Topeka Society Notes Preview Weekend Visitors and Parties
In Topeka society news, Mlle Grate Tilsen hosted a dinner with guests including Grace Wells and May Laine. A New York trip for six weeks in London is planned for some attendees, while others return from Ottumwa and prepare for Washington, D C. A Portia club meeting is set at Mrs Davidson’s, and a neighborhood social awaits at Hudson’s hall with Watson’s orchestra providing music.
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Mlle Grate Tilsen
Tildedé
Grace Wells
Emily Wilutt
May Laine
Mise Marsia Humbieton
Charlee Smith
Bir
Frank Smith
Fred Merwin
Kenneth Wharry
Ernest Mednicott
Carl Nellis
A. A. Robinson
Mins Motta
Rébiieon
New York
Hobinada
London
Will ‘Trump
Inday
Ottiawa
Gertrude Rehulse
Atchiaon Satamlay
Georgiana Wasson Mro
Mr. Sr. Crawford
Washington, D. C
Portia Club
Mra. Davidson's
West Bixth Street
John Lenfisty
Chicago
Mea
Hand
Spenidtmr
Mia
Mee Ao Whiting
Mire H. T Shirer
Iaiste Dickty
Omaha
Hudson
Abbiv Ware
Vas Sar
Unemployed Kans City Citizens Form Labor Party
The SockWist labor party in Kansas City held a meeting with eighteen men protesting unemployment. A five member committee was appointed to ask Mayor Jones for work, and a proclamation seeking attention to employment issues was planned for delivery to city authorities.
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Kansas City
Labor Party
Tenhace
Elghteen
Kang Fee City
Ormont
Io Socialist Labor Party
Jones
Princess Chimay Caraman Defends Elopement Tale
Brussels letter from Princess Chimay Caraman, once Clira Ward of De Srph Mileh, protests publicity tied to her elopement with Hungarian gypsy musician Jaynes Bigs. She cites social prejudice and says divorce law pressures farewell, acknowledging personal error and possible legal remedies.
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Chimnay- Caraman
Brursein
Brussels
Chimay-Caraman
Clira Ward
de Srph
Mileh
Carepilen
Celmdy
Jaynes Bigs
Suriny
Miss Rowan to Wed Maurice in Colorado Romance
San Francisco news from January 4 reports actress Miss Rowan, famous for challenging James J. Corbett, plans marriage to baritone Maurice Brants. The couple, lengthy secret engagement, will wed after a European tour and soon return to New York. The tale blends opera and romance with local Colorado travel details.
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San Francisco
Wali
James J. Corbett
Maurice
Espera Baratone
York
Rowan
Brantsy Company
Colorado
T Drape
Washington
Doofea
Mika Rowan
Tivoli
Cawhey Company
Newbreak
Tobacco Growers Protest Sumatra Imports At Hearing
Washington January hearing on tobacco issues featured Michael Tobin of Baldwinsville representing the New York State Tobacco Growers Association. He argued Sumatra leaf harms American industries, warns Holland syndicate labor and imports threaten wrappers and profits, urging relief measures and fair treatment for U.S. growers.
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Washington
Jan
Michael Tobin
Baldwinsville
3. S
New York State Tobacco Growers’ Association
Rex
Sumaira
Lesan
Amd
Holland Syndicate
Sumatra
Simatra
Former Topeka Girl in “The Merry World” at Grand Opera House
Vivian Patro, a former Topeka girl, performs heavy burlesque roles in Mime Sans Gene and Trifty in The Merry World. The program features a new grand ballet led by Mme Catherine Barth, a military band, and new scenery costumes and decorative effects. The show includes many dramatic and operatic successes and a list of specialties ballets and marches, with performances next Thursday.
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Vivian Patro
Topeka
Sans Gene
Benton Harbor Collector Secures Napoleonic Wine Glass
Benton Harbor Mich noted a unique Christmas gift from a sister in law to Prof Stephens a wine glass said to have been used by Napoleon. The item was accompanied by other relics including a feather from a Stycoth tub and a fragment from a fortification linked to Spanish War era events.
