Railroad Ticket violin solo at Grand Light Topeka
Topeka theatergoers anticipate a return of Free man's Playmakers in A Railroad Ticket at the Grand Light with Louis Heck as musical director and a violin solo between acts Tomorrow night Murray and Mack bring the musical farce Finnegan's Both to the same venue for a performance noted for its comedy and charm The company will feature prominent performers including Harry Porter whose presence remains part of the show tonight and tomorrow night draws a loyal local audience ready for a lively night at the theater.
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Louis Heck
Topeka
Freeman
Imany
Topek
Louie Heck
Hirry Porter
Murray and
Mack
Finnegan
Murray
Thota
Jack Astor's Uniform Draws Attention At Governor Morton Event
New York society pages portray Jack Astor on Governor Morton’s staff wearing a lavish military style uniform. The piece notes the coat’s blue cloth, gold lace, brass buttons, and peacock feather plume, plus an awkward belt and padding. Astor admires governor pens, pocketing three during the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
New York
Jobe Jacob Astor
Gov. Morton
Jack
Cervantes
Astor
Wldier
Lobdell Named Kansas Born Speaker of the House
Hon Charles E Lobdell of Kansas is chosen as speaker of the house after a long fight. Born in Osawatomie on September 21 1881 he studied law in Butler and Lane counties and has served as county attorney. He is praised for party loyalty and support from a 27 member Seventh district delegation.
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Kansas
Charles E Lobdell
House of Representatives
Osawatomie
D. J. Lubdell
Company T
Fifteenth
Kansas Cavalry
Charles
Eldorado
Butler County
Ladd
Lane County
Dighton
LB. Kellogg
Douglass House
Judiciary Committee
Lobdell
Anna Jones
Paul F. Jones
Marion
W. A. Morgan
Nuw
Lischt
Lebdell
James M. Harr
Topeks
House
Senate
D. Butler
Nickerson
State Board of Public Works
Mike Sughrae
Clark County
Soldiers
Dodge City
J. W. Bailey
Potwin
Shawnee County
Hones
Houee
Ed Snow
Eighth Street
Leweiling
United Sates
United States
Frank E. Grimes
Seot
Wichita County
Charley Lobdell
Topeka
Copeland
Cleveland
Ohto
AH. Lupier
Larned
Hillmon Insurance Case Opens Before U S District Court
Tomorrow morning at nine Judge Thomas will hear the Hillman life insurance dispute involving New York Life New York Mutual Life and Connecticut Mutual. The case centers on whether John W Hillmon died at Crooked Creek in 1879 or whether the man found was Walters with jurors summoned for a lengthy trial that has seen three prior trials and a Supreme Court reversal. The policy totals risen from 25 005 to about 59 000 with interest and a $15 000 reward for Hillmon, still missing since 1879.
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Sudge Thomas
North Dakota
Hillman
United States
Thomas
New York Life
New York Mutual Life
Connecticnal Mutual Life
Leevenworth
Topeka
United States Supreme Court
Gray
Insurance Company
Sukas
Hillmon
John W. Hillmon
Lawrence
New York Mutual
Connecticut Mutual
John H. Brown
Wichita
Crooked Creek
Medicine Lodges
Brown
United States Circuit Court
Hillmen
Frederick A. Walters
Hillman and Brown
Welters
Fort Madison
Kaunas
Walters
Very Few Offenders Fined in City Court
Charles Lawson, a muscular youth, fought two intoxicated challengers in a jolly district inciting a quick street duel. He pled guilty in police court and paid a five dollar fine. George Potter, searched at the station, had brass knuckles and was jailed for concealed weapons. Miller and McGowan were arrested for disturbing the peace and forfeited five dollars in security. A steam Laundry, 625 Jackson Street.
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Charles Lawson
Charles
Charley Courbes
George Potter
Miller
F.C. McGowan
Milton and Wife Arrested in Miss AD Satwou Murder
Police arrest Samuel Milton and his wife on charges tied to the murder of Mrs AD Satwou. Frank Nevels, the first arrestee, accuses Milton and his wife while claiming others were involved. Sheriff disputes Nevels claims and notes Nevels previously implicated others in Cowley county cases.
