Chicago's Mrs Thorpe and Miss Addams in Hull House Tale
The piece views Jane Addams as a moral force in Chicago's Hull House and Nineteenth Ward, praising her self denying work among the slums. It notes her faith in municipal reform, public ownership, and her role as a bridge between educated leadership and working residents, sustaining hope amid hardship.
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Eprom
Chicago Chronicle
T Jane Addams
Hull House
Keneingut House
Jentar
Gulet
Ming
Bils Addans
Wien
Hitler
Corti
Strane
Fdas
Tam
Mies Addams
Ieee Great Industries
District Court Draws Jury in April Burglary Case
In district court jurors for April were chosen after a shortage of willing jurors. A. H. Mooney J. Mike Filsay EF Cook and Coddine were selected as alternates amid a shuffled panel. The regular panel included Hass Harvey Williams Chiles Hills GWW Strann Martin BD Woodall and Foster Buckner Beeler Bowen. The state won its first April term case against Henry Jordan for burglary at Hord's shoe store, aided by witness Burley Hines who testified Jordan was present. Jordan claimed he bought the shoes from Hines. his mother testified the night involved a revival at a North Topeka church. This is the county jail case involving a 17-year-old. He faces forgery charges after a $10 check passed at House Clothing Store. Next week he will be tried on forgery.
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Yeaterday
Jugge Hazen
A. H. Mooney
J. Mkefilsay
Cook Ana Ts ‘Coddine
Orl
Martin Hass
J. D. Harvey
BP. Swilliams
Chiles
Hills
GWW
Strann
Martin
BD. Woodall
Foster
W.W. Buckner
John Beeler
H. ¢. Bowen
V'Owek
Henry Jordan
Hord
Burley Hines
Jordan
Jorden
Hines
North Topeka
Johan Se
FW. Preeman
Chicago
Amrich Court
Cp. Whitney
University At
Lawrence
Swedelbert
Charles M. Rose
Hasemas City
William EB. Dray
Hies
Hougebelder
Feaahs
Milton Player
Player
Fe Sante Betoindhouss
Parks
Topeka
Edith J. Peake
Santa Fe
Epon
Ed Westertisie
Thorpe
Mmta
Thompson
Rock Island
Bia
Galveston
J. W. McNessy
John DeGraft
Oodhead
Rosa
Dolmen
Perkdale
Schol House
Grant School
C. C. Bowes
Othe Hahnemann
Texas
Mediaine
Ae WA. i. Phompney Mardware Co. Das
Atte
Charles Ralcraft
Victor “Anderson
Kansas City
Sy-lvestern
Anderson
Kamens Avenue
Vanternae
Tidge Dolman
Beirs SF
Nis
Hlllon
Thatcher
Bate
Pearl Card
Leonard Card
Pearl White
Frank Whititaker
Eloctom Board
Journal
Jones
Greencastle
Fea
John Dakus
Topeke
Salvation Army
Buchanan Street
Topeka Avenue
Will
Boin
Lydia Chase
Highland Park School
Ouse
Meran
Neigh- Dore
Ji Bartholomew
Kunsaa River
Heartturg
Sfk
Roe
John H. Vincent
South America
New York
John Searles
Farce
Whisky Theft Case Stuns Elkview Station
A curious whisky theft unfolds as a Philadelphia firm ships a barrel to the Russellville Hotel. At Elkview station an intruder bored through boards and absconded with gallons. John Meieover faces claims, and Justice Rupert weighs the case amid contested remnant and payment.
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Chester
Rupert
Ransom and Ham
Philadelphia
John Meieover
Russellville Hotel
Conblaniee
Elkview Railroad Staton
McHwever
Larsel
Philasephia
Died Learning a Wheel in Watertown
Gardiner Martin Ryed alboults died in Watertown while learning to ride a bicycle. He collapsed during practice, walked with the wheel, and expired shortly after. The coroner ruled heart failure from exhaustion, though the physician found no heart trouble. He had long headed a hotel clerk position and recently planned to manage Edgewood Park on the St Lawrence.
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Watertown
Gardiner
Martin
Ryed Alboults
Hin Polanbornond
Mange Tse
Edgewood Park
St Lawrence
Colored coachman's day nominated for Orange Board presidency
In Orange on April 7 the color coachman Edward V. Lane was nominated by the Republican party for president of the Orange Board of Education. He defeated incumbent Dr. George Bayles amid mixed confidence and rumors of an independent challenge.
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Orange Board of Education
Orange
Prioe
Clarkson Curt Tye
Edward V. 2
Lane
Third of
Sducation
George Bazin
Dr Bagles
Bayles
Waloh
Salvationist Turns Catholic Converts to Catholic Faith
Suate F. Swift, a well known Salvation Army officer, announces her conversion to the Roman Catholic Church, said to be influenced by Rose Le Lat. A lecture by Mrs. Mary H. Ford of Chicago on art is scheduled at the gymnasium nave Culture Dish and other interests are invited. Admission 25 cents. Travel guidance by Rock Island Route.
