Social and Personal Notes From a Kansas Community
A bustling social page lists gatherings, visits, and engagements around town. Mrs Frank Crane entertains. Miss Get hen Crows and Mrs Arthur aes host events. Mrs Horace Hall and Mrs Henry Keeler provide entertainments. several residents plan trips, weddings few this year, and women’s club activities fill the week with meetings at homes and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moadey Wivernuut
Iethan Crows
And
Ara
P Mackennas
New York
Henry Keeler Atahi
Bundiy
Lawrence
Gopbuly Deversux
Lawrence Pyrmaraire
Wook
Mban Surie
Mee Pacer
George Lingion
Jaber
Dure
Misa Ned Tories
Minn Hattie Dames
Poavenwort
Ae Ericode
Las Vegas
Thy Kurkin
Wiel Ishai
Pit Ayembershin
Harry Weaver
Kantis City
Mire
Morin
Jennie Hunter
Bianche
Wiis
Fyteon
le Healds
Marian Johnson
Denver
Nik Bremieten
Moone
Bers
Rana Reese Tian Lever
Kannas City
Unnatural Hunger and Hidden Dyspepsia Linked to Dinner Routine
A reader describes chronic stomach issues and fatigue after meals, noting coffee consumption and late dinners worsened symptoms. The account links poor digestion to sleep disruption, kidney concerns, and a dramatic health change, prompting medical consultation and a temporary remedy.
Women and fashion trends in a changing season
The piece discusses women's worries about aging and attire, urging that welfare and style hinge on self care rather than fear. It notes a shift in street fashion toward narrower skirts, updated fabrics like chifon neck gear, shell pink tafetta petticoats, and new accessory trends. Cotton grenadine tones described as affordable yet stylish emerge as a preferred option.
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Edict Diapetis Teat
Uwlonna
Vie
Bodner
Carey
May seed the money in North Topeka sewer fund dispute
City council discussed unexpended balances in the North Topeka sewer fund amid a pending minister court suit over sewer operations. Mayor Deew opposed dipping funds and urged proper budgeting as residents near Hale residence watched developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Topeka
Deew
Hale
Bird
Emurt
Topeka
Thom
Priarty
Betts
Foster Humane Society Treat Tonight at Monthly Meeting
The Foster Humane Society holds its regular monthly meeting in the Hotel Turrop parlors this evening with a program featuring intellectual and musical parts. The event invites public attendance and is expected to draw much interest from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Humane Socieety
Turoop
St. da Emith
Adenianbot Res
Professor Harvey Suffering From Mental Health Struggles
Incoherent fragmentary report notes Prof Harvey at the University of Maing facing mental health troubles and related personal difficulties. Names and places are garbled, with unclear dates or events.
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Harvey
Suiciae
Fronger
Mirch
The
University of Maing
Republican City Central Committee Meeting Reorganizes
The Republican city central committee met last night to canvass primaries results and reorganize. Fred Rodghe chaired the proceedings with Al Rodkers named chairman, T. B. Williams secretary, and Oscar Swayze treasurer. Ward and precinct offices were assigned to names including Rhodes Skinner Williams Guthrie Currier Alexander Carter Swayze Robinson Carrell Rogers Fulton Smith Hope etc.
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Commmite Yeo
AL AL Rodkers
Heecamenitios
Williams
Oscar Swayze
Wiest
Skinner
Firat Peocinet
Charion
Charion’ Rhodes; Second Teeennes
Ache
Cinet
Winniss
Russell Barber
Joseph Jones
Cyrun Guthrie
Leroy Currier
A A. Alexander
Pitt
John Carter
Laren
RW. Squiren
OK Swayze
TL. Robinson
Carrell
Ab Large
A. A. Rodaers
J. Hy Guy
Yah Veebten
Philrd Peecinet
Frank Blaheh
de, Rogers
Wirth
Hy ‘Titus
W. H. Fulton
J. P. Smith
Dennite Hope
T. C. Bales
W. A. Myers
Festy’s Rise Topeka Boy Becomes Frisco Chicago Agent
Topeka youth Festy rises from an agent trainee at Santa Fe in Topeka to a city passenger agent for the Frisco in Chicago. His rapid promotions follow transfers at the Santa Fe and Wabash offices, earning praise from railroad officials as one of the best passenger men in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Frisco
Chicago
John Leaffety
Popeka Boy
Frisco Railroad
Tentesy
Sen
Euiengo
Senfesty
JUMPER TO RETIRE FROM PUBLIC SERVICE
Horace Grersey Jumper a longtime figure in the Bonn- Ht State senate and on The stile board of clarition is reported to retire from public service. He previously backed HB, Millen of Gauge City for senator four years ago, a candidacy seen as weak against his own renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Grersey
Youn No Tong
Bonn- Ht
Wenate
Stile Board of Clarition
Juniper Haw
Dumper
Millen
Gauge City
Miller
Topeka Men Report Zinc Find in Arkansas Land
A Topeka contingent reports mineral discovery on their Arkansas tract in Marion County. Ten workers exposed zinc ore during blasting after drilling to prepare a site for processing steam power, with several local residents and investors named among interested parties.
