A Stranger in New York at Crawford Theater
A lively farce by Mr. Hoyt features Harry Conor and an able company. The cast, including Gilfell, Bean, and Anna Boyd, delivers bright lines and strong performances while the audience reacts with applause and some hisses over a Topeka joke later shifted to Omaha.
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New York
Hoyt
Metropolis
Ork
Topaks
Mr. Hoyt
Harry Conor
Conor
Berven
Reeset
Marea Bimanlt
Ant Bbs Taster Core
Kansas
Hort
Arance Town
Chicago
Lnst Dent
Topeka
Omaha
Topeka Haute
Slone City
Horse
Lavinia Dempsey Titled Queen of the Holland Dames
A fragment notes Mrs Lavinia Dempsey being marked as Queen of the Holland Dames and hints at humor joined with goodwill in the social scene. The wording reflects a lighthearted royal characterization within a local context.
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Lavinia Dempsey
Fight at Chicken Show Stirs Barnyard Rivalry Between Breeds
A non advertised chicken show sparring match between Langshan and Plymouth Rock roosters attracted spectators. Feathers flew as blows were exchanged. a partition now separates the pens. The event also features pens from Bradley, John Hannan, D. A. Wise and others showcasing Silver Gray Dorkings, Silver Wyandottes, White Silkies and more delightful feathered varieties.
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P. R
Bradley
John Hannan
J. W. Gause
Erparia
D. A. Wise
Aztec Temple Unearthed in El Paso Beneath City Surface
El Paso January 2 Dr Leo Berson archaeologist of note and Oxford graduate reports uncovering an Aztec temple beneath the city’s surface within its boundaries. He describes ten feet deep finds including carved stones and relics tied to a distant temple and village once noted in Mexican archives.
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el Paso
Tex
Leo Berson
Oxford University
Mexico
Rio Grande
Sulld Enraoriy
Minto
Berson Femoes
Finas
Porto Rico Budget Cuts End Tax Burden After Occupation
Jan 11 San Juan dispatch notes the first Porto Rico budget under American authority trims government expenses and scrubs Spanish duties. General Henry reports a net savings of about 1.17 million with customs receipts, while denying new franchise grants without war department approval. Local merchants and capitalists face high taxes and restricted public improvements amid ongoing policy edits.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Henry
Justice Department
Finance Department
Interior Department
Washington
America
Captal
War Department
Municipaliies
United States
Hen
They Got Things Fraud Case of Jesse Taylor
Jesse Taylor and his brother Charles, both described as swindlers, were imprisoned after months of fraud against hotels and boards. Taylor posed as a Kansas City Journal representative, showing a non existent badge, swindling Mrs. Leates of 34 and defrauding several others including J J Devis. They left town after taking items and owe money for boards and goods, with other claims across North Topeka and Kansas City.
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Jesse Taylor
Charles
Hece
Beth Leates
St. Nicholas Hotel
Kansas City Journal
Taylor
Isaacs
J. J. Devis
Topeka Avenue
Charles Taylor
North Topeka
Courtney
Sixth Avenue
Kansas City
World’s Largest Ice Plant To Rise In New York Area
A new ice manufacturing company, formed recently at Trenton, plans a facility on 135 acres with 1200 feet of waterfront at Annandale Staten Island. It will be five times larger than any rival, with a daily capacity of 1000 tons. Machinery by Inve Works, Philadelphia. William L. Filkins Jr. president. Initial capitalization about 1 million. proposal to raise to 8 million. Architect plans underway.
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New York
Fce
Trenton
Annandale
Staten Island
Givanta, Inve Works Company
Philadelphia
William L. Filkins, Jr
R. B. Ayers
Social and Personal Notes and Local Visits
Social and Personal section reports a lively evening program with readings and poems, new officers elected at a meeting, and numerous short notes on residents traveling, visiting relatives, and illnesses. Names include Mrs J 46 Wood, Miss Nellie, Miss Whitmer, Miss Rogers, Mary Stewart, H J Heald, and J B Garretson among others.
