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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1902

Page

5

North Topeka social notes and local notices

North Topeka social notes recount visits by Gbok from Boriden and W. H. Cox of Hoyt. Mia Della Dodge of Oakley and Miss Misnle Deering travel trains. Mrs Campbell and Miss Lea Seen et Wainees visit town. Comrtmey returns from Kahess City. whist club outing planned. North Topeka readers hear Elders Stor ris and Hall preach nightly. A surprise party honors Fred Buehner near Elmont. Johnston Miller wedding at 1255 Jackson street. Miller joins W. W. Gavitter printing firm. Hohenzollern leaves Hoboken. Harvard endowed charm under way. Card of thanks and local ads conclude.

Kimpal Gbok Boriden W. H. Cox Hoyt North Aide Mia Della Dodge Oakley Misnle Deering Campbell Lea Seen Kahess City Kansas Avenue Stelin Courtner Leavenworth Paul Soliman Jones Soldier Creek Mencken Hobart George Beri Sy. George Beulome & Mvenue Mt. Antereet Storris Hall Seleex Spetter Smoker Fred Buehner Elmont Johnston-Miller Pearl Johnston Syd Jackson Street Mer Glendenning Second Presbyterian Church Mr. Miller W. W. Gavitter Mra Miller

Wedding and Club Events Highlight Topeka Social Scene

Topeka society notes reveal a You and I card club gathering with guests including Mr. Hert Haris and Mr. Charles G Daisy Hi Babcock, plus a luncheon in honor of Maximus Clark of New York. A formal home wedding for Helen Pen and Thor Benjamin Boyd occurred at 428 Lincoln Street with Mendelssohn music and floral decor.

Weat Firth Strove Hert Haris Charles G Daisy Hi Babcock Ernest Robinson Chas- Fred ‘Tuckerman James B. Donessen Ealt Chaser Delay Haven Maximus Clark New York City Mo Eee Topexat Avenue Dire Clark Chas. Hiond Sith James B. Hayden John Stadd Morris Waupun Wik HL. P. Hillyer Armin Fassier Stra Prank Jarrell Prank Lewis Albert Woodson F.C. Gay T. B. Sweet Mie Helen Pen E. Buckmaster Lincoln Street Thor Penjamin Boyd Dean James P. Deever Kay Gri Bockmaster Mendelssohn Topeka H.C. Chesney Kansas City Chesney

Mrs Bannister and others plan extended visits

In the notice fragment, Mrs. W. H. Bannister is spending a week in St Marys while Anna Taylor and Mrs. Loaike EL. Carsmack prepare for a three week trip to Chicago and New York.

Anna Taylor W. H. Bannister St. Marys Loaike EL. Carsmack Chicago New

Primary Republican county ticket and contest notices

The piece lists candidates for county offices including Galen Nichole for county attorney and A. T. Lucas for sheriff with other clerks and representatives. It notes the March primaries close at 6 p.m. and mentions contests in precincts for county committees and party tickets, plus a dispute between James A. Troutman and R. B. Welch to be settled.

Galen Nichole A. T. Lucas LS. Curtin Cemess Cogent Jota Fulct Sr ‘Na, Jr M. Philips Tks HK Manugate Ette James A. ‘Troutman RB. Welch Fale

Kansas City Government Paralyzed After Court Ruling

Kansas City faces a municipal standstill as the state supreme court ousts City Comptroller Land City Physician Coffin Clerk Curry Assessor Yost and City Counselor Middlebrook. The five Republicans refused to return to office after the court decision leaving desks abandoned and city business halted. The turmoil stems from a year of conflict after the council blocked mayor Reed’s nominations. The mayor plans a special meeting with political allies to address the crisis.

Kansas City State Supreme Court City Land Coffin Curry Assestor Yost Middlebrook Reed

Outlawing Debts and Betting Reform Debate

New York reports the trial of Goudie's alleged accomplice in the Liverpool bank fraud draws unusual interest. A London Tribune view argues for making betting a valid contract enforceable within two months to curb gambling excesses, with criminal penalties for post period exposure threats. Memorial to Leighton in St Pauls Cathedral praised for sculpture and oratory by Sir Edward Poynter as academicians honor Lord Leighton.

New York Goudie Liverpool London Tribune House of Lords Leighton Thomas Brook Lord Leighton St Paul's Cathedral Sir Edward Poynter Academcians

Medical college weighs Owen or Coldren as next coach

Kansas Medical college football may hire Benjamin Owen or Paul Coldren as head coach next fall. Coldren previously led Washburn and Denver Athletic Club teams, while Owen coached Washburn and assisted at Michigan under Yost. The roster and schedule plans include several returning players and talks of games with multiple regional schools and clubs.

