Society World Eloquence In Topeka Tonight Events
In Topeka society circles Alice Preacott hosted a small, uniform evening with guests including Miss Alice Dean and numerous local residents. The group attended a hop at the agylum and later shared a supper at Miss Prost's home. The Couriers hosted Neighborhood high five club activities with many area couples and single guests present for an evening of social games and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Preacott
Alice Dean
Mr. and
Mra
Fred Cole
Wil Whilton
Min Moon
Mise Frances Moon
Mus
Netile McClintock
Midé
Mars Moon
Pred Gillet
Julio Waters
Julius Wwi Mir
Park Dwarf
Harry Weaver
Mn Ralph Moore
Sutton Mies
Em- Mo Whith
Biss
Juan Prost
Brit Willams
Astin Brady
Ben Crisswell
Agylum
Whipple
Clemsmith
Gibbens
Hodging
J. 3
Maxwell
Frank Lagerstrom
Hulyoke
James Ramsey
Ella Rinsey
Charles Lagerstrom
Local Social Notes Mixed From Across Kansas and Illinois
Miss Maude Luhre in Chicago and Mrs W J Black with Mr Al Evans head to Chicago. Mrs Prank Lewia hosts Miss Alice Preanott and Miss Alice Dean. Grace Weaver hosts the Ty YD whist club. Norwood, Br Parker at Fort Riley, Mrs C Chamberlain visits, and many relatives travel between Lawrence Leavenworth Atchison Newton and Salina for visits and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Luhre
Chicago
Harry W. Parker
Fort Riley
Maria Robinson
Sosmith
Alohr Winer Club
Mlax Notlie
F. Morrix
Kansas City
Reikelier van Hook
Wiehite
Drisie Dalles
Salina Yeatentay
Mra. C. Chamberlain
Mra LG
Goss
Newton
Edith Isbett
Wood
Secentary
Brotherhood of #1
Andrew
Grace Cathedral
Wil 'Pheyis of
Clothe
Mito Grace Weaver
Ty YD
Aternoon
Frank Jarrell
Frank Edson
Mira
Arthur Cepper
Sap al
G. H. Puilett
Beebe Stewart
Atchison
Dell Susell
J.daul
George Colbert
Miss Howell
Kansas
5. K.ers
A Children Party for Clemma Ballard Eleventh Birthday
Mr and Mrs W W Ballard hosted a party for their daughter Clemma celebrating her eleventh birthday. The home was lit with many lamps, games were played, and refreshments served at small tables. Tiny cakes bore white frosting and colored decorations with a guest list including Helen Adams Blinn Herbert Bian William Church Elizabeth Church Maggie Dawson Thert Gillespie Jimmy Hayes Hubert Mases Humbert Shirley King Margaret Lovewell Carroll Lovewell Jeanette McMurtrie Ernest Martin Lillian Martin Crichton Miller Mildred Bill Donald Neiswanger David Neiswanger May Thrapp Eugene Traver Ballar Weidslog, who received pink ribbon souvenirs.
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W. W. Ballard
Clemma
Helen Adams
Is Blinn
Herbert Bian
William Church
Elizabeth Church
Maxgie Dawson
Osage City
Thert Gillespie
Jimmy Hayes Pay Humbert
Mases Humbert
Shirley King
Margaret Lovewell
Carroll Lovewell
Jeanette McMurtrie
Ernest Martin
Lillian Martin Crichton Miller
Mildred Bill
Donald Neiswanger
David Neiswanger
May Thrapp
Eugene Traver
Baller Weidslog
Missouri Republicans seek early postmaster nomination in St Joseph
Washington March 9 The Missouri Republicans plan to press for the President to nominate a postmaster for St Joseph Missouri after the Senate failed to confirm Cleveland, amid factional Republican strife and broad patronage jockeying among representatives and officials. W. Phillips 61 W Eighth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
St. Joseph
Senate
Cleveland
Missouri
Hubbard
Pacific Railroad
Tracy
Internal Revenue
Barton
Lewis
Western District
Crowther
Major Bittinger
James H. Din
Massilon
Dresden
Robert Porter
Japan
Press Censorship Proposed by Crank Legislature in New York
Albany reports a blistering bill to appoint county censors in every large county to read and approve newspaper content within 20 days of passage. Censors would remove libelous material at state cost, with penalties including five years’ imprisonment and heavy fines for publishing unapproved articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
New York
Mysterious Movements Hint at Filibuster Prep in Pensacola
Mysterious movements sweep Pensacola as the cruiser Marblehead arrives from Appalachi to coal at Montgomery harbor. Arms and boats moved openly from Jacksonville to Appalachiola, Cuban bodies and a custom officer sighted. Pinkerton detectives rumored. no official leave granted aboard Marblehead or Mant zunner. future plans unclear.
