Theft at Seventh Adventist Church Leads to Arrest
A two year old girl, Bessiett, revealed theft at the Seventh Adventist church on Fifth and Western. About $55 vanished from a safe and cash drawer over weeks while residents dined. Officer Strauss pursued clues. a suspect, Y.J. Baete, claimed the money was intended for a home statue and said the plan aimed to surprise the thief. The case was set for the next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessiett
Cimcer
Adventints
Fifth
Wentern
Ukenur
McClintock
Strauss
Enki
Greg
Y.J. Baete
Esf
Bos Ray
Stulen Anyshing
Pevar
Kay Heoney
Grocery List From Old Market Ad
A fragmented catalog lists numerous pantry staples and canned goods with brand names and quantities. Items include Silk Soap, White Buschas, Sal Soda, canned vegetables, baking products, breakfast foods, Evaporated fruit, and mail order shipping notes. Specifics include various cans of beans corn tomatoes greens peaches pears grapes and dried fruits. The ad features promotional pricing cues and a note about California Evaporated Fruit and prompt mail order shipping.
War camp inspection at Huntsville reveals harsh conditions
Report from Huntsville notes the ongoing commission inspection of a large camp with about 15 hundred troops, crowded facilities, and harsh hospital care. Surgeons and commissioners plan tests and extended inquiries to uncover hospital management and ward care details, amid army activity and local scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunteville
Ain
Santiaga
Nid
Gimera Dodie
Ladies of Good Shepherd Will Meet in Worth Topeka
The Church of the Good Shepherd of North Topeka will meet at Mrs Small's home, 229 Jackson Street, at 3 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. All ladies invited. Canon and Mrs Bywater will attend. At 7:03 there will be a service and short address by Canon Bywater near Quinsy and Laurent streets. An hour of pleasure follows with Eagle's Ross Cink cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth Topeka
Caron Bywater
Church of the Good Shepherd
North Topeka
Secretary Coburn Report Used at Towa Agricultural College
Secretary Coburn of the state board of agriculture presents his last Hox Production report to Towa State Agricultural College. Prof Curtis of the Lewis institute writes praising the report and requesting copies for students. Minnesota regent Owen asks if nonresidents can obtain copies. Coburn says supply is limited to Kansas. He laments requests from out of state readers. Publication of 19,000 copies cost $2,014 plus expenses.
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Coburn
Towa Agricultural Colleges
State Board of Agriculture
Towa State Agricultural College
F. Curtis
Wilden
Lews Institution
SM. Owen
Minnesota
Farm
Stock and Home
Agricultum
Northwest
Kansas
Boy's Legs Cut Off in Wichita Train Incident
A 12 year old Wichita boy Robert Hoor lost both legs near the Standard Oil works area on Fourth Avenue after a Santa Fe freight train hacked through the group of youths banging on tracks. The left leg was amputated below the knee and the right leg torn. witnesses described the tragedy as severe and uncontrolled bystanders rushed to aid the injured boy and friend.
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Wichita
Westeracy
Robert Hoor
Hoor
First Street
Fourth Avenue
Santa Fe
Standard of Works
Oule Jatreet
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Scrofula
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy for scrofula and blood impurities. It claims the medicine purifies the blood, heals sores, and cures various skin diseases, urging immediate use for complete cures and widespread praise from users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bood
Tinod
New Military Post Planned at Sheridan Wyoming
General Sumner leads a departmental inspection trip to Sheridan to assess establishing a new military post. If approved, the facility would house twelve companies with accommodations provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan, Wyo
Denver
Sumner
Serena
Department of the Mike
Burlington & Oun River
Sheritsa
Aed
Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis directors named
Stockholders of the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Railroad met today and elected directors James Harnett of Cleveland and Alexander McDonald of Cincinnati to fill terms expiring today. The board includes members from the Board of Trade firm H.C. Gray and others.
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C's
St. Directora Clholannth
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Lewis Railroad Company
James Harnett
Alexander McDonald
Cincinnats
Board of Trade
H.C. Gray & Commlemen
Elem Tipal, Actonanin Snicket Saute Oe
Graytes
Start Cline Flees Topeka In Manslaughter Appeal
Attorney G P Cline of Larned flew an appeal in Rush county for Al Start convicted of manslaughter in the fourth degree. Start and two companions allegedly caused a fatal shooting after a dance row, with earlier trials ending in acquittals for robbery. The supreme court was asked for a new trial due to juror prejudice, and a stay of execution was issued with bond set at 2000 dollars.
