Sunday theater ban upheld in Crawford case
In a notable ruling, the court found the city ordinance regulating Sunday performances valid, allowing Crawford to operate a theater only if not open for entertainment on Sundays. The decision focuses on balancing Sabbath observance with municipal authority and raises questions about the day’s legal definition.
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Jorge Howen
Asstrict
L. AM. Crawfont
bin Theater
Sinaky
Crawford
Milewelog
Supreme Court
Éttyrdinutyets
Albebswing
Die Theater
Ebi Wetter
Police Courr
SefenZante
Amore
Tate Law
Fenmae
Joder Hazen
Wieilligtott
Satel
Joe Aiwihd
The
Salvation Anny
Thas
Munrtay
Actos
Tiportisce
Bundey
Piapiuw
Boserber
Teleiitien
Ely
Topeka News Briefs Highlights Local Elections and Politicians
A Topeka district court report notes upcoming the Merchants National Bank director election next Tuesday. J D Smith details a personal dispute in a jail matter. Observers from Smith Center and Topeka attend ceremonies for state officers as lawmakers discuss the inaugural events and oath taking. Local businessmen plan oil ventures near Chanute, with Topeka officers named in the enterprise. The weather shifts as cold fronts sweep the region.
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Borerees
Foster
Ell
Topeka
J. i Marshall
Register of Deeds
Dora
Notin
Wentfier
Tiave
Ao C. Euwards
Kansas
Billy Edwards
Th Merchants' National Bank
Offichice
Hiusen
District Court
Bret Whitakis
2 TeSys Ceutensary
Miami County
Doutsture
George E Tucker
Hureka
Han
Womeka
George Tucker
Greenwood County
Smith Center
J.t Harrow
Stevewel
A.cene
V. Hutchings
Frank Furrowee
Averflow
Cot House
A. T. Lucas
Price
Shawnee County
Flints
Crawford
Wick
U. S
Tal
T. A.A
Ae Titlowes
Morton
Funnel
Wirmartrick
Wolf
Filte
Wentworth
Earmank Veurt
Gossett
Pyles
Organisa
Cellly
Chansion
Topeks
Oroanect
Far Oil
Fie Hare CL Company
Ave Ite Capital
Lionsaret
Leach
Chanute
4A Follo Straitent, Warner
Oo i Streletand
Merehanen Natigus Vank
Poke
Wevswtary
D. Mt. Weamay
Truss
Seco
A Big Cattle Deal In The County Auction
A report from the county outlines a large cattle sale led by Richard Hilton and partners. The deal involves a herd delivered to market with a total value around four thousand dollars and expects payment and paperwork to follow after delivery.
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Trea Orn
Richard Hilton
Fueven
Sid
Trieida
Union Ik Vanes
Holton
Garties
Robinwin
Denver men seek Atchison railroad purchase
Reported visitors J. J. Henry and TH Whitthd from Denver discussed buying the Atchison Railway and extending to Leavenworth. They traveled with A. Durbin of Denver and kept details scarce. A separate note mentions a local farmer’s herd suffering cholera losses after buying a new mare.
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Atchison, Kan
J. J. Henry
TH. Whitthd
Denver
Atchison
Leavenworth
Kansas City
A. Durbin
Lagvenworth
Church Sold at Auction in Port Broth Kun Jan 12
The county church building, a Methodist Protestant denomination structure in Port Broth Kun, was sold at auction on Saturday by JA Crult, auctioneer. Several bidders competed as the hammer fell, concluding the long history of the building under church ownership.
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Port Broth
Kun
Bowen Sails and Venezuelan Blockade Shifts
Berlin reports President Castro avoids explicit acceptance while Bowen sails from La Guayra with power of attorney. Washington holds action until Bowen arrives. London says blockade pressures Castro, U S intervention unlikely. Venezuela seeks guarantees for claims if warships withdraw. Italy backs Hay note, seeks UK and Germany accord.
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Castro
Reilly
Sir
Bowen
Washington
Bowen Tims
la Guayri
Howen
New York
Venegreta
London
the Tribune
Olinton
Athetican
la Gunza
Awitorkty
Carneus
Hay
Vencauela
United States
Germany
Great Britain
National Livestock Association Convention Opens in Kansas City
Delegates from many regions converge in Kansas City for the sixth annual National Livestock convention opening tomorrow under President John W. Springer. Arrivals include the Wool Growers and Stock Agents groups with 1700 accredited delegates expected by session start. Prominent attendees include J. W. Martin, C. F. Martin, and J. W. Freeman among others. additional delegations from Oregon and Denver plan to join today as planners outline the event and associated retail grocers and merchants meeting.
