Hymn Revision Sparks Debate Over Tin Pan Hymns
A letter tense debate in church circles questions publishing a new hymnal under Prof Penny and whether old hymns should be altered or cut. Readers including John MacDonald and Prof Gessratt B express mixed views on fitting music to worship, with calls to balance reverence and accessibility while avoiding pandering to popular taste.
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Poony
Bering
Elle
Penny
Miurlc
Yom.ca
Washburn
Exurogion
Muneell
MarDoruild
Terns
HR Howard
Te Shiter
Ike
Penny Stwiatd
Ok Mealenan
Yeador
Erie Vines
Bama
Government crop report boosts corn yield while wheat drops
Government crop report shows corn yield rising by about 1 million bushels and total wheat output falling by around 10 million. September notes improved corn condition, with forecasts translating to 420,746,000 bushels of corn and a winter plus spring wheat total near 9,038,000 bushels. Market reaction was muted as brokers awaited figures and weather concerns weighed on sentiment.
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New York
Chencoduce
Himere
Gotodar
Roy
Sovernent
Corm
Odd Fellows to Meet in Wichita for Three Grand Bodies
A Wichita gathering hosts three grand bodies of Odd Fellows this week at 4210 West Kellogg. The Grand Lodge 10, the Grand Encampment, and the Revelah Assembly plan sessions, with officer elections and a bid for encampment support. Leaders must secure 40 percent of votes if no candidate clears the threshold.
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Wichita
Kan
Biden
Revelah Assembly
Rand Lodge
Brst
Yaeh Indee
Crand Lodge
Death during honeymoon shocks Decatur circle
W Furnum, a retired capitalist, died of heart disease while on honeymoon back to Decatur from Cleveland. He was about 51 years old and highly regarded for leading the city’s mercantile ventures. For years he managed the city gay plant and owned a thriving store. No children. Mrs Fawence Mitchell’s mounting announced by Mr Butman surprised friends.
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Decatur
W. Furnum
Cleveland
Butman
Fawence Mitchell
Man Killed by Train Near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
An unknown man about 60 was struck by a southbound Santa Fe passenger train on the Cow Creek bridge two miles north of Pittsburgh Saturday night. He died at Mount Carmel Hospital in the city. He fell about 20 feet to the ground. his neck was fractured and both legs and arms broken.
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Pitteburg
Ken
Cow Greck
Mount Carmel
Topeka news snippets mix romance, court and town updates
A chaotic digest of items from Topeka including divorce suit by Virginia G Miller against George Miller, a report on radishes costing more, wedding of Harry A Dusenberry and Florence M Kimball, and notes on county surveyor completing toll line surveys. Also mentions Elder Smith rain forecast, the Lumin Twins matinee, and resignations from city council member Blossom with the mayor and council to consider.
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District Court
George Miller
Smith
Borpewett
Aisa Della van Amburgh
Hulton
Kax
Slabarsis
Ladies Aid Society of the First
L. A. King
Plainville
J. F. Stoan
Tyleretree
Rogers
TJ. Coughtin
Kansas City
Columbus
Dek Cooley
Topika
Bowten
Wee Topeka Lodge XII
Harmon I Wielson
George MoeVerter
J. G. Woor
T. C. Sheard
W. F P. Conkiln
Charles M. Sheldon
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Sheldon
Topeke Bokx
Topeka
Blowtom
Counenlman
Blossom
David Overmyer
Family turned out in destitute plight at Kansas City
Charles Estes family of Harmon, Kansas, destitute after moving to 22 North James Street. Maryield allegedly emptied their food stores and ordered them to travel. Police caretakers housed them. firemen contributed $2. the Estes later rented a home at Eighteenth Street and Muncie Boulevards.
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Ily
Man
Charles Estes
Hmparia
Kun
Baten
William Wilcox
North James Street
L. R. Mayfield
No. 2
Hstes
Eighteenth Street
Muncie
Nebraska Senator Tours Alaska Agricultural Prospects
H Deit tich United States senator from Nebraska and a member of the senate committee on public lands arrived in San Francisco after a four week visit to Alaska. His aim was to familiarize himself with conditions there and he downplays glowing reports of Alaska's agricultural potential. He says government expenditures at Sitka have not established new facts about the territory’s agricultural possibilities.
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San Francisco
H. Deittich
United States
Nebraska
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Alaska
Territory
Abicka
Sitka
Purnell Is Nearly Forgotten in Dublin Memorial
New York dated October 12 reports a somber Dublin procession to Glastevin cemetery in memory of Charles. The piece notes a large turnout from foresters and youth but mentions no parliamentary members. The wording is fragmented and lacks clear details on the event’s organizers or outcomes.