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Arkansas
Topeka
Kunsae
Minnral Jangit
Marion County
Arkansis
Beat Marion
J. I. Altund
Pola
J. P. Alford
F. E. Nipps
D. ©. McCray
Hi Shiert
Ts. Evarts
J. M W. Tucker
FL. Thomas
J. Be _ Foote
Harold T. Chaseebh McNall
A. W. Turner
Burkett’s Dental Parlor Safe Robbed for $42
The safe at Burkett's dental parlors on Kansas Avenue was robbed Monday noon of $42 while Mr Burkett was away for about ten minutes. A burglar pried open the move drawer with forceps and removed the money without damaging the combination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkett
Kansas Avenue
Mrr
Topeka Daybook News Hit Parade of City Happenings
A flood of notices from Topeka covers weather and road conditions, court actions, upcoming events, theater, politics, and park plans. Reports include registration closings, political candidates in town, school and university news, gas and streetcar notes, and local entertainments. The mix portrays a busy civic snapshot with multiple named people and institutions in a single urban frame.
Million word Hillman record prepared for appeal
The Hillman case record for the US Court of Appeals in St Louis now totals about 10,000 folios of pleadings and evidence, largely handwritten first, later transcribed. Nettels and 13 monographers worked day and night to produce roughly 100 000 words across 5.58 lakh keystrokes as a monument to modern stenography.
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C. H. Nettela
Hillman
Lnited States Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Kansas
US States Circuit Court
George F. Sharitt
United States Circuit Court
Fegal
Sharitt
Leavenworth
United States
Nettels
Kansas Silver Republicans to Convene in Topeka on July 2
The Silver Republicans of Kansas will hold a convention in Topeka on July 2 to nominate delegates to the party’s national convention in Kansas City on July 4. The organizing committee decided no state convention for selecting state officers would be held, but will meet in Part Scott the same day as the Populist and Democratic fusion meetings to participate in the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara Ahipear
Topeka
Richard Gundry
Stormont Hospital
Emma Kelly
Kiondike
Willan A. Lishear
Manse Cy
Eureka Springs
Shawnee County
Ut Weber
Batt
Postlethwaite
Buster
Jewell City
State Live Stock Sanitary—Commission
Canton
BR. Burkholder
Hillsboro
Marion County
Tracy
Tentent
alec=ons, CO
Nelson
Swedesborg
Fowm
Bla
Neilson
Doc ‘Thorpe
Santa Fe
Chicago
George M. Munger
Hook
Teagen- Worth
Washburn
Crawford Theater
Quincy Street
Seventh Street
Crane & Co
Kansas
Cole
Crawford County
Peers
Sousa
Topeke
I. Greene
Government Land Offices
Colby
Ben Owens
State University
Owens
University of Kansas
Arte
Pas Senate
Fev
Santa Fe Baseball
Silver Republicans
Kansas City
Scott
Hank Wi
Weather notes and uneven forecast for the week
A garbled forecast reports rain and snow for Tuesday then a fair, warmer pattern by Wednesday. The map shows precipitation from Chicago to the coast, with a high barometer in the north and temperatures around 20 degrees below zero. Observations record a midnight low around 17 rising to 21 by noon, and wind around 12 mph in the midwest as rainfall totals reach 0.40 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gore
Makita
Smallpox Aid Notes from County Commissioner Hale
Commissioner Hale reports aiding twelve families in need amid smallpox cases in the country. He believes the disease is rising regionally and urges continued help for those not yet seeking assistance.
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Hale
Ballet Instruction for 24 Men at College
Twenty four young men at the college will study ballet under Miss Gertrude Dudley starting March 6. The class will cover basic steps, with demonstrations and a demonstration performance planned. Prof George E Vincent notes further cast details for the spring quarter and related opera material. Bennett's Book Store advertises a book titled In His Steps.
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Oper Mghlcago
Niversity Betadcupo
Gertrude Dudley
Dudley
George E. Vincent
Coltemen
Wan
Tie O Reece
Ale Fei
71 Year Old Mrs Waite Plans Law Career In Denver
Mrs. Catherine V. Waite, 71, long tied to teaching farming real estate and contracting, retires to study law. She earned 42000 in Chicago ventures, will join her husband in a Denver firm, and move to Colorado where women may hold office.
