Social and Personal in Topeka and Vicinity
Social and personal items recount Topeka visitors and residents. Notable events include a thimble party hosted by Poindexter for Mrs. John Bargent with guests such as Mrs. Sargent and Mrs. W. Latley, and engagements around Topeka society. Recurring mentions cover entertaining plans, returns from trips, weddings, and guests from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE OW. Poindexter
John Bargent
Bunesville
Ind
A. A. Rodgers
George O. Wikworth
John Sargent
John BH. Sargent
W.latley
Will Koby
T. J. Mason
George Wolo
HL. P. Wilter
Startanis
Lindsay Pe~ Ues
Kittle Fisher
W. C. Dwarts
Gears
Wilmuirth
Fe. Cheney
J. F. Poindexter
Eroe Ware
T. EB. Hewman
FH. Vansant
Fred Snow
Woodford
Bra
Fraulein Stolle Seeks Kansas Cowboy Photo For Art
Fraulein Antoine Stolle visited the Grand Opera House, hoping to photograph a Kansas cowboy for her miniature color paintings. She toured Junction City and Topeka but found no authentic cowboys, noting Western misconceptions and describing her process using cameras and sketches to recreate famous European works. The audience filled the house as she presented sixty views, mostly reproductions from European masters, with two hours of viewing ending on Boston’s Minute Man statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antoine Stolle
Gound Opera Howe
Kanzas
Kansas
West
Franier Stolle
Junction City
Topeka
Miss Stolle
Fraulein Stutle
Berlin
Hoyal School of Art
Utife
Boston
Frauisis Stolle
Sherald
Florence
Grand Opera House
Frayiein Stolie
Europe
Bostyn
Deaths and Panerals in Topeka County Area
William Mead a farmer between Topeka and Steyr Lake was found dead in his barn Tuesday morning. A physician attributed death to heart disease. Known in county politics as Thole Hilly Mead, he was a longtime local figure. Funeral services were held at Prairie Home cemetery. Marie Kellow Coats died in Chicago at the home of relatives. She was wife of W. A. Coats of this city. The funeral of John B. Morean was held at Tint Christmas Church this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retta Reeves
Chicese
Jeses
Huberta Wasoillss
Theresa Rossington
Denvenworth
Miss Darrah
Errrin
Wesley Evert
Florence
Winifred Wellcome
Ida Smith
GF. Givens
Clay
Jefferson City
Miss Berry
E. N .Nettles
Chicago
Misa Grace Jetties
Miss Nettles
Leavenworth
Ees
Monroe
Ty Tyler
Las Venas
Charles Miller
Woale Miller
Quincy Street
Chariie Wilmarth
Chitagy
William Mead
Topeka
Steyr Lake
Tates Saat
Prwizie Home
Mire
Marie" Kellow" Coats
Stoney Mihi
Breeuuichter
W. A. Coats
John B. Morean
Tint Chrismas
A Novelty at Topeka Kindergarten Benefit Night
The Topeka Kindergarten association presents a variety program at Eatery Hall on Tuesday evening Fet Tuary Jet for their annual benefit. An array of talent and short stories will feature, with music, singing, and performances by J G Waters and others under Major J K Bufkon as master of ceremonies. Henry Beermann and William Shaver are among the performers, followed by audience music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Kindergarten Association
Grasse
J. G Waters
Pel Trem
Tom McNeal
Archie Willams
J. K. Bufkon
Henry Beermann
Wm Shaver
Walt Richards Acquittal Case Looms in Liquor Trial
In Kansas City, Walter Richards faces a liquor sale trial with Detective Burton confirming purchases on September 7. Witnesses Dan Leahey, Dave Naylor, and others testified of drinking at Richards place as prosecutors outlined five counts alleging multiple whisky and beer sales by Smith and associates. The State rested, and County Attorney Jetmore prepared to proceed with closing arguments and charges referencing witnesses endorsed by the Committee of Seventeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Richards
Usus
Burton
Kensas City
C. H. Peacock
Kansas City
Dan Leahey
Richards
Dave
Fink Stahl
Sr. Stahl
H.C. Safford
Jetmure
Robert McMasgers
Bart Campbell
McMasters
Stahl
Peci
Nquor
Acta
Safford
Jetmere
Agner
Committee of Seventeen
Jetmore
Smith
Entock
Peacock
Dave Naylor
Wait Hicharde
Joe Burton
Peacock and Burton
H. ‘Masters
Swige Hezen
Stati
Ex-President Harrison Visits White House in Snow
Washington today ex President Harrison visited the White House with Mrs Harrison and a nurse. They arrived in a closed carriage around 10 20 amid sleet and snow and were greeted by President and Mrs McKinley. The baby was helped from the carriage and the party was shown to private apartments and parlors on the second floor. The visit was brief as cabinet day limited time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washogton
Van
Harrison
Hartizon
Miss Harrison
McKinley
Vizcapa Battleship Ordered to Visit American Ports
Madrid reports the battleship Vizcapa of about 7 000 tons displacement has been ordered to visit American ports, reflecting a move in naval diplomacy and international relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Vizcapa
Say It Wasn't Beer Case Hears Colored Defendants
The case involving VHlism Scout Dick Pax and Jesse Morris, all colored, was taken up amid festival week turmoil. Judge Lovewell advised caution as trial progress lingered, while Charles Price testified, noting the incident was not beer and that locals were unsettled by the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Pax
Jesse Morris
Prat J.T. Lovewell
Weshiurn
Ind
Chas. C. Price
Fairchild Urges Gold Standard Shift at Monetary Conference
