Found Dead Near Perryville in Missing Freight Train Theory
George Berrett formerly a KHE poster for J M Crawford was found dead near Perryville beside a freight train crew noted the time of discovery as 3 am. Authorities suspect he fell from a freight car while traveling. He married, lived at 616 East Seventh Street, and left home last July to seek work. He later worked posting bills for Ninth Street Theater in Kansas City until recently. A coroner's inquest is underway at Perryville. The body will be moved to Topeka tonight with funeral services scheduled for 10 am tomorrow. He leaves three sisters in Topeka: Geo. H Anderson Dolph Whitmer and Mrs Raddick Shore.
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George Berrett
Perryvilte
J. M. Crawford
Perryville
Union Pacific
Gis East Seventh Street
Konsen City
Ninth Street
Topeka
Topeke
Geo. BH Anderson
Dolph Whitmer
Raddick Shore
Democratic Central Committee Endorses Sloat for Representative
The Democratic county central committee endorsed I. J. Sloat for representative after a yesterday meeting with earlier talk of endorsing Cal Gea Veale. A prior suggestion to consult Senator Martin before endorsing Veale was set aside, and the committee chose Sloat. Buckingham's Dye for whiskers is noted as a home coloring product with wide popularity.
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Venle
Democratic County Central Committee
I. J. Sloat
Thile
Cal Gea W. Veale
Matti
Martin
Veale
Buckingham
Lutheran Synod Opens Kansas Session with New Officers
The Lutheran Synod of Kansas began its twenty seventh session at the Lutheran church on Fifth and Narrican streets. Rev J F Sponseler of Minneapolis preached the opening sermon and Rev W F Bents was elected president with Rev Sir Bo White Hill secretary and Rev L Selig treasurer. The morning rite included installation of officers and synod committees. Women and Young People groups hold allied meetings as delegates gather. further services planned at various churches during the week.
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Lutheran Synod of Kansas
Luthersr
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Btu
Lutheran
Fifth
Narrican
J. F. Sponseler
Minneapolie
Ren
F. de Altman
Children’s Memorial Church
A. J. Lowe
Jericho
W. F. Bents
Atchison
Sir Bo Whitehil
L Selig
Lawrence
Essloy
Lutheran Ae Union Amust
Lutheran Church
Synod
Polk School Sanitary Condition Exposed by City Physician
City Physician Hibben inspected Polk school after parental concern and found serious sanitary issues including a malodorous girls’ closet with minimal ventilation. He reported two diphtheria cases in nearby families and directed the school board to take immediate corrective steps to protect pupils.
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Polk School
Hibben
J. D McFarland
William Stein
Clay
Brutal bear chained muzzled dog fight at Kimber Park
In Winconsin Oct 17 Dubuins sports offered a brutal spectacle at Kimber Park featuring a chained and muzzled bear fighting two bulldogs. The bear pressed forward using its front feet, risking loss of an arm, while bets heavily favored the dogs and large sums changed hands.
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Desoger
Kimber Park
Winconsie
Jumpin Jos Sassyparility Tale In Cherokee Strip
The narrator recalls aiding a worn pilgrim named Jumpin Jos in the Cherokee strip. He touts Cherokee sassyparility as a tonic at $1 a bottle to restore hope and conjure a better fate, while the homeless man laments a lost wife and past sorrows, seeking revival and a brighter fortune.
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Jess
Isin
Sorrer
Kansas
Missouri
Kentryan
Gundolas
Mary Ann
Paradise
A Tarnished World of Mischief and Mayhem
A chaotic collage of humorous vignettes and blurred personas shows characters in flirtations, betrayals, and moral slips. The narrative drifts from a transformed man after sasaypariny to a queenly silhouette, a rowdy preacher’s exchange, and sly one line jests. A blend of provincial humor and social snapshots traces vanity and folly across varied scenes and voices.
Personal notes from Springfield visits and travels
Mr J W Langston of the Weaise Monitor Springfield AL visits his uncle Jurrees on Monroe steer. W H Jacoby ex senator aide visits in city last week. W F Pile trips to Marion to see L L Evans who is ill but improving. Dr T 4 Conry of Florence writes honey from 70 hives. W D Gossett and Mrs visit Terre Haute. Mrs Capt F Dent Sharp from Fort Leavenworth visits her relatives Beverly. Wm Allaway and Miss Aimes attend Baptist state convention. Various residents and visitors travel or stay with relatives and friends in the area.
