Social notes recount Topeka visitors and gatherings
In Topeka society pages a parade of hosting duties, guest lists, and upcoming plans unfolds. Miles Ross to Chicago with daughter Florence and Sibyl Harvey to accompany home. Miss Frances Moun and others noted. Ongoing whist clubs, thimble parties, and a fortune teller prank amuse the smart set as season events continue.
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Mra. McCune
Culalog
Milas Brancis
Hot Springs
Arkansas
N. & Wear
K. G. Wear
Lula Manspeatcer
KK. Jamivon
Mitas Ingkio Tihson
Francea Moun
Stes Mary Horton
W. N. West
Mary Thompson
Mien Hiaien Moor
Dave Furman
Eleanor Wilson
Bias
Maud Stacey
Mira Mary Lakin
Wil Howington
Chicago
Max Flor
Ence
Kemper Hall
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Mira Sibyl Harvey
Peed Harvey
Luaveeworts
Miss Harvey
Miss Rossington
Mary Chase
Convent of the Sacred Heart
St Jor
Plersnce Rossington
Miles Rostortas
Birdena Crandall
Mim
Edith Thscher
Miss Crandall
James Tanner
Sherman Grice Hag
Kansas Cit
Willem Wadswordth
I. G. Downes
Calais
Mains
Downes
Topake
Wads- Worth
Jaccard
Adama Roa
Topeka
Emerson
Boston
Muse
M. A. Gregory
Houston
Texas
Jake
Soma
Varda
Mish O'Brien
Jack
Gus
Kansas Patent Grants Week Ending December 17 1905
Kansas citizens receive patents reported through J F Beale solicitor of patents in Washington. Granted are Sing Wichita for a rail way component. Coldwater for a dish cleaner. Scandia for an end gate fastener. Wichita for a combined small rattle and bill support. Coffeyville for wagon seat attachments. Missouri Pacific offers 1 1 3 fare round trip tickets within 200 miles on Dec 24 25 and Jan 1 with return by Jan 2.
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Kansas
J F. Beale
G Street
N. W
Washington
B.C. Row
Sing
Henry D. Hagard
Albert Schlapbach
David F. Taylor
Wichita
J. W. Uncapher
Missouri Pacific
Bates
Indiana Republicans Plan Against Harrison Nomination
Indiana Republican leaders in Fort Wayne say General Harrison will not have his name placed on the St Louis presidential ballot unless speakers from other states indicate a suitable moment. They remain confident he will be the convention nominee despite delays or objections from Indiana delegates.
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Tuttiana
Harrison
Indiana
Benderly
Snyder
Maria
Alice Montreme
Matia
Bonderly
Lissing
Young Snyder
Marla
Bobby
Mr. Benderly
Texsa Siftings
Oklahoma Boodling Indictments Shock Payne County Officers
Payne county grand jury returned indictments against Sheriff Atherton for prisoner escapes, Probate Judge Basil for falsifying records, ex-Police Judge Whiles for malfeasance, and ex-president Henry E Alford with Amos Ewing ex-treasurer of the agricultural college for embezzlement of government funds. Additional indictments were held back as the panel prepared further charges.
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Ltc
Govan
Payne County Grand Jury
Ageloyt
Sherif Atherton
Basil
Henry E. Alford
Amos Ewing
The
Agricultural College
Yvette Guilbert Takes New York by Storm in Her Debut
Immense Hammerstein's Olympia crowd greets Yvette Guilbert on her first U S appearance. An enthusiastic reception follows her opening songs as fans cheer and demand more encores after her performance of The Virgins verses and other pieces.
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New York
Music Hall
Hammerstein
Olympia
Yvette Guilbert
Andiente
Miss Lake Corbett's Divorce Purchases NYC House
Ex-wife of J. J. Corbett, Miss Lake Corbett, buys a four story brownstone at 43 West Eighty seventh Street for about 49000 after obtaining divorce. Also advertised are gifts and household items from various stores, with laundry and beverage promotions interspersed in the text.
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New York
Miss Lake
Pugilister J. Corbett
de Carlaw
Asa
A Verona Citizen Shot At Home In Missouri
A Verona resident, a prominent wealthier citizen, was shot dead at his doorstep late last night by an unseen assailant. Suspect named Zill is at large, while authorities pursue him amid ongoing investigation. The report also notes theatrical mischief during a family gathering and a Missouri Pacific ticket sale announcement for late December travel.
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Verona
Arena
Zill
Bow-Wow Author James Thorn ton Sent Home Penniless
A fragmentary Washington item reports author James Thorn ton, known for Daddy Wouldnt Buy Me 8 Bow-wow, is sent home to New York by friends after failing to free his jailed brothers and sinking into drink. His wife Bonnie Thornton grew seriously ill in New York, with no funds to reach her. The tale blends quirky quotes and stray clips from period humor.
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James Thornton
New York
Thornton
Washington
Bonnie Thornton
Isr Hneband
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