Volunteers Rise in State Guard Recruitment Drive
Major General McCrom urges Kansas native units to present at Vesperthce recruiting stations for Gov Leedy’s call for volunteers. He argues 1,400 National Guard members can form a disciplined force, prioritizing volunteers and preserving unit cohesion to quell resentment and maintain state leadership unity.
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McCrom
Kansas Natives Guard
Store
Vesperthce
Govesour Leedy Uey
National Guard
Pra Fead
Mealnst
Landy’ Dian
FIRST REGIMENTAL BAND RECRUITMENT PROMPTS GOVERNOR LEEDY
Charles Leemly and Charles G Nelson report a fret application to recruit a regimental band to Governor Leedy. They seek talented musicians to join, with calls or letters to place and time. Kansas plans three regiments and three bands, forming a potential machine for coordination once militia units sign on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedy
Charles Leemly
Mr. Gormiy
Nelson
Charles G. Nelson
Kansas
Tate
Emiletine
Anger at Governor in Newton Over Guard Mobilization
Joan C Nicholson of Newton and law partner of Judge Peters voices indignation at Governor Liedy over the Kansas guard issue. Newton citizens recall P M Hotenington for propping up local drill, while Cal Holton is praised as a disciplined military organizer. Nicholson argues the governor should have mobilized militia or coordinated with other states to field volunteers, fearing the guard’s collapse and loss of local manpower. He contrasts Illinois Governor Tanner’s actions with Trevdy, urging consolidation of regiments to allow volunteers to fill remaining quotas. The piece reflects local anger toward officials and frustration with recruitment and deployment policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan C. Nicholson
Newton
FL Peters
Liedy
Kansas
Roulitia
Dtate
P. M. Hoteington
Cal Hotston
Nicholson
Spain
Tunner
Illioit
Lotan
Trevdy
Mr. Nicholson
Sen
Supplementary Proclamation on Recruiting at Stations
Supplement to the Governor's proclamation issued yesterday provides additional information on recruiting at the different stations. It outlines the ongoing recruitment effort, location details, and expected timelines for applicant processing.
Governor Leedy issues recruiting drive schedule
A wartime recruiting push lists locations and dates in Kansas. Officers will visit Wellington Dodge City Smith Center Norton El Dorado Marion Leavenworth Holton Osawatomie Salina Emporia Osage City Atchison joined by nearby counties. Volunteers from Chase and Wabauses counties target May 11 and May 4 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedy Ee
Keanens
Mayo
Foe Mnsas Cay
Ater Man
Wellington
Dodge City
Great Bend
Smith’ Center
Norton
Detoit
Detoit. Wedron Einenday. ‘Aa: B Havy City
Center
Winfold
el Dorado
Marion
Leroy
Osawatomie
Leavenworth
Holton
Pridey
Bine Rapids Eee
Seneca
Wedneeday
Salina
Emporia
Chase County
Wabauses County
Osage City
Atchison Docs
Atchison County
Doniphan County
Johnson County
Osawateride
Marien
McPherson
U S Drill Regulations in Short Supply for Army Units
Since war fears rose there is a constant demand for copies of the United States drill regulations for all three military branches. Infantry regulations are long exhausted, cavalry and artillery copies are scarce, and at Fort Leavenworth the aim is to equip each company with sufficient books for members to aid soldier schooling and manual of arms practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Teir
Fort Leavenworth
Ita
Petition to Governor Demands Let Phillips Company Go
A circulated 1585 petition from Topeka and Shawnee County Kansas asks Governor Leedy to honor a promise to allow Captain H. M. Phillips and his volunteers to go to the front. Signers urge acceptance of the volunteers recruited by Coash Key and insist the promise be kept.
