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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1900

Page

5

Social and Personal Notes From a Local Club

After the ceremony refreshments followed with Mrs Manning entertaining the club at her Dome, before leaving for Maxwell City. Mrs Manning received a silver spoon token of refreshments from Mrs Wood on behalf of the club. Mrs McClintock is visiting her daughter in Kansas City. Miss Ivah Davis returns Friday from Colorado after a two month stay. Sproat and Eva Philip also returned from Colorado after two weeks. Jonathan Thomas will return from Long Island where he spent the summer. Mr and Mrs Sage of Cincinnati are visiting Mr Sage’s parents on Buchanan Street. Miss Elisa Miles of St. and Miss Jennie McCantey of New York spending the week with Mr Worest. Mr George Noble Jr. will move to Em. Miss Anns Harrison returned from a visit in Hiawatha. Mr W M Hopkins returns today from Dorado. Mr and Mrs A T Daniels have returned from Lawrence. Miss Lida Bergen is ill with typhoid at home on Topeka Avenue. Grace Curtis returned from Beverance to resume teaching in the city. Miss Vera has joined Bethany College. Miss Christabelle Sabine of Garden City arrived to enter Bethany. Mrs Mabel May of Blackwell is visiting her aunt Mrs G H Bowhas. Mr and Mrs Alonso Warde of Kansas City have been visiting for a week. Miss Magny Reece is visiting her and Miss Moore this week. Miss Maude Bates will enter university. Siem Cook and daughters visit relatives in the southern area. Wide Bush has returned from Social Democratic Meeting. Committee notes and other items follow.

Iver Trent Cities Mra EH McClintock Harry Weaver Kansas City Ivah Davis Colorado Sproat Eva Philip Re Seace Jonathan Thomas Teerrew Long Island Mrs Sage Cincknnati Sages Parenta Buchanan Street Elisa Miles Jennie McCantey New York Aye Worestya George Nobie, Jr Anns Harrison Hiawarns W.M. Hopkins Dorada A T. Deniels Lawrencece St Marye Lida Bergen Topeka Arcrut Grace Curtis Beverance City R. Mies Vera Bethany College Christabelle Sabine Garden City Bethany Mabel May Blackwell, Ox G. H Bowhas Clayton Groot Alonso Warde Magny Reece Moore Elle Maude Bates Siem Cook

Snapshot of Political and Local News Tidbits

A rushed montage of political notices and local happenings spans Kansas concerns. Events include the Commercial Club meeting, city council session, state officials Frank Nelson and Grimes on visits, and a Stockton teaching assignment for Iretan. Widespread chatter covers Republican activity, college student strife at Washburn, and regional party tours amid national returns and predictions.

Jubilant Democrats Rally After Maine Election Results

Democratic leaders in Chicago report strong momentum from Maine results with 3,000 to 4,000 approval estimates. Republicans face a regional slump, notably in Vermont and New York, while Maine keeps a favorable lean. Speaker plans at Fort Wayne, Indiana are announced but specifics remain limited.

Prohibition Train to Tour Midwest and East Coast

A Prohibition pedal train departs Chicago September 19 carrying John B of the New Voice V15 Cushing of Bangor Me and Oliver W Stewart Chicago chairman of the zonal committee. The itinerary lists stops in Missouri Dakota Illinois Indiana Tennessee and other states with meetings in Michigan Pennsylvania New York Maryland New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Chicago John B New Voice Cushing Bangor Oliver W. Stewart Dakota Indiana Kent Tennessee Witners Michigan Pennsylvania New York Maryland New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire

Kansas City Symphony to Play at Topeka Celebration

Secretary Anderson of the Commercial club received a letter from Howe of the Kansas City Symphony Orchestra dated September 1, 1900. It outlines arrangements for the orchestra to perform at Topeka’s celebration under a board of directors focused on concert improvement and ongoing devotion to their work.

Anderson Commercial Club Pooner Ree Howe Austen

Roosevelts Address At Topeka Inspires Civic Tone

The visit to Topeka featured remarks by Governor Roosevelt and other officials. The crowd heard calls to uphold civic honesty, labor competition, and national unity, with emphasis on supporting constitutional and financial stability while promoting American prosperity.

