Little Girl Swindlers Trick Grocers With Purchases
An apparent theft ring in Topeka features young girls deceiving grocers by ordering goods and paying later, prompting Mr Schmidt to investigate. He traces the scheme to a student who forged orders, admitting delivery for multiple purchases. Merchants fear repeat incidents and expect stricter future safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheidt
Sissyns
Ik Moore
Schmid
Elile
Schmidt
Topeka
Fall Reunion Opens in Topeka for Scottish Rite Masons
A Topeka gathering of the Scottish Rite Masons begins its Fall Reunion at the Masonic building. The event continues through Thursday with a banquet to honor participants, and a large class will receive degrees Friday as preparations for the spring sessions proceed.
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Topeka
Gifts of Fame and Guitar Span Family History
A donor from the four Thpeka woman Ther family recently left fame and a guitar to the home. The items belonged to her daughter, who died, and the bequest was made on the condition of secrecy.
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Dsughini
Dramatic and musical attractions at New Crawford theater
The New Crawford features Clay Clement’s The New Dominion with Saron von Hohenstaufen as a satire on German civilization. Also on the bill are A Texas Steer, When Felony Comes Marching Home, The United States songs, Katie My Southern Rose, Lady Audley’s Secret, The Beauty Doctor, and Spontaneous Combustion. Fire in Cincinnati damages Curry Woodenware. loss estimated $30,000 to $100,000.
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Clay Clement
Saron von Hohenstaufen
Baron Vor
Chas
Hoyt
Pollies
Crawford
Fethony
Whitney's Opera Company
United States
Mary
Katie
George Weeeedd
Tes
Gillette
Lady Audley's
Fred
Crasford
Dalia Stacer
Gal’ Aiet
Cincinnati
Todey
Florence Crittenten Hospital Lease and Repair Plans
Fragmented report notes Florence Crittenten Hospital cottage leased for hospital use, repair needed, end of year anticipated. Ailes Stevenson linked to St Louis Worlds Fair information, with McClellan to oversee training. Kansas City in charge, Denver-based staff mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Crittentes Hospital
Florence Crittentan
Kansas City
G. S McClellan
Denver
Albe
Washburn Kansas University football matchup draws record interest
Excursion plans announced as fans from Lawrence and Emporia expected, a special train will carry 30 KU students from Eaverence for the big game next Saturday. Attendance is forecast to surpass any prior Topeka game, with enhanced university support and events surrounding the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Work Of B C A Sanger At Camp Sanger Tent
Temporary work at Camp Sanger Indes shows the Kansas association providing reading and correspondence tents for soldiers. A small office hosts free paper envelopes pens ink and pencils. The tents overlook the encampment and are lit at night making groups write in a busy scene.
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Sanger
Camp Sanger
Indes
Fikelf
Kansas
Kansas Associat
Washburn to Meet KU in Big Football Game Attendance to Soar
In Topeka plans for a major football showdown between Washburn and Kansas University unfold. Special cars will move students from Emporia via the Santa Fe, with a large out of town turnout anticipated. Admission 60 cents, 75 cents denied by Manager Leach. Forty carriage stands reserved. space limited. Washburn practice underway with a focused defense drill as coaches push stops and discipline to counter KU’s offense.
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Emporia
Santa Fe
State Normal and College of Emporia
Washburn
Topeka
Leach
Stagefield
College Wells
Tennessee
Crimson
Jimmy Stewart
Hinks
Stidlson
Ernest
Kiene
Grown
Real Estate Transfers Begin Amid Miscellaneous Trades
The notice lists transfers: J M Bentley and wife to A J Dooley for 17 Clay Street Martin & Dennis sub AW. Knowles and wife to W A Fowler on Jackson Street lots 12-15 and 17. Dennis et al to L & Levitt. Ewart and wife to W J Healy for Garfield Avenue Thurston Place. Huston T M Hanley for Lot Ma and Tyler Street. Curtis to Moffet on Ri aod-Teh Ote.
