Topeka Parks Plan Promises City Park Development
An editorial urges Topeka to create a city park along the river, praising Garfield park and urging immediate action. It compares Topeka with Springfield and Peoria, arguing a prominent park will attract visitors, provide a summer retreat, and support future growth under civic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Nature
Blake
Topeks
Edward Witter
Peri
Topeka
Hooika
Nature F
Springfield
Springfeld
Cemetery of
Oak
Coloredl Brewery
Springgeld
SAGA
Mat
Surinefield
Peoria
Th Park
Peorth
Tis Park
Tts
Skeleton Found in Woods Linked to Fitzpatrick Slaying
In Mound City a June murder case ends with the discovery of Michael Tobin's skeleton two miles northeast of Springfield after a midtown pursuit. The bones show he shot Major Fitzpatrick, superintendent at the local National Cemetery, then died by a self-inflicted gunshot. Bloodhounds and large rewards failed to locate him previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mound City
Til
Michael Tobin
Maur
Thomas A. Fitspatrick
Tobin
Here
Fitzpatrick
Aiajor Fitzpatrick
National
Viettia
Fractioned Elixir Advert of Old Cures and Moves
An OCR fragment markets a throat and chest remedy with claims of curing coughs colds and hay fever. It lists fake testimonials and lists a drug store moving its uptown office to 116 West Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke
Bligh
Wwe
Waggoner
Grug Mor
Katisus Avenue
Webster—Tuloch Coat Co
West Eighth St
Convention Hall Muddle Over Missouri Kansas Thanksgiving
Missouri and Kansas football plans face upheaval as Convention Hall contracts may be canceled. Coach White hints at a possible alternate foe the Medics while Coach Yost prefers indoor play to protect the contract. Alumni push for the traditional game under Western Intercollegiate rules, citing building limits and spirit over gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City
White
Jayhawkers
Hall
Convention Hall
Yost
Vinkate
Kajeus
MSU
Ue Missouri University
Kassie
Bissouri
Kaneas
Western Intercollegiete Football Association
MS. U
Maisouri
Ikive
Canvenrién ‘Hall
Aga Be
Stow
Gregtis
Dublin
Nebber
Foothell
Gill
Missouri University
Kunsans University
Fratball players consider contract terms for Thanksgiving game
The article notes Fratball men and officials addressing objections in a convention ball contract. If Missouri cancels, Kansas University may face Drake University in Convention ball. A proposal to play the Thanksgiving game drew a reply from Drake, with serious concern over the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrens
Missouri
Kansas University
Drake University
Piay
Trem
Drake
Gore
Season of bulbs and planting tips from Topeka guide
A Topeka reader provides bulb planting suggestions including proper timing from November into December, mulch depth to protect bulbs like narcissus and tulips, and notes on taking up plants after blooming. The piece highlights beauty and hardy fragrance of bulbs and mentions San ta Fe offices growing a bed of mixed colors as example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olor
Santa Fe General Offices
Fragmented obituary notes a traveling man’s sudden death in hotel
Oshkosh resident Horan a traveling man for a Chicago based silverware company died suddenly in Rostac at a hotel after a sore throat and fainting spell. A boy alerted his mother and investigators. He lived in Heedsburg Wisconsin. An unrelated medical ad promotes a kidney remedy with dubious claims and lists Topeka Kansas addresses.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Horan
Chirago
Fie
Heedsburs
Conference meeting at the chapel of the Industrial Institute
A meeting for Colored People is announced at the Industrial Institute chapel on Kansas Avenue. The report of the committee will be read and discussed, with the October meeting to be addressed. The gathering invites participation regardless of church or creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Industral Institute
Kansas Avenue
Point
Grape-Nuts touted for brain nutrition in train worker diet
An article argues that a largely vegetable diet calms the nervous system while heavy meat intake irritates the brain in mentally focused workers. It praises Grape-Nuts as a concentrated food rich in phosphate of potash, claimed to supply steady brain energy and foster independence and strength, with grocers selling the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald
Ife
Rate War Spreads Across Transcontinental Routes
Rate war in transcontinental traffic heats up with extensions to northwestern points. Oregon Railway and Navigation Company and Burlington join, likely affecting Missouri routes. General Passenger Agent Hurburt and Francia of Burlington meet in Portland as Great Northern readies potential tolls against Northern Pacific.
