judge Noonda of Jersey City. They plan to take over and run the Conanine syndicate mines in Conering county Arizona with thirty mines and a fifty one daily reduction plant. The stock is $6,000,000.
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New York
Cononing Copper Company
Ofraniasd
New Jersey
Jersey City
Donal Grant
Conering County
Arizona
Fear Boers Advance Toward Queenstown Cape Colony
Reports say a Boer force threatening Queenstown has prompted a town guard call out. Business activity halts as workers man trenches and forts, while Boers reportedly sit within 20 miles and alleged crossings near Drummond are noted.
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Queenstown
Cape Colony
Drummond
Local notes and court and church updates from area
The United States esccurt court will lee here on April 5. W C Roberts returns from Lawrence visiting parents. Ma preached at First M E church. Mr Fr Lynch has been sick but improved. Usual number of plain drunks before the palley court this morning. Judge Hank arrived from Leavenworth and remained until the oil occupy the bench for Judge Phillipa Ty. F Cobb of Equitable Life Assurance Society returned Sunday in St Louis and attended the funeral of GH Sale, an old friend and life insurance agent. Blank Books At actual cost this week. Hennett's Book store 73¢ Kansas avenue. Every family should have its acid medicine chest.
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United States
Esccurt
W. C. Roberts
Lawrence
M. E
Fr. Lynch
Palley Court
Hank
Leavenyworth
St. Joe
Phillipa Ty. F Cobb
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Sumdy
St. Louis
GH Sale
Hale
Topeka Man Wins Bid Controversy Over pastures award
In Washington March, a Topeka man, Firepatrick, disputed an Indian department decision on two pastures totaling about 11 060 acres. Curtis argued the bids on the two pastures could be accepted, despite a letter from Firepatrick suggesting all bids must be accepted. The department upheld the award to Firepatrick, Mayer & Childress expressed disappointment as no award was given to them for the two pastures.
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Washington
March
Flixpatrion
Peka
Enib
Cee
Mayer & Childress
Merald Curtis
Firepatrick
Curtis
Mayer Ehudress
Fite Patrick
Mayer
They Lived Apart Tragedy On Chicago Street
Chicago report says Charles Lattimer killed his wife with a hatchet on West Twenty third Street then shot himself. He left a letter to brother A J Lattimer stating intent to take his life. A bundle of sixty dollars was found with the letter, and the couple had been living apart.
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Chicago
Charles Lattimer
West Twenty-third Street
Mr. Lattimer
Latelimer
A.J. Latsimner
Clisetag
Latrimer
Washington Reports McCleary Brown Removed From Korea
The state department received dispatches from our Seoul minister confirming the removal of McCleary Brown, Korea’s director general of customs, an action urged by the emperor under Russian influence. Officials fear Russian domination could extinguish American interests in the region, prompting likely remonstrance.
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Washington
State Department
Allen
Seoul
Korea
McCleary Brown
Russia
Flood Devastates Chicago Suburbs After Heavy Rain
Flooding fills low lands south and southeast of Chicago and suburbs Grand Croming Diesel Woodraft Dauphin Park Burnside. Homes trapped as rainfall swells dikes, water tops basements within miles. One dyke on Eightieth Street and Illinois rail line gave way, pouring two feet of water over surrounding areas.
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Chicago
Grand Croming
Diesel
Woodraft
Dauphin Park
Burnside
Burnaide
Eightieth Street
Illinois Tracks
Stabbing Ends Life of Harris Mother and Daughter in Reno
Police report a stabbing death in Reno where Addie Harris and her daughter Waunetta were attacked. both women were found in a room. Authorities say a suspect, Wickert Fei ing, is involved and the mother and daughter were arrested as part of the case.
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Vispatch
Humphes
Slipped Up On Then Police Nab Three Coupon Crap Shooters
Police chased and cornered three alleged craps shooters on West Highth Street who had been gambling for six months near vacant lots by the Santa Fe tracks. Officers seized the group after a raid with a watchman unaware of their approach. They confessed to watching and waiting rather than actively gambling, with a court appearance set for this afternoon.
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West Highth Street
Joe
Palloe
Cppers
Bewan
Curran Emerges as Candidate Amid Local Election Turmoil
A new candidate, Curran, has surfaced for the county post as the executive council delays a railroad board section due to a law publication. Curran writes to the state central committee, signaling a formal push amid county election uncertainties and potential adjournment until fall.
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Executive Council
Teenie Feimist
Thirsdst
Poids Alehe
Stanley Y Horde
John Curran
Curran
Orn
New Spring Goods From Jno F McManus & Co Tailors
Havans church hosts a taste event for local patrons as Jno F McManus and Co Tailors promotes new spring goods. Tit Kunsa avenue area noted for storefront display and potential discounts.
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New Spring Goods
Jno F
McManus & Co. Tailors, Tit Kunsa Evenue
Great Hurricane Victoria Damages South Pacific Coast
A Suva report details a great hurricane sweeping across the south Pacific. New Caledonia bore the full force with east coast destruction and many ships wrecked. Over 100 homes were lost and coastal communities suffered severe damage and deaths.
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Victoria
Suva
South Pacific
New Caledonia
Sailimgr
Cuba Seeks Light on Piatt Amendment Delays
Report from Congress notes vague language in relation to coating stations and land area. Brantley and Senor Nunes discuss, aiming for a Monday committee briefing. Possible U S intervention if clauses misread. Spring excursions announced to Kansas avenues and routes April 2 and 16 with return fares.
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Piatt
York
Havesee
Brantley
Senor Nunes
Mumlay
Chamberlain
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Nebraska
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Honey Newcomb
Widenan
Atchison
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Snes
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Philoophs
Jayhawese
Heine Melden
Ling
Cito Hey
St Petersburg
Hennett’s Book Store
Fitepatrick
Todian Posturage
Mr. Curtis
Kansas Avenue
U. S
Ogden
Water Company
Uish
Ogden Waterwork Company
NEW Crawford Theater
Jule Walters
Louise Llewellyn
Ehla
Academy
Iuaee
Popullar
Barber County
Lective
Chat County
Droelies
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Bilis
Havans
Ulaime
Cuba
Iran
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Ine F
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Ganta
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Faye
Steet
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