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J. W. Langston
Weaise Monitor
Springfield
Jurrees
Monroe
W. H. Jacoby
Senator Martin
Government Land Office
Atdedge City
W. F. Pile
Marion
L. L. Evans
T. 4
Conry
Florence
Santa Fe
W. D. Gossett
Terre Haute
F. Dent Sharp
Fort Leavenworth
Beverly
Fillmore Treet
W.d. Burr
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Hia
J. T. St. John
Quincey Street
Wm. Allaway
Mies Aimes
Winfield
James H. Deaver
Ilinois
Frank M. Conwell
Denyer
Frank Conwell
Dr. C. & Fulton
F. L. Connell
Pinuh
Lulu Jester
Sorento
Lil
Rev. W. FP
File
Mra. Irvine
Mrs. Evans
Scranton
Alex. Mushy
Salina
Mr. Siessey
A. H. Bent
National Hotel
Mr. Mussey
St Louis
Hamlin Garland to Head Central Art Association in Chicago
The Central Art Association, formed to promote art among the people, announces Hamlin Garland will set up headquarters in Chicago this winter. The first lecture series opens October 2 at Armour Institute chapel with Garland delivering the inaugural talk on the modern novel.
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Howi
Chicago
Careaco
Central Art Association
Ims
Hamlin Garland
Armour Institute
Silver for China 750000 Sealed for Army Trip
The Gaelic sailed to the Orient carrying about 750000 in silver consigned to China to pay the army. Most cargo was for Japan with canned meats, and the hold included 300 Chinese and 100 Japanese returning home for the holidays.
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China
Lax
Orient
Japan
Corea
Gaslic
FLEEING THE KAFFIRS Delagoa Bay Forced Evacuation
Oct. 17 reports from Transvaal describe Delagoa Bay area residents fleeing by ship to Natal as Lourenco Marques suffers demoralization. British protection is provided by marines from the gunboat Throsh while Portuguese authorities raise troops at Pretoria to relieve the besieged town. Railroad lines to the coast are cut, complicating transport.
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Jonanxxxsuurg
Transvaal
Delagoa Bay
Natal
Lourenzo Marques
Throsh
Pretoria
Lourenzo Marquez
Realistic Drama Ends With Actor Amputation at Play
During a rehearsal of Uncle Josh at the opera house, actor Huse N. Morgan accidentally severed his hand when a saw blade tore apart his wrist in the sawmill scene. He was promptly aided and the limb amputated at the wrist. Panic flared as nearly a dozen ladies fainted in the audience. Drugist D Holmes of 731 Kansas Ave treated the injured actor.
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Manxxoo
Uncle Josh
Huse N. Morgan
North Topeka society notes and local news
North Topeka items report upcoming marriage John Pratt and Mise Aone Allew next week. Several residents visit relatives in Newton and Maple Elm. Mrs H Anderson of Hiawatha visits KL Anderasn. will go California for winter. Announcement of Lawrence Hardy’s death in Los Angeles after heart disease. Thieves active in Surmera orchards. local trees and park improvements noted. Bishop Vincent to lecture at North Topeka, with tickets 25 cents. Miss Anos Ward to be married at 8 pm at 1201 Jackson Street. ceremony to east for a short trip. Russian residents George Burgart and John Koeberlein leave for Russia via Santa Fe. Union Lutheran Young People convention to be held in Swedish Lutheran church with Rev. De A. Bowers speaking. Mr and Mrs Ransom of Bancroft attend daughter Augusta’s wedding in coming days. Exposition train service praised. litho offered by CK Wilber for details.
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John Pratt
Mise
Aone Allew
Calvin Holman
Newton
Emma Oglesby
Jack Abert
Maple Eli
H. Anderson
Hiawatha
KL Anderasn
Drs. W
California
Lawrence Hardy
Los Angeles
Cal
Silver Lake
Surmera
Bhina
Hiton
AJ. Arnold & Son
A. J. Arn
Vincent
Payne & Thom
Jackson Street
Tor
Congregational Church
Nuyom
Jackson Wrest
Oly
Minshaa
Lhompmea Dew Bete
George Burgart
John Koeberlein
North
Russia
Bante Fe
Chus
Gerielawn
Jey Brothera
Ruwilac
Granta
Thea
Union of Lutheran Young, People’s
Cieties
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Thompson Bros
Kas. Ave
Quincy St
Oliver Sumner
Bowery
New York
Oliver Sumner Teall
David B Hill
Touers
Cooper Union
Teall
the Lutheran Synod
Jumpin Joe
Sassiperiliy
Don
Austin Reese
Si 'Phe
Tim
Cincinnati Tribune
Blue Light Tabernacle
Whang
Baxter
Bridder Baxter
Kentucky
Detroit
Brooklyn
Timmins
Weehington Star
Stone
Cobble
Detroit Free Press
van Masters
Hobbs
Artists’ Society
Terrher
Chicago Record
Pete
Han
New York Press
New York Sun
Pareley
Dr. Price
World’s Columbian
Kaffirs
D. Holmes
Kansas Ave
North Topeka
Culcago
Peorlosa
Grand Opera House
Rusco & Swift
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