Topeka Commercial Club Seeks New Colleges and Industry
The Topeka Commercial Club discussed attracting a Methodist college to the city, possible Swedish college, and Baker University ties. Attendees approved bonds for a new railway shop, invited McKinley reception planning, and explored a hay stacker factory move with rent-free space if relocated from Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cad Cp
Methan
Ams
JB Warner
Suattinger
Mill
Coimmercial Club
Willard N. Frail
OW. Benaittet
Texinja
Clemséeiine
Cou Topeka
Nathings
John Phat
Topeksa
Municipal League
Willam Pletee
Leavenworth
Thachey
Topeka
Campany
Contany
Lk Campeseil
WS Businaer
William Pure
W. Poiyany
Leis
Benneth “Wheeler
Tepeks
Leavenworth Commercial Club
Furniah
Topeka ‘Commercial Club
Actos
Wood
Sehnot Association
McKinley
Ela
Oslo
From
de Chuleran
W. L. Osborn
Behy McManue
Mim
Claby
Aes
DM. Fink
Gold Plunder Aboard German Steamer Steers Theft Probe
Report describes gold worth around 360 thousand dollars seized from a ship Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosser. Bank receipts and witnesses confirm crates of bars packed between fifty to sixty thousand dollars each. Insurance officials note varying policy language but agree on a covered loss under maritime policy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officinia
Omen
New York
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Frederick Burkley
Chubb & Marine Insurance
Uae
Referendum Vote to be Taken on Public Ownership Changes
The national committee of the Propl'spany at St Lonte Tart December proposed a referendum vote on changing the name to Pepulisia and on public ownership of certain means of production. National Chairman J A. Parker set the timing for the vote and urged readers to participate, citing a major shift in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarlinatl
St Lonte
Pepulisia
J A. Parker
Saar
Ula
Dusit
Topeka Growth Fizzles Into Prosperity With New Homes
Topeka sees unprecedented growth with more houses, higher prices, and abundant permits 81 issued since January. Real estate leaders say construction shifts from rent to ownership aided by loan programs and suburban tracts. Town shows rising bank clearings and planned new shops and blocks near the state house as firms forecast continued building and economic expansion.
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Topeka
Gen. M. No
George Mf. Noble & Co
State Journal
Topeke
Ubtricht
Eronah
SRW
Capliiter
Busters
Wilmarth
Otter Eltien
Benebrake
Indica
Sanita Fe
Jim McCormick Reaper Company
Quincy
RenMeNd
Doikes Bas
Tenenine Fund
Scarthy Kenais Avenue
Macworth
Parkhurst-Da
Cota Buren
Ets
United Biethrenschuindt
Ae Pirie and
T. P.church
Pitmore
War department reports surrenders in Philippines
Washington April 11 the war department received a cable from Manila reporting Colonel Acre surrendered Can Vilejos yesterday with 12 officers and arms. Also, Colonel Alva with 13 officers and 4 men surrendered at Orangapo on April 8, aboard 2 rifles and free s. The provinces of Bataan and Zambales were mentioned in the dispatch.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Acre
Can Vilejos
Alva Fat Orangapo
Offen
Bataan Zambales
Proposed county bridge sites near Val and Ty
Reports from the county supervisors discuss bridge rotations across the river. One site near Val, another about two miles west of Ty, with plans to place brick pavements and sidewalks along Sixth Avenue. Residents seek to speed traffic and improve riverfront access as surveys proceed. Loomis reaches San Juan as US minister to Venezuela plans leave.
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Pervosce
Exma
Ioneehee
Val
Mides Searest
Peka
Ai Martin's
Gues
Cerius
SaTiak
Intersatha
Sumis
Gage Park
Fire destroys saw mill at Con ger Lumber plant
A fire completely destroyed the saw mill at the Con ger Lumber Company plant in Sound Ontario. The blaze left about 200 workers unemployed and caused an estimated loss of five percent of production capacity. Local authorities are investigating the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conger Lumber Company
Peace Talks Said Restarted May Not Be Confirmed
London reports that General Botha and General Dewet may reopen peace negotiations, but lack of official confirmation and censor gaps fuel doubt. The dispatch notes suspicions about Dewet’s mental state while praising his wartime strategic foresight amid the retreat from Cape Colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tifbuse
London
Hotha
Cape Town
Munger
Snd
South Africa
Ruth
Botha
Dewet
Cape Colony
Snowbound Rockies Hit Denver and Pike's Peak Region
Snowstorm from Tuesday into Wednesday dumps two to ten feet of snow across Colorado. Rail lines delayed. trains blocked by drifts and six hour gaps between Denver and Cripple Creek. Power and telephone lines suffer outages. streetcars operate with difficulty. Pike's Peak region and Cripple Creek mining district isolated.
