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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1902

Page

5

Social Gathering Highlights Seasonal Decor and Guests

A detailed description covers decorations at a large formal event with centerpiece dahlias and pink accents. Numerous attendees are named among the guests, including Miss Mabel Hillis and Miss Vera Low, with mingling, dining, and dancing noted. The account also lists the host committee and several local figures, along with a later reception remark and mentions of family connections and traveling visitors.

Nickernon Peles Thompson Stee Weason Sam Dewy Lrhivemall Ross Cardelabea Waboeer Mise Uly Nithersom Vera Low Miss Helen Wilean Louise Smith Mies Malad Srelin Atle Susie Tiny

Ladies' Ave Society Events At Congregational Church

Members of the Ladies' Ave society meet Friday afternoon at the Congregational church vestry. A guest will discuss recent trends and a few attendees plan social visits to relatives in Chicago for a month. Mr and Mrs James Dontynon hosted a record party Friday evening.

Leavenwerth St the Clifford Chicago Viali Mies Strignda Mes Gligh Types James Th Dontynon

Food damage and relief efforts in Tennessee county

April 1 Shelbyville and surrounding counties face food damage estimated from two to two and a half million dollars. Relief committees mobilize, while only one bridge remains across the Dock River and most recent bridges have failed. Town losses and property damage rise, homeless families seeking aid as aid programs struggle to provide timely assistance.

Chattancomb Tenn Shelbyville Tennessee Helief Darpige To Ltd Duck Tires Ts Banks

Barnard College Receives Half Million Gift Deal

New York April 1 The Barnard College treasurer reports a fall donation totaling 500000 in subscriptions from donors including John D Rockefeller and others. The funds will be allocated to student facilities and the college plans a formal subscription drive to midnight, with ties to Columbia University president Nicholas Murray Butler.

New York Aurnard Colleee John D. Mackefeller Donstan Biserip Oh SON ABS Hovhupeller Binnett Wy Doume FZH Barnard Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University

Hard Times at Nome Native Village Aid Crisis

June 1 report from Nome describes distress among natives west of Cape Nome with women and children lacking food and clothing. Writings by T. T. Chestnut cite halted aid, frozen supply lines, and appeals to government or military action amid severe deprivation.

Nome Seattle Waah T. T. Chestnut Ander Cape Nome Aston Mr. Chearnut Beth H. Francis Francis

Hanna Turned Down Pardon's Request in Rathbone Case

President refuses to intervene as Hanna urges a pardon for Rathbone. Senate and White House discuss clemency, with officials vowing thorough review before any decision. Meanwhile Kennerstrom of Des Moines named to lead World’s Fair commission to Norway and Sweden. retirement plans noted.

Rathbone Washington Bates G. Tathbone Havana Hanna Phr St. Louis Kennerstrom Dea Moines Ihe Falt Norway Sweden Bkr Beanerstrom Warld Omée Nave Teen Fle

Bride Flees Wedding. Groom Marries Maid of Honor

In Louisville on April 2 a wedding chaos erupted as the bride vanished and the groom wed the maid of honor instead. Guests recalled late arrivals, awkward explanations, and a misread of intentions as the ceremony proceeded with unexpected twists and unresolved sentiment.

Maid of Honor

Stilwell Heads London Capitalists to Inspect Route

Stilwell, president of the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway, travels with a party of London capitalists to inspect the Stilwell railroad project. They plan to visit Kansas City, El Paso, and Mexico City to study the route and feasibility, meeting with Walter Chinnery and Alexander Boyd among others.

Stilwell Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Toneee London Stilwell Railroad Kansas City Chihunbsa City Mexico el Paso Miei Masoe Orient Walter Chinnery Sur Old Dh Arbuthnot Alexander Boyd Ratfirodd

Obituary of Dr. Thomas Dunn English Writer of Ben Bolt

Dr. Thomas Dunn English, author of Ben Bolt, dies at 83. He studied at the University of Pennsylvania, later joined the Philadelphia Bar, and began journalism in New York in 1904. He lived in Newark and served two terms in Congress representing a New Jersey district.

Ben Bolt Thomas Dunn English Hue Canty Dinate University of Pennsylvania Metteipe Philadel Bar Journalinn New York Newark New Jersey Ie Se

Free Lutherans Meet in Erie Opening Session

In Erie Pennsylvania on April one representatives of the General Synod and the United Synod of the South began a three day congress. The opening sermon was delivered by Reverend Mame m of Washington DC. Morning papers discussed doctrinal and administrative questions related to church work and resource development.

Erie General Synod Watthe J. G. Miller Roanoke J. W. Richards

Lodge Keeper Arrested For Seizure Of Utopian Liquor

Eureka officer arrests lodge keeper for maintaining a nuisance and selling whisky wine and beer to Utopians. Bond refused, trial set next week in Warriot court. Sheriff seized large quantity of liquors. attorney James Shults of Bareks to represent him in district court. Morgan reports New York reads: Pierpoint Afonenn to Europe for estate gifts and library purchases.

Lodge Eureka Euréks Frea Wood Enireka Wis Warriot Court Jamem Shults Bareks Joln Cuba Wood

Motors and reguested vehicle specs for war aid in Henfaugi NY

A wartime note requests American manufacturers to send specifications and traces of vehicles and motors for military use. Captain Walker explains the motive, citing American road conditions and alignment with South Africa, and notes the need to adapt motor machines for possible logistic and defensive applications.

New York Aolor Amar Walker South Africa England Erarchilghia

North and South Road Duluth Mine Plan Approval

An authorized statement from Paris cites Banque Francainean Colonial and Retzium agreeing to back 13 of a project tied to the Mastenars scale railroad on the ice. The Duluth to gate Work road will run from Duluth under the system or as an independent line, with construction starting immediately.

