Topeka Social Scene Highlights A Thimble Party
Items detail a Topeka afternoon gathering hosted by W J Rader with Misses Bird, Georgia Hadertz, Geil Vansant and many guests. Decor features palms and flowers, guests listed include Mrs W J Cennilf, Mrs CL Grease, Miss Grace Wels, and Miss Carrie Thomas, with multiple musical and tea activities described.
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Bre
W. J. Rader
Misses Bird
Georgia Hadertz
Carthage
Geil Vansant
Mies Itosa Kay
Buss Ada Beaver
Rader
Dr. Crane
Misa Anna Crane
W. J. Cennilf
A. A. Hayes
CL. Grease
H.W. Squires
J. M. Cleveland
Prank Cope
F. B. Vincent
Hubert Heath
Smirx
Davidian
Pateman
M. ‘Tramp
J. A. Kielmans
Crane
PC. Quintum
Leux
Kepley
J. E. Jones
E. Vansant
Otto van Schneier
Sire B.C. Nettels
Misses Daisy Husys
Julu Fordyve
Dire Ferdyes
Daisy Smith
Tressa Greenwood
Jeanie Cantwell
Kttie Bhlie
Hirdie King
Floren Lewis
Olive Lewis
Carrie Myrsick
Belle Welch
Senale Sien
Emily Hive
Jessie Carneoot Clarkies
Mudge Markes Claig Var Tacwt
Fannie Hemus
Dies ‘Tuttle
Ruth Cyiltng
Moith Dod Bertie Kyus
Laure Davis
Community Notes From Town Social Calendar
Local residents return from visits to Vancouver Island and Kansas City while hosting gatherings at homes on Monroe Street and West Sixth Street. Invitations list guests from Carthage Denver and Wichita with plans for dances, dinners, and a quiet wedding on October 17. Grace Cathedral auxiliary meets, officers are elected, and dancing classes begin October 2 with evening sessions.
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A. Dienst
Vancouver Island
Californ
TG. Wear
Kansas City
Air
Kansas Cliff
Ae & Going
Chicago
FE. Parr
Intrheen
Hotor
Farry Stiller
Fl Dorado
Mike Gitcié King
Fannytein
Denver
Jerry Suise Ered Radcliffe
Suse Georgia Radcliffe
Carthage
Bio
Mattie Methregor
Serena Pratt
Aiine Kibet Cockeeet
Florence Lewin
Daisy Hayes
Crane
Emma Whitmer
Whitmer
W. J. Mada Dicist
Marian Wear
Kansas
H. D. Deckarm
Genres Ot Wickita
Topeka
D. O. Nellis
Frank Wear
W. H
Kanne City
Percy Saith
Burlington Gentral
C. H. Bascom
W. W. Carr
Dora T. Sutherland
Monroe Street
T. G. Wear
Dousekeepins
Grace Cathedral
Myameh
Robert Freanurer
William Hodgen
Samuel Davidson
Eeese
Alice Cluxston
E. Wanty
W.C. Davis
G. LL Collins
Gertrude Wood
Emin Beronius
Polk Street
N.ctd
Hudson
School of Dancing
Importers Win Point Over Dingley Law Retroactivity
New York judges rule the tariff act of July 24, 1897 did not become operative until approval, so importers with goods entered before that moment can seek refunds of extra duties. Board of General Appraisers Somerville writes the opinion, citing wool imports by Stoddard, Hus Erick, Richards & Co. of Boston as basis.
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New York
Board of General Appratatis
Custom House
Somerville
Seserate
Supreme Court of Alabama
Stoddard, Huserick, Richards & Co
Miss Page A Diana Triumph in Adirondack Deer Hunt
New York society figure Miss Eleanor Page hunted in the Adirondacks with her father and a guide near Shelburne. She shot a deer at about 40 yards after steady approach and a windward shot, bringing the animal weighing pounds to camp for mounting.
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New York
Adirondacks
Eleanor Page
J. Seaver Page
Adiron
Vrousninett
Bog Iake
W. Seward Webb
Shelbourne
Rome
Pete
Dina
Fulton Court Upholds Moodern Woodmen Head Office Retention
In Whiteside county judge Bigelow ruled against Fulton efforts to move Moodern Woodmen of America head offices. Two injunctions by Fulton were overruled and the matter was sent to chancery for dissolution. The Fulton attorney argued for a convenor but failed.
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Rock Island, i
Whiteside County
Jude Blyden
Fulton
Moodern Woodmen
America
Bigelow
Horatio King Named for Brooklyn Congress Seat
The national Democrats of the Third district nominate Horatio King of Brooklyn to succeed Francie Hu Wilson who resigned as Brooklyn postmaster to take the position.
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Horatio King
New York
Horatio
King
Brooklyn
Congress
Francie Hu Wilson
Notice for bids on Bald Building at Independence Kansas
The County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montgomery County Kansas invites bids for the erection and completion of a school building in Independence. Bids due by Wednesday October 27. Plans and specs available at the superintendent and architect H M Hadley in Topeka. Bid must include two percent cash deposit or certified check. The school board may accept or reject any bid.
