Government Relents Over Restoring Mail Service to Topeka
Petitioning businessmen of Topeka won a partial concession on mail service restoration. Assistant Superintendent Tait announced orders directing pouches prepared for 118, including Burlingame and Emporia routes, with Florence and other towns linked by trains. Full restoration is not yet possible, though westbound service will resume on some trains.
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Topeka
Ion of
Mall Aertice
Santa Petralhe
Pomimanter Guthrie
Tait
Tafft
Dreyfus Case Echoes From Nantes And Court Moves
Paris reports Dreyfus arrived in Nantes this morning while Major Hartmann who testified for him receives a promotion in Rennes. A court clerk was dismissed for leaking sensitive information to Dreyfus, and an array of Kansas fair notices follow with multiple secretaries listed for county events.
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BM. Menard
Avsation
AL. Quesnay Beaurepaire
Dreyfus
North Topeka society round up and travel snippets
North Topeka notes list local visitors and travelers including Holt of Hoyt, Lyon of Overbrook, Karl Starbird heading to Chicago, Miss Laura Beverly returning from Salomon City and teaching in Clay school, Mrs Griest hosting in Ellis, D A Ryder and family visiting Atchison for Cort Carnival, and several goes to Omaha, Horton and Muskogee style trips with family and housekeeping updates.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Holt of
Hoyt
Watts
Me Lyon
Overbrook
North Side
Moe A. Hronson
Atchison
Karl Starbird
Chicago
Moody’ College
Miew Lieete Lurmaert
Belgue
Courtney
Aw, Lacey
Topeka
Americat
White Star
Gem Launaries
Hyder
Charles Wolcott
Laura Beverly
Salomon City
Beverly
Clay School
J. B. Griest
Theodore
Ellis, Kun
Quincy Street
Walter Walking
Ed Speer
Kannas City
National Oil Company
Ate Kent
George Rien
Ohio
Emmett Risen
Clara
Hattie Higitan
Mus Hou
Lenn
Ragland
Mine Rusland
John Prescot
St. Louis
Besar
Trimmer
Mew NA Fung
Henry Dah
Maud
Horton
WH Kege
Virginia City
Nev
Topile
Wty
Kansas City
EL Shaffer
Amelia Mater
Denver
Col
Jude AL HL Horton
Ross Horton
Alice Prescott
W. P. Waggener
FE. Ninos
I. A. Townsend
J. BM. Howe
Luther Nellis
R. B Spitter
June Moore
Wyomings trip ends with bearless hunt and wardens chase
Not a bear killed by Jesse Eliott Pick Smith W C Anderson Charles Patrick and Doc Goodwin on a Wyoming hunt in Jackson Hole. Wardens warned against hunting without license as the party pressed on with a chaperon James Blot while Pick Smith fainted. Topeka men claim a good time despite the chase.
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Jesse Eliott
Pick Smith
W. C. Anderson
Charles Patrick
Jemse Blot
Chas
Patrick
Sheriff recovers stolen horse linked to Grantville theft
Sheriff Cook recovered a horse stolen from JW Kiemnans of Grantville two weeks earlier. The animal was taken in Jefferson County and found in Kaneing City, where a buyer had paid by check. The thief kept the horse, and the purchaser was frightened by the affair and did not cash the check.
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Sheriff Cook
JW. Kiemnans
Grantville
Jefferson County
Kaneng Iy
Kanesaw
Cridentis
Betake
General Davis Advises On Hurricane Aid Plan
Washington reports the war department received General Davis's circular to Perro Taon Inhabitants outlining how to profit from the hurricane. The plan proposes beautifying villages, improving sanitation, and dividing towns into three zones with brick and stone in zone one, substantial structures in zone two, and thatch or bark roofs in zone three along with occupancy rules and excise regulations.
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Washington
War Department
Davis
Perro Taon
Dasio
Boer Sympathy in New York Public Meeting Slated
New York watchers report the Holland Society to convene a public meeting after Dewey observances to show Boer sympathy. Secretary Banta calls the act a gesture of support for the Boer cause, with Judge Van Horsen an outspoken ally. A Dutch alliance telegram urges acknowledgment of Dutch support as the group plans a October quarterly session to decide further steps.
