The Man’s The Good and Booker T Washington Dinner Debate
A Chicago Chronicle excerpt argues against denouncing President Roosevelt for hosting Booker T. Washington at the White House. It extols Washington as a meritorious figure and urges Americans to judge him by merit, not race, noting his accomplishments and character. It cautions against anti end bias and defends social recognition of merit across races.
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Philippines
Egypt
Grand Rapids Herald
Kansas
Cleveland
Prederick Douglass
White House
District of Columbia
Douglass
Cleveaud
Douglas
Ooserelt
Chicago Chronicle
Roosevelt
Booker Washington
Washington
Uisit
United States
America
Cwrath
Iim
Sen
The Newspapers Comment Upon His Bashfulness
Rev Charles M Sheldon visits Denver, meets ladies at First Congregational and speaks at the Ministerial Alliance. He reads from his story Lend a Hand, discusses simple preaching, unity of effort, and the need for applied doctrine and social service in a practical institutional church approach.
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Charles M. Sheldon
Denver
Sheldon
David N. Beach
Gathor
First Congregational Church
George Woodaide
Exnerson Street
Zia
Mr. Stetchen
al Wance
Pete
Institutional
Tennessee
Reverend remarks on church role and job efforts in town
The interview highlights a wary view of new church activity, a call for practical action to aid unemployed men, and skepticism about ministers editing papers. Mr. Sheldon criticizes sham applicants, promises to help men seeking work, and deflects questions about general topics and journalism.
Kansas City & Northern Railroad Sold at Auction
The Kansas City & Northern connecting railroad sold for 800000 to JC Wright of Chicago for John W. Gates interests. Master in chancery Shannon C. Douglass announced the sale at 2 o'clock with Frank Haser man and Eric Collins among the witnesses. The syndicate aims to add the road to a larger system including the Omaha Kansas City & Eastern and the Chesapeake & Ohio. Previously part of the old Kansas City Pittsburg & Quif railroad.
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Kansas City
Star
Pattonsburg
Kansas City & Northern Connecting Railroad
JC. Wright
Chicago
John W. Gates
Shannon C. Douglass
Frank Haserman
Eric Collins
Stoneburner
Gates
Perse
Omaha, Kansas City & Eastern
Chesapake & Ohio
Kansas City, Pittsburg
Quif Railroad
Concentration order stirs Samar towns revolt warning
The people of Samar are urged to concentrate on towns or be treated as public enemies and outlaws. Troops fear retaliation if the enemy remains in open, after reports of brutal treatment of American soldiers by Filipinos recently.
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Maiite
Island of
Samar
Ney
Topeka Man Killed in California Tragedy
Owen Le Mornt formerly with Topeka street force was fatally struck by a car in a warehouse near San Francisco on October 1. Mrs McIntosh and her three children travel to the scene tonight. The daughter of A W Wella of Chandler Street was identified as a victim. The body was buried at Mur Valgos.
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Owen le Mornt
White Wings
Topeka
San Francisco
McIntosh
Bie
A.W. Wella
Chandler Street
Yole Gu
Pers Wa
Iayara
Mur
Valgos
Sampson Suffering Vocal Disorder Impairs Speech
Admiral Sampson of the North Atlantic station is reported to have a serious vocal disorder. While fine in mind, he cannot complete sentences as he attempts conversation, leaving a visitor sadly moved and tearful after a brief call at his New Hampshire avenue home.
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Washington
Johnson Leaves Santa Fe Engineer Posts for Mexican Central
Benjamin J Johnson resigns as engineer of tests at Santa Fe to become superintendent of machinery for the Mexican Central. He will oversee 2,500 miles of track and about 300 engines from offices in Mexico City. The transfer continues a trend of Santa Fe men joining Mexican Central leadership. Washington note: court of inquiry adjourns with Lemly asking how to summon Admiral Sampson. Rayner replies to proceed if possible. Marshall's band concert scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Crawford Opera House.
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Benjamin J Johnson
Santa Fe
Mexican Central
F. W. Johnstone
City of Mexico
Mr. Robinson
Mexican Central Railroad
Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Advocate Lemly
Sampson
Mrr. Rayner
Marshall
Crawford Opera House
Lovers Lane Delights Topeka Audiences In First Run
Review of Clyde Fitch play Lovers Lane at the Crawford in Topeka. Set in New England with Rev Thomas Singleton, a Kansan minister, the production earns praise for lifelike scenes, restrained emotion, and natural acting led by Charles Macklin. The story echoes familiar dramas but delivers wholesome, steady drama that resonates with local audiences.
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Topeka
Ocean
Eugene Field
Clyde Fitch
Fitch
Crawford
Mr. Fitch
New England
Reavin Dishart
John Storm
Thomas Singleton
Abilene
Charles Macklin
Singleton
Lane
Local Items From Denver Meade and Topeka News
Rev C M Sheldon was paid 50 dollars for his Denver lecture on Municipal Conditions. TW Thompson Rock Island agent returns from Denver. Harry Bone US attorney returns from Meade on legal business. A L Williams H P Dillon and W A Thompson touring Trego county to view shale fields. Wood Co sold land to C Land at Parkhurst Davis farm near Kiro station west of North J W Lang injured in Kansas City fall breaking a leg. Monday city council meeting date changes from November 25 to November 4. W T Attfeeld ex Santa Fe attorney now based in Kansas City.
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C. M. Sheldon
Denver
TW. Thompson
Rock Island
Harry Bone
United States
Meade
A. L. Willams
H. P. Dillon
Wal. Thompson
Trego County
S& M, Wood & Co
8. C
Parkhurst-Davis Farm
Kiro Station
J. W. Lang
North Topeka
Kansas City
City Street
W. T Attfeeld
The
Santa Fe
World’s Fair site to include rest place debated
The commission favors a rest area at the St Louis World’s Fair site. Senator Jerenya Kannesly affirms a preferred location among options. Director General Skit backs the plan urging broad support and measures to implement the provision.
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Kansas
St. Louis
John C. Carpenter
St. Louis Fair
Nees Aly
St Louis
Deckind
Carpenter
All Meare
Jerenya Kannesly
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Topeka State Journal
Vrank & Maclennan
Howe Hrmanint Hume
Associated Press
State Journal
Agle
Huey
Pat Crowe
Lst
Booker T. Washington
Sitch
Miss Stone
Mire
Admiral Schrey
Carter Harrison
West
Nesscetown
Owen L. McIntosh
California
Hood’s
Hood & Co
Lowell, Sam
Admiral
Johnson
Star Grocery
Inet 6Th Street
New York
Cal. Prunes
Charles Adams & CO
the Woman's Store
Eton
Norfolk
Louie IV
American Co
Forest Mills Underwear
Ia Union
Foster Mills
Walst
Mrs. Etta Lacey
East Sixth Street
Curry Cigar CO
Harding Music Co
Ave
St. Lewin
Catherine Bennett
Pany
Tra Miller
Senta Me
Walter Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
John Wall
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