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County Superintendent of Public Instruction
Montgomery County
Kansas
Independence
Eald Independynes
Onler
Ie iI
Pollison
Bound
H. M. Hadley
Columbian
Dopeka
Bold daylight robbery shocks Topeka street crowd
George S Savage, visiting Topeka, was assaulted by two men who lured him to a house on Third and Monroe. He was struck and robbed of about 66 dollars and a watch. The culprits escaped. Jennie Parker and Zeke Butler named, Jim Finney believed ringleader but still at large. Police face criticism for slow action as detectives chase leads.
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Topeka
George S. Savage
Maryland
F.S. Savage
Advertising Department
Western Division
The
Santa Fe
Tyler Street
Mr. Savage
Gulag Gown Street
Kansas Avenue
Skvage
Fourth Street
Jefferson
Jefferson Street
Third Street
Third and
Monroe
Savage
Bla
Bite
Sivaggar5
Wicers
Parker
Jennie Parker
Jim Finney
Zeke Butler
Finney
Flane
Captain Wiborg Is Free After 16 Months Prison
Philadelphia reports Captain J A H Wiborg has been released from a sixteen month sentence for carrying on a filibustering expedition with the Danish steamer Horsaa to Cuba. A $390 fine plus costs, or $500 total, remained due but funds raised by a popular subscription, led by a local newspaper, paid the penalty and restored him to his wife and children.
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Bas
Philadelphia
J. A. H. Wiborg
Cube
Withers
Gelialt
Royal Exchange memorializes government on gold silver pledge
Manchester Oct 3 members of the Royal Exchange memorialize the British Government to carry out pledges to secure a stable exchange rate between gold and silver and to seek compromise between opposing views. A large number of signatures, including several prominent monometalists, have been obtained.
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Manchester
Royal Exchange
Berlin experiments with wireless telegraph by balloon corps
Prof Siphy and the balloon corps tested Marcin wireless telegraph, exchanging messages across 1 kilometer despite poor weather. A rail fare note lists Leavenworth round trip 1.67 by Union Pacific with tickets valid to Oct 15, via Santa Fe, and a separate air line schedule.
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Berlin
Siphy
Militares Balloon Corps
Marcin
Leavenworth
Union Pacific
Leavenworth Air Sora
North Topera notices and local updates
Community notices from North Topera describe tablet sales by Cromwell & Jeffers, visits by Mrs. Jackson of Kansas City, and various residents like Miss Ellen Holliday at 825 Madison Street. Updates include moves, visitors from Kansas and Pennsylvania, church announcements, and school activities involving the high school orchestra and local families.
Kansas City Carnival Seeks New Form for Next Year
The Kansas City Carnival plans to change its annual format as Topeka already concluded. Promoters consider replacing parades with an open air stage show for about 30 000 seats and launching a fresh program next year. The Karnival Krew will meet to settle business but major decisions await further study. The Home Products show and a proposed new hall exhibition suggest broader West wide aims.
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Topeka
Kansas City
UifHs
West
Supreme Court Opinions Listed by Chief Justice Doser
A Kansas supreme court list under Chief Justice Doser presents opinions from multiple cases across counties including Shawnee, Conky, Ellsworth, Atchison, Lyon, Sumer, Reno, Woodson, Leavenworth, Finney, Crawford, and Montgomery. Several cases are affirmed reversed or dismissed with references to parties such as Jacob Smith v Richard Holden and The Atchison Water Co. v Price, plus administrative actions like certified court of appeals. An unrelated ad note promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin issues.
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Supreme Court
Todas
Doser
Jacob Smith
Richard Holden
Shawnee County
HB. Behuler
Chester Collins
Conky County
Kansas Mill Owners
Etc. Insurance Co. Ve. Hi
Remmersberg
Ellsworth
Frank H. Price
Atchison Water Co
Atchison County
The
Carbondale Investment Co
T D. Burdick
Lyon County
Eliza Jane Wright
James S. Wright
Sumer County
Justice Johnston
Enos McLoughlin
Thomas Acom
Montgomery County
David F. Lewis
William E. Lewis
Margaret
Wertz
Gustave Albrecht
Reno County
Lola B. Raper
Wm. B. Raper
Shiwnee County
Justion Alle DE
Sutiit
John BH. Smith
Woodson County
Mildred M. Powers
Leavenworth
W. E. Kelley
John A. Stevens
Finney County
Henry A. Chapin
James F. Periz
Crawford County
Evjah Navle
A. J. Rayle
Tene County
John F. Carter
William Daughten
Shawnes County
O. G. Peters
DeWitt
G. W. Stansfield
Enueas Avenue
Monetary Commission Reports Incomplete For Public Release
Washington October 2 inquiry into metallic currency continues with a subcommittee reporting preliminary work to the Call commission. Ex banker Fairchild chairs the banking sub committee and a list of questions on metallic currency demand obligations and banking has been sent nationwide to bankers merchants and students for specific detailed replies.
