Topeka Social Scene Highlights At Garfield Park
In Topeka society notes, many young people enjoyed a Wednesday evening at Garfield Park with a picnic supper and creekside activities. The list of attendees includes Ethel Cockrell, several Misses and Messrs, plus guests visiting from Lawrence, Chicago, Denver, and Estes Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Park
Ndoying
Ethel Cockrell
Mint Ciel
Pinar Whitrimore
Peank
Busty Foodrich
Chilson
Dairs
Packer
Prairies
Aim
Als
Georg Parkhurst
Mra Steveneog
Norris
Bes Boeek
Dullen
Carrie
Bethel Woo
Mya Mare Eesis
Hhegian Parker
Dora Sutherland
Mn J. Buerne
Dtr
Uy Taytue
TK Chityon
Don Graham
Robert Maxwell
James Hayes Bay
Excelsior
Mies Mary Carruth
Lawrence i
Miae
Leta Danley
Peabody
Frank Killinger
Stra P. L
Clare
Chicago
Viet
Marnie Hayes
Horton
Rowe Heatherty
Floors Bayless
Bowe Rone
Leulyiliv
Col
Renalise
Cora Hopkina Ta
Watsot
Chicao
Kellen
Mra Cyrus
Fouiday
Glenwood Springs
McFartin
Burt
Ee Ja
Mise Ora
Sleanora
WL A Caldwell
Denver
Estes Pari
Edwin Ven
Ginrense
Jessie Henry
Manhat
Misa
Edna Wood
Dewcon
Diaton
Edith Goddard
Nelswanger
Wil
Fragmentary Local Notes From A Kansas Paper
A jumble of short items mentions Mrs. Goddard of Maple, Prudence Bowers, Mrs. Nesbaum visiting, Mr. James Kearney of Tecumseh, and Mr PD J Harding returning from New York. Others include Dr and Mrs Hogeboom traveling to New York via the Gulf, and Miss Ide with Stuart Henry visiting Bradford and Ban. Several names head to Topeka, Hobride, Staunton, and Garnett for visits or return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Bowers
Goddard
Maple
Sire AB. Ball
J.J. Prey Jr
Senate
Colorado Springs
MD Burnett
New York
A. L. Nesbaum
Hobride
Topeka
James Kearney
Tecumseh
PD. J. Harding
GW. Hogeboom
York
Boston
Gulf of Mexico
G. A. Wall
Staunton
Ide
Stuart Henry
Bradford
Ban
Srenits
M. Cramer
Fort
Ganon City
Colo
Faith Mise
Gertrude Willett
Kansas City
Garnett
Five Hundred Million Ready to Fight Free Silver
New York reports an assembled Union League club committee drawn from wealthy figures to fund anti free silver sentiment. The roster includes prominent bankers lawyers and financiers such as Morgan McGannon and Armour, with many names listed as contributors and supporters in a broad anti silver campaign.
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New York
Union Lesede Club
Jan
D. Rovketetter
Gcoenel
Vatdarhitt
Aidrew Carnewie
Muuifer Willing
Sloane
Carpets Fuhts
Tayi Dawa
Herrin Q. Armour
Giana Gannon
Hency Me Geol
Finagciae
Beth M. Utiliticnss
Alan Tee
Dames A. Fucridell Capliadet
Jorn
Moore
Eawar D. Adi Bane
Milet
C. Browning
Clothier
Chase Cook
John +C
Davie Jarmes
Harper Chas
Marcellns Marti Ste DD
Joulliard
Dreda
Phoptos
Phoptos Santer. 0. Sankar | Ed MH. Perkins, Jr
Ranker
Fred Tapp
Panter
Ram Willem
Webb
Java A
Vas Santcourt
Garuana Banlere
Taneton Devde
Frahm Thomas
Damien
Wiltham
Muwie
Hotate
Pingree's Associates Michigan Republicans Nominate State Officers
Michigan Republicans finalize nominations at Grand Rapids for governor. Ticket includes Lieutenant Governor Thomas R. Dunstan of Houghton Upmer Penins ula, Secretary of State Washington Garder, State Treasurer George A. Strel, Attorney General Fred Maynard, Superintendent of Public Instruction El Harmond, and other incumbents.
