Kimball Piano Praised by Famed Musicians in Letters
A collection of brief extracts from letters by notable composers and pianists praises the Kimball piano for its tone and performance. Endorsers include Lillian Ordica, Emma Kamute, Pasitteems, Demeter, and more, noting superior singing tone and reliable action across various pieces and settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirnesse
Fay Kimball Pune
Lillian Xordica
Kimball
ClenchalAd
Emma Kamute
Measles Epidemic Affects London Schools and Society
Measles epidemic worsens in London prompting school closures and societal disruption. Weather shift and renewed outbreaks have hit multiple schools and social functions, with administrators noting increased absences and precautionary measures.
Father Weber Says Sermon Translated Improperly
In Kingston New York Father Weber defended a sermon delivered at St Peters Church saying the German version urged Catholics to side with Spain against the United States. He disclaims any mid statements and says the sermon was misrepresented in translation.
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Father Weber
New York
Kingston
N. Y
Ata
Fermiun
St Peter's
Gersehumh
Spain
United States
Ant
Social and Personal Items From Topeka Visitors in Town
Topeka society notes list numerous visitors and locals at Hudses Hall and other venues. The Ninde Chautauqua program includes Frances Willard quotations and papers. a Japanese party at Miss Jessie Wolf’s and a thimble party at Mrs S Barnes. West Side Reading Circle and Central Church Kindergarten events are detailed with attendees and program items.
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Central Church
Siolitinn
S. Barnes
Pleasant card party and social rounds in Topeka society
Mrs T D Humphreys and the Hod gers families attend delightful high five and card events hosted by Mrs J L P Hillyer on Harrison Street. Guests include Miss McCray and Mrs Hendy winning prizes. Ralston home hosts a reception with Miss McKinstry and others. music, refreshments, and floral decor noted. Various visits, engagements, and weddings among local residents are listed, including Miss Helen Bauman and Mr James A McMullen wedding and Miss Lorena Covell engagement to Randall George Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. P. Hillyer
Harrison Street
Dirs
Hillyer
Ralston
Eerewieg
H. A. Smith
Mrs. Hillyer
WR. Irwin
Emporia
Irwin
F. P. MacLennan
Josephine Dietrich
Theodote Guthrie
Will Washer
Atchison
Luther Nellis
Terrington
Wichita
Topeka
Helen Bauman
James A. McMullen
St. Joseph's Church
Francis Henry
McMull
Jen
Monroe Street
L. BR. Nichols
Chicago
BS Nichols
Charles Hayden
Holton
A. A. Godard
MB. Fulton
Olive Nult
Abilene
J. C. Fulton
Pearl McFarland
Lawrence
C. &. Tallas
Mound City
KE. J. Dallas
Chaminade Music Club
Emma Dennis
Cushman
Miss Calkins
Mary Harrison
Mra T. Ko Aitkin
Valley Falls
Hattie Irwin
Emporia Worny
Sadie Host
Belt
Nelson Petra
Rome
Befet
Petro
Taveka
Miller's Drug Store
American Hay Company forms to move hay trade by lake to New England
Chicago reports a new large trust named the American Hay company organized by Chicago men under Michigan law with headquarters here. The venture aims to unite over a hundred top hay buyers and shippers across Illinois Indiana Ohio and Michigan, with $5 million capital and a Buffalo NY site for a vast warehouse. A Toledo meeting set for March 15 will finalize the group. The plan emphasizes fair pricing for farmers and efficient handling rather than boosting consumer costs.
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Chicago
American Hay Company
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Buffalo
Uffalo
New England
Y. W. Tape
Allen Line Company
EH. Lipe
R. P Lips
Bryan
D. E. Baker
Fayett
Albion
Mich
Kellorg & Youns
Rendine
ES. Farrer
Montpelier
Glatcher
Tiffin
C. Rogers
Scor
Toledo
North Topeka Items Batch at Elmport Era
North Topeka society notes list numerous visitors and events. Mr and Mrs Walter Walkely plan a Lawrence visit. Mr and Mrs George Turpin of Polk Street welcomed a 2 pound daughter. church reunions and evening prayers announced at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
North Topeka robbery convict sentenced to nine years
Nine years after pleading guilty to highway robbery, Davis a 34yearold North Topeka Negro was sentenced by Judge Hazen to hard labor in the state penitentiary for robbing W L Kerr proprietor of the Topeka Tower company of about 25 dollars and two rings on West Curtix street. Davis reacted with a leer to the judges demand for mercy. The report also notes the use of Representative Hall for the Order of the Eastern Star state convention in this city on May 12 and 12.
