Dramatic events at Crawford Theater headlined by Jeb Ter company
A Topeka engagement features Jeb Ter & Co interpreting a dramatic scene with a 26 member cast in The Topeka engagement. Polly Primrose showcases Thurston in a Saturday matinee and night. A 60 foot long car transports set pieces while Mr Jolly of Joliet offers musical comedy by Ward Garvie Broadhurst Curie. Music and lively performances promise audience appeal.
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Jeb
Ter & Co
Comedienne
Mia
Cate Cook
Bronner Robeon
Mabel Tallaferro
Helen Lavell
William T. Hodge
Topeka
Sofien EU
Crawford Theater
Thurston
Mr. Jolly
Jolliet
Baward
Decision for Bowlers in Cleveland National Championship Entry
A Dayton report notes a December decision by the executive committee of the American Bowling Congress. It clarifies that any club or bowler may enter the national championship in Cleveland, provided they comply with congress rules. No club may claim value in proceedings by being affiliated with a local city association.
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Dayton
Cleveland
Petro- Ary
Indianpolis Reef
Tnleap
Touching the Right Chord in Politics and Commerce
An advertising note promises to meet consumer wants through a store visit. It lists assorted goods and bargains such as fine white rice, tea, coffee, canned fruits, vegetables, and baking items like Presto flour. The copy emphasizes a broad bargain assortment and in-store demonstrations of value.
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Boston
Japan
Stabbing, thefts, and a troubled church row in Topeka
A chaotic Topeka report details a 10 year old stabbing during a church dispute at B street Baptist, alleged theft by two black women from W Peoples, and a police raid on an employment office run by A I Furman involving May Eile. Other items include a missing horse and saddle from Dover, trunk thefts near the river, and multiple arrests as authorities seek fuller charges.
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A. I. Furman
Kansas Avenue
Furman
May Eile
North Topeka
Jones
Trunk With German Books Ties Oklahoma Suspect to Case
A trunk labeled Geo Jergen meyer Lahome Oklahoma held German language books and sausages signaling a German connection. Albert Bergley reported a barroom incident at the city prison and Helgle Te Situed to town while Lucasi and Ross searched the house. Belgiey and his wife remain in county jail awaiting trial on grand larceny charges.
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Geo. Jergenmeyer
Lahome
Oklahoma
Albert
Bergley
Helgle
Lucasi
Ross
Belgiey
Pipe line to Topeka would be under construction within two years
Major A B Harvey forecasts a Topeka gas pipe line within two years despite eastern financing difficulties. Continental company shows no progress on financing but holds right of way options from Chanute field to Topeka. investors are cautious yet interest grows, and pilots for piping gas may proceed if funds materialize.
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Topeka
A. B. Harvey
Grand Gas Company
Continental Company
Ita
Continental Cor Aia
Encourt
Chanute Field
Tepeke
Harvey
Continental
Lheen
Toska
Chanute Fel
O'Neil
Tts
Crawford Liked Peggy Over Paris Comic Opera
George Ade and LM Crawford share enthusiasm for a comic opera. Crawford and family saw Ade's Peay From Paris in St Louis and praise the production. He informs Topeka managers that December 17 Thursday night will bring its arrival with costumes, music, and overall quality described as the best seen.
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George Ade
LM. Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Ade
Peay
Paris
St. Louia
Crawford
Topeka
Pegey
Lincoln
Ist. Joseph
Dr. Wood
Eight warrants issued in water deal probe and bribery case
Gerrit H. Albers appeared at police headquarters with an Albers warrant after a confession by Dr Willie Devine about offering a bribe to Alderman Renthan during his trial. Judge Haggerty declined to elaborate on Devine's confession citing reasons. Charles S manager of the Evening Press was bound over on a conspiracy charge under a $2,000 bond.
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Gerrit H. Fn
Albers
Bondamen
Haggerty
Willie Devrice
Alderman Renthan
Devine
Salsbury
Charles 3
Evening Press
Exchange of visits between American and French lawmakers
Paris reports an American congressional delegation would visit Paris while French deputies would visit Washington. Baron D Estromelies outlines a reciprocal exchange as a goal, with letters from Washington and plans to set details during an approaching U S visit. EB Spencer Pratt and American residents here back the project, committees to be formed to implement it.
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Paris
Baron D'Estromelies
Sven
Washington
United States
Chamber of Deputies
Spencer Pratt
Mrs Cummings Located in Nevada for Return Home
Wellington Kan woman Mrs John Cummings presumed insane and placed in Nevada Missouri for transfer to home. Authorities plan to move her today after her husband John Cummings was convicted of murdering an orphan girl and an attempt was made to secure peace at his trial.
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Wellington
Nevada
John Cummings
Kan
Kansas
Real estate transfers and death of Rev John Lanishan
Real estate transfers include Shaw Butt signage loan association to Wm Keefer and multiple lots on Lincoln street Fillmore West street and Greeley streets, Wm Thayer to wife, Everett to Jennings, First National Bank to Spencer, A P Ruse to Mary Ward, Rohrer to Blains, J P Bauer to Hardy, and other adjacent deeds. Death of Rev John Lanihan a widely known Methodist minister in Baltimore conference at residence aged years.
