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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1902

Page

8

Pretty party at Wichita hosts with autumn flowers and music

A Wichita social event featured a Saturday afternoon reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Church Derryman. Guests enjoyed dancing in a decorated ballroom, a drawing room and dining area, with a large list of attendees including Mrs Mra Mostleodte-Holmies and many others from Wichita and Topeka. The program included music and greetings, followed by remarks and refreshments.

Aline Harsiett Shanley Ces PiseRere Pettus Steintern Marie Wille City of Mealee Mins Dette Leavenworth Biv Sharlit Mey Ketan Miss i Bliss Hun Herbet Mine Jessie Bates Minn Lula Muirt Mise Aocray Mise Agnes Gasther Nise Fidietciun Misa Meade Filratieth Mraie Miss Skinner Misa Daniels Miss Veale Miss Quinto Sie Fay Quintet Mbst Trouteman Meenice Fuller Alies Wol- Cott Mise Iidie Stinetaker Lewis md Mr Upderval Ethel Davis Mise Campbell William Falwehts Lawrence Min Geo Civtle of Wichita Miro Ray Cumpbell Martx Kellam Eugene Ware Cipweary Mabsbexter Bir Laster Trenmett Maurice O'Rourke Jigies Bteviary Ham Vivian George Futaba Charlen Guiter Merle King Lem Motes Wertiaed Crofon Preachir Howard Patten Tem King Chirles Moun Walter McLaughtin de Mulva Topeka Mea Pilimeare Street Trenentien M. Darter Viade Capek Aldrese Becher Trewrener Peter Mbs Vida Aire Lida Technehener Wheente Sar Hartsn Purcell Lien, Arit Church Derryman Pheenis Thuessay Seyberth Washington Phoenix Mt. Puredit Blaenau Fey Gare van Tine Liseum Goodrich, Mich Kunkstellen Charmine

Local Notes on Family Travel and Visits Across Cities

A jumble of names and brief notices describes relatives traveling to Washington New York and Chicago for visits business and family events. Several individuals plan or return from trips to towns like Denver Morrison Ottawa Valley Falls and Great Bend while others attend gatherings at family homes and celebrate engagements and departures.

Sayn Lorimer Kaney Mr. Lorimer Washington D. C Richmond New York City Joseph Patten St.outs JR. Majore Chicago L. S. Woolverton van Buren Street BD. Beterley Ohio Maria Beard Wooster Helen Ott Morrison Dirrhriede Roe Mom le Lane Mire George L. Murfork Homer Bowman Great Bend May Dennis Mr. Fletcher Detinix Washington, D Mix T. Dennis Austa Cowan Valley Falls Mise Ababel Ray Martin Roberta Wasson Ottawa MF. Rikby Mra Kangas Avenue Abe Stenberg New York May Ward Hua Maene

Imperials Triumph in Dowline Series Contested Fight

In a tense Dowline contest the Imperial team edged the Baers Saplatoud with Watt scoring and Charles Went directing. Key plays came from Welt and Wallace as the team pulled ahead in the late stages and secured victory amid exchanged strikes and scoring by multiple players.

Ih Watt Charles Went

Woman Admitted to Asylum After Delirium Case

City physician attended Mrs Angie Hartshorn of Parkdale, domestic worker for Streidberg, after she was brought to the police station in a delirium like condition. She had ingested large doses of a nerve medicine, calmed after two hours, then taken to the county jail, with plans to send her to the asylum. Doctors determined mental disorder rather than poison, ruling the medicine nonpoisonous.

Duddy Poliey Angie Hartshorn Parkdale Streidberg Oficern Wate

Daniel Marken Campaign Rally Threatens Sheriff Race End

A garbled letter to the State Journal asserts Daniel Marken remains in the sheriff race, claiming earlier withdrawal reports are unfounded and urging full voter support across the county. The piece shows tense election dynamics and reader involvement in local politics.

Daniel Marken The State Journal Iene Danigl Maken

The Hottes Coon Thiste at New Crawford Next Monday

Ed Johnson stars in a scenic melodrama The Hottes Coon Thiste at the New Crawford next Monday. Fowt Rivers appears at the New Crawford Metter on Friday with River Tid AK and the Lost River Valley backdrop. The production features impressive scenery, a Mercia Tile effect, and a thrilling scene with two actors in the Millionaire Tramp sequence.

Negeoes Crawford Ed Johnson Joseph Artiurn Pherlay Artion Lowith Lost River Valley Mercia Ife Elmer Walkers

Coal Famine at Kokomo and Lincoln Star Debut

Coal shortages hit Kokomo Indiana as plants shut down next week with relief moves and factory closures. Lincoln Nebraska launches the Lincoln Daily Star, a new evening newspaper by president D E Thompson in a modern building. Season tickets for the home game go on sale at two dollars and fifty cents.