Ex Secretary Fairchild addresses the Indianapolis monetary convention, arguing that value is measured by gold and urging removal of legal barriers to a flexible statute. He cites the 1897 convention and says habits of business demand a government responsive to voluntary associations guiding commerce and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild
Indianapolis
Monetary Pa
Committee On
Texelations
B. J. Parker
Rimgls
National Business League
Department of Commerce and Industries
Charles S. Fairchild
the Treasury
United States
Natron
Quick Time to Denver Train Comes In Fast
Union Pacific will run Chicago to Denver in about 28 hours using a new Chicago Denver service. The westbound trip departs Chicago and arrives in Denver after roughly one day, with Denver to Chicago travel time about 50 hours under the present schedule. Whitmore Bros. notes a faster run, and The State Journal promotes subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Union Pacific
Chicago
Omaha
Jane
Ouesung
Northwestern-union
Denter
Herarning
Overkindg Dyer
Oman
Seferda
Sun Spots and Laughable Epigraphs in 19th Century Bits
A collage of quips and fragments from diverse columns includes dialect musings on sun spots attributed to volcanoes, snippets from P. L Stanton and Atlante Constitution, bachelor reflections on love and manners, humorous quips from New York Press, Harlem Life, Washington Star, and a stray Chicago Tribune gag about a tew breaking. The pieces showcase regional voice, dated humor, and scattered anecdotes from period newspapers.
Traveling humor and slang in old comic sheets
A collage of humorous snippets and cartoon captions from early 20th century papers. Characters joke about travel, affable aristocrats, and married life, with playful puns and comical misreadings. The fragments show light satire and character banter typical of the era’s humor pages.
Hicks recounts storm and lack of warning
Bt Louis, Jan. 26. Hicks says the yesterday storm was phenomenal with barometer at 28:80 at 4 a m. Then a five minute surge and a hail gale followed by wind shifts. He would have warned the public by telephony if connections existed, and he notified afternoon papers he would provide information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Hicks
Sanger
Fort Smith
Aric
Fragmented humorous quips from late 19th century papers
Snippets recount jokes and witticisms from multiple papers including Cincinnati Enquirer New York Journal London Figaro and New York Press. Characters range from a king discussing a missionary Irma to a flirtatious widow and absurd questions about oysters entering a bureau.
Market Report From Open Of Open Commodities Trading
The morning market report notes firm opening in rice and wheat with May futures up on bullish spillover from St Louis elevator fire. Wheat gains seen in Liverpool and New York demand, while Chicago and Northwestern receipts lag. Corn and oats show only narrow activity with May prices barely steady amid light receipts. Provisions trade remains active with pork and lard firming slightly. Flax and timothy markets quoted with cash and future values given.
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Sire
Wiehe
Liverpool
New York
St Louis
St. Louis
Northwestern
Chicago
Mie
Maohwa
Ste
sayMe
Hoey
Maylard
HSM
Mayrita
Sli Cnkt
Chicago Livestock Market Reports and Prices
Hogs receipts 2000 plus with market active up to 10 cents higher. Cattle receipts 800 with firm to higher prices for Texas steers and cows. beef from 900 to 1450 dollars per head. Sheep receipts 3000 with stronger tone. native lambs and muttons listed with varied prices. Kansas City market shows steady cattle demand and mixed stocker and feeder sales. Hog receipts 15000 across markets with weak to lower tones and mixed packer demand. Wheat futures noted as hard and price near market levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jane
H.chtli
Texas
Kansas City
Kanaay City
Jun
Strom
Texac
Ilia Shere
Grain and market notes from Liverpool and Chicago
Market briefs report scarce to steady demand for corn oats rye and hay with firm to steady butter and eggs. Liverpool quotes show steady wheat while Chicago receipts estimate tomorrow include 2,00 cars of wheat and 7 cars of corn. Minneapolis Duluth and Duluth see small car counts amid steady grain activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welie
Liverpool
Chicago
Howe
Minneapolis
Duluth
Missespolis St
Suger and Coffee Market Report From New York
Raw sugar and coffee prices and stock notes appear from New York commerce pages. The fragment mentions sugar readiness, prices in cents, and brokerage notes by W A Michael Co. Brokers with location on West Sint Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suger and Coffee
New York
W. A. Michael Commission Co
Stoexe
West Sint Ave
Topene
Pac
Poi Mall
le & N
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Ohio
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J. G. Doyle
Ivy
Wr. T. Helms
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White House
Whitmore Bros
Tha State Journal
Petkta
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Shanes
P. L Stanton
Atlante Constitution
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Kansak Ave
Tope A
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Soine
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Topeka Transfer CO
F. P. Bacon
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