Topeka Society Notes Highlight Evening at Library Hall
In Topeka society circles a Wet evening featured a concert at Library Hall by Mr W Dahlen assisted by Mrs Pauls Bidderman and several guests. The program included eleven numbers with Miss Lulu Fordyce and Miss Jessie as ushers, plus Mrs Piveman Nippe and Miss Barnes hosting guests. Numerous local residents and visitors were noted at gatherings, dinners, and parlor events, with engagements at Grace Cathedral and various homes around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
W. +. Dahlen
Fienty Beurisms
Whoislet
Snd
Lavia Pianiat
Ateven
Lulu Fordyce
Bie Daley
Ingen
Mise Jessies
Rockefeller Clock Project Aims for Hudson Valley Tower Time
New York reports describe a proposed extraordinary horological project linked to the Rockefeller family. The plan envisions a homegrown clock tower near Tarrytown on Hudson property, blending Botany educator Mrs Rockefeller’s interests with a landmark timepiece that may rival famed European towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sean D. Rockefeller
Hudson
Tarrytown
MUST TURN MAYER LOOSE United States demands Mayer release
A Washington dispatch reports the State Department instructed Ambassador Th to demand the immediate release of American citizen Mayer, detained in Germany as a presumed deserter. Mayer, born in the United States to German parents, grew up in the United States then refused German military service, asserting American citizenship. The case was sent to Washington for decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
New York
Washington
The
Herald
State Department
Mayer
Utter
Night fire destroys a stable on Topeka farm
A wagon yard blaze at an old J. Tao Knight place caused extensive damage to a stable and outbuildings. Several firefighters battled the flames as a few livestock were saved. The cause was under investigation with a chemical and ladder company assisting. no lives lost reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkitt
Alice
Col
Dein Hines Bern
Dad
J. Tao Knight
Howe Comantes
Ane Chemical 2 and Ladder Company No. 1
Michigan Hesan Earthquake Report From Western Michigan
Reports from Togas towns in western Michigan describe an earthquake felt across the region. Shocks were reported near Holland with buildings shaking and panic noted among residents. Authorities advised caution as data and timing remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Niet Mih
Geciral
Sunita Eh
Holland
Baidinas
Hite Tie
Bimetallic Commission Set for European Tour Next Saturday
Ex Vice President Adlair Stevenson and party sail from New York on the steamship Touraine to join fellow members Wolcott and Paine. The mission traverses Paris London and Berlin to seek agreement on a conference for coinage ratio of gold and silver. Stevenson will travel with his wife and daughter Letitia, with Mrs Stevenson staying in Washington a few days en route to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Stev
Nsen
Irant
Jervin
Paris
Furie
London
Berlin
Vanderbilt Heiress Marriage Sparks Society Gossip
Startled society reports reveal Mrs Esther Wiggin Potter, once married to Alphonzo Potter, wed Mr Billie F Shepard Jr of Yale lineage. The secrecy, the civil then religious ceremony, and their European honeymoon create the biggest sensation in New York and Newport society gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millett F. Shepard
Vanderbilt
New York
Newport
Biliote F. Shepard
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Elliott F. Shepard, JR
Esther Potter
Potter
Metropolis
Greenport
N. Y
Esther Wiggins
Esther
Alphonzo Potter
Alphonzo
California
Mr. Shepard
Yale
New Haven
Shepard
Europe
Biller Taylor Burlesque At Grand On Wednesday And Thursday
The Topeka lodge of Elks presents the burlesque opera Bille Taylor at the Grand on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Tickets sold quickly with strong advance interest. The troupe promises graceful performance, witty jokes by Will Haskell, and lively chorus numbers despite modest scenery and costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Lodge of Elks
Topeka
Bille Taylor
The
Elks
