Building Material Trades Council Formed in Chicago
The Building Material Trades Council of Cook County is created by 26 local labor unions in Chicago with aim to unify material trades and coordinate with the Building Trades Council. It seeks higher wages, shorter hours, and closer ties among trades to influence manufacturing and collective bargaining. Members expect 30,000 plus as the new body coordinates strikes or other actions through joint councils.
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Chicago
Chieses
Huling Trades Comcf
Joet
Wocal Iabor
Balhi Trades Council
Kurinnyo
Building Trades Council
Shallon
Building Grades Council
Past drivers arrested in crackdown on street riding
Police report two arrests after a crackdown on pleasure riding. The event notes large crowds enjoying the fine air as horses and drivers engaged in sport along Quincy Street and nearby areas.
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Quincy Street
Reckless drivers arrested on Quincy street draw police plan
J B Payne 20 and James Duncan 22 were arrested by patrolmen on Quincy street for dangerous driving. Payne fled on foot and posted $5. Duncan, intoxicated, faced $10 bail after being detained near a funeral procession on Eighth street. Police chief Steele vows to curb the reckless driving amid recent accidents.
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J. B. Payne
Quincy Street
James Duncan
Eighth Street
Fawkes
Duncan
Quincy Wired
Steele
Movement for Temperance Mass Meeting in Doubt
A temperance drive stalls as committee members say no definite plan exists for a mass meeting to protest liquor law violations. County Attorney Jetmore's arrests jeopardize the plan, with backers implying the effort hinges on his next actions.
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Journal Reporter
Jetmore
Sunday Disturbance Ends With Teen Arrest
Police arrested John Gibson age 8 Tan 02 years after he created a disturbance at his Parkdale home using a hatchet and club. He attacked the house, threatened to kill, and chased a neighbor around the yard before officers locked him up on assault and disturbance charges.
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John Gibson
van Pourth Street
Parkdale
Steele
Gibsum
Two Checks Forged Arrest of Prank Quist in Forgery Case
Frank Quist, a young Swede who arrived in the city last Friday, is under arrest for forgery after passing two checks totaling 75. He attempted to cash a small check at Miller’s drug store and another at Werts Grocery. Clerks noticed irregularities, authorities were alerted, and Quist was arrested near North Topeka. He is described as tall with uncertain eyesight and appears to be a stranger in Topeka.
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Quist
Frank Quist
Sixth
Topeka Avenue
Miller's Drug Store
Sixth and
Mr. Miller
Frank Jo- Hensen
Piret National Bank
Fla. Beckstrom
Frank Johanson
Mir. MU
Atreck
Werts
William T. Calvin
Natonal Bank
Frank Johansen
F. A. Beck-strom
Calvin
Beckstrom
Jackson Strect
North Topeka
Patrsmen Jenkins
Sommers
Steele
Hié
Tope
Topeka Police Board Lets Prison Food Contract to Ben Walker
The Topeka police board awarded the prison meals contract to Ben Walker, restaurant owner of 624 Kansas Avenue, at nine cents per meal. The previous rate was ten cents. the board also noted Mrs Thorpe had served meals under the prior setup and may be replaced. Walker to begin Thursday, April 13, as the board plans annual department elections.
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Topeka
Cty
Ben Walker
Kannas Avenue
Mra Thorpe S
Condein
Mn Walker
Duel over politics ends in death in saloon
In St Louis on April 12 ex central Republican committeeman John Swering died at City hospital after a pistol duel with ex deputy city marshal Henry Erb. The fatal shot followed a political quarrel. Erb is jailed. The same issue mentions Topeka charity events and local notices including DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claims and a library hall event.
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St. Louis
John Swering
Central Republican
Second Ward
Henry Erb
Erb
Social events unfold in Topeka society circles
Mrs E Davidson Worden hosts Topeka kindergarten teachers as they form a Topeka International Kindergarten Union branch. Officers elected include President Mrs H E B Overholt and other society names. The gathering features games, songs, readings, and floral recitations, followed by refreshments, with many local names listed among attendees.
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E. Davidson Worden
Topeka
Polit Street
Internation Kindergarten Union
H. EB. Overholt
Handy
Harriet Broad
Alice Evaon
Margaret Acamns
Manting
Chapman
Ward
Hardy
Meuning
Westerfield
Margaret Adams
Har- Fint Broud
Katherine Searle
Alice Evans
Jennette Miller
Gertrude Dick
Bessie Stewart
Berth Worden
Minot Calvin
Mabel Quigley
Otes Helen Shehan
Blanche Joeger
Grace Simpson
Mery Ward
Anon Wilson
Nellie Dodge
Helen Butterly
Lulu McKee
Dr Charcot’s Kola Nervine Tablets Sold With Money Back Guaranty
Public notice declaring druggists authorized to sell Dr Charcot’s Kola Nervine Tablets under a positive guarantee that the first box will benefit or money refunded. Claims rely on a Paris physician’s prescription and promote Nervousness insomnia fatigue and related ailments with multiple sizes offered and testimonials requested.
