Topeka Column Notes and Local Visitors
A Topeka column lists arrivals and departures including Courtney in St. Joseph and Lawrence conferences. Rev T E Chanler leaves for a Lawrence conference while Jeffers and Hemphill guests visit Kilmer and Clay Center. Several residents move, travel, or host gatherings, with lamented losses and social rounds across Topeka and surrounding towns.
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Ae SL
Courtney
St. Joseph
T. E. Chanler
Lawrence
Jeffers
Tra Hemphill
Clay Center
Shaefer
Kilmer
Walter Pollum
Wabaunsee County
North Topeka
Temperance People
Kansas Avenue
Tun Stall
Delavan Park
Jackson County
Wid
Wood
Shorey
St. Marys
Cromwell & Jeffers
Virginia Hunt
EB Kellar
Lou
Lavark
We ‘Kellar
East Laurent Street
W. R. Kennedy
Mercer Chemical Company
Omaha
Neb
Merrill Chemical Company
Cincinmati
Charles Seagraves
Holton
Steven Kirby
St. Markacwno
L. J. Hunt
V. B. Kistier
van Fares Siet
Mira
J. Hathaway
EP. Faker
L. A. Ryder
AL W. Parks
Mabel Pouckt
Taylor
Topeka
Grace
Launt Houghtetin
Marie King
Bertha Row Wy
Grave Gaylord
Petro
Milk Shoe Company
Hucine
Wis
Louie Petro
Redneld
Fowk
Jett Petro
Eagle Grove
Low
White
Fendenntrul Piaster
Recond
Insurance Commissioner Moves to Halt Dusty Company
Suit filed in Sangamon court by State Superintendent Var Vieave against Annuity Fund system of Camion New Jersey to restrain from doing business in Wines for failure to file annual report. If successful, the charter could be revoked.
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Tilinoss Insurance
Dusty Company
Springfield
Sangamon Cronk Court
Tsetrance
Var Vieave
Camion
N. J
Cattle Stampede Besets Rock Island Bridge Disaster
Panic as a cattle stampede near the Rock Island railroad bridge over the Raw leads to five men falling into the river and many wounded. A hundred head, owned by Union Stock Yards of North Topeka, panic the riverbank as handlers and crowd confront the chaotic scene near Manhattan. An eyewitness recounts gory details of animals slipping and people being forced toward the water.
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Rock Islan
Bonday
North Topeka
Proprictors
Cavy & Crow
Manhattan
Rock Island Flight Depot
Otto Kuehne
Neuggien
Nergel
Jes
Cattle rescued from bridge accident during river crossing
Onlookers watched as cattle ran onto a bridge and blocks were laid to lift and move them off one by one. Many animals could not walk due to broken feet and were dragged away for shipment to Riley County pastures. Inspector Farnsworth visited the yards to inspect the situation.
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Riley County
Farnsworth
Crawford to Speak at High School Lecture Tomorrow
Mr F Marion Crawford will lecture at the high school tomorrow night promising to be the season’s greatest lecture. He is regarded as a leading American novelist with a refined style and strong stage presence. His Catholic faith and recent Vatican articles for The Century Magazine inform an intimate papal palace view in his talk.
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Marion Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Crawford
Papal Hougeboit
St. Peter's
The
Vatican
the Century Magazine
Papal Palace
Heat Rays Ravage Australia as Desolate Heat Seizes Continents
Report from Vancouver describes Australia suffering extreme heat waves with the sun’s rays described as deadly. Passengers aboard the Aorangi recount the crisis with cities like Melbourne enduring scorching weather. wells dry up and rivers shrink as the land wilts under the blighting sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Australia
Aorangi
Melbourne
Victory
Melbourne Fire and Bridge Crisis Traps Herd on Bridge
Panic and chaos unfold as a fleeing cattle herd is driven toward a bridge in Melbourne. Frantic attempts by mounted riders fail, animals fall and drown, while fires, smoke, and flying embers devastate streets. Rescue efforts and evolving disaster reports follow as cities endure isolation and widespread casualties.
Murder Trial Sees Cross-Border Killing Near Vancouver
Vancouver reports a murder case with international aspects set for trial in New Westminster. Jack Aitdison, hotel operator near the boundary at Kaine, is arrested with rival Billy Patterson on the American side. Aitdison shot Patterson in the leg, leading to Patterson's death from wounds. Aitdison surrendered to authorities after the incident at the Crawford Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
New Westminster
Canada
United States
Jack Aitdison
Kaine
Bill Patterson
Atkingon
Patterson
Atkinson
New West Munster
School Board Deliberations On Exemptions And Policy Changes
Topeka school board discussions centered on student room excusal penalties and a proposal to abolish a rule allowing extended after school detention. Superintendent Davidson noted pending reports and a Lincoln post project penny drive for a pavement near the city cemetery monument. The board also addressed a janitor bill and a routine financial report from the board of education funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eucud
Davidson
Topeka Board of Education
Seston
Willem Maeter van
Mileferran
Oder
Miller
Mtr
Macferran
William MM. Davidson
Lincoln Post
Tutons
Childeen
Mias Gardner
Mie van Amberg
Quincy
Wilson
Quincy School
Macterran
Chas. S. Eqiiott
Bavidsot
Purnewortl
Indebtedness of four Topeka school districts debated
Pasi saved five dollars as Karertate J. Stage examined the indebtedness of four adjacent Topeka districts under city board of education jurisdiction during boom days. Stage reported total city debt and district specifics, noting percentages of funds allocated to city versus state, with details on taxes and interest and missing district funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasi
Ierest
Tis. Ark
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West Sixth Street
Novelty Photo CO
North Topera
Teme
Kimball Pte. Co
Steet Courtney's
Erob O'Brien
Rock Island
MR. F. Marion Crawford
Leo XIII
Rowley & Snow's
New Zealand
Victoria
Desd
Rock Island Railroad
Crawford Opera
Seren
McKay
Congress
Fiso
Eemper & Paxtons
Cposoadsoh OS
CSO
London
Hansan Avenue
Tisstay
Atea
le Erowdal
ElfWeed Pomeroy
Newark
National Direct Legislation League
Friends of the Initiative and Referendum
Hamilton Hall
Harrison
Anac
Ais
District 2
G. Essex
Gouden City
Seca
Madame Borchini
Elvan
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