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Pensacola
Fla
Marblehead
Monsgomery
Appalachitola
Jacksonville
Thuratay
Appuischitola
Pinkerton
North Topeka society notes and local arrivals
A rambling North Topeka column notes residents' comings and goings from A. C. Cramer and Mrs C G Bowman to Neale & Co bakery ads and club meetings. It mentions Horton register, Lyman visiting Manhattan, Hayes as an attendant at the asylum, a wagon incident near Morris Street, and local social events at the Second Presbyterian church, a dry goods store opening by Costly and Post, and travel for Carl Hoffman Piano Co. staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanses Avenue
A. C. Cramer
Denver
Cuthbertson
Horton
Union Pacific
L. J. Lyman
Manhattan
North Side
Friends
Lawrence Hayes
Asylum
Neale & Co
North
Kansas Avenue
North Hansas Avenue
Mre
C. G. Bowman
West Gordon Treet
Avalante Whist
A.eby
Ladies
Charles Steinberger
Kansas City
Steinberger
Carl Hoffman Piano Co
Post Office
Winn Fuller
Ruskin
W. Bo Futchinson
John Webpiety
Electric Bitters and One Minute Cough Cure Ad
An old ad touts Electric Bitters as a vegetable tonic boosting stomach nerves liver and kidney function and purifying blood, selling for 50 cents to $1 at J K Jones Drug Store. It also praises One Minute Cough Cure for quick relief of a child’s croup and recommends G W Stansfield at 612 Kansas Avenue as a local contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Jones’ Drug Store
Fifth and
Kansas Avenue
Isity
Ft. G. W. Stansfield
Congressmen Cannon and Sayers Audit Wasteful Expenditures
Congressmen Cannon of Illinois and Sayers of Texas released reviews of appropriations printed in the Congressional Record. They argue expenditures have risen beyond revenues, flagging fortifications postal service naval costs and permanent bonds while urging reform and possible new taxes to balance the federal budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Araren
Cannon
Illnois
Appropriations Committee
House
Sayers
Texas
Congressional Record
Congress
Postal Service
Cleveland
Azys
Min
Senate
Belfast Gas Price Cuts Aimed at Consumers
Belfast Ireland reports larger gas works profit of 67377 pounds last year. Plans reduce gas price to 60 cents per 1000 cubic feet with a 5 to 20 percent discount by consumption and coal priced at 3 09 per ton. United States consultants provide cost statement to the state department as interest grows in American papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Belfast
Ireland
United States
Hias
Department of State
Divorce Decree From Oklahoma Declared Invalid
In New York a Supreme Court ruling voids the Oklahoma divorce of John BD Driscoll. He left for Iowa under pretense to seek work and secured separation there after his wife, Mrs Driscoll, did not appear in the Oklahoma case. The New York court found the western decree invalid due to lack of appearance and absence of jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John BD. Driscoll
Iowa
Oklahoma
Driscoll
Lawrence
Mrs. Driscoll
Opera Company Wreck Near Cast Grande
A French opera troupe of 160 aboard a three-Pullman train bound for San Francisco wrecked near Cast Grande after a belt failure. One of the conductor’s crew was killed, eight to ten tramps injured, and only one passenger reported injuries. An eastbound passenger train was halted pending a track repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Macch
San Francisco
Cast Grande
Silanes
Chilian Elections Show Allied Liberal Gains in Congress
Valparaiso dispatch reports incomplete returns but indicates Conservatives were defeated. Allied Liberal and Democratic factions, led by Balmaceda adherents, gained several seats in Congress and strong municipal representation. Conservatives express mixed satisfaction amid visible chagrin. In Washington, Senator Carter of Montana backs postal savings bill and constitutional change for federal assent and government management of a major railroad.
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New York
The
Herald
Valparaiso
Congress
Balmaceds
Republic
Montana
U.S
Washington
Carter
United States
Jit Benois
Goodbye to Hello Girl at Central Office
A nostalgic look at the end of the Hello Girl era as automatic switchboards and devices like the Strowger and Drawbaugh systems threaten to replace human operators. The piece explains how exchanges function with monitors and central detectives, noting New York’s vast network, and foresees a future of machine driven calls reducing romance and temper via automated dialing and unrelated chatter.
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Hom
Firsl
Snonstor
Mealler
New York City
New York
Stock Exchange
Elsr
Secularizing French Schools Progress In 19th Century
The report notes that nearly all boys schools in France have been secularized since 1886, while up to 6,449 girls schools remain under clerical control. At the current pace, full secularization would take about 26 years.
