Frank Durbin's Beer and Grand Jury Report
The grand jury investigates policemen and the alleged theft of Frank Durbin's beer. Testimony includes ex-officers Matthews and Holset, and claims about doors being opened and locked. Indictments expected as court moves to new building. officials discuss bond issues for school houses and various deeds and real estate matters in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Durein
George Matthews
Join Holset
Hobeuw
Johnston
Bubson
John
Bassesty
Frank Durelh
Charles Schusibel
Craddock and
Dorein
Hobson
du Fein
Halsch
Grand Army Teums
Socialists With Brains to Hold Public Lectures
A group calling themselves smart socialists plan lectures on sociological reforms at Central Congregational church starting tomorrow evening. Prof George D Herrda of Grinnell Iowa will discuss in the first session with daily talks on social topics in the afternoons. Invited outsiders include Rev RM Tunnell Manhattan Rev W L Wheeler Chapman Rev LC Schnacke Great Bend Rev George Woodhall Wabanssee Rev D H Steiner Alga and Rev T E Chapman Wakefield. They prepared papers on the general subject Is the Seton on the Mount Practical Basin for Hawes Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Herrda
Grinell
Iowa
Central Congregational Church
RM. Tunnell
Manhattan
W. L Wheeler
Chapman
LC. Schnacke
Great Bend
George Woodhall
Davenport's Wreck On The Crescent Limited Train
Inquiry from General Manager Metcalf reports that at 7 45 last night train No 3 struck two cows near the Alabama river bridge north of Montgomery Alabama. Frack Everett colored sreman was badly injured as the engine rolled down the bank. Three baggage cars including Davenport baggage were derailed and one damaged. Passengers were transferred to another train at 12 50. Some Davenport scenery was damaged.
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Mer
Lonmevintes
Te General Manager
New Orleans Ger
Louisville & Nashville
Stontgomery
Ala
Fanny Devenport Co
Generel
Metcalf
Alabama River Bridge
Frack Everett, Colored
Sreman
Davenport
Davenport Company
Curious Answers From a Civil Service Exam On Sharks
A transcript of a boy under ten describing shark habits shows fanciful notions from India to Africa. He claims five rows of teeth and a mudata catching method, with pirates, ships, and even land dwelling sharks. A London Church Times note adds a satirical tale about Edouard Lockroy’s boyhood trespasses.
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Civil Service Commission
Indiad
England
Nile
America
London
Church Times
Weather: colder with snow flurries across Kansas and nearby regions
Weather reports indicate increasing cloudiness and colder temperatures across Kansas Santa Fe route areas with snow flurries. Some regions like southern New Mexico and Texas remain clear and pleasant. eighteenth degrees below zero reported in parts.
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Ken- 33
Kansas
Santa Fe
Koen Gland
Herington
Chickasha
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Society Notes Reveal Topeka Guests and Weddings
In Topeka society news Misses Nins Thames and Gertrude Crary visit and entertainments fill Library hall and Pansy club. Several guests arrive from Humboldt Lafayette and Lawrence while weddings dominate with Purcell Prescot nuptials in a Presbyterian ceremony and receptions planned as the couple travels to California.
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Migs Nins Thames
First Presbyterian Church
Louise Holt
Humboldt
Charles
Ipod Smith
M. K Leonard
Dovar Ia
WC. Campbell
Will Remsie
Gertrude L. Crary
Lafayette
Indiana
J. A. Hickey
Potwin Place
J.N. Lee
Lawrence
Kansas City
Oxford Club
Topeka Engagements Touted in Local Gossip
In Topeka social circles, engagements are being discussed as Lent nears. Notable pairs include Miss Mabel Johnson with Frank Thomas and Miss Gertrude Roberts with George Rast, among others. Some couples plan weddings after Lent or later in the year, with housing and invitations already noted.
