Topeka buzz and theatre amid midwinter notes
Local items from Topeka include BNAP Shots at Home News a candidate for state auditor in Topeka. The Huebner theater company performs David Garrick at Crawford Tonight. The grocery stores of Topeka close this afternoon. Various civic events, sermons, and public notices fill the day as political and social life buzzes around county fairs, bank director re-elections, and upcoming state events.
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Republic County
Topeka
Huebner Theater Company
David Garrick
Crawford
Torus
Eieziael Pottincer
Fair Grounds
Jennings
Central National Bank
First Presbyterian
Atrhisan Daily
Zehelyn Palmer
Miller Kent
Cook
Chaney
Nichols
Wichite
Municipal League
Frank Watson
Thomas Richardson
Houston Tex, Chamber of Commerce
A. Fellows
T. E Stephens
Wy Reid
Washington
W. A. Potter
Pera F. ii. Martin
Maxer Parker
Kansas
Cane
Noror
LC. Weldy
Galena
Tepeia
AO. Ue
Scott
Chartes Aitehel
Woodinwhavers
Patwin
Chive
Tim Donovan
Grisham predicts Populists may fuse with Democrats in Kansas
Cottonwood Falls leader Thomas FH Grisham, once an Populist congressional nominee in the Fourth district, says the February 21 Populist conference in Kansas will likely vote to join the Democratic party. He notes rank and file sentiment favors fusion and foresees the conference ready to fuse within a month.
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Thomas FH. Grisham
Cottonwood Falls
Fuwion
Congress
Democratic Party
Mr. Grisham
Four More Convicts Captured on McNell's Island
Tacoma January 22 four additional federal convicts Campbell Morton Ainsworth and Davis were seized on McNell's Island leaving four at large. Davis, believed wounded, was captured after a struggle with Rancher Hanson and his wife who attempted to seize a gun but were overpowered by guards. Davis was not wounded.
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Tacoma
Wash
Campbell
Morton
Ainsworth
Davis
MccNell
Hanson
Topeka Loses Demo Convention Bid Over Wichita Move
Topeka residents voice displeasure after Wichita won the state Democratic convention. John Schmidt condemns the decision as Topeka boasts its auditorium and hotel capacity while urging business groups to host more meetings. Wichita reportedly offered $400 to secure the event.
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John Schmidt
Topeka
Wichita “Et Knen
Mr. Schmidt
Topekat
Democratic Committee
Peka
Wichita
Major Anderson
Commercial Club
Aict
Cas
Carrie Nation Seen Touring With Uncle Tom Cast
Reporter notes Carrie Nation visiting the John Is Sullivan company performing Ophelia in Uncle Tom's Cabin. George H Downing, owner and manager, contemplates restraint to avoid disruptions on tour. Nation reportedly refuses to act with certain co performers unless conditions are met.
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John L. Sullivan
Federal Building Painting Planned For Topeka
Cyrus Leland custodian of the federal building and pension agent asked Washington to send a government architect to Topeka to draft painting and repair specs. The court room judge Hooks chambers and private office await painting before the April term. John Yount reports progress drafting specs and plans to award contracts soon for painting and later repairs.
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Cyrus Leland
Washington
Topeka
United States Court Room
Judge Hook
Chambers
Leland
United States
John Yount
Couple Arrested For Passing Counterfeit Coin In San Francisco
Ulyases G. Flair and his wife are jailed on counterfeiting charges. Blair admits guilt and says his wife aided in moving about 600 dollars a month in spurious coins. The coins are described as exceptionally perfect for this region. Authorities say the notes moved through bookmakers at the Oakland race track. They are to be arraigned before US Commissioner Heacock.
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San Francisco
Ulyases G. Flair
Wif
Blair
Oakland
United States
Heacock
Blair Meses
Washington Motes and Oklahoma engineer appointed
A fragment notes William Howard of El Dyn om and Arthur L. Deh of Igesbese City Kansas appointed as special laborer in Waverly Kansas to start a venture with capital of 28000 dollars. The passage references a January 22 date and various misspelled place names.
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Washington Motes
William Howard
el Dyn Om
Aian School
Oklahoma
Arthur L. Deh
Igesbese City
Kans
Waverly
Kan
Taft cites 15000 man Philippines force and policy
Governor Taft told the Call that about fifteen thousand troops will be needed in the Philippines this year. He outlined a planned native constabulary of 5000 under Major Allen, designed to remove Ladrones, with costs about 250 a year per man. He urged a 10 percent Dingley tariff cut to open markets for tobacco and sugar and noted good relations with General Chaffee while hinting at broader Pacific coast benefits. Taft will attend a Union Club reception that evening with commerce groups present.
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Philippines
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Congress
Allen
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Sam
Porto Kien
Pacific Coast
Asde
Chaffre
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Chamber of Ecommerce
Board of Trade
Yale Harvard Fuss Over Five Year Sports Pact
The Harvard Yale dispute centers on a proposed five year agreement with arbitration to settle eligibility. Harvard favors uniform rules while Yale prefers each college to play under its own system. Harvard fears Yale could alter eligibility over five years. Crourke and Spraker cases are cited. An annual pact with arbitration is considered fairest by Harvard.
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San
Bridge
Harvard
Yale
Letion
Crourke
Spraker
Lyon County farmer sues neighbor for slander in district court
Emporit Kan Jan 21 A Lyon county farmer through his attorney filed suit in the district court for 3500 for alleged slander against Charlies Schul, another farmer. Schul owns a farm which he rented to John Son. Son grew tired of the place and withdrew.
