Surprising Stand by Topeka Suffrage Group Debate Reform
The Topeka Equal Suffrage Association debated city housing reforms assigning women of ill repute to certain districts as a necessary evil. They favored regulation, with officers elected and delegates chosen for the upcoming convention in Kansas City on October 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Equal Suffrage Association
Boveka
Offtra Aeene — Wallace
Th Wardell
Elizabe
Titel
Airs
Lucia O. Case
Elzebeth
Havana Strife Echoes Labor and Politics Across Islands
Havana reports show cartmen return to work after mayoral assurances aimed at stabilizing labor tensions. General Cardenas and local authorities seek settlements as strikes rumble through public services. Editorials debate the island’s status, Cuban annexation implications, and sugar trade dynamics involving Spain and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luchew
Kivgia
Havana
Americas
Tsland
el Blarlo de la Marina
Efawall
Philippines
Cue
Louisiana
California
Cuba
la Discussion
el Diario
Ria
Hots Topsy Turvy to Open at Crawfort Theater Tuesday
Dramatic events loom as New York smash hit Hots Topsy Turvy arrives at Crawfort Theater Tuesday with record-breaking reception in London and Paris. Eddie Foy leads a lively cast through a series of funny scenes bright costumes and catchy music. John Stapleton's TA Bachelor's Honeymoon returns to Te-Peka next week with two performances. Marshalls Band slated for tomorrow’s concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eddie Foy
SF Ceate
John Stapleton
Jean Hertest
Marshalls Band
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society
The Western Sororities held a cated meeting at Mrs W A McCarter home deciding to meet in W C A rooms this year. The Helianthus club opened its season with a tea hosted by Mrs J G Ward. Miss Laura Ewing will read a paper on the Dressus Case at the first Boronis meeting next Saturday afternoon. Numerous personal mentions follow including visits, travels, and upcoming events among Topeka residents and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A McCarter
Laura Ewing
Helianthus Club
Mra
J.G. Ward
Stud
Aelee
Hell
Hoilanthus Club
J. B. Gatehell
W.H. Hornaday
J. K. Jones
St .Myers
H. J. Millard
HM. Prouty
G. Sherer
W.W. Smith
T. A. Tillotson
D. €. ‘Tillotson
A. Vanslyck
G. Ward
J. F. Wright
Mies Lenna Prouty
Tampa
Pia
L. Morse
Kansas City
I. BD. Morse
Defi Kelner
Will Smith
Atehi~s
Golden Rule Club
Deen 22
Aera Oe Speer
Toe Street
Vera Low
Troy, N
Margaret Cain
Helen Wiliams
Senses
Lucy Knowles
Etta Helle Livermore
Gluthe
Oscar Woolverton
Topeke
Mise Yalvesmore
Topele
Bethany College
H. D. Crosby
Salina
Kahr
Crosby Brow
Julia Fitzgerald
Topeka
Missea Nettle
Beatrice McEntyre
Eva Harding
Fannie Howe
Atchison
BR. M. Spivey
Lincoln
Emma
Ida Beronius
Chi- Caed
M. B. Kahr
Crosby Bros
Charles M. Sheldon and Son
Old Mission
Mich
Gertrude
Maud Barnes
Thousand Islands
New York City
Washington, D.C
B. Campbell
Copeland
Cille Ewitzer
Chicago
Wouth
A. Troup
Western Avenue
B. Kahr
PS C.F
Kenneth Dumars
Bert Cragg
Fugitive Sidney Brexera Foiled by Santa Fe Crowd
Police received a tip Friday of a man cutting another with a razor at the Santa Fe depot. Officers blocked the coal sheds where the fugitive hid as a crowd armed with clubs closed in. A shot by Chief Ramsey felled the man, later identified as Sidney Brexera, who claimed he was drunk and owned no weapon. The crowd pursued but Brexera surrendered to Sgt. Donovan and was taken to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
Santa Fe
Ramsey
Donovan Wert
Dopoyan
Donovan
Sidney Brexera
Lombardi Italian Grand Opera to Play Topeka Nights
The Lombardi Italian Grand Opera company will perform two nights at Crawford theater in Topeka on Monday and Tuesday, October 16 and 17. A contract secures a four week tour with Manager Crawford directing. The company now travels from Denver where it stays until September 25 and will offer the first grand opera in years, with subscription plans likely. Prices mirror those in Kansas City and other large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lombardi Company
Lombardi Italian Grand Opera Company
Topeka
Crawford Theater
Crawford
Denver
Kansas City
No Help Now Sixth Ward Faces Poor School Facilities
Sixth Ward faces ongoing poor school facilities as funds are diverted to Branner school. Potwin school remains crowded with higher grades moved to Clay for four new rooms this term. Potwin will gain four more rooms upon completion, making the district larger and hoping for Potwin district enlargement when Branner opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branner School
Potwin
Wight
American Bridge Company to Absorb Major Plants
