Recent Social Events In Topeka And Vicinity
Topeka society hosts anniversaries and gatherings with guests from New York and Chicago. Highlights include Frank Afanspaaker and wife’s tenth wedding anniversary fete with gifts, local club meetings, and engagements. Visitors such as Mr and Mrs George August travel from New York. others plan musicales, weddings, and charity events at Bethany College and various city homes.
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Frank Afanspaaker
Puch Cepmnony
Amore
Mra. W. Ww. Mahspeaker
Will H. Johnston
Frank Crane
W. W Manspeaker
Jaohnston
Witt Tromm
Ed Bindmai
Will Jewel
EA. Austin
Walter Bates, Jr
Righter
Bir
G. Foss
Margaret Mulvane
Marnard Pudies
Atte Netlicious Sn | Hadeharse
Rigby's Candy Booth
Miss McClintock
Mine Dulles
Emily Tewksbury
Max Jimity King
Jean~ Metts
Miss Ona Church
Jean Fro
Whatling Busch
Orphans’ Home
Mate Martin
Susie Wilder
Harriet Jana
Edna Miccin~ Theh
Edna Morehouse
Made Knowle
Mararet Bear
Elvacur Wilson
Anba Bartholomnw
Bettisoni Booth
Thares
Burns
Boi
Down
Doll
Burn
Sarah Hargreaves
Ayentine Ber
Roby
Emervon
Trumne
A. Downing
Scotland
Richard E Hargreaves
Dresent
and Mery
George I. Augist
New York
J. August
Charles Dyer
Englaver J. Dr. Steady
Santa Fe
Wuchlo
College of the Sisters of Bethany
TJ Molvane
Bliss Prine
John Vincent
W. H
Win Lanes
E.T. Cartridge
Willard Clark
Lowry
Hambleton
Norman Jory
Bh. Wyman
Chicago
Mise Helene Shumaker
Hollar
Lida
Bergen
Belden
Kansay
Bail Wastener
Atchison
Grane
Bethany
Myrtie
Ines
Wetherer’s
Lodh Neely
Leavenworth
Alice Sheldon
Brad A. Waln
Nautilus Ciut
Reese
Harmes
Fragmented Washburn exams and Topeka notices.
Readable scraps report exams at Washburn College start tomorrow. Officials mention J B Taylor county poor farm supervisor and H W Stake new state post. Other items include real estate transfers, a funeral, a city stone-pike project, police notes, court actions, and a fire at 20 Kansas Avenue causing minor damage.
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Washburn
D. P Owens
Hay W. Stake
Foster Humane Society
Forts Bayline
J. B. ‘Taylor
County Poor Farm
W. Boll Hn
Ica E. Nelson
J. K. Undson
Unity Club
Mart Garlinehoume
GH. Mitchell
Anaes City
Topeka
J. 8
Beiesi
Osbern
Paul Torrington
Wil Husken
Liutle Tycoon
Newton
Stone Pike
Charles Leng
San Diego County
California
Topeka Water Company
Supreme Court
Peffer
Th Cuxtern
Senate
Lowdy
H. 8
Chevazo
Madge Wallace
Dolman
Hovisa
Nevixender
al Beaubien
Sears
Shawner County
Scanton
East Thiet Street
Americs
Gmill
J. Holinson
George Weaver
Wway- Kits
J. Morrison
Marytoin Clatt
Frank Koves
Chase County
Topeke
Gemini Siranion
Esha Lome
Bor
Howe
Hraner Street
Adams
Kascas
BM A. Lew
Ite
Corey
Brent “Putrulmnan Motclroy
J. A. Kinsetta
Lucas Yenterday
Trath
Runty
Myron A. Waterman
Stall Bank
Alice G. "Sheldon
Stewart Shuldon Wid
Chan M. Sheldon
Juge Dolman
Duren Hazen
Stone of
Silver Lake
Duetice Grover
Fase
Treasury Sees Large Gold Balance Amid Cash Shortfall
Washington January 3 the U S treasury holds about 228.9 million in cash with 142.9 million in free gold unready for current expenses and 356.0 million in other funds. Expenditures exceed receipts by over 5.2 million in January and the seven month fiscal year deficit surpasses 45 million. Gold reserves have risen since the November election, though ordinary transactions rely on about 85 million cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Treasury of
United States
Treasury
Iarge
Doctor in South Dakota shot at in strange ritual scene
A South Dakota man fired a pistol at a doctor imitating Ian Maclaren, in a bizarre confrontation described as a scotching display of mockery. The doctor fled as the assailant shouted threats and brandished the six shooter in a gravelly street encounter.