Kansas Medical College Benjamin Owen Paul Coldren Coldren Washburn Denver Athletic Club Owen Kansas Yost Michigan Colmen Pennsylvania Kiene Hinkle Lain Smith Henshaw Jackson Clark Oenena

Allied party meets in St Louis to form reform movement

The allied party of Missouri meeting in St Louis seeks a platform and state ticket. Comprising public ownership advocates from Populists, socialist Bryan Democrats, and Silver Republicans, the group plans a two day convention at the St James hotel to consolidate into one reform movement led by J H Cook and Dr J E Chambers.

St. Louis Allied Party of Missouri Kansas City J. H. Cook Carthage Bryan Democrats Silver Republicans St. James Hotel Aes Conk

State to Buy Mines in Prussia to Rival Coal Trust

Berlin Feb 20 The Prussian diet referred the mines bill to the budget committee after Minister Moeller explained the state plans to purchase mining property in Dortmund Westphalia to curb the coal syndicate and aid the navy railroads and public interests. The ministry proposes 58,000,000 marks for the purchase.

Prussia Berlin Herr Moeller Dortmund

Doctor Performs Unusual Operation For Double Chin

Baltimore Mi February report details a novel chin reduction at University Hospital. Mrs Florence Shipley underwent four incisions to remove fat and relieve pressure on facial arteries. Surgeons report no immediate fear or complications and express hope for a successful outcome.

Baltimore University Hospital Florence Shipley Shipley Phi

Rock Island Announces El Paso Line Schedule

The Rock Island reveals the El Paso line schedule starting Sunday March 2. Westbound No 29 departs Kansas City at 8:50 pm with Topeka 10:20 pm and El Paso arrival 7:40 am two days later, a 35 hour trip from KC. Eastbound No 28 leaves El Paso 8 pm. connections exist with Sunset Limited services. The service includes Pullman cars, dining, and through connections to Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The Rock Island also cuts Nos 23 and 24 and launches $25 California fares pilot with March–April validity. Homeseeker excursions apply first and third Tuesdays monthly.

Rock Island Railroad el Paso Rock Island City Kansan City Topeka Dodge City Kansas City St. Louis Wabash CIA Kansas Cl Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Francisco Sunset Limited Southern Pacific Hutchinson Tr Pin Kansae City California Milwaukee Tuck Island Union Pacific Western Passenger Association Mexico

Dramatic events at Crawford feature A Thoroughbred Tramp

The Crawford presents Friday night comedy A Thoroughbred Tramp about the hobo life with T. Rush Thompson as the central figure. Thompson drives fast action through the two hour and thirty minute show with sensational scenes including a mad horse race and a flying express train chase.

Crawford T. Rush Thompson

Aunt Jerusha at the ford this Saturday matinee and night

Haynes favors Jr wants the setting of bridge contracts across the Kansas river investigated. County Auditor Welch would likely conduct the probe if started. HL Maynes, re election candidate and county commissioners chair, supports the investigation proposed by Commissioner Hain Rein and Haynes. They discussed making the proceedings public through an official inquiry.

Kansas River Welch S$. HL Maynes Board of County Commissioners Hain Rein Haynes Publc

Real Estate Transfers and Notable Return from St Petersburg

Real estate transfers list several buyers with wives: Chas BE Watkins to G I Meld for 1200 dollars covering lots 122 134 126 in Meisers second addition. Ww Bellaire to G C Kel for 2000 dollars. W F Bellairs to Liesley Kilgore for 0 dollars lot 43 Buchanan street in Kings addition. In other news the duke and duchess of Marlborough, after days in St Petersburg, have returned to welcome the duchess father William Vanderbilt arriving from New York aboard the Philadelphia.

Chas BE. Watkins G.I St. Petersburg New York Duchess of Marlborough the Herald London Wm. Vanderbilt Philadelphia

Watson for Congress renomination in Indiana convention

In Richmond Indiana on February 20 the Sixth Indiana district Republican convention in Cunnersville unanimously renominated James F. Watson for Congress. The text also contains garbled commercial and medical product lines unrelated to the event.

Watson Congress Richmond Ind Indiana Cunnersville James F. Watson

Give it to children Reverend urges famine fund aid for Indian children

Reverend Charles ia anevon called on Governor Stanley to divert the remaining India famine fund to aid Indian children whose parents died in the famine. He notes the fund was not given to Paterson fire sufferers and cites word that Kansas corn donations were used to relieve famine and save lives.

Charles Ia. Anevon Stanley India Famine Fund Vieror Stanley Coburn Paterson India Fasino Sheldom Sheldon Kansas

Porter Enters Wyandotte County Congressional Primary

Silas Porter has entered the contest against Nat Barnes for Wyandotte county support in the upcoming primary. Entries closed at noon yesterday after Porter deposited 100 for primary expenses. Porter, a leading lawyer and former State Bar Association president, is considered a popular figure in the state.

