Cheap settlers' rates to the far West and Northwest
The Burlington House renews the low one way Settlers rate of $25.90 from Missouri river to California Portland and the Puget Sound country every day during September and October with correspondingly low rates to the Spokane district and the Butte Helena district Also proportionate rates from interior Missouri Kansas and southwest territory The Burlington Northern Pacific Express is the great through train leaving Kansas City daily for the northwest Through Coaches Chair Cars seats free Standard and Tourist to Butte Helens Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland Connecting train from Denver at night joining this northwest train at Alliance Neb
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Burlington House
Missouri River
California
Portland
Puget Sound
Spokane
Butte-Helena
Missouri
Kansas
Southwest Territory
Burlington Northern Pacific Express
Kansas City
Northwest
Butte, Helens
Tacoma
Seattle
Denver
Alliance, Neb
Burlington traces excursions and rates to Ohio Indiana and Chicago
Travel notices list home visitors excursions to Ohio and Indiana with sale dates September 2 9 16 and a limit of 40 days and October first week rate to Ontario and Indiana during the Grand Army reunion in Washington DC. Also Burlington describes fast through trains to Chicago from Kansas City and two daily trains to St Louis with August September October departures on first and third Tuesdays, urging readers to consult agents for full information.
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Ohio
Indiana
ONO
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Kansas City
Louis
Burington
Topeka Council Probes Desiccating Plant Practices
The Topeka city council shifted focus from licensing a scavenger vendor to inspecting the desiccating plant after voting 7 to 3 against Evans license. The judiciary committee will study current practices and propose ordinance changes to limit the plant while allowing licensed scavengers under safeguards. Evans argued the plant has failed its contract and dumped waste into the river. The council also moved to hire city landscape gardener A Reinish to improve street parkings at no extra citizen cost.
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M. Evans
State Journal
Judiciary Committee
Evans
Spencer
Thompson
Health and Sanitation Committes
Nichols
Smtera
M. A. Low
Keinish
Park Commissioners
Topeka
Board of Park Commissioners
Athwestern Fuel Company
The
Wear Coal Company
Topeka Coal Company
J. W
Parker
Snyder
Neil
Ing A aeBtas Tan
Sir Hon
Southwestern Fuel Company
West Citr ‘Electric
Toee Shey’ Ave
Th Street
O Wimarth Adjourned Meeting in New to Sept
O Wimarth was acting chair when the session adjourned in New to meet again in September. Community officials confirmed the date and location for the resumed proceedings.
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O. Wimarth
Jo Sttead
New To
Rail executive weighs merged railroad future post vacation
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe president, just back from Nantucket, comments on potential Pennsylvania purchase of the Santa Fe. He notes uncertainty about any controlling deal, cites historical talks of uniting systems, and suggests why the Pennsylvania could seek arrangements beyond the Mississippi. He implies wider strategic moves amid Gould influence and Westward traffic.
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Atchison, Topeka 2
Santa Fe Railway
Santa Feries
Pennsylvania
Atchison
Gould
Gould Road
Pennsylvania Lines
Mississippi
Beets for Sugar Size Myths Debunked This Summer
A note in the newspapers describes a three-pound sugar beet sample sent to the state board of sericulture. H H Hall of Arkansas City Milling Company checked field specimens, pulling two beets of 7½ and 6½ pounds. Experts explain sugar beets ideal at one to two pounds, most sugar stored mid July, with sun and August rains affecting growth and sugar extraction.
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State Board of Sericulture
H. H. Hall
Arkansas City Milling Company
Coburn
Government receipts and expenditures for August reported
Washington Sept 3 The monthly statement shows August receipts totaling 45 5 million with customs and revenue items varying. Expenditures for the month amount to 710 578 381 for the war department and 6 082 486 for another department, leaving a deficit of 5 492 202 for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Topeka Crowd Enjoys Crawford Playlet Verdict
Last night in Topeka the Crawford show drew a full house at 75 cents admission. Willard Simms entertained as a royal performer with a fine supporting cast. The program included Pickings from Puck and a hedge musical farce, featuring Catherine Lingard. Venues offered violin solos and tuneful songs, making two hours of amusement for a not too dignified smile.
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Topeka
Crawford
Willard Simma
Simms
Circulation Expands for U S Notes in August
Washington, Sept. 2 The monthly circulation statement of the currency officer shows total circulation of national bank notes rose $2,396 for the year and $318,407 for the month. Circulation secured by United States bonds reached $12,667,150, with a three year increase and a monthly decrease of $464,213 in notes secured by lawful money.
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Washington
Cor Oiler
Nations
United States
Sircuiavion
United Sure
Gaksei
Carpenters Strike in New York City
In New York on September 2, the Master Carpenters' association announced it will refuse all demands amid a labor dispute. Seventy five members affected by the decision participate in the action.
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New York
Master Carpenters’ Association
Low Bound Trip Bummer Bates on Great Western Lines
Partial OCR notes show Great Western railway service to lakes and Duluth with October sailing hints. For dates and details contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Eimer G. P. A. Chicago.
