Local Social Notes From North Topeka And Nearby Towns
Readers report visits and gatherings across North Topeka Horton Grantville Hoyt and surrounding communities. Miss Susie Firner celebrated a birthday with friends while Miss Anna Nystrom heads to Chicago for a Swedish Baptist church anniversary trip. Local businesses add staff and box parties plan outings to see the Sultan of Sulu. A typhoid concern touches Maurice Bywater’s family, and a sewing tea will be held at a local residence amid preparations for winter work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Volune
Kimball Printing Co
North
Kansas Ave
C. A. Bparks
Bartay
Horton
W. W. Revion
Grantville
Was & Topela
S_L Courtey
W. MM. Clime
Hoyt
W. EB Rippetoe
Lilie Bryan
Mies
Elmoot Friends
Courtney
Booth Side Store
Fort Miley
Lillian ‘Todd
Jercy C. Springstead
Anna Nystrom
Chicago
Swedish Baptist Church
Jane Kearns
Kahoka
Quincy
Ill
Victor Council
Grantville Lodge
Misa Susie Firner
Central Avenue
W. M. Philburn
Topeka Avenue
Maver
Tve Bleces
Mabel Cuse
Maggie ‘McDonald
Thomas Bitter
Ohio
M Bretta Ritter
North Topeka
J. Courtney
Mise Elizabeth Laimbert
Misa Mildred Phil Ups
Mise Edne Beam
Rome
van Buren
Spain
Getao
Germany
Frances Brows
Yimes Whitcomb Riley
Police Jottings and Drunk Castoffs in Topeka
A Topeka police round today details drunks fined and minor crimes. William Jenkins named for a pistol theft after a shopkeeper showed him a gun he planned to buy for a friend. gun recovered in a replevin action. Other notes include a buggy accident injuring Otto Kuhle, and Patrolman Darby’s dramatic ladder ascent catching a burglar near Crawford Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jenkins
Elliott
Colt
George Haus
Haus
Jenkins
D. Copland
Aptist
Mr. Billote
Mami
Fred_Ross
Ross
Pavey
Haas
Marshal Stone Street
Otto Kuhle
Silverplate
Fifth
Buchanas
Darby
Crawford Opera House
Crawford
Prisoners and Naval Officers Return on Transport Solace
The transport Solace arrived from Manila with 209 bluejackets 30 prisoners and 142 marines aboard. Among the prisoners are marines recently court martialed for subordination at Guam. Mrs S Eaton Schroeder wife of Guam governor arrived en route to Washington with her children. Governor Schroeder remained and may be relieved by Capt Seward. The Solace carried 20 graduates of the U S Naval Academy class of 1899 who have seen active service in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Solace
Finger
Asiatic Squadron
Ely
Manila
Guam
Sko
Dt Wikk
Eaton Schroeder
mid-Pacific
Washington, D. C
Schroeder
Seward
U. S. S. Supply
Philippines
W. C. Wood
L. 8. Fischer
Basco
Simar
Annapolis
W. R. Shoemaker
A Cat's Intelligence Refuses Coffee and Embraces Postum
Mrs. Alice Gould of Maywood Illinois testifies that coffee made her run down and nervous. She switched to Postum Food Coffee and six months later reports better health and weight. The family notes the cat also refuses coffee and favors Postum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gould
Maywood, Til
Service crews honored for gallant actions in Pacific operations
Wounded Ensign J K Stig, son of Cyrene commander Taussix, among Gallantry medal recipients. Lt J B Rewiswan nearly suffocated aboard a lifeboat during a typhoon near Manila Bay. Lt W B Figtcher, CO of USS Quile, cited for varied service in the north Taizon and southern Mindanao. Ensign Morrison and others praised for duty across gunboats and telegraph work as returning naval officers, including commandants at Cavite and Pompangan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yates
Nee Hon
J. K. Stig
Clase
Enign
F. Morrison
M. KK. Johnson
Cavite
M. M. Taylor
U. S . Pompamgan
M. Duncan
CH Fischer
J. Greenadale
C_ W. Cole
Caapaiea
Reynolds
Kentucky
J.T. Smith
New Orleans
H. P. Huse
Villalobos
Rodman
Corbett in Talks on Meg Davern Bout Bids
Cincinnati Sept 22 A telephone conference between Corbett and manager Sam Harris led to bids for a twenty round fight with Meg Davern open until November 1 with the December date to be set by clubs and fighters. Corbett, short of money, expects to box again sooner or later. Harris offered Corbett a benefit with Terry and Hughey Harris likely to appear. Plans for the benefit not fixed. it may be held in Cincinnati. McGovern heads to Louisville with a variety show next week. Corbett has no firm plans yet and may leave town soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Corbett
Sam Harris
Meg Davern
Emery
Nat
Terry
Hughey
McGovern
Louisville
Fragmentary Foreign Loan Plans Mentioned by The Daily Mall
Fragmented OCR text mentions a mainland loan pending two to three years, with a $500,000,000 sum and timing tied to trade extension. It references taxes on mining profits, additional revenue measures, and various unclear references to governance and finance.
