Topeka Society Recaps Quiet Week of Socials and Weddings
A Topeka society page reviews a calm week with key events including Mrs Luther Barns reception on Tyler Street, Mrs Homer Low’s Fort Worth tied event, and a Friday Anna Ampleby Charles C Graven marriage in Jefferson Street. Notables such as Mrs Parkhurst and Nina Thomas receive compliments from New York, while diverse club dances and Chautauqua plans fill the social calendar awaiting postholiday resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cleveland
Ralph Oye
Green Mountain Falls
Colo
Vera Low
Homer Low
Fort Worth
Texas
J. Mokier
Manola Club
Luther Hirns
Tyler Street
Gothard BE. Hoery
Kansas City
Eva Dewey
Wichili
Guvete
Honet
William Eugene Stanley
Anna Ampleby
Charles C. Graven
Oklahoma City
Jefersom Street
Gather Burns
Grande Club
Heatrice Powter
Huarri- Son Street
Flyperton
Steinberg's
Musical Courier
Topeka
Mra Parkhurst
Hierminginge
Nina Thomas
Mons
Thors
Hemus
Tevor Epps
Base Dalley
Josephine Shellie
Hartixott
David Palmer
Lowell
Myrtle Jetmare
Dutech
Rosamond Horton
New York
Irving
Kate Gunther
Charles Adams
Campbell
Senate confirms Knox nomination and postmaster shakeup
The Senate confirms Attorney General Knox. Postmaster General Smith resigns. Henry C. Payor of Wisconsin named to cabinet. Other items note Hay-Pauncefote treaty ratified 7 to 6, and various incidents from gas explosions to train wrecks and political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Knox
Smith
Henry C. Payor
Wisconsin
Dohenniesburg
Kritzinger
Hanover Head
Bonine
James S Ayres
Pittsburg
Southern Pacific
California
Roosevelt
Wilder S. Aietraff
Zapelen
Cyrus Lelam
Scotland
Ireland
Belgium
Spalding
National League
Waton
Andrew Freedman
Players’ Association
Waiteth
Rimi
Pepmojvania
New York
Philadelphia
Erie
Wilflusasport
Tires
Mareoul
Newfoundland
Cornwall
St. Louis Exposition
Louisiana
United States
Congress
Getting Used to Things and the Divine Discontent
A reflective passage on human adaptation noting how people adjust to comforts like watches, clothes, and meals. The speaker observes that after initial desire fades, happiness wanes, yet the urge for more persists, a notion tied to a sense of divine discontent discussed by Albert’s uncle and Mrs Leslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanny
Ant
Zoe
Bomvestlor
Albert
Mrs. Lesiie
Water Scarcity Looms Over Pilot Grove Community
An old New York Journal dispatch from Pilot Grove Missouri describes extreme drought conditions. A city woman visits and notes the cloth on the dining table is dirty from lack of water, while locals recount rain scarcity since last spring. Cattle drought memory fades, yet a rainfall brings renewed water and humor as stock drink from pooled pond water. chickens struggle but survive, and a rural preacher notes absenteeism among women in church.
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New York Journal
Pilot Grove
Dave
St. Louis
Cooper County
Dee
Charles Stites
Coon Creek
Mr. Stites
Presbyterian Church
Young man seeks farm manager job in Topeka area
An old German couple near Topeka offered their farm at death to any steady youth willing to manage and care for them. Dozens of applicants crowded a free employment agency including a Hoboken, New Jersey man who claimed interest as the first applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
Topeka
Williams
Hoboken
N. J
Kansas
Man Looks to Buy German Farmer's Property After Early Tuesday Deal
Fortune favored a man who sought a farm purchase, arranging an early Tuesday meeting with the German farm owner and securing a deal. He is said to be living on the farm now after the transaction.
