Topeka Society Notes Highlight Local Guests and Fun
In Topeka social pages, Miss Marts Hradspaw hosts friends with cards and dancing. Numerous names appear as visitors and hosts, including Miss Ee Hamsey, Mrs John Work, and Mrs Mary Thompson. Plans mention trips to Colorado Springs and Lawrence, a library program benefiting the future parade, and several local engagements and returns from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marts
Mise Ee Hamsey
Mist Lile Hoel
Mise Bikaner Wate
Chas Joulin
Feed Gordon
John Work
Mary Thompson
Buth Campbell
John Godfrey
Ida Goines
Cotomby
Hoyt
Evi
Colorado
exTuns Cynkillie
Ber Meh
Laure Waldling
Lela Brown
Meetin BO
Lexi
Howard Hichards
Kansas City
Dave
Afr
Helen Wileon
Kunaes
Golorady
Wil A
Ford
Ortmwa
Br Frank
Manitou
Wallie Noble Hind
Kalli
Council Grove
Toe
MM. Seward
Chas
Eo Wewies
Dottie Curtis
Mitae
Colee
M. Aterdam
Bite
Miso
Carri
Stront
Carondale
Miss Touahtelin
Mary Rovktell
Junction City
Omertow
Bues Bano
G. Dodge
Washington, D. C
C. J
Caron
Larned
Ww. CC. Etwande
Syre
Madeon’s
Frances
Proutier Party Campaign Plans Move to Chicago
The Proutier party executive committee outlined campaign logistics with J R Sovereign leading Chicago headquarters under Mr Washburn of Massachusetts. Chairman Vatler oversees local efforts while Butler, Edgerton, and Dr. Piertle manage campaign components. They note funding limits and describe voluntary support as they plan operations in Washington and the Western states.
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Weathington
Proutier Party
Chicago
J. R. Sovereign
Washburn
Massachusetts
Vatler
Butler
Edgerson
Campain
Plertle
Senate
Cote
Sec
Edgerton
Sakh Ehitler
Rick Isett
Corith
Sree Saber Wader
Stevens
Silver Rip Maid
Silver
Washington
Free Silver Gains Tea Monies To Discussion In City
A Democratic meeting in the city brought national figures to discuss campaign activity and future work. Secretary Walsh and General Weaver attended, addressing the audience on party principles and current political issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
National Commission
I Weaver
Cato
Aestor Canna Seale
Topeka Arion Society Celebrates Fourteenth Anniversary
The Topeka Arion society marked its 14th anniversary at a Kansas avenue hall between Second and Third streets. Invited German singing societies from Wamego attended, with a fine concert featuring German songs and violinists. Miller, a promising youth violinist, and Mrs Heck performed, drawing hearty applause. The Wamego singers performed sacred pieces and a humorous number. After the concert, attendees joined in drinking to the music of Heck’s orchestra. the event was highly successful as the society plans a new building on Quincy Street between Second and Third streets.
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Topeka Arion Society
Kansas Avenue
Gerray Sincing Society
Wameso
Topeka Atlond
Topeks Arion
Lange
Singe
Heck
Miler
Miller Fe
Mra Heck
Wamnega
Messrs
Herman Plese
Protx Kropf
August C. Walter
M. Dietrick
August W. Walter
Lex Huber
Jobo Herr
Franx Simrot
John Wikk
G. Loneinger
G. Dietrick
L. Nall
de Weese
D. Corniett
Meadowes Kropf Dietrick
Wiss
Mises Plesse
Kevp
Bohn and
Dime Hne Bart
Wankee Siaging Society
Tony
O Aine
Quincy Street
Fram Arrives Safe After Arctic Voyage to Tromsoe
Dr Nansen’s ship Fram reached Tromsoe with Prof Andree on board after a voyage beyond 83 to 88.25 degrees north. Captain Sverdrup reported Fram well and heading to Tromsoe, while Nansen hailed the return and awaited meeting in Tromsoe.
