Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society
Topeka social column lists numerous attendees at dances and musicales. Names include Wetherell, Shoch, Doran, Shubert, Stone, Eproat, Winn, Millyer, Reid, Woolverton, Foster, Davis, Chandler, Bennett, Miss Davis, Miss Chandler, and Mrs. Spencer. Reports cover a First Methodist musicale, a high five party for Miss Caroline Chase, visits by Mrs. Taker and Miss Syd Richards, and upcoming club dances and gatherings around Topeka including the Modern Literature and Husbands Recreation groups.
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ON. O
Wetherell
Wrenizur
Thore
W. P. Shoch
Ant Mes
T. F. Doran
Fd. Shubert
George AL Stone
J.B. Meiood
HL Pitts
HJ. Wingert
P. Millyer
J. S. Eproat
Th Winn
Afra Fredtes
N. Neéiain
J. G. Pittehman
LD. Reid
I. S Woolverton
Frank Foster
Aliss Myrtiy Davis
Grace Fouts
Josephine Chandler
Botton
Mise Binn Mittiee
Allne Lams
Fey Howell
Start Woradhl
Tou Davis
Lew Culver
MA FH. Wetherell
C.F. Spencer
Mise Edna Crane
Caroline Chase
Elkhart
Lilttarnelook
Winifred Wagner
Chast
Misa Grace Peckham
Jersey Ty
Grace Welsh
Mise Florence En
Halph Valentine
Joe Ean
Fred McGiffin
Waltee Smith
Frank Davis
WL Wikidia
Chicago
Syd Richards
Horton
Little Daughte
Katherine
Merv J. We- Be
San Diego
California
Webe
McCray
Miss McCray
William Moss Jones
Dana McVicar
Lawrence Weinesdas
J. Colla
Charles Wariin
Tewnfurd
Lake
West Side Road
Elrete Weilt
FA. Soow
Police Street
J. G. Waters
Lawrence Wed
Lotta Hanney
Modern Literature Club
Elie Sondey
Daisy Levi
Clace City
Geerss Hobbard
Donald
Springfield
Vintura Hubbard
Wigan
Hudson's Hall
Stephen T. Gage
Hafter
Aoe
Bert Thrapp
Shakespeare Club
Wells
Perpetual Grab and Street Railway Issue Debate
A letter by Mr Honney to the Illinois Street Hallway association argues that a street railway franchise may be extended by state legislature under constitutional power. He asserts municipalities control police regulations for street traffic, while the Supreme Court path to the US is uncertain. A new special session may review wire street railway matters.
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C. L. Bai ‘Rgf
Cameo General Electsway Company
Illnois Street Hallway Association
Honney
Bonney
State Supreme Court
Sureme Court of the
United States
Tanner
Murdered by Mexicans in San Mateo railroad town
Rascon Mexico January 20 B A Ham sey a 43 year old freight conductor on the Mexican Central railroad of Dallas Texas was killed by two unknown Mexicans at San Mateo at 2 am for refusing to carry them on the train.Thomsey's mother and sister live in Dallas Texas He formerly worked on the T P and MP He was a member of the Railway Conductors Union Division 291 Mexico City with $1000 insurance There was one arrest with strong evidence to convict If convicted under Mexican law the murderers will be shot
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Rascon
Mexico
B. A. Hamsey
Mexican Central Railroad
Dalia
Texas
San Mateo
Thomsey
Rive
Dallas
Dex
Hy Ho
Critique of McKinley Policy Over Cuba War Debate
Washington member Mr. Clark denounces McKinley foreign policy as feeble and cringing. He argues Spain should be expelled if the war drags on and calls for decisive action to protect U S honor and repel insults to the flag. He accuses the administration of pleading and raising alms for starving Cubans.
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Washington
Jan
Clark
Dém
Lodz
Spain
United States
McKinley
Senate Debates Teller Silver Resolution Vote
Washington Jan 20 Senator West moved to take up the Teller silver resolution in the Senate and Senator Ledge moved an executive session. The latter motion failed 27 to 39 with silver supporters and several western Republicans and Qasy of Pennsylvania voting no. No Democrats voted affirmative. The Teller resolution was then taken to.
