Topeka News Snapshot Highlights City Life
A fragmented Topeka page notes general holiday closures at Santa Fe shops and City Hall, Governor Stanley’s Wichita return, Washturn football photo, and local events. Mentions births, a literary entertainment, a Thanksgiving ball plan, and new business openings. Lines reference Arion, Grant School, and Topeka market activity with scattered addresses and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Santa Fe
Stanley
Wichita
Washturn
City
Oher Rebimon
Herbert
Lawrence
Wastiture
Aid
W. H. Wilson
Thin Mormar
Cranverites
Arion
MacMittan
Idethuny
Tonledet
Fidd
Jenny
Kan- Ses Gyerun
Topolilen Hall
Grant School
Tipeka
Une Bethares College
Ateease
Warsas Ty Oy
Deste Brooks
The Postum Story on Nerves and Sleep Aid
A writer describes relief from headaches irritability and nervousness after breaking a coffee habit with Postum Food Coffee. The account cites improved appetite and steadier energy, noting a past struggle with naps and headaches and praising Postum as a substitute with simple preparation.
Court case and social event reported in local notes
In a city court Monday a rent suit was relawed after a newspaper helped raise the required sum. A tobacco seller tore a $40 draft from Central National Bank in an act of misfortune, scattering pieces. later he recalled and recovered them. The Carpeters and Joiners union hosted a ball at 420 Kansan, with about $40 needed for couples. Joseph Waters and G C Cemens attended with others. music and entertainment followed.
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Somme
Union Nu
Kansan
Borachew Waco
Joseph Waters
G. C. Cemens
Jonneon
Wien
North Topeka Union Isnt Unclear Local Notes Column
In North Topeka a garbled column notes visitors from Kansas City and Lawrence, family visits, and social calls. The piece mentions Ms Sicilia Smith, Mr and Mrs Snirbes, Mrs Keene, and Margaret Carty visiting relatives and attending university events. A local football reference and various street names appear amid scattered names.
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Napess
Misa
Sicilia Smith
Onesutine Thames
Kansar
Te Snirbes
Manle
Maulicca
Topeka
Jules
Ope
Liclal Leven
Aes
Keene City
Phe
Ben
Kanid Iy
XZ -Quincy Strent
Mile
Anit
My- Rim
Wes
Syed Yolk
Kasiena
MES
Elimet
Margaret Carty
Bulleater
Ani
Sra
Park Street
Muah
Jonsie Myers
Roskville
Yell
Nisier
Pritay
Eit Guthrie
Eukve & Mpectad
Saat Bot Nariie
Waljing
Partnersvete Eveted
Tnt Iis
Conainen Fy
Serslee
Honeymoon Tragedy and Arrest in Chicago
Chicago reports a domestic assault case where Michael Sioynski, living at 464 Hermitage Avenue, beat his wife after their wedding, resulting in police involvement and a formal arrest. Neighbors observed a disturbance as officers questioned residents near the Twentieth Street station. The piece notes the local tension and public reaction to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael Sioynski
N'Erovic
Bert i
Sioyeski
Uermitage Avenue
Twentieth ‘Street
Wedding at Bethany College Prompts Topeka Society Notes
Colonel Edward C Littie and Miss Ediny Steet wed Wednesday evening in the Bethany College chapel. Ex-officers of the Twentieth Kansas attended, guests from Abilene, Parsons, Ottawa, and Kansas City. The ceremony featured Episcopal rites, palms, and white chrysanthemum decorations, followed by a reception and banquet with college and club members. The couple will begin housekeeping in Abilene after a Kansas City visit, while out-of-town guests include Mrs Steele of Parsons and ex-governor and Mrs Lordy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Littie
Ediny Steet
Bethany College
Ishop Sililepwugh
Nealoust
de Walters
Kansas City
Welcame Mise Steete
Diltue
Grace Curtis
Fiethany College
Aldn Coughlan
Mrs. Steele
Parsons
Brile
Groumn
Eoralind
Bettany College
Varsan
Hind
Topeka
Meg
Litte
Kanase Clix
Ablete
Galli Vmmare
Little
Kanga Pel
Latte
Ladies Music Club
Howard
Atchison
Hier Bhorer
Edel
Lange
George W. Crane
Lake View
Nautius Cub
Frank Merriam
Marsyret Sawyer