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G. P. Cline
Larned
Topeka
al. Start
Peter Herman
Herman
Start
Mexico
Ensily
Kansas
Fell
District Court
Court of Appeals
Kun
Supreme Court
How Wichita Will Go Republicans Fight For Seventh District
Ex Governor Lewelling predicts aPopulist gains in Sedgwick County with Wichita leaning Republican though turnout plans target black voters to suppress Populist gains. He cites 400 to 500 black residents in Wichita who may vote if not discouraged, potentially altering results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewelling
Wichita
Sediwick County
Storm Rages in Benton Harbor as Ships Overdue
Benton Harbor Mich Oct 2 The worst storm in 25 years grips the harbor. The wrecking schooner Juddles rides the seas as waves lash the coast and lighthouse visibility fades. A 63 mile per hour north wind rages while many ships are overdue and feared for.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
A Pass Over Football Sparks College Controversy
A passage notes criticism of football at Centercheal College led by Dr Carpenter. With antiouticld sentiment among students, actions to save the college are discussed and local officials are mentioned amid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosdical Colpee Ee
Deweys Opinion on Philippines Superior to Cubans
The piece argues Admiral Dewey rates Philippine people as better suited for self-government than Cubans. It notes the Philippine northern group including Luzon and others as capable, while Cuban qualifications are seen as weaker. The article covers expected U S positions on Philippines and possible tensions at Paris peace talks.
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Philippines
Washington
Peace Commission
Paris
France
State Department
United States
Porto Rico
Ladrone
Isiaid
Madrid
Admiral Dewey
Eidas
Luzon
Panay
Leyte
Mindorn
Samar
Cuba
Hewey Tas
Frank Grime
Ratchford's Successor Named in UMW Interview
Massden October 2 In an interview M D Ratchford national ident of the United Mine Workers is successor will probably be Vice President Sidiwell of Dilwell Hatehord endorsed
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Ratchford
Massden
M. D. Ratchford
United Mine Workers
Sidiwell
Dilwell
Hatehord
Social and Personal Notices from Topeka Society
Mrs. C B Morrison hosts Mrs Reed of Garnett and other guests sharing reminiscences of past years. The D.D. Whist club meets at Mrs Frank Edson’s with hopeful two week return. Bachelor Club reorganizes with forty members planning charity parties at Hudson's hall. Numerous locals and visitors traverse Topeka, with weddings, visits, and society events at homes on Topeka avenue and Greenwood avenue.
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C. B. Morrison
J. ©. Reed
Garnett
Mra. Blood
BW. Campbell
J. K. Holliday
E. Smith
W. A. Coates
J. Caldwell
Stewart Shelton
M.A. Waterman
Thurston
H. L. Corran
Jaquith
D. D. Whist Club
Frank Edson
Sire Mew
von Valkenburg
Harrison Morgan
T. H. Pounds
Sarah Smith
Mabel Huber
Maud Ranney
LS. Ferry
Bachelor Club
Hudson's Hall
Alfred Johnson
H. J. P. Hillyer
Waupan
Wis
J. C. Alison
Chicago
Harry Weaver
Kansas City
Tueeday
Betas Susie Gay
Jas Josephine Frazier
George O. Smith
Topeka Avenue
Derthick Chub
Charles &. Gleed
Greenwood Avenue
C. J. Philley
St. Joe
J. L. VanHoutentre
Harry Lyman
Indianapolis
Abe
Santa Fe Club
Pitts
Topeka
Ladies of the First Christian Church
Raleigh Miller
H.C. Miller
Denver
William H. Cheatham
Hutchinan
Mir
Ao Hi Merrill
Junction City
Daisy Me
Cure
Wifi Dilso
Marie Anderson
Los Angeles
Harriet Brennan
Brennan
Ees Miner
Inansas City
Berd Dretsbsch
Omaha
Myra VanHouten
Joe
CA. Philles
Charlie BP
Crawford
Kale Akin
Mire
George McCrelland
Clay Street
Juccard
Adams Bros
Kansas Avenue
W. R Maxton
FH Smith
Goodland
Smith
Currie St. Claire
Jeanette
Anna Willams
Polk Street
al Prost
John Nicholson
Lawrence
J. K. Forsythe
E. B. Good
Tomka Avenue
J. C. Reed
C. H. Morrison
Bond issue finished as clerks to be dismissed
Washington October 26 the treasury department has nearly completed the 290 million 3 percent bonds authorized by Congress. The last of the temporary clerks in this task will be dismissed next Saturday and operations will be handled by the permanent treasury force. The richest allotment of bonds goes to subscribers for 4000 who receive 1300 each plus a possible small extra as a regular allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Dendy
Congress
Treasury
Richmond Va Pompe cherie 3 me hana bean teaser
Fragmentary notes describe fear among friends over a fever case in Richmond Virginia. No clear names or dates are readable to anchor events.
