Society Notes From A Busy Topeka Week
Mies Jean Froet and Mr Earl Case hosted a lively party with guests enjoying Japanese tanterin and refreshments. numerous attendees listed. Another evening honored Miss Olive Knox with a six o’clock dinner and a surprise party ending in dance and music.
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Earl Case
Tre Aremiye
Tibe
eysHing
Strang
Air
Dean Wathes
Mary Rivet
Mixa
Mire
May Lang
Misa Santa Waters
Misa Mabel Giteley
Mise Peart
Mist Virgie Payne
Mise Sieietank Wasson
Afisa Pene
Hellybarker
Hinder Niedwil
Mies da Seige
Tsoi
Edward Denis
Lew Grakus
Charter Elliott
Keat Ahlen
Sieid Stream
Bie
Millek Melts
Min George
Melin- Anan
Clerk
Thad Payne
Tom
Tid
Dibert Knox
Olive Knox
Church
Miss Knox
Misa
Florence Knox
Charles Detker
Albert Fellows
Wil Chute
Avis Fishmod
Bert Rovitz
Mail Service Restored Between United States and Spain
Washington officials announce resumption of mail service with Spain, halted during prior conflict. Officials see no reason to limit exchanges and expect prompt normalization, with wartime restrictions being lifted as the course resumes.
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United States
Spain
Washington, D.C
United States Paris Exposition Exhibit Plans Revealed
Col Blunt and Ferdinand Peck prepare U S display for the Paris International Exposition of 1906. The U S exhibit will be the largest space aside from France, with about 119000 square feet previously prepared and 90000 more to be opened. A new building will rise, and an annex for railways tramways and velocipedes will be established at the Rue de Vincennes. Key architects engineers and decorators signed include M Jacques Hernant Marthaena Gigot Ramen Vienaix and Le Coeur.
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Aus
Times
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Elm Tum
Paris
la Normandie
Col Blin
Ferdinand W. Peck
United States
Cfarate
Col. Humsuht
France
Congress
Ian Bute
Foruce Porter
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Rule de Vincenne
Vienaix
Paiiiers
M. le Coeur
Alaskan Bonds and Yukon Survey Plans Reach Selkirk
A Vancouver report on Canadian soldiers beyond Glenora on the Stickeen River notes ties to substantial action. Advices dated August 5 from Gle pork mention Col Evans with Yukon surveyors leaving Tanidaly Station for Selkirk aboard the Anglican. London alerts say White Pass Way a company seeks 740000 for ventures including surveys and wharfage, tied to a Selkirk link over a distant distance.
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Mines Blown Up In Key West Harbor Spectacle
Mines exploded under wire from Fort Taylor in Key West harbor during a display to clear water near ships returning from Cuban stations. Explosions sent large water columns as gunboats Machias and Vicksburg and torpedo boats Cushings Foote Gwin Cincinnati and others returned. Separate notices list G A R encampment schedules and Santa Fe Route dining cars with electric fans.
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Poisoned candy links deaths of two Dover women
Dover Aug 16 evidence points to poison in candy from San Francisco killing Mrs J P Kinning and her sister Mrs J J Doane. Coroner and Dr Bishop investigate testing wrappers notes. Father John Pennington claims intentional poisoning but suspects candy aimed at Mrs Dunnte and her baby. Funeral held today. further action planned after chemist results.
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J. J. Doane
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Convict Heth Aims for Release Via Habeas Corpus
Wartime court to hear writ petition by W P Campbell of Wichita for Robert Heth, convict in Sedgwick county since December 15, 1896, sentenced to 16 years for fault with intent to kill. Heth shot Swarts in July 1896 harming an eye, as Brownlee and Starie pursued him. incident occurred near Wichita after a burglary claim and in churchgoing proximity.
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John Beds Swarts
Swarts
Brownles
Wichita
Brownlee
Starie
Brownle
Children’s graves tragedy shocks St Louis father death
J W Golson a dicey trader at Merchants exchange died by strychnine act, found across graves of four children in Helfontaine cemetery. Wife and two children survive. Golson, valued over $100,000, had recent bucket shop trades before his death.
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St. Louis
J. W. Golson
Hellefontaine
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Golioh
Trinre
Return of Peace Celebrated in Piqua with Parade
A Piqua Ohio celebration reported in Cincinnati Aug 1 recalls a night of peace jubilation. About a thousand participants joined a street parade with speeches and a telegram from President McKinley praising the army and navy.
