Return of Garrison to San Francisco and Honolulu
A list of New York volunteers returning from Honolulu to San Francisco and Camp at the Presidio includes officers and men with ranks. The piece notes illnesses in Hilo, deaths at military hospitals, a Thanksgiving dinner for soldiers, and the St Paul and Mauna Loa ships with their fates and crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Honolulu
The
First News
Cel
Barber
Francisco
Presidio
Sea
W. F. Wobingon
J. Smour
People of Honor
Wbck
Hilo
Whedew
A.C. Wellsr
Company T
First
New York
B.A. Bales
Company B
Elig
Eutes
Uist
Mager Davis
United States
Mti- Mary Hospital
Charles L. Carter
Carter
Charles J. Carter
St Paul
George Edward Beckwith
Halbury Maun
Mr. Beckwith
Great Barrington
Mass
Williams College
Delta Upsilon Greek Jetter Fraternity
Garfeld
Jae- Hee Field
Brose
Titnade
Mauna Loa
Eknes
Mauna
Wedding bells and social notes in Topeka society
A mixed Topeka social page highlights a quiet home wedding for Harriet Isabel Miller to Joseph Kraemer of Kansas City with Mendelssohn music and attendance by family and friends at Madison street. Other items note parties hosted by Miss Eleanor Stith, dances, a free recital at Washburn College, and numerous personal notices about visits, engagements, and upcoming events around Topeka including church groups, clubs, and civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Isabel Milla
Joseph Kraemer
Kansas City
Madison Street
ML. Long
Mendelssohn
Apollo Mandolin Club
Abes
Ly ‘Thoughte
Cavalleria Rustina
Biss Tena Sharp
Charlie Tipton
Klingan City
Misa Sharp
Farily
Mr. Kraemer
Lnft
Chicago
Washburn College
Tadies
Romanza
Jessie Bowman
Arla
Laure Taylor
Baron Hunchhausen Weds In New York Marriage
New York reported the wedding of Baron Burkard von Munchhausen to Washington Beckel, daughter of a wealthy importer, at the bride’s father residence. The baron, 35, is a descendant of the famed Baron Munchhausen and a reserve officer. the estate Schwoeiber near Hanover spans over 3 000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington Beckel
Joseph Beckel
Burkard von Munchhauzen
Germany
Schwoeiber
Hanover
D. Parker Moreau
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Baron Munchhausen
Feld Artillery Regiment
Karlsruhe
Baden
Hie
Hilmar von Munchhausen
Tate
Prince Bismarck
Election expense figures reveal candidate costs to win
A roundup of sworn campaign expense statements shows AA Godard paying Frank I. Brown and others, with totals varying by office. Harvey, Major Anderson, Callaham, MeKedver, and Jetmore list payments to county committees, newspapers, travel, and cards, detailing sums from 25 to 380 dollars as part of their race expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godard
Frank I. Brown
Republican State Central Committee
John Dudley
Topeka Flambeau Club
T. J. Anderson
A. M. Callaham
BE. DD. MeKedver
Jetmore
Pald County
Pald County Committee
The Colon s Cat to Be Shown at Chicago Show
The Spanish cat rescued from the Cristobal Colon wreck will debut with Captain Clark aboard in Chicago. It will be housed at Mrs Letundjertan on Drexel Boulevard awaiting the next Chicago cat show tomorrow afternoon. F Ferrar Peckham, the show’s prospective judge, will arrive from New York to judge the big cats as special prizes are offered by Chicago merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cat Society
Chicago
Dec
Captain Clark
Gregon
Cristobal Colon
F. Ferrar Peckham
Wil
Donne
Government to Build Wharf and Rail Line in Cuba
The United States government plans a seven mile rail line and new wharf at Triscornia near Havana to aid military logistics and benefit Cuban mercantile interests. The project, using Pennsylvania railroad specs, will be double tracked toward the east and built with timber treated to resist the teredo worm. Construction starts after a November public plan and a December contract to the American Indies company, with most material to be sourced in the United States and Cuba. Several hundred workers will be sent to Cuba as work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
New York
Dec
The
Herald
United States
Trisornia
Havana
Hegis
Mutunga
United Railways
Havang
Elty Steelft
Pennsylvania Railroad
Triscornia
Marencas
Havane
Eyetern
Tt Ist
Ine
Envernment
American Indies Company
Frank Hecker
Division of Transportation
Unclear local scene on pest control near farm fields
A fragmentary report describes a brush fire driving rats and raccoons from fields, with a farmer halting the spread and men gathered along a road as burning fusings drive wildlife away, in a peat swamp area near the west.
