Million Dollar Gift To Build French Industrial School In Chicago
Chicago dispatch reports French multimillionaire M Lebaudy offers one million dollars to found a French industrial school linked with the University of Chicago. The plan, contingent on university approval, would create an endowment and attract 200 scholars from France, with government involvement and scholarships financed by Lebaudy and French authorities. Dr. Harper and officials in Washington discussed details with Ambassador Casson.
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Chicago
Robert Lebaudy
Prench
Campin
M. Lebaudy
Esr
Ps Remeron
Harper
Hidelege
Washiston
Cazsbo
Dry Goods Store Robbed in De Soto
De Soto Indiana January 2 a Brown Dry Goods store was burglarized with about two wagon loads of valuables taken including clothing, shoes, and jewelry. The thieves left clothing scattered and the trail was reportedly lost after a partial fence obstruction.
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de Soto
Tragic Ending at Lake Mononat Boat Races
Madison Wis Jan 2 tragedy struck the tee boat races when a boat veered into a spectator crowd fatally injuring John A Piscus a butcher and severely injuring Wills Spencer. The day’s events were overshadowed by the fatal crash as officials began investigations.
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Madison
Wis
Lake Mononat
John A. Piscus
Wills Spencer
Railroad Bridge Plan Aims to Bypass Kansas City Tolls
Missouri River bridge plans by the Rock Island and Heck Island lines seek congressionally approved construction at St. Joseph. The aim is a double track span enabling through traffic from Cameron Junction and western routes to bypass Kansas City tolls and tax collections while preserving Topeka traffic. The move targets faster, cheaper routing and wider freight business as Southwest lines expand.
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Kansas
Ollaborn
Indian Territory
St. Joseph
Missouri River
St Joseph
Missaouri
Kansas City
Look Island
Hannibal
Cameron Junction
Pew
Katana
Rock Island
Topeka
Derwas
Southwest
New Southern
Utel
St Louis Adopts Ordinance Regulating Ticket Brokers
The St Louis city council passes an ordinance effective January 4 restricting railway ticket brokers to sell only tickets issued by current railway or steamboat operators. Brokers must provide a ticket schedule, refund funds for rejected tickets, post a $1,000 bond, and face revocation by the mayor with a hearing. The license collector enforces the sequence and revocation implications.
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St. Louis
St Louis
Amd
Leanne
Lake Shore to Compete for St Louis Trade From Toledo
In Toledo January 2 Lake Shore and Vandalia plan a St Louis service from Toledo starting January 10 in direct competition with the Wabash while the Wabash targets Chicago via Toledo. The move aims to retaliate against Wabash entry into the Chicago market and future Pittsburgh routes. A new Bel Hiver railroad link is mentioned as part of this shifting route landscape.
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Lake Shore
St Louis
Toledo
Vandalia
Chicago
St. Loui
Lake Stace
Pennsylvania
Wabash
Pittnbure
Penneyivant
Nasratin
Bel Hiver Railroad
Detroit Sy Et Louis
Shore
Buried phrase hints at rail service plan and locomotive use
A fragment indicates plans to extend freight service on a line with CHAS and Dyer involved. Mentions Wormer Sante Fa Man and introduction of burners on Colo. & Southern locomotives. References Mr. Dyer in company service and prior use of engines on Banu Fe.
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Wormer Sante Fa
Colo. & Southern
Southern
Dyer
Foundation of Santa Fe Shop Expansion Progress
Moseley's gang continues foundation work for a new Santa Fe machine shop in Topeka as delays in cement arrival ease. The project may add 150 families to Topeka, with 40 to 50 new locomotives annually once fully operational, promising one of the nation’s finest railroad shops.
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Santa Fe
Moseley
Spice
Branner Street
Uia
John Seater
Atchison
Topeka
United States
Santa Fe to Build Its Own Waterworks at Wellington
Willam Archer, water supply expert, says Santa Fe will save money by building its own waterworks at Wellington. J. T. Wisehand, superintendent at Wellington, states they will construct their own waterworks if water can be secured, since the city cannot currently furnish water and ownership would be cheaper and more satisfactory.
