Free Fight By the Appointment of Kurtz to Short Term Senate Seat
Feb 18 report from Zanesville notes Governor Bushnell plans to appoint Charles L. Kurtz to the short term Senate seat. The move aims to please Hanna and avoid offense to Foraker, while setting the stage for party factions and potential long term bids. Rumors swirl that Kurtz will run with Sherman, altering the state’s political balance.
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Cantor
Zunesville
Charles L. Kurt
Bushnell
Zaneaville
Kurtz
Jong Tare
Leamt
Miton
Sherman
Changes Likely in Cabinet Picks in McKenna Era
Canton Ohio February 15 reports indicate several cabinet changes may occur within days. The question centers on whether McKenna’s choice will recognize 150 Wither Republicans and if Gary replaces Hanna as postmaster general, with strong southern support for Gary as the southern cabinet member.
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McKenna
Canton
McKenta Ee
Gary
Hanna
Washington, Inn
Gencey Ae
Jamun A. Gary
McKintey
Canfare Ang
Hkeng
Nna
Fanos
Can Het Co
Sunderland Presbyterian Service Presses Cleveland Greetings
In Washington on February 15 a Presbyterian service led by Rev. Dr. Sunderland ended with a call for non communicants to remain seated. Guests rose for handshakes as Mr. Cleveland and his wife faced an awkward moment, the rector hoping to please all parties. The pastor is a warm friend of the Cleveland family.
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Washington
Presbyterian Church
Sunderland
Cleveland
Thone
Clevelands
Charity drive gains pace as famine relief grows
Rendon February 16 famine relief pledges reach 2751 pounds and rise by 100000 yearly. The Prince of Wales diamond jubilee fund ends this annual London hospitals drive. Press and Daily Telegraph shilling fund started Monday now totals 100 shillings and grows daily by about 5000 shillings. Palace Clothing Co offers free cash customers' books.
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Rendon
Prince of Wales
London
Daily Telegraph
Palace Clothing Co
Against the Removal Why Topeka Must Keep Pension Agency
S J Jennings argues against moving the pension agency from Topeka urging retention to aid west of the Mississippi. He cites Topeka’s high pension payouts, westward beneficiary distribution, and the imbalance of disbursement between east and west regions. He notes Topeka’s central position and the hardship on 200,000 veterans if relocated. Wichita, Kan February.
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J. & Jennings
Topeka
Ohto
Toke
Penelong
Washington
Boston
Philadel
Mississippi
The
Rocks
Arkansas
India
Missouri
Minnesota
San Francisco
St. Lowie
Mississippi River
Jenn
WINGS
Wichita
Kan
Capt A J Arnolds Quest for Gold in Shawnee County
Postmaster A J Arnold believes a rich gold vein lies on his farm near the Little Soldier in Shawnee County. He plans spring prospecting and personal supervision, citing topography and a visiting expert’s geology description. He expects to determine the mineral type after sampling rock from several spots.
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A. J. Arnold
Shawnee County
Arnold
Thare
The Rivals At Grand In Sheridan With Kansan Comedy Club
Sheridan hosts the Kansan University Comedy Club presenting The Rivals at the Grand on Feb 27 directed by Miss Georgia Brown who has staged Topeka amateur plays. The troupe tours Feb 25 with The Hivale at Law in Lawrence, visiting Topeka Ottawa Imporia Atchison and Leavenworth. The Flint s hypnotists open at Crawford Opera House tonight with magnoscope views. Uncle Tom s Cabin also appears next Saturday. Sam Short, a colored prisoner, escapes from county jail via coal chute and conduit, later recaptured and required to serve a 0 fine for larceny.
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Leavenworth
Flints
Crawford Opera House
Sam Short
Casida
Reform School
Reform
Tarceny
Salina Annus Meeting Announced and Union Pacific Fare Notice
The annus meeting of the Grand eveat to be held at Salina Kansas. The Union Pacific will sell round trip tickets from Kansas and Kansas City Mo. Tickets on sale Feb 1922 inclusive. F A Lewis city ticket agent Caton Pacific system 53 Kansas Avenue Topeka Kansas.
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Salina
Kansas
Union Pacific
Tate
Doinis
Kansas City
Kate
F. A. Lewis
Caton Pacific
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Washington
DY. C
Baltimore & Ohio A. KR
Sentinstion
Exchense
Ingersoll Defends Free Speech at New York Academy
The fiery speaker argues against Rev. Thomas Dixon for refusing to preach, condemning narrow orthodoxy and urging equal access to the Academy of Music for both sides. He mocks Dixon’s fear of reason and insists dialogue harms no one.
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Thomas Dixon
Narrowness
New York
Robert J. Ingersoll
Academy of Music
Ingersoll
Dixon
Corbett's Sunday Work Prepares for Nevada Fight
San Francisco. James J. Corbett spent Sunday largely at rest and on business. He sparred one round with Don McVey for ten cents, visited family, and performed in show business earning about 1 009. He worried over the art’s decline with Walter Watson, discussed training plans, and prepared to depart for Shaw's Springs for training until the fight, with a retinue of trainers and sports figures joining en route.
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San Francisco
James J. Corbett
Don MacVey
San Francisce
Corbett
Taint
Walter Watson
Olympic Club
Nevada
Shaw's Springs
Harry
Joe
Don McVey
Wm. Brady
Jeffreys-Stenzler
Jeffreys
Judge Were a Good One and Other Local Notices
A fragment bundle reports on a pending Douglas- Franklin- Anderau judgeship, a corrected quote from J P Davis about insurance bill effects, and Ward L Smith’s chronic diarrhea cure claim with Chamberlain’s remedy ad. Also mentions Peerless Steam Laundry offers repaired collars.
