Social and Personal Notes From City of Mexico Event
Delighted hostess Mra J. 5 Holnon hosted a lively Ute thimble party in honor of Mind, City of Mexico, with guests including Mrs Paul Hudson, Mrs Wear, Mrs David Palmer, and many others. A mumbling program featured pipers, stories, art readings, and a Paris New motif, ending with a pleasant afterglow of music and refreshments.
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Holnon
Efiernoda
Paka Btsidierm
Mexico
Ah Paul Hudson
Wear of Joplin
David Palmer
Mra
Teeate Sint
Jamat Hotean
Mir
Osmond Morten
Fyllienes
Une
Eugene Field
Aka Heide
Topeka Snapshots Chronicle Witty Local Happenings
A string of Topeka notices and brief items details court cases, weather quirks, civic plans, and society events. Mentions Kerbs County, accounts of the Grand Opera house, police and city council moves, and various social activities.
Leach Sentenced for Life in Fort Leavenworth
Joseph S. Leach was sentenced to life in a federal prison at Fort Leavenworth for murder. He showed no emotion at the verdict, appeared relieved to be moving from Shawnee County Jail, and will be transported this week to begin his term. He has endured two years in confinement with limited outdoor access.
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Joseph S. Leach
Fort Leavenworth
Jodge Hook
Thomas Fen- Hell
Leach
AM. Curtis
Rugere Hagan
United States District
Bene Mae Pravent
Sas
Joseph 8
Neustal
Hook
Sity
Lear Vole
Port Leavenworth
United States
Sterne
Shawnee
Matt Lewech
Marshel Prescott
Bhusenee
Leavenworth
Cowl Minea
Topeka
England at fault in Transvaal debate at Faneuil Hall
George F Hollis former US consul at Cape Town writes to a Boston audience urging discussion on England in the Transvaal. He says a concerted effort misleads the public, praises Kruger's character, and urges patient diplomacy rather than forceful action in the unrighteous war.
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Heeton
George F. Hollis
United Statesonsul
Cape ‘Town
Harrison
Committee To Pharme
Faneuil Hall
Hy Mays
Bowton
Fapeult Hall
England
Transvaal
Lny
United States
Enghand
Keuger
Kruger
Dhe
Republic
York commandery celebrates twenty seventh anniversary at Madison Square Garden
One thousand two hundred uniformed men attended the reception and tall commemorating the twenty seventh anniversary of York commandery Enishis Templars in Madison Square Garden. Eleven commanderies were on the floor with William J. MacTonald of York commandery as grand marshal. A drill by the Detroit commandery from Michigan followed.
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New York
York Commandery
Enishis Templars
Madison Square Garden
Hin
William J. MacTonald
Detroit
Michigan
Ammon
Dramatic theater lineup at Crawford this January
The Paul Gilmore company now led by John Nicholson returns to Crawford Theater with The Dawn of Freedom, set amid the Spanish American War. Too Much Money plays both shows Saturday with free admission for ladies accompanied by a paid ticket holder. Also on January 24 Union of Who is Who followed by Hoyt's A Strangers New York on January 26 and The Real Widow Brown on January 27.
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Paul Gilmore
John Nicholson
Alabama
Crawford Theater
Beculardees
Durkard
Regan
Crawford
Hoyt
New York
Brown
Tom Weldon to replace Tod Sloan as first jockey
London January 17 The Evening News reports Tom Weldon will replace Tod Sloan as the leading jockey for Lord Beresford. The brief item notes Weldon’s appointment amid racing circles in the capital.
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Tod Sloan
London
The
Evening News
Tom Weldon
Lord Beresford
University Settlement Talk Emphasizes Selfish Help For All
New York speakers at the annual University Settlement Society meeting argued that human nature prompts people to aid the weaker, and that selfishness can drive progress. They urged lifting all to a common level, citing urban density, education, and the need to uplift communities both near and far.
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New York
Nomas B
University Settlement
Coviety
Ubis
Indiana
Mr. Reed
Medal to heirs of Haym Salomon for Revolutionary aid
New York reports a pending medal to honor Haym Salomon for wartime financial aid deemed a settlement of a $300,000 claim before Congress since 1844. The narrative details Salomon’s loans, alleged government nonpayment, and his role as banker for France and Spain’s ambassadors, with figures cited for funds disbursed.