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New York
Holland Society
Weil
Dewey
Banta
van Horsen
Dordrech
Holland
Guthrie Judge revives Logan county attorney suit
On September 2 Judge J Stane revived a petition by dujle Strang the Republican candidate challenging Edgar W Jones the Democratic incumbent as locally declared elected The petition claimed ballot totals favored Jones but the court threw out the case finding the petition failed to state a sufficient cause for action
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Guthrie
J. Stane
Logan County
Dujle Strang
Edgar W. Jones
Jemes
Jones
Juder Strate
Joes
Parsons Asylum Case Appeals to Supreme Court
Parsons city lawyers arrived in Topeka and filed an appeal in the state supreme court from Judge W S Glazs decision sustaining and denying dismissal of injunctions begun by Clay Center citizens against the board of charities and the state auditor. The Parsons group also moved to advance cash on the supreme court docket.
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Parsons
Topeka
Supreme Court
WS. Glazs
Citzens of Clay Center
Board of Charities
Mate
Murdock Placated and Backing Funston Governor Bid
T B Murdock editor of the El Dora do Trepublican promotes Gen Funston for governor. He attacks Governor Stanley and pushes Funston, noting Funston’s name atop the masthead. Friends of Stanley may mobilize for renomination as clamor grows.
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Gen. Funston
T. B. Murdock
el Dorado Trepublican
Stanley
Fred Funston
Funston
General Strike Looms as Havana Debates War Measures
In Havana a meeting of labor clubs and unions debated a general strike amid talks of a one hour day and broader action. Labor leaders urged moderation while some officials warned a strike could disrupt essential services and provoke swift government response. Regional officials pressed for property investigations tied to wartime control.
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Havana
Genurl Brooke
Ip. Spann
Numarou
Bel- Init
Moron
Jucare
Ordir
Yantota
Bad Natrial Clube
Demnd
Ana
Rei
Havice
Chile
Peleh
Clenfuegos
Perfecto Lacerte
Havaia
Monsigier Anuel Santan
Nave
Chee Bowka
Porto Rican Affairs and Lieutenant Techter’s Views
Lieutenant Frank Techter, chief of Porto Rico police, arrives aboard Kilpatrick. He reorganized the native force to fight brigands, claiming many killed or jailed, and notes widespread opposition to American educational and legal systems. He urges relief via provisions and loans to stimulate work, warns natives favor Americans only when needed, cites low-priced native grains and a revived dry goods store. Also mentions a special train to Atchison Carnival and season ticket sales for the Union Lecture Course.
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New York
Frank Techter
Kilpatrick
Henry
Ade
Himeelf
Techttr
Ortex
Durke
Forty-seventh Regiment
Techter Ays
Island
March Fatte
Chef Techter
Pamancy
Techter
Ponce Ie
Misses Horner Host Platform Dance At Tyler Street Home
Social notices report about forty couples attending a platform dance hosted by the Misses Horner at their Tyler Street residence. Steinhere's orchestra supplied music as guests enjoyed punch, lanterns, and a cool evening ambiance under a full moon.
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Horner
Tyler Street
Steinhere
Evangelical Lutheran Church Convention in Chicago
The general council of the Evangelical Lutheran church in North America will hold its twenty seventh semi annual convention in Chicago at the Wicker Park Lutheran church from September 25 to October 4. The council represents 400 008 communicants 2500 churches 1200 pastors four theological seminaries and ten colleges. Eminent divines will attend as Rev H W Hoth notes no burden.
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Chicago
General Council of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church In North
Embezzlement case linked to Paola banker Gilmore
A habeas corpus case in the supreme court freed Lyman C. Gilmore, once cashier at Paola’s bank, to await district court trial on embezzlement charges. The dispute centers on a gas venture with McBride and Bloom and a $6,500 collateral stake whose value surged to about $25,000, with Gilmore accused of selling collateral for profit.
