Ware and the Law
Eugene F Ware, commissioner of pensions, discusses reform at the pension bureau, praise for law adherence, and his plan to vacation in Topeka. He defends his civil service removals and explains preference for experienced workers over outsiders, citing old soldiers' support for lawful grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eugene F.ware
Pension Bureau
Topeka
Hore
Congress
Kansas
Joe’ Waers
Waters
Toade
Topeka Bands Plan Grand Joint Concert and Handicap Contest
A Topeka effort proposes a grand joint concert at the Auditorium featuring all local bands. Some push to turn the event into a handicap contest with a committee setting secret point allocations for each band. An external bandmaster would be invited as judge, with his marks subject to the handicap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Toveka
Topeka City Revenues Beyond Taxes Hit 27000 Annually
City finances show average monthly income of 2251.77 from general funds excluding county taxes. Six months ending June 20 yielded 15510.03 with police court fines at 7075 and insurance payments totaling 1735. Food inspectors collected 1254.25 from meat firms. other receipts include hog tax, auctioneers, pawn shops, and more. Authorities seek to raise revenues and curb expenses as funds run short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Ofiisis
Parker
Ways and Means
M. M. Hale
City of
Leensee
Mcenses
Hocksters
BNO Street
Seale Books
Full naval honors for Lord Pauncefots in England arrival
The US armored cruiser Brooklyn from Annapolis brought the remains of Lord Pauncefots, late British ambassador at Washington, arriving at Southampton July 1 1944. Full naval honors were paid as the coffin was landed around 11 am and carried to a train to Newark upon Trent where the funeral will be held tomorrow. his widow followed the coffin from the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Pauncefots
England
Southampton
United States
Brooklyn
Annapolis
Great Britain
Washington
Lord
Fine Revolver Shooting Sets World Record at San Francisco
At the Golden Gate Rifle and Pistol Club range in San Francisco July 14 during the monthly medal shoot J E Gordon broke the world 190 shot record with a revolver scoring 9. Gorman’s score comprised ten strings of ten shots each. One minor string was perfect, a feat never before achieved in competition, though two eastern marksmen have since matched the trick in record trivia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Sheil- | Mound Range
J. E. Gordon
Gorman
Sona
Marriage Invitation for Elizabeth Ryan and Harry De Coursey
Leavenworth social notes list numerous local residents and visitors, including Miss Elizabeth Ryan and Mr Harry De Coursey as engaged. The ceremony is set for Thursday morning July 17 at half after and will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Leavenworth, with a home reception planned after August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ryan
Leavenworth
Elizabeth Ryan
Harry de Coursey
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Miss Ryan
Topeka
Mary O'Brien
Topeka Avenue
William Connors
Tenth Avenue West
Elzabeth Drew
Bertha Kelley
Iatter
Mice Hartman
Curdl C. Smith
Mesmerized A Poisonous Drug Still Freely Used
A Barabeo woman details the health problems caused by long coffee use and credits stopping coffee and using Postum with weight gain, improved health, and relief from headaches and indigestion after switching to the beverage. The letter cites personal recovery and urges inquiry into Postum as a substitute.
Carpet Tacks 2c Package Deal Details
A brief listing shows carpet tacks priced at 2 cents per package with 12 packages available. Also noted is Crowley’s Machine Thread and three spools priced at 223 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Notable Reflections on Marriage in Local Discourse
From our hometown a like semi incognito state of grandeur. The time to consider the drawbacks of marriage before taking. After is done and cannot be helped. It is wisdom to look on the bright side and consider its advantages. The trouble is most people reverse this system. They will all bear watching, but beware the demure maiden with downcast eyes.
Use of Iron Curbing and Pavement Costs Detailed
City engineers provide figures on curbing materials for this season. Costs list Colorado red sandstone Fort Scott sandstone and Bedford stone options with per foot prices and substitutions. City contracts cover 65 815 square yards of vitrified brick paving requiring grading of 65 034 cubic yards of dirt and 165 sets of iron crossing plates priced by supplier.
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Ece
Colorado
Fort Scott
Bedford
Indiana
M. W. Gilmore
Otters
Ramsey & Ramsey
Expansion emphasis at First Congregational church
Rev Francis L Hayes spoke on Expansion at Sunday service urging stronger support for foreign missions. He argued expansion will be global and Christ centered, addressing common objections to missionary work and urging Christians to fund and join the effort with enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Francis L. Hayes
Their Annual Outing Picnic at Contact Park Thursday July 17
The sewing school children hold their annual outing at Contact Park on Thursday July 17 with Citypany providing contributions to the children's dinner. Invitations extend to homes of donors, with notices by card or telephone.