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Prof Andree
Danes Island
Nansen
Fram
Wea
Siljervo
Tromsoe
Sverdeup
Frank
Denes Island
Andree
Stitt
Sre
Sverdrup
Natén
Pram
Leeyus
Tromace
Sthervo
Trimsoe
May Not Boom Morton at National Convention
In Omaha on August 23 delegates report split over nominating J Sterlims Mostan as presidential candidate at the Indianapolis convention. A conference of gold standard Democrats will decide whether Secretary Mortons Hanie should be presented and Nebraska may not send delegates.
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Omaha
J. Sterlims Mostan
Indianapolis
Mortons Hanie
Nebraska
Investigation Finds Children Placed Spikes On Rail
An August 2 Canton Ohio inquiry into the derailment of engine No. 43 hauling a work train near Carrollton found that children placed three spikes on the outside rail of the curve where the accident occurred. The locomotive rolled down an embankment, killing conductor Joseph Kirk and fireman John Hatlesty. twenty men in the caboose escaped death by sliding down a steep embankment as the caboose snagged on tree branches.
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Canton, O
Carrollton
Joseph Kirk
John Hatlesty
Two Indians and Frenk Biles Escaped From Lewiston Jail
A half breed Indian Frenk Biles from the Nes Perces reservation with two Indians abducted Miss Mary Richardson near Enterpriss Oregon. A mob of about 20 citizens forced the jailer to unlock the cell, took the keys, dragged the prisoner out, bound him with a rope, and led him away. The incident follows a night rally at Hamilton with fervent speakers and local reactions.
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Tewiston
Joano
Biles
Aswant
Eheri
Bin
Teros
Bis
Burlington Route Through Trains North from Missouri River Points
Two daily through trains run from Missouri River points to the north via the Burlington Route and Sioux City line. Day train offers an observation vestibule dine cars and free chair cars north of Council Bluffs. Sleeper service to Omaha Council Bluffs and Sioux City listed. Agent LW Wakeley notes this as the reliable option for blood.
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Missouri River
Burlington
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Wakeley
Ae Fit St Lows
Far West
Kanena City
Billings
Montana
Kuntes City
Hillings
Kansas City
Lincoln
Puget Sound
Denver
Rio Grande
Colorado
Ural
California
le W. Wakeley
St Louis
Sio
Moore Failure Prompts Panic in Chicago Markets
The Moore brothers W H and J H of Chicago, leading speculators in Fraser’s Axle Grease and Diamond Match, faced a shocking suspension that nearly caused a market panic on the Chicago Stock Exchange. Once praised for bold, profitable ventures, the pair now faces reorganization of their Diamond Match Company amid rival Continental Match.
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W. H
J.H. Moore
Chicago
Chicago Stock Exchange
Williams
Moore
Furry
Moores
Diamond Mutch Company
New York Biscuit Company
Moore Brothers
William 3. Moore
Judge Moore
James
Corporation
W. A. Parcall
Fraser's
Axle Gren
Ball and
Bear
Citizen
Granger
Axle Grease Company
Moorea
American Strawboard Company
Sam Thomas
New York
Diamond Match Company
France
Germany
Edwin Gould
Continental Match Company
Zeve Tale Of A Saleslady And A Park Encounter
A fragmentary excerpt unfolds a boastful saleslady named Mame Hobbs in a tense exchange with Jim Fizon over affection and pride. The colorful dialogue covers insults and threats amid a bustling urban setting, with various nameless locals and street scenes sketched in the overheard gossip style.
Power of the press reshapes public life and trade
A reflective piece extols the public press as a quiet, powerful force guiding civilized society. It notes the press concentrates influence through officials, spreads enlightenment, and fosters moral progress without military power. Trade and travel are cited as key pacifiers strengthening international goodwill.
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Prac
Mrs Snell Renounces Claim To Millionaire Husband
San Francisco Ag 20 Mrs Hulda Snell drops her claim to the millions of Andrew J Davis of Butte Montana saying he deserted her years ago Detective Stillwell spent three years examining cash claims and found two men named A J Davis who were California miners and bore strong likenesses The man Mrs Snell named as her husband was not the Butte millionaire and had died twenty one years ago She will make no further effort to obtain the Butte fortune.