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Phillips’ Company
H. M. Phillips
Ang
Vine Hane
Apel
Leedy
Simiae Nut
Driaens
Topeka
Shawsen
Kenass
Topeka Citizens Rally to Gift Cruiser Topeka
L A Strauss explains Topeka lodge No 3 of the National Reserve leads a city wide effort to gift the cruiser Topeka. The plan invites all societies lodges musical groups and others to raise funds through events in Hamilton and Representative halls. Charles Curtis to advise on an appropriate gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L A. Strauss
Topeka
National Reserve
Losiges
Charles Curtis
Hamilton Hall
Governor Holds Back Colored Troop Call for State
Rumors say Governor Leeds intends to recruit thirty-five war companies for colored citizens and Ranses demands thirty-six. A vacancy remains and claims persist he will call for recruits for one colored company only after current call meets requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leely
Leeds
Ranses
Major Hudson Refuses Command Under Inexperienced Officers
Major J. K. Hideon was asked if he had been offered a major’s place in a Kansas volunteer regiment. He stated there is no truth to the rumor and added he would not accept command under officers who had never seen service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
J. K. Hideon
Kansas
Topeka Organizes Fife and Drum Corps Last Night
A meeting at the Topeka armory formed a fife and drum corps with members including Frank Smith Wil Thomas and George W Jones. Leaders selected veteran George W Cook drum corps experiences to recruit the first unit, while Kansas volunteers add 341 officers with annual government salaries totaling about 242100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Frank Smith
Wil Thomas
Eoward Wilson
Louis Williams
Joan Pink
George W. Jones
Charies Knight
Geo. Howards
George Jones
George W. Cook
Denver
Colonel Funston Still Here in Topeka
In Topeka Colonel Funston remains awaiting orders. He favors Port Leavenworth for mobilizing Kansas volunteers, noting its barracks can house three regiments and instructors. Company M enlists Friday, MM fever rising after last nights order to assemble at 7 am at the armory for enlistment, with Capt. Phillips claiming the governor promised they will be first called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funston
Topeka
Port Leavenworth
Kansas Volunteers
Leavenworth
Kansas
Woman's Club
Woman's Club of
C. S. Baker
Platt
Denver
Women's Club of
Federated Clubs
Library Hall
Topeka War Mobilization Notes From Bugle and Town
In Topeka and the Santa Fe division, volunteers organize with jokes and plans. Batteries and companies prepare for front service while rumors swirl about rifles, chaplains, and uniforms. Local men recall Civil War service as they await enlistment and discuss new military toys and flags.
Criticised UC official suspended by Intercollegiate
Edward J. Brot of the University of California was suspended indefinitely by the Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association after refusing to retract critical remarks about Eastern athletes. The association also declared Mutz and Meltzer of the University of Iowa ineligible on reinstatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Apru
Edward J. Brot
University of California
Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association
Brown
California
Inter-collegiate Association
Messrs. Mutz and
Meltzer
University of Iowa
Mule Trust Broken in Bid to Arm the Army
St Louis reports a government rejection of mule bids breaking up a local trust that raised prices. As bids showed little variance, Washington nullified them amid a scramble to dump animals at lower prices. Separately Dupree faced court for selling liquor and nuisance. fined $100 and jailed days, likely appealing to district court. Also ads for Santa Fe routes and Peerless Steam Laundry promote services and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Missour Mule Trust
Kansas City
Washington
Ga Dupree
Dupree
Pollos
Kansas Avenue
Atchison
Militia Mobilizes Amid Widespread Enthusiasm Across Michigan
Detroit and Bay City report patriotic mobilization scenes with troops deployed to Inland Lake, schools closed, and local officials promising positions on return. Chicago also sees massive turnout as 4000 militiamen depart for Springfield, while Topeka hosts social notices and club activities amid wartime spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan
Inland Lake
Port Huron
Bay City
Mmflchl Ean
Chicago
Amiia
Spanish Fleet Must Move as Portugal Proclaims Neutrality
Washington reports in high diplomacy that Portugal will remain neutral. Cape Verde, Azores, and Madeiras belong to Portugal and harbor facilities could aid the Spanish navy if neutrality is breached. Spaniards may be forced to use their own ports, likely the Canaries, once Portuguese islands are closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Portugal
Cape Verde Islands
Azores
Madeiras
Canaries
Cape Verde
Federal chiefs order mounted riflemen recruitment drive
Muskogee Oklahoma April 27 federal judges Springer and Thomas report readiness of 175 plainsmen for Colonel Wood's regiment. They will recruit from ex deputy marshals and cowboys within five days. Captain Wood, authorized to raise a regiment, departs for the west to enlist in Guthrie Santa Fe Phoenix Carson City Salt Lake Cheyenne and Boise City with Theodore Roosevelt slated as lieutenant colonel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
O. T
Springer and
Thomas
Secretary of War
Wood
Springer and Thorms
Washington
Leonard Wood
Army
Todey
West
Guthrie
Okla
Santa Fe
N. M
Phoenix
Ariz
Carson City
Nev
Salt Lake
Utah
Cheyenne
Wyo
Boise City
Idaho
Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary Long seeks Holland submarine boat for Havana service
The Holland submarine torpedo boat may be purchased despite a negative naval committee report. Secretary Long backs the purchase on Assistant Secretary Roosevelt's advice, aiming to deploy the vessel to Havana within ten days to assist Morro Castle defenses and counter Cuban mines. Holland offers to command with a picked crew, potentially joining Admiral Sampson's fleet in Havana harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Roosevelt
Department
Holland
Havana
Morro Castle
Cuban
Sampson
Havana Harbor
Our Force Too Small Says Consul for War in Cuba
New York dispatch quotes James H. Springer United States consul at Calbares who arrived aboard the steamer Roverstale. He estimates it would take more than 60,000 troops to subdue the Spaniards in Cuba. He argues insurgents cannot muster more than 25,000 to 30,000 fighters and that Spanish troops are provisioned, while American soldiers face shortages and low morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cuba
Jamcs H. Springer
Calbares
Cut
Ambassadors of Central American Nations Back Neutral Spain
Consuls general of Ecuador Nicaragua Salvador Honduras Costa Rica and the republic of San Domingo say their citizens sympathize with Spain but their governments will maintain strict neutrality.
