Local Society Notes Highlight Leavenworth Visit and Dances
Friday's society items list Miss Lillian Whitelock and Miss Libble Haztlet among others spending the day in Leavenworth with Mrs Morton and Mrs Crang. They plan a stop in Oakland on return, with celebrations featuring dancing and music by the young group at the grounds.
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Mra
W. A. Morton
George W. Crang
Leavenworth
Lillian Whitelock
Mine Libble Haztlet
Mike Henrietta Jackson
Edna Crane
Mie Crene
Oaka
Card Party At T. C. Club Hosts Birthday Celebrant
Miss Hina Crane entertains EB acs disk party with Marui and Miss Tinvle Maciel, while Miss Beyretta Jackson attends. In Wis ta the office seat was won by Miss Helen Fhemonen, second by Olins elma, and Miss Pay Shreve hosts a sixteenth birthday gathering with a large guest list. Several society names appear, including Mrs. M. Hammate, Miss Alice Gordbue, Mrs. A. Robinson, and Mrs. Tew Bidwell, with travel notes and millinery openings noted for Kansas Avenue and nearby towns.
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T. C
Hina Crane
Marui
Tinvle Maciel
Venience
Beyretta Jackson
Wistsia
Helen Fhemonen
Oiinselma
Improves in Health of American Troops at Libony Washington
General Lawton reports a distinct health improvement among American troops in Libonsy Washington. Sick numbers fell by over 400 in two days with only one death. Dispatch lists fever cases and returns to duty, noting deaths of Private Frederick William and others.
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Libonsy
Washington
Lawton
War Department
Wrahintorr
Frederick William
Siuth
United States Volunteer Intry
Corpert
Waited States Infantry
Ninth Volunter Infantry
No Meeting Saturday At Lukens Opera House
A notice states no meeting will be held Saturday at Lukens Opera House in North Topeka. Senator W A Harris, slated as principal speaker, is called to Montauk. meeting postponed until his presence is possible. Also mentions dispatch of a company and troops to Mass March, and reports on Khartoum area gains. Frank Long opens new restaurant and lunch counter Monday, Sept. 30.
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Lukens Opera House
North Topeka
United States
W. A. Harris
Montauk
Hinsom
Rist
Ae Joeeting
Hestele
Arnold
Mteet
Aroaie
Harris
Pashote
Paria
Tt Ae
Frank Long
Fusion A Failure in Anticipated Montana Conventions
The Democratic, Populist, and Silver Republican state conventions met at noon in Anaconda to decide fusion. Disputes over fusion, senatorial election, and party leadership dominated proceedings with chairs named, committees formed, and adjournments until evening as unity evaporated. The Democratic platform endorsed the Chicago platform, Bryan leadership, and criticized war-time bonds while rejecting European alliances and territorial expansion.
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Ansconda
Mont
Supreme Court
Congress
United States
Leo Mantle
Edwin Norris
Dillon
A. J. Campbell
Hutte
Mantle
Butte
A. J. Seligman
Helens
Hogan
Anaconda
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Bouin
Leedy promotes Fred erick R. B. Dodge to second lieutenant
Governor Leedy elevates Frederick R. B. Dodge from sergeant to second lieutenant of Company T Twentieth Kansas replacing Flanders who resigned. The move sparks friction with Col Funston and Lt Col Littl as Sgt Joe of Company M pressed for Dodge’s promotion while Littl and Leedy push Hardy.
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Leedy
Frederick RB. Dodge
Kansas
Flanders
Dodge
Colom’ Funston
Littl
SA Joe
Little
Hardy
Salina
Empress Dowager Reasserts Control in Beijing
London dispatch reports the Empress Dowager resumes government after orders for Kang Yu-mol to depart Pekin. She will attend cabinet meetings and approve all edicts, signaling a partial restoration of the Regency and a possible Li Hung reinstatement.
