Howells Lecture on Novelists and Truth in Fiction
A reader recounts Howells speaking at a lecture on novelists and truth in fiction. The discussion centers on the novelist as moral educator, the role of realism, and the tension between art and truth, with emphasis on characters, form, and the reader’s engagement in a Victorian era setting.
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Nigel
Weitlien
Howelle
Mr. Striiis
Perrie
Mawelia
Taene F Ware
Migwette Exeathy
Toles
Ware
Europe
United
Howells Buble
Beleagurml
Powels
Cutrne
Yanphonr
Tolstoy
Woman and child aboard Santa Fe train to San Francisco
A Mrs Christina Jorgensen and her infant were traveling on the Santa Fe Cultural train No 1 from New York to San Francisco. A Swedish nanny accompanied them and coordinated care and transfers as they planned to meet her husband in San Francisco. The report describes the journey and the helper's explanations to the family.
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Christina Jorgensen
Santa Fe Cultturnik
San Francisco
Eripliye
Wu Eodnery
York
Sawden
Dresed
New York
San Francisce
M Western Union Mwesenger Bey
Primefivinia
Chicazy Tris
New York City
City Court Judge Controversy In Kansas City
Kansas City faces a campaign over a city court judgeship amid Leedy administration plans to unify the court structure north and south of town. The process, tested in supreme and local courts, centers on the salary and appointment of a district judge and the number of departments in the city court. John T. Jim remains a prominent candidate among seven, with Webster-Tulloch and others noted in the West Eighth Street offices as the district awaits a governor appointment.
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Kansas City
Leedy
Tewaus
North Gil South
Supreme Court
Edward Plechersis
Gouverneur Lerdy
Hebe & Dem- Fischer
Chasen
Yacaiveyie
Sudce Pischist
John T. Jim
Flacher
Webster-Tulloch
Cotayn
Abele
West Eighth St
Topeka Society Plans and Evening Weddings
Two society events highlighted this week in Topeka include the regular Ladies Music Club gathering at Mrs Kleinhans home and a small wedding at 212 East Seventh Street. Guests include Mrs B T Lewis of Mexico and numerous Topeka and Kansas City attendees. program items feature Handel and Bach selections with local performers.
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Johe Kidahans
Kiven
Fale
AeAe
Sara Oreneye
Handel Ata Bio
Bach
Handel
Paper Biles
Charles Kleinhaus
Smith
Jussie Garwood
Pleasant social updates in Hudsons hall notes
Saturday dancing party at Hudsons hall. Mrs A Bergen returns from St Louis visit. Mrs Mary E Whitten of Detroit visits W B Whitten family on West Eighth. W G Johnston resigns Santa Fe treasurer post to join GC & 5 F railroad in Galveston. Farewell reception for Johnston hosted by Prospect street ladies. First free season recital set for November 15 in W A rooms. Miss Pearsale Prescott manages KR Moore visit from Lead Cole. Duplicate Whist club meets at Mrs HP Dillons with a Chase compliment to Miss Chase. Mrs Dillon to entertain. Miss Mary Cornell visits Topeka with L S Woolverton. Miss Nichols returns to Salina from sister Mrs John Green at the Wiley. Miss Rieasor Colcord and Miss Myrtle Dillons visit Girard for weeks. Edith Mann leaves for the East for winter.
