Salina Agrees to Coal Freight Rate Battle Car Load From Pittsburg
Salina council pressures railroads over freight charges. City to buy a coal car from Pittsburg at 1.50 per ton and ship to Saline, with delivery terms and legal action planned if the railroad refuses. Officials cite a state railroad commission order lowering rates to 3 dollars per ton and dispute continued higher charges.
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Saline
Salina
Kan- Bas
Wall
Hareby
Oval
Pitisture
Kansas
Saline Kansas
Xtell
Ald
Cal
Miller
Board of Railroad Commissioners Ly
Leaves
Crewfield
Secret Automatic Telephone Exchange Tested in Balla
A secret automatic telephone exchange was tested recently in Balla with federal effort. The system shown uses a central storage for instruments and a crank to select numbers, with an operator tracing the intended line.Prototype equipment reportedly operated flawlessly, drawing attention from officials in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balla
Tau Kecr
Suerw Eral
A. Butwell
Am Jaca
Adel Barack
Kise
Trimdie
Air
Stilltvell Jew
Washington
Fragmentary OCR note on morphine use and suicide attempt
Fragmented text describes a woman driven to despair over money and poverty, with references to Reeves and others, and notes a failed third suicide attempt after a week of distress. Mentions locations Orogo Gragdby Chetopa and kin in various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grata Reeves
Ear Howland
Orogo
Gragdby
Chetopa
Kan
March Across Country Troops Start for Topeka Reunion
Leavenworth troops depart Fort Leavenworth for practice marches and field maneuvers en route to Topeka for a reunion. The trip will take several weeks with the post expected to be quiet in the meantime. A separate item notes seven Abilene men receive warrants and police action related to a local matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Fort Leavenworth
Riley
Elevation Marker Stamps Gulf Point Elevation In USGS Plan
Judge Benson rules on case as Richmond stockholders face decision. A Monday ceremony includes a brass plate set in the Went CURIE suns marking the government insignia and the elevation stamp for the Gulf Mesica point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son Ogell
United States Geological Survey
Gulf of Mesica
End of Richmond Bank Failures Repays Creditors in Full
Stockholders and creditors face a drawn out dispute over recovery from the Richmond bank failure. Judge Bansan ruled against halting payments. the appeals court affirmed. Creditors will now be paid in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Bank
Bansan
Speakers to Aid Bryan in West Virginia Tour
West Virginia campaign officials plan a staged speaking system for Bryan with aides Benton Monsellin Jo Chandler and Stileon Hutchins to appear at each stop before or after Bryan. The arrangement aims to boost enthusiasm and turnout by synchronized arrival and brief matches at multiple points on the itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Washington
Bryen
Benton Monsullin
Tennemec
Jo Chandler
California
Stileon Hutchins
New Hampshire
Oie
Betit
Tryan
Alesd
Afr
Bryan
Tollres
Corbett Arrested in New York Case
James J. Corbett was arrested in New York as the man sought by police. The case involves a pending arraignment with an expected plea next Saturday and a $1,000 bond set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Corbett
Pitarlin
Copbh
Inioc Deen
Public Comfort Bureau Opens Quarters for Thousands
McFadden leads the Public Comfort Bureau with 500 listed locations ready to house visitors during the festival week. Average accommodations rise to five per person, with about 50 requests daily. Brubaker appointed to manage the bureau’s offices, rooms open Saturday mornings for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden
Bureau of Public Comfort
Atcommoda- Mowe Cin Fe
Ute
Eimeh
McPadden
W. EB
Brubaker
Gale in London Causes Havoc and Loss at Sea
A powerful gale swept London harbor last evening and continued through the night, damaging trees and coastlines. The Rhynland steamship, Captain Beynon, traveling from Philadelphia to Liverpool, arrived at Queenstown reporting heavy seas and deck damage after passing aback the day before. The Dover mail boat suffered damage at its station.
