Truant Officer Appointment Fight Divides County Board
County commissioners refuse to appoint a truancy officer nominated by County Superintendent Wright, sparking talk of mandamus to force action. Wright named George Burtiong of Highland. board’s inaction prompts potential court action to compel appointment and bolster school discipline across the county’s districts.
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P Wright
Buble Isa
Wright
George Burtiong
Hichland
Layarit
Weet
AEDT
Mamdumun Priewedings
Mathy
Kgardian Hall
Wrth Wall
Risnt
Bhawnse
Hushong
Hal
Guy
Dave
Teren
Alice Beine
Wiehoant
Stheordyeler
Wien
Sabiel Gondhers
Ury Pepe
Sirians
Leaet
Wally Waxieuery
French prison practices disclosed in Breach case
A French paper reports on prisoner treatment with mixed care. It describes female prisoners being examined on intake, measured, and facial or limb marks registered. Those deemed fit are assigned to work in infirmaries or sewing, with duties including washing, under strict supervision.
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Therese
Prisoner Rules In 19th Century Detention Regime
The article details a prison regime with strict rules and punishments including interdiction from promenades and restricted meals. It outlines daily routines, labor assignments for women and men, and earnings via work. It cites Therese and Frederic Hubert as examples, noting potential earnings and a hypothetical four hundred twenty pound joint capital after five years.
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Ari
Frederic Hubert
Ney
Canada Plans Arctic Expedition For Territory Claims
A report from New York dated October 17 notes Canada funding an Arctic expedition under the Canadian Geological Survey. Simon W. Hardlett leads a party aboard police escorts to explore and claim lands north of British territory, aiming to raise the Canadian flag on lands previously seen as neutral. The voyage starts from Fairfax toward Labrador, Cane inven, Back Lead, and Cumberland Gulf, with winter quarters to be set near Hudson Strait's mouth before returning via St Johns. The crew describes comfort aboard and notes provisioning of coal and Welsh coal to keep warm.
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Canada
New York
Simon W. Hardlett
Eptune
Canadian Geological Survey
Arctic
Fairfax
Labrador
Cumberland Gulf
Hudson Bayo
Hudson Strait
Posable
St.Johns
No Cycles on Walks Spark Sidewalk Debate
The streets and walks committee voted to reject a proposed ordinance allowing bicycles on sidewalks. The discussion centered on nuisance risk to pedestrians and potential lawsuits if riders share wide walks. The committee believes it unsafe to permit bicyclists on sidewalks.
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Tintay
Adance
Kansas
Donteliine & Blogelist
Revival Meetings At Wesleyan Church Corner FIsh and Leland
The revival services at One Second Wesleyan Church grow in interest as converts join. Sabbath school opens at 10 a.m. with preaching at 11 a.m. led by Sister Chybn lle and Rex FD Christie preaching at 6 p.m. An evening medical rally may discuss paying off church indebtedness and floor house repairs.
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Fich
Leland Street
Puntors General
Tovefront
Chybnlle
Sp. m
Rex
Christie
Doses For One Dollar Hood's Sarsaparilla Claim
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best value medicine, claiming it purifies the blood and cures pimples eczema and debility. A testimonial from Miss Krerre Coloxe of Washington DC asserts it removes fatigue, restores vigor, and improves blood condition.
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Hood
Misa Krere
Lth Street
Washington, D.C
Teaching Lions Tricks In Public Exhibitions
A New York Sun piece argues that trained lions and tigers appear controllable yet are truly guided by their own strength. It notes that captive born animals learn fear and power differently, making many performers unpredictable and emphasizing the trainer’s need for deep study of each animal’s character.
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Bare Savage
Theer
Jaguar
Isin
Mike
Jon
New York Sun
Robbery trio found guilty at Springfield Junction case
James and Frankyan and James Rainey charged with robbing pouches at Springfield Junction in March were found guilty. Sentences set for Chester penitentiary with James Ryan receiving 10 years while Frank Ryan and James Rainey receive five years each.
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Springfield
Lil
Get
Washburn College Faculty Concert Opens School of Fine Arts
The first faculty concert and opening reception for the School of Fine Arts at Washburn College will be held tomorrow at McVicker Chapel at o'clock. The program will feature performances by members of the music faculty. A cordial invitation is extended to Topeka residents to attend.
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Washburn College
McVicker Ehaspel
N Music
Topeka
Worbes
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Popular With All
Acquaintances praise Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for curing colds and preventing common illnesses. It contains no opiates or irritants and is easy to take, preferred by many families including Riverside and Forbes establishments. Local ad text notes contact via phone and nearby stove listings.
The American Hen and the Farm Economy
An editorial on poultry value and neglect of hens by farmers. It argues eggs now fetch up to forty cents a dozen, yet farmers overlook poultry as a key profit driver. The piece notes census data showing egg and poultry output surpassing global gold and silver, urging greater support for poultry as part of national agriculture.
