Social and Personal notes from Topeka society
Recent items from Topeka and vicinity detail entertainments and gatherings. Alike Grace Weiss and Edna Weiss hosted a Thursday afternoon event with a long guest list, including Grace Svorris Lilian Hafield and many others. The Topeka Peers Club organized recently with Dean Low as president and plans a charitable theater room, while a Card Party hosted by Miss Beck drew friends for an afternoon of games.
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Grace Weiss
Mine Edna
Mins Weiss
Topeka
Dean Low
Hubert Pierce
Mics Vireiline Mulvane
Secree
Ae Ha
Elocution Recital and Violin Solo at Washburn College
DC visits her parents as Washburn College hosts an elocution recital this evening featuring Miss Pearlude Prescott on the violin for Mr. Wil De Ford of Ottawa. The Adalo Mandolin will perform at the First Methodist Church Sunday school session. Engraved cards and souvenir favors offered by local agents and Mrs. J R Hague at 517 Kansas Ave.
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Clemons
Parsons
Kan
Jack Newman
Frances Moon
Sabena
Ed Horder
Lendiitly
Cub
AF. Horner
Misa
Marguerite Clemons
Jack Fewimen
Tarlor
Misa Richards
Horton
Ars
Evra
Bethany Us
Theresa Toedington
James Irons
Leavenoy
Hudson's Hall
Quinton
Tres
Treox
Topeka
Lawrence
Gertrude Dever-eaux
Mix Sunanie Gay
Mtury Moon
Zita McClintock
Vir«illite Mulvane
Exterley
Me. Marthat
Wi Wikidal
Guilford Dudley
Joe Morgai
Walter Hirer
Adrian Sherman
W. H. Durray
Strong City
Epont Paar
J. Baranger
Clay Center
Portia Club
Startsman
Modern Literature
Harmony Hall
Hudson
Louive Witla
Mexico
Om Iis
Boris Puss
Shakespeare
Lillian Constant
Ottawa
J. L. Conat
Taylor
E. Mettnenny
Washington
Men
W. A. Potter
Washburn College
Pearlude Prescott
Wil de Ford
Ottawawaa
J. R. Hague
Kansas
Romany Queen Secured for Carnival of Nations in Topeka
The Romany Gypsy queen elect Molly Fryer Stackovitch, bride of three months, will appear at the Carnival of Nations in Hamilton Bell, Topeka, February 2. She speaks twelve languages with an interpreter sister, and will be in the Gypsy cave with other performers. The week features concerts, dances, and booths with pageantry and a Streets of Cairo wedding.
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Molly Fryer
Eae Ape
Topeka
Garaland
Fier
Molly Pryer
Stackovitch
Eaid
Fo-Lawe
Gypsy Cave
Hamilton Bell
Marshall
Charg
Apollo Mandolin Club
Steinberg
Pe Hows
Annie
Harriet
Cairo
Ptxe
Groty Camp
Cave
Annié Jones
Helen Wilson
Fila Hinckley
Martha Spivey
Stolly Ty
Emily King
Sigma Sigma Elsh
Mabel Ray Martin
Martie Whaley
Preneh Booth
Emily Elliott
Emma Dennis
Florence Horn
Margaret Hear
Mise Georgiana Waston
Jem Frost
Grace Foulks
Bpanisth Booth
Frances Moon
Mabel Wilson
Mabel Quistey
Jappantss
Tea Gardei
Miseca
Mabel Baker
Santa Waters
Iceland
Harriet Jones
Grace Wels
Mabel Knowles
Witcox
Lineals
St. Valentine Postofice
Mary Moon
Lilien Tet
Edna Crane
Lilian Whitelock
English Booth
Myrtle
Ivah Davis
Edna McClintock
Gertrude Devereaux
Susie Gay
Miss Whitney Resigns From Carnival Star Role
Miss Edna Whitney of Chillicothe resigns from the vaude ville company on a star tour after returning home. Alexander Mc Allister the magician is named to replace her as star. Whitney may appear again later, but her future on stage is uncertain as the troupe plans next summer’s country tour.
