Society Notes Brighten Topeka Gatherings and Travel
Society news and personal mentions detail Topeka residents hosting, visiting, and traveling. Names include Ramsbarser, Mise Bronn Mulliner, N. B. Campbell, Jamies Dur, Mrs. J. C. Beynatt, and many others. The Viennese Club holds a meeting with officers elected, planning gourneries in October, while individuals depart for trips to Denver, Chicago, Kansas City, and Colorado Springs.
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Ramsbarser
Mise Bronn Mulliner
Dunes
Duncan
Albert
Viennesa
Bismarck’s Last Hours Revealed by Continent Letter
A fragmentary 19th century note via Count Von Motensbruch recounts Dr Schwerinzer on Prince Bismarck’s late life. The account claims the prince remained well after a long service, with sensational newspaper reports of illness and telegraphic notices influencing public perception.
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Bertin
Count von Motensbruch
The Dying Chancellor Bismarck and His Heir
Descriptions of Bismarck’s final days and conversations with Dr Schweninger depict the chancellor as energetic and persuasive. He recalled dismissals as a death sentence, spoke of political plans, and faced heart and lung weaknesses while clinging to authority and memory.
Milwaukee Gains Equality With Minneapolis In Grain Trade
An agreement on freight rates, long fought for by Milwaukee chamber of commerce, establishes equal rates with Minneapolis for grain trade across southern Minnesota and Iowa. The railroad will adopt the negotiated rates, setting Milwaukee at 1 to 3 cents per 10 pounds cheaper from 350 points, effectively placing Milwaukee on par with Minneapolis and aligning with Interstate Commerce Commission guidance.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota
Iowa
Chamber OF
Batt
Minntapolie
Interstate Commerce Commission
Runaway Boys Apprehended by Kansas City Police
Two 15 year old runaways from Kansas City Missouri were arrested last night. Jerome Gerodean, stepson of Patrol Driver Dave Mansfield of station No 1, and Frank Marshall, son of Deputy U S Marshal John L Gates, were identified. Officers asked to hold them and send an officer to retrieve the youths.
Many Buildings Struck in Rochester Storm
A severe electrical storm hit Rochester New York and nearby areas on August 25. Many buildings were struck by lightning. Jay Costello, a gardener from Brighton, a suburb, was struck by lightning.
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Rochester
Jay Costell
Brighton
Albany Warship to be Finished in Nine Months
Warrington dispatch reports the US Navy cruiser Albany under construction at Armstrong works Elswick England. Inspections set for machinery and hull as work resumes after neutrality delays. The New Orleans and Somers are discussed as existing vessels. Albany to be completed in nine months with trials in New York.
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New York
Tribune
Warrington
Albany
Armstrong Works
Elswick
Newcastle-on-Tyne
England
United States Navy
Harold P. Norton
Horatiy J. Gilmer
Maachinery
Hull
New Orleans
Spain
Udv
Somers
Manley
Jain
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Newport
Stich
Navy
Armatrones
Newcastle
Elewink
Eugene
Admiral W Lighley Heads to New York by Train
Schley starts out with his son-in-law RS Wortley for New York aboard the train leaving at Station 606. The admiral has recovered from his India position and will proceed to his flagship Brooklyn upon arrival. Tomorrow he will be joined by Me Sebrey and together they will travel to Washington.
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W'L. Ighley
New York
RS. Wortley
India
Brooklyn
MeSebrey
Washington
Burglar Chief Strauss to Return With Mitchell in Transit
In a North Topeka case Chief Strauss plans to bring back with him Coll McMitchell a notor ious young colored man wanted on burglary charges. Mitchell allegedly broke into a freight car on Union Pacific tracks and stole flour sacks. Flour was found in Mitchells cellar. Arnie Mitchell younger brother was arrested while Carl escaped. Both have prior records but earlier jail terms were avoided.
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Strauss
Umana
Mitchell
North Topeka
Union Pacific
Arnie Mitchell
Carl
Ex-Stele Auditor Prather Lone Worker On Vote Tally Sheets
Van B Prather, once state auditor, works on tally sheets for Kansas soldiers. He reports the task is laborious, needing two sheets per voting precinct. Mrs Prather has finished Cherokee county. He notes a Republican platform demand fuels opposition to populists. The work continues until blanks are sent, soldiers likely discharged by then. Politicians misusing buncombe as justification for mobilizing these sheets.
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Stele
van B. Prather
Kansas
Buncombe
Bunwombe
HEFLEBOWER PETUNIAS DRAW STATEHOUSE OUTRAGE
In the state house the superintendent and staff observe the petunia bed as morning glories invade. The insistence on removing the morning glories is voiced by the superintendent, who threatens action, while state treasurer Fevene departs. The outcome: morning glories are removed from the petunia beds.
