Society Notes From Topeka and Nearby Towns
Personal mentions and social notices from Topeka and surrounding areas list engagements weddings and visitors. Highlights include Chauncy Dewey’s fiancée Miss Waterhouse of Wheeling and Mrs Kate Devereux Winton’s upcoming marriage to Edwant Epps of New York City.
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Kate Devereux- Winton
Laverence
Edwant Epps
New York City
Troiky
Lathrop Butlene
Lawrence
J. MM. Chase
Minn Adaline Hunter
Milk Famine Grips New York City
Flood related railroad disruption causes a severe milk shortage in New York City with conservative estimates showing only about one tenth of normal supply distributed. Dairymen prioritize feeding babies, leading families to use preserved rations as conditions lag until normal supply resumes.
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New York
Young Phil Sheridan Returns from the Philippines
Lieut. P H H Sheridan of the Fifth Cavalry, son of a Civil War general, has arrived in San Francisco from the Philippines aboard the transport Sheridan after four years abroad. Lieut R T Haxard, noted for his work with General Punstin at the capture of Aeginulio, was well and promoted to the regular army.
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Phil Sheridan
San Francigto
P H H. Sheridan
Philippines
Sheridan
Just
R. T. Haxesrd
Reeullir
Punstin
Ageinulio
Death of Jack Willets in New York Harbor
A brief report states that a slight, brief injury to the neck caused the death of 18 year old Tuck Willets son of Howard Willets of White Plains owner of Hestherbroom, following an incident involving a local equestrian club.
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Jack Willets
New York
Tuck” Willets
Howard Willets
White Plains
Hestherbroom
Champion High
Real nourishment claims for Mi-o-na patent remedy
Rowley and Snow promote Mi-o-na as a powerful food to restore strength and digestion. They cite cases of long standing stomach trouble cured, claim improved assimilation of nutrients, and offer a money back guarantee if the product fails to deliver promised health benefits.
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Rowley & Snow
Hoviley & Snow
Jumping horse tragedy shocks New York hospital
A boy was brought to a New York hospital by special train seeking relief from a severe limb ailment following a slight bruise that did not break the skin. Blood poisoning developed and despite surgery, the boy died.
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New York
Willets
Found Dead in a Ditch in South Wilmington
Mary Koski, aged 20, was found dead in a ditch near her home in South Wilmington, Wilmington, Del. Investigators believe she was assaulted and thrown into the ditch after assisting a sick neighbor the previous evening. Police say they currently lack a crew to pursue further inquiries.
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Wilmington
Del
Mary Koski
One Convict Caught Near Prison After Escape
Salt Lake October 12 Nick Haworth one of two convicts who escaped from the state prison near Salt Lake City Friday night was recaptured today in a cabin a dozen miles from the pen. Haworth, starved and badly torn, surrendered without resistance. His partner James Lynch evaded pursuers, forcing night watchman Ed Oconnell to drive him up Emigration canyon before vanishing with no trace found since.
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Salt Lake
Nick Haworth
Haworth
James Lynch
Ed O'Connell
Barley Canyon
Emigration Canyon
Lynch
Fugitive de faulters Berman and Johnson flee coast
Manila reports Berman and Johnson, wanted for defalcations from the constabulary service, moved from Agia Negros Occidental to Guimbal on Joilo coast. They seized a large vessel bound for Cagayanes aided by one native constabulary officer. others dispersed along the route. Commissary money taken from the safe totals about ten thousand dollars.
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Manila
Berman
Johnson
Constabulary Service
Oterat
Agia
Negros Occidental
Guimbal
Ute
Joilo
Cagayanes
Commissary Department
Real estate transfers list parcels and buyers
Real estate transfers show McLaughlin et al to Margaret E Caney for 100 dollars covering lots on Lane Street. Orchard Place Lot Co. to W E Irgland and wife for 250 dollars covering two lots on Harrison Street. W E Corbett to N Racknor for 2000 dollars covering two lots in northwest quarter. McKim to 7 Long for 10 dollars covering two lots on Taylor Street. H Trenburnt to L Stephenson for 000 dollars on Quincy Street. Elliott and wife to S Slusher for 372 dollars on Hyde Avenue. Mulvane and wife to F G Swan for 350 dollars in Auburndale block. Knox and husband to J Yinx Jr for 75 dollars on Turd Street in Yeates addition. Mary K E Lakin to N Olson for 950 dollars on part of southwest quarter. Gunn and wife to Sere e Lauenin on 463 to 478 11 Street. Guthrie and wife to I D Torney on Jot 282 Clay Street in Young's addition. Stephenson and husband to S B Spaenbiate for 5 dollars on part of 203-12 end. New Hampshire Banking Co to E H for a tract in block 13 Au- Tee Seed J T lots 164 per Park addition.