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Salvationist
Suate F. Swift
The
Salvation Arar
Rose le Lat
Miss Swift
Mary H. Ford
Chicago
Firebug Rogers Plea for Pardon From Harvey County Records Burnings
A state board of pardons consideration looms as supporters of George Washington Rogers petition for mercy. Letters from Harvey county residents claim political persecution led to his imprisonment for burning county records. They assert Rogers shifted parties and faced enemies, urging Governor Leedy to grant clemency.
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State Board of Pardons
Lesdy
Harvey County
Anderson
Bits
Rogers
Thersoot
Jerry Simpson
Congress
Lewellingly
Republican Party
Michigan
India
Bryan
Logansport
Ind
Beceuse
Tance
G. W. Rogers
J. A. Renner
Avenae
Tentiary
Hogers
Board of Pardons
Gov
Leedy
Cable to Two Islands Aims for Grant Day Link
New York April 7 The government orders a two mile long cable from New York to Hills Island to connect with Governor's and Ellis Islands. Western Union will lay the line at a cost of 48000 dollars. The first segment to Castle William Island must be completed by April 2030 for General Walter Jerritt to direct troops in Grant day ceremonies.
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New York
Hills Island
Washington
Sen- Ber
Western Union Telegraph Company
Castle Willian
Governor's Island
Walter Jerritt
Ellis Island
Governor’s Island
Brooklyn
New Jersey
Italians Crowd Us Out in Tomato Market Clash
Report from Belfast notes Irish tomatoes supplanting American produce as dodgers cite overripe American vegetables. Incentives seem to favor Italian tomatoes, appearing larger than U S varieties. In Florida, the legislature convened in Tallahassee on April 7.
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Washington
Belfast
Mate Department
Snapshot News From Home Front War to Personal News
Local notes report Preeman returning from service in Chicago and Mrs Whitney seriously ill. Entries cover bond clerks Charles Rose and William Dray, State Was and others returning from trips, a new baby, real estate deals, court actions, and church meetings with a mix of community updates and minor incidents.
Thousand Weavers Out Another Silk Strike in New York
New York reports 1090 silk weavers employed by Gineraud Brothers in West Homestead demand higher wages. The move follows prior wage gains at Rolling, David & Schorn and Schusriserbock plants as the Silk Weavers Union seeks increases for all spinners in the North.
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New York
Gineraud Brothers
West Homestead
Enancie
Bredamandiot
Rolling
David & Schorn
Schusriserbock Si Fille
Aiik Weavers’ Union
Atik
Butterworth Confirmed in Patent Commissioner Nomination
Washington April The senate in executive session confined the nomination of Benjamin Butterworth of Ohio to be commissioner of patents.
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Butterworth
Washington
Senate
Bemiasmin Butterworth
Ohio
Quiet election yields auditorium win and mixed mayor results
Voters showed light interest as the auditorium proposition passed by about 2 to 1 with 2 408 ballots. Mayor Fellows led with about 964 votes from 3 800 cast. Republicans held the straight ticket. Several council seats and school board posts were won, with recounts possible in wards two and three.
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C. A. Fallows
McFadden
W. A
Bird
Charles 8. Elliott
O. D. Skinner
James Morgan
John Elliott
C. J. Drew
Fred Roundtree
J. W. Priday
C. M
Hamrick
Thes
Steele
Mra Hamrick
J. B. Buiara
A Vigorous Foreign Policy
Acting on Washington instructions United States Consul Burkhan demanded ample reparation from the Iberian court after a Moorish soldier threatened to shoot Vice Consul Castleton at Larache in Tangier Morocco April 7. The notice promotes Santa Fe Route Pullman Palace sleepers and free reclining chair care on through trains for travelers.
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Tangier
Morocco
Washington
United States
Burkhan
Vice Consu Castleton
Larache
Santa Fe
North Topeka Society Notes and Local Tidbits
North Topeka items report visitors and residents in town yesterday. The Credo club meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Beagle on Quincy street. George Petro travels for a show firm and visits his family amid a busy week. Local church concerts, lodge events, and a planned dance at the Union Pacific hotel are noted along with various residents and callers attending or passing through.
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Kansas Avenue
Tor Tengle
Fean Rens
Peter Wert
Dennison
Kansas
Mir
Mra
George Grostong
Kilsier
Credo Club
Pleasant Hill
Frank Conklin
Monroe Street
Mark Putman
Beloit
Bridsy
Union Pacific
Star Lodge No
Webb McNall
Kaw Valley Indes No. 2
the Baptist
Fleasant Hill
Celia England
Bertha Wiser
Chipman
Charles French
Walkley
Clay Morrow
Gladdish
Eward
Gladdich
Thdlana
Indian Territory
Myrtle Jeffries
Oakland
Iizzie Kester
Emma Isaacson
Elsie Griffis
Yandener
Anna Horton
Grace Boyer
Louvre Shay
Gladys Jefries
Mensrs
Frank Dawson
James Taker
Fred_ Burt
Thomas Mulvahill
Jesse McKibben
Charlie
Leavenworth Presses for 1897 Soldier Reunion
Leavenworth plans an active canvass to secure the annual reunion of Civil War veterans in 1897. A meeting urged a strong delegation to Chanute for the April 21 encampment and to counter alleged past trickery. The town accuses Topeka of bias and newspapers of unfair coverage while Leavenworth claims prior rejection of the reunion was misrepresented.