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Washington
West
Senate
Ledge
Qasy
Pennsylvania
A Matter of Joints Judge Lee in Trouble at City Jail
Judge J F Lee formerly registered from Manhattan and jailed for inebriety is now at the Salvation Army hospital in Topeka being treated for rheumatism. He arrived from Oklahoma two weeks ago and after a brief city stay was arrested for intoxication. He promised not to drink again but fell ill, prompting transfer to the charity hospital for care.
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Lee
J. F. Lee
Manhattan
City
Salvation Army Hospital
Brann Sued for Libel in San Antonio Warrants
Waco editor Brann of the Iconocrat returns from the north to face four criminal libel warrants issued in San Antonio. Bond set at 200 dollars per case. he waives preliminary hearing and plans to attend trial in Boxer county court.
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Iconoclast
Waco
Texas
W. ¢. Brann
The
Iconocrat
San Antonio
Justice Sherk
Sha Antonio Bronn
Walter S. Bakee
Madrid unrest blamed on conservative plot
A Madrid telegram in newspapers received today claims riots stem from a conservative plan to topple the ministry and General Bianco and to force the return of General Weyler.
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Madrid
Stata
Spain
Bianco
Weyler
Topeka Divinely Healed Collector Schrader Leaves Town
August Schrader known as the Divine Healer and his wife left Topeka on the westbound Rock Island after a short visit. He claimed to bless people by laying on of hands and said he will soon seek a mountain retreat in California for forty days and nights with only spring water.
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August Schrader
Topeka
West
Rock Island
California
Schrader
Burindes
Francis Schlatter
Denver
Melan patent wrangle ends with county capture
County commissioners and bridge contractors clashed over releasing the Melan patent owned by William Maeser of New York. County Attorney Jetmore drafted an assignment. contractor Keepers refused. After debate an abstract showing Mr Maester’s release right was obtained, securing a county protection against infringement and delaying $330,000 until the release is secured.
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Melan
William Maeser
New York
Jetmore
Muesdh
Aneone
Muester
Keepers
Reamst
City to settle bonds held by state over district attachments
The board of education meets to propose a plan to Kansas to pay a principal portion of the obligation claimed due to the city’s past action of attaching several outlying school districts. About $11,000 of $78,000 is admitted as due and will be provided for. the debt stems from bonds issued by districts under state school fund commissioners.
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Board of Education
State of
Kansas
A Perfect History and Kansas School Texts Debate
John Speer cites the Bute school text book commission history for Kansas schools. He notes Noble Prentis’s Kanexy addendum had two errors and that Prentis arranged timely corrections before printing.
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Bute
Kansas
John Speer
Noble Prentis
Mr. Prentis
Ates
Mrentis
Kansas Day prompts early state Republican convention plan
Kansas City reports that President B Caldwedl of Lawrence delays a meeting of the state Republican League executive committee on Kansas Day hoping for a district convention series. Caldwell aims to hold conventions in each district with a large state gathering in Topeka in May to kick off the campaign.
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Republican League
Kansas Day
Kansas
B. Caldwedl
Lawrence
Lougue
Caldwell
League
Topeka
Campaisn
Mood Plumbing and Heating firm transfers to three daughters
The plumbings and heating business of the late Robert Mood, including all books, are transferred to his three daughters Mrs. Wess Wehbe, Mrs. J. J. Wehbe, and Charlie Bennett. The Mood Plumbing and Heating company will be run by their husbands and continues at the same location with Wess Wehbe as bookkeeper and manager.
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Bia
Wess Wehbe
J. J. Wehbe
Ates
Charlies KE Bennett
Mood Plumbing and Heating Company
Wess Wehe
Robt
Western Paper Box Makers hold semi annual convention in St Louis
About 75 delegates gathered in St Louis for a two day Western Paper Box Makers association session. Vice President Mosman noted this meeting ranks among the most important. Delegates will be entertained by local manufacturers. In Topeka, Kansas National Guard officers formed to study higher branches of tar science. The first meeting moves to the old court house next Thursday evening, not Tuesday as previously announced.
