Weather and community notes mix with local births and events
A weather summary mentions a cold wave finally arriving with forecasts for crowds and horse shows. Local items include a 13½ pound newborn, remodeling at West Sixth Avenue, new firm member Mr Norton, hospital plans for Thurap-4on Springer & Price, and a torn paper about a Topeka Sunday school class.
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Kansan
Wim
Maclay Lyon
Kannas City
Reece
Sinotin
Raihway
Sixth Avenue
A. Pass
I Gilhuty
Tale
Mire
Dug Norton
Hethrock
Mies
Dalie
Eradiete
Washwurn
Northweatern
Chien
Merlin
Fin Faye
Topeka
Waelburs
Nery Sera
Wandhart
Howe
Bprosi
Glemerkim X
Fessen
Tame
Cho Harding
Sariedt
Tom An Cath
Mel Whitt
Rowley & Shaw's Promise Warranty for Health Cure
An advertisement touts a promised cure for stomach troubles and general health with a refundable price if not satisfying. It references a bond and risk taken by Rowier & how are able to well it An and notes a warranty bond to refund the price if the purchaser cannot claim freedom from illness. The piece imitates a trust-building sales pitch with bold claims.
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Rowier
Rowley & Shaw
Guarantee Bond Promise Restores Abe Price If Trade Fails
Rowley and Snow guarantee refund of the Abe price if Mi-a-ma fails to deliver. The text asserts Mi-o-na is no mere sedative and promises quality and satisfaction. If the item does not meet the stated expectations, Rowley and Boway will return the money without question.
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Rowley
Snow
Rowley & Boway
Special Fall Goods Prices For Fair Week
Special prices appear on new fall dress goods with a broad range of fabrics. Highlights include 38 inch all wool Granite in multiple colors, unfinished worsted, Zibeline, Melton Skirtings, and a large line of dress fabrics at 95 cents per yard. Cotton waistings also available. customers urged to inspect in daylight at the new location.
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Reeser
Melton
Panama
Our New Silk Department Opens with Bargains
Our silk department now showcases a complete line of silks, velvets, velveteens, and more. Highlights include yard wide black tafteta at 79 cents per yard, 27 inch tafteta at 59 cents, 36 inch peau de soie at $1.19, colored satins at 29 cents, tafteta silks at 29 cents, and varied velvets and velvettas priced to attract shoppers.
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Peau de Soie, Weas
Local Notices and Personal Movements From Lawrence Gazette
The Lawrence Gazette reports on local moves including new tenants at the Hotel Merith, transfers of telephone staff to the Sixth Street building, and upcoming changes in the local toll and long distance service. It notes George Goodrich’s vacation plans, and recalls Ed P. Harris of the state printing office traveling from Topeka to attend a meeting, with a reminiscence on his life and ties to the county.
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Toll Board
Missouri and
Kirwan
Richland
Lawrence Gazette
Ed P. Harris
Tony
Vehome
Mr. Harris
Harrie
Topeka
Tauglin
Lawrence Newe
Donkin County
Wales not to visit fair in St Louis exposition
Rumor of the prince of Wales visiting Amelia during the St Louis exposition is denied. No invitation issued and no official plans exist. United States embassy and commission officials state no expected movements relate to the prince’s plans.
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Wales
Prince
St. Louis Exposition
Prince of Wales
Amelia
United States
Beitien
St. Louie
C. T. Watson
St. Lowis Fir
Plague Quarrel Tumult Affects Marseille Port
Official and unofficial reports describe the plague spread at Marseille with fatalities. Authorities say alarm grows at the port while informal accounts mention deaths including an infant. Quarantine measures impact shipping and tourism as Spain and others isolate Marseille trade.
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Marseilles
Mediterranean
Czar's Police Exiled for Secret Service Failures
Moscow dispatch reports two senior officials of the imperial secret police banished to Archangel and Siberia for failing to organize clandestine workman meetings. Meetings arranged led to disturbances and a stir in administrative circles.
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Moscow
Rept
Irmsian Secret Polace
Archangel
Siberia
Tzin
Hugo
Baltimore and Ohio Offers Low Round Trip Fares
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad advertises very low round trip rates from Chicago to Baltimore. Tickets on sale September 28, with final return by October 2. Chicago ticket office on Clark street.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Rock Island Agente
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicees
Baltimore
O. PF
J.C. Bareh
Onuike
Clark Street
Rush Leads Florodora in Topeka Opera House Run
Popular as ever Florodora thrives with Isadore Rush in the lead as Dolly. The Topeka crowd responds to her dancing and stage presence, while the rest of the company impresses with acting and song. Rewley Wheelan and Kiernan praise the cast. the production features new costumes and strong orchestra, though some numbers fall short of prior performances.
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Isadore Rush
Miss Rush
Topeka
Mins Rush
Crwford
Philip H Rewley
Creham
Gilfain
Arasor
Price
Arrest of Hoffman for Murder Near Belleville
Wilkin A. Hoffman is captured near Belleville by Deputy Sheriff Gustave Klein and others, accused of killing his father in law William Brandi at Macstown near Waterloo. Arrest followed tip from two Belleville men, with Hoffman touring via Sparta and Metropolis to East St. Louis. He will be taken to Waterloo for further proceedings.
