Topeka Sunday School Aims to Double Attendance
At the Topeka Sunday School convention held in First Presbyterian Church last night Dr J D Countermine discussed a Seventieth Century movement to double the number of Sunday school pupils in the United States before the twentieth century ends. The city association seeks to raise attendance from about 5 and align with the thousands of school age children in Topeka. Officers for the coming year were named across city churches, including Lit Shaw J M Ena Phrarger William Hahn A Carruth A Ramsey George H Oregs and Oeelsbes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Topka
Dierent
To-peka Sunday School Association
First Presbyterian Church
de. J. D. Countermine
UN Presbyterian Church
United States
Sumlay School Association
Tubert Stone
Topeks
Lit—Jete Shaw
First Baptist Church
J. M.ena Prharger
Second Presbyterian Church
Willian Hahn
Third Christian Church
A. C. Carruth
Central Congrernational Church
A. Ramsey
United Preyteria Church
George H. Oregs
Two In One Day In State Incorporations
On April 34 in Trenton New Jersey the United States Wormted company with 2000 authorized capital and American Phwabing and Lead company were incorporated. The first is authorized to manufacture and deal in Worsted woolens fabrics with a 29 million preferred and 49 million common stock and 7 percent cumulative dividends for preferred. Founders include Samuel B. Lawrence Honey C Hoerdell Leavitt J. Hunt George Spence and James C. Young. The second company has 14 million preferred and 25400,000 common stock with 7 percent cumulative dividends for preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
United States
Phwabing
Cnmpany
WIL & Capital Wreck
Totoy
Samuel B. Lawrence
Honey C. Hoerdell
Leavitt J. Hunt
New York
George &. Spence
Brooklyn
Jaxws C. Young
Jer‘City
American Exhibit Plans Approved for Paris Exposition
Paris officials accepted the main funding plans for the American exhibit at the Paris Exposition. United States Commissioner Peck was informed the project would be completed in good time and that the buildings were more advanced than those of the World’s Fair at a similar stage. A railway shed change adds 800 feet of exhibition space. Mr. Park secured a Chinese oil farm exhibit as an educational feature for foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Park
Chicago
George
Inapp
Evans Dats
Str
Knapp
Ireland
America
Ute Union
Ielerie
Charter Oak
Isiaey
Cotonies
He Prayed For the Papa in Silent World War Reflections
A fragmented passage recalls Reverend Washington Gladden in April, praying for the pope amid a broader plea for unity. Names appear garbled and unclear, suggesting a historical reflection on religious leadership and moral guidance.
Webster Freed After Seventeen-Year Murder Sentence
Burton Webster, released from Sing Sing after serving seven years of a nineteen year term for the murder of Charles Goodwin in New York, hinted plans to resume life as a batik. The case stemmed from a quarrel linked to Evelyn Granville, with Webster’s conduct cited in the commutation in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Burton Webster
Chas
Goodwin
Webster
Evelyn Granville
Websters Common
Munsifushter
Guyrmair Libok
Telegraph injunction hearing postponed to May 15
The Western Union Telegraph Company seeks a temporary injunction against L. Blackman Armstrong Kusstraum ED McKeever W. McClintock and Justice Wright under the new telegraph rate law. Judge Hazen warned of a lengthy process and set a three week deadline to proceed, with both sides seeking time to present evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
L. Blackman
Armstrong & Kusstraum
ED McKeever
McClintock
Justice of the Peace
Wright
Hazen
W. H. Rossington
Triegraph Company
EL. McKeever
W. S& McClintock
SH. Allen
Whien
Kansas
Haim
Sila
T Shail
Topeka Mourns Death Of Col Stotsenburg
A Manila visit interrupted by a cablegram announced the death of Col Stotsenburg. He was well known in Topeka and had visited here several times since his Nebraska posting. Mrs Conegieve Collins of 126 Tyler Street is his sister in law, and Miss Ollie O'Brien, once a guest of Mrs. Wsenbare, relayed the news via Mag. Romain in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistor
Qian
Tomorseysburg
Phillippines
Topeka
Conegieve Collins
Tyler Street
Stateenberg
Ollie O'Brien
Wsenbare
Manila
Col. Stotsenburg
Coll
Col Stotsenbare
Inlaw
Mag
Romain
Washington
Col Stotsenburg
Weill
Nebraska
Marion County Man Seeks Damages After Train Incident
Seth Stone of Marion County claims the Rock Island Line damaged his leg after his tee was cut by a train. He alleges the train company caused his injury by running over him in the yard without heed. He sues for 325,000 dollars in the federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Rock Island
Seth Stone
Marion County
Plarence
Tock Island
Ruilrasd
Mat Mepottt
Stape