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Detroit
Carbon
Tilak
Idaho
Denver
Colorado
Congress
Woodruff Hopes for Vice Presidency Nomination
New Yorker Timothy E Woodruff declares after an interview with President McKinley that he expects to be nominated and elected vice president of the United States R J Hoyt praises him as a strong running mate while Thomas C Platt backs Woodruff as a viable option Mark Hanna, while noting concerns about age and renown, acknowledges the convention will name the vice presidential candidate.
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New Yorker
New York
Timothy E. Woodruff
McKinley
United States
R. J. Hoyt
Timothy L. Woodruff
Woodruff
Thomas C. Platt
Roosevelt
Mark Hanna
Republican Nations Convention
North Topeka Ledger Wordy column items and notices
Local column items list names and addresses. community notices include club meetings and church groups at Hanley's hall and various residences. Reports mention residents visiting Leavenworth, new moves to 1215 Central Avenue, and a minor fire at Patrice hotel with minimal damage.
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Kitball Printing Company
Kansan Avenue
Miver Wolf
Leavenworth
Sea Able
Ise
HRA
Arthur S. Kane
Central Avenue
First Ward
Curtis Club
Hanley’s Hall
Lulu Boone
Louis
F. A. Powell
Central Ayentre
J J.miller
Jackson Street
Quincy Street
James Campbell
G. D. Chicago
NEW Era Dept Store
Ladies’ Guild
Church of the Good Shepherd
H.C. Safford
Railroad Street
Ladies’ Missionary Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Samuel Jameson
Paramore Street
Ea Hushes
Grantsville
North Topeka
Reform School
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
John Lapp
Horrisgel Atenet
N. FP
Conkle
Elmer Parker
Sin. W
Kale
T. Watkins
Beith Madison Street
W.S. Bergundthal
J. A. Ryder
Cecil Rhodes Loyalty in England Seen as Benefiting Him
The Morning Leader argues Rhodes will remain loyal to England while it serves his commercial interests in South Africa. It suggests he could mobilize fortifications at Kimberley if threatened and contends his stance supports the Afrikander bond and imperial faction politics amid Dutch and Kaffir laborer tensions.
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England
London
Saya
Odesty Sa
Kimberley
Rhodet
Aivet
Rhodes
Nipped in the Bud San Salvador Revolt Suppressed
Reports say a San Salvador uprising failed after a promoter’s $60,000 was seized. Dr. Jane Alfaro, once vice president of the Sa eene, was linked to the revolt and its suppression. An arrest of a revolutionary agent followed, while the draft payment was halted and the rebellion collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
Zork
Jane Alfaro
Rey ‘Ted
Sa Eene
Tomas Regelade
Alfaro
PINGREE FLAYS HIS PARTY OVER Porto Rico Bill
Michigan Governor Pings Republican stance on the Porto Rico tariff bill calling it a foolhardy move that could cost party seats and the presidency. He questions if the issue might alter the next election and rejects any need to force a stand.
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Michigan
Porto Rico
Chicago
Republican Party
Friatcan Entman
Repub Party
Armil
Noted Picture Seized Overvaluation Case at Fifth Avenue Gallery
A U S Treasury special inspector and agent seized Fu Ben’s painting titled The Holy Family from a Fifth Avenue art dealer gallery. The work, entered by Eugene Fischoff, was valued at 25 000 dollars but later found undervalued by about 20 000. It may be forfeited to the United States after revaluation. Br. Fischoff claims a private sale to the dealer. The panel depicts the Virgin with the infant Jesus, measures about 5 feet 8 inches by 6 feet 7 inches.
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New York
Custom House
Treasury
Fubens
Fifth Avenue
Eugene Fischoff
United States
Butz
Cecil Miles
Bart
London
Ted
Atiow
Br. Wle+choff
Jowett
Aise
Harrison's Place Briefing on Porto Rico Mission
Col Harrison's Place notes that Gen Davis orders a stam chivaga from La Porte. Lt Col Tumetlih Farel, who has overseen electrical railroad interests in northern Indiana, will depart within ten days for Porto Rico to report to General Davis after being named Inspector General by President McKinley.
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Porto Rico
Davis
Stam Chivaga
Yi ' Ee
la Porte
Tumetlih ‘Farelsug
Indiana
Porto Ries
McKinley
Coal for sale on Fifth Street by depot area
Grand Army Coal sells Omaage City Shaft coal for 3.50 per ton cash. Delivered to S11 Euat Fifth street area. Call 440 to order. Includes warning about disease and child health. Fragmentary ad mentions croup and dates in Kansas avenue.
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Euat
Fifth Street
Mo. P
Welling Omage City
Kansas Avenue
Rest and Health to Mother and Child
An old advertisement emphasizes Rest and Health for mothers and children and promotes Winslow’s 80 percent medicine as a safe sour ce for family use. It urges requesting Winslow’s syrup and caring for mothers and infants through trusted pharmacy guidance.
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Winslow
Sue Winsiow
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