Local social notes and visits across Topeka and nearby towns
Kansas City visitors and residents populate the social roundup with Miss Mra and Z Bultim, Mr Hart Hastert of Fort Leavenworth, and many others traveling to Topeka, Galesburg, Salina, and Lawrence. Included are school events, club reorganizations, church arrivals, Washburn and Columba college links, and a court notice about a boy punished for an animal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra & Z. Bultim
Kansas City
Payne
Hart Hastert
Fort Leavenworth
Galesburg
MeHes
Salina
Tee Ee Johne
Serioul Breck Goidara
Leavenworth
Viata
Whitford
Virginia Court Pronounces Lashes in Racial Case
Washington dispatch notes a Virginia court delivering a legal whipping to a Black defendant after a trial begun with the phrase Fifteen lashes. The report cites the judge’s harsh ruling as part of a broader 20th century racially charged legal practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Washington
Rumor They Say In Vanderbilts and Rail Lines
A rumor circulates about a rumored merger or arrangement involving Vanderbilt interests and major rail lines like Union Pacific. The speaker insists on avoiding confirmation or denial, calling it a matter of principle. Wall Street reaction remains cautious as the claim is not widely believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Vanderbilt
Henore
North
Union Pacific
Singers Central
Wall Street
Lawsuit Seeks City Funds Misuse Probe In District Court
A mandamus suit to compel City Attorney Bird to file an action against city council members for alleged misappropriation of city funds was filed in district court Monday. Judge Hater granted an alternative writ of mandamus. The petition centers on the general intent behind purchasing a building and questions whether the sale and ownership details were properly handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandamus
Bird
Council
Uclion
District Court
General Ett
Ballars Cape
Yonrey Shea
Ie Fatoe
Ity
HOW IT IS PLAYED The Game of Golf as It Looks to a Novice
A Topeka man recalls a Canadian golf scene and explains the game to learners in simple, humorous terms. The guide describes grasping the club, swinging, missing, and the goal of finding the ball before dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Canada
Reunion attractions set for Crawford theater week crowd
Three attractions are booked for the Crawford theater reunion week with four nights of shows. On Monday night September 34 the farce Keep it Dark will play. Exidie Foy and Hotel Topsy Turvy appear Tuesday night and Wednesday and Thursday feature 3 Bachelor's Honeymoon. The house will be dark until next Monday when Sidetracked comes to Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Theater
Tet
Exidie Foy
Topsy ‘Turvey
Tureday
Thureder
Thin City
Topeka
Kansas Pampas Grass explainer by state agriculture official
F G Coburn secretary of the state board of agriculture received from W A Daweon of Iola a Sunfiar pampas grass product compared to the famed pampas grass of California. The grass was shown at the Enlil Festival two years earlier. Fr J Newberry brought the grass to the state house in Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Coburn
the State Board of Agriculture
W. A. Daweon
Iola
California
Pampas
State House
Fr. J. Newberry
Frank Brooks Missing Sparks Official Action
Frank Brooks is reported missing after leaving town without informing anyone. Friends fear for his safety as searches begin and local authorities consider next steps. The state Board of Education plans a special session to discuss colleges not yet aligning with a new certification law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
State Board of Education
City hall design prize sparks council clash over proof
