Thompson Bonebrake wedding fills Topeka home
Last evening Topeka society gathered at the home of the bride’s mother for the Thompson Bonebrake nuptials. The reception featured ornate floral decor, formal cues, and a parade of family and local notables, including the bride and groom, bridesmaids, and guests from Chicago, Lima, and nearby towns, with post ceremony plans and travel for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Willard
Alexan
Thormpedit
Ae Pian
Seuplaare
Khelil Durie
Heruis
Jessie Scott
Chicago
Mien
Bonebraks
Pirtyturry
Ken
Bonebrince
Mim Benetrene
Sixteen Americans with aid for insurgents captured at sea
Rae West reports that the rival expedition Dant La Horde was captured near Havana after leaving two weeks earlier. About twenty to thirty persons were seized and towed in by gunboat, including a woman and child. Captives were brought ashore, confined, and likely destined for execution as the schooner was tracked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae West
Wehooner
Dant la Horde
Hare
Cute
Havana
de Seine
Fed & Large
Bankruptc y Bill Debated in House With Saturday Vote
Washington April 30 The House debated the bankruptcy bill with multiple speakers including W A Stone Republican and Mr Newlands Democrat. Debate touched on universal demand for bankruptcy reform and potential effects if enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrehington
W. A. Btone
Newlands Tailverite
Mfr Friderteh
New Lanne
Calengo Santistiam Annivies
Bankrupt Law Debate Shapes Congress Action
Warborton reports a broad push by many congressmen to pass a comprehensive bankruptcy act. The discussion centers on balancing debtor relief with creditor protection, outlining past laws, proposed revisions, and the aim to modernize the process for asset liquidation and court adjudication. A note mentions a camera club meeting at Library Hall tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Congress
Warbterton
Prevent Congress
Livi
Marshal Fletdh & Co
Chictzo
Avai
Sherakirgst Gols
Gould
Fragmented Dialogue and Brief Vignettes From Irregular Pages
A rough collage of overheard chats, satirical quips, and hotel clerk banter from a late 19th or early 20th century column. The piece threads jokes about social schemes, courtship, deception, and public notices, weaving in snippets from newspapers and brief humorous anecdotes.
Bill West Mystery Escaped Prisoner Sparks Countywide Debate
The county continues to discuss Bil Wests escape from jail amid heated debate over method and motive. Clues emerge including saws purchased from Kitchell & Marburg by an unfamiliar boy, and Mrs H Kepleys account of a footsteps moment after Wests escape. Authorities chase leads while rumors swirl about accomplices and the outside crowd that may have aided the breakout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil West
Jul Ad
Mre H. Kepley
Sheigh Kepley
George Woodruf
West
Williats Bradbury
Hradbury
Birawete
Sherif Kepler
Sherttha
Charles Hote
Georg
Etty
Emperor Wilkes Holds Audience in Potedam
April 7 report states Emperor Wilkes arrived at 10 o clock and met Dr Lacanus chief of civil cabinet. He then met imperial chancellor and other ministers in Liamm and at noon discussed with Gen Von Halinks and Hyhenlohe for imperial affairs and colonial office. References to a failed expedition against Hottentot rebels describe thirty killed and others injured.
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Potedam
Emperor Wilkes
Lacanus
Liamm
Prinoe
Small Iowa cyclone levels barns and homes in April dusting
A minor cyclone crossed multiple counties in Iowa from Wauteroo into Floyd, damaging Captain Potter’s residence near Horton, a barn near Ceshier Swarnsieet, and a farm at Marks. Roofs blown off and buildings twisted show moderate destruction. No injuries reported.
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Iowa
Wauteroo
Prewmer
Lowk
Floyd County
Capt. Potter
Horton
Ceshier Swarnsieet
Bari Wee Bigwr
On Marks
Denver
Germans threaten secession over women delegates
In Cleveland an uproar grows as German delegates oppose admitting women to the general conference of the Methodist church. Four women elected as delegates trigger threats of schism among German members. Prominent ministers weigh in, fearing disruption of unity while bishops and pastors express mixed views on whether women should be delegates.
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Methodist Church
Cleveland
M. & Church
W.A
Grand Forks
N. D
Hayes
Mes
Pitexersit
New Orieans
Sehwt
EB. Brown
Atlanta
Fowler
Eee
Soe
William Burt
Tome
Italy
G. Lee
Portland
Ore
Contagion Spreads in Anatolia Reports Reach Beyrout
A letter from Clare Berton describes contagion spreading at Zeltour and Marash in interior Anatolia. Doctors led by Dr J Harris coordinate response with Beyrout medical college help, requesting more physicians and medicine as deaths rise from typhoid typhus dysentery. Public notices urge Cold Cure and laundry ads follow.
