Day in Society at Bethany College Fairy Bower Lawn Fete
Society notes from Bethany College describe the annual lawn fete held on campus grounds. The event featured elaborate decorations, musical performances, and a crowded program with attendees listing faculty and students, including Miss Jules Waser and Misa Jules Waser, as well as guests who arrived from nearby towns and cities. The piece records who attended, ongoing entertainments, and personal mentions of local society figures and visitors.
Allens Suggestion on Centralizing State Institutions
Governor Henry F. A. advocates relocating all state institutions to a single point, arguing dispersal causes perpetual evils. He asserts representatives push for large appropriations for their towns, benefiting their own institutions and leading to lavish spending and unequal treatment across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry F. A
Topeka
A. Hents
Meniphe
Heute Uhivernio
State University
Henley
Hese
MicHealth
Ligutations
Aoh & Syateni
Mturning
Theneka
Chevben
Miraculous Rescue From Dune Well Near Henry
A twelve year old boy fell forty two feet into a well near Henry. His mother attracted a farmer who reached the child with a rope and embanked locator. After a long struggle the boy was pulled to safety but initially unresponsive. He regained reason after twelve hours of delirium.
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Lewistown
Smithtecht
Henry
Oscar Catton
Bene Nee
Aehd
Inmann
Liye Setiwe
Rare silver dollar brings ten million claim and mystery
A hazy report from Hanine notes a clerk named Alweann receiving a silver dollar in a dry goods purchase. The dated coin is said to be one of very few of its denomination. Experts in Chicago cite uncertainty over authenticity and price, while the buyer remains unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlene
Hanine
Wie
Alweann
Aiciehan
Theo
Clean Sweep Looms at Penitentiary Saturday
Elizabeth LeBar of Erie becomes stenographer for the court of visitation, sister of Mrs. Belle Hurteneh. Archb Sultan of West City appointed mine superintendent at the state penitentiary as Republicans prepare to take control and Populists plan a general abstention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popslista
Elizabeth LeBar
Erie
Court of Visitation
Belle Hurteneh
Stanley
Apther
Archb Sultan
West City
State Penitentiary
Oklahoma inventors sail propelled horseless carriage
June 22 report from Meaver County Oklahoma describes Sohn and David Howard using wind sails to propel a horseless carriage. They traveled from Patton to Meaver City nine miles to test the new vehicle, arriving with the wind driven device functioning.
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Oklahoma
Perry
Sohn
David Howard
Meaver County
Patton
Meaver City
Fee
Jester Fights Hard as Extradition Clash Roars On
White Kansas June 29 Alexander Deaer accused of murdering Gilbert Gates fights to contest feeding and denies leaving Tecumseh. He claims he was in Texas at a dime and a time and seeks witnesses before requisition. A cake walk and a band concert cap the notices with local event details.
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White
Kan
Alexander Deaer
Gilbert Gates
Tecumseh
Euether
Texas
Alimeet Dlrne
Southern Invasion Iron Trade Shifts Northward
The Iron Age notes Birmingham selling iron across northern markets as New York reviews trade conditions. End-of-month observations show many low-price contracts ending, with makers delivering less and some tonnage carried into next year. Labor worries loom amid a non-union Pittsburg district and iron mills strained to meet orders, while tin plate firms discuss advances and Russia rail steel futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pla
Amultsmated
Pittsburg
American Tin Plate Company
Russia
Althoweh HW
Tle Cur- Teme Steel Company
Chicas
Chieinnati
Fenveyivanta
Wannamaaker
Philadelphia
Wisconsin Democrats Push Anti trust and silver platform
Milwaukee June 2 Wisconsin Democrats led by Mayor Koce push anti trust as top issue for next presidential campaign. They demand silver at 16 to 1, a declaration for bi metallism, and a reform of the Chicago platform. They warn against imperialism and pledge to stand with the president on prairie defense and war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Vorlins
Ruse
Miwaukee
Kocé
Chicago
B.C. Woll
Tha
Brofield
Dewey's New Clothes Navy Uniforms Adopted for Flag Officers
Washington June 29 The new regulations prescribe uniforms for naval officers with changes to distinguish the admiral from other flag officers. Describes epaulets sleeve lace stripes cap devices and sword belt details for the admiral rear admirals captains and ensigns, including hat trim and coat variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewes
Gibraltar
Adeieu
Czar Plans to Buy War Tools Amid U S Contracts
New York reports preliminary arrangements to boost American factory orders for arms and ammunition. Russia aims to spend up to 8 million dollars on Beta artillery and related supplies, with possible major contracts to American firms. Theta Gun and Ammunition Company is noted among favored suppliers, as Driggs of Hime Suit Tat mentions preparations.
