Scattered Dispatches from Topeka and Abroad Amid Turbulent Times
Items from Topeka state journal wartime era columns discuss Panama voyage by Mr Morgan and family, Roosevelt visit, political protests and union debates, and economic notes on flour exports and oil industry. Text mentions Mung Chang, Count Cristellane, and rising American industry while noting public concerns and municipal growth in Topeka.
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Myrean
Panama
Re Current
Roosevelt
Untitled fragment from Smith County ranch life
Fragmentary OCR note mentions alfalfa on a ranch in Cines county and a person named Callwel with two brothers. It references a Little aed house in Smith county and a ceremonial or feeftrur imanner, though details are unclear.
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Callwel
Smith County
Fragmented OCR Weather and Local Items Speak in Snatches
A garbled OCR dump mentions a plane, damaged residences around Burr, and a creature alarm. References to Kansas, Freskt, Onaga, St Maryis, and a zealous plan appear amid stray notes about a medical or civic system, a pact with wolves, and a retirement parade from Topeka politicians.
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Burr Guk
Kansas
Onaga
St Maryis
Riti
Braieman
Beavis Ducijot
Zi Zoological Garden
New Rt York
Milies County
Topeka
City Loses Again in Water Company Tax Case
United States Court of Appeals at St. Paul reverses in Topeka Water Co. back taxes dispute. City sought seven thousand dollars and faced injunction over pipes and plant moved into Topeka township. Company argues taxes apply to moved plant. city commissions fight. Appeal outcome favored the water company. judges note potential Supreme Court review.
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Endless Water
United State Court of Appeals
St. Paul, Minn
Topeke
Topeka Water Company
Pat Property Bright
Keeler
Ehty
United States Supreme Court
Court of Appeal
Cvterssd
Coastell
Eit Uiskion Ar Boll
Oathpan
Topika Township
Munde
Topwlea Township
United States
Die Water Company
IE O
United Bites Court of Appeals
Dr Gilbert Sues Over Alleged Insanity Charge
Dr J Gilbert filed suit in district court alleging false insanity charges. He claims professional standing and income damages totaling 42,900 and 5.00 respectively, seeks 160 attorney fees. The case, filed in probate court, names Sheriff Porter Cook and others. Gilbert was never tried for insanity.
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J. Gilbert
District Court
Sherif Porter Cook
Ate Grice
Cr i
Gilbert
Sherman Grice
Cook
Willers
Defrauding Government Leads to Big Fine for Creamery Proprieter
Albert T Dow, owner of Fertile Valley Creamery, was fined 10,000 dollars and sentenced to six months in the Kohisaat jail after pleading to charges that he defrauded the government of forty thousand dollars. The court labeled the act the heaviest fine ever imposed in a federal case.
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Albert T Dow
Vailly Creanery Company
Boom Held Back in Chicago by Foraker Resolution
A fuzzy Chicago dispatch reports A F Blundell of Havana telephone interests in Theity about delays caused by the Foraker Resolution. The piece notes growing use of telephones and hints at an imminent expansion, but keeps to speculative language and garbled details about policy and impact.
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Cubs
Foraker
Chicago
A. F. Blundell
Ith
Havana
Cutm
Itv
Gabe
Death of Infant Son in Winstead Family
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Winstead died last evening at 10 o clock. Burial took place today at 4 o'clock in the Wopeka cemetery.
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Mra P. ‘Winstead
Wopeka
Dyspepsia Relief Promised By Hood’s Sarsaparilla
An ad claims dyspepsia stems from weak stomach function and faulty gastric juices. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is promoted to enhance stomach and intestine muscle action, aid natural digestion, unlock bowels, and stimulate kidneys, with many cases described as having a near magical effect. The text urges readers to begin taking it now and mentions testimonials from varied locales.
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Hood
Insular Cases_and Questions They Raise In Washington
A May 27 synopsis for the Insular cases outlines the core issues about whether Puerto Rico Guam Hawaii and the Philippines are integral parts of the United States for purposes of uniform duties and taxes. It explains duties on goods from these territories and the impact of annexation resolutions on existing customs laws and revenue provisions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Solicitor General
United States
Porto Huca
Une United
Ria Buch
Porto Rico
Agmetone
Dooley
oPrto
Hawaii
Crossman
Paris
Porto Tico
Philippines
Supreme Court Enacts Insular Policy On Territory Rights
The U S Supreme Court today resolves key insular policy questions, upholding Congress power to govern new territories under the Poralter act. Justice Brown delivers the ruling in Downes v Bitwell and notes limits on constitutional rights in newly acquired lands. The decision affects territorial status and federal authority in overseas possessions.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Insular
Downes
Bitwell
Brown
Mies
Poralter
Congress
Timmlar
Eeerion
Stetion Brown
Armstrong Va
United States
Portoleo
Loughborough Va
Senators Resign as Tillman and McLaurin Debate
In Columbia on May 27 Senator Benjamin Tillman and Senator John L. McLaurin announced their resignations from the United States Senate effective March 20. The session featured a heated rhetorical clash as McLaurin defended his rights and Tillman accused him of traitorous Republicanism. The exchange centered on McLaurin’s approach and Tillman’s sharp rebuttal amid a thin argument.
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Columbia
Benjamin
Tillman
Bensior
John LL McLauriter
United States Senate
Genstor McLaurin
Tilman
Republica
McLaurin
Unclear resignations trigger vacancy in office
The text reports confusion over resignations with McLaurin and Titman involved. The resignations were mailed to the governor. Senator McLaurin withdraws from a simmer campaign, leaving two offices open to all candidates without reserve.