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Edna Whitney
Chillicothe
Loren
Topela Carnival
Nischtlain
Vaude- Ville Company
Mima
Alexander McAllister
Miss Whitney
Watte
Miss Wallney
Musical recital at Bethany College and Turner Society anniversary
Local item notes a Bethany college music recital this evening and next Thursday Turner Society anniversary at Turner Garden. It also covers a street accident injuring Mrs. Jack Weaver, police financial reports, a county fair incident, and a First Presbyterian church concert for the music fund with detailed solo and quartet performances.
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Bethany College
Turner Society
Turner Garden
Jack Weaver
Keith
Sixt
Kandes Avenue
Janary
Atchison
Anes
Bottie Carroits
Reilly
Win
Montwr
Juliet Towson
Chesney Frilay
George nEth
Bogarth
Kansas Avenue
Whitaker
First Presbyterian Church
Priday Eninge
W. Vor. Duttsen
Myrtle Mitchell
David Ovie
Plainfield Fire Destroys Evarts Block and Town Areas
A severe blaze engulfed central Plainfield destroying the Evarts block and several business districts. The post office and multiple firms including Shestohen and McCreary faced losses while the Opera House network suffered damage. Citizens urged to subscribe to The State Journal for updates.
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Plainfield
Aurem
Cheese and fruit exhibits planned for Transmississippi fair
Wisconsin producers from the state horticultural society and the state cheese makers association concluded a session in Madison on February 6 with plans to exhibit at the Transmississippi exposition in Omaha. The horticultural society approved 3500 for expenses while the cheese makers did not appropriate funds.
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Wisconsin
Omaha
Madison
Wis
State Hor Healthral Society
State Cheese Makers’ Association
Horticultural Society
No Peace Claims Split GOPRising Harmony Is Impossible
New York February 5 The committee of 83 Republicans opposing the estatics organization replies to ex Gov Levi P Aferton and allies that harmony under current conditions is not possible. The note signals continued factionalism within the party.
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Committee of N
New York
Committee of 83
Estatics
Levi P. Aferton
Two Dallas Brothers Injured In Self Made Invention Blast
A Dallas incident reports Joe Write and his brother Gus injured when their self built machine exploded. They were blown through a window, suffered internal injuries, and suffered blast damage to building and equipment.
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Dallas
St Louis
Febs
Republic
Tex
Joe Write
Gus
Sheet of Fame
Woman Goes Mad in East Seventh Street Room
Mia Short widow of a gambler, living at 114 East Seventh Street, slumped into a violent insanity on Friday afternoon. Police and medical staff fought to restrain her as she raved and broke windows and fixtures. Taken to the Welland insane asylum, she remained dangerous and unrecognizable, described by officials as one of the most horrible scenes.
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Mia Short
Wand Kithot
East Seventh Street
Steele
Willisins
Thorpe
Mitciwl
A. Ryder
Sandy’ Shert
AEP Looking Woman Once Tied To Prosperous Quincy Street Life
AEP, once prosperous with her husband at the northwest corner of Tenth and Quincy Streets, built a distinctive ramble brick flat on Quincy north of Tenth. Foreclosure due to marriage collapse ended that era. In the room where Mrs Short went insane, several ill conceived paintings reveal her artistic talent. While bedridden by the officer, she imagined painting. She endured great agony and morphine addiction.
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Tenth and
Quincy Streets
Quincy Street
Tenth Street
NOW A CIRCUS QUEEN
Miss Edna Whitney a cigarette girl and vaudeville star has been engaged for Sellarothers big show this year She will join in late April to ride in the chariot as Lathors Queen and perform in Bulme roles in all parades and shows Her manager Victor Lee released the contract and called this the best paying engagement yet for Miss Whitney.
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Edna Whitney
Sellarothers
Victor Lee
Miss Whitney
Chillicothe
Lathor
South Before the War at Crawford Theater Delights Audience
A lively show titled The South Before the War played at Crawford Theater last night. A vaudeville minstrelsy blend featured about 60 performers, a band, and an orchestra in a plantation levee setting with a concluding Gilks walk.
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Crawford Theater
Parqllette
Shawnee Fire Insurance praised by Kansas official
Webb McNall, Kansas Superintendent of Insurance, completes a thorough examination of the Shawnee Fire Insurance Company of Topeka. He finds the company well managed, meeting all reporting forms, with gilt edged securities and strong assets. The report notes the firm paid 431000 in losses and grew Kansas business, while remaining compliant and trusted.
