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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1900
Page
5
Grand Lodge Meeting Prep At Topeka In February
The article details preparations for a Grand Lodge gathering to be held in Topeka in February. It notes complex entertainments, a Monday evening dance at Metropolitan Hall, and plans for receptions and banquets to host visiting delegates. Strong emphasis on venue selection and wide participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C
Clearee
Grand Lodge
Topeka
Heprasenta— Hive Hall
Rand
Grand Ledge
Ives
Phasapat
Ihr Fortus
Digo
Amd
Confused OCR Snippet on Meeting Place Choice
A garbled text fragment discusses a venue choice for a regular meeting, mentioning Tos Pk as the proposed plate and a rand Lanare. The readable portion provides no clear names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rand Lanare
Kansas Sorghum and State Agricultural Inquiry
Kansas sorghum is urged as a major statewide crop with over a million acres. The letter to Secretary Coburn asks for guidance on syrup production, irrigation, and best methods to elevate sorghum syrup quality, aiming for widespread domestic use and lower costs. The tone pressures a federal view from Washington and cites potential price advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
FD. Coburn
State Board of Agriulture
Feeens
Washington
Kanes
May Go to the College Fort Hayes Reservation Proposal
The United States Senate committee on public lands recommends favorably creating the Fort Hayes military reservation for the state of horses to support agricultural work. The plan envisions an experimental station on the reservation to aid local farming efforts, with 7a acres of land involved. Previous winter attempts failed due to lack of state authority. the current approval may lead to appropriations by the next legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Fort Hayes
Topeka Whit Club Winter Tournament Debuts
At the Whist Club the first winter tournament nears its end with Copeland and Weet and Marshall and Peonekamp leading after eleven games each. The field remains open as teams chase the average, with Moray and others noted for strong showings. The next rounds start February and the club’s weekly rankings feature North and South statistics and names like Parker, Payne, Ryder, Korn, and Lowry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rams
Topeka Whit
Copeland
Weet
Marshall
Peonekamp
Wort
Moore
Stuuid
Statitiens
Walt
Abstom
Palkiner
Payne
Threep
Korn Ryder
Lowry
Ayerace
Wives Advice and Legal Alimony Case Reflected in Notices
A fragmentary notice mix reports a claim that a wife’s advice saved a man’s life using a tonic from a Dr. Kine New Discovery to cure respiratory ailments, followed by a court order granting Mrs. Maze temporary alimony during a suit against Auta E. Maze. Judge Hazen enforces support and wages forfeiture under a restraining order and directs payments to Mrs. Maze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bowe
Kine
Waegoners Drug Store
Mars
Hagen
Mra Maggle
Maze
Auta E. Maze
Mgr
Boze
Mazen
Santa Fe
Hazen
William I. Jhe artist dies in Topeka at 87
In Topeka Kansas on January 23 William I. Jhe, an artist aged 87, died at his home. The obituary notes his notable works and career in painting, with local reactions and a brief tribute from friends. The text also references nearby streets and places in gray misty detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jac
Williem I
Omaha
Art Club notes and society at Topeka meeting
Social and personal items detail the Ladies Art class meeting at the home of Mrs. Prescott and a New Art Club gathering hosted by Mrs Crandell. Mentions include readings on Raphael and Prodigence, lists of attendees, upcoming meetings, and local society news from Topeka and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onte M. Prescott
Wek Tooth Avenot
Mra A. Marburg
Raphael
Prodngenco
Maxeling
Mra
David Pauner
Crandel
Crandell
Edwin A Lang
James B. Hayden
Atre Crosby
Crosby
M. A. Low
Amigeal
C Devin
Bessie Hayden
Silas Susly
Fternoon
Quincy Street
Ralston Club
Oceanic Steamship reports record earnings and new ships
At the Oceanic Steamship Company annual meeting President John D. Spreckels said new ships being built will set a peerless standard in the Pacific and improve service. Total earnings for 1888 reached 374 747 dollars, up 9 100 from the prior year. Also: Silas Rain announces candidacy for county commissioner in Topeka’s fourth ward, long-time Republican worker, plans to devote full time if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceanic Steamship Company
San Francisco
Oceanic Steamship Companys
John D. Spreckels
Pacific
Enasiere
Silas Rain
Topeka
Binsl
Airteid
Me Rain
Fourth Ward
Wich
Roy Price
Dreferment
Busines
Rain
Kansas
Local News Briefs on politicians and social events
A late evening column notes Mrs. Thorpe aiding the poor and reports on Governor Stanley in his office. Mentions convalescents Thompson and others, plus local social and political updates, including banking openings, district meetings, and bids for governor Balga.
