Volunteers to Stay as Long as Fighting to Endure
A Washington dispatch says Adjutant General Corbin praises volunteers for discipline and readiness in the Philippines. They will remain home only after military needs are resolved. Surgeon General Sternberg notes readiness. hospital ship Stellar nears Manila with supplies and personnel. Convalescent facilities on Corregidor Island prepared for wounded, with ongoing hospital operations and daily island steamer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Chirag
Washington
Corbin
Restlar
Manis
Aitvanes
Ley
War Department
Sternberg
Steller
New York
Manila
Air
Manila Hunt
Col Lippinenti
Corregidor Island
Manila Bay
Santa Fe Officials End Conference With Operators
Santa Fe officials and the grievance committee closed talks this morning. The diet of stations across town was reviewed, with premises and reductions made over seven years. A general concession allowed operators a mining salary of 3 cents per tenth for care of switches, plus 6 cents for each additional light. Operators were not exempted from hospital association dues, as officials said exemptions would favor one group over others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
O.rt
O. RT
Erievance Committee
Hospital Association
Reward for MacArthur at brigadier general post
Washington dispatch says the war department will promote Arthur MacArthur to brigadier general in the regular service after Sumner retires and Miller leaves command. MacArthur’s campaign against Aguinaldo is cited as justification for the ascent. A separate note records a planned 37 million preferred and 10 million common stock merge among safe manufacturers and exchange of securities by Moering Fall Marvin holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aaron
Herald
Washington
War Department
Arthur MacArthur
MacArthur
Sumner
Marcos P Miller
Tinto
Sumnee
Anderson
Ons
Fektale
Ger
Aguinalte
Safe Makora
Moering-Fall-Marvin Safe Manufacture
Ihe Conpany
Naw Company
Heirs of Joseph Afedill file probate in Chicago court
March 24 probate granted for the late Joseph Afedill editor of the Tribune. Estate left to Robert W. Patterson and others. inventory to be prepared in two to three weeks. Forgery case: Mrs Minnie A Havekins of Peoria arrested for forging her deceased husband’s name to payroll checks, fraudulently obtaining funds for five years while remarried. Also mentions local ads and Union Pacific promotion text read as filler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Medit
Chicago
Joseph Afedill
The
Tribune
Robert W. Patteras
Robert
McCormick
Wen
Cr. Beale
Peorls
Minnie A. Havekins
Peoria
United States
Busland
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Clas of Coods
Local Snapshots From Topeka Newsprint Fronts
A collage of Topeka happenings and odds and ends. Notes on courthouse activity, theater plans, and social clubs mix with weather talk and political chatter. Mentions Washburn College performances, civic meetings, and local business updates amid winter into spring chatter.
Lying in State for Bishop James Duggan
The remains of Bishop James Duggan lie in state at St Louis St Vincent's asylum chapel after his death. Funeral rites, a requiem Mass, and possible interment in Chicago are noted with arrangements announced. Chicago plans include a solemn high mass at Holy Name cathedral for the late bishop, with state viewing prior to funeral rites. The body will travel from St Louis to Chicago for services led by Rev J M Scanlan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Betep James Duggee
St Vincent's Asylum For
Father Higeins
Chicago
St. Vincents
Holy Name Cathedral
Stieht
James Duggan
St. Laul
Wan
IMS
J. M. Scanlan
Frehan
Wildscort
Louie
Will Leinstate
First Break in Balloting for U S Senator in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on March 2 a key shift occurred as anti Quay Republicans abandoned favorite sons. They cast votes for Congressman John Dalzell of Millsboro, changing the tally to Quay 87, Jenkins 69, Dalzell 51, total 207 with 114 needed for a choice. Antis claim this helps ex-senator Quay while denying further desertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
John Dalzell
Millsbore
Quay
Jenksems
Dalzell
Travelers' Insurance Firm Returns to State Gate
Webb McNall blocked Travelers of Hartford from selling in the state after finding the Union Pacific hotel in Abilene valued at 350000. He alleged overvaluation and demanded further Kansas asset checks. The company refused investigations, paid a 2 percent 1838 renewal tax of 610, then received a state certificate of authority from Superintendent Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb McNall
