Social gathering and chapter fair notes at Topeka
Mrs. George McCoy hosts a needlework party honoring Mrs. Johnson of Meadville with many guests from Topeka and Meadville. The day features hollyhock decor, quadrant tables, and a country fair themed reception with booths, prizes, and a horticultural display. Additional notes cover a Reviewers club event at the Jefferson street home and a series of personal mentions and travels among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCoy
Eighth Avenue West
Johnson
Meadville
William Eugene Branley
C. E Foote
G. 0. Wimarth
T. Jason
Reketts
Airs
McFadden
J. M. Weet
Ness ‘Olfina
B. Holt
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Linda Johnson
Martin’s Hill
Bessie Tssegule
Topeka
West
O. B. Martin
W. EB. Atchison
Jefferson Street
Mothers’ Club
Ramblers’ Club
Martin Mis. Atchison
W. E. McVey
Ky. &. Thatcher
J. G. Wood
W. J. Lewis
Robertson
Hunt
Gilett
Carr
Turner
Fragmented opinion on marriage and choice in love
A fragment cites a wary view of science and marriage, noting that men often wed their first choice while women may reconsider. It suggests a girl’s late realization may lead to losing her chance if she only seeks ideal attributes. The piece implies a social judgment about matching and commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
State Board Refuses Tax Relief for Phillipsburg Merchants
F E Winship of Phillipsburg asks the state board of equalization for relief, arguing local assessments surge 50 percent. Auditor says the board cannot adjust within a county, only between counties. Norton and Jewell county officials testify on true values and exemptions, urging proportional state tax sharing and reductions where overassessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Winship
Phillipsburg
State Board of Squatization
Philipps County
Mosessors
Cole
Usider
Wee Mtewride
Jewel County
Fail
Jewell County
J.C. Carnell
Norton County
Masessara
American girl's success in Covent Garden opera Princess Osta
Mary Garden of Chicago pleased London as the title role in La Princess Osta at Covent Garden. Herbert Banning, an Englishman, wrote the score based on Anthony Hope's Princess Osra. Critics praise the singer and note the work embraces the French school, led by Massenet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gorden
Chicago
London
Princess Osta
Covent Garden Theater
Herbert Banning
Anthony Wope
Princess Osra
Massenet
Mary Garden
Bandits Surrounded at Canyon After Train Hold-Up
Denver dispatch says Rio Grande bandits thought trapped in a box canyon after the Marshall Pass train robbery. A Pekin representative reports posse efforts with reinforcements requested. City ticket office announces a concert tomorrow at Garfield Park, 846 Kansas Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Denver
Colo
The
Rio Grande Railroad
Pekin
Marshall Pass
Marshall’s
Garfield Parc City
Union Pacific R. R
Kansas Ave
Mrs Thorpe Leads 100 Children on Washburn Campus Picnic
Police note no arrests. Patrolman Smitz resigns to open a billiard hall. Report covers a failed safe crime at 908 and unproved links to Lang and aides. Thorpe and 100 Berth class mothers organized a Sunday picnic with lemonade and provender for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smitz
Tang
Lang
Uhey
Thorpe
Mermbera
Berth
Washburn
Smith
Force
Diplomat Won By Townesend In Washington Marriage Plot
A fragmented Washiest tale describes Miss Townsend of simple upbringing inheriting a fortune of 8009 dollars a year. The text mentions M Brun and a love triangle with a beachite and Mary Scott, hinting at a siegelike siege to Constantine and a long courtship ending in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiest
Coon
Constantine al
Denish Sinseter
Towneeadle
M. Brun
Innier
Mary Scott
Fined for Scrapper Block Dispute After Revelry
A man associated with the scrapper block faced a $165 fine after a morning incident tied to a revelry. Police reported a woman threatening to make someone pay a policeman to visit her home on July 4th to gauge her son’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hver Hi
Carnegie Gift From Mr Clark Will Fund Library Bequest
The report notes Carnegie generosity toward Clark University with a 310000 award and a 250000 obligation to raise half of a 500000 goal for library and collegiate research. Senator Hoar referenced the gift, while President Hall discussed the plan and a proposed free program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carnegie
Clark University
Hall
Senator Hoar
Carnegis
StateRailroad tax dispute cited in Topeka meeting