Kokomo Kikemi Ind Aleo Bing American Et Peny Lincoln

Trial for Snyder Hints at Residency and Statute of Limitations

In St Louis Judge Ryan's court the Snyder perjury case centers on whether he was an inhabitant or resident of Missouri. Prosecutors argue Snyder lived mainly in New York since 1980 and is thus outside the statute of limitations. Defense contends residence facts must be proven, with questions over Snyder's Kansas City ties and the exact March 15 to April 1 period.

St. Louis Robert Snyder Central Traction Bil Srydor New York Central Traction Kansas City Snyder Alexander Korth Wit Dees Coummel Ae Ryan Atle Jnan

Poles are chopped as New Orleans railroad strike spreads

In New Orleans during a night of sabotage the streetcars could not run after feed wires were cut and poles chopped. The company advertised for 1,000 motor conductors only locals reportedly need apply while outsiders are sought elsewhere. Pickets gather at stations as efforts to broker a settlement continue.

New Orleans New Orleans Railway Company Danta Iss Eapmereh

Henry Henry Wants Release From County Jail Over Violence Claim

Lt Thomas Henry seeks freedom from county jail claiming distress over marital dispute with Mia Henry. He alleges a past confrontation where a wooden weapon and pepper spray were used, leading to a quarrel that drove Mia to retreat inside her home.

Bulkley May Stay as Jury Rules Remains on Farm

The district court jury decided Thursday that Ralph Bulkley should remain on the land near Wakarusa despite a five year lease. The buyer, E. Henson of Topeka and E. Grimes of Onta, planned to plow the place after cattle were turned to pasture. Balkley, represented by Welch and Weith, refused to vacate as the sale proceeded.

Ralph Tulkley Bulkley E Henuison Topeka Tve Finer Wy E. Grimes Balkley Welch & Weith Garver & Laritner Hounson

CHANGE SIDEWALK TAX QUESTION ON COUNTY

Countsman Bergundthal submitted a question to county commissioners that could alter sidewalk tax extents in Topeka. The proposal uses current practice where sidewalk tax is paid by the owner of the lot for sidewalks along the street. The critic argues that half the lots in the block should share the sidewalk tax and that each owner pay only for sidewalks in front of their lot.

Bergundthal Mas Topeka Beachthal Lax

County Commissioners Hire New Engineer Named Rake

The court house crowd shivered as the county commissioners on Thursday appointed a new engineer named Rake. He arrived this morning to begin work seeking a scoop shovel, a ballet room, and coal while steam is set to rise in a few days.

Court House Rake

Lewis suit for damages against Moeser Brow

The suit of J. Lewis against the Moesers is in district court this morning. Lewis, employed at their ice making plant, earned 15 a month. He alleges a traveling crane toppled and injured his back and head while he worked near Hoddle Lee. He seeks 4,000 damages claiming the Moesers knew the crane was unsafe and that work around it was dangerous.

J. *. Lewis Lewin Moesers Lee

World’s Fre From the Boston Transcript

A fragmented passage discusses a proposed new town in north China, ordering construction after a ruler’s decree. It describes architecture, foreign influence, and a colonial base nearby, noting French lines, Chinese guards, and various decorative features surrounding houses.

Boston Transcript Newit Danny North China Nicholas Ark Riwedan Tehienen Geliman Teal Windawe Awellinie Aml

North Topeka society notes from local items

North Topeka column lists numerous residents and visitors with travel plans and small events. Mentions W N F Conkle in Kansas City, W J Matiern leaving for Pennsylvania, Mrs Musk Putnam heading to Kansas, Campbel’s return from Oklahoma, Mr Cortlay, Leach family moving to Indian Territory, and various dining and social notices at local homes and shops.

Perry Pictares Vick Latapette Inn F. Conkle Kansas City W. J. Matiern Pennivania Musk Putnam Kansas SM. Campbel Jena Oklabera W. A. Paxton M. Withersim Yeetering Washington Kin Son Wile Rerson Calico Cortlay Meg Martian Leach Jeave Txbiy Indian Territory Bee T.M. James Kanne Avenue Ars Chartres Charlie Shielis Tant Shield Win van Noes Pratt Kansay William M. Costley Ciye Simons Lone Guighter AteBieon Bary Starkent Lamon Mr. Simmons Oklahoma Mr. Coffman Traine Hargains William M. Costlets Argonauts Churien Curtis Japan Cacethy Hove Gert AdeLenio

Old Variety Show Attracts Mixed Audience In Chicago

A fragmented account from an old Chicago page describes a theater program with juggling and acrobatics. Performers include a comedian and a magician. The audience reaction is varied as acts proceed and the crowd reacts to stunts and stagecraft.

Basaan City and Return Fare Note and Train Details

Basaan City and Return $2.00 appears in the fragment along with references to festival tickets and train routes. The readable items indicate transport pricing, possibly for a rail journey, and multiple garbled phrases suggest amendments or exchange notes about fares, dates, and connections involving a station or railway lines. The text is incomplete but hints at travel arrangements and pricing for a round trip to Basaan City and return, with mentions of Banta Fe and Washburn in a historic transit ledger.

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