Social and Personal notes on Topeka residents and visitors
Mrs J M Meade hosted a six o clock event for friends with about thirty guests. Many local families and individuals are listed as traveling, visiting, or hosting events in Topeka and nearby areas, including planned weddings, trips, and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Meade
St Annal
Bereakin
Alchisun Wedneway
Tnes
Maple Hall
Frank Parr
Daley Sharman
Mian
Janette Lord
Ly Davis
Edna MacClintock
Hressin Stewart
Dorrorton
Frost
Walter Senith
Kort Kellam
Guiliard Dud
Topeka Elk Delegation Heads for Santa Fe Reunion
A Topeka Elk delegation travels over the Santa Fe today to attend the annual reunion and jamboree. The party includes Caples, Haughey, Hall, and other members with names such as N. Hall and Heak Wo N. in the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Santa Fe
St. Leis
A Caples
Leb . Haughey
Heak Wo N. Hall
Meir heirs offer reward for murder case in Chienge
Administrator Meir of Murtie Meir estate announces a $1,000 reward for arrest and conviction of the perpetrators. Other heirs join the reward plan to be paid from the estate. Details indicate the crime occurred about two weeks ago. Office letters and supplies noted at a Kansas Avenue address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meir
Chienge
Jieeph Meir
Murtie Meir
Twies
BAS
Tie Brother
Pelutipes
Tenmate
Ature
Kanaus Avenue
Turned the Tide Gold Shipments Stabilize Europe Market
June 18 The Times reports a shift in gold flows from New Turk to Europe as bank rates ease to about 1 percent. Bank of England gold reserves rise with Scots shipments, boosting confidence. Continental demand remains strong, especially in Germany, with Paris and Spanish assets trading. risks include Transvaal tensions and forecasts of agricultural and economic strain across Europe and Russia.
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Europa New Turk
The
Times
New Turk
Europe
Bank of England
Scotland
Stock Exchange
Russia
Paris
Madrid
Rothschild
Carolks
India
Presidency ready to call for volunteers in Philippines drive
Washington correspondent cites cabinet member stating any hint that Gen tia seeks more troops will trigger a prompt volunteer call. The president stands ready to mobilize as needed to subdue the Philippines with no leniency toward Aguinaldo and his followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
The
Herald
Gentia
Aguinaldo
Bryan Will Run and Sly Silver Wing Discussion
A Chicago report notes George William of Massachusetts and State Committee Chairman William S McNars met with Arthur Sewall regarding the Democratic nomination. They declined interviews but commented on Senator Gorman prospects and urged that Bryan be nominated, suggesting a Chicago platform shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gorman
Massachustte
Ito
Democrac
Vols
Brean
MecKinion
Bryan
Swift Boys land deal closes ranch sale in Texas
F. Swift of Chicago closed a deal today for the Childress Land and Cattle Company ranch near Breckenridge, Texas, involving about 90,000 acres and a large head of cattle. The deal is valued around $3,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worn
Vex
A. F. Swift
Chicago
Childress Land and Catue Company
Ies
Man's Shoe House Admits Little Fair Prices
Fragmentary notice describes a sale at a shoe house on Kansas Avenue with low prices. Mentions a fire or tornado event affecting plate glass and life and accident insurance. References a race and a hero show with Jane Wand and admission pricing for adults and children.
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Jane Wand
Weather report for Kansas May climate and crops
May climate in Kansas shows mean temperatures around 67.4 degrees, with above normal values across most counties except the far west. Precipitation runs below normal, daily storms and frosts noted, Medicine Lodge reports the highest mean, Colby the lowest, and Kansas City Dodge City barometric extremes observed. Weather favored southerly winds most days, with 39 percent clear and 19 percent cloudy.
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Kansas
Jennings
Morton
Rawlins
Hays City
Medicine Lodge
Colby
Eureka
Colty
Campbell
Mackville
Kansas City
Dodge City
Auditoritum sale debate as Topeka council weighs bids
Topeka city council plans a Wednesday meeting to decide on selling the city funding for the auditorium project. A bid of 49 000 from Jewel and McViewer is under consideration but a 40 000 offer could be accepted if no higher bid emerges. Citizens urge action to approve the best attainable price and begin ground work for a new city building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel and McViewr
Ernest
Topeka
Gold and silver outlook from the U S Mint director
Washington January 188. Director of the Mint Roberts announced the approximate projection of gold and silver in the United States for the calendar year 188. The statement outlines expected mint yields and stock levels, reflecting policy and market implications for precious metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Juan T
Roberts
United States
Mr White in Earnest Voices Demands Probe
William A. White editor of the Exmporia Gazette printed a vigorous editorial urging the governor investigate charges of bribery connected with the location of a new institution at Paraunn. A judge urged an investigation and suggested it cannot be ignored. Thursday holiday affects horse show plans as grocers and Santa Fe offices close early to allow attendance. London based rider Michaels wins divorce from her husband on grounds of desertion and misdeeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. White
Exmporia Gazette
Paraunn
Santa Fe
London
Tune Michaels
Hercie Res
Calep
Indium Creek
Spralrtes
Thomas Burn
W. J. Halchireen
Nusineas
Marth Bie
Westerday
Vas Borenetek
Benlenica
Leday
CUT SHOE PRICES ON BIGEK AND KANSAS AVENUE SALE
A local sale announced for tomorrow offers a large stock of men's and women's shoes at reduced prices. The event highlights discounts on popular styles and sizes, inviting shoppers to visit the shop on Kansas Avenue and Bigek Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigek
Kansas Avenue
Sheriff Warned of Rumored Fight At Vinewood Park
Sheriff Cook received unsigned threats via messages and calls about a Sunday prize fight at Vinewood Park. He found about twenty men with beer on site, but no evidence of a planned event or illegal activity. the beer was hauled away and attendees dispersed.
