Local Notices and Tragic Deaths Stir City
Local brief items report the death of J B Wallach at 517 East First aged six from membranous disease, with funeral tomorrow at 2 pm. Mrs J A Polley dies near Shorey, funeral at Church of the Assumption tomorrow at ten. James Porter on Clay Street noted for keeping a horse tied in city grave. A street obstruction fine of five dollars is recorded. Crackerjack Stars defeat Crescents 12 to 10, with Mackey and Garvin delivering key hits. Wedding of James H Guy to Elia M Glean not announced. Mrs Maria O’Reilly dies at 70, buried Topeka cemetery this afternoon. Nancy Rosch aka Nan Ewlog drunk near Second and Kansas. fined five dollars. In police court M Sweeney charged with disorder at Laproo butcher shop. revolver reportedly involved. case continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wallach
East First Otrder
J. A. Polley
Shorey
Cod
James IL Guy
Elia M. Glean
Miss Grean
Abertin College
Prof
G. Watkins
Maria O'Reilly
Monroa Street
Topeka
Mra O'Reilly
Miles O'Reilly
W. C Sisphenson
Nancy Rosch
Nan Ewlog
Second Street
Kansas Avenue
Gaines
Ferry
M. Sweeney
M. Laproo
Sisth
Clay Strowin
Sweeney
Capron
A Woman of Spirit Founding of Stanford University
The article profiles Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford, widow of Senator Leland Stanford, revealing her decisive move to sell diamonds to fund the Leland Stanford Junior University. It chronicles their courtship, his rise, and her role as society leader and chief benefactor, detailing the university’s proprietary charter, its open tuition, Palo Alto endowment, and her philanthropy including $100,000 gifts to a children’s hospital and a San Francisco kindergarten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Stanford
Florence
Stanford
Leland Stanford, Jr
Leland Stanford, Jr., University
University
California
Palo Alto
San Francisco
In Society Circles Topeka Social Events Highlight
In Society Circles, Topeka and nearby communities showcase recent social events. Prominent hosts invite guests, with attendees including local leaders and regional society figures. The listings reflect seasonal gatherings, charitable efforts, and community acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Society News Notes and Visitor Arrivals
Miss Anna Christenson was surprised by friends on Friday. Several Topeka residents, including Mr. and Mrs. John Riley of Dover, Mrs. J. E. Stewart, and Misses Caro Penfield Nina and May Thomas, plan trips to Cascade and Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Burr and David Lakin visit Chicago. Mrs. W. G. Leflingwell comes from Kansas City. The Oaks wedding unites Major F. E. Marsh’s daughter and Henry Curtis Devin of Mt Vernon Ohio. Helen Gray Marsh is maid of honor. Many locals travel, entertain, or recover from illness as summer continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tews
M. J. Mercer
Tiskilwa
Lil
Chicago
W. FP. Roesur
James Moore
Air
H.R Nickerson
Mexican Central Railroad
Alden
Loehr Grubbs
L. Y. Grub
Sixth Avenue
Clinton
John Riley
Dover
J. E. Stewart
M. L. English
Hutchinson
M. L. Beedford
Peoria
Til
W. T. Hirling
Anna Christenson
Theresa
Vendla Johnson
Essher
Clara Foberg
Edith Stolpe
Laura Rudolf
Mabel Rosen
Emma Nichols
Maggie Maxwell
Kia Meronius
Jeanette Pepin
Daisy Leslie
Joseph Johnson
Charley Stolpe
Alfred Beroniua
John
Mackinaw
Detroit
Cleveland
Buffalo
Derris Titus
Manspeaker
Hurl Williams
W. M. Daish
Dire
C. C. Baker
Clark Perrin
Kansas City
Tupelo Friends
W.T. Crosby
W. W. Mills
Dawson's Ranch
Maxwell City
New Mexico
Mills
Er. H. Crosby
Mack
Seymour Heyman
The
Hub Clothing Co
New York City
A. & Quinton
B. A. Allen
St. Louis
Judge
Topeka
Thomas Crogs
Messrs
Abe
Dave August
Mis
Jennie August
Phil Jacoba
Abe Steinberg
Mra E
Fort Scott
Stedtian Club
Garfield Park
George W. Vosle, Sr
Leavenworth
W. E McVey
Mton
Mrr
Mr. Allen Rector
Omaha
Mrs Stanford's Social Power Drives California Politics
The narrative portrays Mrs Stanford as an adept hostess in Sacramento, shaping political outcomes through gracious influence. It notes her long marriage to Leland Stanford and highlights her pivotal role in entertaining legislators and their families, influencing the governor's plans and the state's social circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gan Antonio Mission
Sacramento
Mra Stanford
California
Stanfords
Leland, Jr