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Seattle
Northwestern
Oregon Railway and Navigation
Burlington
Missouri
Hurburt
Oregon
Boycott Tightens Grip On Springfield Street Railway
The Federation of Labor declares a boycott against the Springfield Consolidated Street Railway in Springfield Illinois starting Friday after the firm refused to recognize the National Association of Car Workers. Receipts show a drop nearly $100 from the prior day as miners and others refuse rides and walk to work while leaders plan to run bucks and excursion wagons to find patrons.
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Federation of Labor
Springfisla
Sprinfield
Springfield Consolidated Street Railway Company
National Association of Car- Wen
Imet Wight
Ieaders
November Wheat Yields Reported By Agriculture Department
The November report shows wheat yield at five 26.8 bushels per acre in the United States with Pennsylvania 32 Ohio 34 Indiana 37 Iowa 25 and Nebraska 27. Buckwheat yields 17.03 bushels per acre. New York and Pennsylvania lead with 1 and 20 bushels per acre respectively. The report notes improved prairie yields and a rise in yields across eastern to west states, with a December full report expected. A medical ad for Dr Thomas' Electric Oil appears at the end.
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Washington
Statiseum
Department of Agriculture
Department
Iset
Pennsylvania
Oho
Fete
Love
TRE
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Pacific
Thomas
Thomas Eelectric
Rambler Sketches Brocky Heroes of Troy and Doniphan
A rambling portrait of Hiewatha and Troy detailing Web Wilder Ewing Herbert Sol Miller and Cy Leland, their papers like the Hiawatha World and the Troy Chief, along with Judge Nate Price. The piece recalls the men’s public lives, neighborhoods, rivalries, and lasting reputations in Doniphan County. It notes Miller’s death and Leland’s store, with reminiscences of early territorial politics and local friendships.
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Hiewatha
Mitte
Morrill
Larary
Web Wilder
Ewing Herbert
Norsal
Herbert
Hiawatha World
Wilder
Kansas City
Web Cor Unica
Leavenworth
Wilders
Kursus
Troy
Nate Price
Sol Miller
Cy Leland
Price
Miller
Leland
Judge Price
Hie
Territorial Council
Judey
Tia
Teland
Doniphan
White Cloud
Sol
Topeka
Rambler
Tris
Nothwith
Deriphan
Mit Cy
Kansas
Monnett Attacks Salt Trust in Ohio and Nevada
The suit filed by Attorneys Monnett Seeks to oust the National Salt Company known as the suit trust. It claims a violation of the Valentine anti trust law and forfeiture of Ohio business rights. Salt works at the site were purchased by the National Salt Company, closed, and salt prices raised about 39 cents per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monnett
Salt Trust Pomeroy, O
Atiornes
Feveral Monnett
National Salt Company
Trust
Irregularities In Mesila Court Martial Death Sentences
Washington reports four soldiers condemned to death at Mesila may gain reprieve as irregularities in court martial proceedings are found. Corrections are expected to be made in Manila, potentially overturning the death sentences. A separate note from New York mentions the steamship Viubria carrying 65,000 ounces of silver to Europe. In His Steps is advertised at five cents in a weekly sale.
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Catarre
Bright
Washington
Mesila
Manila
York
Viubria
Europe
Tse
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Frccten & Gamble
Cliscaminetl
Parks
Belire
Opeka
Geo. W. Bowes
iMurder
Atl Mound
Ana
Correa Pilene
Vansas Avenue
Bow & U. Feela
Chicago
Neere
New Great South Acmrean
Kidnes
Riddeye Wat
Bins Drug Co
Avenus
Ares
ARS
Royal Baking Powder
Take Brotler
Alvare
Cire
THE
R. T. Booth Company
Ithaca, N.Y
George M. Noble
Crawford Building
Topeka, Kas
Dement
NMA Anan
Avenue
Southwestern Fuel CO
Kansas Ave
Quincy Street
Tele
Ollege
Phoor
Quincy St
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