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eGtenJann
Pitman
MuLaurin
Tilman
Titman
McLaurin
Wife of Louise Lease Seeks Bankruptcy in New York
Chas Leave says he is surprised by Louise Lease filing for bankruptcy in New York claiming her lecture and writing income declined in Wichita. He notes she did not pursue a divorce due to costs while alleging her husband’s wealth aided their children.
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Wichita
Chas
New York
Laer
Kansas
Hethur Gillen
Lease
Louise
Brutally Pounded at Corner Collision
A man named Binckman suffered serious injuries after a clash at the corner of Tenth and Kan. Buckman aided as witnesses described the attack and the aftermath, with transport to a local station and medical care arranged. The incident prompted police attention and a brief inquiry, while the Athens area prepares for the Atlenueum Philomathean contest at the school hall. Thomas S Stevens, a Santa Fe signal engineer, has left for Garaston.
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Squim Hikokman
Devite
Binckman
Cornar
Tenth
Kanaan
Pietra
Muds
Eh Windon
Buckman
Bian
Nile
Hackman
Thomas
Stevens
Santa Fe
Garaston
Dyspepsia Treatment Report From Robusta Club
Fragmentary OCR report notes a dyspepsia and rheumatic treatment using a tonic or stimulant labeled as a remedy. It mentions relief from use but also lingering drowsiness and possible system disruption. The text references a doctor or group’s trial results and patient reactions with uncertain outcomes.
Dadway's Pills Adverts Ripe With Fragments and Misspellings
Fragmentary ad copy touts Dadway's Pills for various ailments with odd spellings. The text mentions pills per box and purchasing by mail, urging readers to check the name on the packaging.
Coburn Postoffice Named After Kansas Secretary of Agriculture
The railroad commissioners discovered a new postoffice named Coburn near Centropolis in Franklin County. Named for F D Coburn, the state agriculture secretary who once lived nearby, the office’s existence and naming were little known despite a year having passed since its establishment. The Coburn herd of Red Polled cattle is advertised by George Groenmiller & Son who own the postoffice name.
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Centropolis
Centropolis Ape
Excepe
Tee Coburn
Kansas
Secretary of Agriculture
The
State Journal
Coburn
George Groenmiller & Son
Cattiemm
Santa Fe News Roundup from Texas and Florence
Telegraph chief C G Bholes and Santa Fe officials return from trips to Chicago and the South. Dr W D Storrs denies candidacy as city physician. Unity Church to host Children’s Sunday. Coroner candidate H Keith announced for Republican primary June 1. John Player notes machinery chief’s trip. Governor Stanley appoints Frankenberger as Fort Scott justice of the peace. Treasurer Havant Willer en route to Europe. Modern Woodmen uniform exhibit at D J Greenwald’s. Santa Fe and Rock Island offices’ baseball game 21 to 20 won by Santa Fe. Governor candidate backer Fred Cowley supplies the needed stock traits. Railroad map project approved, 10,090 new maps by Matthews Norfatop Co. Judge Foote to decide on mansion or cannery site.
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C. G. Bholes
Santa Fe Te
Texas
Grhesal
Mudge
W. D. Storrs
Unity Church
Nea
Keith
John Player
Vie Santa Fe
Nouth
West
Stantey
H Frankenberger
Fort Scott
A M. Newberry
Havant Willer
Te Santé Fe
Florence
Willer Ix
Europe
D. J. Greenwald
Greenwald
Stanley
Hobie Astral
Munelon
Triansiou
Board of Millroad Commissioners
Ie Matthewe-Norfatop Company
Buttelo
N.Y
Foote
Minaion
Seen caara se Tae sees
Tae sees caara se and notes a curious exchange. The fragment hints at a scene with a nameless speaker and an implied dialogue about identity and recognition.
Hewins Nominated for Sheriff in Biennial Election Suit
Supreme Court session sees H Hewins of Yale nominated for sheriff by petition while Harvey fights to compel the name onto county ballot. Proceedings test county officers part of the biennial election with a June date set for the hearing. Betting circulates on constitutional validity of the judicial election plan. Quarterly dividend declared by directors of the Republic Iron and Buell Company.
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A. M. Harvey
Supreme Court
H. Hewins
Yale
Ithad Hallion
Harvey
Matcuman
John M. Wright
Benatelj Can
Fay
Magaw Brings Suit Over Interfering With Office
Police Judge Magn commenced action in district court Esk attr noon to enjoin J F Lindsay from efforts to assume duties as police arrested in Fort Bank Wrecking. Kapass City and Topeim figures mentioned with unclear details.
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Estonia
P. Lindsay
Magn
District Court
J. F. Lindaay
Effortes
Sasurmeine
Poliee
Fort Bank
Kapass City
Topeim
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Topeka State Journal
Shank FP
Maclennan
Binte Journem
Avenue
Curnet
al Burnie Hill
Me. J. Piervont Morgan Taile
Armeri
Bont
Cristellane
Yauke
Wien
Presbyterian
Segaties Tian and
McLevein
South Carolina
Bavy
Rovernor
Coe Peopie
Conkils
Plat
Thom
Sutton
Mineral OL Business
Beme Feta Jast
Wtatiotice
United Buses
Russia
TSS
Gallah
Seberis
Treasury Bureau of Stalietion
Dha
DR. Gilbert Sues
Boom
Feona
Indiasepoila
Ina
Aldrugeme
Onyoy CL Hood & CO
Lowel, Mace
Downe
Kansas Avenue
Vici
Doston Shoe Store
Mel
Lemly
Soess Bich
Nesman
Dadway
Mall Pe Parca
Allroad
Har Grlery
EB. Montgomery
Prop
Telephone
East Sixth Street
White House
Tae
Young Hyson
Gti
Repurate Iron and Buel Company
Magaw
Warren M.crosby
Aras Nansave
South Room
Grenadines
Madras
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