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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1903

Page

6

Society Notes From a Regional Gathering in August

Readers are treated to a long list of society guests and weekend entertainments. The notices name numerous年轻 women and their hosts, detailing visits in Kansas City, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Colorado Springs. It highlights engagements, hosting duties, travel plans, and upcoming summer events across various families and clubs.

McClintuck Saree AO Ont Ruth Colorado Siles Louise Senile Anne Warfield Abilene Edwis Knowles Mies Mabel Krowicz Euruke Lake Pyres Pes Bei Toin Tre Othe Pees Bourbon County Hungare Margaret Wels Patience Plevier Mise Jennie Thayer Lake Geneva Wis Ollere Mmieton Young Woman's “Hrlatign Aanookathon Koland Mediicott Kansas City Kate Sharrerd Atchioo Atchioo In the Evett of Her Caster. Mbs Arunne Kaye, As, John Kisinhons Ius Satie Gay Halle Fillston Atchivon Maud Anna Marie Walsh Harvey Griffin Chicago Clement Smith Mra Griffn Mie Lu Crawford Tonesca

Thirty Tents Lost During Flood Shelter Mission

W J Singl led an effort to rotate thirty to forty state tents used for flood refugees along the river north of Topeka. He contacted town authorities in Solider, Menoken and others seeking shelter tent support as relief work continued. Tents were sent to Shores, Hefarm school, Grant and Silver Lake with remaining tents distributed after government delivery.

W. J. Singl Topeka Dawthitt Hefarm Grant Lyule Meneken Silver Lake Eli'ster

Whitaker Wright Arraigned in London Court

Whitaker Wright promoter and director of London and Ginkt corporating Limited appeared at Guildhall police court, remanded after arrest. Bail set at 250 pounds, sureties totaling 128000 pounds, pending further proceedings.

Whitaker Wright London London & Ginkt Corporating, Limited Guildhall

Topeka Bicycle Riding Ordinance Proposed at Council

An ordinance to regulate bicycle riding on sidewalks and unpaved streets in Topeka is introduced. It bans sidewalk cycling on paved areas, requires dismounting to pass pedestrians, mandates lighting, sets speed limits, and imposes a one dollar license with annual renewal. Violations carry fines and possible license suspension.

Veldewalka McDowell F.C. Linton Ee Ae Ragines Childhren City of Topeka Councllmen Sven Teenshall

Judge's Sister on Stand in Jett and White Case

In Cynthiana Kentucky the defense placed Lula South sister of Judge Harris on the stand. She contradicted Emima Clark who testified for the Commonwealth last Friday. Mrs South corroborated defense witnesses placing Curtie Jett near the tree in the courthouse yard after the first shot. Dr J K Taulbee said Ewen could not tell who fired the first shot that killed Morcum. Thomas Connor testified corroborating Howling and Adams. Charles Thompson contradicted Ewen and supported Taulbee.

Cynthiana Lula South Hargis Mien Emima Clark

Man and wife killed in Franklin County fire

Police report a double murder followed by a farmhouse blaze near Winchester Kentucky. Initial suspicions point to moonshiners involved in illegal distilling operations. The victims, Simon Baker and his wife, were residing in a mountain cabinet home when the blaze broke out last night.

Winchester Simon Baker Franklin County Baker Wild Cutters

Soul snaring tale from Manahiki Island

The article describes a Pacific Island feud practice called soul snaring on Manahiki. A circle trap, woven with plant fibers, is used to deceitfully claim a lost theft with a pig payment and bloodless pressure. A fly passing through the circle ends the feud with compensation and a village feast.

Pacific Islands U Cite Manahiki Mumphrey Island Atoll Samoa Rika Tetoro Rica Osce Hika’e Frien Toro

Odd Guardians of Forest Flocks and Sea Dwellers

A fragment describes yakumik cranes guarding poultry in Venezutia and nearby forests. It notes the bird's loyalty, aggression to intruders, and its role with domestic animals. It also recounts M. Gadeau-berville’s case of guardian behavior by young false mackerel within jellyfish, shielding the fry inside the medusa’s body.

