Tragic Candy Deaths and Scalding Injuries Reported
A girl died after gum drops lodged in her throat at 148 Sherman Street. Esther Goodly, 4, of 19814 Indiana Avenue, scalding injuries from a overturned kettle proved fatal. Fireworks mishap injured Lily Volethan and several other children. Frank Volgniaudr, painter, resides at MS Noble Creuse.
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Chicago
Montobe Esay
Sherman Street
Ty Dine Lodge Tt
Esther
Willow Goodly
Indiana Avenue
Renatneten
Lily Volethander
Lily
Frank Volgniaud-r. m Painter
MS Noble Creaue
Millionaire's Son Missing After Newark Trip
Ada Dare Ehret, actress and wife of Frank Ehret, reports her husband and son of George Ehret disappeared after leaving Elmhurst home for Newark to attend a directors meeting. She says he telephoned Monday night to say he would be detained and not return, and has not been seen since. Police seek Frank Ehret, believed to have left for Newark to attend a company directors meeting.
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Frank Ehret
Ada Dare
New York
George Ehret
Ira Ehret
Ekrete
Elm Hurst
Ehret Pars
Newark
The
of Directors of & Company
Ber
Ebret
Diamonds Returned After Central Avenue Loss
A woman stenographer recovered diamonds valued at $6,000 missing since Saturday after reporting the loss. Police offered a reward. the gems, described as chamolabes, were found in a passage on Central Avenue and later returned to the owner by a diligent youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chivegn
Shonts
Indiana, Tilisote & Town
Central Autiste
Fire devastates Eidskin Morocca dept in Wilmington
A major fire destroyed one department of the Eidskin Morocca establishment in Wilmington, Oct. fire gutted a unit of the company described as the largest such facility in the United States. About fourteen hundred employees were left without work.
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Eidskin Department of Wilmington
Morocca
Wilmington
Det
Menthsl
United States
Canada Held Back From Sending Troops to South Africa
Ottawa premier Laurier said no offer had been made to dispatch Canadian troops to South Africa. He noted such a decision would require parliamentary approval due to the large public expenditure involved. The remark came amid broader debate on Canada’s potential military commitment.
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Ottawa
Ont
Laurier
Canada
South Africa
Admiral Dewey Rumored Engaged to Mrs Hazen in Washington
Washington rumors say Admiral Dewey, a widower, may have become engaged to Mrs Hazen widow of Gen. Hazen and sister of Mrs. Washington McLean. Reports claim he visited the McLean home on K Street and met society leaders, with prior whispers of other matches and engagements in the capital.
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Washington
Dewey
New York
Adaireal Bare
Hazen
Washington McLean
Pd ‘Nao
Gs & Sige
Mee Lear
McLean House
K Street
Mra Haren
Slater
Aso
Tingher
Nicoll B Ladlow
Navy
Herbert
Bugber
Ludlow
Manite Bay
Swentyne
Alwage
Porter Akd
Dever
Girl Burned To Death In Fire At Green Tree Hotel
Carrie Cartwright twelve year old daughter of Henry Cartwright proprietor of the Green Tree hotel, died after Chas Lenhan set fire to her clothing with a lighted match. Lenhan, age lg, arrested on prior charges, faces murder in this tragedy that occurred behind the hotel during a carnival.
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Soy
Springfield
Chas
Lenhan
Carrie Cartwright
Henry Cartweight
Green Tres
Dietia
Cart‘erich
Teohan
Eter
Crtwright
Yount Lenhan
Miss Daisy Sherman and Walter Smith wed at First Presbyterian
In Topeka at the First Presbyterian church, Miss Daisy Sherman and Mr Walter Smith married in a ring ceremony after a large wedding season. The reception followed in church parlors from nine to eleven, with organ music and a formal display of autumn decor. The couple will reside at 211 Figtontown Street and host friends after November 1.
