Social and Personal News From Topeka and Nearby
In Topeka society circles yesterday a group of young women embarked on a day trip seven miles west of the city for a putting expedition, returning by night. Names listed include Miss Emma Dennis and Miss Lida Bergen among others. The Bohemian club hosted a house warming for Mr. and Mrs. D. McCray on Topeka avenue with oysters and gifts, and new members Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Reed were welcomed. The Nautilus club will meet October 2 at 1338 Mulvane street with a program on artistic versus stylish homes and motherhood education. Officers for the year were elected: President Mrs. F. Sawyer, Vice President Mrs. J. E. Davies, Secretary Mrs. Sen cur, Librarian Mrs. J. Lovewell.
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Lades
Emma Dennis
Misa Lida Bergen
Bliss Petr McFarland
Lillen McParland
Jean Frost
Georgian Wasson
Perle Latham
Eleanor Work
Martha Bradshaw
Emily Elliott
Fe Waters
Grace van Houten
Bohemians
Bohemian Club
D. ©. McCray
Topeka Avenue
Lowry
Nautilus Club
Fifternoon
E. Et. Cowgill
Mulvane Street
J. B. Daviess
A. C. Axtell
W. W. Bollard
Ds Club
F. Sawyer
J. E. Davies
Sencur
J,i. Lovewell
Opening Lotus party at Hudson's Hall in Topeka
A busy Topeka social page notes the Lotus party opening at Hudson's Hall with Steinberg orchestra set to perform. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned socializing, with multiple plans for visits to St Louis Albuquerque and Baldwin. A theater party and birthdays are included among many social updates.
Panic Call Over Harrison Visit to Aid Van Wyck
Oct 22 New York The Press reports Carter Harrison plans to visit with his cabinet and the Cook County Marching club to back Judge Van Wyck on Oct 28, risking disruption of Bryan forces. Western Democrats fund Henry George movement. Chicago mayor’s coming prompts strong George warrants. William J. Strong wagers Harrison will split Bryan support. Henry George backs the Chicago platform and warns Tammany ties. George says Harrison's visit won’t cost him votes. questions why Harrison should speak if not assisting camp.
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Carter Harrison
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George
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Chicago
Bryan Silver Clubs
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Harrison
Tammany
Ilinois
Twain
Miingis
Orr
Democratic State Committee
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van Wyck
Women host tea and birthday surprises in town
Mrs J A Hiyes entertained young ladies at oclock tea Wednesday evening for her daughter Mabel's birthday. Attendees included Miss Lillian Trapp Miss Katherine Ininche Miss Gertrude Morton Miss Bryrtle Welsh Miss Hattie Coates and Miss Emma Wiley. The First Congregational church plans a musical Tuesday afternoon October 26 at Mrs DP FH Parkes home 70h Bot street. Barney Leighte spends two weeks at home in Westphalia Kaw. A list of quaint inscriptions invites straw ride October 22 at 8 pm hosted by Al Belvoir Alfred Fellows and John Knox and others.
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Bot Street
Barney Leighte
Westphelia
Kaw
al Belvoir
Alfred Fellows
John Knox
Rush to Register Hits Record Pace at Office
The registration drive reached the $1,000 mark by 2 p.m. today as Commissioner Yount predicts about 100 names will be entered before the books close tonight. The rush swarms the office with three clerks drafting certificates while crowds press for last minute registration. Kepley forces are believed to have dominated today’s drive, working tirelessly for voters and leaving few unregistered.
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Yount
Kepley
Fever at Memphis Suspected Yellow Fever Case
Memphis on October 22 reports a single fever case with suspicious typhoid like signs. The board of health president notes clear sanitation could curb spread if proven to be yellow fever.
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Board of Health
Memphis
Tenn
McFerrin
Carter Harrisons Boom Governor Bid Starts
Chicago October 2 Mayor Harrison launched his gubernatorial bid at the second annual meeting of Illinois Democratic editors. Mayor Merrison was introduced by President A. J. Paeae and spoke on Harrison’s statewide and national political prospects.
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Chicago
Harrison
Democratic Editors of
Illinois
Meerrison
A. J. Paeea
Ee Ed
Tars Spade
Warerson
Battle of the Blas veterans hold Tincoln Post hall reunion
Survivors of the Battle of the Ble gather at Tincoln Post hall for a dinner and roll call followed by reminiscences. Col. George W. Veale and G. G. Gage organized the event and a long list of unresponsive names highlighted the thin ranks.
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Tincoln
George W. Veale
G. G. Gage
Betting 15 FEEBLE All Sorts of Odds Offered but Few Takers
Odds offered for bets prove feeble and untracked as bettors show little interest in a New York wagering scene. Separate lines list Van Wyck and others with varied odds, but no sizable sums reported. The piece notes minimal action across contests and markets.
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