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Purnell
New York
Glastevin Cemetery
Charles Ae
National Foresters
Parligneent
Dublin
Restoration Host heads to New York for Dowie rally
Restoration Host marched into the tabernacle and will move to Madison Square Garden in New York. Dowie announced 2018 members registered and expects 4096 total as the pilgrimage gathers across the country.
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Tabernacle
Madison Square Garden
New York
Dowie
Fourth District Clubs and Federation Meeting At Cottonwood Falls
Cottonwood Falls Kan Oct 12 Cottonwood Falls saw a strong turnout of club women for the Fourth district federation of clubs meeting The program featured Mrs George Plumbs paper Early Days in Cal lums highlighting vivid recollections District officers were elected with Miss Sadie Stove of Dorado as president and Mrs Walting Parkerville as treasurer Notable attendees included state federation officials and club leaders from Emporia Council Grove topeka and Peabody The gathering discussed federation finances holiday booklets and the traveling art gallery project with a call for immediate support and a sincere push for member participation.
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Women’s Federation
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Cottonwood Bulle
Kan
District Federation of Clubs
George Plumb
Peabody
Emporia
Sadie Stove
Jl Dorado
Rogers
Marion
J. M. McCown
Mite Nellie Howard
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Parkerville
Sands
Cora G. Lewis
Kinsley
Kate A. Aplington
Council Grove
W. A. Johnston
Topeka
de Witte
Nellis
Afra
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Strong City
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Dorado
Minerva
Neosho Falls
Terlan
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Mel
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Aplington
Ue State Federation
AL Club
Banks Consolidate to Form First National Bank of Chanute
Chanute Kansas Oct 1 stock holders of the Flies National Bank and the National Bank of Chanute merge and adopt the name First National Bank of Chanute. The Bret National Bank increases capital to 100000 with 320000 surplus and near total resources. Eleven directors will govern the new institution with Geo V Lindsay as president and Arthur N Alten as cashier.
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Arthur N. Alten
Pittsboro National Leagues Pitcher Doheney In Insane Asylum
Pitcher Kawand Doheny of Pittsboro National League baseball savaged after a stove poker blow. Ida Scare, Telehtors, and policemen subdued him. He was examined by two physicians and committed to Danvers Insane Asylum. Nurse Obertam Howarth seriously injured but expected to recover. Doheny had shown signs of insanity weeks earlier and deserted the Pittsburg team briefly.
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Atuloyer
Bass
Kawand Doheny
Pittsboro National Trague
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Telehtors
Mevers
Inzane
Danvers
Obertam Howarth
Doheny Timt
Pittsburg
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Waddell Receives Ovation in Chicago Debut as Detective
In Chicago at the Alhambra theater on October 12, the famed pitcher Rube Waddell made his first acting appearance in The Stain of Guilt. Playing a detective in four acts, Waddell drew a standing ovation from the audience during his performance.
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Rube
Chicago
Rube" Waddell
Alhambra Theater
Waddell
Hadway's Ready Relief advertised cure claims
The notice touts Hadway's Ready Relief as providing immediate relief from fevers pain and a wide range of ailments including rheumatism liver kidney and joint issues. It promises permanent cure with continued use and urges readers to ensure they obtain Badway's product.
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Hadway
Sixth district notes sketch Goodland growth and needs
The Sixth district notes report rapid new home construction in Goodland driven by the Illinois Central line change and shop expansion, with a major need for hotels. They mention Devil's Creek, local editor views, irrigation talk, and various local anecdotes about farms, rail shipments, births, and media plans in Norton, Lebanon, and Smith Center.
Possible bid rejected as plant price soars
A bidder balked at 2500 dollars claiming the plant was worth 5000 or double the prior value. The manager said the plant’s price was rising and noted nearby counties Mussel Osborne and Lincoln involved in county and state race dynamics.
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Osborne County
Osborne
Cen
Lincoln
Isworth, Mussel
Brydenburg Charged in Third Wife Poison Death Case
New York prosecutor investigates death of Ebenezer Brydenburg’s first and second wives. Brydenburg, arrested in Eldora, is accused in the murder of his third wife by poison. Emily H. Benkins died at Stony Brook five years ago. second wife died 14 February, reportedly worth 32 000 insurance. Father-in-law claims daughter’s death may be poisoning. certificates delayed. Brydenburg formerly connected to church and city ticket office.
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Noble
Eldora
Brookdutt
Ebenezer S. Brydenburg
Seith
Areen
Brydenburg
Emily H. Benkins
Stony Brook
L. L
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Brooklyn
Hindenburg
Fodbold
Godbold
N. Brydenburg
Aeredict
Chinese Excluded and Deported for Lacking Certificates
Boston reports a crackdown on Chinese residents without registration papers. About 150 released after their friends supplied documents. many others face deportation. The scene reflects broader enforcement of certificate requirements amid tensions and fear among detainees.
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Boston
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