Social events in Topeka and vicinity loom large
Recent society notes describe gatherings at Hartley Hall and St Cecilia Club, with lists of attendees including Hayden Nippw King Hintkles Morton Wethtrell Linellett Pierce, and Woolverton. The piece covers engagements, dances, a dal party, weddings, and upcoming recitals, plus travel plans and visits across Topeka and Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre Kinlot
Mire
Frank Hobar
Mex L
Woolverton
Electric car falls into slough injuring many
Electric car plunged from a street in Portland Oregon on April 1 into a slough. Four people drowned and fifteen were injured. The report mixes several names and places amid chaotic text, but the core accident leaves multiple casualties and extensive injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Easy Morrison
Nations Tribute to Hamilton Era Park Monument
A lengthy historical piece praises early New York figures and the Claremont river area as it describes a monument and memorial park. It recalls Lord Courtney and the Marl of Devon visiting, and mentions a stone tomb and a plaza near the river with a ceremonial statue amid elm trees and a grand boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wudluets
Fifi
Furilnes
Rome
Courtney
Devon
Alexander Hamilton
Burr
Tauriss Seffersin
Claremons
St. Clair Polock
Courter
Iyersvie Park
Haine Minty
Rai City
Old Manhattal
Grute
Te Taden
Sram
Memorial Services Praise Grant at Public Monument Unveiling
President McKinley remarks honor General Ulysses S Grant at a memorial service, praising his leadership, patriotism, and role in uniting the nation. The address highlights Grant family, Civil War heroes, and the new monument by New York as a lasting tribute to his character and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W York
McKinley Apolke
Mmadtind
Toruken
Finn Potinie
Alinoet
Sheridan
Ae Mor
Thomax
Hiencock
Son
McPhersin
Farragut
Tupont
Porter
Uose
Washington
Lincoln
Erin
New York
Silent soldier’s legacy echoed in American sacred heritage
A fragmented passage reflects on the reverence for veterans and national achievement, noting New York’s role and the enduring memory of those who served. It recalls seventy million citizens who count the sacred heritage as lasting for generations.
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New York
Depew Settled It Be Took Sir Julian s Arm and Followed
At Jersey City depot for the presidential train arrival on April 7 the scene centered on diplomatic precedence. Gen Horace Porter aided the president as Chauncey Danow guided Sir Julian Puuncefote and others along the platform while Ambassadors and officials followed. Frederick Grant escorted his mourning mother amid a disorderly procession of attendees and carryings.
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Sir Julian
New York
Jersey City
Horace Porter
McKinley Knits On the Journey from Washington to New York
April 7 report describes First Lady Ida McKinley traveling with President McKinley from Washington to New York. The presidential party includes Mrs McKinley, Mr U S Grant and family, two company officials, ambassadors ministers and attaches, and high military officers. Mrs McKinley wore a city costume as she journeyed, with a dining car for others, and Lindh shared travel notes amid the group.
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New York
McKinley
U.S. Grant
Army
Navy
Washington
Canton
Lindh
Mrs McKinley Withdraws From Grant’s Tomb Ceremony
Mrs McKinley retired from the Grant’s Tomb ceremony due to chilly air and moved to shelter in the Claremont hotel apartments. She was escorted by park police through the crowd as the president’s sons Abner McKinsey and Gov Blick observed the event.