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Daisy Sherman
Walter Smith
First Presbyterian Church
W. F. Riechr
Lohengrin Bridel
Charles Lagerstrom
Kurts Kellam
Dmer Norton
Tom Prost
Jeannette Lord
Eleanor Smith
Ivyah Doyle
Edna McClintock
Lou Dell McMasters
Figntoon Street
Beerman
Nevin
Hoehr
Anin
Sriing Pengle
AC. Sherman
Adrian Sherman
Hee Cach
Aleeves
Miss Lou Dell
McMasters
Batiste
Akirss
Rs Sherman
Frank Parr
Mr. and
Lagerstrom
Maths
Parr
Mrr
Mre ” Smith
Fire losses in Canada and U S for nine months
The issue compiles fire loss statistics from Canada and the United States for the first nine months of 188. It shows higher losses in 189 compared with the same period, signaling an unprofitable fire insurance year. The article notes rising fire frequency and increased expenses, influenced by Western Union policy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
New York
Opt
United State
Western Union
McDuffee Sets Ten Mile Track Record in Brockton
Jero nice McDuffee, after a special sanction from the LAW, broke the ten mile track record in Brockton yesterday with a time of 15 minutes 48 seconds, eclipsing the prior mark of 16:82 by Hue ty Elkes. The event featured new pacing, with five miles under eight minutes for the first time, amid gear ridden at 125.
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Brockton
Sms
Jero—nice
McDuffee Rade
Huety Elkes
McDuffee
L.A. W
Harry Gibson
Fiden
Sinttes McDukes
Retail Druggists Prepare List to Aid Friends
In Cincinnati on October 6 delegates from forty states discuss a resolution committee's report. A list of jobbers and manufacturers who refuse to sell to estate stores and department stores is being prepared for circulation among about 25,000 drug stores represented at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Made His Fortune John Hayes Returns From Klondike
John C. Hayes arrives in Chicago with 372,007 in cash and deeds to property worth 200,000. The wealth stems from a 200 year Klondike venture that yielded fortune.
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John Hayes
Klondike
Chicago
John C. Hayes
Golf caddie finds purse with diamonds worth 3000
In St. Louis Missouri Detachment 5 reports a golf caddie at a city country club found a purse on the links containing diamonds valued at 3000 dollars belonging to CK Dicksen Welsh. The caddie received a handsome reward for returning the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Harry Rutenreith
Dicksen Welsh
District 22 Sued Over School Fund Allocation
The attorney general filed suit in the supreme court seeking to assign liability for the state school fund issues connected to District 22. The case centers on a division of funds and potential liability arising after city and district actions in the 1930s. The notice outlines seat reservation procedures for forthcoming lectures and sale of season tickets at the High School, with ticket numbers called in sequence and a limited number still available.
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Supreme Court
Ald
Esa
Shiely
Schoek Fund
Dtetriot
Actorimy Genersl
Rowley & Snow's
Cape
Fox Vere
Coushiln Hardware Co
North Topeka Society Notes and Local Moves
North Topeka column records visitors and departures including F C Myers of Grantville, Samuel Tracy, Mr. and Mrs. W M Costley, Siner Sedeves of Mexico visiting G W Horns family, Miss Little Petro of Kansas City, Mrs G W Burgundthal en route to Kansas City, John Duming and family planning South America relocation, and local school appointments and missing horse report. Also notes church service, travel plans, a birthday party, Forbes Broad mill work, changes at Lincoln school, and a Baptist missionary tea with guest speakers and music by Miss Meta Curry.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Asayee
Kan
F.C Myers
Grantville
North Side
Samuel Tracy
W. M. Costley
City
Siner Seadves
Mexico
G. W. Horns
Madison Street
Church of the Gld Shepherd
Andy Scott
Kingston
Jacob Roller
Menoken
Cestral Avenue
Topeka Avenue
Jessie Myers
Western Avenue
Forbes Broad
Henry Strong
George Hayes
van Buren Street
Lincoln and
Branner
Field
Lincoln Schol
Sheldon
Kansas-avenue
Jess
Ladies of the Baptist Church
William van Ness
MR. Mitchell
Nicholson
Charles Curtis
Expansionist Dixon Addresses U S War Views in Wak
Rev Thomas Dixon former pastor of the People’s Church New York arrived from Virginia and lectured at the Christian church. In an interview he stated he supports American territorial expansion and the Philippines war as a righteous cause, praising Dewey and Roosevelt and opposing Jewish political alignment with American ideas. He urged continued administration support as the war proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Thomas, Dixon
People's Church
New York
Oid Point Comfort
Christian Church
de Dixon
America
Philippines
Dewey
Teddy Bonmereit
Manila
Saain
Wichita and Return 462 Fare Via Santa Fe
Travel brief notes a Wichita round trip fare of 462 via the Santa Fe line. Included are fragment phrases about October travel and toothbrush products, with unclear extra words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Sante Fe
Wichite and Return $4623 Via Santa Fe Tickets on Sale
Tickets for a Wichite and Return trip via Santa Fe are on sale from October 3 to October 11. The message notes good returning October.
