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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1901

Page

12

Merquette Club Autumn Party At Hudson's Hall

The Merquette club entertained last night at Hudson's hall with a large guest list including Mr and Mrs Puer Mr and Mrs Nichols Mr and Mrs Freeman Mr and Mrs Cole Mr and Mrs Murphy and numerous others. The event featured dancing, a progressive canvermilion with prizes and a candy apex, and special attire prizes awarded to several guests. The library was decorated with plants and regalia and about 300 women attended. several professors and guests from local colleges participated in the social hour and beverages.

Merquette Club Hudson's Hall Puer Nichols Fred Freeman J. A. Cole AL. Murphy P. Eason W. H. Restman Mes WM. Hall Mise Florence Ballss Mr. Dwasock Mum Lora Nell Nadine Smythe Julia Welinusee Vivian Tuthe Mila Marvel Wilbur Une Lytiv Milas Alice Pafterfod Miorance Balivy Grace Press Grace Huntaterger Eee Rena Mins Ruth Roout He Pood Alice Willard Mies Aléanor Lakens Mike Alva van Vechten Man Exfeabeth Milter Jula Larner Minn Edith Attwond Cora Gottard Heecock AJ. Stout Monte Kistler Ernest Cra Erford Lester Bennett Henneth Andersin Béwant Goasler Titkham Veale Arthur Wolf Arthur Grigga Herbert Clark Donald Brunner Ralph Tuttle Mn S Averinghar Archibald Mulholland Rose Swingles Rex Stout Julius Prite Joh Pretehfun Howard Catruth Harry Brecht Carl Veazie Thonedore Bichibbesn College Dulidinas Reheplian Pis Fk George Ferdickard Ro Nautilus Club Solance Mies Colcord

Social notes of Griswold family gathering and visitors

A crowd of about 23 young people gathered Thursday evening in Phall Hall parlors for music and dancing. Decorations included palms ferns and electric lighting. Mrs Prouty and Mrs George Crawford hosted with Pearl Bample visiting from Atohl. Ann Huntberger plans a Los Angeles trip. Miss Anna Harrison returns from university for Sunday visit.

Griswold SOCOM Wea StePurland Templeton Monett Regan Leeman Walleni Phall Thures Curis Mra Freden M__Prouty Topeka Avenge Miso Pearl Bample Ie Atohl George Crawford Findung George i Arknos Vinita Oklaborme Ann& Hunteberger Tuewlny Low Angeles Collingwood Mill Moss St. Marya Anna Harrison

Kansas Moves Up To Eighth In Interstate Oratorical Program

Richmond dispatch notes Kansas earned eighth place on the Interstate oratorical contest program with nine states competing. The event will occur in Des Moines later this month. Washburn College placed tied for fourth in Ottawa's regional contest, with Malcolm Gerrard representing Kansas.

Richmond Indiana Kansas Des Moines Lana Lrwight DL Leafburrow Baker Ottawa Washburn College Malcolm Gerrard Kansaso Heim

Real Estate Transfers From City Additions and Quarters

Real estate transfers list various deeds and parcels in Throop Dr. Eve Street and King Heywood McFarland additions. Transfers include Hubert Thomas to D J Whathewey, CH Crescott to Scheidt, and mortgage details with prices around 1 20 dollars. Other tracts cover Van Burens area and West quarter sections. Housing deeds involve Financiers Association, M D subdivision, Campbell and Woods to A Te Shyidon, and Martin to Elizabeth Nadine.

Townehty Jemry Koch wouthwWest Hubbie M. & D. Subdivienon Campbell and Buslniod A. Te Shyidon Flissore Street CH. Martin and Wits Elizabeth P. Nadine Bellview Adattion

Scalsn Pittsburg April Mis of Structurel Ban Ner

In April mis of structurel banner the American Bridge Co to have moved the new male submitted by the atreotional workers across cities May 10. A dispute may bring trouble as Milwaukee sale is noted. Presidential appointments include Judge Garrett of Pennsylvania and others. Odell signs library gift. Doyly Carte will leaves 11,000 to Rewina. Rio dispatch notes ministerial talks on American alliances and peace prospects.

