Social and Personal Local Notes From Topeka
Topeka social column lists visitors, gatherings, and parties with many named individuals. Entries note Mrs Going hosting at home, musical programs with performers Buss Mattoon and Renata Ou Ua No. 2, a Patent Medicine Party hosted by Mary McGiffin, and numerous visits, departures, and upcoming events involving Topeka residents and guests from Colorado Springs, Lawrence, Omaha, Chicago, and beyond.
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Mrs Going
de Térecka Avin
Beethoven
Sapiger
Armerica
Buss Mattoon Buss
Proley
Mien
Josephine Dexion
WL Miller
Eeeseee Mims Knox
Renata
Anulyals
Smigrion
The
Mias
Afi Campbell
Jamis Ore
Sire
Harry Seery
Mire
Dulsy Burr
Mise Mabel Fuey
Diay Piorerice Kenum
James Mopee
Mr. Huesy
Mr. Huesy 2H
Mur Lenten
Bert White
We Sitter
Usta
Relief in Six Hours From Kidney Disease Cure
An advertisement touts a South American Kidney Cure offering rapid relief from bladder and kidney pain, backache, and urinary fatigue for men and women. It claims quick elimination of frequent urination and pain with immediate effect. Sold by Geo. W. Stansfield and Sim Dros Co in Topeka, Kansas.
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Ake
Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Ave
Kansas election page reports in many towns
Nov 2 3 voting across Kansas shows Populists split with Republicans in multiple counties. Osage, Graham, Crawford, Wyandotte, and other counties report races for district judge state senator and local officers. Miners oppose penitentiary coal sales. Hill City notes silver Republicans and Democrats backing Populist ticket. Harper county sees bitter intra party fights as anti Simpson faction clashes with Populists.
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B. F. Martin
J. H. Thomson
Burlingame
Martin
Osage County
Hill City
Free Silver Republicans
Popullar
Graham County
Pittsburg
Crawford County
Harper Harper
Harper County
Progres
Provisions Exceed Needs for Dawson Winter
Vancouver reports Minister Litton says supplies will last Dawson City through winter. Yukon administrator Bajor Walsh travels to assess needs. A Boston company plans to haul more aid via the Dawson route with oxen and mule teams.
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Vancouver
B C
Interior
Litton
Vadeon
Dyen
Dominion
Uruutra
Biftow
Danaon City
Stilon
Boston
Dawson
Daiton Trail
Pingree Meets His Match in Navy Telegrams
Detroit. Navy. Governor Pingree received a telegram from Theodore Housevelt assistant secretary of the navy stating Michigans refusal to accept the Yantic without repairs and government responsibility for damages to the Canadian steamer Canadienne from a collision last Friday. Commander Wilkes of the naval reserves said Col Hodges was in Montreal and would receipt for the Yantic with the reply coming to Detroit at once.
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Detroit
Navy
Pingree
Theodore Housevelt
Satur— Diays
Michigen
United States
Yantic
Dammeey
Steonevelt
Boston
Navy Department
Wilkes
Naval Reserves
Col. Hodges
Montreal
Sheffield exports dip as exports of cutlery fall
The report from Sheffield England shows cutlery exports to the United States fell in the last quarter compared with the same period a year earlier while steel exports rose. Overall Sheffield’s total exports dropped from about 40 000 to 415 000, reflecting a seven year trend. Seattle plans entry for Paris Exposition with chamber of commerce steps.
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Sheffield
Eng
United States
Seattle
Wash
Chamber of Rammerie Steya
Beattie
Seattie
Astoria Opens as Costliest Hotel in America
New York November 2 The Astoria at Fifth Avenue and Thirty Fourth Street opened with an elaborate program joined by society figures. The gala included a fairy spectacle Realm of the Rose with 40 children, six tableaux, and a children’s dance in the Astoria gallery after a concert by Anton Seidl.
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America
New York
Astoria
Fifth Avenue
Thirtyfourth Street
Godfrey
Astory Gallery
Anton Seidl
Riot at Frankfort leaves multiple dead and wounded
A riot in Frankfort Kentucky at 145 am during a Democratic campaign clash left Deputy Sheriff Deakins and several others mortally or fatally wounded. Frank Herbert led a gun battle with Marshall and others near Multi street, while Egbert and his party fired into the crowd prompting deaths, injuries, and a large manhunt.
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Cincinnati
Quaidergal Tribune
Frankfort
Frank Hebert
Sherif Deakins
John Brith
Walter Cains
Hen Marshal
Marshall
Hebert
Milf
Yorn Smith
Egbert
Smith
Williams
Howard Giure
Profi Tarbert
Sheri Dinkins
Walter Davns
Wat. Smith
Iebert
Indians Become Voters In Benson County
In Bismarck North Dakota on November 2 the supreme court ruled that Fort Tutton Indians with lands in severalty and preliminary patents may vote despite lacking final patents. About 300 Benson county Indians will be enfranchised. their ballots could sway local factions.
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Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
Supreme Court
Fort Tutton
Benson County
Morgen
Sincome Court
Severalty
Stands by Free Trade Debate in Manchester Speech
Lord Rosebery urged England to maintain absolute political and commercial freedom at a century celebration of the Chamber of Commerce. He warned that any shift toward imperial union would fuel war and weaken the empire, aligning with Sir Wilfrid Laurier against concessions to foreign agriculture. The note also promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic, ending with the Peerless Steam Laundry service claims.
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Lord Rossbery
England
Manchester
Lord Rosbery
Chamber of Commercce
Lord Rosebery
Sir Wilfred Laurier
The Liars Club and a Weather Cannon Tale
The Liars' Club hosts Sergeant Brown who recalls a drought tale in Indiana after a July meeting. He describes using a weather cannon to induce rain over Egerton to save an order for ten locomotives, with the lake’s water restored and the factory back in operation, later honoring his credited service.
