Topeka Social and Personal News Highlights
Recent Topeka social events feature dances and gatherings hosted by local clubs and families. Notables include the Modern Literature club dance at Harmony Ball with Steinversen entertainment, plus a high five party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foxter. Community figures and visitors are listed among attendees and upcoming engagements.
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Yours Ladies of the Modern Literature Club
Harmony Ball
Steinvers
AD A. B Fury
David Pat
J. Morgan
Mitel
Maryn
Aleexander
Cora Puritell
Ollie Iden
Mike Moon
Frances Meca
Anna Mise Fuswmond Boron
Alte Wart
Wil Alesander
Tom King
Walter Guet
Cae Bronaun
Barle Willass
Ben Akert
Kalieides
Kingsley
Johnny
Warren
EG. Kellan
Howard Dean
Julius Welling
Charlie Kleithins
Frank Poxter
Twin
Hobert Bull
Prank Wiley
Wilkes Henderson
James A. Troutmin
J. W. Mardt
W. E. Stilwell
Robert Pibree
Col
J. W. F. Hughes
Franck
Wiey
Start for Europe Secretary Bush Leaves for Liver Pecking
Secretary W. E. Bush was asked to depart for Liver pecking this afternoon by a biblegram sender who wishes to see arin before death. Mr Bush left immediately for the east. His aunt, a wealthy woman, has long praised him in Kansas and favored their kin.
Deaths and Funerals in Topeka City Affairs Veteran dies after brief illness
Thomas H. Haskell died Tuesday at age 2 weeks after a stomach illness in Topeka. A veteran of the second regiment volunteers and longtime Lincoln G A R member, he leaves a wife and two sons. Funeral services to be held at his residence with interment in a vault cemetery. Also noted: Willis Willis, buried yesterday, and other local obituaries referenced with limited legible details.
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Thomas H. Haskell
Allock
Topeka
Volunteee
Lincwin
John Hiskel
Milway Motor Mh
Jacob Musivell Welty Sremun
Clay Wrest
Awful Horror in Havana Harbor Reported by Officials
A prominent naval officer described a fatal accident aboard a warship in Havana harbor. He doubted a magazine explosion and suggested spontaneous combustion may have sparked the blast. Capitol figures expressed shock and urged a thorough investigation, while Congress avoided immediate action.
Keys of the magazine should have been in the hands of the officer in command
Lieutenant Commander Speyers, awakened at the Navy club, questions how a magazine on the Maine could explode. He notes magazines may be fore or aft and says the captain keeps the keys, which are turned to the officer in command when the captain leaves. He cannot explain the disaster without full information.
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Winkin
Dallansit
Capitol
House
Rule
Congress
New York
Speyers
United States Avy
Navy Club
Maine
Measel
Jett
Excitement in Navy Department over Maine disaster
Washington February 16 intense excitement filled the Navy Department before opening hours as dispatches reported the Maine sinking after an explosion in the ship’s magazine. Officers debated torpedo causes while orders went to Havana and Tortugas for rescue and assessment as crews searched for survivors.
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Navy Department
Washington
Guesaes
Ker
Furaihatey West
Tavy Department
Breibes
Maine
Admiiral Heard
North Atlantic
Havana
Forth
Mangrove
Key West
Havane
Thas
Fern
Forsyth
Brice
Key Weer
Admiral Sinkrd
Tortress
Dicking
Maine Ile
Admiral Grove Brown comments on Maine explosion theories
Indianapolis dispatch recalls Rear Admiral Grove Brown and the Maine destruction debate. He says official findings point to an explosion aboard the vessel with no submarine attack, noting lack of torpedo evidence and Havanas harbor activity. He questions any deliberate act to provoke war.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Grove Brown
Rss
Havana Harbor
Maine
Toure
Havang
United States
Parallel of Maine Horror in the Apian Hurricane Losses
Washington reports a parallel to the Maine disaster as a hurricane devastates Apia and surrounding waters. Officers and crew from multiple ships perish or are wounded while crews aboard the U S ships Trenton Vandalia and Nippon and British German vessels face heavy losses. The admiralty details describe ships wrecked or beached with several fatalities and injuries among officers and sailors.
