Town liquor clerk faces anonymous letter plot
The Topeka Times reports that Mayor Drew and Chief Kamney faced a harassment campaign from a "W. C. Morgan" claiming monopoly aims. Letters, typewritten on cheap paper, urged closing rival joints and hinted police pressure. The case ties to a wholesale liquor dealer, George B. Marsan, and a public push to curb unlicensed venues.
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Drew
Kamneey
W. C. Morgan
Wscuvering
Morgan
Cire
P.M
Usal
Majer Drew
Fontaine Sir
Clint Haurney
Weitten
Weiter
George BH. Viertieon
Pusiniesa
Topeka
Kansas
S&h
WC. Marsan
W. . Morgan
George BK. Marrsim
Ema
Funeral Arrangements for J B Johnson by Shawnee Bar
The Shawnee County Bar plans funeral rites for J B Johnson a prominent member. A committee led by Henry Keeler JW Day and GA Hunan will coordinate with the family at 165 Sixth Avenue West. Honorary pallbearers include judges J A Kingman A Horton D MU Valep One S HO Alle and John Martin.
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Shawnee County
Assacia Nan Mt Todas
Court House
J.B Johnson
Henry Keeler
JW. Day
Hunan
Cotter
Sixth Avenue West
Har Wil
Mystic Cure for Inflammatory Rheumatism Claims Fast Relief
Morton of Lebanon Id reports his wife suffered widespread inflammatory rheumatism for eight weeks and could not walk. After using Mystic Cure for Rheumatism she gained immediate relief and could walk again, according to the testimonial. Swit druggists at 23 Kansas Avenue offer the remedy for $23.
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Morton
Wii
Lebanon
Kansas Avenue
Arctic Expedition Set for Northeast Greenland Coast
News from Stockholm reports Prof Nathorat leading an expedition to the northeast coast of Greenland seeking Prof Andree. The voyage aims to reach Cape Blemarck and pursue Capt Sverdrup’s Fram journey, with emphasis on Arctic currents and exploration. A letter found in Iceland bears the name Ernest Andree, brother of the missing explorer, suggesting possible new leads.
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London
Vahes
Stockeholm
Nathorat
Groenland
Aoaech
Andree
Tard
Ith Degeges
North Intitude
Cape Blemarck
Greenland
Mortine
Otto Sverdrup
Christiania Ia
Copenhagen
Noething
Iceland
Johann Magnussen
Nathorats
Errnest Andree
Washburn Triumph Over Manhattan in Wartime Style Baseball
Washburn defeated Manhattan 8 to 1 in a rough, errorful game noted for careless play and sluggish fielding. Frisb and Savidge pitched for Washburn with Savidge earning the win while Campbell took the loss. Barnes and Stahl starred with multiple hits including two-base hits.
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Thettan
Washburn
State Agricultural College
Wartburn
Washbill
Tittle
Oey
Maghulion
Grumbey
Grane
Wess
Finier
Cricket Barnes
Teo Ey
Arned Rune
Manhattan
Campbell and Stahl
Bayidge
Wagder
Forfeit claim looms as Cincinnati, Chicago battle in NL
National League report describes a disputed game ending in forfeit, with teams Cincinnati and Chicago listed among scorers and players like Phillips and Heller noted. The score and details appear garbled but indicate a late decision affected by umpires and substitutions. Clean summary highlights the forfeit threatened outcome and involved clubs.
Sunday Church Services and Events Across Town
A jumble of church notices lists services and programs at numerous congregations. Topics include sermons on trials, revelations, and futurist themes, youth meetings, Sunday schools, music, and lectures. Notable venues mentioned are the United Presbyterian, Christ Scientist, Brethren, Presbyterian, and others with times ranging from morning to evening.
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Brristina Hurch
Ee Mallory
Wevealne
At & O
Ste Mannie Will Lea
Westmninstee Vytinian Church
Cor Neva Huntoon
Tee Noida
I. m
Dwett
Richy
Sptrimuatets
Lincoln Post Hall
Cyrus Corts
Mn Searing
Furst Charon
Christ Scientist
Sal
Rane Brethren Church
Tvieer Ane
Ehuben, Powiten
Quitey Atrueta
Maul P
We Riv
Bueting
Bun Wey
Om. Y
Fe. John's Alm
I. Chureli
Cmon
Sementa
Topeka Avonues
Eb Endeavor
Clureh
Moarivanth
van Doren Streste
Fa Pak
Qireachina Aes
Laton Ievier
Keown
Brown
Bikinay Wehool
Fispih
Rmgeer League
Figer Presbyterian
Sunitey Echo
Walnut Grove
M. i Church
Corben
Hans Scilly Sugde Hew
Suirita Rand
Sobek Mentine
Fale
Tay Epworth
Christian Ekurcn
Cartes Science
Tie Bible
Servius
Divine Wortha
Apoe Cain
Setinot
Jeagor
Sanior
Hjworth Imarue
Holt Aerttnes
7Ansas Avenue
Eioek
Abby Sire Fiuehe
Cuno
Arclovk
Pieat
Endreh
Ray
G. di Olen
Pasion
Haan
Eixet Baptist
Thomas
Mtr
Shaver
Christian Endeavor
Juntos
Peyhe Church of the Good Spirits
Kanaan Bate Spirituuline
Avenur
Nels Tenturs
Congregational
Oclouk
Hammon
Bey
Zamilay School
Endyarar
Matthos
Sykes
Slinen
Aly
Gommenahons
Sumday School
Caneon
Bat Ay
P.m
Dosinph
Wayne
Topeka Horse Show Committee Outlines June Programme
The Topeka horse show committee met at Frank Weir's office last night with WoT Miller named general superintendent. A general plan awaits detailed arrangement. prizes total several categories with points for horse action, speed, driver skill, turnout, and suitability. Events include gentleman drivers, ladies and pony classes with age limits, pony turnout, saddlery, and riding skits. purse details promised.
