Unstinted Praise of Forepaugh and Sells Circus Review
The New York Sun lauds the Forepaugh and Sells aggregation for crowd artistry and animal training. It highlights William Gorman’s horse drive, notable aerial acts, the clowns’ energy, and the overall program’s high caliber compared with Barnum. Names include Gorman, the Hanlons, and the Davenports.
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New York Sun
The
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
Hanlons
William Gorman
Gorman
Forepough Sells Circus Attracts Large Crowd Wednesday
The Barnum and Bailey style show is praised for its many experts and spectacular theatrical entertainment. Patrons will enjoy the Forepough Sells combination’s vast and varied attractions on Wednesday September 1?.
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Converm
Engine Explodes on Rock Island West-Bound Freight
An explosion destroyed engine 585 pulling westbound No 91 near Fairview at 3 45 am leaving engineer Thomas Lee fireman Henry Meadows and brakeman A H McDowell seriously scalded. The crew were removed to Pullview for care as Conductor Dan Randall assisted and the cause remains undetermined pending a full inspection by A I Studer.
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Rock Island
Fairview
Thomas Lee
Henry Meadows
A. H. McDowell
Pullview
Pullite
Dan Randall
Melve Power and Equipment A. 1
Studer
Horton
Coffee Prices Hit Record Lows on New York Exchange
New York reports the lowest price on record for future coffee with October delivery at 440 cents, down from 406 cents in July. The cash price of Brazilian coffee also set a record at 5 1/2 cents, while August rain increased supply by 490 000 bags. The rise in supply and expectations of a 1 million bag crop underpin the drop.
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New York
the Tribune
New York Coffee Exchange
Twelve Jointists Arrested In Arkansas City Taken To Winfield For Trial
Under Sheriff Gray and Deputy Sheriff McIntire arrested 12 Joint keepers on district court warrants charging violation of the prohibitory law. They were taken to Winfield to bond for appearance before the district court. Names include Jerry Ward Ed Waters Ben Mayes John Parsons Noble Burns Ed Gleason Geo Chaney Chas Eaton L Oldham Jim Warner Wilber Murphy and Ben Conrad. Rev B B Moore pastor of First Baptist church and Attorney A J Mitlee, noted prohibitionists, were involved and faced opposition and arrest rumors.
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Arkansas City
Winfield
Gray
Sheri McIntire
Therm
District Court
Jerry Ward
Ed Waters
Ben Mayes
John Parsons
Noble Burns
Ed Gleason
Geo, Chaney
Chas
Eaton
L. Oldham
Jim Warner
Wilber Murphy
Ben Conrad
B. B. Moore
A.J. Mitlee
Nev
Moore
Essaure
Judge Orders Sale of Rail Materials in L and E Foreclosure
Judge Hook in federal court orders Hiram Dillion as special master to sell the rail material separate from the right of way in the foreclosure suit against the Lawrence and Emporia railroad. The sale supports an electric line project from Kansas City to Topeka, with rails removed from the track yard at Wartoun. The opinion quips about golf as a game for cads and caddies.
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Judge Hook
Lawrence & Emporia Railroad
Hiram Dillion
Oll
Kansas City
Topeka
Lawrence
Shih
Wartoun Preces
Hook
Topeka Social Notices Read Like Community Visit List
Topeka society notes list a flurry of visitors and homecomings spanning Kansas and nearby states. Mrs. Harry Weaver travels from Kansas City to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. B. McClintock, while Miss Enid Studebaker arrives from Silver Lake to see Miss Margaret Johnston. Numerous engagements, parties, and trips are noted, including Dr. Esterly moving offices, Miss Ella Scoville returning to Washburn, Mrs. W. J. Eastman visiting Emporia, and many others visiting relatives in Topeka, Atchison, and Chicago.