Duluth New York Anymeme Banque Francainean Colonial Paris Retzium Honta Mom Duluth

Valuable Colt Presents Kentucky Racing Prospect

A valuable colt from Lexington, Kentucky, heads to the United States scene with high price potential. The filly Lady Heel, dam of the famed racehorse, fetched 60,000 at stud, while a full brother born last night drew attention. An English-bred sire arrived with the mare’s side, recently sold to August Belmont for 325,000, a record price for a sickling. Jeune formed the early pace, hinting at a possible Castlebom visit or royal-bred youngster emergence.

Lesington St Sunon United States England Belmont Jeune Castiebom

Kansas City Nitro Handicap Horse Race Report

Fuzzy report notes a Kansas City event titled Nitro Handicap at Blue River racecourse with references to entrants, odds, and a chaotic crowd scene. It mentions the Handicapped race conditions and suggests improprieties or confusion in the event setup and outcomes.

TURNED OVER TO STATE

Emporia reports a fragmentary note mentioning actions involving state authorities and local affairs. The text references civic matters, a woman named Helle Barrie, and a purported plan to allocate funds for improvements in Oakland Park New York.

Sharkey for Fitz in bid for Jeffries clash in New York

Promoter Sharkey believes a Fitzsimmons versus Jeffries fight is possible if the Charleston bid and New York interest align. He says both sides could earn a sizable purse and vows not to shy away from Jeffries, preferring a meeting anywhere but Los Angeles.

Gailor Jeffries New York J. O. Daudon Charleston Tin Sharkey Los Angeles Fitz Deffries Fite Neve

Pure Food Campaton Field Day in New York Court

In New York Court of Special Sessions on a pure food case, a field day saw 17 offenders charged with health violations and fined from 15 dollars upward. The board highlighted polluted milk vendors and improper preservatives like borate acid and possibly turn to dangerous substances. Three cases involved sale of adulterated produce. all defendants were convicted or sentenced accordingly.

New York Aistriots

Wireless War Heads to Courts in New York April

The wireless patent dispute widens as Bratto system owners sue St ay-Arce and ready a fresh complaint against Marconi firms for alleged infringement. Brauns of Sharburg claims both sides copied a circuit method, with rivals previously interrupting messages and blocking dispatches from rival stations.

New York Winebay Telegraph Sigs Bertin Dispatch Heruht Bisineus Haleke Bratto Wireless Brough Marcon Braun Sharburg

Mrs Loulka Heary Helped Convert General Grant in Detroit

Anna Loulka Heary, an elderly Detroit resident, is said to have influenced General Grant’s Christian conversion during his stay in the city. Her life story includes early religious fervor, time in Mackinac Island, and service among Indigenous communities before moving to Detroit.

Chicago Anna Loulka Heary Detroit Mackinno Wland General Grant West Point

Indigent Players Reunion Rumor Sparks Chicago News

Report claims April reunions for indignant players L Hobson and Crane after long separation. Possible single appearance or two events, one in New York and one in Chicago, with funds being raised. Details from Hobson’s manager Desbel Vo Aptiaisr suggest a joint appearance by famed tomodians bak beay.

Chicago

City Editor Elected Mayor in Sioux Clislows Event

City editor Elected mayor by Republican faction amid hints of strong electoral support. April L E W cais well named in internal reports as candidate, with widespread backing and indications of sweeping DeBet influence.

Sioux Clislows L.E. W Caiswell Evenine Journal Republicare

Fight for a Bride in Battle Creek Duel

In Battle Creek Nebraska on a public street a duel ended with arrest and fines after April Lerbert Stavely and Will Losey fought over Mims Severa with a girl referee presiding. Stavely and Losey were noted for their jealousy and a wedding is announced for May 1.

Battle Creek Lerbert Stavely Will Losey Band of Mist Losey Mims Severa Phuriday Your Woman Stavely Annorda Levey Oth Ead Mia Severa Lewes

Remington Paper Case Bound for Further hearing

Disjointed OCR notes indicate a Remington Paper company case review by Judge Hazen did not settle on the fee point but hinged on an error by the ghetto in the return. The draft suggests the matter will be heard again, with potential issues over proportional tort payments and pending judgment.

Remington Paper Company Hazen Feee

March Warmth and Weather Records in Recoded Data

The record notes March was four degrees warmer than normal with a mean temperature around 48 degrees at its warmest, and a total precipitation near 2.06 inches. It lists historical extremes for March including coldest and driest years, and mentions varied cloud cover and wind from the south.

To Construct Small Railway. Phowis Arts.

A small railway construction project has been let on April 1 with Phowis Arts overseeing the contract. The notice confirms the appointment of the builder and the start date, outlining approved plans and responsibilities for completion.

Phowis Arts

New Shoes Lead to Death at St Paul

Fragmentary notice from St Paul Minnesota dated April 1 reports a person died by suicide after a dispute over footwear. The incomplete text suggests an inquest or official notice, with unclear names or agencies due to garbled OCR.

St. Paw Minn Bacause Orci C Fader Persilanton Insan Lly

Smithsonian theft reveals gold infant tags valued at $107.70

In Washington on April 1, authorities report the capture of a man from the Smithsonian Institute who admitted stealing a cache of gold infant tags kept for exhibit. He valued the items at $107.70, with the dealer identified as Brown. The case centers on the loss from the institute and the recovery of the stolen goods.

Louleville Henie HM Hill Famala Homer Enallah Johnson Abe Washington Joeepn Smithsonian Gail Brown

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