Journal reports death of Mr James Sproat in city
Obituary notice describes the passing of James S. Sproat, longtime city grocer and merchant. It praises his modest, kind character, public spirit, and decades of service in Tosebe and the local business community, noting his death occurred Saturday afternoon and detailing his life’s work and virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sproats
James
Sproat
Peety
Tosebe
Bath City
Burt
Lal
Keep to the Right Eight in Towne Topeka Horse Traffic
An article complains of careless driving in Topeka endangering horses and calls for enforcing a local ordinance that requires drivers to keep to the right side of streets. It notes police inaction and criticizes city officials for not upholding the rule or enforcing penalties.
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Topeka
Tork
Counciliuet
Servant Club Idea Shows Economic Woes In Towns
Wealthy Ellokyn residents consider a family club Downe to avoid the servant problem with members serving themselves meals at home. The plan mirrors Brooklyn attempts that have failed, critics say it would erode home routines and many fear losing domestic help. Meanwhile a late delivery at a Topeka grocer sparks broader unrest over service shortages.
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Ellokyn
Downe
Brooklyn
Clu House
Topeka
Trrol
Tovelin
Curobiem
Rene GH Horn
Five Weeks Abroad in Europe Through The National Gallery
A firsthand narrative recounts a European sojourn focusing on the National Gallery in London and the Tate Gallery. The writer describes gallery layouts, key works like Raphael's Madonna of the Ansidel, copy artists at work, and admission practices. The piece moves through travel logistics, hotel coupons, currency exchanges, and Rotterdam’s canal cityscape, offering vivid yet informal impressions of art and travel.
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Greviche
Tamdon
National Gallery
Europe
Unis
Aemaion
Artus of
Neversh
Parla
Italy
West
England
Raphael
Duke of Siaborough
Morgan
Tate Gallery
Altea
National Gallery of Pritish Art
Thiz
JAY HAWKER JOTS AND OTHERS IN BRIEFS
A New Cambria woman fainted at church but revived in time for collection. Salina residents contend with a large collection dispute while a Norton lad faces recovery after a horseback accident. Beers mailed by Harvey County farmers prove too green for Bocky Ford, and a Salina squash rumor intrigues readers. Congress may allocate for Kaw projects, with talk of an upcoming international yacht race in Kansas. Topeka barbers raise weekly profits and ticket prices, stirring local dissatisfaction. An anecdote recalls a London hotel stay, rail travel, and a rough North Sea crossing aboard the Vienna, detailing sea conditions and voyage delays.
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Jay Hawker
New Cambria
Salina
Harvey County
Bocky Ford
Nhippers
Kansas
London
Liverpool Street
Great Eastern Railway
Harwith
Vienna
North Sea
Netherlands
Europe
Dover Strait
English Channel
Dover
Calais
Jesa Tan
Boulogne
Ostend
Jn Belgtum
Harwich
Hook of Holland
Sven
van Sabie
Ste
Supreme court October sitting to hear coal trust case
The coal trust corpus case will be argued at the October sitting of the supreme court. The writ was returnable today but the court will decide later when it will be heard. The attorney general and board officials expect a decision next month. Three preliminary city court hearings were held. Tod was charged with disturbing the peace and Woodward was discharged after evidence. Butler’s assault case was dismissed on Riot motion amid a family row. German bands arrive for the World's Fair while George W. Stewart travels from Paris to arrange attendance.
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Coal Trust
Supreme Court
Thomas Tod
Willem Woodward
Ehdreed
Wilsoh Butter
Cerget
Wan
Ie Eise Beige
Butler
Berlin
George W. Stewart
Paris
Arrand
Local Mention of Residents Return and Addresses
WS Kale and W J Mattern have returned from Thunder Mountain country where they have been for two weeks. Frame house on ground street Ingleside, lumberman Huntoan and Tyler, can be for 00. J Thormas has on lower Kamm avenue.
