Engagement Announced for Elizabeth Brewer and Wellington Wells
Society notes report the engagement of Elizabeth Brewer daughter of Mr Justice David J. Brewer of Washington to Mr Wellington Wells of Boston. The wedding is set for St. John's Church in Washington on Monday February 8. The item links Kansas social circles in Topeka and Leavenworth where the bride formerly lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Brewer
Washington, D.C
Elizabeth Brewer
Wellington Wells
Boston
St. John's Church
Washington
Kansas
Eskridge citizen seeks 25000 in false imprisonment suit
Nels Nelson of near Eskridge, Kansas, sues J Waugh, John Peters, W C Shumate and others for 35000 damages alleging arrest at his home on Christmas Eve without warrant, kept in jail all night and injured health and business. He seeks 25000 in damages for false imprisonment and mental distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eskridge
Alma
Kan
Nels Nelson
Saé
Tomson
Sprigger
EB. Price
Burlingame
District Court of
Wabsunsee County
J. ¥. Waugh
John Peters
W.C. Shumate
W. E L. Farr
W. S. McCauley
Christos
Bim
Esk- Fidgy
Fiim
Cris
Nelson
Moss
Campaign Against Public Expectorating in St Paul
Health Commissioner O W age launched a campaign to stop expectorating on sidewalks and in public places. A dozen apitters outside the Grand theater were forced to remove handkerchiefs and mop the filth from the sidewalks. More than a dozen were arrested by officers ordered by inspectors at the Star theater. The spectacle drew little crowd at the Metropolitan theater. Six inspectors were deployed across the Grand Union Star and Metropolitan theaters to enforce the crackdown.
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St. Paul
Minn
O'Wage
Grand Theater
Star Theater
Metropolitan Theater
Grand Optines
Sinr
Ur Bietropolitan Theater
Escort to Prince of Wales Visited United States 1880
Adjutant General John Saumlers of the Maryland guard died aged 68 in Annapolis. General Baunders, who joined the Confederate army at the Civil War outbreak, later served as assistant Inspector General. A former lieutenant in the US Army escorted the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, during his 1880 US visit.
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Prince of Wales
Annapolis
John 3. Saumlers
Mary- Saed Nations Guard
Baunders
Confederate Army
Leutenant
United States Army
Prince of Wahirs
Edward VII
Unis
Ruhlin to Box Ferguson at Criterion Club in Boston
Gus Ruhlin of Akron and Sandy Ferguson of Chelsea have agreed to a 15 round boxing match at the Criterion club in Boston on January 1% confirmed. Both fighters prepare for a detailed bout card with local boxing press noting the heavyweight potential and crowd expectations.
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Roublin
Forgusce
Boston
Gus Ruhlin
Akron
Sanfy Furguson
Chelsea
Criterion Club
This City
Love Triumphs Over College Authority in Suit
Judge Woodin ruled a medical college had no jurisdiction over students love affairs and could not withhold a diploma for romance. The case involved York Gem, who entered in October and faced expulsion and diploma denial after a love affair was disclosed to faculty. The mandamus writ to compel diploma issuance was granted.
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St. Louis
Woodin
Barnis Medien
York of
Muscogee
Wens
Wita
York
Pacage
Forks Clase
Aiploma
Mandurmus
Real Estate Transfers Listed In Local Notices
Real estate transfers include F B Gillett to MC Knutp for 1250 dollars covering lot 524 and north half 426 Lane street in Williams and Dillons addition. L W Pomeroy to A T Dedoff for 2 dollars? for lots 167 189 and Wit Gratton street in Heerys subdivision. M Frinzell to F L Stevens for 1000 dollars for 265 and east half 263 Sixth avenue in Parkdale addition. C A Dickinson to J McSpadden for 2200 dollars for part southwest to northeast 34 1 12. Tim A Lace to W M Griggs for 100 dollars for part northwest 35 12 43 one third acre. E B McKee and wife to H A Kasta baum for 1 dollar for southeast 22 Ty 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Gillett
MC. Knutp
Lane Street
Willams & Dillon's
L. W. Pomeroy
Tim A. Lace
W. M. Griggs
EB. McKee
H. A. Kastabaum
Telegraphic Briefs From Across the Nation
A rapid collage of brief dispatches notes the death of Rev Francis Mullally a noted Presbyterian divine in the south and west at age 56. Other obituaries include Daniel Dunn a long resident of Salt Lake City and mining businessman aged 78. Secretary Hay and Baron Gervas sign a treaty of extradition to be sent to the Senate. A Tennessee Pass telegram reports the discovery of Mrs John J Scott dead in a remote pass after exposure. Loraine Rogers a prominent theatrical manager dies at Spring Valley age 56. Judge Lewin opens hearings over a wage claim against Scott Sage trustee of the Hustines Dakota Railway. A sensational testimonial claims a Mystic Cure saved Morton's wife from inflammatory rheumatism after eight doctors failed.
