Lodge News Plans for a new Odd Fellows home
Plans for a Kansas Odd Fellows and Rebekahs home proceed with fundraising led by Rebekah assemblies. A court case shapes ownership of the current property as trustees fight to control the institution while grand lodge officers face upheaval and new leadership in a statewide restructuring.
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Supreme Court
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Mate Wan
Ty J. A. Camp
Theo
Institutlo
Troutman
Stone
Trusteus
Loratue
Treutinag & Ia Clmnpthy Fmutiars Creatiy
Knneas
la & Stine
Ottawa
G. A. Aron
Topas
C. J. Robe Bins
J. A. Purdy
W. Jones
Menand City
Eine Pee
Kansaa
Supreme Ag
Odd Fellows officers elected for the coming year and Pyramid council notes
The article lists elected officers for the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Cheops Council No 2 Ancient Order of Pyramids, naming posts such as post commander and financial scribe. It notes seven candidates initiated, 23 applications, and that 500 National Aid policyholders procured Pyramid policies in December, with refreshments served and positive growth prospects.
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Grand Secrera
Mr Johnson
A. G Kemper
Louinville
Bin
Roll
Pratt
Pyramids
Pmarch
W. W. Harvey
Paynter
J. P. Farnsworth
H. B. Farnsworth
Ethel Long
Mra
James
Grace Musick
Nicol
Guardian
W.H. Hand
Order of Pyramids
R. D. Armstrong
Scott City
C. W.strong
Frank Rude
Rochester
Costley & Post
George Hayes
van Buren Street
Kaw
Hayes
L. H Murlin
Baker University
Baldwin
J. A. Stavely
Kan- 848
Avenue
Victor Councy
L. of
Barett Brook
Eugene Lodge
Jotn Bright
Blue Post No
Samuel J. Reader
J. E H. Allen
Agron Sheets
W. W. Reed
J. F. Buck
Samuel Ashmore
George Wolfert
ED. N. Foltz
Aaron Rhkeets
John Weifert
Kanday Avenue
Curt Street
Eilinger
Mr. Wellert
Dr. Ri
Latte
Russia
Record of Trade Levels and Prosperity Cited by Dun Weekly
New York report notes that speculator activity is not always harmful to legitimate business. Tallway stocks fell while November earnings rose 115 percent from the prior year and 181 percent from 1929. Industrial and traction stores fluctuated, but national manufacturing remained fully employed. Wage levels are at a high point, with retail distribution at large scale and holiday goods leading growth. Failures for the week totaled 273, up from 240 last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Natio
McGovern Refuses Ten Round Fight Offer in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports detail a fresh bid from Sam Harris to force a ten round bout between Young Corbett and Jerry McGovern. Harris says the offer was made at the Continental hotel while Corbett rested, with Terry and his manager pursuing the clash as Corbett attends a Lyceum showing.
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Philadelphia
Young Corbett
Jerry McGovern
Terry
Sam Harris
Continental Hotel
Corbett
Scranton
Ttle
McGovern
Lyceum Theater
Offered $20,000 job for Gould system attorney position
Wichita report states J H Richards, Missouri Pacific attorney at Fort Scott, has near assured appointment as general attorney for the Gould system on railroads in Colorado with a $20,000 yearly salary. Russell Harding and the current Missouri Pacific general attorney were in Colorado. Bale Wakuenen declined the Kansas post to stay local. Bret Harte's son dies in New York after pneumonia.
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Wichita
The
Beacon
J. H. Richards
Missouri Pacifi
Fort Scott
Gould System
Colorado
Russell Harding
Richards
Bale Wakuenen
Missouri Pacific
Kansas
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promised Cure for Eczema and Pimples
The ad claims various skin eruptions arise from humors and warns against drying treatments. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla permanently cured J G Himes of eczema and Miss Alvins Walter of pimples, piles, and chafed skin, with many testimonials backing the remedy. It urges immediate purchase and promises to fulfill cures.
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Hood
J. G. Himes
Pratks
Ecrema
Alvins Walter
Algona
Wis
Senate divided over Schley inquiry but against reopening
Washington observers report a split in the senate on opening a congressional probe into the Schley controversy. Most Republicans oppose reopening, citing Admiral Dewey's findings and the court's conclusions. Democratic senators lean toward waiting for allied opinions or endorsing a resolution of confidence in Dewey.
