Sugar beet future in Western Kansas urged by Diesem
Diesem of Garden City and state board of agriculture advocates attracting new workers to western Kansas to grow sugar beets. He envisions ten to forty acres per farmer, windmill pumps, and a sugar factory funded by Chicago capitalists, warning current farmers to organize and bring in outsiders to boost production and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL. Diesem
State Board of Agriculture
Dellewer
Kansas
Diesem
Garden City
Chicago
I City
Kanaus
Why Wheat Is Scarce Ends Debate In Kansas Talks
J O Butler secretary of the Farmers Grain and Live Stock discusses wheat scarcity with Kansas wheat growers. He notes farmers’ organization and past market practices influence current supplies and prices. The remarks reflect ongoing concerns about grain availability and market stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Butler
Ashery
Manila Moral Climate Praised by U S Missionary
Rev A J Hassett, a Methodist preacher from Colorado City, reported from Manila that the city is well governed and morally sound. He was sent by General MacArthur and the War Department to assess conditions in the Philippines, especially Manila, finding a notably improving moral and civic situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
A. J. Hassett
Colorado City
Colo
Philippines
MacArthur
Secretary of War
Ma Sila
Hill
Philipiines
Manila
Hazlett
United States
Ira
On the Quiet pleases Topeka crowd with Collier hit
Augustus Thomas comedy On the Quiet at Crawford Theater earns strong notices for Willie Collier's performance. Four curtain calls after the second act showcase a lively, well staged show with witty lines and brisk pacing. The cast is praised, though minor flaws are noted in construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Seliege
Ogilen
Dryan
Wille Collier
Artars
Cole Ler
William Collier
Willie
New York
Augustus Thomas
Crawford
Coller
Im Hurphy
Stuart Robson
Harry Beresford
Colter
Topeka
Collier
Ltte
Jose
Thorpes
Louiie Allen
Zia
Agnes Voit “Crarey
Douglias Ae Uke
Curbendale
Georgy W. Farsons
Ogden
Cleorgy A
John Saville
Horace Colt
Richard Malehien
Mr. Heckert
McGeschey
Suchito Olde
Sur Sumi
On the Quiet style scandal and convict arrest rumor
A fragmentary report describes a college fashion pantomime encounter with a convict arrest rumor. It notes plans for trousers resembling a drunken sailor stride and references a federal penitentiary escape. The audience size is given as one of the largest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaver Werth
Wereaven
Mn Blake Sethe Collier
Tyachet
Tovelka
Topeka
Farmers Alliance Reunions Highlight Social Education
About 60 members gathered at Lincoln Post hall for the annual Farmers Alliance reunion. Officers elected include W B Gasche president and Emma Troudner secretary. Resolutions affirm adherence to founding principles, support for local fire insurer, annual Kansas City exchange report, and defense of reform literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance
Lincoln Post Hall
Sixth and
Quincy
Erma Troudner
Carbondale
Robert Diet-rich
Monroe Street
Anna Diggs
W. B. Gasche
Hartford
Emma D. Pack
Topeka
Emma Troudner
Vina
A. Otis
May Taber
Burlinsame
A. B. Smith
Alliance
Kansas City
Aeee
Pittsburgh wire and nail firms plan price pool
Officials in Pittsburgh announce a meeting of principal wire and wire nail manufacturers next Tuesday to consider forming an arbitrary pricing association. The proposed pool would control wire and nail prices and resemble the steel rail and steel plate pools. It would include about a dozen firms, led by the American Steel and Wire Company of United States Steel Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
San. van
American Steel and Wire Company
United States Steel Corporator
Topeka News Snaps and Social Happenings
A brisk Topeka scene shows Judge Hook back in Leavenworth and a busy week of performances at the Crawford with Maverly’s Minstrels and A Homespun Heart. Notables include Dr. Frank Swallow visiting, M. C. A. night school, Modern Woodmen lodge dance, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fensky wintering in Santa Ana. City officials eye tomorrow as a day of doom while crowds flock to the chicken show and Kansas Day banquet tickets surge. Local court notes: Judge Hazen rules on Coram Nobis. Hugh Edward Kiene born to L. L. and wife. Hugh Wallace declared insane after shooting his son. counterfeitist Charles Williams sentenced. Dr. Eva Harding plans a new automobile for visits. Lawrence Hermit donates apples. Topeka MOC basketball vs Indians. labor statistics trip. Mayor Hughes balances chicken show, office, militia meetings. Dr. Frank Johnson attends wedding in Topeka.
