Central Music Hall in Chicago Razed in May 1 Fire
Chicago notes the destruction of Central Music Hall after a May 1 attack with pick and crowbar as workers cleared debris. The building’s eighty year legacy as a civic and architectural landmark ends, with memories of concerts and notable figures echoed by attendees and speakers in a farewell program marking a historic era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stuale
Chitagy
4 Ferdet
Phin M Gauthier
Minde
Government to Educate Filipinos by Indian School System
Cork May 1 report says Washington faces a task in education reform for the Philippines. The Tutt commission asks the education department to study adopting a system used in Indian schools to improve native instruction. Officials weigh policy choices and anticipate Congress debate on the approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Washington
Tutt Commissisn
Philippines
Initio
United States
Aisrovtiawiacs Ius St Jou Et Congress Pumicben Tl
Indian affairs plan to study industrial education abroad
A proposed investigation by the educational division of the Board of Indian Affairs considers sending skilled employees from Pennsylvania New Mexico and Kansas to the Philippines. The aim is to study industrial education systems and determine how the Indian system could be applied among island states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvani
New Mexico
Kanes
Baread of
Indian Affairs
Nay Depant
Philippines
Pumier
Weather seer plots monthly forecasts for Kansas plan
An odd broadside from Independence details A J DeVoe offering weather services to state governments for a fee, claiming ability to forecast winds and conditions every day of the year. It mentions a Kansas election vote on 346,000 for new school buildings and opposition to tearing down old structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. DeVoe
Karke
Na- Yates
Conalderation
DeVoe
Bey
Eposus
Kan
Thie
Coin Tax May Land to Strike
In London a Miners Federation meeting discussed a proposed coin tax. The federation recommended miners quit work if the tax were not withdrawn. A further meeting will be convened to decide the action and set a date for stoppage if the tax remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Miners Federation
United Kingdom
Fie
Church Stand Discussed by Archbishop Ireland and Secretary Root
Washington dispatch notes Archbishop Ireland and Secretary Root discussing the church question amid Philippine troubles. Ireland, born in Washington, met with Secretary Root. Taft has sent communications to Root, guiding policy toward church property and the insurgent actions. The two officials aim for an early decision satisfactory to all interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Root
New York
Ballippine
Tribune
Washington
Bern
Hoot
Stefata
Vatican
Waslington
Taft
Peaceful Opening Marks Pittsburg Building Season
May 1 begins a quiet building season in Pittsburg with most contractors settled and no major labor trouble anticipated. A few stalls remain among minor firms, but trade cures show advances over last year, aided by police and women from the interior, amid community sickness and a wife’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pitteburo
Midy
Pivebure
Marriage of Miss Mabel Martin in Potwin Kansas
The ceremony for Miss Mabel Martin and Mr. Setehee Upton Hughes took place at the bride's parents' home in Potwin with Martin playing the wedding march. The reception featured green and white decor and white roses, the bride wore a crepe de chine gown with a detailed drop skirt and white satin accents. The couple planned to be at home in Topeka after June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Martin
Setehee Upton Hughes
Tallor
Mrs. Foughes
Tole
Kas
Local Social News Highlights from Kansas City Area
The report lists numerous neighborhood happenings including Mrs. George Bugte’s upcoming season, convalescence of Mrs. James A Staples, Mr and Mrs J W Ripley and Mike Ripley planning a trip to Chicago, Amanda Porter visiting Leavenworth, Lida Bergan entertaining for Miss Ida Burke bound for California, Mrs CA Swanson and others retiring from travel in Old Mexico, Mike Kittle Whitaker and J Lewis Miller marrying last night at Rev PW Crannell’s home, and a final surprise reception by local families. The Miller couple to host after June 1 at 612 West Eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Brus