Insurance Church
Travelers
Hartford
McNall
Union Pacific
Abilene
Mit
Kansas
Department of Insurance
Church
Congressman Curtis Visits Indian Territory School Project
Congressman Curtis returned from the Indian Territory where he inspected the Attadarko Indian School. He anticipated a critical response but reported the project as perfectly satisfactory, praising the arrangement and noting concerns over overfunding in some schools. He said he aimed to protest if needed but found the work acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasanes Curcs
Indian Territory
Attadarko
Curtis
Vironics
Tom
Governor Stanley Return From Port Arthur Trip
Governor Stanley and Mrs. Allen are due in Topeka tonight or tomorrow after a brief Port Arthur visit. He rode back to Kansas City in a private car with Vicw President E. J. Martin of the Pittsboro & Gulf railroad on a special train. A late departure and a tug mishap delayed arrival at the opening ceremony of the Port Arthur ship canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Ann Whe
BJ. Allen
Topeka
Park Arthur
Texas
Port Arthur
Kansas City
Vicw
J. Martin
Pittsboro & Gulf Railroad
Port Arthur Ship Canal
Sabine
Stanley
Lieutenant Clad Hamilton to be promoted in Twentieth Kansas
Topeka youth Clad Hamilton, who joined the Twentieth Kansas as a private and rose to sergeant in six months, is expected to be commissioned as a first lieutenant once Governor Staney returns from the south. The vacancy follows Lieutenant Harry Seckler of Leavenworth resigning and returning home. Colonel Punston has recommended Hamilton for promotion.
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Hamiton
Topeka
Main
Kansas
Staney
Punston
Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
Harry Seckler
Leavenworth
Seckler
Hammilton
Boy escapes asylum and returns seeking readmission
Benjamin Bradford, a demented patient from Bedwell’s asylum near the cemetery, vanished last September. The superintendent kept watch but Bradford reappeared at Hedweill’s place asking to be taken back. probate court granted permission and he was removed from the asylum rolls. Bradford appeared starved, claiming time in Oklahoma before returning to Topeka. He believes his hunger can be eased at the institution he fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Bradford
Bedwell's
Mr. Hedweill
Oklahoma
Topeka
Bia Hus— Ger
New Idea patterns and local notices in North Topeka
Local notices report Costley and Post offering New Idea patterns and plumbing services in North Topeka. Notices mention funeral attendances, visits from Pomona and Kansas City relatives, and community events at Chris tian churches. Also covered are deaths, military cousins in Manila, a Brave Boys club meeting, and a double shooting tragedy near Mayetta involving Rudolph Fleisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costley & Post
Pratt
BR. W. Jenkins
John Smith
Coffeyville
Maud Martin
Pomona
Cal
C. A’ Crandall
Lyon
D. DS
Kansas Avenue
Paul
Kansas City
Menbta Emery
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Christax Church
Sloan
Topeka
Nue
Lang wreck settles for 11200 with Santa Fe
Claude Holliday mail clerk injured in the Lang station wreck receives 11200 from the Santa Fe company in a settlement. He had a bone removed from a limb and remains deformed. It is the largest settlement the railroad has made for Lang wreck injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Holliday
Lang
The
Santa Fe
Lang Station
Santa Fe Company
Holiday
Epileptic Fainting Incident Affects West Sixth Car
Mrs Swalwell mother in law of Mr oO FR Chandler agent of Chappell Coal was seized by an epileptic attack on a West Sixth street car at Sixth and West. She collapsed to the floor, was helped to a nearby house, recovered quickly, and was taken to her daughter's home by Conductor Tincher. The elderly Mrs Swalwell caused considerable excitement aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tincher
Aia. Swalweil
Mining Camp Riot Near Birmingham
Negro miners attacked white camp at Dolomite near Birmingham. Whites fired back. several Negroes wounded. Sixteen ringleaders captured as deputies patrol camps. No serious injuries among Negroes reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Als
Dolomite
Wanted Help and Housework Jobs Promptly Available
Fragmented wartime style notice seeks domestic help and household work around a country area. Mentions Alexander Chandler and others, calls for contact by phone or address, offers cash wages and a well improved situation, unclear details due to OCR damage.