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Judge Hook
Leavenworth
Maverly
Crawford
Frank Swallow
Valley Fall
Topeka
Woodnen Lodge No. 136
North Topeka
Fred Fensky
Santa Ana Cal
L. L. Kiene
Lincoln Street
Hugh Edward
J. A. McDermott
Supreme Court
Yester
G. Sholes
Santa Fe
California
State House
Laura Thorpe
Norman Plass
Washburn
Washburn College
Hahn Brothers
Sixth Avenue
Clay Street
Salt Lake City
Valentine
Hazen
John Henry Collins
Eva Harding
Charles Williams
Hugh Wallace
Wallace
Rossville
Hugh Cameron
Kansas
Lawrence
Lawrence Journal
The
MOC. A
Topekans
B. P. Scott
Labor Society
Hughes
Stahl
Frank Johnson
Cottonwood Falls
Ithel
Clair A. Evans
Kansas City
Thudium
Prescott
Ariz
Phoenix
A. M. Callaham
District Court
Hush Cameron
David Overmyer
Age. Com
Forbes
Potentia
Topeka + & Unousand
Sovereign Bank of Canada Formed with 32 Million Capital
New York and Chicago investors acquire control in the Sovereign Bank of Canada organized with 32 million capital. J P Morgan, Standard Trust Co, and Wilson & Stephens hold stock. J P Morgan & Co to represent in London and Paris. Head office planned for Toronto with executive offices in Montreal and a branch network across Canada.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Sovereign Bank of Canada
J. Pmorgan
Standard ‘Trust Co
Wilson& Stephens
J. P. Morgan & Co
London
Paris
New Banc
Toronto
Montreal
Canada
Hub Clothing case settles creditors suit in Topeka revival plan
Creditors of Hub Clothing Co win dismissal of U S district court suit as cash settlements cover about 24 000 of claims and remaining 36 000 expected to join. Abe Steinberg says Hub will take over the Topeka store next Monday for remodeling into a three floor apparel emporium with new elevators and modern showroom fronts. The project aims to create the west’s largest store of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Hub Clothing Company
J. G. Slonecker
Abe Steinberg
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Hub Clothing
Mr. Steinberg
Topeka
Woman seeks name change over "notorious pugilist" label
Mrs B Fitzsimmons files in Brooklyn courts to change her name. She objects to sharing a name with a "notorious pugilist." She also cites her children being called "little Vite's" as a source of annoyance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fitzsimmons
Brooklyn
Little Vite
Treason charge grips Chicago as Dr Anthony faces execution
Mrs Alice Anthony, wife of Dr Richard Anthony, awaits news in Chicago on his treason trial in South Africa. Anthony, a U.S. citizen, is accused of aiding the enemy and conspiring against Great Britain. Trial set for January 7. family fled to the United States during the war.
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Chicago
Alice Anthony
Richard
Anthony
Tela
South Africa
Great Britain
America
Cooper Medical College of
San Francisco
University of Michigan
Cradock
Logan
Miss Weasels
Ma Aes Wessels
United States
City Sewer Right Sparks Foreclosure Case in Ennis Tract
Legal battle over the right to run a sewer through the Ennis tract in North Topeka deepens as Campbell and Hale sue Alfred Ennis, claiming a mortgage held on part of the tract. Ennis contends he only sold the entry rights, while the city debates the extent of acquired rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
North
Topeka
Alfred Ennis
Campbell
Hale
R. Ennis
Land purchase plan derailed by sleepy officials
A chaotic account describes city officials appointed to buy land who, while asleep, ended up taking the least favorable portion of the deal. The narrative suggests a prankish fallback and hints at a wider scheme to lay out streets to the river.
Brighton Beach Racing entry list swells for year
New York January 1 The Brighton Beach Racing association reports a large entry this season with 23 in the Brighton Cup 27 in the Trunton and many named horses and contributors listed for the event. Featured entrants include Endurance by Bight Dr. Harlow and Royal Flush among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brighton Beach Racing Association
JB. Hagein
Thelen
J. F. Beene
W. O Whitney
Brighten Iy
Trunton
Mendbeat Alcido
AN Gold
Aublight
In Bey
Axeresmor
Popperies Glee
Gonnlbert Bruen
Padde Giehande
Contend
Dixie Line
Dr. Harlow
Emyerium
Garry Herrmann
Herbert
Hernando
Lidy
Schorr
Ipton
Oatmeal Dyspepsia Debunked Old Food Theory
An article denounces the belief that oatmeal mush with milk or sugar is a healthful staple. It argues mush digestion is slow, causes fermentation and acids in the stomach, leading to constipation and other ailments. It advises eliminating mush from the diet.
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Ayia
Bret and
Battle Creek
Ieee
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Ulster
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Board of Trade
Grain Dealers’ Trust
Millers’ Trust
Northwest
Kanaan
Simpsons
Bocce
Hue
Butler
Parmer
Wasa
Um. Collier
Hugh. J. Bonner
Pire J.rors
Roosevelt
Masala
Richard Anthony
Transvaal
North Side Sewer
Topeka Water Co
Quincy Street
Klauer
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