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Sheriff Cook
Cook
Vinewood Park
Sherity Cook
Elks Convention Brightens St Louis With Purple Hue
St Louis prepares for the thirty first annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention and reunion beginning tomorrow. Grand lodge officers arrive and base at the Southern hotel as thousands of Elk visitors pour in daily. Registration at Lindell hotel, with sessions at Olympic theater expected to be secret and include debate on a constitution revision.
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St Louis
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
Elks
Union Station
Lindell Hotel
Olympic Theater
New Oritons
Presen
Erand
Furniture Arrives for North Topeka Post Office
White oak furniture for the North Topeka post office station A has arrived and will be installed by July 1 when the new office opens. The Indianapolist firm produced the pieces at a cost of $200. J. W. Priddy funds the project, with a five year lease totaling $224 annually for rent heat light furniture and fixtures.
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North Topeka
Station A
J. W. Priddy
Rom
Owner Found for Stolen Horse North of Muscotah
Deputy Hollie Williams recovered the horse taken from Muscotah farmer Thomas Bronmin. The mare Wee was stolen while hitched and suspected to be used to steal a better one. finding no suitable replacement, the thief abandoned the old horse to avoid capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscotah
Topeka
Sher Hollie Williams
Thomas Bronmin
Cavendish Rumored to Wed Edna May Amid Divorce In London
London society reports John Cavendish, 26, a First Life Guards lieutenant and heir presumptive to the Duke of Devonshire, plans marriage to Edna May after her American divorce. He would gain an increased allowance, but royal approval is uncertain given his brother Victor already has heirs and succession remains remote.
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London
John Cavendish
Victor Cavendish
Duke of Devonshire
Edna May
Cavendish
Life Guards
Flsa Ayer
Victor
Lansdowne
Srether
St. Albans
John
Protest delays college president selection in state
Governor Stamiey Iwaay faces a Fifth district protest over naming George W. Kendrick of Junction City as president of the State Agricultural College. Candidate Endrick, Junction City superintendent, competes with F H Lockwood of Blount Languages and Wiersiure at Mount Urine College Alliance Ohio. Lock Wood cites Kansas roots and Baker University education. Election delayed for several weeks.
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Stamiey Iwaay
George W. Kendrick
Joncton City
State Agricultural College
Endrick
Junction City
Baker University
Galen Nichols
Topeka
Allen
Dewey Fund Subscriptions Near Ten Thousand
Washington June 19 subscriptions received today by the nations upeal of the Dewey fund total $338, raising the grand total to $9 940. The drive continues in effort to reach the 10 000 goal.
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Washington
Victim of a mob seeks aid after Topeka visit
William Wright, a Wilmington, North Carolina colored man, arrives in Topeka en route to Denver claiming a white mob killed his wife and child and beat him. He presents ministers and physicians affidavits corroborating his tale. He says six men attacked him after the Wilmington incident and he later traveled to Washington for treatment before continuing west. The Topeka Ministerial Union assisted him and urged others to help.
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Topeka
William Wright
Wilmington
N. C
Denver
Mr. Wright
Winnington
Topeka Ministerial Union
Daly's Funeral Held At St Patrick's Cathedral
The funeral of Augustin Daly occurred at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York with a crowded church and aisles filled. Pallbearers included Joseph Jefferson Theodore Moss and ex Justice Roger A Pryor among others. A delegation from the actors fund and Daly's associates attended as Arch bishop Corrigan officiated and Father Lavelle delivered the sermon. Floral tributes came from Daly's company and the Teleoste squats theater in London. Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery.
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New York
Augustin Daly
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Joseph Jefferson
Theodore Moss
Richard Dorney
George Clark
Roger A. Pryor
Richard M.henry
Wim. Winter
St. Clair McKelway
Joseph Howard
James Sullivan
George A. Robinson
John D. Crimmons
Nelson Goodwin Green
Oliver L. Jones
Joan &. Schoefret
Actors’ Fund
Daly “Companies
Archbishop Corrigan
Father Lavelle
Mr. Daly
Teleoste Squats Theater
London
Calvary Cometney
Cost of a Life in Brick Plant Settlement
L L Alexander sued Capital City Vitrified Brick Co for the death of W E Alexander crushed by a clay bank collapse at the brick plant. The suit sought 5000 dollars but was settled for 200 dollars with judgment entered for that amount.
