Auditorium fund diverted to build Topeka project
City council debates diverting 317,000 from coal hole funds to aid an auditorium project in Topeka. W C Stepheneson claims authority to redirect funds despite public opposition and legislative hurdles. Citizens insist the auditorium is essential, while plans to split funds risk financial strain and political backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danas
Ety Council
W. C Stepheneson
Mancuae Tien
Japan
Sr Cnurss
Topeke
Asuditurus
Topeka
Auditoriuin
Pune
Auditoriuys
Tke Glock
Comenittes
Arkansas Cite Death by Own Action At Hotel Strike
Dr. R Baker of Arkansas taken his own life while temporarily insane at the St Charles hotel. The older physician, with prominent relatives in Onli, Hi hind, and a divorced wife in Mienauri, faced mental distress prior to the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EY. Baker
Kan
Des
R. Baker
St Charles
Halor
Mienauri
Onli
Batia
Obdurate ban on premises cited in court notes
Fragments describe a court hearing involving Mrs Botkin and Dunning with testimonies from witnesses. References to a theatre company, performances, and May events are interwoven with notes on witness statements and possible firings. The piece notes a governor and a promised special session about leadership succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botkin
Aad
Seenlan
Ten
Pwrnieller
Wien
Alster
Becky
Baie
Local notes on flowers and events at Keene drug store
Fragmentary report lists flowers in bloom, mentions Prof J Hunter and a State Teachers Association event, notes early machines in operation by experts, and highlights a reduced price sale for Mrs Albert Davin's pictured collection at Keene's Drug Store on 65 Kansas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
J. Hunter
Hal Eerisien
Kaneia
Mra
Albert Davin
Keene's
Kansas Avenue
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company Ad Claims Strength
An Topeka based life insurer asserts its status as a sound sideline company using Actuarial Table of Mortality rates. It touts high death claim payouts and prompt settlements, claiming stability, growth, and competitive premium structure. President Z.%. Davie of Topeka signs the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company
Topeka
America
Teale
Cies
Kartsserotsal Lane Lite Insurance Company
Ered
Este Us
Chicago rail merger plans spill into Midwest markets
The piece outlines potential reorganization of major rail lines including Chicago routes, with speculation on a merger or control shift involving New York Central, Pennsylvania, and Chicago and Northwestern. It discusses how these moves could affect the Michigan Central, Vanders, and other carriers, aiming to extend the main line toward the West and Midwest regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
York
Rand
Odin
Chicago
Northwestern
New York Central
Santralaga
Omaha
Eewene
Nurtweaees
Oxba
Tepmathee
Itu Terres
Branght
Union Partie
Clergy Form Panel To Address Empty Pews
The ministers of St Louis have decided fear of footpads causes empty pews during evening services. A committee of three is appointed to consult authorities on suppressing the evil. Dr St Burharm of Pry Church is chairman. De Savcent of Central Church and Br Patron of First Church are members. The panel is empowered to confer with authorities on any movement to curb highway robbery.
Fayne Moore Arraigned In Des Described Case
Described as the Des Thi defendant facing arraignment today in a pending case. The proceedings reference the Moor family and a second named party, with formal charges and appearance requirements noted, though many details are obscured in the OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jengey
Murti Staton
Ain
Watt Peisuy
Birakan Moor
Washington Congress Proceedings and Senate Read Farewell
The day features the army and navy deficiency bill adoption, questions over reappropriation, and approval of payment for Whitelaw and Judge Day. Senate convenes with a resolution to visit Porto Rico and Cuba under consideration, and Washington's farewell address to be read after the session. General Fate receives the Legion of Honor from the president. A bridge construction extension bill for the Columbia River area passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
de Armond
Dem Mo
Whitelaw
Judge Day
Canton Anid
Senate
Altar Pat
Br Uri
Juba
Porto Rico
Wolbatt
Cole
Atill
A. E. Fates
United States Armng
Legion of Honor
Columbia River
Tates
Oreg Ron
Oregon and Washington Bridge Company
Topeka and Salina Merchants Endorse Johnstone Cure
Two merchants from Topeka and Salina discuss Prof Johnstone’s advertised treatment for nervous exhaustion insomnia and related complaints. They cite personal relief and ongoing endorsements while noting a bundle of letters left at 519 Hatison St as inquiries about his cure and its claimed lasting effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Salina
Bald
Chicago
Jnbnaton
Kazaas Avenue
Johnstone
