North Topeka Community Notes and Local Gatherings
A scanned North Topeka column reports on community events and social visits. It lists residents visiting relatives, church activities, lodge affairs, a sewer trench accident after a cave-in, and upcoming installations at the G A R post with officers named. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Hutton, Miss Adele Hotison, and Bert Butcon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Butcon
Takin
Gaye
Mra Hutton
Mra Owens
Topeka Avenue
Park Strvet
Mrr
Tatton
Kansas Stock Hreedera” Association
James Riley
Mra D McDonnell
East Gordon
Marion
Ind
Mra McDon
Hell
Adein Hotiison
Shorey
Nebraska
Kuchs
Doniphan
Las Cruces
S. M
Gor Street
Arcnue
Sitar Strest
G. A. EH
Mmeetity
J. Iki
B Evans
C. We W
Jobe Cuid
M. BR. Mitchell
Iveen
Walves
Mitenein
Aaron Steete
B. Barrett
Wes
H. J. Eberburne
Jackson Street
Bertha Collum
Alma
Mrows
Groetduke
Amd
Sendwyer
Fort Worth News Briefs Highlight Labor Protests and Transit
Fragmentary text details Fort Worth Texas items on rail fare via Santa Fe Route and National Live Stock Association. It mentions workers in Pennsylvania coal mines seeking higher wages and a strike by hundreds, with limited legible references to dates and wages.
Banquet Highlights Topeka Stockmen Banter at National Hotel
Farmers and ranchmen toasted at the National hotel in Topeka during a lively banquet hosted by the Topeka Commercial Club. Speakers from state agriculture and stock interests praised Kansas produce, shared anecdotes, and celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Kansas Improved Stock association, while guests enjoyed a festive menu and camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Hotel
Topeka
Kansas
Wat
Associaton
H. AL Ieeing
George W. Glick
Glick
Heath
Giletaka
Tom Anderson
Mer
Mr. Geek
Hin & Word Watch and Chain
TA. Hubbard
State Board of Agriculture
Topeks Commercial Club
Hubbard
Texas
Spain
Best
Ae Cn
James A. ‘Troutman
Beon
Joe Young
David
Westbrook
Wince
Wesbrook Lanson
Sald
E .R. Nichols
Agricultural College of Manhattan
Roby
S. Benedict
Times
Higgins Hope
Brand New
Higgins
J. W. Jr
Hope
Dickinson County
Swift
Hawkes
Coronel Richards J. Hinton
Brooklym
Raines
Ceeplainines
T. M. Potter
Tom Potter
Brock Shipper
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
Wallace
H. G. Toler
Wichita
John Ro Gentry
William J. Bryan
Toler
Partingtos
Gownis Beck
Gentry
Oakland Wilkes
Coburn
Swedish Dialect Play You You Won Shines With Donaldson
The Swedish dialect play You You Won features Arthur Donaldson as the title role, replacing Ben Hendricks. Donaldson’s operatic singing earns praise though his vocal display is limited in scope, while his Swede-by-birth background is noted. The Daly company cast and the Lumberman's Quartetters receive mixed assessments amid a generally solid production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Donaldson
Mr. Donaldson
Ben Hendrick
Daly Company
Brian Boru
Rob Roy
Madeline
Magic Klan
Crawford Theater
Alent
Dosaldeen
Hendricks
Danignson
Musical Social at Elmwood Club Delights Topeka Readers
A Topeka social note recounts a Wednesday Elmwood club event with two violin solos by Mrs. Frank H. Foster, baritone by H. S. Robinson, piano by Mrs. Frank P. Maclennat, two bass solos by D. Bowie, and a contratto solo by Mrs. W. H. Whitton. Edward Wilder spoke on community entertainment and the Kinweed organization. The Ladies' Music Club and Thalla Card club events, guest visits, and upcoming programs are listed with various local residents and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood Club
Frank H. Foster
H. S. Robinson
Frank P. Maclennat
D. Bowie
W. H. Whitton
Edward Wilder
The
Kinweed
Elmswood
Nelson
TA. McNeal
Dodge
J Ladies
Dramatic events and comedy acts at Crawford and Grand Opera venues
Tonight at Crawford theater the comedy Alla Mistake promises funny situations and climaxes. Williams and Walker perform next Tuesday in The Policy Play. Orpheum and Grand Opera House feature Pauline and Careyaux, mind reading, and a Manhattan stock program with band and orchestra next week at popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Theater
Williams
Walker
Piay
Orphaum Unis
Pauline and
Carrevaux
Manhattan
Grand Oper House
Snap Shots At Home News At Toane Snare Of Cee Ast Tas Night
Local notes recount a blizzard impact with snow on sidewalks and streets in 2008 condition. Reports mention a First Congregational event, poultry show notes, and city officials. References include Oaklin Conn., Belgian Hare company of Kanes City and Kansas City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toane
Incatiaiec
Ata
Bien
Parsons Hus
Oaklin Conn
Cl. Lone
Store of Justice
Prigeant
Jobs
Iain D.brown
Jere Ee Dy. Gragestemas
Wnettie
Dodge
Fiian J. W. Sitwell
Sutton
Haghnd
Crystal Palace
London
Cle
Kansas City Star
Juvenile Murder Trial Shocks Wichita Community
In Wichita on January 11 a ten year old boy John Kornstett faces trial for killing his nine year old cousin Nora Kornstett near Anthony. He allegedly swung her head against a peach tree then threw her into a dry well and covered the chute. The girl died later. The case drew a crowded courtroom as criminologists nationwide analyze the youth’s chilling lack of remorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
John Kornstett
Nora Kornstett
Anthony
Son Triad
Hare
Kornstett
Gambled Company Money in Rock Island Office
Wichita January 11 report by traveling auditor H A Coomer on J H Neill former day operator and ticket clerk now jailed for robbery. Audit shows Neill short about $400 in accounts after initial belief only robbery. As records reviewed the deficit grew indicating larger defalcation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
H. A. Coomer
Rock Island
J. H. Neill
Neill
Fia
Tmt
Port Worth Texas Return $1450 via Sante Fe Route
Tickets on sale January 14 15 with final limit of January 18. Two trains daily. Free chair cars through to destination. Syrup cures children’s coughs. Squires pharmacist Kansas avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Worth
Texas
National Live Stock Association
Squires
Kansas Avenue
Fort Worth Travel Offer With Hair Treatment Claim
An OCR fragment from Fort Worth Texas advertises a round trip via Rock Island Route and Santa Fe for 14.50 dollars. It includes praise for a hair restorer and mentions a harsh medical claim about curing a disease, with repeated illegible phrases and a patient testimony about suffering before recovery.