Lawrence
Cora McCullom Smith
Madonna of the Chair reception at Lincoln School
A Wednesday afternoon and evening reception at Lincoln School attracted patrons and friends to view decorations and art displays. Highlights included a Madonna of the Chair image, pledge of thanks, and contributions from local clubs, merchants, and pupils in drawings and writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
They Kingtas
Schuck
Goderve Snoch
Dir
Field
Princial
Diyre Hook End Stationery Company
Hich
Willy
Te Chale
Chaldean Club
Knights and Ladies of Security
Aire
John E Lord
Rober Steere
Mees Kingman
Davidson
Mlushe
Amnabel Tice
Franres
Alice Catlin
Bessie Tyson
Charlie Aevels
David Tyosgett
Iden Toe Phe
A. K. Thodgers
C.K. Holiday
H. A. Tice
Cartahan
St. Marks
Diet. Hivace Hal
End Watter
Wintler
Longtetlow
Willard
Chamberlains Pain Balm Promises Cures and Comfort
A chaotic mix of testimonials promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm for various pains with claims of long lasting relief. The ad copy cites a wife using it for a stubborn ailment and mentions availability from druggists, plus additional regional notices about products and a few unrelated items.
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Chamberiain
Chamberlain
Law
Hogietter's Semach Bitters Promised Kidney Health
Fragmented health advert promotes Hogietter's Semach Bitters as a remedy for weak kidneys and general debility. Claims purifying effects on purities, urges use with a revenue stamp on the bottle neck, and mentions curing stomach issues. The text is a damaged 19th or early 20th century patent medicine style.
Prisoner Goes Crazy in County Jail After Vaccination
Inmate Mike Christiansen, serving four years for burglary, went berserk in the county jail. Guards, Jailer Lawson, Assistant Jailer Parker, and Trusty Spratley restrained him after he attacked. He was moved to a cel and likely to the asylum for treatment instead of the penitentiary, per sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macermngs
Mike Christiansin
Sherif Cook
Tim
Lansing
Carl Lawson
Parker
Henry Sprachey
Christiansen
Malty
Forrader Lawson
Lawson
Pauker
Spratley
Christianson
Saylum
Fal Kiene
Valencia
Fuslonists Win Regents as Ely Loses Lincoln Race
Lincoln Neb Nov 30 The official canvas confirms fusion ticket success in university regent races with Wilkin B Ely losing by about 1800 votes while Edson Rich and Wm B Ely win seats. Supreme Judge results show Silas A Hetcombs leading with 3 4 0 3 20? votes and Prohibition ties absent.
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Ely
Nebraska
Lincoln
Nel
Dutveralty
Netriakit
Wilkin
Tepub- Heak
Mir
Holcomi
Silas A. Hietcomb
Tustom Sc
MLB
Reese
Walls University Regents
F. Se Tevters
Wenn Olin
Edson Rich
Fusion
Ieee Wra
B. Ely
Oe Seal Bilhwund
Alert Fitch
Kling Sanitary Pie Trust Targets New England Ple Trade
A New York Journal report says Charles Kling formed a trust with a New Haven center to dominate the ple business across the east. Kling, once a Brooklyn ple wagon driver, promotes a so called Kling Sanitary Pie and envisions vast profits while aiming to expand pie consumption in New England.
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The
New York Journal
Charles Kling
New
New England
New Haven
East
Kling
Halled
Brooklyn
Mr. Ling
Dremis
Wells Fargo Turkeys Distributed Among Employees
Wells Fargo Co observed its annual custom distributing more than twenty five thousand turkeys and oysters to employees and officers for the holiday feast. The gesture funded dinners and gifts to ensure a proper tone for the season within the company.
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Armen
Ie Sri Kystem
Gives Up Life to Save a Soul in Tennessee Letter
A private letter from eastern Roumucky state of Wolfe county describes a man who sacrificed himself to save his brother and a friend in a grim scene. The writer notes the brothers died, were buried together, and a private confession followed, while another man faced charges for the death.
