TWO LITTLE ORPHANS LOSED TO INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL STORY
Two orphan girls Gertrude Reed aged thirteen and Katie Reed aged nine, poor and dispersed after their father vanished and mother died, are sent to Beloit Industrial School for girls. Gertrude shows restraint and potential while Katie, deemed bright but impulsive, may benefit from a good home. An appeal for Katie’s adoption and earlier custody disputes are noted as officials arrange care with Mrs. Cook and Probate Judge Dolman. Police Matron Thorpe reports ongoing adoption efforts and increased applications for guardianship.
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Gertrude Feed
Katie
Quinten
J. L. Reed
Gertrude Reed
Topeka
Bahouse
Baker
Ltt
Thorpe
Tuage Dolman
Httle
The
Industrial School For Girls
Beloit
Pepe Bee
Cat Dering
Katie Reed
Irs
Cook
Porter
County Fair
Weuter Gay
Belokt
Coffee Versus Postum Food Coffee Contrast Advocated
An analysis argues coffee harms nervous strength and vitality, urging Americans to switch to Postum Food Coffee made from corn. It cites Sirs Borer as authority, claims caffeine drinkers lose energy while Postum rebuilds nerve tissues and vitality.
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America
Populist committee buys pamphlets for campaign
The Populist state executive committee adjourned to Kansas City to confer with S. King about purchasing 50,000 copies of his pamphlet Producers Consumed for campaign use. They also agreed to buy 50,000 copies of a second document whose author remains undisclosed. The committee postponed naming a separate panel to talk with Democrats until the state committee meets April 20.
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Kansas City
Kan
5. S. King
State Committee
Glasco to Build Ten Blocks of Sidewalk and Open First Post-Prohibition Saloon
Glasco plans ten blocks of stone sidewalk across the main business district and residences starting April 12. A new beer and whisky joint aims to be the first saloon in Glasco since prohibition, a claim the town’s pets support as Cloud county’s sole dry town.
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Glasco
Tesidea
Cloud County
Bears Down The British Minister Demands Concessions
Pekin dispatch states Sir Claude MacDonald, the British minister, held an immediate interview and pressed for important conciliatory concessions to maintain the balance of power in the Far East.
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Pekin
Claude MacDonald
Tsi Li ‘Amen
Mnister
Far East
Why Is This Politician Running for Governor
R H Semple deputy bank commissioner enters race for Populist nomination for governor opposing Leedy. He announced by asking Franklin county to instruct the delegation at the state convention, saying he offered himself as a sacrifice to front the fight.
Verdict Cut In Water Case Over Child Drowning Atchison
In Atchison on April 2 Frank H. Price won 1000 against Atchison Water Co for public protection failure after son Melrose Price drowned August 9 1933 in one reservoir. Judge Webb earlier sustained a demurrer but Supreme Court sent it back for trial. Jury returned verdict for one tenth the amount sued for after a week of trial.
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Atchison
Frank H. Price
Atchison Water Company
Melrose
Price
Mr. Price
Jude Webb
Supreme Court
Death of Maryville Marshal Candidate Shocks Town
Andrew L. McTain, Democratic candidate for Maryville marshal, killed himself in his bedroom after alleged trouble over a woman. The incident occurred in Maryville, Missouri, as reported by a special to the Daily News. Separately, notes on selling auditorium buttons note donations and distribution efforts by local women’s groups in Shorey and surrounding areas.
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Maryville
St. Joseph, Mo
The
Daily News
Andrew L. McTain
CS. Elliott
East Indianola Sewing Society
Shorey
G. H. Jajmes
J. ML
Alliott
Senator Harris Says Spain Must Yield Cuba or Face Conflict
In a Topeka letter Senator W A Harris discusses Cuba and the Spanish policy. He argues the president’s approach may fail to avert war and predicts Congress will act unless a clear policy is adopted. He believes Spain might surrender Cuba to avoid revolution at home if pressed, and says true peace ends only when the Spanish flag leaves Cuba.
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Harris
United States
W. A. Harris
Topeka
Compress
Maine
Elkins
Hanna
Hale
New York
Boston
Presdent
Congress
Spain
Cuba
Weyler
Fire Devours Davis Building Lincoln Nebraska
A major blaze in Lincoln Nebraska began at 9 PM and raged overnight destroying the A F Davis Te and Carpet House and adjoining Lamaster building. Fire spread toward the Bard Block prompting help from Omaha and forcing the movement of goods from stores and offices including Western Union as crews battled the flames and the total loss mounted to about two thirds insured.
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Lincoln
Neb
Aini
Davis
Bards Block
Omaha
Liemust
Carter
Wtecks
Western Union
New Location Day at Golden Bile Machine Works
Hlondyke Prosperity opens a larger showroom at 211 and then 3297 Kansas Avenue with expanded departments for sporting goods tools and barber supplies. Hon Howard, proprietor, boasts six years of experience and an array of new equipment and services. Free delivery and a special celebration on Monday, April 4 accompany a sale offering 28e in grinding value per caller.