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L. L. Alexander
Capital City
W. E Alexander
Kipling’s softened view of America after illness and time
A New York report quotes Kipling friends saying his three year stay in England cooled his earlier harsh judgments of Americans. Recovery on New Jersey and Long Island prompted a kinder outlook, aided by the loss of his daughter Josephine and a broadened appreciation of American warmth and character.
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New York
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
America
New Jersey
Long Island
Josephine
Kiping
Landlady touts stairs as cure for dyspepsia
A New York boarding house landlady, aided by unnamed doctors, touts stair climbing as a cure for dyspepsia and lung troubles. She claims fourth floor hikes are beneficial for general health, pressing a reluctant young man to try them despite his lack of symptoms.
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New York Times
West Eighteenth Street
Manan
Ancient Weathercock Removed From St Sidwell’s Church Spire
The London Mail reports the removal of the ancient copper rooster weathercock from St Sidwell’s parish church in Exeter. Known for guarding the tower since the 16th century, it had crowned the spire since 1812 and will be re fixed atop a new rod after the spire’s demolition due to danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
St. Sidwell’s
Er Vane
la Cater
Bishop Courtenay
Exeter
Tilght
Paseios
South Wales
Servicaix
St. Sidwell's
Walter Raleigh
St. Sidweill
Ion
A Romance of Contoucook Valley from the Boston Post
In a New England farm scene Martha Kidder tends chores at her red farmhouse near a boarding house. A chance return of Abel King after twenty years stirs village talk as Martha recalls Hannah Kidder and secrets tied to the valley. The moonlit road, burial stones, and quiet longing frame a hometown moment.
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The
Boston Post
Martha Kidder
Marthy
Martha
Kidder Farm
Hannah Kidder
Hannah
Ann Maria
Abel King
Croesus
Moonlit reunion near the river under quiet night
A moonlit night near Monsdwork shows a couple reconciling as Abel reveals he is alive to Martha. The scene shifts to a quiet riverside with reflections, while a small town page notes residents, visits, and local happenings including church rallies, gatherings, and minor incidents.
Largest Moose Known Exhibit At Lincoln Park Academy
From the Chicago Chronicle at the Academy of Science in Lincoln Park Prof Woodruff and an assistant prepare the largest moose on record for public exhibit within a month. The moose, killed in late October 1863 by an Alaskan hunter near Copper River, was purchased for $1,000 and measures 26 feet from antler tip to rear, 2,003 pounds, with antlers spanning 9 feet 9 inches.
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Chicago Chronicle
Academy of Science
Lincoln Park
Woodruff
Moore
Copper River
C. F. Feriolat
Acm
Yeeros Seeema
West Eighth Street
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Tis West Sixth Street
Mise Beuth Davis
Sime
Lawrence
Miey Carina Cook
Herington i
He City
Buést
Mise Cvila Tomlinom
DM Woodlaws Averete
Alexander Ieft
Ditsats
Secomaan
Stawee Fimball
Ieee
Bermit, Leon
Wilson
Mitchell Hae
Meomines
Wis
Daugh— Leison
Ming Myrea Widay
Tilton
Gurfield
Rotsfort
Bliss
Benet
Effie Graham
Emporia
A. K
Rodgers
Werhington Kan
Andrews
Fender
Fort Boott
Veek
Marr
C. Goddard
C. D. Wolf
Hunday
B. A Prescott
Lesier Davis
Harry Rigi
Westesday
Ril G. Foster
California
Mary Richter
Empera
Lord
Mise Jrannette Wheeler Lawrence Te
Tuyiy
Edith Davis
Ruth Trapp
U Vlah Pyidey
Vinewood
Hive
Aanwood
Torstar
Fe Hevick
Mm RT. Herma
Mighiana
Tiere Rade
Tor Pig
Harriet Parsons
Feria Opa
Mra McCops
Lestat
National Union
Roya
Opis
Democrata
Swift Boys
Man's Shoe House
GOLD
Alabama
Idanio
Maryland
Minnewate
Nevaga Moricara Sprath
Carcasia
Bowe
MR. White
Emporia Editor Esitoves
St. Louis
Kendrick
Daly
Children’s Department
Iirts
Contoucook Valley
Abel
Norlh
Sire Scott
Dananter
Daren
Peacare
Comney
Wiliam Burwundthal
Malcolm James Wan
Silver Lake
Noe
Lillian Edwards
South Carolina
Mins Lillian Urbinsky
Sue
Mikes Bernstein
South
Ming Lottin Morris
Hunor
Lewes Orrin
Mr. Onbarn
Uisis
Canamen
Nefrevtis
Coke Crea
Bina Saran Bernstein
Otter
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