Albert Pack Killed by a Surgical Operation
Albert Pack a noted capitalist and former Republican candidate for United States senator was killed during a surgical operation in Detroit. The report notes his close ties to Gov. Pingrey and backers of the intrailes streetcar line. It mentions campaign withdrawal before a vote, travel fare details, and railway excursion offers in dated 1899 advertising language.
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Albert Pack
Detroit
United States
Senater Burrows
Gallatone
Pack
Govermee Pingrey
Plots of a Lover End in Threats to Force a Marriage
Elmer P Rust, 30, an electrician, tried to coerce Miss Dutton into marriage by threatening imprisonment. He obtained a marriage license, showed it, and warned he would face serious trouble if she refused. Miss Dutton rejected him and noted her father’s disapproval. The case drew attention as Rust claimed he faced a six year prison term. a newspaper printed a cautionary story about the pending matter.
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Philadelphia
Elmer P. Rust
Smixs Currie
Dutton
Mr. Rust
Papa Hust
Cherry HM
Indy
Mr Rust
Miss Dutton
W Haushey
Rust
Miliwaukee Sperial
Crosaini
Nus
Wauiwatosm
Crosstown
Water Street
Abe
Ute
Mounted Carriers Extend Service to Suburban Areas
After July 1 all territory contiguous to the station of the Topeka post office will be served by carrier and mounted carrier at that. The territory will include Potwin Auburndale and all suburban residences out to the asylum, which presently receives its mail directly from the precinct.
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Topeka
Potwin
Auburndale
Asylum
American Surgeons Meet in Chicago in Twentieth Session
Surgeons from across the union gathered in Chicago for the twentieth annual meeting of the American Surgical Association. Dr. W. W. Keen presented a paper on the Technic of Laryngostomy during the morning session as part of a convention covering a broad range of topics.
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Chicago
Moraine Seraion
W. W. Keen
Topeka Song Writers Work On Original Piece
Two Topeka women Mrs C S Baker and Mrs Mary G Smith have written a song Alone and plan to pursue songwriting. Baker will write words and Smith will compose the music. Their first effort aims to be a success as many copies have already sold. Baker has written Lucile I Love You So and other religious songs. Smith is active in musical circles, having sung in Episcopal and Catholic church choirs. She will set several of Baker’s songs to music.
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C.S Baker
Mary G. Smith
Topeka
C. S. Baker
Reunion at St Josephs after twenty five years
A dramatic scene at St Josephs in Breese recalled a 25 year separation. Lean Pred and Miss Martha Huberitch were believed dead before a hospital reunion in Breese revealed identity. A stranger, Leon Suberisch, 40, was wounded near Germantown and later linked to a wealthy New York brother who traveled to Breese.
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Cartyre
St. Joseph's
Brerse
Lean
Tice
Martha Huberitch
Leon Suberisch
Clinton County
Germantown
Breese
Sinter
New York City
Leog Huberised
Germany
America
Public Library Concert Tickets Urgently Sold in Leavenworth
The Federation of Women’s Clubs of Leavenworth Kansas promotes a public library concert to fund a new building. Only twenty thousand tickets printed with many sent to Topeka. tickets are selling fast and available at posters in stores along the avenue.
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Federation O. .Women's Clubs
Leavenworth
Kansas
Topeka
Professional Cakewalk Delights Metropolis Crowd
A lively cakewalk at Metropolitan Nall Touencextay drew cheers as Ben Caster and Miss Jeanie Woodley led couples across the stage. Spectators filled the balcony area while the performers wore formal robes and the music kept a brisk pace through the late night.
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Acne
Ben Caster
Mles
Jeanie Woodley
Bigek
Mies
Mary Proctor
Carter
Morrison sale offers 1 percent discount in June
Notice announces a June sale by C. H. Morrison at 6 Kansas Avenue featuring glass cutting patterns and a discount of one percent. Mentions Solarine Metal Pulled for a metallic surface and references Topeka Cycle Co with a stray basketball line.
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C. H. Mirison
Kansas Avenue
Topeka Cycle Co
Senators Sullivans New York hotel lease shocks Tammany
Senator Timothy Sullivan secures a ten year lease on the How York at Broadway and Fortieth, planning a dramatic revival as a political and sports retreat. The property, formerly the Gedney and Warwick hotels, has suffered financially before rebounding under new ownership. Dollar aims to transform the place, lure the legislature and politicians to a grand opening, and spark a districtwide rejuvenation with a lively, wide open future.
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New York
Timothy
Dry
Sullivan
Broadway
Fortieth Street
Tammany Braves
Fourteenth Street
Sendier
York
Hnally
Warwick
Hotel York
Tammeny
Shocking Church Scandal Involving Dancers and Plans
A Saucalito, California tale describes a church pillar, arranged tights wearing performers, and alleged plots to hire two young women for a staged affair at a parish event. The scheme collapsed as details emerged within local Congregational circles.