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New York
Haym Salomon
Congress
Poland
Pulanki
Koeciuska
Salomon
Tils
Prevot
France
Holland
America
Charles II of
Spain
Don Francie Rondon
Mr. Salomon
Count de la Tuern
Count Verserves
la Lutern
Typhoon Sinks St Helens and Loss of Crew
Telegrams from Seattle and Oriental newspapers report the wreck of the 4,700 ton St Helens owned by the Petroleum Shipping Co of London after a December typhoon off the Japanese coast. Several crew drown, boats lost at sea after 15 days adrift. Reports also note the sinking of the Velocity and the suicide of its master Captain KR. Martin. Includes ads for rail travel and a Dr King’s New Life Pills testimonial.
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Seattle
Ween
Oriental
St. Helens
Petroleum Shipping Company of London
W. HL. Lucklum
KR. Martin
War disrupts carbolic acid supply in New York
New York on January 17 reports London has forbidden carbolic acid exports to support British artillery needs. US wholesalers raise prices 100 percent as English output is diverted to lyddite shells. Druggists rely on limited stock from England and Germany, fearing no more shipments until after the war. Quinine prices rise amid influenza and South Africa army demand.
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New York
London
Uhat
Sald
England
Germany
Aoe Mon
South Africa
Europe
Spain
France
Ruppert Seizes New York Seat on Democratic Campaign Panel
In New York on June 17 a Washington dispatch reports Superintendent Jacob Ruppert Jr of the Fifteenth District winning the New York nomination to the Democratic national campaign committee, replacing Amos G. Cummings. A split delegation vote reflects gold faction alignments and may strain the committee’s harmony and a New Yorker’s bid for vice presidency.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
Democratic National Congression Campuign Committee
Amos G. Cummings
Ruppert
Cummings
Democratic Nations Committee
Hero of Old Navy Admitted to County Home at 95
Henry Hughes of Chester aged 95, famed veteran of the old navy, entered the county alms house. At 19 he joined a three year cruise on the sloop Levant, later served in the Mexican War aboard St Mary, and saved Commodore Perry from ambush. He served on Kearsarge Somers Congress and John Adams amid a long postwar wall Joanna career.
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Chester
Henry Hughes
Hughes
Levant
Mexico
Matthew G. Perry
Kearsarge
Somers
Congress
John Adamy
Schley
Arthur Kane Resigns to Run Topeka Drug Store
Arthur Kane, long prominent in the Kansas City newspaper world, resigns from the Kansas City Star to assume management of the Family Drug store in Topeka on February 7. He spent most of his life in Topeka and began his career with the State Journal. The store was owned by his late father who died about a year ago.
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Topeka
Hoe
Annanias Club
Robinson, Marshall & Co
Kansas City Star
Arthur
Kane
Kansas City
Hee
Kanes City Star
Northwest Fruit Growers Meet Bemoans Rail Freight Losses
Tacoma January 17 Northwest Fruit Growers association gathered with attendees from Chicago Minneapolis Fargo and other eastern commission men and Northwestern representatives. A speaker noted 150 carloads of fruit valued at 2250 each sold for 500000 in the east and urged the association to seek relief. F.L. Wheeler North Yakima and H.B. Miller addressed organization plans and a traffic committee report showed failed efforts to secure lower freight rates. Officials warned growers against shipments of green fruit to eastern markets.
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Tacoma
Wash
North-weat Fruit Grower Association
Laniy
Aj Pointe
Chicago
Minneapolis
Fargo
Eastern Commission
Ho Bostwick
Clark County
Washington
Tare County
F.L. Wheeler
North Yakima
HB. Miller
Dot
Willams shines in The Policy Players at Crawford theater
Review notes Bert Williams as the standout in The Policy Players a musical farce by Whelms Welker at Crawford theater Williams shows a sharp sense of eccentric comedy becoming the first negro on stage to display such ability Walker supports with clever foil work and Mattie Wilkes sings with restrained soprano tone though facial control hurts her voice The company draws a large three floor audience with melodious choruses and a catchy Chinese impersonation by George Callin The program also promotes ledger ads and other local notices.
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Bert Willams
WHE Woms & Welker
Stn
Crawford Theater
Willams
Petit
Williamn
éVerni
Walker
Polley Players
George Callin
Ian Mattie Wilkes
Velce
Polley
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