Wallace Thompson Wins Oratorical Contest at Washburn
Wallace Thompson of Wardart College won the oratorical contest at Washburn, earning selection to represent at the state competition in Atchison. Second place went to Clovis Date with "Our True National Wealth." Other speakers included A. D. Nolinger, J. B. Pritts, and more. event held in the college chapel before a large audience despite bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Thompsen
Washburn Sullegy
Atchiran
Saet
Thomson
Jobs
Clovis
Warhiien
Yre Cone
A. d. Nolinger
J. B. Pritts
Presy
HE Phillips
Fiorance Mortot
Agnes Fisk
Emery
Joan MacDonald
Margaret
Huw MéCarter
Dean J.P. Delare Taye
T. F. Garver
Jamis A. Troutman
Wallace Chitipean
Mra A. H. ‘Ehumpean
Thie Ity
Wardiiarts
Belectoel
Washburn
Washbuire
Plube
Mes Hooth Appeal For Christmas Aid In New York
A described appeal by Mrs Booth and the Readquatters of America to raise funds for a charity dinner and gifts for children. Volunteers collect groceries and turkeys to distribute a Christmas meal and stockings to needy families, with emphasis on bringing joy to small children and noting limited funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mim Tallineten Booth
Voluisitores of América
BF Cooper Baware
Anya
Hayes
Santa Cwnan
City balks at Vinewoot brick pricing offer
City committees on Friday refused to accept Vinewood brick company’s bid of five dollars per thousand for trike. They indicated the city will pay the borough price unless the company lowers its per thousand rate. Details show a push to force terms on granite blocks and other materials.
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Waltham
Rogers
I. M. Blitz
Kansas Avenue
Vinewoot Park
Milway
cWmemittes
Sirentt and
Wale
Sit Tie Granite Binelas
Kelley
Supt
Ward
Vineweed Malipary
City committee weighs brick sale to Vinewood firm
The committee pressed to require the city to sell bricks to Vinewood for 3 dollars per thousand, mixing new and salvaged material. Councilmen Nichols and Wolf supported 3.50, while Rayvder Pinder and Weber backed current pricing. Weather delayed the patrol trip as minor petitions and ordinances were reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinewood Company
Nichols
Wolf
Rayvder, Pinder and Weber
Nichols Sord Wolf
Vine Wood Company
Vinewood
The Original Jacob Henry Watterson on Cleveland's Nomination
In Lavileville Kentucky Henry Watterson discusses Cleveland and the 4th presidential nomination. He portrays Cleveland as cautious yet influential, praising constitutional values and democratic principles while warning against vanity and demagogy. The piece reflects 19th century party rhetoric and Watterson’s skeptical advocate stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Cleveland
Lavileville
Courter- Journal
Cleveland Imag Séeey
Jair
Jacob
Jeff Gerson
Washington
Franklin
Hines
Killed in Snow Slide in Colorado
Will T. Smith brother of Mrs. EB Brown of Topélen died in a snow slide at Dillon Colorado Tuesday. He operated a saw mill and went out to trim trees. His body was found Friday and will be taken to Dunlap, Lyon county, for burial. Decatur UL reports a sleet storm caused extensive damage to phones and power, leaving lines down and exchanges out of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will T. Smith
EB. EB. Brown
Topélen
Dillon
Colo
Decatur
Troon
BOL Telephone Companien
Central Union
Constaunieaane
J. A. Sharrard
Meriden
Topeka
Washburn College
G. Brown
Kansas City
Siowm Lodge
Khia
Cormpresioner
J.C. Douglas
Tepeka
George Lurshart
Frank Stahl
Siloam Lodge No
A. F
A. M. WI
Nation
Stanley
Newton
N. OH
Loomis
Yosianei
Felicity Club
Ira Howe
Harrison Street
George ‘Trobert
Manhattan
State House
John ¥. Frost
GH. Whitcomb
A.M. Harvey
Frank Nelsonic
Swedenburg
Iowa
Aremand
Shawnee County Farmers' Institute
Sesson
Oak Grange Hall
Dewey
Supreme Court
Kunsax City
Mes
Gman
Ax Ly
Mundemane Ham Ae
E. W. Poindexter
TAA
Dia Haekiee
D. Crites
United Brethren Church
Cnurety
Robert McClure
Kansas Avenue
Shillingtnn
Vinewood Road
Topeka City Railway
Venezuela
Venezuelan Armiers Department
Proicer Stafford
Cty
Coke Relational
Baptist New Church
P_ W_ Crannell
James C. Smith
van Buren Street
Gen. Booth
Salvation Army
Washburn
James Smith
Staten Army
H. A. Ott
Gurtwvass Adolphus
Emporia Normal Announces Winter Vacation Schedule
Dec 19 to January 0 is the college’s holiday break per the regents. Talks mention campus plans and students preparing to depart as part of the annual end of year pause.