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Kale
W. J. Mattern
Thunder Mountain Country
Ingleside
Lvorner Huntoan
Tyler
J. Thormas
Lower Kamm Avenue
City Attorney Probes Rules On City Evidence Strategy
City Attorney Spencer spoke on the Ras ktaile appalens case and the admissibility of evidence gathered during arrests. He noted conflicting judge positions, warned against overreliance on so called Mother Hubbard cases, and described plans to present authorities to the city counsel for appeal and potential new methods for joint cases.
Nields Named for Delaware U S District Attorney
President Roosevelt appoints John P. Nields United States district attorney for Delaware. Nickis is acting district attorney. The White House statement notes discord between the two U S senators over recommendations and that the president reviewed all endorsements. He finds federal and state judges and most bar members favor Kee, reflecting his satisfaction with the choice.
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Washington
Roosevelt
John P. Niels
United States
Delaware
Nickis
White House
Kee
Council Aims to Straighten City Finances Tonight
Councilman Swendson will introduce a resolution at tonight's meeting to clarify city finances. It requires the county treasurer to pay over city funds and keep separate receipts for back taxes and property sales, enabling annual figures on delinquent tax returns. The measure directs the city clerk to deliver a copy to Shawnee County Treasurer for action.
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Swendson
Toveka
Shawnee County
Zansan
Topeka
IMM
Shawnee
Topeka Board of Health Seeks Ordinances and Diphtheria Measures
The city board of health asks the council to adopt raw laws prohibiting sale of cartridge pistols crackers and other items. It urges a diphtheria hot house and specifies physician oversight for accurate reporting and speedy diagnosis. Pert Gardiner to oversee the program.
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City Board of Health
Rary Goutala Pererk
Santmseie
Cies
Tony
Topeka
Board of Teal
Gardiner
Mrs Stoker Selected for Topeka College Role
This fragment notes Mrs Stoker being chosen for a position at Topeka's college trustees. The text is garbled but indicates rapid selection and mentions George Fa Bicker and Eval faculty context, with unspecific duties and approvals.
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Mita
George Fa Bicker
Topeka
Wastburn College
Grebin
Mrs. Stwkyr
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Dyspepsia
Distress after meals with belching vomiting and pain signals dypepsia. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claim radical, permanent cure, strengthening stomach and digestive organs for natural function. Mrs G Rawnett of Providence reports relief after four bottles, able to eat and digest without cramps or burning.
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Hood
G. Rawnett
Olney St
Providence
Auto Livery Proposed At Overton Establishment
An auto livery and boarding stable planned on Quincy street opposite the city hall will offer car storage and maintenance from $15 to 6s per month. The facility will include grooming, delivery, a repair shop, and a paved courtyard with heavy machinery handling via a small traveling crane. W. E. Conningham will manage the operation, slated to begin within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Street
City
Oxer~ Ton Manufacturing Company
Menta
Overton
Quincy Stree
Olf Mione
Tristall
Nine Ee
W. E Conningham
Packard
Macmarines
WeygEhes Invest
Raid on gang near Hanover yields three prisoners
Deputy U. S. Marshal Frank Ne Grath helped raid a gang of post office robbers near Hanover in Washington County Sunday. They captured Fred Whittlinger and two confederates, suspected of crimes in northern Kansas, Nebraska and Mincourt. Only Morrill, Brown County, post office robbery is confirmed. The three prisoners were taken to Junction City for confinement.
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U. S
Frank Ne Grath
Hanover
Washington County
Fred Whittlinger
Kansas
Nebraska
Mincourt
Morrill
Brown County
McGrath
Junction City
Deaths and Funerals Outline Local Losses
Fragmented obituary notice lists Sart Gilea and Miss Cowgill with family ties, burial planned in Branch, Passaic area, and a hospital death after tumor surgery. Mentions a Mr Stormont Paral and Topeka area examiner. details are unclear but indicate a funeral at home and public viewing.
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Gilea
Bamtay
Marine
Miss Cowgill
Mr. Cow
Miss
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