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Topska
Leavenworth
Leaven~ Worth
Chanute
Kan
G. A
Justice Bond
Ofen
Topeka
Kansas
Failures list includes mills and carriage factory in Lebanon
April 7 reports Lebanon Holling Mills Co owner of Light Mild iron plant deeded to Samuel Light FH Leonard of Philadelphia. Samuel Light cites need to cover notes by other firms. assets exceed liabilities, reorganization planned. Also Cumberland Coal Co assigns to Clarence Wilson. mines idle since two weeks. James B Brewster & Co reorganizes carriage makers to Sherman Evarca.
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Lebanon
Lebanon Holling Mills Company
Light Mild
Basnuel E. Light
City
FH. XL Leonard
Philadelphia
Samuel Light
James H. Hoberts
Richard Metlly
Samuel F. Light
Sturgis
Cumberland Coal Company
Capitalista of
Nashville, Tenn
W. W Smith
Isaac Retew
Clarence Wilson
New York
James B. Brewster & Co
Sherman Evarca
Strikes Restart at Puddling Mills After Wage Cut Move
In a wage dispute at the Byer rolling mill workers downed tools over a 50 cent per ton cut. The puddlers strike drew a large crowd but no clashes as non union men began work. The Silver Bros plant also faced a brief stoppage while Bennett rumor debunked.
Charcot’s Fame Dr Charcot’s Nervine Tablets Boost Vitality
Historical ad copy touts Dr Charcot of Paris as a premier nervous disease specialist. Claims Konia Were Mine Tablets ease nervous debility sleeplessness neuralgia and other debility symptoms. Promises non narcotic relief and restoration of vigor by strengthening nerves and blood.
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Charest
Charcot
Luis
Jean
Dean Mart
Wwe
Martin Charcot
Paris
Grewtert
MDS
Pics
Bristow Gulng Slow Not Making Wholesale Slaughter of Postmasters
Washington April 7 The sundry bill and tuition appropriation bill failed to pass last session and have been reported back to the Senate for early consideration. Only amended to cut the $100000 for parchments and round for government building. bills expected to pass in near same form. White says heads will be preserved while postmaster removals proceed or resignations occur. Two Kansans named Hart and Huck among those targeted from Woodson and Toronto counties.
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Washington
Tuitien
Senate
Pmtertad
Binoiiimeton
Oxborne County
AL Huck
J.D. Candi
Toronto
Woodson County
Kansas
Unclear practice incident at Columbun prison yard
A fragmentary report from Columbun Ohio describes a dog training or practice scenario at the penitentiary yard. An inmate named Carlostina allegedly moved to escape, tearing a platform board, prompting plans for a replacement platform.
Climate Cures Near Salt River and New Mexico Health Resorts
Fragmented OCR describes supposed climate cures at rent a may near Salt River and New Mexico health resorts. It touts relief for chronic throat and lung ailments under constant sunshine and dry air, mentioning altitude and temperature. Labels and garbled names appear, with stray references to medical attendance and a steam laundry.
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Salt River
Walter
New Mexico
S. F. By
Tapeks
Perricas Steam Laundry
Grocer’s Imitation Tea Debate Shocked Customers
Fragmentary text discusses imitation products versus genuine goods, noting customer distrust and price comparisons. It references a grocer tested stock, a young customer, and claims about taste and quality, hinting at broad market impact and consumer reaction.
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Baileves
Sue
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Lefora
ROYAL
Agtemreine
Seatioh
Eeasierach
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Governor's Islands
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Elizabeth R. Tilton
Martimer J. Brown
Tilton
McLean
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Tallahassee
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Republican City
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Billard
Fourth Ward
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Partie Audicorius
J. H Catteich
Roundtree
J. W. Priddy
Lizzie B. Hamrick
Priddy
Wilton
Long
Mrs. Flinton
Macterran
Mitchell
Campbell
Mra Furbeck
Griggs
Ate
MacPadden
Ward
Schenck
Billett
Archer
Chesney
Guy
McClintock
Payne
Sly
Constable—Lucas
Stonestreet
Wintrode
Brown
Carr
Willbourn
Skinner
Aie
Gigar
Ianapolia
Clear Manuscturers Association of
Indiana
Tepresaming
W Manusfacturera
Dingley
Bennett
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Yester
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
Charcot’s Fame
Bristow Gulng
Haas
Columbun
Mertrician
Yelluw
Carlostina
Epee
Grocer's Holildoly
Lowsy
Goode
Tormituis
Jon
Marley Send
Java
Beavis
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