Social and Personal in Topeka and Divinity
Topeka society notes list visitors and locals, including Miss Grace Weim, Miss Bana Ceane, Mrs. Wells host, and Mildred Stott with Leavenworth trips. Mentions J. Frost family trip to Beatrice, Mildred Stott in Leitance, and many arrivals and goodbyes among Topeka and area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gce Nurediy Effernoon
Grace Weim
Bana ‘Ceane
Mine Wells
Sandie
Leitonce
Hella Teever
Chiceraaeeete
C. C. Scoddard
Leavenworth
Georgy F
Josephine Dietricht
Bluit
Walter Bouszin
Mian
Grace Shartt
Emporia
Odin Ie Reggen
Tme Stat Blvard
Sett ‘Campbell
Stormont
Arentis
Prwnals
Weistesday
Afra Willis
Mie
Tupe
Mise Lille Titus
Kansan City
Afra AW
Jonnston
Li- Draré Hall
Edna Crane
Carinne Chast
Lillian Whitelock
Kansas University
PhGam
Fie Chata
Jesale Garwr Alize
Margaret On
Poe Atre
Junisha
Reggie Gye
Glenna Crgg
Will Alexander
D. W. Eastman
W. H. Baatman
Toa Leecher
T. Lewis
Willard Heli
Fam
Bonday
Hl. T. Atherton
Kansas
Str
Divight
Lena Pitts
Canties H. Trainer
Colorado Springs
J. Higgins
Jersey City
Topeka
Atchison
Minnie Warren
Uxt
St. Louis
Mire
Anderson
Capes
Ity
Rol- Ailsa
Mire Marcaret Bear
Omige City
Clyde Miller
Air
Miller
Diphtheria
Mianae
Lawrence
Pearce
Catherine Hughes
Mrn
O. A.pier
Herington
Sigel Eade
Bessie Penny
Hutchinson
Mixes Ebvarts
Lus- Fence
Folklore of a Past County Driving and Pumpkin Show
A fragment from a county newspaper notes a 1892 era response by Elisworth Driving and Pale Association to prior can see shows and races. The item reflects memory as dream and tradition, with local humor about former blockholders and Pustarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wMbe
Tn Tee
Kilsworth Driving and Pale Association
Elisworth
Elis- Moenee
Elisworth Driving and Pale Association
We Great
Egyptain Cotton Gains After Texas Ginning Breakthrough
Washington reports a Department of Agriculture fiber investigation confirms Egyptian cotton grown from Texas seed yields stronger fiber than native Egyptian stock. An improved gin reduces seed loss, achieving 79 pounds per hour on day one and 78.9 on day two, with potential U S value exceeding nine million dollars annually.
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Washington
Office of
Department of Agriculture
Texas
Anne Arows
W_ A. Wentworth
Unome
Gould and Rockefeller Railways Eye Consolidation
New York Feb 1 The latest rumor of consolidation centers on a union of Gould lines with Rockefeller interests. Possible amalgamation would involve Missouri Kansas Texas Texas Pacific and Great Northern. Rockefeller management boosted Missouri Kansas Texas net earnings by 2 1 million last year. The Texas Pacific also benefited from southwest business improvements.
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Gould and
Rockefeller
New York
Rublcond
Wall Street
Gould
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Texapo& Pacula
Interaithine & Great Northern
Rockefellers
Missouri, Kansas &Texas
Texas Pacific
Cancstone
Southwest
Opposition to Calderhead Sparks Blueprint for Marshall County Race
In Marsaville on February 1, Republican factions in Marshall County threaten unity behind E A Gerry or BE A Berry for Congress. Across Axtell, Giido, Irving, Blue Rapids and nearby towns, unrest rises as voters push for one candidate. Over 200 Republicans petition for unified action while Calderhead hints at a possible candidacy amid mounting discontent.
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Marshall County
E. A Gerry
Congress
Marsaville
Blarstad
BE. A. Berry
Axtell
Giido
Irving
Blue Rapids
Coluk
Blue Rapide
Berry
Calder
Pentecost Returns to Ministry Forms New Sect in New York
In New York in February L H Pentecost, known for resigning a prominent church years ago, announced in a public lecture his return to the ministry and the formation of a new sect faithful to Christ's religion. He renounced law careers, claimed Jesus founded a new church, and attracted about 100 followers forming a congregation under his leadership.