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Milton
Nevels
Mia
Cowley
Newsboy’s Kind Help Sparks Young Henry’s Sorrow
Henry Jones, a Nebraska country boy, wandered from Kansas City toward Topeka and home. A Rock Island newsboy offered free travel advice and a pass idea, then vanished, leaving Henry with 65 cents. Officer Capron later collected funds to send Henry home on the early morning train, and Henry vowed to deter future con artists.
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Topeka
Nebraska
Henry
Hlm
Capron
Rock Island
National Bicycle Show Opens at Lake Front Armory
The national bicycle show begins in Chicago at the Lake Front Armory and runs all week. Exhibitors display cycles from simple chain links to complete machines with living pictures and performances. Notable cyclists Johnson Eck Sanger Zimmerman attend, while a meeting of the recreation committee is set for Tuesday January 8 at 111 East Eighth Avenue.
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Chicago
Jac
Lake Pront Armory
Tte
John =. Johnson
Tom Eck
Sanger
Zimmerman
East Eighth Avenue
Mme Yale Excelsior Halt Tonic Promotes Natural Hair Color
An advertisement extols Mme Yale's Excelsior Halt Tonic as a cure for hair loss, claiming it restores natural color and growth. It features testimonials, a medical-remedy tone, and a price of six bottles for 33 cents, urging readers to buy from druggists or mail order.
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Mme
Tale
Imitasiong
M. Yale
Excelsior
Pat
Hostore Gray
Mall Oilers Prom
Keeley Cure Endorsed by Talmage in Kansas City Note
Mme M Yale Chicago reports Rev T De Witt Talmage praising the Keeley cure as a divine aid and predicts wide blessing. The Kansas work supports his endorsement with new institutions in Kansas City Kan and Topeka at Sixth and Clay. Snow's Pine Expectorant advertised for coughs and colds.
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Talmage
Keeley
T. de Witt Talmage
United States
Toda
God
Kansas
Kansas City
Kan
Sixth and
Clay Streets
Topeka
Alldruggiste Prive
Ortland's Cheap Texas Excursions Announced
Ortland offers low round trip Texas excursions from Topeka via Santa Fe starting January 1 to Alvin Eagle Lake Matagorda and surrounding counties with stopover privileges. Immigration agent address listed for Topeka. Also notes Snow's Pine Expectorant sales and Mendoza coal promotion with Davies Lumber Co. playing cards advertised.
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Ortland
Texas
Topeka
Santa Fe Erate
Alvin
Eagle Lake
Matagorda
County
Snow
Mendoza
Davies Lumber Co
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Greenwald & Co
Kansas Ave
Jack Astor
MR. Lobdell
Erary Yan
Iita A
Ss Bein
Aitouhoien
Copa Gortt
Horton
Nooska
Bapziat
Presbyterian
Friends
Episcopal
Universaliat
Evangelical
United Brethren
Church
Een
Pee Ramon
Tee County
George H. McKinnie
Mitchell County
Osborn
State House
Secretary of State
J. W. Sheafor
Concordia
Sheafor
Topeka Avenue
Kansas National Guard
Orrin Laraway
South Dakota
W. D. Street
Decaturely
T. P. Wilson
Barber County
First Baptist Church
Justice Horton
S& S
District Court
Charles Hatton
Kansas Garr
Armourdale
E. S. Farrand
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Insane Asylum
Sheriff Woodcock
Sumner County
Frank
Lease
State University
Yount
Lodge No. 2, Knights and Ladies of Security
Chester Thomas, Jr
Hot Springs
Fillmore Street
J. W. Ady
United States Senate
Scottish Rite Masons
GM. Sheldon
Flint
Crawford's Opera House
Martin
D. L. Garvey
Post Office
Washington
Scottish Society
Burns
Second and
Jefferson Streets
F. H. Ayers
W. M. Davidson
State Board of Education
Mr. O'Hoolihan
A. R Greene
State Historical Society
Wilson's Creek
State Agriculture Society
Nellie S& Kedzie
State Agricultural College
Gertrude Coburn
Coburn
Seventh and
Jackson Streets
Trustees of
Grace Cathedral
Southwestern Realty Company
O. P. Updegraf
G. S. Court
Tteam
Jackson Street
Fornitore
Missouri River
God & Tominson
Bell Telephone
Pia
Mme. M. Yale
Urey
Mme. M
Yale
Rock
Kans Ave
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