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South Dakota
Ian Maclaren
WestGed
J. A. McGarth
Trowbie
Rick Mutchett
Ivins
Lown
Bestles
Bikie
Saved From Bread Riots Mayor Swift Saga
Chicago January 3 relief measures lower crime in police reports with arrests dropping 15 to 60 percent. Officials credit prompt aid to thousands of destitute residents for preventing grand riots. Western Union gives $2,000 plus cash coal and provisions flood relief totals.
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Swift Saga
Chicago
Swit
Tomillea Une
Amour
K& One
Western Union Telegraph Company
HomeSeekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route Dates Listed
Homeroad Santa Fe excursion offers round trip tickets at one fare plus 32.00 to Arkansas Arizona Indiana Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets valid fifteen days returnable any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days. Information from agents Garvey Cromwell Jefferson poste office Topeka.
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Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Indiana Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Pissencer Iepot
Font
Fifth Street
Cromwell & Jeffers
postoMica
North Topeka
Telphone
Miller calm as bank wrecker reads Bible in jail
Denver jail scene reveals Dr C. Miller calm amid looming sentence for check kiting and financial improprieties. He chats with visitors, reads Bible and Emerson essays, hopes for retirement at 45 to write religious works, and reflects on public labels while awaiting sentencing with Dow and McClurken before Judge Hallett.
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Miller
Denver
Dr. C
H. Dow
Sidney Mmcclurken
Hallett
Amillter
Emerson
Lonefellow
Drummons
Lovie
Mrs McKinley’s Inaugural Gown Detailed in Silver Brocade
A report outlines Mrs McKinley’s inaugural gown in silver and white brocade with a high neck frill, silver trimming, and a cream taffeta underskirt. The outfit features a long train, decorative bodice, cream gloves, and matching bands and kerchiefs, all designed under Mrs McKinley’s direction by Marstall Field & Co. Additional costumes include royal blue brocade and ivory, with accessories coordinated.
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McKinley
Mrs McKinley
Point dAlencom
Waler
Onn
Mykiffey
Marstall Field & Co
Advertising Club Opens at Palmer House in Chicago
The Ancnated Advertisers' club held an informal reception last evening at Palmer House Rooma Chicano. About 700 invitations went to merchants and newspaper men, with a large gathering present. The club rooms feature three rooms, newly finished, kept open for members and a magazine file from national outlets. Monthly talks and frequent visits by prominent figures will shape the club’s activities as it expands membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer House
Advertisers’ Club
Organland
Med
Rapids
Dual Legislature Ends Lhe Mitchell Combination in Oregon
Seles Ore Jan 25 The only development in the legislative deadlock is Mizner withdrawal causing Democrats to hold 2 seats in the Senate and 1 in the House, leaving a bare majority short. Defections in the Benson House hint the temporary organization may last only a few days as sergeant at arms seeks to clarify members.
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Lhe Mitchell
Oregon
Seles
Ore
Mizner
Teneon Hall
Misner
Benson
Merrbill's Big Contract for City of Mexico Sewer Pipe
Los Angeles Jan. 2 C. C. Merrill, a contractor from this city, announces he has secured the contract to lay sewer pipe in the City of Mexico. The project involves over 2,000,000 and will take upwards of eight years to complete. Contractors from across the United States bid on the work long contemplated by Mexican officials.