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Pentecost
New York
Feb
Hugh
Jesus
Perra
Dan Hanna as a Father in Divorce Case
Mrs Dan Hanna petitions for divorce in Cleveland alleging indulgence toward their children. In an interview she says their marriage ended abruptly and vows to focus on the children, while praising Mr Minn as a kind and indulgent father amid the dispute.
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Cleveland
Dan Hanna
Torr Muar
Tom
Minn
Deaths and Funes in Edinburgh Rural Fire Local
Abner Write of Edinburgh Scotland dies of tepitieldyneumosia at Satta Pe Hospital. Funeral services at his late residence Ard Gyro Cast of the shops. He leaves Rowite. Employed in the Riore House Department of the Santa Be. Members of the Scuctisa rockety WHE to attend the funeral. Meg. Neliiy M.ite formerly Sites Net in MM died January. Tecumseh D. C. Parents De ad Mrs. Chase Calkins were called to her bedside. She leaves husband and baby girl.
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Abner
Scotland
Tepitieldyneumosia
Satta Pe Hospital
Rowite
Riore House
Santa Be
Liexan Tate
Scuctisa Rockety
Meg
Neliiy M.ite
Bint Tecumseh
D. C
Chase Calkins
Andes
Dubuque Fever Prepares Alaska Klondike Party Scene
Dubuque residents plan a flurry of Alaska related departures within two weeks. Details list arrivals from towns including Dawes City and Casville with twenty plus dogs and a carload of supplies.
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Dubogue
Wen
Serween
Terry
Titty
Win
Port Arthur Opened to Trade in British Terms
Manchester Feb 1 Manchester Guardian reports a solution to the Far East issue with Port Arthur opened to trade on the same terms as Kiel Chou. Britain drops demand for Ta Lien Wan opening. Also notes a Faspt party dancing at 9:30 p.m. at Library hall Kindergarten event tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
The
Manchester Guardian
Port Arthur
Kino Chou
Great Britain
Ta Lien Wan
Library
Murphy on Stage Morals in Old Innocence Show
Tim Murphy of Texas Steer fame tours Crawford with a company of eleven in In Old Innocence a dressy little comedy. He praises Lottie Bowen as talented and studious, discusses the Charleston incident, and blames Clement Scott for harsh stage criticism while defending theater people as no worse than other professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Murphy
Fama
Crawford Sonteh
Mr. Murphy
Murphy
Topeka
Texes
Lottie Bowen
Charleston
Clement Scott
England
Scott
Miss Kelley Wed Her Husband's Name Is Watson
George Murbarger arrives from the Klondike with news that Emma Kelley, daughter of ex State Senator B Kelley, has married a rich man named Watson not Nigger Jim. Murbarger says Jim is not married and was seen in Tacoma recently. He notes no first name for Watson.
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Emma Kelley
Mr. B. Kelley
Topeka
Geo. Murbarger
Klondike
Jim
Tacoma
Russ Kelley
Alaska Klondike Advice Amid Stage Criticism
A reporter quotes guiding miners and prospectors discussing Alaska Klondike travel. Advice covers routes from Tacoma or Seattle to Alaska, dog teams, gear, clothing, and survival tips, emphasizing practical preparation and avoiding delays amid harsh summer conditions.
Russian Troops Pour Into Manchuria From Siberia
Russian forces advance into Manchuria from Siberia in large numbers. Reports describe troop movements across the region as authorities in Pekin coordinate responses and monitor the developing situation. The jet spate of dispatches notes strategic shifts and potential impact on regional stability.