Governor declines role in Parrons asylum dispute
The people of Parrons seek governor aid to settle the controversy over the new state insane asylum. The governor declines involvement, saying he will not take sides and will allow the dispute to be settled in court or by the opposing parties themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrons
Ime
Alligator Found Near Topeka In Marsh Mystery
In a Topeka area marsh four miles south, an alligator measuring six feet appeared as residents including Oscar Duriow and his wife observed it at afternoon. A man named Harlow poked the reptile with a stick, holding its jaw open for a photo. The case raises questions about how the animal arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Oscar Duriow
Hirwife
Marsh
Harlow
Late Styles For Men From The Hadberdesher
Fashion notes on upcoming spring outfits detailing smaller cravats and high banded collars, new shirt colors and fabrics, striped patterns, versatile cuffs, and evolving evening socks. It covers riding breeches, galters, and a London influenced overcoat, plus semi formal and informal dress guidance including cravats, ascots, and collar shapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermanidudy
London
Pla
England
Cleveland's Tiny Book Sets World Size Record
The Cleveland Leader reports the smallest book printed in Cleveland with only ten copies made and plates destroyed to prevent further printings. Known as the Bijou Almanac, it is a real paper edition with 60 pages and monthly calendars, produced in London in 1860 by Schives, praised for its delicate steel engravings and compact dimensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Leader
Cleveland
London
Schives
The Smallest Book in the World Published in Cleveland
Charles H. Meigs of Eastman Street, publisher of another tiny book, backs a Cleveland print run of a three by one and a half millimeter volume. It contains 13 pages printed on genuine India paper with hand set type photographed to minimal size. The book, titled Orns Spoke the Wind, comes with a magnifying glass and a case. eight friends subscribed for ten copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Httle
Charles H. Meigs
Eastman Treat
Meigs
Gobellle Pattern Company
Oxford Press
Orns
The Queen's Medal for Soudan Campaign Awarded
The Prince of Wales will confer the Queen's Medal for the Soudan campaign on senior guards in the Brigade of Guards. The medal, once worn by Tommy Atkins, features Victoria Regina on one side and a palm held by the Queen on the other, symbolizing British naval and military valor in the Nile theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louiday Chronicle
Prince of Wales
Tsif
Ritehener
Khedive
Tommy
Khartoum
Stafford
Pune
Victoria Reaina
Imperatrix
Saulles
Not in the Books. A teacher complains of textbook limits
A western Kansas county letter recounts a pupil 15 who said McKinney's cabinet is not in state texts. The father, a school board member, faces a district tension over curriculum and accountability amid broader local reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Kansas
Fillows
Mckinney
Sever
Fragmentary Script Powers in a Curious Tale
An oblique, partially legible excerpt references mythical beings and a learned figure, mentioning the name Elon and a scene around tides and tides. The text appears to discuss magical personas or allegorical imagery without clear narrative details or identifiable events.
