Recent Topeka Social and Personal Events
Topeka society records a bustling season with dances, concerts, and gatherings. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Hayden, and many others from Topeka and nearby towns. Women’s Music Club events and garden parties feature performances by local artists and visiting guests.
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Beton
Social Aftaire
Sutton
B Hayden
James K. King
AR. Lingarett
Stew
J Grey Thomas
Robiis
Gall Chere
Mui Joslint
Macchester
N. H
Harriet Lawrone
Ypallant
Mich
Hele Flutterly
Messen
Ben
Orewell
Pletenef Dennis
Washington
J. O
Ots Atlin
Jack Newman
Fred Main
Earl Williams
Edward Dennis
Carr Norton
Ausin Brady
Duan Low
E. 7_ Waite
Theodore Snattliger
Malcolm Gerrard
Seth Shas
Clark Dalley
Dave Sibley
Rank Cain
Hugh McParland
Frank Fardge
Frank Wear
Jean Tatty
Joe Wilson
W. S
MfcCiinick
Frank Shitden
Leste Gud
de Burkert
Punch Higby
Archie Willams
Ben Johnson
Bradford Johnson
Harry Senhook
Thin Frat
J. H. Wetherell
Gil Ne Teiabeaid
Kurtz Kellam
Will Mar Us
Henben Spivey
Dirk Rodgers
W. Fi. Gunther
R. M. Ruestes
John Pieaxwnt
Charlie Moon
Fraternal Day Plans and Horseless Wagon Proposal
A. P. Riddle announces fraternal groups will join the Fair Festival with floats arches and exhibits. The Kansas Workman editor calls for participation and parade efforts by AO O W and other societies. A Topeka man proposes a horseless wagon ride at the festival to raise funds and attract visitors, estimating up to 500 dollars gross with 300 net benefit.
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A. P. Riddle
The
Kansas Workman
0. W
Kansas
Topeka
Indy
Pastures Burn and Drouth Hurting St Joseph Area
Severe drought grips St Joseph Missouri with hot dry weather harming late corn and fruit, pastures burning and water scarce for stock. Early corn injured, fodder remains, drought described as one of the worst in years. drug ads close the notice.
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St Joe
St. Joseph
Atchison Snapshot: Bryan Speech and Local Happenings
W J Bryan to speak in Atchison tomorrow as Topeka area events unfold. Reports note Karlival buttons sold, horse show attendees, and local civic items. Multiple names and places including Topeka, Kansas City, Rock Island depot, and Santa Fe shop feature in the busy docket.
Topeka Woolen Mill Backers Seek $6,000 Start
A member of Independence firm McAfee proposes to establish a woolen mill in Topeka with $6,000 stock. Commercial Club to back the plan and a committee led by Prescott Howe and Paxton to arrange funding. McAfee, former head of McAfe & McCoy, notes the Independence mills produced high quality goods and a press headquarters is set up for state events.
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Topeka
Kansas
Eroyada
Curry Building
SG and
Kansas Avenue
H. A. Auerbach
Vinecent Kaczynski
J. F. McAties
Independence
Oakland
McAfee
McAfe & McCoy
Frm
Mc. McAfee
L. C. McCay
McAfeee
Mrr. McAfee
Messrs
Prescott, Howe and Paxton
MoAter & McCoy
Toperlary Goode
Colorado Midland to Remain Under Present Management
Colorado Midland will continue under current management as receivership by Ristine proceeds. Receiver Ristine returned from Colorado Springs to pursue reorganizing committee meetings in New York. He will stay in charge for now to verify counts and prepare turnover, with a company-wide recovery expected around October 1.
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Colorado Midland
White
Denver
Sept
Ristine
Colorado Springs
Colorado Midland Road
New York
The
Good
SENATORIAL RENDEZVOUS IN HAWAII AIMS AT ANNEXATION FIGHT
Report from Honolulu dated August 30 describes annexationists fearing anti annexation influence on Senators Morgan and Quay expected to arrive for investigations. White of California and Thurston of Nebraska among leaders slated to visit Hawaii and organize a native mass meeting to press Congress against annexation. An ex queen may speak. additional anti annexation leaders from the mainland arrive late September to study the issue, with steamer passages arranged.
