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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1899

Page

2

Topeka Society Reception for Mrs Hudson a Brilliant Social Triumph

Mrs David J Harding hosted a large reception in Topeka celebrating Mrs C H Hudson as she prepares to depart for Mexico City. The event featured a lavish dining room arrangement, red lighting, and a ballroom filled with hundreds of guests, with Mrs Johnston, Mrs Harting, and other local society figures in attendance. The orchestra played as guests admired decor including pink and green drapery, a central table display, and a bouquet of Ameri Beauty dahlias.

W. A. Jobnetos Wilkes Redwood Galt Topeka David J. Harding Charles It. Hudson City of Mexico Mn. Johastio A Boily Berriem Vie Dieuse Celine Larue Wits Inindur Ameri Beauty Harting Mrx Endean Homer Garditge Mra Hudenn Helly Ferna Ben Aterereen Waison Louise Willig Misa Redden Misq Willis Biack Ratan Binck W. J. Winck James Mapien Eer Stee

Entertainments and social events fill an afternoon

The article details numerous social gatherings hosted by Mr. Harding and others, including prize plays, dancing parties, and club entertainments. It lists attendees from New York to Atchison, Kansas, with multiple teas, dinners, and a charity performance.

Harding Frank Squires Fred Gordon Gordon Pate Tadiee Arthur Murphy Welcott Hudson A. i Lingatelt Morrie Schiegel Mire Drieahrich CW. Stoefried Monk Misk Lulu Fardyce Josephine VanAmburgh Helen Mise Katherine Erich Mise Lelaford Mise Leona Age Sarah Schreiber Hedrat Atchison Marlies Ctleamo C. Hume St. Louis B. M Hebard FO. Burkist Gied Hatchelt Max H. Mulur Morris Binvunson Hert Harris Charles Stevenson Kay Lyddane Artur Hudson

Society Naturalists elect officers for year in New Haven

SOCIETY NATURALISTS New Haven Conn American Society of Naturallers today elected officers for the ensuing year President Prof F G Wilson Columbia University vice presidents Prof Thaxter Harvard Prof Mall Solene Hopkins University Prof Williams Yale secretary Prof Mead Brown University treasurer Prof Metcalf Baltimore Women's College executive committee Prof Howes Cornell J S Kingsley Tufts. The annual dinner followed.

New Haven Willa Patton Dartmouth College W. G. Farlow

Premium Stamps Offer From Local Coal Co

An imperfect ad fragment advertises premium stamps called Blue Ones with a price of 299 wort hf Flue Premitan Stampa and a 3100 purchase incentive. It mentions Ti Dither words and a 2 for 2 deal. Contact PRE-TULLOCH CO at 16 West sth St, phone 405.

Pre-Tulloch Coal CO West Sth

Cleveland's Witness From Bed To Mobility

Princeton December 29 Grover Cleveland, confined to bed for three days, showed marked improvement today. The allvridine physician stated the former president was up and about the house and would soon be entirely recovered.

Cleveland Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland

Topeka theater farce a clever entertaining performance

In Topeka Crawford theater last night Walter B. Perkins starred in My Friend from India, drawing a large crowd. Perkins, famed for the New York run, delivered hearty humor as the quirky barber Erastus Enderhott, while the supporting company showed uneven strength but solid pacing of the performance.

Inia Walter B. Perkins Topeka Crawford Theater Perkins New York Patnindine Perking Bin Vokes

Patrol of the Atlantic Sheds Doubt on Neutrality Report

A Halifax navy yard official indicated orders may dispatch a party from the North American squadron to monitor alleged neutrality violations as two ships prepare to patrol the south and north Atlantic coasts. Communications between Halifax and the West Indies commander are noted while final orders are awaited.

Eice World Hatftux Great Britain Atlantic Youeete Navy Yard Ted War Ted War Vesada Erith Halifax West Indies

MUST PAY BANKERS TAX FOR INSURANCE FIRMS

New York December 2 The bureau of internal revenue rules that insurance companies calling on business are subject to the bankers tax under the war revenue law. Companies with New York headquarters will get formal notices today. Collector Treat is arranging meetings to discuss the ruling with company representatives. Tarbell of the Hartford Life Assurance society says no notice has been received yet and the firm awaits government position.

