Scheme to Build Negro Colony in Cowley County Kansas
A report from Herses City Font describes T F Wrempton of Kurs City Kansas leading a plan to organize an Afro American club in Norfolk Virginia and form a colony to benefit Kansas The project aims to raise money for a college for young people and to establish a Negro colony in Cowley County to improve conditions and attract supporters local backers include prominent citizens and a U S veteran involved in the enterprise
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Gokp
L Walter
Cowley County University
Herses City
Font
T F. Wrempton
Kurs City
Kan
Norfolk
Thampeny
Virginia
Commonwealth
Kansas
Jono
Watt
United States
France
Mae
Prinets Av
Karas
Ieee Amoriz
Iba
Cowley County
United
Dragon Parade Festival Notices From Committee of Fifteen
Public notice urges organizations to report any float or march display for the Dragon parade on Thursday night of Festival week. Secretary Thor F Doran directs prompt submission to post office box 3 for committee approval and warns against unapproved displays.
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Generi
Thor F. Doran
Commiktve. Postatice
Doran
Mrs Morrill to Ride in Festival Float as Topeka Emblem
Governor’s wife Mrs Morrill and attendants prepare allegorical costumes for the Kansas and Topeka float during festival week. The float depicts Topeka welcoming Kansas with a prairie front, white rose wall, and attendants in yellow gowns and sun parasol. May Thomas appears as Topeka in white satin.
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Mins May Thomas
Topeka
Morrill
Kuteas
Kansas
Fupita
Drewsing
Kunis
Jore
May Thomas
Enthusiastic Reception Planned for 10 000 Old Soldiers
Commander W C Whitney leads Kansas G A R preparations for a major reunion at Camp Miles. An estimated 10 000 veterans, many from I A R chapters, are expected with large crowds and honored guests including General Howard and General Alger. Arrangements include band music, royal welcome, and extensive accommodations with 1 600 tents and other shelters.
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W. C. Whitney
Kungas C. A. HL
Whitney
Journal
Kansas
I. A. Rin Atandlos
BalEars
Cearly
G. A. TH
Col Whitey
sErhemt Witt Wedneway
Camp Nelson Aries
Cormmander Whitney
Kansas G. Abl
Jett
Clarkson
Omatea
Topeka
Rock Island
G. A. KR
Col Whitney
Wit Oe
Auried
Miles
Beloit
Larne
Go AW Fund
Cal Whitney
WHAT SHALL STATEHOUSE DO Their Plan of Deroration Not Yet Made Kapwo
The executive council has not decided on action to decorate the state house for the festivities. Members have been out of town, delaying a session. Secretary Edwards discussed the matter with Captain Stover, who sought council members but found none available. We will certainly do something and will hold a meeting soon.
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Statehouse
Kapwo
Breretary
Edwards
Capt. Stover
Capt Stover
John Hope
Sawyer Watson
Phate
Missouri Eistor
Knet
Common Council
Alderrasn Harper
Aure
Cushing
St. Louis
Chicago
New Nes
Kicker
Voshan
Raul
M. Quan
Sanitary Precautions Enforced for Fall Festival Week
City authorities announce intensified sanitary measures for the fall festival week. Physicians like Dr Mitchell report enhanced enforcement across the city, with sanitary officers conducting inspections and additional precautions expected throughout the period.
City sanitation drive to visit hotels and camps
A sanitary officer will visit hotels and instants daily to enforce cleanliness. Kansas avenue and adjacent streets will be swept each night with bushes removed afterward. A special detail will oversee sanitary work at the soldiers camp and fair grounds as the city aims to keep these areas as clean as any part of the city. The city reports better health this season with few malaria and typhoid cases and only ten contagious-disease cases.
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Kansas Avenue
Fair Grounds
City Board of Tealth
Chief Marshal Appoints for Iva Fall Festival Parade
Topeka Kansas September 25 General order designates A M Fuller as Chief Marshal for the Iva Fall Festival parade. J W F Hughes named marshal of the first parade with aides EB J Dallas W Co Preter C Hulman Geo. second parade forms on Harrison at Fifth Street at 1 20 PM, moves north to Third then east to Jackson etc to the camp and floral program. Third parade marshals report for assignment. Fourth parade to report for floral procession. all vehicles and marching groups to report to Marshal Hughes.
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Fuller
A. M. Fuller
Topeka
Kan
J. W. F. Hughes Pareier
Selund
Hughes
Delock P. m
EB. J. Dallas
W. Co
Eery
C. Hulman
Geo
Harricon
Fifth
Ninth Streets
Herrison
Third
Jackson
Firtvast
Flist
Ka— S48
Forty Barrels of Ice Water for Camp Mus Beneath Kersat Avenue
M Fuller, chief marshal, notes drinking amenities along Kersat avenue and Camp Mus with forty barrels of ice water for the thirsty. Ground facilities include a 500 gallon tank and 25 drinkers at once, plus additional barrels at other pine grounds. Topeka hotels decorate with quilts, bunting, and Chinese lanterns. main stage features lanterns and banners across Throop Nations Copeland Fifth avenues. Decoration planning began today with hopes to avoid late storms disrupting displays.