Amid an urban design contest, council members clash over alleged collusion with architects. Mayor Drew sets a meeting as Elliott demands proof, Nettels seeks a committee, and voters award first prize to C. Holland & Co, with further ballots challenged by Elliott and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counciiman Ellott
Counciliman Nettels
Warner
Counciiman
Bay of the Place
Drew
Couseirman Betts
First Ward
Netwis
Counciman Willard
Bughes
Cav
Counciman Nettels
Irene
Arizona i
Frene
J.C. Holland & Co
Eliott
Lencon
Blossom
Burgese
Elliott
Veta
Arizona
Wereatt City Batt
Black Center
Drew Hil
Ealiott
Teves Thas
Leere
Etodian
Nettels
Netvin
Morgan
Bern
City Hall
J. C. Holland & Co
Fragmented council meeting report with heated debate
An OCR fragment recounts a town council session with names like Warner and Nettle, heated argument over a campaign or plan, and a proposal for a investigations committee that was voted down. The text mentions a vote, a motion, and references to council members and contested plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serge
Coloneliuan
Warner-Trat
Poe
Cy Sevntal
Wallois
Safearae
Biehen
Bitns
Hejland
Nettle
Toe Exiuips Miter
Welcome home cadets from G A R reunion tour
Cadets from Boyd's Younes war caucrs returned from Philadelphia where they attended the G A R reunion. The 2,000-strong crowd greeted them at Rock Island depot and Lincoln Post hall with cheers and songs. Major Hugh highlighted their ovations and travel to New Jersey Camden, the cruiser New York, and visits to Crimp's Navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Younes War Caucrs
Philadelphia
Rock
Topeks
Rock Island
Ladive
Emet
Linesin Post Hall
Ladiee
Cadote
Lincoln Post Hall
Clara Deisher
Georgia
Lincoln Post
G. Stuare
Onder
Rav
Jobs A. Bright
Hugh
Eald
Tamu
Fatiga
Philadelphians
G. AR. Post No
C Hiich
Stesbee Delongs
Maine
McKinley
Yourng
Cadete
Esther Kempton
Little Deisher
Mabel Eday
Neva Eddy
Emma Isaac
Ethel Laptad
Laura Longaker
Anna McArthur
Chaperones Named for Event by Local Ladies
Abbie Miller Battie McNair Clara Reynolds Viola OConnor Ella Stratford Ruby Stewart Irene erase She Clare Sanderson Georgia Boyd Satie Boye Batterton Pearl Carnahan Ansel Mamie Crawford Muriel Gearsey Mrs J O Connors Mrs H3S Boyt Mrs O B Halls Mrs Stuart and Mrs Belle McArthur act as chaperones for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Miller
Battie McNair
Clara Mr Reynolds
Viola O'Connor
Ella Statford
Ruby Stewart
Irene Erase She
Clare Sanderson
Georgia Boyd
Satie Boye
Batterton
Pearl Carnahan
Ansel
Mamie Crawford
Muriel ‘Gearsey
Folrowing
J. O'Connors
Boyt
O B Halls
Stuart
Belle Mcarthur
Topeka Urges Restoring Mail Service on Trains 113 and 114
Topeka business leaders petition to restore the Santa Fe mail service on trains 113 and 114 from Kansas City to La Junta. Postmaster Guthrie and the railway mail service superintendent discuss the loss of same day replies for Topeka firms. The group notes delays since the service was cut and calls for reviving the route to save time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banta Fe
Topeka
Diesemas
Santa Fe
Here
Newton
Guthrie
Railway Mall
Kassie City
P Taft
Aervice
St Louis
Kansas City
la Junta
Topekan
Emporis
Tolui
Leen
Kansas
Quaker
Fieur
Best On Earth
Whittelsey Mer. Co
Hackney Enters Seventh District Congressional Fight
Ed T Hackney of Wellington says he will run for Congress in the Seventh district next fall. He plans to finance his campaign through his law practice and has been a probable fusion candidate for a year. Clem Fairchild is seen as his chief opponent, with John Breidenthal favored for governor among local Populists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hackney
Wellington
Sumner County
Topeka
Hackney
Congress
Clem Fairchild
Summner County
John Breidenthal
Civic Federation Trust Conference Opens In Chicago
