Dr Embree to Return Home From Europe Early Next Week
Dr Embree and Nel Osborn have cut short their European voyage due to scarce transatlantic passage. They sailed from Southampton in August and are due to reach New York tomorrow, with Dr Embree expected in Topeka by midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & Embree
First
Europa
United States
Embree
Nel Osborn
Osborn
Southampton
New York
White Star Line
Dr. Embree
Topeka
British subjects in Nebraska pay fines after jail spell
Gutover Acting Martyr Bicgeileia Whe Fist goes to bail at Oba droy Fay Their Fins. Edward Clegg Coleman Nockelds and Hen arrenson, three young British men, arrested for fast riding refuse to pay fines, spend days in county bastille, then pay fines. They hire attorneys to appeal to the British consul for redress from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicgeileia
Obadroy
Cuspnom
Neb
Edward Clegg
Coleman Nockelds
Henarrenson
Bastile
United States
Christian Church Growth Spreads Amid Meetings Statewide
The Christian church society, based in the Heal Estate block, reports widening growth with evangelical meetings across the state. Jennie Holland leads Pleasantnn, W I Schriveser at Waterville, Joel Brown at Chan Ute, and LY Le Barron notes Thayer meetings. The hotel records show 11,334 new Sunday school pupils, 1,930 church members and 77 new organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searles
Mrchines
Christian Church Society
Heal Estate
Mire
Jennie Holland
Pleasantnn
W. IL Schriveser
Waterville
Joel Brown
Chan- Ute
le Barron
Thayer
Horel
August Day Amid Prohibition Talk in Wichita Visit
Fred J. Gossett, former grand representative of the LO F, visiting Wichita to discuss enforcement of the prohibitory law. He says Rock Island Accountant company and local officials are tightening controls, predicting Wichita will be dry under new management. Attorney Campbell reportedly closed several joints, signaling strict action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Manu
Fred J. Gossett
LO. F
Gossett
Rock Island Lucilier Company
Mr. Gossett
Silvons
Campbell
Real Estate Deals Recorded in Public Notices
Public records show several property transfers. Marietta Bates sold Lot 64 in Crane's addition to Mary McGinis for 1125. William W. Mcennis bought from Caine Sens and Mary Hicks lots in Whitmer's addition for 1295 with a 500 mortgage assumed. Lots 377 and 339 on Winfield Avenue in Morris’s subdivision sold for 325 to Cora Heiscu from William E. C. Fullansby and wife of Exeter New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Bates
Mary McGinsis
Crane
William W. Mcénnis
Caine Sens
Mary S. Hicks
Lit
Ielfaca Avenue
Whitmer
Winfield Avenue
Morris
Buffalo Folks Seek Both National Conventions
Buffalo citizens rush endorsements to lure both Republican and Democratic national conventions. Erie county Democrats press state committee to back their bid, while local fund pledges total 800000 dollars to attract a convention and to build a 25000 seat arena and furnish entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New York
Erie County
Democratic State Committee
State Committee
Wao
PF. Sheehan
Iss
Bijou Theater Closes as Col Veale Receives Possession
The Bijou Theater is closed and possession transferred to Col George W. Veale from J. C Darling. Once a promising venture it failed to attract, with the final plan to lease the building to Major Shreve for a dancing school and remove the last theater acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C Darling
George W. Veale
Major Shreve
Bull Fight To Be Stopped By Humane Society
In Dasvin dated August 14 Governor Melntire wrote to Cripple Creek officials seeking formation details for the advertised bull fight. The humane society’s agent at Colorado Springs says organizers claim no cruelty will occur with wax pointed darts, but the society will not permit the event if stoppage is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umane Society
Dasvin
Melntire
Cripple Creek
Thompson
The
Humane Society
Agutt
Society
Colorado Springs
Alocsl Gshermas
St Nicholas Sold and Hotel Goods Transferred
The St Nicholas hotel changed hands with F Pigg disposing of its goodwill and furniture to O K Limpas of St Joe. The purchase price was 1500 dollars. K of P Lodge No 38 announces a Castle Hall entertainment on Saturday evening August 27 inviting knights and families. French Bakery at 315 Kansas Avenue advertises fresh daily baked goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T+ Soli
St Nicholas Hotel
Agsis
A F. Pigg
O. K. Limpas
St Joe
Limpas
K. of
P. Lodze No
Castle Hall
Kansas Avenue
Bssio
R.E French
Topeka Society Circles Highlight Recent Local Events
In Topeka and nearby areas, society pages note gatherings, engagements, and fashionable events. Local clubs host receptions, dances, and charity drives as prominent residents mingle and share announcements in the season’s social calendar.