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Merrbill
Los Angeles
City of Mexico
Los Angles
C. C. Merrill
Mexico
Misco
United States
Storm at Washington Snow Delays Trains Yet City Stays Open
Snowfall of five inches on the level marks the heaviest of the season in Washington. The temperature dropped to 10 above zero. Trains show some delays but streetcar service remains uninterrupted. Snow extends to southern North Carolina with up to eight inches reported in places.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
North Carolina
Torpedo Boat Sets 27 Knot Trial Speed at Newport
The torpedo boat completed an official trial on a four nautical mile course and reached 27 knots. The vessel carried about ten tons and is expected to surpass its contract speed of 30 knots by a margin. A brief garden weed note and a local cough remedy advertisement follow the report.
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Newport
Firecracker ban shocks San Francisco Chinese New Year
San Francisco chief of police warns Chinese residents they must forgo customary firecrackers during the new year or face loss of privileges. A curt letter to the Chinese consul general accuses some in the community of defying laws and threatens a police march into Chinatown to enforce observance.
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San Francisco
China
Defianes
Ben
Cnet
Police
Ching Town
Fight Planned for Carson Nevada in Corbett Fitzsimmons Match
A likely Corbett versus Fitzsimmons fight is expected to be held in Carson with broad Nevada support. Carson clergy will back opponents of the scheme while backers insist public sentiment will pass the measure, giving Carson the best chance to host the world title bout. Reno and Virginia City also bid for the field as Carson leads the effort.
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San Francisco
Nevada
Carson
Reno
Virginia
New Haven Snow Slams City With Record Depth
The winter storm began around 10 PM last night and continued through the night. By early morning the city measured fourteen inches of snow on the level with heavy drifting and no sign of letting up.
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New Havens
New Haven
Corn
Millionaire Flood's Wife Dead in San Francisco
Mrs 0 T Flood wife of a well known millionaire died after a night of pneumonia The notice promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve with claims of soothing burns scalds chapped hands and more and gives a seller address G W Stansfield 63 cents Kansas Avenue
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Millionaire Flood
San Francisco
0. T. Flood
DeWitt
G. Wi
Stansfield
Hansas Avenue
Munyon's Female Cure and Remedies Ad
Munyon's Female Cure and Remedies promise natural painless relief for leucorrhoea prolapsus backache bearing down pains and irregular menses. Separate cures for each disease offered with prices around 50 cents a vial. Write to Prof Munyon 1505 Arch Street Philadelphia for free medical advice and guidance.
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Munyon
Afunyon
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Topeka Fair and Festival Plans Discussed at State Meet
At a state fair meeting in Topeka officials debated locations and logistics for a combined fair and festival. Garfield park was proposed but lacked buildings. crowd control and rail access were concerns. A plan favored reorganizing the old state fair and seeking a state appropriation as a guarantee fund with provisional control.
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Garfield Park
Topeka
Doran
Committee of Fifteen
States Fair
Mellows
A. Sawyer
Manhattan
Old State Fair Association
Middle West
George W. Gilck
Atchison
Guilford Dudley
C. M. Irvin
Wichita
W. B. Sutton
Russell
Wim J. Barnes
James A. Troutman
WB. Sutton
Eary
Pretty Sofa Pillow From Odds and Ends
An article describes making a decorative sofa pillow from scraps of silk or wool and muslin. Use small unbleached fabric pieces as the foundation, patching in two inch squares and adding bright color trims to form a simple homemade cushion.
Block for Sofa Pillow and Winter Window Cleaning Tips
Instructions describe block sewing for a sofa pillow using black and colored fabrics with diagonal overlaps and a bright floss. Guidance covers pillow size, assembly of multiple blocks, and finishing with a ruffle. The section also advises winter window cleaning by rubbing glazed glass with paragin oil on a flannel cloth for better results.
Sleighs Return to Knoxville After Snowbound Winter
Knoxville reports the coldest night of winter with the thermometer near ten degrees and about three inches of snow on the ground. For the first time in two years hundreds of sleighs fill the streets while Bombry notes plague deaths and outbreaks in regional centers. Frank J. Brown, acting as agent Williamson, sold property at 417 Stedison for 2 090.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Bombry
Bombas
Karaent CH Casta
Pogmah
Fola
Ahmadabad
Frank J. Brown
Williamson
Stedison
North Topeka News Briefs and Local Notices
North Topeka reports include visits from George Cowen of Salina and other townsfolk, a bakery boasting price and quality, a neighborhood wedding of Neiswinder and Beanblep, and the death of Harry Irons in Chicago. A lecture by Rev. I Charles Mitchell drew a good audience at the Kansas Avenue ME church. Weather outlook: Kansas fair, cold tonight and Friday with north to west winds.