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MES
New York
Mre. McKinney
Adalde
Park
Claremont Hotel
Grant
Abner McKinsey
Gov Blick
Ex-Queen LiL Jolks in New York Visit
Ex-Queen LiL Jolknlan arrived in New York today and stayed at the Albemarle. She walked with effort to her room, wore black with a long velvet cape, and was escorted by two Haw alin friends and her secretary Jule fne A. Palmer. She plans to return to Washington on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Vielt
Atchicon
Ralphingalbe
Kansas City
Morgan
Leavenworth
Geo. Shweritz
J. B. Wetherell
A. BR. Lingefelt
Geo Roberts
Hinichinson
Roberts
HS Ohmear
McFarland
Walter Gates
Carl Nellie
Mise Stewart
Olivia Vin
New York
England
Thereto
Rorelucton
Apendins
Karantry
W Php
Mra Cochran
Hay
Colorade
Ceatke Melvin
Washington
Cott Lauer
Sire Vinitiate Bre
Melvin
Saxton
Aloha Whist
Mise Daley Maren
Min Ida Dennis Mise
Jennie Cantwell
Mina Jeanh
Fom
Bing Pierence Homeington
Win
Suttley
Furie
CH Gulber
Wit Johnston
McFadden
Ri Nh
Jouknlan
Aacofmha Manne Mba
Albemarle
Queen Gil
Jule Fne A. Palmer
Geston
Palmer
Land Parade at New York With Chief Joseph and Buffalo Bill
The parade opened with a presidential escort and review by Mayor Strong. Generals and regiments from Army Navy and Marine units followed, including Nez Perces Chief Joseph and Buffalo Bill in a grand procession. A memorial meeting for Judge Z Wiley and J G Slotweker was planned, with legal notices and travel details for routes to Topeka and California included.
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Chief Joseph
Buffalo Bill
New York
Ing
Anish Hinchom
Mayor Strong
Ingstand
Herman
Gen
Dodge
Star
Chien Joseph
Tims Basilion
United States Marines
Willaims
United Sister
Eeainen
Wallace
Tith
Flood at Kansas City and Armourdale Deeps New Highs
Flooding along the Kaw river from Nebraska and Iowa rains drives 60 shanty dwellings from their homes in Kansas City vicinity. Armourdale fears repeat of seven year flood as water backs through pumped packing houses and riverfront cellars. Northwestern Bridge displacement reaches one foot as divers monitor river rise.
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Kansas City
Hankibal
Mississippi
Nebraska
Iowa
Armourdale
Teelock
Fuller Bros. & Toll Box
Larse Forte
Schwarzschilt & Sulzberter Packing. Company
Switz Company
Newport News Fire Destroys Four Ships and Two Piers
Fire at Newport News wharf destroys four ships and two piers with cargo, injuring several and threatening elevators. The J C Bischott valued at about 500000 dollars, over 1 million dollars of grain and merchandise lost. grain elevator saved after hours of intense effort. fire began around 5 o clock at pier 5 and continued as crews battled the blaze.
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Newport News
J. C. Bischott
West
Contempt arrest over legislative committee inquiry
Representative T. C. Davis of Wilcox county was arrested for contempt after refusing to testify before a legislative investigating committee on alleged hood transactions and corruption. The Senate chamber was the setting for continued questioning as legal action regarding Davis’ commitment and habeas corpus proceeded with attorneys arguing the committee’s authority and legitimacy.
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Sapere Court
T. C. Davis
Wilcox County
Senate Chamber
House Holder
Dyck
Grimes
Davin
Luvin Chatee
Falls
Boyle
Davis
Bosle
David Goermyer
Davia
Delegates from Five States Plan May Interstate GRAIN Convention
Delegates from Kansas Nebraska Texas Colorado and One nova will meet in Topeka or Wichita in late May or early June to press for lower grain rates to the east. The convention follows a recent Austin Texas conference among Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Nebraska lawmakers. Kansas officials return to Topeka to finalize the report and prepare an address to the people before the commission deadline.
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Topeka
Kansas
Nebraska
Onenewma
Texas
Colorado
Wichita
United Ac~ IBM
Austin
Oklahoma
Leedy
French Vessel Lost Amid Suspected Crew Perishings
A French steamship Henri bound for Marseilles is feared to have foundered with a crew of thirty men. The vessel, 1,005 tons, was reported missing after sending a distress signal. Rescue efforts are hampered by rough seas and unclear navigational reports.
