Death of J C Schmidt at Mrs Hinckleys Home
J C Schmidt died Friday morning at about five at Mrs M Hinckleys corner Rowley and Kirst streets aged about 35. He had pneumonia and other complications including dropsy. He worked at J P McKillop meat market and left a $4000 policy in A O U W and Modern Brotherhood of America for his two year old daughter. Lodge Workmen cared for him. no relatives found. He had been married twice and divorced, and the daughter is ill with measles.
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J. C. Schmidt
J. P. McKillop
Modern Brotherhood of America
Lodge
Remains Laid to Rest in Quiet Funeral
Funeral services for J. C. Schmidt were held at Workman hall Saturday at 9:30 conducted by Rev. D. R. Tomlin. Weather kept attendance small and the Workman lodge accompanied the body to Graceland cemetery. Schmidt, who had served in the German army and navy, died unmarried and with no known relatives, while the lodge cared for him during illness and may take custody of his two year old daughter until placed in a home.
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J. C. Schmidt
Workman Hall
D. R. Tomlin
Mr. Tomlin
Schmidt
Graceland Cemetery
Workman Lodge
Worxmen
Mr. Schmidt
Lodge
Winter Weather Returns in the West
Frigid conditions return as another snowstorm hits the region. Temperatures stay around 30 degrees above zero and travel is affected by drifting snow. West towns report worse conditions with a Milwaukee road freight train cleared by a snowplow to keep the passenger service moving.
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Here
Milwaukee Road
Emigrants from Ulster and Grant Totals Reach Milestone
Ulster has sent out 1,085,590 emi grants over the past fifty years to support emigration. The figure highlights sustained government aid to settlers leaving Ulster for distant destinations.
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Ulster
Temperance Lecture by I. W. Emerson Draws Small Audience
Topeka guest I. W. Emerson spoke at the Methodist church on temperance reform. The storm kept many away, but he urged voters to choose right over party, voting conscience over party lines and using the ballot to curb saloon influence. He contrasted minister and saloon keeper voting the party ticket. Emerson presented his ideas in a calm yet vigorous, entertaining manner.
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I. W. Emerson
Topeka
Kansas
Methodist Church
Emerson
Rev. Tomlin
Mr. Emerson
Stormy Weather Delays Rails and Freezes Roads in Region
A fierce late week storm began Friday morning, intensifying into a blizzard by evening. Northwesterly winds and heavy snow left cities white, rails troubled with late trains and several runs abandoned. Plows cleared lines toward Marion Junction and Scotland, with Aberdeen service disrupted by an on track engine derailment. North-Western traffic blocked near Pierre as trains from the west failed to arrive.
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Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Marion Junction
Scotland
Mitchell
Sioux City
Aberdeen
Wolsey
Pierre
February Temperatures Show A Very Cold Month
Government observer reports February was notably cold with multiple days below freezing. The preface indicates minus readings accompany the figures.
Ancient stocks found in New Romney cellar
In Kent, England, a set of ancient stocks was discovered in a cellar of the courthouse. The find is reported amid a string of brief items including jokes about Ireland and a note on a new influenza strain under treatment in North London with rheumatic pains and leg swelling.
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New Romney
Kent
England
London
St. James
Minister Bowen Cast as Poet Not Acting Lately
The Practical Man notes Minister Bowen is described as a poet, yet he has not shown poet like temperament in recent Venezuela related actions.
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Bowen
Venezuela
Lawyers to Wear Gowns In County Court
British county court judges have received a circular from the Incorporated Law Society approving solicitors wearing gowns in court. The move aims to standardize attire and present a formal appearance in proceedings.
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Incorporated Law Society
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