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Teres
Ranses Avenue
John Powers
Menoken
Air. Blanchard
Bennington
George Cowen
Salina
A. O. Rorabaugh
Park Street
C. B
Lyon
Burlingame
George Mayer
Brenda
Clara Holman
Ottmwi
Dyche
YY. W.C. AL
Union Pacific
Perry
Santa Fe Junction
Pierce Neiswinder
Nellie Beanblep
Silver Lake
O'Clock
Ars. Henry Lodge
Jackson Street
Mayer
Chicago
Wagerine
Mrr
Frank Bannister
Kingtewood
Irons
Howe
North Topeka
Charles Mitchell
Kansas City
Bio
Kansas Avenue
Mitchell
Gra
Topeka High Silat
Washington
Kaceas
Market report shows mixed grain and livestock activity
The day’s market data indicates wheat opened quiet and near yesterday’s close with modest gains after initial weakness. Corn, oats, and provisions saw small moves as traders anticipated short-covering. receipts were reported in the low teens to 40 cars, with May futures showing limited price shifts and general activity described as moderat e.
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Erpoo
Minneapolis
Diautt
Rity
Sonne Amner
Chicago
Opera Barrett
Wrenn
Curt
Hart Goenkas
Liverpool
Bower
Provistone
Lowis
Ania
Bering
Iongo
New York
Isansax
Oate
Logan
Ruth & Hite
Father Sendy
Aulet
Duluth
Zoe
Joseph's Upa
Oimatia Dirkland
Remenbir Omqta
Onmaha
Manhattan
Chicleo Gas
Beth Hooking
Bertin Fiat
Wean
de Mandie
Min
Kota
Neweek
Guport
Saanemeen Chicaxe
Prine
Wrek
Chicago Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Reported
Chicago livestock market reports show hog and cattle receipts with fluctuating prices and activity. Texas and Kansas data appear, with mentions of stockers, cows and heifers, and beef and hog shipments, alongside wheat quotes and regional market notes.
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Chicago
Sracuso
Techis Sli
TGA
Texas Sivers
Kansas
Wis
Seattle
Nisa
Boers
Texas
We. Pr
Market report and mixed crops in cautious trading
New York stock and commodity notes show bears weaker mood with hesitancy in corn and oats. Chicago and Minneapolis futures reveal scattered buying, overseas demand, and a cautious stance as traders await clarity on wheat and grain prices.
W. A. Michael Commission Co Advertising Notice
Shipping and financial exchange advertisement states you can buy or sell anything by wire or mail. Quick service and prompt execution with references to Central National Bank Topeka Union Bank and First National Exchange. Provided offices in Topeka and neighboring city.
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Central National Bank
Topeka
Kai
Union Ae Bank
Wanes Ctr
Hapsas First Roar Exchange
Ma WS
Fiam
Ana Teapansbuly - Chy
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Homeseekers’ Excursion
Fc. Garvey
the Advertiser's Club
G. W. Stansfield
Will
Today's Market Report
Steaaty
Gachanerd
Goodin & iChiseibertin
Ie! Top
Es East
Os Aaghensiers Tx
Os Jaamnans
Naews
Prreeerers
Sage State
Eae Ae Stock Exchange
Atte
Eta
C. Nee General Neutiment
TL & H
Aiypbantanys Company
Albany Ami Semquehanna
St P
Ghinon Bicciem
Deger Kidessen
Pennsylvania
Goodwin & Chamberlin Brokers
Grain
Topera
Chica
St. Louis
Kanaas City
Bank OF Topeka FE
G. Logan
Chicago Board of Trade and
New York Stock Exchange
W. A. Michael Commission Co
West
Seelephoge
A. W. Wickham
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