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Lyon County
Emporit
Kan
Jan
Jaim San
District Court
Charlies Schul
Schult
John Son
Postum Replaces Coffee Rids Woman of Ills
A Blue Mountain Mississippi woman shares health recovery after quitting coffee and switching to Postum Food Coffee. She details years of nervousness yellowing complexion stomach upset and heart palpitations tied to coffee. After stopping coffee and using Postum she reports better sleep clearer skin and improved health.
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Blue Mount
California
Lens
Cran
Lyon County Farm Conflict Prompts $5,000 Defamation Suit
A report from Lyon County describes Son suing Sam Riley and Sechul after a dispute with a landlord and alleged theft accusation. Son claims the allegations damaged his character and seeks $5,000 in damages. The case centers on verbal disputes and neighborhood spread.
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Sam Riley
Lyon County
Son
Riley
Sechul
Behul
Yale Juniors Dance Promenade Closes Festivities At Yale
New Haven Conn Jan 22 The annual Junior promenade at Yale was held in the Second regiment armory Despite inclement weather the hall was crowded with between 600 and 700 couples dancing Forty one dances were on the programme Others were added as extras and encores A midnight supper concluded the event marking the end of promenade week Weather during the week was perfect and the present Junior class praise the affair as one of the best in a decade
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Lawyers Meeting Set With St Louis Speaker At State Bar
Next week a Kansas lawyers gathering features James Finnan of St. Louis delivering the annual address on Lawyers and Bar Associations. The program includes taxation and franchise topics, reports from committees, and sessions in the Supreme Court room with invited attendees.
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St. Louie
Tamme
Sane ‘Necker
Topescuerdasion
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Topelia Mizeelinedus
Huainuse Aetrenoon Sersion
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Kansas City
Bress
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Wichita
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Topeka
Kansas
Dooley
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Supreme Court
Evers
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Hagerman
St. Louis
Priday
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Kinwter
Bentor
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Quieres
Sedgwick
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Sin Anddren
John Fe Htensin
Manhattan
Isceliarieote Hincolar
Bonnet
Rai
Association
Pid Residents Tas
Portertice Press
EB _ De Sent
HE. Minn
Eecrecary
A. Vai
Eighteen Grocers Fined for Impure Vinegar in Chicago
Chicago January 22 19 The campaign for pure food bore fruit as eighteen grocers paid fines of five dollars and costs for selling impure vinegar. Charges were brought by Arsistad Ford Commissioner Patterson of the state board of health.
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Chicago
Richardson
Arsistad
Ford
Patterson
State Board of Health
Light criminal docket here in Hazen court
County Attorney Nichols says several state liquor law cases will go to trial this term with Redden leading prosecutions including the Croft brothers run a road house. Judge Heden has seven trials scheduled making the docket unusually light. Also noted is the death of Camille Ura in New York.
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Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company
Church
Offici
Andrews
R. Lobdell
Ottawa Herald
Topeka
Ottawa
Ryle
Miller
J. W. Blossom
Fr. M. James
G. T. Olden
Nichols
Redden
Wells
Croft Brothers
Hed@en
Bill to Retire Longstreet Proposed in Senate
Senator Mor gin introduces a bill to place General James Longstreet on the retired list of the army with the rank he held when entering the Confederate service at the start of the Civil War.
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Longstreet
Washington
Jam
Morgin
James Longstreet
Riot on Columbia Steamer Near Panama Leaves Crew Wounded
The Pacific Steam Navigation Company steamer Columbia, en route to Valparaiso, suffered a Christmas Day riot at Panama. Captain Hughes and most of the crew, largely Chileans and Peruvians, fought to quell the violence as knives flashed on deck. Several crew members were fatally or seriously wounded. Details from the incident remain scarce.
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San Francisco
Cal
Argyll
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Columbia
Panama
Et Lemet
Valpais
Hughes
Hugher Treed
Stahl Case Dismissals Clear District Court Docket
Three cases against Chief of Police Stahl were dismissed in district court Tuesday. One suit by Frank Zinghelm sought 350 for wine damaged at the Senac Kicker road-house raid, with judgment by default reversed and costs shifted. The other two actions by United States Novelty Co and M Dillon to recover slot machines were dismissed as machines were returned.
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Stahl
Frank Zinghelm
Senac Kicker
Zinghelm
Stal
Ftahl
Armounting
United States Novelty Company
Frisco Dividends Rumor Denied by President Yoakum
St Louis reports a rumor that the Frisco line will pay dividends on common stock. President Yoakum, newly returned from near New York, states earnings are not sufficient and directors have not approved dividends. AP dispatches note broader market chatter.
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St. Louis
Globe- Democrat
Yoakum
York
Youkam predicts stock gains from audh earnings path
Youkam states earnings driven stock growth is secure through audh methods, consistent with a material strategy. He believes the approach will yield benefits and support the firm’s capacity and carrier outlook.
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Youkam
Jekyll and Hyde on Stage Reveals Aged Impersonation
Last night the play Jekyll and Hyde thrilled audiences at the city theater. The actor portraying Jekyll showed signs of age while Hyde delivered sharper menace, with lively stage business involving a hotel dining scene and a lab in a grim twist. The performance drew a curious mix of critics and neighbors, and the actor Morris appeared in a supporting role, adding color to the evening.
Capitalist Conde Dend Dies After Illness in New York
New York Jan 5. Condes Dend a noted manufacturer and capitalist died here after a month long illness from complications of diseases. He owned a large factory in Onw New York. He is survived by a widow and four children.
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Conde Dend
New York
Gwitsene
Onw
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