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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1904

Page

8

Daughters of the American Revolution luncheon in Topeka

Mrs M C Burton of Ness City hosted a Washington's Birthday luncheon for the Topeka chapter DAR at the Cape 4, seating forty. Table decor featured flags, asparagus fern and American Beauty roses. Invitations listed numerous attendees from Kansas and nearby states, with many wives and daughters of prominent residents. The article notes other Washington's Birthday celebrations and social events in Topeka and nearby towns, including visits and planned entertainments.

M.C. Burton Ness City Cape Topeka Daughters of the American Hevotution Mra Burton Willis J. Bailey Wile Htumn Pugene Stamey Wienita Noble Me A. Beek Holtow Hinkeslee Seofoman Luther Hurns Froutveau Burch Hene Pe Arkansan City W. W. Curdy Bana Aimae S Gardiner Greenleaf J. & Guernore Fredonia Thomas Grienman Cottonwood Fall Mer Hand Holton Watemiy EP Khllom PM Kimball Mise Fintence Kimball HW. MeAter Ellen Lowell ¢ Hotina Gitfert C. McGuire HO Marti Stra Georgia Searobent Junction Guy Mattoos Low Yorkey M. Miler W. A. Moreah Tunwood Pulls de Witt Nolte Anna Marie Nollis Bertrand Roskvett Junction Dumont Levith Kinstoy Grecholt A. KR. Rodgera Stic Adelina Nelean Nelean ‘of _ulitanme, Mize thertee Puts Miss Nannie Behenck Mrs HL. Shiver Mina Ruth Smith Jamnes A. Ee Amabelle Trattenat Mere Chicago Sarah Es George E Btoker G. F Grimajoy Altes Haltermann Girnn Etward c Hattie Abilene Mies Anna Shipman Mier Miry Shipman Cher Mas Noble Prentis Irs Branley Mra WA. Sonnstan Amosie Washington Hushants Eriende Bpeed Hukher Ezalea Toawta Q A. ©. Garvey Speed Hughes Sarreant Frank MM. Lonebrake JW. F Hughes Bien B.C Mr. Hughes Bre Whittemore A.A. Hayes George M. Esterley Massilion, O

Train Derails After Rock Hit Near Del Rio Tennessee

A southbound Southern Railway passenger train struck a rock on the track near Del Rio Bridgeport Tenn Feb 22 derailing the engine mill car combination car and a one day coach. All three cars plunged into Pigeon River and, as far as known, all passengers are accounted for with none seriously injured.

Bridgeport Tenn Southern Railway del Rio Pigeon River

Cargo Worth a Million in Pacific Steamer Lyrt Arrival

Tacoma February 2. The American steamer Lyrt arrived from the Orient with the most valuable cargo ever brought to the Pacific coast. The ship carried the Japanese government exhibit for the Louisiana Exposition at St. Louis along with a miscellaneous cargo valued at about one million dollars. The total value is hard to estimate due to priceless items in the exhibit.

Tacoma Wash Pacific Crest Lyrt Igra St. Louis

Ottokar Malek Enthralls Topeka Audiences With Masterful Piano

Bohemian pianist Ottokar Malek played at the Topeka auditorium drawing the largest piano concert crowd yet heard in the city. He offered a program mixing Gronfeld, Romaske, Sauer, Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Brahms and Chopin, praised for intellect and expressive depth over mere technique. The 1,200 in attendance gave sincere applause and an encore of Chopin Mazurka.

Ottokar Malek Paderewski Malek Tke Paderewski Topeka America Sauer Rosenthal de Pachman Gronfeld Romaske Gavotte Minuette Emil Sauer Tansig George Barlow Penny Haydn Saint-Saens Glucke Peret Brahm Beethoven Chopin Lisat Muzis Bach Brahms Alf Klingenberg Klingenberg Zurka

Lawsuit Filed Over Unpaid Rent at 831 Kansas Ave

Sophia Hogeboom sues Herman Uterman in district court for 465 in unpaid rent for first floor and three rooms of 831 Kansas avenue building occupied by The Palms joint. Lease dated Sept 19 19 with total 1140, paid 475, 465 still due. incident followed by Blanche Bolex smashing front windows early Feb 4. Uterman is now served.

Sophia Hogeboom S District Court Herman Uterman Kansas Avenue Uterman Stillus Blanche Bolex

Methods Not Men Editorial on Tom Kelly Campaign

A long Em poria Gazette editorial by William Allen White argues voters should favor H W Grass over Tom Kelly, attacking Kelly for alleged financial conflicts, lobbying to block anti corrupt bills, and smear tactics. It asserts Grass is not suited for Kelly’s job, praises Kelly’s reform stance, and cites historical Kansan figures to frame political loyalties.

Emporia Gazette William Allen White H. W. Grass Tom Kelly Kelly Grass Raiiroida Mr. Grass Topeka Banka Grane Cobinpt Tom Kelix Gross Fis Leland Judas Iscariot Apostle Pac Ificland Paul Sam Lappan Treaster Ski Tecan teMet Kansan Ika Jim Lane Pomeroy Ator Caldwell Senate Burton Ti Kansas Rn Peare

Old Waxworks Show Remembrance Banquet Planned

A London piece recalls Madame Tussaud s waxworks establishment on the Strand and the lineage of its current manager John Tussaud as a banquet is prepared to honor her memory with a world renowned exhibition origin.

Mme. Tussaud Mmne Tussaud Brou Paris Marylebone Road John T. Tussaud

Origins of the French Revolution and Court Fads Recap

The passage recalls the start of the French Revolution as the people rallied for a parade through Paris. It notes the siege of the Bastille two days later and mentions modeling wax as a fashionable craze at court. A Berne physician named Curtius trained in anatomy to high artistry.

Strena Paria Berne Curtius

Madame Tussaud and the Paris Connection in Wax History

A fragmentary report describes Madame Tussaud’s associations with Parisian figures and revolutions, noting her wax likenesses of royalty and notable persons. It mentions her connections to the Court, the guillotine era, and later tours while highlighting the influence of the famed model Marie Taubman and London-based pressures on her permanent residence.

Omic Jose Bine de Beauharnais Sven M. Curtius Banckheath London Mme Marie Maubran Birmingham Tussaud of Dyers Ip Street Don News

Newman Aims Higher for Secretary of State Post

County Clerk A. Newman, cited as a potential secretary of state candidate in 1906, has not disclosed post term plans. He left at noon for Concordia to attend a Fifth District congressional convention, saying he would not name backers or advocate for any candidate as he begins his own campaign.

A. Newman Newman

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