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Sihe
Henri
Trots 'Siemsea
Marseilles
Turkish and Greek forces clash as Thessaly turks advance
April reports from the war front describe Turkish troop successes in Thessaly, with plans to occupy Volo and nearby Trikala while Greece faces pressure to evacuate Cruto. News notes tension as Turkish forces tighten grip north of Larissa and Abid Pasha’s and Edrum Pasha’s contingents threaten isolated Greek positions.
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Anisha
Severs
Milex
Tyrnaves
Larissa
Constantinople
Volo
Triktali
Larisa
Greece
Cruto
Thersaly
Trikhala
Epirus
Edtum Pasha
Panic and Refugees Enter Larissa After Greek Retreat
A Larissa correspondent reports as dawn broke on Saturday crowds of fugitives flooded the town after rumors of a Greek defeat and Turkish advance. Residents hurried to flee or find train seats as wounded arrived and many refugees faced painful displacement.
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London
Larissa
Larena
Lariesa
Greek War Collapse Spurs Rumors of Monarchy Change
Athens dispatch notes growing discontent as defeat prompts calls for royal upheaval. Public anger targets the king while blaming staff failures, including Sapountakis and the Bret line retreat. Troops showed bravery in a disaster blamed on leadership and misjudgment.
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New York
Journal
Athens
Larissa
Sapountakie
Bret Line
Sa~ Dountakis
Asses
Jules Faure
Turbulent Situation Reported at Larissa Amid Reopening Shops
Apr J-Peccet orders an Vaile town Larissa patrolled by Turkish soldiers with life and property reported secure. Greek forces faced a standoff near Prince Constantine as a regular engagement ensued after a Greek commander allegedly faced the foe. Greek troops accuse Tinnike Hetairia of blame for Hellenic army disasters.
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Larisam
Apr
Peccet Ordes An Vaile
Constantine
Tinnike Hetairia
Greek National League
Greek unrest blamed on Prince Constantine turmoil in Athens
In New York and Athens fear grows over Prince Constantine s handling of his army. Greek leaders complain of dissatisfaction as tensions rise between factions, with King George facing possible new trouble beyond the ongoing war with Turkey. Revelations suggest a war decision left Greece feeling isolated.
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S York
New York
Constantin
Larisa
Aes
Bolom J
Geesk National League
Constantine
Viariomiso
Rhyns
George
Turkey
Wolf Kald
Athens
Greece
Tukey
Vinsto Enid
Local Red Cross Appeal Seeks Funds for Greek Wounded
Topeka readers hear a plea from American Red Cross volunteers including Leon Sumner and Ange Porter Sumner as they raise funds for Greek war wounded. The effort follows letters received about medical relief and nurse mobilization across the area. Local committees coordinate donations to aid the injured and support ongoing relief work.
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Porter Sumner
Charles Sumner
Barmera Oojivse
American Red Cross
Leon
Salonica in Terror Fears of Greek-Turkish Clash
A Constantinople dispatch reports Turkish forces moving toward Salonica amid fear of a Greek Turkish naval clash. Four Turkish warships near the Boephorius entrance are seen, with Russian embassy signals and reports of five Greek ironclads and several transports spotted offshore. Turkish authorities ready to repel any assault.
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London
Constantinople
Salonica
Boephorius
Baywkdere
Balonica
Loni
Greeks Demand War Continuity Amid Army Victory
Paris April 20 Athens Temps correspondent reports Greece insists on continuing the war as its army remains intact and naval supremacy stands undisputed. The signaled shift in the senate trust leaves Prince Constantine with troops in Thessaly while King George is not expected to join the front.
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Paris
Athens
The
Temps
Greece
Pharsahus
Constantine
Thessaly
Council of War
Geores
Greeks Open Larissa Prison Gates After Leaving
Dispatch from Constantinople reports that Greeks withdrawing from Larissa released prisoners and departed leaving behind provisions munitions of war and other supplies for their supporters. The message notes the departure amid destruction and the noncombatants’ retreat.