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Webb McNall
McNall
Shawnee Fire Insurance Company
Topeka
J. W. Going
Shawned Fire Insurance Company
Kansas
Shawnes Fire Insurance Company
Durne Ie
George T. Anthony
Soie Petrons
Fwr
Wien
Java
Sons and Daughters of Justice
Knights of Pythias
Sixth
Quincy Streets
Fridmy Evenims
Fight Over George Delays Crete Governor Bid
Reports say the sultan postpones the Crete governorship question of Prince George of Greece amid international opposition. Emperor William of Germany reportedly advised against his appointment, with Austria also opposing.
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Thessaly
Prince George
Greece
Crete
William
Germany
George
Gersnap
Oldenburg
Haron de Calice
Ahe Porte
Austria
Market Report Reflects Mixed Global Grains and Provisions
The State Journal carries a condensed AP market report noting mixed action in Liverpool and U S markets. Wheat trends show an overall downward drift with brief rallies, while provisions firmed with packers buying and export demand supporting gains. Bids for May linger around the 2c to 3c range as futures navigate foreign droughts and domestic supply shifts.
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Quire
Ateady
WRC
Liverpool
le Renner
Baitaih
Gago
Torelnis
California
Australia
Bake
Hina
Ske
May
Tre- Borseg
Ars
Maylard
Harliy
Re Hi
Ate
Blaxcash
Northwestern
Tm Lothy
Chisaze
Cave
Teter
Jones
Letterle
Sims
Soac
Chicago Livestock Market Update Feb 5
Chicago and Kansas City livestock published mixed receipts and prices. Hog receipts near 2.00 per cwt with steady market. cattle and sheep listed with varying deposits. Kansas City reports steady hogs and cattle. wheat and cotton markets show minor shifts. general commodities outlook. Teams and bids shown for hogs, cattle, sheep, and produce markets.
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Meagu
Kansas City
Kansan City
Feb
Poultone
Kavane City
Bae
Timothy
Choles Prairie
Ranges of Prices Reported in Local Stocks
Prices in local markets show varied ranges as Mitestan Coy workers and other traders list stocks. West area quotes indicate unsettled values with demand patterns unclear at closing.
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Mitestan Coy Wrokera
Ate West Gaa
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Viennes Club
Welaay Avennue
Mies Grace Svorris
Lilian Hafield
Li- Was Valentine
Gertrude Stelliman
Jme
Hinman Hagar
MaGrace Noble
Glen Hatfeld
Valentine
Fred Stevenson
JF Tite Snattinger
Will Davis
Clarke Dalley
Roger van Hook
Merrie King
WI Tinker
Air
George Barry
David Norton
Laurie Feil
Matcoig Garrard
Paul Rosh
Curtis Bailey
Fred Gehegen
Wil Hilton
Harry Beart
Gus Dalvan
Harley Uniiion
Marvey Day
Chas. Drew
Day Karr
Chaees
Etim Beck
Winifred Priscott
Sarah Shull
Risa Neils Kirk
Sadie Downing
Anna Heck
Errol Buckmaster
Niles
Frank Barkley
Earl Graham
Mex War- Sall
Ray Wardall
Herbert Roblevon
Harry Lowen
Henry B. Beermann
Kansas Ave
Creaby Bros
Eadarner
Chicago
Portunes
Sells Brothers’ Circus
G. W. Stausheld
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Swift & Halliday Drug Co
The
Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago Livestock Market
Mentee Eplanon
Sa Seidating Gate
York
W. A. Michust Commission Co
Caine
Ravens City
Wwateady
Genuba
Sa Ipane
groLibe
Missouri
W. A. Michael Commission
West Ginta
Teeotien
Heasenabl Matsha
cutriaLansas Union National
BAM
Ganvin
Teessucer
Seoy Telefuone
Lux Commission Co
Kannan Ave
Topema, Han, Es
Reprorscem
Sentral Nations Bank
Tapike Bank of
Topena
Ear Nou
Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works
Rodviger
Smoke —Klauer
Es National Stables Ghienrist Brea, Propre
Topeka Transfer CO
F. P. Bacon
Kas
Tent & Awning Co
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