Local Notices and Social Bits From North Topeka
Readers gather items from Kansas Avenue and North Kansas Avenue about people moving, visits, weddings, farming plans, and local business notices. Fragments mention Miss Annie Steinter, Mrs. Miller, Rev Irving Todd, J. N. Stewart’s son near Silver Lake, and Rev D T Boyle closing lectures at the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Printing Co
Kansas Avenue
Leslie
Isa
Carun Miner
Holton
Ian TD
W- Sietowald
Kansas City
Baiutes
Woelman
Eri
Fred Walker
Ward
Hansas Avenue
Katses Avenue
Annie Steinter
Silver Lake
Breot
Miller
Mawson Iwil
Neale & Co
North
Irving Todd
Church of the Good Shepherd
Stewart
J. N. Stewart
Bilver Lake
Sly
Eis
W. C. Sly
Quincy
J. B. Alkens
Jonas Lu
New
Hebery, Neale & Co
J. E. McClain
Felativer
Dover
Kan
Maudie Ward
Second Presbyterian Church
Opera House
T. EB. Chandler
Manhattan
Efe
Dr. Waler
Tecumseh
D. T. Boyle
The
Christian Church
George Milet
Jarkson
Gordon Streets
Chicago
Indiana
A Brown
Baker University
Brown
Milter
Wesleyan Uiniversity of
Salina
Harsh Winter Records Across Towns
Weather notes from multiple towns report record cold as temperatures fall to the low twenties. Fort Defee measures 22 below, Miller 24 below, Le Gringe notes a raging breeze with rapidly falling temps, and Holland reports 24 below by evening. Coal shortages threaten heating. Extremes across several locations herald difficult conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Defee
Coller Weether
Miller
Eams
le Gringe
Ind
Holland, Mich
The Great Rock Island Route Inaugural Sale Announcement
The Rock Island will sell round trip tickets for the inaugural trip from Washington DC on March 4 1897. Tickets available at Rock Island depot or by phone. Contact AM Fuller for details and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Rock Islan
Rock
sSeMeer
AM Fuller
City Pass
Agu
Tramps Seized Gardiner School House By Deputies
In Leavenworth on March 1 eight deputy sheriffs guarded the Gardiner school house against a gang of about thirteen tramps who had taken possession. The intruders towed the locks with an iron bar and menaced residents with a pistol as they looted coal and cooked meals inside. Citizens later confronted the group, forcing them to retreat without further incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Gardiner Schol House
Hizht
Thomas Garrison
Brazilian Press Opposes Japan Immigration Policy
A New York report cites widespread Brazilian press opposition to Japanese immigration. It notes expectations of a U.S Brazil extradition treaty signing that week and mentions government anxiety over insurrectionist incursions and the use of rapid firearms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brazil
GUV TANNER IN DANGER AT WASHINGTON TRAIN CRASH
A near disaster on a Washington bound train carrying Gey, Tanner, and staff was narrowly avoided when the locomotive and coaches were not derailed into a 100 foot gorge. The incident halted travel and prompted safety scrutiny after a perilous moment that could have caused instant death for many passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stench
Gey
Taner
Coast Record Low in 25 Mile San Leandro Race
In San Leandro 25 mile road race 54 started, 43 finished due to poor enmlition. Tony Delmas of San Jose won in 1 09 15, lowering the coast record, while Ald. Hozio led Imperial club at handicap and Davidser of Bay City Wheelmen placed second in 1 09 48. Six scratched, finish tight. Delmas and Wing sprinted to the tape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Leandro
Tony Delmas
San Jose
Prise
Sixtera
Ald. i. AC Hozio
Imperial Club
Davidser
Bay City Wheelmen
Delmas
Wing
Topeka Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Parties
In Topeka society news, North Holman hosted a Saturday gathering for 25 Hole girls with games and dancing. Numerous social events across town include birthdays, club meetings, and visits by Miss Pauline Lewelling and other figures, with guests from Lawrence, Leavenworth, Chicago, and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Holman
Thost
Mary Moore
