Local theater listings and assorted notes from Topeka
Local items report Mr CM Higginson returning to Chivate Tenn Sullivan booked for Crawford theater January. Ketty's Comedians to perform matinee at Crawford tomorrow. Digby Bett in The Hooster Doctor to headline at the ees theater tonight. Topeka merchants plan excursions for a hoped crowd. John A Williams returns to Little Rock Ark. Some state house clerks invest in Kansas City auditorium venture. Weather dampens weekend turnout downtown. Thursday marks the thirteenth day after election for campaign expense filings. Rev B D Boyle touring city promoting evangelical work with 40 new Christian church members this year. Uncle Dave Hettenaer displays 20 American hero pictures. The Renal Widow Brown performed at Emmaferd theater to mixed audiences due to weather. several acts flopped but some scenes praised.
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CM. Higginson
Santa Fe
Chivate
Tenn le Sullivan
Crawford Theater
Ketty
Digby Bett
Ees
Topeka
Poe
John A. Williams
Federal Court
Little Rreck
Ark
Sirs. Williams
State House
Kansas City
B.D. Boyle
Avise
Cheatin
Boyle
Christian Church
Heneging
Treasury
Dave” Hettetan
Dewey, Seltley
Miles and
Brown
Elks Memorial Service at Hamilton Hall
Topeka lodge No 24 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held its annual memorial with David Overmyer addressing the crowd. The hall was adorned with palms ferns and smilax. antlers near the center bore Cervyur Alces in gold.
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Hamiton Hall
David Overmyer
Topeka Lodge No. 24
Benevolent and Protective Order of Bike
Hamilton Hall
Cavalleria
David Quermyer
sJodze
Marine
Order
Rider Allan Quatermain archetype Selous recalls Africa hunts
F S Selous the original Allan Quatermain was registered at the Auditorium hotel. He has just returned from extensive big game hunting in Wyoming or Wyomtine. He says he killed about 25 elephants over twenty five years in Africa and nearly 3000 antelope for porters. He recounts escapes from wild animals and natives, notes the rinderpest devastation and predicts European departure from southern Africa under Boer control.
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Selous
Allan Quatermain
Africa
Chicago
F. S. Selois
England
Rider Haggard
Auditorium Hotel
Eunghiodl
Wyomtine
Qpote
Central Africa
Zambeal
Cape Colony
Zambes
Wedld
Diamond Reids
Bear Creates a Panic as Drunken Bear Visits Hotel
A bear washed ashore near New Rochdale yesterday afternoon and explored a hotel room. The animal, likely seasick, drank beer and spirits, devoured food, and caused a minor scare before being secured and taken back to its stable.
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New York
Der
Uwe
Sprinemeyer
Miners Hold Employer as Hostage Over Back Wages
In Frontenac Kansas area miners at the John Anderson coal mine seized their employer Afr Anderson and kept him prisoner for hours demanding immediate payment of overdue wages. Anderson escaped and returned to town to seek warrants for those detained. The workers quit work until payment is made.
Kansas Recruits Kept Cost Low Compared With Others
Adjutant General Ajien forwards Kansas bill to the War Department seeking reimbursement for recruiting four regiments. The state notes a base recruiting expense of 24,697.49 dollars excluding railroad transport. Rail companies’ claims run about 500 dollars, while New York and Ohio spent far more per troop.
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Kansas
Ajien
War Department
Washington
State of
New York
Ohio
Alten
Kanes
London Debate Over U S Constitution on Colonies
London figures raise the question of whether the United States constitution permits colonial holdings. Liberal member James Brees of South Aberdeen suggests courts in famous cases could allow such holdings despite recent geopolitical shifts.
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London
Dec
Isantatan
James Brees
Pmriiatment
South
Aberdeen
United Ee Sherer
Never Saved Such Seas Before
The American brig Faris, Captain Montgomery, arrived from Honduran ports reporting record seas and winds on the New York run. In November 27, mate Robert Quiry was swept overboard and lost. Zelaya cabinet lineup takes oath with Joaquin Sanson as foreign affairs minister and Fernando Abatmea as interior minister. A Topeka silverware sale cites two thirds off actual cost from receivers of a failed company, promoted by Morehouse Jeweler.