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Ohio
Cinciinati
Ohto
Sairs
J.G. Hatkie
McKinley
Army
Navy
WM. Weinley
Ted
Happy couple wed in Probate Court ceremony
A Jackson County man Louis Stack and Frances Bravence of Rossville married in a Probate Court session at 10 o'clock. Judge Dolman officiated, with a brief pause for the license, a simple ring ceremony, and a kiss amid smiling spectators. A color certificate will be framed for display in the couple’s home.
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Detman
Garrard
Dolman
Louis Stack
Jackson County
Frances Bravence
Rossville
Stoum
Laurk Stack
Cuban clash at Montauk Point rails military guard
Santiago dispatch reports a Cuban incident at Montauk Point where two Cubans were shot by a sentry while attempting to flee with stolen goods from a commissary. Troops continue patrols as raids on the marshal and medical stores decline, and soldiers await return home amid damp conditions.
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Montauk
Whielyr
Bcnehy
Woot
A Light Hearted People
London dispatch reports Spain should focus on European possessions and perhaps Northern Africa for newer outlets. Madrid remains quiet and orderly amid a festive quarter, while provinces enjoy tranquillity and good harvests. Cuba evaluation delayed to December. Havana reports peace brings rising material prosperity.
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Mindrid Weiles
Spain
Africa
Madrid
Cuba
Havana
Pensions for Ex-Slaves Highlight Topeka Meeting
Congressman J D Botkin spoke at Representa tive Hall before a large, diverse crowd for the Ex Slaves association, outlining pension proposals and stressing historical context. Governor Leedy praised colored soldiers as Jackson’s band performed in the audience while officials debated warrants and liquor search questions.
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J. D. Botkin
Topeka
Ex-Slaves’ Association
Representative Hall
Borkin
Tereka
Association
Kansas
Botkin
Jackson
Boyle to Start If Attorney General
Boyle plans to leave for Crawford county Thursday to pursue enforcement of the scrip and screen laws. He welcomes the appellate court decision at Wichita in the scrip and screen cases. The Woman's Federates will travel to Cincinnati on Sunts Fe's special September trip, Ergun pternl here costs $16.10.
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Cincinnati
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Ergun Pternl
North Topeka Social Notes and Travels
Short items from North Topeka detail visits and trips. Crittenden toured Eloy, Maud Myers plans teaching near Rosaville, and Miss Minna McCall returns from Silver Lake camping. The group, including Givens, Gage, and Brammer, heads to Ajouner N. M. for railroad work, with plans to visit Santa Fe and Colorado Springs before returning home in sixty days.
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Max Kronew
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Jim Myter
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Rochester
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Topeka
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Tactical Blunders Made Tendon Aug 16
The Santiago cor respondent HE the Times describes the surrender of Santiaes and criticises tactical blunders and missed opportunities by Spaniards and Americans. It notes the necessity for the surrender of Sap Hago was evident before and highlights shortcomings in enemy movement information.
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Mystery surrounds murder of Trailin fireman Antonio Scaraffine
Aug 16 reports from San Francisco state Antonio Scaraffine a Trailin fireman was shot last Thursday by partners amid disputes over business profits. Bow Street Court in Tomion held W Jago on embezzlement and larceny warrants requested by the US ambassador. Jail terms appear tied to a mail robbery case with John Bride denied bail and remanded for a week.
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Rhennie
United States
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Bath
Curious resignations in London and Australia
The Times comments editorially on curious simultaneous resignations of Generals Bisneo and Augustin and notes neither retiring governor general will be severely censured on their return to Spain.
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Aus
the Times This
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Olof Ekberg Removal and Fall Suit Orders
Olof Ekberg merchant tailor moved to Office block 115 East Firth street. Summer weights sulion band and fall samples arriving. Ready to take orders for fall suits. Auctioned tickets to Indianapolis via Banca Fe Route on sale August 19 and 20. Coltareana cuffs launched to took the cow by Peerless Steam Laundry. Whitmore Bros. Barbers, 3b Kas.
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East Firth Street
Indianapolis
Peerless Steam Laundry
Whitmore Bros
G A K Train to Cincinnati Excursion Details
The G A K train for Cincinnati will depart September 4 at 4 PM from the Rock Island depot. It includes Pullman palace and tourist sleepers and chairs, runs nonstop to Cincinnati arriving 2 PM September 5. The Ladies of GA H and W R C and the Modocs, 24 strong, accompany the trip. Tickets 16.10 round trip, sales Sept 3–5 and Oct 3, with Santa Fe routes offering sleeper berths and Summer Tourist Tickets to Colorado. 30 cents Casino opening at Garfield Park tonight.
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