Voils Why He Wouldn't Run for Governor
Kansas political notes reveal Congressman McElrke choosing not to run, citing health and party unity. He declines Populist demands, backs Lowalling, and supports foreclosure of the Union Pacific mortgage as a public highway project. He argues Democrats and Republicans align to block Populist influence, while stressing integrity and party harmony.
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Mali
Blarrie
Tordock
Lie
Watts
Cleveland
MeElurke
Demuccier
Joio Sherman
Kansas
Hepubliching
Arcis
Campaira
Lowalling
Lim
Huerris
Miost
Union Pacific Railroad
House
Atlantic and Pacific
Ecmmual
Cammmittes
Huather
Loutslend
Saulgrass
Fonnésate
Ark Coopar
Wistuualo
Good Bread and Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promote Health
Home and abroad advice on using Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a general tonic to maintain health and prevent illness. Tips include preventing waterborne troubles, the benefits of Hood’s Pills for headaches and digestion, and Hood’s Tooth Powder and Olive Ointment for dental and skin care. Also notes leadership change at Pennsylvania West of Pittsburg, with Brusner named assistant general baggage agent replacing Cheesbrough.
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Hood
Brugner
Cheesbrough
St. Louie
W. PF. Brusner
Wer Ageet
Pittsburg
St Louie
J. M. Cheesbrough
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
City Council committee weighs Decker Mullins Berry sewer appeal
At a Topeka city council judiciary committee meeting the city attorney and finance official heard plans to appeal the Decker Mullins Berry sewer case. They discussed whether the city must pay for extra work directed by the city engineer, noting prior juries found city liability for work beyond contract and highlighting potential settlement to protect city credit.
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City Council
Decker
Berry
Docker, Mullins & Berry
Holmes
Fulton
Burgess
Tillomon
P. G. Neel
J.D. McParland
Kansas National Bank
A Vance
J.B Larimer
H. J. Adame
Que
Tillotson
Noel
McFarland
Howe
McPalland
Vance
Lamimer
Bogda
Tilloton
Holman
Counciliane Holman
Thompson Pleads Guilty In Gambling House Case
Mike Thompson appeared before Judge Aluzen and pleaded guilty as an inmate of a gambling house on Exust Seventh street. He was fined 23 dollars by police court, higher than others, and the sentence was affirmed by Judge Hazen in district court. The police fund remains unpaid.
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Mike Thompson
Aluzen
Esse
Harry Croft
Exust Seventh Street
Mike
Gido
Hazen
Metropolitan Police Fund
Simpson Campaign Plans and Health Reports Suppressed
Reports from Topeka say Secretary Semple denies Jerry Simpson will end his campaign for Congress in the Seventh district or have speeches canceled. Simpson is not in full health but hopes to continue, with other speakers aiding. Judge Foote will tour the state this month and Judge Coater will be there in October. A separate note asks for brand names for a new 10c cigar with a Sept 13 deadline.
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Topeka
Simpson
RH. Semple
State Central Committee
Jerry Simpson
Congress
Semple
C E. Foote
Board of Pardons
Frank Coater
Cyclists invited to Topeka to Carbondale race
Topeka riders owning a bicycle or borrow one are invited to a road race from Topeka to Carbondale and back next Sunday. Start at 7 30 from Corners Fourteenth Street and Topeka Avenue. Dinner at Sprinie hotel. An afternoon five mile race from Carbondale and Scranton features Morris Stevenson and another fast pace rider.
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Topeka
Carbondale
Mineral Springs
Fourteenth Street
Topeka Avenue
Sprinie Hotel
Five Mile Road
Scranton
Morria Stevenson
Burly White Man Shoots Aunt After Harassment Claim
Sunny Virginia report recounts Brock a 21 year old white man making improper advances to a 10 year old girl. After threats over disclosure he returned to the woman’s field and shot her five times, killing her. Brock is in custody amid likely lynching talk.
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Sunny
Brock
Alice Bat
Morton Shall Have It Gubernatorial Nominatn Rumors
A New York dispatch reports ex Senator Tom Platt stating Chauncey Depew will not seek the governorship and that Morton would have avoided candidacy if Depew had not declined. Platt predicts Depew won’t accept Morton’s nomination and vows support for Morton.
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New York
Tom Platt
Chauncey Mr. Depew
Platt
Morton
Depew
Scavenger Lowe’s alleged crematory exposed in Topeka scandal
North Topeka authorities and City Physician Hibben uncovered a supposed crematory used by M E Lowe. Dead horses were buried in sand near Soldier Creek, with rotting entrails dumped by a riverbank, stirring a diphtheria scare and prompting warrants and notices to block further dumping at the site.
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Arun Lowe
Topeleu
M. E Lowe
Lowe
Hibben
Taryer Stewart
Kansas Avenue
Stewart
Dr. Hibboo
Hie Sempra Place
Thiam
Hungate
Johnson
Ecity Lmits
North Topeka
Soldier Creek
North Topeke
Heaith Department
Health Department
Kuczynski
Bll Chiddi
Jury Delivers Guilty Verdicts in Burglary Cases Before Judge Hazen
Multiple criminal cases report verdicts or pleas before Judge Hazen including Con Ryan found guilty of burglary with $375 stolen value and next Monday sentencing, Henry Hyen linked to Sidney Pickens faces road case, and Charles Brown pleading guilty in club matter with a $100 fine and 30 days. J B Stanley pleads guilty after eleven months in jail, seeking leniency. Branley’s $10.50 counterfeit attempt noted. John Cole on trial for criminal assault. Uncle John Nedde selling liquor at Roseville with bootlegger witnesses. local notices mention dressmaking by Mrs. Mercer and Stevenson & 6 seeking business.