Missouri National Reorganization Aims to Form New Bank
Calvin Hood of Emporia Kansas is slated as president with Chatica Lantry of Strong City Kansas as cashier and H P Clark as assistant cashier. The plan wipes out old stock and transfers 75 percent of assets to a new institution under a new name and management. Stockholders vote Monday to liquidate and reorganize, with Comptroller Eckers approving the plan, while depositors must consent for charter issuance.
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Kansas City Journal
Missouri National Bank
Calvin Hood
Emporia
Kas
Chatica J.L. Lantry
Strong City
H. P. Clark
Billsour National
Erkets
Taeans
Rom
D. V. Reiger
Henry C. Kumpf
Paul Covington
Erkels
Bim
Stekholders
Sam B. Horsh
Sam B. Horsh, Speaking For the Depositors' Committee
Kansas City
T. B. Wallace
Chicago
Eckers
Omaha
Asuets
Missouri National
Lanky
Blackmar
Kansas State University
Kansas Cranks Tested in St Joseph Stock Yards Meeting
John Donovan manager of the St Joseph Stock yards labeled Kansans as cranks amid an Investigating Committee inquiry into dividends. He defended Swift ownership changes while opposing Crimp and Crisp clash, stating Kansas holds fanaticism and implying risk in visiting during legislature. Exchange ended abruptly as Chairman Whitecotton curtailed the session.
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St Joasph
Jefferson City
John Donovan
St. Joseph
Stock Yards
Swift
Crinp
Donovan
Kansas
Seriion
Iite
Cbeolure
Risp
Elisa
Whitecotton
Pees
Fina
Mrs Booth Tucker Stricken by Indian Fever Recurrence
Mrs. Booth Tucker, wife of Salvation Army commander, fell ill in Brooklyn on Sunday and was moved to New York City home. Reports say her condition improved last night but doctors suspect a relapse of the Indian fever.
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New York
Booth Tucker
Salvation Army
Brooklyn
Washington
House
Cannon
Saves
Dom. Tex
Cummings
Secretary of State
House of Representatives
Havana
Santa Fe Route Schedule Includes Night and Day Services
Santa Fe Route Limited runs on Thursdays and Sundays at 1:33 a.m with vestibuled Pullman Palace Sleepers and Buffet Smoking and Dining Cars. California Express sails daily at 4:35 a.m with Palace and Tourist cars. Homenekers Excursion listed for February 14 March 2 and 16. For info call passenger depot at foot of Fifth Street or Cromwell & Jeffers North Topeka. contacts W Garvey Agent and W J Black G P A Topeka.
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Yopexa
California Express
Fifth Street
Cromwell & Jeffers
Lapostoles
North Topeka
Woman's Wit Carries Osteopathy Bill in North Dakota
In Bismarck on February 15 a Senate vote passed a measure to permit osteopathic practice after a hearing where Mrs Delendre die spoke in its favor. Supported by endorsements from Mrs J B Foraker and Colonel Conger, she criticized doctors and cited Kirksville, Missouri, as a treatment center. The bill passed by a two thirds margin and awaits the governor's signature.
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Mra
J. B. Foraker
Bismarck
N. D
Senate
House
State Board of Health
Kirksville
J. &. Foraker
Colonel Conger
Akron
Ohio
Dangerous neck twist nearly kills 14 year old girl in San Francisco
In San Francisco a 14 year old girl, Mise Mattie Hodme, nearly loses her life while braiding her hair. She twists her neck too far and falls unconscious as neck muscles pull her face out of shape. Dr Stratton surgically realigns the neck. she remains in grave danger.
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San Francisco
Misa Mattie Hodme
Mise Mattle
Hodge
Mattie
Garver and Larimer to establish law firm in Topeka
Garver a former Republican candidate for chief justice moves to Topeka with family in April to set up a new law partnership with J J Larimer in the Columbian building. He served on the appellate court and has shifted from politics to law practice as he joins Topeka’s legal field.
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Topeka
Salina
PF. Garver
Gay
Sutting
Kansas Fort
Northern Department
Morrill
Garver
A. W. Smith
Lewelling
Saino
J. J. Larimer
Columbian Building
Weather Indications for Chicago and Kansas
Feb 15 forecast notes fair conditions in Kansas tonight and Tuesday with warmer readings in the south and west. Winds are variable across regions, with overall warmer trend in southern and western parts while Chicago area weather remains unsettled.
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Chicago
Kansas
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Charles A. Stuart
Joe Waters
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J. P. Davis
Stats Journal
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Poindexter
J.P. Davis
Ward L. Smith
Frederickstown
Europe
America
Chamberlain's Dell
NEW Missouri National
Calvin
Ili
Santa FE
California
W. Garvey
W. J. Black
G. P. A. Topeka
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John
Kennedy
Jemima
Ralston
Pettijohn
Pettijorn
Battle Ax
George McC
Wolff
WM. Green & Sons
Kau. Ave
A. H. Sharum
Kansas Ave
Western Foundry and Machine Works
Topeka Foundry # Machine Works
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Sapolio
Garver and Larimer
Swenatrey
Growsy
Brechams
Boston Clearing House
Calumet & Heela Mining Company
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