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Trenatrer
Menenower
Insurfnce
Theoter
State House
Muster Out of Several Union Units in Washington
Orders were issued to muster out multiple Union units in Washington on August 2. The list includes Fourth Pennsylvania, Sixth New Hampshire, Second Wisconsin infantry, three Louisiana light batteries, two Rhode Island light batteries, two Town HEM batteries, two Oregon light batteries, First Wisconsin light battery, two Kentucky cavalry troops, Missouri light artillery battery A, Twenty seventh light battery of Indiana, and Sheht batteries A B and C of Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Nhole
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Steamer Brunswick brings whalebone and Klondike treasure
The Brunswick arrived after 13 days from St Michael via Dutch Harbor carrying 2600 pounds of whalebone and 22 passengers from Dawson City. Klondike treasure details are scarce and not expected to be large. Also noted is Sheeps Council No 2 lawn social on Friday at Dr Mitchell's home in North Topeka with ice cream and cake. Tickets to Cincinnati and return priced 16.10 with sale dates September 4 5 and October 2 1898.
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A. Cameer
Holton
F. K. Birtriel
Guasie
Hergice Fulter
Kansas
Misa Corn Miljer
Turaday
Denver
F. Savace
Bsvielt
Chicago
Misa Culla Witt
Lawrence
C. C. Baker
Bear Lake Bunday
Huker
Mimes Taura
Satie Tilson
Wik
Visi
Sheldon
M. M. Halley
Chase
Daggiler
Mary Wil
Chieago
Jones
Topeka
Bob Flory
Laturdary
Bi Louis
Francia A. Pope
Fropetia
Iif
West
P. Walsh
Agnes
Anna
Colorado Springs
Wil Eastman
Seine Speraporia
Mra Eastman
Longenecker
M.A. Coulter
Winshow
Ariz
Los Angeles
Cal
Mister
Mra Eevel
Ernest Robinson
Gene Ware
Backsrellek
Bute Farm
Jen Maule Tyiterleich
Emporia
Mies Elmy
Linewin Street
A. Scntt
Omaha Anh
Olive Gantry
Mineral Poult
Wis
Ars
Mae Amutiter Ben Maret
Batley
MeRilere Murray
Mexico
Hex Ag
Topeke
Misse
Grey Norria
Topéka
Lana
Faphineton
Garfield Park
Alison Brown
Leavenworth
Mmithhie Brown
Dire SB. Swearingen
Pasadena
Gal
Wil
Fupekn
Jae Chatham Gid
Marite
Fiorenée
San Francisco
St. Michael
Dutch Harbor
Sheeps Council No. 2
Ancient
Order of the Pyramids
Dr. Mitchell
Gordon and
van Buren Streets
North
Cincinnati
Santa Fe
És Parke Postles
J Na
WS. Boothe
D. D
Pastor del
Ene i
Rom. Chas
Lore
Ue Sa
Favor Culbert
Catarrh
Brazil
Johnalton
Lysne Tower
Edward Woodter
B. F. Jackson & CO
India
Indianapolis
Ind
Omabs and Return $6.00 Tickets for Kansas Expo Trip
Tickets for Omabs and Return to the State Fair are priced at six dollars. Sales occur on August and the morning of September 1. The fast train departs Topeka at 4 56 am and reaches Onaht at noon.
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Kansas
Topeka
Onaht
Praise for War Board Letter from Secretary Long to Admiral Sicard
Secretary Long writes to the Naval War Board chief praising the committee led by Crowninshield and Manahan for their service during the Spanish American War. He commends their intelligence, judgment, and competence with no errors noted, and notes proper departmental control while allowing officers discretion. Washington, D.C. is cited as the sending location.
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Long
Admiral Sicard
Washington
Arig
Navy Department
The
War Board
Hingham
Mass
Spain
Naval War Board
Department
Asso
Crownin
Shicia
Manan
Jouas D. Long
Montgomery
Naval War
Washington, D.C
Bodies Still Floating From Bourgogne Disaster Report
Boston and Gloucester reports detail wreckage and multiple corpses from the Bourgogne catastrophe. Passengers Richard Jones and another Italian steerage victim are identified. others show belts, watches, and markings. Seventeen bodies reportedly recovered. investigators note decomposed remains and varied attire.
