Topeka Glorifies Memorial Day Activities And Local Notices
Memorial Sunday plans and Topeka civic notes fill the town with sermons, parades, and gatherings. ministers, veterans, and church groups prepare services while schools, colleges, and clubs announce events, lectures, and performances. Notables include Dr. Eva Harding’s charity work, WJ Waite’s Beichner’s June notice, and Garfield Park attractions.
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Topeka
Avers ‘Turner
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Gore
Girard
Enna Sa
Jailer Sues For Salary After Prisoner Escapes
J. Gibson ex-jailer of Jefferson county sues in Pine Bluff circuit court for 700 dollars claimed as back salary. He contends several prisoners overpowered him and escaped during his term, while Sheriff H. Triplett refused payment, alleging Gibson bore responsibility for the escapes. The suit is brought against Triplett.
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Pine Blut
Ark
J. Gibon
Jefferson County
Gibson
Gheries H. Triplett
Gihwon
Triplett
Rosebery on wealth as sole great advantage of the rich
London May 23 The former premier Lord Rosebery argues wealth grants better medical access and climate changes for loved ones. He notes two dinners a day is impossible and emphasizes comfort of existence and prolonged life through resources, contrasting the poor.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Lord Rosebery
Rothschild
Utte Cottage Hospital
Epsom
Sam
Four Sisters Enter Mount Carmel as Novices
In Dubuque on May 27 seven young women joined Mount Carmel mother house of the Sisters of Charity as novices. Among them Rose Sweeney of Holy Cross is the fourth daughter of Maurice Sweeney to enter the order, a possibly unique family record in the country.
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Dubuque
Mount Carmel
Sisters of Charity
Rose Sweeney
Holy Cross
Maurice Sweeney
French Bicycle Permits Require Circulation Permits for Foreign Cyclists
Paris May 2. Foreign cyclists entering France must obtain a circulation permit, issued by customs officers at any port or town after paying duty. The permit is valid for three months. Those failing to secure it risk confiscation of their bicycles.
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Paris
America
Chamberlais
J. W. Lynen
Dorr
Nicaragua Yields in the Blacfields and Pears cases
A Washington dispatch reports the United States has secured terms with Nicaragua and Honduras over the Blacfields dispute and the Pears case. Managua relieves General Torres of command in Bluefields after U.S. representations condemning harsh treatment of American citizens. The Vixen will stay in Central American waters to protect U.S. interests until aid arrangements are completed.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
United States
Nicaragua
Morry
State Department
Torres
Department of Rivefivida
Managua
Merry
Bluefields
Hunter
Hillefield
Detroit
Department
Peace Commissioners Feted in Manila Dinner for US Envoys
A Manila dinner at Senor Abreu’s residence honored United States Commissioners Jacob Schurman and Dean Worcester, Major General MacArthur and Consul Withee. Filipinos including Torres Le Garo and Sosarie, former Aguinaldo allies, praised peace and commerce reopening. Insurgents remain daunted, factions split, and Aguinaldo’s calls to fight fade as pro peace sentiment grows.
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New York
Journal
Manila
Senor Abreu
United States
Jacob Schurman
Dean Worcester
MacArthur
Consul Withane
Philippines
Russell
Beveridge
Senors Torres
le Garo
Sosarie
Aguinaldo
Congress
Senor Tavern
Schurman
Wong
Agustilde
Luna
Filipinos Must Be Whipped Into Sub mission
A May 27 dispatch reports that U S officials reject further negotiations with Filipino leaders in Manila and insist on unconditional surrender. Officials indicate additional troops may be sent to the Philippines as peace talks are viewed as failing, with the Twenty fourth Infantry (colored) slated for service alongside others under consideration.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Wir
Aguinaldo
Manila
Aner
Schurman
Slmar
Philippines
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Pickaninny Band to Tour World With Hogan
Kansas City group of 25 under 18 will travel around the world under Ernest Hogan manager and author of All Coons Look Alike to Me. They sail from Vancouver to Sydney June 1 and then tour China and Japan. Hogan predicts a two year itinerary.
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Kansas Oy
Kansas City
Ernest Hogan
Sydney
China
Japan
Hogan
Sone
Innate Curiosity Led Washburn to Rob Letter Bags
Len S. Washburn, a Michigan Central baggageman with 18 years service, admits guilt in stealing from letters between Chicago and Grand Rapids. Held on $7,500 bond, he faces a federal grand jury. Authorities estimate he opened about 90,000 letters since 1897 and could have diverted up to $15,000 to $20,000 in money orders, with broader losses in drafts and checks. Washburn claims he read letters from a compulsive urge and did not profit financially.
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Topeka
Chicago
Los Angeles
Ram Ave
City Schoola
Berane
Rochester Cemetery
Baptist
Bethany College
Tenth Street
BcKiahan
Howard
Grand Army
Hayden
Paul Lavigne
Lincoln Post
Church of the Assumption
Ministerial Union For Prayer and Conference
M. C. AL
Kansas
Epenkore
Potwin
Eva Harding
Cincinnati
Association of Charities and Corrections
Association For Topeka
Harding
W.W. Manspeaker Mercantile Company
District Court
Hall
FP. J
J. J. Hunkly
Santa Fe General Office
Agai
Kansas City
F. Fulton
Ranses City
Austin
Tno Kriot
the Chronicle
Michigan Central
Grand Rapids
Len S. Washburn
United States Postal Authorities
Michigan Central Company
New Buffalo
United States
Mason
Federal Grand Jury
United States Marshal
and Lock
Major Stuart
Washburn
Ims
New Husband Improvement Through Postum Coffee Substitution
A Lake City Utah reader describes relief from years of invalid health after abandoning coffee for Postum Food Coffee. She notes home preparation that matches the successful method, recounts a friend’s dramatic transformation, and reports her husband’s recovery after following her guidance to switch to Postum.
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Georgia
Detser
Rey
Lake City
Utun
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