Flottaun county clerk from Kan kan city transacts in Topeka with Attorney General Godard over taxation of railroad freight cars owned by large corporations. He claims substantial property tax due, while county attorney KE says state board should assess cars. Godard contends local assessors must assess all property not listed by the state board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flottaun
Gers
Yandotte
Topeka
Roneulitg
Godard
Kangh City
Ian
Vandotte County
KE. A. Nigit
Averas
State Board of Rislroad
Saseas al
State Board
Cholera Spreads Across Eighteen Pangasinan Towns
In Pangasinan province cholera spreads to eighteen towns with rising death tolls. Health measures restrict food relief and travel. passports required for natives. Civil and military authorities curb commerce as a battalion of the Eleventh Infantry reinforces Mindanao operations against Moros in Isa province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine
Manila
Pangasinan
Eleventh Infantry
Mindano
Isa
Columbia River Salmon Totals Estimated for Season
This season's catch along the Columbia River is estimated at about 400 tons of fillets, equivalent to 40,000 cases in pound cans. The total catch to date is estimated at the equivalent of 150,000 cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia River
Portland
Gresmy
Court to rule on Dr W Browning profit claim in Magee case
In Pittsburg Pa a court faced an opinion on Dr W Browning and Dr Chris L Magee regarding professional services. The doctor sought 8500 000 with about 200 000 alleged as profits from stock speculations once driven by the late senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Dr. W. Co
Chris L. Magee
Browning Grceed
Five North Adams Men Scale Greylock Mountain Auto
A party of five men from North Adams ascended Greylock mountain reaching 3,500 feet above sea level in two cars. The feat marks another attempt to traverse the prominent Berkshire peak from North Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greylock
Auto
Pittsfield
Mass
North Adams
Greylock Mountain
Found Dead in Freight Car at Steelton Yards
The charred body of James Devlin with a crushed skull was found today in a freight car in the yards of the Pennsylvania Steel company at Steelton. The car was derailed and set on fire to hide the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
James Devlin
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Steelton
Oklahoma reapportion plan sets 600000 people
Guthrie Okla July 17 The commission appointed to reapportion Oklahoma has announced the total population of the territory to be 600000 with one representative for every twenty two thousand and one senator for every ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoms
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Thonee
Picturesque Colorado Road booklet ad by railroad
Public notice from the Erie railroad announces an excursion to Chautauqua Lake on July 25 with a 30 day trip offer. Fare from Chicago is four dollars for the round trip with limited trains. Travel agency contact at 242 Clark Street, San City, Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Lake
Erie Railroad
Chicago
Agen San City
Clark Street
Cheap Tickets East Via Banta Fe Route
Travel note lists routes to New York Atlantic City and Cape May with fare of 24.40 per pound for a Topeka trip. Marshalls Band performs tomorrow at 8 o clock in Garfield Park concert setting noting a local park event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banta Fe
New York
Atlantic City
Cape May
Topeka
Marshalls
Garfield Park
Banta
Bragg Letter Says He Would Send Saxon From Cuba
Washington July 17 The official press office has received a letter from General Bragg to his wife. In the note he discusses a plan to remove a tall figure and mentions taking an Angio Saxon out of Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Bragg
Johnson Predicts Baltimore Ball Club Change
Washington July 1 President Ben Johnson of the American Baseball league voiced little surprise at McGraw securing a controlling interest in Baltimore stock. He hinted he would provide Baltimore a competitive team and may delay decisions until the minority elders meet. The issue centers on franchise ownership and league scheduling amid stock sales and future team placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ben Johnson
McGraw
Baltimore
Finkah
Cone
Nations Agué
Fras Wai
Jet
Libeil
Wana
Prue Strauss
St. Louis
Garrett Holdings
Mahon Hae
Sivuonali Ue
Ldng
Cicy
Bajtiplore
Sen
Goldman
Frank
Strauss
Johnson
Lord Oaks