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Maine
Washington
Calta States
Tortye
Apia
Samus
le Land
Bert
U.S & Trenton
Vandis
Vardalia Lowe
Azul
Lone
Nell Soscrae
Narbur
Madrid News Reports Fire Cause From Malta Explosion
Reports from Madrid say the Malta explosion was caused by a fire aboard a warship. Officials in London communicated uncertainty about details as Count De Flass remained without full information.
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London
Madrid
Irona Walt
Count de Flas
Explosion and White House response to the Maine disaster
A garbled early 20th century report describes the explosion of the battleship Maine and brief mentions the friendly visit to Havana. It notes Commander Dick and Secretary Selty rwagnerd and President informed of the disaster, with dispatches from Key West and Cartalis Forsyth confirming signals.
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Washington
Pet
Dick ‘Tn
Seltty
Marana
LSP
Senator Hale Sees Navy Inquiry After Maine Disaster
Washington reports Senator Hale chairman of naval affairs says he just spoke with the secretary of the navy and expects a thorough investigation of the disaster. He cautions Congress to defer to the department and notes the Maine’s cost at about 3 to 4 million dollars.
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Washington
Hale
Committee On Naval Affairs
SE Bee
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Congress
Department
Miy
Informa
Maine
Havana
Shis Congress
Spain
Sigsbee a Favorite in Navy Department Praise
The Maine commander Captain Siggsbee, noted for four years as hydrographic chief, is praised by the Navy Department for raising the office to a high standard. He earned a slip on the Maine and later steered the ship into a New York dock to avoid a collision, a display of nerve that prompted a complimentary letter from the department.
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Navy Department
Washington
Maine
Sigebee
Hydrographic Actire
Department
New York
Our bungling Navy sparks calls for careful inquiry
Senator Fairbanks and Senator Warren condemn the meagre reports on the explosion aboard a naval vessel. They urge a thorough, careful investigation to determine cause and responsibility, cautioning against blame on foreigners or own forces. The incident underscores weaknesses in naval operations and preparedness.
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Washington
Senator Fairbanks
Senator Warren
Wyoming
Army
De Lomes Protestations of Love for America
The Spanish envoy Denounced claims of fear and stated he loves America as much as his homeland. He insisted there will be no war between America and Spain despite the Glonster incident and recent reports.
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DE Lome
New York
Senor de
Amériad
Spain
America
Key West Vessels Sail Toward Havana for Aid
American ships Mangrove Kern and Fisceman departed Key West this morning to assist Havana after the Maine disaster. London reports heavy stock trading as investors weigh the Havana harbor explosion. A Globe article questions whether a coal bunker carried a hidden mine.
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Havana
Key West
Pet
Mangrove
Aclock
Travens
Fisceman
Mt Mistight
London
United States
Maine
The
Globe
Maine Sails From Havana Mystery Sparks International Interest
Washington reports detail saved crew from the Maine after the Havana harbor disaster. Officers and men listed include Captain Sigubee and Lieutenant Commander Wainwright, among many others, with engineers, cadets, marines, and civilians named. the inquiry cites possible causes tied to foul meat and boiler danger.
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Maine
Havana
Washington
Liesbee
BD. Sigubee
R. Wainwright
G. BP. Holman
Paeaement Ca. Hood
Cae
Pee
G. P. Blow
S. Heneberger
Anaster C. Mr Rain
Cp. Tiowell
J. J. Branden
Meer Marines
A. Catlin
J. R. Morris
J. H. Holden
W. ‘T. Cluverius
F Bronson
Pineleet Cater A. Ceenshaw
J. T. Boyd. Beatswain —— Larkin
J. Ai
Penter
J. Heim
Cle MetCarthi
Hedon
Laurson
Hallberg
Bullock
Keivitlc
Wil
Senate Committee Discusses Explosion of the Maine
Washington February 4 1904 The Maine explosion dominated the foreign relations committee meeting with calls for Spain to explain, while several senators warned against premature conclusions and urged decisive action if no explanation is forthcoming. Senator Lodge Custom Clark offered cautious remarks on the incident.
