Investigations and claims in 1904 era parliamentary notes
The report cites defense claims that investigators waited to press charges about a warden and notes exoneration. It mentions Mary E Lease submitting a mileage voucher for October 1904, while records show she did not attend meetings. It also covers The Guarantors Liability Indemnity Company of Pennsylvania’s insurance entry and delegates to the Atlanta Cotton States exposition. The piece closes with Royal Baking Powder praise and Italian immigrants arriving in London aboard the Cunard steamer Bothala.
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Leasn
Asylum Investigating Committee
State Auditor's Office
Mary E. Lease
Lease
Atute Board of Charities
Board of Charities
Biate van Brather
T. Anthony
Anend Thay
The
Guarantors Liabillity Indemnity Company
Pennsylvania
Atlanta
Morrill
Leonard
London
Lexpos
Cunard Line
Bothala
Naples
Canard Line
Mediterranean
Salary clash blocks passage of City salary ordinance
The salary ordinance reducing heads of city departments remains unsigned by the mayor due to an apparent error that would exceed state limits for City Treasurer Elliott. The bill would set the treasurer at 93 per year, though it currently proposes 720. The mayor plans to ask a council amendment to align with state law while editorials mock the act as ex post facto and note Royal Baking Powder endorsement in government testing.
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Soch
Ate
Rowley
Elliott
All Sisters Receive In These New Rooms at Washburn College
The literary society of Washburn, formed by the young ladies, opened new rooms over the library. A reception honored the glee club which had helped publicize the event. Attendees included Miss Bertha Lovewell, Miss Cynthia Frank, Prof. Robert Swoodworth, and Mr. P. P. Strong. The rooms were festively decorated and the glee club performed songs amid refreshments.
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Glen Club
Young Ladies of
Washburn
Glee Club
Bertha Lovewell
Cynthia Frank
Robert Swoodworth
P. P. Strong
W. C. LS
Lee Club
Gisa
Old Kentucky
Bicycles Mortgaged Through Installment Plans Revealed
An inspection of the chattel mortgage records in the register of deeds shows that major bicycle dealers finance the latest models via installment plans. Many buyers appear to own high end bikes despite modest incomes, with mortgages also common on pianos organs and sewing machines sold this way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the Register of Deeds
Businesa
Dr Jaenecke Dead In Newark Ink Factory Founder
Dr Paul Jaenecke a Heidelberg PhD aged thirty seven who came to Newark eight years ago founded the Jaenecke Uliman fox ink factory. He was found dead in bed in Newark last night. His father headed the Hanoverische Courier and owned Europe’s largest ink factory. The elder Jaenecke was a major figure in German printers unions. New York Bank Statement shows bank loans deposits and reserves changes. Adams Express declares a 2 percent quarterly dividend payable June 1. Nevada Missouri report notes zinc works strike stance and Pittsburgh delegation return.
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United States
Big Ink
Newark
N. J
Paul Jaenecke
Heidelburg University
Germany
Jaenecke
Singls
Jaenecke- Uliman Fox
Hanoverischen Courier
Hanover
Europe
New York
Adams Express Co
Adams Express Company
Gaity at the Ball Ends After Long Night of Dancing
The Wattacs and Schottivenes led Bemilton ball revelry with a grand march by Supreme Counsellor A J Dowd and Jim R L Chamberlain. Watson's orchestra played as 80 traveling men and companions danced, mingled, and endured changing weather and lively mischief, with Topeka figures and local officials noted among the attendees.
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Bemilton Hut
Baneus Commercial
Jem
Supreme Counsellor
A J. Dowd
Chicago
Jim R L Chamberlain
Watson
Will Seiler
Charley Burnham
Mr. Seiler
Topeka
Troutman
Norman Wear
Mrs. Wiggie
D. J. Harding
J. Htlankla
S Etthinger
Heyman
George Eagle
Gisl
Mr. Huyett
Salina
Mr. Shin
Kannas City
Mr. Branson
Wickidal
Topeks
Mesurs
Seymour Seymon
E. McBride
P. E. Cary
Walter Clark
RK. Jamison
Matt Wiksdal
Wallace Rynerson
W. Seiler
Chan Guild
Dr. Price
Starvation in Montagnais Tragedy Near Fort Chimo
Reports from Fort Chimo on Asgava Bay reveal that two thirds of the Montagnais trading at the post perished by starvation, numbering over 160, with women and orphans left destitute. White aid and government relief are pledged to prevent future catastrophes as nearly 30 Esquimaux are also said to have died. The cause cited is severe winter scarcity of reindeer and game. The Royal Baking Powder is praised as a cook’s aid for fine biscuits, cakes, muffins, and crusts.