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Chattenooge
Tenn
Nur
Rouincky Tate
Wolfe County
Frankier
Earn
Otter
John
Miller
John Mines
Beciner
Privet Wan Eiswened
Land of Graves Describes Ancient Egypt After Life
A reflective passage praises the Egyptian afterlife, detailing tombs, pyramids, and mortuary art. It portrays a landscape where every sight, from quarry to temple, centers on preparations for death and the journey beyond. The text emphasizes the culture's ritual artistry and belief in immortality.
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Egypt
Derison
Che Masoncha
Nile
Peris
Trans Saharan Railway Proposed Across Desert
A fragmentary 19th century proposal argues for a cross Sahara railway linking Algeria and Dunia to a port on the Mediterranean. It estimates a 240 mile inland stretch could be built at similar cost to existing lines, aims to open phosphite deposits and nitrates, and views the project as strategic for French power in Africa amid European rivalries.
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Ebeland
Africa
Algeria
Dunia
Free Country
Lake Toled
Bras
Mediterranean
Gatsm
Punts
Desert
Eost
Avout
Gttehilf
Saxo
Rvason
Sudan
Europe
Jack's Alive Game Sparks Fatal Beer Fire
A fragment describes a hazardous game titled Jack's Alive in which players pass a burning match around a beer stein. As the match nears the unburned end, a fatal explosion occurs, killing the participant known as Jack. The scene includes scattered mentions of sensational products and unrelated medical ads.
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Jack
Disappointed After AIL From the Ampolie Iurmel
A scuffed fragment describes a person named Harry Shalve discussing a college tour and a mysterious remedy. It mentions digestive issues, a mineral spring cure, and a claim of relief. An advertisement segment references DeWitt's Witch Hazel and cautions against counterfeit products, noting a baby with sores and a warning about fake remedies.
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Harry Shalve
Uric Acid Poisoning Prompts Kidney Health Warning
A period advertisement touts Swin-Goot as a cure for uric acid poisoning and kidney strain. It lists numerous symptoms linked to uric buildup and claims the product restores kidney health, proposing letters from grateful patients as proof. A reply address offers a free book and testimonials.
Embarrassing to the Young Man in a Turbulent Scene
A confused narrative describes a tense public event with mentions of a vote, a stern admonition, and several named persons. The piece references emotional reactions and social scrutiny surrounding a youth, a crowd, and implied consequences within a charged setting.
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Ot Atgiss
Rewsa
North Topeka
Central
Vrukres
Canton
Wbynk
Boosien Hietier Funtiyena
Sucda
Topeka Society
Col. E. C. Little
Edna Steele
Kansas
Abilene
Lagues
W. & Charles
Harrison Street
Cesta
Ryrio
Mayer-Helmond
Ies Muirrin
Beco
Mra
Mrs. Foster
Daley
Edne Parkhurst
Esa
S—Tulfo
Sweeeeee Lack
Schumann
Mefchans
Weldlinger
Parkhurst
von Dahlen
Foster
Ferry
Gaynor
Eaiser
Potatcim
Emperor
Funtress
Germany
Ome
Dr. King
Oheervation
St Lana
Sup Antono
Eel
Picasa
Squires
Wood
Hostetter
Fuslonists
Anti Dyspepsia Trust
Wells-Fargo CO
Portland
South Africa
Wnent
Reweina
Kanias Avenue
Besa
Sauna Ik Estes
Kansas Avenue
DeWitts
Elimer
Kid- Bey
Hiealiiy
Neil
Rumer
Besary
Kemovas
Joe Moth
Ana
Eiss
Gresk Jeans
Denver
Colorado Flyer
Freie
Oriearby
Saullrie
Mimiak Merly
Seatoed
Ulewetty
Dessilet
Genel
JD Tamms
Onieaen
Chivage
Telephone
Ats
J. C. Goings
Commission
Grain and Provisions
Tia East Fifth Street
Prival Ork Wire Teeth
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