Manners and Money Stir Kansas City Wedding Hunt
A Gramercy era notice reports Clarence M. Dan, a young banker from Denver, offering concert gifts and a ballot for a husband at the Convention Ball in Kansas City. The event features eligible young women and a parade of suitors, with a cameo by a dancer and mentions of West Conth Street and the competition hall at 506 Delaware Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Kansas City
Clarence M. Dan
Banker of
Denver
Aid
Favey
Gore
Agu
Brad Mudrtors
Delaware Street
Murder at the Church Door Aliases and Wounds Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fatal incident at a church door involving individuals named Robert Manne and Charles, with mentions of Dee and Pirie Devher. The text is garbled with partial phrases about farming, a Piney district, and armed wounding, lacking clear sequence or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fasieron
Tril
Dee
Robert Manne
Farmer
Shar
San Juan Turmoil Fueled by Porto Rican Autonomy Clash
The report from San Juan details rival political factions clashing over autonomy privileges under Gen Brooke. Munoz Rivera, a key cabinet figure, critics say plots to dominate insular affairs while liberal advisers align with him. Strikes and arrests echo Spanish rule, and Brooke prepares to leave as American influence grows amid rising discontent. The piece notes labor unrest, clerical clashes, and deteriorating living conditions with a wary eye on future governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan de Porto Rico
San Juan
Aifee
Brooke
Council
Poher
Gen
Unis
Porto Rico
Gulonomist
Munoz Rivers
Gen. Brooke
Munoz
Spain
United States
Hrooke
Hernandes
Salvator Carbonel
Coll ¥ Tosti
Colly Tosti
Julian Histo
Everstary
Mic Treasury
Gen Trouke
Telecine
Porto Etico
Labnt
Boaih
Prisor
Munox
Spalm
Iglesion
Munck
Iglesias
Porto Rica
Hortt Rico
Guy V. Henry
Pyril
Porto Blea
Henry
McKinley
Reach Chase
Herth
Plaza
Promenade in San Juan Reflects Aging Plazas and Clashes
The San Juan plaza glows with torches as Eleventh infantry band plays while American officers and local elites promenade nightly. Clergy and church influence wane under U.S. rule, with Porto Rico remaining predominantly Roman Catholic amid tax shifts and social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Porto Rico
San Josh
Army
Reus
Allen C. Bakewell Seahaes
Porto Rito
Bakewell
Lafay- Site
No. 4
Evens Publian
Oclock
San Juan
Princiy
Severn Schools
Orphan Asylum
Eleventh Regiment
Tony
Clacton
Brn
Cburch
Church of
Spain
Ponce
Kim Nive
North Topeka notices and local scraps mix in brief column
Local items announce half price millinery at Costley and Post, a Beloit and Minneapolis trip for G W Petro, visits from Mrs Giner and Mrs EW Davis, and residents returning from Denver and Chicago. Community notices mention a church sermon, a Kansas volunteers homecoming, a local entertainment event, chicken thief activity on Monroe Street, and a clock funeral for Tao Mineral four miles north on Rochester road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costley & Post
North Topeka
Cortnes
Giner
Scranton
Alvin Pratt
Central Avenue
EW. Davis
Denver
Lal Bhive Sale
Costley
G. W. Petro Tett
Beloit
Minneapolis
Kansas
Harry Stell
Delavan Park
Mary Daub
Carbondale
Afr. Paul
J.S. Glendenning
The
Levant Presbyterian Church
Frank Heyden
Jackson Street
Kansas City
Fulton
Quincey Street
Chicago
J.M. Petro Teft
Engle Grove
Iowa
C. W. Petry
Logan Street
Walter Spear
Will Nash
Leavenworth
Tao Mineral
Jesse Dickinson
Rochester Road
North
Karasavarine
Bailey
Mr. Finch
Monroe Street
J. McNary
Sensational witness testifies about man on roof in Collins case
Mary Barnett testified she saw a man carrying shoes on the Collins home roof on May 7, then trace to the conch shed and alley before vanishing. She arrived in Topeka from Scranton around 4 30 am May 13 and denied keeping a disreputable house as Jetmore pressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barnett
Jackson Street
Eighth and
Adams
Collins House
Dows
Santa Fe
Topeka
Harrison
Jetmore
Mrs. Burnett
Million for Grand Opera
New York officials estimate Grand opera will cost New Yorkers about 1.2 million this winter as Grau’s company draws audiences. Expenses for the 17 weeks may reach 650000 or more. 40000 was spent bringing artists to and from Europe. Top stars may earn hundreds per performance, with other artistes and ballet staff paid substantial sums. Additional costs include new scenery and possibly 20000 for Queen of Sheba staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Opera
Europe
Mr. Grau
Sembrich
Melba
Ernest van Dirk
Ramer
Nordica
Schumenn-Heink
Salenza
Bispham
Edouard Rearke
Amon van Rooy
Mime Bremin
Mantelli
Campanart
Albens
Salignac
Dippel
Plancen
Luth Lehmann
Maurel
Grau
Bayreuth
Goldmark
Platt Roosevelts clash over judicial and adjutant general picks
New York news reports a political clash between Platt and Roosevelt over successor appointments to Justice Mortan J. O'Brien and Adjutant General C Whitney Tilinghost. Governor elect claims O'Brien will be named, while Platt blocks Daly and demands replacements, including Francis Hendricks for public works and Harry Bender for buildings. A breakfast meeting with Odell and Quire yields little beyond Bender as buildings chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Platt
Roosevelt
Mortan J. O'Brien
Supreme Court
C. Whitney Tilinghost
Joseph F. Ditr
O'Brien
Avery D. Andrew
Daly
Justice O'Brien
Col. Roosevelt
Francis Hendricks
Harry Bender
Albany
Patrick Bean
Bio
Odell
Quire
Bender
Boston
Elihu Root
Joseph Hchante
Seth Low
William L Strong
Pratt
Nave Bees
Quigg
Tammany Hall
Social Calendar Dense with Clubs and Parties
The Social Calendar lists Monday entertaining the Monday club by Mrs C R Hudson and other gatherings through Saturday. It notes Miss Jeannette Lord hosting a card party with Agnes Lee of Kansas City and Miss Snow of Lawrence, a Viennese club dance, and many society meetings at Hudson's Hall Harmany Hall and Wetherell's hall. It mentions the Ninde Chautauqua program and various club meetings including the Ralston Club and traveling library donations.
