Tremendous Shoe and Skirt Sale Enlivens Local Market
A flood of bargain ads reports a massive sale on infants and women's shoes plus skirts. The event lists Lace, Box Calf and Kangaroo Calf shoes up to $1.50, and men’s Vici Kid and Patent Calf options from $1.25 to $3.50. Large quantities of tailor made skirts in wool fabrics offered at prices near $2.00, with headlines promising record breaking discounts.
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Mfg. Co
St. Louis
la Prelle Shoe Co
R. P. Smith Sons & Co
Mayer Shove Co
Thokeow
Fearless and Irresistible Price Reductions on Hardware and Furnishings
A catalog of bargain items including incandescence gear, 15c value housewares, 6e brooms, 1c soap, oil cloth, envelopes, oils, mugs, nails, hammers, hats, oil cans, wash tubs, stove pipe, suspenders, gloves, dairy pails, spoons, brushes, pans, basins, kettles, egg beaters, graters, wires, boards, wringers, shelf paper, meat grinders, bits, hooks, thermometers, nails, willow basket, clocks, carpet tacks, talcum, coal hods, milk pails.
Topeka Theatre Enjoys Alexander the Great Limited Engagement
Review notes Ward and James star in Alexander the Great at Crawford with elaborate scenic design and strong performances. Louis James excels as lead, Ward praised for Perdiccas, though audience size underwhelmed. revival praised for costumes, production values, and strong company including Wantworth and Norman Hinckstt.
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Topeka
Blanche Wathin
Onetie
Tyler and I
Dy Metown
Modjexka
Toneks
Wagenhils
Kemper
Alexander the Great
James
Warden
Louis James
Frederick Wards
Crawford
Grand A Dex
Ie Gay
Macedonia
Cleopistra
Copitre
Antony
Loury James
Alexanier
Bidericke
Warde Ollshone
Mr. Warde
James “Hin
Fase
Uey
Aaron
Pers Feet
Wantworth
Norman Hinckstt
Mins
Bourne
oSme Topeka
Unequal Freight Rates Stir Kansas Grain Attitude
The Southwestern Grain Journal denounces discrimination against Kansas shippers in freight to Chicago. An Omaha dispatch notes Chicago Great Western rate hikes, showing Kansas rates from Kansas City Atchison St. Joseph and other river points at 34 cents per wheat and 22 cents per corn, versus Nebraska from Omaha and Galveston routes. The piece cites inconsistencies in distances and rates and argues Kansas will endure only while farmers stay quiet.
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Southwestern Grain Journal
Southwestern Grain An? Fiour Journal
Kangam
Isne 11
Kansan
Nebraska
Omaha
Chicago Great Westerns
Omata
Chicago
Kansas
Kansas City
Atchison
St. Joseph
Missouri River
Galveston
Chi
Wichita
G. W
Croker May Get Back as Fire Chief Resigns Expected
New York reports Fire Chief Purvey will retire in a few weeks with a 3000 dollar annual pension. Former Chief Croker seeks a writ to reinstate his post and may return if reappointed after removal over a year ago. Court of Appeals expected to rule soon. Charles D. Part notes Croker plans to resume duties amid confidence of reassignment. Also: King Victor Emmanuel and Ambassador Myer event at Pian.
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New York
Oriiic
New York Fire Department
Edward Croker
Sturgie
Court of Appeals
Croker
Royal visit and hunting scene described in archaic text
A royal entourage travels to San Rosare with Air Byer in the morning. The ambassador rides with the king and queen to the castle during the afternoon and joins a hunting excursion.
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San Rosare
Air Byer
New Cancer Treatment Outlined by Dr Johnson
New cancer treatment presented at Abernethian Society meeting at St Bartholomew's hospital. Dr Johnson discussed Dr Otto Sichmidt of Cologne work on a parasite linked to cancer, claiming a serum derived from the parasite could destroy cancer cells in animals and that sterilized parasites and animal serum are key to the method. The approach hinges on stopping growth and protecting vital organs from tumor impact.
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Johnson
New York
Abernethian Society
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Otto Sichmidt
Cologne
London
de. Bobmitt
Schmidt
Coming Dramatic Events at the New Crawford Tonight
Dramatic listings announce a farce “Mickey Finn” at Ikat the New Crawford, with cast including Oscar Lewis and Harry de Lain. The program blends comedy, song, and a love story, featuring a realistic jackknife bridge scene. Also advertised is “The Chaperons” at the New Crawford Wednesday, produced by Isidore Witmark, with Davis Davies and stars Kelcey and Shannon. Grand Un ton Thea Co advertises a trial baking offer.
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Mickey Finn
Ernest Jarrold
Oscar Lewis
Harry de Lain
California
Richard Frank
Police Jottings Joint South of Copeland Is Raided
A Copeland area raid targets a liquor joint near the hotel bar, led by Sergeant Darby. Keeper Matt Peake, an alleged former operator, is held after officers seize beer, whiskey, and cigars. charges include maintaining a nuisance and possible sale of liquor. George Klauer and others face police court outcomes amid murky testimony.
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Copeland Hotel
Sergeant Darby
Matt Peake
Darby
Peake
Dusty
Manhattan
E O. Kempton
Billard Hall
Kansas Avenue
Grand Jury May Not Touch Prohibition Cases In Kansas City
Citizens and politicians debate whether the grand jury will investigate violations of the Kansas prohibitory law. The list of jurors drawn by the joint keepers and their friends shows one man chosen on the jury is a prohibitionist, with trust that other jurors will block indictments.
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Kansas City
Kat
Kas
Kansas
Were Married in Kain at Kaw River Bridge
Wamego Kansas November report states Lon TM Richards and Bena Sebring wed on the Kaw River bridge at the south end, under a lantern. The ceremony occurred amid heavy rain. license required Wabunsee County.
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Wamego
Kas
Wabaunsee County
Liberia colonization plan fails says returning colonists
Two black families from Europe to Ocilla Ga report Liberia experiment collapsed after eight months. They describe tropical dangers, hostile natives, jungle fever, and food shortages while their group of 56 southern supporters aimed to grow cotton. Meanwhile financier Pierpont Morgan buys Aldenham House in Hertfordshire and plans residence there.
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Navy
Europe
Ocilla
Monrovia
Liberia
Georgia
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