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New York
Faris
Montgomery
Honduran
Honduras
Trin Orr
Robert Quiry
Zelaya
Manazua
Nicaficua
Galveston
Tex
Joaquin Sanson
Fernando Abatmea
Rue Rumiries Ma- Mena
Felis Zelaya
Topeka
Morehouse
Neas Avenue
Annual Inducement Sale on Jewelry Stock Event
Annual inducement sale announces 16 percent discount on all selections from the stock. December 40, 189 remember the choicest goods move first. Small deposit secures any after and the count. N. FP. Morehouse, jeweler, a avonue.
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Morehouse
Jowrler
Ohio Storm Knocks Down Poles and Halts Traffic
A sweeping Ohio storm of December 5 drives down telegraph and telephone poles, suspends traffic, and causes train delays. Northern areas report the severest storm in years with thousands of dollars in property damage. Cleveland endures heavy snow slush, hindering streetcars, while Detroit and Toledo lose telegraphic links. Train wrecks occur from low visibility as lines go dark across cities Columbus Cincinnati and Dayton.
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Columbus
Lda
Cinellinati
Ham- Atin
Dayton
Cleveland
Detroit
Toledo
Patriots from Jewell County seek political appointments
In Jewell County, Kansas, multiple residents are named as potential appointees to state offices amid discussions of distributing political favors after a local election flop. Named individuals include John J. Dalton, B. J. Varice, Geo. H. Case, Capt. J W. Annett, and several others connected to railroad, penitentiary, and state charities roles. Additional towns in Jewell County are expected to contribute names as inquiries continue.
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Mankato
Lect Stanley
Jewell County
Popullem
Republican Farm
Jewell Counts
John J. Dalton
Board of Railroad Commissioners
B. J. Varice
Soldiers Home
Dodee City
Geo. H. Case
J W. Annett
Habcvek
TP. O'Brien
Hoss
Mt PL
Ktappenbirest
Board of Regents
J. Postiethwaite
J. W. Berry
Agricultural
Dr. W
Insane Asylum
Topeka
Wealthy Negro Dies in Tennessee After War
Reports from Chattanooga indicate the death of Jenn Lovell, described as perhaps the richest colored man in the South. Jarvell Wits, previously a liquor merchant, accumulated around $20,000 in wealth and leaves an unmarried daughter to settle his affairs.
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Chattanooga
Jenn Lovell
Jarvell Wits
Sinte
Tenreese
Indians Elude Officers In Park Rapids Deer Killing Case
Minnesota settlers and deputies pursued fourteen Indians after a deer killing near Laan take ten miles north of Park Rapids. The Indians fled the woods and warned arresting parties to leave, prompting a larger posse with sheriff and thirty deputies to return with no arrests. Nearby Toledo faces a severe Lake Erie snowstorm isolating the city with downed wires and stranded ships feared.
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Minnesota
Redakirs
Park Rapids
Mins
Stevens
Laan’ Take
Here
Farranie
Sind
Beloit G A R Elects Officers for Next Year
Beloit G A R post 447 elects officers for the coming year led by Commander W. H. Mitchell and Senior Vice Commander I. M. Tarbell. Junior vice commander O. P Growell, chaplain Rev. Dr. B. R. Kendall, quartermaster J. H. Brigham, officer of the day Sambo Banks, guard Sam G. Iridgrs. Delegates to the department encampment named: J. Summers and H. C. Huot.
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Beloit
Baloit
Dec
W. H. Mitchell
I. M. Tarbell
O. P Growell
BR. P. Kendall
F Charlesworth
J. H. Brigham
Sambo Banks
Sambo Banks: Officer of the Guard, G Ef. Iridgrs
Biaighieacn
Chionel J. ‘Hi. Summers
H. C. Huot
Lighting Rod Sharpers Capture by Ottawa Sheriff
Minneapolis dispatch reports Sheriff A. W. Swayze of Ottawa County returning from Hays City with two hardened criminals. While en route he encountered two more suspects believed to be behind farmers being swindled with a fraudulent red racket. He arrested them, sending all offenders back to Hays City for custody and possible reward disposition.
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Swayze
Minneapolis
A. W. Swayze
Ottawa County
Hays City
Ellie
Hints City
Salvation Army Hospital Full as All Beds Occupied
Topeka hospital crowded with patients as all beds are filled. Superintendent A G Lowe and four assistants have slept on attic floors for a week due to bed shortages. The facility usually handles about 16 patients daily and requests donations of beds and bed clothing to expand capacity and aid more sick people.