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Emporia
Dec Ithaner
Rock Island Wreck Near Terrell Delays Fort Worth to Chicago Train
A Rock Island passenger train bound for Fort Worth to Chicago derailed one mile east of Terrell Texas around 10 PM Thursday. Engineer George Clark was severely burned and hospitalized. fireman George Wells killed. Wreckage cleared by Port Worth crew. trains resumed with a new track built.
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Rock Taland
Fort Worth
Chicazo
Terrel
Texas
George Clark
Wade
Attromms
Genen
Wallaces
Besdes
George Wells
Ts Fort Worth
Wette and Clark
Port Worth
Chickasha
Sold Child for Five Dollars in Passaic Ad
A Passaic city advert shows Mrs Fannie Urhouse selling her weeks old baby for five dollars after her husband was killed in the Pennsylvania strike. She worked a week to support herself, sought adoption, then accepted an offer from Mrs John Urban of Wallington to purchase the child named Stephen, who was taken to a new home.
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Passaic
Fannie Urhouse
Samora
Urhouse
Hasband
Pennsylvania
Urphouse
John Urban
Wallington
Uttle Stephen
Coghlan Stars In Alice Of Old Vincennes At Crawford
Critics split on Gertrude Coghlan in Maurice Thompson tale stage drama at Crawford Theatre. While some praise her natural approach and restrained heroism, others doubt her star power, noting uneven supporting work and a plain production with limited scenic impact. The audience waited through delays and a late curtain as the cast presented a seven act adaptation with varied success.
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Alice
Old Vincennes
Crawford
Gertrude Coghiar
Miss Coghlan
Becky Sharp
Gertrude Coghian
Charles Coghlan
Vincennes
Hamilton
Wabash
Paul Dressers
Siiney
John Beverly
Irving
Captain Helm
William Beummel
Joseph Cusik
Teret
Eugene Fragier
Colonel Hamilton
Blume
Santa Fe
Et Ware
Od Vincinnce
Topeka Snapshot News Clip Covers Local Events
A jumble of Topeka notes records weather from Friday, meetings, church events, and public notices. Mentions Topeka figures J A Sharrard and J C Douglas, Washburn College Christmas schedule, and local lodge activities.
Topeka Choral Society Announces December 22 Event
Seawon tokets prod for one vested mint for thir eagngrengnt and four other enter tainmente to be seen during the sinter by the Topeka Choral Society. The setting for 4250 and related details are listed. General public advised to attend on December 22 with admission for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seawon
Topeka Choral Society
Aires Qader Tabiae Leemson Theker
Anniversary Great King Birth Celebrations and Local News
The article notes the hundred and eighth anniversary of the Great King's birth and covers various local items. It lists members of a senior class, mentions the Episcopal Divinity School, and notes shoppers awaiting holiday trade. It also reports on Venezuelan troubles, aTopeka visit by Phil Campbell, Salvation Army events, legal notices, medical updates, and railway baggage issues. The piece reflects a busy Kansas town with multiple social and civic updates.
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Divinity School
The
Episcopal Church
Clas
Trev
Aaron Ferry Randall
Hugh Jacob Lloyd
Arthur Samuel Freese
Johnn Fnittey
Thomas John Collar W
Frank Campion Armstrong
Charles K. Holliday
Holliday
Caracas
Cleveland
United States
Venezuela
Phil Campbell
Fron
Topeka
Kite
Ney
Baker
Helms
Congress
Salvation Arms
Robbie Hurny
Tommy Alkins
Thompson
Emporia
C. O. Blake
Oklahoma Territory
Mel
Ecard
Blake
el Reno
D. T
Carl Dowman
H.C. Bowman
Christ Hospital
Emneme
Pri Gay
Aveters
Atchison Globe
Santa Fe
Vincennes
Lawrence
Armel
Tenryanra
Collision at Midnight Near Northyen Packie Mall Road
Reported wreck near Gridley on the North ern Pacific line. Police deny six men were killed in the accident. Injuries described as burns cuts sprains and other trauma.
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Blavsspalin
Ating
Gestetera Ie Knokn
Noethyen Packie Mall
Framg
Northern Pacific
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Wallace ‘Thompson
Mes. Hooth
Vinewood Line
Lyon County
Colorado
Rock Island Wreck
Clark
Wells
Court of Honor Space Avenue
Auditorium
Mile
Zeke de Lussan
Soprano
Zeacher
Gilengary
Ralph Conner
Bill Books
Waterman’s Ideal
Charles M. Sheldon
Paul E. Wirt
Nelson’s
Oxford
Bagster’s
Alcott Books
Pepper Books
Elsie
Pocketbooks
Kansas
Zercher Book & Stationery Go
Grand Opera House
Rose Stahl
Janice Meredith
Ferris
New
Crawford Theater
Kirk la Shelle
Frank Daniels
Arthur Alston
Florodora
Chas. B. Hanford
Power
Bill
First National Bank
Topeka, Kansas
State of
Shawnee County
City of
Senee Wo
E. Hawney
Cashier
W. B. Rosarvarox
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