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Santa Fe
Whchite
Ith
Pennsular
T. J. Coughill Hardware Co
Tez Ava
Manila Hero Medal Stolen in New York Yorkville case
Historielaee arraigned in Yorkville police court accused by Frank Gruer of stealing a Manila Hero medal awarded by Congress to Olympia crew. The sailor allegedly borrowed the medal, attached it to a dress, and fled a saloon. She denied the charge and is held in $1,000 bail for examination. the medal was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
New York
Historielaee
Yorkville
Frank Gruer
Olympia
Congress
Olympia E
Pall
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Calkin
New Model Supply Store
Mper & Pax
Quincy
Gandy
Burns
Bas
Transvaal
Orien
Royal Baking Powder
Bombay Bank
Bombay
Bank of Bombay
Santa Pa
Hats 'Po
Troup
James Reed
Ghanésot
Clay Ai
T. J. Courtiin Harc
Topeka Society
C. C. Baker
E. B. Boyd
EB. B. Boyd
Hornest
C. Baker
West Sixth Street
Baker
Marburg
Charles Hains
Carl Nellis
Lanigan
C. EB. Munn
J. H. Munn
George Parkhurst
Charis
Omaha
Vita Wood
Frank Alderson
J. F. Daniels
Atchison
Anne Sauerland
Washburn
Trenton
Kansas City
Bert WM
Potwin
Willard Sample
Kassas City
Adams Bros
Kan Ave
A. Wolfhaw
Glen Hall
Cleveland
Ohio
Thompson
George Atherton
Argentine
J. Crapleby
Jefferson Street
Lyman
Hinestown
Ind
Laid
W. T. Crosby
H. Crusty
W. J. Binck
Bre
HH. He Retty
Aira FC
Ges
Mies Herbert
Wai Gakuen
Nichols
Frask Tettt
Jamies
Frank Vincent
Toprea Avenue
Honnor
Bethrr
Mise Mabel Hayes
Sies Moore
Marguerite Mutlx Mills
Isatel Mills
Ketle Buten
Ralph Bacon
Philip Samaon
Miriam Foster
Philip Whitcomb
Richard Whitcomb
Oe Beerthm
Freddie Beerbobm
Virgil
Aira E
Faritmoutt
Minn
Bishop Millspaugr
W. Boilttes
Bar Peeves
Sears
Sus City
Golden Huse Club
J. Warner
Buchanan
Herrick
Washburn College
J. Prveman
Collorado
Ieee
Lottie Steinberg
Raman City
Matt
Peters
Dale Weed
Mss
M’duffee
District 22
State School Fund Commission
NEW York Mer.co
East Sixth Street
Rment Store
North Topeka
John Duming
Buenos Sters
South America
Thomas Dixon
Seiss
the & Co
Ajew Crawford
A. W. Fremont
Te. Niles Olaf Pauiander
Chloe
Alanka
Br. Pawander
Yonkers
Kaw Valley
Chas. Wolff Packing Co
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