Snapshots From Home News Chronicle City Notes
Fragmented items mention Washburn College leaders, church calls, and city appointments. J. T. McFarland to speak at the YWCA. Carter to lead Letustrint Institute. Stephens appointed to a post. October 29 meeting planned at Tapelan high school to discuss peohanted en. Gas works case proceeds with limited testimony. copper dome and $5000 telescope due in the city.
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J.T. McFarlandt
Y. WC
Teal Connors
Teks Sueton Atmith
Hare
Wi Carter
Letustrint Institute
Axtward Stephens
Helio
Prat Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Tapelan High School
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Bothding
Robert Hang
Pletritine
W. J. Fenming
Brown's in Town stage review from the Grand
A lively nine cast delivers strong performances in Brown's in Town with standout turns by Abel Preen Freda Van Hollenbeck and Arthur Carew Though chatter notes a wavering second act the ensemble keeps the comedy buoyant Frank Millard adds sharp humor as Pollock and Midgrey shines in musical bits The piece highlights the troupe's overall energy and a hearty audience reaction
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Dick Preston
Leime
Abel Preen
Palipek
Summe Dacre
Freda van Hollenbeck
Arthur Howard
Letty
Wilemmar
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Worand
Frank Millard
Pollock
Oto
Fonnie Midgrey
Cir
Luxanna Dacro
Bustteas
Dooley-coley-onley-on
Misa Midgley
Aing
Amd
Neopin
Sid
Directors elected to four year terms at economic desation meeting
Mrs Hoffman a Director in Milwaukee is listed among four year directors along with Mrs Linda Hull-Larned Syracuse NOY and Sire J. D. Whitmore Denver. The item notes Mrs Hoffman Kansas and Whitmore Denver as part of the national household economic desation group.
Civil Service Improves Says Commission Approves Reform
Washington October statement from the civil service commission applauds reforms in the federal workforce. It asserts the improved system reduces undue influence, strengthens competitive merit, and supports phased retirements while sustaining staffing through removals only when necessary despite heavy resistance from appointing officers.
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Commission
Washington
Oct
Williams Out as Ward Representativ
Election day narrows a dispute over W G Williams residence. He lives on Washington street and was found not in the city for registration. The board will likely elect a successor to represent the Ninth ward.
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W. G. Willams
Board of Education
Williams
Washington Street
Sone TeMiths
Reward offered over sheriff race writ in letter to editor
A letter to the editor from Daniel Marken of Como, Kansas, claims a signed agreement with Republic candidate A T Loms to withdraw in his favor at a future nomination. Marken denies the report as false and offers a 3000 reward for any written agreement. The item notes the disputed withdrawal claim and the reward offer.
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The
State Journal
A. T. Loms
Republic
Daniel Marken
Yopeka
Kan
Speeches at Straight Outs Meet Highlight Quin ton Heights Event
Republican speakers Ro W. Hayden T. Lucas and Mitton Brown addressed attendees at Quin ton Heights last night at the Quinton Helgue School host. Brown focused on Craddocen Inked amid local conditions.
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Quinton Heights
Quinton Helgue
Ro W. Hayden
T. Lucas
Mitton Brown
Brown
Craddocen
Community Activities Report From Washburn Area Church
The article notes ongoing programs for children in two age groups with lessons on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Rev J T McFarland of First M church gave a political address to an attentive women’s gospel service group. It highlights Washburn girls’ basketball interest, YWCA training, daily weekday meals at association rooms on an European plan, and Saturday watercolor lessons plus a talk by North Topeka Woolen Mill foreman about girls at next Friday’s YWCA service.