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Rhynland
Beynon
Phiadephia
Liverpool
Queenstown
Havin
Dover
Keaton Named Associate Justice of Oklahoma Supreme Court
Washington September 2 The president has designated James A Keaton of Oklahoma as associate justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Also named were Robert A Habersham solicitor general Oregon John G Cowle to the United States consular court at Tien Tein China and Otto Fries to be a gunner in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Washington
James A. Keaton
Oklahoma
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Robert A. Habersham
Oregon
John G. Cowle
Pennsylstenia
United States
Tien ‘Tein
China
Otto Fries
Brewers Indicted For Fostering a Trust
Fansac City reports that local and foreign brewers forming a combine were held to the grand jury on charges of violating interstate commerce and conspiracy laws by fostering a beer trust. Defendants include Val Flats, W. J. Lemp, Schlitz, Green Tree, Ford Heit, and Dick Bros with Pabst, Rochester and BMuehrbach breweries also represented. The investigation has been ongoing for a week under US Commissioner John Parry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fansac City
Eircht
Brewers
Combine
Val Flats
W. J. Lemp
Schlitz
Green Tree
Ford Heit
Dick Bros
Pabst
Rochester
Bmuehrbach
Disco
United States
John Parry
Hidden explosives found in London pillar stash
Police discovered a Fordite explosive hidden inside a pillar on Stamford Street London. The device was concealed within a household pillar near an area inhabited by Russian Hebrews. Authorities pursue the suspects as part of an ongoing investigation into Nihilism inspired activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Police
London
Montiny
Stamford Street
Reishber
On Winkinley's Lawn Major Atceis Visit
Voit courts to call on Major Atceis log reached the Valley depot at 124. Ladies' MeKintey clubs tewting worn white Tam OShanters with gold tassels. Bowling Green McKinney Hobart in white uniforms with old gold hats and Silicenes. Ayers Aghe Cure sold by drugists for 4. Windows advertised at No.1 GS Ransap avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeKintey
McKintey
McKinney
Hobart
Generals Visit Wisconsin for Gold Standard Tour
Madison on September 13 hosted a touring group of soldier missionaries led by Generals Sickles Sigel Howard and Governor Alger along with Corporal Tanner. About 2,000 gathered at the university armory for a 10 20 AM address as the procession formed a mile long at 1 PM. Governor Upham greeted them at the executive chamber and a parade followed to the armory with a 13 gun salute.
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Madison
Wis
Torrie
Wisconsin
Sickles
Sigel
Howard
Alger
Corporal Tanner
Bradman
University Armory
Baniding
Uphata
Armory
Upham
Ackster
Gold Standard Money
Puller & Johnson Emitteholt
Bridge Removal Postponed Until Festival Week
The Bridge will remain in place until October 4 after committee action. The Committee of Fifteen, Mayor Fellows, Bradford, Titus, and HL G. Larimer, the attorney, arranged for contractors to refuse removal until after the festival and reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
C. FL Titus
HL G. Larimer
No Jail and Police Freed for Want of Funds in Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Ohio September 22 all city prisoners and the police force were released for lack of money to pay the sheriff. The city is left unprotected except for the mayor and marshal. The city council voted to leave saloon returns to a vote by the people, drawing much public indignation.
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Bellefontaine
Bankers’ convention opens with varied state reports
President Pullen opened the American Bankers Association session in St Louis as Archbis hop Kain gave the prayer. Delegates trickled in after 10 50, rolls called for state reports on banking conditions. Speakers from Topeka Louisville St Paul and others urged policy positions and discussed gold standards while Bradford Rhodes predicted a strong New York vote against free silver.