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Washingt
Monetary Commission
Tin City
CS. Patterson
Obie
Prof
Lawellin
Chicery
Mr. Garnett
California
Sesetory
Call Commisstee
Heorstery Fairchild
Mie
Anance
Ai Atheis
Commission
Sequel of It Washington Mrs Sprague's Daughter to Go on Stage
Washington Oct 9 Friends of Mrs Kate Chase Sprague daughter of Salmon P.Chu ve famed war secretary and later Supreme Court justice were surprised by word from New York that Michel Sprague plans to join the vaudeville stage in that city. She previously attracted notice at fox hunts and paper shades in Chevy Chase and studied acting in Washington before joining Richard Mansielis company. She later married D F Donaldson of Baltimore.
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Washington
Kate Chase Sprague
Salmon P. Chuve
the Treasury
Diit
United States Supreme Court
New York
Sprague
Michel
Bre
William (. Whitney
Bo Wreer
Sbe
Meting
Sherry
Richard Mansielis
Aber
San Francisco
D. F Donaldson
Balthmore
Cecil Rhodes Illness Dims South African Market
London Oct 9 bankers hesitate to discount bills amid expected shipments to New York and a probable bank rate rise. South African securities opened weak as reports on Cecil Rhodes illness weighed on sentiment and trading.
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Cecil Rhodes
London
New York
Funeral for D L Lakin Set on Two Week Tomorrow
The funeral for D L Lakin who died suddenly of a brain hemorrhage yesterday at noon will be held two weeks from tomorrow at the family residence on First and Western avenues. Rev. Mr. Miner will conduct the services and the interment will be in Topeka Cemetery. Miss Mary Lakin, who was in Chicago at the time of her father’s death, arrived this morning. Leavenworth and return fare is $1.67 via Santa Fe. Peerless Steam Laundry ad mentions broken edge collars being smoothed by Peckess Steam Laundry.
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D. L Lakin
DL. Lakin
First
Western Avenues
Mr. Miner
Topekaemetery
Mary Lakin
Chicago
Weather and market notes from Chicago and Kansas City
Chicago weather predicts increasing clouds and warmer in the west tonight with unsettled Sunday showers and variable winds. Market reports show hog receipts, cattle shipments, and steady to firm prices across Kansas City and New York, with mixed wool and egg trends and a steady cotton outlook.
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Chicago
Kansas
New York
Howe
Shorts
Paris Surplus Beak Reserve Shrinking Amid Unclear Stakes
The Paris, an American steamer from Southampton bound for New York, carried about 3.216 million dollars back to the city as banks report a weekly reserve decline totaling over two million. Amid rate shifts and withdrawals, the market tone remains unsettled and several notes reference rail movement to Leavenworth.
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Southampton
Paris
New York
Tite
Hank of Breland
Inoriice
Derraley
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Social and Personal
Maury
Vefiormm
Thirshinaliow Town
Emma Barber
Lawrenty
Mine Ata Lang
Grace Wels
Otrar Purle
Sie Geersisa Wasson
Muttle Mradsnew
Carrie Thomas
Mite Grace Dilean
Lida Bergen
Jnaepiine Obereit
Feeie
Ely
Mins Fine Crane
Mis Ne Mureliotze
Toreenes
Heir Low
Dyalter South
Ber Howell
Tor Clenwite
Fred Messmy
Fiat Hestett
Ste Anchie Willages
Tawi Sibivy
Mart Wiletdud
Joe Morgen
Harry Moread
Ten King
Charlie Laverstrom
Guilford Dudier
Oscar Woulvyr
Tis
Cts
Charles Kies
Rand
Ayy Deeoter
Li Davis
Franc da
Pied Meponiuld
Haremon Iyus
Dilla
G. W. Stansciel
Greas Avenue
Miss Page A
Diana
Po N. Dollison
Captain Wiborg
North Topera
Helmball Pig. Co
Petare
Cromwell & Jeffers
Jackson
North Side
Ellen Holliday
Madison Street
Dudley
Kale
Frank Morsestauff
Charles French
Quincy Street
Misa Corallos
Roxeville
Gertie McCellen
I. N. Henry
Norma Fyland
Lexington
Lane
Miss Ryland
Judee Ryland
San Jose
Cal
Ernor
Statin
West Ath
Orticha Bette
Nieher
Kahan Ch
Oct
Creamery
We AL Minipati Misalon Co
Vokers Imrults
Tudska
Omer
Bek
Teadia
Sianhattan
Esa Central
Evers
Omaha
W. A. Michael Commission CO
WEO West Sixth Avea
Kan
W. Wickham
Principel Exchange
Nervier
Pernissing
Central National Bank
Kapkas
Union National Bank
Dupierce
Beo'g
Telephone
Lux Commission Co
Kansas Avecas
Kans
Jee Nations Bank
Battral Renal Banks Topeke
Bank of Comments
Kamane Oty
Tepaka
Acre
Returs
A. R
Tair Pavitie
Balam
Mixe Dela Daz
Weiling
Waterlaiy Towit
Arthur Massey
West Fifth Street
Norsay
Amd
H. Righter
Hansas Avenue
National Stables
Stiehrist Bros. Popra
Jackaoe Mt
Great Western Steam Dye and Cleaning Works
East Seventh Street
Rodiger
Missouri Pacific
Scott Accom
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