Social and Personal Highlights in Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka society notes recount a Friday afternoon party hosted by Mr and Mrs Chartony with a large invitee list including Mrs Collins and Mrs Gostet among many. The Viennese Dance, Nautilus club events, and various social gatherings are described, with lists of attendees, and a marriage noted at the Church of the Assumption as Mr Noonan and Miss Noonan wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadjey
Chartony
Mire HC. Short
W. Newitt
Collins
Mra Gostet
Frank Sins
Sire
Telt
G. A. Bailey
Mra Tyler
Albuquerque
Me~ Croy
Mel Tottie
cLennan
Bike
Robina
Mra. Williams
Atrs. Davis
Mir Menninger
Tueder
Bmre
Hares Noble
Jubs Sarsent
Mee
EW. Carpenter
Ba. Carti
Modjhenny
Washington
Reynaud
Reyrickis
Mise Daisy Anderean
Emporia
Hattie Irwin
George Guilderd
Indies
Grace Cathedral
Mount Vernon
W. C Edwards
Carol
Avina Parry Bundy
Chapman
Man
Lucy Shull
Kenkal City
Porter Smith
Crate
Kendall
Keeley
Denver
Research Club
Patrick
Church of the Assumption
Father Hayden
Noonan
Kansas City
St. Louis
Gol
Mississippi
Magnolie Plantation
Natehex
Siloam Lodge Degree Team Honored in Wichita
Siloam Lodge No. 235 A F and A M returned from Wichita where Grand Master Shaver witnessed their Master Mason degree work. The Kansas Grand Lodge adopted the team’s methods as Kansas work. Reichenbach's leadership and Topeka’s reputation elevate Topeka as home to the Grand Lodge, with invitations to perform in multiple towns and states.
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Wichita
Siloam Lodge No
A. F&a M
Jodge
WCF Reichenbach
Siiam
Topeka
United States
Kansas
Missouri
Columbus
Siloam
Shaver
Coming Home to Die at Cassis Hotel
An eye witness recounts Mr. Gind shine in Sombie home to die after leaving the Riviera. Arrangements to carry his chair to the hotel were refused. he walked the distance with assistance, leaning on two gentlemen, entering Catalko hotel in a heavy coat and hat.
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Timiton
Gind
Sombie
Riviera
Cassis
Waterman
Catalko
Gladstone
Ras i
Inventory sale notices and upcoming lectures at local venues
Local notices show items for sale at cost from Cromwell and Jeffers with Bible and book stock. A church event at the Church of the Good Shepherd, and Mrs Courtney planning to travel for millinery spring styles. Washburn Lecture Course promises Frank Bristol, a noted Methodist speaker, with a series including a New York Male Quartet concert and Miss Van della Vernum's illustrated lecture in April.
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J.C. Ferguson
Lawrence
Cromwell & Jeffers
Stampa
Church of the Good Shep- Lord
L. Courtney
Exst
Pellorn
Diawn
South Window
Washburn
Frank Bristol
Bristol
Methodist Church
Zorn
Washinton
D.C
McKinley
Dr_ristol
New York
Nel Te Michais
Reader
Vandella Vernum
J.J. Lewis
Spaniards and divers clash over wreck search after naval incident
In New York harbor the Spanish authorities and American officials argue over diving access to the wreck site of the Spaniard. Lieutenant Wainwright and divers push for exploration of the bedloads and interior, but guards block the search. A protest is lodged with Consul General Lee and a conference with General Blanco yields permission for American divers only outside the wreck, while Spanish divers may move within if authorized. The tug Childs arrives as vultures circle above the wreck in a tense day.
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Sigebee
Wainwright
Holman
Howell
Divera
Bedlea
Jenkins
Merritt
Lee
Blanco
Brokine
Sigsbes
Fern
General Let
Sigabeete
Washington
Childs
Tarver
Magacind
Patvid
Almost
Miltary
Gond Rivers
Crea
Jourant
Fetina
Decumont
Agcen
New York Exchange
Summary of the Maine disaster totals and losses
Washington reports from February 19 indicate the Navy Department tally of the Maine catastrophe: on board the USS Maine there were 385 total, 28 officers and 228 men. 24 officers and 76 men saved, 2 officers and 463 men lost, and seven officers and seven men doubtful or injured. Some hospital deaths are included in the totals.
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Washington
Navy Department
Maine
Tward Milne
Relic Dive Near Havana Stirred Officials Across Cuba
Divers recovered a medical chest and records while a search for bodies continued near Havana. Officials from General Lee to Mayors expressed sympathy as theaters suspended performances and parks faced wa ste. Messages from the Chamber of Commerce and Havana’s governor poured in.