Buz
Tly Bunines
Hatison St
Abolish Board of Pardons Sought in Special Session
Judge Wells of the current board argues for abolishing the board or granting it more power. He suggests requiring the governor to act on recommendations and barring pardons until board action. He favors reviewable pardons and new trials when innocence might be shown, noting many lack funds for appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walls
Board of Pardons
Clem Fairchild
Plymouth Church Pastor Succeeds John Hall Rumor
Prominent Plymouth Church members hope Rev Whitson might accept the post vacated by Lyman Abbott. Dr Watson leads Sefton Park Presbyterian. Gould rumored to build again in New York. Detroit plant notes mix with Carnival Queen souvenirs and Excelsior Lodge events at 623 Quincy or 612 Kansas avenues in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Plymouth Church
New York
Franklyn
Whitson
Lyman Abbott
Watson
Sefton Park Presbyterian Church
Livertwal
Gould
Eawin Gould
The
Ny J
Gowhl-sayer
Detroit
Vogenits
Kansas Avenue
Excelsior Lodge
Ft. D
Quincy Street
Vogenitz
Social and Personal Gathers at BH Club and Nearby Notices
The BH club hosted a Saturday evening gathering with numerous attendees headed by Miss Elisabeth Moors of Lawrence and many others including Miss Almere Crandell Miss Lela Horde Miss Estelle Leon Miss Effie Hazen Miss Edna Prescott and Miss Helen Butterly. Other items note surprise parties New Year’s Eve plans visits from Cameron Miller and various social events plus Christmas activities and local announcements about family visits and holiday plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante
Elfeabeth Moors of
Lawrence
Almere Crandell
Lela Horde
Estelle Leon
Effie Hazen
Edna Prescott
Mint Helen Butterly
Anns Walsh
Margaret Gil- Olian
Agnes Gunther
Octavia Greenwood
Nellie Kirk
Mabel Foucht
Edith Brolpe
Bernice Ott
May DeClerca
Frank Duidhey
Hubert Stout
Frank Barkley
Louis Wingert
Aurel Ridings
Frank Hungate
Harry Buttery
Charles Markley
Nate ‘Thompson
Wil Martin
al Bryson
Joe Rumsey
BR. Hogeboom
Harry Leydan
Fred Brown
Kent Chesney
Mirxs Hopkins
Kansas City
Anna M. Parry Handy
Golden Rule Club
Platt
Lowman Bnl
A. V. Auter
John Baker
TN. Lockard
Cameron Miller
Bre
H. K. Teirt
A. J. Kitts
Mire
Will Trump
Billings
Snyders
Kansas
Lillian Tet
Chicago
Theodore Hammatt
Trammiatt
Major
C. Hood
Emporia
Jack Sharitt
Military Setoel
George Bharitt
Milton Reitz
Teela
University
Oluthe
Ed Small
Kaby
Atchison
Nellie Clough
Leavenworth
M. A. Clough
BB. Zartmann
Katherine Clough Zartman
Werner
Miriam
J. W. Beck
Fillmore Street
New York City
Mr. Werner
Joaonbine Colby
St. Louie
Bra
Bim
Tayler Street
Maud Kimball
Roy Bradford
Miss Kimball
Polk Street
Lote TetTt
Reaste Hay- Gen
Ahl. Connelly
Topeka
Mian Hensie Dougherty
Mr. and Dire
Lawrence McDonald
Potwin
Lanvepworth
Stiles Mabd Bannister
St. Marrs
Dupelin
Anna Venrietta
Santa Fe Club
Hve
W. C. Gienn
West
Ixth Street
Jaccard's Productions
Adama Bros
Topeks Agents
STOPPED BY ENGLAND Information on Aguinaldo expedition secrecy lifted
A United States cablegram reported by Consul General Wildman states British authorities at Hong Kong suppressed the expedition sent to aid Aguinaldo. The Foreign Office says Britain’s actions show friendship and sovereignty support while the source and organizers remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aires
Great Britain
United States
Hong Kong
Wildman
Department
Ten Mogul Engines Ordered at Schenectady
A brief item notes an order for ten mogul freight engines from Schenectady New York to be built with American patterns, two and a half inch cylinders, four inch stroke, and modern appliances. The shipment supports Japan's Nipoh Tall raid and the Yorks, with 30 workers, are busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
Soren Henectady
Mo B
Sifilund Station
Japan
Yorks
North Tupeka Announcements and Local Notices
A North Tupeka column lists social events and visits including Bimbel Co. hours, the Weller family from Warnexo attending Cantley Post bargains, Laura Orcutt returning to Kansas City, and Courtney and Cant Tureen guests. Local clergy and church groups meet, retirements and job changes noted, and a December meeting planned for the rave Tova club at the Dome with 23 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bimbel Co
A. Weller
Warnexo
Costley & Post
Shureday
Ascocia
Tiga
Miae
Laura Orcutt
Kansas City
Mia G
Jackson Street
Spidal
Cantley & Post
North Mim. S
Courtney
Sunray A. Tate
Henthereincay
Stators
Mr. Rey
Herbert French
Lukenw Brothers
Srench
Reenewstic
Ind
de Pauw Universh Ba
Texas Colonel J G Randle Shot Near Dallas City Hall
A Dallas report states Colonel J G Randle a leading Texas figure in electric street railway ventures was shot and killed near Dallas City Hall at 8 PM. H P Erwin of Forney confessed shooting claiming justification based on past threats and trouble with Randle. Erwin surrendered and declined further comment citing personal grievance.