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Benton Harbor
Napoleon
Mich
Stephens
New Nor
America
Stycoth
Warney
Teptund
Gert
Ailashun Mferios
Bt Augustin
Pugilist Duffy Dies After Prize Fight
New York report says James Dufty a Boston boxer collapsed after a ten round match with Geo Justus at Broadway Athletic Club and died. Officials including Dick Lane and Tom O'Tourke face arrest while doctors note fatal injury likely from a head blow or fall.
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Wight
New York
James Dufty
Boston
Géo Justus
Broadway
Tustin
Dick Lane
Tom O'Tourke
Cians
Durty
INGALLS AT ATLANTA EX-SENATOR OPENS ATLANTIC LECTURE SERIES
Ex Senator John J. Ingalls opened the Atlantic Lecture Association season at the Grand Opera House on January 1. Membership nears 400, with season tickets boosting attendance to near capacity. Subscriptions bolster expected strong audiences for the year.
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John J. I
Atlantic Lecture Association
Exth
Audi Am
Miss Spreckels Weds English Widower in Private Ceremony
San Francisco reports the secret marriage of Miss Mama Spreckels, daughter of Claus Spreckels, to Thomas Watson, an English widower of about 65. The groom is said to be 6% years older. Mrs. Watson inherits about 2 006 800 in Measierty as part of the union amid claims the match aimed to avoid notoriety and wedding publicity.
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San Francisco
Mise Mama Spreckels
Claus Spreckels
Thos. Watson
Watson
Wateo
General wage cut shocks Chicago steel workers
The Temple Steel company reduced wages for about 3,300 South Chicago mill workers with a potential 1 to 60 percent cut effective February 1. Superintendent Clark reported the plan, saying no one would be spared, and that the news circulated through superintendents.
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Chicago
Timple Steel Company
South
Wii
Clark
Home seekers' excursion via Santa Fe route dates listed
The Home Road Santa Fe excursion offers round trip rates plus $2.40 to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets valid fifteen days with return on any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days. For bookings contact North Topeka depot Cromwell & Jeffers post office or telephone 682. W. Garvey, Agent.
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Santa Fe
Arkanna
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Okiahoma
Teixas
Acatonal
Cromswell & Jeffers
North Topeka
Teleiphone
Where is Madge Wallace
D Wallace has returned from Chicago after a fruitless search for his daughter Madge. Undersheriff Lucas also returned and both believe she may still be in Chicago or elsewhere. Madge, 15, vanished December 15 with Harry Stoops, who is arrested and released on bond. The couple reportedly married under the name Powers.
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D. Wallace
Chicago
Madge
Undersherif Lucas
Madge Wallace
Harry Stoops
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Stoops
Lucas
Entlelte
North State Street
Miss Prayer
Powers
Ther Ahe
Bishps
Arcaamakers
State Street
Lurene
Gow
Wallace
Mideel Wallace
Mexico
Chicago Oficers
Chicag
Topeke
Mrs. Wallace
Sears seeks receiver for portion of Hamilton Printing funds
A district court motion by L H Sears seeks a receiver for a portion of Hamilton Printing Co funds. He claims part of the money is subject to claim and seeks several thousand dollars against the company. Judge Hazen took the matter under advisement as other receiverships remain pending and parties hope for a settlement.
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Hamilton Printing Co
Miller Lux Cattle Firm Winding Up Heads to Incorporation
San Francisco January 4 The great cattle firm Miller Lux to be wound up by incorporation of the business. Heirs to receive A shares. stock up to twelve million dollars. Henry Miller surviving partner to hold thirty four million shares and manage the new company. Lux heirs to receive rent from assets spanning New Mexico to Oregon.
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San Francisco
Miller — Lux
Henry Miller
Chas Lux
Lux
Siler
New Mexico
Oregon
Shreve Denies Involvement in Stevens County Voucher Issue
Opponents of MabAP Shreve appointment discuss the Stevens county voucher matter. Shreve declares he had no involvement and says he did not know of the issue until it was published, claiming he never saw the original.
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Mabap
Shreve
Old Place
Dr J H Bonebrake Hurt in Ice Fall
The brother of P I Bonebrake, Dr J H Bonebrake, fell on the ice and broke his right shoulder with other injuries. Family members say there is no reason for alarm while Kan san chemist T G Wormiey is noted as dead at age 70. Members of Topeka lodge No 3s and Fairlance are asked to attend funeral obsequies.
