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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1901

Page

5

Reception at the Knowles home in Topeka

Edwin Knowles and Mabel Knowles hosted a prominent reception at their Taylor street residence with Mrs. Sco ville and Miss Ruth Hayden among guests. Attire featured black satin grenadine, lavender silk, and blue satin ensembles. decor included carnas, green and red ribbons, and a crimson rose scarf. A large guest turnout, tea planned, and a chancel Chapter tea followed later in the day.

Mra Edwin Knowles da Miel Mabel Knowles Taylor Street Miss Hayden Miss Khawlin Kate Golden Gate Smitlex MW. VanVaikenbure MC. Hammatt

London entertains Prince and Princess of Wales at luncheon

London hosts a luncheon for the Prince and Princess of Wales in the guildhall quarters. The city presents a cordial congratulatory ode on their empire tour as citizens admire the royal procession and civic pageantry with Lord Salisbury, Lord Rosebery, Mr and Mrs Chamberlain among notables.

Prince and Princess of Wales London Ford Joseph CL Gruera Lord Salisbury Lord Rosevery

Right food right medicine for the consumptive

An advertisement urges start of Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil at first sign of disease. It claims the emulsion aids healing and curing, complements ordinary food, and recommends immediate use. The note ends with a garbled printer’s line from Boutt & Bowre in New York.

Scott Boutt Bowre Qey Pearl Sues New York

Lawsuit Tests Bankers Union Liability for National Aid

Emporia Nebraska story notes Kirkendall sues Bankers Union over whether the Bankers Union absorbed the National Aid association and thus bears responsibility for its obligations. Dr Spinney has paid part of $41,000 claimed, arguing lack of legal liability due to consolidation terms, while Spinney offers to pay a proportional share if joined.

QO. A. Kirkendall Emporia Bankers’ Union Shawkee County Kirkendall Kirkendall I HC. Spinney Fathers’ Union Spinney National Aid Association National Aid Nebraska Snd Dr. 6Pinney

Eight Republicans seek fusion seat in Third district race

A crowded field for the Third district congressional nomination forms with eight candidates and more rumored. Incumbent A. M. Jackson runs on fusion lines with W. A. Sproul of Chautauqua County entering the contest. Cherokees county candidates include Skidmore Wheatley Excenbright Wilson Fitzpatrick Whites Carpenter and others. Other names mentioned for the seat include Johnson Porter and Kimball. Missouri Pacific hearing looms on an elevator right of way issue with possible compromise at next hearing. Episcopal Missionary Conference in Rochester opens with talks on board administration and missionary work.

A. M. Jackson W. A. Sproul Chautauqua County Rprval Mitewattick Panera Monte Tudge Skidmore Cheroker County Wheatley Skidmore Cherokee Excenbright and Wilson Montgomery Fitzpatrick Sproul Chautauqua Wutts Wil-son Carpenter Neowan Johnson Cowley Porter Crawford Kimball Lavette Missouri Pacific State Board of Ratiresd R. D. Edwarts Missouri Pacifi Railroad Mirquette Edwards

Hutchinson Phone Expansion Drives Local Installations

Hutchinson Kansas residents report Independent Telephone Company crews installing phones in business blocks. The firm has secured many members and expects service to begin soon. Mr Burns notes strong prospects of Bata nese planes in operation by the 20th of the month.

Hutchinson Hutchinson Kan Dec Rankience Nave Burns

Unclear travel and medicine notices from old Kansas City ad

Fragmentary text mentions Kansas City returns ticket prices and December travel days. Includes an unrelated testimonial about a lumbago cure attributed to Willemson of Amherst Virginia, claiming prior remedies failed before trying a druggist recommended product.

Hanna’s City and Return $2 67 via the Santa Fe Opera

Tickets go on sale December 3 for Hanna’s City and Return $2 67 via the Santa Fe Grand Opera. Return travel is issued for December 10 and December 11.

Kansas City Menteve Santa Fe Grand Opera New York Texas American Society of Mechaniel Engineers James E Denton Era Institute of Santa Fe Grand Opera

Iron Advances and Market Talk on December Iron Trade

The Trade Review notes iron remains the conspicuous factor amid cautious market sentiment. Strong conviction of farm impact and runkwey fears shape expectations, with No.3 foundry and Lake payline Bar details cited and projections of higher prices and fixed futures for the first quarter.

Cleveland Trade Review Iran Elinburg United Steel Corporation Valles Furnace Sis Pe Lake Taupe Shell Steel

May Hold Owners in Prohibition Joint Rentals

An opinion by Assistant Attorney General West to Greenwood County’s county attorney states that building owners may be held liable for violations by occupants of joints where jolutints operate. The opinion clarifies owners can be liable if they knew or should have known a violation was occurring or imminent.

West 7. C. Turner Altarnes Greenwood County

Were Best Citizens Cause Bitter Washington Parish Burnings

In Washington parish Judge James M. Thompson opened district court as fires and mob violence surged. Claims of patriotic citizens carrying out drastic acts were defended as protecting loved ones, amid reports of a stake burning and subsequent murders attributed to a community uproar.