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London
Pekin
Times
Kang-Yumol
Kang-~Yumol
Nowager
Ste Wil
Li Hung
Man Indicted For Watch Theft As Grace Elliott Bonds
Richard Tse Wit Mave faces a 4 o'clock hearing before Judge Perry on charges of stealing a watch from Grace Elliott, inmate at Vera Noel's place, and pawning it. Police booked Bell as a suspected vagrant. he deposited $50 in Ten of a Land, suggesting hunting qualities. Elliott posted $25 bond the night of a raid on the disorderly house where she resided.
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Richard Tse Wit Mave
Bfore
Perry
Grace Eliott
Vera Noel
Grace Eldett
Disorderly Houses Raided By City Police
Police raided three houses where disorderly women were said to rule. One hundred ninety dollars was deposited at the station last night by the disorderly element of the city, with almost the entire amount to be Torfelivd.
War tolls and diplomacy in brief dispatches
Two deaths reported at Pouce Porto Rico include James F. Gamble of the Third Wisconsin and John Early of the Sixth Massachusetts. Madrid notes liberal peace latitude while Spain seeks loan terms. London reports Rothschilds proposing 4 to 5 million pounds secured by Almaden mines after peace. Buenos Ayres cites Chill set five–day arbiration ultimatum on border dispute. Montreal honors Francala Marchand as Legion of Honor officer. Pittsburg victim Davin's body recovered. Ottawa and New Ore Bridge disaster casualty listed. Tokyo notes Japan seeks a 50 million dollar foreign loan.
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Pouce
Washington
War Department
James F. Gamble
Wisconsin
John Early
Massachusetts
Porto Rivo
Hearing Continued In Connecticut Insurance Suit
The case between McNall and the Connecticut Fire Insurance company against Commissioner Webb McNall remains unresolved. A temporary restraining order stays in effect until the regular term in November, with final hearings set then and more depositions to follow as both sides present further evidence.
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McNall
Connecticut Fire
Connecticut Fire Inference Company
Teeurance
Webb McNall
United State Court
Poster
Insurance Company
D. HR. Hite
David Goermyer
A. A. Horton
Connecticut Company
Overmyer
Thos. Bates
F.C. Moore
Williams
Wathl
Willams
Hay Discusses Navy, Peace Hope On Transatlantic Voyage
From New York to Liverpool on the steamer, Colonel John Hay the new secretary of state spoke on U S British relations saying no alliance exists and noting mutual neutrality during the war. He praised British friendship, commented on Czar Alexander IIIs disarmament and predicted lasting peace if the czar achieves his aims. Hay will stay a week in New York then proceed to Washington to join the cabinet as a naval and foreign policy observer.
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Col Hay
New York
Liverpool
John Hay
Court of St. James
Clarence
Spencer Holds
United States
London
B. ©. Colwell
England
Spain
Cramps
Sam
Tsay T
Hay
Washington
Champlain Monument Unveiled at Quebec Harbor Ceremony
The Champlain monument near Dufferin Terrace in Quebec stands fifty feet high with a French Chevre sculpture, crowned by Champlain’s royal insignia. Officials from Canada and international guests attended, with Lt. Gov. Sir Wilfred Laurier and the Joint High Commission taking prominent roles. The Marblehead cruiser and three British ships arrived, earning warm welcomes as Captain McCalla and his marines received nationwide cheers from spectators.
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Quebec
St. Lawrence
M. Chevre
New France
France
Canada
Wilfred Laurier
International Joint High Commission
Marblehead
McCalla
Partich
Semmon
Marlighead
Cuba
Old City
McCabe
Admiral John Fisher
Martinhead
Yellow fever reports and train service update
Louisville reports a summary from the New Orleans health board showing one death at Orford and exposure widespread. Five cases remain under treatment with new cases at Orwood and Taylor's station. Queen & Crescent notes its Shreveport east run and all New Orleans trains operating normally.