Ethel Morten
Ella Schenck
Edna Conklin
Asther Mullin
Mabel Prettyman
Mabel Smith
Mlaitie Roberts
Mary Alice Merrell
Lorraine Warren
Dethur Worden
Nannie Mason
Ethel Frizele
May Roberts
Irene Roberts
Alice Alston
Mary Clauser
Cecile Strokm
Agnes
E. J. Greenwood
Messrs. White
Cashman
Martin
Mr. Martin
Messrs
W.O. Nevill
U.P. Kilngaman
J. R. Koonts
Wm. Fermald
Wm, Bradley Martin
S. Cashman
W. E. White
L. Ji. Greenwood
C. E. Wardin
Che
Halm
Salt Lake City
TL. XY
Wuletts
Brooklyn
N. J. Adams
Maz- Rattan
FM. Philips
Washington
A. M. Palier
Washington, D.C
Horace Porter
Frank Simms
Atchison
A. J. Feit
Thompson
A. D. Exmndy
Chicago
John Merrill
The
State University
Bfr
Tom Whitmer
Lorena Warner
Lizsie Thdyle
Emima Walmer
Bishop Millspaugh
N.S. Thomas
Leavenworth
Blanche Joetger
May Short
Wisconsin
Pete Pierson
W. Blood
Caicaro
CC. Bowes
Jes Nelie Pst
Kansisity
War on the La Plata Forces Move as Revolt Spreads
Montevideo Times correspondent reports small rebel bands crossing the northern frontier near Carpentier and a main invasion expected soon. The government undertakes a rapid mobilization with 10 000 to 22 000 troops and many desertions. Blancos numbered about two thousand on the frontier with more on the Argentina line. leaders are inexperienced. Capital unrest grows as fear and anxiety mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Montevideo
the Times
Carpenter
Republic
Eviailien
Argentina
Topeka Businessman Declared Insane and Committed
A. L. Snyder, a well known Topeka plumbing and betting business owner, was declared insane in probate court. He claims persecution and poison plots while being mildy deluded. Once wealthy, he disappeared last year after business losses and has since lived with relatives in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shyner, Tormens
Topeka
Aken
Santa Fe
Pam
Ace Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Our Topsy Turvy Navy Diary Entry from 1897
A mock diary from Lieutenant Horatio Nelson Tubbs aboard the battleship Seckdologer on February 8, 1897. The crew prepares to sail, with seals orders, steamed fires, and festive yet anxious mood as relatives gather. Events include a damaged nose, champagne shortages, and a hopeful start before a surprising collision with a hitching post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Nelson Tubbs
Adien
Blania
Cleveland
Caricature Incident Sparks Political Drama in Kentucky
An obscure art note recounts Wille Mugs drawing a teacher caricature in a district linked to a New York Journal campaign. A politician recalls visiting a local leader hostile to a candidate, grilling him on tariffs and a bounty repeal while noting foxes, crops, and winter hardship in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille Mugs
Sing Sing Ars Students' League
New York Journal
Kentucky
Congress
Waal
New York Sanday Journal
Marriage Licenses and Public Rejoicing Amid Droll Quips
A humorous collage note cites license approval for five prospective spouses and public joy at their union. It also quotes cartoonish lines from the Chicago Tribune and Detroit Journal about criminals, a pirate, a temperance reformer, alimony, and marital strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proscklycscioz
Ignalinczinski
Mike Maloolouszek Winskudiakowski
Chicago Tribune
He Know His Man and Father Blessing Talk
Dialogue fragment shows Jack promising to support Hand in asking his father for blessing. Ind a goes to seek consent. tension hints at bluffing. Contains informal speech and unclear context about a marriage or alliance request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Bar Indignation Meeting Demands Impeachment Hearing
Topeka bar members held an indignation meeting denouncing charges against Judge Z T Hazen. They passed resolutions backing Hazen, appointing five bar members to present them to the Kansas House, and requested local papers publish them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Hentig
Topeka
Hazen
W. H. Rossington
J. J. Parry
A. H H. Horton
Shawnee County
House of Representatives
State of Kansas
Z T. Hazen
Third Judicial District
