Civic Federation to Organize in Topeka City
A Topeka civic federation movement gathers support from prominent citizens including P I Booebrake and Rev M Sheldon. Petitions call for a mass meeting to launch an organization aimed at removing municipal control from political machines and enforcing laws, with leaders urging nonpolitical members and broad party cooperation.
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Power 11
Topek
Have & Civic Federation
P. I. Booebrake
Rev. M. Sheldon
New York
Chicago
P. 1 Ronebrake
Topeka
Epe
Rev
C. M. Bbehive
Tao
Prooes
Frst
Stauch
County Sunday Schools Convention at First Congregational
Shawnee County delegates gather at the First Congregational Church for a multilingual convention starting this afternoon at 3 30. The event runs into tomorrow evening with several hundred delegates in attendance under the theme Im Peers in all Departments of Work. Prof Samuel Ete directs four sessions and the program outlines varied talks and activities.
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John HW. Vincent
J. H. Pundit
Thomas H. Bain
First Congregational Church
Soa
Areon Gare
Samuel Ete
Old Settlers' Reunion at Pioneer Church to Discuss Early Years
The Pioneer Congregations society secretary explains the group includes Congregationalists and Protestant church workers in Topeka. A reunion of original covenant signers and living members will be held next Tuesday in two sessions with reminiscences, music, and a historical address by Harvey D. Rice, followed by reception and supper. The notice includes unrelated ads for a hemorrhoid remedy and local business updates.
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Pioneer Church
Mra
J. G. Wood
Pioneer Congregations Society
Sabe
Topeka
Pioneer Society
First Congregational Church
Presbyterian
Congregational
Rio
J. & Slieg
Peter MecVicar
Mr. W. Beatty
Sears Dr Fo MeCabe
Harvey D. Rice
L. . Ruby
L. Blakesley
Court Proceeded After Fat Witness Refuses Name
In a police court this week a large woman testified in a case while the prosecutor urged her to state her name. She retorted that her name was of no consequence and pressed the court to proceed, noting reporters present. The exchange paused briefly before continuing.
Two Speeches by Mrs Foster in Topeka Kane Talk
Mrs Ellen Foster delivered two speeches at Hamilton Hall Topeka yesterday. The afternoon event drew a modest crowd while the evening meeting overflowed the hall with frequent applause. She focused the evening on workingmen and urged protectionist policy. She leaves today for Colorado to continue her campaign there.
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J. Ellen Foster
Kane
Hamilton Hall
Mra. Foster
Mra. A. Thurston
K. B. Welch
Topeka Club Strives Amid Limited Membership
A Topeka St Ananiae social club remains exclusive with a long waiting list. Notable members include former Mayor Cofran Maj W Burgess and others, with initiation recently increased from ten to fifty dollars and ongoing high entry standards. The group meets at the Stormont building, filling spare minutes with whist and socializing. Also advertised are local services including furniture and carpet work, a steam laundry, boiler and heating services, and a hair tonic product claiming hair reinforcement and color.
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St. Jun
Rouns Stormont
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James A. Troutman
Jali
Darciess
Father Ark
Pone
Rock Island
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Dr. Menninger
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Tel 85
OLD Settlers’ Reunion
Ruby
Martin Rady
Lancaster
Gale
Fracase
W. R. Kennedy
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U.S. Gov't
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