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Aatter
Pingres
Detroit
Festenday
Thomas R. Dunstan
Houghton
Upmer Peninsula
Washington Gardeer
George A. Strel
St Innis
Buditur Gener
Roweve
Dix
Benton Hasher
Fred Maynard
Jamel Dloner
Lanis
William French
Fargo & Co Fatl One of Chicago's Large Boot Firms
Chicago August 7 C I H Fargo Co one of the city s oldest wholesale boot and shoe houses assigned yesterday the failure was the result of a peaceable judgment aggregating 1 6 E G Northeast Street Railway Sold Kansas City Mo August 7 The Northeast Street Railway and electric line was sold at public auction by Sheriff O Neil to Rothend Conklin of New York for 40 00 Conklin represents holders of the first mortgage bonds of 202 000 Marshall s band concert tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fargo & Co
Northeast Street Railway
Kansas City
Sheriff O'Neil
Rothend Conklin
New York
Conklin
No Slant for Bryan Conference Sets Topeka Plans
The Committee of Fifteen in Topeka Last Night discussed Bryan's visit for the Pall Festival from September 28 to October 4. Debate centered on placing Bryan on Saturday Citizens Day or Friday, with concerns over crowd management, and a committee was appointed to coordinate with John Martin and David Overmyer to finalize Bryan's appearance at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Mississippi River
California
Tupeka
Committee of Fifteen
Bryan
Titus
Hradford
Bryan Rome
Marshall
Mr. Bryan
Anderson
Str
Harri
Samuelsson
Ravine
Major Anderson
Edwards
A. J. Arnold
H. Bradford
D.C Tillotson
John Martin
David Overmyer
Str. Bryan
Weeklong Pail Festivities and GAR Reunion Programme
Commuter meeting last night outlined the week long program for the Pail Festivities and G A R Reunion starting Monday September 20. Highlights include Labor Day parade on Kannas Avenue at 10 p.m. followed by athletic events and speeches. a Kansas Firemens’ association meeting. a public meeting addressed by J G Weters. dedication of the fairgrounds Camp Nelson with remarks by General Miles and officers. Shiloh Day on Tuesday with parades, G A R meetings, camp fires, and a Gremen’s tournament. illuminated bicycle parade on Kansas Avenue. Vickabure Day Wednesday with a band contest, a camp fire, Flora’s Festival and flower parade. keys of the city presented to the old guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kannas Avenue
Antil
Kansas Firemens' Association
J. G. Weters
Camp Nelson A. Miles
5. B. Bradford
Gov. Morrill
Fellows
Whitney
J. W. Beekman
W. H. Smith
Marysville
Shiloh
Kansas Avenue
G A. R
Shawnee County
Karisas Avenue
Gremen
Fairgrounds
D & Elliott
Cherryvale
B. M. Prentis
Mumours
Te City
Lew Hanbaeck
Ladies of the Gar
John KR. Rankin
Lawrence
Anthony
Roesie
Flora
Will Jain
John Marshall
George Teacher
Highton
Catcy
Bernard Kells
Winchester
Turner Society
Maj. McKinley
John J. Ingalls
Geo. Ik
Spencer
Leavenworth
Don Quixote
Sancho Panua
Loyal Legion
Appomattox
H. J. Peetuna
Fussell
W. RC
United States Troops
RN. O
Bradford
State Institution
Revel
Robert Tew
Bryan
Flora's Festival weekend parade and events details
A lengthy schedule outlines Flora's Festival activities with a Arabian Band parade, camp meetings, statehouse events, and public entertainments. Highlights include a Winchester day on Thursday with Mrs. McKinley arrival, a grand Don Quixote entry, Appomattox Day plans, military displays, and a late night Sunflower dance and Golden Red mirch parade.
North Topeka and Osawkee Roundup and Local Notes
North Topeka reports Cee Deppe visiting Osawkee and Miss Doble Curtis returning from Holton. George Head came back from Burlifo New York. Minnie Nyhart returned from Wamerp. Mr Fulgum of 918 Jackson St has returned after a absence. James B H Jagee of Chicago came on business. News notes list illness Leeste and Mrs Cyrus Kistjer. A. M. Baird’s windmill makes him independent of the water company. Flower Festival plans include a watermelon sale at Mrs Park’s home West Gordon Street. Doctor Frank Sim endorses Pastilles as curative. Lucy Bitner of Kansas mentions the claim.
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Cee Deppe
Osawkee
Doble Curtis
Holton
George Head
Burfilo
N.Y
Minnie Nyhart
Wamerp
Fulgum
Jackson Street
James BH. Jagee
Chicago
3. & Johnson
Leeste
Cyrus Kistjer
A. M. Baird
Water Company
The
State Journal
Kimball
Kansas Evenue
Church of the Good
Capital City McKinley Club forms in Lincoln Post hall
A large crowd joined the Capital City McKinley club in Lincoln Post hall. Officers were elected by acclamation and a 700-name petition list grew to 700 plus 600 additions. The gathering featured speeches by Capt Dan Wyatt J C Caldwell and others praising McKinley and urging Republican unity ahead of the August 1 ratification event.
