No New Asylum Debate in Kansas Legislature
The Kansas Legislature debated building a new state asylum as the Topeka facility nears completion and Osawatomie and Topeka improvements proceed. Senator Jumper opposed expanding beyond current progress, while others favored a new asylum, with votes ending the motion to refer and the resolution failing 18 to 16. The Senate adjourned.
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Senate
Campbell
House
Jumper
Topeka
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Hevesaury
Coleman
Hownehalder
State Board of Charities
Eee Mme
Crossan
Farrelly
Chanuty
Householder
Columbus
Uis
Social and Personal Card Party Honors Misses Roesington Helpers
Miss Horner and Miss Sarah Horner hosted an informal Tyler Street card party Monday night. Guests included Miss Chapman, Miss Grace Chapman, and Miss O Connor. Prizes went to Miss Chapman and Mr John Waters ton. Dr and Mrs G P Asnton celebrated their sixteenth wedding anniversary with an elaborate red white and blue dinner. Several social gatherings and a Ghost party followed, with numerous local young people attending.
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Miss Horner
Sarah Horner
Clarence Young
Charlie Kieinkins
Ralph Peter— Ron
Ed Kellan
Matt Wiksdal
Clarence Horner
Local society notes from Topeka and area
Miss Eaith Spyder spent days in Kansas City last week. Mrs. Ella Crisman is seriously ill at her Harrison Street home. Sue and Birdie Grinter of Perry attended the Seatch concert in Topeka Saturday. Miss Pauline Mater will entertain several guests Thursday at The D club. The group did not meet with Miss Katherine Enrich due to her grandmother's death, but Miss May Downing hosted them instead. Miss Elia Bradford of Ardmore substituted for an absent member at Mt. Wa. Ketlaw led a Monday trip to Washington, D.C. The Ladies Music Club will hold its second recital with associate members Wednesday at Unity Church. Associate members will donate their tickets at the door. Dr. A. Beatty returned to Newton after attending Bethany College trustees meeting in Topeka. Mrs. A. W. Ransom has returned from Wichita with her son. A winter phon ic is set for this evening by the First Congregational Church. The society invites friends to attend at the church parlors. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wyle spent Sunday in Topeka en route to Newton. Harry Seabrook left for Chicago after a week with his parents. Miss Mary Sutherland returned from Carbondale. Dr. W. S. Schenck, ill for 16 weeks, is slowly recovering. Miss Emily King plans to spend the rest of winter in Washington, D.C. Mrs. George Rust returned to Kansas City with her sister Mrs. Clifteea Histek and daughter Katherine. The Curfew High Five club will play Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Parker. Clearance sale on hats at Miss Keener's, Kansas Avenue.
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Eaith Spyder
Kansas City
Solomon Stoddi
Ella Crisman
Harrison Street
Sue
Birdie Grinter
Perry
Topeka
Pauline Mater
Katherine Enrich
May Downing
Elia Bradford
Ardmore
I. T
Mt.Wa
Ketlaw
Washington, D.C
Ladies’ Music Club
Unity Church
Ausociate
A. Beatty
Bia
Newton
Trustera
Bethany College
A. W. Ransom
Wichita
Robert Wyle
Myx
J. 5
Langston
Harry Seabrook
Chicho
Mian
Mary Sutherland
Carbondale
W. S. Schenck
nGuettn
Emily King
Thomas Ryan
George Rust
Clifteea Histek
Katherine
Albert Parker
Miss
Anxiety Over Hawaii Government Bill Faces Uncertain Session Date
In Washington on January 24 supporters of the general bill for making Hawaii a U.S. territory grow anxious as a crowded calendar and indifference threaten attention before adjournment. If not acted, the islands could face perplexing internal conditions tied to the Union amid a proposed Seward resolution in July.
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Senate
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Burglar at Bay After Shootout with Police
A burglar trapped by 4 windows and half a dozen officers fired at by all, wounding George Everhardt a plumber in the abdomen. Charles Steele is held on suspicion. The burglar allegedly had a rope trap and was discovered by Charles Frank as Everhardt beat him with a board. The assailant fired once, hitting Everhardt.