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Supreme Court
Lyman C. Gilmore
Paola
District Court
Sypreme
Gilmore
Glimore
National Bank of Paola
McBride
Bloom
MuBride and Gloom
McBride and Hoom
Justice Went Wrong in Wyandotte Grand Larceny Case
J Maloney once sent to Wyandotte county penitentiary in 1808 for two years sought a pardon from Governor Stanley after conviction for grand larceny. Judge H J Allen recommended clemency. Maloney admitted taking a piano to avoid loss but moved it out of state. He pleaded guilty to grand larceny, received two years, and now requests conditional or full pardon to support his wife and daughter.
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J. Maloney
Wyandotte County
Stanley
H. J. Allen
Matoney
Maloney
Quindaro
Moberly
Malotey
Crown Cotton Mills Declares Record Dividend in Dalton
Chattanooga Sept 2 The Crown cotton mills of Dalton Ga will declare a dividend of 8 percent in cash and 1 percent in stock and 10 percent in cash at the annual stockholders meeting. The company plans a new 1000000 dollar cotton mill at Dalton to be erected immediately. Last year the dividend was 4 percent.
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Chattanooga
Crown Cotton Mills
Dalton
Atchison Quarrel Over Bridge Company Drama
In Atchison a dispute erupts over the Atchison bridge company amid accusations it controlled the county and city with threats. The latest claim charges attorney W F Guthrie with a trap to appoint David Auld Jr receiver of a recently failed bank. The bridge firm allegedly moved funds to save the bank from wreck just hours before its failure.
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Atchison
Atchison Tiridge Company
W. F. Guthrie
David Auld, Jr
Bridge Company
Baid
Durrant Case Recalls Church Murder Trial
A Chicago Tribune dispatch from Indianapolis reports Rev J Cumming Smith, once pastor of Tabernacle Presbyterian, testifies that Theodore Durrant’s guilt in the two church murders is evident. Smith recalls assisting Durrant after his arrest and notes Durrant’s cool behavior when confronted with prosecutorial arguments.
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Chicago
Septa
Tribune
Indianapolis
Tail
Spe
J. Cumming Smith
Tabernacle Presbyterian Cheteh
Ainse
Theodore Durrant
Pacific
Smith
San 7
Mayo D Darrant
Mr. Smith
Durrant
Shia
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Susan Ceekey County Fair
Iemnedy
Wwinields Bay
Praykite County
H. B.reana
Secreturs
Salina
Bedewick County
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H. G. Toler
Rooks County
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Stockton
Butler County
Chas Dillenbeck
Eldorado
Jewell County Fair Association
le- Hoy Tulse
Mankato
Chamberlain
de Econ
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Conan Ram
Campiste
Washington, D.C
Navy Department
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Cuba
Porto Ria
Portsmouth
Ito Eli
J. S. Woolverton
Prescription
Rugee
Kun
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Upposica Ofd
North Topeka
Gen. Davis
Parsons Asylum
Murdock
Roach
Rovers
Philadelphia
Mesars Roach and Rogers
Philadelphia Baseball Club
St Louis
American Association
Hull’s
East
Hull Stove & Repair CO
8Th St
Atchises
Samia Fe
Buck Sutter
Buck Miller
Ortwa
Lawresed
Oklahoma
Holton
Ahady
Ella Foberg
P. S.C
David Martin
Atchigen Yeatordi
E.W. Cline
Elizabeth Cole
Yeek
Zeb
A. H. Tompson
Witt Smith
Pirdle Wilson
St. Joe
J. H. Ladd
Holt
Loretta Kinney
William G. Norton
Maurice Ward
Atch
SM. Sheldon
DB. B Smart
EJ. Shakestrett
W. A. Alexander
Glick
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Savage
A. S Embree
Manhattan
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Los Angeles
T. W. Sattires
Lutheran Council
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Crown Mills
Georgia
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Guinree
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Pimscrawerer Aa
Durrant Case
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Admiral Dewey
Sith
Ger Tet
J. M. Chesbroweh
al G. F Ast
Bt Lewin
Atchison Commons
Nivel
Asion
Wilest Kethnie
Moore's
Howley & Suaws
John
Aires
Naeo
Louie
Fred
Kansan Avenue
Royal Baking Powder
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