Kav
Pirenda
Mims Kuthisn
Whitthaey
AT. Willams
Old Mexico
Charles Lewis
Lawrences
J. J. Martel
Oklahua City
Top
Garden City
Clyde Law
Tenue
S23
View Buren Street
Mra
D. P. Paxton
T. F. Paxton
Federation
Leavenworth
Miss Leavitt
BW. Snyder
Mise Ewevt
Mary Sweet
Katherine Clough
Kansas City
Frank Clougt
J. H Berton
Burton
Abilene
N. Gant
Stratford
New York
AE .J. Bingall
Mm . E. Colcord
Denver
Mre
George Bugte
James A. Staples
J. W. Ripley
Mikeeta Ripley
Amanda Porter
Mayo
Lida Bergan
Ida Burke
California
Mr. Bunker
Emporia
Suspected California Murderer Arrested in Wichita
Sheriff Langford and Deputy Sheriff Bache arrive from Wichita with a prisoner believed to be James C. Dunham, the man accused of murdering the McGlincey family in 1908. The prisoner, calling himself Charles F. Criner, may be known in Pueblo and Cripple Creek. The verdict hinges on tomorrow's examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Wichita
San Jose
Cal
Sherif Langford
Bache
James C. Dunham
McGlincey
Dunham
Charles F Cri
Pueblo
Cripple Creek
Vanderbilt to Join New Mining Machinery Company Directors
The Herald reports formation of a 50,004,000 consolidation of mining machinery and engine manufacturers. Corvelius Vanderbilt is named to the board, likely in a leading role, with stockholdings and broad railroad adoption of his locomotive box invention. Other directors include Judge E L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Cornelius
New York
the Herald
Nw Company
Corvelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
New York Central
Hudson River
Baltimore & Ohio
Aliie-Chalmers Company
Judge E EL
Prominent Bankers Linked to Steel Group Denied
A proposed financial alliance in the banking and steel sectors draws attention as Gary Suillman of National City Bank and William A. Head of Nemble & Co appear among the board. Charles Steele of Mor wun & Co denies ties to the large steel conglomerate while others name M. Cox and Edward Fundam. A Hermosillo Mexico dispatch notes Yaqui leader captured and executed by Gen Loranso Torres, with verification by American scout Alex McDanahon. The Topeka lodge centennial celebration is announced, inviting members including Chast Le Wood to chair committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
James Suillman
The
National City Bank
Wm. A. Head
Nemble & Co
Willem L Ethian
Philadelphia
Henry W. Hoyt
Chi 5 Patteral
Si and Wire Company
William W. Allie
Chas Allis
Edward Fundam Frank
Gigelow
M. CrisCox
Mr. Pam
Chas. Steele
7. P. Morwun & Co
Great Steel Company
Hermonicio
Mexico
Cuenta Altus
Aes
Loranso ‘Torres
Alex. McDanahi
Noverpmoetit
Hela Weil
Ariana
Teader
Also Mentioned on This Page
Central Music Hall
Boudays
Grant
Kansas
New Jersey
Gov. Stanley
Derree
Hiner
EF Pavey
Iklode
Topeka
Brother Elles
Chas. Word
Somites
Michigan
Wiliam Bittorr
Commisceo Club
Hudson's Hall
Eleanor Colcord
Widny
Punch
Will Griffith
Mire
Hew Mayes
Mary Hanno
May Roberts
Jame Cuthbert
Maud Naylor
Mabel Rover
Lenon Sage
Josephine van Amberg
Olive Leonard
Ida Tageart
Misa Mabel Horton
Jeanette Poppin
Ithel White
Todd
Maud Meixnben
Exina Prescott
Lelia Hord
Russell Kincil
H.C Goodrich
Geori McCarter
W. of
Tasuxence
F. L. Merden
Moreér
G. MM Smyth
Halph Ball
Will B. Taggart
Robert Hunter
Cord Smith
Harry Trevillio
J. Ais- Ger
Earl Gratham
Tom Herren
N. G. Edelblute
William Weber
Will Herren
D. Hudson
Wabb
Stevenson
Jagit Shurttt
A. Austin
Morris Stevenson
Fred Tuckerman
Roy Milles
John Buchanan
Newton Alden
W. R. Marshall
C. A Funchess Club
Unity Church of All Detenater
Annus Federation
W. A. Johnston
Topeke Federation
Biuhs
Amerbach & Guettel
Topeka Woolen Mills
Roya
Siassiore
Sar Grocery
Monarch
Canned Goode
W. J. Baker
California Pri
Japan
East Sixth Street
Apache Kid St. Laws
Globe-Democrat
Elk’s
Lik Lodge
Chast
le ) Wood
Com Tiee
Dean
Locust St
Rowley & Bnow'y
Gerher
St.ana Ave
Foster-Milburn Co
Batista
N.Y
Lanngeo Rene G
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!