Social Notes From Topeka And Visitors
Personal items recount Topeka society in recent days with multiple travelers and visitors. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Sharitt, Mr. and Mrs. McCane, Major General Hughes, Mrs. Ashton, Miss Lena McCray, Miss Bernice Henay, and many others. The column records travels to Block Island, Emporia, Boston, Trenton, and Chicago, plus local social events, dances, birthdays, weddings, and club gatherings with numerous named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Sharitt
J.D. McCane
Block Island
P. Ashton
Dr. Ashton
Warrensbor
Charles Tipton
Mother
Colorado
George Stansfield
Boston
Lena McCray
Cameron
Mariss Vera Low
Bernice Henay
Trenton
Ics Abrecht
Marburg
A B. Jetmore
Pertle Springs
Mra Olimer
McFarland
Phillipsburg
Eugene Truitt
Emporiais
Ib Ruggles
Krautheff
Mary Moon
Hawatha
Henry Stevenson
J. H. Strickler
Johnson
Beth
Los Angeles
California
Lou Taylor
Leavenworth
Vinewood
Berenice McDonad
Ste
Lacie Coleman
St. Louis
Jessie Catroll
Carthage
Moa
Art
Harold Chase
Chicago
the Lakes
S. Gleed
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Eugene Ware
Cascade
Mere
J. HL
Grifith
Grace
Morris
Trinidad
Col
Thomas Mackey
Lane Street
John Buchanan
James Coggins
el Devitt
Jobo Harrison
Otis Dalton
Sam
Gus Mackey
Fred Dooner
Baiher
A. Blake
Sam T. Leachman
Lake
Rev. J. Lewis
Kaw
Leachman
Houekeeping
Lake Street
Frank Conwell
Frank Lott
Radias City
Joini Benevolent Society
Bessia Capper
Garnett
W. C. Baker
Cottonwood Faille
Gibboney
Keavt
William Sadler
Topeka
The
Colorado Midland
Denver
Souverner Brubaker
W. E Brubaker
Lincoln Street
F. B. Glimpse
Pacific Express Company
Abilene
Kansas
U. P
W. W. Carr
Swedish Celebration Marks 25th Anniversary of Lutheran Church
The Swedish Lutheran Church at Fourth and Tyler celebrated twenty fifth year with Rev J Schelton and Rev A Norrhom recounting its origins. The church began August 5 1870 as a small frame building, now a brick structure with parsonage valued at $10 000, and over 200 members. Only one of the original 32 charter members remains. T W Silver of Osage City attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Second
Third Streets
L. Lindell
T. W. Silver
Osage City
Soo Road Carries Wheat Cheaply to Seaboard
From Minneapolis to the seaboard the Soo road reportedly charges 12 cents per 100 pounds for wheat, only two cents above the lowest all rail rate Chicago to the seaboard. If the South Shore matches or undercuts this, Duluth may ship wheat all rail to the seaboard while lake carriers haul iron ore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soo Road
Deperu
Minn
Minneapolis
Seaboard
Chicago
South Shore Line
Duluth
Big Lake
Local Notes From North Topeka Community Page
North Topeka reports on street work, travel plans, and local businesses. Charley Steinberger visits Vailey Falls while the Kistler couple head for Salt Lake City for three weeks. Tradesmen and shops along West Norris and North Tompkins advertise coal, feed, buggies, prescriptions, groceries, and carriages. A church staff member returns from Beloit, and local firemen miss a bicycle parade but receive pie and a minstrel surprise. Knights of Pledge plan Castle Hall event for Aug 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Steinberger
Vailey Falls
Chan Kistler
Salt Lake
William Dick
Dighton
Gralm
Capital Elevator
P. L. Wise
Pittsburg
Ard
Prats Bros
North Tomks Lukens Bros
North Topeka
Stutz & Walker
A. J. Arnold
North
Kansas Avenue
Musyoa
J. H. Helier
N. Kan
Thea
Proudat
N. Kangye
West
Laurent Street
Hoy