Callaham fights salary limits for county clerk post
District clerk elect Dr A M Callaham complains to the board of county commissioners about clerk hire costs and a state salary law that reduces pay. He seeks higher compensation to cover needed staff as Shawnee county faces high costs in caring for an insane patient and efforts to persuade the legislature to ease the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Callaham
Board of County Commissioners
Germain
Clete
de Callaharn
Callaharn
Callaham
Ghunty
Phillipa
Phittins
Shawnee County
Car Iagane
Raleigh Recalled and Dewey to Receive Ships
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Long ordered Rear Admiral Dewey to shift ships to the United States. Raleigh will not be relieved. with the battleships and Yorktown, Dewey gains a stronger force. Raleigh to return via the Mediterranean, likely February in New York. Helena passes Gibraltar en route to the Philippines. Long proposes $10,000 for a monument fence at Colon Cemetery Havana where Maite dead lie. Congress had planned transfer to Arlington, but war delayed action and burial rights remain unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
Long
Dewey
Ersor Haleleh
United States
Germany
Philippines
Raleleh
Pacific
Mediterranean
Helena
Gibraltar
Hale
Colon Cemetery
Havana
Congress
Arlington Cemetery
Better Outlook on Indian Territory Treaties Emerges
Secretary Billis reports dispatches from Indian Territory showing shifting sentiment among tribes. Dawes commission treaties resonate as Cherokee council to meet on a proposed treaty and Creeks plan negotiations for another accord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Dec
Billis
Indian Territory
Dawes Commission
Strike on Grand Trunk Telegraphers Seek Shorter Hours
Montreal report says telegraph operators on the Grand Trunk Railway threaten a strike after two weeks of discussions. They demand higher pay and shorter hours, with a committee authorized to bargain. Deputy Chief Davie and General Manager Hayes clash over authority as a strike looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Grand Trunk
Davie
Vebhettiocst
Geners
Hayes
Brotherhood of
Ferals
Une
Dayte
Skokie Marsh Fire Burns Vast Swamp Area
A major fire devastated the Skokie Marsh swamp between Kenilworth and Waukegan as high winds spread flames for miles. Residents in nearby suburbs feared a wider city-wide fire, with searches of the swamp tied to past murder investigations and a history of transient fire causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Skokie
Kenilworth
Waukegan
Glen View
Lake Forest
Bardere
Beassine
North Shore
Lowne
Powell Clayton Named Ambassador to Mexico
The president sent to Congress the nomination of Powell Clayton of Arkansas to be ambassador to Mexico. The move follows a act of Congress raising Homero to ambassador as part of a broader slate of appointments including Secretary Hay, Assistant Secretary Hill, the Hawaiian commission, the Paris commissioners and various consuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dec
Congress
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Mexico
Homero
Clayton
Senate
Hay
Hill
Paris
Fight Opens in Senate in Washington Dec 6 Session
Senate session devoted to row une matters. Murill presents Vermont petition for revival of admiral grade and Dewey recognition. Hate introduces bill to revive admiral and vice admiral grades. West of Missouri seeks constitutional limit on power to acquire territory as colonies. House adjourns after brief session in memory of Northway and Love. Morrison's Jewelry store to stay open evenings till Christmas. Cham berlain's Pain Balm touted for burns and scalds with quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Murrill
Vermont
Dewey
Hate
West
Missouri
United States
House
Dec
Representatives Northway
Ohio
Love
Real Estate Transfers From Local Listings
Real estate transfers recorded include rank Zimmerman and wife to Roy Hessaltine for 1000 dollars covering lots 49 to 51 and 53 on mile street in addition 5 Concordia Lawn and Trust Co. to W A Strong for 23200 at part Rw 633 16 Winnie Philips and husband to Gov Seeley for 915 percent covering lots 667 and 660 Clay street block 12 Martin and Dennis sub Givishrn RB Jones and wife to Mrs W V Coushian for 1 dollar part of lot 32 Sixth Avenue west