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DR. J. H. Bonebrake
P. I
Bonebrake
P. J. Bonebrake
Lecompton Uhl Montis
J. Jebrake
Len- Islaisire
Topeka Lodge No. 3S
Bs One and Friends Ars
Smith outlines reforms in inaugural address
Helen Mont Jan 4 The inaugural address of Governor Smith centers on state affairs. He says party conflicts do not implyarchy and that hostile laws are not planned. He urges tax reforms, reduced government expenses, and notes measures like taxing gross receipts, corporate tax, and inheritance tax. He calls for abolishing certain offices, repealing mileage laws, aiding irrigation, bonding land grants, and constitutional reforms including initiative and referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agriculture, Labor and Industry
Land Department
State
City Treasrer
Foreclosure Sale Seals J Lee Knights Home
The J Lee Knight homestead on Topeka avenue was sold by the sheriff for 2675 to Albert Parker under foreclosure by Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co with a claim of 1734 and an additional mortgage of 2560. A 2 acre north of Topeka sold for 1500 to John Mulvane. Other parcels on Fillmore and Van Buren streets sold to various buyers with mortgages noted. The Hentig building south half on Kansas avenue sold for 17000 to H C Bowman trustee. Hentig contesting sale.
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Albert Parker
J. Lee Knight
Topeka Avenue
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Toeka
H. C. Dunn
Move to build macadam road from Topeka Ave southwest
Dr WS Lindsay and architect J C Holland lead a campaign to construct a macadam road from southern Topeka avenue, through the clovers to Washburn college. A mass meeting is planned Wednesday at 439 Kansas avenue to discuss plans, contracts, route details, and funding.
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WS. Lindsay
J.C. Holland
Topeka Avenue
Washburn College
Br W. & Lindsay
Kansas Avenue
Thirteenth
Topeka Avenues
Buchanan
Fifteenth
College Avenue
Pickled in Whisky Burial Plan of Kentucky Man
Jame-Chas Bram-Tett of Cynthiana Harrison County aged 80 died January 2. He planned his burial by placing his body in a blue Kentucky limestone sarcophagus, sealing it hermetically, and submerging the corpse in alcohol made from the best bourbon. The grave would be near his residence and carried by strong horses. In a separate note, banker Dreyer of Chicago reportedly worsened after a banking failure amid suicide rumors.
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Kentucky
Cynthiana
Jame
Chas
Bram- Tett
Harrison County
Egypt
Colin
Upchurch Lodge to Attend Funeral of De Moss
Attention Upchurch Lodge No 244 UW requests all brothers to assemble at the lodge ball Friday afternoon at 7 o clock to attend the funeral of their deceased brother W A De Moss. MW SC Garrard reconfer.
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Upchurch Lodge
W. A de Moss
Jedecos Dnekenel
Christmas Fool Recounts Buying Dilemma
A collage of quips and verses on Christmas gifts. Readers recall humorous lines from Chicago and Cleveland about buying presents, the plight of the Christmas fool, and expectations from kin. The piece variegates with verse about a dandy Rankin and a farmer seeking a sign holder.
Market Report From Chicago and Kansas City Livestock
Market summary shows wheat futures up amid light world shipments and storm disruptions. Corn and oats trade narrow with slight shifts, hogs steady to higher and cattle firm on receipt levels, with Kansas City noting strong to higher opening bids and Texas stock trends.
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Onicago
Tan
Liverpool
Hines Bay Park
Kansas City
Texas
Kansas Ciy
Texas cows and market notes from Topeka grain exchange
Market report with cattle and lamb prices, shipments and receipts. Strong opening with higher bids. Wool and mutton figures listed. wheat, corn, oats prices and Chicago New York stocks noted. Market sentiment mixed on sugar and coffee interests amid trade war chatter and anticipated policy shifts.
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Topeka
Chicago
New York
Afisat
United Kingdom
Secon
Mars Ammricn Holt
Aiao
Corm
Isto Fe
Works
Duluth
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Wooahburn College
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Peerless Steam Laundry
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Cleveland Loader
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Chicago Tribune
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