New York
Aatten Johnson
Three Cornered Fight Over Drayage Tariffs in Louisville
The southern railway issues new freight tariffs for drayage on all articles, intensifying a three cornered fight among Louisville lines including Louisville and Nashville and Illinois Central. The dispute may draw Baltimore Ohio Southwestern into the clash affecting St Louis routes. Also Denver reports the Ancient Order of Hibernians officers presented their annual reports at today’s executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Southern Railway
Louisville& Nashville
Illinois Central
Baltimore & Onio Southwestern
Southern
Denver
Colo
Order of Hispernians
North Topeka society notes drift in town chatter
Hoyt resident B B Erhardt visits Topeka. Mrs. Clay Kessler sails to Dakota to join husband. Weiss of Sanaa City Kan visits Topeka in July. Morse-J. F. Buck leaves for extended stay to her sitter at Balen. J. M. Campbell returns from Boulder. Murrel family heads to Ohio to visit relatives. Miss Daisy Olinger returns from Horton for Skinner-Olinger wedding. Mrs. Jak Cromwell departs for Muskogee LT. No prayer meeting at Central Avenue Christian church. Buttered fashion hats shown at Mrs Courtneys. Two stores at 693 south and 517 north Kansas avenue. Miss Bosale Wick away two weeks. Annual Presbyterian missionary picnic planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Printing Co
North Kansas Ave
Erhardt
Hoyt
Clay Kessler
Dakota
Sha
Weiss
Sanaa City
Kan
Topeka
Nicholson
Gurne
Vikisiag
S. J. Devis
Morse
J. F. Buck
Central Avenue’ Christian Church
Mra. Courtney’s
Kansas Avenue
Bosale Wick
Sir Ats Wick
Quincy Street
Bela Seiday Ai Bay
Lectures and social events hosted by local groups
Dr Homer Stunts gave a free missions lecture at the church last evening and another lecture is planned for this evening. The Aletheans enjoyed a straw ride to Gage's lake with refreshments. A large group attended a supper at Billard's grave in Oakland and then danced at the informal reception. The schedule also lists bus and travel notices, a stockholders meeting of a Kansas State railroad club, and Marshall's Band concert tomorrow at the Gertrude Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Brinkerhoff
Kansas City
Homer
Stunts
Manila
Uext
Church On “Missions
Btunte
Gage's Lake
Rev
W. Hutchingon
Mrs. Bacon
Edad Pence
Neille ‘Grant
Wertie di Fioren Frith
Lucy Ezolly
Hewitt
Eilene McCormick
Mesera
Walter Otto Denison
John Kelfer
Join Geral- Bier
Mervin Miller
Julius Villeplue
John Grant
Hugt Coultis
Billard
Oakland
Permelia Curtin
Eleanor Lukens
Lalah McAfee
Eas Tewst Ule’ Priady
Tinsel ‘Haynes Arne
Je 5 Gliman
Nelle “Dolman
Bessie Keets
Myrtle McGre Grew
Bessie Watts
Mabel Skinner
Tas Taggart
Menara
Roy Bainbridge
Will
Gustey
Friday and Saturday Bargain Sale Notice
Friday and Saturday sale listing various items including men s overalls shirts pants ladies shirts calico per yard thread mitts sailors bonnets and shoes with prices and special offers highlighting discounts and bundles for a limited time. Several flavor phrases imitate an old newspaper promo style emphasizing value and variety with specific unit counts and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrick
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Jennie Tipton
Blower House
George W. Crane
Misa Lulu Fordyce
Walter D. Goodwitt
H.R Hoenschel
H.C. Kibbe
Frank ‘Thomas
W. J. Black
Colorado Springs
Carl Ww
Salt Lake City
J. Wilson
Ruth Wil
Avchison
Elizabeth An
Fort Scott
G. J. Mulvane
Hazel Mulvane
Arlington, Col
Paul Mulvane
Glestia
House of Kansas City
Mar- Rodgers
Alice Andrews
Amanda Porter
Leavenworth
Matthew Weightman
Bananas City
R. E. Kepley
Mildred Kepley
Meriden
Lucy Procter
Indiana
Mis’ Helen Morgan
Potwin
M. R. Conwell
Burll
Anna Stevens
Town
Diekenshaw
G. O. Wilnarth
Henshaw
Lawrence
G. GO. Smith
Pennsy
C. At
Kounn
Tyler
Texas
Harrison Clarkson
Frank Edson
Petoskey
Mich
Horace Hall
Maine
H. A. Auerbach
Se City
A. C. Kingamen
Fora Bovey
Norton
Emma Marshall
Misa Dorothy Marshall
Mina Pauline Marshall
Overbrook Joeay
Arthur Lapping
Philips
Goff
Constantine
Paka
Giers Clark University
Wyandotte County
Colorado
Poe Ganas of
Gen. Bragg
Pat
Cea Eens
Havana
Ban Johnson
Baltimore Ball Club
North Topeka
Douglas Stocs
Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
Tribune
Imperial
Topeka Automobile & Cycle Co., cat.Ath
See. Thornton
Chano Tickets
East Vie
Senta Vo
Kansas State R
Ofriock
Semgaere
Marshall
Gerteld Pack
WM. M. Costley
al R
Emmett Snow
Aries
Stadt
Feta Pia
Saale
Wits
Garfeld Park
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