Topeka State Journal political notes and editorials
The item cites ongoing national political debate with references to Hearst Parker Bryan and Smoot tax issues. It discusses Democratic party dynamics at state and national levels, criticism from The New York World, and reactions to Chicago and Albany conventions influencing the November election. Regulatory talks include Hearst candidacy and party strategy shaping public sentiment.
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Albany
Democrat Party
New York World
Col. Bryan
Cost of Government Compared With World Nations
The United States with 80 million people spends about 40 billion dollars, far higher per capita than Britain France Germany and others. A Department of Commerce table shows Canada Germany Italy Austria Hungary France United Kingdom and Austria with lower per capita government expenditures. It notes the U S budget shows revenue exceeding expenditure by about 150 million dollars while France and Germany show various deficits or surpluses, reflecting different fiscal balances.
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Department of Commetrce and Labor
Bureau of Statietics
France
Germany
China
India
United States
Feria
Europe
Canada
Taly
Avouri-Hungary
Believien
BIA
United
King- Ginn
Austendia
Roe- Ma
Bueele
Unites States
Burton's Absence Hinders Land Law Debate in Senate
In Washington on April 26 the public lands repeal debate faltered as Senator Burton was absent. The Senate Public Funds committee split 7 to 6 over the Gibson bill and desert land measures, with Dietrich proposing a five man committee to report in the next session. Absence of Burton leaves both factions short of a clear majority on the land question.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Public Funds
Claus
Dietrich
Comeresa
Congress
Burton
New Westle
Howe
Ube
Large Class Confirmed at Church of the Assumption
The Rt Rev John F Cunningham D D bishop of Concordia confirmed about 140 children at the Church of the Assumption on Sunday. Father De Smith and others assisted. The church was crowded, decorations and electric lights enhanced the ceremony. The class received first communion at eight o'clock mass in a church procession from the school. Bishop Cunningham previously led a similar class at St Joseph church and is now filling the late Bishop Fink's duties.
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John F. Cunningham
Concordia
Church of the Assumption
de Smith
St Marys
McGeary
Onage City
Harrigan
Topeka
F. M. Hayden
John Griley
Pather
Fairmount College to Play Topeka Tomorrow in Rain Plan
Fairmount College WHL team plans a follow-up baseball game in Topeka tomorrow at 2 20 p m on Washburn field provided weather allows. The Strong Fairmount squad, fresh from a 13 to 2 win over Washburn, stays over for the scheduled contest amid uncertain conditions.
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Pfairmount College
Pins
Topeka
Fairmount College
Washburn
Washburn Field
100 Doses For One Dollar
Economics of medicine measured by cost and effect. Hood's Sarsaparilla claimed to purify and enrich blood, cure pimples eczema and debility. Endorsed by Muse Eevre Coroxne of Washington DC for removing tired feeling and boosting energy.
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Hood
Muse
Eevre Coroxne
10Th Street
Sb. W
Washington, D. C
Tornado kills six near Prior Creek and injures many
A tornado swept four miles south of Prior Creek last night, killing six including Albert Dealy and Lucy Bitting and injuring many others. The Abbott family perished in their home, while Albert Dealy and Leopold Bitting were among the injured as the storm followed from Chateau west to Grand River, then into Sink Hills with heavy rain afterward.
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Prior Creek
Here
Revere
Torn Abbott
Albert Dealy
Lucy Bitting
Leopold
Chateau
Missouri, Kansas & Texan
Abbott
Dealy
Grand River
Elebt Milva
Leopold Bittine
Semi-Centennial to Honor Soldiers in Topeka Celebration
Invitations issued for Memorial Day events in Topeka marking the semi centennial of the territory creation. Grand Army of the Republic members to march in a parade with national tunes and an afternoon address by Hon. W. H. Taft in the Auditorium.
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Kanunas
United States
Topeka
Kansas
Grand Army of the Republic
W. H. Taft
Roosevelt
Pene Dennison
Adjuant Gener
A.W. Smith
E. Stewart
Vandeee Waters
Conmitte Commercial Club
Sette & Downs Circus Weathered by Mud in Kansas City
The Sette & Downs circus failed to perform at BL Joseph today as heavy rain delayed setup. Canceled shows shift to Leavenworth Turning and Kansas City Wednesday, with tents not erected and animals and performers struggling through deep mud on the Brourkitt tract near Ane Paereaars. The scene recalls the wettest days since Camp Leedy era as troops endured rain and muddied grounds.
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Sette & Downs Circus
BL Joseph
Leavenworth Turning
Kanes City
Sella & Downs Circus
Brourkitt
Ane Paereaars
Leedy
Baxter Kinney Dies From Barn Fire Injuries
Baxter Kinney died at Christ Hospital at 11 o clock from burns suffered last Friday morning when his Menoken barn was struck by lightning. Funeral services are planned for next Wednesday at 1 PM at Willows & Corn wells undertaking in North Topeka, conducted by Elder Barrett of the North Topeka Baptist church.
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Menoken
Baxter Kinney
Christ Hospital
Atanoken
Willows & Cornwells
North Topeks
Ground bought for church expand and washburn to Parkville debate
Father Hayden for the Church of the Assumption bought several lots to expand property for future use including school ground. Washburn debaters travel to Parkville tonight to meet Park College in a contest won by Park’s top speaker. Belvoir School District 2 Helvet closes after a long term with Canard and McConnell. a dinner marks the parting and McConnell returns to Menokeir while Canard stays with the district team.