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Pramce
Insurance Men Meet In St Louis For Four Day Convention
Insurance men from Chicago New York Hartford Philadelphia Omaha Detroit Louisville Cincinnati Providence and Atlanta gather in St Louis for a four day Western Fire Insurance union convention. They plan papers on city fire risk reform and an amicable union between union and non union companies. A fire marshal proposal draws support but faces state by state legislative opposition. The meeting opens behind closed doors at the Southern hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Saren
Sno Western Fire Insurance Union
Pilens
Minion
Martion
All Insurance Companies Union
Non Union
Missouri
Chicago
New York
Hartford
Conn
Philadelphia
Omaha
Detroit
Louisville
Cinemasts
Providence
Atlanta
Erie
Dayton
Newark
N. J
Southern Hotel
Garden Losing Money in New York At Directors Meeting
At today’s Madison Square Garden directors meeting in New York the future management of the Garden is debated. The sale plan is shelved as offers do not match cost or value. manager Frank W. Sanger notes ongoing losses from the concert hall and restaurant, expects a fall change to replace vaudeville riot shows with the Seidl Metropolitan Orchestra.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Frank W. Sanger
Builetins
Prchestra
Joke Causes Insanity In Indiana Vet After Frozen Snake Prank
Dr Orville L Boor of Mancle Ind once meat inspector at Hammond faced a chilling prank. A horse owner gave him a reportedly walnut cane shaped like a blacksnake frozen in snow. The snake thawed in a warm stable, alarming the doctor who later suffered convulsions and fear of snakes. Physicians fear permanent mental derangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Orville Ll. Boor
Hammond
Mansfield to Sell Hoyt and McKee Lease Garrick Theater
New York mystery surrounds Garrick Theater as Hoyt and McKee are rumored to lease Richard Mansfield’s interest. Frohman reportedly improved the theater’s finances, but is eager to exit the arrangement, with reporters unable to confirm details due to officials abroad.
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New York
Hoyt
Negotiations Pending but Names Key to Probe Unclear
Report notes that talks were ongoing last night but officials would not confirm Hoyt and Mahkee as the parties pushing for the measure. The statement preserves ambiguity about who supports the plan while confirming active negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
Mahkee
Abilene Paper Debates Journal Report on Topeka Creamery
The Abilene Chronic reports State Journal of Topeka accusations about a Topeka creamery and alleged moves by county treasurer C. Mo Parison and J. B. Chase. It quotes both Sim Tattoon and Mr. Case denying plans to relocate this summer, while noting Topeka will gain a creamery and that the Journal seeks truth through inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Abilene Chronic
State Journal of
Topeka
C. Mo Parison
J. B. Chase
Holy City
Topyka
Absricta
Chronicle
Sim Tattoon
Mr. Case
Journal
SNAP SHOTS AT HOMENEWS
A jumble of Topeka notices and names reports political and personal items. Prof George W Jackson may back another colored fund. The Scottish Rite Masonic reunion in Topeka noted. The Colored First Voters endorsed Mayor Fellows. Local figures Watkins Beal McClintock, Hitt, Crawford linked to a repertoire company. Bowman seeks divorce from A A Bowman, married in 189 H. Sheriff Kenley rumor causes worry. Dr Westerfield won t seek school board, candidates Mrs H T Stene and Laverd. Gertie Merritt sues Purman for damages over detainment of shoes. F P T Andeau files suit in US district court. Bond issues and pensions referenced. Pine to be tried for perjury in Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Jackson
Topeka
Colored First Voters
Fellows
B. G. Watkins
J. G. Beal
McClintock
Laat Wight
Chet Crawford
Repertoire
Crawford
Col
Hitt
Tapeke
Jshia B. Bowman
A. A. Bowman
H F. Martin
Sidney
West Sixth Street
Kansas City
Kenley
Westerfield
Hbert Stene
Laverdaie Wit Torians
Westminster Presbyterian Church
George
F. P. Tandeau
United States
NB. Goodwin
Peoria
Wearnut
Warney Bonty
Sesson
United States District Court of
Wichia
Preparing for Blind Ralph Parry Learns a Trade
Ralph Parry of Decatur Michigan, steadily going blind, plans a carpet weaving trade to support himself in darkness. He has invested his capital in a rug room and aims to master weaving before vision is lost entirely. A Mapleton Fire in Harrieourg Pennsylvania threatens the town's business district with potential losses over 100000, with Lewiston and Huntington called for aid. Insurance status unknown.
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Ralph Parry
Decatur
Mich
Mapleton
Harrieourg
Ata
Lewiston
Huntington
Weather Indications for Chicago Area Unclear Draft
Weather brief in a rough Chicago area note states colder tonight and warmer Wednesday with northerly winds shifting to variable. The excerpt also contains unrelated garbled text and promotional phrases, reflecting a scan error from The State Journal.
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Chiesgo
Marcu
Sansa
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W. Eighth
North Topeha
James Thompson
Morris Street
Thompson
Policunme
Congressman Cannon
Opera Company Wrecked
Goodby
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Exchange
Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
Nee
Western Fire Insurance Union
St Louis
Garden
Madison Square
Halle Hale Fenewer
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