State reformatories curb neglect by charging parents
A Kansas proposal argues parents of children placed in state reformatories should bear monthly costs for feeding clothing and educating their offspring. The draft bill sets per child charges by state reformatories and requires parents to pay into the state treasury to cover maintenance and education.
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Fart
Thorpe
Mont Citees
Metoit
Hourne
Unp
Lasat
Kansas
Public Stock Confinement Provision for Juvenile Offenders
A historic notice requires sheriffs in each county to confine and publicly display youths found guilty, for 24 hours, to deter crime and expose wrongdoers to social gaze. Authorities may jail or fine officials who neglect duties, with penalties up to 300 dollars.
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Ani
Weber
Stove Trust Formed With 10 Million Capital
A new stove trust formed with 10 million dollars capital aims to raise prices on all stove types within six months. Charter members include Michigan Stove Company, Detroit Stove Company, Peninsular Stove Company, York Stove Company, Albion Stove Works, and Phillips & Clark.
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Chicas
The
Tribune
Mendis
Detroit
Meh
Shlaen
Michigan Buuwy Company
Detroit Stove Company
Penincular Stove Company
Bork Stove Company
Ailon Stove Works
Phillips & Clark
Michigan Stove
Carnival of Nations Opens at Hamilton Hall
All nations costumes fill Hamilton hall for the Carnival of Nations benefiting the Topeka Orphans' Home. Molly Fryer leads a bustling evening with booths run by society ladies, performances by Marshall's band, and attractions including a tarot-like show with exotic acts.
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Carnival of Nations
Hamilton Hall
Marshall
Carnival of Netross
Topeka
Jabaheae
City Council Unanimously OKs Water Plant Vote
Ten council members and other Topeka representatives voted to build a city water supply plant with terms to be set for a spring election. The decision followed a dispute with the existing water company and a settlement offer rejected earlier. Council member Warner urged action to ensure water service for his district.
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Tree
Topeka
Warner
John F. Willams
President Street
Willams’ Uttle
Netters
Feljos
McFadien
Committee On Ways and
Cuunellman Mmer- Ban
Drew
Gentomen
Webb McNals
Second Ward
Fellows
Morgan
Gypsy Booths and Ball Highlight Hamilton Hall Event
The article describes a festival atmosphere at Hamilton hall with guests in Sixteenth Century costumes visiting booths themed Japanese Iceland English French Spanish German and a Gypsy cave. A Gypsy queen Molly Fryer Stackovitch will appear briefly before her coronation next May. The Carnival of Nations ball is planned for Wednesday evening with tickets sold for an invitation event benefiting the orphans home.
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Cuesia
As Wassou
Jens Prost
Grace Foulka
Mahony Marfin
Marthe Bradshaw
Augusta Cowan
Marie Whaley
Hernns
Lilian Fert
Mary Moon
Edna Crane
Lillian Whitblock
Caroline Chinee
Congo Free State
George Berry
Louis Pelt
Eat
Sandow
Wright
Curtis Bailey
Cairo
Mabel Baker
Suzanna Jewell
Santa Waters
Fe. Waters
Mabel Jiiilis
Pearlude Prescott
Toll
Molly Fryer-Stackovitch
Hamilton Hall
Grray Cave
Miases Jones
Margaret Dudley
Sigma Sigma Club
Misaes Emily King
Helen Thompson
Lena Short
Ethel Short
Helen Smith
Huberta Wasson
Louise Stith
Lena Moray
Kittle
Myrtie Davin Tvah Davis
Gertrude Devereaux
Susie Gay
Edna McClintock
Seren Conservatory
Versailles
Florence Horn
Timms Dennis
Margaret Bear
Jeestt Gustenan
Mornains
Sra
Harry Williams
Stefana
Fannie Moon
Mabel Wilson
Mabel Quitter
America
Mise Etta Covell
Lena Shekien
Gertrude Regular
Helen Butterly
Jessie Cuthbert
Theresa Hoyt
Meta Mdeerton
Verne Russ
Susie Rupten
Minnie Calvin
Viola White
Anna Wi- Ham
Fay Shreve
Steinbers
Tmusic
J. Hi. Wetherell
Frank Wear
J Hankla
JL King
Irvine Doolittle
Walter Trurgess
Chas. W. Barnes
Tara King
Will Wiksdal
Dorr Norton
Mia
J. P. Howe
Annie
Harriet Jones
S45
Wolock
Hamlin Hall
Uegressary
Apollo Maniotin Club
Reform School
The
Indies of the Orphans’ Home Turd
J. H. Wetherell
Cairobridal Prociesion
Virgilene Mulvane
Daisy Davidson
Edan Carpenter
Che Dren
Streets of Cairo
Trade giants control US store manufacturing prices say critics
The text notes Detroit and Peninsi-Mar as major competitors for second place and claim they dominate much of the country’s store manufacturing business. It suggests they have long controlled prices and influenced trade for years.
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Detroit
Peninsi- Mar
Iext
Mexican Bonds Move to Transfer From Europe to America
New York reports James Seligman of J. & W. Seligman hints at refunding Mexico’s national debt with U S. involvement but offers few specifics. Mexican finance secretary Timantour and European bankers are linked to the plan, with bonds held in Germany the Netherlands and other nations. Total debt about 295.5 million dollars includes gold and silver holdings secured by revenues.
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Europe
America
New York
James Seligman
J. & W.seligman
Don Jane Ives Timantour
Fminees
Seligmans
Seherter
Mexico
Orm
Seligmann
Far Olen Lapking House
Haren Grieich— Droeder & Co
Berlin
Hoth#ohlids banking house
Nésthy
Wnehnd
Gorn Ty
Holland
United States
Continental National to Absorb International Bank
Chicago announces Continental Nations bank will absorb the International, an old Chicago state bank, around February 21. Continental Hae a capital of 100,000 with deposits of 15,000.00 fur ralsue to its last report while the International had a capital of 609,000 and deposits of 1,200,000.