Ratcliffe Withdraws Appeal in Wife Beating Case
New York report says actor D. Ratcliffe, under sentence for wife beating, indicted for perjury and accused of deathly acts, has withdrawn his appeal and will serve his sentence. District Attorney accepts a compromise. no further prosecutions will be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Journal
Howard D. Ratcliffe
St Montise
Ratcliffe
State Can't Appeal Only Lawbrokers Here That Right in Missouri
Beate City February 1 Division No 27 of the supreme court today dismissed the writ of error in the case of the State vs Keepers of the Road, denying the state the right to appeal to the supreme court in this matter. The court’s ruling leaves the decision of the lower court standing. The article notes public interest and describes the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the case. The piece also mentions the Missouri and Kansas association and a man named A B Wider whose condition remains grave as friends express hope for his recovery.
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A. B. Wider
Missouri & Kansas
Gold country venture and travel plans hinted at
The text notes unknown gold quantities in Alaska and suggests wealth for a determined seeker. It mentions Mr. Murbarevr leaving Topeka for Tacoma next Saturday to prepare a return trip to the gold country via Chileoot pass, with cleanup efforts following a sum.
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Alaska
Murbarevr
Topeka
Tacoma
Chileoot Pass
Bribery Inquiry Nears End Over Hanna Otis Vote
Columbus feb 1 the investigation into the alleged bid to sway Representative Otis to back Senator Hannas bid in the senatorial contest is winding down. Witness Journey T C Campbell testified again as Senators Robertson and Garfield questioned him. Campbell described his ties to Otis and Hanna while noting Otis preferred free silver and his own tariff stance. The committee aims to finish this week with no further witnesses.
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Columbus
Ohio
Otis
Hanns
Ate
Senate
T. C Campbell
Robertson
Garfield
Burke
Campbell
Ous
Hanna
Free Silver Club
Hana
Mare
Pelldeath
McKinley
Klondike King Plans Alaska Venture With Government Ties
Frank Phiseator, noted Klondike mining figure, claims 1.1 million dollars and sails with a prospecting party to Alaska. He reports talks with Secretary of War Alger in Washington about government explorations and confirms a Seattle departure on March 1 to begin work. He predicts railroads reaching Alaska within a year and says he will focus primarily on government interests.
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New Curtisse
Ind
Frank ‘Hiseator
Klondike
Baroja
Alaska
Phiscator
Washington
Alger
Seattle
Phiseator
Levine
Panned Qut Well and Races Fixed Scheme
Telegram from Tomst in West Siberia reports a lump of auriferous earth with 744 pounds of pure gold found at a Minussinsk district wash estate Cost two New Yorkers a large sum of money. Police seek Mike McGinness and Rew Murphy for ties to Frank Mener and others who allegedly fixed races. McGinness allegedly bet through others while Siva was beaten and McBriner learned McGinness bet without himself betting.
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St. Petersburg
Tomst
Siberia
Minussinsik
Cincinnati
Mike McGinness
Rew Murphy
Frank Mener
New York
Ed Hion
Louisville
Tord Wes
Siva
New
Pyel
MeKinness
Anther
McBriace
Man from Boston Sails Home After Mental Breakdown at Sea
Amos Stone of Boston was hospitalized in Astoria Oregon after a sea voyage aboard the Enterprise training ship. The report says the seaman, son of a jeweler, arrived in port in a distressed condition and was admitted for medical care.
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Amos Stone
Boston
Oregon Hospital
Astoria
Ore
Amos Stana
Poston
Main Street
Chartestown
Baltimore
Fire drives six men from second story at Mosh restaurant
Omaha fire dispatch reports flames at the Mosh restaurant, 128 Fairven Street, forcing six men to jump from the second story windows to escape. Firemen battled the blaze, with three men sustaining severe injuries and others escaping with minor injuries.
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Omaha
Fire Earks
Fairven Street
Murs
Fetish
Treitg McElroy
Ney
Strikers Called Back Invites Former C E M I Workers
Peoria Feb 1 information reaches railroad brotherhoods that Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad board chairman sent circulars to former employees who were in the 1934 strike inviting them to resume positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. U
Peoria
Chicago & Eastern Mlinois Railroad
First Reindeer Arrive for Klondike Use in New York
The Thingvalia Nine steamer Hecla arrived from Copenhagen with 35 reindeer for the Klondike. Seven died during the voyage from an original shipment of 42. Police Matron Thorpe returned from Leavenworth with three children to be placed in homes. In Topeka seven year old Roy Cunningham was adopted, and two infants Katharine and Atena, aged two months and one month, were adopted by families.