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New York
Beta
America
Clue
Ate
Thzury Gun
Aamaunition
Driggs
Waat
Stort
Summer Opera at Garfield Park to Feature Deston Company
Garfield park management promises a summer week of light opera in July. Deston Opera Company will perform the week of July 11 if 68 full tickets are sold, with six ticket bundles and a single performance option. The company has a 26 member cast and a repertoire of 30 operas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zine
Garfiald Park
Witli Deston Opera Company
Phe
Rowley
Snow
Trial of Becker Over Maiming Wife Ends With Indictment Question
June 29 Chicasy report says Aug ust Becker the south side butcher is charged with murdering and boiling the remains of his wife to free him for marriage to Ida Sutterlin a 17 year old girl. The Indictment misnamed a witness and the court paused to correct it. Jurors were sworn and Becker sought discharge claiming jeopardy but the court denied it and a new indictment will be drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicasy
August Becker
South Side
Ida Sutterlin
Dire
Elizabeth
Wolle
Ube
Becker
Terete
Mery
Shakespeare’s Old Home Hosts Bernhardt Performance
Madame Sarah Bernhardt and her company performed Hamlet at the Shakespeare Memorial Theater in Stratford. The gala featured a distinguished group of guests and a ceremonial visit to the historic sites after the show.
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Hamiet
Sarah Bernhardt
Tandon
Jose
Sarah Bernhant
Shake Imore Memorial Theater
Steatford
Urvasnt
Siraitgal
Mme. Bernhardt
Howers
Spors
Bad Man with a Knife Incident Report
A Kansas City report details a man brandishing a knife on a street, fatally wounding a target and claiming intent to threaten Griffth the seal. Dan Ashin and Misieht Ashby are named in a chaotic, partially legible account with a lynching motive mentioned and Ashby reportedly moved to avoid mob violence. A separate note from New York reports Lazard Freres shipping gold on June 23.
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Kansas City
Weatherford
O. Tearya
Huderinay
Dan Ashin
Ashby Ted Teem Brink
Tae Peesees
Ashby
Atababoe
New York
Lazard Freres
Village school fight over new Branner building plan
Resident Je's group east of Parkdale opposes a nine room Branner school aimed to relieve crowding at Branner and Parkdale. They threaten injunctions claiming Liberty and Veale areas lack a school, urging the board to study ground and share city funds for a local facility. Authorities defend consolidation to serve the district amid limits near Liberty.
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Parkdale
Yeah
Hadl
Tiberty
Branner
Branver
Veale
Gikiltiot
Saldition
Bramer
Wethin
Vewles
Brauner
Parkschool
Ite
Aity
National Social and Political Conference Reuters in Buffalo
The conference resumed to debate nonpartisan political reform. Eight sub divisions cover expulsions militarism arbitration representation imperative mandate single tax non partisan temperance and organized labor. Speakers limited to ten minutes with twenty minutes for discussion under three minute rules. Rev H W Thomas presided and urged democracy and liberties against militarism while others argued for expansion and Dewey’s stance.
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Buffalo
National
H. W. Thomas
Chicago
Mr. Thomas
Philippines
United States
Thomas
Admiral Dewey
New York
Groves A. Gates
Towa Eotleee
A. Gargan
Tostun
John W
Horton Hall
Parsons
Law University of Iton
John S. Crosby
F. W. Bemis
Kansas
J. Fh. Commis
Syracuse College
George JD. Horton
Kina Collége
Frank J. Stevens
Philadelphia
Duke of Westminster's Plyie Pix Wins Prince of Wales Stakes
The Prince of Wales stakes at Newmarket was won by Plyie Pix, Duke of Westminster's Derby winner, with Royal Fanblem second and Minus third. Sloan rode Captain Greer's bay gelding Sloan also rode in other races, while Lattern Wheel won the Sellme plate for three year olds. The Exeter and July Cup events featured Ter rani and Mager among the notable runners.
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London
Newmarket
Lord Arlington
Prince Sotykoff
Sloan
Captain Greer
Birkenhead
Duke of Portland
Slvade P Lorihard
Magic
Mr. H. M'Calum
Jeanne ‘Ore
Termigin
Willams Beresfort
Ares
Arthur James
Heres
Mager
Entiusigst Greebe
Lord Wiltima Heresfura
Kulzhe
The
Thistle
Finshed Seas
Knleht
Prisoner meals blamed in mud trouble at city jail
Reports say prisoners faced poor food from the Oxford Hotel with “grily strikes” and refusal to work the rock pile until fed. Matron Thorpe inspected and found meals poor. Contract reset to Walkers' restaurant and prisoners again penalized rock. Lost black morace pocketbook with money checks papers. reward offered at Stuns Fish's drug store.