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San Francisco
Hulda Snell
Andrew J. Davis
Butte, Mont
Snell
Stillwell
A. J. Dervis
Living Flag of Children in G A R Parade
In St Paul July 20 work on reviewing stands for the grand parade is underway. Main stand capacity 1100 and total stands exceed 19000. One stand reserved for 20 children to form a living flag greeting veterans. Encampment week opens with a reception at the HyAn hotel for Commander-in-Chief Evan N. Waller.
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St. Paul
G. A. R Oerade
Mae
Hyan Hotel
Evan N. Waller
Wealker
W.roc
WR. C. Department of Minnesota
Engine plant for Russia to be erected at Sarneva works
Philadelphia Aug 20 British steamship Laleham chartered to bring machinery for a complete locomotive plant to Russia. Plant will produce about 200 locomotives a year, about one fifth Baldwin Works capacity. Most Russian railroads under government control. czar backs venture. Machinery contracts total $600,000, Philadelphia manufacturers supplying most. Americans will operate and staff the new works. about 1,000 workers employed.
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Philadelphia
Laleham
Oni Battrdsy
Nini
Sarmeva Works
Baldwin Works
Rusaka A
Port Richmont
Vestibuled trains to Chicago and East via Burlington Route
Travel ads promote vestibuled trains to Chicago and the East via the Burlington Route. Features include compartment sleepers at standard sleeper rates, free-chair cars, and dining cars with pay‑as‑ordered meals. Tickets available through agents. destinations include Kansas City, St Joseph, St Louis, Chicago, and St Lunia.
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Chicago
St Louis
East
Burlington
Kansas City
St. Joseph
St. Lunia
Wheat market opens higher on improved finances
Chicago August 20 Wheat opened strong and higher aided by higher prices and improving financial sentiment amid confirmed engagement of gold for import. Markets in New York and Northwestern show strength with moderate receipts.
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Chicago
New York
Northwestern
Chicago and Kansas City Livestock Markets Report
Chicago and Kansas City livestock receipts and prices are reported with hogs light to steady and cattle and sheep steady to weak. Hogs range from about 3.00 to 9.00 per hundredweight in places, with varying regional quotes, while cattle and sheep show modest declines or steady levels amid active trading and significant sample sizes. The market mood notes some selling in pork and a general soft tone in hog futures and cash prices.
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Chicago
Chienco
Texas
Kansas City
Ang
Wheat and corn prices amid market gossip at Kansas City
Kansas City reports show hard red winter wheat steady to firm with No 2 red and No 3 values. Corn and oats mostly steady with mixed white and No 2 white also quoted. Market gossip notes export demand and overnight foreign prices, while Chicago and New York traders weigh gold and stock movements. Estimated receipts for wheat, corn and oats vary across cities. spring wheat outlook hints at possible revisions to estimates.
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Kansas City
New York
Chicago
Minneapolis
Daluth
Liverpool
Corm
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Topeka Arions
Morton
Hamilton
Cully
St Paul
James Hobart Moore
W. H. Moore
Michigan Avenue
Chi ‘7
Calumet and Union Leagues Clube
Chicago Society
Jim Hizon
Vears
Tenesa
Jennie
Min
Msg. T
Jim Fizon
Nex
Maznut
Timon
Miss Hobbs
Jim Mixon
Jen Simpson
Jen
Eruwilahls
Moorweather
Blake
New York Sunday World
Lok
Washington Star
Fillville
Atlanta
Grovery
General Atere
Indianapolis Journal
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mr. Brown
Living Flag OF Children
G. AR
Russia
Thos. Floran
Hot Springs Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
WU Wareicey
Denis Colic
G. W. Stansfield
Today's Market Report
Associated Press
The
State Journal
Etiosa
Garrett A. Hobart
Hardin Ene Pee Amd Conservatory
Funases
Fae
Ourses
Guiney St
Chieseo
London
Orminateea
Topple Grain Exchange
Tolay
Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange
Fox
Te Chaimberlain
Grain & Stock Exchange
Pat
Tia Zork
York
Piraxe
Tradex
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