Death by own action of Lieutenant Commander Greene
Washington reports a cable from Admiral Schley announcing the death by suicide of Lieutenant Commander Francis F. Greene. Burial arrangements set. a board to examine circumstances. Greene, born in Indiana, had a long naval career including service on the Congress Monterey Ranger and Montgomery. He died at the Washington navy yard while serving on the South Atlantic station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Washington
Navy Department
Schley
South Atlantic
Montevideo
Secretary of Navy
Francis F. Greene
Indiana
Congress
Ticonderoga
Kansas
Shawmut
Coast Survey
Yante
Alert
New Hampshire
Naval Proving Ground
Washington Navy Yard
Pacific Coast
Cosal
Monterey
Ranger
Alliance
Command of Boer Vessel Reaches Savannah
Savannah dispatch reports Captain Charles N. Hill of Atlanta declined a Boer summons via Lt. McDonald Craven to command a converted yacht armed with two 4.5 inch guns. The vessel would prey on British commerce on the Atlantic coast. EA Steyn, Transvaal agent based in Savannah, arranged the expedition and went to Atlanta. no evidence linked him to Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Atlanta
Charles N. Hill
Cluiter Nictheroy
McDonald Craven
Atlantic
EA. Steyn
Transvaal
Bahamas
Steyn
Oll
Hill
Ewing Herbert's World Pictorial Edition Praised
A recent issue of Ewing Herbert's Hiawatha World is lauded as one of the finest weekly numbers produced in Kansas praised for its pictorial quality. The edition is noted as a credit to Herbert and Hiawatha city though printed on subpar paper slightly hindering engravings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha
Kansas
Ewing Herbert
Hiawatha World
Herbert
Hiawathe
Starving Pilipinos Destitute in San Francisco
Twenty-one Pilipinos, the remnant of a sixty six member circus troupe from the Mechanics' Fair association last September, are destitute and starving. They occupy four small rooms on Howard street with men, women, and children in the party. An effort will be made to secure aid for them through charitable substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mechanics’ Fair Association
Howard Street
Mrs Keith Plunges From Elevator at Luncheon
Mrs. Keith of Chicago, nearly 70, fell from an elevator at the luncheon hosted by former Senator Charles E. Farwell. She entered the basement, suffering a vault fracture and severe injuries. her death is expected as authorities investigate the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Arstrong
Charis
Eelick
Rahal Cole
Dales
Hisier
Chicago
Keith
United States
Charles E. Farwell
Chicago Alderman seeks curb on sky scraper flaws
Chicago January 11 Alderman Griffith of the Twenty-Third ward will introduce an ordinance in council to limit the height of modern hotel apartments nicknamed sky scrapers. The measure targets four story structures and upholds residential district concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Griffith
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L M Penwell
Demoss & Penwell
Quincy Bt
North Topeka
Eslumn
Eee Haens
Walter Greft
Osawhle
Axenng
Uber
Ladies’ Alt Society
Fort Worth
Frensylvania
Cent
JDK
Kensis
J. E. Salmon
Areaa
Aimed Industry
Animal Doctors
Wentbrook
David Hiatt
Eats
Bent's
Social and Personal
George W Parkhurst
Powwin
Beethoven
de Pachmann
Rowley& Shows
Paar
Thalla Card Club
Thalla Club
Edward Dennla
Anna Puller
Kipling
Lida Herken
Howard Huey
Florence Mitchell
Helen Otis
Lawrence Chamberlain
Fred Dennis
Minn Mabel Hills
Virgie Payne
Hillis
Kansas City
Thity Church
Atra
Frank Parkhurst
Mra
Low
Stanley
T. J. Kellam
Ladies’ Society
Iet Methodist Church
Clara Case
Abliene
Join Bronson
Aim RB
Reymond
Burlingame
Kate Watkins
Vera Low
Stauffer
May Critchfeld
Dekaloos
Gilliby
Mrs Godard
Holton
A. A Godard
Taylor Street
L M. Hevner
Seventh
Monroe
Tyler Street
Nannie Jackson
Jeannette Wilson
Newton
Rvatives
Round Table Club
Denver
Frane Harrison
la Junta
Wichita Short
H. Gregg
Dundee
Kan
Santtae Pease
Santa Fe
Dean
Frisco
Sore Ene
Pharmarts
Ranens
M Keith
Salta
Rand Opera House
Carnaveaux
Dao Ts
Piligh Cilss
Seana
So Conus
Veude Ville
Ren Ie Anes Moving Pictures
Mecore
Rubba
Ines Sulursay
EW Crawford
Wight
Prines
Ladi
Dr. Lyon
Iherty
Capitol Building
Felix Goup
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