Silas Porter Nat Barnes Wyandotte County Fort Scott Nominaton Porter State Bar Association

Kansas Woman's Press to Meet in Topeka

Mrs. Cara G. Lewis of Kinsley, president, announces the twelfth Kansas Woman's Press Association meeting will be held Thursday April 10 in the Hotel Copeland. Day sessions and an evening banquet are planned with a reception to follow. An executive committee meeting occurs April 9 at seven. Applications for membership should be submitted beforehand. All women are welcome to the open afternoon session.

A. A. Hurd Chicago N. NC Misa Jeanette Lord Daughters of the American Revolution JT. Harkey Harrison Street Fuley EW. Graham Coldwater Mich Topeka W. H. Enatman Topuka Avenue Vewukur Imostine Western Soronie D.C Nelli Nolin Misa Kate Gunther Jean Parkhurst Washburn College John Hixgina Amy McPartind Lave Wb Bey Viswt Rowwell Agnes Flakr Misa Louise Kellam Miverill Mills Irs Frank Lewis Fabius Metra Clark New York City Hester Hunback Lawrence Georgy O. Wilmarth W. Cal Thurston No First Baptist Church J. J. Fuller Tyler Street el Paso Tex Puller Frank Holart Maude Bannister Prank Hlanch Henrierta Henrwitte Ices Cara G. Lewis Kinsley Kansas Woman's Press Association Toucks Copeland

Easter Sunrise Services At First Congregational Church

Easter meeting planned by central churches including Presbyterian Methodist Baptist Lutheran and Christian. Rev A A Ott of the Lutheran church to lead the sunrise service at 6 to 6 15. A mass meeting of city youth societies to be held Easter evening at the First Methodist church led by Miss Harriet Broad. 32 Found Alive.

Union First Congregational Church Presbyterian Methodist Baptist Christian Fev. A. A Ott Pirot Methodist Church Harriet Broad

Plunder Found in Jefferson Street Cellar Search

A thorough search of 317 Jefferson Street during a search warrant yielded trousers fragments, short jewelry, and an artistic quilt in a cellar. Mrs White, mother of the robbers, is connected to the case as investigators pursue remaining suspects and evidence.

Ross Frost Weilpts Jefferson Street Ube Raffeloch Weil Progrens

Unclear Field Note on Financial Misuse in Columins

Fragmentary report describes misused funds and a bank in Columins. A Santa Fe ticket arrangement funded a trip with 40 tickets paid by check for 4.7 dollars. Details are garbled and names places are uncertain.

Lake Case Postponed In Wisconsin Court

The State of Wisconsin v Lake the dragonist was postponed in Green Bay before Judge Disney awaiting trial. Lake, arrested on a complaint by Assistant Attorney Redden under the prohibitory law, is set to be tried later with further calendar activity and travel costs noted for Oakland bound witnesses. Tickets to California are offered at 25 dollars via the Great Rock Island Short Line with sale dates March 1 to April 20.

California Great Rock Island Pickett Croc Wis F. Lake Ctiareed Iuetiee Lake Wade Redden Dustien Disney Oakland

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North Topeka Hohenzollern Hoboken York Mohenzollers Hohen Oide North River West Fefworth Street Prince Henry Harvard James Suliman MontenlKi Harvart Medical School Mra Jacob Acoust Epanitas Steinberg’s Hall Mire Chia. Hortan Misa Lulu Vogel Emma Strickrott Lena Biffokrote Milas Millie Seybold Clara Moeser Josephine Connell Minnie Kuchno Tile Zimmerman Grace Koonts Danny Whines Minin Wahi Antonia Ternuss Hilda Pickens Cecelia Murphey Clara Marion Katharine Hoahel Tulle Holtwick Etla Goanet Atlas Therres Krauss Mary Wilson Messrs Clarence Kistler Orville Bets W. Holtwick Phillip Lesser J. M. Hith Geo. Holtwick Newton Alden Robert Beerger Harry States L_ B Hess J. W. Renker LT Strickrott Theo. Schreiber Fred Hoehrig Leopold Kroom Corwin Pratt Sam Elder Pyramid Droz Co Marshall, Mich K. C Owen OR Kansas Medic Allied Party State Ticket Coal Trust Countess of Warwick England New Rock Island Jerusha Haynes Favors Jr Utah Montana Washington Californie Paget Samuel Cubbies Kirk Charles M. Sheldon N. Barnes Wyandotte Woman's Press Association Baku Transcaucasia Shamaka Mexico City White House Hans Money Minatrel Leader Lake Case Port Scott Santa Fe Grand Mece Kensal Ealo Roury Retary Ida Chamberlain Gil Croup Linimert
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