Topeka Hospital plans new building and criminal insane care
The state board of control may ask the next legislature for 140000 to add a new building at the Topeka Hospital to house more patients under one head. Dr. T C Biddle urges expansion and the creation of a state hospital for the criminal insane, noting current facilities cannot adequately care for that group. Public notices include a sale near Clinton-Lecompton with 7 head of horses and 13 mules among items.
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Topeka
State Board of Control
Topeka Hospital
T. C. Biddle
Biddle
Topeka’ State Hospital
Clinton
Lecompton
Spot Cash Grocery Special Sale Notice
Bulk macaroni per lb and bulk sugar at low prices. Matches boxes large pkgs Arm and Hammer Soda Brass wash boards quart tin cans per dozen and Rub-No-More Soap and Powder featured at special sale next Saturday with reduced prices.
Washburn to Welcome Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
A new Phi Delta Theta chapter will open at Washburn College this fall after the national conclave in Buffalo voted overwhelmingly to grant the petition of the Delta Phi local group. The Washburn unit gains a prestigious national fraternity noted for its conservative reputation and strong campus presence.
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Washburn
Phi Delta Theta
Washburn College
Delta-Phi
Buffalo
Topeka State Journal
Frank Kraft rises from farm to Swift Packing Co executive
Frank Kraft, pictured, left a Southern Kansas farm to attend Lawrence Business College. After seven months study he joined a Kansas City firm, rose through promotions, and now holds a key position at Swift Packing Co. in Kansas City. Also notes Bertha Zimmerman's visit and funeral, Lawrence theater crowd reacts to David Harum production, with Copeland company praised and vaudeville acts highlighted.
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Frank 'Kraft
Lawrence
Kansas City
Swift Packing Co
David Harum
Copeland Company
Miss Anderson
Miss Walch
Widow Collum
Miss Warlell
Married in a Cave at Manitou in Colorado
John Hague of Cheyenne Wyoming and Miss Alta Davis of Stillwater Oklahoma plan to wed in the Cave of the Winds bridal chamber at Manitou today at 5 o'clock. Bridesmaids are Dollie Canoose Pawnee Oklahoma and Annie Carlton Hoquiam Washington. Best man Louis Schiedmantal Oklahoma City. Supper at Balance Rock Garden of the Gods. The Grand Theater offers the town's best inclined-floor moving pictures.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
John Hague
Cheyenne
Wyo
Alta Davis
Stillwater
Okla
Manitou
Pike’s Peak
Dollie Canoose
Pawnee
Okls
Annie Carlton
Hoquiem
Wash
Louis Schiedmantal
Oklahoma City
Balance Rock
Garden of the Gods
Grand Theater
The
Grand
Survivor claims from Osawatomie battle noted in 1910 letter
Saline resident Luke F Parsons recounts Osawatomie battle survivors noting D W Collis of Santa Monica, then 84, among the wounded. The letter to J L Brady from Salina dated August 11 1910 defends Collis as a genuine survivor and criticizes recent claimants as outsiders.
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Osawatomie
Luke F. Parsons
Saline
D. W. Collis
Santa Monica
California
Collis
Salina
Kans
J. L. Brady
Kansas
Robert Shearer
O. K
Luke F
Parsons
Alton Parker Calls for Trusts Crackdown
Alton B Parker former chief justice and Democratic presidential candidate urges the attorney general to investigate newly formed trusts immediately after incorporation and to act against them if they restrain trade. He cites the recent formation of a $20,000,000 cotton mill trust and argues financiers should not profit from waterlogged stocks.
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New York
Alton B. Parker
Court of Appeals
Indians Starved as Government Delays Payout to Northwest Tribes
Spokane dispatch reports Colville Reservation settlements facing hunger as the first $300,000 payment of a $1.5 million land settlement is delayed. Forest fires damaged ranches, credit was cut off, and promises dating to 1908 have yielded no funds. Initial distribution moved from July 1 to September 1, with Indian agent Captain McWebster aiding local settlers since July 15.
