Man of the Hour at Topeka Insane Asylum Appointment
A report details the selection dispute for the Topeka Insane Asylum superintendent post. Dr Eastman opposed by Dr Biddle, with party politics and county committee influence cited as key factors in the appointment decision and the institution’s leadership history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Eastman
We Topeka Insane Asylum
RD. Eastman
Biddle
Puopular
Eastman
Institutom & Menth
Republican Board
Earemas
Biddi
Cestral Cymnmittte
Lyon Coun
Taperis
Lecates de Betp
Eastiren
Wwe
Haness
Dr. Eastrean
Tootka Asylum
New Petticoats at Mills Adams Co Fresh Stock on Sale
The Mills Adams Co advertises new stock of silk and novelty petticoats on sale. Blue, brown, and pink chambray petticoats with white braid, novelty striped near silk options, and black ground near silk with polka dots are offered for 1.00 to 1.50. Mer cerized sateens and Mercerized Moreens in latest colors plus varieties and price range 5.00 to 15.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Beef quality concerns surface in Santiago reports
Washington testimony reveals fear-lieutenant colonel Charles Viele describes canned roast beet and refrigerated beef with a musty odor. officers preferred fresh beef from cattle closer to camps, noting lack of supply and limited remedies. He filed three reports and recalled no official action while in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Viele
Darie
Transporta
Davie
Cal Davis
Col. Davis
Cal
Montack
War Department
Santiago
Henry
Brey
Fort Riley
Kan
Daris
Selene
Truesdale's Successor Named for Union Pacific Role
Chicago reports Purdy of the Bock Taina named to succeed as President and General Manager retiring from the service. March 1 start date announced for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway, with a long tenure in railroad leadership noted. The selection to head road operations and oversee western services is highlighted, with commentary on prior roles and expected impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pee
Bock Taina Apelin
Besa
Delaware, Lackamasa and Western Railway Ooresay Tharpe
Amd
Sie
Eira & Cabw
Cable Ehaimman
Hestaaion
Sabie
Trinan
Siam
Aed
Sas
Maha
Seuss
Pilly
Bock Talon
Allen
Repeal of Allen Street Railway Law Reported
Springfield dispatch reports repeal efforts on the Allen street railway law. The feature discusses the measure and political implications as lawmakers debate the statute and its impact on city transit and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Pep
Bel
Allen Street Railway
Missouri University Debate Team Draws Eight Contenders
The Missouri university selection for the preliminary debate with Kansas features eight contestants including Zimmerman Walton Barnes and others. The debate will be hosted by the university chapel with teams from Farione Gebatlog ube and Htarseysche University providing rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri University
Aaeas Shivetriey
Ite
Farione Gebatlog Ube
Aind Htarseysche University
Kansas
Seteete
Wine ‘St Wiltsiaw
Winersna Af
BSU
Debars
New York Dentist Showcases Fine Teethed Setter
A New York dentist performs elaborate dental work on a valuable setter, describing the “store teeth” as the finest decoration for the dog’s jaws. The piece recounts the tense patient moments during the procedure and the dog’s composure under treatment, highlighting the dramatic contrast between the animal’s fortitude and the dentist’s intense care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pep
F & van Nostrand
Gwret
Bf & Gordon Satier
Herve
Circus Stock Subscriptions Exceed Expectations at Bank Rush
Report from London notes heated demand for heated by the jeters of Baraua and Baileys shares. A bank rush lasts six days with many extra clerks needed as applications pour in. George Starr of Br Hallsy’s directorate says capital fixed at 400000 pounds may be oversubscribed six to seven times with shares already at 20 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraua & Baileys Fecus
George Starr
Br. Hallsys Associates
Caid
Johnson Seeks Light in Election Bid for G A B
Acting G A B leader Colonel W C Johnson arrived Cincinnati to address the J A G Torrenes ruling about electing Sexton’s successor. He declined comment until official documents arrive, then plans talks with Adjutant General Stuart in Philadelphia and possible Cincinnati meeting for early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.A
Cineinnati
Col
W. C. Johnson
G. A.B
Cincinnati
Torrenes
James A. Sexton
Eemoral
Gen
Johnann
Philadelphia
Stuart
Sextom