Pittsburg J. Mis Anprican Bridge Company Sayle Milwaukee D'Oply Cartes Wil Lenton Doyly Carte Rewina Hrandram

Beautiful Lakes and Mountains Across Lehigh Valley

Community notice praises health and wellbeing, mentioning lakes and mountains near Lehigh Valley between New York and Philadelphia. It references remedies and manner of relief, with a personal note about past illness and recovery. Local readers are invited to visit a shop on Lutew Avenue for related items and remedies.

Government to Attach Funds in Bank Over Carter Case

From Washington April 27 a Herald special reports Attorney General Knox acting under presidential instruction will press immediate action to recover government funds traced to Captain O M Carter from harbor improvements. A secret conference with federal officials mapped out plans as Grigsby’s successor moves quickly amid probes of prior prosecutions. Banks in Savannah New York and other cities are said to hold about 750000 connected to the former Carter activities.

New York Herald Washington Knox Facnor O. M. Carter Emoers Geen Cas Dover Thent Justice Grigis Johnson le Savannah

Vigorous war on policy shops announced in New York

In New York on April 27 civic club committees vow a vigorous campaign against policy shops. Captain Goddard reports 45 arrests for running policy operations and estimates 600 shops, possibly nearly double. He notes daily average theft from the poor around 25 dollars per shop and says a new law effective September 1 will ease convictions by making paraphernalia prima facie evidence.

New York Civic Club Ihs Goddard

North Topeka Society Notices and Local Appearances

A long rough jumble of social items from North Topeka reports various visits, property moves, sales, and community events. Mentions Miss Margaret Hanley visiting Missen Daley and Myrtle Oliver in Horton, people returning from Kansas City, purchases and moves of Bell property, bakery changes, and upcoming local church services and entertainments. The fragmentary text also notes Miss Bush Werner’s Sunday arrival, society gatherings, and a “Dance, Spirit of Honor” event with Steinverg's orchestra scheduled for April 30.

J.B J. M Jeffers Karen City Costley & Post Margaret Hanley Missen Daley Myrtle Olivier Horton D B& Jim Kansas City Abd J. M. Stalth Central Avenue Cosen Aldridge Kansas Ave Hastings Holman Bell Viatene Jane Hoxter Ellie Bakery Dufrane Astiel Avenus Christian E Burco Am. End & Pom Mine Morse Mayor Morse J. & Morse West Gordon Aireet Helen Chaptr Masonie Hall North Kanwe Mra Pree Mea Te P. Cochin Topronto Canada Woc I. U Mrx Brumadtt Mowlay Afkernogn John Enklund Monroe Street Fiuthuah Moses Moskowits Boston Arthur England Dr Raub Kent Raub Mn Vick Frank Raynor Richland Os Raub Bush Werner Arison Ul Mominy Kieter Mra J. B Jeffers UE2 van Buren Dostonan Church of the Good Pasmagera Althoaicley Marcy The Odd Fellows Bamber

Britons Rebuke American Ways at Caen in London Theater Scene

London critics and crowds show mixed reactions to American imports with strong disapproval on openings. The Duke of York and other venues draw large audiences despite critiques of overzealous American supportive behavior. Meanwhile, Frohman scores with Sweet and Twenty at the Vaudeville, and Gertrude Elliott’s London return draws attention amid mixed reception.

London Savoy Mae Garrick Theaters Dons Mrs Fa Critica Mre Langtry Edna May Duke of York Tenden Saoiine Pit Charles Frohman Vaudeville Elfean Terrier Reymour Hicks Capt Wood Vial Gertrude Ebiott Forbes Robertson Count Tesema

Robbers at Norwich Loot Badger Lumber Office

Robbers broke into the Badger Lumber company office in Norwich Kansas, opened the safe and took money. About twenty nineteen dollar bills were found nearby this morning as part of the incident.

Wivkits Kan Norwich Badger Lumber Company

Race for fast yachts in Newport trials

Three special trial races between Constitution and Independence set for July 2, 4 and 6 off Newport. Newport Yacht Racing Association offers a cup for a content between rival vessels after a dispute with New York Yacht Club over non member sailing and trial entries. Lawson and Duncan agree to race for the Newport cup.

New York Cup Défense Yacht Constitution Independence Newport Yacht Racing Association New York Yacht Club Thomas Lawson Newport Thomas Upton Lawson Newport Yacht Racing Dunncan Newport Association

First clash over Utah California road rights near Uvada

A Salt Lake Herald despatch from Uvada describes a two hour confrontation as Greco Short Line and Sensior Clark forces attempted to move wagons on a disputed Utah & California right of way. Sheriff Johnson and Clark forces clashed with mounted teams until an agreement paused unloading, with Clark to retire two miles down the grade and court action pending.