New York Bureau of Internal Revenue Ding Callinn Treat Tarbell Haiuitalle Life Assurance Society

Portuguese Officials Doubt Delagon Treaty Mention

New York December reports quote Portuguese consul Tavieres saying he has no knowledge of any treaty involving Delagon buying. He cautions a public would not be surprised if such an agreement existed, while the Portuguese chargé d affaires Duarte suggests Portugal should consider East African port issues. Both officials discuss credibility and potential public notice if a treaty had been confirmed.

MacArthur New York Lewis A. M A. Taviers Auoral Dela Senor Taviera I¢necto Diy Duarte Portugal

Democrats to Fight Bynum in New York Board Seat

Washington December 22 The Post reports that within days charges will be filed before a finance committee to oppose the confirmation of ex representative William J Bynum Democratic appointee for the New York board of approvers The committee plans to resist his installation arguing he is not a Democrat though he has aligned with the Republican party

Bynum Washington The Post Sev William J. Bynum Indiang New York Board of Approivers Hilierus Republican Party

Kyle Declares Independent Label Misleading

South Dakota senator Kyle, long listed as an Independent, declares allegiance to Republican values, criticizing Populist and socialist factions and urging fidelity to American institutions. He argues gold standard support, condemns silver demonetization, and predicts a Republican surge in South Dakota next year.

New York Waship Bay Steator Kyle South Dakota Iepublican United States Kyle Te Says Altgeld Debs Mr Kyle Republican Party Reform Ofer Mktley

Warning From Mexico On Imperialist Role Claims

Warning from Mexico cites Liberal newspaper in Imparetat accusing the United States of imperialist ambitions joining England, Russia, Germany and Prussia. It argues expansion leads to bankruptcy and coercive control of new possessions, reflecting party sentiment, with attacks on American missionaries and clerical opposition to US influence.

Mexico Imparetat Urgen Nvernt United States England Russia Germany Prasce Tmparcia Sten Ilaelf Strorn Philippines Great Britain South Africa Tita el Pain Catholic Daily Ilen Niiiwaya

Sousa's Named for Paris Exposition Band

New York reports Sec 21-Commissioner General Ferdinand W Peek appoints Sousa's band as the official American musical unit for the Paris exposition next year. Mr Rocca planned a European tour in 1335 but the Spanish war altered plans. The band will tour with the exposition, performing from eight to ten weeks, including the Lafayette monument unveiling near the Louvre on July 4.

New York Sec Ferdinand W. Peek United States Commission Souses Rocsa Hie Phin Louvre

Masons of Wichita Honor Grand Commander in Banquet

A Wichita banquet gathered Masons including Judge Thomas H. Caswell of San Francisco, sovereign grand commander for the southern jurisdiction. Several recipients received the thirty third degree in ceremonies with notable attendees from Oklahoma, South Dakota, Montana, and other states.

Masons Wichita Kan Thomas H. Caswell San Francisco America Kine Charles G. Conn Elmer & Bigckley Fred Stucky Chas. A. Hiller J. Dewitt Salina Edward Donnelly Guthrie C.gass Oklahoma City B. Langdon Fort Ecott Harper Cunnipenesa Oklabore Feb Furling South Dakota Catt Montana Thomas Wessixted

Trade and shipment details amid Transvaal war era actions

The article discusses American firms, including Chaney & Morton of New York, and Bristol’s Achue May & Co, with three ships the Maria Mashonw and Beatrier carrying 26,007 bags of flour to Lorenzo Marques. It notes contracts, prepayment, and avoidance of delivery amid war risks. ships bound for Delagon Hay s and Transvaal trade influence, with local impact in Deuxgoutay and rising prices.

New York Flem Huntter Beeliah Concert — Achue May d Co Bristol Bas Lorenzo Muraties Lorenso Marques Transvaal State Department Althoueh Our Min Lorenao Miarines Delagon Hays Larense

Warmest November on Kansas state records for climate report

The Weather Bureau reports November 1889 was the warmest on state records for thirteen counties and for the Agricultural College at Manhattan. Mean state temperature ran 6.9 degrees above normal while precipitation was mostly rain with scattered snow in places. western districts exceeded normal and eastern districts were below. The report notes frost in Cherokee county on the 2nd and discusses wheat growth, rainfall distribution, and daily temperature extremes across Kansas.