National Council of Administration
New Army Officers as Civilian Applicants Surge
The War department sees a flood of civilian applications for second lieutenants as a general army reorganization bill advances. If approved, about two appointments per congressional district will be made from civilian applicants with War Department endorsement after strict examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Regular Army
Cis
Death of Newton Dexter Shocks New York City
Newton Dexter, a well known wheelman, died suddenly in New York City last night after a consumptive illness. The death prompts a temporary suspension of a broad protest against enforcement measures tied to the Tescole L- Pi ease. Local observers note Dexter’s prominence has sparked discussions among cyclists and citizens about public safety and regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sere Haute
Ina. Pon
Loy
Oraer
Cope Ae
Newton Dexter
New York
Beesalls
Bas Feary
Mountain News
Denver
Social and Personal Notes From a Topeka Event
Mrs. George P. Ashton hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering with a talk by Miss Emma Kelly recalling her Kansas trip and Dawson fashion styles. Guests included many local ladies and a prize for best guest guess greeted the playful state-guessing game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Ashton
Emma Kelly
Miss Kelly
Opera House
Dawson
Margeret Bear
Born
C. A McGuire
Georgie W. Heed
EB Woolverton
George W Clark
BF. Shumate
J. Blower
Charles Wardin
H. M. Hartey
Cust
A Dienst
Pests in hospitals as croton bugs terrorize wards
New York, Feb 22. Charities department opens bids to remove water bugs, cockroaches, and other insects from Bellevue and several city hospitals including Fordham Harlem and Metropolitan. Bidders show costs from 50.60 to 1500 for extermination. contract not awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bellevue Hospital
Charities Department
Fordham Hospital
Harlem Hospital
City Hospital
Blackwell's Island
Metropolitan Hospital
Charities
Bellsvue
Kickapoo Indians Visit Diaz in Mexico City
The Kickapoo group, in native costume, met officials including American citizens and governors in Mexico City. Bishop CLC McCabe of the Methodist Church presented President Diaz with a letter from Dr. William Butler of Boston, founder of the Methodist mission, praising U.S. protection and patriotism taught to about 4500 Mexican children in Methodist schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ludlerre
Clc. McCabe
Me Church
John Butler
Elizabeth Moultom
Republic
McCabe
Diaz
Wiliam Butler
Boston
Mexico
Senor
Passion Play at Church of the Good Shepherd
Canon Bywater invites om ee Passion Play views at Oberammergau staged for Topeka churchgoers. Prof Baker will operate the lent time lens showing life size Munich scenes. Nine endorsements from Rev Gibson in Pittsburg and Rev MacLean in Independence add weight to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon Bywater Wis
Church of the Good Shepherd
Topeka
Garfeld Park
New York
Baker
Munich
H. Gibson
Pittsburg
A. R. MacLean
M.ba
Independence
Bishop of Iowa consecration service reports regional clergy
The Episcopal consecration of a Bishop of Iowa drew prelates from across the region. Clergy named include Right Rev. George Franklin Seale, Rev Hazen Whi Maney of Indiana, and Bishop Isaac Lew Nichrizen. Attending officers and officiants joined the ceremony with many seats filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chirage
Rteon
Sereteeta
Ei Ol Eae
Georss Prankiin SeaeEe
Hazen
Maney
Indica
Isaac Lew Nichrizen
Paleraaeses Oe
Officieane
Eva Pric Pe Rorsbrook Atlspaugh
Kanewa
Samuel Cook Edsall
North Dakota
Sagasta to Quit Madrid After Senate Turmoil
The Spanish senate chaos blocks Premier Sagasta from speaking as opposition disrupts session. Liberal papers claim disorder and anarchy threaten the government and note a plan to form a commission to examine the Philippines cession bill amid the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senate
Senor Sagasta
Liberat Murs
Terie
Philippines
Semarae
Paris Factions Laud Loubet in Reactions to Funeral
Radical and socialist papers express satisfaction with President Loubet after his funeral. Moderate organs view the event as orderly though insignificant, while clergy and church groups attend the rites in Notre Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Loubetsencga
Spd
Fo Eoutt
Cangat
Paure
North Tupera Social Notes and Local Notices