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Honoluu
Vie Victoria
B. C
Anti Annexalonista
Morgad
Quay
White
Cal- Hernia
Thirston
Nebraska
Ha~waii
Morgan
Pet Usrew
South Dakota
Leo Mantle
Montana
Frank Cannon
Utah
Japan
Chiis
Empress Line
Victoria
T. C
Pacific Mail
Dorie
Yokohamaa
Biggest ship afloat sails to New York from Bremen
The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, the largest steamship, will depart Bremen on September 14 for New York. It claims to be the fastest, with four smokestacks, 22 knot speed, and 1,600 lights. The 1,000-passenger liner features four dining rooms named for William the Great, the Empress Augusta, Prince Bismarck, and General von Moltke.
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New York
Bremen
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Aecurate
Campania
Lucania
William the Great
Empress Augusta
Prince Bismarck
von Moltke
Hal lelujah Wedding by Salvation Army in Topeka
The Salvation Army plans a public hallelujah wedding in Hamilton Hall Topeka on September 20. Two Topeka Salvationists will marry, with Maj Stillwell of Kenosha Chiy performing. Admission is ten cents, with receipts going to the Salvation Army hospital fund. Dr W C Hamilton will lend the hall.
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St. Liuis
Vera Low
Trenton
Dorothy Firan
Danehter
Oktuiona
Lemma Shewill
Ars. J. Monroe Shoemaker
Clay N. Holmes
Elmira
Mrs
Lake View
Zora Davis
Morris N. Schiegel
West Sixth
D. Gray
Can
Kansas
Grave Willett Swayze
Indiana
J.C. Gordon
Copeland
Dorothy
Wilson
Atchison
Intma. White
Lawrence Bey
Gordon
James A. Troutman
Galveston
Texas
Martha McCabe
Emporia
Presbyterian College
AG John Harrison
Harrison
Lawrence
University
Grace Norris
Colorado
Mim G. A. Norris
St. Marys
E. Pribite
Ada Ghent
N. van Siyck
Burlington
Salvation Army
Topeka
Army
Salvationists
Maj. Stillwell
Kensall Chiy
Hamiton Hall
Salvation Army Hospital
Ford
W. C. Hamilton
Wedding Rally Aims To Draw Large Crowd For Charity
A wedding plans a large turnout described as a genuine hallelujah affair with proceeds donated to a Salvation Army hospital benefiting charity patients. The organizers emphasize community support and a festive atmosphere to advance their work.
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Balvation Army Hospital
Horses Battle For Life In Moving Car
Nine dead horses were found after a Pennsylvanian railroad consignment from Jersey to Baltimore in a boxcar near East Trenton New Jersey. Sixteen horses screamed and kicked causing chaos. some broke through the floor. Four were shot by a veterinary surgeon. others died in transit. the lot had been sold recently by a New York street railway company.
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Trenton
N.J
Pennsylvvanis
Jersey
James Cox
Baltimore
Harry Craver
New Brunswick
East Trenton
New York Street Railway
Bewitched the Pills An Old Squaw Spoils Pueblo Medicine
Sacha Fr United States agent in three pueblos investigates maltreatment of an aged squaw incited by a religious order. The old woman was suspended by the wrists until she confessed that she bewitched the medicine men s remedies and blocked cures. US cavalry may deploy to arrest ring leaders as tensions rise.
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Sacha Fr. N. M
Nordstrom
United States
Zunt
Rail links to Frisco via Santa Fe route
Johannesburg notes a railroad planned to connect with Kramer and extend to Bakersfield, giving Santa Fe a direct San Francisco route. W M Repine praises Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds, with free trial bottles from Swift Holliday Drugs. England alerts US on archists traveling here. Bucklen Pills touted for constipation and headaches. Merrill resigns as Massachusetts insurance commissioner. De Witt’s Early Risers recommended for digestive issues.
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Johannesburg
Cal
Kramer
Santa Fe Company
Bakersfield
Santa Fe
San Francisco
W. M. Repine
Tisklina
Dr King
Dr. King
H. EB. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Swift-Holliday Drug Co
North Topeka Social Notes and Local News
Items intended for this column include arrivals and departures, visits, and small-town happenings. Names tied to Topeka, Versailles, Eskridge, Manhattan, and Rochester appear with events from baptist associations to garden parties and family visits.