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Bourgogne
Boston
Lee
Londonian
London
New Bourgogne
Richard Jones
Itaiiun
Alger Sights Humble Sufferers at Camp Wikoff
Secretary of War Alger visited Camp Wikoff where he met Colonel Clark and spoke with a sick Massachusetts soldier named Edward Slocum asking if he was ill. Tears and a plea for furlough followed, while Mrs Tracy and Mrs Ruggles urged better hospital accommodations. Alger toured the general hospital and tents with Dr Brown explaining facilities.
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New York
Massachusetts Volunteers
Alger
Camp Wikoff
Lincoln
Clark
War Department
Colnel Clark
Adzer
Popceara
Beiri
Massachusetts
Attarwand
Edward Slocum
Company IL
Som
Chio
General Hospital
Wilmer
Glee
Tracy
Ruggles
Southampton
D. 1
Forwood
Sur-Geon
Brown
VESSELS RELEASED ON GOVERNMENT ORDER AFFECTING TRANSPORTS
San Francisco August 23 ships on Manila routes respond to a government order releasing chartered transports. Steamers China Colos Senator Zealndia Newport Ohio India City of Para Morgan City Valencia Pennsylvania City of Rio De Janeiro City of Puebla St Paul Tacoma Lakme Charles Nelson Al Hance lie between here and Honolulu awaiting release. City of Peking will resume China trade and City of Sydney returns to Pan American route while Australia shifts to Honolulu run.
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San Francisco
Manila
China
Colos
Senator
Zealandia
Newport
Ohio
India
City of Para
Morgan City
Valencia
Pennsylvania
City of
Rio de Janeiro
Puebla
St. Paul
Tacoma
Lakme
Charles Nelson
al Hance
Honolulu
Peking
Sydney
Australia
North Topeka Social Notes and Local Incidents
In North Topeka updates, Miss Clara Mitchell visits Menoken friends while Mrs. Dilford Welch and son Willard depart for California. Mr. Haiph McKinnie hosts a watermelon party, Dr. George Reed returns from Soldier City, and Mrs. L. Deppe and son Clifford travel to St. Joe. A. J. Kane shows relapse, A. O. U. W. initiates candidates, D. of H. visits with baskets, Mr. Harry Mort's birthday gathering features Japanese lanterns and music. An attempted harness theft leads to police inquiry and pursuit near Lawn and nearby farms.
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Gem Bakery
Clara Mitchell
Menoken
Dilford Welch
Httl
Willard
California
Haiph
Soldier City
Ataw Valley Lodge No
U. W
Charity Lodge No
Harry Mort
Harry Summers
Edith Main
Grace Olden
McClary
Adams
J. J. Miller
Miller
Hates
Majors
Mr. Afiller
Lawn
James Gaiein
Houghtellin
Alke
Godwin
Te Fair Grounds
Topeka reunion planned at Post GA hall and local obituaries
The reunion reception committee will meet Friday at 8 pm at Topeka Post GA hall. Gertrude Sliss aged 2 died yesterday with funeral this morning. Prostate Judge Delman issued a marriage license to Guy Kramer of Oakland and Ade Smith of Quinton Heights, ages 21 and 19. Mollie Young aged 28 died Tuesday night at 28 Quincy Street. funeral at the Gye residence conducted by Dr. E. L. Tharpe. Colored boy Sam Short, recently released from Reform School, was fined $25 after stealing $5 on lower Kansas Avenue. J C Holcomb, a farmer north of the city, arrested after a runaway collision on Kansas Avenue injured a trolley pole. one storage car wrecked.
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Topeka Post
R. Hall
Gertrude
F. W. Sliss
Delman
Guy. Kramer
Oakland
Ade Smith
Quinton Heights
Mise Mollie Young
B.C. Young
Quincy Street
Fternoon
Gye
Ll. Tharpe
Sam Short
Reform School
Kansas Avenue
Ferry
J. C. Holcomb
North Topeka
Killig
Holcomb
Merchants Manufacturing Faces Two Week Shutdown Impact
Notice posted at Merchants' Manufacturing Company warns of a two week shutdown halting 125000 spin dies and forcing 1400 workers idle. The move affects production of colored shirts and waists and impacts Peerless Steam Laundry and related operations.
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Merchants’ Manufacturing Company
Omaha Exposition and Summer Tourist Tickets Update
The notice promotes Omaha Exposition's October event as the grandest yet, promising cheap access via the Burlington Route with through tickets and stopovers. It advertises summer tourist fares to Colorado, and invites members to a funeral service for Sister Mollie Peck, with details of time and location. Also reports a sensational medical claim about a woman's alleged recovery disputed by the text.
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United States
Missouri
Missionippi
Omaha
Omiunhs
Burlington
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