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Hlondyke
Golden Bile Machine Works
Kansas Avenue
Howard
Buainese
Uie
Wescott surveys new in design at Warner & Potter's
In Topeka the Handsomest surries ever show at Warner and Potter's appears amid a design survey by Wescott. The flat time display highlights new styles with emphasis on quality and fashion for the season.
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Wescott
Topeka
State Journal explains extras and wire services emerge
The State Journal defends extras as not profit sources, noting they cost more than they earn and rely on Topeka subscribers. It describes daily editions, 2 cent newsboys pricing, and a busy telegraph setup with 19 Western Union wires feeding rapid copy from Associated Press.
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State Journal
Journal
Topeka
Kansas
News Boys
Associated Press
Journal Associated Press Service
Western Union
World London special on US Spain talks views in Britain
A World London special notes British parliamentarians expect Spain to avoid war but Cuban independence and heavy debt loom. Conservative papers Glove and St James Gazette warn of possible US interference, yet both eventually favor American intervention. Madrid Opera House incident cited as dramatic justification for stance.
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New York
World London
United States
Spain
Cuba
St. James
Kansas City Beats Pirates in Opener at Exposition Park
Jimmie Manning’s KC team opened a six game series against Pittsburgh at Exposition park and drew first blood. Perry the new shortstop delivered a timely two run single in the sixth inning after two on base, scoring the decisive runs. Elmer Meredith debuted as KC pitcher, holding the Pirates through five innings before relief.
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Kansas City
Jimmie Manning
Pittsburg
National League Baseball Club
Exposition Park
Perry
Elmer Meredith
Pirates
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief and Cure
Do good everywhere claim notes that Pyramid Pile Cure instantly relieves pain and irritation from piles and rapidly cures, acting on nerves and contacted parts. It emphasizes no pain, natural healing, and safety, selling widely at a low price with claims of avoiding serious complications.
Bee Ree ecton Alkawane. Scored and pitched strong third inning
In the third inning he retired the side on three strikeouts and in the fourth delivered a notable double at Exposition Park. The line reads Score by innings Kansas City Pittsb.
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Bee Ree Ecton Alkawane
Exposition Park
Kansas Ci Pittsb
Moody Sways Crowds at Oak Park Service in Tearful Demonstra tions
Dwight L. Moody drew large crowds in Oak Park surpassing Evanston. A mother fainted during a moving tale of woe as Moody urged penitence. The services at First Congregational Church featured clergy from several denominations and two sessions, one overflow. Moody preached that Christ bears burdens and offers rest to the weary.
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Chicago
Dwight L. Moody
Oak Park
Evanston
First Congregational Church
Mr. Moody
Christ
Miss Elizabeth Robins Delivers Hedda Gabler in New York
New York audiences applaud Miss Elizabeth Robins in Hedda Gabler at the Fifth Avenue Theatre. The English actress, in her American debut, conveys Hedda’s will to power with consummate finish, a rich voice, and expressive facial and bodily grace.
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New York
Hedda Gavler
Fifth Avenue Theater
Elizabeth Robins
Thien
Hedda Gabler
Ibsen
Hedda Tesman
Miss Robins
Robbns
Beer Trade Threatened by Milwaukee Union Strike
Milwaukee workers threaten the largest brewing strike in city history. The United Brewery Workers demand a new National Brewers union agreement that would raise wages and boost production costs. Brewers refuse to sign. union committee warned of a strike if demands are unmet.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United Brewery Workers’ Union
Bac Umist
National Brewers’ Union
National
Steamer St Paul Sails for Southampton Amid Mixed Reports
The American line steamer St Paul departed for Southampton this morning with no government orders issued to halt the voyage and no naval officer aboard. Two American theatrical companies left for London to recoup pounds from dollars, led by The Heart of Maryland and The Belle of New York troupes. Notables included Mrs. Leslie Carter and David Belasco among others, with about seventy five members in each company.
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New York
Apri
St. Paul
Southampton
London
Heart of Maryland” Company
Adelphi Fn
Leslie Carter
David Belasco
Maurice Barrymore
Odell Williams
Belle of New York“ Company
Gustave Kerker
Harry Davenport
Edwin Hof
George Fortescue
Dan Daly
Edna May
Phyllis Rankin
Sylvia Thorne
World's Fair Searchlight Dropped From Sandy Hook Fortress
A large searchlight from the World's Fair, 35 000 candle power, has been moved from Sandy Hook to Hampton Roads and will be in running order soon to illuminate shores from one side to the other. The article notes its relocation and expected use, with other local notices and advertisements interspersed.
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Sandy Hook Fortress
Monroe
Sandy Hook
Hampton Roads
Shore Line
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