Tornado Rips Through Milla County Farm Property
A tornado near Malvern Ta May 2 at 3 o clock damaged farm buildings. John Rothburn's house and barn were destroyed and his 11 year old son Kiliet killed while other family members were injured. Barns and cribs at Pred HLAsD were destroyed, harness and implements scattered, and several other structures damaged. Telegraph wires down, no reports of outside casualties or injuries.
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Malvern
Milla County
John Rothburn
Kiliet
Micharl Gaspers
Rorkbury
Argentine Smelter Cuts Jobs Amid Trust Move
Fifty workers at the Argentine smelter have been laid off in recent weeks as the plant allegedly falls under a newly formed trust. Managers cite dull market conditions and low silver prices, while workers claim the restructuring aims to reduce output and raise prices, mirroring other Kansas institutions driven out by trusts.
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Argentine
Kansas
Organization of Trusts
Remarkable Robbery Aboard City Car Ends With Quick Arrest
A Milwaukee passenger recalls the night a thief grabbed a coin purse from a conductor and fled. A spry elderly woman sprang from a seat, cried for help, and helped spur the chase. Police arrested a suspect near Winter Peerst after a tense pursuit.
The Cardiff Giant Fraud Reveals Cartoonish Hoax Origins
A garbled account traces the Cardiff Giant hoax from early reports to Barnum style promotion. It alleges a staged discovery, forged origins in Connecticut and Iowa, and large public interest drawing thousands to view the supposed giant while fraud indicators emerged.
Dave Harvey Arrested For Violating Hotel Law
David Harvey, previously linked to hotel disputes, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Mark Putnam of the Union Pacific hotel. The case involves alleged defrauding of the hotel under a new law protecting hotel and boarding house keepers. Harvey, released after initial proceedings, had prior entanglements including a past complaint and fines.
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David Harvey
Ietandey
Eley Court
Mark Putnam
Union Pacific
Maunter Bees
Putwan Comps Laine
Priday
Ave Botner
Hat Wight Mae
Eulnamn
Tie City Cours
Dat Putnam
Howe
Harvey
J. Haines
Shaffer
Exchen
Ninth Streets
Saul
Asia Bourne
The City of Catorce Mexico a Mountain Town
A distant Mexican city eight miles up from Catorce Station on the Mexican National railroad sits high among winding streets. Known for its silver mines and steep lanes, Catorce features a vivid landscape, a grand cathedral, and a plaza set on a ravine. The town, only reachable on foot or horseback, has varied population and history tied to mining wealth.
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Mexico
Catorce Station
Mexican National Railroad
Ophir
Catorre
Los Catorce
Catoree
Catorce
Bread Baked 1800 Years Ago From Pompeii Museum
Indigestion advice echoes ancient Rome as a 1800 year old bread loaf from Pompeii is shown in Naples museum. Carbonized loaves weigh about two pounds and resemble charcoal biscuits. The site notes Pompeii fell to ash not lava, with lapilli and tephra preserving foods including honeycomb.
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London
Museum of Naples
Pompeii
Noor
England
Vesuvius
Ian
Michigan sugar making nine new factories to start
Michigan sugar making expands under a state bounty law. Nine new factories are planned this year in Bay City Caro Rochester Kalamazoo Benton Harbor Holland and Alma with average capacities around five million pounds each. Existing Hay City plant produced over five million pounds in 1898 and collected about fifty six thousand dollars in bounties from the state.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Dudley Bull
Hay City
Bay City
Caro
Rochester
Kalamazoo
Benton Harbor
Holland
Alma
For Sale Real Estate and Misc Ads Compiled
For sale notices include real estate offerings and various listings. Classified items mention a six room cottage, partial phrases about parments and locations like Columbian Boulevard and Jackson Avenue. Contact names and addresses appear in scattered fragments.
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Columbian Bulltiog
Jo Brown
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American Medical Association Convention
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
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Moler Barber College
St. Louis
Eneryyc
Tantine Mercantila Co
Wil
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Holliday Hotel
Holliday
Care Journal
Brown Bros. Co
Lawrence Nursery Co
Lawrence, Kan
Algae & Sat Botts
M&m. Mig. Co
Vietars Rive Co
Cleveland
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Kanaus
Pen
Opera Ave
P.O
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Monroe Et
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Saitition
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Oth
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E. B. A.care Journal
van Buren
Wen St
Fier Jones Inquirest
Furniehel Ein Far Penthenan
Topeke Ave
Por Sale
Miscellaneoue
Quincy “A
Kansas Ave
P. Updegrat
Strater
Morisasa
Investors Directory
House Co
Indianapolis
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W, Gillespie
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I7id
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Stats Journal
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J. Lawrence Miller
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Gioreach
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PICH
Witri Brick and Paving CO
US West Eighth At
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Bicycles U. 8. Cycle CO
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Mabel M Martin
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Yale
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