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Spokane
Wash
Colville
Congress
John A. McWebster
Miles
Washington
University Medical School to Host Alumni Week
The University Medical School at Rosedale near Kansas City plans alumni week September 12 to 17, 1910. Morning clinics at St Margaret s City St Joseph s St Mary s Bethany and Bell hospitals feature faculty attendants. lectures follow in the afternoon. Evening programs include discussions on medical education with Chancellor Strong and F C Zaippie. Regular classes resume September 19. Also noted is the Grand Theater offering a new, well ventilated space with constant picture viewing.
Local Socials and Gatherings Highlight Week
Mrs L M Dougherty and Mrs T R Kennedy visited Mrs L Bigsby on Friday. Miss Goldie Piper hosted a lawn party for Miss Kathryn Saile of Lawrence. Mrs Orr entertained her Larkin Club. Arthur Manwaring spent days with the family. Weather spoiled a planned party for Miss Amny's tenth birthday. A line of Meersebaum pipes arrived at Wilson's Drug Store.
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L. M. Dougherty
T. R. Kennedy
L. Bigsby
Stubblefield
High Prairie
Manwaring
Ridey
Arthur Manwaring
Frank Douglas
Miller
Goldie
Piper
Kathryn Saile
Lawrence
Orr
Larkin Club
Martin
Browning
Amny
Police mutiny rumors in Columbus amid street car strike
In Columbus on August 13 the city reels as police defy Mayor Marshall and refuse to man street cars. Reports say every officer may mutiny tonight while Governor Harmon contemplates reinforcements. Mutineers were suspended today.
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Columbus
Marshall
Must Find Home For Children In Lawrence Court Orders
The probate judge gave Mrs Kellman until next Wednesday evening to place her two younger children Cecil and Clarence in a Lawrence home or the court will act. The oldest Perry, age 12, remains under continued proceedings until August 22 at 3 o clock. Mrs Kellman, of East Lawrence, must have her children placed with another home as officers order.
For Sale and Wanted Notices from Rochester Journal
For sale best butter peaches miles west of town at 50c a bushel, Bell phone 8425. Wanted reliable girl for general housework, references required, inquire 1200 Ohio. Lost heavy wooden cane with horn handle and silver connectings, reward 1, return to Journal Office. Wanted house for baby girl 4 months old, inquire Judge Probate Court or J. D. Fincher, Probation Officer Juvenile Court. Wanted railway mail clerks post office clerks carriers exams in November, Bureau of Instruction Rochester N Y. Men learn automobile business wages 25 weekly, 10 while learning, by mail Rochester Auto School Rochester N Y. Wanted men to learn barber trade, few weeks complete, tools given, board secured, catalogues mailed free, Moter Barber College Kansas City Mo.
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Bell Phone
Probate Court
J. D. Fincher
Bureau of Instruction
Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Auto School
Moter Barber College
Kansas City
Indictments and Indian land contracts tied to McMurray firm
Lyon testified that he pressed Washington to review indictments connected with Indian affairs, which were later dismissed. He said the McMurray contracts followed the indictments and were disapproved, with no further relation to current matters. He denied involvement in the present contracts and accused Rep Murphy of misrepresentation.
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McMurray
Lyon
Invnsi Tted
McMurray Law Firm
Washington
McMaurray
McMurry
House of Representatives
Alp. Murphy
Missouri
Fur Ureng McMaurray
Maurphy
Investigati
Maereets By Wire Grain and Provisions
Kansas City report from Aug 14 lists wheat receipts at 187 cars with prices for various grades including No 2 hard and red, corn figures for Sept and May, oats and rye quotes, Timothy and hay values, butter and eggs prices, and live stock at steady levels. Money market notes on call rates in New York on Aug 13 show nominal activity.
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Kansas City
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Spot Cash
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Frank Kraft
Bertha Zimmerman
Henry Keller
W. H. Zimmerman
Ogden
Utah
Zimmerman
Julion Stocorder
Lawrence Street Railway Company
St. Ry
Lawrence Railway and Light Co
J. T. Skinner
Pike's Peak
F. Parsons
Alton Parker
Wilson's Drug Store
Hoosier Special
Hoosier
Ohio
Journal Office
Maereets
Sen Yor
LL. Phillps and
L. L. Phillips & CO
Fillmore Place
Elliott Street
Dale-Mcneill Realty
Studebacer and
Ford Autoes
David Babb
Secy
West Warren
West End
Phong
Robertson’s
Woodland Theatre
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