Salt Lake Utah Herald Uvada Greco Short Line Sensior Clark California Young Clarke Forest Sherif Johnson Ems Clark Beada Chirk

Prank Bowes For Treasurer Candidacy Announced

Frank C Bowen announces candidacy for county treasurer in a State Journal notice. Gowen is described as well known and capable, with broad familiarity among county patrons and strong service reputation highlighted by years of helpful, courteous duty. The notice cites experience with county records and taxes as valuable to the office.

Prank Bowes Frank C. Bowen The State Journal Gowen Syvenie Rodgers Uvery

Sunday School Revival Social at Wal-Out Grove MBS Church

Fifth ward Sunday school workers plan a May 6 social at Wal-Out Grove MBS Church in Sunny with activities listed and an interesting program featuring speakers and performances by local participants.

Wal- Out Grove Mbs Sthiodis Prey Ideth Corte Sohengaytx

United States and Canada Plot to Curb Chinaman Influx

Montreal reports a joint US Canada push to stop illegal Chinaman smuggling across the border. An Ottawa representative aids Canadian officers as authorities seek to enforce exclusion laws. Evidence targets several offenders with a possible broad shake up. estimates indicate thousands entered bond or under patrol over the past five years with many later disappearing.

Montreal United States Eee Canada Unite States Customs Department Ottawa Bromwhittus Beer Manny Ching

Kassebaum to Leave Topeka for Mexican Ventures

Topeka business figure Mr. Kassebaum plans to relocate to Old Mexico to set up a gaming factory for traits and ree tables and to run factors at Corpus Christi Texas. He will invest in cattle in Mexico and may join his family in Corpus Christi in about six weeks. The move follows his sale of a Parkhurst-Davis Sonica interest and he has Mexican government concession encouragement, signaling expected success in his new and enlarged endeavors.

J. C. Sample Wowns Kassebaum Armstrong & Ki Old Mexico Corpus Christ Texas Kassebaunm Mexico Parkhhurst-Davis Bia Aera Corpus Christi Alin Kaneebaum Topeka

Paving Eighth Avenue Petition Circulates For Improvement

The executive council selected the Bennett property on West Eighth avenue for banking ains, prompting a petition to pave West Eighth avenue to Lincoln street. M W Gilmore began circulating Friday and reports signatures from most property owners along the route. The petition, likely to be presented at the Monday council meeting, promises improved access and notes residents expect the project. The West Eighth avenue area, described as very muddy in bad weather, faces a push to pave the section toward Topeka avenue.

Executive Mansion Bennett West Eighth Avenue Executive Council Lincoln Street M. W. Gilmore Air. Gillmore Kilda Eighth Avenue Topeka

Bakers Rioters Parade Lima Streets In Violent Strike

Lima Peru April 2 Groups of bakers on a strike marched through city streets shouting death to all. Reports say some rioters attacked people, resulting in injuries. Authorities order vigilance around bakeries and threaten severe punishment for future violence.

Lima Peru

Rustler MePack Killed Near Cody by Posse

Cody Wyoming reports that Jin Me Peck was killed by Stock Detective W D Smith of Miles City and a posse while pursuing rustlers. They arrested A James Chappell on charges of rustling and headed toward a ranch to secure others. On the way they encountered McPeck who opened fire. The posse returned fire and McPeck was killed with no posse members seriously wounded. Authorities dispatched men to scour the country for rustlers.

Cody Wyo Ois Hotty Inere

Building Trades Council in Chicago to Disband

The Chicago Building Trades Council, active for a decade, plans to disband. National officers urged a new council to replace the current one, with charter revocation and transfer of duties. Most trades favored action, proposing a different arbitration framework to avoid reformation as the same body.

Chicago Building Trades Council Chicago Building Trades Council Ae Seuegestiz Deel Ian B.L. Smythe H.W. Stein- Peat Sonn Focal Council Orgsaleed Tie Nee Council Eee Papertangére Botteri Ie Mnaeaclees Council

Train Wo. 9-A to New York in 26 hours

The Wabash service trains travel to New York in about 26 hours with berths and sleeping cars offered. A flood narrative mentions a traveler seeking water and delays along the route, reflecting tough conditions on the line and boarding at Pasay.

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