New Orleans James M. Thompson Washington Parish Balltown

Topeka Social Notices Roundup of Visits and Events

Local social column lists numerous Topeka engagements including Mrs Manning’s visit from Baxwell City, Arline Frances Manning joining later for Christmas, a studio tea at Washburn art studio hosted by Mrs Whittemore and Mrs Clark with lectures on the Henomsance era, and ongoing musical and art evenings by Dr C F Menninger and Miss Anna M Parry Bundy. Also noted are guests Ruth Hayden from Holton, Nellie Zane from Osage City, and Katherine Ernich from Bushnell with various host homes, plus new arrivals and travel plans among Topeka residents and visitors.

Frost Western Avenue Manning Arline Frances Baxwell City Topeka Washburn Art Studio L. D. Whittemore Clark John Green Green Salina Ruth Hayden Holton Bliss Mabel Knowles C.F. Menninger Anna M. Parry Bundy Eugene S. Quinton Denver Thomas Keely Harold Be Plorence ‘Thacher Fall River Wis Air. O. W. Fox Nellie Zane Osage City Lottie Steinberg Katherine Ernich Bushnell College Avenue Jamie Crippen Roney Concert Company United States America First Christian Church West Sixth St Froebel League of American Mothers D. J. Greenyeard Topeka Avenue Priday J. D. Smith Anne Smith Jacksonville Smith T. B. Sweet W. Ta Newwcomer L.A. Sharruff Gardiner Meriden Bert Feester Duluth Minn Indianapolis Ind Adams Bros Kansas Ave

John Collins Talks From Lansing on Murder Case

In Lansing Dee 5 Joann Henry Collins now serving a life term for his father James Collins murder expressed hope for a new trial. He defends his innocence while urging confessing killers to reveal the truth and notes pending Supreme Court actions could open his case. He remains busy in prison, studies Spanish and German, practices trombone, and plans a possible future in the Philippines or other territories if acquitted or paroled.

Lansing Kas Dee Joann Henry Collins James Colinn Collins Supreme Court Colline Tfbe Philippines

Police Jottings and Courtroom Banter in Busy Session

The report covers multiple courtroom moments as defendants plead guilty or face fines. George Klaver and L. Cane appear among defendants, Cane claiming intoxication led to his arrest while Henderson faces a craps episode. Sergeant McHlroy alludes to a personal misfortune delaying his rest.

Choked and assaulted woman in Dayton street incident

Emma Kastner of Dayton was attacked on Jackson street as two men jumped from a buggy and choked her. They bound her and fled, leaving her injured and seeking help from bystanders. The assault prompted police to search for suspects. In other news, engineers examine West Virginia mines under Cincinnati and New York capitalists with J P Morgan named as a prime mover in a coal mining consolidation plan.

Dayton, O Emma Kastner Jackson Street Cincinnati West Virginia Pocahontes Belds Norfolk & Western Road New York J. P. Morgan

Remedy advertised to ward pneumonia in Jamaica ad

An advertisement claims Chambretain's Cough Remedy counters any tendency of cold to ward pneumonia. The testimonial notes a seven year old child recovered after two days with directions provided and the remedy available from druggists in Ansate Bay Jamaica West India. It cites a merchant James Premarrmunt and mentions local usage over seven years.

Beriath Coyn James Premarrmunt Ansate Bay Jamaica West India

Dramatic Events at Crawford Tonight and Weekend

The Star Hoarder performs at Grantond tonight while The Andrews Pers Cemeser under Boston itemin banner sings The Pretty Perman at Crawford Friday. A Bunch of Keys and Yme Hoyt comedies headline Saturdays Crawford visit. Too Much to Marry plays Monday with Modjewle James engagement opening at the Crawford box office Saturday. Admission ranges from $1 to a few cents.

Beata Andrews Pers Cemeser Boston Pretty Perman Crawford Sid- Yme Hoyt Iy Crawford James

Automobile Race From London To Brighton Planned In New York

A London to Brighton car rally is outlined for Saturday with ten London cars taking part in the round trip. Berlin-Daimler driven by Scudder and a Mars car driven by Furman, both noted for prior showings, are among the entries. An auction of plates by the Art Club will occur Friday evening at First Congregational Church as part of their exhibition.

Cora Nell Backus Hugo William DeMuth M. Backus Michigan Avenue Mr. Reed Mrs. DeMuth van Buren Street Mre_ Sovern Mies DeMuth St. Louis Mra Louise Backus DeMuth St. Lowie Topeka Cash Dry Thomas Eversole New York London Hrighton Herald Ot Eet Jamdon Brighton Scudder Berlin- Daimler Furman Ee Art Club Firat Congregational Church

Kidney Trouble Relief Inspires Mrs Gibson's Return to Health

Mrs Louise M Gibson describes long kidney ailments and failures with Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, recounting a grim two year struggle before relief and renewed hope for life and health. She notes prior suffering, trial of remedies, and a turning point toward wellness.

Louise M. Gibson

Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad

An old advertisement claims Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound cures female trouble and promises free advice to women writing for information. It features testimonials about relief from headaches kidney trouble and general well being, with addresses in Lynn Massachusetts and references to Chicago Illinois.

Louise M.otros Jaime Jaume Gion Langley Axe Chicago Farfert Pinkham Lynn Mass Lydia

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