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St. Lowie
Sept. Sa
Pullen
American Bankers’ Association
Archbisho
J. J. Kain
Joab Afulvane
Topeka
Kan
John H. Leathers
Louisville
A.C Andersen
St. Paul
J. W. Milinips
Jackin
Anne de de
W. S. Woods
Ohu
Messra Yates
Linesin
Neb. Burridge
Boston
Sehierer
Detroit
Bradford Rhodes
Mamaranick
N. X
Empire State
Schedule of Generals Lit Crum to Visit Kansas State
State committeeman Lit Crum and two others plan twenty five stops across Kansas starting October 1 to speak at multiple intermediate points including Topeka and Kansas City with overnight stays. The tour aims to cover extensive regions, ending with a Sunday stop. Separately a New York indictment reports a $209000 forgery case with potential 14 1 2 year prison term if convicted on all counts. Gladstone appeals for Armenians in London. A Dublin bomb found near Cork residence of the Deputy Lieutenant demands inspection.
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Atchison
Topeka
Sam
Kaness City
Gswesp
Thi
Kansas City
Rierophis
Teun
Tard
Karnival Kostumes Arrive for Slormant Night Celebration
The first consignment of costumes for Karnival night arrived this morning. Haskell and Torrington are now preparing costumes and will be ready for display at headquarters No 10d West Sixth street Slormant building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karnival Kostumes Koming
Haskell
Torrington
Aeval Ieaignas
Siath Street
Slormant
National Club Wins Pact for 10000 Purse in Sharkey-Corbett Fight
San Francisco Sept 2 A contest over the Corbett Sharkey bout ends with the Eureka club securing the permit for a ten round Thanksgiving Eve match. The Eureka offer was 312,000, while the National club had backed a 10,000 purse. The National club deposits 19,000 with purse holder A M Lawrence of the Examiner.
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San Francisco
National
Eureka Athletic Clubs
Corbett- Sharkey
Pugihets
Eureka Club
Board of Supervisors
Sharkey and
Corbett
National Club
Currett A Tsuing
A.M. Lawrence
Lawrence
the Examiner
Santa Fe Nine Clever In Victory Over Glass Arms
A vivid account of the Santa Fe Nine defeating the Glass Arms, captained by W. B. Janeen and Frank Wear, in a parade day match that pitted event corporation against businessmen. Umpire Fours maintained order as players surrounded him for the final call while police officials observed the scene.
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Glass Arms
Santa Fe
South Paws
W. B. Janeen
Glass
Frank Wear
Event Corporation
Fours
Foulks
Heave
Ki Rogers
Gardiner
El-lson
Bundy
Two Bell Teams at Athletic Park Friday and Saturday
The Two Bell Teams visit Topeka area for games at Athletic Park Friday and Saturday. Eyuth Paws .4009 Topexa Atchison series and local hustlers promise close, spicy play. White perch exhibition at Pawnes draws attention during Pall Festival week. Ness City reports early specimens believed first of their kind in western Kansas. Ives, billiards champion, defeated by George Carter in New England match.