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Taylor Street
H. Trenburt
Stephenson
Quincy Atreet
Elliott
S Slusher
Hyiote Avenue
Elliott Pins
Mulvane
Swanxot
Auburndale
M.D. Knox
J Yinx, Jr
Turd Street
Cant Yeates
Mary KE. Lakin
N. Olson
Southwest Quarter
Uaniin
Seree Laueniin
Guthrie
I. D. Torney
Ciay Street
Youne
S. B. Spaenbiate
Uw Rere New Hampshire Banking Co
Au- Tee
J.T
Physical Exercise Promotes Healthier Women Through Open-Air Activity
A London Telegraph piece argues that over the past twenty years women are healthier and stronger thanks to education and outdoor pursuits like lawn tennis hockey and cycling. It calls for more public amusement and cautious sport adoption to preserve femininity, citing Greece and art as ideals while noting Japan’s turf limits and warning against overstraining women’s bodies.
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Fife
Edwin Arnold
Imore
Downing Street
England
Japan
Artemis
Pallax
Palins Athene
Acropolis
Philas
Attica
Great Britain
London Telegraph
One A Day Coffee Habit Warned By Physicians
An Ohio woman recalls risking heart trouble by drinking one cup of coffee daily and resisting medical advice. She admits continuing the habit until six weeks ago when severe headaches and alarming sensations forced her to quit, hoping the remedy would bring relief.
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Ohio
Cotton Loading Resumes After Levy Dispute Settled
Levee work resumed after an overnight settlement of a controversy between screw steamship agents. Cotton loading along the levee on the Ree river had been halted for weeks and was renamed today following the agreement reached last night.
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Ucc
Ieane
Screwien
Mrs Lawson Aids in Recapturing Prisoner Harris
Carl Lawson and his wife aided the recapture of a prisoner named Harris who escaped from Topeka jail. Harris fled over a sewer, hid at a nearby home, and was cornered after Mrs Lawson alerted Carl, who tracked him to an alley and recovered the inmate who is now wearing the jail jewelry.
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Carl Lawson
Airs
Lawson
Frank
Harris
Av Tant House
Ms. Lawson
Carl
Two-Year Sentence For Robbing Two Indians
Judge Hazen ordered Russell, a one armed colored man, to two years in the penitentiary for robbing two Indians. The district court verdict followed testimony by the victims in English Port Water and sign language, with Russell identified by his missing arm.
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Fate Ruseen
Hazen
Russell
Portawatome
TEST BILLIARD ORDINANCE Suit Commenced Today to Determine Its Validity
John Walker files suit in district court against the city of Topeka to stop the license collector from collecting the $3 monthly tax on pool and billiard tables. Walker operates a pool and billiard hall. The suit argues the tax is punitive and burdensome to his small business. Washington cable recalls Commander Hubbard praising Nashville and reporting a quiet status on St. Andrew Island.
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Bowle
Emporia
George M. Crawford
M. G Harmmatt
Theodore Hagninatt
Major
Calvin Hood
Buntley
Mins Plottner Garst
Wichita
Sister of
Bethany
Louise Smith
Anne Warfield
Abtene
Lawrence
Theta
Schuyler Nichols
Trent Horner
Studio
Trier Street
Gertrude ‘Hiner
Cheyenne
Wyo
Scofield
Atchivon
Mis Sue Sharitt
W. W_ Mills
Detroit
Mich
Cleveland
Gecomisi
Crossman
MB Nickles
John Greene
Sa+ linn Therdas
Lo PL
Paxton
Colorado
A. A. Hird
Waller Andrew Smith
Filmore Street
Lon Davis
Kansas City
Topeka
J. H Davie
L. H. Parking
Lawrice
Colnby
Harold Colburn
Sra
Robert T. Herrick
Harriet van Amburgh
Denver
John T. Ehrhart
George W. Ehrhart
De~ratur
Harry Ehrhart
Chicago
John Walker
Lcense
Walker
Washington
Hubbard
Nashville
Colon
Island of
St. Andrew
Golden Gate Coffees and Spices Ad Claims High Quality
A short advertisement touts Golden Gate Coffees promising peace after a cup and asserts premium coffee quality. It claims Golden Gate Spices offer far better value, with a 10c can lasting longer than 200c of cheaper brands, and invites customers to browse other high quality goods.
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Golden Gate
Nickel Plate line gains favor for Chicago to New York runs
Nashville was sent there to investigate alleged mistreatment of certain Americans on a plantation on the island. The Nickel Plate road and its eastern connections are praised as a desirable Chicago to New York route, offering three first-class trains daily with modern improvements. Dining car service and meals are highlighted as especially convenient for travelers with children, with trains arriving from La Salle Street Station in Chicago.
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Nashville
Delaware
Na & Western
West Shore
Boston
Milnerabroad
Chicago
New York
la Salle Street
Adare
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