New Life Infused Into the National Irrigation Congress
The tenth annual session of the national irrigation congress opens in Colorado Springs with President Roosevelt’s hearty wishes and President Walsh’s high view of the work. Delegates from Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, California, and Arizona arrive as Thomas F. Walsh declares the movement the era’s greatest policy. He praises Roosevelt’s administration and outlines aims to reclaim arid lands, provide homes, and expand irrigation to spur patriotism and rural prosperity.
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Colorado Springs
Coto
Coumrens
Treat
Thomas
Roenevelt
Washington
Theodore Kodervelt
Minnewoto
Nebraska
Uni
Oregon
California
Arizona
New Mexico Delematia
Cn Ee BR
Prince
Congress
Thomas F.waah
Edward Reader
Firet Fantint
Colorado
Spiner
Orinay
Paulley
Colorado Sarings Chamber of
Cormméres
J. 1
Walsh
Newortation
Theodore
Tao
Irrigaon
Tmigt
America
Wien
Nelua
Utah
Uteh
Benator Patterson
Bell
Shafroth
C. H. Boothe
Los Angeles
Cal
Antlers
Political Gossip and Debate Plans Mentioned in Topeka
Regional political gossip reports W J Batley in Topeka for a debate with W H Craddock in Wichita tonight. It notes limited Republican turnout, mentions Elliott’s downfall and disappearance, and covers ballot concerns around Willam Stryker and party committee actions ahead of upcoming elections.
Plan to Replace Court House Lighting With Wale Plant Discussed
Officials debate funding a combined heating and electric system for the old court house and jail. They question if a new Rex lighting plant could be cheaper, needing operation for only a few lights, while considering a common heating plant and electricity costs.
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Ieee
Court House
Comeniamtonces
Rex
Carpenter Resumes Duties as Chief Clerk in Division
J Carpenter today resumed the duties of chief clerk to Division Superintendent Wy Jones of the Rock Island. He comes from Cape Girardeau Missouri where he was general auditor for the St Louis and Gulf Railroad. He succeeds W W Mack who is leaving for the Northwest to take a position with a line between Washington and Oregon.
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J. Carpenter
Wy Jones
The
Rock Inland
Carpenter
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Et Louie
W. W. Mack
Northwest
Ados & Position
Washington
Oregon
Unsanitary Grant School Rooms Endanger Children
Report from North Topeka about basement classrooms at Grant school on Topeka avenue corner end Grant atren being in very unhealthy condition. Damp walls water seepage and high moisture affect the basements. crowded conditions worsen health concerns and are described as next to criminal to use such spaces for schooling. Children may be better served without those unsafe walls and leaks until proper repairs are made.
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Grant School
Topeka Avenue
Grant Atren
Topeka
Ben
Fogy
Orr & Co
T50 Co
Orro B
Arden Theater
Noted Milwaukee Lawyer Newton Murphy Dies at Home
Newton Murphy of Milwaukee Wisconsin a well known lawyer and former partner of Senator Mathew B Carpenter died at his home after a three week illness Death was attributed to stomach trouble Murphy formerly owned the Allwaukee Sentinel and practiced law for many years His passing ends a prominent career in local journalism and law
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Newton
Murphy
Dinwaukee
Wis
Mathew B. Carpenter
Alliwauker Sentinel
Arrest Made in Wager Case by New York Detective
In New York, Detective Otto Pi, secretly connected to Ban Finnclaog, was arrested on an alleged swindling charge. He faced a lack of evidence and an 8 warrant remains in place as authorities pursue details. Governor's office facilitated investigation through detective work.
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Frank Hiliott
Leedys
Letaod
Doniphan County
New Mexico
Tehlett
Troy Times
Bent Dresser
Stage House
Popaillet State Senate
Lelanis
Stuart-Falloon
Grand Juty
Elliott
Mexico
New York
Otto Pi
Finnclaog
Anniversary Sale at Barnumwms Topeka Store Opens Celebrations
Kansas Avenue retailer Barnumwms marks thirty four years in Topeka with a festive sale. The store promises deep discounts across many departments including blankets, suits, underwear, and knitwear as loyal patrons are invited to celebrate. Special offerings include heavy Swiss ribbed garments, Royal Union Suits, and Derby Ribbed Shirts with substantial price reductions.
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Ae Weil
Royal Union
Prominent Topeka Clothier Fashion Sale Ad
A long newspaper ad promotes a vast clothing and dry goods sale at a Topeka department, featuring women and children’s coats, jackets, hosiery, linens, and fabrics. It lists colors like tan, castor, red, and black, and touts low weekly prices, discounts, and guaranteed fit. Also advertised are curtains, carpets, draperies, and men’s and boys’ apparel with extensive choice and bold savings.
Weber Declares No Action Needed in Wrangle
In a wrangle over the issue, Mr. Weber says there is nothing to do and offers no steps or plans. The remark signals a stance of inaction amidst ongoing debate.
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Mr. Weber
Mayor Parkers Plan to Submit Water Plant Proposal
Disagreement among Topeka city council over water plant negotiations. Mayor Parker urges prompt action to submit the proposal to a public vote, while Councilman Weber asks for a written unconditional offer from President Street before proceeding. City Attorney Spencer cites legal objections and signals no current council consensus on the next move.
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Topeks Water Company
W. F. Weber
President Street
Parker
Tobey
Mr. Street
Yale
Topeka
Sula W
Elder
Street
Cousell
Spencer
Dulbhick
Ghost in a Boarding House haunting tale at Tate’s lodging
In a deserted two story boarding house Miss Tate, a strict landlady, houses two deaf women and a wary boarder. The narrator experiences nocturnal breaths, footsteps, and a ghostly visitation connected to a hidden last staircase and a locked basement, revealing a keeper named Peter and a secretive haunting tied to the mansion’s past.
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Record-Herald
Miss Tate
Trac
Bnt
Miss Glifays
Gilroy
Moor
Bor Dushand
Halineian
Meeret
Peter
Chemical Works
Cheap settlers rates to the West and Northwest
The Burlington Route renews low one way settlers rates from Missouri River to California Port Townsend and Puget Sound country daily in September and October with reduced fares to the Spokane-Kan e district and Butte district. Through trains from Kansas City to the Northwest with free coaches and sleepers to Tutte Helena Seattle Tacoma. connections from Denver at night. Excursions to Ohio and Indiana September dates listed, plus October week of the Army reunion in Washington. Also Chicago and St Louis through trains, and August September October flat and third Tuesday travel to many West sections. Consult ticket agents for full information and rates.
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Burlington
Missouri River
California
Portheast
Puget Sound
Sipo- Kane
Butte
Tutte
Helena
Spotane
Tacomi
Seatia
Find
Denver
Allince
Net
Ohio
Indiana
Washington, D.C
Chicago
Kansas City
St Wo
West
Forthwest
Uecket
Crozier
Wakeley
Icine Oya
Cone Lane
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Irrigation Congress
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W. J Batley
Jef
Wichita
W. H. ‘Craddock
Cyrux Lelub
Cole
Halley
Inet
Brett and
Botkin
McPhertah
Willan Stryke
Tuston Comecattioes
Haliot
Stryker
Curran
Rere
Kansas Ave
Barnuwm’s
Cledn
Mellon
Kersey
Derwear
Howe
Mena Shaw
Rosiery
Housekeeping Dept
Walter
Tiye Strait
Oke
Ian
Silistas
Rermaarite
Dress Goods Dept
Nottingham
Smyrna
Brussels
ELMO
Council
Cabstornai
casToms
Tele
Jackson
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