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Topeka
Frank Weir
Wot Miller
Sam
Condi Mors
Condiore
Bhawses
Fiest
New State Law Regulates Kansas Building and Loan Associations
Kansas building and loan associations now fall under bank commissioner oversight with mandatory reports. The first report was moved to June 2 1899 due to late statute publication. Key provisions cap interest at 10 percent, ensure withdrawing members receive 90 percent of paid amounts, prohibit dues misuse, require bonds from officers, and mandate filings with penalties for noncompliance. Existing contracts remain binding under the new law.
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Kansas
Breiden- Thal
Hank
Breidential
Upynet
Inges
Board of Dirertors
Munk
Kansas Congressmen Weigh Henderson as Next Speaker
Kansas congressmen are shaping behind Henderson as a potential successor to Speaker Reed. Curtis to call conference. officials fear premature moves could hurt Kansas political leverage. Henderson aided passage of a bill to retire Judge C. G. Foster. Charles Curtis is allied with Sherman but may back Henderson despite ties.
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Reed
Wis
Kansas
Henderson
C. G. Foster
Charles Curtis
Sherman
New York
Alphabethal Taylor Seeks University Professorship
Former recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia under President Cleveland and later a professor in Atlanta applies for the professorship of political theory at the Quindaro school in Wyandotte County. He previously resided in Kansas City and is noted as a public figure in the state.
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Ha Cover
Alphabethal Taylor
District of Columbia
Cleveland
Hero
Atlanta
Cis
Kansas City
Quindaro School
Wandotte County
Englishmen Cause Activity in Kansas Wheat Investigation
Kansas grain Inspector A E McKenzie sails from Kansas City to Galveston to probe complaints that Kansas water wheat bound for markets via Galveston is doctored in transit. The Liverpool claim says shipments fail cert certificates. McKenzie vows to name guilty parties and make an example if evidence is found in Galveston or other grain transfer points.
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Kansas
Galveston
A. E. McKenzie
McKenzie
Kansas City
Crain
Liverpool
McKensie Beleves
Breidenthal Bitter on Feffer Feud and Party Split
Breidenthal criticizes Feffer over his public stance and vote split, noting Feffer’s fall from favor in 1897 fusion legislature and his nomination on the Prohibition ticket as a backward step for the Populist movement, describe lingering dissent within the party. An older feud underscores tensions as the Populists drift from GOP ranks.
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Feffer
Jonn W. Breidenthal
Petter Dit Viet
Galt Yas
Whiskers and Wares Shape Party Alignments
A political opining piece depicts Republicans welcoming long whiskers and questioning Populist loyalties as Mrs Lease and Senator Petter switch sides. It comments on party identity, leadership, and the rise of brains over facial hair in Kansas political culture. Governor Stanley attends a corner stone laying for a Kansas City high school, praising the era shift and the new civic ethic.
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Lease
Acll
McKinley
Petter
Mra. Lenac
J. F L. Burton
Peffer
Leuse Teft
Burton
Stanley
Kansas City
Kansas
Rome
Roosevelt
Funston
Twen Hetr
Kansas Regiment
Caplan L. & Orvis Urge Homecoming for Kansan Troops
In a letter to State Auditor George E. Cole Captain Caplan L. & Orvis outlines that Kansas volunteer soldiers are exhausted from forward deployments and harsh conditions. He lauds their gallant record against aggressive foes and says the troops are eager to return home once the military objective is achieved.
North Topeka notices and upcoming church events
A town page with ads for North Topeka dentists Goto & Lyon and Costley & Post, travel notes on Miss Cora Andrews and Mrs Roechner, church schedules for Christian and Congregational groups, sermons by J H Speer, W A Palmer, and W J Hutchinson, and Holy Communion at Church of the Good Shepherd. May 23 Presbyterian benefit at Costley & Post.
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Goto
Lyon
D. D
Kansaa Avenue
Cora Andrews
Elmont
Se. Costley & Post
Kate L. Roechner
Jacob Brandt
St. Louis
Christian Church
J. H. Speer
Bonner Springs
J. Pierson
Herington
Kan
North Congregational Church
W. A. Conster
Gasater
Joe Chrisman
Chanute Hie
Aws. Palmer
Peoples Church
Kansas Avenue
W. J Hutchinson
Church of Um Good Shepherd
Plekl
H. B. Ray
Ether
Albuquerqué
N. M
Iy City
Mich
Park Street
Drollinger
Florence Drollinger
Quinct Street
Drolinger
Drolinger's Mire L Tx Hain of Salt Lake City, Iftah
Emat
Hain la Cashier
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Presbyterian Church
Costley & Post
Market Report From Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
The report blends church fundraising notes with a volatile market snapshot. It covers corn oats hogs and cattle with price tells and receipts, noting mixed results across grains and livestock, including Minnesota Minneapolis district quotations and September and October futures alongside invoiced shipments and market activity.
Market Notes and Bank Data Mixed in Turbulent May Day Markets
A garbled market brief and bank report mix on May dates, detailing currency exchange steadiness, bank reserves, and commodity notes. It references New York bank statements, surplus reserves, and fluctuating sugar and coffee prices amid uncertain sentiment. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, but the piece reads as a late edition market summary with financial metrics and commodity chatter.
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