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Indus
Amercan
United States
Poultry Yard
Brooklyn Enis
United
Oliver Guiput
Benanza
Bea
Von
Betus
Chicago
Washington
Body of Op Kain of Stouts Met by Twelve Priests in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Oct 17 The body of Op Kain of Stouts who died recently at St Agnes Ushalticlam Baltimore was met on arrival by twelve priests from St Louis led by Hen F O'Reley. The bier lay in state in a palace car attached to the Southwestern train and escorted to St Louis where the funeral will be held Wednesday. Cardinal tith done will officiate next Tuesday as he passes through Cincinnati joined by Archbishop Elder and elevensmen. He has two cousins Jeremiah Murray and President arcey of St Marys seminary.
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Cincinnati
Op Kain
St.outs
St. Agnes Ushalticlam
Baltimore
St. Louis
Hen. F. O'Reley
Southwestern
Cardinal Tithdone
Archbishop Elder
pAronpisnen 3
Jeremiah Murray
Arcey
St Marys
City Chooses City Official to Grade Kansas Avenue
The streets and walks committee of the council orders the street commissioner to cut the street down to grade for the rebuilt city railway line from Thirteenth to Fourteenth. They believe the city can save expenses by having this done internally rather than awarding a separate contract to J H Maxwell. The plan aims to remove dirt to make the street functional.
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Kansas Avenue
J. Hi. Maxwell
Streets and Walks
City hydrant dispute heads to Leavenworth hearin
Local items note JF McCabe ill and absent from duties at fire department HQ. J W Coleman and wife traveled through Topeka to Denver. Officials Green Hackney Wells and Major Anderson attend Hutchinson state Federation meeting. Santa Fe switchman George Helwig recovering from arm injury. no operation expected. Tuesday court session on hydrant rental case before Judge Hook in Leavenworth, dispute over 16 hydrants costing about 10000 and city claim hydrants are franchise obligation free of charge.
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Fire Department
McCabe
J. W. Coleman
The
Eminsham
Topeka
Denver
William Green
Herbert Hackney
Charles Wells
T. J. Anderson
Hutchinson
Federation of Commercial Interests
T Ie Santa Fe Hospital
George Hel
Santa Fe
Hook
Leavenworth
Forbes Stoves and Fort Riley Special Travel Rates
Military maneuvers at Fort Riley prompt special Union Pacific railroad rates. Tickets available October 19 to 25 with trains from Topeka at 9:00 a.m. to Fort Riley and return. Dr Adam Rupin Komeripatt offers English consultations. stoves from Forbes.
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Fort Riley
Union Ia~cife
Barber Secret For Keeping Youth In Men’s Skin
A Philadelphia Telegraph excerpt notes a party discussion on aging and beauty. A man claims the barber is the fountain of youth, arguing men can stay fresh with daily shaving while women face more aging pressures and differing routines.
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Mabel Simmons
Fountain of Youth
Slater
Ponce de Leon
Philadelphia
Telegraph
How Long Mosquitoes Live. Wood Heaters at Forbes
Mosquitoes’ lifespan is not precisely known, but their average life is longer than expected. Thousands survive winter by hibernating in barns and dark cellars, moving through the season even as shelter is scarce. Popular Science Months notes wood heaters at Forbes.
Multiple Church Services Across City Promoted
Front Presbyterian led by Rev Countermine holds 11am sermon The Peart of Purim featured in Lessons on Esther Junior C E 6:15pm Senior and Intermediate C E midweek Thursday 7:20pm First Baptist at Tenth and Jackumn street hosts Philip Wend At D pastor Sunday school 11am Junior C E 3pm Intermediate C B 7pm Seward Avenue 3:15 Sunday school 6:30 evening worship Rev and Ching to speak on a car in That Country wearing costumes First United Presbyterian venue Knights and Ladies of Security hall Seventh and Kansas avenue 11am subject The Secret of the Christian Life Sabbath school 10am Junior Endeavor 4pm Christian Endeavor 6:45 Bible training 7:20pm evening at parsonage 12 Tyler Street Reformed Presbyterian Clay Sod Meith 40am Sabbath school 10:50am testimony of the church 12:40pm Co Bp Sr. and Jes 7:30pm Thursday prayer meeting led by J R Magee First Christian Topeka Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Bible school 1am Junior meetings PLS C Bat 6:35 additional notices continue on page 2
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Harrison Street
Capitol
J. D. Countermine
D. D
First Baptist Church
Tenth
Jackumn Streets
Philip Wend
Seward
Ching
Isbernacia
First United Presbyterian Church
Knights and Ladies of Security
Seventh and
Kansas Avenue
Junior Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Tyler Street
Reformed Presbyterian
Corner Clay Sod Meith
Marco Coleman
Gil West
BP Sr
Jes
J. R. Magee
Coffee and Tea Drunkenness in New York Children
An annual report from the Children’s Aid Society of New York tabulates 3458 investigated families, showing many children under poverty drink coffee and tea daily. Diets consist of bread, coffee, tea, with cheese, macaroni, or fruit at meals. The article argues caffeine is not food and questions public funds used for beverages over nutritious foods, linking high beverage consumption to health and economic concerns.
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Chidren's ‘Ald Society of
New York
Espana
Fragmentary note on social attire and attention
A fragment hints at comparisons of masculine attention toward a woman with a less stylish wardrobe. The tone implies social scrutiny and envy within personal relationships, though specifics are unclear.
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