Topeka Social Notes A Thimble Party and Gatherings
Recent Topeka social events feature a thimble party honoring Miss Rosale Lester of Kirksville with a large guest list, a Ralston Health Club meeting adopting by-laws, and various neighborhood gatherings, games, and musical plans among local families and clubs in January activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mige Matetiyan
Abbie Milder
Mins Rosale Lester
Kirksville
Alawen Hersie Lester
Anna Bell King
Teaale Rowedetl
Mabel Dickerson
da Mabel tHhser
Musee Oral Bobbin
Fat Clark
Irving White
John Ryan
Walter Frazie
Surprise Supper Celebrates Birthday Milestones
Mrs. George Dick hosted a surprise supper last night honoring Dr. Dick and Dr. Lowry on their birthdays, with additional observances for Mrs. J. P. Wable Mr. Kirk White and Mr. Lem White. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lawry Dr. Art Airs Ryder and others. calendars were exchanged as gifts and Cinderella slippers treated the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dick
Dr. Dick
Lowry
J. P. Wable
Kirk White
Lem White
Mrs. Lawry
Art Airs. Ryder
Kirk ‘White
J. P. Wahleliss
May Davis
Typographical Unions Push to Abolish State Printing Machines
Charles P. Woodward A A Avery and J Palmer lead Typographical Union No 131 in a drive to abolish type setting machines in the state printing office They argue keeping machines would reduce employment and hurt public work while seeking pledges from candidates for state printer and passage of a hand printing law if needed to prohibit machine use after July 1.
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Typographical Unions
State Printing ‘Office
Charles P. Woodward
A. A. Avery
J. Palmer
Apelee ‘Typographical Union No
Tegeking Amone
Toxese
State Printing Office
Miste
Avalystal
Woodward
Techin Hive
Journal
Stite
Naowrle
Fr Union Prister Jietselr
Usen Committee
Ha State
Major Mildsan
Xuscoawir
Populist Inaugural Entourage Hears McNary Quartet
At inauguration events the McNary quartet performs new songs aimed at rallying Populists. Lyrics mock Republicans and Bryan era figures, with refrains about marching on, silver ties, and golden crowns. Several songs portray political confrontation and triumph in Washington.
Emma Calyve on Return to Dear America Opera Life
Special correspondence from Weh York reports Emma Calyve joyful at returning to America praising New Yorkers for warmth and hospitality. She discusses Carmen performances, critics praising her interpretation, stage kissing debates, and views on opera versus drama, asserting music elevates listeners and inspires rather than dulls ambition.
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America
Ltimye
Boms
New York
Paris
Emma Hames
Carmen
Carmen Ia
Bates
Lim
Zima Ealer
Ion
Euul
Marie Rose
Olga Nethersole
Metropolis
Van Valkenberg Gone Leaves On Business Absent For Weeks
Fred Van Valkenberg, a Topeka native and Lincoln insurance adjuster, disappeared from his Lincoln home around December 1. His wife and parents deny foul play and say he is away on business, with family and local friends hoping for his safe return. His scope of work covered Nebraska and South Dakota.
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Lincoln
Neb
Fred van Valkenberg
Black Hill
van Walkenberg
M. W. van Valkenberg
Timaelty
Linccoln
Lindsey
van Valkenbergy
Frey
Mr. Lindsey
Lindsny
Nat
Str
van Valenbere
Ain
South Dakota
Nebraska
California Senator Race Hinted as Perkins Faces Opposition
Sacramento reports scant public interest in the U S Senate contest with rumors circling that Irving M Scott may join the Perkins faction on the first ballot. Few supporters remain in the city as M Shortridge predicts his brother’s election in a second ballot scenario.
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Sacramento
Cal
Jon
Irving M. Scott
M. Shortridge
United States
Oregon Senatorial Fight Sparks Salem Preparations
In Salem legislators gather ahead of the state assembly to vote the first United States senator on the 18th. Senator Mitchell is an undeclared candidate yet faces strong opposition from potential dark horses. Ex-Senator Corbett and Dolph are mentioned as contendents in a party split backdrop.
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Salem
Ore
Jan
Mets
United States
Mitchell
Corbett
Exsenaor Dolph
McBride
Delph
Sealher Mitchell
Sailors Reach Safety After British Bark Andrina Wreck Narrow Escape
Port Angeles Washington January 9 The four masted British bark Andrina under Captain V Smith arrived in tow of the tug Tyee after a perilous voyage from Vancouver east Cane Geal on January 6. For four days the crew saw no sun or stars, battled breakers forty feet high, and faced the risk of going ashore. Lifeboats capsized with two men washed overboard before survivors reached shore. The crew of thirty men later reboarded the vessel as weather moderated and the ship headed to its anchor.
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Port Angeles
Wash
Andrina
V. Smith
Tyee
Vancouver
Cane Geal
Savig
Populists Likely to Let Maj Hudson Complete Term
Reported sentiment among Populist leaders favors allowing Maj J K Hudson to serve out his term as state printer until July 1, 1887. Although a lively canvass surrounds the office, sources say there will be no effort to oust him before expiration. Political debt to FB H Snow is noted as a factor in the current stance.
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Maj
J. K. Hudson
Tern
Wad~son
Huson
FB. H. Snow
Russia's New Territory In Caren Peninsula Report
A North China Daily News correspondent notes Russia expanding influence in Caren Peninsula with officers drilling the local army. Ten non commissioned officers are housed near a new palace, possible role as royal bodyguards as the king may move to the foreign settlement palace. Russian timber cutting on North and Dae let island cited among fringe interests.
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San Francisco
North China Bath
New Wa Tche
Caren
Omphal
Daelet
Corea
de Witt
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Select Friends Officers Capital Lodge Officers Installed
Select Friends officers for the winning year were installed including RO Taylor as installing officer P P Hindmarsh c P Isabella Ramsar V F Mary Simpson chaplain Lydia Travia warden Emma Stanner marshal Reuben Mohler J G Theres Shults O G J Simpson secretary Anne Taylor treasurer Going away Webb cuts the rate.
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Select Friends
Capital Lodge
Order of Select Friends
Asve
RO. Taylor
P. P
Brother Hindmarsh
C. P
Isabella L. Ramsar
V. F
Mary Simpson
Lydia C. Travia
Emma Stanner
Reuben Mohler
J. G. Theres Shults
O. G
J. Simpson
Anne H. Taylor
B. Tamsay
Webb
Chicago bank quits after 40 year run with 49099 depositors
Ehicaso January 3 The Dime Savings Bank of Chicago one of the oldest savings banks with about 49099 depositors will cease to exist before the 90 day notice period ends. Attys say depositors will not lose a dollar and the bank will not continue as former. Deposits have fallen sharply and the bank holds a small reserve.
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Dime Savings Bank
Ehicaso
Chicago
National Bank of Thnate
Eewin Walker
Mttle
Savings Banis
Notier
Wev
Colony at Port Arthur land purchase for colonization
Ottawa reports Rev Merrifield and C I Merrifield plan colonies funded by a $750000 capital. They recently bought lands from Port Arthur Land Co near Lake Leche Texas to settle 20 colonists. It is stated a larger program aims to operate colonies in multiple nations with crops already planted on the grounds. Weather notes indicate Kansas fair with colder eastern portions tonight and Sunday.
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Ottawa
Merrifield
Messes
Mer
Port Arthur Land Company
Fehine Lake
Texas
Propa
Lonal
Venezuela
Colonis
B.A
Kansas
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H. G. Dutton
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Senatorial Fight
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