Heating Plant Keeps State House Warm Amid Cold Spell
State house staff praise the new heating plant as it maintains comfortable offices during a cold spell. Auditor and Superintendent of Public Instruction offices stay hot, with temperatures reaching around 90 degrees, while overall steam use is lower than with the old system. The upgrade reduces smoke, avoids damage to the dome and walls, and provides efficient heating with about five pounds of steam, aided by a valve that lowers steam for interior heating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee District Court
Raven
W. EL Stenley
Mexico
Lo T. Matthews
Washburn
Burlington
Wyoming
Flw
Emerson
Mattie Lewis
J. BP. Lewis
Hub Clothing
L- Short
Santa Fe
Chanute
Crawford's
First Baptist
G. J. Julser
Eutehopal
State House
State Auditor
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
A. V. Lindell
Nelson
al Nooney
Marnhe
Anaconda Mines Closure Rumor Shocks Boston
A private dispatch from Boston asserts the Anaconda mines of the Amalgamated Copper Company are not working. The report, dated December 21, cites ongoing closure rumors affecting mineral output and local industry expectations.
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Boston
Amalgamated Copper Company
Amalgamated Copper Plant Closure Details Missing
The dispatch provides no confirmation or timing for the plant closure. It notes only a price drop in raw copper and Amalgamated company plans to curtail mine output until surplus stock is disposed of and the market stabilizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Company
Religious Mania Shrouds St. Augustine Detention Woman
A young woman removed from St. Augustine seminary to a detention hospital, who claims the name Frances Ross of Portland Oregon, is the subject of an inquiry. Dr. Hunter terms her illness an acute religious mania from over study. Officials suspect a fictitious name. She has been violent, refused food, and won’t discuss where she obtained money and valuables.
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Chicago
St. Augustine Seminary
Frances Ross
Portland
Ore
Hunter
Girl Defends Herself in Cleveland Street Attack
Irene Gerlin an 18 year old Central High pupil of 139 Kennard Street, Cleveland, fought off a man who seized her at Kennard Street and Euclid Avenue. She struck him in the face with her weapon, knocked him down, then ran home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevelyna
Asec
Irene Gerlin
Kennard Street
Central High School
Euclid
Girl fights burglar at Justice Webb office
In Youngstown Ohio a stranger entered Justice Webb's office and tried to force Miss Clementine Hamilton to open a safe holding 2,000. She resisted, shot at the intruder with a revolver, and he fled. Also, Atchison Kansas fire destroyed the furniture factory, with losses around 25,000. Unknown insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, O
Webb Thas
Clementine Hamilton
Harmilton
Fred
Atchison, Kan
Atchison Furniture Factory
AMONG RAILROAD PEOPLE CARE OF STEEL UNFUNDED
Amid repairs and shop needs for railroad crews, several large consignments and parts were moved for the canal opening progress. Ward reports from Dil Waldron about a new scale inspector role in Colorida and Basta Ve, with future postings and duties discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trutt
Ward
Dil Waldron
Sidney Hitcheneck
Acquainsaners
Topeka
Tee
Eire
Frances Westerns
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Topeka Society
Wyck
Luther Barns
Topekans
Mrs. Parkhurst and
Nature
Topeka People
Vollels
Florence
Mie
WS. Blick
Leavenworth
Mira
Black
Atrs
Mra
Novoma Wear
Greenwood Avenue
Porn
Frederick Pruer
Leavenoh Sie
Roy Rogers
Saginaw, Mith
Mra Rogers
A. Wentworth
Tenth Avenue
Nettie Ware
Vassar
Air
Frank Shepherd
Son Tous
St. Louia
Oer Shepherd
Aear
W. 4
Beaty
See
Hia
Aenativers
Allee
Bemis
Mies M. R. White
Panty Rochen
Tce
Behar
News OF the
Dr. Harper
University of Chicago
John Rockefeller
Lord Rosebery
Salisbury
Liberal Party
Spiesch
Schley ‘Court of Inquiry
Meee
Benham
Ramsey
Miral
Admiral Dewey
Sochley
Court of Inquiry
Sampaca Fies
Cae
National Board of Abitration
England
Wm. J. Sewell
Camden
Thos C. Platt
Eminet
William Allen White
Sranes Dmca
Munsey’s
Omaha-Emporia Road
Missouri Valley
Eagle Health
Eagle Health Breakfast Food
Kansas Labor
Kansas Capital
THE
Ralston Yeast .Co
Topeka, Kansas
Missouri
Girl
Girl Roots
Mountain View
City Ticket Office
Union Pacific KR. Hi
Kanees Ave
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