Dover electric line project gains Topeka interest
The Dover electric railway proposal remains active with a bonding and mortgage company of Topeka in talks with Topeka capitalists who run suburban western railways. Negotiations aim to form a company to complete the line, with strong local backing and possible township aid. The project would aid farmers and serve as a feeder to Topeka, drawing support from the Commercial Club and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Topeka
Boxton
Weat
Commercial Club
Akron Trolley Car Strikes Pole Injuring Passengers
An Akron Kent electric trolley jumped the track in Kent early today and struck a telephone pole. A dozen passengers were aboard with several injured. Notably injured were Ina Be Replogle and Mine Lottie Einhte. Almie Herriff of Kent was bruised and cut. The accident occurred as the car left its route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Xen & Ravenna
Kent
Kaes
Lottie
Almie Herriff
County Officers Cite Friend as Source of Item
County officers say the item was placed by a friend of the woman, noting no other suspects or motives are disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womsa
Society notes fill week with visits and greetings
A lively society page lists many social engagements and visits. Mrs. Minnie Denary of Washington hosts a party with guests including Miss Bruma and Mr. Earl Case. The Good Government club meets Tuesday at Dr. Lana Bhore's with an address by Miss Helen Kimber. Tolene club members entertain next Monday in honor of Miss Reina Milica. Various residents plan trips to Eureka Lake, Kansas City, and California while others return from New York and Philadelphia trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arta
Eearday
Wis
Minnie Denary
Washington
Bruma
Earl Case
Guy Adams
Charten Elliott
Fletcher Dennis
Good Government Club
D. K. Lana- Bhore
Mien
Helen Kimber
Will Clouser
Ralph Clouser
Tolene Club
Mins Reina
Milica
C Ww. Lareo
Dallas
Texas
Mira
Thompron
Harry Ashby
Herbert
George Crawford
Arthur Capper
Stra
Weal
Eureka Lake
Louise Willis
Ofafexte
W. J. Black
William Eugene Stanley
Kansas City
James L King
Mise Emilie King Art
New Ys Washington
Pennsylvania
Frank P. MacLennan
New York
Earl Cane
J. B. Grinwold
Brxcelsior Springs
Mary Harriet Stanley
Wichita
Alice Rossington
Mins Filta O'Connor
Kangan Ciy
Albert W. Beltze
Denver
Col
Clay Street
F. F. Rickesbacker
Chicago
Colorado
Charles F. Sheffield
California
Lulu Vogel
Atlee Irene At ‘Neil
Elfra. Sumbler
Renubke City
Mae Pryor
Joe Smether
Land
Trunk of William Hooper Young opened in murder case
Blood stained clothing and a blood smeared blade found in the trunk of William Hooper Young at police headquarters. Evidence suggests the suspect washed blood from trousers and hid items from the victim’s apartment, with a pepper odor noted in his possession. Authorities report all missing articles from Young’s rooms recovered in the trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wiliam Hooper Young
Anna
Pulitzer
Young
Salomon
First Street
Hoboken
Garing
Derby
Conn
Titus
Unclear OCR Fragment on Tax Increase Referendum
Fragmentary OCR text shows a debate over a proposed increase to a low onionist rate and mentions individuals such as G. Johnson of Penit Kan. The readable parts indicate opposition to higher assessments and references to Woodmen and indignant residents. No clear event, date, or outcome is ascertainable.
Commander reports troop exchange by naval guard routes
Secretary of the Navy confirms transport of about 3,000 Panamanian troops from Panama to Colon in each direction without arms, escorted by American naval forces. arms and ammunition moved separately by naval guard, preserving transit safety and free movement for other passengers and freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eritiger
Cincinnati
Chien
United States Guards
Panama
Colon
New Crawford to Host Dramatic Show Tomorrow
Dramatic event advertised with colorful, if garbled, notes promising beautiful costumes and thrilling scenes. The tale centers on a heroine pursued amid excitement, affecting a father on the board of trade and his gambling ways, with sale prices listed as 1, 2 1/2, 60 and 7 cents.
