Secretary Gage Seeks Immediate 500000 for Navy Health Emergency
A distorted wartime dispatch claims Secretary Gage authorized urgent funding of 500000 to cover immediate public health needs. It describes proposed measures to prevent yellow fever importation, shipping quarantines, and medical staff deployment at Atlantic ports and Caribbean routes.
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Gage
New York
Wastittstonanya
Treasury
Leceutrer
Wyss
Ila
Servier
United States
Yartoin
Céntral
South Ameri
City Council Proposes Park Plans and Street Changes
City officials discuss a street fair, a proposed multiuse building, and river park plans. Aimed at Seventh Ward development, the talks cover street alignments on Baywell and Liberty avenues, and the impact on merchants and traffic with a pending court matter tied to a public auditorium project.
Ambush Foiled by American Scouts Near Lugo Trail
Washington April 3 reports detail a US force led by Colonel Ware and Captain Ashburn moving with forty men to pursue insurgent leader Aguinaldo. In a fierce encounter near Lugo, they repelled an ambush, killed one insurgent lieutenant and nine men, captured five prisoners, and secured ammunition. Major Robert E. Wilson is commended for heroic actions that saved eight wounded men under heavy fire.
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Washington
War Department
Lugo
Aguinaldo
Ware
Sic
Trey Tsed
Cantuln Ashburn
Wescot
Gome
Bouoor
Robert E. Wilson
Aee
Jeffers
John
Sammons
T He Amter
Bal Murcomming
Rey Binetine
William Smith
Poa Jenkins
J. K. Hawkins
Peony
G. €. Turke
Pany M
Algo
Chionel Hare
Specia
Wilson
Opi
Alma
Whauste Imagination
Abe
Etralg
Rhrogeh
Tile
Rit
Imam
Polo
Nmne
Canine Payn
Hare
Women to Organize for City Beautification in Topeka
A group of public spirited women met Wednesday after three in the Commercial Club rose room to discuss organizing a women’s committee to aid in beautifying Topeka. The aim is to improve the city’s appearance with park beautification and allied efforts. All interested are urged to join.
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Topeka
Affronted Chappelle Major Kirkman Dismissed
Washington reports Major George C Kirkman of the Porty-ninth volunteer Infantry has been dismissed from U S service under war department orders approved by the president. Allegations include misdeeds on a transport from San Francisco to Mantin Private advices note charges against Chappelle. The Wheeling is to be commanded by Commander Burwell after current move to Musila.
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Kirkman
Uncle Sam
Washington
Root
George C . Kirkman
United Surtes
Ods
Firkman
Fun Francises
Mantin Privat
Nina
Airasiias
Chappelle
War Department
Ola’ Annon
Witt
Wheeling
Washingon
Cuudén
Ube
Indian Head
Bax den
Musila
Tat
United States
Sim iv
Burwell
Surprising Topeka School Board Session Crowded
A lively Topeka school board meeting featured a masked executive session prompted by Rev B Foster and led to scrutiny of colored teachers. Prof Stephens led accusations amid new rules for finance and committees, with Superintendent Davidson reelected and details of proposed reforms debated.
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B. Foster
Foster Grose
Suste Journal
Foster
Edward Stephen
Wig
Doris Mindavits
Achools
Phelrable
Sdhous
Bonebrake
Steutwnn
Todustrill Institute
South Topeka
Stephens
Abe Nauta
Scool Board
Towpeka
Griggs
Griege
Aera
Board of Education
Inter
Turtherston
Ele
Cer
Bretton
Bach Wari
Wachers and Auries
Regulas Meget Lh
Ariclé
Priddy
School Board Reforms Debated and Davis Returns
The board considers new rule changes to limit outside influence and require ward representation amid mentions of salaries, committee roles, and business ties among members. W. M. Davidson is re-elected superintendent. The Anti Cigarette League gains monthly use of the High School hall. A street paving petition for Quincy Street proceeds.
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Wiec
Ach Ward
Darien
Gri
Priddy
Cty Sehoul
Chaney
Binebrake
Mr. Macferran
Hellerson
Sengol
Wilson
Grice Fom
Mr. Rodgers
Embree
W. M. Davidson
Pearl Harbor as Navy Base Urged by Washington Board
The Washington Tribune reports the naval board led by Admiral Barker urges immediate purchase of lands inside Pearl Harbor for a repair plant dockyard and storage huts, and seeks $500,000 more for dredging and fortifications. Pearl Harbor is described as the sole suitable Hawaiian harbor and the key Pacific naval station, with Honolulu incapable of supporting naval needs.