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St. Louis
Western Paper Box Makers’ Association
Mosman
Deleestes
Total Paper Box Manufacturers
Kansas National Guard
Topeka
Purt House
Fixing for the Rush to Alaska Ports from San Francisco
San Francisco transit firms prepare for a surge to the Klondike with a five day steamship service starting today between San Francisco and Alaskan ports. The Pacific Coast Steamship Co expects 10 000 passengers next month and 4 000 for the season. Alaska Commercial Co will run the St Paul Dora Bertha and Portinit with high capacity vessels, linking with river steamers after breakup and at least two trips monthly. The Pacific Steam Whaling Co plans service to Cook’s Inlet and Alaska. Vessels under construction will greatly expand access to the Klondike tailwind.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Alaskan
Thde City
St. Michael
Alaska Commercial “Company
St. Paul
Dora
Bertha
Portinit
Pacific Steam Whaling Company
Cook's
Thlet
Alaska
Rumor of New Bank in Kansas City Involves Local Names
Kansas City rumor ties P. J. Bonebrake Thoms A. Os born and Major Hood of Emporia to a plan for a Kansas City bank. Bonebrake says talks exist but nothing decided and would not affect their current business. The men have visited Kansas City and are reportedly favorably impressed, though Bonebrake declines further discussion.
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Kansas City
P. J. Bonebrake
Thoms A. Osborn
Major Hood of
Leavenworth Seizes Rail Line Assets in Deficiency Case
United States Marshal Neely and deputies began levying on real estate and town lots along the Leavenworth Kansas and Western railroad, successor to Kansas Central, to satisfy a mortgage deficiency after the rolling stock and roadbed were sold in November. Auctions will follow in Garrison, Miltonvale, Green, Olesbury, Teonardville and nearby towns.
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Leavenworth
United States
Neely
Leavenworth, Kansas & Western Railroad
Kansas Central Railway
Union Trust Company of New York
Garrison
Amiltonvale
Green
Olesbury
Teonardvile
Today’s nominations for senate approval
The president sent nominations to the senate including Weank McCord of Ohio as collector of internal revenue for the Eighteenth district of Ohio. Other nominees include Charles Burr Towls of New Hampshire at Saltillo Mexico and Robert Butler Mahond of Virginia at Nuevo Laredo Mexico with several others listed for North Dakota and tribal agencies.
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Washington
Senate
Weank McCord
Ole
Ohio
Counlh
Charles Burr ‘Towls
New Hampshire
Saitillo
Mex
Robert Butler Mahond
Virginia
Nuevo Laredo
Bergh
North Dakota
Gothenhire
Sweden
Gabriel Bier Ravendal
Beyroot
Ue Indian Agente
Georss A. Bing Lmor
North Dakisth
Standing Rock Agency
N. D
James H. Stephens
Crow Creek Agency
National Breeders' meeting tickets issued for Denver trip
The spare stock commission plans to travel to Denver Sunday to attend the National Breeders' association meeting and push Colorado to abolish the one and one half cent cattle inspection fee charged per head at the Colorado Kansas border. The association has issued 15,000 meeting tickets.
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Denver
National Breeders! Association
Colorado Sanitary Commission
Colorado
Kansas
National Breeders’ Association
Heavy snows drive sheep from Manzano valleys
In the Manzano mountains of New Mexico on January 20, unusually heavy snows fell over ten days, forcing many wintering flocks to descend to the plains for forage. Herders face hardship as some hands and crews frostbitten. two men reportedly died in eastern Tangé storms.
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Peralta
N. BE
Manzano
Milada Czerny Child Pianist Loses Sight
Milada Czerny a child pianist in Chicago has gone blind at under five years old after eye trouble since birth. The talented girl, son of A. V. Czerny a violin cellist with the Grand Opera House orchestra, has given up concert engagements in New York and Boston.
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Chicago
Milada Czerny
New York
Boston
Milada
A. V. Czerny
Grand Opera House
Walker Announces Candidacy for First District Congress
Atchison resident Walker declares run for Republican nomination in the First district, prompting retirement of A. J. Harri. Walker’s backers say the Atchison county delegation will support him. He has taught and lived in several counties including Jefferson and Keaworth, with long residence in Atchison.
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Walker
Atchison
Piret
A. J. Iarci
Atchison County
Sefersom
Wages of Shame in Topeka Disorderly House Raids
Police raids on Topeka disorderly houses reveal fines totaling 205 dollars from January plus expectant larger receipts as more women pay 10 dollar licenses. Protests claim the system funds the city treasury while debate rages over decency and integrity of law enforcement collecting hush money. The piece cites named establishments and women paying fines, noting ongoing arrests and public dissatisfaction with the policy.