Social Week in Topeka Highlighted by Dinners and Visits
Eeavenworth residents plan holidays in Topeka while social rounds continue. Miss Tilda Macferran hosted a dinner party Saturday night. Miss Eaith Davie returned from Lawrence. W. H. Whitton's bus trip to Junction City noted. The N. C. club invited many friends to a Thursday reception at Wetherell's hall. Agnes Lee and Mix Snow back at the University after Kansas City visit. Fred Well of Emporia spent weekend in Topeka. Mr. Frank P. MacLennan returned from Emporia. Curtis Bailey hosted four tables Friday night. B. S. Ott left for Denver on business. Homer Martin entertained friends Friday. a guest list included Louise Henderson, Juanita Fox, Louise Willis, Florence Welch, Earl Ewart, M. Will Stewart, Robert Shortz, and Howard Patton. Pictures of interest available at Snyder's Gallery with $209 cabinets on display and Xmas prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeavenworth
Topeka
Tilda Macferran
Eaith Davie
Lawrence Frienie
W. H. Whitton
Tunction City
Mix Snow
Fred Well
Emporia
Prank PF. MacLennan
Louise Henderson
Juanita Fox
Louise Willis
Florence Welch
Earl Ewart
M. Will Stewart
Robert Shortz
Howard Patton
Snyder's
Kansas Avenue
Leiter's Latest Scheme Buys Foreign Patent Rights
Sosenh Leiter of Chicago has purchased from the International Air Power Company the Hoadley Knicht patent rights for foreign countries. He plans to go to London in January to form a company to finance the venture, with preliminary talks with London bus owners and aims to introduce compressed air power in London Misses and trucks, Paris, and other continental cities to replace horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sosenh Leiter
Chicago
International Air Power Company
Hoadley-Knicht
Leiter
London
Form & Company
Heniig
Paris
Madame Barrios Comes North on Panins Steamer
Madame Alena Bayne Higaxion widow of the late garest from Central America travels aboard the Panins steamer with two children and a nun of attendants. She will pursue her future plans in San Francisco Pec or nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Barrios
San Francisco
Pec
Tly Pase
Central America
Panins
Alena Bayne Higaxion
Garest
Denist Majemata
Ibis
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Tor Franks
Ne Abd Up
Croxtisib
Tekihs
Uae
Fou
Gales
Syiss
St. Ae
Toy
Anil
Serach
Ceioves
Ff Coutnenond To Grim Cas Nicely
Bir HP
Hulmles
Aukland
Bante Sce
Putin
Kimball Ptg. Co
Payne
Collins
Platt-Roosevelt
West 10Th Street
Will H. Johnston
Will A. Granteer
Manspeaker Mercantile Co
Robins Mercantile Co. 2
Social and Personal
C. R. Hudson
William Macferton
Nominatti Club
Aloha Whirl Club
Jennie Cantwell
Victor Spangbere
J. WB. Hughes
Mabel Bakr
Lewis B. Smith
Taylor Street
Comrisees Club
Hudson's Hall
Atrs. T
Har— Many Hall
H. H
Hudson’s Hall
Jeannette Lord
Agnes Lee
Miss Snow
Lawrence
High See
Dr. Esterly
Florence Rossington
Helen Small of
Achison
Helen Thompson
Myrtle Devin
Ivah Davis
Mary Moon
Daisy Sherman
Margaret Hear
Metta Robinson
Emily King
Willa Rogers
Lotta Ranney
Nellie McClintock
EdnardClintock
Priscila Alexander
Mary Thompson
Loutie Parkhurst
Miss Wilson
Helen Wilson
Grace Weiss
Everett Dallas
Ernest Medlicott
Dean Low
Ea Mebride
Guilford Dudley
Will Trapp
Mart Wiksdal
Will Wiksdal
Ed Kellain
Charlie Lagerstmm
Archie Williams
Galen Nichols
Clarence Horner
Tom King
Adrian Sherman
Will Alexander
Dick Rogers
Esrle Wiliams
Kurtz Wellam
John Waters
George Esterly
Edward Dennis
John Nicholson
Joe Morgan
Tom Frost
Ben Johnson
Turner
Oliver Cromwell
Foster
Pateman
Santa Waters
the Stedman
Stedman Elud
W. J. Hradbury
Smythe
Mise Otis
H. L. Heald
W. BE. A
Tchison
Ralston Club
Kamkas Avenue
A . Reynolds
Westminster Church
Halmermann
Iya Herding
Halston Club
WCTU
Walton
Union of
J. K. Cubbison
Mrr
RL. Nesbaum
Brett's
730
White House
Mark Twain
Brett
H. Austin Johnston
Topeka, Kansas
Bright
Johnston
Tus
Kansas Avenus
Hub Clothing Sters
Chicago Medical Institute
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