Topeka organist guides tour of First Methodist pipes
Organist W F Ruehr leads a behind the scenes tour of the First Methodist church great organ in Topeka. Patrons learn of the electric motor wind supply, dust challenges, and the 32 foot tone achievable from a 16 foot pipe. The 2500 pipes, 50 stops, cost originally 10000 dollars and the organ was rebuilt six years ago.
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Rochr
Me. O. Marswell
Moline
Topeka
First Methodist
Atchison
Marshall
Lieb
W.F. Bushy
W. F. Ruehr
Roehr
Embree
Ike
Ruehr
Leavenworth
United States
New York City
Chicago
Santa Fe Bond Holders Seek Interest Payment Orders
Two suits filed in Santa Fe cases seek court orders to compel payment of 5 percent bonds totaling 621000. William C. Osborn holds 503000 and Charles Guthrie 100000. Interest is due semi annually but not paid by receivers per Judge Caldwell order. Lincoln Fest notes and local reunion brief mentions follow.
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Santa Fe
Caldwell
William C. Osborn
Charles Guthrie
Topeka Football Hopes Rise With Washburn Trials
Topeka sports fans anticipate a strong Washburn football season as forty candidates train daily at 4 o clock with coach Games selecting the team. Ottawa and Denver Athletic Association games are set, plus inquiries from St Joseph Iowa Nebraska Doane and Campbell for dates. Local anglers voiced concern over lack of stocking of streams around Topeka with bass crappie and pike.
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Topeka
Tiny
Weshbarn Stout
Selsc
Washburn
Ottawa
Denver Athletic Association
Denver
St. Joseph
Iowa University
Nebraska University
Doane College
Campbell University
Topaka
New York Visitors Decorated Kansas Monuments at Chickamauga
At Chickamauga a Kansas delegation led by Governor Morrill and Colonel Elliott attended dedication ceremonies for monuments to fallen Kansas soldiers. Governor McKinley appeared with militia, while Governor Morton of New York displayed a large detachment with heavy gold lace. Elliott notes the Kansas group aimed for dignity, not show, and praises the monuments as tasteful and well placed.
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Chickamauga
McKinley
FE. N. Morrill
Charles S Eiliott Bays
Kansas
Batte Field
Merrill
Elliott
Joseph C. Wilson
McKisley
Morton
New York
Kaneas
Judge Hazen Alters Course on Mortgage Law
Judge Hazen reversed a prior ruling and upheld the 1895 mortgage law. He stated the law applies to contracts made before it was passed, affecting the remedy rather than the contract rights. The decision follows a previously divided Supreme Court stance on constitutionality and existing contracts.
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Hazen
Ealing
Supreme Court
Atchison Train Special for Corn Carnival and GAR Reunion
Marshall's band will travel by a special Santa Fe train to Atchison and back on Thursday September 26. Depart Topeka at 1:30 pm, return From Atchison about 11:00 pm. Round trip fare 1 61 for the band event and GAR reunion in Salina.
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Marshall
Santa Pa
Atchison
Topeka
Lesvee Atchison
Marshall’s
GAR
Salina
Bank cashier notes scandal prompts board meeting alarm
A Chicago Times Herald excerpt portrays Mr Rising fretful over alleged false notes by the cashier. Mrs Rising probes motives and the couple quibbles about music and biscuits as he prepares for a late board meeting, while punning on the term board. The fragment ends with a joke and a stray line about Bills Commen in Life.
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Mr. Rising
Bellote
Mrs. Rising
John
Bill Jones
Wright Irrigation Act Heads to U S Supreme Court
San Francisco report notes the Wright irrigation act appeals reach the U S Supreme Court to test constitutionality. Key hearing set for October 21 with related Modesto case, focusing on proper hearing and public use of water. Defense argues unconstitutionality. District officials seek funds to support opponents.
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Wright Irrigation Ag
States Supreme Court
San Francisco
San Diego
Supreme Court of the United States
Ross
Supreme Court
Modesto Esse
Fallbrook
Johns F. Dillon
New York
A. L. Riedes
Aitken & Smith
Joseph Ifee
Recognition of Cuba as belligerent urged by Senator Baker
Senator Lucien Baker of Kansas advocates immediate U S recognition of Cuba as a belligerent to justify arming and trading, arguing Cubans deserve independence and Spain’s rule has been cruel. He cites revolution as the path to rights and compares the U S stance to aiding liberty in the western hemisphere. He voices support for non delays and notes Napier’s view of Spain.
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Ludin Maker
Cateaao
the Tribune
United States
Lucien Baker
Kansas
Cubs
Arma
Spain
Cuba
Western Hemisphere
Lord Napier
Letter Stolen In Santa Fe Post Office
A letter mailed September 11 in the Santa Fe post office contained five dollars and was addressed to Miss Viola Stuart, nurse at Ensworth hospital. It failed to reach the St. Joseph post office, per the local postmaster. The loss is portrayed as a strain on an already small income and a leak in the nation’s toil should be stopped.
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State Journal
Santa Fe
Viola Stuart
Ensworth Hospital
St. Joe Post Office
United States
Lower Freight Rates Across Central Traffic Territory
San Francisco September 24 General freight agent C F Smurr of a Southern Pacific company reports that the Toanscontinental railroads plan to reduce westbound freight rates from the Central Traffic territory. Rates will follow prerail rules from New York with a 75 cent mink. The cut equals the local rate from shipment to New York or Chicago and shared by all lines between the Central Traffic district and California.
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San Francisco
C F. Smurr
Southern Paclic Company
Prerail
New York City
New York
Chicago
Int
Central
California
Amphion plans for winter concerts with Boston group
Louis Eminster of the Redpath Lyceum in Boston met with Prof Leib and Amphion officers to arrange for special attractions this season. The Amphions expect to present several fine concerts this winter. Also notes promote Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and Beggs Hair Renewer, with general ads and a subscription appeal for the Journal.
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Louis Eiminster
Redpath Lyceum
Boston
Prof. Leib
The
Amphion du
Amphions
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