The Buycott Begins In Brimiscoas Alabama
A Birmingham man refused $15 in national bank notes at a local polio bills payment. After protest, Assistant Postmaster Cruikland offered alternative money and the man accepted. The act followed a Grand Master Sovereign ordered boycott of national bank notes. Also reports a Des Moines meeting of Locomotive Firemen with about 200 independents in attendance. The Cecil Spooner company performed The Hidden Hand at Emporia, drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Brimiscoas
Ala
National Bank
Cruiklank
Sovereign
Des Moises
The
National Order
Cecil Spooner
Emporia
North Topeka items of interest on the river city side
Local North Topeka notes include trips by C B Maxwell to Colorado and Al J Wiley returning from Memphis. Residents H Tamblyn and family visit relatives in Kansas City, Miss Grace Houghtelin visits at George Rison's home, and Jessie Houghtelin returns to Jerneyville Tile. Community groups plan meetings at Mrs. Arnold's and Mrs. Wallace's homes, while a pic nic time is discussed. Sporting notes cover a Map le Hill camping game, local fishing after rain, and a golf club shoot with scores. Mentioned are Emrich's Cincinnati, Pittsburg, and Alvnsia trip, several merchants, and local services in North Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Colorado
Robert Smith
Meriden
Henry Tamblyn
Fairbury
Neb
Jackson Street
al J. Wiley
Quincy Street
Memphis
Tennessee
Ben Payne
Jessie
Kansas City
T. Fulton
Grace Houghtelin
George Rison
Ladies Aid Society of
The
Presbyterian Church
A. J. Arnold
North Side Women’s Republican Teague Club
Dr. Wallace
Kansas Avenue
G. HB. Emrich
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Alvnsia
Emrich
Bill
Rock Island Junction
Jessie Houghtelin
W. H. Houghtelin
Jerneyville
Tile
C. B. Bromm
Dave Wiser
North Topeka
Wilson
West Curtis Etrest
Joliet
Chicago
Topeka
Maple Hill
Lodge & Colvin
Weat
Norris Street
Pratt Bros
Lukens Bros
Stutz & Walker
A. d. Arnold & Son
Mongoo
J. Hi, Heller
N. Kan
Magnet
A. J. Proudtit
N. Kanaye
West Laurent Street
P. Updegraff
Riverside Stork Farm
Updegraff
Gup
Garfield Park
Tia
South Cedar
Willits
Elder
Perkins
Kane
William Reed
Mid-Continent Mills Office
St Andrews
Scotland
Rota
Mr. Reed
Burmah
India
Revolting gaiety as Prince Ferdinand mocked Stambuloff death
A Carlsbad correspondent reports Prince Ferdinand's conduct after Stambuloff's murder as revoltingly gay. He allegedly was hissed by visitors, seen dining with laughter and telling jocular anecdotes, and in a theater box amid expected death scenes, drawing public indignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Ferdinand
Loxpox
Standard
Carlsbad
Stambuloff
Carlebuil
Freytag
Die Journalisten
More Brazilians Coming to Join King Juan Miguel
A Venezuelan cable reports a new colony of Sevine Brazilians leaving Puberto Cabello for New York to meet King Juan Miguel. The group is to travel by convoy to southern California, with King Juan Miguel already en route from New York in wagons. He plans to test and outfit the next party at the steamer and begin westward travel after meeting the Brazilian minister in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Miguel
California
New York
Puberto Cabello
Venezuela
Carstan
Brooklyn
Juan Miguel
Juan
Metropolis
King Joan
Jersey City
Washington
Walter Damrosch at Blaine's Augusta Home for New Opera
Walter Damrosch toiled in Blaine's old octagon room at the Augusta estate on his new opera The Scarlet Letter to be produced in Kosten next February. He works five hours daily as Bre Blaine and family observe the historic study’s transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Damrosch
Avgusta
Blaine
Augusta
Kosten
Gladstone Satisfied Record Hope in Liberal Victory
In a July letter to Sir James Kitson, Mr. Gladstone congratulates him on election success and states the Liberal party in this nineteenth century can well afford to stand on its record, noting it is too early to speculate on causes from facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Party
Lesnor
James Kitson
Gladstone
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Furman
Furman's
James B. Hayden
Kansas Ave
Jackson-st
Mrs. Stanford
Pacific Slope
Albany
Jane Lathrop
Fort Washington
Wis
Pacifica
New Commonwealth
Topeka Printing Company
East 7Th St
Knight Templar
Boston
Bell Tel
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