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Dr. Charcot
Charcot
Jean Martin Charcot
Paris
France
Charcois Kola
Town Society Notes From Lawrence And Kansas City
The Nautilus club meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Stuart Shel den for a domestic science gathering. Bishop Millspaugh led a Palm service in Lawrence yesterday. Mrs Millspaugh Misses Mente and Hambleton spent the day in Lawrence. The Modern Literature club met with Miss Mary Thompson. Miss Helen Moon will host the Douze whist this Saturday. Dr and Mrs John Dowden return to Lincoln Neb today after visiting Mr and Mrs B J Covell and family. Mr Herbert Armstrong and Miss Belle Roberts plan to wed Thursday April 29 at the bride’s parents home in Lawrence. Armstrong has moved to 227 Clay street. Miss Byrd Watkins visits Kansas City for the week.
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W. L. Newcomer
Kansas City
George Wall
Albuquerque
Mra
Newland
Port Madisen
Mabel Baker
Aliee Holdridge
Chicago
Chillicothe
Ethel Short
Lucretia Grovener
Bethany
Kate Geltner
Wamego
Olivia van Tassel
Cald
Pierce
Robert Pierce
U. Mudge
H. Ky Tettt
D. A. Clements
John Joerger
Leavenworth
Ladies’ Music Club
J.D. Hardt
Charles L. Seagraves
Nautilus Club
Stuart Shelden
Bishop Millspaugh
Lawrence
Millspaugh
Mieses Mente
Sadie Hambleton
Nellie Clough
Modern Literature Club
Mary Thompson
Helen Moon
John Dowden
Lincoln
Neb
B.J. Covell
Herbert Armstrong
Belle Roberts
Armstrong
Will Hord
Clay Street
Byrd Watkins
Mr Peck Here 4 Hours to Take Miss Peck Home
George H. Peck arrived in Topeka with his daughter Miss Sewbel to fetch Miss Isabel Peck who is under doctors care. The trip required a companion and physicians, but Peck appeared healthy and cheerful during a brief visit. He enjoyed greeting Topekans and delivering his signature old fashioned political greeting.
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Isabel Peck
George H. Peck
Topeka
Sewbel
Topeke
Oilie O'Brien
Mr. Peck
Bke
Washington
Starving Celestials Reported Near Khang Ching In Hunger Grief
Reports from Gaelic messengers describe dire famine in the Khang Ching region. Natives face mass starvation as last year's crop failed and maize exchanges dwindled, leaving villagers with little food as winter approaches.
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San Francisco
Khang
Ching
Famine in Interior Districts Reports Heavy Death Toll
Exhaustion and harvest deaths sweep famine areas as officials struggle to feed starving people. Rice relief reaches only those along waterways. interior districts receive no aid and mortality rises. Supplies to each family are barely enough to stave hunger, with no life-loss estimates but reports of heavy deaths.
North Topeka News Items Roundup
North Topeka column notes residents leaving town for visits and returning from absences. It reports Dr. Samuel Ashmore confined by rheumatism, families arriving and departing, a grandmother recovering from a fall, a teacher ending a Southeast Topeka post, and a small fire on Taylor and St John streets. A burglary at S T Wolf’s Monroe street store is noted. A wedding between Keep and Clara Buechner is announced for Wednesday.
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Kimball Printing Co
Kansas Avenue
Misa Abbie Dearborn
Silver Lake
C. Arnold
St Louis
C. Kazer
Quincey Street
Grand Jury
Union Pacific
Samuel Ashmore
Gladdiah
Inana
Wiliam Gushard
Decatur
Topeka
Indian Creek
Taylor and
St. John Streets
Henry Smith
S T. Wolf
Monroe Street
Keep
Mize
Clara Buechner
Fitzs Dogs in Rivalry At Chicago Auditorium
In Chicago on April 12 the rotunda of a hotel saw a clash between Yarrum and his St Bernard companion. Porter Mike alerted staff as two large dogs fought near their master, prompting Fitzsimmons and a trainer to intervene. Feeding prior to separation sparked the quarrel, with tensions escalating before calm was restored.
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Yarrum
St Bernard
Chicaga
A Altorior
Bob Pitemummans
Mike
Fitzsimmons
Porter
Yarrurm
St. Bernard
Bryan's Bad Fall Leaves Bryan in Pain on Return
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Washington from Florida still suffering from injuries after the St Augustine accident. He endures pain in his left side when moving, highlighted by a crushed match in his vest pocket illustrating the force of the fall. Also appears an advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve noting its use for bruises and skin conditions.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Florida
St. Augustine
Mr. Bryan
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