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Alexander
Chandler
Fia
Sir Bice
Allurvon Globe Co
Chestnut St
Pee
Philadelphia
Gmebrachut
National Hotel
Stead
J. W. Curran
Horton
Kansas
van Buren
Sorones
Care Journal
Star Grocery
Hull Brove and Repair Co
Quincy St
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Arch Street
Phils
Pullman Tourist Sleiters
Portland
San Francisco
Lewis
Fulton
Denver
Trid
ELH UC
Colorado Flyer
Courtney
Maes. Bldg
Klauer
Topeka Transfer CO
P. Bacon
Hansas
Dloes
Joke Wy Breigenthal
Ack Deis
Marthur
Hein
Union Pacific Forma
Tourtet
Harrison Streem
Bevotine Tey
Hugh Iy
Januim
Kansas Regiment
Latics
Tomer Freweveline
Urey
Justine Wright
Y. 2
Atcornny
Royle
Clemens
Colambian
Crowland
Tin
Philadelpha
Gromaihog
J. Mack Love
Democratic Party
Rasmus
Waltire
Andy Richards
Wellington Mall
Totekin
Wellinngton
Semner County
Sante Fe
Eile
Ttik Oder
Wort Madien
la Mfr
Fram Lison
Fort Madinon
Larey
Partick United States
San Junin
Wigaro
Ory
Biane
Knights ‘Templar
Grace
Cimaech
Muscle Mouse Hy i
Dean Sykes
Jefferson City
Geo. W. Stanefield
W. H. Wilson
A. J. Arnold & Bon
A.J. Kane
Roby & Knox
Duggan
Congressman Curtis
Lieut
Clad Hamilton
Puget Sound
Halena
Montane
Salt Lake City
Utah Paints
FA. Lewin
Ofij
O. Fulton
North Topeka
Zimmerman
Stevenson
Belleville
R. W. Jenkins
J.T. Maze
W. M. Pollors
Indian Creek
Israel Day
Walter Pollors
Tacoma
Wash
James Smith
Fairview
JL. Sherburne
Parker
David C. Cook
E. D. Small
Mra
Gresser
Mra. Harless
Harry Guthrie
W. J
Myrtle Fleisher
Rochester
Rudolph Fielsher
Houshes
Rochester Road
Mrs. Flrisher
West Sixth Street
Jgta
Swift &Holliday
Drucgists
Seattle
Geo. W. Stansfield
A. J. Arnold & Son
A.J. Kane & Co
California
Ehelp
Western Ave
Harrison
Cook and Astors
Bisiog Millepaugh's
Pole
Muler Barber College
Salseman
Dermanert Brown Bros Co
Baltimore, Md
Avenue
Jacksons
Jackson
W. Bixth
Jensant Downstaira
West 12Th
Hyatt
Monroe St
I Acres
Meadage
Lincoln
Eider
Wwell
Park Farm
SALMA
Fetem
A.B. Woolverton
Kansas Ave
Kan
Andy 'Aul
Lane
Phaciun
East
Suburban Journal
F. Chase
Mirengia
de West Xin
West Rd
Call of Bloch
Quincy
Jersey
C. B. Coss
Boyse Sena
Ik Fete
Ot? & CO
Kaness Ave
Washburn Ewe
Wis
Mymieitts
BROWN
Tate
Douthitt Pane
West
GALE
Rhem
T. J Nchols
Bcott & CO
West Sixth
T. J. Wichels
Joangnabig
Montgomery
Jow
Ell County
Fenend
Ian
AL Ides
Harmaciets
Satan
Columbian
Bennets Barn
Boc
Kursae Ave
Ace Ieee Tae i Sewetern
Campbell
Anes
Korey
Scott & CO
Karms
Invertors
Anvestora
X.Y
Rameo
Yoana
Nana
Colum
L. Biscoe
Sir Furna
Umpe
Roddeg
Jewelers
Florists
Heniret
Fiorts Surcesent
Topex
Winipred
Tyler
Mabel Baetin
Fotwin
Eva Marding
Rana Ave
Toffel
Gorda
Senate
Oski
C. H. Guibor
Weat Pak Kan
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