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Hudson’s Bay
Fort Chimo
Judsan Bay Company
Asgava Bay
Hudson Bay
Eric
Hudson Bay Company
Esquimaux
Esquimeux
Rev Sam P Jones to Lecture on Character in Topeka
Arrangements are completed for Rev Sam P Jones to lecture in Topeka Saturday evening June 15. He had one open date this season and Topeka managers secured it. The lecture will be at the largest seating venue in the city and is expected to draw a large audience.
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Wittie
Sam P. Jones
Topeka
Big Jims Record in Topeka Controversy
Robert A Lowrey of Stillwater Ok writes Chief Wilkerson seeking the status of Big Jim Mclleury in Topeka The letter aims to secure evidence to impeach McHenry testimony Wilkerson says McHenry not indicted in Topeka and notes a prior acquittal and a malicious prosecution claim The Royal Baking Powder is praised as guarding pure food products.
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Iis
Topka
Oklahoma
Robert A. Lowrey
Stillwater
Wilkerson
Big Jim” Mclleury
Topeka
McHeory
Lowrey
Big Jim
McHenry
Chris Wilkerson
Hutchinson Jubilee honors and prize winners report
Honours from the Hutchinson jubilee include tenors and bass prizes awarded to H. L. Shirer Vincent Graham and others with Lucia Wyatt and Anna Campbell noted for soprano and tuition reward. The chorus led by Emporia’s By Babylon’s Wave wowed the crowd. ten pianists contended twice for fair judging. Mrs Woolverton hurt by a falling ladder. Doane college recital plans announced for June 16.
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Messrs
Hinckley
Shirer Benoh
Hutchinson
H. L. Shirer
Vincent Graham
Wyatt Sisters
Misa Campbell
Going
Lucia Wyatt
Anna Campbell
Proufesaur Seabeck
Chicago
I. L Shirer
Association of Musicians
BASE BALL IN DOPuha LEAGUE TEXAM DEFEATED IDE BL
A rough report details Topeka Mote's debut with the Moteneers beating the YMCA 10 to 9 in a five inning match. Despite uneven play, notes promise rapid improvement as seven ring scorers in final two innings and list Topeka and YMCA lineups and upcoming games with the Topeka Athletic Association. The piece ends with an ad for Dr Price's Baking Powder.
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Texam
Ide
Mote
Moteneers
Topeka
Yopeka Athletic Association
Hindmarsh
Pound
Scott
McCabe
Doneyson
Black
Alden
Broncon
Broderson
Helder
Fopeka
Leavenworth
Dr. Price
Santa Fe Baggage Sale Auctions Unclaimed Items
The Santa Fe depot hosts a sale of unclaimed baggage including valises satchels cases and trunks not opened since custody by the railroad. Forenoon sales averaged $1.50 with little valuable purchases as bidders from the country and several women attended the event amid expectations the bags hold old clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Santa Fee
Eripe
Japan Yields to Coalition Pressure in Port Arthur Standoff
Dispatch from St. Petersburg reports Japan to yield after Russia France and Germany demand. Russia mobilizes 110000 troops in Irkutsk and Tomsk and opens a 20000000 rouble credit. Meanwhile baseball scores fill the newspapers as leagues report results. a Bavarian stone-workers colony arrives in Holgemont to quarry grindstones. The Reichstag rejects the anti revolution bill and adjourns.
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Japan
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Irkutsk
Tomsk
Russia
France
Germany
Bavaria
Holgemont
S. D
Raichstag
Reichstag
Proe Samuels the Oculist Offers Eye Cure System
Reports say Proe Samuels, an oculist, is visiting Topeka and has filled his hotel rooms with patients seeking relief. He claims to heal nervous eye troubles entirely through the eyes using a personal method and offers free consultations at the Throop Hotel, with testimonials from notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeke
Kansas City
Prof
Samuels
Fragmentary 19th Century Banking Notice and Signatures
Fragmented OCR shows a bank notice with terms like Legal tender species gold and silver, redemption fund, total capital stock paid in, undivided profits, and signatures. Names include Edwin Knowles, cashier, and Geo B Mansfield Notary, with a dated era 1857. The text is partial and damaged but indicates a corporate financial statement and authentication.
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Dannars
Furucure
Sun Hai
United Sta States
St ‘Oy
Kansas
Buaweae
Edwin Knowtes
Geo
B. Mansint
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Sumner County
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Will &d Sant
Yopaka Association
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