New Shops Open in Topeka Dedication Event
Formal dedication of a new Santa Fe addition drew about 2 500 people in Topeka with a grand ball and a grand march for 700 couples. Marshall's Band played before dancing as thousands celebrated the opening of what would be the largest shops in the United States. Programs described the event as a new epoch for Topeka and Kansas, with extensive construction and local participation from Emporia, Stewton, and other nearby cities.
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Eleanor
Evervisen
Santa Tel
Bud Ander
Akmett Wits
Topeka
Lerr
Wes
Vere
Deira
Topeka Santa Fe shop opening draws big crowd
A large crowd attended the Topeka Santa Fe shop opening highlighting the plant expansion with 60 ton electric cranes and new machinery. The event featured a grand march practice and a long procession of dancers as officials and residents watched the newly enlarged locomotive and foundry facilities take shape, signaling significant industrial growth for the city.
Crowded Night for Lanterns and New Shops Rise
A noisy crowd packed the area for a lantern festival with Japanese lights and a stage show. After slow start, traffic eased as officials completed financing and construction moved forward for new machinery and shop buildings, including a large bell shop and a planned wheel hen near the offices and superintendents’ quarters.
Kansas Farm Prosperity Surges Despite Wheat Shortage
A 1902 Kansas agricultural report by Secretary Coburn notes total farm product value near a billion dollars with a record wheat crop. Winter wheat yield 14,02 million bushels on 62404 acres. corn over 1780 million acres reported across 30 counties. potatoes strong at 1.128 million bushels and overall livestock value rising.
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Kanta
State Board of Agriculture
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Hank
Suatfora i
Cowtey
Norton
Macahal
Mitchell
Neversora
Azteca
Butler
Dave
Sergi
Miners Health and Wages Scrutiny in Anthracite Fight
Scranton November 21 The anthracite strike commission resumed hearings with Dr R M Gibbons detailing miners health risks including pleurisy asthma and bronchitis He urged medical screening for miners and older youths before mining The testimony covered hospital conditions and the impact of mining life on injured and ill workers with cross examinations by Lehigh and Wilkes Barre coal interests The commission adjourned until tomorrow to confer on adjournment and documentary evidence plans.
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Eugene J. Butler
Newstatien Hat
Sk Sea
Luzerne County
Maxy
H. McClintock
Lehleh
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Butler
Dr. Roberts
Darrow
Clarks
Roberts
Athracite Syndicate
Jin
Aupboard
Woman admits attempting to flee trial in cold water note
Lincoln Neb November 2 Mrs Albert Sechrest of Kanaan City admitted she had been fleeing for five days to avoid the trial. She was found at her parents home and said the water was too cold. A note pinned somewhere referenced her actions and the attempted flight last Monday.
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Albert Sechrest
Kanaan City
Othe
Tim Wold
Center Of Storm Period Warns Of Lasting Weather
Center of storm period noted with phrases about a storm lasting until the 23rd. Government weather report mentions rain and Saturday. Wind northwest up to noon shows light traces, with hourly temperatures recorded through the day.
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Sornees
Nelork
Ofelock
Ofelosk
Scranton talks of settlement to mine dispute
Scranton November 21 It is learned that efforts will be made to settle the differences between the mine workers and operators outside the commission appointed by the president. An adjournment is planned to give both sides time to seek a settlement. Judge Gray hinted at such a course just before the commission adjourned. Attorneys on both sides declined to comment.