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Continental National
International
Chicago
Continental Nations Bank
The
Way Down East Fashioned American Play At Manhattan
A four act drama fashioned after The Old Homestead titled Way Down East was staged at the Manhattan theater for the first time. Odel Williams Squire Bartlett and actresses Minnie Dupree and Phoebe Davis delivered strong performances amid honest pathos and humor though some melodramatic excess noted. The house responded with enthusiasm and recalls. The play is written by Lottie Bly Parker.
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East
Amer Denman Thompson
New York
Hant
Old Homestead
Manhattan Theater
Odel Wiliams
Squire Bartlett
Minnie Dupree
Kate Brewster
Phoebe Davis
Anna Moor
Gas rate ordinance in embryo and company report delay
The committee on judiciary failed to obtain information from the gas company about earnings, delaying the new gas rate ordinance. A resolution was passed requiring the company to comply with the law and file its semi annual report with city engineers.
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Still Tn
Committee On Judiciary
Goodbye Bridge Transfer Ends City Claim on Old Kansas Ave Bridge
City officials unanimously voted to relinquish all claims to the old Kansas Avenue Bridge and turn ownership to the county. The city will receive $1,000 worth of county work on bridge approaches. Bond for wiringContractors approved. sewer and alley alterations discussed. various city staff and budget actions noted.
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Kansas Avenue
Csty
Commell
Furman Baker
Willam Bradbury
Hugh Lawler
Fred Bradary
Preservation push for Fredericksburg battlefield park
Historic move in Richmond seeks to incorporate a memorial park association to care for Fredericksburg and adjacent battlefields. The effort mirrors Chickamauga park aims to mark and preserve natural features of the Wilderness and nearby battles from 1862 63 with many organizers former Union and Confederate soldiers. Local legislators may back the plan, joining a broader preservation trend for historic sites.
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Richmond
Fredericksburg
Chickamauga
Chancellorsville
Wilderness
Sydaylvania
Ore
Cure a Cold in One Day and Witch Hazel Salve Ad
Claim promises quick cure with eLean Bromo nines Tablets and a money back guarantee. Advertises DeVite's Witch Hazel Salve for burns, scalds, eczema and other skin ailments as an instant relief and pile remedy from G. W. Stansfeld at 632 Katss Avenue.
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DeVite
G. W. Stans- Geld
Katsss Avenue
Grain for the gulp elevating grain shipments south
The MoPar-Wad Grain company plans a Des Moines elevator to move grain southward. The new facility would handle about 6000 tons daily, routing shipments via the Chicago main line and Des Moines. A planned rail link between Gately and Movnusd Sat e strengthens a southward connection to the Gull Port.
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Deo Moines
MoPar- Wad Grain Company
Madrid
Paul
Des Muinen
Kuo~ Kok & Weetars
Raney Chy
Pittshore & Gale Railroad
Gately
Movnusd
Defends Prophet Smith Denounces Utah Church
A figure claiming to be son of Joseph Smith challenges Latter Day Saint practices. He asserts his father opposed plural marriage and that church leaders promoted it without warrant. He condemns current Utah church actions and vows to uphold early church doctrine.
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Mormotium
Utah
Chicago
Ruthie Jonni Smith
Ameria c
Joseph Smith
Patyghery
Ulah Moravia
Cather
Church of Latter Day Saints
North Topeka Items and Local Notices
North Topeka items report low funds and church activities, with mentions of residents Herrington, Van Buren Street, and local Bible and book sales. Social news covers visits, travel to Kansas City and Memphis, and a Ladies Duplicate club event. An Abraham Marple funeral is noted in Herchester, with Apulian recite contracts upcoming. One Minute Cough Cure advertised for colds and throat troubles.
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Herrington
van Buren Street
Albus
Cromwell & Jeter
Ultians
Cranwell & Juetters
AL M. Petro
van Buret
Charlee
Jeanette
Mires
Benke
Outehie Sbiweuse
Courtney
Nuthinebwae dimiateOeit
Massinkty
Kansas
Eliverh
Mise
Mise May Parsons, Cartier of Morse and Inek~ Aon Stents Mrs . A. Fernstreah
Hithe
Sarah Bern
Memphis
Max Apel
Jett
Meriden
Hliach
Abs
Apel
C. Nicholson
Charles
Abraham Marple
Marpli
Herchester
Ezekiel Marnie
Texn
Tomonrow
W. Stanafeld
Arene
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Water Company
Comom
Pres. MacDonald
Kuansaa State Teachers’ Association
Tupeks
Aml Qisyoning
Presi
Tope
Chicago Banks Combine
Apter
C. P. Adams Music Pavilion
West Sixth Avenue
Ivers & Pond Pianos
Gas Company
NEW _ SEWER
A Haske
EK. J. Whittaker
TB. Mayo
J. G. Wood
James Gillett
H.C. Lindsey
Madison
Monroe
Fifth
Sixth
Edgar Webb
Edson
Wills Edsont
Farnsworth
G Baltey
FP. Hawkins
General Revenue Fund
Pire Department
Metropolita Polite
BRKS
Rountree
Washington Street
Tenth Street
Mood Plumbing and Heating Company
Ida M. Wehe
Jennie M. Welle
Lola K. Bennett
John W. Wene
Hebert
Ritchie
John Rtitchie
H. Tueckten
Kive
de Witt
G. W. Stansfield
Prophet Smith
North Topema
Jeann
Beecham
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