President McKinley Sees No Callers In Private Apartments
Washington April 74 President McKinley was unable to receive callers today and stayed in his private apartments at theInterthel while for several days he has been under his dentist care and suffers neuralgia of the face He hopes to resume his office tomorrow Rheumatism Cure Advertisement promises Regans Rheumatation Remedy in 20 days or money back sold by Swift Holliday Drug Co W Is and Arsold Drug Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Me— Kinley
Callera
Intertell
Regans
Bette
Swift @ Holliday Drug Co
W. Hi, Wises
Arsold Drug Co
Landis Quits as Warden. July 1 Departure Set
Governor Stanley's Lansing visit aimed to pressure prison warden Landis to resign. Landis will quit July 1 with a governor-appointed successor ready, while Tomlinson is eyed for the post amid maneuvering in Cowley County and Republican factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
TH. S& Landis
State Penitentiary
Lansing
Topeka
Landis
B. Tomlinson
Minneapolis
J. R. Burton
Burton
Leland God Baker
Tominson
Tomlinson
Harry Landis
Bina
Lamii
Sturey
Landin
Barber County
Congress
Senate
Tormainson
Calderhead
Temlinson
Ead
W.D. Vinwent
Chay Center
Stanley Nimeekt
Picult
Republican Post- Helang
J. W. Skinner
Cowley County
Be- Wieteschet Hn
Court of Visitation
Pollock
Kussips
State Journal
A. J. Myatt
Wichita
Myatt
Polcock
Ini
Wa Aol Geek
Skinser
Yat
Skinners
Skinner
Teed San Pe
Steamer Whitney Sinks Near Cape Canaveral
The steamer Whitney under Captain Hawthorne sank about one mile east of Cape Canaveral in a bad load of survivors. Sixteen people attempted rescue near Mocautin Lamson but many were drowned. the captain and crew perished. The captain's body was recovered and several engineers and crew saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Cape Canavarel
Oakhill
Fie
Hawthorne
E Ching Engineas
Asstetamt
Fiterman
Oto Eater
Kansas Wheat No 2 Standards Updated by State Inspector
State Grain Inspector McKenzie announced a weight change for No 2 wheat. The Karena product in this class must weigh 63 pounds to the bushel, up from 58. The Kansas standard remains 58 pounds per bushel. The adjustment follows a lengthy conference with Missouri railroad and warehouse officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
McKenzie
Missouri State Pan of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
Advance on Calumpit in Manila Clash Reports from Front Lines
Gen MacArthur's division nears Calumpit after crossing the Bugay river with Hale and Wheaton leading Montana and Kansas regiments. Filipino forces under Aguinaldo flee Calumpit as trains and fortifications falter while American stores and troops push forward, Malolos action continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoemneraa
Third Artillery
Jacob Boyd
Foun Infantry
Variola
Samuel J. Pebruary
L Eighteenth Infantry
Thomas Gauble
Joseph Gampman
C. Chandler
Bugbay
Calumpit
Hale
Aguinaldo
Gen. Lune
Fourth Cavalry
Utal
Nebraska Regiment
Iowa Regiment
Hele
Kulnchan
MacArthur
Wheaton
Montana Regiment
Kansas Regiment
Malolos
Calummpit
Uves
Santa Cruz
Lawtons
Malpins
Sunie
Manila
Pheye
Rene
Maj. Mulford
Lawton
Nebraska
Otis Life in Danger Guards Around Palace Grounds
Letters from the First South Dakota volunteers reveal Otis Robinson recounting his experience as a sharp shooter and detailing guard measures to prevent the assassination of Gen Otis. He notes hundreds of yards of posted squads around the palace grounds and constant readiness for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D
South Dakota
Otis Robinson
Otis
Otto
No Meddling Policy Outlined For Philippine Campaign
Secretary Allen says the army will not interfere in the Philippine campaign. He states yesterday's Quingua battle altered no department plans and Otis Lawton and Dewey are authorized to handle the situation. If more troops are needed they will be supplied while relief efforts are hastened by regular and brave volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger Saya
Philippine
Washington
Alber Teday
Yaterday
Department
Ten. Otis
Gen
Lawton
Admiral Dewer
Philippines Commission
Dea
Philippines
Otis
Venom Origins in Chicago Election Coverage Sparks Outcry
In Chicago mayoral race coverage from the New York Sun and editor George W. Hillman draws sharp criticism. The piece accuses the Sun of bias against Carter Harrison and alleges political motives tied to Charles T. Yerkes. A separate note reports Samuel Riggs’s election to a Douglas County district court seat affecting Hillman-connected legal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Chicago
New York Sun
Sun
Carter Harrison
Harrison
George W. Filma
The
Hinman
Chitago Inter Ocean
Charles T Yerkes
Yerkes
Carter Hi. Harrison
Yorker
Lahaina
Hillman
Samuel Riggs
Douglas County
Hillmon Coar
Leavenworth
Horton Hometown News Notes and Local Tragedies
