Fragmented Snapshots From a Turned Upside Down Time
A mosaic of stray notices, events, and names from a bygone era fills a single page item. Mentions include Judge W. Chodk, Alma Much, Alma Kasporia, and Te Reuetmont Neath tee Hometiake. Widespread civic issues appear: property tax, revival meetings, and local school and road matters. Various figures, places, and institutions such as Topeka, Tuskegee, and the United States Supreme Court surface in jumbled fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Chodk
Tuestens
Alma Much
Kasporia
Metereck
Charles Lysiian
H.R Smith
Bear Hos Jaieehnaedt
Mosd Tnt Nur Ui HL Mills Buriestead
Wolke Vhseta
Carter
Ieceelay
Fermuun
G. Cheney
Emporis
Peterates
C. M. Tretan
Wash College
Feapetess
Lees
Hay Bent Sealer Sarshth Encest Aly
Warsall
van Buren Street
Uie Teat
Joe Feentnestas
Liatty Parma
Berita
Dobie
Eppe
Unites States Supreme
Mn Ott
Bard
Hiviey
Teele Suyt
Pradk Nolen
Andsvicw
Ter
Ae Te International Pee Tine Rae
Apel
Whch County Commissioners
Uridor
Stitt
Chewton Fe
Bee Eater
Ramen
LasStecia
Of Interest to Kansans in Washington and Rural Routes
Auditor Neff visits Washington and Representative Bowersock travels Kansas to manage political edges. Senator Lodge introduces a bill to create bureaus of dra tmee irrigation and highways in agriculture. Rural free delivery to be restored April 1 in Kansas with routes in Nemaha and Brown counties serving thousands. Rome, February 21 The Rev Horace Dutton robbed in Rome while bicycling. his purse vanished after two men offered a ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uditor Neff
Kinsas City
Bowersock
Kansas
Benator Lodge
Department of Agriculture
Spr
Brown County
Tasvena
Woodlawn
Caplotna
Fidelity
Kan
Curt
Dantian
Develow
Chasch
Kannas
Noertot
Nartot
Keenes
Fore Angland
P. County
Sabetka
Nemube Obapty
Iton
S105
Carter
WG. Stewart
Sivaney
AC. Bingham
Rome
Horace Dutton
Mr Dutton
Sin Dutton
City installs twenty phones in city offices
The Independent Telephone Co supplies 18 of 20 phones to be placed today in city buildings. Offices receiving lines include Board of Health, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer, Mayor, Street Commissioner, City Engineer, Commissioner of Elections, Police Matron Thorpe, Electric Hecht, Police Station, residence of Police Judge, department headquarters, three stations, and Board of Education. One or two remaining phones to be located later, likely in the mayor’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indpendent Telephone Company
Board of Health
Thorpe
Board of Education
Wheat feeding in McPherson County exceeds prior years
Stromquint the miller notes less wheat in McPherson County now than in many thin years. He cites farmers feeding 30 to 1600 bushels, with stockmen feeding far more. Estimated average per farmer near 200 bushels implies about 1,120,009 bushels fed locally, suggesting the state may have around 45 million bushels fed, about half of the 1901 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Galloway Heard From in Fort Scott Mystery
Fort Scott Kan Feb 5 Rod Galloway populist leader of this county and listed as a congressional candidate reportedly fled with about 10000 in government bonds and cash after selling a ranch. A friend deposited a letter in the post office claiming Galloway said he borrowed to the edge of ruin and owed Port Scott 2600. He was near Spokane before vanishing again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kan
Rod
Galloway
Port Scott
Spokane
Wash
Toasted Wheat Flakes Battle Creek Ad Card
An old health advert argues mush diet harms digestion and promotes Toasted Wheat Flakes with malt honey as a superior, muscle and nerve fortifier. It cites Chittenden of Yale and famous sanitarium tests, urging readers to choose the toasted cereal, with branding showing the Battle Creek Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chittenden
Yale
Giit
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Engagement Announcements Highlight Topeka Society
Mr and Mrs George W Crane announce engagement of daughter Edna to Mr Charles L Mitchell of Morenci Arizona The wedding is set for mid April in Grace Cathedral An equally notable notice regards the forthcoming marriage of Glenna Cross to Mr Charles B Wilmerth of Los Angeles Cal son of Mr and Mrs Geo Wilmarth of Topeka The couple plan to wed Wednesday April 16 at 8 30 pm at the West Tenth Avenue residence Topeka society friends lament their departure from the city The rest lists club meetings personal notes and upcoming events with many Topeka society names and addresses mentioned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Crane
Edna
Charles L. Mitchell
Morenci
Arizona
Grace Cathedral
Thomas Cross
Glenna
Charles B.wilmerth
Los Angeles
Cal
Geo. O. Wilmarth
Topeka
West Tenth Avenue
Miss Crane
Miss Cross
Sarin
Fe Waters
John Stoddard Morris
Hll. P. Hill
Wallison
Wisconsin
U and I Club
Charles B. Thomas
Susan Dudley
Ripon
Wis
Wellcome
Fillmore Street
Progressive Grande Club
Agnes’ Gunther
Joe Ball
Waveland
Ind
Topela
San Francisco
T. Z. Bill
United States Service
CC. Adams
Ottawa
W. W. Manspeaker
Kansas City
W. H. Johnston
Baby
Mia
Ira Colburn
Emporia
Laulles’ Ald
Central Congregational
Federal relations panel backs restraining injunctions against strikers