Social notes and arrivals around Topeka area
Preparatory school plans for the United States Naval Academy are noted. Various visitors and residents are mentioned, including Mr C W Cook leaving for St. Louis, Mr Percy Norton of Springfield Ohio visiting, and multiple households hosting guests. Spivey hotel in Atchison hosts Judge and Mrs Henry Keeler for weeks, while Susie McKenney from Brooklyn travels with Mrs Keeler to visit Mrs R P Uplegraff. Several social engagements and upcoming visits to Kansas City, Prescott Arizona, Chicago, and Osage City are listed, with guests staying at homes on Topeka Avenue and Baylor Street.
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United States Naval Academy
C. W. Cook
St. Louis
Percy Norton
Springfield
Armin Fas
Howel Jones
Margaret Jones
Prescott
Ariz
Henry Keeler
Atchison
Spivey
Susie McKenney
Brooklyn
E. J. Crockett
McPherson
W. W. Webb
Copeland
John Clarke Harmon
Chicago
James Frederick Scott
Mildred Scott
Osage City
Will Scott
Charles L. Short
David W. Norton
Chamite
Topeka
Blower House
Scott Lord
John F. Lord
Man Loses Mustache After Exploding Cigar
Bethlehem reporter details William W. Walters, coachman for Howard R. Knecht, who offered a $100 reward for the arrest of the person who placed a loaded cigar in his Havana box. The cigar exploded, mutilating his mustache and prompting the offer of the reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
William W. Walters
Howard R. Knecht
Mexican child dies during theater performance in New York
New York reports Francisco Pena, a four year old Mexican child, died in a principal city theater during a performance. The Herald Lima correspondent notes the incident caused great audience excitement as authorities investigate the tragedy.
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New York
Francisco Pena
Herald
Lima
Peru
Two in the Race in Topeka Districts
W A S Bird and Robert Stone seek the representative nominations in Topeka Thirty-eighth district and Shattnee county districts. Bird, a longtime Topeka lawyer and former city attorney, heads Knights of Pythias, authored the city charter act. Stone, lawyer with Troutman Stone firm, represents Shattnee county south of the Kansas river and the Fifth and Sixth wards.
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W. A. S. Bird
Topeka
Bird
Grand Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
Kansas
Robert Stone
Shattnee County
Kansas River
Mr. Stone
Troutman & Stone
Uterman Seeks Release From County Jail Sentence
Herman A. Uterman petitions the county commissioners to release him from the sentence after convicting him of selling Mayor at Vinewood park. They refuse to act without Judge Hazen and County Attorney Hungate recommendation. He faces 60 days in jail and a 200 fine with 208.65 costs, totaling 495 days if served per dollar and per day. He says he has served 69 days of the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman A. Uterman
Hazen
Hungate
Uterman
Vinewood Park
Louisiana First Primary Under Way Across State
The first general primary for the Democratic slate and legislature is in progress today statewide with good weather and expected heavy turnout. Leading candidates include ex Judge N C Blanchard, a former Louisiana congressman, among others.
