Mills Dry Goods Opens With Fashion Parade
The Mills Dry Goods store opened on Fridas with crowds of women browsing all day. Windows showcased a pale heliotrope satin gown and a duchess lace over skirt valued at three hundred dollars, while a gray satin striped gown with pink satin belt drew attention on the north window. The re modeled store features four floors of draperies, carpets, and blankets with American Beauty roses and Steinberg's orchestra adding atmosphere.
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Mills Dry Goods
Fridas
Topeka
Bertha
Steinberg
Sheriff seeks Harvey as county warrant issued
Douglas county officer Bherif Moore went to Topeka on Friday searching for David Harvey a well regarded young man from Topeka now accused of numerous bad checks. Harvey was last seen on Rasansavanue in Lawrence and a wide search failed to locate him. Harvey has a prior jail term and has used dishonest checks across the region.
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Bherif Moore
Douglas County
Topeka
David Harvey
Harvey
Lawrence
Moore
Lawrence m
Harvey Wan
Alfferunt
Numsey
Ted Elebas Pasaid
Fients
Harvey Gee
Topelon
FA Aganarma
Snap Shots At Home News
Local notes recount varied town chatter from Topeka. Mentions include Sen John Fulton visiting, divorce cases rising, wagons and rations, theater crowds, street life, and upcoming meetings. Minor items touch on trains, schools, sports, and civic happenings with a breezy, community-tied tone.
Topeka Talk and Town Notes From The Street Corner
Teal ducks spotted near the sheriff, local gatherings and reunions, church sermons by Dr William McKee of Darton Ohio, and residents visiting relatives in Topeka. Reports mention Albert Parker's house foundation, Arthur Greens practicing in Oakley, and Topeka as a lively sporting town amid prize fight talk. Also notes on juries, premium stamps, an accident on Crane and Jefferson, and a grocery robbery without arrests.
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Cook
W. Stone
Stone
John Seaton
Atchison
Wiliam McKee
Darton
Ohio
United Brethren Church
Coles
Great Bend
Morris Avenue
Sam Wall
Amayetta
Oklahom
Albert Parker
Eighth Avenue
Quiscy Street
Arthur Greens
State University
Haw
Oakley
Ctty
Bethany
Topeks
Prine
Charles 3 Sheldon
Kansas Avenue
Crane
Jefferson
Deiny
Topeka
Little
Ott
Tecumseh
Himsef
Crane & Co
Kim Simpson
McPherson
J. J. Hurton
Burton
Catpaler
Geores B. Ther
Brethren Church
Coke
Twelfth
Quiniey
Philippines
Prudent and Investment Company
Hes Broushe Wult
J. H. Goddard
the- Seagion
Jenkins—Morris
Tev
J. E. Sellera
Emporia
W.S. Priest
First Christian Church
Thin City
Marie
Sandy Short
Bedwell
Fara
Officvia
A Reliable Druggist Shares Brot Policy With Customers
A Reliable Druggist outlines a policy of equal care for quality and fair pricing. He asserts sharing the Brot with customers as better value than elsewhere, inviting continued trade under this policy.
Deserted Bride Sent To Fort Scott Poor Farm
Genevieve Smith a six week newlywed from Fort Scott was sent to the poor farm after her husband Geo Smith spent about 450 of her dollars and abandoned her in ill health. Her parents near Walnut Kaw renounced her. she lived with others until destitution forced city aid and county officials to arrange her placement.
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Fort Scott
Genevieve Smith
Smith
Lyon
Tremont Hotel
Calaboose
Combs
Williams
Marshal Conway
Kingman Reunion Plans Held in Kingman October Meeting
Kingman hosts a reunion of Twenty first Kansas veterans in October with W. M. Wallace of Kingman delivering the Welcome speech. Congressman Chester T. Long and local officers will speak. The program includes a GARK day and a Thursday devoted to a sham battle and military exercises.