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Denver
Colorado
Wyoming
Trafic
Tock Island
Santa Fe
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Pike's Peat
Bour
Cripple Creek
Hhere
Ta Fe
Oceon
Women Writers Here Meet For Kansas Woman Association
The seventh section of the Kansas Women Writers association held a morning meeting in the parlor of the Hotel. Isabel Worre Ball served as a regular correspondent. New members approved included WW. Siorman of Hitkehtean Mrs. Frank Sne reli Mins. Gertrude Hila and Mrs Anca Parle Metis of Topica Ball of Eamreenes tit eilture. Aldrich of Cawker City chaired the first president, with minutes read from the first meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sleventh
Kansas
Association
Isabel Worre
Dries Ballers
Congress
Efits
Triauine Witseaages
Menoris
Siorman
Prank
Gertrude Hila
Anca Parle Metis
Topica, Ball
Eamreenes
Sire HA Aldrich
Cawker City
Siuericon
J. Wood
Oket
Mses
Incident at St Pauls Rampage Over Manchurian Question
Dispatch from St Petersburg reports a verbal clash between Chinese minister Yang Yu and Russian minister Count Sams Gorff. The argument over the Manchurian question escalated when Gorff, offended by Yang Yu, allegedly ordered subordinates to strike the Chinese envoy, leading to Yang Yu being knocked down stairs and injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Parrin Today
St. Peterabiins
Yang Yu
Sams Gorff
Toreticn
Armour Endowment Boosts Armour Institute Endowment
Chicago April reports that the Armour Institute will receive an addition to its endowment of 11,006.00 from Mrs. PD Armour and J. Ogden Armour, widow and son of founder Philip D. Armour. The gift aims to expand electrical and chemical engineering, while the institution already holds about 5,000,000 endowment funds. The donation, if fulfilled, will support new laboratories and facilities in engineering education.
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Pnd Company
Crane
Pameas
Polk School
Gcoe
Sine
Euclid
Af Svit Jormon
John P. Morton
Pene
Topeka Avenue
Will
St. Ales
Quincy Street
North Kansas
Bncser Ice Giinginry Creamery
Tyler Street
Willard Hall
Wrk
Harmain Street
Kane Arte
Eighth Ang Peace
Grant
Harfeid
Lawman Sail
Stunner
Topeka
Buchey Hay Stacker Company
Ida Theater
Chicago
Apri U—Armour Imstitute
Philip D. Armour
Mre. PB. PD. Armour
J. Oyden Armour
Acessivns
Chiles
Ogden
Bralcnra Civil Engineers
Venezuelan tensions ease amid asphalt dispute says Loomis
Ben Juan Porto Rico Anti 1 In an interv lew pday Str. Loomis, tf 3, min ister to Venezuela, said there was no probability of the tired States severing diplomatic relations with Venezuela. He left Mr Wm. BR. Frusepil in charge at Caracas. Loomis said no need to send the U S squadron to Venezuelan waters though it could be done. Venezuela is quiet, no immediate danger of revolution. He believes President Castro can handle the situation. no direct report to Washington yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Juan
Porto Rico
Anti 1
Loomis
Tf 3
Venezuela
Washington
Wm. BR. Frusepil
Caravcat
Koumis Caid
U.S
Water flow limits set for Chicago River widening plan
Chicago reports federal order reducing river discharge to 200 000 cubic feet per minute delaying sewage dilution and channel deepening. War Department action follows canal interests and Lake Carriers Association pressure. Local leaders fear impact on St Louis water supply and await legislative moves on funding and timelines, with four-year outlook for completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
War Department
Cariver Interests
Lake Curriers Association
Yibie Pag
of Y Appenin
Strange Kansas triplets tale and postal receipts rise
Fragmented copy describes a popu lar belief about Kansas triplets and a family claim of inheritance. It notes a 11.0 rise in postal receipts year over year, with Indianapol is and Louisville showing sharp gains. Several offices report decreases, including Lowell and Fort Worth.
Four Mansions Enter Bennett Noble Kellam Griswold List
Bennett Noble Kellam and Griswold mansions appear in a prepared list featuring prominent properties. The compilation cites these four mansions among notable residences on the regional register, highlighting architectural distinction and historical significance.
State executes plans for new mansion purchases in Kansas City area
An inspection trip by the executive council reviews bids on purchasing several residences as the state eyes expansion. The Bennett Kalas Noble and Griewold houses are evaluated with prices around 25 000 to 7 000 for improvements. Officials debate site readiness road paving and the impact on surrounding estates, aiming for decisive action before December and seeking clearance for occupancy.
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Vinewood Railway Company
Vinewood Park
Vinewood
Couneil
Ately
Kanua
Bethme Bennett
Kallas
Ant
Bennett
Kalboee
Ena Griewold
Manchon
Aed Ieee Winig
Benapl
Tig Nidet
Cratn
Eighth Avenue
Suchanans
Aid Ptate Ducas Witginesr
Ihe Tate
Penly
Dennett
Vlad
Pearas
Nainet
Tee Bennett House
Burharan
Buchanan Street
Ava
Politiele
Mt Buyin
Clank
Rome
Desentaer T
Heating Plant Site Chosen Amid Budget Talks
Executive Council has not chosen a heating plant site yet. Two properties near Van Buren Street are under consideration with cost estimates around five thousand dollars for the three Jones properties. State architect and state house engineer are preparing removal cost estimates, with site selection weighing the line of heating and access.
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Eatscutive Council
van Buren
Armall
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Rm Art
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Callese
Asky
Momuth Zurnish
Washburn College
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Ted
Mudge
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Street
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Buck Island Railroad
Methodist College
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San Juan de Forte
United States
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Venesuela
Francis B. Loomis
Veresuela
Bie Loomis
Camcas
Press Association
Topeks
Armours
Chisigo Institute
Chicago River
Triptete
State of Kansas
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Tagmaan
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Executive Mansion
Heport
Bublin
Mrs. Nation
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Weiting
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Bullein
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