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Louisville
London
New Orleans
Taylor's Station
Bf. Hunt
The
Queen & Crescent
Shreveport
Hard to Sell Privileges At Topeka Reunion
Frank Ellison in charge of reunion privileges says only $600 worth of privileges have been sold. El-Ligon notes less enthusiasm among Topeka residents than outsiders and predicts cheaper purchases Saturday. This year’s privileges are far below prior totals, with committee sales dropping from $2,600 two years ago to $1,800 last year, and projected funds well under $1,000. Ellison cannot explain the discrepancy, but the shortfall influences the reunion finances.
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Frank Ellison
el- Ligon
Topeka
Concemion
Ellison
State Journal
Associated Press Report
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Great State of
Kansas
Curtis Flambeau Club elects officers in North Topeka
North Topeka Republicans reorganized the Curtis Republican club with fifty members at J. B. Betts home 1001 Quincy Street. Officers elected include President Frank Kessler Vice President John Greendyke Secretary Flaffe Treasurer C H Gilbert Quartermaster Frank Wallace Captain A L A Smith First Lieutenant R Filthh Cotk Second Lieutenant W St Marys. The club will hold Saturday night events and meet Thursdays.
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North Topeka Hepurticans
Curtis Republican Club
J. B. Betts
Quincy Street
Kansas Avenue
Frank Kessler
John Greendyke
Flaffe
C. H. Gilbert
Frank Wallace
A. L. A. Smith
R. Filthhcotk
W. St. Marys
Arrest at Bridgeport in Yellow Pond murder case
Another arrest was made in connection with the Yellow pond murder late last night. The second man is a Stratford fan whose name officers refuse to divulge. He is said to be held on suspicion only.
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Yellow Pond
Bridgeport
Conn
Yellow Mill Pond
Stratford
Authorities escort suspect after Stratford visit
Chief Birmingham and Detective Arnold visited Stratford and called Deputy Sheriff Stage who accompanied them. The party returned to the police station with a man in custody. No name was entered on the state record and no details could be learned from the officers.
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Birmingham
Arnold
Stratford
Stage
Sutton
Red Cross Work at Camp Wikort New York
Executive committee of the Red Cross met with William T. Wardwell and others. Two thousand tons of Cuban relief supplies were noted. Requisitions from regimental officers required before aid. Convalescent help must be supervised by the Red Cross. Townsend reported on Camp Wikort and Montauk supplies, including cots 1522, underwear 4.46 парт, socks 3722, pajamas 4253, fruit cans 22,000, oranges 24,220, 11,000 gallons of hygela water.
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New York
The
Red Cross Society
William T. Wardwell
Chas. A. Schieren
Levi P. Morton
Alexander Orn
Frederick B. Tanpen
Howard Townsend
Schieren
Ding
Red Cross
Sternberz
Camp Wikort
Montauk
Governor Leedy Skips Fall Festival Participation
Governor Leedy cannot attend the Reunion Fall Festival due to rheumatism in a leg and will not deliver the welcome address or lead the grand march. Secretaries state he may visit Topeka if able, but his absence could embarrass the queen.
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Leedy
Lorena
Lewis
Lewin
Topeka
WATKINS LAND & LOAN RECEIVERS UNDER REVIEW
In federal court Judge Williams heard the Watkins Land and Loan receivership case from Lawrence today. Hearing for further action was set for Thursday October 6 at Little Rock as representatives of English and American bondholders attended.
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Watkins Land & Loan Company
Lawrence
Williams
Little Rock
J. R. Watkins
Elias Summerfield
J. F. Switzer
Thomas Shockley
J. G. Slonecker
David Martin
Hoeren
Bosker
New York
England
Willams
Shockley
Horton
Martin
Conference Aims to Halt Anarchy Across Nations
Rome reports that several powers plan an October conference to discuss measures to suppress anarchist activity. The goal is to prevent crimes and curb propaganda of anarchist doctrines in barracks and workshops.