Chicago September 12 Tomorrow morning at 10 o clock the Civic Federation of Chicago opens Central Music Hall with Frank M H Head presiding Nearly 400 delegates from across the country are expected Texas Mississippi and Tennessee groups arrive along with Edward Rosewater ex Governor Crounse and others Bryan is due Thursday The opening features formal welcomes by President Read Governor Tanner and Acting Mayor Walker No program has been set beyond committee appointments and chairmanships Delegates anticipate southern and western opposition to trusts while eastern delegates may push moderated conclusions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Civic Federation of
Central Music Hall
Frank M. H. Head
Civic Federation
Texas
Smith
Mississippi
Tennessee
CE Snodgrass
Edward Rosewater
Omaha
Neb
Crounse
Nebraska
Knights of Labor
Tobi W. Baye
Francis 8. Fhurber
Benny White
New York
Arriv
W. J. Bryan
Read
The
Addres
Tanner
Illinois
Walker
Kansas German paper sold changes owners
The Kansas Telegraph, Kansas' oldest German newspaper, was sold by founder H. Van Langen to T. H. Pennekamp & Co. Mrs. Van Langen remains to run advertising. Founded in 1882, the paper was produced with help from his wife and son Leo. Also notes 18% sugar at Whittelsey Mer. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanass
Kansas Telegraph
Kansas
H. van Langen
T. H. Pennekamp & Co
North Tupeka Kept Busy With School Books And Visits
North Tupeka society notes detail Kimball Printing and JW Priddy supplies, Miss FAP Groshung visiting relatives, Mrs Courtney opening millinery on Thursday, and Margaret Canay resuming studies. Other items include Mrs Sw Meyalde leaving for Vikit cement, Bertha Rowley visiting relatives, and local residents traveling to Kansas City and Omaha. The old Lottery church meeting and multiple visits by Jeesie Atkins, Al bert, and Leo Witter are noted, with Tincher of Las Vegas writing home and community guests at 1019 Jackson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Priddy
Bulding
Fap
Groshung
Charles Adame
Jeffers
James
Ellinwood Woodmen
Blackwell
SW. Meynalde
Airedoko Nystrom
Kansas Avenue Church
Jeesie Atkins
Brother Albert
Las Vesas
N. M
Bertha Wiser
Kaneusie
Leo Witter
Stl Suter
Qhiney
Okie
George Tincher
Las Vegaa
Tinater Cereserly
Hureday
Goltrimna
Lenin
Benene
Peterson
Seaturday
Sire Jobs Nystrom
Jackson Street
Kansas
Kam
Marshalls Band to Perform at Turner Park Night
An evening concert by the Marshalls band is planned at Turner Park on September 15 for members of the community. The event invites local residents to enjoy music in a family friendly setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalls Band
Turner Pats
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T. Morten
Rechison i
Barry
Kankas City
Mra J. & Winn
Kunags
Aire Winns Morder
Laerith Crasforda
Thareee Chus
Otis
Ea Dhaabiee Weles
Ba City
Buday
Lucy Menborien Cane
St. Joep
Mise
Bowe Walter
Mixa Grace Lemon
Sais
Viet
Tsun Jagtae
ABE
Dest van Honk
Raw Ly
Cole
John A. Mose
St. Dures
Washburn Cole
Sculety
Ceotal Ce Pationas
Secretacy
EB Epic
Denver
Hellanthus Club
Churney Markley
Carbondale
Mrz
Wool
Mabel Fete
Mabel Mer
Peices
Oxford
Curry
Feests
Frank
Hertaly
Lawrence
Gene Ware
Sunes University
Mra McGinness
Salt Lane
Gene D. J. Wood
Paul Lennox
Columbia College
Colorado
McCay
Stampe
Becintorte
Mary Charmberlain
Frost
Joey
Tome Chamberlain
Fanny Leland
Dateniers
Ty Celina
Becker
Florence
Bradford Johnson
Meade
Kaylel
Van
Ayresndiain
John Busheri
Gaines
Gratch
Royal Baking Powder
Akon
Alton
Unies Pacific
the Crawford
Iols
Frank Brools
Frank Brooks
Mr Brooks
Whittelsey Mur, Co. Grocers
W. Sqetres
Washins
Whittelney Mer
Madison Teleeyater. Co
City Council
Ad. C. Holland
Dancera
American Society of Professors of Dancing
Oskar Duepweg
Terre Haute
Pompadour
Rew
Haven
Samloga
Wis
DF Bowen
Beene Kors
Pelayien Pestant
Gakar de
Haines Trax
Po Harvard
HariCord Srunters
Adalpla
Imperial Clothiers
Stetson
Deat
Folmer, Flogg & Co
Norfolk & Brunswick
Eagle Underwear
Shaw Kait
Dr. Wright
Robinson, Marshall & CO. Security Building
Kansas Ave
Chicago Trust Conference
2Nd
Medison
Tee
Europe
Tupeka
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