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Larissa
Washington
Constantinople
Tarissa
Powers to Intervene for Greece Emerge in Talks
Paris April 27 It was officially announced that four great powers have held exchanges to consider intervention in favor of Greece. The parties remain at work but have not reached any definite agreement. Gen Smolenski is named chief of staff of the Greek army in Thessaly per Athens Times report from London April 27.
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Paris
Greece
Smolenski
London
Athens
The
Times
Smalynski
Thessaly
Explosion Wrecks Aldersgate Underground Station
Tremendous blast at Aldersgate on the London underground last evening wrecked a first class coach and left passengers maimed and bleeding. Platforms were strewn with debris as fire and panic spread. many injured were rushed to hospitals while some doubt the accident, suspecting a bomb.
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London
Aldersgate
Cheap Spring Travel Deals From Santa Fe Agency
Santa Fe travel office promotes unusually low air fare rakes for select dates in May and April. Agents urge customers to inquire for full particulars on discounted routes, travel windows, and booking terms offered for spring travel.
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Sante Fe
Governor appointments fill state school check commission
Governor Leedy issues commissions to six members of the state school check commission after senate confirmation and notes McCray and Tillotson were appointed earlier but not yet confirmed. Superintendent Stryker refuses to serve with McCray and will bring the matter to the board.
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Leedy
Tate School
Senate
J. O. McCray
D.C Titotson
Pot
McCray
Neckasary
Che Haw
Meier Blottray
Tillotson
Stryker
Astounees
Market notes from a chaotic wheat and livestock report
A late era market bulletin describes grain prices, hog and cattle quotes, and receipts. Corn and wheat futures show mixed movements while hog and cattle values drift. totals and openings vary with regional sentiment and speculative activity.
Kansas City Livestock Market Report and Prices
Kansas City market notes cattle and hog prices with figures for Angus City Apell 27 and representative lots. Texas steers and heifers, cows and oats values appear amid scattered figures, with corn and creamery product references.
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Kansas City Livestock Marke
Angus City
Apell
Ise Cartle
Lewes
Texas
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St Cecilia
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Mise Carpenter
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Mra
J. Modgine
Obligato
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Fandango
Mies Tesaig
Phin
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Ate Thorsen
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Walter Cust
Walter Hurgess
Jatin Waters
Rees Bernant
Pitth
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Ruth Dahlatrar
Verd Gormley
Ihes Sirmueiein
Mabel Fultort
Ei Younghors
Derrude Russell Rick Weir
Borah Nobile
Chester Youngterk
Johonie Samuslava
Ralph Stewart
Wis Hyatt
Teile
Hal
Araphin Sfandulin Club
West Tinth Street
Dra Jk Finden
Copeland
Frank 2 Miller of
Pinrence
James Gall
St Louis
Unite States
Cleyren
Chicago
and Quincy Railway Company
St. Louis
Ianae
Ipnbeers
Renae Eleentark
Thieds
Tvedness
Ital Werttheater
Beationstonm Lansernd
M Kinley
Depew
Mkinley
Queen Lil
Topeka Thoredays
Bante Pe
Aura
Iifornia
Ayers Hall
Seeeess Bisscrete
Fez
Empire Charlies
Armotrdale
Legislative Investigating Committee
Larissa Stounded
Prince Constantine
Western Foundry
s@ Machine Works
Topeka, Kan
R. L. Cofran
D. D. M*cray
Mr. Stryker
D. C
Associated Press
State Journal
Liverpool
Dvelina
Rey Paris
California
Cain
Penta
Setivur
Lorad
Etba
Muntrammers
Howe Toley
Hesey
Baneas
Annem Oory
W. A. Mivharl Commission CO
Weat Sixth Avenue
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Kapeat Union National
Kanes Ciy
First Noor Exchange
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