Venezutia Amazon Yakumik Paaphia Crepitans Great Forest South America Amazon River Venequela British Gulang Brooklyn Eugie

Mallory Retained as Board Chairman in Education Clash

At a Monday board meeting, Rev F E K Mallory was reappointed to lead the board and his building committee, with SW H Wilson likely kept as building chair. Roudebush opposed much of the board's building actions, sparking a partisan struggle as new members tried to unseat Mallory. The session ended with Mallory elected, though future meetings may see continued factional battles between Roudebush supporters and moderates.

F. EK. Mallory Board of Education SW. H. Wilson E. E Rochetaal Roudebareh Mipetuuy Theetad Houdebush Mallory Roadelough W. H. Wile Weil Deondebuah Niger F. Garver of the Boars Moton Routebush Progressive

Monroe as an Orator at Emancipation Day Rally

Henry J. Monres, deputy county clerk, emerged as Shawnee county's new black orator at Snyder's Grove in Wakarusa during Emancipation Day celebrations. About 1,000 attendees, including Jackson's Twenty third regiment band, heard Monres discuss progress of the colored voice and the Negro question, in a roughly fifty minute speech. An additional orator was killed, possibly outshone by Monroe, who kept the crowd engaged despite distractions.

Shawnee County Snyder Wakarusa Henry J. Monres Jackson Twenty-third Regiment Monroe Tillman

Concert Thursday Night at Vinewood Park

A program for Marshall's Band concert at Vinewood Park features marches waltzes and overtures including Under Storm and Aster the Good Rainier Heyer of Spanish serenade and Wander the Bamboo Tree conducted by Johnsen with selections Lampe and Voiletedt a March and other titles slated for the event.

Marshall Vinewood Park Grimm Voiletedt Lampe Asto the

Watermelon Feast Planned by Zabud Council

Zabud Council of Knights of Kadorh to hold the annual watermelon feast at the Masonic hall on August 25. It is the first event since the quarters were rearranged and refurbished with a car road of watermelons to be served and a few metabolism aids on the bill of fare.

Zabuad Council Zabud Council Knights of Kadorh Masonic Hall

Mortgage for $1,350,000 in Tennessee filed for Jamestown area

Mortgage for 1,350,000 dollars recorded in Knoxville Tennessee covers Cumberland Coal and Coke Company property in Fentress and adjoining counties. Security to Mixivsinp Valley Trust Soven of St Louis. Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria.

Knoxville Tenn A _ mortie Jamestown Cumberland Coal & Coke Company Fentriss Tt i Mixivsinp Valley Trust Soven St. Louis

Water Coyvers Farms Flood After Sunday Storm Near Grantville

Grantville suffered widespread farm flooding when rain broke a levy east of town, sending water into grainage ditches and inundating fields between Grantville and Newman. Water stands three feet deep at Newman and covers hundreds of acres of wheat and corn. The break occurred at Mike Denne’s levy, with the county having previously ditched Prattie creek to the Kansas river.

Grantville Newman Ty Ant Joe Rinehold John Montigue Frank Mooi Shirley Wiliam Rupple Chris Hemmit Supple Place Thompsonvilla Mike Dennie Denne Kansas Prattie Creek

Kansas River Flood Edges North Lawrence Area

The Kansas River near Lawrence Kansas rose about a foot as the channel notch fronting North Lawrence faced erosion. Workmen toiled near a yard from the water before the flood, with the river edge threatening a structure on the brink. City offices at 625 Kansas Avenue oversee transit and water matters.

Lawrence Kan Kansas North Lawrence Kansas Avenue

Hotel Empire Ad Offers Central City Access

An early 20th century ad promotes Hotel Empire at Broadway and a New York City street, highlighting rapid access from Grand Central Station and proximity to ferries steamboats and elevated venues. The message emphasizes service features and easy walks to major theaters, with Joanson Quinn as proprietor.

Questa Metropolia Eleva Ith Ave Sith Operntmute Joanson Quinn

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