Market for American Fruit in Northern France
Washington dispatch from Roubaix, France reports a good market throughout northern France for California dried fruits. Demand centers on prunes dried peaches raisins and dried fruit in general, with strong activity noted by Atwell for the state department.
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Washington
Conso
Atwell
State Department
Roubaix
France
California
Cmn
Alaska Central Railway proposed from Tidewater to Yukon
A San Francisco company plans to build the Alaska Central Railway under Arizona law within three days. It aims to span about 322 miles from Prince Williams to the Yukon valley near the boundary. Promoter Col John Underwood leads, with backers including Jah Smith of New York John W Cidahy and B D Armour of Chicago. Board candidates include Senter Perkins and Captain Goodale.
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Tidewater
San Francisco
Arizona
Marrows&use
Prince Williams
Capper River
Yukon River
Boundary Line
Alaska Central Railway Company
Amphss
Col
John Underwood
Bar Jah Smith
New York
Eputie
Oregon Improvement Company
John W. Cidahy
B.D. Armour
Chicago Packer
Roma
Senter Perkins
Captain Goodale
Tw Board of Directors
Temperance Meeting to Be Held Tonight in Hamilton Hall
A temperance gathering under the Committee of Seventeen and Christian Citizens League is set for this evening at Hamilton Hall Seventeen. Senator Potter will preside with Cap tai Waters and others speaking. Senator Peffer will also speak. Admission is free and a large crowd is anticipated. Ministers earlier approved stirring temperance sermons and backed efforts to support the Committee of Seventeen and Citizens League in maintaining order and enforcing law.
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Potter
Captai Waters
Hamilon Ball
Comp Iites
Christian Citizens League
Peffer
Joseph
Waters
H. G. Larimer
Tom McNeal
Geo. MM. Herrick
Committee of Seventeen
T= teen
Citizens' League
Chased 40 Miles as Eugene Steams Into Port
The Eugenes steamer Hurene, once deemed a wreck near Alert Bay, sailed into Port Townsend in rough seas after leaving Comox. British officers pursued for customs violations amid a tense scene, with possible seizure anticipated as the vessel did not clear. An American crewman sailed toward Ratih ten days prior.
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British Columbia
St. Michaels
Oficera
Ain
State tax controversy and brief tabulated rates evolve
A Kansas era document summarizes state tax questions and factional critiques. It presents a table with year, rate, and expected revenue responses. In Soda Springs Idaho citizens react to coal finds four meters from town, signaling promising quality.
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Aforrix
Hase
Cosi
Sods Springs
Pocatetlo
Ida
Soda Springs
Dragglaus
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Bexutno
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Metcalf
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Fr. Shubert
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Fight Make
Committee of Fifteen
Buckino
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W. J. Bryan
Dave Mulvane
Chiccaro
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Klondike
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Burlingame
C. Papenes
Stryker
Great Bend
J. N. Ury
Fort Spott
Hamilton Hall
Charles Curtis
W. Dom
Capt A. M. Fuller
Marstal
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Kansas Creamery
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Rock Island
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Dick Rogers
A. K. Rodgers
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L. D. Whittemore
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Democratic State Central Committee
Mot Topeke
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Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
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M.S. Evans
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W. M. Costley
St Louis
Alta Taylor
Malden
W. H Hutchinson
Eskridge
Buptist Association
Ena
Cromwell & Jeffers
Hi. C. Miner
West Nin Street
John Kemp
Foltxr
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Caldwell
SA Harrison Street
Jessie Perkins
Jennie Eress
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John Spear
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Cora L. V. Richiord
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Roann
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Rochester
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Church Lawn
Jemima
Shawnee Council No. & K
W. A. Hoff
A. Clark
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M. A. Bwitt
Mra Kaser
J. A. McGrew
C. Kaser
J. M. Brown
Sentinel
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W. A. Stover
Christ Hospital
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Menoken
Tun Wan
Jatin Bradbury
Mra
EB. G. Robinson
Hila
Lissie Woodburn
May Resin
Blatebaker
May Ward
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