Last Letter From Manila Soldier Describes Frontline Fire
Resil Manahan of Topeka details brutal siege near Caloocan, sharing bullets over heads, a comrade killed, brutal rescue work, insurrectionist attacks, and the Filipino fire fighting scene. He recounts trenches, captured flag, prison guards, and near death experiences before hospitalization in Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resil Manahan
Topeka
Pratt
Company M
Philippine
Kansas Historical Society
Kansas
Caloocan
Dewey
Philippines
Fulpino Fire Department
Tn Waranes
Ringling Brothers World Famous Shows to Exhibit Here
Ringling Brothers World Famous Shows return to our city Wednesday for a grand circus event. The advertisement touts the show as the largest, most elaborate of its kind with unmatched displays, five-ring production, and a grand street parade promising sensational mid air acts, exotic animals, and spectacular performances by top riders and acrobats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Bros
Ringling Brothers
Risgiing Brothers’ Circus
Doverty
Jasuff
Ia Ringling Brothers
Ringling
Lockhart
Marchand
Herr Souder
Elephant Brass Band
O'Brien
Imperial
Rome
DeWitt
W. Stansfield
W. H. Wilsor
J. Arnold & Son
al J. Kane
National League Batters Pause and New York Scores
Batters pause as Pittsburgh, Tannehill and Bowerman play for New York. Scoring shows Brooklyn 6 5 12 0 0 0 3 11. Baltimore, Stiller, Howell and Robinson beat Brooklyn. Philadelphia hosts score by innings with Bester and others contributing. Washington and New York field Weyhing and McGtare with Car rick and Grady noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ongett
Connor
Pittsburg
Taneehill
Bowerman
New York
Gatarere
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Stiller
Howell
Robinson
Gustaf Dunn
Mc James
Farrel
Philadelphia
Bester Saa
Basion
Pilladsiphia
Orth
Dunslass
Ee Peeteanss
Washington Weyhing
McGtare
Carrick and Grady
Western League at Milwaukee baseball score report
In Milwaukee, Detroit Benneteers and Milwaukee players Bresnahan Dixon Rettrer Speer are noted for score by innings with unclear lines. The Indianapolis and Kansas City games follow with Bulfain Daub and McAuley named in dispatches, details obscured by OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa
He Bresnahan
Dixon
Milwaukee
Rettrer
Speer
Detroit
Benneteers
Indianapolis
Asmaie
Buftain
Daub and McAuley
Kansas City
Pranks of the Wind Horrible Storm Ravages Kirksville
April 29 report from Kirksville Mo describes a tornado that leveled homes and hospitals, killed and injured residents, and scattered belongings up to 25 miles away. Notable wrecks include the Hensley residence, Catholic church, Judge Eilison’s home, and H. Lowell’s house with multiple fatalities. Rescue efforts found crushed bodies and unmapped casualties, with several unidentified victims.
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Desths Inc
Kirksville
J. T. Coonfeld
WM. Hull
P. J. Riser
Rght
Mary E. Hensley
Andrew Eilison
John BE. Donely
H. Lowell
Kellog
Franklin McClay
Cora Miller
Brashar, Mo
McClays
Payor Expansion Represental in Beanmani Debate
In a university men’s debate on the Philippines and U.S. policy, Illinois contest participants argued the United States action was wise. Judges Graves of Emporia Press and others weighed the arguments as representatives from Washburn and Baker spoke, with rankings assigned to each debater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wbeanmani
Wassbure
Calvnd
Philippines
Offirpas
Baker
Washburn
Graves
Emporia Press
Emaporia
Axe. Rank. Rey
Washburn Wins Narrowly Over Misecart Nine
Washburn defeated the Misecart University nine at Athletic Park with a tight game lasting about two hours. The final score hovered around eight to seven after a late push, with Washburn taking the lead in the sixth inning and holding it. Gardin and Garvin secured base hits, while Detwiler and Jett contributed offensively for Washburn. pitching by Campbell Hawkins and Wieox kept Missouri in check. Umpire Mauck presided as the two-hour contest concluded with Washburn victorious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Misecart University
Athletic Park
Wits
Seine
Xtm
Seurl
Wrashburm
MLS
Harned
Missouri
Gardin
Balla
Garvin
Billcox
Campbell
Hawkins
Wieox
Phebe Dalle
Pelt
Detwiler
Jett
Washburn & Missouri
al Mauck
Topeka Sees Big Year for Substantial Homes Building
Topeka aims for a red letter year in house construction with many substantial residences planned or under way. Builders report a shift from rentals to owner occupied homes on Toneka Avenue and surrounding blocks near Fourteenth Street, including five notable properties and multiple new eight room houses. Local contractors anticipate continued strong demand for rental housing alongside new home ownership.
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Topeka
Greater Topeka
Moneary
Fourteenth
Topeka Sethue
D. O. McCray Im
Sot
Dattan
Sante Pe
Arthur Capper
Myers
Toneka Avenue
Jon
S. Cinet
Santa Parse
Mindesna
Jones
Gesulence
Ted Oni
Siri
Supreme Court
Albert Waskins
St. Myers
Jim J
Kinney
The
Santa Fe
Fifteenth
Fois
Deen Plans Block South Of Fifteenth To Build Homes
Deen sells land one block south between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets for three giant residences to rise this season. The project showcases conversion of Betta pasture and prairie into valuable city housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deen
Topeka Avenue
Swindlers Held in Counterfeiting Probe in Philadelphia
Hearing for Ellery P Ingham and ex Assistant District Attorney Harvey K Newett ended as US Commissioner Edmonds raised bail from 10000 to 300000. Widespread testimony implicated them in a conspiracy to defraud the government by counterfeiting internal revenue stamps. Main witness William J McManus of the Secret Service described payments and denials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ellery P. Ingham
Harvey K. Newett
Secret Service
William J. McManus
United States
Edmonds
Heck
William L
Attrney Shields
Berk
Beck
Messrs
Ingham
Newitt
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
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Smith
Manila
Shriek OF Mausers
Hillbrd
Uni
Smallpox Hospital
Guam
Col Funston
Manahan
Seth Kan Vol
P.-L
Borges
Elmira
N.Y
Ment
Cana
Nike
National League
Eninge
PAYOR
Baker University
Missouri Tigers
Dr. Williams
Prank Tucker
Versailles
Tney
Frask Tocke
Frady Tuckss
Heen Jouxson
Publican
Eos
Dr. Willams Medicine Company
V. Schenectady
Home Building
California
Santa F
Andrew Wa
Kansas Avenue
Stalra Oaies Peurs
Ita
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
C.h Heller
TP. A
Room &, Exchange
Kansas City, Mo
the Savings & Loan Association
Katy
Klauer
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