Indians Turn Out for Arrival in Yankton Town

Indians gathered in Yankton as a treaty delegation arrived at 7 o clock amid blankets feathers and painted faces. The crowd cheered the ceremony, marking a notable event in the small citys history as the party traveled with notable fanfare and anticipation.

Yankton, & C

Back Action Law Suit Outcome Summary

J Harmonson sued J Ackerman in city court over a promissory note. The jury returned a mixed verdict with Harmonson ordered to pay costs and Ackerman awarded a partial counterclaim. Court proceedings spanned four days under Judge McCabe.

J. Harmonson J. J. Ackerman McCabe Harmonson Ackerman

Bell Company Beaten Franchise Granted To City

An independent telephone concern wins a city franchise after securing approval and a payment to the city treasury. The decision favors local utility expansion, with terms indicating funds to the municipal treasury and ongoing service obligations.

Independent

The Latest Battle at San Juan Hill to Be Fought in Topeka

Realism guides Colonel Cody's plan for a grand correctacular reenactment of the heroic San Juan Hill charge in Topeka. He has incurred great expense to arrange the massive scenery and place it on the signature hill as in the famed battle.

San Juan Hill Topeka Cody Sinsiature Hill

Harvey Montgomery Hardware Wholesale and Retail Ad

Har E Montgomery Prop envelope listing wholesale and retail goods with mail orders, address 2 East Sixth Street, plus a grocery items section including Vienna Sausage Shrimps Clams Lobsters and other canned foods with price marks and product notes, typical early 20th century newspaper ad style.

Har E Montgomery J. S. Sproat Telephone East Sixth Street

Fragmentary note on combatants in a charge

The text mentions fighters from the Nisin and cavalry taking part in a charge, with Cuban scouts and others appearing. It reads as a partial, unclear report about participants in a military action and possible realist context. No clear names, dates, or locations are provided.

Aghting Sheme Nisin Cavalry

Ben Owen Named Washburn Coach in City Visit

Ben G. Owen, Washburn football coach for the coming season, is in the city. His home is in A City. He was for two years a Kansas University man and has brought both of the team here.

Ben G. Owen Washburn Mr. Owen A. City K. U. Mam

Mr Baird Safe And Family Ties Noted In Garden City

J Koontz of 1101 Kansas Avenue reports that his son-in-law Bal Bis is safe after a Gal- T announce made. They mention the family lived in Garden City and he was employed there, with roots and residence connected to the area.

Koontz Kansas Avenue Uis HT Bal Bis Gal- T Garden City

Real estate transfers listing deeds and buyers

Peter Schoenfeld and wife transfer property described as 13 Kiet 2 Kininave to A. Tr. with $2,200 consideration. Terry and others convey 79 Harrison Street to Oscar D. Wolf. Warner signs for $50 with four transfers dated April 20 21 25 during real estate activity.

Peter Schoenfeld Kininave N. Klein Terry Oscar D. Wolf Harrison Street Warner

Help for Galveston Aid Drive Amid Inland Efforts

Inland agents will receive contributions for Galveston relief as Topeka organizers coordinate with Chicago contacts and T B Dixey acts as treasurer for the effort. The drive aims to mobilize funds and support from regional communities to aid the disaster response.

Rock Inland

Relief for Galveston Sufferers Inquiries Continue

Public appeals and relief measures for Galveston disaster victims proceed as organizations seek ways to aid the stricken city. Officials urge donations and coordinated relief work while local committees report on early contributions and assistance efforts.

Cavenaugh Nominated Senator by Fusionists at Mankais

A well known Jewell County Irishman named Cavenaugh was nominated by Fusionists in conventions at Mankais to fill the vacancy in the district of erwell and Moons. The selection follows the death of George, who previously held the seat.

Jewell County Mankais Cavesauga Sewell Erwell Moonstien George

Unclear political bets stir Franklinsonny town hopes

A garbled item discusses a homeowner named Morroe and a likely national election win. It mentions Ottawa, a state committee report, a fire sell, Councilman Weber seeking to move a fire bell, and questions about locating the bell near city hall. The text is fragmentary with stray phrases about buildings and departments.

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