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Hazeo
Con” Ryan
Stelen
Ryan
Hyen
Sidney Pickens
Ityan
Tuku
Osio
West Sixth Street
Charles 8. Brown
John H. McWilliams
East Second Street
Hazen
J. B. Stanley
J. G. Waters
Waters
Stanley
Branley
J. M. Knights Chetke
Central National Bank
W. R Johnston
John Cole
Rosa E. Shaw
District Court
John” Nedde
Roseville
Gapital Grocer on East Sixth Street Daily Deals
OCR style inventory listing with prices for groceries and household goods. Items include lard apples sugar soap laundry products and beverages with assorted pack sizes and unit prices. The fragment references a store display or ad likely describing available stock and promotions.
A Boat With Fins Invented To Beat Steamers
An exhibition showcases Frank Tait of White Stone IIL presenting a model boat with two side fins and a vertical steam engine. The craft reportedly generated twenty pounds of steam in minutes and glided from the launch, prompting engineers to praise its performance. It is claimed a steamer with such fins could outperform propellers using less coal.
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Frank Tait
White Stony Iil
Mid Wievam
Through Plates of Tins at McKeesport Musical Welcome
Mechusefront Pa hosts a civic celebration as dignitaries Patton of Pennsylvania and McKinley of Ohio arrive to attend the event. The Denmine tin plate works line is showcased with a towering ornamented city structure of finished metal while Governor, Mayor, and reception committee greet the visitors.
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Mechusefront
Tule
Oye Patton
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Onis
McKeesport
Denmine Tin Plate Works
Andre Wnd
North Topeka Notices and Local Updates
North Topeka brief items include A D Bb ie traveling to Colorado for rest and health. J N Houry confined to Kin Lome by sal wtsack. J Crockett in St Joe this week for a prices. De and Mre C B Lyon parents of an infant. Martha Aiken of Hoyt suing Mrs J A Lukeow. Rev Richard Wake addressed an audience at East Indianola. Mr and Mrs W D Lacey to Sabetha for two weeks. Miss Mabel Proudfit hosting informal cards. Entre Nova club met and recreated at Marius Maxwell home. Hattie Holmes and Mary El Rhodes going to St Joe on business. May Albright to teach near Hoyt starting Oct 1. Planing mill accident. G H Wallace injured hand but not serious. John Myers nursing a cut foot from adze. Over fifty years Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. 23 cents bottle. Joe Pair and Hares, Br. Job and Return $2.55, Santa Fe route round trip to St Jon sails. Tickets Sept 30–15 valid to Sept 17. Santa Fe route.
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A. D.bbie
Colorado
J.N. Houry
Kin Lome
Sal Wtsack
J Crockett
St Joe
Rices
Mre
C. B. Lyon
Cou
Martha Aiken
Hoyt
Sabetha
Mabel Proudfit
Entre Nova Club
Mira Ae Maxwell Mise
Hattie Holmsa
Mray el Rhodes
Mine May Albright
G. H. Wallace
John Myers
Daninganew Eta
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Berik
G. M. Stone
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Reey
Gaacce
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Joseniat
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Sante Fein
The
Gazette
Kingman Journal
Sylvia Banner
Wichite Somasoner
Allpulist
Suota Fe
Santa Fe
Wi.w. Murdock
Tor
Nickerson
Shoupason
Wny Othar Road
Antil
Mr. Simpson
Santa Fr
Sants Fe Organs
A. J. Arnold
Womin
Acain
Arpyidasya
Flop Exchange
Fast Fifth Street
Ocd
Tom Fevley
Overmyer
David Overmyer
Iola
Parsons
Charles Curtis
Mra
J. Ellen Foster
Topeke
James E. Gay
Hyiehinswa
Ene Sareeert
Washburn College
Ed DeMoss
Muscatel
California
John MacDonald
Scotland
Felt
George Sharitt
United States Court
Wichita
Annie Diggs
Frank Stahl
Guilford Dudley
Naylor
Burdge
N. D. McGinley
Clay Street
Thies
John J. Valentine
Wella, Fargo Express Company
Hutchinson Southern Railroad
Musee
Sanders
Wichits
Charley Taylor
State Superintendent of Insurance
Leavenworth
Richard J. Hinton
John Brown
Irrigation Congress
Dover
James B. Waydee
Decker, Mullins & Berry Care
A. L. Tracey
Sturdyvia
Silver Lake
Sheldon
Texas
Lone Star State
Hook Island
Missouri Pacific
State Board of Railroad
Osage City
Thompson
Geo
Bunesant
Uva
Baturn
Gapital Grocer
East Sixth
Marta
Butte
Olga
S. Sproat
Tipia Groen “Grocery
Mr. Winslow
Mr. Joe Pair
Hares
Job
St Jon
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