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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1901

Page

12

Landing of Pilgrims Commemorated by Detroit England Society

In Detroit on December 2i more than three hundred members of the England Society of Detroit gathered for the seventh manual banquet at Russell hall. Speakers included Poston mace Witines Lyon and ex-Senator Sonn Parton, with Professor Phelps presenting verses and two new characters, Franklin Tin and Jonathan Edwards, depicted as embodying New England traits.

Detroit Mich England Society of Detroit Joe Russell Ecenaee Poston Mace Witines Lyon Weaer Phelps Ives Se Penmnes Frank Tin Jonathan Edwards Princeton University waEmene Taker New England United States

Merwe Adds Bank To Growing National State Network

Wall Street cites Herald report that Chan W Merwe has acquired another bank, expanding his network of national and state banks. The newest is the Fourteenth Street state bank with 100000 capital and 80000 surplus, deposits around 1.308 million. New Year Santa Fe rail rates: 1 1 3 for round trips within 200 miles of To ke, tickets sold Dec 4 25 and Jan 1 1902, returning Jan 2.

Mores New York Wall Street Saya the Herald Chan W. Merwe Haw Fourteenth Street Bank Santa Fe Toke Mead

Modern Woodmen Appeal Over Taylor Insurance Judgment

The Modern Woodmen of America appeal to the supreme court after a Taylor insurance policy judgment of 24148 against the order. Edna Taylor obtained the suit against T I Taylor of Circleville claiming the order knew of his liquor and drug use for eighteen months before death yet continued to accept assessments. The trial court ruled the policy valid and payable.

Taylor Ena

Municipal League Meeting Moved During Exposition

The Kansas Municipal League of Cities of the First plans to shift its meeting from January 22 to February during the Wichita exposition. Officials stated the change aims to avoid winter travel issues as most members will attend the exposition.

Municipal League Amon McLain Kansas Municipal League of Cities League Wichita

Christmas Plans for Roosevelt Family Reportedly Quiet

Washington December 21 President Roosevelt has not finished his holiday plans. He may join relatives for a few days’ river shooting. The report that he will go is considered unlikely by officials.

Washington Roosevelt

Ad Guy Yeathruey Plan For City Christmas Aid

A meeting was held in the afternoon to consider a plan for holiday relief. Supplies were gathered from several schoolhouses and distributed to residents, with rooms prepared for storage and a focus on aiding the Christman destinatary during the season.

Guy Yeathruey Mau Pirat Saenkea

Presbyterian Colleges Form Union in the Middle West

Those of the Middle West organize a union of Presbyterian colleges. Officers elected include President Dr Ion P. Kane of Wabash College and Vice President James Wallace of MacAlester College, aiming to promote church education.

Prenbyterian Colleges Middle West

Two New York Banks to Unite

In New York on December 2, the Bank of Manhattan plans to absorb the Corn Exchange Bank after an offered six dollars per share for stock. Mechanics and Traders Bank directors have accepted the union, noting the Brooklyn bank as a 30 year old institution with capital stock of 100000 dollars and a surplus of 180000 dollars.

New York Change Bank of Manhattan Corn Exchange Bank Mechanics and Brooklyn Cyslinta Ution Maya Wix Frances

Community clubs host varied social evening and notices

On December 16 the Ceramic Art club met with Ruakin Art club at the Misses Dennis home at 17 Tyler Street. The gathering included reports on state charity work, industrial school efforts, and a talk on the Roycroft movement founded by Elbert Hubbard in Aurora, Nova. Music and refreshments followed with many local attendees named, plus notes on smaller social visits, dances, and upcoming parties among Topeka residents and visitors from nearby towns.

Ceramic Art Club Ruakin Art Club Misses Dennis Tyler Street Taforma Comenition A. H. Thompson Turk Inchison J. R. Hague Roycrefters Aurora Nova Elbert Hubbard Hubbard

Christmas activities and visits across several towns

Gas City plans a visit by Mise Haug next week while the Industrial Women's club will hold a Christmas tree event Tuesday afternoon at Sixth and Lake. Donahue travels to Leavenworth Tuesday to spend Christmas with relatives. Lem White of La Junta will celebrate in Topers with Mrs. and family. Helen Quigley from Sterling is spending the holidays with Dr. and Mrs. C B Reed. her father William Quigley arrives Tuesday. Mr Harvey Worril gave a concert with Mr Io.

Emory Leland Art Institute In Chicago Topeka Cyrus Leland Eida ® Morehouse Arthur Durant Morehouse Durant Columbia Seis J. Strand Abby Ware Eel Crosby Helen Louise St. Louis Crosby Ther Anon Quigley Beering Wists Emporia Ada Moan St. Marys A. K. Wilson Ada Fulcher Charles C. Graves Witt Oklahawa Georgia Graves Gas City Mise Haug Industrial Edoot Chase Woman's Club Lake Whi

Crumble to Dust Flats Faulty West Eighth Street Pavement

City engineer reports two block area on West Eighth resurfaced by Barber Asphalt crumbling. Damaged sections appear on Kaneas Avenue and Quincy Street as well. Council debates paying the $1,500 still owed and releasing Barber from obligations despite sustained poor repairs.