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W. A. Hoffman
Belleville
Here
Wilkin A. Hoffman
William Brandi
Macstown
Waterloo
Sheritfy
Gustave Klien
Schaefer
United States
Waller Ward
Howeh
Tam
Hoffman
Sparta
Sconl
Metropjolia
Paducah
Uo Gatcunta
Ian Tiliness Central Railroad
East St. Louis
Olation Judd
Sheriff Rue
Ruch
Marstown
Cured of Asthma by Schiffmanns Cure Reported
Mary Josephine Berg of Floyd Roth Indiana writes she was cured after 23 years of asthma and can now do all her work. Another reader says their child of several years improved greatly after using the same cure. Mrs. D C En Elbow P.O. Va. says it is sold by all druggists at 200 and 61.00.
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Mary Josephine Berg
Floyd Roth
Ind
Schiffmann
Mano
D.C
P.O. Va
Murder inquest verdict ties death to Hoffman in Missouri style case
An inquest into William Brandt's death found he died at the hands of Hoffman after Hoffman gave a woman $3 to cover christening expenses for their four week old baby and threatened his brother in law William Brandt and uncles Henry Hoffman and Lorte Brandt over security for notes. The coroner W. Le Bettis presided and the verdict linked the killing to Hoffman.
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Sam Hoffman
Williame Brandt
W. le Bettis
Hoffman
Willian Brandt
Henry Hoffman
Lorte Brandt
Rafeeed
Priest Stabbed to Death in St Petersburg Streets
Friday report from St Petersburg describes the stabbing death of an orthodox archpriest Vassilov amid a surge of Armenian killings in Transcaucasia. The murderer fled, with authorities noting a pattern of sectarian violence used to seize power and intimidate local populations.
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St Petersburg
Vassilov
Wis Sian Bers
Alexarc
Rople
Transcaucasia
Bscrved
Neve Veymyen
Ferivan
Traracaucisha
Wnyx
Mutha
Sid Ncbdm
Vaawiley
Beylal
Atexand
Turkey
Disturbance at Fair Ground Ends in Patrol Response
Reported Sunday evening near the fair ground, police intervened to quell a disturbance as a crowd or group clashed near the creek. Officers arrived to restore order while a tense scene unfolded and one person reportedly fled.
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Paul Waeen
Deunkon
Jurion
Prince Fred
Andrew Carnegie Denies Plan to Buy Bannockburn Museum
The article notes Andrew Carnegie denying efforts to purchase Bannockburn and bury its battle legacy. It mentions a Scottish monument program and a cryptic remark about no use for pamphlets. Also reported: a burglary attempt at J P Davin’s residence, a gambling house arrest of Jay, and praise for the Nickel Plate rail line with its three daily through first class trains and dining car service.
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Andrew Carnegie
Bannockburn
London
Andrew Carneste
Orien
Lackawatbe
Chicago
New York
Ion
Revels in Sham Battles as Emperor William Attends Maneuvers
Weissenfels on the Saale Sept H reports grand German maneuvers under Emperor William. Massed cavalry attacks and storming batteries provided a spectacular display with four parades and banquets preceding the emperor and empress’s Halle entry for church consecration. Foreign and German royalty joined, surrounding the ruler as spectators, while observers note the maneuvers’ political and morale impact despite mixed judgments on their value.
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William
Weissenfeld-on-the-Saale
Prussia
Whegevierd
Halle
Saxony
Oldenburg
Saxe-Weimar
Saxe-Coburg and
Goth
Forelen Rine
Duke
Aosta
Ily
Duke of Tenk
Enetana
Fowls Puzzle Scientists At Paris Garden Exhibit
In Paris at the Jardin des Plantes visitors focus on a Guinea fowl exhibit where a rooster family and chickens draw attention. Tales circulate of ghostly birds as researchers note the unusual behaviors and distant origins of the flock amid curious crowd reactions.
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Paris
Septu
Enienen
Larest
Jardin Des Plantes
Freieh Glia
Wight
Swallows Swift Flight Tests Show Speed Limits
Paris reports a test of Swiftness of Swallow birds on a flight from 9220 to Perlgux. Two swallows were launched against a strong southwest wind, covering a nominal straight distance of one kilometer yet following a curved path. They arrived at 10 3 18 after about one hour 23 minutes. Initial estimates suggested half the time.
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Paris
M. Parfer
Orleans
Angaben
Perlgux
Herty
London women drinking clubs spark concern in era
London reports claim a rise in female club attendance linked to increased liquor consumption, notably creme de menthe, with clubs hosting more whiskies and sodas than men’s venues. Club managers deny the claim, though observers deem it broadly accurate amid social shifts. The piece also notes a local nickname for Dover Street and Phœnix Street area as Petticoat Lane. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for acts of kindness during illness and burial of Mabel, addressed by her family.
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London
Innehron
Dover Street
Pheiadilly
Petticoat Lane
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