Walle
Billee Taylor
Margaret Mather
Ormbeline
Boise Taylor
Will Haskell
Bricks for Souvenirs from Grant's Tomb Inquiry
City mayor explains bricks from the temporary Grant's Tomb are owned by New York. A Grand Army post requests keepsakes, prompting a formal decision by the board of estimate and apportionment on the bricks’ disposition. Two cartloads have been moved to City Hall storage, awaiting outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
New York
General Grant
Rome
Grand Army
Bovenis
Amo
Brady
Mie
Deaths Inquiries Include Local and Dorchester Obituaries
Death notices report Edward Dyal son of Mr and Mrs Dyal died of rheumatic heart disease after age indicated. Funeral held privately at 322 East Second Street. Also Mrs Martha W Willis died in Dorchester Mass after long illness at 3 Cur- Tuth Street. Mr and Ally Poole present. Bertha Heesent died of pneumonia near Washburn College with 2 pm Thursday funeral. Mildred Walker aged seven months died of eczema at 103 Woodlawn Avenue. funeral yesterday. Booker Washington and Hamilton hail tonight. Ayer s Hair Vigor advertised for scalp humors and dandruff removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Dyal
Thee. Dyal
Uge
Esat Second Street
Martha W. Avillis
FH. Poole
H. C. Short
Dorchester
Mass
Ally, Poole
Bertha Heesent
Washburn College
Mildred
EL. Walker
Woodlawnn Avenue
Booker Washington
Hamilton
Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat and Grain Activity May 4 1997
Wheat opened weak amid bear sentiment with limited upside. Corn and oats followed a quiet, easy trend as favorable western weather kept demand subdued. soybeans and provisions showed dull to lower tones amid overall cautious trading. Hog and cattle futures moved in tighter ranges with modest activity and varied price shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chichee
Liverpool
Sith Genis
Hgle
Kansas City Livestock Market Report and Commodities
Kansas City market brief notes cattle prices native and Texas steers cows and heifers feed er activity and stockers. Includes sugar and coffee futures, grain and stock market gossip, and assorted wheat and corn price movements from Chicago, Liverpool, Paris, and New York with regional weather and receipts data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas, City
Texas
Willie
Bulie
Lambs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guernas
Brussels
Pernald, Martin & CO
Furman’s
Piveman Nippe
Miss Barnes
Hom
Tyler
Persora
W. D. Gorsett
van Buren Street
M. Puller
Chivags
Tyrmert
Afra
Ott
CO. Burgen
Burlin- Topeka
Stei Phardell
Kansans City
Henry ‘Kinter
St. Outa
L. G. Mc
Clintock
Harry Hazlett
Chicago
St. Louis
Dick Mnters
the State University
Ned Wilder
Edward Willer
Hig
Harmony Club
Mew Harabini
Frank Lewis
Bre
Re. J. Pather
Newtin
M. Olive
Leavenworh
Harry Wehe
Orawatomle
Asylum
Hal Thompson
J. Chase
Ghieser
MC. Hammat
CB. Pitts
Kansas
Clarence
Noah Wilder
Wellington
Atiks
Mary Dennis
Remus Atwood
Grace Cathedral
Dean Rodley
H. J. Dennis
Guy Miner
Hl Bailey
Lizzie Crosby
Atwood
Corning
Manon
Ottawa
Gay
McCray
Misa Mary Witcoxton
Tondtay
Stina
Doers Furman
North Adams
Aire
Paunie Sutherland
Mary
George W. Glick
Atchison
J.C Hooper
Ma- Tan
Salt Lake City
Utah
D. B. Coleard
Clay Street
Aller
Rockefeller
Baronese Burdet
Duke of Westminster
Tayman-Oberley Hardware Co
Kansas Avenue
Bimetallic Commission
Fonny
DeWitt
G. W. Stansiiela
Perriess
Rock Island
St. Lewis and Return
Sicam
Biller Taylor
Ayer
Today's Market Report
Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago Livestock Market
Ghiatte
Ceva
Ranshe
Etrady
Whyice Prairie
W. A. Michast Commission Co
West Sixth Ave
Seytae
Corres Sresay
Cata
W. A. Michael Commission Co
West Birth Ave
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Sacramento
San Joaquin
D. Ta & Wi
Jersey Central
Reading
Belrin
St Louis
Iowa
Ilinis
New
Gould
Wien
Hansas
Brinstreet
Corm Trade News
United Kingdom
Minneapoli
Duluth
Omaha
Gerade
W. A. Michael Commission
Kan
W. Wickbam
Wuick
Teomieren Central National Bank
Kansas Union National Bank
Chey
Topeka Daily State Journal
Associated Press Report
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!