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Washington
Maine
State Committee On Foreign Relations
Spain
Shain
Lodge
Custom
Clark
Theories Grow Over Cause of Maine Disaster
Washington observers weigh rival explanations for the Maine destruction. Some blame an internal explosion, others a torpedo detonation, while a third theory suggests an infernal device aboard. An underwater hull inspection would quickly show damage consistent with external or internal causes.
Officers of the Maine Washington Peh officers list and addresses
A partial roster of Maine officers with home city listings includes Captain Kas D Bigshes in Washington and Lt. Comdr Warnewright also in Washington. Other names cover California New York Alabama Minnesota Oregon and Carolina with ranks from Lieutenant to Engineer and Chaplain, plus marine officer.
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Washington
Peh. Wm
Maine
Davy Department
Kas. D. Bigshes
Tichant
F. W. Jenking
Altekheny City
Naval Cadets
Cluvertus, Jr
Alabama
Amon Bron
D. F. Boyd, Jr
Henbergen
Par- Piyingster O.m-Ray
Elt
New York
Bowers
Brooklyn
N. Y
Not an Accident, Navy Yard Mine Guards Say
New York February 16 Captain George Sumner stated that the Maine explosion could not be an accident. He noted that mines are closed at sundown and the ways and ammunition elevators are guarded at all times by men who shoot on sight anyone tampering with them.
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New York
George Sumner
Admiral Bunce
Navy Yard
Maine
Explosion blamed on accident Halts Maing disaster
General Blanco insists the explosion was an accident and dispatches confirm the view. In Madrid the cube crisis spreads as Gen Bimeo cables authorities and notes a Washington message. Ward Line President Booth sends telegrams from New York on February 16.
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Madrid
Cube
Gen Bimeo
Washington
Ward Liner
New York
S. M. Booth
The
Ward Line
City of Washington and Vig imnee Placed at Havana Use
A message states President mates Ae Secretary Lang place the steamship City of Washington in Havana harbor and the Vig imnee en route to Havana for any purpose and for as long as desired.
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Lang
Washington
Havana
Creamery convention tickets on sale and free lunch plan
The creamery convention committee reports advance ticket sales are essential to cover expenses. Admission will be 15 cents with a free dairy lunch and beverages inside. The hall hours extend to 11 30 pm on select evenings and Prof Worrall will decorate each hall. Booths for manufacturers and daily butter making exhibitions number between 20 and 30.
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Prof. Worrall
Topeka Robbery Attempt and Surge in Crime
A 4 am attempt to rob J F Kirkpatrick, a printer, near Monroe and Eighth streets failed as he fled from a colored man with a club. The town reports multiple horse and buggy thefts, and residents worry over lax law enforcement, rising firearms sales, and disorder after dark. Rex Chief Gardiner notes numerous tough characters and urges targeted surveillance at depots and suspicious arrivals to curb crime.
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J. F. Kirkpatrick
Monroe Street
Eighth Street
Toplica Avenue
Sixth
Kansas Avenue
Torrens
Oakland
Throop Hotel
Third
Casey
Rodgers
Topeka
H.G. Larimer
Pavey
Summers
Hendricks
Hicks
Campbell
Youkin
Morrill
Tim Donovan
Owen
Burgess
Donovan
Havey
Express
Kansas City
Rex
John Gardiner
Topeka Girls in New York Journal Bouquet of Beauties
The Sunday New York Journal published a colored supplement titled American Girl with pictures of American beauties. Topeka residents featured include Miss Blanc Johnson Miss Winifred Wegner and Mrs Susie Wilder who is now Mrs Ben Criswell.
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New York
Topeka
New York Journal
Blanc Johnson
Winifred Wegner
Susie Wilder
Mra
Ben Criswell
Quotations and Bits From Various Papers on Women and Society
A collage of humorous and pointed snippets from multiple papers. Anecdotes and quips touch on women in policing, domestic troubles, vanity, courtly manners, and social observation. Dialogues include Mrs Commuter, Mr Commuter, and various characters debating roles, marriage, and deceit in lighthearted if caustic tones.