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Spain
London
Ecuador
Nicaragua
Salvador
Honduras
Costa Rica
Republic of San Domingo
Porto Rican War Spirit Volunteers Enlisting for Defense
Dispatches from the Porto Rico governor general report rising war enthusiasm. Madrid says two volunteer battalions have been formed for the island's defense as volunteers enlist in increasing numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Porto Rico
Morrow's Kidneyids Promised Cure for Kidney Diseases
An advertisement touts Morrow's Kidnesids as the ultimate remedy for kidney ailments. It claims the yellow tablets revive worn organs, prevent death from overwork, and cure long standing issues, urging readers to buy at 3 cents per box or $2.50 per dozen from the Medicine Co.
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Morrow
Coons Up a Beech Tree Stop Train Quest
Altona Virginia April 17 a Pennsylvania Snow Shoe branch southbound passenger train halted after passing Gap Station to chase a big coon treed up the beech. Conductor, brakeman, and porter pursued the animal while the engine waited, seeking signals.
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Altona
Snow Shoe
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tyrone
Gap Station
Bill
North Topeka column notes local moving, visits and events
Local notices report Cromwell Jeffers ads and pattern shop items. Residents Gamlowski, Evans family, Libble Schermerhorn and Katharine Quick visit or relocate. Church groups meet at Kansas Avenue and Monroe Street. Families travel to Spokane Falls Los Angeles Oskaloosa and Atchison. Pairview school closes for summer with program and parade, North Topeka social events highlight harmony lodge float.
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Charles McClint
Missee Bunn
Ottawa
Weadburn College
T. E. Bowman
Tenth Street
Jen Frost Ie
Lawrence
Ota Nicholson
C.F. Spencer
W. E. Swit
R. H. Higgins
Pueblo
Topeka
John Prescott
Norman Sterry
Sterry
Los Angeles
Cal
Allie Barnett
California
Harry Horton
Luce
Chicago
Ben Criswell
George Hucksield
Ule Brockman
Kansas City
Wamego
George McClelland
Hopidas
Federated Clubs
Platt
Libray Hall
Federation
KE. W. Poindexter
Atchison
Gem Bakery
Courtney's
N. T
Gamlowski
Silver Lake
Cromwell & Jeffers
Julia E. Dolman
Spokane Falls
Wash
Evans
Dora
Versailles
Libble Schermerhorn
3Ext
Laura Heber
Monroe Mires
Kaw
Bischot
Jackson Street
Ladies I Guild
Church of the Good Shepherd
Fred Tes
Monroe Street
Ladies' Society of the
Kansas Avenue
McNoun
Polk Street
W. Carey
Mamie
Didge G. W. Carey
A. J. Prowdfit
Oskaloosa
Katharine Quick
John E. Dolman
Rock Island
St. Jeep
Martha Washington
Hermann
George Broxsemer
Peltoh
Thomas
Monroestreal
Edend
Esther McFarland
Friends
Rebekah
North Topeka
Harmony Lodge
Pacific’s 8:20 A. M. Train to Kansas City Advised
An old railway promo fragment compares options for travel between Kansas City and Topeka. It touts Pacific’s 8:20 A. M. train, a 4 P. M. Kansas City departure reaching Topeka at 6:10 P. M., and a Limited at 7 P. M. arriving later. It also mentions The Rock Island Flyer from Topeka at 7:30 A. M. and returns to Topeka by 6:50 P. M., with Whitmer’s Bros. Barbers and Peerless Steam Laundry footer ads.
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Pacific
Kansas City
Topeka
Rock Island Flyer
Union Pacifics
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Charles Gormly
Baing
U.S
Esse
Capt. H. M. Phillips
E., McIntosh
State House
The
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J. B. Fieharty
Fieharty
John T. Chaney
Sern Senne
W. C. FL Reichenbach
Engineerings
Demming
Athletic Association
Peeblo
Colorado Springs
Peerless
West $Tn St
E. E. Baker
Caroline Baum
Institute Hall
Gedeks Esteser
Mies Casey
Migs Moore
John Beal
Sweet Angel
Messrs
Hurrie
Burrell
DeLeon
Mary Alice Smith
Miss Eden
Esas
Fishin
Justin Hipley
Godard
Stra. Baker
Hero” Hanes
Robert Laplante
Meyerbeer
Suliman
Moscow
Leach
Harp of
Terra
Bliss Graham
Bullman
Barret
Remley
Wellman
Youngberg
Harps
Miss Hunter
Charles Blood Smith
Smith
Belle Thompson
Hollis
Shelley Barringer
Bethany
John Sebastian
James L. King
Oklahoma
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Kimball Ptg. Co
Ingrain
Hairas
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Saat Tapestry
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Mattings
Peskatinek Ae
Holman
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