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Ciuin
Waltham
Maine
Oita
Bowie
RDS Pee
Milne
Berens
Chamaber
Havana
Marguly Balibuna
Block Exchange
Vigilance Ordered for San Francisco Harbor Guns
Feb 12 report from San Francisco notes Washington orders General Shafter to enforce utmost vigilance at the harbor. Fort Point Lime Point and mortar batteries will have dynamite and ordnance stocks doubled and ready for immediate use. A careful inspection of all ammunition is ordered as tensions with a foreign power rise.
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San Fraperson
Washington
Shafer
Wirer
Rioberate Ant
Shafter
Hakerfield
Fort Point
Lime Point
Pxeeral
Treulither
Sitti
Berieck Ersonal
Well Disciplined Official Denies Smoking Object Seen
Officer of the Deck on the Maine denies any smoking object was seen as the disaster occurred. Lieut Binadin, the deck officer, says there is no truth to reports of a shining object approaching the mine before the explosion. Divers from New York may join New Ren operations toward Havana to investigate further.
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Maine
Rey West
Peu
Buche
New Ren
New York
Havana
Pmaia
Lieut
Binadin
Weinley Sends Flowers In Mourning Cabinet Action
Washington announces bouquet to Mrs Sizs bes and a banquet for Capt Sigeber’s son in law Earlin Kit tle at the navy department. Floral tributes ordered for the six Maine crew members’ families in the capital. Consul General Lee reports Cuba cabled news of the Maine disaster with no confirmation of a hole found.
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Washington
Lee
Havana
Maine
Comerier
Salvation Army ready to serve as nurses in war
General Booth arrived in St. Louis and stated that if war with Spain occurred the Salvation Army would be sent to the front in America as nurses. He noted the Maine inquiry would be under the United States court of naval inquiry.
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United States Court of Naval Inquiry
Maine
Booth
Salvation Army
St. Louis
United States
Spain
America
Cubans Seek Permission to Bear Maine Dead Home
In Havana on February 19 as funeral rites near for Maine disaster victims a Cuban delegation offered to carry the bodies on their shoulders to the grave in gratitude to the Americans General Lee declined and ordered the procession to be arranged by authorities The Albion theater area was thronged by about 10 000 mourners gathered along Reims and Delasconia avenues with many more joining the crowd.
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Havana
Maine
Lee
Albion Theater
Reims
Delasconia
Survivors Move About Key West Streets After Maine Disaster
Dispatch from New York says Key West residents observe survivors with bandaged heads and injured bodies on the streets. Hospitals report many are convalescing while others with serious wounds will remain crippled. Spanish authorities are denied permission to join the Maine disaster investigation.
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New York
Herald
Key West
Havana
Causes of the Maine disaster cited by English naval authority
An English naval officer at the Admiralty cites a coal gas explosion as the likely cause of the Maine incident and a Zerotine siccative as a probable contributor. In New York, naval veterans express continued spirit of the Civil War era and offer aid amid disaster reflections.
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London
Admiralty
Maine
Abel
British Flags at Half Mast Delicate Sentiment From Captains
London reports sympathy for the Maine disaster as flags at consulates and Southampton ships are half mast. A House bill seeks 4 million dollars to build a replacement battleship for Maine. Governor Baddina orders flags at half mast in response to the loss.
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London
United States
Maine
Havana
Southampton
Three Dead and Wounded in Havana Disaster
Havana reports 135 bodies recovered and buried after a mangtor voyage incident. The Mangtor sailed westward with a list of injured and deceased including Mattson, Wilbur, White, Cronin, Coffee, Blower, Hermes, Rowe, Fisker, Mecuth, and Holland. Two more wounded individuals died at the military hospital as recovery continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Mangtor
Ward Mattson
Wilbur
J. C White
Daniel Cronin
Idhm Coffee
J. Hi. Blower
Alfred Hermes
James Rowe
Charles Fisker
Willvan Mecuthwest
Alfred J. Holland
Bern
Come
Names of sailors listed among missing or identified after disaster
Chaplain Chadwick notes numerous names of sailors identified or not yet cabled. Several patients remain in serious condition but improving, with Dr Mans hopeful for all. The bishop of Havana secured a license to share confessions. only those with official permits may approach the wreck, as Captain Sigsbee and Admiral Manterola coordinate access.
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James T. League
Truble
Thomas J. Hearty
Walter Seiai
Charles Franke
Fisher
Frank
San Ambrosio
William Mattison
Francis D. Cahill
Frederick
Hober
James Wallen
George W. Keller
John Heffron
Jeremiah Shea
Denial Aims to Refute Maine Explosion Tale
Key West Feb 19 Rear Admiral Sicard prepares a court of inquiry into the Maine loss. The Iowa Indiana and Massachusetts are to form the court, with New York officers likely in the majority. A hospital witness denies the small object report and says only Washington smoke could mislead. Blanlin and Hood deny any such foundation.