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George Everhardt
Everhardt
Charles Steele
St. Anine
Eta
Charlee Frank
Everherdt
Beggs' German Salve Promises Quick Home Cures
A country town resident touts Beggs' German Salve used in every house for fat piles cuts gurna bruises and all skin diseases. Its fame spreads town to town as friends tell friends of its healing merit and pain relief, with sale through local druggists.
Too Much Jewelry Smuggling Suspect Arrested
James M. Schaefer who billed himself as a passenger agent for the continental fines with Cleveland ties was arrested at Hoboken after arriving from Rotterdam on the steamship St Matandam. A belt held diamond rings lockets stickpins and five pairs of ladies gloves. He was held on $1000 bond for examination before the U S commissioner at Jersey City.
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San
James M. Schaefer
Cleveland
Hoboken
Atonmer Stmatendam
Rotterdam
Schaefer
United States
Jersey City
Alone in Greater New York attracts mixed reviews at Crawford
A theater crowd in New York saw the touring cast of Alone in Greater New York. the reception was uneven with climactic scenes praised for scenic display while performances by leading actress Dorothy Lewis and supporting company members drew mixed judgments.
Cyrano at Grand Opera House by Repertoire Company
A repertoire company announces the first local presentation of Cyrano de Bergerac at popular prices with special costumes. The promoter, Ferdinand Graham, claims strong vaudeville features and a high artistic standard, noting audience interest and potential for a successful engagement despite mixed reception to prior productions.
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Ferdinand Graham
Abiday
Mansfield
Mr. Graham
Popeka
New York
Unclear herbal remedy promises quick relief
A reader cites a dubious skin and scalp treatment claiming instant relief from itching and hair loss. The piece exaggerates safety and efficacy, urging use as a divinely required cure while offering no verifiable evidence or sourcing.
Liquor Sellers Fined In Topeka City Case
Warrants issued for T Simmons Ed Moeser W 5 O'Brien and Frank Raynor for selling intoxicating liquors. They appeared without service papers, paid 100 each to court, but none showed up and bonds were forfeited. System shifts from nuisance to liquor selling, reducing imprisonment to fines, boosting city revenue.
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Moeser
W. 5
O'Brien
Frank Raynor
Topeka
Ford
Heim Brewing Company
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
Siminana
Metropolitan
Raynor
West Curtis Street
North Topeka
Woman set first century run of 1899 by Irene Brush
Irene Brush of New York made the first century ride of 1899 on a Brooklyns‑area course accompanied by siblings and a Spune rider. She completed the 100 miles in exactly 6 hours and 3 minutes amid favorable weather, following prior years of creditable efforts and steady training across varied conditions.
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New York
Jan. M
HS Willoughby Sirmet
Brooklsn
Brush
Har
Supreme Court Overrules Monett Motion in Standard Oil Case
Columbus Ohio January 2 The Supreme Court today overruled the motion of Attorney General Monett to oust Master Commissioner Brinsmade in the Standard Oil case, restoring Brinsmade to continue handling related proceedings.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
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Local notices and events fill Topeka page
Ralph Van Houten becomes Grand Opera House treasurer. Howel Jones and Terrence Ewart plus Ed Kellam push for golf club efforts. Republican Mambeau club to elect officers Wednesday. Herry Safford acts in Elks Romeo production. Hats advertised at bargain prices. Wichita group plans boarding house via YWCA in Kansas City. Hagan visiting Topeka. Eugene Hagan's brother. Knott praised as top driver for station 2. Public styles and wheels anticipated for new season. Judge Hazen sets deadline for new trial affidavits in Collins case. Shawnee county politics risk cold treatment from livestock board contenders. Chaney contemplates city treasurer run. remarks about deserving candidates. Grand audience erupts at comedian’s routine. Pigeon show results. tumblers and duck pin teams. West Sixth Street car line outage brief. trolley restored. Red Hawk, Indian speaker, discusses Wounded Knee at Congregational church. Police close disorderly Jefferson Street houses. two women arrested with three men. one released after $16 deposit.