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J.T. McFarland
Womien
Girls’ Athletic Association of
Washburn
Yw.ca
Toasium
Association Rooms
Te'enack
Foreman Arena
North Topeka
Revenues Rise in Philippine Customs, War Dept Report
Washington Oct 95 The bureau of insular affairs releases figures on Philippine customs for seven months ending July 31 showing revenues of 5 004 982 compared with 4 490 558 a year earlier and 2 555 539 for 1899 under Spanish rule. The report estimates annual revenues from 16M to 1897 and contrasts prewar figures.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
Philippine Archipelago
Tuty St. Ten
Uses His Money Well in Enterprise After Klondike Fortune
Enterprise Kansas October 25 P H Anderson who grew rich in the Klondike where he first went as a missionary returns to Seattle with $100000 from his mines He buys a farm for his eldest brother other relatives receive property and furniture He left town quietly and spends most time in San Francisco, taking long summer pleasure trips.
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Kas
P. H. Anderson
Klondike
Pease
Europe
Seattle
Shi
Cox Bir
Anderson
San Francisco
Creation story declared false by Chicago rabbi
Dr Emil G Hireth at Temple of Israel rejects Genesis chapter one as faith. He argues religion biology and astronomy all challenge a six day creation and says Genesis is a Babylonian tale rewritten by Jewish writers after the Babylonian captivity.
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Chicago
Temple of Israel
Emil G. Hireth
Hirsch
Goda
Babylon
Coursing Winners and Army Plans From October Dispatches
Coursing events at Himwood Park Norton Kansas drew wide entries from across the country with dogs exceptionally fast for the course. Winners include Pippy the stallion Gur Minnie owned by Wilson & Maine and Highland Lad owned by Sterling. Separate items report Secretary Root approving a 506000 plan to fund substitutes at posts, plus orders for three inch guns to arm artillery units as needs grow.
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Gur
Minnie
Wilson & Aine
Victor
Sutton
Nea
Highland Lad
Chic Sterling
Clay D. Turner
Senate Visitors
Kriberg
Amousse Turner & Lee
Washington
Root
French
Quartermaster’s Bureau
Sister Dolores Dies After Long Convent Service
New York reports Sister Mary Dolores, longtime founder and promoter of Mount de Sols convent, has died at age years. She was widely known in society and literary circles. in February 17, 190, she celebrated her golden jubilee.
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Sister Dolores
New York
Mary Dolores
Convent of
Mount de Sols
Lartimore
Sister Dores
Accidental Benefit of Grape-Nuts for Constant Labor
A St Louis man credits Grape-Nuts with enabling long workdays without lunch. He states initial use improved energy, focus, and stamina for routine 7 am to 2 pm shifts. He notes no sickness or fatigue and mentions family meals, dessert choices, and guests praising the product.
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St. Louis
Eny
Curious Pension Voucher Hidden In Turtle Shell
A pension office in Washington received what appears to be a curious identification voucher. A field turtle shell bearing the name Hob Williams was sent from Christ Church, New Zealand, with letters claiming the soldier’s real name is William Wright and that he served in Company B, 12nd New York in Tentry.
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London
Oct
United States
Gansul Evans
Pension Bureau
Washington
Bob Willams
Evane
Christ Church
New Zaland
Willam Wright
Hob Williams
Williams
Company B
New York
Evans
Personisis
Sion
Downs.boosts public works under Mayor Welty in 1900s
In Downs on Oct 25 residents watched the street department grade streets with a steam powered grader. Mayor H. F. Welty earned praise for city management as Downs touts new improvements along Main Street including eight foot vitrified brick sidewalks on both sides, upgraded gas lighting, repaired city engine, painted city hall, and a new Normal and Commercial College building under Prof. F. W. Gardner. The article notes the Central Branch reports the town leads in public improvements this season. A note on London reports the death of the Rt Rev William Vaughan, bishop of Plymouth, an uncle of Yeusghan, born in Devon.
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Downs
HF. Welty
Wimwet
F. W. Gardner
Welty
Lindsberg and Ottawa Face Off In Close Football Match
Lindsberg travels to Ottawa for a contested afternoon football game. Both teams appear evenly matched and the local crowd anticipates a tight contest with a strong showing from Ottawa theaterplay.
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Lindsberg Ve
Ottawa
Lindsberg
Lindeport
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