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Richmond
Pompe Cherie
Local Society Notes and Visits Across Town
North Tuepek4A reports a series of social calls and travels. Richard Wricht visits from Grantville. W. M. Costley travels to Kansas City. Miss Wilms Wille stays with her mother on Feet Latrent street. Zila Sheetz and Mabel Kearns Sent in Seabrook to support the Constitutional church. The German Papiise church hosts a birthday surprise for Pastor Birdebure. A notable club meeting at 516 Karnes avenue features Miss Minette Gurdge and Agnes Kellysatte, with Alfrel Austin quoted on religion.
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Ely
Crittenden
Clay
Richard Wricht
Grantville
North Side
W. M. Costley
Kansas City
Mise
Wilms Wille
Watts
Zila Sheetz
Mabel Kearns
Seabrook
Ede
CB Baam
Charile
Jamestown
Niagara
Bir
Steneiae
Bywater
Jackson Street
Shawnee Council No
Prateril Aid
Ryder
Birdebure
Papiise
Biabume
Cseigrtmne
Dy. Skinner
Karnes Avenue
Alfrel Austin
Ula
Biss Anns Kellysatte
Coation Gur
Ward Sues Burgess for 5000 Dollars in District Court
John Ward, a Tecumseh farmer, seeks $5,000 in damages in district court alleging Burgess caused his arrest and search of Ward’s home based on suspicion Ward tied to a trunk theft. Burgess distrusted banks and stored earnings in an upstairs trunk. no money was found and Ward was discharged.
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John Ward
Burgess
Ward
Young Ward
Criticize England in French Canadian papers report
Montreal dispatch reports French Canadian papers sharply criticize England for its course in Egypt. La Patria says loyal subjects of the empire were treated harshly while La Minerve notes the English reject discussion of arbitration and threaten recall of forces. The piece draws a parallel to U S actions toward Spain and hints at a looming stance by English officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Eonger
Crawford theaters report sharp gains in patronage
Mr. L. M. Crawford says his circuit theaters show strong business this season. At the Crawford theater in St. Joseph the August September October increase over last year reached 122 percent. In this era the actual takings were about 109 percent higher than last season. Other Crawford houses show gains of 50 to 76 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Crawford
Crawford
Crawford Theater
St. Jos
Palm Readings by Prof Johnstone At 19 Hardeen Street
An advertises Prof Johnstone offering palmistry readings to diagnose fortunes and private finances. Readings priced at 3.00 to 32.00 with mail readings available for 2.00 and a night closing time. Address listed is 19 Hardeen Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junnaton
Johnstone
Munsy Mekor
Fe Johnstone
Fea
Mall
Colored Republican Ward Clubs Organized in Topeka
In Topeka for the first time colored Republicans have formed ward clubs. The Fourth Ward club led by G W Smith has 60 members, the Second Ward club swelled to about 200, the Third Ward 200, and the First and Fifth wards about 100 each. Central plan asks 1200 colored voters in Shawnee County to attend a county meeting at Sisleton hall with speakers Townend of Leavenworth and Prof Vernon of Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Colored Republicne Tn Ie
Jmet Tvent
G. W. Smith
Shawnee County
UN Chaney
Coalitious
Sistilton Hall
Jay
Leavenworth
Vernon
Kansas City
Lesdy
Lecture tickets for Conwell talk at Reason Hall
The chart for reserving seats for Russell H. Conwell's lecture opens for Reason tickets tomorrow. Admission tickets go on sale Thursday morning with Mandy noted. Conwell's Monday night lecture is titled Acres of Diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell H. Conwell
Reason
Howley & Snow
Mandy
Mr. Conwell
Judge Sworn Off Bench In City Court Case
In Ransac City Met 26, attorneys Finis Farr and TJ Yeager swore Judge John D. Ford off the bench today alleging procedural flaws and irregular conduct in the ongoing case. The move follows claims of bias and improper handling of a key motion, prompting a temporary reassignment pending review.
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Ransac City
Touni Sexeames
Finis C. Farr
TJ Yeager
John D. Ford
Peas Ae
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Sey
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