Changes in Kansas banks announced by comptroller
Washington Feb 16 the comptroller of the currency announced changes in national banks of Kansas including First National Bank Hiawatha Samuel Detwiler vice president First National Bank Topeka CS Bowman assistant cashier First National Bank Burlingame Emmett 8 Taylor assistant cashier Alma National Bank Alma E G Mc Crumb president and vice Fred Lutz appointed vice president
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Kansas
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Naional
First National Bank
Hiawatha
Samuel Detwiler
Topeka
CS. Bowman
First Nations ‘Bank
Burlingame
Emmett 8. Taylor
Alma National Bank
Alma
E.G. McCrumb
Fred Lutz
Market Report Wheat Corn Oats and Provisions
The Associated Press market roundup from Chicago on February 18 details wheat surges to near highs for May with quick reversals, heavy selling amid war news and a Lisbon sale amid grain duty cuts. Corn follows wheat higher then profits take, oats rise then ease, and provisions stay active with ribs and lard mixed as traders weigh caseloads and buying pressure.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago
Spain
Lisbon
Portugal
Acornimel
Europe
United States
Emall Chadcoe
Northwestern
Maine
Mary Lename
Iva
Siige
Pacikers
Chicago Livestock Market Receipts and Cattle News
Fragmented OCR reports cattle and sheep receipts at the Chicago livestock market with prices noted, mentions Western lambs and hog shipments. The record shows fluctuating bids and general declines, with total receipts around thousands in cattle and sheep and Hog shipments indicated.
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Texas
Market Gossip Cable Rumors Move Stocks at 6th Ave
Rumors sweep the market as wire reports claim a cable between here and New York stirs trading. Botteer firm and the W. A. Michael Commission Co broker deals in provisions and stocks on the basis of unconfirmed word.
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W. A. Michael Commission Co
Sixth Ave
New York
Mickel
Biocknmission Co
Aise
MaAnhattan
Puetto Walton
Erik
Through a Net of Brokers Trade Fees and Shares
Investors watched mixed activity as brokers opened deals across several exchanges. Prices moved cautiously on key listings with several companies posting modest gains while others slipped amid market uncertainty and weekly updates from major financial houses.
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Lown
Rane
Lowry
W. Willitt
Lowey
Snddirs
T. Lewis
O. McCray
Glenna Gross
Fagi
George FE
Nautilus Club
Culege Hill
Rene Dess
Chanting Cook
W. C. Smith
Et Land
J. KB
Hudson Misa Painté Turner
Muricie
Agna
Harriet Jones
Carrin Quinche
Atelison
Jo B Berwin
Hetsie Burnham
Aims
Florence
Mabel Wilson
Lawrence
Harold T Chise
Kankny City
Lon Davis
Wil Wikital
Baw
Denis
Butcher
Lawgenworth
Cotillion Club
Turner
William Gushard
Decatur
Vnte
Gushani
Mra G. Dertins
LowryLanemin
Hutchinson
Emmi Evarts
Parsin Club
Dr. Pears
Lella Green
Car Service
Banta
Frances. Freeman of
Seneca
Triers
Willem Moe
Ne Fc
Awit
Tela
Enissath
Ted Monro
Pal” Ut Joseph & Partinh
Presbyterian Church
Weeing Willis
Burlet
Keys OF
the Magazine
George Brown
News AT
Mweinley
Sigsbee
NAVY
American Securities Pall
Senate
United
Gen. Blanco
John
Mary
Parkasisna Abo
Perkasle
Actrem
Detroit Pree Presa
Racy
Professor Knowall
Misa Vernon
Miss Varnon
Brook
Bill
Tom
Mics Rockinghan
Edmire
Chicago News
Dime Museum
Emand
Today's Market Report
Botteer
Jarort
Sbath
Piapa
Lux Commission Co
Kansas Aveona
Central National Bank
Banke of
Imeneglate Oesthure
Coontes
W. A. Ichael
Mateiog
Mt Basic
Stray Cove
Betis Seoliegs
Wits
Jefferson Jr. & Cos Jana Hotel
Balacce
Sinegpeiareni
Py & Sranan
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