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Willam Archer
Bante Ie
Bra
Santa Fe
Wellington
Archnr
J.T. Whisehand
Whisenand
Ward Will Remain, Pacific Superintendent Withdraws Resignation
Fort Scott Kansas January 2 D J Ward division superintendent over Missouri Pacific lines from Kansas City to Pueblo remains with the company after withdrawing his resignation. He was discouraged by operations but the ultimatum was refused and he chose to stay. Santa Fe improvements boost earnings and reduce expenses, with Kendrick plans pending. La Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake Railroad calls for extra 1 million, totaling 6 million raised, to fund coast route construction. A contract for land clearing will be let soon.
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Mitasour! Pacific
Fort Scott
Kan
D. J. Ward
Debernardi
Stankland
Miasouri Pacific
Kansas City
Pueblo
Bowe Ume
Ward
Santa Fe
Kendrick
Chicago Record-Herald
Salt Lake
Utah
la Pedro
Los Angeles
First Trial Relieved Piles by Pyramid Cure
A patient reports relief from piles using Pyramid Pile Cure promoted by the Pyramid Drug Co. The ad claims the first trial helped greatly and includes a small booklet titled Piles, Cause and Cure. Sold by all druggists and sent from Marshall, Michigan.
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Brom Gee
C. Geick
Qwens Min
Pyramid Drug Co
Marikall
Stich
Harvest work and rail line developments near Pomona Calif
East of Pomona California workers prepare for harvest with railroad progress noted. Reports detail hospitalities, New Year observances, and personnel shifts including engineers, conductors, and station crews. Upgrades include a steel mill paint trial, a Santa Fe depot completion near Gthise Arizona, and a new standard No 4 station house at Hite Kansas with W H R Carter securing the Lawrence contract.
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Wits
Preston
B. F. Collins
Joseph
Chicago
BR. V_ Pord
Hancock Street
Sedalia
Boatright
Ford
Ages At
Javin
Bord
Wiiim
Emporia
Dosmnan
Harvey
Monroe
Gthise
Aru
Num
Conateaction
Hite
W. HR. Carter
Lawrence
Coghlan Delights as Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair Matinee
Gertrude Coghlan earns praise as Becky Sharp in a Thy a Vanity Fair staging with Miss Coghlan shining in bright moments. Edwin Locke provides light humor while Muriel Walling as Amelia Laley adds to the ensemble. Costumes and scenery are described as elaborate and period accurate, with Mrs. Fiske previously playing Becky Sharp in Topeka noted for comparison. The matinee drew two large audiences yesterday.
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Gertrude Coghlan
Fopeka
Becky Sharp
Willem Makepeace
Vanity
Misa Cogtian
Misa Gomi
Mise Coghlan
Thackeray
Misa Coghlan
Ullers
Miss Cogdlan
Edwin Locke
Ne “Sowell Sedley
Mr. Locke
Amuila Laley
Muriel Walling
Eemora
Min
Mrs. Fiske
Topeka
Indiana man kills self amid family trouble
In Thdlanapolin Indiana W F Maker aged 43 a Big Pour engineer, shot himself after leaving a note to his mother. He had long courted a local sweetheart who had grown distant and the man stated he was tired of life and that suicide was cowardly, then blamed his sweetheart for his distress.
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Thdlanapolin
Ind
Janz
W. F. Maker
Baker
Mattoon
Americans Alone Demand Inconsistent Arrests in Constantinople
Jan 2 in Constantinople reports two naturalized Americans faced arrest over tax evasion to avoid military service. U.S. minister and Turkish porte intercede, securing release and orders not to molest Americans. Also notes resignation of Katy railroad superintendent Sweeny and Boer losses in 1901.
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Constantinople
Espoli
Syein
United States
Turkey
G. A. Leshan
Porte
Help the Helpless Prof Biackmar Names His Helpers
Prof Frank W Biackmar of the State university and president of the Kansas Association of Charities and Corrections announces the standing committee for the year. Appointments cover Executive Finance Protection and Relief Dependent Children Legislation and Management Poor House and Farms Jails and Lockups Defective Outdoor Relief Incorrigibles Industrial Epileptic and Insane Publishing and Membership with members from Topeka Lawrence Ottawa Osawatomie Wichita and other cities.
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F. W. Biackmar
Frank W. Biackmar
The
State University
Kansas Association of Charities and Corrections
Frank Nelson
Topeka
W. A. Johnston
A. Stebbins
C. J. Evans
John T. Mulvane
Columbus
KR. TK Ward
Belle Ville
Perkins
Lawrence
G. W. Kanagel
Sedewick
Poor House
W. L. A. Johnson
W. KK. Stanley
Emporia
John D. Milliken
McPherson
Edwin Snyder
Oskaloosa
J. S Simons
Mutchinson
Kansas City
K. Vincent
Washington
J. L. This
Osawatomie
T. G Biddle
DB. C. van Nuys
Mra
Anna A Digen
Harold T. Chase
T. F. Garver
MISS WARE IN KANSAS CITY Spends Vacation Working Among the Poor
Miss Abbie Ware a Vas mar college graduate and Topeka high school teacher spent her vacation at the Young Women's Christian association settlement on Central avenue Kansas City Kansas and returned to Topeka for New Year’s day. Daughter of Eugene Ware the Kansas poet she plans to learn about western settlement work and helped Be Tement house children with toys music and Christmas sports.
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Kansas City
Abbie Ware
Vasmar College
Topeka
Young Women's Christian Association
Central Avenue
Kas
Miss Ware
Eugene Ware
Ironaulll
Kansas
West Bottom
Billiard Expert Carter Dend Dies in Chicago at 48
Eugene Carter a renowned billiard expert from Chicago died today from tun e trouble at age 48. He had suffered illness since September and was famed for three cushion carom and fancy shot play, with matches in London Paris and many tournaments in New York and Chicago. His early years were spent in Toledo and Cleveland.
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Carter Dend
Chicago
Eugene Carter
Odd Fellow James Davidson Dies at 63 in Santa Barbara
James Davidson, eldest Odd Fellow in the United States, died in Santa Barbara, California. Born in West Virginia 63 years ago, he joined Brooklin lodge at Wheeling on June 17, 1538, becoming a noted member of the fraternal order.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
James Davidson
United States
Ele Yeas
West Virginia
Wheeling
White Ribbon Remedy Claims Safe Secret Aid to Alcoholism
A fragmented note describes White Ribbon Remedy as a secret meas ure that can be added to water tea or coffee without the patient’s knowledge to curb appetites for stimulants. Supporters claim it cures or destroys desire for alcohol, with testimonials from Christian members and a claim of many redeemed from drink.
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Christian Anion
Ur Ution New
Calls Halt on Textbook Temperance Bias in Schools
Prof William Sedgwick, president of the American Association of Naturalists, denounces scientific temperance instruction in public schools as overreaching. He argues textbooks dominate physiology and hygiene education, urging less state control and more independent professional input. The article notes election results for the American Association of Naturalists and a resolution supporting Colorado cliff dwellings protection as a national park.
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Bergwick
Chicago
Willian T. ‘Bedewick
American Association of Naturalist
University of
Sedgwick
America
American Sociery of Naturalism
American Association For the Advancement of Science
American Association of Naturalis
Washington
D. P. Penhallow
MacGill University
J. G. Harrison
Joins Hopkins, Rer
M. M. Metcalf
The
Women's Dollars
Baltimore
Congress
Colorado
Choate Withdraws from Evarts Choate Beaman Firm
New York January reports Joseph H. Choate withdraws after a long service of about fifty years in Evarts Choate Beaman. He cites ambassadorial duties as England’s envoy and deaths in the firm as reasons to discontinue active practice. The move ends a half century of partnership and prompts changes in the firm’s future.
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New York
Evart, Choate & Beaman
Joseph H. Choate
Choate
Lik Associates
Mtete
United State
England
William W. Ewart
Charles Beaman
Prescott
Heier
End of The Boulevard Marks Topeka Drive Era
The boulevard era in Topeka ends as the Gentlemen's Driving Club dissolves. Once managed to lay out a wide avenue through the Metsker tract near Lowman Hill at substantial expense. The straight speed tests on the boulevard faltered as interest died and no further events were heard.
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Morris Avenue
Topeka
Metsker
Lowman Hill
GOES TO WASHINGTON governor Shaw to stay two days at capital
Des Moines dispatch notes Governor Zenile Mi Shaw departing for Washington to attend the national treasury duties. He will arrive Friday night, remain two days, and return to Des Moines in time for legislative sessions starting January 1. Separate reports mention a fatal accident in another city and the death of Rev Wesley Beach after long illness.
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Shaw
Des Moines
Zenile Mi Shaw
United States Treasury
Washington
Widch
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