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Wl Davis
North Topeka
Hazen
W. L Kerr
Topeka
West Curtix Street
Davis
State Penitentiary
Representative Hall
Grand Lodge of the Order of the Eastern Star
Chronic Rheumatism Cured by Mystic Cure Claim
Dr H B Hettinger of Indianapolis promotes Detcho n s Mystic Cure for rheumatism with a four day turnaround and advises readers to consult Seift Holliday druggists in Topeka for purchase Also G W Stansfield cites One Minute Cough Cure as effective for whooping cough croup and lung troubles with a Kansas avenue address Subscribe for The State Journal.
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H. B. Hettinger
Indianapolis
Indiana
Saya
Detchon
Bobins
Seift & Holliday
Kan
Ave
Topeka
G. W. Stanafield
Kansas Avenue
G. W. Stansfield
The
State Journal
Shawnee Fire Insurance Co Promoted In Kansas Ad
A promotional note extols The Shawnee Fire Insurance Company as reliable with strong capitalists, citing a letter from ex-Gov George T Anthony. It claims Shawnee Fire wrote 46000 more business in Kansas in 1897 than any other firm and forecasts Shawnee county lead in 1898.
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Shawnee Fire Insurance Company
Kansas
Ciov
George T. Anthony
Shawnee
Elliott-Griswell
Shawnee County
Great International Cake Walk at Metropolitan Hall
Topeka hosts a chaotic cake walk event featuring Tony Williams of St. Louis who wins the solid gold championship medal and a five story cake. The crowd and judges struggle with decorum as mixed audiences cheer through humored disorder and dancers circle the hall amid comic mishaps and improvised commentary.
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Metropolitan Hall
Tony Willams
St. Louis
Major Bhreve
Tom King
Johnny Waters
Frank Lewis
Indies
C. C. Baker
Major Shreve
S.C. Heyman
Tony Williams
Topeka
Gray
Jordan
J. Waldere Kirk
We White 400
Way Up White Folks On Cake Walk Night At Topeka
Mr W H Truesdale vice president and general manager of C R L & P Ry arrived in Topeka with a gay party including Mrs Truesdale and Misses Helen and Marie Wetmore of Detroit. They attended a cake walk dubbed The Rock Island Special and enjoyed the evening from a box in the front of the hall before departing for their destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Truesdale
Vic
Topeka
Totte
Colcade Springs
Truesdale
Helen and
Marie Wetmore
Detroit
Mich
Tony Williams
St. Dulles
Missex Wetmore
Real estate transfers and a theft arrest brief
Real estate transfers filed include David F Hough and wife to H E Witmer for 1200 dollars granting undivided half in the southwest quarter 2 13 25. Frederick E Tomson and wife to N 3 Dunnineum for 1500 dollars west half of the southwest quarter 18 10 15. A C Wallace guardian to B Swift 3300 dollars lots 2H 6 S Monroe Fair Childs addition lots 12 14 Lincoln street Steele s addition to D H Fay lot 100 Jackson street to Wilder S Metcalf. LD Butts to be arrested as attorney for D F Pasdok sees Capt 36. Waters today fled before Justice J Al Zimarerman of Valley Falls an information against H D Butts for embezzlement. Butts was cashier of the Delaware Bank of Valley Falls from 1963 until bank failure about two years ago. stockholders claim he embezzled 11. So He is known in eastern Kansas but now lives in Kansas City. A Pair Sunday weather forecast: Jenninecy says Sunday will be fair with little temperature change.
