Social and Personal Glimpses From Topeka Society
Topeka and vicinities feature a series of social events. Mr and Mrs T. E. Sweet host a refined gathering at their Topeka avenue home with detailed decor and elegant entertainment. A notable afternoon at Mrs George Sharitt’s residence on King Street includes refined receptions, Moorish touches, and piano selections, with many local families and club members in attendance. Additional notes chronicle club meetings, new member admissions, and forthcoming social plans with a mix of residents traveling to Chicago and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TE Sweet
Bilan Sie
Topeka Avenue
Saint
Valenciennes
Eilehieat
Teter
Mina Tyler
Enree Ener
Mazour Schneckar
Tiriah Alvare
Garcine Thomas Ant
Bury
Sweet
Aline Rue
Eetved
Dusts
Afties
Aline Lakin
Annie Sweet
Mra Mc Hammatt
Hp, Dillon
Dmr
Mra Waltee Noble
Anns Bartholomew
Mies Mabel Wilton
Mina Nellie McClintock
Theodore Hummatt
Sharit
King
Bsharitt
Mra . C. Goddard
Leavenworth
Itt
Lord
Adietin
Merz Bhick
Beth McClintock
Helen ‘Smith
Mio Sebrcca
Sisg Sue Bharitt Little Gries
Helen Sharit
Morrisoe
Algh Petersen
Harold Chase
Land Mediicutt
Kurtstenis
Frank Prescott
Puello
Mira. Préscott
Ae Brewertieae Pire
McClure
Ae Cain
BB Smith
M. Chamberlain
Mris
Plaxton
Sixth Anniversary Dinner Draws Topeka Security Knights
The Knights and Ladies of Security held their sixth anniversary in Topeka with a crowded hall and orchestra. President Kirkpatrick praised the Rue Mortum, noting crowding and discomfort from the packed audience, and plans for a seventh anniversary next year with larger attendance and more entertainment. Local leaders, officers, and families attended, with program speakers and musical performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Security
Knights
Callen
Mcteepatrick
Ceaniy
Topeka
Oechestra Rey
Tyemarke
W. EL Kirkpatrick
Rem
Connor
Berry Co
Lone Atlae
Towrshey
Iss
Truth Collins Hoeltation
Dope
Miles Louisa Bmtthy
Tulotoanes
Shibet Huayana
David Nowie
Tilks National
Sky Mimweo
Lincoln
Sanit Mra Coupiers
Chilaren
Senate opposes K P Sale passes 34 to 29
Washington Kanese Kansas Pacific railroad resolution offered February 16 passed the senate by a 34 to 29 vote. The resolution states the sale of the Kansas Pacific railroad should not be confirmed except on terms that the original claims and interest due to the United States from a Pacific division railroad company be paid in full by the bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Grep
Kanese
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Senate
May Wheat's Leap in St Louis and Klondike Trip Plans
May wheat prices rose in St Louis with futures advancing as two men, John C. Frey and W. Harrah, prepared for a Klondike expedition. Frey, son of a Santa Fe official, and Harrah aim to reach Alaska in April, carrying cash and seeking wealth. Also noted is Capital Lodge meeting notice and recorder Ernest Mueller's signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John GC
Frey
John C. Frey
J. Prey
The
Santa Fe
Klondike
W. 77
Harrah
Mo K & T
Sedalia
Spartia
Exeape
Capital Lodge
A. O. Vy
Ernest Mueller
President Nominees Sent to Senate for Boston and North Carolina Posts
Washington February 17 President nominates George H Lyman collector of customs district of Boston Massachusetts and Charleson Mass for consul at Sierra cD John T Williams of North Carolina named consul at Sierra cD Also advertising patent remedies and a child health drink Grain O claims to strengthen nerves and substitute coffee without stimulants
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Washington
George H. Lyman
Boston
Charles
Mass
John T. Williams
North Caritas
Sierra cD
Dastardly Spanish Treachery Blamed for Maine Explosion
Reports from New York describe ships and crowds at the Maine disaster, with claims of careful handling of explosives and dismissals of spontaneous combustion. Captain Sigsbee remains calm, while details of the explosion and the ship’s destruction ripple through the press.
AID FOR THE BEREAVED Resolution in House
Resolution offered in the House proposes a $150,000 appropriation to aid the bereaved families of Maine disaster victims. It authorizes the navy to pay two months' pay to the legal heirs or representatives of each officer and crew member who perished in the Havana disaster of February 15, 1898.
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Washington
Maine
Senate
Home of Representatives
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Havana
Nites Tool Works Accelerates 12 Inch Mortars Production
Cincinnati reports rush on Hamilton Ohio plant expanding 12 inch mortar output for government ships. Tio Havel and ordnance staff push the project, with officials denying sped up due to any war scare, yet naval officers noted as particularly busy.
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Cincinnati
Big Nites
Hamilton
Tio Havel
Ordnance Department
Hays
Lata
Maine's Crew Aboard the Battleship Maine List of Names
The article lists the men aboard the Maine including many named sailors and officers. It notes the ship’s magazine housed high explosives and survived an explosion, with several hospital casualties named and reported as seriously hurt yet some expected to recover. It references Havana, the fleet, and the mysterious cause of the blast as a mercy in the tragedy.