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Church of the Assumption
Father Hayden
Jackson
Washburn
Parkville
Park College
Park
Barnes
Wright
Lyon
Belvoir
Helvett
J. H. Canard
Silrtha McConnell
McConnell
Menokeir
Canard
Ball Players Cases Continued In Brooklyn Court
New York April 25 The three baseball players of the National League arrested at the opening of a Sunday game in Brooklyn were arranged in court today. The case was continued until Wednesday. Chinese Warship Ashore. 3 The Chinese
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New York
National League
Brooklyn
Washburn Dramatic Club Presents Dickens Draft of Cricket on the Hearth
Washburns dramatic club stages a dramatization of Dickens Cricket on the Hearth next Wednesday night at Crawford theater. Rehearsals at the opera house for two weeks yield high proficiency with a strong cast including years exceptional club members.
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Washbare Dramatic Club
Crawford Theater
Opera House
Syerr Avurse
Edna Morrow Leads in Cricket on the Hearth Cast
Miss Edna Morrow plays the leading part in The Cricket on the Hearth. Prominent Colville women pledge support with many named backers. The production features local actors Ralph Tuttle and Mabel Remyveck among others with Ten months of practice and imported stage settings from Kansas City and St. Louis ensuring a strong amateur show.
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tPhota
Colville
Edna Morrow
Toveka
Nire
Ll. D. Whittemore
Mire C. M. Sheldon
Eysess
Washburn
Piayers
Aerth
Crawford Theater
Kanane City
St. Louis
Great Dane for 50 Cents at City Pound
A city pound ad offers a full grown female Great Dane for 50 cents plus a dog tag fee of 7 dollars. The dog buyer would also pay pound fees and tax depending on residence. The notice notes several other dogs held for euthanasia or bail, and mentions a sheriff and local councilman as responders. Also referenced are theft, a young girl’s arrest for embezzling, and a windstorm report from Salina.
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Meath
J. W. F. Hughes
Tennerene
A. C. Hale
Royal Cleaned Out Auction Brings Brazen Debauchery and Brisk Bid War
A chaotic afternoon sale led by Mike Thompson and associates cleared out Bullard Hall items. Brass cuspidors, linoleum, a stove, and old card tables sold quickly for low prices as bidders drove up chatter and suspicion. Thompson’s crew planned further ventures with Jomale McKown of Chicago in a broad scheme linked to Kansas City racing.
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Bullard Hall
Mike Thompson
Mike
Ber
Thontpeen
Jomale” McKown
Chicago
Hurat
Tobe Heblas
Wood Fowler
Fim
Tory
Ten circus men released from smallpox tent confinement
Ten men from the circus were released Sunday night from a city pest house after being held for exposure to a sick worker. None developed symptoms and travel to continue the summer tour was approved. The tent, supplied by Sells, held the group during confinement as the sick worker improved from a severe illness.
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Pest House
Durance Yile
Sells
Body of Josue Waters Found After Fatal Incident
The body of Josue Waters of 03 East Eighteenth Street was brought to Stonestreet Campbell Undertaking. Waters aged about 60 and long employed as a cook at Rock Island Pullman car service. Mrs Waters will travel to Hook Inland soon. Funeral at 2 pm today from Lane Chapel with interment at Topeka Cemetery.
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Josue Waters
Citie
Stonestreet & Campbell
Ot Waters
Mra Waters
Hoek
Waters
Rock Isand
Caught the Men on Santa Fe Train Thefts Reported
Alexander Monroe a Lawrence banker had his pockets picked on a Santa Fe train from Lawrence to Topels Saturday afternoon. He lost a pocketbook containing 45 dollars. Two men jostled him in the aisle and are suspected as thieves. Descriptions led to arrests in Kansas City on another robbery charge. If not convicted they will be taken to Topeka for trial. The men gave names as Harry Moyers and H. M. Jacobs.
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Alexander Monroe
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Topels
Tim
Kansas City
Trpeka
Harry Moyers
H. M. Jacobs
Fire at Independence destroys cars and grain elevator
At Independence Kansas on April 25 a fire consumed the Santa Fe elevator and several freight cars. A charred body believed to be a tramp was found among the ruins. Local officials and residents, including A K Rodgers, sought government seeds amid shortages, while several arrests were reported at a Kansas Avenue rooming house for alleged illegal activity.
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Independence
Kan
Apri
Flooded Lands Rise as Emoky River Recedes
In Junction City Kansas on April 1, rising waters from the Emoky River have flooded substantial bottom lands. Local authorities report gradual recede and assess damages to farms and roads, urging caution for residents returning to affected parcels.
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Junction City
Kan
Deaths and Panerals Near T Went
The fragmentary obituary notes a death near T Went from stomach issues, with parents mentioned. The funeral was held yesterday at Halfaay cemetery, with a burial service for a person associated with a place called Halfaay and a guardian noted as Mo WI Baricore.
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Twent
Halfaay Cemetery
Baricore
Saul
Batse
Ihe Iis
Sttarpeon’ Coy
Remarkable Cures From Dr Horne Treatments Reported
A set of letters praise Dr J Alvin Horne claiming rapid relief from constipation female weakness recurrent appendicitis and other ailments after two or fewer treatments. Patients including Charles Reynolds M E Graf and Thomas Stuart express renewed health and recommend the doctor to others in their communities.
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Topeka
Horne
Atorimb
Esino
Thorns
M_E. GRAFP
Jefferson St
Pipe Organ Meeting and Finance Talk at Topeka Directors
The Topeka Pipe Organ association directors met at the Commercial building to discuss a contract for an Austin Green organ costing 412100. The seating was described as very important with all directors present. Promoters seek safe money and insurance uptake to secure the project quickly.
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