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Rome
Tralle
Local notes and social updates from Marton and nearby towns
Several brief items note residents and visitors around Marton and Fulton. Misses Clare and Hagdle Holman return from Manitou for the summer. Mr. Pinch of Monroe Street is recovering from rheumatism and can go downtown. D. J. Tinthaway plans to build a home on a vacant lot north of Bakers residence on Jackson Street. Mrs. Scere and family return to Coeyville, and Victor Council members are urged to attend a meeting on Friday September 2.
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M. Hammate
Hanvark Point
Ales
Walker Cérbafund
New York
Cora
Monroe Street
Ratilinery
Kensas Avenue
Luther Nellist
Atenlenn
Alice Gordbue
Mise
Wenretta Durkeon
Etiteta
Ae Miles
Frank Oups
Jaehaik
Dmt
Miltinery Pepnloe
of. Harding
Kan
Avo
Josette Deciner
I. Marys
Tapeka
Dizon
Barloetan
Lester
Sohn Graham
St. Mares
Bir
Lew Coalinues
Curtis Sisters
Kanes Avenue
Weercutt
Carl
Ban Lae
Berk
Charis
St. Marys
Pan Lane
St. Starrs
O. J. Sheffield
Colorado
Ary
Shefield
Sheffield
Lawrence
Aitlam Sharp
Canital Miewater
Yieithield
Marton
T. B. A Barrett
Coc
Walt
Fulton
HL Ars
Mr. Barrett
Clare
Hagdle Holman
Manitou
Pinch
Dig Methedasy
Kate Bouchner
Ainee Bawahe
Ainee Sundh
Amit -Apel
Enoch Segre
Scere
Coeyville
Victor Council
Spagee
J. Kane
J. Ww. Swu
Who is the Lady in the Karnival Knights Ballot
Tomorrow at 9 am a $10 prize contest opens to guess the identity of the woman on the K and KK button. Ballots from the Journal or at voting places are valid. A facsimile ballot is provided and the time of ballot deposition will be recorded by election staff.
Mystery ballot draw at local shops offers cash prize
Ballot submissions accepted after 9 o clock on Friday September 23 at Rochey and Snow Kritams Cons 8 Bacres or Akwotn and Sons. First correct guesser wins 10 dollars in cash. Guessers must wear a K K button. Name of guesser listed as a beauty. Frank Long opens his new restaurant to the public Monday.
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Rochey & Snow
Kritam
Bacre’s
Akwotn & Son
Frank Long
North Topeka Notes From Local Social Roundup
North Topeka gossip mentions Maple Hill resident HUL and Ralph Campbell visiting North Star grocery staffer. Harry Lokers recently arrived from 14 weeks away to join relatives and guests of Mrs E D Seni. Senior T B Reynolds was a guest for this column.
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Kim Suisck
Ralph Campbell
North Star Grocery
Harry Lokers
Mra
T. B. Reynolds
Palm reader Paul Alexander Johnstone draws crowds at Morrison Street parlor
The noted palmist Paul Alexander Johnstone attracts large crowds in Kansas City as he proclaims palm reading as an inner power beyond formal education. He offers no scientific explanation and claims diagnosis of ailments comes from within, with a fee of 15 dollars per reading and a nightly show at his Morrison Street parlor. Governor Leady signs two appointments naming Dr. Bulemeth Phillips coroner of Leavenworthy county and C. C. Stevens to the state board of health, replacing resignations and removals.
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Morrison Street
Paul Alexander Johnstone
Palm Xanly
Kansan
Leady
Lewin
Guede Springe
Bulemeth Phillips
Leavenworthy
Vier
J. F. McGill
C. C. Stevens
Severance
Dumptian
Felix Gouraud Cream Promises Magical Beauty Purifier
An old advertisement extols Felix Gouraud Cream as a magical beauty product. It claims to purify and revive the skin, suggesting dramatic improvements and removing blemishes with a touted ancient formula.
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Ee RT
Felix Gouraud
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