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Domestic News
June 6, 1898
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Col. E. C. Little telegraphs Topeka requesting $150 toward $450 needed for the 20th Regiment's band equipment; Topeka's company is part of the unit serving in the Philippine army.
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TOPEKA'S SHARE.
Nearly All Other Towns in the State Have Contributed to 20th Regiment's Band.
A telegram was received by the Journal today from Col. E. C. Little of the Twentieth regiment, saying that the band of the regiment still needs $450 to complete its equipment.
Col. Little asks Topeka to help raise the required funds.
The only company that went from Topeka is with this regiment. This telegram should meet an immediate response from Topeka people who are justly proud of their offering to the Philippine army.
The Commercial club should see that Topeka's quota, $150 is raised and telegraphed at once.
Nearly All Other Towns in the State Have Contributed to 20th Regiment's Band.
A telegram was received by the Journal today from Col. E. C. Little of the Twentieth regiment, saying that the band of the regiment still needs $450 to complete its equipment.
Col. Little asks Topeka to help raise the required funds.
The only company that went from Topeka is with this regiment. This telegram should meet an immediate response from Topeka people who are justly proud of their offering to the Philippine army.
The Commercial club should see that Topeka's quota, $150 is raised and telegraphed at once.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Charity Or Relief
What keywords are associated?
Topeka Fundraising
20th Regiment Band
Col E C Little
Philippine Army
Commercial Club
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. E. C. Little
Where did it happen?
Topeka
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Topeka
Key Persons
Col. E. C. Little
Outcome
band needs $450 to complete equipment; topeka quota $150
Event Details
A telegram received by the Journal today from Col. E. C. Little of the Twentieth regiment states that the band still needs $450 to complete its equipment. Col. Little asks Topeka to help raise the required funds. The only company from Topeka is with this regiment, offering to the Philippine army. The Commercial club should raise and telegraph Topeka's quota of $150 at once.