West Eighth Street Barber Asphalt Company Kaneas Fifth Sixth McCabe Oe Mattingly Ee Asphy Barber Company West Eighth Quincy Street Eighth Ninth Barber Muast Eer McCabeauld T “T Dam EB. B. Demarest Council O. K

Calyve's Protégé Meets Great Singer in New York

Emma Calve, the lyric artist, visits New York with her protege Edza Darch of Angeles California. Calve praises Darch as gifted and plans to have her study in New York under trusted guardians, then accompany her to France for further study.

Edza Darch New York Emma Calve Angeles Cal USA Calva California Tetoners Ena Cone France Atudy

TO SEARCH THE RIVER Submarine Lighting Apparatus

A river search effort is underway as authorities employ a submarine lighting apparatus to assist in locating a missing girl. The operation focuses on the river area where the disappearance occurred, with officials coordinating the response and monitoring the progress closely.

Hoyt Pitifully Insane Corneliyn Hoy Laid Before Authorities

An elderly man known as Corneliyn Hoy was found violently insane at a Parkdale address near Eighth and Lake streets. Neighbors reported disturbances including water on the floor and a knife threat, but no violence occurred. He will be committed to an asylum. holiday rail rates and sale dates are noted for nearby travel.

Corneliyn Hoy Sollee

Topeka Promotes Omaha Emporia Line Through City

The Omaha Kansas Gulf line to connect Omaha and Emporia would pass near Topeka touching Bushong and crossing the Missouri Pacific in Marshall or Nemaha counties. Proponents claim lower coal freight costs and a north south route for Omaha Packers. Kansas men including Frank Willard Franklyn Hunt W C Perry H P Wright Richard Nevins Jr are among corporators. Local interest hinges on Topeka capital and potential local aid.

Topeka Missouri, Kansan & Texas Railroad Omaha Emporia Sansa Song Central Marshall County Bushong Salera Missouri Pacific Marshall Nemaha County Atchison Kansas City T. J. Anderooh Kansans City Pittsburg Lew Kansa City Santa Fe Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroxis Omaha Packers Frank Willard Franklyn Hunt W. C. Perry H. P. Wright Richard Nevins, Jr Kansas Richard Nevins The State Journal Mulvane Concerning

Hamilton Married in St Louis Theater Circle

Miss Jane Oaker wife of Hale Hamilton and James K. Hackett’s leading lady, wed at Miss Oaker’s home in St Louis. Miss Oaker's real name is Minnie Dorothy Peper, granddaughter of a St Louis multimillionaire. The couple, connected to the production Don Caesar's Return, have plans for engagements with their company in Washington and other cities.

Jane Oaker James K. Hackett Don Caeser Hale Hamilton Topeka Miss Oaker St. Louis Minnie Dorothy Peper Christian Leon Seth Thuin Mranakin M. Hamilton St. Loutieriaay Washington D. C

McKinley Memorial Drive Seeks $50000 More Funding

Cleveland reports encouraging progress as the McKinley Memorial association aims to raise half a million dollars. An apportionment allocates the total among states by population and location, with New York asked for 180000 dollars and North Carolina assigned 1000 dollars, others proportionate.

Cleveland McKinley Memorial Association Union New York Olg North Carolina

Train wreck halts line after rail breaks in cold weather

A derailment west of Gi as causes 20 cars of merchandise to spill into the Mi river while three passenger trains are held. Cold weather blamed for the rail break. In Mobile December records run warmer. A negro man froze to death in Baldwin.

Pau Wer Meena Mont Allen Gias Grerland Mobile Baldwin

Stand to Lose 20 Million Over Meat Inspection Change

The article notes a potential loss of twenty million dollars tied to ending microscopic meat inspections. It discusses congressional appropriations, authority to grant funding, and persistent use of inspections despite notices to packing interests through the Bureau of Animal Industry.

Congress Bureau of Animal Industry

Panic in Cable Shares Rumbles London Markets

London traders endured a week of sharp sell offs in cable company stocks after Marconi wireless transmission optimism. Anglo American preferred fell seven points and ordinary shares four, Eastern Telegraph slid about six percent amid broader bear movement and real selling pressure.

London Securities of Cable Companies

Russell Harrison admitted to court of claims practice

Russell Harrison, son of the late President Benjamin Harrison, was admitted to practice at the court of claims. He stated he was present on legal business and denied opposing a pension for Mrs. Benjamin Harrison. The report of opposition to the pension was unfounded.

Washington Wee Russell v. Harrison Benjamin Harrison Court of Claims Harrison W. Th. Haig Benjamin Hiig

Two Trains Wrecked Near Milan and Prison Term Fines

The report notes a Paris case where a defendant faces two months in prison and a 500 franc fine for repeated attempted escapes. A separate Milan incident details two trains wrecked near Striegano ten miles southeast of Milan, with casualties and many injured. A line mentions Pine syrup marketed for children and throat remedies.

Milan Rome Cotlimion Strieg- Bano Milam Sli Siendant Reveau

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