Notable Society Moves And Visitors In Topeka
Topeka society notes list H R Nickerson returning from New York with son Alden and Loehr Grubbs to Nickerson Kansas and Kemper academy plans. Miss Low Talbott and C M McConnell engagement announced. Mrs Thompson expected home from Mexico with Ruby Nickerson for Hethany College. Loehr Grubbs and Alden Nickerson set to attend Kemper in Booneville and Chicago university, respectively. Various visitors and travels surrounding Topeka families, plus local gatherings and a Stedman club meeting.
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H.R. Nicksreon
New York
Jacob Smith
Nickerson
Kansas
Alden
Loehr Grobb
Mr. Nickerson
Mr. St. Jamison
St Louis
Topeka
Kemper
Loehr
Kash Medical College
Chicago University
Kulp Moore
Manitou
N. Gibson
Fred
Albuquerque
New Mexico
George Heyden
Byrd Allen
Chicago
Ben Barnum
Perry
Oklahoma
Philadelphia
Mra. Bolmar
Mra
Ruggles
W. S. Roggies
Emporia
Imother
RM. Ruggles
A. G. Stacey
Eleanor
California
Mr. Stacey
Wichita
W. HL. Wagner
Sigler Brothers
Cleveland
Mabel Root
Atelison
Rosa Bright
Minees
Anna
Zella May Knox
Lawrence
Mise Zella
Mme and Sire Wg, Smyser
C. F. Menninger
Con
Indiana
Ohio
Missiesipp
Stedman Club
Copeland Hotel
Ernest
Roland Midlicom
Maple Hill
Misson Louise
Haron Smith
Colorado
William
Mrs. Going
Mrs. Mileham
Heard and Over in the Daily Note Book
Brief Topeka items describe town chatter on horses in Quincy street fashion, flirt gossip, and witty quips about summer fashions and local couples. It notes women under thirty and two society men gaining attention atColorado resorts, plus playful observations on hens and laundries and shared sixpences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Note
Quincy Street
Topeka
T. E. Bowman and Company
Mesa
Colorado
A Bowery Girl at the Grand in Topeka
The Topeka Grand stages A Bowery Girl with improved theater decor and bright illumination. Miss Thrapp leads the cast with new gowns while notable pieces like Like a Lady shine. the production offers realistic Bowery slum atmosphere and strong scenic effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Grand
Palm Leaf
Mr. Crawford
Bowery
Topeka Sod
Amann
President to reappoint Ransom as minister to Mexico
Special from Washington reports President will reappoint Matt W. Ransom of North Carolina as minister to Mexico. The administration plans to rectify the earlier blunder in his first appointment while he was a senator. His return to Mexico will depend on his own wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mieke
Mexico
New York
Herald
Washington
Asys
Matt W. Ranson
North Carlolnia
Ransom
Senate
Girl Fatally Struck After Walking From Train
A baby Eva Byers aged 0 years was left aboard a train by her father in Inmasarouts Ind Aug 26. On return trip Eva woke and walked out of the car door into the path of the engine. The child’s leg was severed and she died after being found near Lowell two hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inmasarouts
Ind
Byers
Eva
Chicago
Tve
Lowell
Colonna Honoril Ransom Settlement Reported
Naples dispatch says Prince and Princess Colonna settle their dispute over their children with the princess taking charge and paying the prince sixty thousand francs annually. In a separate note from Cheyenne Wyoming, Princeton students escaped custody before detention could be executed as ordered by Governor Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpos
Naples
Colonna
Princeton
Sart Laks
the Tribune
Cheyenne
Wyo
Richards
Morgans To Reorganize Erie System In $500000 Deal
New York and London bankers J P Morgan Co and J Morgan Co publish a plan to unify the Erie system from New York to Chicago. They will create new securities, foreclose NYP&O property under trust, and reduce fixed charges from 9.4 million to 7.85 million, with Morgan taking $500000 in fees and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgans
Lele
New York
Erie
Messrs
J. P. Morgen & Co
Messrs. J.& Morgan & Co
London
Chicago & Erie
Chicago
J. P. Morgan & Co
J. Morgan & Co
Knights Templar Parade Floods Boston With Visitors
Boston Aug 26 Knights Templar and their ladies from every U S state and visitors from New England gathered in the city by the thousands. Some 3 500 Sir Knights arrived with dozens of commanderies from Illinois Colorado South Dakota Indian Territory and California. Officials expected 250 000 people for tomorrow’s parade plus suburban arrivals. The Cygnus excursion steamer carried 1200 passengers on two harbor trips.
