Topeka Daily News Items Link Local Figures and Visits
A jumble of Topeka and nearby area notes records residents and visitors. Names include J B Zinn, Pred Bonencake, F Kiirnaman, Tem Huan ex-senator, William Gish, E Murrbon, and Sharlif Cook. Events cover meetings, auctions, price changes, and a public meeting in North Topeka Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Heek Haw
Huan
Lyon County
Awa
Moen Cley
William Gish
Colorado
E Murrbon
Urtiia
Baela
Tennessee
Sippi
North
Tupeke
Mew
Tindher
Ilmont
Imu
Niton
Corn Train
Fuld Kin
Tom Garner Dovel
Topeka
Ots McNoul
Old Court House
Tya Dally Teeai
Kucuas
Methodist church adopts war sympathy resolutions
Aug 10 Mont. The Methodist Episcopal church unanimously adopts resolutions praising national leadership and military courage. The text commends the nation’s army and citizens, celebrates world-wide readership, and expresses sympathy and prayers for soldiers, missionaries, and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirlerm
Mont
Morten the Methodist Episcopal Church
Obf
Oriental clerk in Chicago jailed for jewelry theft
Oudte Herro a Damascus born Syrian jewel salesman in Chicago confessed to embezzling several thousand dollars of jewelry from a city firm where he worked in the Asiatic mail order department. Detectives found stolen items and tools in his apartments as he sought wealth to marry a countrywoman.
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Chicago
Polm
Oudte
Damascus
New York
Chhicage Fem
Orient
Foretner
Hil
To wed a duke in Newport market gossip
A Newport Herald special reports Mrs Antonio Yanaga writes Francis that the Duke of Manchester intends to marry Miss Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati. No wedding date is given and previous reports circulated weeks ago. officials sought to verify the tale amid renewed chatter.
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New York
Herald
Newport
Antonio Yanngn
Duke of Manchester
Francis
Mixa Helena Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Miss Rebecca Rodgers Honored With Multiple Social Gatherings
Social notes detail a breakfast hosted by Miss Anna Harrison and Miss Bessie Bates for Miss Rebecca Rodgers. Attendees from the Progressive Grande club gathered on a veranda, exchanged autograph recipe book entries, and enjoyed a formal handkerchief shower hosted by Miss Agnes Gunther along with a surprise lunch counter. Additional parties and club picnics at Garfield Park included multiple guests, with extensive lists of attendees and a lively civic social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Rodgers
Anna Harrison
Bessie Bates
Miss Rodgers
Eueer
Agnes Gunther
Bert Garvin
Fret Barnes
Ethel Merwin
Kansas City
Jessie Goss
Newton
Della Whister
Tuinois
Tuinois, Miss “Marcia Spivey
Katherine Fleishinap
Alias” Besnie Bates
Edith ‘Crawford
Louise Kellam
Anna Herbst
Susie Herbst
Thanche Thear
Judith Gulbor
Mite Hinektey
Mina Luta Eowart
Allabele Tragtman
Misa Alice Roesington
Jessie Myers
He Baker
Mies Twrentee Fuller
Sarah Eat
Prisoners to Go Free at Alcatraz to Free Space
San Francisco on August 19 the Alcatraz military prison has been crowded as new arrivals of soldiers with long sentences strain capacity. An order directs the commandant to release six percent of inmates who have served a large portion of their terms, in addition to those recommended by the clemency board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcatraz
San Francisco
Alcatras
Board of Clemency
Steamer Aberdeen Turned Back After Nome to Seattle Run
The Aberdeen arrived from Nome with 2 passengers but passed Port Townsend without stopping. The captain refused inspection and was ordered back. In Nome Washington J. Hi Wright was named postmaster.
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Port Townsend
Seattle
Aberdeen
Nowie
Nome
Washington
J. Hi
Wright
Nomination of Count von Waldersee to command Far East forces
London reactions favor Count von Waldersee as chief of the expeditionary force for China. He would head a council of generals rather than autocratic commander, balancing relations with English and American officers while awaiting home guidance. Britain frets over the need for reinforcements and a prolonged campaign.
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New York
Arisperca
Tribune
London
Count von Waldergee
Ching
Cataly Roce Ie
Defense Committee
Cabinet
Lord Salizbury
Lord Roberts
Lord Wolseley
Far East
Count von Waldersee
Count von Waifler
Litte
Frederick Lone Axe
Hin
Aittle
Berlin
England
China
Pei Tsang
Birge
British War Office
South Africa
Log Stealers From LaCrosse Stir Wisconsin Log Ring
A 22 man group from LaCrosse is linked to logging thefts valued around $1,000 from J n Saint’s raft near Dres Minn. They overpowered a watchman, removed logs, and sold them. Detectives pursue the case. The ring operates with a protective secret pledge, with violence feared for disclosure. Over 20 years an estimated $1,000,000 worth of logs have been stolen.
