Personal Gossip and Historical Inquiries Mixed In
A mosaic of brief notes mentions Mary F Wilkins translations, Berson winning a botany distinction at University of London, and naval officers with a Lieutenant Halpin implication. Also noted are curious figures about Almer Dorsett’s head size, Leora Brasey’s yacht credentials, Sir John Lubbock’s distinctions, Mrs. Humphry Ward’s son Arnold, Goethe’s Sorrows of Werther in Japanese, and prophecy claims by Henry B. Fouthe. Additional items include Archduke Stephen of Austria’s granddaughter christening, coal price lists for Pennsylvania anthracite and Osage City coal, and a Labor Department inquiry into strikes, with completion anticipated next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Dorsett
Bickury Mountain Township
N. C
Leora Brasey
John Lubbock
Humphry Ward
Arnold
Goethe
Woerther
Henry B. Fouthe
Casophiat
Greece
Debates Planned Between Curtis and Scott in Fourth District
Populists and Republicans in the Fourth district push for joint debates between Republican Charles Curtis and Populist candidate Mr Scott. Petitions circulate in all counties, with Osage and Rossville signers urged to fix dates for October debates. Secretary Harvey of the Populist committee says he can accept petitions and challenge Curtis to mutual discussion in eleven counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cartin
M. Beott
Scotts
Gaya Ho
Charles Curtis
M. Scott
Curtis
Scott
Harvey
SoreKxa
Kansas
Dean Sie
M. Seatto
Osage County
Lossville Township
Jones
Rossville
Mer. Curtis
New Clubs Promote Understanding of Initiative and Referendum
In Topeka supporters discuss direct legislation concepts borrowed from Swiss cantons. The initiative lets citizens propose laws with petition backing. referenda require public vote on laws after legislative passage. Proponents say it gives direct oversight and can compel needed laws and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Switzerland
North Topeka mentions from Dover to Kansas City and local races
North Topeka notes residents visiting Dover and Port Smith while clerks and others attend races. Several locals travel to Winter and Pontiac areas, with updated work changes and a city case proceeding toward dismissal. Several injuries and a missing horse are reported among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Hearthburg
Dover
J. Stewart
Silver Lake
Lou Brockman
J. E. Crock
Vetta McLaughlin
San Marcial
N. M
Albert Tomlinson
Pittburg
J. R. Madison
Kansas Avenue MM
Kansas City
C. L. Heywood
Sia
Jesse Smith
Unies Pacific Freight
J. H Helter
BM. Exekiel
Union Pacific
Junction City
J. H. Holler
Port Smith
Ark
Tony Reeve
W. H. Evans
Peter Merritt
Turf Topics and Racing Notes From the Season
A survey of horse racing news notes includes new mile records, notable horses and breeders. Indiana claims both trotting and pacing records while Lord Clinton recently set the Michigan trotting mark. The sport faces injuries and sales as owners and trainers move horses between stables and shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Rowe
New York
Gideon
Daly
Henry McDaniels
Lucky Baldwin
Cleveland
Kentucky Carriage Horse
la Ross
Latonia
Lord Clinton
Michigan
Mascot
King of Pacers
Hartford
Edward Corrigan
Joe Murphy
Harlem
Robert J
Joe Patchen
Newcastle
Allie
Ram
Sheepshead Bay
Green Morris
Sallie Woodford
Salvator
Charter Oak Park Association
Maryland Horse Show Association
The Great Artists Tenier to Vasari and Venusti
A compact survey of historical painters. Tenier Gardener blacksmith turned artist. Contarini poisoned by rival. D Avante first optical illusionist. Caracci founder of the Italian school. The Ecco Homies and Mater Dolorosas from the era. Cranach linked to Luther with portraits. Bellini lateborn with improving work to old age. Vasari famed painter and biographer. Venusti copied Michelangelo in miniature. Benozzo pioneered landscape backdrops with lively animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contarini
D' Avante
Caracci
Cranach
Luther
Vandyke
Giovanni Bellini
Brest
Vasari
Venusti
Michael Angelo
Benozzo
St Louis Globe- Democrat
Motivational editorials and Good Housekeeping nods
A reflective passage recalls folly and memory where words endure beyond actions. It notes editor wastebaskets and the difference between praise and insult. It ends with a tease about Good Housekeeping as a cherished family magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Housekeeping
Odds and Ends From A Distant Page
A fragment list notes cabmen in Paris forbidden to smoke while driving and comments on various curiosities. It mentions the Bank of Japan with a 20 million yen capital and compares yen value to the silver dollar. Palladium is described as nonpolarizable and linked to C A Pallard of Geneva. the first Baltimore American advertisement advertised a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bank of Japan
Pallardium
C. A. Pallard
Geneva
Baltimore American
Quiet Rover and the Boston Angling Tale
Boston Courier notes a quiet rover, a young Black Bass Yeu, and a bait critique of rubber frogs. It mentions a Boston tackle store origin and a distinct Bostonian holding split bamboo. Brooklyn Life records a brief romantic misunderstanding with Miss Gotroz, showing a sharp exchange and a rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeu
Boston
Boston Courier
They All Do It and Other Vignettes
A mosaic of humorous clippings opens with Ahasuerus Hubbard missing a bus to the cable line, then a comic glimpse of daily urban motion. Jokes poke at social quirks and clever misreadings, from office routines to mistaken identities and wry wordplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahasuerus Hubbard
Cabie
Ahasucrus
Ahnasucrus Jones
Ahasuerus
Ciceso
Jiane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pope
Mary F Wilkins
N. T. L. Halpin
Wabash
George Meredith
Olvier
Archduke Stephen of Austria
Maris Tinmacuinta Carolim Margareths
Blanca Leopoldine Beatrix Ann Josefine
Rafaela Michaela Stanisisuka Ignaz
Hieronymous Camiro Katharina Petra
Cacilia
Pennsylvania
Lehigh
Scrantop
City
Frontenac
Osage City
Osage
Wenworth
I. A
Canon City
Los Cerrillos
New Mexico
Tus
Kangse Avenue
Wastisotox
Department of Labor
Department
Allon Labor
Congress
Mra Winslow
Mra J
Tn Ene
Peasonic
Jackson Chidree Satire Sans
Aya
Glens
Daford
Ghicabo
THE
Reren
North Topeka
Wo. Wi
Wm. Cowmus
Saturda
Tenier
Quentin Mastus
Odds and
Miss Gotroz
Iwne
Brooklyn
Bessie
Clara
Bossie
New Orleans
Beth
Georgia
North Carolina
Atlanta Constitution
New York Sun
New York World
Mim Kitty
Mr. Binks
Mr. B
Miss Kitty
Detroit Free Press
United States
Detroit
Kitty
Tom
Iidhy
Misa
Literary Society
Chicago Loter Ocean
G. P. Ashton
Marmont
Kan. J Ave
Topeka School
Seeaee
Asonic
Econd
Ida Gertrude "Russell
Scott & Scott, Proprietors
Kansas Avenue
Topeka, Kansas
Kans
Dapoka
W. M. Hord
Imperial, Aluminum
Waverly
Batman & Townsend
Trersvecin
Geo. Burglart
Willes Strickle
Quimcynt
Feras Kinley & Lannan
Jackson Street
St Louis
Heturn
Santa Fpa
Santa Fe
Gex
Institute of Music, Art and Language
F. P. Cleaves
Institute
Tenth
Topeka Avenues
Louis
St.Tdnin
Eelling
RowLexy i City
Topeka Vacuum Cure
W. C. Francis
Man
G’r
Gih Avenue
Small
de Witt
J. KR Jonns
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