Climate and Crop Service Kansas Weather ‘Bureaur Agricultural College of Manhattan Agricultural College Waw Kearney Hamilton Morton Renobite Washington Atchikon Doniphan Eorthern Cheroker Excent & Price Atohlean Deniphan Nile Western Epi Ondaan Cherokee Atehisan Danthan Lacenra Hawins Shawnee Onwero Coolidge Enewood Frit River Chanute Colby Jon Clysee Cotembus Campbell Dodge City Kansas City

Alabama Governor Bryan talks free silver in New York visit

Governor Joseph F. Johnston of Alabama tours New York discussing his bid to succeed John T. Morgan. He cites free silver as a key issue and signals plans to campaign actively, with Inez mentioned as involved in the discourse.

Bryan Alabama New York Jimeph F. Johnston Alabame John T. Morgan C B. Stinator City Inez

Old and New South Dismissed From an Educational Standpoint

A fragmented OCR glimpse discusses education in the South, referencing figures such as Hines and Lehigh, and touches on themes of schooling, racial tolerance, and the role of education in societal progress. The text sporadically mentions Germany, America, and broader civic ideals, with uncertain names and places scattered throughout.

Saretens Tay Tone Brmdipetmema Rive Ind Laelplnn Wil Erin Shane Bor Cabin Alan Ipsvarriat

Adjudged Guilty in Superior Court in Boston Case

Keston Sosophine Woodbury was found guilty today in the superior court here after a trial. The verdict centers on statements she made about the arts scene and interviews she submitted, with a focus on what would be published in a Boston newspaper.

Keston Wec Mre Sosophine Woodbury Com Judie Bradley Rensweror Boston Cne Arts Selersin

Unclear era text about Portuguese consul and military figures

Portuguese consul thinks country will sell detagon as Manila reports December 23. Disjointed lines mention General Frederick Funston and General MacArthur with provisional appointments and unspecified actions. Text is garbled, making precise facts uncertain.

Manila Taris Joio Flassi Batce Custoca Orca Frederick Funston MacArthur Keaie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Topeka Society W. A. Johnston W. R. Smith C. H. Hudson Shubert J. Eee Stine Baker Mrs. Hardings Sixty Three Miaa Helen ‘Thompson Mise Moetia Robinson Mina ‘Thomp Amauinption Hall Dick Cowfert George Merryesse Clarence Brown Mralem Nanon Herren Dich Gomtart Bibel Steatsetback Batly Are. McArthur Artis Ernest Cray Minn Beata Travisson Miss Hell Tice Charles Lewis Adams Frotheatre Redden Chi- Mies Beenie Hayden Stephen Tialt Aie Beady Gothei Tick Rogers Doo Columbian University Mina Helen Grey Teton Reintens and Airs S. Cee Bre Cy C. Heardtom Brruce Cary Waithe Nou Ap Mensae Garys Chapman West Tenth Street Mink Gabrelalla Waisman Kanaan City Vielt Rive Cherk Emporia Gertrude Willett Ard Grange Speer Ada Ohio C. M. Atwood Christman Ollihorss AW Laeribe Bari Tuttle Mite Tse Clay Center Foy Parnest Holton Fiotet Grese Joplin Visting John F. Miteteth Adise & Weich Ie Tinten Kanese City Miles Afurearot Johnston Wil Jain Huiyon Lord Rm Destin Za Anse Cardif Dd Yrarsin Ambese Kathleen and Isabel la Tom Clements Kassas City Urey Cothan Macs Eousty Oy Satara Cone of Appnala Mygane Wright T.H. Munn Aerium Dick Johnecn New York Mercantine Company Ispermine Keretan City State Board of Educatun Ds Jodas Fiiena Moody Davies & Nicholpon Tampa Lerin Thole Janus K Pra Aimwell Uni Tanth Avenue Wwe Enet Wen Gts Ote Fe Clifford Murie Ope Bove Breckman Comin Factory Tata Einsylalie Lite Raion Padgett Ware Yemen Pirens Rhedle Ealing Aneka Cpanel Dolding Willy Funk Taterm Saenger Dewre Vatirona Maaager J. Frey Santa Uts Afternnan Thin Haat Santa Fenchia Walter Haron Tracy Intergat Titian Hurrie Mari Hi Nee Parenta al Harrin Ure Company Anit Ode & Block Tock Island de Fi Society Naturalists Raw Valley Wolff Packing Co Funston’s Place Sousa March King’s Organization Barney & Berry Winslow Kansas Avenue Delagoa Bryan Mis Gernd Otte Peephe Tas Mra Woodbury
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