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Louisiana
Orleans
Jane
On Earser
N.C. Blanchard
Louisiang
Compress
Nomination Fight Seen For United States Senate
Several figures including General Leon Jastrem Sa consul to Peru under Mr Cleveland and Senator Murphy J. Poster clash with former Senator Franke B. Jones over the possible nomination for the United States Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Jastrem Sa
Peru
Cleveland
Murphy J. “Poster
Nator Franke B. Jones
United States
New York Bowling Association to Send Committee to Congress
New York on June 19 after a long discussion the New York Bowling Association resolved to appoint a three member committee to travel to the American Bowling Congress in Cleveland with full power to seek cooperation. The committee will aim to secure agreement on eliminating the loaded ball and mushroom clubs and to appoint an executive committee free from trade ties.
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New York
New York Bowling Association
American Bowling Congress
Clevelnd
New York Association
Residents Seek New Steel Bridge for East Eighth Avenue
Last night residents on East Eighth Avenue discussed fixing the current bridge and replacing it with a new steel bridge costing about $2,000. They also approved a petition to pave East Eighth from the bridge to city limits, seven blocks, while Mayor opposes paying petitions with his veto if needed.
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East Eighth Avenue
Sfidland Bridge Company
East Eighth
Insane Young Man Found Near Roseville
D Dalby, 24, was declared insane by a probate court jury after wandering near Roseville. He was taken to Topeka and jailed, unable to give identifying details, and officers could not determine his residence. He imagines owning trainloads of cattle to sell in Kansas City, with debts wiped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Dalby
Dalby
Roseville
Topeka
Kansas City
Ragging Case Leads to Court Martial in Cairo
A Second Battalion Rifle Brigade band boy died after persistent ragging at Easr Nil bar racks in Cairo. A Herald dispatch from Alexandria reports the incident prompted a court martial investigation. The victim was repeatedly described as slovenly and dirty and the adjutant ordered extra drill for the corps.
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New York
Rifle Brigade
Easr-Nil Barracks
Cairo
Alexandria
Egypt
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J. S. Parks
Armin Passier
Charles 5 Downing
Frederick W. Freeman
Horace Hall
D. D. Whist Club
Ben Akers
Mary O'Brien
W. J. Black
Helen Moon
Alfred J. Cole
Charles Lowry
Bohemian Club
Daniel J. Small
Edwin Knowies
A. W. Lacey
W. WW. Strickland
Carty Goddard
D. T. Nicoll
L. I. Klene
Harry Gray
Logansport
Indiana
John F. Switzer
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Lawrence
Stephen R. Tuttle
Charles Wardin
Tuttle
Fillmore Street
Japan
Ralph N. McEntire
Cube Ty Acaive Club
Re. J. W. White
Eighth Avenue West
Jack
Dorothy Scott
Pauline Hubble
Mary Giles
Irene Seiler
Helen Randall
Los Angeles
Cal
Harry Gaunt
J. D. M. Hamilton
Barry Poindexter
Charles Robinson
Jacke White
Lawrence White
Blanche Hohrer
Potwin
Homer
Bowman
H. L. Whiting
Luella
Clarke
School of Music
Washburn
Junction City
Pearl Ivy Wooley
Chas. Baker
Valencia
C. A. Miller
Lincoln Street
Robert Cook
Evenine
Annapolis, Md
Mrs. Blanchard
Nashville
Tenn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dran Mas. Pryxgam
A. Branchard
Mellin
Mellin's Food CO
Boston, Mass
Francis J. Mullally
Histry
Salt Lake City
Daniel & Donn
Charles 8. Dana
New York Sun
Dunn
Treasury Department
Supreme Bench of
Ohio
Hay
Baron Gervas
Netherlands
Senate
Leadville
Cote
Tennessee Pass
John J. Scott
Loraine Trogers
Spring Valley
N. Y
Rogers
Charlotte
Roce Tia
Morton T. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Rhea
Twitter
Rowley & Snow
Siatic Street
New Avenue
the State Journal
Grocer
Uneeda Biscuit
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Dom
Mr. Bird
County Commission
Aventown
Dr. Lyon
UL Lye Dds
Chazy
Charles J
Frank JH. Meadowcroft
Dude Kotigaat
Measowcroft Bros
Charles Meagaw- Leroft
Devis
United States Woolen CO
Detroit
Mich
Missouri & Kansas Tels Co
Phon
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Park Hotel
Phin
Noor Barbie Hath House
le 2Er
J.C Walkar
Capitol Building and Loan Associat
Kansas Avenue
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