Minneapolis reports the creation of the American Bridge company with 77 million capital financed by Seligman. The plan aims to boost annual net earnings by up to 6 million through consolidated ownership of major bridge and ironworks including American Bridge Works Chicago and Lafayette Bridge Minneapolis. Absorption targeted for October 20 as options expire.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Sompens
American Bridge Company
Seligman
New York
London
Philadelphia
American Bridge Works
Chicago
Detroit Bridge and Ironworks
Detroit
Bellefontaine Bridge and Iron Company
Bellefontaine
Lafayette Bridge Company
Toledo Bridge Company
Toledo
Wrought Iron Bridge Company
Canton
J G. Waener Bridge Company
Milwaukee
Youngstown Bridge Company
H. Koken Ironworks
St. Louis
Gilette-Herzog Manufacturing Company
Boy Whethers Nearly Died From Bath Poison
Dana Wetherbee a ten year old Santa Fe employee's son suffered five hours of convulsions with an estimated fifty fits. He recently swam in Shunganunge creek where a foot cut occurred and doctors suspect waterborne poison entered his system, with the community seeking responsible parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Wetherbee
D. E. Wetherbee
Accounting Department
Santa Fe
Shunganunge Creek
Wichita and Return for State Fair and Races
Travel deal via Santa Fe Route offers a $462 round trip to the state fair and races with tickets available Sept 24 through Sept 20. The notice notes final lint Oct 2 and mentions local events and a band in Garfield Park with Marshall's Band planned for tomorrow in South Canaan Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Santa Fe
B. L. E. Takes A Hand In Interstate Commissioner Choice
Pittsboro Pa Sept 1 Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in a convention east of the Mississippi debate endorsements. They support J L Brown of Allegheny for the Interstate Commerce Commission and seek adoption of the Chicago rate of 4200 for day and 4 75 for night work as guiding standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Mississippi River
William J. Calhoun
Tilmots
Paxson
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
J. L. Brown
Allegheny
Wil
Chicago
Fastest Afloat Increases For New Battleship Speed
A Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Melville proposes powering three battleships with triple screws to reach 20 knots, while Rear Admiral Hibber suggests 19.5 knots. The Nan plans a twin screw design capable of 20 knots, aiming to be the fleet’s fastest afloat. Naval board likely favors not less than 18 knots to balance boiler space and crew comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
Melville
Hibbers
Naval Board of Construction
Hichborn
Tyne
Nitrate Consumption And Safety In World Markets
A report notes nitrate production and protection improvements in construction projects, citing superior wattage and shielding. It states August nitrate consumption worldwide reached 1 743 779 quintals, up from 1 568 414 in August 1898, with year to date totals exceeding last year and continuing strong demand.
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Uneeda
Jinjer
Wallyfer
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Unesdca
Equal Suffrage Association
Paris
Flanier School
Kansas
Edgar Counts
Severeiy
Ralph Ny
Eix
Herman Redmond
Pee Acer
Caasca
Mata
Sean Sen
Ary
Garfield Park Marzhail
Olwirs
Gogh
Bure Ag
Bad Ekane
Stans
Arnold & Bon
Wolff Packing Co
Senor
Perfecto Lacoste
Cardenas
Maxon
United
Atte
Worlkingmen's Clubs
Striks
Bluck
Sanitary Department
Black
The
Misa
Poindexter
Henry Ritter
Mildrei Juce
Dorothy Hadley
Helen Poindexter
Mary Datles Gage
Merrill Gage
Earl Poindexter
Paul Anderson
Kimball Poindexter
Afrs
WL. Shirer
Mary Helen
Hampton
Néilie Hil
Bilas Heather Rauch
Myrta Keener
Ruby Boyle
Bessie White
May MecCrary
Margaret Going
Maude Grimes
Leona Dawson
Edna Miller
Nellis Exster
Lora Berry
Ethel Butterfield
Jella Fuller
Charles Adams
Clarence Wentworth
Charles Steinberg
Eddie Guild
Chaney Brown
Harry Brarets
Wiliam Willett
Charles Wentworth
Fred Stewart
Claude Miner
John Shull
Tinkam Veale
D. P. Billett
Emiie
Marion
Kan
J. C. Campbell
St. Ter
J. L. Ven Houten
Part McParland
Colorado Springs
Henry Keeler
Anna Jones
Mertle Davis
George W. West
Sliver Lake
J.P Wahle
Chester
A. J. Davis
A. FR. Woolverton
W. C. Edwarde
Muale
College Hill
EB. Merriam
Mr. F. Senour
Frances
the Topeka Cycle CO
Hiford
South Canaan Conn
Geo. Witson
A. Renoid
Garfield Park Marshall
Jackson Street
Topeka Union
Thomas Dixon, Jr
William Dean Howells
J. P. Dolliver
Max Heinrich
Mise Yiin Weinrien
Emil Hirsh
Montavide Flowers
Mendelssohn Mate Quartette
Epiering String Quartette
Moore's
Kellant's
Rowley & Snow's
Quincy ST
Komuly
Felix Traud
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