NO WORD FROM HODGES Missionaries to China Not Heard
New York report says Dr V Hodges and wife believed missing in Pekin region after Pao Ting Fu siege and arson. Secretaries of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions report no confirmation of fate from Shanghai to Washington.
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China
New York
Robert E Speer
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
David J. Hu
Puna
Pao
V. Hodge
Shoalg
Goodrow
Shanghai
Pao Ting Fu
Merrill
Goodsow
Conger
Aliva
Tim Exch
Setearee
Elks To Feast On Rocky Ford Melons Tonight
The Topeka Elks plan a melon feast featuring Rocky Ford melons from Colorado patches. Burr Lakin arranges the treat and will be in Rocky Ford for melon day. The event aims to delight members with fresh fruit direct from the famous patches.
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Topeka
Rocky Ford
Colorado
Burr Lakin
Fitzhugh Lee Returns to New York on Leave
Sept 7 United States jamport Kawitna in New York arrivals include Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee commanding the eastern Department of Cuba and staff. The party lists General Lee on leave and mentions his newlywed status amid hazy OCR text descriptions.
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Fitzhugh Lee
New York
United States
Kawitna
Iron Havens
Fitzhugh
Cuba
Als
Lee
Harmony described in Albany campaign talks
New York on September 7 reports indicate a national committee would cooperate with the state committee in the campaign. Justice Hart of Albany was mentioned as a gubernatorial possibility. Senator Murphy and Senator M visited Sage McLaughlin but declined to discuss details beyond harmony being practically desired.
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New York
Debacle of Alaska Indians Relief Debate
Secretary of interior reports deplorable conditions among Alaska Indians north of Nome with powerless locals to aid due to lack of funds. General Spaulding urges War Department use of emergency funds. Army in charge to distribute food. Treasury to supply surgeons via Marine Hospital Service and customs to assist. Red Cross considering aid including clothing.
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Alaska
Treasury Department
Marine Hospital Service
Customs
Red Cross Society
Local notes from North Topeka gossip column
North Topeka column items list residents and travels. Mrs John Spears and others share home addresses while neighbors mention furnace work, school staff on vacation, and relatives visiting St Joseph and Denver. Community events include fundraisers and an excursion led by Harry Graft with tickets for the auditorium concert.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kaname Avenue
John Spears
Poar Avenue
WF. Smith
Albuquerque
N. M
Nicholson
North
Kansas Avenue
Bowen
Quincy Treet
Ase
Renee Tete
Stella Smith Oy
Ee En Rich
St. Joseph
Effie Lytle
State Street School
Tooy
Peter Tds
Jackson Street
Arnot Syntrom
Quincy Street
Cripple Creek
Colo
Hilcott Jameson
Denver
Don
Santa Fe
P. Howe
Caleb
Orphans' Home
Firet
Jhuditorium
Ee Graft Farm
Harry Graft
Salabing Iis
26 Shots Fired And Only One Man Wounded In Battle
Local officers with police fought alleged safe blowers at Canaville today. James Watkins and Henry Williams were captured after 25 shots fired. Watkins was seriously wounded. Other items note receivers for Lumber Great hear tmore, a death by action in New York, a Civil War veteran killed his wife, Germans leaving for China, and a drowning of Thomas Potter and his niece Anna Potter near White River.
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Athens
Canaville
James Watkins
Henry Willams
Watkins
New York
John Retder
Debates and Docket Adjustments Highlight Night Session
A record of the September docket shows debates on the age term and related matters discussed at the last term. Judge Hazen presided, with references to a five week period and the upcoming date noted.
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Jocket
Teres
Old Officers Reelected by Letter Carriers Union
The National Association of Letter Carriers reelected President John N Parsons of New York and Secretary Edward J Cantwell of Brooklyn along with Treasurer Steed Donald of Grand Rapids. Several nominees withdrew before the ballots, including Charles D Duffy of Chicago and Charles H Bishop of Minneapolis, and J We McGuire of Philadelphia. RF Quinn of Philadelphia retired from the chairmanship of the legislative committee.
