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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
5
An elaborate society gathering hosted by Mrs D J Greenwald celebrated Miss Minnie Rice of Burelia with a humorous plantume party. Guests included many locals and prominent names while the event featured the unusual centerpiece of a hollowed potato and festive attire, followed by drinks and music.
In Topeka and nearby towns the week includes visits from Mra Collins and Mrs. J Collins while D P Paster and William Conners plan a Sunday business trip to New York. Mary Aitkens guests St Lane Isleene and Opal Grantees visit Homsville with Bertha Kelley. Dr and Mrs Carpenter host a card club Friday at 410 Lincoln Street.
A fragmented report notes Wardus J B Tomllawn may keep his position in the party as a board discusses, while possible endorsements and future appointments loom. The piece references Governor San and adjusts on pending moves, with uncertainty surrounding the precise outcomes and timing.
The Senate committee before the Senate convened today reached a compromise on the tube amendment to the post office appropriation bill. Benator proposes the amendment as part of the ongoing debate on Big Citiee provided tubes and related infrastructure.
The fragment discusses annual tube rental limits not exceeding a one year rate, with a provision that a portion of the appropriated amount may be reserved by the post general agent when pneumatic tubes are available in those cities. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
fragmentary OCR note mentions elections and senators with unclear terms and names. Unable to identify definite entities or events for a full summary.
In Omaha a courtroom tense with distraction, James Callahan alias the kidnapper of Edward Cudahy was arraigned for burglary and larceny. He pleaded not guilty. court continued hearing until Monday. bond set at 2500 on each count. The report also mentions travel tickets to Washington and promotions of a medicinal ointment.
Testimonial letters tout relief from grip using Dr Miles Nervine Pain Pills and Heart Cure. Harry Abbott of Cincinnati cites two months of severe grip with chest and head pain relieved after treatment. Other letters from Waterloo Indiana and Wheeling endorse the same products and bottle claims.
Ex United States Senator Stephen M White dies at his Los Angeles residence at 4 AM after a lingering illness. He had retired from the Senate and lived there attending to legal business, with reports noting a recent ulceration and deteriorating condition.
A suffrage bill dealing with political rights for women moves to the house calendar after a committee recommendation. If enacted, it would grant women the right to vote in presidential elections and related political rights.
Captain Robert Murphy of Yale baseball wins coaching appointment under W. H. Murphy of Yale 33. The former National League player will guide and shape the squad as California work ends after May 1.
Comrades invited to a meeting on Thursday February 2 at 7 30 pm. Location De K P hall East Sixth street. Purpose to muster a new GAFL poet. Speaker or organizer W J Whitterind solicitous of attendees.
Fragmented notes report Sapho theater on tonight and a Spokane of local events. Mentions upcoming Industrial Institute concert, fire chief illness, Republican Flambeau club canceling Washington trip, snow drifts not melted, and Abilene bowling team preferring home games with a $100 bet offer.
A dated dispatch from Pretoria says about 800 Boers moved north of the city toward Nystraem along the railroad between Pretoria and Petersburg. They are reported to be discussing desertion and surrender while in ragged clothing and distress. Many ride donkeys or trudge on foot as conditions worsen.
Rinse Sipaling company offers ladies shoes at 1.25 and 3 cents. Costley & Post advertise coal 4250 with a free ton bonus. Mrs J B Betts invites a fed party at 1009 Quincy. Jake Hartedl ill with pneumonia at 1716 South Cape. Barrett's Bell program tonight. Ciright and son Ray travel to Chicago. New Idea patterns promoted by Costley & Post. Miss Ines Hincald leaves for St Joseph to millinery openings. Mr J H Badger and daughter Ethel plan Portland trip. Mrs HL FR Gonder leaves with children for Chillicothe. Mrs Patterson of 1083 Central avenue heads to Kentucky. Ellen Hearth wins first prize in a guessing game. Miss Effie King and others present.
A garbled excerpt discusses Mr Burns and a Brat antta man in the evils fue Che position ds far ae tue actual work. It mentions unearned gains, state influence, and a governor seeking help to win a campaign. The text is unclear but hints at political maneuvering and private meetings.
The resignation of Henry J. Allen as private secretary to the governor will take effect when the legislature adjourns. Allen may remain in his post until the rush ends, while Hoghnaday continues to act as head of the board of charities until a successor is found.
Theatergoers flocked to the Modjeska venue this morning as tickets for several performances went on sale. A limited number of seats were released, drawing swift lines and strong early demand for the opening shows.
Fragmented OCR text references Washington DC and Santa Fe route with a price 83.29, security details, and a merchant named Olof Akberg. Earliest readable items mention Tih St and a security location with spring activity and a stated quantity. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
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