North Tupera column lists Mrs Ferguson visiting Valley Falls and others traveling to Kansas City, Tacoma, and Yonkers. Funeral plans for Mrs Sarah A Mitchell noted with service at Kansas Avenue, plus church activities and a 10 cent admission event at Baukens Opera House. The entry includes move notices for De Reynolds family and local entertainment plans by Fraternal aid Phil and Unity group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanduegoestes
East Gorton
Kansas Avenue
Tautiec Suilt
Church of the Good Shepherd
Rowley
Quinny Street
Bme Pollom
Indian Creek
Tacoma
Wash
Reynolds
Set Street
Ly- San
Kansas
Hull
Soldier Crest
Phil
Baukens
Giar
Fonreal
Yonkers
Sersh A. Mitchell
Mitchell
General Gomez Be greeted with honors in Matanzas
General Gomez arrived in Matanzas from Cardenas escorted by American troops and Cuban officers. A lavish banquet followed and a reception was held at the palace with the civil governor. Military leaders planned a courtesy reception as Gomez journeys toward Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matangas
Havana
Gomes
Matanzas
Cardenas
Wilson
Department of Matanzas
Sanger
Mataniga
Betancourt
Eighth
Massachusetts Volunteers
Second United States Cavalry
Bis
Brooke
Ludlow
Chaffee
Gomez
Mantanzas
Princip Feilequiare
Eighth Massachusetts Regiment
Second Cavalry
Maxime Gomes
Junta Clube
McKinley to Attend Faure Requiem Mass in Washington
In Washington on February 7 a requiem Mass for late French President Faure will be held at St Matthews Church tomorrow morning. Cardinal Gibbons is requested to announce President McKinley and his cabinet will attend along with members of the senate and house, diplomatic corps, and military officers. Access to the service is restricted to invitees. Additional attendees named include Major H O S Hetstarid, Lieutenant H C Poundstone, Mr. Robert Chilton, Mr. John H. Biddle, and two diplomatic corps members yet to be selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Faure
Washington
St Statthews Church
France
Cardinal Gibbons
McKinley
Senate
House of Representatives
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
H. O. S. Hetstarid
H.C. Poundstone
Robert Chilton
John H. Biddle
State Department
Diplomatic Corps
STAMPS FOR PORTO RICO SHIPPED BY POST OFFICE
The Post Office Department ships to Puerto Rico four million U S stamps in denominations of one two and five cents printed with the words Porto Rico. The shipment includes nineteen thousand ones two two and five cent stamps. Preparations are under way for a Cuban stamp issue. Ten days stopover tickets to New York via Pennsylvania Short Lines are available from Washington for use in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postofice Department
Washington
Fen
Postoffice
Rico
United States
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
Denby Sails Today for the Orient
San Francisco report notes the Japanese liner Hinomaru Maru set sail for the Orient with nearly half a million in freight and treasure. Among its passengers was Charles Denby, with the Philippine States reference noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denby
San Francisco
Charles Denby
States
Philippine
Repairing and Jewelry Display at Campbell's Window
Fragmentary notes describe at Mr Campbell's Jewelry store on 6 avenue a display of repaired items and various models, including a nearly finished beautiful pocket chronometer. The item suggests skilled work could repair most anything and wishes good success to the jeweler and his partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Avenue
Cigarette machine suit filed in federal court
A suit filed in the United States Circuit Court by Bonsack Machine Co against American Tobacco Co of St Louis seeking $120,000 for breach of contract over cigarette production. Plaintiffs claim Bonsack machines were to be used but defendant allegedly failed to perform since July 1, 1896. Also notes rail travel tickets and lodge events listed with unrelated details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
Bonsack Machine Company
2 & Myers Tobacco Company
St Louis
Donsack Machine
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the Hatter
John B. Stetson
Man OF the Hour
Ras
the Mills-Adams Co
Col Charias Viele
Truesdale
H S&s Cable
Illinois
Missouri
Barnum & Bailey Company
Johnson
Terre Haute, Ind
West
Streee
Social and Personal
Haworth
Mise Jeannette McFarland
Olathe
David Palmer
Hudson's Batt
W. Rossington
Hot Springs
Ark
Sire J. F. Martin
Kansas City
Shakespeare Club
George A. Hancock
Easterly
Alliance
Lawrence
D. E
George Esterly
Oscar M. Craven
Phoenix Insurance Company
Capeland
Palmer Felt
Greenteat Sentinel
Ecity
Counc
E KR. Felt
Joseph T. Haman
Terre Haute
Ind
Mra WO. