Local items show post meetings and a fatal street accident
Local items report an upcoming public installation at Lincoln Post No 1 and Lincoln Circle, with notices failing to be sent for last night’s meetings. A toddler, 1 year old Henry Koch, 806 State Street, was run over. skull injury suspected but not confirmed. Board of directors listed. Wichita transfer and pension agency mentions. Capital City club aims to advance members morally and mentally. Winder transfer, Christmas work noted. Lermont withdrawal from seventh district race. Belmont named regular Democratic nominee by court order.
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Haytt
Toeka Aen
Hin
Lincoln Post
Tadic Lincoln
Tmncotn
Grocers’ Committee
Thureding
Dantuary
East Seventh Street
Henry Koch
State Street
Setnam
Ashe
Enos
J. Danas
Charley Beean
George F. Sharitt
W. mi
Puncoast Kitder
T Rung
W. Freeman
John P. Gwiteer
W. Mulvane
Washington
L. S. Crum
United States Marshal's Office
Capital City Club
Arpenti
Ww. Brown
G. W. Smith
Secre
A. P. Smith
D. D. Hope
Weasurer
Boon
Wichita
Ion Cane
Ensign Lyons
Kansas City
Burces
Vicnita
Mier Wvnters
Lermont
New York
St. Manx’s
Proor
Brooklyn
N.Y
Warner
Louisa Gray
Avon
Warner Safe Cure Co
Rochester
Topeka State Journal
Union Labor Withstands School Board Power Plays
Stonemasons and Bricklayers raise wage scale in Topeka, moving from 40 and 50 to 45 and 55 cents per hour as contractors face higher costs next year. The union cites hostility to labor and plans to challenge Edward Wilder in the spring school board election. A contractor dispute over the Lowman school building and a delay in completion are linked to the wage dispute.
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Topeka
Stonemasons’ and Bricklayers' Union
Edward Wilder
City School Board of Education
Wilder
Lowman School
Board of
Eduction
Spt
Mtr
Oklahoma
Wilding
Genett
Sernac
Stonemasons’ and Bricklayers’ Union
Nir
Long
Hippeniapeatie
Sidiay
Lifeboat Reaches Safe Landing After Wreck
Eureka California reports a lifeboat from the wrecked steamer Walla Walla landed safely in Big Freshwater lagoon, carrying seven passengers. A SAR party from Trinidad is to follow with the radio boat, while authorities note the death of Revenue Officer Ketzachnur's wife at age unknown.
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Eureka
Cal
Walla Walla
Trinidad
Sermabettoee
Ketzachnur
Differences Between Contractor and School Board Near Resolution
Differences between contractor Charles Bockler and the Board of Education over the Lowman Hill school project are nearing settlement. The board seeks 4200 from Bockler’s bondsmen, and the matter may be taken to district court if an agreement fails. G H Matthews says the building will be acceptable with minor adjustments to blackboards and blinds.
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Bockler
School Board
Board of Education
Chas
Lowman Hill
Stewart
Sockler
Ard
G. H. Matthews
Bulldiow Coommttion
Moffitt's Growth Tells Of Year Long Trade Rise
George W. Moffitt closed the year with the largest and best holiday and annual trade in his twelve years in Topeka. He started in a small 29 by 40 store on East Fourth Street, moved through stages, and now occupies four floors at No Kanuis Avenue with extensive space in an adjoining building.
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George W. Moffitt
Topeka
Eset Wourth
Curdy
Kanuis Avenue
Moms
Police Jottings: Smoke Williams Fined in New Year Rock Incident
A chaotic court scene details the New Year’s Day Frost mansion rock attack. Witnesses name suspects including Hank Stratton, Swede Oleson, Die Grumbine, Robi Long, Fred Briggs and Wills Webb. Smoke Williams refused to name others, was fined $25, Stratton and Oleson sought rearrest, and trains jumpers Jimmie Ingalls Floyd Harris faced parental orders.
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Westion
Lou Frost
East Eighth Street
Frost
Williams
Frost Mansion
Wil- Mame
Hank Stratton
Oleson
Die” Grumbine
Robi Long
Fred Briggs
Wills ' Webb
Stratton
Olson
Stoke
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by Masterly Power
An 19th century advertisement claims a masterly cure for stomach ailments using South American Nervine Tonics. It asserts permanent relief from stomach weariness with a remedy named Dextite and a brand “Brat” and promises no failure or disappointment. The piece urges readers to seek relief via this touted world cure.
Board debates reopening Bible reading in Topeka schools
Topeka board members show reluctance to reopen debate on Bible reading and Lord's Prayer in public schools. Several members oppose revisiting the issue, while some support restraint. Citizens and ministers previously circulated notices stirring controversy, but the board plans no immediate action.
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Board of Education
J. B. Billard
North Topeka
J. B. Bill
Philip
Quincy School
Board Hi
W. Hi. Wilson
Ministerial Union
Fox Anther
A. A. Rodgers
Acuubios
Topeka
G.H. Matthews
Davidson
Seven Pounds Gained From One Bottle of Scott’s Emulsion
Promoting Scott’s Emulsion claims seven pounds gained from a single bottle. Highlights include improved appetite digestion blood and strength plus better use of ordinary food. Encourages thin folks to try it with distributor contact in New York.
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Scott
Santa Fe Chief Calls Conference Foolish Says Ripley Questions Peace Dignity
President BE P Ripley of the Santa Fe disputed a Governors Conference report saying the idea is foolish and absurd and that the conference has not achieved and cannot achieve results. Santa Fe officials in Topeka expressed surprise at the alleged statement and some doubted it was authorized by Ripley.
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BE. P. Ripley
Santa Fe
Chicago Americab
Edo
Topeka
Bipven
Cared Not to Live
John Frants a 70 year old Ottumwa Kansas resident harmed himself at his son W. B. Frants home 628 Hancock Street at noon today. The self inflicted act was intentional and stemmed from despondency. He was alive and being transported to the hospital for surgery this afternoon.
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John Frants
Ottumwa
Kas
W. B. Frnt
Hancock Street
Frants
Carnegie Institution Name for Government College Incorporation
Secretary Hay and other gentlemen discussed a $10,000,000 fund from Andrew Carnegie to advance education. Incorporation papers were submitted and adopted. The institution will be named the Carnegie Institution.
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Government College
Washington
Hay
United States
Andrew Carnegie
State Department
Carnegie Institution
Government Crop Report Highlights Pas Month Wheat Frosted
The report notes wheat was frosted in parts, roots spared, plants generally in fair condition with moisture present. Some plots show cut ground, with moisture levels supporting growth and overall crop prospects remain steady.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Fame Across the Globe
An odd mixed note claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is the world’s best healer for burns boils and sores and mentions a police court report about Willy Brages denying violent motives amid a family dispute. The fragment blends ad copy with a court scene and local address details.
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Bucklen
Mutiny Flogs Turkish Troupe at Beyroot
A Daily Mull correspondent reports that several hundred Turkish troupe performers mutinied at Beyroot Syria last Sunday and demanded back pay. They flogged a man and woman before cavalry sent to restore order intervened.
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London
Daily Mull
Cairosaya
Beyroot
Syria
Remarkable New Catarrh Tablet Claim
A new catarrh cure in tablet form named Stuart's Catarrh Tablets is claimed to cure all forms of catarrh. The product is advertised as a safe, internal remedy that relieves nasal and throat symptoms, reduces mucous, and aids digestion, with a complete treatment and book available for twenty cents.
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Btuart
Wallibe A
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