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Howel Jones
Burlingame & Northwestern
Terrence Ewart
Ed Kellam
Mambeau Club
Herry Safford
Elks
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Hazen
Collins
John Dudley
Livestock Board
Shawnee County
John T. Chaney
Hankin
Kansas City
H.C. Vesper
Ken
John Haman
Mf. C. A
West Sixth
G. W. Arnold
Red Hagte
Congregational Church
Wounded Knee
Jefferson Street
Crane
Firat Streets
Topeka Actress in New York Fire Scare
Mrs Parks formerly Blanch Johnson of Topeka toured as Margery in What Happened to Janes A blaze in her apartment on the boulevard at 47 gutted the Turkish hangings. Arthur Parks fought flames with his wife as they escaped to the fire escape with eight other families. Damages about 1500 dollars.
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Blanch Johnson
Topeka
New York Sun
Real estate transfers filed with various parties in Arlington and city
The record lists transfers including El Ewing and wife to John Ewing for 50 dollars in part southeast quarter 2018-14. Tax deed to Simon 8 Ott and Geo B Tewksbury covers lots 3-3 and 7 Prospect Place 156 Ward avenue in Arlington sub-division. Lillian L Snow and husband to Nashua Savings Bank for 2500 dollars covering Holliday street blocks 311-12 and 1s, Holliday's addition with Kansas Land Company. John R Dallivane, lot 492 Steeh avenue et al. Mary J Washington et al. by Conk L Davenport supplémentaire 002.21 lot.
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John Ewing
Simon
Ott
Geo. BH
Tewksbury
Prospect Place
Ward Avenue
Arlington
Lillian L. Snow
Nashua Savings Bank
Holliday Street
Adams Atreet Holliday
The Heart of Maryland at Adelphi and London run
Topeka of David Belasce presents The Heart of Maryland a play hailed for merit and stagecraft. Belasce’s Belfry Scene offers strong situations and exciting climaxes in New York Chicago Philadelphia and London venues with seats open Saturdays.
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David Belasce
Maryland
New York
Chicago
Philadephia
Adelphi Ebow Ter
London
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North Topeka Social News Highlights Local Visit and Weddings
Rev Guild of Silver Lake visited the North side. John Dolman of St Joseph Missouri visited his parents at 524 Quincy Street. Engagement announced for Miss Susan Grinter of Perry and Mr John Schulze of the city. Church events include a special prayer meeting at 1412 Harrison Street and a Good Shepherd Guild meeting at 1006 Quincy Street. A Violet club whist gathering was hosted by Miss Loui Dell McMaster at 916 Jackson Street with numerous attendees.
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Silver Lake
John Dolman
St. Joseph
Samuel Dolman
Quincy Street
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Laura Houghtellin
Mamie Baird
Mabel Kine
Nina Hilton
Daisy Sherman
C.E. Jordan
Paul Roehr
Inane Sheets
Jax Bonham
Merle King
Harry Small
Edgar Arnold
Olen Dolman
Rockefeller Gives Provisional Gift to Franklin College
John D. Rockefeller, the Standard Oil man noted for supporting Baptist institutions, offered $50,000 in cash if Indiana Baptists raise an equal amount for Franklin College. Benefactors such as Parry, the Shirks of Peru, and other millionaire Baptists in the state have already backed the plan and guaranteed the needed sum.
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Ganza
John D. Rockefeller
Standard
Greece Shaking With Fresh Earthquakes In Peloponnese
Numerous shocks hit Athens and Peloponnesus with Kiparissia and Philatra reporting collapsing damaged houses and many injuries including fifty children in one village. Separate items note House contests in Jefferson and Stafford counties, stock exchange records, and a local poultry exhibit while weather and Congress items appear in brief notices.
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Philatra
Measenia
Ionian Coast
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Stanley in Ireland Seeks State Job From Kansas Governor
A letter from a Stanley in Ireland asks Governor Stanley of Kansas for a job under state administration. He touts his reputation as a bookkeeper at a Moen manufacturer and offers to provide character references or certificates. The writer signs as Stanley of Ireland and seeks placement information.
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Richard Stanley
Ireland
Kansas
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