Taft to Be Guest at Kansas Semi Centenary Event
Taft likely guest of honor for Kansas Semi Centennial celebration in Topeka on May 6. planning committee meets tonight at Commercial Club to outline work, invite major groups, arrange music by Eugene Ware and Chicago Symphony, and seek fraternal support.
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Eugene Ware
Charles Bunch
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Reach
Chicago
Reading Daily
Hecer— Bury
Beach
Intal
Wiliam H. Taft
Kansas
Topeka
Weading
Vormy
Pheodore Roosevelt
Charles Curtin
Dent Reowevet
Taft
el Hiv
Tasitven
North Arid
Peet Sule
Sonia
Mec
Manta
Hia
T. F. Garver
Ehitys. Vee
PJ. Menaghar
George W. Ching
P. Jordan
Albert M. Potter
Dell Kelson
DI Gree Weld
Clas 2
Bellows
T. A. McNeal
Washington
Krausds
Ammunition Debate in County Over Bill for Supplies
Julier Lawson questioned a four and a half dollar bill for ammunition noting past sheriff Cook blamed failed convict campaigns on dry cartridges. Auditor Welch explained the prior purchase was disallowed due to the claim ammunition would not fire, though rumors persist that it did fire along with other firearms.
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Julier Lawson
Cook
Leavenworth
Lawron
Lawson
Welch
Weteh
Wolff backs Topeka garbage reduction plant bid
Chas Wolff of Wolff Packing plans to be a stockholder in Topeka garbage reduction, with Charles Elliott. They say a plant will be built by June, locations kept secret, and capital of about 40000 sought. The venture aims to turn garbage into grease and fertilizer under the Welslow patent system.
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Topeka
Chas, Wolff
Wolff Packing Company
Wolff
Vincennes, Intl
St. Louis
Charles Hiliott
Elliott
Campas
Plani Ny
W. S Osborn
Sea-Venger
Charles Wolff
Bur
Garvage
Nightaall
Topeki
Mat graTh
Havie
Rilce
Servier
Carter
Garbage Reduceon Company
New York
Welsingle Kinsett
Wisi
Welsingle
How Torpedoes Work by U G Cook Navy Cadet
Kansas boy U G Cook, a naval ensign from Gove County, describes torpedo use aboard the destroyer Whipple. He explains two lengths of the Whitehead torpedo, its cigar shape, and a practice routine three times weekly, noting the larger five meter version on destroyers and newer ships.
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U. G. Cook
Kansas
Navy
United States Navy
United States
Whipple
Asacola
Fin
U Cook
5. C. Cook
Secretary of State
Gove County
Young Cook
Annapolis Naval Academy
Mavy
Ensign Cook
Bargain Clothing Sale Offers Deep Discounts and Pushy Claims
A clothing department advertises heavy fleece tops, cotton sweaters, fleece union suits, knee pants, and suspenders at low prices with bold claims of “bottom price” and cost on overcoats. The ad promises value and profit motives, urging shoppers to buy with confidence in the store’s generosity.
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Ramsay
Torpedoes and battleship roles in naval warfare
An article explains torpedo construction and operation detailing the warhead, cap, and percussion, along with the pressure chamber, depth control, engines, propellers, and steering gear. It notes torpedoes travel about 8 knots, reach nearly a mile, and emphasizes naval power and fleet implications.
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Ballist
Corpedo
Tifinitels Hall
Great Britain
United States
Whipple Carries Four Torpedoes And Crew Losses
A fragment from a wartime report notes the Whipple vessel carrying four deadly missiles each weighing 1200 pounds. The text references the lone black hulk and choosers of the slain, indicating a loss of life and military action.
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Nove de Source
Hard Road for Trust in Ship Building Case
New plan for reorganization of the United States Ship Building company gains tentative support from the reorganization committee and Bondholders Protective Company but Commonwealth Trust Company may oppose record assent. Authorities say Commonwealth, as successor to financing, could become target of shareholder action over the proposed stock wipeout while directors consider suing to syndicate their stake in the ship building deals.
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New York
Alhough
United States’ Ship Building Company
Samuel Untertiger
Protective Company
Commonwealth Trust Company
Trust Company of the Republic
Commonwealth Company
Fhancinae
Aup
Commonwealth Trust
Oakland city adopts new ordinance structure and clerk
Oakland appoints Brigham as mayor who names Ha Steinhour city clerk to draft a city code. A city attorney will be appointed to challenge the ordinances once prepared. Vienna reports customs refuse to unload 40 carloads of Argentine beef, ordered back at border due to officer oversight.
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Vienna
London
Patrolman Is Discharged Amid Rushed New Appointment
A newly appointed patrolman, W. J. Prosser, was discharged with little regret, suggesting the chief added an extra officer shortly before. The incident highlights tension over staffing levels and the force’s composition.
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W. J. Prosser
Sheriff Lucas to Testify for Defense in Dewey Trial
Sheriff Lucas plans to depart for Norton tonight to testify for the defense in the Chauncy Dewey case and for his ranch men charged with related offenses. He has moved Dewey and associates from St. Francis to Topeka for the appeal before the supreme court. Commissioner Legarda's wife dies in Manila.
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Lucas
Norton
Chauncy Dewey
Itis Salling Ose Berrys
Dewey
St. Francis
Topeka
Supreme Court
Will Willie Sells Sell Stirring Circus Auction confusion
A city paper notes Willie Sells claimed a January to April sale of the Sells circus but officials say no sale occurred. Treasurer HR Perry says only old equipment valued at about 5000 dollars was sold and the circus will return bigger next year. Wagons are being repainted and stored at the fair grounds as the Selis-Downs circus plans for next season.
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Willie Sells
Sells
HR Perry
Sella Circus
Kansas Avenue
Fair
Little Girl Found On Kansas Avenue
A dainty three and a half year old girl was found walking alone on Kansas avenue by police. She carried four small parcels and spoke little, not showing fear. Officers could not fully understand her but she appeared comfortable with Chief McCollum, who offered to take her home.
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Kansas Avenue
McCollum
Large Territory Without Mail In Wyoming Desolate Rail Gap
Cheyenne Wyo February report notes vast central Wyoming remains cut off as star route contractors drop mail service from newline to Lander and the Casper to Lander Thermopolis route. Jail crowds build with no remedy in sight while rail connections are absent, isolating communities from outside world. In Ottawa or Washington, Admiral Schley recovers from grippe and is able to leave his bed to-day.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Star
Newline
Lander
Casper
Thermopolis
Shoe Sale Promises Wide Range of Heeled Styles
A sale announces a broad selection of footwear including Potay Newport Hiawatha Paris Minion and other heel fashions from Louis Military and Common-sense with items suitable for dress or walking boots and a promise that the choices will be available tomorrow.
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Potay
Newport
Hiawatha
Paris
Minion
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Sonable Merchandise
Tran
SIT
Iepckas
Busvest Stere Skirclilons
Centennial
Roosevelt
WHL
Gov. Black
Matthews & Drechsel
Topeka Garbage Reduction Co
Packer
Kemperspaxton
Sixth and
Quincy
Melton
Oxford
Buel
Park Wens
Postum Coffee
Wellville
Shipbuilding Company
Alaire
Oakland
Legarda
Manila
Benita Legarda
Philippine Commission
Perry
Circus
Lonnon
House of Commons
Hoteon
Schley
Feb. S
Kaczynski
Jackson
Crosby Bros
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