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Wise
LaCrosse
J.n Saint
Dres- Minn
Gun Experts at Odds Over Field Gun Bids Delay
The secretary of war approves stopping new field artillery bids after a dispute between the board of ordnance and fortifications and the ordnance bureau. Plans included 200 tech field guns, split 100 between Watervliet arsenal and contract. A decision on a replacement gun is expected later, with controversy delaying action.
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Washington
Augus
Secretary of War
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Ordnance Bureau of the War Department
Watervliet
Isda
Sandy Hook
Ordnance Bureau
Board
Central New York Democrats Nominate McGuire for Governor
Syracuse Aug 10 Central New York Democrats decided to present Mayor James K McGuire as a unifying candidate for governor. The party aims to mobilize all factions behind his bid and push his candidacy forward today.
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New York
Syracuse
N. Y
James K. McGuire
Grand jury clears Price in Mutual Life larceny case
In New York a single complainant testified before the grand jury on the Warwick James Price larceny of venue stamps from Mutual Life Insurance. The questioning led to the dismissal of the case. Price is described as brother-in-law to attorney general Griggs and connected to Democratic political circles in Buffalo.
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Griggs
New York
Warwick James Price
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Compost
Price
John W. Qrigen
United Atom
North Topeka Community Notes Mixed With Visits And Meetings
Local column lists visits and plans in North Topeka. Merie King will leave for Chicago, Miss Margaret Hanley bound for relatives in Chicago, Mrs. Sue Stose visiting St Joseph relatives, K K K club gathering at Miss Ethel Hills home, Mrs. Frank Hayes convalescing, Fisbert Weir hosting Lyman Sunday School, June Gage visiting aunt, W C T U meeting at Mrs. Kate King, W C P I Sompel meeting at Kansas Avenue M E Church, Whiter King taking railroad position near Los Angeles, Aira Greer visiting from Connecticut, John Spear family hosting, L B Smith to speak at Katexs Avenue M B Church, temperance meeting teased, Mra Shaffer from near Silver Lake in town, threshing finished with 2000 bushels of wheat average 26 bushels to acre.
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Corsten
Cies
Strew Jones
Uroeta
Anes Fuigut
Toy Smith
Hock Island
Pacife
YM. C. A
Joly Caldwell
Chas Gordon
Seiber
Bolber
Safford
Otis
Spenier
D.C
John Deever
Mra
Ach
Lingafelt
Mies
Jon
Swayie
Willardson
California
Anna Herist
Kansas City
Kersey
Schicare
Lakes
Ker Formafield
MM. J. Mercer
Jack
Colorada
Miles Edna Felts
Clinton
H. H. Parker
Mra A. Is
Wilson
Ellsworth
Pus
Machin
SL Weat
J.B. McLea
Gelagan
Colorado Springs
Puebloaver
Swan
Emporia
Se Apes
Anderson
Cits
Ber Bsme Avenue
Ae Marian Harris
Topekan
Colorado
Harrison Montgomery
Margaret Hanley
Chicago
Sue Stose
St. Joseph
L. E. Garnett
Jackson Street
Ethel Hills
Eighth and
Tyler
Frank Hayes
van Aren Street
Fisbert Weir
Lyman Sunday School
Kansas Avenue
June Gage
West Sixth Street
Lilie Bryan
Kate F. King
East Gordon Street
Kansas Avenue M. EL
Whiter King
Los Angeles
Cal
C. 5
Sutton
William Greer
Middie—ton, Conn
Aira Greer
John Spear
Central Avenue
H.C. Safford
Alice
Mia. P. C. Chambermn
L. B. Smith
Ottawa
Katexs Avenue
M. B
Mra Shaffer
Silver Lake
Gore
Teporta
Miller edges Sponable in Baker Burton senate race
Miller of Baker narrowly beats Sponable of Burton for state senate in Johnson Miami district. Miller filed nominating papers seven minutes after Sponable, who sent by mail from Olathe, prompting a rush to secure the certificate and file with the secretary of state. A special delivery letter arrived shortly after, giving Miller a temporary lead in the filing contest.
Cattleman Wanted for Kansas City Fraud Prosecution
A governor directed requisition seeks J. R. Landers, a Wyandotte county cattleman charged with frauds on Kansas City commission firms. He allegedly obtained about $100,000 with dead cattle as security. Landers, under arrest in El Paso, Texas, faces return to Wyandotte county for trial.
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Texas
Wyandotte County
J. R. Landers
Kansas City
Kan
Landers
Bes
Rue Paso
Tex
Kansas Lands Bought by St Joseph Investors
A group of moneyed men in St Joseph organize a company to buy western Kansas lands for cattle ventures. Capital stock is estimated at about half a million dollars. The firm plans to secure permission to operate in Kansas and prepare for large scale procurement of ranch lands.