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Knights
Bam
Illinoia
Chicago
Grand Commandery
Colorado
South Dakota
Indian Territory
Oakland
California
Boston
New England
Reglatera
Cygnus
KNIGHTS NARROW ESCAPE AS FIRE ENGULFS EXCURSION BOAT
A steamer on Lake Francis near Montreal carried several hundred excursionists when a stove overturned in an inner room caused flames to spread rapidly. Prompt passenger actions and deck crew bravery prevented a disaster and likely panic. Among those aboard were about 200 Knights Templar with guests from Chicago and Illinois towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Montreal
Quebec
Cultivateur
Lake Francis
Knights Templar
Chicago
Illinois
Engineer Sacrifices Life To Save Passengers On Great Northern
Aug 26 An overland Great Northern train from this city collided with a landslide fifteen miles from Richmond Beach. Engineer Neal McKinlet died heroically at his post after steering the locomotive and saving many lives, though his engine and tender derailed and baggage car wheels left the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statrie, We
Great Northern Overland
Richmond Beach
Neal McKinlet
McKinlet
Milks Bacteria Levels Vary By City Size
A bulletin from the agricultural department reviews milk processing changes and shows city milk carries widely varying bacteria. Tests indicate city milk with three to four million bacteria per cubic centimeter may be fine for European cities, with larger city milks generally germier but not necessarily more harmful than small towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Wasmiscox
Agricultural Department
Waggener says AT&StJ not joining Missouri Pacific
Babe Waggener denies the claim that his new railroad the Atchison Topeka and St Joseph is to be absorbed by the Missouri Pacific system. He emphasizes no truth to the rumor and urges caution until official announcements are made. This report also notes job training options at Topeka Business College and a surrey sale at Columbus Buggy Co with a special discount this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe Waggener
Atchison
North Topeka Stirs With Local Gossip and Damaged Crops
North Topeka items note trips to St Louis and Kansas City, visits by local residents, and a broken storefront front. A malaria fever keeps Lewis Fraser home, and Apple crops suffered wind damage near Silver Lake. Several locals plan moves to Decaturus and new stores open later in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rorabaugh
St. Louis
J. P. Robinson
Calvin Parks Cave
Pueblo
Lewis Fraser
Lizzie Shellabarger
Meriden
James Stansfield
Aaron Sheatz
Bud” Sraith
Leavenworth
Hillman
L. D. Russell
Garnett
Kingsolver
Agiass
W. M. Clime
Moses Dixon
Robert Jordan
Western Avenue
Hank Gillman
Harry Nichols
Geo. Finch
Malcolm James
Kansas City
N. Kan. Ave
North Topeka
West Laurent Street
William A. Higgins
Grant School
Charles Root
Beloit
Frank A. Root
Quincy Street
Jennie Finch
W. L. Byers
Seneca
Tena Brough
Virgie Payne
San Luis
Potosi
Mexico
George Gurtler
Fire Department
Silver Lake
Wim
Gushard
Missouri
Alicia
Decaturus
Doubts on Waller Case Slows Waller Investigation
The Journal doubts the authenticity of rumors about recalling US Ambassador James B. Eustis due to slow progress in the Waller case. A Rome cable reports no nunciate in the United States as pope prepares a potential establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
Paui
United States
James B. Eustis
Waller
Commission to Japan from Congregational Board
The American Congregational Missionary board forms a four member commission to study missions in Japan. Rev James Gibson Johnson Rev A H Bradford William P Ellison and Rev J L Barton depart from Carcase Aug 26 for three months. They will sail to Yokohama via San Francisco to assess mission strategy amid recent changes in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Missionary Board
Orient
Carcase
American Congregational Missionary Board
Japan
Atteck
James Gibson Johnson
New England Congregational Church
A. H. Bradford
Mont Clair
William P. Ellison
Boston
Mass
American Congregational Board
England
Siam
Wyoming Indians Granted Rights Against State Hunt Ban
Aug 26 report says Indian bureau and attorney general affirm Indians may hunt unoccupied lands despite Wyoming laws. No enforcement steps yet. warrants, habeas corpus releases may be pursued. Briefing notes indicate passes unlikely, small military presence in Jackson Hole, irrigation work expected to assist winter sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Indian Bureau
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Bureau
Jackson's Hole
Whisky and Prayer A Saloon Prayer Meeting Ended in a Clash
In Carcaco on August 26 Prohibition evangelists entered Billy McLatchen’s saloon to pray with the retired prizefighter. Eight evangelists followed, two men were expelled, and as the others fled one participant including a butcher named Crandall engaged the innkeeper in a scuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcaco
Billy McLatchen
Crandall
Ottawa Protest Against Hop Ale Sign Delays Saloon Plans
In Ottawa Aug 24 county authorities challenge Anheuser Busch Brewing open sign for Hop Ale a non intoxicating drink. People Party urges removal deeming it a threat to Prohibition and the First M E church adopts resolutions demanding withdrawal of the hop ale house. Local leaders urge citizens to press the brewer’s agent to pull the sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Anhelser Busch Brewing Company
St Louis
Franklin County
Welsh
Populiss
Equaly Central Committee
People Party
Franklin Nonety
St. Louia Brewery Association
Ws. Mantes
County Central
M.E Church
Model Camp on Chickamauga Battlefield Planned
The secretary of war ordered a modern military camp on the Chickamauga battlefield during the park dedication period. Six companies from Fort Thomas Kentucky two from Jackson Barracks New Orleans and twenty third artillery from Fort McPherson Atlanta form the camp under Lt Col Willetson. It will open September 1 with bands from Columbus Barracks and Fort Thomas in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washiseton
Chickamauga
National Park
Tut, Blaze
Fort Thomas
Newport
Jackson Barracks
New Orleans
Twenty-Third Artillery
Fort MecPherson
Atlanta
Willetson
Columbus Barracks
The Rothschild Bomb Anarchists Arrested In Paris
Paris August 26 authorities hunt for bomb plotters after an infernal machine sent to Baron Alfonse de Rothschild exploded in his bank. Thirty anarchists were questioned and then released as Jadkovitz improves. A Paris report also notes a suspect arrested in Cantal for a letter postmarked like the Rothschilds’ mail bomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Baron Alfonse de Rothschild
M. Jadkovitz
Jadkovitz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cedger
General Notes OF Society
Perens Weedine Sola
ioAol
Topeka Business College
Columbus Buggy Co
Relly
Rome
Chickamauga Field
Vipartment
Cantal
Howse
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