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Hudson's Hall
A. Bergen
St Louie
Mary E Whitten
Detroit
Miah
W. B. Whitten
West Eighth Street
W. G. Johnston
Santa Fe Treasurer’s
Galveston
Texas
GC & 5. F. Railroad
Joinston
Prospect Street
Sra
HP Dillon
Dillon
Chase
Wilkeshiere
Mary Cornell
Goshen
Ind
Topeka
Woolverton
Nichols
Sal
Ecybain
Ee Ebiker Bundy
Ghana
Prescott
Tor Colorado
Ells Feynantas
van Bures
Thalvenise Committee
Hiwang Aediainte
J. Hutter
State University
Henchingab Alerage
mAli
Emmy Ryan
Dietant
Ted
Kansay
Elmwood Avenue
Sfuim
Fagan Beg
District Court
Alludes
Enterprise Land, Loan and Investment Company
George D. Halery
Terioen
California Limited
Santa Fe
Ube Ers Tonio Company
Howawet of
Crimson and White
Pete Bes Ors Stuard
Las Beem
Ats Bean Howslie' Byte Stedman
Parker
Sieht
Eighth Avenue
Wert
Howard Bescon
Clements
Kansas
German Lutheran Church
Waesar
Mineouri Pacific
Motor Dalty
Cavert
Shawnee County
Wil Parthes
Frank Baynor
Supreme Court
Acre
Lms
Fullowing
Snus
Wy Lawrence
Tinsonforth
Ih Atchison
Higwautha
Merton
Garnett
City
Burt Seth
Tyre
Pythians Honor a Hero Laskon Whitaker Receives Reception
The Knights of Istiasill honor Laskon Whitaker of Company Twentieth Raneas with a reception at the armory corner Sixth Avenue and Quincy Street. Whitaker was shot in April near Apuilo, survived, and later served in wars around Malolos and the defense of Manila. A photograph was taken in Manila during the fighting.
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Knignis
Istiasill
Tunor
Laskon Whiteker
Twentieth
Raneas
Lodee Calla Company
Tydes Nu 1H
Sixth Avenue
Quincy Street
Whitaker
Apuilo
Topeka
Washington
Mapila
Cweotan
Tulujun
Polo
Malini
Martina
Malolos
Bieg-Pae
Big Grande
Manila
Butchers and Grocers Lead Kansas Reception Committee Banquet
Executive committee of the Twentieth Kansas reception meets before Commercial club session. The Butchers and Grocers organization files a report on banquet costs, with 33.00 appropriated and 170.69 returned, balance to be refunded. Donations covered cake and pen, others contributed. Funds to aid a pure food show in the auditorium.
Church Affairs Meeting At Topeka Deanery Session
A conference held Wednesday at the Church of the Assumption reviewed church matters before the Topeka deanery. Bishop Fick of Kansas City presided, with Fr Hayden and Fr Harrigan present among others including Cavanaugh, De Smedt, Wieners, Hildebrand, Metztort, Heer, Handt, and Nortonvill participants from Topeka and nearby towns.
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Nelda
Church of the Assumption
Topeka
Fick
Kansas Cay
Horton
Metztort
Heer
Blaine
Handt
Miers Valley
Bollweg
Nortonvill
Groener
Lawremse
Henry
Ard Shetrer
Oange City
Governor Stanley Receives Telegram From Ohio Leader
Governor Stanley this forenoon received a telegram from Charis Tick, chairman of the Ohio Republican state committee. The message says Nash's plurality is 5,000 and Republican majorities in Seth branches have increased.
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Ohio
Stanley
Charis Tick
Ohio Republican State
Enmerittee
Nash
Ee Republican
Seth
Strickrett Moves Studio to 312 Kansas Avenue
John F. Strickrett, noted view photographer, relocates his studio to 312 Kansas Avenue. He pledges first class work on short notice and will continue taking amateur portraits, offering his services to customers.
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Strickrett
John F. Strickrett
Bes
Kensas Avenue
Almateurs Aminus
Costomers
Topeka News Bits Highlight Local Happenings
A fragmented Topeka page notes urban activity including water supplies on Elmwood, street paving plans, and traffic safety. It mentions a German Lutheran excursion, concert listings for the Twentieth Kansas reception, and city committee meetings.
Union Pacific Wreck Near Abil Kan Nov Through Bind Freight
A freight train crash southeast of Abil Kan damaged several cars and injured crew. Details describe derailment and injuries among train personnel, with internal injuries reported for some and medical staff responding. The incident disrupts rail service with authorities and medical observers noting the event.
Center of Population Movement and Local Stores Adverts
Fragmentary text describes a moving population center and a transfer station nearby. It lists stores and goods such as carpets, furniture, chairs, curtains, and household items with sales pitches. Gloomy, period-typical shopping notices appear amid references to streets and local businesses.
Homeseekers Excursion via Santa Fe Route
Homeseekers route planned with stops at Ankenes Asizune Lostet nna and New Mexico to Texas. Tickets on sale for one fare plus £200 round trip, includes watches rings and whey mol cary eters.
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Homeseekers
Santa Fe
Tih
Ziet
Ankenes
Asizune
Lostetnna
New Mexico
Texas
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