Wedding and party notices mark Topeka social season
The social column details a refined wedding at the home of Mrs. Perry Speers and Mr. Miller with bride Jeannette May Miller and Hubert ZH McQuy of Woewith Te. The bridal party wore white organdy and pink accents, guests arrived under arches of greenery, and the reception followed. Numerous local families, teachers, and professionals are listed among guests and speakers, with Thanksgiving events, dinners, and farewells noted across Topeka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SM. Miller
Linehin Street
Evenine Selinia
Jeannette May Miller
Hubert ZH
Woewith
Elehre
Charles M. Bhuidin
Mattia Metroy
Mindelesulio
Bion Jace
Marry Ailliey
el Dorado
Boabe
Preblegad
Hsp
Aye FM
Shuldun
Culeitie
Eeeriteatas
Dae Speers
Mr. Miller
Bha Sleter
Mie Miller
Mitees
Martha
Alice Meloy
Motley
Mae Best
Wyoming
Eli
Selih Verick
MyCoy
EP. Dal
Teeka
J D
Perry T Fuster
Wenong
Shaws County
Dattus
Wabal
Union Projected: Federal Telephone and Bell System Merger Talk
A June 1 A meeting of Platebrldere of the Federal Telephone company is likely within ten days to discuss a proposed reconciliation with the American Telephone and Telegraph company. Henry A Averet backs the deal, noting it could unify Belerdt with the large entity and pave the path before the merger becomes final.
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Federal Telephone Company
Telephone and Telegraph Company of America
Henry A. Averet
Federal Cmpany
Belerdt
Combinmn
Trent
Big Fleet Held Up In Saint Marie Strike
About 140 vessels are detained at a harbor near Saint Marie as a steamer named Shemons contributes to a blockage of the channel. Lighters are at work shifting cargo while stranded steamers await clearance. The tow resumed operations today near the Simens bow amid bank concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flest
Australian Premier Resigns in Melbourne Victoria
Sir George Turner, the Premier of Victoria, announces resignation. Governor Lord Lrassey calls Mr. A. McLean to form a new ministry as the government undergoes a potential leadership transition in Melbourne.
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Melbourne Victoria
George Turner
Lord Lrassey
A. McLean
Random Snippets From Local News and Notes
A collage of small items from a Kansas area paper includes school board mentions, visiting relatives, football season wrap ups, court and church notes, and local events. It records Governor Stanley’s retirement, weddings, divorces, and community happenings with scattered names, places, and dates, all in a noisy, OCR‑heavy voice.
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Momlay
Yeeter
WN. D. Sanders
Pitteairs
Stanley
Wichuta
Turkey
Punt Beta
Prusk Dreen
Mel Ek
Rontenke
Caleniars
Leivenworth
Kaksus Chey
LaWreice
Yesdora Vernin
Bentley
Joe ix
Visitini
Mira Williamse
Shea Deglers
Amy Serene Manley
Julia A. Manley
Wilh
James
Me. Pearson
North Tomike
Ued O
Tie Baan
Kasse City
Nist
Tie Teton
Colin Fomball
Topeka
Giraendiige
Mr. Ee Mra
EL JL Crockett
Teavewer
Mra W. Webb
Kintues
Paige Tani
Posto Smerenat van Bela
John A Weel
Mise
Mary” Margit
Pritian Perestory
Apent Jankosinie
Topeke
United States
Cite
Lawrence
Kansas
Indies
Ums
Tush
Manhattan
Son Marth Page
Mex
Dulyer
Tocarlis
Newton Karsan
Vietuien
Bern
Toorbielt
Asuet
Euser
Enitett
Matte T. Carson
W. Cater
Leniy
Marreville
Gra Cay
Electra
New York Press Bids for Democratic Conventions
Washington reports Kansas City rivals New York in hosting the Democratic conventions. The New York Herald offers to contribute 1000 dollars per convention and 90,000 dollars additional by merchants and business interests, with a committee backing the bid under the board of trade. The offer cites Madison Square hotel, favorable railroad rates, and likely votes from Democratic committeemen, suggesting New York aims to supplant Kansas City for the conventions.
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Washington
Kansas City
New York
New York Herald
Board of Trade -End Transportation
Fred
Herald
Lt “Iml
Madison Square
Herrd
Twins Puzzle Upstream of a Maryland Governor’s Kin
Margaret Quinn of this city fell in love with the son of Governor Lowndes of Maryland. A confusing tale unfolds with twins and mistaken identity as Lloyd Lowndes Jr. marries Quinn, after a proxy and letter misdirection. The comedy ends with Quinn consenting to the union.
