Nelly Bly Marries Robert Seaman in Unlikely Match
The famous writer Elizabeth Cochran known as Nelly Bly marries Robert Seaman, a wealthy, aged businessman with a New York City home and a Hudson Valley country estate. Bly rose from Armstrong County beginnings to global fame including her Around the World in 72 Days feat. Seaman, a prominent banker and industrialist, is described as shrewd and reputable.
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Cochran
Eizabeth
Nelly Bly
United States
Robert Seaman
Elizabeth
Cochran’s Mills
Armstrong County
Pittsburg
Dispatch
Mexico
New York
World
Jules Verne
Valentine Seaman
Long Island
Hudson
Topeka Ruffian Curtis Captured After Brutal Assault
In Shawnee county near Ber ryton Curtis assaulted Mrs Maggie Tignor, tearing her dress and fleeing into woods. A posse pursued, lynching threats arose, but Constable Linn moved Curtis to Topeka for jail. Curtis, 24, formerly worked in local livery and passenger services, was jailed after a late evening capture.
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Topeka
Williamsport
Shawnee County
Maggie Tignor
Charles Curtis
Curtis
Mrs. Tignor
Presantly Curtis
Constable Lins
Berryton Station
Linn
Curls
Tignor
Frank Tignor
City
Morrow
North Topeka
Fin” de Moss
Auburn
Artis
Mrs. Watson Passes Away in Dodge City
Mrs Watson a sister of Secretary of State W G Edwards died at her Dodge City home from consumption. Edwards hurried to Kansas City and had not been heard from by noon. Mrs Watson had been an invalid for several years.
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Edwards
Mra
W. T. Watson
W. G Edwards
Dodge City
Kansas City
Watson
Chine Asks France and Germany to Help Pay War Expenses
A Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese emperor has written to Czar and President Faure seeking financial aid to cover war costs. In return he promises Russia and France commercial advantages. Painters' lockout ends as unionists return to work and bosses agree to hire and dismiss without prejudice. New police uniforms arrive produced by Hub Clothing.
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Chine
France
Germany
Loroox
Shanghai
Faure
Russia
Inpiaxapolis
North Topeka Items of Interest and Local Ads
North Topeka highlights include visits from Mrs. Robert Smith and Mrs. J Madison, plus residents Orris McNary and Rev C J Harned. Local businesses advertise carriages, groceries, meats, hardware, and dental work while community notices mention society meetings and a funeral.
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Robert Smith
Meriden
Orris McNary
Talequih
C. J. Harned
Valley Falls
W. W. Spencer
Oklahoma
Jackson County
E A. Gildoer
Holman Street
Burlingame
C W. Willets
N. Kanav
Oriental School of
T. B. Reynolds
van Burenst H
Riordan
Kansas Avenue
Magnet
A J
Proudfit
N. Kan
Lukens Bros
Ariel
Steele
Mra
J. H. Fowler
Kittie Dolman
Quincy School
Katheryn Donnell
Albert Shull
Isaac Shull
West Gordon Street
Breckinridge
Missouri
J. E Warnock
GL Bainbridge
Earl McNary
Quincy Street
W. L. Byers
Congregational Church
Capt McNary
Rochester
L. Courtney
Downing
North Topeka
Resisted John Gardiner in Parkhurst clash hotly
Bill Wilson aged 52 and Bill Fretery 27 quarreled after drinking cider in front of Parkhurst Davis wholesale store. They fought furiously, were driven to the station in a patrol wagon, and fined ten dollars each after pleading guilty to being drunk and disturbing the peace. Captain Gardiner testified unable to testify on resistence due to pleading guilty.
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Dean
Bill Wilson
Bill Fietery
Wilson
Fretery
Parkhurst & Davis
Gardiner
McKee Rankin to Play Trilby in Topeka
Reports say McKee Rankin will perform Trilby in Topeka after premiering May 5 in Denver. The Denver Daily News praises Rankin as Svengali with strong characterizations and Patrice O Neill as Trilby Ferrer drawing a sensational debut. The company is praised and the audience pleased at the popular playhouse.
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McKee Rankin
Topeka
Trilby
Denver
McKee Rankin Company
Denver Daily News
Patrice O'Neill
Ferrer
Fragmented Harlem exchange hints at love and deceit
A garbled dialogue shows a young man and jeweler discussing fake diamonds and a fragile engagement. The text hints at resentment and regret as the speaker accuses others of meanness while reflecting on chances not taken and promises broken.
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Harlem Fe
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Claire
TE Soap
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St. Louis
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St Louis
Mrs. Watson
Hub Clothing Company
John Gardiner
Boston
Plese
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