Horton news outlines infant death of Pendleton child, pneumonia illnesses, and personnel moves. Mentions Mrs. Kilpatrick visiting Medford relatives, Fon Hovey recovering, J J Lucy in town, and a seven year boom era with full occupancy. Reports church and lodge activity, public meeting of Euterpe club, and railway shop labor changes. Details deaths of Mrs. Henry Fluke and Paddy Manion from illness or alcohol, plus local policing and reservation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pendleton
HR. F. Kilpatrick
Medford
Fon Hovey
Bank of
Horton
J. J. Lucy
Kansas City
CC. Stivers
Stivers
Te- Peka
Bessie Fluke
Motiye
J. MW. Mitchell
Madison
Ind
Mitchell
Euterpe Club
Leslie Baskins
Henry Fluke
Patrick Manion
Syibo
Levee Breaks North of Raceland and Mississippi Swell
Levee breach on Bayou Le Fourene near Raceland widens to about 400 feet, threatening plantations. State Engineers Lewis and Richardson travel to the scene as planters and laborers race to shore up dikes and protect valuable property in southern Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Bayou le Fourene
Lockport
Ha¢eland
Louisiana
Elothiida
Raceland
Lewis and Richardson
Kansas City
Kannsas City
Apell
St. Joseph
ST. Louis
St Louis
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
Mississippi
Hennessey Gone to New York After Rock Island Terror
John Hennessey, responsible for terror on the east bound Rock Island Colorado Kansas City train, left Stormont hospital for New York. Doctors termed him a degenerate and unbalanced. Rock Island guaranteed transport, hospital staff aided funds, he claims friends in New York and offers no stable home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessey
Rock Island Terror
New York
John Hennessey
Rock Island
Kansas City
Rock Island Company
Stormont Hospital
Stormont hAospital
Topeka Children Swallow Objects Delights and Fears
A seven year old son of Mr and Mrs John Senna of 125 Tyler Street and a three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Switzer of 235 Toneka Avenue showed surprising swallowing abilities. The boy swallowed a three inch tin whistle and the girl a medium safety pin. Both were distressed briefly but recovered with no lasting effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
John Senna
Tyler Street
John Switzer
Toneka Avenue
Cadets to Join Hutchinson G A R Encampment Exhibit
Maj. Boyd's company of girl cadets will travel to Hutchinson tomorrow night to attend the G A R encampment with Topeka's contingent. They will perform exhibition drills at the encampment. A few Topeka cadets depart tonight, but most go tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Maj. Boyd
Topeka
Market Report From Chicago Wheat Corn and Provisions
The Associated Press report notes wheat opening lower, then rising as buyers returned. corn seen firm due to light receipts and strong shipping demand. oats and provisions show mixed moves with May futures reacting to demand and selling by traders. monthly timothy figures listed as April and October values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
The
State Journal
Chicago
Northwestern
May
Neapolis
Duluth
Warhol
Europe
Otter
Sycape
Timothy
Hogs and cattle market report from Chicago Livestock Market
Apr 1 report shows hogs mostly lower with prices around 4.40 to 5.06 per cwt and futures steady to lower. Cattle demand mixed with native steers and cows, light feeder receipts. strong near term demands and higher barometer bids. Wheat and corn futures show steady to firm. No 2 white oats and cast prices noted.
Grain Letter from J C Goings on Wheat and Market Tone
Grain Letter by J C Goings, commission merchant, reports weak open from rains but potential for slight improvement. Notes improved exports and demand for staples like oats and provisions, with prices and activities in Duluth and New York, yet overall market tone remains cautious and unsettled as futures sway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Goings
Topeka
Salle Rectiver
Seaboard
Duluth
New York
Pentonym
Fae May, Trom ‘Suitors and Some Cline Fay By Vasterly Denpler
Mente
New York Money Market Update and Wheat Outlook
Financial notes from New York and Topeka describe money market activity, securities, and commodities. Reports cover government bonds, copper and silver prices, wheat and corn receipts, and shipping movements with references to Kansas and Chicago markets and Liverpool and London cables.
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Trusts Incorporated
New Ternay
Papa
Bing Bing
Telegraph
Col
Stateenburg
GOV. Stanley
Missouri Standard
Stotsenburg
Chicago Livestock Market
Timatea
Bo Heavs
Pal Weiery
Texas
Kaneas
J. c. Marcha
Feceiver
Grime Mercantile Paper
Anataly
Wsilver Stier
Rentarenea Old Tm
Terend
Warty
Suman
J. C. Goings
5Th St. Topeka
Kan
Grein
Ruston
Barton Couity
Enuiel
Liverpool
Lelover
Borth- Eis
York
Warden Wold
Miro Busheim
Dushede
Carl
London
Ned Slussian
Ste
J. Mt
Ars
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