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Oxford
Polles
Thorpe
Walkers
Western League to quit Columbus for Rock Island
The Western League plans to abandon Columbus due to poor attendance. Manager Lof tus expects relocation after the western trip, with Rock Island the probable new home for the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Loftus
Rock Island
North Tupeka social notes from the Kansas Ave area
The North Tupeka column lists visits and guests around Kansas Avenue including Miss May Denison of Menoken staying with Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Lyon, Mrs. Alvin Nutt of Abilene visiting her mother on Paramore Street, and Mrs. Laura Spaulding of Kansas City staying with her sister Mrs. Elmer Miller on Park Street. Other items include Wesley Wills joining the Santa Fe office staff as stenographer, a St Way school picnic at Garfield Park, moves by M. D. Robison and family to 1125 Van Buren, and a post office room update with the office moving Friday night. Special Friday bargains advertise ladies shoes, lawns, calicos, and half-price millinery at Costley & Post.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
L. Muorthland
Chicago
May Denison
Menoken
C. B. Lyon
Alvin Nutt
Abilene
Jett
Paramore Street
Laura Spaulding
Kansas City
Elmer Miller
Park Street
Joe Swadsey
Mankato
J. W. Hart
Jessie Campbell
Monroe Street
D. ©. Bergundthel
W. S. Bergundthal
Indianapolis
Wesley Wills
S. B. Wills
A4 Service
Santa Fe
Evelyn Holman
Garfield Park
St Way
Kansas Avenue M. KE
M. D. Robison
Lawrence
van Buren Street
Robison
Nere
Jackson Street
Park
Morse
Noel Sly
Ellis
Smith
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Church of the Good Shepherd
John Page
Rochester
Kodak
Robert Anderson
Samuel Dolman
Lee Dolman
Nellie
Grover
Kittle May
Edith Ort
Jen Dolmas
Wameo
J. W. Dolman
Mamie Bowles
Lydia Marks
Louisville
Kan
Garfeld Park
H. N. Gilman
Belle Ward
Myrtle Betts
Title Holcomb
Grace Miller
Stella Newcomb
Viva Horn
Cora
J H Foucht Sells Pocket Knives and Guns
J H Foucht advertises pocket knives described as the 2npenny ass, shotguns and rifles offered at about cost, and clothes wringers with a five year warranty.
Real estate transfers list several Kansas City property deeds
Multiple transfers recorded with names Mattie Farnaworth Elia Henderson Mercantile Mutual funding Liew association J J Hendercat The Epical Investment Company National White River Bank Washburn Norton's addition Jackson street Shawnee county King Heywood & Mc Farland additions to various parcels Brooks avenue Tenth avenue east Old en s addition Norton's second sidlline Fifth sixth I to B Rockwell C Palmer Thus B Brown to Palmer and others.
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Mattie V. Farnaworth
Elia Henderson
Assad
Brooks Avenue
Bronka
Mercantile Mutual Funding and Liew Association
J. J. Hendercat
Sin
Brooks
Wesc
Epical Investment Company
National White River Bank
Washburn Ageour
Norton
Jota
Tenth Avenue
Olden
Ano Avenue
Jackson Street
King, Heywood & McFarland
B. Brown
C. Palmer
Rock Island Excursions to Beatrice and Independence Day
Rock Island announces excursion trains to Beatrice on Sunday and July 4. Additional trips planned from Lincoln and other points with special services for holiday travelers. Details include multiple departure lines and times for the Beatrice runs and July 4 service.
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Beatrice
Rock Island
Bester
Lincoln
Phipsburs
Aitrrotishs
V. Roxymound
Burrows Calls Opponent Visits White House Frame
Alger's opponent makes two White House visits amid intense interest. Burrows declares no one in the administration admits to anything, while figures debate cabinet possibilities. Michigan politics and national concerns mix as revenue and currency issues loom in the evolving story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
White House
Washington
Strator Ducroves
Michigan
Benatar Burrows
Jim
Dover
Murriews
Algurs
Menerar Eigrefous
New York
Floating Island Tested on Kilagere Lake
F W Flanders launches his first Kilagere Lake floating island able to support twenty people. Tests show stability even as waves roll, with potential uses for fishing recreation and as a raft for steamer clearings. Tickets to Salt Lake and Ogden offered by Rock Island Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Flanders
Niles
Mich
F. W. Planders
Kilagere Lake
Brazil
Wien
Salt Lake
Ogden
Glenwood
Rock Island
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