Thorpe Responds To Police Chief On Obscene Charge
Mrs L A Thorpe, Police Matron, releases a statement through Mayor Parker defending the police and denying personal guilt in an obscenity charge. She asserts the incident was a joke, praises officers for integrity, and criticizes the press for mischaracterizing the case while detailing the chaotic circumstances of the flirtation and public uproar surrounding Dr McFarland’s withdrawn charges.
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Lauren ‘Thorpe
Parker
Thorpe Ly
Palica Ata
Asnene
Gelles
Infervicy
Phorpe
Tharsesia
McParkind
Joe Tor
Darpenbry
de McFarlanit
Et Tbe
Pernee
Pieter Sus
Lavestiiga
Dorie
Wigas
Ubinget
Sonin
Mia Thorpe
Civ
Palloe
Polloe
Bitterhesq
Ubeke
Lin
Petice
McParland
Labor department debate stalls commerce bill in congress
Warrington Jan 17 A chaotic opening sermon and heated floor debate mark the proceedings as supporters clash over creating a separate Labor Department while the Commerce Department bill moves toward a potential late session action. Amendments to strike labor and related provisions reportedly fail as tempers flare and procedural maneuvering continues.
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Warrington
District of Columbia
Department of Commerce
Hichardeon
Ata
Ata) Moved To Strike Four the Worder
Inter
Comemarne
Labor
Grelian
Odethone
Rinlert
Robbery Ends in Fatal Shot at Local Porch
Pattee, son of Nutkmal Denk president, was shot on his back porch at about an hour today by two robbers. A struggle led to the gun firing, wounding him fatally as a chase begins with hounds brought from another town to track the assailants.
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Perry
Henry St Pattee
Nutkmal Denk
Pattee
Miller Must Bang. Kansas City man killed wife in Memphis store
Samuel Miller, a Kansas City native, traveled to Memphis Tennessee on January 27 with intent to kill his wife. He shot and killed her in a Main Street store, was convicted of murder in the first degree, and faces a long sentence. The case drew crowds at the Sixth and Kansas corner as observers recall the events and Miller’s prior actions in town.
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Kansas City
Memphia
Memphim Tenn
Samuel Miller
Karta Cira
Socka Ten
Um. Ror
Ty Word
Toweke
Bure E. Zeis
Karem
Potts
Mary Topekary
Sixth
Kansas
Deaths and Funerals Chronicle Sudden Freight Auditor Passes
Obituary notices report the sudden death of W. Clenor, 27, of Tayine Street, with a three day duration. Funeral Sunday at 2 o'clock from the residence. Colleagues in the freight auditor department of the Santa Fe offices extend condolences and prayers. Further notices mention Schuyler Irwin and Patrick Grine with funeral plans pending.
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Ieee
A. W. Olaeon
Offen
Soren
Unclear medical claim about case of chronic ailment treated
Fragmentary OCR text describes a person in a frail condition with vague symptoms including stomach disturbance and organ distress. It claims radical cure by a purifying, alterative product but lacks verifiable details or credible context.
Record Setting Exposition Opens With Sold Out Advance
Topeka anticipation runs high as the Kansas Midwinter exposition nears, with advance tickets sold out and crowds of up to five thousand expected. Promoters report 33,000 cash in advance sales, touting Brigham’s featured acts including Lennzo the American juggler, Schriethnewer’s Miracles, and Pasente the contortionist, plus Miss Anna Hutt’s slackwire and trapeze, as the showroom nears completion and preparation continues through the night.
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Kansas
Topeka
Détors
Wil Alexander
Balick Dime
Geneve
Kfral Carpenters Dnparatore
Toniehi
Brigham
Brighem
Europe
Schriethnewer
Farry Miner
Lepslon
Pasente
Anna Hutt
Ktown
Clesgn “Ammsemest
Tepore Tote Ber
Opel
Dover home of W T Berryman destroyed by fire
Fire destroyed the home of W T Berryman west of Dover this morning. The blaze caused $500 in insurance claims. Local notices invite readers to an oyster supper Monday evening and mention a meeting of Thaeme Camp No 2501. Family members and officials announce regret and seek remedies.
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W T. Berryman
Thaeme
Nin
Ctamry
V. c
Herrick, Crk
Church Notices Parade Evangelical and Unitarian Services
Dense parish bulletin lists sermons and services across many churches including First Church of Christ Scientist and Third Presbyterian. Highlights cover evangelistic series led by Rev. John at 610, morning and evening services, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and special lectures, with multiple locations around city streets and avenues.