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St. Joe
Kamane
Kansas
Ashes Cast Into River By Cremation Of Chicago Student
The remains of Charles M Buckneil of Des Moines Iowa, a former University of Chicago student, were cremated and his ashes cast into the Mississippi River today. The act followed the wishes of the Buckneil family after he broke down from overwork.
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University of Chicago
Davenport
Charles M Buckneil
Des Moines
Towa
Chicago University
Bnd
Mississippi River
Bix
Battle Ax Board at Dodge City Posts July Settlement
The state soldiers' home directors at Dodge City complete their July settlement with the state auditor, totaling 2508 dollars 6 cents for all purposes. The board has drawn criticism at the state house with some calling it the Battle Axis for its aggressive handling of affairs.
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Battle Ax Board
State Soldiers
Dodge City
State House
Sparrows Battle Crows At Maryland School Grounds
The Baltimore American reports a persistent war between English sparrows and crows around the Maryland School for the Blind at East North Avenue. Sparrows swarm and strike from multiple angles, driving crows from perches on trees and church steeples as observers watch a tense, ongoing aerial battle with no clear victor yet.
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Baltimore American
Maryland ‘School For the Blind
East North Avenue
Serena the
Bea
Pater
Schiol
Avena
Cvons
Sount Vernon Pinca Methodist Episcopal Church
Rumptuguy
Peabody Institute
Mount Vernom
Largest Wheat Shipment Sets Records at Topeka Elevator
A large shipment of wheat, described as the biggest ever sent from the Capital elevator to Topeka, required three steam engines to haul the grain. The report notes the vast volume and the lengthy journey by rail, reflecting a notable agricultural milestone.
Fault Culture Discussed at County Society Meeting
Shawnee County Horticulture Society met Thursday at A L Enteminger home Silver Lake with large attendance. W H Barnes State Horticulture secretary gave a talk on grafting and propagation. RF Van Orsdal wrote a paper on climatic influence on fruit culture. Enteminger showed a display of miniature vines with 23 varieties of grapes, noting many weighed about a pound each.
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Shawnee County Horticulture Society
A. L. Entendnger
Silver Lake
W. H. Barnes
State Horticulture Society
van Orsdal
Enteminger
Mr. Enteminger
Florentine Football Fest Revives Medieval Recalcio
A Florentine carnival feature recalls the medieval Recalcio game described as a form of football. It contrasts with modern ball games through elaborate front lines, staged skirmishes, and a ceremonial finish with costumes and processions during carnival.
Fragmented archival piece on Borneo rites and life
An extract describes a river village in Sarawak with a 16 foot high house and veranda, living spaces for the community, and private rooms for sickness care. It recounts gruesome beliefs using human flesh in cures, offerings to hawks, and cannibalistic practices once observed in Datel Barnes era.
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Rom Chambert Journal
Harawak
Inmienie Rive
Yerutla
Borneo
Miness
Datel Barnes
Chicago Heat Continues as City Sees Rising Deaths
Chaotic OCR fragment reports extreme temperatures and rising deaths in Chicago with garbled names and phrases. The text references Edward P. Es Janes and Mrs. My Seine ane Acty, but many words are unreadable.
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Chicago
Edward P. Es
Janes
My Seine
Joe Ted
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Eaol
Cecneserresrseree
J. B. Zinn
F. Kiirnaman
Burtngame
Kinley
Montana
House of Manchester
ASIS
Cedere
Mens Brill Bic
Mi Lissa
Social and Personal
Os West
Garfield Yack
Lnic
D. McKeever
W. W. Mills
Foster
and Mirs
W. B McVey
Norman Keller
EM. Cockerell
R. 5. McGee
Harry Guthrie
Milk Myrtle Coyle
Mike Mary McGiffin
Mise
Margaret McGiMln
Misa
Grace Cockerell
Helen Cockerell
Sisis Anna Troutman
Dick Hayden
Judge Magaw
Wood
Barker
Howard Huey
Wakeme Club
Vakeme Club
Garfeldne Thureday
Marcia Spivey
Mins Kaineringe Pietmiman
Isa Edith Gul- Mtauine Kellarn
Mine Eilti Vanektey
Atta Agnes Gunther
Phil Dailey
Clark Dailey
Paul Roehs
Me Whs Tinker
George Pieishman
Hubert Stewart
Count von Walders
Mutual Protection Association
Wisconsin
LN Court
Democratic
Eka
Eas
Fonene
Rochelle Salim
Calum
Calumet Powact
North Topeka
Kimball Printing Company
Merie King
Chisa Gs Seawater Ce
G. BR. Landers
Jos Company
Castoria
Jimier
Cy Mul
F. P. Zimmerman
Hans
Avs
Faone
Florentine Football
Nepal
Tittyen
Enires
Risinere
Hera
Pela
Life IX Sahawak
Nasmond City Bank
Ron
He & Co
Tomerry
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