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Maine
New York
Havyatia
Byvester Scovel
Sigsbee
Sigshes
Havana
Trick J. Foley
Carl Christiansen
Freman
Geo. Fix
Robert
Hutchins
G. J. Dressier
Marine
Dolne
Washington Navy Denies 8-Inch Percussion Hole Found
The Navy Department dismisses Key West reports of an 8 inch hole in the Maine's bottom as false. Secretary Long says no such perforation exists and no 8 inch torpedo or similar cause is plausible. A shell hit could explain a hole but would show bulging or skin damage.
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Washington
Fev
Navy Department
Key West
Maine
Long
Butler's Significant Words at Fusion Convention
Minneapolis February 17. The Populist convention ends with fusion victory and sets June 16 for the state gathering. Senator Butler in a mass meeting speech fires at the administration, replying to a heckler about the Mautner with a claim of a truly American administration forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Fusion Forcws
Benator Butler
Look for Infernal Machines In Overhauled Coal Supply
In Key West Florida on February 1 authorities report anthracite coal from Tyre is being overhauled for use by United States warships. The Maine recently took aboard coal here for a week, but officials doubt any infernal machine mechanism could delay operations.
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Key West
Fla
United States
Wawat
Maine
Maine a hopeless wreck can never be used again as a ship
Admiral Sicard telegraphed Secretary Long from Key West stating Lieutenant Hood from Havana believes the Maine cannot be rebuilt for service. The forward section is collapsed due to the explosion. Photographs of the wreck will be sent to the Department today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Admiral Sicard
Washington
Sicard
Long
Key West Oils
John Hood
Havana
Kentucky Aroused Resolution Urges Cuban Independence
In Frankfort Kentucky on February 17 a legislative resolution was offered urging Kentucky senators and representatives in Congress to use all influence to secure Cuba's independence. The measure denounces the treachery and calls for strong national action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Congress
Kentucky
Cuba
Clothing Issued For the Wounded at Key West
At Key West the Maine disaster prompts relief by Commander Wynn retired of the navy, with his daughter and niece aiding the wounded. Captain Forsyth issues a complete outfit of clothing to seamen in need, while telegrams and personal matters overwhelm Wynn. The Havana torpedo theory is dismissed. British and American officers debate the Maine’s fate as inquiry continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Mander Wynn
Maine
Wynn
Navy
Forsyth
Havana
Fragmented 1920s notices and ads mix in local chatter
A collage of overheard quips and ad blurbs appears from newspapers the Washington Star and Philadelphia Record. It mentions fortunes, travel misdirections, baby anecdotes, gas usage after birth, and a fur goods sale at J W Phillips with prices at Furman's.
Mystery on the Maine disaster deepens in Key West report
From Key West on February 17 the Maine disaster case grows murkier as the shipboard magazine keys are delivered to Captain Sigsbee and the forward magazine temperature is said to be high with no combustibles stored there, raising fears divers may fail to determine the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Maine
Sigsbee
Winter Night's Tale and Boarder Ultimatum Skewed Fragments
A fragmented 19th century composite features verses of a winter night tale and a humorous boarding house scene. It mixes poetic lines with snippets of dialogue about ultimatums over board rates, a doctor story, and scattered newspaper notices including a brief shop bargain teaser. Names and places are sparse and the text reads like an OCR collage of captions, jokes, and public notices.
Market report on wheat and corn fluctuations in Chicago
The Associated Press report from Chicago outlines wild opening activity in wheat May contracts with volatile moves between 10.5 and 10.5 per bushel, shifting to 16 by day’s end amid fears of government market control. Corn followed wheat with strong early tone, then eased as wheat attention dominated trading. Provisions remained steady to weaker as markets closed mixed with rain and cold forecasts ahead.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago
Naif
Allen-Grier
Cudatty
Barrett & Farnam
Genes
Norton and Worthington
Whee
Wills Sterday
Sye
Cubaz
May
Kerrey Re
Market notes and receipts from West Coast grain and livestock
Fragmentary market report lists receipts and prices for hogs cattle and sheep, with figures for wheat and grain futures. Mentions Minneapolis and Chicago exchanges, regional receipts, and market activity at Western markets amid uncertain tones and dated February.