Barnes of
Beloit
Church of the Good Shepherd
George B Payne
John
George
Texas & Pacific Road
Dallas
el Paso
Fire Department
No 1
K. of
Plodge No. 38
Castle Hall
Otdane
Game Laws and Quail Restrictions Stir Kansas Sportsmen
A Kansas State article notes the 1895 game law is harsh and uneven, banning shooting or possession of many birds except on landowners’ premises for personal use. It highlights the quail market prohibition, warning of severe penalties, and mentions a forthcoming Leavenworth Gun Club tournament with $400 added prize. It also reports a female baseball club forming in Chapman and Bert Byington’s South American deer and geese hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Kansas
State of
Frenkfort
Chapman
Mote
Giants
Leavenworth Gun Club
Leavenworth
Nebraska and Kentucky politics clash over party aims
Congressman Hunter writes Gov. Holcombe urging funding to back a Republican governor in Kentucky. Holcombe, a Populist, replies with warnings against Cleveland Democracy ties and proclaims no publication of the letter. He notes Nebraska’s partial redemption from Republican misrule and critiques party systems and tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Dixie
Cleveland
Wall Street
Nebraska
Republican Executive Committee
Kentucky
First Ever Show To Be Held In Kansas City Park
Kansas City plans its first horse show at Fairmount park in early September. It will be the citys first event of this kind with 300 stalls anticipated and 51 premiums. A permanent organization aims to promote annual shows and the fancy driving and carriage horse. Magnates push for medals from Amsterdam, including four $100 gold awards, and local firms add prizes to attract exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Fairmount Park
Missouri, Kansas& Texas Trust Company
Amsterdam
Tough & Son
Spain to ship 156000 soldiers to Cuba by Septembra
The Madrid government announces that Spain will deploy 156,273 soldiers to Cuba by September 5, including 25,000 arriving August 12 to September aboard four trans Atlantic steamships. Reinforcements will total 76,216 regulars and 84,000 volunteers with 69,900 infantry and 3,376 army units among the regulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
New York
Madrid
Tos
Mrs Gardner Insane and Other Brief Items
Mrs ET Gardner, Nebraska Christian Endeavor delegate, deserted her Boston family and was found in Norwich Connecticut in a demented state. physicians say she is insane with some recovery hope. News reports an offshore steamer grounded near Bally Cotton but was later afloat. identity undetermined. William departs for Germany aboard the Hohenzollern from Leith.
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C. E
Liscotx
Neb
Mra ET
Gardner
Nebradsa Christian Endeavor
Boston
Wesater
Norwich
Conn
Lincoln
Brexsmer
Quernstown
Ron
Bally Cotton
Coast
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Capital Groceries
East Sixth
Kanssas Ave
Gutover
Christian Church
Bliou Theater
Donelag Sehamis
ST. Nicholas
General Rot&s
Topeka Peovie
Tawa
Jolie’d
Rosa
Nellie Bly
New York World
John Moon
Marties
Woesa Bakery
French Bakery
WESTERN Foundry # Machine Works
Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cofran
Topeka, Kansas
W. M. Hord & Bro
Kansas Ave
Raeuet
Trapp
Kansas Avenus
Tany
Middle
Hickory
I. M. Reed
Lo West Side Gun Club
Clark
Elliot
Hindmarsh
Oiscoe
Biscoe
Lund
J. G Shomo
Ottawa
United States Fish Commission
Bia Cure
William
Germany
Lespes
Emperor William
Hohenzollern
Leith
Burghart
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