The committee on federal relations of the fowl house unanimously decides to favor passage of a resolution memorialing congress to pass the Hoar bill restricting injunctions against strikers. The item notes February 28 as a referenced date within the menacing illness line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Molnge
Committee On
Fowl House
Congress
Kubelik Arrives in St Paul for Concert Amid Night Fear
Jan Kubelik, traveling by day to ease dread after the New York disaster, reaches St Paul for his two recital nights. He admires American speed yet notes the faster pace, while recalling New York experiences and his adoring female fans. Two precious violins, a Guarneri valued at 5000 dollars and a Stradivarius, are among his baggage as crowds await his performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Jan Kubelik
Rair
Sisagters
Virluge
New York
America
Kubelik
Bell Boys
Times
England
Kubellic
Kuberlic
Josef Guaneriue
Walter Palmer
Annual meeting of the departments of the N E A in Chicago
About 500 delegates gather at University Hall for the National Educational Association meeting with speakers from Harvard Minnesota Michigan and Clarke University among others. Representatives of thirteen American universities attend the opening as college presidents attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Department of
National Educational Association
University Hall
Amon
Sive Paul H. Haas
Harvard University
D. L. Kichle
University of Minnesota
Henry P. Emerson
Buffalo
University of Michigan
W.T Harris
United States
Washington, D.C
M. G. Brumgaugh
Pennsylvania
Porto Rico
G. Stanley Hall
Clarke University
Worcester
Mass
Thomas Moulllet
Springfield
Muse
W. Hill
University of Georgia
Death of Rev Jos W Cook Pioneer Indian Missionary
Rev Jos W Cook a noted Indian missionary to Wyoming and the Dikotas died in St Louis after heart disease limited travel. He was buried at Yankton Indian agency per his wish. The report also notes the Hancock transport arrival from the Philippines with troops and casualties, and a separate London denial of rumors about Boer general Botha. A separate item advertises cheap California excursions to March and April via Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. W. Cook
St. Louis
Wyoming
Florida
SF Louis
St. Luke's Hospital
Wagner, &. C
Hancock
San Francisco
Philippines
Rosecrans
Twenty-second Infantry
California
Santa Fe
Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Nurses and Physicians
A grand claim lists Teresa Carter and over a thousand nurses testifying to Paine's Celery Compound’s cure all. The ad touts liver and kidney restoration, blood purification, and nerve support, with anecdotes of dramatic health rebounds and endorsements from doctors and the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Teresa Carter
Maine
Paine
Sitter Carter
Suftyeium Humanity
Ite
Paine’n Celery
Miffer Mw
Palmer Celery, Pew
Hhewspapere
Medical Journale
Tift
Whist Club Scores In Topeka Tournament Action
The Topeka Whist Club held the second game of the new tournament with a trophy cap for winners. A defending team remains open to challenge as scores from last night include City Ticket Office Union Pacific and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Pensions for Kansans and Sherman Statue News
Feb 23 reports pensions granted to listed Kansans including Samuel Towell and Orville Thorp and others across multiple towns. New York notes the long awaited General William T Sherman statue finally reaching its site after fund-raising of 2000 and a May completion target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansans
Washington
Gran
Samuel Towell
Bert Plain
Taeronine
Cyrus van Trice
Argentina
Samuel Welrbael
Aumustuy
Heal
Wingield
Orville ‘Thorp
Weatmoreland
jJamee Parker
Harnewvilie
Lawin Fink Janice
Necwoed
Lavi Smith
Beaste
George Hawkine
Een Ae
Schacht
Leavenworth
Alburt Welverton
Topeka
George Porter
Greeley
Ora
Spein
Gert Barnes
Wichte Dows
Magadelena Horney
Harrie Winkney
Oneus
Stoviaeetey
Hs Johnnton
Sherman
Lant
New York
William T Sherman
Leven
St. Goutiens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Woer
William ST
Sheers Arate
Topekes
Republican County Committee
Wil Shechina
Charles Seeley
Varese County
Goare
Hartiola
Tery
Colorado
Topeke
Kannan Avenue
Bandit Heron
Auvetian
Carina
Frank Jims
Atchison Globe
Fidbettic
Kean— Tan Cmny
Bettis Tat
BP Orm
Kim Thrush
Knallas City
Kina Hobson
Karima City
Horn
Frank
Nordjen
Toe Maret
Dauther
State Board of Sdawation
Eney
Aarit Jovan Teelahter
Ustwern Topeke Amt
Salt ‘Tela
Hostetter
New Company
Willem Wild
Plies
Vellevue
Elientats
Pauth Andrews
Potwin
David Palmer
College of William and Mary
Harrison Morgan
Myrtle Jetmore
Walter Cust
Harry O. Garvey
Um Topeka Federation
Hotchkiss-l
Miss Hotchkiss
William Fredrick Kelly
Lynn Creek
Berryton
Wm. T. Motehkiss
Dean Kaye
Jere Cooper
Wm. Hotchkiss
Swingley Farm
Wm. Coultis
Charlotte Pare
Denver
Erie
Crane
Lee Redden
Bloomington
Hport
James Smith
Marshall County
Wg, Smyser
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Wallace
Harrison Street
Caring Cook
Herington
Irma Doster
Willa Tomlinson
Henry Keeler
Atchison
Od Sma
Leslie
Tyler Street
Ole Weat Biehth Avenue
HL. P. Hillyer
Robert. Merrick
Garnett
Anna Hutchinson
Harte Wittinme
Mansfield
Shrevesport
New Orleans
Dr. Wood
Winfield
Carton
London
War Office
House of Commons
Loubt Botha
South Africa
Paria
Hurrie and Sibley
Olf and
Hyder
Kendall
Water Carr and Hart
Brown and Thrapp
Putnam
Great Rock Island
Ue State Journal
Touking
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