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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1899

Page

5

Storm Wrecks Ships and Delays British Continent Route

A heavy cross channel storm disrupts steamboat service between Great Britain and the continent. Several fishing smacks are wrecked or missing. A gale damages the British ship Joan Cook, sinks a smack, and harms another vessel. The Noteegina bark Honka runs aground and is badly damaged in Baltimore harbor.

London Great Britain Joan Cook Mages Emerick Portland Ore Jenson Cardi Bahia Baitimers Ireland Baltimore West Seventh Street

Social and Personal: Crosbys Host Decorated Library Hall Party

Mr and Mrs W T Crosby and Mr and Mrs E H Crosby hosted a reception and dance at Library hall drawing hundreds of friends. The ornate tropical stage decor, glowing lamps, palms and ferns, and a two course refreshment service highlighted an evening of music by Steinberg's orchestra. Attendees wore elaborate gowns, including turquoise blue taffeta and pale green silk, with assisting guests in varied silk and organdy finery. The Federation then held its Unity church meeting with officers elected for the year and remarks by the retiring president.

W. T. Crosby E. H. Crosby Library Hall Steinberg Ming Ethel Morton Jessie Meyers W.T. Crosby T. E. Crosby Huster Dilles Moonah Corner Walla K. H. Crosby Ara W. H. Eastman J. Bear C. R. Hudson Caro Penfield Kate Gunther George W. Parkhurst J. HR. Hankin Federation City Federation Unity Church Mra A. H. ‘Thompson 5. M. Wood 3. T. Lavewell M.S. Morgan MM. Hlow

Topeka Club Life Sees New President Mrs A H Thompson

In Topeka a federation meeting welcomed Mrs A H Thompson as the new club president succeeding Mrs McCarter who reflected on past programs including the traveling library and the Union lecture course. The group discussed self development and home impact, and two new clubs joined while honorary members were named. A Commisceo Club dance at Hudson's ball drew a large attendance with numerous local society members listed.

Topeka A. H. Thompson McCarter Wau Johnston Federation Union

Notes and Personal Mention in Topeka

A list of local residents and visitors appears followed by short notes. Miss Beesie Hayden returns from Leavenworth. Mrs. Edwin Fox leaves for Cedar Rapids after visiting in Topeka. Topeka attendees at a Lawrence function include Miss Lottie Parkherst and others. Miss Laura Maxwell of Kansas City visits Mrs. M. C. Kindel. George P. Connor plans a ten day Topeka stay. Mrs. Willard Billott of Manhattan visits Topeka. Mr. Guy Chidester of Kansas City is in town. Mrs. Elica Kerr visits Compton friends.

Ora Hubbard F. L. Sturges Aurel Riding N. B. Thompson W. H. Chute R. Benedict Edward Dureln Roy Millies Clyde Lawrence Tom Whitmer Fred Hale Bert Harris C. D. Hudson P.O. Burkett A. 5. Alvord H. B. Hogeboom C. G. Stolpe Beesie Hayden Mattie Jones Leavenworth Edwin Fox Cedar Rapids Iowa Topeka Lawrence Lottie Parkherst Mina Devereux Miss Gay Helen Dick Jeannette Lord Laura Maxwell Kansas City Bmo M. C. Kindel Monroe Street George P. Connor Willard Billott Manhattan Emma McNair Guy Chidester City Elica Kerr Ia Ecompton

Syndicate Eyes Chicago Traction Consolidation

A $200 million syndicate linked to Metropolitan Traction in New York and others has formed to buy and consolidate Chicago surface and elevated traction companies. Talks cover City Railway North Chicago and West Chicago at specified prices with new stock issued on par terms, promising potential economies and higher net earnings if the deal closes.

Chicago the Chronicle New York Philadelphia Metropolitan Traction Chicago Traction City Railway North Chicago West Chicago Pro- Raisin ° Suis and Oustatt

Navy schemes to establish coaling stations in West Indies

A Washington dispatch reports a navy department plan urged by Rear Admiral Bradford to set up coaling stations at strategic West Indies points. Targeted sites include Culebra Island Mayaguez Guantanamo and Nipe Bay to control Mona and Windward passages and Gulf approaches. Coal facilities at Dry Tortugas are expanding to support deep-draft battleships.

New York Herald Washington Bradford Bureau of Navy Department West Indies United States Virgin, Mona Gulf of Mexico Culebra Porto Rico Virgin Islands Mayaguez Mona Passage Guantanamo Cuba Nipe Bay Yucatan Bahama Channel Dry Tortugas Key West Endicott Ft. Jefferson Coast Survey Culebra Island Eagle Nipe Cromwell Naval Station Flava Maine Montgomery South Atlantic North Atlantic Veseela Sampson Howison Chicago Wilmington Marietta Guanta Venezuela Portoo

Union meeting notice for Capital Lodge and Apolloxige No 183

Members of A0.U. W. Capital Lodge No 3 are urged to attend a union meeting with Apolloxige No 183 at their hall 7 Kansas avenue Friday evening April 7 at 7 30 sharp. Martin Reardon MW. Attest Ernest Mueller Ree. Your linen left spotless American Steam Laundry 112 West Seventh Telephone 341.

Apolloxige No. 183 Kansas Avenus Martin Reardon Ernest Mueller American Steam Laundry West Seventh

Reorganization plan for Columbus, Sandusky and Hocking rail fail

Ongoing reorganization of the Columbus Sandusky and Hocking Railroad. The old plan offers no alternative except bond holders funding assessments while a new plan is being developed.

Columbus Columbus, Sandusky and Hocking Railroad Company San Francisco Internal Revenue Lynch California

Real estate transfers listed in brief notices

Real estate transfers include Pauline Kunz and husband to Embree for 2700 on half lot 15 Growwood Avenue CW. Potwin Jno. to Mrs Warner for 600 on lot 104 Kibin Avenue OT. McLaughlin to M E Penny and B E Everts for 5000 on lots 334 and 346 Topek Avenue KY and Ree. Inv Tr Co to Sarah M Howard for 1 on lots in section 8-12-15.

Pauline Kunz Embree Grewwood Ky and Ree Inv. Tr. Co Sarah M. Howard

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