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Moat
T. M. Close
Chipmrg—. Davies
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Bird Duncan
Gornell
Mise Zee Tormlinson
M.C. Lystem
Joseph Miller
Mige Logaton
Belfield
Miey May Welfield
Darr
Crayton
H.R. Rossiter
Neilly Ronsetter
Clare Dore
Rosese Thottis
DO. Hotman
TA. Grover
W. C. Samuel
Bt iMamiloon
Alj. Orborne
Georun Lieuser
Mies
Eva Rettxury
Ida Sallabors
Mian
Lorena Reynona
Minnow Amnon
Magne
Ann and
Norma Kelley
Mee Magete Lioid
Bert Wilson
David Smith
Walter Oxborne
Harry Fay
AL. Kibbe
Puette
Colo
F. Atwater
F. Breedlove
Fd. Bowen
Mia Michel Bowen
Rose Gilbeet
Raton
Mise Flora Whitteth
Vowells
Sotero Valdes
James G. Doyle
Bkiler
John Murton
Thomas Find Dir
Nobert Boxte
John Peden
Miew Olle Pair
Lewis Wheeman
Stites ‘Wireman
Mise Agnes Boden
Joan Short
Foxeph Porter
Margie MaGarth
Tomph Madarth
Deniean
Tey
Thomas Hariikgan
Parsons & Cafferty
Lawrence
Harry Mart
Concordia
Cal
Clara Aye
Superior
T. T. Cleveland
Mins Littan Beach
Horton
Meaty
Jerome
Aris
Helt
Leroy Watt
Rucus— Hume
Eldred
Kansas City
W. J. Fahey
Topeka
Richard Sttlthorn
James C
Misa Stella Carter
Gus Fogel
Mike Breda Nelson
John Nelson
Anna
Scranton
Gray
Mattyr
Five Thousand Dead Reported From Volcano Disturbance
San Francisco reports 5,000 natives killed as travel journalist W J Campbell arrives from Guatemala with details of the core disturbance. He notes ruined coffee plantations worth over $1,000,000 and the town of Zaltenango nearly wiped out as homes and greenery are destroyed.
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San Francisco
W. J. Campbell
Guaterala
Campbell
Mather
Zaltenango
Jointists Arrests Prompt Citywide Crackdown on Liquor and Slot Machines
A broad roundup Thursday nabbed 17 Jointists for keeping intoxicating liquor in a clubhouse and for renting space used for slot machines near Kanmag Avenue opposite the river. Victims were held briefly, bonds set at 340, and hearings scheduled December 1 with one attorney likely to represent all. Further arrests expected this week on related charges.
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Statlon
Fred Roan
George Anderson
Chas. Simmons
James Sheasley
Dan Pinney
John Myers
M. C. Cave
A. Harsllo
Otto Anderson
FH. Murphy
M . C. McGresgor
Uewers Kent
Cabinet Meeting In Washington Reports On Panama Talks
Washington reports say all cabinet members attended a brief meeting with Secretary Hay presenting documents on negotiations with Colombia over the Panama canal treaty. The president expects to submit a concrete treaty after further consultation, with separate notes yet to be finalized. A cholera cable from the Philippines notes cases declining and water concerns easing for Manila, with no anticipated contamination of Mariguina water supplies.
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Dhietty
Hay
Colombia
Voot Remal
Lft
War Department
Nev
Philip Uptrie
Belkevit
Mente
Weather Indications for Kansas City Rain Tonight
Weather forecast from Chicago indicates rain tonight and Saturday with east winds and variable conditions extending to the Kansas City area.
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Chicago
Colley Free after not guilty verdict in Kerry Perry case
The Colley murder trial ends with a not guilty verdict after a long jury consultation. One juror held out on the first ballot of 11 to 1 for acquittal. crowd and court officials filled the Perry court house as Clerk Leach read the verdict. Colley embraced his lawyers and thanked the jurors, while his attorney announced plans to return to Perry to resume Lee Hardware employment.
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Colley Moder
John H. Atwood
Leav
Wnworth
Epehk
Attrange
C Court House
Leach
Coley
Chey
Perry
Remmter
Lee Hardware Company
Colley
Mherty
J. W. Cottey
Gimmonm
Bimmore
Earth Willits
Cottey
Thirty Drowned After Steamer Sinks Off Oreera
A crowded steamer Disaster off Oreera left thirty people dead after a sinking during a storm. Rescue efforts were underway as authorities investigated the incident and identified some of the victims.
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Oreera
Servin
Yale Tickets Fight Sparks at Yale-Harvard Meet
New Haven reports a tense scene as Yale officials confronted ticket scalpers at a Yale Harvard meet. Authorities halted resale at the gate, promising to pursue those found with stolen or redirected credentials.
Mills' Store News Glove Day and Neckwear Sale
For Saturday Mills' Store highlights Sabbath wear essentials including an elaborate neckwear section between entrances with autumn novelties in silk hemstitched colors and buffs, priced from 1.75 to 35.00. Glove Store emphasizes glove fitting tomorrow with Black and White options in varied styles.
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