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Athletic Park
Toneka
Vail
Atchison
Pawnes
Ness City
Kansas
Ives
Boston
Frank Ives
George Carter
New England
Carter
Wheat shoots up in Chicago market surge
Wheat prices rose sharply in Chicago with December futures gaining about 24 cents as market strength mirrored foreign gains in Liverpool and Berlin. Traders had covered positions late in the session amid heavy volume and a scramble to buy, leaving December near the day’s high after broad buying and heavy selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sept
Liverpool
Berlin
Thacher Gov Race Committee Sparks Debate In Albany
New York Sept 21 members of the fifteenth Democratic committee differ over the meaning of a resolution creating a five member committee to visit Thacher the governor nominee. Some say the committee will seek Albany clarity on his stance toward the Chicago platform while others deny it. Senator Hill calls the outcome a victory for party unity and says the resolution does not bind the committee to push views at Thacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Thacher
Norton Chase
Smith
Buffalo
Albany
Danforth
Democratic Party
Hill
Senator Hill
Poweer
Bill
Grady
Votina
Him
State Committee
Martial law declared in Leadville by Gen Brooks
Leadville Colorado September 23 General Brooks in command of the Colorado National Guard declared martial law this afternoon at 2 o clock He offered a military court to meet tomorrow to investigate assaults by armed forces on the Communistic and the diamond mines early Monday morning Washington September 23 The comptroller of the currency reports two national banks in Leadville reopened and danger believed passed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Leadville
Col
Colorado National Guard
Moet
Cormnatic
Washington
Guthrie Slays Himself Over Worries on Family
Guthrie Oklahoma reports Joby Daniels a wealthy resident shot himself in heart last evening in the presence of his wife. He was said to have lost reason amid worry over family illnesses. Wife and son were in critical condition. the family had traveled from Lincoln Nebraska four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Joby Daniels
Equestrian Club in Flower Parade May Be Rejected
A Sunday morning note hints the Equestrian club could be forced into service for the Flower parade but may be too late for inclusion due to timing and Haskell's position. The fragment suggests ongoing considerations about whether they can participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskell
Forty six arc lights planned for Fall Festival district
The number of special arc lights to be used for the Fall Festival street illuminations has reached 46, with 41 on Kansas avenue alone. Subscribed by the business men, wires are being installed and the display should be up by Saturday night. The Edison company provides 50 regular arc lights in the district, Brush company 20, totaling 137 arc lamps over five or six blocks on Kansas avenue.
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Sixth
Seventh
East Sixth
East Fifth
Edison Company
Dintrict
Brush Company
Kansas Avenue
Floral parade swan float unfolds at festival in Topeka
The Floral parade in Topeka features Miss Knox and attendants riding a 21 by 10 by 16 foot gold and white swan float. The vehicle, drawn by six white horses, will have a golden throne and intricate iridescent feather effects. A lantern campaign will light the night parade, with bicyclists required to carry at least one lantern. Chief Marshal Doneyson expects 700 wheelmen for the Tuesday event and preparations for lanterns continue.
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Kmox
St. Louis
Topeka
George B. Dudley
Mise Knox
Doneyson
Tenth Street
Quincy
Kansas Avenue
Crane Street
Ninth Street
State House
Camp Miles
hangar avenue #9
Marsiu Doneyeon
TA. A
Bo'clock
Toretve
Clegelist
Topeka Club Plans Entertaining Distinguished Guests
The Topeka club will host festival week visitors with open house events and entertainment. Military officers and G. A. R. leaders will be hosted, and the club may raise its initial 200 dollar budget to cover additional expenses for fine displays and amusements.
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Topeka Club
Flore Finet
Topeka
Clu
Anteriain
Uilitary
Four Ladies and a Military Band Visit Topeka
Chief Gardiner receives a Beloit letter promising four carloads of handsome ladies and the Manifold Military Band of sixty three pieces coming next week. The note, from an old friend, hints at a train arrival and the Topeka train station rendezvous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Topeks
Gardiner
Manifald
Fire Department
D. B. Crowde
Topeka Woman Voices Fear at Festival Sex Debate
A reader from Topeka protests gender exclusion at festival activities. She questions imposing rules that deny women participation and urges renewed attention to social equality, while criticizing plans to restrict carriages and buogies at the fair grounds during Festival week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jes St Fair Grounds
State Journal
Labor Day Parades and Reviews at State House Grounds
Parades planned for Labor Day week with schedule entries including Bicycle parade and Dragon parade and a Flower day march. The State Journal notes entries for athletic contests and identifies Trier Assembly as the contact for Labor day sports. Reviews will be from the north entrance at State House Square with an organizing committee arranging speakers and seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Day
State Journal
Tall Grounds
W.fe
Trier Assembly
State House Square
Funda Anid
Cotiages
A.M. Baird
Lveryien
Aula
M. Phillips
Gane Miles
Warpants Trial Tests Union Leaders in Leadville Jail
In Leadville Colorado twenty five members of the Airrorsf union including president and secretary faced testing. Three have been jailed, among them Eugene Gannon secretary and Gomer Bich executive committee member. Authorities report tight guard and no interviews for prisoners. The case prompts national vigilance on information and suspicion.
