Topeka Fire Test Next Week Aims at Water Pressure Study
William H. Johnson of the National Board of Fire Underwriters visits Topeka to inspect water service and the fire department for a three to four day report. He notes the board does not set rates but can urge higher charges if city conditions warrant. Johnson recalls Philadelphia’s high pressure system and a dramatic test that once knocked a mayor into a gutter.
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William H. Johnson
National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York City
Fo- Beka
Water Service and Fire Department
Mr. Johnson
Philadelphia
Philadel Ha
Viue Malloy
Topeka
Johnson
Fire-Insurance Board
National Board of Fire
Monite & State Journal
Eldridge
Wheeling
Water Board
Water Company
Schuylkill River
Toyoka
Topeka Water Company Pumping Test Plans Discussed
A Topeka committee including W W Millig ELH Crosby JD P Paxton and W W Jensen urged the mayor to direct the fire marshal to conduct a pump test deemed satisfactory to fire insurance interests. Mayor Bersandthal and Fire Marshal Wilmarth discussed arranging a test at a central point with minimal disruption. Jesse Shaw of the water company indicated they could withstand a reasonable test and suggested measurements to reach 100 foot streams if needed. wind conditions could alter elevation but comparable pressure could be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Water Company
W. W. Mmilig
ELH
Crosby
JD. P Paxton
Ww. FP
Jensen
T Make
Re Akte
Bersandthal
Wilmarth
Enone
Witmarth
audi @ teat
Jesse Shaw
Charles £. Eddrid
Shaw
Ley and Sissley Signings by Topeka Harshall Manager
Topeka harshall boss Gus Alberts signed two Western League players from the St. Jor team this morning, a pitcher Onssey and a third baseman Sissley, both hailed as cracke jacks. He previously added Roy Bevis and Billie Myers, with Armstrong from the Kansas Clix Américan Association aiding the team as catcher. The crew, including Bevis, Cole, and Bevis’s outfield, plans to face Washburn and Leavenworth, while Alberts builds the infield with Stinson, Owsley, and Kellar providing strength at key spots.
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Gus Alberts
Topeka Harshall
St. Jor
Onssey
Sissley
Gus
Roy Bevis
Fort Scogi Heix
Rf Singwood
Fengudu Battiner
Billie" Myers
Aso
Bevis
Cole
Ceu Ranraement
Leavenworth
Washburn
Collegiana
Alberts Hais
Armstrong
Kansas Clix Américan ‘Association
Collegians
Stinson
Owsley
Xeep Monally
Stesley
Alberts
Kellar
Ottawa star Cook misses report for team season
The Ottawa university football standout Cook, once signed with Alberts, has not appeared to report. He could face a $1 fine if he does not show in Leavenworth for the season opening. The office transfers and moves are planned to Caienco, with boxes prepared and staff reassigned.
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Topeka
George Walsree Cook
Leavenworth
Cook
Washburn
Ottawa University
Alberts
United States
Walter Bell Named New Manager at Syracuse Eating Station
Appos TJ Wax announces Walter Bell a Harvey eating house cashier in a city will succeed Automots as manager at Syracuse eating station. Bell’s appointment is effective immediately and he will relocate from Tapeia next week to assume duties. Bell arrived from Top Weeus last spring and has made a bright, energetic impression with many friends in the area. Emill Sykes of Newton is appointed to succeed Bell as cashier at the local station.
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TJ Wax
Walter Bell
Harvey
Automots
Syracuse
Bell
Posselon
Tapeia
Weeus
Bfe
Emill Sykes
Newton
Mr. Bell
Local Office Notes From Chicago Circulation Log
Fragmentary OCR notes from the office of CW Kowns general superintendent describe upcoming events and arrangements. References to December 7th, Chicago, and boxed log records hint at pending furniture shipments and staff attendance.
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CW. Kowns
Chicago
Panic at Standard Theater Clears Philadelphia Audience
April 22 in Philadelphia a panic struck the Standard Theater during a performance as cries from gallery women frightened others. Three or four children were lightly injured and several women fainted but recovered. The scare began near the end when a woman screamed Fire causing a rush for exits while actors and orchestra restored order and the play resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphis
Standardstheater
Death of Artist Pilz Shocks Local Community
Charles A. Dig, local historian, reports the death of artist Pilz aged 53 born in Nierstein Germany. A former Civil War Iron Brigade member and painter of frescoes, Pilz contributed to Chicame history and authored several early works before passing away from Bright's disease. Divorce suit follows as Marjory B. Hatter seeks divorce from Halter, alleging infidelity.
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Pilz
Charles A. Dig
Neuset
Iren Bright
Dile
Nierstein
Germany
Iron Brigade
Bath & Paunter
Olle
New Wealth Debate At Potentate Meeting
Lyman Gage, ex-secretary and now a trust company president in New York, spoke to a Ken Men's Bible class on wealth and fairness. He argued new wealth comes from individual effort and should benefit society, criticizing the notion that wealth is automatically transferred. The talk touched on the distribution of gains and the right to fair return for increased productivity.
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New York
Lyach J. Gage
Uvassety
Una Ken Men's Bible den
Pifgh
Tapnes Ehiret
Thie Chins
John D. Fiehetelier
Iltetine
Ney
Domebady
Struck by Two Ballets Erivan Bus Incident
An attempted assassination in Erivan targeting Schmiderin, the district governor, involved two shooting attempts on April 2. One bullet penetrated. the motive cited as political. The scene is near the Armenian capital under Russian dominion.
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Erivan
Schmiderin
Thivan
Mmidezin
Armenia
Beauty of Sem Purity of Blood
A historical discussion examines the beauty standard and notions of purity of blood through ancient and modern ideas. It surveys the evolving beliefs, focusing on how race and heredity shaped social judgments and cultural ideals.
Up-to-Date Methods For Purifying and Beautifying Skin
A compact note tracing ancient authorities on beauty and noting the lack of guidance for skin blemishes. The text cites Socrates Theocritas Theophrastes and others, then laments the absence of effective cures for blemished skin and related conditions.
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Socrates
Theocritas
Theophrastes
Carnendes
Romer
Ovid
Aristotle
Trecabie
Dalleate
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Arrow
Jie
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Kouns
Tew
Caienco
CW. Cook
Fretect Wment
Highland Park College
Kelley
Shea
Appos
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Pire
Marjory
Hatter
Ae Siuriet
Halter
Lyman Gace
Ft. Lovix
Prince Pu Lun
David R Franciy
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