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Contact Park
Panama Canal Question Moves US Preference Urged
New York dispatch reports Panama Isthmian leaders urged Colombia to allow transfer of the canal concession to the United States. A nine member committee urged prompt governmental action to favor the Panama route, emphasizing Colombia’s dignity and the need to avoid delays that threaten Isthmus prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marroquin
Milan
Canal
Panama
Colombia
Salazar
Bogota
Panama Canal Company
United States
Canal Company
Bogers
Culebra
Tie Republic of Chtonatte Ta
Death of Sir Joseph Ignatius Little St Johns WN
Sir Joseph Ignatius Little chief justice and deputy clerk died on July 14. The death triggers the need for two judges to constitute the court. Attourney General notes the event and its effect on court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Little
St Johns
WN. F
Joseph Ignatius Little
Depclea
Prominent Names Tied to Provincial Vacancy
W Hi Horwood along with ex Premier Sir James Winter and former Attorney General and Premier Sir Williams Whiteway are mentioned in connection with the vacancy. The report notes their involvement and potential influence on the political appointment and local government affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hi. Horwood
James Winter
Williams Whiteway
Wallace Show Promises Mammoth Circus Tour
The Wallace show plans a national circuit reaching big cities and thriving towns. It boasts 20000 miles annually and aims to please crowds from Washington to western prairie towns. The Washington Post lauds the run with packed houses and strong entertainment value.
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Winit Topeke
Wallace
Washington City
D. C
Washington Post
National Capital
Waxton
An Appreciation of the Great Western Limited Train
Rear Admiral Evans lauds the McClure's May issue excerpt praising a Chicago Great Western railway train. Prince Hemiwald commends the equipment as superb, noting its luxury and electric lighting on the Great Western Limited routes between Chicago, St Paul and Minneapolis.
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Evans
McClure’s
Prince Hemiwald
Europe
Ohio
Town
Chicago Great Western Railway
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolin
Great Western Limited
Special Chautauqua Excursion Details and Pricing
A Chautauqua excursion is announced with Mia Lake Shore and Michieus Southern lines offering a ten dollar fare for an area tile. Tickets noted as valid until September 16. Contact persons listed as King, Groot, T. M. James, and others.
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Mia Lake Shore
Michieus Southern
King
Agen Groot
T. M. James
Quarrels and Suspected Poison in Galva Tragedy
In Galva Kansas on July 1 rumors spread about Dr Ryno tied to the shooting of Miss Maude Holmes. Neighbors describe the Ryno family as reclusive and note that for months Ryno slept in the barn with a shotgun and had long pursued Miss Holmes, who refused his advances. A poison purchase is linked to the case, with authorities and a doctor assisting at the bedside as the community awaits a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galva
Kan
Dr. Ryno
Sarcom Argo
W. W .Holmesse
George Fe Clarke
Fyno
Kien
Alio
Lie
Mays
Fyne
Ryno
Miss Holmes
Jim
Charles Sadie
Holmes
Dan W
Sadie
Walter
Beulah
Orate Brother
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Fitwell
Vic
the Fitwell Shoe CO
Kansas Avenue
Ware and the Law
Knights Pythlon
Elks
Exaporia
Ein~poria
Adrian Sherman
Jey Morris
Lewellen Decatin
Wil Coulson
Wilt Corry
Frank Bennett
John Waters
H. Holliday
Henry Ruff
Tom King
J. Goddard
Marnie Knox
Helyoir
John D. Knox
J. C. Brown
Osage City
Willa Rodgers
Brown
G. J. Mulyane
Hazel Mulvane
Arlington
Gale
Paul Mulgane
Georginna Wesson
Ottawa
B. E. Zartman
Katherine Clough Zartman
Zartman
Mary A Clough
Tyler Street
W. L. Trump
Trump
Kitts
Miss Mirearet
Garvey
Pres de 'Eay
Charles Kleinhans
Helle Tice
Arkansas City
Virginia Millspaugh
Davenport
Edna Morrow
Throop Street
Celeste Nellis
Anna Marie Nellis
Colorado Springs
Carson
Mackinac
Petoskey
Mich
Anna Arts
Chester Avenue
Oakland
Miss Arts
Winfield
Ethyl Baker
Frances Baker
Jack
Henry
Flossie
Martha
Hte
Beieve
Barabeo
Fife
Cosai Cartes
Ana
Renee
Battie Creek
Partic
Windsor
Pardhon
W. L. Douglas & Co
THE
Topeka Gash Dry Goods Company
the Wallace Show
W’pherson
Castoria
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