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New York
Pecs
Tribune
Washington
Pearl Harbor
United States
Pacific
Congress
Barker
H. C. Taylor
Todd
Chapin
Hughess Reeseau
Hutsinde
Uhe Harbor
Honolulu
Miss Elizabeth Gavitt Hosts Pleasant Social Evening
The event featured progressive sixty three and dancing with prizes for the ladies and gentlemen won by Mrs Alkire and Mr Hugh McFrian. Guests included Dr H L Alkire and several local residents. Cards announced the marriage of Miss Pearl Powelson to Thomas Edwin Cray of New Philadelphia Ohio with home to be announced after April 16.
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Elizabeth Gavitt
Beatrich
Lil- Nien Koster
Mra Alkire
Hush MccFriand
H. L. Alkire
Beatrice Foster
Lillian Foster
Misa Katherine Fieishman
Edich Gulbor
Geo
Fietshoma
Hugh McFarland
George Hackney, Jr
Miss Powelson
Miss Pearl Powelson
Thomas Edwin Cray
New Philadephia
Ohio
Lucile Mulvane di
Topeka
Rising
Gown Described in Blue Cloth with Cream Lace Trim
A gown described in blue cloth features a skirt with graduated bine at the bottom and a waist of cream lace trimmed with yellow panne velvet. The description notes a belt and decorative vest, with emphasis on the smart overall appearance.
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Deavie
The Star Grocery Ad Promotes Stamp Offer and Goods
The Star Grocery advertises Blue and Green Premium Stamps with orders. It lists items including Kansas potatoes per peck, pitted cherries, prunes, shredded coconut, mackerel, herring, and various canned and fresh goods, plus mail orders shipped promptly.
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Kansas
California
Local Social Calendar Shows Visits and Gatherings
Mrs Clarence Smith and the Min VinnAmburgh, Mr Sam Hartman of Cleveland, Olde, spend the day in Topota. Mrs George W Crane and Mrs W A Morton return from a month with Mrs 5 T. In Mexico City the D D Card club was entertained by Mrs L B Perry. The next meeting will be in two weeks with Mrs Fred Pre. Spent Monday in Slopeka with his mother, Mrs Kate Pitts.
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Clarence Smith
Min VinnAmburgh
Sam Hartman
Cleveland, Olde
Topota
George W. Crane
W. A. Morton
5. T
Mexico
D. D
Harry Seery
Fred Pre
Slopeka
Kate Pitts
Topeka Opens Myride-Harder Repertoire at Crawford Theater
A large Topeka audience filled the Crawford theater for the Myride-Harder company opener, The Hoosier Heroine. Miss Emms Myrkle and Mr Harder led a strong cast with strong audience response and four-act entertainment. Interim by-play and Windsor Hotel fire imagery framed the program as tickets ranged 10, 20 and 30 cents.
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Topeka
Spoonans
Myride-Harder
Crawford Theater
Audieser
Emms Myrkle
Mr. Harder
Beate A. Pield
Mir Jemnen Biel
Field
Mywide
Harder
Phil Riser
Windsor Hotel
New York
Wilbur Wrede
Speschara
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Snyder
Puiter
Morrie
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Elf
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Sixth
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Topeka School Board
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Eleanor Workk
Sante
Fe Waters
Ver Hover
Emma Dennis
Lida Bergen
Work
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Jean Frost
Berdena Crandell
Lillian Valentine
Edward Dennis
Fred Dennis
Horace Marferran
George Payne
Howard Huey
E. M. Jolley
Charles Elliott
Karl Ciss
Louie Valentine
A. Dienst
Kansas City
Norman
Arthur Murphy
P.O. Popenoe
EA. Auistin
Chicago
Mra Austin
Laura M. Johns
Salina
Olive T. Royer
Phillipeburz
Kansas Woman's Press Association
W. A. Johnston
Topeka Avenue
Ella Reoville
Holton
A. 5. Johnson
Charles Holman
C.D. Pardon
Lyman Humphrey
University
Visst
McCray
D. P Paxton
Tarkio
Aio
Edith Gavitt
Newton
Hilzabeth Gavitt
Fremont
Luli Thompson
Kanana Cay Weddenday
R.A. Sherer
Aunt Lake
Osage City
Misa Nettie Lawrence
Clyde Lawrence
Harry Horton
Salt Lake City
Galesbury
Horre
Joe Wilson
Joe Hayden
Sirs F.C. Gay
Lawrence
A. W. Lacey
Kansan City
D. Willum
Vetoes
Anna Payne
St. Lows
Misa Della VanAmbureh
Holton Sperit
the Star Grocery
Telephone
East Sixth Street
Warner & Potter
East 6Th St
Hamilton Hall
W. T. Lawless
Quincy Street
Tel
Colorado
Utah
Oregon
Palace
Topeka State Journal
Mall
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