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Tacoma
Murburger
Topeka
Charles Seagraves
Northwest
Washington
Alasiell
Stewart River
Kiondike
Snow
el Dorado
Topka
Alaska
Klondike
Eich
Alanks
Seattle
Tatoma
Becauwe
Dyen
Neceam— Ry
Teast
New York
Thingvalia
Hecla
Copenhagen
Thorpe
Leavenworth
Roy Cunninghous
North Topeka
Katharine
Atena
Wind Stories From Oklahoma Landlord and Kansas Stranger
A Oklahoma landowner and a Kansas visitor debate wind power with tall, humorous anecdotes. The exchange features wind lifting objects, propelling creatures, and a whirlwind tale of a telegraph pole, framed in rustic frontier dialogue and New York Sun Journal flavor.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Rocket City
0. T
Lance
Ole
Sephyr
New York Sundey Journal
Bicycle police and the waiting woman tale
A bicycling ordinance leads a polite officer to escort a middle aged woman along a cerea street. She jokes she has waited over 80 years for this, and the officer reroutes, leaving her continuing her walk. The piece includes stray lines about self publishing and a homeseekers excursion offer via Union Pacific with Missouri and Texas destinations and a 27.00 round trip rate plus 2.00. The notice then lists ticket agents F. Lewis and C. Fulton at city and depot locations.
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Cerea
Justice's Office
Detroit Free Press
Union Pacific
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Arizona
New Alexico
F. A Lewiis
Market Report: Wheat and Commodities Mixed in Midwest Trade
Wheat opened strong amid short covering and limited supply with May futures firming. Oats held steady as wheat and corn moved with market tact. receipts modest. Provisions, crude oil, and barley traded varied with occasional firmer cash bids. Midwest notes show cautious demand and mixed futures activity.
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Wisc
Whart
Itee
Shorts
Revino
Turley
Liverpool
Etic
New York
Yustardas
Erin
Chicago Livestock Market Report Snapshot
Chicago market notes estimate hogs at 30,409 left over with 5.00 cash. cattle receipts 14,293 and shipments 2. hog receipts pending about 25,000 tomorrow. Texas and Kansas City markets referenced with cattle and cattle prices and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paty Selesta
Paka Sci
Texas
Nakes
Iam
Sheil
Hogan
Kansas City
Markentasdy
Wenas Stevie
Market Gossip and Freight Receipts Across Regions
Market gossip from W. A afiehast Co brokers notes Gras and Kansas City cattle receipts with 400 head, plus Northwestern and Chicago receipts, including 37 cars of wheat and various commodities. Sugar and coffee prices listed with fluctuating ranges, while forecasts for tomorrow estimate arrivals of corn and other grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Afiehast Commission Co
Gras
SM 'Wrast
Ka, Sr
Cattia
Kansas City
Sid Higiver
Northwestern
Meapold
Duluth
Kansas
Omaha
Chicago
Ahess
Corey
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Social and Personal
Divinity
Ellsworth Fair Association
Henlikont. Org
Tom Medival
Aethi Tmirien Pagut
Katy
Calderhead
Dubuque
Klondiker
China
Watson
Rich
George Murbarger
City
Becaue State
Manchuria
State Journal
BIG Klondike Sale
Todiana
West
Jerzarten
Atlanta Constitution
f_c. FULTON
Today's Market Report
Preas
the Copeland
At& S.E
J. C. Gordon
Prop
Crawford Theater Sud Maleriayaatiger
Enlinue Southern 1
Lumens Cinematoemph
Yen
Macksient
A Mission Co
Ava
Ujeisa
Fel
Ee & R
W. A. Michael Commission
Sixte Arcane
Topeks Kan
Gumnne
Soonien
BANK
Peta. Kanes
Union National Bank
Kansas Cy
E. Lux
Garvin
Tremaurer and
Beo'y Teleemone
Lux Commission Co
Kansam Ave
Toprim A. Uaxxee Ee
Bank of Twgek
Chassiey
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