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New York
Avrit Sa—Ur
Plontie Lieser
Crosa
Mias Clare Berton
Tater Fonsuinuneple
Zeltour
Marash
Anatolia
Bellon
Ohirze
Capedition
Marsal
Weather Report Describes Cold Night Then Warmer Day
A damaged weather excerpt notes a chilly night with warming trend through the day. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies across the state, with temperatures rising from near freezing to mild afternoon levels in Topeka and surrounding areas.
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Kansas
Topeka
Crane Street accident injures man in fall from building
John Richmond Hurfe badly injured after reportedly falling from a building on Crane Street while repairing upper window frames. The victim, a stock farmer, was found unconscious and transported to his room on Kansas Avenue. He remains under care with serious leg injuries and a possible broken bone.
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Pally Prom Hig
Crane Street
Toho Richmond
Sli
Kansas Avenue
DI Munn
Olympic Games Vote Sees Cities Contest 1900 Plan
In Limum April 50 af Conbertin writes to the Times that the 5th 1900 event will be held in Paris. The committee will choose between New York, Berlin and Stockholm as host city. A decision is to be announced after a world committee meeting.
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Af Conbertin
International
Eetaumittee
Olgiple Bhrney
Paris
Trouble Among Actors In Hartford And Boston Theater Row
April 1 reports Edward Bethel, Hoodman Bind company actor at Grand Opera House Boston, attempted to assault his wife an actress in Hartford. Police intervene Bethel charged with attempted assault. Also brief notes two hundred Chinese drowned in Woosung canal collision and other scattered items from Terre Haute Cincinnati Madrid and Spain drought related corn duties.
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Hartford, Gonn
Edward K Bethel
Hoodman Bind Company
Grand Opera House
Boston
Hutut Belin
Res Pirate
Bethel
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Wiggin, Harding & CO
Wiggin-Harding
Ec Yil
Mae Soc
Tomcrew Dagan
Barton
Bedford
Thompson-Bonebrake
Topsica
Henriette ‘Thompaun
Boel Genebraiy
L Bowtirate
Dirs
Jane Boal
Oceantun
Enowba
Abe
Hetty
Gues
Rane
Pnience
Snana
Frank Honbrake
Moeid Alexander
Burr Wil- Frenrietta Alexander
George Wilard
Alice Willard
Wallace Thomp
Bonbrake
Mriest
Benqueta
la France
H.thompgun
Ming
Claennes
Wens Wurved
Mina Auntie Glacomin
Omepha
A. A. Suott
We Unity
Lasrin Donnie
Lens Pitte
Carl Poole
Hughland
Mins Hutte
Hey
Thomas
First Baptist Church
Fev
Miner Ie Tha
J. M. der
Frances Sfoon
Lawrenot
Thompson-Bunebrake
John
Moon Hua Gona
Ali- Wihakes
D. Merriam
Oitton
Springs
N.Y
An Mew
Sion
Ehetr Dousith Mian Etin Yening
Whitehall
Sere Loday
Air
Sim
M Large Clyrte
Trent
Sette Junking
Hall
Camera Club
Idhrary Hall
Tonent
W. Bransfield
Camere Club
Lilears Hall
Peerless
Stearn Laumiry
Stata Journal
Dick—Helly
Estris
Tfizet
Mim Poryton
Jaxck
Cid
Howe
Bes
Jack
Xou
Lishouss
Rali
Honsten
Glerka
Drumiuur
Coute
Grasteas
Dexi
Graatess
Bellas
Ley
William
Washington Star
Enlil Wheeler
Seoruber
Searcher
Lanapalla Journal
Reuben
Cincinnati
Welty
New York World
Lance
Cincinnati Eogaler
VW Ikloh
Walter Thet Be Walting
Bill West
Conerr
Emperor
Oped
Camers
Libtery Hall
Jack Swift
Sally Gay
Tennessee Centennial
Nashville
Peeriam Steam Taundry
6Th St
Litfary Hall
Tonigne
Joan Richmond Hurfe
Olympian Games
Athens
B. K. Bethel
Chineste
Woosung
Mearns
Chwang
Busecil Harrison
Terre Haute
Ind
Resel B. Harrison
Hartiwon
Cinsinnati
Makines
Spain
Maatrid
Camsrncia
Elall Tom
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