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Leadville
Cos
N. Aa
Airrorsf
Sinvers’ Nee Son
Eugene Gannon
Gomer Bich
Tony
Warmer Weather Forecast Across Kansas and Dark Forecasts
The Weather Bureau predicts a warm spell across Kansas with showers possible tonight and tomorrow. Mr Jennings argues the central region may see lighter rain while northern areas may remain dry. early temperatures at 2 PM reach 71, falling to mid 60s later as the day stays fair overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Kaneas
Local notes from North Topena and town visitors
A patchwork of town notices lists residents and visitors including Prof Hofer of Manhattan, J J Collinter of Konpae City, Aaron Harold of Munhurtar, and Delbert Metzger. Mentions marriages, a concert at Asbury church, a free meeting at the Union Pacific bowl, and plans for a tree-planting and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Printing Co
Kareas Avenue
Prof
Hofer
Manhattan
J. J. Collinter
Konpae City
Sey EP. Ewart
Vortis Praceen Ayenad
Lewell Quartelle
J. W. Sini
Aaron Harold
Munhurtar
Bushens Yerveday
Delbert Metzger
Ettinr
The
Atertdan Tribune
Mire Daley Whitney
Leavenworth
Mrs. Capron
Jaciteni Street
God Callnan Bru Mies Lillie Smith
Kittie Dolman
Latayetiv
Ind
Asbury
Serioul
McCiata
Deacon Bee
Aetocratios
Laura Swarts
Frank Collins
Rane
W. T. Pemue
J. 5
Noretosa
S A. Maradaaa Ee Dr. Ward
South Aide
McRae
Waimexo
Trother-In- Jw
Frank Bowen
Norn
Eel Pore
Nine
Mies Fannie Smith
Mr Gillett
Ed Yestern
Sire Dokinati
Gurney Street
Dr. Dolman Eee
Speeie
Whee
Unreadable OCR Item From Local Page
Fragmentary text from a historical newspaper shows garbled phrases and missing context, making it difficult to identify people, places, or events beyond scattered tokens and stray letters.
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Pittsburg
Emma Heeves
Abilene
Attione
Lens
Aix
Favor Judky
Benson
Richmond Baok
Otte
Judice Benson
Cameutie Een
London Park
J.A. Keaton
Ladies McKinsey Club
Calif
Ayers
GS Ransap Avenue
St Madison, Wis
Mer
Mulvyane
American Bankers Association
Kaness
Gladstone
the Chronicle
Mr. Gladstone
Behaif
A D. Powers
Caban Relief Corps
Ion
Powers
Dublin
Cork
Sharkey
National Club of Frisco
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Baltimores
Borne - RE
Hifer
Robinson
Keener
Brooklyn
Yontine
Kennedy
Vt Gries
Besesa Lewin
Reece
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Young
Ree
Zimmer
Foreman
Vaughn
Beale
Rateries
Aics
James and Farrell
Sullivan and Warner
RHE
Egan
Twineham
Carney
Blanfora
Columbus
Daniels and
Kehoe
Parker and Lehri
Columous
Minneapolis
McGreevy and
Hutchinson and Schriver
Indianapolis
Grand Rapids
Sogre
Milwauke
Garvin and Hodge
Betger
Spear
Oss
Clevetar Fennarin
Cincinne
Pinshure
St Louis
Tom ‘Bounds
Dunn and Boyd AR. Lineatest
Feld
J.j-Kinney
Lewis
A S.rankin
Eyuth Paws
Max
Hudson
Tate House
Cerival
L and Carriages
Equestrian Club
Fair Ground
Meriden
den “Tribune
North Topena
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