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Salvation Army
A. G. Lowe
Topeka
Fire at Lawrence destroys $18,000 in property
A fire Sunday morning destroyed the New York stone building owned by P. H. Pierce in Lawrence, with no clue to its origin. The blaze spread to adjacent properties, damaging Jacob Foune's clothing store next door and causing about 18,000 in losses to Pierce and 12,000 to others.
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Lawrenot
Dee
New York
P. H. Pierce
Wulding
Jacob Foune
Ludi Damizel
Pierce
Cleveland Special Sets Fast Time On Fort Wayne Route
The Cleveland special on the Pennsylvania railroad established a new fast record Sunday over the Fort Wayne route between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The 53 mile between Decweun and Alt timee G. and Wittehore completed the entire run in about an hour and a half, averaging a high speed.
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Pittemore
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburs
River Dredging Cost in Atchison Estimated at 175 000
Engineer from the Missouri river commission warns the river is at a low point not seen since 1878 and Atchison requires 175000 dollars in dredging. He notes 150000 already spent here and envisions 40000000 to reshape 800 miles for all craft. New land could form at 230 seven feet per mile, creating about 200000 acres.
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Atchison
Youne
Missouri River Commission
Mr. Young
Ahupe
Sioux Cty
Young
Gridiron Club Hosts Notable Dinner in Washington
The Gridiron club Saturday hosted a notable dinner entertaining distinguished guests from the United States, Europe and other parts of the world. Attendees included the president, cabinet members, the president of Costa Rica, the premier of Canada, the Joint American Canadian commissioner, General Garcia, senior army and navy officers, senators and representatives, with more than 169 people in the Arlington hotel dining hall.
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Washington
Dec
Gridiron Club
United States
Europe
Conta Rica
Canada
Garcia
Army Aad Navy
Arlington Hotel
Railroads Fall Out Over Santa Fe and Great Western
Kansas City line tensions rise as Santa Fe plans to refuse future passeng ers after December. The Chicago Great Western accuses Santa Fe of diverting freight and passenger traffic. Maple Leaf claims the price hike and boycott threaten interurban routes and business relations.
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The
Santa Fe
Kanes Cis
Chicago Great Western Railway
Santa Pa
RSE
Nora Setern
Chicago Crear Weaters Railway
Kansas City
Pires
Mallory steamer Alamo disaster claims six crewmen
Six crew members died aboard the Mallory line steamer Alamo when a steam pipe burst while at the East River pier. The dead include Patrick Murphy and Thomas Shugh, with Patrick Farbell Frank Mahon and John Connell among the injured or affected. The vessel, recently overhauled and discharged from government service, was ready to sail for Galveston with 30 passengers when the accident occurred amid an unusual freight load.
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Patal
New York
Mallory Line
Alimo
Vestri
Patrick Murphy
Thos. Shugh
Patrick Farbell
Oljer
Prank M'Mahon
J. Connell
AN. Voal Heaver
John Stoneman
Albany
Alamo
Roche
Galveston
Kes West
Women Crusade to Close Fort Scott Salons
A group of Port Scott wives and mothers launched a campaign to shut saloons in Fort Scott. They visited the police court, urged Police Judge Sinter to compel the county attorney to act, and demanded the city officials enforce the law. The saloons had briefly closed about two weeks earlier, and the effort continued amid legal and civic pressure.
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Port Scott
Fort Scott
Sinter
Shirer
Sheri Wheeler
Famous float designer B A Wikstrom visits Mexico City
B A Wikstrom, noted float designer of the Priest of Pallas, travels from Kansas City toward Mexico City to prepare sketches for fall festivities. His renowned works have graced Kansas City pageants, drawing crowds for four years, and he plans return to New Orleans after completing commissions for Mardi Gras and related carnivals.
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B. A Wikstrom
Pallas
Mexico
Kansas City
Dec
B. A. Wikstrom
New Orleans
America
Mercury
Bene
Widow Carries Out Suicide In Jefferson City Home
Carrie Andrae widow of Henry B. Andrae Sr died by self-inflicted gunshot at her Jefferson City residence on December 6 after lamenting her husband’s death. Local report notes grief as likely cause, describes couple as devoted with no children surviving.
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Jefferson City
Carrie Andrae
Henry B. Andrae
Witte Wriet
Jose
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