North Topeka society notes and local visitors
Local column from North Topeka lists visitors and social events including Mrs Taure Clark of Kansas, Miss Edna Mark, and the Hollie home gathering. It records engagements, church activities, and upcoming social events with scattered names and places in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Printing Company
S. J. Courtmney Mage
Kunnig City
Roy
Alice Aent
Siead
Hollie
Marie Putas
Rivcinne Ciemellen
BS Esays
Ras Ipome
Angeles
Jett
Turnannes Strest
Andy Tren
Kesha “Homme
Davis
North Topeka
Te Ronve
Elinor
Miller
A. C
W. Urabadine
Kunans
Minn Grace Kimes
Chriss
Haturday
Dan Fraser
Tmlbie Generry Company
Adame Nas
Lee
Widiety
Secaferia Church
Harme
Ses
Kane Ty
Church of the Good
Wiltiees Gliman
Wii Monroe
Nellie Wetherhalt
Manor
Toe Aurdere
Mine Braey
Ant
Ednamark
Tiggersoll
Ait Prekata
Ehurett
Lanoks
Aes
Alice Sattora
Fae Lo Shellabaee
Fant
Iarad
Cora Priddy
Ned
Eawin James
Wells Fan
Laukene
Old Sehen
Wis
Fred Penates
Ae Furk
Joka
Ps ‘Cohaen
Harry Graft
Harel
Eatiret
Ernest Phuidy
Weney Ae
Also Mentioned on This Page
New
Additerian
Black
Bleck, Laird & Wuickman
Apader and Pleke
Colleyville
Pergipin
Pete
Rephembes
U. W
State Agricultural Institution
Ft Hayes Military Reservation
Pramuaia
Ge W. Fiansien
Fe Rensun Avenue
Gray Misty
Topeks
Sonntag
Topeka Laundry CO
Ralston Health Club
Cikh
Lincoln
Bernice McDonald
Kansas City
Myrtle
Ivah Davis
James U King
FL A. Lewis
Brant Lewis
Janmus City
Major
Aire
Had
Emporia
Mrev Theodore Farnavatt
Jemmie Wilson
Valencia
OG. W. Kouns
Texas
Dusiness
Min
TW Scudder
Hower
Mint Maus Miller Weill
Lawrence
Mise Hattie Vis
Mint Eilith Sampson
Mise Eampson
Euness Clay
Binwood
Anta MO Parry Bundy
Mss Miller
Menninger
Jack Sharits
Tailitkey
Lexington
Torwiha
Aie
Margaret Hrookie
Arkansas
W. W. Ropaeil
Tom King
Arkansas City
Mex
Fulier
Bmissouri
Miss Malmer
S Meraber
Buter
Mint
Patsne
Veak
Taiani
Hikitch’s
Gardens
Denver
Lottie Steinberg
Bas
K B. Ftingls
Hutchinson
Bradford
Boston
Mig Kate Brown
Afr
Frank Watson
Fond du Lac
Wistopsin
Minn
Grace Church
Portis Penwell
Lola Curry
Franol Oderman
Gertie Whitcomb
Vigiet Haloway
Russell Wilson
Tommy Lesle
Wille Curry
Hone News
Thorpe
Stanley Wee
Heron
Thompson
Fred Cok
Trebbe
Salina
Willer
Tenia
Tasutery
Frank Welstiman
Burns ‘Bration
Gattmwend
Enis Shewea
Phe Bobk
Panutis
Crawford ‘Titumte
Blanche Howard
Crgoe
Cloyt
Seanon
Santa Fe Ie Et Teading
Chicago
A. Uileye
Pho
Poneibie
Prulis Amnamia
Ayia Banduet
Marqnette Club
S&f. Davison
Santa Fe Treasury Department
Powell
Kanes City
Tanta Church
Suna
Ham
W. Wills Johson
JL Mack Love
Atate Cab‘wert Lin
Ielibesien
Droughe Trian Tie Bolitary Leon Ore
Mttinon
Ueculino
Hore
District Court
Wiedjmirn
Twohupaies
Pitth
Tollow- Inig
Presigem
Dennis Brone
Fulton
Chrighian
Chilen
Hie Murine Society
Thy State Journal
Croaby Brothers
Clement
Lordy
Leedy
Mercatter
Fisk
Met Conwres Rational Church
Wicketa
Sevutian Society
Odd. Fellows Hall
Witth
Quince Anatead
Congrema
Mond
First Christ
Conviste
Aine McGee
Flor Sreuviine
Usie Latns
Anna Harrison
Lia Moyer
Tord Stahl
Paul Adams
Chretien Ehireh
Bresell
Chatrmyn
Mine Kelly
Frowe
Arthur Mesribur
Guy
Shrine Guy
Elias Bhair
Wasti- Hieron
Moses
Judge Guy
Murfreesboro
Relief Corps No
Airs Mattie Zook
May Wetherly
Peeat
Ailes Addie
Chagdain
Bice Samad
Xnsiubel Riikon
Ward
Niney Snooks
Felary
Dora Gants
Abide Perkins
Memib F Chad
Mise Fannie Seymour
Avie Creighton
Grace Witkinson
le Palace
Frans
Ty Sida Sipioe
Patieran
Sven Sabe
Ai Suesia
Selcher
Aldo
Aio Nore
Akes
Casey
Tod Yeats
Aizee
National Bank of Kansas City
United States
Parry
John J. Woster
Wao
Ares Tee Peas
Harhure I~ Burn
Wigan Wave
Steel Pathe
Vy T. Hoprisa
Declan de Macion
Srellae
Kline
Ammonta
Ie the Hounswite
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