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Waar
Oes Maecenas
Ar Tiare
Lionel Phibbs
Weather Bureau
Egerton
Ind
Indiana
Snns
L Thor
Lake Bed
Charles Battell Lounsls
New York Journal
North Topeka Community News And Notices
Local notes from North Topeka include Mrs. Frank Hile joining the Needle Club and Mr. Bingham of Kansas City visiting. Miss Effie King plans to travel to St Joseph, and Mr. Marion Myers visited his brother C D Alyers in town. Louie Nystrom returned from Kansas City. Baptist church supper scheduled, and Mrs. Noel Sly improving at home. Charitable events include a masquerade party at Charles Connelly’s home. Several residents plan moves or trips, including Mindy Mabel Tinkle returning to Dennison Texas and Mrs. George Khastman joining a hunt in Pittsburgh. Community meetings feature revival sermons, Robert Burns talk by John Bine-Donald, and ongoing North Christian church services with new members.
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Archie Willams
Kansas City
Daley Clarke
Leavenworth
M. J. Frinky
Denver
J. 5
Collins
New York
May Taitu
Iona Larber
Lawrence
Kappa Alpha ‘Theta Braternity
Mina
WT. Branstrap
India
Ind
Virginia Berry
Repest
Lews
Lincoln
Nell
Mel Wil Whitton
Grace Collins
Gome
Wamigo
Topol
J. ON. Humbert
Harker
Humbert
J. M. Humbert
Ik. Vawter
A. N. Zane
James Kincaid
W. Leveh
Sainuel Howe
A. Humbert
FW. Humbert
Victoria Frank
Hypie
In A Romy
Jack
Kate Boughman
Mac F. Suddiemire
A. M. Craig
J. A. Herrick
J. F. Customborder
W. Bishop
FW. Whittier
Shoecraf
J. C. Kirk
Crais
Wiley Humbert
G. W. Nickerson
W. Samson
al Keeler
Bewxie Ity Mre
HF. Nonkeh
Kimball
George E Dougherty
Ireland
Alley
Kansan City
Fet
Cromwell & Jeffers
Frank Hile
Mr. Bingham
Theofore Forbes
Excelsior Sprites
Effie King
East
Gordon Steset
St. Joseph
Marion Myers
Meriden
Euest
C.D. Alyers
Louie Nystrom
The
Baptist Church
McDonald
Shorey
al Southwick, Jr
Attie Child
Magly Film
Ure A
Noel Sly
Seth
Harrison Street
Aft
Charles Connelly
Indian Creek
J. J Hneland
Eternity
Hetve
Monroe Street
French
Mindy
Mabel Tinkle
W. HM. Beuffey
Hide
Topeka Urimue
Dennison
Tex
George Khastman
Roberts
J. E. Mertin
North Comer
Good Literature
John Bine- Donald
Robert Burns
Vincent Reading Circle
North Christian Church
Burial of Henry George in Greenwood near Beecher
Henry George was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery after a brief funeral at the family residence in New York. About 200 attendees gathered for a short Episcopal burial service near the Beecher family grave, with the tomb of Henry Ward Beecher nearby and the grave of Mrs. Benjamin F. Tracy nearby.
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New York
Henry George
Greenwood Cemetery
Episcopal Church
Geotge
Greentood
Henry Ward Beecher
Benjamin F. Tracy
Bondholders oppose Union Pacific reorganization plan
The New York Herald reports Kansas Pacific bondholders object to how their debentures are treated under the revised plan and threaten court action to block progress. Under the original plan bonds and preferred stock were split into 40 percent and 60 percent allocations, but amendments raise questions about deposits and government percentages, prompting talk of federal court involvement if the plan advances.
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New York
Kankka Pacifc
Kansas Payne Consgie
Karsas Pacific Cotents
Canton Flannel Bargains at The Golden Rod
The Golden Rod offers Canton flannel bargains in Canton with a large stock on hand. Prices include per yard sales and bulk yard offers while urging early purchase to prevent cold risk. G. W. Stansfield on Kansas Avenue advertises One Minute Cough Cure for relief.
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Golden Rod
Canton
G. W. Stansfield
Ansas Avenue
Market report from Phieaxs with erratic wheat prices
A terse market brief from Phieaxs notes unsettled wheat trading with December futures showing modest gains while spot prices drift and various factors influence the session. Market activity appears mixed as headlines mention Midwest weather and river conditions affecting grain movement.
Fragmented Market Report From Historic Trading Floor
A garbled mention of crowd reactions and price moves on a trading floor with references to provisions, stocks, and commodities. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR, but hints include Cudahy as a seller, lower open, comments on dealers, and various coded stock symbols and dates as part of a wide market overview.
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Cudahy
Kansas City Livestan Marks Bieta Cae
Local market report from Kansas City highlights price movements and broker activity. Listings show grain futures, wheat notes, and receipts at West 6th Avenue with brokers detailing transactions and shipment dates.
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Kansas City
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Swift & Holliday Drag Store
Liars’ Club
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Yonkers Statesman
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Minneapolis Journal
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K.P. Bondholders Object
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Today's Market Report
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Missbminot
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Sring
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Ise
Chicaro Taenetoor Myrkat
Pocers
Miata Tse
Tacean
West Bix Ave
Tomei
J. E Lex
Gamves
Telarphone
Lux Commission Co
Tonesa, Man
Eplea National Bays
Cauital Nations Bank
Siitvaai Mink of Commerce
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Coton Grain and Provisions
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Chicago Board OF Toads
W. A. Michiel Commission CO
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