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Biafra Stent Eea Nek
Sk Ulltven Hue Engs
We One
Lina
Hale Emery
Eine Tetarie
Bart Barton
Ps Pomutual Wey
Diay
Woran
Crawford
Board of Trade
Michican Avenue
Beasts and Hirde in America Compared To English Myths
In revi 2 book English readers warned against applying the same names to different beasts. The author notes the danger of misreading robin as domestic and American thrush as red breasted. An example contrasts English robin and American thrush with vivid color notes and misapplied labels. Archbishop Guidi and Sir Wilfrid Laurier had audiences with the pope and private audiences for Laurier and Lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hide
England
United States
Robins
Wendell Holmes
Tobin Redbreasts
Brecka
Rome
Guidi
Philppine Tands
Pather O'Connor
San Silvestre
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
England's Physic Garden and Cadogan's aged plot tale
Fragmentary OCR hints at a historic garden in England linked to Cadogan and a venerable site. Mentions of the Physic Garden and Payal Garden appear alongside references to dates, ownership, and ground use. Specific facts remain unclear due to garbled text but center on a historic garden provenance and custodians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Payal
Lara
Cadogan
Mark
Reward Offered for Elmer Frasier Escape from Topeka Asylum
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the apprehension and return of Elmer L. Frasier who escaped from the Insane Asylum at Topeka Kansas on September 17 1902. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer L. Frasier
Topeka
Kansas
Fragmentary note on garden, school of medicine, and reign visit
Fragmented OCR text describes a garden used as a school of medicine and paem with references to establishments in this country, mentioning conditions connected with a stand and a visitation by a reign. Objects and context are unclear due to damaged wording.
King Kalakaua’s Jag and Other City Tales
In a roundup of late 19th century notes the New York Press Cycle reports King Kalakaua’s sobriety amid a Philadelphia crowd and a famed punch called Fish House Punch made over 125 years ago. Also recounted are a Philadelphia street scene with a man on a car, a world motor record on a Norwood course, and demographically diverse Italian speakers in the Lisbon-Portugal corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalakaua
AES
Jenenes
Buroj
Gegragh’ Pale
Bisa Gras
Sonera d
Philadelphia
Norwood
Mann
Seay Synen
Gately End
WB Penvier
Marywood
Motor Tumndem
Sek Meee
Crowning of Henry in English royal record fragment
Fragment from an old record recounts the coronation scene. The Cardinal Archbishop of Canterbury proclaims Henry’s accession and rightful reign to the people with formal oath and papal blessing noted in the text. The fragment shows ceremonial language and emphasis on lawful succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arche
England
Henry
St. Jumea+Gaszette
Excursions via Vandalis-Peonayive Ala Short Lines
Advertisement about excursion routes and dates from St Louis to Boston and back via rail and steamers. Mentions stops at Baltimore Philadelphia and other points. Notes price discounts on hats at Morrison's during the week. Details include dates October 1 and October 28 with possible extensions and contact A B Ritchie Chesbrough AG.
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Deivilege
Nowener
A. B. Ritchie
Chesbrough
St. Louis
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Ban Sa
Prescott
Phoenix
Arizona
Ehair
Galifornis
Flech
Joaquin Wally
Iour
Hustler
Santa Fe
T. L King
J. M. James
North Topske
Wm. Jenkins
Topeka Peace Guardians
Mizgoner
Prof
Weise
Carspenter
Gallager
Bolémon Brown
Joseph Jackson
Clad Moore
Z. Flannery
Young Corbett
London
Co Wits
Vincennes
Ind
Clarence
Mia
Duncan
Cummins
Des Moines
Withd Cawal
C.F Pickett
O. B. Courtright
Waterloo
Henderson
R.t
Society
Pate Thomason
Maurice Okourke
Bert Cook
Air
Bernard Granby
Mr Seshaa
Harry Boley
Eanses
G. John
Peni “Kan
Reat A . PB. T GP
Leducente
Ae Eee
Price Curtina
Pride of
le Health
Eagle Health
Standard Navy
Lée
Yucatan
Caret
Clive
Reeriaaa Fardiae Ney
Dibble Wholesale and Retail Grocery Co
North Ran Nue
Uncle Sam
Trafic
Mlean
King Kalakaua
Portugal
Sas & Paseenget
Wrettenbip
Southampton
Peter
Grosscup
Minnehaha
Denineaia
Sereen Ttaliaer Fepee
Penineaia
Beverly Meds
Sardinia
Soren
New Crawford Theater
Lillian Male Emery
Ana
Sultan OF
Sulu
George Ade— Penple
le Square Opera
Vandalis
Peonayiveala
Star Grocery
Mery
Sverags
Treane
Pee Macks
Java
Macks and
Jave Screeni Davaneese Coffee
Meg
Carolina Rice
the Navy
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