Malignant Diphtheria Claims Santa Fe Conductor In Topeka
In Topeka residents near Crawford flats voice concern over alleged health board negligence after Wilkins, a Santa Fe conductor, dies of malignant diphtheria. The body has been kept in the death room pending burial, despite a city order for immediate interment. Contagion precautions remain contested as complaints about quarantine enforcement grow. The body is to be buried at 4 PM under city health board orders.
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Meaith
Crawford Flats
East Fifth Street
City Board of Health
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Santa Fe
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Board of Health
Apar
Tewaa
Diphtheria Debate Sparks City Medical Opinions
Doctors question diphtheria severity and reporting. Dr Roby and Dr McClintock note fewer genuine cases this year while new illnesses emerge in children. They describe symptoms starting as water blisters then violent eruptions with cooled walls, leaving physicians puzzled.
Single Vs Married Ball Game at Lowman Hill
An uneven match took place at Lowman Hill where a United States pension office team faced Lowman Hill singles. The rule had the younger players score two runs to one or receive a bequet. Battery was Frank Long Graham and Oral for the singles, Miller and Tracy for the experienced players. The phobere battle raged from start to finish with Miller claiming the top stance.
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Lowman Hill
United States
Frank Long
Graham
Oral
Mace
Miller
Tracy
Ras & Phobere
Atart
Ain
Local Baseball Feature Highlights Morgan Crall Motives and Scoring
The report notes strong base running by Morgan and Crall and heavy batting by O B Martin, with Harry Howe adding a home run. Graham outduels another player for superiority, and umpire Larry McDonald officiates. The score is 19 to 6 in favor of single men. A follow-up game with the Santa Fe Hooters is planned for next Saturday.
Tramp Paul Torrington Describes a Free Meal Journey
Paul Torrington reveals to a notebook owner how he became a tramp for amusement. He recounts starting with five dollars, drifting from harvest fields to Nebraska and Omaha Park, befriending teachers and vendors, and eating free meals as he told stories while seeking shelter and warmth.
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Paul Torrington
Nebraska
Omana Park
Missing turf writer Elizabeth Tompkins found in San Francisco
In San Francisco on Sept 24 the examiner reported that Elizabeth F Tompkins eastern turf writer who vanished from Chicago years ago is located here with Norman Brough official handicapper for the California Jockey Club. Both are prominent in racing circles. The piece outlines her 1893 disappearance from Washington to St Louis and Chicago and the subsequent police search. It also notes minor local court incidents and an unfinished case against Labor Commissioner Bird.
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Elizabeth F. Tompkins
Chicago
Norman Brough
California Jockey Club
Saratoga
Brough
St. Louie
Washington
Million club backs Kansas product train plan amid ad doubts
Shawnee county officials discuss publicizing Kansas farming through three trains laden with local goods and a broad press push in Leavenworth Times Kansas City Journal and eastern papers. Governor Morrill attends urging home paper advertising while stressing careful cost and a bid for state reputation restoration.
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Missouri
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E Jameson
Kansas Million Club
Shawneee County
Council Chamber
Jameson
Kansas
Leavenworth
Kansay
East
Kansas City
Aiready
Million Club
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Mir. J. 3. Collins
Collins
Shawnee County
Kansas City Journal
Morrill
Kansas Brillion Club
Kuansaa
Ilinois
Wyoming Gov Richards Denies Irrigation Fraud Charges Open Letter
Gov Richards and Wyoming officials published an open letter denying fraud allegations raised by Senator Hubert Foote against state officials and prominent citizens. The document asserts integrity, political views not involved, and calls for prompt action under the law. Also reports tax, land, and bond matters in Johnson county and Topeka notices. Deaths include Matilda Ranney and Phoebe Nicholson with funeral details. bond forfeiture case of Stakebake continued.
Topeka Notes and Local Happenings Snapshot
Cap Curtis quits politics as Shawnee county adjourns and 32 insane patients are in count measures. High school football returns, cranes of infrastructure, legal and social notes, river law, and local anecdotes paint a busy Topeka day.
New Act and Stars at Grand Tonight in Rush City and More
The second act of The Hustle is said to be entirely new with many new specialties. Cast includes Charles A. Loder Henry Foy George W. Karr Charles Udell Dolly Theoball Dorothy Kent and Georgie Lingard. The Derby Wiener features fine scenery and electric track at 5S. Louis. The Derby Winner travels with Ed Corrigan’s racers and appears tomorrow night at the Grand. Rush City and Kansas City Grand feature The Derby Winner and Rush City. Gladys Wallis stars in a new version of Fanohon supported by Frederick Paulding. The Gillis hall at Eugens City expands into a veritable theatrical art gallery. Manager Chester Crawford touts continuous performance as the latest in theatrical weld. Rush City will play the Grand Saturday night and Kansas City Grand the following week.
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Dolly Theoball
Dorothy Kent
Georgie Lingard
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Ed Corrigan
Rush Ciy
Rush City
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