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Topeka
Kot
Lincoln Post Hall
Capital City
McKinley Club
St. Louis
Don Wyatt
Dan Wyatt
Rank Lindsay
Wee
John Chenes
A. M. Fuller
FT. Cooper
Eawee
O. L. Clarke
Themes Haskell
Sanel Grosch
C.J. Holloway
W T. Meuleht
Holloway
MeiKnight
Lindsay
A. BK. Fetmore
J.C. Caldwell
J. K. Hudson
Maers
Caldwell
Caldwell Io
Daim
Repubiican
Republican Party
United States
Most Curious Dugong in Red Sea Exhibition
A British warship captured a dugong described as the queerest creature seen. Inside the animal a placenta and measurements were noted, with a two foot six inch infant said to be part of its anatomy. The grotesque, ape-like features drew derisive attention as the scene provoked strong emotions among observers.
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Agen
Red Sea
No Hot Winds A Hutchinson Letter Clears Rumors
A letter to G W Cowan from Hutchinson Kansas dated August 6 states there have been no hot winds in the county and only minor water-logged spots. It reports corn averaging 60 bushels per acre and predicts the largest corn crop ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
G. W. Cowan
Hutchinsis
Kan
Hohenlohe resigns as German chancellor
Berlin reports that Prince Hohenlohe has signed and left Berlin for Kassel. The Neusten Nachrichten notes that further changes are expected in the finance ministry.
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Berlin
The
Neusten Nachrichten
Prince Hohenlohe
Kassel
Ministry of Finance
Montreal Chamber Backs Banks on American Money
The St Hyacinth chamber of commerce endorsed bank actions restricting 10 percent charges on American money and warned merchants and the public not to accept it under any circumstances. In St Louis heat reached 99 with two prostrations and seven fatalities. a mystery vessel with nine Americans lost near the Falkland Islands. Populist nominees were named in Galveston with Jerome Kearby for governor and S P Ashby for lieutenant governor, W M Walton for attorney general. A fire at Niagara Falls destroyed Park theater Tugbys museum and other structures, with losses around 250000.
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Canada
Montreal
St Hyacinth Chamber of Commerce
Galveston
Tex. Ave
Jerome Kearby
Dalles
P Ashby
Smithville
Tarrant County
W M. Walton
Travis County
Deaths of Mrs H R Hilton and others in Topeka area
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs H R Hilton at her home at Fifteenth and Fillmore streets after brain trouble. Funeral services planned for Sunday at 5 PM, conducted by Rev Alderson, with burial in Topeka cemetery. Also noted are the deaths of Dr E W Pierson, Hertha Dillon, Hattle Althen, BWIA FonNson, and a Lane child, with brief funeral details and interment in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Hilton
Fifteenth
Fillmore Streets
E W. Pierson
A Botsford
Osage City
Bomu
Botsford
Topeka
Hattle Althen
Mr. and der W. & Althel
Topeka Avenue
Charter Filings and Travel Ads Highlight Early Rail Offerings
The Western Target and Manufacturing of Leavenworth filed a charter with 33,000 capital led by John R. Garrett. Goldfields Mining and Milling, capital 1,000,008, based in Summerville with Wyoming mines, promoted by Frank Thomann. Burlington Route trains promise Vestibuled service east to Chicago and St. Louis with deluxe sleepers and dining cars. Marshall's band concert slated for Garfield Park tonight.
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Western Target and Manufacturing Companys
Leaventworth
Atrent le
John R. Garrett
Goldfields Mining and Milling Company
Summerville
Marshall County
Wyoming
Frank Thomann
Chicago
St. Louis
Burlington
Trevelins
Missouri River
Tate
St. Louie
L. W. Wakeley
BO Marshall
Garfield Park
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Our Shoe Department
Pingree
Fargo & Co, Fatl
Kansas
Viavi Co
North Topeka
A. P. Sawyer
Lucy Bitner
Frank Sim
Avenue
Chivers
West 6Th St
Mkinley Club
Central Republican Club
Capital City Club
A. J. Pease
Colorado
Pease
McKinley
Carley
Motioh
Grosch
Mesera
Humai
Hohenlohe
St Louis
Signal Service Observatory
Washington
Faulkland Islands
Patagonia
Niagra Falls
Niagara Falls
N.Y. Ave
Park Theater
Tugby‘s Museum
H.R Hilton
Hertha Dillon
Osborne
Jean
Christ
Miss Dillon
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