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Kansas City
National Livestock Association
John. W. Springer
Hulldeede
National
Wool Growers’ Association
National Association of Rallion Bite
Seaton
Prvident Springer
JW. Martin
Coram Min
Wisconsin
JP. Lee
New Mexico
Donse
Akely
C.F Martin
Springer
Variows Ince
Ides
National Association of Retail Grocers and General Merchants
Topeka Associated Charities Work Emphasized By Secretary Squire
Secretary J E Squire of the Associated Charities outlines the Topeka charity effort begun January 1, 1900, noting many children and an aged woman entering for shoes and clothing. He appeals for donations sent to his care, stressing warmth and shelter before winter ends and urging local support from residents.
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J. E. Squire
Squire
The
Associated Charities
Topeka
Dimivultter
Indy
Thorne
Ksanciation
Thorpe
Kaheas Avenue
J E Sonire
Ten Year Old Girl's Tragic Death By Drinking Acid
A ten year old girl in Ottumwa, Iowa, reportedly committed suicide by drinking acid after her mother refused to permit her to play with a certain girl. The incident occurred January 12, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Ottummw
Girie
Uneeda Biscuit Ad Emphasizes Fresh Sealed Packaging
A historic Uneeda Biscuit advertisement argues housewives are habit driven and explains that crackers lose crispness from handling. It touts In-er-seal Packaging with a red and white seal, claiming freshness is preserved and urging insistence on Uneeda Biscuit.
Washington Notes on Appointments and Kansas Politics
Washington notes discuss expected presidential appointment of a Maryland Negro to replace Dr Cromiang, with bid for a Kansas candidate named. Sidney Clarke visits, offering Kansas optimism on Long for U.S. Senate, while debates continue over a national bank charter in Topeka and local real estate site valuations for Thirty-fifth Street and Longacre Square.
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Cromiang
Baptist
Monrovia
Liveria
Kansas
George B. Dardin
Atesun
Thom
Croschind
Sidney Clarke
Calaforna City
Keneas
Congress
Hearst to Build Twenty Story New York American
Representatives of the New York American and Journal have bought the block facing the Grand Circle at Fifty ninth Street New York. The plan calls for a twenty story building to dominate the uptown skyline. The purchase signals a rapid pace of development in the area as early as possible in the year.
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New York American
New York
New York American and Journal
Grand Circle
Fifty-ninth Street
TUTTLE IN LAW SUIT WITH THREE EPISCOPAL BISHOPS
New York January 12 four Protestant Episcopal bishops and parties to a suit proceed to the supreme court over a $25000 bequest to Bishop Tuttle of Utah and Idaho now in Missouri. The case questions whether three bishops can succeed him for the trust and whether the heirs’ claim affects the bequest. Richard Mount the executor initiates action for a ruling.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church
Supreme Court
Daniel L. Tuttle
Missouri
Samuel He Wells
Spokane
James 1B
Funston
Boise
Ablel Leonard
Salt Lake City
Maria B. Mount
Tuttle
Utah
Idaho
Bishop Tuttle
Wella
Leonard
Orman Urges Liberal Kansas Colorado water defense aid
Governor James B. Orman urges a liberal appropriation to defend Kansas against Colorado over irrigation and river control. He warns Nebraska’s wave could harm Colorado’s resources and dairy, fruit, and agricultural interests. The note includes political remarks on Piatt’s re election and a Topeka Commercial Club meeting agenda.
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Colorado
Dehyer
Legisature
James B. Orman
Isnsaa
Kaneax
Colorao Jn
Nebraska
Commercial Club of
Topeka
Oll
Kansas Avenue
Beery
Moon Shiner A Merecurio Civilizing Agencies Reform Kentucky
W N Cropper of Lexington predicts rapid end of moonshining in Kentucky as rails open the mountains and undercover distilling declines. He notes higher government fighting costs, growing licensed operations, and progress with sister states. An odd farmer scene shows two young sons yoked to a plow as the man shouts Haw and Whoa.
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Kentucky
Louisville
W. N. Cropper
Lexington
Toni
Aitchine
Teachers Scarce Prompt Board to Hire New Normal School
The teachers' committee of the board of education met to plan substitutes for public schools and to hire graduates with a classic or scientific course for one year. With teacher shortages hurting schools, proposals include establishing a new normal school to replenish skilled instructors and stabilize the system.
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St. Lewin
Jan. Iz
Board of Education
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