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Mra
Wood
Tn Heald
Mudge
Mary E. Stewart
View
H. J. Heald
J. B. Garretson
Closing out sale catalog at New Model Supply Store
An advert lists a variety of goods including floor coverings and linoleum, baby carriages, and sewing machines. It promotes below cost offers at New Model Supply Store on Sixth and Quincy, with notices of other nearby retailers and bargain lines.
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Sixth and
Quincy
John
E. W. Hughes
Kansas Ave
New Model Supply Store
Medals Proposed For Two Brave War Nurse Heroes
A Washington dispatch reports calls for medals for two women nurses who aided American officers during the war. The account praises their self sacrificing work in San Juan and Ponce, noting they financed care from personal funds and organized hospital support. Congress may act on the recommendation supported by Secretary Fa0.
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Washington
Jun
Ponce
Yender
Eae
Conc Sree
Guch
Faia
Congress
Four Die When Train Switched Tracks Near Larimer
Four residents of Larimer, Pennsylvania were killed instantly when express No. 18 ran into them on an eastbound track near Larimer station on the Pennsylvania railroad. The wreck caused by a freight derailment forced westbound trains to use the eastbound line. the engineer's whistle was not heard as victims misjudged the track.
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Pittsburg
Larimer Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bry
Walter Brown
Tran
Larimer
Kansas Grain Dealers discuss cars and futures at annual meeting
The second annual Kansas Grain Dealers Association meeting convened after an afternoon session in Lincoln. About 200 members from Chicago and New York areas observed talks on railcar quality and freight supply. Officers named were N. B. Hiestt of Willis as president and J. W. Thomas of Home as vice president, with E. J. Smiley of Concordia as secretary and M. H. Holter of Chleville as treasurer.
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Kansas Grain Dealers’ Association
Lincoln d
Chicago
Ney
Hatson
Mit
H. L. Strong
Cafferyne
W. W. Criver
Kansas
W. S. Washer
Atchison
Kan
W. ‘Thomas
Coffeyville
Cortelyou
Musentah
H. Work
Ellsworth
M. R. Orthwein
Kansas City
N. B. Hiestt
Willis
J. W. Thomas
Home
E. J. Smiley
Concordia
M. H. Holter
Chcleville
A. F. Sherman
Topeka
Grave of Romulus discovered at Roman forum site
London January 11 Rome correspondent reports a scholarly find in the Roman forum. A block of stone marks the legendary burial site of Romulus. Also notes a separate item about Esterhazy, a fatal rail accident in Paterson, a court dismissal in Cincinnati, and a Senate vote on a peace treaty without amendments.
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London
Rome
The
Daily News
Romulus
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Davis
Sas Offers Groceries Below Cost At Rosin Store
Local listing notes groceries advertised below cost at Rosin Store with emphasis on low prices. Mentions model Supply Stars and sixth as framing phrases in the item’s brief display. No further names or details are provided in the readable text.
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Sas
Rosin
Row at Havana causes by jessousies among American officers
New York dispatch from Havana reports Colonel John Gary Evans of the South Carolina volunteers replacing Colonel C. M. Moulton of the initools volunteers as military chief. The change stirs turmoil among American troops and Cuban police preparations and signals shifting control in Havana. Cadres of police leadership are established with majority Cuban appointees, and a speech by General Gomez hints at future cooperation and tensions with Spanish officials. The Havana university suffers as sovereignty shifts and resources dwindle.
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New York
Triana
Havana
Agate
John Gary Evans
South Carolina
Voluntere
C. M. Moulton
Initools
Moulton
Les
Quemad le
Mle Fure
Genel Greene
Ladiow
Cal Nel Moulton
Benet
Col ' Nel Moulin
Orlers
Toley
Toth Evans
Rmalars
Evann
Patroimessre
Alejandro Rodriguen Han
Gomes
Xen
Jim Gorore Wunie
Catbarlen
Spain
Lavilow
Iheing
Havina University
Hoar Plan for Philippines Outlined in Mass Letter
Franklin Mass January 1 Joseph G Ray asked Senator Hoar how to handle the Philippines Hoar says the United States should help establish a self governing form for the islands then withdraw He envisions offering aid to insurgent leaders to form a government and leaving a military force to maintain order and prevent chaos The plan includes leaving the islands to manage themselves once stable and independent.