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Bummer Bates
Chicago Great Western Railway
Weiy Lakes
Eeeley Lakes
Duluth
Iy Ak
Great Western
J. P. Eimer
Chicago
Opening of the Kansas Fair Midway Parade Led by Marshall's Band
Marshall's Band will parade from the band rooms to Kansas Avenue and Tenth, then to the fair grounds for the midway opening ceremonies. The Midway gates will open, vaudeville nightly, free at the main gate, with electric lighting, a large stage, and multiple acts through the week.
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Vaudevilla
Kansas
Trumpsu
Nate
Marshall
Kansas Avenue
Tenth Agenas
Fair Grounds
Midway
Kand
India
Cairo
Strane
Ameo
Ralph Seene
Entertainme
Vandeville
Bond dispute over state treasurer bond terms debated
Greason and Thomas dispute details of a bond covering W. Kelly in 1880s to secure term as assistant state treasurer. Greason signed for 35.00 Major Hemington for 4.00 and Mr. Thomas for 1.00, each twice the amount. Grimes claims a five year term from expiration. Thomas says they are not bound to cover any shortage and cannot escape liability.
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Greanon
Thomas
J. 3
Remington
Greason
Thomas Sai
K. Kelly
Mes
Ade. Greanen
Major Hemington
Mr. Thomas
Grimes
Mr. Beily
Eagles and Rankin Involved in Chicago Break-in Tale
A fragmented report describes Rankin arriving from Chicago and encountering Charles Eagle. A man with a brick and a bill repeatedly presses Eagle and an associate named Gold Brick. A package held for security vanishes as the man disappears, with locals noting familiarity among the involved men.
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Rankin
Hare
Chicago
Charles Eagle
Eagle
Bill
Gold Brick
Omeer
Civic Improvement Society Eyes Mayor Parker Push
At a Topeka regular meeting held at the club rooms resolutions were adopted urging Mayor Parker to take a special effort to clear streets and curb growth. The society notes progress but calls for stronger action and cleaner conditions in the community.
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Civic Improvement Society
Comm Club
Topeka
Winiso
Parker
Snapshot News From Topeka And Nearby Towns
Numerous brief items note August admissions to a cure hospital, a Kansas exposition music by Marshall's band, local audience amusement between acts, and travels of Charles Harris and Sheriff O Connor. Topeka ball player Bekayi Dick Cooley re-signed with the Boston Nationals. Oscar Crosswhite seeks divorce from Lissie Crosswhite. Willie Bubran is in reform school at age 13. Washburn College entrance exams set for September with school starting September 10. Elections and county politics events, paving projects, and railway injuries are mentioned. A well near Washburn’s college well was forgotten after 29 years. A case against Devlin and partners for a nighttime assault was dismissed. Mrs. M C Irwin and press workers are noted in local civic activity.
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Tomo
Marshall
Crawford
Charles Harris
Sherif O'Conner
Doa. Dryer
Emporia
Bekayi Dick Cooley
Topeka
Boston
Oscar Crosswhite
Lissie Crosswhite
Potwin
Willie Bubrnam
Washburn College
Pottawatomie County
Wamego
Collewe
Cleveland
Lowrey
County Jorney
Svertie
Richland B. Cowgill
Ee Ae College
Devlin
Uiting
Wm. Butler
M. C. Irwin
Lawrence, Kan
Ft Homes
Waits
George W. Bart
Seaaeoute
Geo. Gutters
Haut Town
Bey
Thersdey
Prominent New Mexico Group Travels for Upcoming Game
A muddled clipping lists a party traveling to New Mexico to spend and play. Names such as Bert Bertana, Sam Fletcher, Char Sutoor, Suartes, A. Kerns, and W. Hl. Mudgee appear as attendees or officials alongside notes about private carriage and dicks des.
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Tains
New Mexico
Bert Bertana
Sam Fletchman
Char
Sutoor
Suartes
A. Kerns
Mudgee
Boon Sonics
Camporii and ee re Three of the members of These teame
The fragment notes that Camporii and others from unspecified teams are among the fastest ball players. It mentions Topeka business coll and white players, with references to Chicago Great Western and months September and October. It also lists Minot and James, GP, Chicago, IL with unclear context.
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Camporii
McCami Ae Ee Aan
Hivks
Topeka Gusiness
Strugg
Chicago Great Western Wall Way
Minot
Oh Poe A 'Y. James, GP
Chicago, IL
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Star Grocery
E. Montgomery
Prop
Star
Mary Ann
Atlas Oats
Colorado
Uneeda Biscuit
Momeseekers
Council
Paul Morton
Board of Agriculture
Castoria
Express
Warren M.grosby
Seresis Shoes
Airlines
Soc
Epkins
Malsh
Reese
Hotel Tinen
Kelly Bond
Sad Station
Yau Gorse St
Edison
Pride of Toreka
Gatan
Akenas
Cnecgoasien
Kansas Ave
Hart
Navy
Shanna
OU Money
le & Retail Gro. Co
Io's
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