Manhattan's Agricultural College Produces Government Leaders
A Washington dispatch highlights Kansas influence in federal service. Manhattan Agricultural College alumni occupy key roles from agricultural explorers to chief clerks, agents, editors, and statisticians. Notables include Prof A. Carleton, Prof D. Farechild, Prof Walter Swingle, Prof C Georgeson, Col J. R. Burch, Tarwle W. Call, Stone of Lawrence, and S. W. Norton, with assignments across the agricultural department, navy judge advocate office, and general land office, reflecting strong state representation in government posts.
Kansas clerks in federal service noted in brief column
Months ago he entered the navy department service at 80 dollars and rose to 4000. An able stenographer and typewriter moved to the White House under Secretary Porter and later to the office of the fourth assistant postmaster general Bristow earning 1200. Olathe's Mr. O. F. Jackson ranks among efficient war department clerks. Henry A. Lyon, formerly of Manhattan, works in the government printing office earning 1600. Mr. Wim S. Cantsey of Topeka is an entomology division assistant in agriculture, praised for service. Heslot of Topeka is a chief proof reader in printing office. C. F. Marlatt of Manhattan is an entomology division assistant drawing 1200. Franke D. Brooks of Lawrence appointed private secretary to the United States consulate at Smyrna, resident of Lawrence since 1967, with prior city and county offices. He traveled from New York to Antwerp via Liverpool, then Germany, Switzerland, Austria to Venice, down the Adriatic, via Greece to Smyrna, then to the Turkish coast. The American settlement in Smyrna comprises about 100 families in a city population of 210,000. LW THAVIS.
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Navy Department
White House
Porter
Bristow
Af. Jackson
Olathe
War Department
Henry A. Lyon
Manhattan
Government Printing Office
Wim
Canntsey
Department of Agriculture
Eis Jung
Heslot
Topeka
C.F. Marlatt
Kansas
Juan
Franke D. Brooks
Lawrence
United States
Smyrna
Brooks
Hanor
Dougie County
New York
Liverpool
Athens
Conatan- Uno
Diardanelles
Town Out of Water After Fire at Independence Pumping Station
Independence Kan July 1 The town is left without fire protection and many factories have shut down due to a fire at the city waterworks pumping station Thursday night The origin is unknown The water supply in the tower was exhausted by 10 oclock No repairs succeeded through the day and it may be several days before service returns The fire left the town in a water shortage and workers work to repair the pumps Other items note July Fourth travel deals and discounted round trip tickets to Los Angeles and trips within Missouri and Santa Fe lines with varied valid dates and fares
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Kan
Thursiay
Felovic
Scenic Route excursion to Los Angeles via Hock Island noted
A fragmented rail excursion notice lists fares and sale dates for trips to Los Angeles and Salt Lake Ogden via The Hock Island Route. It mentions chair cars Pullman service, stops at points of interest, and contact details in Topeka for ticketing. The text also includes rogue medical ad lines and various local business promotions.
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Los Angeles
Oie
Hock Island
Bents Fe
N. E
Topeke
W. J. Black
G.P. A. Topeka
Salt Lake
Ogden
Grenwood Springs
Kaczynski
Charm Coal
Frauds Alleged in Ancient Order of Pyramids Case
Salina lodge of the Ancient Order of Pyramids faces fraud and insolvency accusations as an investigating committee reports grand officers issued 5000 dollar policies to relatives, with no dues paid, while salaries claimed as due exceed totals. Topeka leaders deny knowledge and vow to respond if Salina charter is surrendered.
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Salina
Kan
Ancient
Order of Pyramoids
Grand Lodge
Ast
Grand Scrite
Illinois
Order of Pyramids
Missouri
Sprinefeld
Topeks
Order
EL S. McClintock
C. 5. McClintock
Royal Medical
F. FP
Lung
McClintock
Royal Strive
Executive Council
Saling Lodge
Order of Pyramida
Topeka
The
State Journal
Royal
C.S. McClintock
ES McClintock
Kansas City
Insurance Department
AK. Rodgers
J. J. Minney
M. H. Mitchel
Java
Salina Odes
Not Gambling Slot Machine Cleared by Court
Judge Mazen ruled against the Good Citizens Friday, finding Thames and Chanowhas did not violate the court injunction while operating machines that paid a tifer for every Dieckelyut In. He said the case was trivial and declined to rule on where gambling ends, noting the court has more important matters. Garfield park show continues on the Fourth with 10 cents admission.
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Mazen
Good Citizens
Thames and
Chanowhas
Hazen
Smallpox Case Report Near Topeka Raises Quarantine
Clarence Scott a 26 year old sexton at Rochester Cemetery is ill with smallpox. He was taken sick Thursday and moved to his father's home six miles north of Topeka. City and county physicians confirm the diagnosis and plan immediate quarantine. Officials warn about possible exposure from cemetery work and investigate possible reporting lapses. The article also discusses a local telephone rate dispute and new equipment, but the core item is the smallpox case and quarantine steps.
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Clarence Scott
Rochester Cemetery
Andrew Scott
Topeka
Dr Swift
North Topeka
Swift
C.F. Menninger
Menninger
Scott
Peers
Flinger
Rochester
Board of Health
Jett
Ellinger
DriEllinger
Bell Telephone Cuts Residence Rates Amid New Line
The Bell Telephone Co cuts annual residence rates by 14 dollars as a new line nears construction. Solicitors push introduction of the 18 dollar annual rate, claiming potential revenue from four phones. Manager Geo J. explains how the plan works and revenue expectations.
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Bell Telephone Company
Geo, J
Exposition Opens in Omaha with Grand Parade
Omaha marked the great exposition opening with a city parade through main streets. Police and fire departments joined the First Nebraska veterans from the Philippines, veterans of the Beyond and Third Nebraska units, high school cadets, and civic societies in a celebratory display.
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Omaha
Secondegimental National Guard
Nebraska
Philippines
Beyond
Third
City poised to sell 210000 in bonds for projects
The city plans to issue about 210000 in bonds with 150000 for paving at five percent and 60000 auditorium bonds at four percent. The paving bonds mature in ten installments, while the auditorium bonds span thirty years. Mayor Drew had the paying bonds printed at five percent, with offers at par. Bond buyers are arriving and bids will be opened next Monday evening as city officials consider selling securities on a factory basis.
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Auditorium
Iowa
Inn
Drew
City Opposition to Auditorium Site Sells Property
A local petition opposed the $40,000 city auditorium project and urged keeping the property, arguing a better site could have been bought and built to meet current needs. The writers contend selling now at a fair price, a suitable site should be chosen and the building advanced promptly. Detroit and Return $22.60 offers noted.
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Sal
Bonis
Ailding
Es Ecie
W. S. Furman
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