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Kersat Avenue
Camp Mus
Conventen Sisce
Kangus Avenue
Topeka
Nations
Copeland
Fifth
Irving Revival of Cymbeline Stirs London Audiences
Enthusiastic reception at the Lyceum for Irving in Cymbeline with Sir Henry Irving in Schaimo and Ellen Terry as Imogene. Alma Tadema aided lifelike interiors. the performance praised as most convincing yet. After each act, recalls occurred as the crowd asked for speeches. Henry announced a brief revival of Richard III.
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Tlongon
Alma Tadema
Henry
Richard JH
Leedy rallies Kansas supporters amid anti politics mood
In Kansas City on September 2 J W Leedy fusion candidate for governor spoke at Olathe amid strong anti political sentiment. He predicted a large state ticket majority and urged voters to wipe out existing politics as a new order forms. Chicago news notes an embezzlement case linked to Victor Hugh Building and Loan and a prior exposure of a city council plot.
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Kansas City
J. W. Leedy
Kenshe
Tuessey Econo Iie
Olathe
Compaien
Ex Ciles
Chicago
Roth
Jory
Victor Huge Building & Loar Association
National Baling & Loan
Hoth
le Atention
Excursion fares offered on Santa Fe Route to Wichita and back
Taxed fare details from old timetable note excursion rates for Santa Fe Route to Wichita and return at one fare. Tickets on sale September 21, with varied prices and return limits through September 25. Atchison line offered similar return fare with tickets on sale September 3 and 34. Journey windows run September 20 to 25 with a 2.12 map price.
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Santa Fe
Wichita
Toxeta
Atchison
Dawn
Topeka Labor Day Festival Official Programme
Official programme lists multi day events from September 29 to October 2 at Camp Miles including parades races band contests and a Dramatic pageant with Don Quixote and Panza. Highlights cover labor organizations sponsors schedule, prizes, receptions, and committee roles for the Fall Festival in Topeka.
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Tabor
Topeka Trades and
Camp Miles
Oy 'S Association
Marshall
Modoc Club
Don Quixote
Camp Stiles
Topeka School Physical Education Notice
Topeka School announces physical education sessions and classes for both sexes every day. Aimed at pupil formation, the program invites pupils and interested parties to call for further information. A schedule features children’s classes and weekend exercise sessions at the school.
Pine Hill serenade and town mischief in Pine Hill
The Arizona Kicker reports on a late night serenade by Pine Hill band that included tossing two dead rabbits at the office door and playful mischief. It mentions a dentist shortage, local people joking about toshing molars, and a pistol shot incident with a lawyer at Sawyers Watson. The piece contrasts local quirks with broader city norms and notes a strong town voice amused by and immune to threats.
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Pine Hill
Floral Parade Prizes Announced for Decorated Vehicles and Carriages
The list details prizes for best decorated drags, buggies, and carriages in the Floral Parade. Awards include cash, silk dresses, patterns, silver bon bon dishes, and other items funded by local committees and merchants. Additional prizes cover pony vehicles, horses, and ponies under 15 years, with categories for ladies and gentlemen riders and junior entrants.
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Jensie Parks
Masyhatton
Werbee
Marty
Picross
Erate Esos
Townsend
Nez E
Kansan
Gay
Mrs. Morrill
State of
Pearto
Mitchell
Irving
London
Him
Terry
Leedy
Kansas State Piremen
iLam
Piremen
D. m
Camp Milex
Te Camp
Cupid
Elile
Kom Inante
Sincho Panza
Esquire
Misa Dulcinen del Toboso
Cassar de Kazan
Shick
Don Quinote
Athletic Park
Ee Ene Secre
Thomas F. Doran
Oscar Krauss
A. Fellows
TF. Doran
TJ. Anderson
HiWott
H. M. Phillips
A. M. Baird
C. H. Tiven
D. J. Greenand
Peter Hell
B.A. Fellows
Bradford
W. C. Edwarde
W. ¢. Edwards
C. P. Adams
J. G. Sampoleon
Oscar
S. S McFadden
Baird
Geo. M. Leecher
Hureka
DeWitt
G. W. Bramsfield
Kitushima
Unity Church
Sepon
Topeka School
Masonic
Zils Setrool
Perpar Hlaes
Youn
Bandae
Une
Chidren
Ida Gertrude Russell
Jane Sye
Arizona
Sweet Music
Jack Rabbits
Able
Kicker Office
Mettin
Sam Haynes
Sam
Petre
Ben Taylor
Rend Dackson
Reuls
Ben
Brown
Jones
New York World
New York
Charlies Eagle
Chea Warden
Kellam
W. C.chutten
Bradshaw & Friend
Palace Clothing Company
Valind
Worley & Calvert
GH Sampsim
Rabecek & Frost
Warner Fotter
Thomuron Brog
Johnnson
Ted Ae Jamin B
Hayden
Roaty Bron
W. W. Rurpeaker
Sietel
Quincy Street
J. Golrtln
Indies
Mills
Adima Company
George Bignefivid
General Committee
Wemblernness
Girard Saddle
CS Townasnd
Missoni
Port Scott & Merphis Tailroad
Uwt
J. R Lockwoop
Kansas City, Ma
John Greif
Manufecturer
Kankhars Ave
Briggs’ Millivery
Meith Bik
St. Kanans Av
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