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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1899

Page

12

Aldermanic Club Proposed for City Dinner Event

Chicago plans a first Aldermanic Club with Mayor Harrison and city officials attending a Grand Parade dinner. The aim is to assemble aldermen informally to discuss municipal matters, with invitations and a typewritten speech by Albert Nelson. The group seeks to become a permanent city body and foster ongoing dialogue.

Chicago Harrison McGann Ald van Nelson Albertmus Nelaon Kime

Washington Anniversary Observed Across Topeka

Commemorative exercises marked the death anniversary of George Washington. Schools and community groups including G A R, Masons, and the Red Men participated with morning services and evening programs at Lincoln Post G A R. The English Lutheran church hosted ceremonies and the Masonic lodge held a special observance at their room on Sixth and Quincy streets.

Topeka George Washington Tio G. A Judge Wood Washington Red Sea Sixth Quincy Streets

Holiday Rates 1898 1900 Rail Fare Notice

The Minecuri Pacific publishes holiday fare details for travel between stations under 290 miles. Round trips cost a base rate with a minimum charge, and sale runs December 20 to 25 and December 30 to 31 plus January return validity through January 4. Names listed include Amonjo Benkilene Soaptritt.

Minecuri Pacific Portes Amonjo Benkilene

Hall Decorated for Miss Mabel Knowles Party

Social notes describe a large Had-son’s hall event hosted by Mr and Mrs George W Parkhurst in honor of Miss Mabel Knowles.Guests, decorations with wreaths and roses, and a long list of attendees including Mrs Charles B Smith and Miss Pearl Bodge are noted. Bar and punch served in the evening. a separate smaller event celebrated Miss Michel Knowles with prizes awarded to Miss Grace Woolks and others.

Denning George W. Parkhurst Daugher Mise Charlotte Parkhurst Hadson's Hall Hell Christian Divx Parkhurat A. Zutner Jamey J King Mabel Quigley Mise Hoberta Woreon Frasier Lagrence Selle Athen Mis Daley Cruse Ton Angplew Tenté Chamberlait Mary Chamberlain Helen Thamipsoy Mine Jostphine — Shellabarger Sieh Daley Lakin Katherine Fiptihman Genin “Croan Mary ‘Thompson Helen Walter Mish Hicaner Smith Mary ‘Thomas Nin ‘Thoms Grace Curis Dell McMaster Hazyl Faewer Vern Low Mute Morris Lavwrenie Missey Maud Gotta Ranney Arkannon City Mise Hoten Wilson Misa Janette Lord Ailes Hortier Mia Sarah Harter Mise Besei Mivien Misa Abby Ware Bliss Toe Stalder Mint Hix Wrank Davis Pred Gurdun Churien Dude Monier Lawrence Chambirtain Archie Willins Tink Hogrers Ba MeBride P. Noterly Givores Wattee Burgess EM Martin Pred Stoetlin David Ulin Albert Patton Margaret Eatns Michel Koowls Misa Grice Woilks Beale Hayden Bowkt Coleme Ehielding Miss Bear Lida Lrrgen Emily Enlltet Milas Brine Motinwork Morte Davis Jah Davin Mise Georeiang Wasson Mien Eatin Hayden Janette Lord Lucile Malyane Siephine Shellabarwer Laura Weid Abe Mise Flaneho Bear Mra. J. & Heberer Seferson Street Palma Fermi Nellie Kirk Elie Ramsey Buttenburg Bre Heberer MA Miler Mra Amos Becler Joe Frishiman Musicoges Phoenix Topeka Magna Duckson Adame Brothers W. Whitmer Miles Jill Whitteer Kansas City Mise Jeaninette Ware Lawremve Ifi Embry George P Ashton Margaret Best Alice Grace Atwood East

Topeka Social Notices and Holiday Visits

In Topeka society notes Hugo Miss Dera Diamond and Miss Anne Ampless are mentioned along with numerous holiday plans. Guests and visitors include Miss Mabel McGistin, Miss Charlotte Parkhurst, Miss Helen Thompson, Mike Metta Robinson, Miss Vira Low, and Mrs. Grace Sharitt. Local events feature engagements, travel plans, and entertaining at homes, with Topeka residents visiting Saline, Lawrence, and Kansas City for holidays.

Pactoilan Chub Mabel McGistin Tou Havens Leurretue Charlotte Parkhurst Helen Thompson Mike Metta Robinson Tharpsa Vira Low Sotoal Topeka Jonn ‘S. Green Saline N.S. Bryant St. Louie Tirgyent Dotnis J. B Smitty Pueblo Topeckie C. S Baker Lee Jones Cleveland Oho Sue Sharitt Kenoeha Jack Sharitt

Strike Statistics Report To Congress On Labor Trends

Chicago December report details forthcoming U S Department of Labor statistics on strikes and lockouts over 1885 to 1895 many figures including workers involved wage questions and industry ownership data. Buffington notes improved conditions due to prosperity lower disputes and greater labor capital understanding.

Chicago Henry T. Buffington United States Department of Labor Washington Congress Huffington Rockos Buffington Department of Inter Sage Tosa

Theater Ticket Forger Preys On High Price Seats

Fraudulent schemer in Chicago passes as ticket recipient and offers discounted admissions. He pressures a theater with 1200 tickets bought at inflated prices, using false advertisements. Public concerns rise as legitimate venues face embarrassment from counterfeit claims.

Serre Chicas Dean

Must First Come Before Philippine Legislation Senate Query

Washington December 1 Senator Lodge chairman of the senate committee on the Philippines said the committee will handle questions about the islands and submit policy to the senate for futures. He stressed restoring order ending the war and extinguishing brigandage as executive army duties until peace is restored.

Saya Senator Lodge Washington Senate Committee On the Philippines Senate United States

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