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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1904

Page

9

Topeka paving bids delayed until March plan

Contractors say raising costs and scarce labor will slow brick paving projects in Topeka. City officials, led by City Enuenuet BicCabe and Councilman Ramsey, anticipate completing remaining last year’s paving left over by summer. March 1 votes on East Eighth Avenue and cemetery access paving petitions loom with Mayor Bergundthal ready to veto unnecessary pitches.

James F Mycabe Galt McCabe Topeka Enuenuet Sant Beatin Avork Ottawa Dolt Derick Bhuwnen Okintio Ramsey Mr. Ramsey Alured East Eighth Avene Shunganung Creek Tse Ackell Bergundthal

Do I sell my own make

A speaker defends self production and ability to craft goods for sale, challenging the notion that they are merely a druggist who cannot create market items. The remark asserts autonomy and capability in making and selling products.

Mine Disaster At Wirsaw Conveyor Injures and Kills Workers

At St Petersburgh February report says key workers died in a mine cave in the Wirsaw Viena railroad project. An explosion followed an old smelting related incident, with many injured burned. The Waist Club meeting at Topeka featured Copeland Hammatt West Penneieirap as high scorers in a local sports meet with various pairings and scores listed.

St. Peterebups Wirsaw Viena Buguta Copeland Hammatt West Penneieirap Topeka Harmmattos i Potnent Davis Suilth and Noble Engle Ard Sibley Hart Crate Averiter Rast Weer Gruehnwood Filah Pennekamp

California 925,00 Tickets On Sale In March And April

Interpreting the notice shows tickets on sale during March and April for travel via Banta Pe, with intermediate point stops and limited privileges. For full information contact P. T. A. Topeka and request the Trop Jere ture address.

Banta Pe Alet Taurkt Inve Cho Topeka

Famous contralto Schumann-Heink to appear March twenty fourth

The article recalls Mme Schumann-Heink debuting in Dresden in 1882 and her early career in Hamburg under Bernhard Pollini. It notes she was once teased as a comic old woman by a manager and chronicles efforts to advance her career, including advice from Krells and an unkind remark that she would never be heard of as an opera singer.

Musical Courier Wigers Caloi Emma Eames Schumann-Heink Nordica Mme Schumann- Heink Topeka Schumann Heink Dresden Stadttheater i Hamburg Bernard Follini Prince Orlemt Ortrude Berlin Mmne Seibrich Krell's Dressen Mme. Sembrich Harburs Schumann-Helnk Hariburs Potitnl Nim Ona Meme Schumand-Heink Pollini

Wilder Ill With Grip Confined To Home In Santa Fe

Edward Wier treasurer for the Santa Fe suffers a serious grip at his Harrison street home. Wilder has been bedridden for about two weeks and Monday morning worsened, keeping him in bed this day as reported.

Edward Wier The Santa Fe Harrison Street Willder

Long Horn Show Arrivals In Chicago For Governor Francie Event

Eugene Grubb and Professor W S Carilsix from Colorado have reached Chicago after traveling from Washington where formal arrangements were completed with Governor Francie for a grand range event.

Chicago Eugene Grubb W. S. Carilsix Colorado Washington Francie

Opera star Ernestine Schumann-Heink rises from obscurity to fame

The large family singer, once obscure outside the Stadttheater, left Hamburg for Berlin to pursue a daring career. She sang with Mme Sembrich, drew attention at Bayreuth, and within two years became the prominent contralto at the Komische Oper, nearly risking failure before finding lasting success.

Stadttheater Sanis Hasard Berlin Mm. Sembrich Die Lustiges Welber von Windsor Bayreuth

Died in His 103rd Year in Dayton

Philip Keifer a wealthy retired manufacturer died at 102 years old in Dayton on February 2 after years of chronic indigestion and nervous debility. The notice cites his longevity and notes his health decline with age. A separate testimonial from Green of Lancaster NH praises a female tonic for health.

Dayton Philip Keifer Green Lancaster Dave Rass Ae Poe

Society notes on Keeler and Brewer weddings in historic Topeka Philadelphia ties

Society items report the January 26 Philadelphia wedding of Jay Henry Keeler to Cora Braatsaman with the Keelers living in Philadelphia. Also noted is the Washington ceremony for Elizabeth Brewer daughter of Associate Justice David J. Brewer and Wellington Wells of Boston with an official guest list including President Roosevelt and Miss Alice Roosevelt. The piece covers receptions, guests, and lengthy social engagements around Topeka, Lawrence, and Ottawa, plus a postponed wedding anniversary event due to a small house fire.

Jay Henry Keeler Philadelphia Topeka Henry Keeler Atchison Cora Braatsaman James Blum German Germantown Keeler Broad Street Conservatory of Music Elizabeth Brewer David J. Brewer Washington, D. C Leavenworth Wellington Wells Boston St. John’s Church Washington Roosevelt Alice Roosevelt Bishop Satterlee J. L. Karrick Kentucky Welle David W. Norton Eighth Avenue West Mrs. Norton Col John D. Norton

Invitations and social notices from a Topeka area page

John Dyal hosts at her home on Tenth Avenue East as invitations go to Mrs. Albert Marshall Mrs. Charlin Chipman Mrs. Will Nagel Mrs Lee Tones and many others. Prizes awarded to Mrs Seward Are and Mrs Grant McKay. Krause entertains the same ladies at dinner. Mrs George Hetherington visits with her children. Wyman travels to Chicago for a week. Various church society meetings announced for Wednesday and prominent residents noted in town.

Porterstiel Spring Valley Tilnois Washburn W. S. Kale Chicago Bre Deviin Florence Kale Salem Ohio Ralph Moore Kansas City Wallace Bower John Dyal Tenth Avenue East Albert Marshall Charlin Chipman Will Nagel Mra Lee Tones Hel. Bevelle Gray McKay Will Jewell George Schmidt John Barber Misu Atiss Clarice Bevelle May Dyal Seward Grant McKay Chickasha Davty Topeka Women's Society of the Belair Bessie Eaton Carl K. Rankin Lawrence J. BM Valley Curry Hallack Hill Falls A.C. Markley F Ot. Chilson Tony South McAlister J. T Netta Edna Cole Ste and Wynn Wottgomery Fred

Baltimore Fire Losses Promptly Adjusted by New York Underwriters

Charles and Elliott of the Shawne agency report that the New York Underwriters agency is already adjusting and paying Baltimore losses with its usual promptness. The firm has a long record of honorable dealing with the insuring public, boosting Delta patrons' confidence in this solid institution. A fire caused by an explosion at Laem Explosion eb, M-Lynn bend, yesterday led to deaths, and a year old David Wein thued Sodbie wife were found a rodent.

Charles & Elliott Shawne New York Underwriters Baltimore New York Laem Lynn Bend David Wein Sodbie

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