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St. Louis
Republic
Dallas
Texas
J. G. Randle
H. P. Erwin
Forney
Randle
Erwin
Randie
Ed. Randall
Tennie Claflin to Open Stockbroker Office January 1
London reports Lady Cook former Miss Tennessee Claffin of New York says she will begin the new year as a stockbroker under the firm name Lady Cook and Cow She plans daily brokerage work and aims to meet influential financiers to advance social aims Her Wall Street past includes banking and brokering for Jay Gould and Vanderbilt Beggs Corman Salve advertised as a popular remedy used nationwide
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Lida Macferran
Clay Street
Horace Macferran
Ira
William Mecferran
Hla. Austin
Matthew Minderran
N. H. Laubach
Mise Liskie Dayly
Edith Dayis
Clara Laubach
Mary Walker
Vielen Walker
Tharp
Anns Hagar
Miller Maddocks
Misa Lida Bergen
Belle Thompson
Lise Sirk
Puora Bunker
Alice Patterson
Heavock
Horace Macferton
Jesee Cook
Robert Thompson
Charlie Elliott
Judd
McClintock
Austin
Will Bowen
George Lescher
Michard Thomis
Me. W. C Ralston
London
Lady Cook
Tennessee Claffin
New York
Victoria
Wall Street
Jay Gould
Vanderbilt
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Arkansas
Crawford's
Eye Comedy Company
Raymond
King
A. Harvey
Aeamlan
Pinirmierel
Davie
Topeka, Kansas
U.P
St Louis
Fayne Moore
Bidhataa Plinovaater
Lense Ijdteese
Praer
Berchanh Palls
Gill
Beecham
Prof Johnstone
Supreme Court
Brian Maclaren
Ogenitz
Social and Personal
Hughes
Kanena Avenue
Aff Price
Wewton Manufacturing
Chemical
OS William Street
Noma
Grand Opera House
Manehine Bar Onsen
Louis James
Kathryn Kidder
Frederick Warde
Jo Sheridan
School For Scandal
Sim Drag Co
Frank Daniels
Harry By Smith
Peter Herbert
Sebners, Cosbumon
Appotechia
Jeal
Sim
England
Aguinaldo
W. C. Groves
Cave Journal
le Harrison
Ian Ty
Topekauve
West Sixth
Tn West
W. Levine CO
Br. Louis
Satai Wil
Dermancet Brown Bros. Co
Monrot St
Jeffernon
Ith
Ach
Topeka Trust Co
Kansas Ave
San UE
del Tene
van Buren
Capitol
Western Ave
Eke
Avery
Wil
T. Lawlese
Stork
Doris Stander
West Tenth
Poe
Psarly
Bay Mare
Cil Cooke
Klein St
Two
Monroe
Wagin Bn Hachess
Johrti L. Hows
Ola Court House
Goenti
Soren van Bares
A. A. Ripley
Union Stouksarde
Leaneoe
Spo Marae
Crawford
I Manus
Suckeon
Tunica
Sriih
Coe
A. Hirbour
Waitt Valley
Tor
Hanses Ave
Upstate
Tapeee
Ot Hansen
Tepeka
Milason
Investors Directoe
Morea Roa Serace
le Biacos
Fame Ave
Wasree
Stirenne
Kanmas
Thaiea
Maathapritues
Ryanaly
Alive
Zeta
Ban
Ee Wille
Stengicr Tauncher
Ryder
Corie
Gortos
Central Ave
North Tuprka
Ida G Barnes
Be Bacurf
Ee Aesian
sToRace Ays
Ie Wansipe
Aes Skinner
Tamer
B_HATDES
Ana Oitrian
Shep Garrooo
EE the Barling CO
de Rubi
Ness Wilsom
Bessie
Hoyt
Big Comedy Co
North
Tupeka
Southern Chivalry
Tennie Claflin
Corman
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