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J. M. Bentley
J Dooley
Clay Street
Martin & Dennis
Knowles
W. A Fowler
Jackson Street
Dennis Et al
L. & Levitt
Ewart Sod
W. J. Healy
Garfield Avenue
Thurston Place
Huston
T. M. Hanley
Tyler Street
Curtis W Moffet
Exposed to Ice Peril Off Seattle Coast
A vain, fragmentary report details Seattle waterway danger as vessels and cargo face ice hazards. Mentions Bal and Zetantian in distress, a bar ten miles offshore, and Kerr steamer stalled with refrigerated meat cargo. Ship safety efforts appear futile amid swelling ice and looming wrecks.
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Seattle
Wash
O. S
Bal
Af Sa
Oakland land sale pending under tax deed dispute
In Oakland a court sale of lots is planned to settle back taxes after Mrs. Stary S. Green and Aiz Sars clash over a property tied to tax deed actions. Sheri Tascas notes a regular sale day, with proceeds expected to satisfy taxes plus interest. Take lunch with the Topeka Guild at Grace cathedral Wednesday from noon to 2 pm.
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Oakland
Stary S. Green
Aiz Sars
Green
Topeka Guild
Grace Cathedral
The Mystery of Success and a Hemorrhoid Cure Letter
A reader recounts severe hemorrhoid pain that hindered work and life until receiving a booklet about hemorrhoids and their care. The letter from an Indiana man describes seven internal piles forming into a large external tumor and excruciating pain before seeking relief through the provided guidance and medication.
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Indiana
Society Notes and Upcoming Events in Kansas City
Invitations go out for a November 1 6 o clock gathering at Second Presbyterian Church Kansas City Missouri with a reception at 421 Walrond Avenue later. Social items list club meetings visits to Lawrence Topeka and Sacramento and various attendees from Washburn College and local families including Barnby Lang Veal and Lyon among others.
Apple King Prepares War on Canker Worm
Fred Wellhouse, local apple king, plans active battle against the canker worm threatening Summitt area orchards. He oversees a large spraying machine project and contemplates using paris green to destroy larvae next season. High costs and limited root stock availability complicate orchard profits.
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Wellhouse
Fred Wellhouse
Paris Green
Summitt
United
In State of Revolution. Esherington Postings at the Avey Department
A garbled fragment reports a posting at the state department with unclear details. The readable bits mention Siete possi and a postal or office setting, but the full meaning remains obscured by OCR errors. No definite event, date, or person can be confirmed from the surviving words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eshingten
Jain Wee
Avy Department
Siete Possi
Bankruptcy filings rise as law reshapes Kansas cases
In Kansas since the federal bankruptcy law, 1160 plus cases have been filed, with about 200 new filings yearly. Most are voluntary, though involuntary cases have grown. Clerk Frank J. Brown notes confidentiality limits on voluntary filings and explains the law’s impact on debtors and business recovery amid hard times.
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Kansas
District Court
Frank J. Brown
Topeka
Fort Scott
Wichita
Brown
2 Man
ax / apollo
Mrs Diggs Reports on Rouen Peace Congress Visit
Mrs Annie L Diggs writes from Paris about attending the international peace congress at Rouen. She describes the experience as comforting to her American heart while meeting delegates and observing proceedings at the gathering. Her private letter is published in The Watson's Journal. The account highlights cross national dialogue and the hopeful spirit she notes among participants.
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W. J. Black Hevere
Chicago
W. F. Coulson
University At Lawrence
Ned Osborn
Topeka
Frank Sh
Kansas
Baylor Tripisti
Fort Worth
Texas
Clemen
Lawrences
Clarence Bir
LC. Yocum
Merce,linc, Mo
Washington, D
Armentropt
Kingman
Seventh District Federation of Women's Clubs
Charter
Annie L. Diggs
Paris
Waton
Rouen
Fragmented OCR Passage on Women and Global Affairs
Disjointed text references American young woman, Meads well, and fascination with statins and science. Mentions Eves Pognon, Sime Severiae, and Baroness, with vague notes on reports from countries and promises of progress. No coherent narrative or clear events.
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Pepateo
Eves Pognon
Sime
Severiae
Eranor
Baroness Vos
Mmm
Guerminnd Soluit
Seales
Return of Von Sternberg Stirred by Clerical Claims
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Von Sternberg and a possible return in November. References to Bertin Ontario, Grace Cathedral, Topeka, and a Wednesday event imply a scheduled appearance or recital. Details are unclear but suggest a religious or ceremonial context with a planned return.
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von Sternberg
Bertin
United A
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