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Harry Weaver
Kansas City
L. B. McClintock
Enid Studebaker
Silver Lake
Margaret Johnston
Topeka
J.B. Case
Clara Jam
Abilene
A. A Low
D. E. Esterly
Eye
Kansas Avenue
Ella Scoville
Seneca
Washburn College
The
Wiley
Loxinyay Wali
Larned
Horne Hall
Minneapolis
Hurving Petoskey
C.C. Club
Jessie Stewart
Tyler Street
Harry Frost
Detroit
Mich
Sr. Brest
Thomas Crean
Amy Hunt
Edith Hieginbottinm
Rossville
W. W. Harvey
John Miller
Harry Stilwell
Chicago
Ollie O'Brien
Lieutenant Cavanaugh
Mabel Wilton
Nellie Croush
Glenna Crust
Helen Moon
Emma White
Kate Gunther
Bertie Ryus
Ed McBride
Afrohn Waters
Ralph Peterson
Esterly
Will Alexander
Frank Binns
Bruce Jamison
M. &. Harlan
First
Christ In Church
East
Georgia Hefiy
Denver
Crosby Bros
City Federation
Unity Church
Federation
Anna Sandstrom
F Bifiolliday
Put-in-Bay
G. J. Mulgane
Hazel
Kimball
Albert Watkins
Alonso Wolf
New York
Irs I. Pox
J. A. Davia
St. Jon
Vente
Mamie Wilson
Moralas
Mannish Shoe draws attention in Creaby Bros shoe dept
A new women’s wear article titled the Mannish Shoe is attracting attention in Creaby Bros shoe department and listed as a fresh item for Monday displays at the avenue location.
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Eya
Creaby Bros. Shoe
A. O. U. W. Lodges Plan Grand Lodge Entertainment
The general committee of the A. O. U. W. lodges to entertain the Grand Lodge meeting in Topeka in February 1900 held a business session. Five members from each of eight city lodges formed the committee with Geo W Reed chairing and John S Cady as secretary, appointing subcommittees on ways and means, finance, entertainment, printing, badges, decorations, and team work with listed chairmen and members.
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Topeka
Geo. W. Reed
John S. Cady
T. A. Beck
J. G. Wood
J. A. Henrick
L. M. Powell
Calvin Brewer
W. Reed
J. J. Lanston
J. St. McNary
T B. Grown
Ernest Mueller
EB McGrew
T.w. Gibbons
F. Cavert
T. A. Coushiin
L.ee Penwell
J. J. Lannan
Visit to the National Capital on Western Route
A suggested western trip to Washington Philadelphia and New York via Vandalia Pennsylvania Short Lines from St Louis offers a ten day stopover in Washington. For details contact J M Chesbrough A G P Agt St Louis Mo.
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National Capital
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Vandalla
Pennsylvania
J. M. Chesbrough
A. GP. Agt
Mexican General Cantón Arrives in New York on Seguranca
Passengers aboard the Seguranca from Havana and Mexican points include General Cantón and staff, with Cantón identified as governor of Yucatán. The voyage also brought the body of Frank C. Ives, noted billiard expert, who recently died in Mexico.
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Ives
New York
Sept
Ward Line
Segurance
Havana
General Canton
Yucatan
Seguranca
Frank C. Ives
Mexico
Union Cement Company Organises to Rival Cement Combine
The Union Cement Company, capital over 2.5 million dollars, organized in Philadelphia to oppose a new cement combine. It has acquired 158 acres near Nazareth, Pa, rich in materials for high grade cement, plans a plant with capacity over 3,000 daily. Ex Govenor William N. Burt to lead management. Nearby, a steel range display at Coughlin Hardware Co. attracts attention.
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Union Cement Company
Philadelphia
Cement Combine
Nazareth
Vie
New York
Epelish
Union Company
William N. Burt
TJ. Coughlin Hardware Co
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Continental Shoe and Clothing Co
Kansas
LA Las
Malta
Topeka Laundry Company
Peerless Steam Laundry
Consolidated
Jackson St
West Eighth St
J. W. Ripley
J. W. Hardt
Lowande
Slick Davenport
William de Mott
Sam Bennett
Coreus
Davenes
Frank Melville
Ube
Iean
Nome
Cincinneti
Cumicera Rome
H. Jenkins
Middiebora, Ky
Pion
Philadelphia Bulletin
Charles Adams & CO
Women's Store
Albion
Knox
A. O. U. W. Committees
Grand Lodge
Frank Bianch
B. Wright
Sullivan & Delahoyde
T.j.coughlin Hardware Co
Peninsular
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