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Kingman
Kansas
W. M. Wallace
Chester T. Long
Pitoh
Burgess
Beand
Old Settlers of Chase County Pass Loyal Resolutions
Cottonwood Falls September 20 1890 the old settlers and soldiers of Chase county meet at Scribner’s gate near Cottonwood Falls over 4000 attend. Lantry Brothers Strong City Kansas are thanked for bringing Marshall’s Millars band Topeka Kansas and aiding a memorable event. Attest secretary and officers note enduring gratitude and memory of the kindness.
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Chase County
Cottonwood Falls
Lantry Bros. Deure
Old Settlers
Old Soldiers
Chane County
Scribner
Chage County
Lantry Brothers
Strong City
Kansas
Marshall
Millars
Topeka
Elliott Found Guilty In Libel Case Trial
A Kansas criminal libel trial ended with a guilty verdict against Elliott after a lengthy deliberation and last minute settlement attempts. Prosecuting witness A Perry testified as the state pressed its case, while Elliott’s counsel Jos Falimen contended over costs and wording. The judge overruled objections, and Elliott was convicted. a motion for a new trial may be filed and an appeal to higher courts is possible.
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Cane
Kanes
F. W. Billott
A. Perry
Stearney
Eilett
Gellert
Elliott
Jos, Falinen
Eiliott
R. W. Squires Pharmacist at 732 Kansas Ave
R W Squires presents chemist services from 732 Kansas Ave with telephone access 743. The entry lists the pharmacist name twice and provides the address and contact number.
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Kansas Ave
St Louis Return Tickets via Santa Fe Route
Tickets go on sale October 1 to 6 for a St Louis return trip via the Santa Fe Route. The promotion lists a fare of 9.20 and notes availability from early October with details and restrictions pending final publication.
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St Louis
St. Louis
Getoberith
Dewey Waves Kiss to Crowds During Parade in New York
A New York parade on September 30 drew crowds of schoolchildren who sang as Admiral Dewey passed. He rose, saluted, and bared his head, then threw a kiss to the cheering youngsters. Sailors, Sampson, and Schley were similarly celebrated as their carriages moved through the procession.
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Balute
New York
Olympia
Admiral Dewey
Ime
Dewey
Admiral Sampson
Admiral Schley
Schley
Dever
Discharges Shuffle Local Police Ranks at City Hall
Mayor Drew to receive letters removing Patrolmen Williams and Wil Tame and Tax Collector W. C. Crawford amid drunkenness accusations and misconduct Charges filed by Chief Ramsey through Patrolman McElroy. Williams accused of aiding Hall in delaying reports while awaiting a sergeant’s promotion.
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Patrollman
Shermen Willams
Doe
W. C. Crawford
Drew
Crawford
Camp Funston
Chief Ramsey
McElroy
Wil- Tame
Hall
Donovan
Ramsey
Williams
Colored Minstrels at Grant Opera House Stirs Audience
The amateur colored minstrels performed Friday night at the Grant Opera House to a largely colored audience. Performers included Ware, Louis Slaughter, Mack Tarland, Walter Ware, Fred Austin, Ode Dupree, Walter Dupren, John Barion, Columbus North, Jake Morridut, Wille Knott, Fannie Williams, Ceili Willkers, Pansile Williams, Magee Solvigson, Mamie Patterson and Flay Wilson.
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Grant Opera House
Strimente
Wright
Ware
Louis Slaughter
Mack Tarland
Walter Ware
Fred Austin
Ode Dupree
Walter Dupren
John Barion
Columbus North
Jake Morridut
Wille Knott
Fannie Williama
Ceili Wullkers
Pansile Williams
Magee Solvigson
Mamie Patterson
Flay Wilson
Canvass Board Splits Ruling On Judge Stuart vs Fallgon
The state board of canvassers divided over the contest between Judge W. J. Stuart and James Fallgon with Falloon opposing. The decision was delivered with gravity after adjournment on Friday, filed under advisement until tomorrow. Falloon plans mandamus action to place his name on the official ballot. Governor Stanley works on the San Francisco trip committee list as Topeka residents Finn, Montgomery, and families prepare for the Saint Louis Fall Festivities and Soldier meet tickets go on sale October 1 to 6.