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Association of Letter Carriers
Detroit
Mich
National Association of Letter Carriers
John —N. Parsons
New York
St Cee MF
Finnan
M. Jil
Edward J. Cantwell
Brookly ¥.S
Stee ieDonald
Grand Rapids
Mick
Charles D. Duffy
Chicago
Charles H. Bishop
Minneapolis
J. We, McGuire
Philadelphia
RF. Quinn
Cendiancy of Chaisians
Legislative Committee
Seckner Contracting blamed for police deaths in vigil verdict
Coroner Lloyd ruled Seckner Contracting responsible for the deaths of Patrolmen John P Looney and Nicholas Beckman from electric shocks amid a crosswired power line near the police telephones. Fourteen officers were seriously shocked. many are recovering. Also noted are Lewelling resolutions from Topeka club praising ex Governor Ed Lewelling and announcing publication. Arrests included Andrew Halter and William Hunt in a dynamite case. Ninth Cavalry arrives at Nagasaki aboard Warren, health reported excellent. Peckover divorced in district court for extreme incompatibility. Remember the concert tonight at Garneld Park by Marshall's band.
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St. Louis
Atc
Lloyd Today
Seckner Contracting Company
John P. Looney
Nicholas Beckman
Seckner Company
Ninth Cavalry
Nagasaki
Washington
War Department
Warren
Na- Fasaki Yestering
Abe
Third Cavalry
North Star Grocer Ad Highlights Coffees and Groceries
W F Hogaboom operator of The North Star Grocer at 819 N Kansas Ave advertises best patent flour soap and coffee blends including Santos Rio and Mocha and Java. Claiming highest prices paid for butter and eggs, the notice markets various goods with price points and quality assurances.
Back to the Farm in Hays City Speech by Frank Montgomery
Frank Montgomery plans a return to farming in Hays City to address longtime friends and allies the Gilers and tellers. He declared he will quit the newspaper business and noted his frequent annual reunion speeches in Hays City.
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Frank Montgomery
Hays City
Topeka
Kaiser Not Anxious Predicts Success in Asia Undertakings
The German emperor and empress arrived for imperial navy maneuvers in Stettin and addressed the burgomaster. He declared confidence that the far east effort would establish stable government and orderly conditions for German merchants to trade without risk, and said he felt no anxiety for the future and that the plan serves national interests.
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Asia
Stettin
Sept. T
Germany
Far East
For Sale Items Include Violin And Cottage Near Car Route
Fragmentary ad notes sale items and properties including a violin at 239 Clay Street and a room cottage with stable nearby. Also mentions a cook stove, soft coal heater, and a portion of a farm near Topeka with various scattered directions and addresses.
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Ivan Fos
Xia
Netter
Jersey
Lic Tow
Jackson Mts
Upetnien
Haus
Clay Street
Esttale
Car Or Care
B. Torrington
Vesper
Buchanan
Harsock
Acter
Topeka
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Hoyt
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Klauer
St Joe
Heturn
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Tunix Lumber Company
United States Circuit Court
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William Hunt
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Istrict
Alfred Peckover
Garneld Park
Marshall
W. F. Hogaboom
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Rastens
Core Journal
Galwans Foe Care Journal
Rop
L. Heck
Stoso As Gainey
Watchmaker
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Wae Ave
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Riverside Hospital
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Opel
Ican
Hayden, Er
Clarence Skinner
Halls van Wieck
Nichole Piast
Ranaas
Phizes
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Spursiah
S. AdAtean
W. G. Ti
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Physicians and Surgeons
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Martin
M. Dy
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Eaab Bey
Photen
de Bva Aarding
Hoata Boeopethist
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E. D. Shepard & Cog
Bankera
Nasal
New York City
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