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Washington
Senate
Schley
Hoar
Dewey
Mason
Hale
Committee On Naval Affairs
Cullom
Admiral Schier
Martin
Congress
Bacon
Money
Admiral Behiy
Rawlins
Jones
Arkansas
Pearce
Maryland
Admiral Schiey
Sasapeon-Schiey
Ir. Sc
Payne
Majority Fear
Sebley
Hindas
Meyer
Louisiana
Naval Commuittes
Naval Affairs
Dr Shields Blamed in Coroner Verdict
Coroner H Hogetoom presided over the inquest into Mist Thomas death. The jury ruled the death resulted from a criminal operation performed by Dr A Shields, with the patient and physician both colored. The case prompted mentions of a confession and no criminal action yet brought.
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Mist ‘Thomas
H. Hogetoom
A. Ruin
Topeka Board Rejects National Industrial Union Charter
The state charter board refused the National Industrial union charter noting state law does not authorize a corporation for its purposes. The Topeka incorporators named include A. 12, McCollung, J. AR. Stout, Robert Stone, J. J. Everingham and Dr. C. Barnes. The group promised relief programs and employment support but the board said the charter could not be granted. Gompers Reelected. Scranton, Pa. Dec. 14. Samuel Gompers was reelected president of the American Federation of Labor.
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State Charter Board
National Industrial Union
A. 12
McCollung
J. AR. Stout
Robert Stone
J. J. Everingham
Dr. C. Barnes
Topeka
Gompers
Scranton
Samuel Gompers
Wsce
American Federation of Labor
Janes Duncan
Press
North Topeka society notices and local updates
Local column lists items for display at Kim ball Printing Co and costsley post. Mentions a trip by James Forbes to Silver Lake and an upcoming Oklahoma departure. Several notices include church services, holiday shopping, and upcoming payments. Also reports a death, possible poisoning, and a Russian immigrant resident.
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Kimball Printing Co
North
Kansas Ave
James
Costley & Post
Courtney
Amba
Silver Lake
Este Eran
Wis
Edna Heywood
Kansas City
James Forbes
Silverlake
Oklahoma
Hunter of big game here visits Buffalo Jones
Barry E Lee, a hunter from Chicago famed for big game, is in Topeka to meet Buffalo Jones. Lee has many game varieties but says Jones remains unmatched in pursuit and plans to explore British Columbia for musk ox. Jones notes nine months to reach musk ox land.
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Barry E Lee
Buffalo Jones
Harry BL Lee
Chicago
Topeka
Buffalo” Jones
Lee Haw
Mr. Jones
Tee Haw
British Columbia
Bir. Jones
Maude Hardy Takes Morphine in Despondent Suicide
Maude Hardy, daughter of C. C. Hardy, committed suicide yesterday by swallowing a large morphine dose. She had been rooming with Bessie Lane at 108 North Kansas, spoke of not letting anyone know she was inside, and locked her door before collapsing. A man in the house and Bessie Lane summoned help after finding the door locked and Hardy in a fainting state with a morphine bottle in her hand.
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Maude Hardy
C. C. Hardy
Bessie Lane
North
Kansas
Aleae
Hardy Girl
Heroom
Woman Found Dead After Apparent Poisoning
Dr. 5. A. Johnson found the woman unconscious and efforts to revive her failed. She died about 4 o’clock. Coroner Hogeboom ruled an inquest unnecessary. It is believed she swallowed a small portion of poison. the bottle was empty. Body removed to DeMoss Penwell's undertaking establishment.
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A. Johnson
Hogeboom
DeMoss & Penwell
Dinner for Depew Before European Wedding Voyage
A group of Chauncey M. Depews lifelong friends hosted a farewell dinner at the Union League club prior to his six morning departure for Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse to wed Miss Palmer.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
United States
Union League Club
Europe
Miss Palmer
Cod liver oil emulsion fits mothers and babies
The piece notes doctors and mothers favor special foods, cites diminished natural nourishment and milk quality, and promotes Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil as suitable for both mother and baby. It mentions Topeka Consistory officer elections and various names, then reports a city court case where a drunken arrest and a suspended fine are described.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
40 Street
New York
Croker Comes West New York Visit
Dec 4 report places Hermit myst thet Richart Croker with friends in New York. He will stay a week with David Gideon, famous horse breeder, and will not discuss politics until his return. A note mentions Mrs Morrison's hat shop near National Hotel and a line about Benedict selling an automobile to J Padgett.
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Croker
New York
Richart Croker
Ind
David Gideon
Local real estate firm sells farms in wheat belt region
Scott & Scott of Topeka reports selling over 220 farms in central Katwas since April 1. The federal court case involving Lagan va Goodwin and Sherman proceeds as jurors are selected. County Clerk Wright reports 62 physicians practicing in Shawnee County.
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Scott & Scott
Topeka
Katwas
Lagan Va Goodwin
Sherman
Wright Thin Nvorsinag
Shawnee County
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