Senate
Z. T. Heron
T. Huaen
Z. T. Hazen
T. Hazen
Eugenie ¥. Ware
Fi Spencer
John Guthrie
David Goermyer
Topeka Bay
Indorsing
Waren
Hentig
Jury Discharges After Written Indorsement by Judge
The jury which had been impaneled was discharged today after a written indorsement by Judge Azen. Names H Rossington David Overmyer J G Waters and A H Horton appear in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rossington
David Overmyer
J. G. Waters
A. H. Horton
Azen
Corbett’s Crazy Cousin Arrested in Oklahoma
Perry Oklahoma March 1 John Corbett claims kinship to Jim Corbett and was jailed Friday for assaulting a woman. He previously faced horse stealing charges, was deemed insane, confined, escaped a Woods County asylum, and allegedly attacked a passerby while boasting he could beat Jim Corbett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Perry, Gk
John Corbett
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Woods County
Jim
Theosophy Crusaders Visit Kansas City Promoters Reach City
Theosophy teachers led by Madam Blavatsky's successor Katharine A. Tingley plan a March Kansas City stop. The entourage, including FE Wargrave Claude Wright and others, will address an open meeting at a local hall before continuing eastward to spread karma and incarnation beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Astarophy
Theo Sephy di San Prendeno
Kaussk City
Madam Blavatsky
Katherine A. Tingley
FE. T. Wargrave
Claude Fala Wright
Tay
HT. Paterson
Crusaders
Focal Society
Wreck on the Aston Near Marshall Levels Several Cars
A wreck on the Aston near Marshall Saturday night ranked among the region’s most disastrous since the Linwood Union Pacific disaster. The free meal express from Kansas City to New York derailed in a deep cut, tearing cars to pieces and damaging contents of nine meat cars and two orange cars, with loss in tankage and first class meat. Clearing the track was difficult as wreckage piled high. trains resumed over Wabash lines yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Kanseas City
Aston
Kansas City
Union Pacific
New York
Ajtom
Wabash
Harper's Magazine in 1897 features major fiction and essays
Harper's 1897 issue offers fiction by Du Maurer Stockton Howells and Twain, tales by Wilkins and Smith, and features on Mexico, Sheridan’s Ride, Africa, and Eastern Siberia. Illustrated articles by Woodrow Wilson and Bigelow accompany reviews of science, history, and American life for subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Martian
du Maurer
Tritby
Butchor
Frank BR. Stockton
William Dean Howells
Mark Twain
Thomas Nelson Page
Richard Barding Davis
Owen Wister
John Kendrick Bangs
Ruth McEnery Stuart
Octave Thanet
Mary E Wilkins
Heniry Smith Williams
Andrew Wilson
Mexico
Charles F. Lummis
Harpers Magazine
Woodrow Wilson
John Bach MacMasters
James Barnes
Sheridan
G. A. Forsyth
Howells
Africa
East
Poultney Bigelow
Stephen Hansal
Siberia
Hinan
F. Hopkinson Smith
Ty Telehard Harding Davis
FL Caton Woodrile
Queen Victoria
Harper & Brothers
Bright Side of Life Talk at First African Baptist
Rev Olden spoke to colored men at the First African Baptist Church urging them to discard idleness and seek gainful work. He outlined moving to the country to own ten acres and become producers and urged entering business to win independent status. He cited Topeka trade and urged capturing local Negro trade despite saloons gambling and vice. Palace Clothing Co. offered free books to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arican Baptist Church
Rev. Olden
Mr. Olden
Olden
Topeka
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de Tiel
North Topeka
Great Rock Island
Guv
Tanner
Delmes
Hamilton Hall
Rts
Peerless
West Sth
LA Plata
A. L. Snyder
Bill
Dolm
Detroit Journal
New York Sunday Journal
Theosophy Crusaders
Mme. Blavatsky
Kansas
Biarch
Witle
North Fourth Street
Farrier Scott
Troup
Sixth Cavalry
Scott
St Louis
William J. Stone
Mullanphy Savings Bank
State Bank
J. W. Phillips
Eighth Ave
Harper's Magazine
Canada
Marper & Brothers
P.O
Sor Casa
Palace Clothing Ga
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