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Key West
Sicard
Maine
Iowa
Indiana
Massachisetts
New York
Havamm
Associated Press
Germal
Lieut. Blanilin
Ideut Hood
City of
Washington
Maine's pet cat found aboard wreck Fern
Report from Havana recounts Captain Sigabee and Lt Cmdr Wainwright recovering the Maine ship's pet cat from a hiding spot on the wreck. A dog named Pegey is also mentioned. Officials express regret that remains cannot be sent home and note suspending social functions during mourning.
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Havana
Wainwright
Holtman
Howell
Sigabee
Maine
Pegey
Blanco
Lee
Spain
United States
Caaes
Copyright bills spark House of Lords debate in Feb
In February the House of Lords discusses two bills on copyright and corporate accountability. One targets unauthorized translations and expands protection to lectures, sermons, and authorship after three years. The other tightens director and promoter liability for false statements, with possible imprisonment up to two years.
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Tandon
House of Lords
Piuch
Topeka Snapshots Show Local News And Events
A Topeka fielding of notes covers diverse items from county clerks and lodge dances to weather stations and theater misfortunes. Reports mention ex county clerk McCabe in the clerk’s office, a February dance at lodge No 3, a minor fire loss, and calls for rain to aid roads. City life includes hospital operations, gun club attendance, river and park activity, Masonic grand lodge visits, and local officials touring depots and markets.
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Bethany College
Mccabe
A. C. B. W. Lodge No. 3
A A. Townsend
Christ Hospital
Topeka
Newton Gun Club
Doran
Porter Cook
Aaron Jetmore
Sliver Lake
Fellows Bas
Wichita
Masonic Grand Lodge
Coppenrove
Joseph G. Waters
Mondey
Hutchinson
Parkdale
Third Presbyterian Church
T. B. Jennings
W. McNeely
Fred Gordon
Crawford Theater
Kansas Avenue
Oscar Swayze
Kansas
Pryor
Ballut John Coyne
Aratrict
Annie L. Diggs
Hbrary
Ed McKeever
Gulf
A.M. Harvil
New Depot
Dodge City
Pink Pursley
Inter-Owen
North Topeka
Joplin
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company
W. E. Hodges
The
Santa Fe
Chicago
Ed Little
Topeks
Abilene
Knights of Pythias
W. M. Shaver
W. E. Fagan
TB. Jennings
Frack Crane
Gran Dodge
Lump Trimmers
Henry Beerman
Salina
Lews
Curry Building
Benjamin Neigbeger
Tecummeh
George M. Stone Bes
John Martin
Shawrte County District Court
Stone
Cyrus Leland
Seattle
Klondike
Mra. J
Frey Han
Albuquerque
N.M
Mra
Frey
WJ. Black
Arthur Milla
Glenna Cross
Abrao
J. C McClintock
cpl+ lege
Cuba
D. McPherson
Notor
Lawrence barber convention sets 1420 Kansan Ave date
A planning meeting of barbers at Kangam is announced for Tuyak the 1420 Kansan avenue. Committee members Ine Griley PT Hi Sheard Roy Harm morld Oscar Shaifer and C D kypes organize a state board exam for barbers. A large attendance from many states is expected as they discuss reforms and certifications in the tonsorimd art.
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Jouy Ag Beet Hasaet
North
Rangas Ayrive
Kangam
Tuyak
Kansan Avenue
Ine Griley
Hi. Sheard
Roy Harmmorld
Oscar Shaifer
C.D. Kypes
Ndiv
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Mist Trelknart
Bertha Rowsomea de Roark
Daisy
Nautilus Club
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Frank Merriam
College Avenue
Nautilus & Merary Ced
Ladieres College
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Sawyer
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Ravine
Patriotia
Walker
Nicaragua
Jillian Hacteth
Loui Hinith
Kate Hesioh
Grace Norrie
Mins Wison
Miss Hin Sample
Nell Minsie Nevelis
Miss Sheldon
Anisa Menard
Née Montcovery
Leia’ Ford
Mattie Wiycke
Fulne Prescott
Emma Whittner
Mins McDermott
Mine Witt
Rustie Hitt
Mins True
Clyde Hornady
Mr. Bert Swan
Will
Henry B Beermenn
Kansas Ave
Oresby Bros
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Siloam Lodge
England
Kimball Pts. Co
Costley & Post
North Typeks
Run
John Lapp
Mira Lapp
Eliza Milner
Philadelphia
Lewis Carroll
Rev. J. Diteson
Harbor OF
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San Francisco
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Long
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State Department
Mc Day
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Beep Aimee
Monitor Association of Naval Veterans Post
Brooklyn
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Joseph K. Parrish
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Philip Weiss
MES
L. B, Pechner
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ELY Bros
Warren St
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A. C. Clark
Shawmut Ave
Boston
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Turday
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Sameline
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Chirk
Topher Jr. Amessess Crizen
Joseph Holland
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