North Topeka Social Roundup and Local Reports
North Topeka residents and visitors are noted across a string of brief items. Mrs J F Carter returns from Marion. a public dance at Loken's Opera House draws about thirty couples. Mrs George W Stawning of Council Grove visits North Topeke. Evangelist Rose concludes his city engagement with a church revival continuing nightly. a peculiar miniature Indian shoe artifact is described. a cart accident injures Mrs Steinberger and breaks a leg for the horse while the child escapes unharmed. Dr Davis learns his son sees a ghostly figure and the household investigates a stray kitten trapped in a steel device at the barn.
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Council Grove
North Topeke
Snd
Mra Reppert
Tuesaday
Fremont
Ind
Martin
Pew Christian Church
Wallace
Arizoos
Pueblo
Mojave
Indiana
Steinberger
Little Boy
Silver Lake
Kansas Avenue
Union Pacific
Parkhurst Worn Out After Campaign Push
Dr Parkhurst and his wife plan a rest period at Lakewood after a week of exhausting campaigning He said his voice nearly gave out and noted he was utterly worn out from addressing crowds They will stay a week or two to recover from the strain of the campaign
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Laker
Iminy
Chinese Vessels Caught In Port Arthur Bay Dispute
Reports claim Tei Yung squadron was trapped at Port Arthur by Japanese forces, a fallout blamed on Li Hung Chang's orders. Li Rung Chang disclaims responsibility. Separate item notes Dr. Lichty’s stomach analysis found no poisoning in his wife’s accusation. Mrs Lichty not arrested. Also mentions Boys' Wearwell shoes and local dry cleaner notices.
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Port Arthur
Lospos
Tei Yung
Li Hung Chang
Li Rung Chang
de. Goteordhee
John E Lichty
C. W
Mra Lichty
Potwin Seeks Topeka Annexation For Fire Protection
Potwin plans to seek annexation to Topeka to gain fire protection after a recent house fire at Frank Willard’s. A Monday meeting will discuss options including using Topeka’s fire department or city hose reels, with Potwin residents invited. Council approved small bills and paid sewer and street costs, and issued two extra Halloween police payments.
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Potwin
Topeka
Potchn
Frank Willard
Marahat Wilmarth
Conroy & Fox Tonight at Grand Opera House
Conroy and Fox bring the popular musical comedy act Hot Tamales to Topeka this evening at the Grand Opera House. The duo, famed from The Howard Athenaeum Star Specialty Company, headline a busy night featuring Miss St George Hussey, Josie La Fontaine, the Allen sisters, Harry Fairbanks, Arlig Lstham, Thomas Watson, Miss Evelyn Paddock, W F Lorraine, and others. Saturday presents Charley's Aunt, a comedy drama performing to strong reviews.
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Grand Opera House
Grand
Conroy & Fox
Topeka
Mra O'Farity
Howard Athenaeum Star
St George Hussey
America
Holly Keily
Josie la Fontaine
Staat Opera Co
Vienna
Allen Sisters
Harry Fairbanks
Arlig Lstham
Thomas Watson
Evelyn Paddock
W. F. Lorraine
Charley's
Anniversary celebration of Irwin lodge marks order history
Irwin lodge A O U W holds a grand music and literary entertainment on Thursday evening November 4 to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the order's birth. Prominent members including Grand Master E H Wheeler and other past grand masters will deliver addresses. Notable speakers from various cities will attend and the Modoc club will assist. Light refreshments and oysters will be served free to members, families, and guests. The A O U W numbers 25,000 in Kansas, with over 2,000 in Topeka, the largest fraternal beneficiary order worldwide.
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Irwin Lodge
O. AW
Order
E. H. Wheeler
Colony
E. Forte
Epport A. P. Riddle
Minneapolis
E. E. Murphy
Leavenworth
Gen. W. Reed
Jose. Riges
Lawrence
T. A. Beck
Modoc Club
Irwin Lodges
Kansas
Topeka
Almost Escaped City Prisoners Fail In Yard Attempt
Prisoners at the city jail nearly escaped yesterday as two men broke for the yard. P.iL Carr and Jerry Donovan, both fined for drunkenness, led the breakout but were recaptured after a pursuit. Guards pursued others who climbed the fence. authorities expect arrests before night. Also noted is Henry Schemeht challenging Edward Payson Weston to a six day walking contest for $500, and a miscellaneous ad mentioning De Witt's Witch Salve for sores and piles.
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Stone Guild
Boyd
P.il Carr
Cart
Carr
Jerry Donovan
John Jand
Donovan
Leland
Pan
Department
Guard
Vanderbilt Offers Three Million Divorce Settlement
New York November 4. W K Vanderbilt provides a three million settlement to Mrs. William K Vanderbilt to settle the Rhode Island divorce action. The amount covers alimony and dower, with Marble House on Bellevue Avenue Newport valued near two million. The couple’s legal representatives have negotiated after a public quarrel and Mrs Vanderbilt’s return from Europe.
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Vaniertittly
W. BK. Vandertite
New York
W. K. Vanderbilt
William Jay
Vanderbilt
Martie
Bellevue Avenue
Newport
William K. Vanderbilt
Europe
Marble House
Rhode Island
Expect Better Trade Election Results Improve Iron and Steel Market
Crevaiany, Nov. 3. Trade Review notes that post election buying may restore activity in iron and steel. With protectionist policy favored, buyers are likely to act on an improved outlook and freer trading expectations. Overall, market activity was subdued, awaiting further shifts in demand and policy.
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Crevaiany
Chicago
Need Plenty of Guns Warns Capt Sampson
Capt Sampson, chief of the naval ordnance bureau, warns against cutting gun construction. He notes 441 Hotchkiss and 16 Driggs guns ordered, with 236 and 50 respectively allocated. He stresses maintaining a reserve supply for emergencies and cites powder production and concerns over foreign powders.
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Sampson
Wasernaton, Noy
W. T Sampson
Naval Organic Bereay
Jenn
Colima Volcano Erupts With Towns Abandoned Nearby
Reports from Mexico City say Colima volcano remains active with lava streams and flames visible for miles prompting nearby residents to flee. Police in Mexico City record fifteen deaths linked to Priday earthquake and the eruption.
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City of
Mexico
Colima
Priday
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