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Jeanie Cline
East Fourth Ct
Kansas Avenue
1Y Street
Daisy Moore
Cora Hampton
May Benson
May DePay
Frankie Moore
Julia Thompson
Minnie Bolton
Topéka
Billard
Ke Topeka
Flood Threaten Curbstone Town as Ohio Rises
Louisville records a rising Ohio River with danger line shrinking from three to about two feet by noon. Curbstones at Fifth and Fourth Streets are reached, residents pack and prepare to flee. Earlier, three feet rise overnight, rain ceases, Lock readings at noon show 5 feet 2 inches. News reports heavy rain and wind caused damage statewide. Drummer Thomas Cross of North Vernon is drowned crossing a swollen stream near West Baden, Ind., and a farmer’s son and a farm hand die riding a horse across a Cumberland river fork in Jackson County, Tenn. Tributaries Licking, Big Sandy, Cumberland, Green surge beyond banks.
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Louisville
Ohio
Locks
Waa
Thomas Cross
North Vernon
Thd
West Baden
Ind
Drury
Cumberland River
Jackson County
Tens
Licking
Cumberland
Green
New York Life Reports First Kansas Filing For 1897
The New York Life Insurance Co reports for the year ending December 21, 1897. It notes it was not licensed to do business in Kansas that year. The statement lists policy holders who died in Kansas and beneficiary details, with $92 0375 paid in death claims in the state and four proofs of death still pending. Assets at year end show several millions, with premiums noted and paid death benefits.
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New York
State Insurance Department
Kansas
Miso
Jenes
United States
In His Mind's Eye No This Is Not a Freak
A New York Journal verse notes Catlowley’s first new coat matching patent leather shoes and gloves, illustrating a child’s eager moment with pride and imagination.
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Catlowley
New York Journal
Funeral Notice for Youngest Gandy Child
The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. L. Gandy died at 3:30 a.m. and will be buried tomorrow at Topeka cemetery at 4 a.m. Friends of the family will meet at the cemetery. J. A. Perkins of Antiquity, Ohio, was tortured by physicians for eczema but is said to have been cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. G. Witt, 522 Kansas Avenue.
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Oaugmer
J. A. Perkins
Antiquity
DeWitt
G. Witt
Kansas Avenue
Currency hearing continues on banking and currency bill
Washington Jan 2 The currency hearing before the house committee on banking and currency extended through the morning with ex Secretary Falconi heard and Gare expected back at 2 pm. Mr Fairchild pursued questions about making the monetary commission bill workable while the committee’s party vote to bar Warner of the bimetallic union and Towne from testifying drew criticism from Mr Cox who urged a hearing with conditions removed and warned the minority position.
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Washington
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Falconid
Gare
Fairchild
Monetary Commission
Warner
Bimetallic Union
Towne
Silver Republican National Committee
Cox
Messrs
Warner and Towne
Thistlethwaite Wins Weighmasters Job Over Rival
E. J. Thistlethwaite of Leavenworth county Populist central committee is named weigh master under State Grain Inspector W. W. Culver and will operate from Kansas. Simpson had sought governor’s permit to hold the winter post and salary until spring farm work begins.
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E. J. Thistlethwaite
Cnauan
Leavenworth County Populist Central Committee
W. W. Culver
Kansas
J. Lee Simpson
Leavenworth
Market Report From Chicago Wheat and Livestock Trends
Wheat opened strong, then dull with May and July gains seen. Corn and oats held firm with steady prices. pork, lard, and ribs mixed. Chicago livestock receipts and prices show hogs steady to lower, cattle and sheep mixed, with regional variations and futures activity.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago
Ewe
Liverpool
Paris
Northwestern
Mike
Sythe
Maylard
Timothy
Manses
Texas
Arn Neestats
Bard
North American Grain Market and Receipts Report
Market gossip from Liverpool to Chicago notes mixed grain prices and cargo receipts. Wheat and corn movements show varied receipts from Chicago and Omaha with shipments to New Orleans and Galveston. Forward-looking reports include tomorrow’s wheat arrivals and steady hog and cattle receipts across major markets.
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Liverpool
Touayr
Caine
Biinnespolis
Sim
Eeady
Kansas City
Omana
Omaha
Chicago
New Orléans
Galveston
NGO Bush
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