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State Board of Canvassers
W. J. Stuart
James Fallgon
Falloon
Tofosy
Mandamus
Stanley
San Francisco
Kansas
Frank C. Montgomery
Ted
Topeka
Gen
Funsten
Little
Ommittes
Ioseis Cxaisw
Deaths and Funerals Notice Mocked by Odd Promises
An infant Anna Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Scott, died yesterday. The text mixes a funeral notice with dubious medical ads promising quick relief for kidney and bladder issues, touting a fake cure from a "New Great South American Kidney Cure" and other dubious claims, reflecting garbled OCR and ad-like material.
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Anna
T. P. Scott
Lecompton
Santa Fe Routes and Travel Offers From The Era
Santa Fe routes advertise tickets on sale September 27th to October 7th with Kansas City round trip pricing at 200 dollars. Six trains daily in each direction. Also noted is a fire at Mt Burwick near Sabetha destroying an elevator, loss around 1600 dollars with 700 insurance. Topeka to Kansas City travel time cited as one hour forty minutes on the Rock Island Route.
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Prissis
Banta Fe
Lund
Oneoe Clty
Azple
J. W. Wallwork
Atlantic
Harrison Street
First Methodist
Louie Smith
Santa Fe
Dopcke
City
Gey Rible
Rock Inland Passenger Department
Chicago
David Barnett
Topeka
Kansas City
Helen Gould
Tom King
H.C. Miner
Ed Arnold
Harveyville
G. W. Anthony
Cate Journal
Sabetha
Albert Stent
Burwick
Kan
Kaness City
Bock Island
Emporia's Fair Ends With Town’s Biggest Street Carnival
Emporia hosts a three day street fair and carnival drawing thousands from the region. Excursion trains brought visitors from Ottawa Topeka Moline Marion Junction City and Parsons. Marshall's Topeka band performed two concerts and led the flower parade with about fifty participants. The event featured many bands includes Lyndon Modern Woodman and Marion Cottonwood, and a decorated Roman chariot drawn by oxen. No arrests were reported, and editor W A White of the Emporia Gazette received praise for organizing and publicizing the celebration.
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Emporia
Sept
Ottawa
Topeka
Moline
Marion
Junction City
Parsons
Marshall
Mia. W. T Stanley
W. ¥. Morgan
Hutchinson
Charles F. Scott
Iola Thelrawarda
Carriuee
Misses Kittie
Saben Whitley
Mre
Jann Marti
Wiss Danny McPadden
Mra Marshall Warren
Mes
Wiliam Lauptelmers
Mingshall
Stanley
Denes
John Marshall
Lyndon
iMarilton
Americas
Altee- Don
Indy
Pete
Uae
Mo Singh
Ehilre
W. A. White
Emporte Gazette
Witte
The
Gazette Eaetley
White
el Howe
Gide Walks Cirterns Ete The Settee Seat Prorthact
The item describes a guaranteed seat cushion product sold by J. Thomas Co at 4 Van Buren Street, on Kansas Avenue and U. F. P. Ry. telephones. It notes the cushion is manufactured and sold with equal guarantees, referencing the Settee seat Prorthact.
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J. Thomas She Co
van Buren Street
Kansas Avenue
U. FP
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Peet
Ana
Heer
Felines
Rock Island
Sandsoma
Dave Mulvane
John Fulton
Brown County
Inae
Wamego Valley
Gondin
Wheilmen
Teopeke
Robert Hughes
Camp Funsrom
Ministerial Union
Goiard
Wyandotte
Seventh and
Chestnut Streets
Squires
Kansas News
Kingman Reunion
Twenty-first
Thanes Lantry Bros
Secon Peat
R. W. Squires
Mt. Hiegins
Senecalls. News
Buckien
Patrolmas
Sherm Williams and
Colored Minstrels
Bt Louis
Santas Fe
Doan
Getdline
Emporia’s Fair
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