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Harraplyat
Tor
John Arink
East Pirat Street
First Church of Christ
Scientist
Wilton
Castor
Ww Lane
Eegervice
W. J. Tut
Farkiale M
Hint Presbyterian
Beackvensee Minstrelen
I. Barnes
Chicago
3. W.-C AW Simdlay School
Chris
Han
Enteruediage Sp. Nis Jonier
First Unitarian Church
Atman Wyman
Insernon
Emerson
John Third Christian Church
E. Mallory
Mininer
Bey Bible
Senie Co
Reforma Presbyterian
Clay Gand
Minean Colman
Elin Holmes
Mark
Warl
Gnefeld
Maggie
Mitchel Lane Chapel
M. B. Chure
Feurterath
van Tucen
John Winitts
Uane
Js Bt Rivers
Fremebig
Tev JM. Rivers
Lana
D. D
Paxtor
Huntoon
Hm Tr
Andreas
Murte
Clistay Moore
Secute Science
Beconthy
Konia Avenue
Ates
Biearne Messaren
Church of Christ
Beevices
Beevices 1 A. m., Faubled. “Truth” Sunday Achool Go A, | Wedneadey Ewessity
Sammessstnber
Sunde entist-Avenie Ate
Eirols
Domter Muchavenue
Lane Street
John M. Jackson
Sunitiy School
Pavite
I A. m
Thin Piston
Hecht Junior Epworth
Maki P. A. Epworth
AL Ziab
J. R. Mavison
Presidts
Topeka
Ree Madivou
Chieletian Chicc
Betivens
Seventh Street
A. Finch
Ibis
Caroer Tyelith
Quincey
Intrevix
Snyder
le Compton
Christian Association
Helen Harnes
Revival Services and Church Schedule Announced
The Superintendent notes revival services at First MOE Church at 2 pm and First Baptist at Ninth and Jackson. Sunday school 2 20 nom, morning worship 11, Lake Street Mission 3 15, Junior Endeavor 3 30, evening worship 7 30 with the choir and MC chorus leading.
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W. CT
First Moe
First Baptist Church
Ninth
Jackson Streets
Lake Street
Christin En- Weaver
John Greif cigar maker dies at home in Polk street area
John Greif, a cigar maker living at 417 Polk Street, died suddenly at his home after leaving a diner. He was survived by two children, Pred and Exam Grelt, with reports detailing the cause as a fatal collapse. Local authorities are investigating.
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John Greif
Kansas Avenue
Polkiatbeet
Tod
Starr Ends His Life at Topeka Santa Fe Agent
J W Starr former terminal superintendent of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad in Kansas City shot himself in his upstairs room. Mrs Starr heard the shot and found him in bed. Starr, 43, had been in poor health. two brothers living in New York and a sister in St Joseph.
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J. W. Starr
Topeka
Nive
Atchison
Topeka Santa Fe
Kanna City
Starr
Btarr
Sante Fe
Ta Junta
Mr. Starr
Tragic Train and Suicide Note Dominate Local News
Jumbled dispatch reports a suspected suicide in Winnie Murcer tragedy, with letters and letters to Sir Feiss and Matheny referencing pain. In other events a Lake Shore train kills three passengers and a Porter merchant named Michael Miklanks dies instantly.
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Murcer
Feiess
Vatparaisas Toit
John Cilak
Michael Miclanks
Junior Class Party At Topeka High School
The Topeka High School junior class plans a party tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene J Smith 100 West Tenth street with details reflecting a local social event likely to interest residents.
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Torn
Eugene J. Smith
West Tenth Street
Topeka High School
Homme
Tr. Chas
G Teved
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Natin Factory
Utshiann
Miller
Schuyler Irwin
Wedowin
Gordon Street
Pattick Grine
Santa Fe
Hagen
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Gein
Ean- Burton
Lane
State Journal
Cravion
N. Profcot
Yun Tela
Re Josephs Church
Welock
Oripiimites
Hood
Toon
Kansas Midwinter Exposition
Dover
Weotimen
Mra
A.chester
Sie
A. J. Arnold Ding Co
Si Nor
Kensae Avenue
Church News
New Century Encyclopedia
Bancroft’s
Crabbs
Riley
Dixon
Glengarry
Connor
Bowells
Two Waniewers
Taskington
Eaton-Hurlbut
M. L. Zercher Book and
Sta. Co
Kansas Ave
John
Stark
Topekan
San Francisco
Mercer
Iathis
Gorham
Topeka Auditorium
Marshall's
THE
Entertainments
Kansas Cities
R. S. Brigham
Kansas Mid-Winter Exposition
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