Local social notes from Topeka and nearby gather at homes
A crowded society scene from Topeka features gatherings at the homes of Mrs. J. Goddard in Potwin and Miss Magi Hates in Ish Wertarn Avenue. Attendees include Miss Gordant, Miss Bates, Mrs. Frank Beck, Nell Mr. W. J. Storrs, and many others. Additional items note betrothal party shifts, club meetings, theater outings in Kansas City, and visits by Mrs. Joseph M. Patten and Mrs. Elizabeth Channel among others.
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Min Halon Gaddini
J. Wilson Kauck
Oldsboro
Atty. J
Goddard
Potwin
Weanoxdey
Primrose
Magi
Tha Clih
Miss Gordant
Miss Bates
Besele Bates
Frank Beck
Ae Warrison
W. J. Storrs
Bolmar
Lydia Bolmar
Susie Sweet
Mise Walker
Holvn Walker
Thomas L Aon
Kansan City
John Drew
Dean R. Low
Mex
J. MC. Gruber
Alt Kinneenterg Ware
Kansas City
Joseph M. Patten
Blower House
Josephine Thinning
Bedford
Iowa
Frank Patterson
J. 5. Parks
He Lolt
Plarence Hetzer
Collee
Sisters of
Old Topeka Curio Seller Darel Cohen Dead at 44
Dan Cohen age 44 died at 10 this morning in his Kansas Avenue rooming house. A familiar Topeka figure for twenty years he ran a curiosity shop on Kansas Avenue selling candy coins and relics. He was a Polish immigrant, crippled from birth, with a sister in Kansas City aiding the shop. authorities note coins may be his most valuable possession.
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Dan Cohen
Hit
Kansas Avenue
State Journal
Darel Cohen
Topeka
Sensus Revene
Cohen
Poland
Kuneas
Coben
Quincy Street
Uni
Second
Third
Dechstonsky
Kansax Avenue
Tate
Sixth
Sax Avenue
Cotten
Max Lowenstein
Kansas City
Tila
Two Convicted in City Police Court Case
East evening in police court George Klauer and F O til were the only two convicted out of five tried as sufficient evidence appeared. Fred Ross, George Simmonds and Geo Anderson were discharged. Outside witnesses were pressed by city spotters but failed to provide real information. Chief McCullum hints spotters’ word may convict some witnesses of perjury. Judge A L Tredden attended the afternoon session. Hedden, McCollum’s ally, handles treplevin cases and exerts influence in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Klauer
F. O. Til
Fred Ross
George Simmonds
Geo. Anderson
McCullum
A. L. Tredden
Hedden
McCollum
Treplevin
Jointicta
Pollee
Lake May Loosens Permit Case In Probate Court
Witness John Hellman testified he bought whisky at W F Lake store without signing for it. Defense argued Hellman acted on Lake’s request and without Lake’s direct knowledge. Judge Hayder granted more time to gather evidence as the case remains pending in probate court.
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McCollum
W. FL Lake
Hayder
Lake
A. L. Hedden
John Hellman
Hellman
Shely
Sunsy South handicap concludes with two-way tie for cups
The Sunsy South handicap concludes with Turner Hubby of Waco and W Herr of Concordia tying for first and splitting prize money before a miss-and-out cup match. Other players like F B Rowe of Taylor and R Q Helkes of Dayton exit with minor shares, while O E S No 34 members gather to honor sister M J Doyle at Masonic hall.
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Chicago Salvage Company
Greenwald
Topeka
Helkes
Dayton
Ottic
MM. EL Atchison
Giddings
Gilstran
Lot. Marshall
Gilbert
Wade
Coe
Hidd
Anderson
Foster
Posah
O. B.S
Masonic Hall
M. J. Doyle
Ellen Humphreys
Lillian C. Anderson
Park Becomes a Lake After Wabash Ice Breaks
Logansport Indiana reports heavy flood impact as ice moves from the Wabash river. The gorge opened near Market Street causing water to overflow Eel River avenue flooding cellars and basements of fine homes. Riverside Park was transformed into a lake prompting evacuations.
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Logansport
Ind
Wabash River
Market ‘Street
Eel River Avenue
Riverside Park
West Hoboken Moves to Revoke Trolley Franchise
West Hoboken town council passes ordinance to revoke the North Hudson tramway franchise, part of Public Service Corporation of New Jersey. Cars may stop, poles and wires to come down. police to arrest drivers attempting to run cars. Public protests attended the meeting led by Mayor Nolan seeking better transportation.
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New York
West Hoboken
Hudson County Hallway Company
North Hudson
Public Service Corporation of
New Jersey
Jersey City
Public Service Corporation
Nolan
Readings and quarrels stir Shamokin scene in January report
A fragmented item notes local tensions in Shamokin Pennsylvania involving Bible reading and a dispute over an inventor named Tucker. It mentions Kaluga anger and Goldstephen Honiak approaching, with references to a wild man and a melee at a home linked to heart disease, leaving readers with an unclear image of events.
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Shamkin
Wome
Tucker
John Kaluga
New York
aJn
Shaon S. Gold
Stephen Honiak
Wild- Man
Kalugs Moniak Arrested for Assault After Severe Incident
Kalugs Moniak was arrested following a severe assault incident. The case proceeded but was settled shortly afterward, ending the legal action with an informal or civil resolution.
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Kalugs Moniak
Revolutionary Monument Drive For Kansas Sons Of The Revolution
The Kansas society of the Sons of the American Revolution plans a $19,000 monument to Revolutionary War fighters and will urge Kansas’s federal delegation to back a congressional measure. New officers were announced and a Washington birthday banquet is planned, with a broad effort alongside the Daughters of the American Revolution on historical sites in Kansas. Peanuts Scarce As Southern growers shift to cotton due to rising prices and demand, affecting Philadelphia confectioners and bakers who rely on peanuts.
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Kansas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
United States
State House
J.M. Meade
G. P. Kimball
Topetca
Kansas
Washington
Congress
Houses of Congress
National Hotel
J._M. Meade
G. F. Kimball
Tressurer
J. D. Norton
J. L. Eldriden
T. W. Harrison
Philadelphia
Jan
Promoter Wright on Trial in London Fraud Case
London January 21 Whitaker the promoter on trial for fraud left the witness box after two days of cross examination. The judge led as prosecuting counsel and accused Wright of stating inflated sums in the London and Globe balance sheet some as high as 3 500 000. Wright called these figures mere slips of the tongue. He blamed malice by London stock exchange members for the British American company’s downfall. He said he lost 2 000 000 in shares and that his Lake View losses ranged from 31 000 000 to 1 590 000. He mortgaged property and sold his Park Lane home to aid Flower and other brokers.
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London
Whitaker
Axiles
Wright
London & Globe Corporation
Americcon
Exterianne
London & Globe
Lake View
Park
Coal aid rises as cold weather bites community
Poor Commissioner Hale notes a spike in requests for coal this winter. He says many residents, previously not in county aid, seek relief after depleting food and fuel stocks. Noting overall numbers are not as high as feared, he cites continued need among those with nothing left.
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Wunsemwnels Poor
Hale
A Very Close Call at Burtington Maine
A reader named C We Tieliam describes a severe illness and near collapse in Burtington Maine. After taking Electric Bitters from Arn Drug on North Kansas Avenue, the writer reports rapid relief and renewed health, asserting the product’s efficacy and promising satisfaction guarantees.
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Dir
Uae
Arn
North
Kansas Ave
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