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Shaw Buttdisig @& Loan associaton
Keefer
Lincoln Street
Quinton Steele
Pei M
Hite
Fillmore Street
Josie Webb
C. Erhart
Greeley
Webb
Wm. B. Thayer Au
Gieider
Pilkmaoreee
W. Everett
J. E. Jenning
West Street
Wil Hams
First National Bank
C. D. Spencer
Winfield Avenue
W. Morris
A. P. Ruse
Mary Ward
Lindale
John Lanshan
Baltimore
Eec
John Lanahan
Methodist Episcopal Church
Nestor
Lana
Miss Lella Paget Visits United States from London
Miss Lella Paget of London, granddaughter of Mrs Paran Stevens, is now visiting in the United States. May indicate social welcome and international ties during her tour.
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Lella Paget
London
Paran Stevens
United States
Notable fraud hunter linked to Methodist book concern case
A figure famed for exposing frauds linked to the Methodist book concern in New York faced arrest and an overnight stay in the Tombs prison during a related controversy.
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Han
New York
Tombs
Local Movers And Events In North Topeka
Rorth Topera column notes several residents moving in and out of town including E. C. Lang from Meno, Thomas Shirley from Grantville, Mr and Mrs RD Johnson from Silver Lake, and Mrs Peter Pelley from Silver Lake. Joe Craig and family plan to move to North Topeka at 222 East Kious Street. Mr and Mrs J S Bacon rent rooms at 115 East Gordon Street and begin housekeeping. Degree team of Star Lodge 221 will host a dance Tuesday evening in Barrett block.
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Kimball Printing Company
Nort Kensus Avenus
E. C. Lang
Menostecture
Thomas Shirley
Grantville
RD. Johnson
Silver Lake
Peter Pelley
S McFeren
van Buren Street
Taylor Street
Star Lodge 221
A. O
North Topeka D H Lodge Elects Officers
Mrs. Mattie Sherburne elected as c of H and Mrs. S. Miller named L of H at a pleasant profitable meeting of North Topeka lodge No. 152 D of H held Saturday evening. The report lists officers for the coming term with wartime sympathy noted.
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Wm. Sacks
Nancy Brown records lift after Navajo hit caps her fame
In Nancy Brown the favorite artiste made a successful record while introducing new songs but the Navajo Indian moon melody has capped her popularity. Nearby, Mrs. James Anderson hosts a Ladies Guild meeting at 1101 Madison Street. Various residents and visitors, including Mr. and Mrs. Groshong of Los Angeles and others, are noted traveling or relocating in Topeka and nearby areas.
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Nancy Brown
Bee
West Laurent Street
Evans Addition
Ladies' Guild
Church of the Good Shepherd
James Anderson
Madison Street
M. J. Groshong
Los Angeles
Cal
Pratt
City
S. W. Groshong
Scott
Jackson Street
Peoria
W. M. Costley
Miss Brooke
Mabel Brooke
van Buren
Park Ne
Clime
E. C. Arnold
Ralph Bell
Mériden
TR Myers
Pleasant party at Mrs Le Hofer's guest home
A week long visit in Horton ended with a pleasant party hosted by Miss Pearl White at her home north of town. Music by William Nelson on phonographs and drinks were enjoyed by many locals including Mr and Mrs Knox, Mr and Mrs Nelson, and a long list of other neighbors and friends in attendance.
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Horton
Washington
H. G. Knox
Nelson
B. E Henshaw
Bert Tominson
Mra. Snyder
Schully
Misved Canpih
Schultz
Erith
Muth Knox
White
Meusta
EC. Knox
Curt Tomelinson
Gus Snyder
Fieya Henshaw
Mekwei
Jacknor Street
Mr. and Palmer
Minnie Fickle
Mamie Purvis
Mabel Marlatt
Beanie Marlatt
Cora Gare Seesis Parrish
Bert Garrett
Ralph Pruedames Patterson
Int Boyer
C. Purvis
Herbert Purvis
Don Wellman
Clarence Sas
Knights of Pythies Note Odd Cadence in Message
Fragmentary text from a local page hints at coded remarks about tobacco and rain. Names and clear facts are unclear, with scrolling garbled words and stray punctuation. The item reads like an editorial quip or cryptic notice rather than a coherent report.
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Crasene
Naumburg
Hancock
B Street Baptist Church
Mr. Beigley
B" Street
Mand Dunes
Western Avenue
Cornell South
W. Peoples
Bess Jackson
Maude Hayes
Quincy Street
E. C. Bailey
Dover
Roderick
Washburn Avenue
West Tenth Avenue
Salley
John Kennedy
Clare
David Lewis
Joe
Weatherly
Clarence Wood
Gwatson
Mr ‘Brien
Mike Hanley
Eail
Small
Melan Bridge
Peggy
Grand Rapids
Kansas Ave
C. A. Wolf
Mrs. Cummings
Rorth Topera
The
M” Millinery Co
Marie Cahill
May Smith
C. I
Mins Cora Bickel
Mellie’ Dowler
George Ra Stratemeyer
5A Hinery
Mra " Eanle Stratemeyer
J.W. Holliday
John Nystrom
Kansas City
Louis Newtrom
Eilen Brazier
Hilliard
Ohio
Eenl Oe
R. M Jones
Maple Brazier
North ‘Topeka
Miwa Op Nota Aiee
Shawoes Development Company
Shusinec County
J. Jo
van Huren Street
Rock Island Phortis
Council No 4
L. of
Umpkts
A. J. King CO
Knights of Pythies
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