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Office of the Register of Deeds
David F. Hough
H. E Witmer
Southwest Quarter
Frederick E. Tomson
Dunnineum
West Belf
A. C. Wallace
Guardian
P. Swift
S. Monroe
Fairchild
Lincoln Street
Steele
D. H. Fay
Jackson’ Street
Wilder S Metcalf
LD. Butts
D. F. Pasdok
Waters
Justice of the Peace
J. al Zimarerman
Valley
H. D. Hutte
Butts
Delaware Bank
Valley Falls
Stockhghters
Kansas
Kansas City
Suit Against Union Pacific Reaches New York Court
New York rep 24 judge Lacombe grants permission for Josiah B rench and others to sue the Union Pacific Railway receivers in the New York Supreme Court. Plaintiffs hold Leavenworth Topeka and Southwestern bonds totaling 256000 dollars guaranteed by Union Pacific. They allege Morgan and Co trustees sold assets to fund their claims under the reorganization committee.
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New York
Lacombe i
United States Circuit Court
Josiah Brench
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Supreme Court of
State of New York
Leavenworth, Topeka & Southwestern Railway Company
Leavenworth, Topeka & Southwestern
Ameuna
Union Paciic Railroad Company
J.B. Morgan & Co
Louis Pitrgerald
Uprising Rumors Alarm Chadron Nebraska Indians
Ragged reports from Ping Ridge trigger fear of Sioux hostilities in Chadron Nebraska. Local authorities, fearing conflict with Spain era fears, mobilize a company of infantry and guard the town as reports of armed bands near Fort Robinson surface.
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Chadron
Ping Ridge
Samme
Spain
Fort Retinson
Ragan
Allen G. Fisher
Nattortat Eam Mtopee
Holcombe
Amina
Ormemizi
Thorne
Attempt on King George of Greece Fails in Athens
An unsuccessful attempt was made today to assassinate Khir George of Greece in Athens on February 28. Local authorities detained a suspect as shots were fired near the royal residence, with no injuries reported among guards or bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Athens
Khir George
Think of Your Health and Prepare for Spring
The ad urges attention to physical condition as warmer weather nears. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood, raise energy, and safeguard health against upcoming seasonal changes.
Mules and cows for Cuba leave Fort Scott stock train
A solid Fort Scott train bound for Cuba departed in the afternoon. Eleven carloads carried cattle and mules, with cows going to Marana for Spanish officers and hospitals, and Missouri stock. The event accompanied a Butter Show reporting a small $100 deficit, with totals expected to run about $100 short but likely covered after final accounting next week.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Cuba
Marana
Reneas
Missouri
Whitmore 9. wine axs move barber shop to Eighth and Kansas
Whitmore and associates moved their barber shop to the northwest corner of Eighth and Kansas avenue. They have fitted up one of the newest barber shops in the city with three chairs kept busy, a fact well known to locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitmore
Wine Axs
Eighth and
Kansas Avenue
MW KINLEY GUARDED Extra Detectives at White House
Washington February 16 news service reports four detectives in plain clothes guarding the president at the White House. The addition followed the Maine disaster amid heightened security and public concern. Authorities declined to identify the detectives or confirm details of deployment.
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White House
Maine
Washington
Kydhinhes
Ye Meluy Ghamter
Treamury
High Salaried Wrecker War On Ren Ure Amweedlé
An unclear national item discusses a high paid wrecker and a heated dispute involving several firms. References to Maxton Havana and the Merci company appear with mentions of an underwriter and a forthcoming inquiry. The text is garbled with many unreadable names and places.
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Maxton
Havana
Merci
Meruy
Mattie
Most Popular Girl Voting Contest for Garfield Park Track
The Topeka Wheel Lines held a meeting to discuss Lae plans for a bicycle track at Garfield Park. William Taylor announced a prize of fifty dollars for the most popular young woman, with ballots opening at the Goérae Brawatietds drag store window. Balloting will begin after a yet to be fixed date, with many local youths planning to meet and decide.
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Garfeid Park
Toveka
Garfield Pace
Topeka
William Taylor
Taylor
Aadartale
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Lo, Smith
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Sadie Downing
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George Barry
Fred Gahagan
Wil Hilton
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