To Prevent Wrecks Railford News of Interest
Railroading notes from Topeka and Alemz Kansas describe Judson Shoecraft of Topeka as inventor of a new lock signaling system to prevent head on and rear end collisions. The device uses clockwork linked to an electric magnet and two miles apart targets to show if a train is two or three miles ahead or behind, aiding engineer awareness.
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Alemz
Kansas
Judson Shoecraft
Topeks
Shoecraft
Staria
Swedish Concert at First Methodist Church Draws Large Crowd
A Swedish Concert Company from Bethany College Lindsborg Kansas presented at the First Methodist Church. Franz Zedeler on violin N A Krantz on organ Sigfred Laurin on Liszt interpreted pieces George Hapgood sang bass and trumpeter. The group received strong applause for solos and quartets. Tonight they perform at First Lutheran church.
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George Hapgood
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Topeka
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Jolly
Zedeler
Krantz
Hapgood
Laurin
Evening Star
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Sweden
First Lutherso Church
Topeka barber dies by laudanum after drink woes
In Topeka a 36 year old barber Charles Orendorf died after taking laudanum following a two week drinking spree. He had just paid off a 1.50 balance of a fine for a prior spree and told his wife he would soon follow. An inquest to be held. he left three children and was insured for 2000 dollars.
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Tie
A. O. U W. Lodge No. 1
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Topeka Local Notes and Community Events
Local items report W W Manspeaker buying a rubber tire buggy. Sunday schools across North Topeka plan a teamb lemon picnic at Oakland Park in about two weeks. John W Newell won 25 dollars and John Dague 15 in Washburn College history contest. A West Fourth Street resident claims census takers missed his house. Atmos Brubaker appeals a two year penitentiary sentence for hog stealing. The Woman's Republican Association elected officers at Throop parlors. National Union councils back Dr H W Roby for Kansas Senate. election June 18 in Topeka at the National hotel. Orphans from the Orphans Home enjoy a picnic at Oakland Grove with trolley car, ice cream, and donations. Hankla Bread offers Sunday dinners at moderate price. Homeseekers' Excursion Santa Fe route tickets on June 11 for 20 days to many western states. Dinners at the National praised. Miss Bubre moves art goods to 620 Kansas avenue with a slaughter sale next week.
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Alcohol in Tank Cars Plan Gains Steam in Whisky Trust
A local paper notes the Whisky Trust prepares to expand operations with a New York–based distributing company backed by 8 million or 5 million dollars. Tank car transport of alcohol is urged, arguing cost savings from replacing barrel shipments, with 1,000 barrels recently sent to New York. A tank line plan appears likely to be adopted, and agency networks will cover major cities handling trust products.
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New York
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Do Your Own Thinking on Eye Health Says Prof Samuels
A public notice urges readers to question inherited beliefs about eye care. Prof Samuels argues many wear glasses they could avoid and champions personal investigation. He offers to teach and treat eye health, with hours 9 am to 5 pm, inviting calls from those suffering with nervousness.
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Denounce boodleism as alderman burned in effigy in Chicago
About 200 South Chicago residents held an open air meeting denouncing boodle aldermen and opposed the City council ordinance granting the Costumet and Blue Island railway right of way through East Side. Alderman Shepherd was denounced as a traitor and burned in effigy. resolutions urged Mayor Swift to veto the ordinance and back the civic federation in rooting out the evil. The rest of the text shifts to unrelated ads and notices about patents, railway ties, an electric regulator, and a round trip fare promotion.
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Blue Island Railway
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Thirty Third Ward
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