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Arthur Mulls
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George T. Shar
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Hosur
Carl Nellis
Ning
May Thomas
Hal Witt
Sim Drug Company
Florence Wistzel
Springfield
Clements
Anna Jarrell
Tommorrow
J. F. Jarrell
Atchison Globe
Patth Jordan
Gladys Jordan
Asa
Mami
Helwig
Maude
Tata Ackley
Cora
K.P. Sale
Agsinet
Et Louis
Lous
Purman's
Lsht
Tito Seucwir
TRUE
Ign
Adams
Joan T . Aitken
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James W. Anderson
John Z Anderson
Oscar Anderson
AL ‘Anderson
Anderson
Gustave Alt ‘Anderson
Peer
Axel Ancraws
Padi
Anfindsen
Abraham
Auglland
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Auchenbach
Harry
A Flersuncen
Barry
Lewis le
John P
Baum
Henry
Brecker
Jadea
Htombers
Predss
John Eh Bookbinster
John Bayle
Caniot G. Wevie
Daniel
Ww. Bonnier
Sean Trinkman
Henry Browfeld
Arthur Burns
Adolph C. Bullock
Charles H. Tire
Edna
Burkhard
Robet Tatler
Frederick
Francs de Cale
Thomas Chineson
Walter Garr Herbert Mc Caulied Wee
Ching
Luke Christasen
Carl
Christenwen
Fark Clark
Thomas Cochrane
Michael Cole
Thoman ME
Coletsie
Wikate Rolymancy Wm
Gcanroy
Anthony
Teres
Willie Cronin
Dunkel Currar
Charles Dabinchins Borger David
George Denning
Charles Donosight
Rank Geisppyardt
Rushworth
Wiltinre
Mal Alfred Safford
Clarence Ki
Metierae
Joan Alfred Salmaine
Fintobirger
William Sennarts
George Tinmitten
Charma A-Schroeder
August Hamilton
John Scott
Charles A. Jam
Amblre Skully
Bintang
Wm. c. Booty
Joann Tiarrin
Westanote Belhorster
A. Harraya
Edward Shed
Jpremaian
San Fr
Sheal Patrick
Harris
Shea
John i Tlariey
Dunictees
Thomas Harty
Thomas Jheridan Owan Hiasiyl
Charter Sinneisa
John HL Phiaweke
Chea Simmons
Ned Hawiinatioward Te Awih
Curt Aeitefiron
John Smith
Nichatan J Hennies
Robert B. Stevenisen
Nicholas Merbert
John Sugseuks
Twa
Hernimin
Wen. Sutton
Peart Herinome
Alfred B. Bore
Perp Holer
Blank K. G. Tadhyt
Prank C. Hialm
Guetay Fentiein
A Holland
Alfred Z. Techans
Dani J. Horn Wiilioen Chompson
Morgh Williax Thompson
Hoptin
Daniel Go Tigges
Frankings
Robert Tineman
Johnson
Alfred Fobasun
George Dokunden
Peter C. Towes
Thoman J. Tackson
San Frincisco
John He Krooyek
Charlies Sien
Kaske Reed Lekoordla
the True Commorivess
Firnt
A. W. Satuin
Heney "Wasiner
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Stehal Meehan
J. Brown
Sind
Barner Desent Stroon
A Richter
Chomneon
Disrking
Piter Ch. Newton
Witliam Auothy
Jonett
V. HL Bettling
George John Camter
St. C- Downie
CPG
Pin
Junnsang
Ay J Im
FT. Heuin
Prank Kell
A Tonentvnte
Paul Lottos
A. Lesko
Luts
Ohn McDermott
Willem McDevitt
William McGuinness
Kay
J. Fe Lonshen
TJ. Teeveman
T. J. Roberts
Be ‘Biotk
Dummes ‘Cranismian
Bob Boman
Eb Pinrany
Hors
R. V. Warren
I Ilies
Eiko
Jona Ee Marsden
Ben
Ly Marthens
Joni Mion
James H. Mettsen
Edward Mattien
Wilken
Iara
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Thomas Morse
John Mero
Biden 1
Mikkelsen
Peter Miller
George Miler
Witham & Mobiles
George Moore
Edward J
Daniel Gaming
Thomas J. Ming
Charles Be It
ATL
Jere Lllex
Jobin
Fowhhards
Walter 3
Wiener
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Newell Robinson
William Roos
Peter Kane
Dames
Butler
McKinley
Spain
London
William White
British
Ife
Gorrow
Eyogland
Amerita
Jim Parley
Deddy
Bonton Transcript
Vicar
Washington Star
Romasz
Practickel
Philadelphia
Ald-du-camp
New York Sunday Journal
J.W. Phillips
West Eighth St
Furman's
Ene Aerie Pevuteycee
Los Angeles
Cupid
Harald MacGeath
Mins. Hardover
Grinsmith
Grinswith
Mr. Grinsmith
New York World
Aylls
Meryey
Thisc
Bilgeville
New York Journal
Furman’s
Kansas Avenue
Today's Market Report
Hank
Chicago Livestock Market
Mitanas Ac
Wetta
Westerds
Kanena City
Siopane Nee & Me
Tytic
Kansas City Livestock Market
Sabra
Representatie Sales
Ooeka
Liverpool
W. A. Miehsel Cam Mission Co
Wickers
Westrath Ave
Faniattan Oiaeo
Pacific
Prirea
Furnteked
Weases Co
Lux Commission Co
Kansas
Kansan
Gentral National Bank
Bank of Topeka
W. A. Michael Commission
Wet State
Kan
Guiege
Moonare
Comnecy
Witek
Ciseretal
Chaftaal Rational
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