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Philippines
Franklin
Mass
Joseph G. Ray
Senator Hoar
United States
Philippine Islands
Hoar
Branc Oes
North Topeka Notes and Local Social Snippets
In North Topeka on Monroe Street 61 Ida Jackson has taken a position at Home Bakery. Dora Swensen will leave soon for Bonisy term visits at Clay Center. Dean Van Ness and family note Mr and Mrs Van Ness ill with whooping cough. Revival services continue at the Christian church. Rev J A Wilson speaks this evening. Ladies Aid of Second Presbyterian met at Mrs Irwin Park Found’s home. William laser tet’s farm in Indianapolis discussed. Green buys Risto on Quincy Street. Willow Springs Foot expected today from Washington. Etella Holbrook returns home to Cincinnati after visiting relatives here. Asbury Set Ears plan a surprise gathering at 926 Topeka Avenue with music by Mrs Etherly and R E Wilkerson. Brave Boys band meets Saturday with Mrs Beagle. Gospel fast observed with roll call responses.
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Monroe Street
Ida Jackson
Home
Dora Swensen
Clay Center
Dean van Nes
Eres
Will van Ness
The
Christian Church
J. A. Wilson
Ladies’ Aid Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Siaranen
Irwin Park
Revie
William Laser
Indianapolla
W. MM. Pollum
Indian Creek
William Green
Risto
Quincy Street
Bath
Willow Springs
Wellington
Bnd
Aira
W. H. Harless
van Waren
Etella Holbrook
William Crittenden
Cincinnati
Lows
Asbury
Topeka Avenue
Evenion
R. E Wilkerson
Kangiphe Brave Boys
Mrs. Thoms Beagle
Local Grocery Sale Notice at Sixth and Guiney
Closing out all groceries below coat at New Model Supplies. Includes coal for 2.25. Contact F. Mawhinney at Sixth and Hancock Streets, phone 745.
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Munyon’s
Munyon
H. Her CO
Arch Street
Alion Cuticura
Avin
Massachuset
Fui
Mmuern Heand
B. R
Langshan
P. B.inbow
Ronze
Texas
Social and Personal
Histe
Samual
Nellie Lies
Lugrace Whitmer
Mary
Mae Rogers
Gomery
Ed Garvey
Stacy Hadley
Garlen Wentworth
Irs
Strawbridge
A. J. Ee
Birs
A. A. Hurd
Galva, Ll
A. J. Padgham
Walter Little- Seid
Turaday
Santa Alte
Edwin White
Helen Higgins
George P. Ashton
Walter
Stoddard
C. H. Matwon
Solomon Sogay
End
Quinton
St. Laura TV
Willitts
Little Son
Legne
Tulsa
Willits
EC. Wiksdal
Canton
Gmon
John Wells
L. A. Palmer
Lutte
Joe Wilson
Weegworth Military Academy
Felicity Club
Edwin Lang
I. D. Whittemore
George Goddard
Ars
Mary C. Guddi
TP. Cully
Son East
Jraperini Club
J. M. Miner
Mivonded
High Needle Hammatt
Witams College
Marian Axtell
Leavenworth
Avenue
Conversation Club
C.F. Spencer
H. E Ray
Dayenhter
Margaret
Silver City
N. A
Eral
Faribault
FT. Ray
St. Joe
Don Mulvane
Prermonia
Apuar Amare
Margaret Chanler
A Bouligsy
Esterhazy
Dutchsteaner
Rotterdam
Ice
Count Waisin Esterhazy
Henry Mitchell
James Leonard
Susquehanna
Paterson
N. J
Leone
Mitchell
Bell Pottery Company
Findlay
American Potteries Company
Ohio Potteries
Hull's
Hull Store and Repair Co
East Eighth Street
Java
Quincey
Cas Tori
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Niagara Falls
Cg, & Heller
T. FP
Exchange
Uyerea
F. Mawhinney
Tth
Hancock Streets
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