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Lens
Topeka
Mabel Johnson
Frank Thomas
Mir
George Rast
Kansas City
Gertrude Roberts
Marguerite Hradley
Carroll Mierriem
Lulu Mauspeater
Will Johnson
Jessie Small
Walter Noble
It Aid
J. D. SieCune
Harrison Street
Star Ticklers and a 28 Story Broad Street Building
A chaotic 1890s style item notes Jefferson Levy building a 28 story office tower on Broad Street near Park Row, sale of No 21 Park Row for about 300000 to a syndicate led by Wm Ivins, and plans for a 24 story new office on the site. Also touches Philadelphia oil shipments, year totals near 319 million gallons, a minor digression about oil prices, and assorted advertising lines for Peerless Steam Laundry.
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Broad Street
Jefferson M. Levy
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Broad
New Sree
Park Row
Postoffice
Demas S Harpes
Ivins
Philadelphia
Wells Bring Oil and Gold Folklore From Upstate NY Farms
A New York Sun report describes 19th century farmers Caywood Huey and Gattry in Solnay toe County uncovering oil and coal-like stones while digging wells. Caywood’s water well fills with petroleum oil citing rich output. Huey’s cellar gas and odor prompt storage precautions. Gattry’s bore yields bowlders dark with petroleum residue.
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Joseph Caywood
Restling
Solnaytoe
Ora
Caywood
Thia
James Huwy
James W. Gattry
Galery
New York Sun
Catholic Church Directory Estimates U S Catholic Population
The official Catholic Church directory for the United States shows 9 410 700 Catholics organized into IW archdioceses and 71 dioceses led by 14 archbishops one cardinal and 89 bishops. It notes 10 248 priests serving 1 801 churches with stations and chapels and records 882 024 more members than last time along with 285 more priests 142 more churches and more parochial schools 91 978 more children and four more orphanages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Catholic Church
Catholica
IW Archdiocess
Hexlers Agitated Over Healer Cure Dispute at Elk Point
In Elk Point South Dakota the Christian Shetoo colony quarrels over compensation for alleged cures. Farmer J B Schreyer who did not believe in the doctrine resented a neighbor healer treating him without his knowledge. The healer claimed credit for the recovery and Schreyer refused payment threatening court action. The case stirs the Little community.
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Hexlers
Elk Point
S. D
J. B. Schreyer
Ares
Recovnrec
Schreyer
Chinsgow Fines Herald
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Kansas Avenue
M. Crosby
Penang
Frank Durbin
Durbin
Hazen
New Hale
District Court
New Court House
Packers
Thial Foncow
J_ EF
Frantened
Welfe
Lon Packer
Packer
Jalf
The
Wolff Packing Company
Pecker
Lewis Ransom
Bonda
Dawes
Safford
Stout
Jesse Shaw
Board of Education
Sbout
Walnut Grove
Register of Deeds’ Cove
Dexner James Neely
William Baxter
Wakarusa
Emma
Alfred DeNeen
D. D. de Nego
Washburn Avenue
Topeka Investment & Lawn Company
Tillie C
Block
Auburndale
Emma E
Reginald T
Gertrude A. Kreipe
Mary A. Kreipe
Montagaces
Wiliam Baxter
James Neely
Tillie C. Stoker
J. W. Swiker
J. O. Shaw, Jr
Monrorar Caxcenap
William Dig
Northwestern Mutual Lite . Insurance Company
M. Edouard Lockray
M. Lockray
Paris
Washington
Edouard Lockroy
Chicago Tribune
Paull
Pacific
Washington Stat
Momanis
General Notes OF Society
Nellie Strain
Misaea Edne Warren
Lulu Maynall
Edna Jones
Mamie Weeks
Elsie Mart
Nellie Swain
Hoy Black
Dan Hargart
Pred Porter
Gus Wallace
Elmer McGill
Ten O’vivch
Presbyterian Church
Annta Lauria
Mrs. Prescott
California
Silks
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Company
Cleveland
N. F. Handy
Miss Cavenaugh
Horner Coal Co
Peerless
West Sth
Peor
Jess
Columbus
Breartim
Brakt
P. J. Hindmarsh
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