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Oblo
Bocama
Lloyd
Margaret Quinn
Lowndes
Maryland
Lowndes Maryhind
Susé Quinn
Sim Lloyd Lowndes Jr
Ely
Levantes Brothers
Dick and
Liev
Yale
Clirksbursh
W. Waett
J. Tibk
Linsd
Miss Quinn
Whyis
Harsh Words for Grau Editorial Sparks Washington Discussion
Washington observes Chicago’s failure to patronize the grand opera led by Maurice Grau. An editorial in the Washington Post rails at Grau’s band and enterprise, calling him an artistic gentleman with a large financial nose and Broadway aura.
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Washington
Chicago
Maurice Grau
MrGrau
Washington Post
Maurice Creu
New York Opera to Chicago Anxious for Altruistic Aid
A caustic critique complains of a New York opera company pursuing missionary education in Chicago and the West. The piece mocks patronizing support and warns Chicago may face neglect without a guarantee, urging Washington to weigh in.
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New York Opera Company
Chicago
Watts
Wanlington
Chi- Cmso
New York
Causy
Bedixen
Grat
Evers
Chicazo
Grau
Chicaca
Washington
Moody outlines civil rule for Philippines and territories
Representative Moody of the appropriations committee argues Congress will act to end military rule in the Philippines and set up civil government as rebellion ends. He urges rapid transfer to civil authority and hints at temporary presidential powers, also supporting full territorial status for Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico. He expresses Cuba independence will take a long, uncertain path.
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Washington, D. C
Moody
Appropriations Committee
House
Congress
Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
United States
Econgress
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Appropriations
Cuba
Fund for Mrs Gridley in Sedalia Missouri
Militon Bartle foreman at Missouri Kansas Texas shops proposes the 100,000 fund plan to raise 25 cents from each contributor to honor Captain Charles W Gridley of Dewey's flagship at Manila Bay. Bliss Helen Gould is named treasurer candidate for the fund.
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Gridley
Sedalia
Milton Bartle
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Charles W. Gridley
Dewsy
Manila
Bardle
Bliss Helen Gould
Preys on Pastors Suspect Fraudster Arrested in New York
A 25 year old man calling himself George S Burroughs visited Rev Dr Peters of St Michael's Church and presented a forged note from Rev Dr Hutchinson of All Saints Boston. Police found a notebook with clerical names and phrases like check and cash. Burroughs, who claimed Harvard education and ordained status, was held for examination.
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New York
George S Burroughs
Hrides Street
John Peters
Bt Michael's Church
Hutchinson
All Saints Church
Boston
Peters
Robert Collyer
Minute Savage
Parker
Olmsted
Cneck
Sp Michel
Burroughs
Harvard
Springfield minister dies during marriage ceremony at home
Reverend Edwin L. Jagger collapsed from apoplexy just after pronouncing the marriage of Frank Gaunt and Miss Lacey Williams at Clarendon Street residence in Springfield Massachusetts. He died at 84 with witnesses present and the unsigned license later filed. He was a longtime Congregational clergyman, a Pennsylvania native, Iowa College graduate, and widower with two sons. The note also includes a Treasury balance report dated December 1.
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Springfield
Mass
Clarendon Street
Edwin L. Jagger
Frank Gaunt
Miss Lacey
Willams
Marrige
Jagzer
Pletcher
Smith College
Sorshampton
Pennsylvania
Iowa College
Chas. N
Clarence B. Jagger
Worcester Ganett
Public endorsement boosts check on medical claims
A Topeka reader reports a local inquiry into kidney remedies after seeing ads for Bowne s Kidney Pills and Dunn s Kidney Pills. The testimony cites C A Herring of 104 East street selling the products through Rowley Snow drug store, praising relief and urging readers to insist on Dunn s as the genuine remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents.
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Topeka
Union
C. A. Herring
Ee Street
Boun
Rowley #& Snow
Dunn
Foater-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
BEN HUR ON STAGE AT BROADWAY WITH WALTERS CAST
General Lew Wallace novel Ben Hur presented on Broadway last night under Kaw and Erlanger. Willam Totten and General Wallace adapted the drama with Elgar Stillman composing music. Noted performers included Rowand J Morgan and Mary Shaw with a chorus of exceptional merit.
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General Wallace
New York
Lew Wallace
Ben Hur
Kaw & Erlanger
Willum Totte
Une
Pemdragén
Totine
Willare
Damme
Toman
Ninnen
Gilves
Hirself
Elgar Stitlmanites
M Liree
Honten
Garden
Daphne
Rowand J Morgan
Amode
Petie
Eten Colter
Bart
Mary Shaw
Mabel Bert
Merrimac Leaves Quebec for Belfast Amid Anxiety
A fragmented note describes concern over the British steamer Merrimac sailing from Quebec on October 27 bound for Belfast. The text also mentions various products and phrases with unclear context, reflecting garbled OCR from a historical page.
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Rozisty
Merrimac
Liverpool
Regan
Quebec
Belfast
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Kansas Ave
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Rome
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Truat Pittsburg
L. J. Bowman
Topeka Pottery Competir
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