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank
Zimmerman
Roy Hessaltine
Mile Street
College
J. Small
Taylor Pace
Clay Street
Middaurd
Concordia Lawn and ‘Trust Co
W. A. Strong
Winnie Philips
Got. Seeley
Ciay Street
Martin & Dennis
Jones
W. V. Coushian
Sixth Avenue
West
Otis Law Sustained in Ohio Supreme Court ruling
Columbus December 6 The Ohio Supreme Court in May sustained the Otis law ousting a Republican city affairs board in Cincinnati and appointing a bi partisan board by a Democratic mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Columbus, O
Supreme Court
Republcan Board of City Affairs
Cincinnati
Sth Annual Silver Sale at H Morrison firm Kansas Ave
Thousands of dollars worth of goods sold at half their value in a one week sale advertised by H Morrison at 505 Kansas Avenue. The notice mentions a mix of items and a stake in the sale, with a separate ad for a medical testimonial and local church activity. The Grace Cathedral choir plans a 7 30 rehearsal for Christmas music this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Morrison
Kansas Avenue
Grace Cathedral
Unity Fair
Entertainwest
Unity Church
Topeka
George Stone
North Topeka notices and society items column
North Topeka column mentions Miss Eva Shields ill at home, Mrs J C Putton visiting Chicago, Mrs J E Watts improving, Julia Sherman moving to Monroe street, and local visits and social gatherings. It notes upcoming officers for Hue Post Helle corps No 5, a hunting trip north of town, and various meetings at Quincy street homes. Also references Bettty taking a Kansas City post, horse theft investigation, Violet mob opening, and several club and society notes with elections, games, and charity affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kinsey
J.D. Walker
Easton
C. FE. Whitmer
Folk Street
S. Quinton
Denver
Warren
Roberta Jett
Galveston
Texan
Henry O'Neil
Atchison
Topeka
Alexoclery
First Methodist Churen
Somorrow
Thomas Martin
Greenwood Avenue
Potwin
Mabel Martin
W. Bean
Oritlinet
Kate-Gupther
Solomon Stoddard
Kansas City
Termirents
Irene Horner
Terrence Ewart Han
Charles Strawbridge
Chicago
Mra Strawbridge
Grace Cathedral
Ladies’ Music Club
J. W. ¥. Hughes
Bark Ewart
St Joe Tories
Lillie Raney
Joseph Stevens
Valencia
Albert Hearthore
Linus Biakestey
Stime Barmim
Sanday
Perry
Oklahoma
Wton
Winfield
Arkansas
Merway
Nineteenth Century Club
W. Bower
Dewey
Oaksale
Neb
Ana
Anna Chambers
Oakdale
Marquette
Mises Brittlé
Sus Mare
General Shatter
Santiago
Sus Adams
Collins
Anita
Julia Taylor
Harry Cavensueh
C. H. Sampson
Kimball Pig. Co
Eva Shields
Bhorey
J.C. Putton
J. E. Watts
Julia Sherman
Monroe Street
Meonroe Street
Argonauts
Quincy Street
Beatty
Pitwburs
Gulf Road
William Forbes
St. Jose
Sayeday
Kankae City
Grice
Stella Holby
Horace E. Britt
W. W. Crittenden & CO
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Phall
Steen
W. Sth
Orient
Satoan Beabrizies
Ekla— Pursies
Beatibes
Siailar
Sistine
L. SS Teeeld
Haut-Too
Gourasid
Uy Sea
Social and Personal
Eleanor Stith
Prank Taearstrom
Harry Erllams
Edna Speer
Daisy Sherman
Grace Foals
Winifred Bear
Bessie Stewart
Birdred McGifin
Walter Smith
Harmon Ryne
Frank Tichrnor
Harry Howe
Ray State
Char- Me Lagerstrom
Mart Wiksdal Kraemer-Mills
H. FH
Miss Riddle
Minneapolis
Moore
Lawrence
Jessie Payne
Fita Beck
Octavia Greenwood
Agnes Gunther
Mieg Margaret Gi Flac
Mars Erwin
Mixa Anna Walsh
Mabel Peucbt
Hittle Ragland
Josephine McMahan
Mary Lavdan
Neille Necitt
Helen Butterly
Sarkis
May DeClercq
Me Orn Hubbard
Kent
Harry Kling
Low Winger
Earl Shook
Arthur Hudson
Mer
Victor Marin
Jacent
Adems Bros
Tipska
HF. Dillon
Petes
Aincanie Remy Asot
Eaes
Cseay Gstaressog Ig
Mooumsot Mir
Nourenir
Trealeet
Vigens bitWraud
Eden Aidress
Eugene Field
Aisa
Monroe St. Casmagne
Rotel Pe ‘Ubae
U.S
Baron Hunchhausen
Harvey
Terris
Taylor Riddle
the Colon’s
Suez Canal
Dawes Indian Commission
Skokie Marsh
Morrison's
Chamberlain
Stuttgart
Mec
Frederick of
Wuartemburg
Wiliam II
Wurtembure
HB. Hettinger
Indianapolis
Ind
Detchon
Swift & Holliday
North Topeka
State Journal
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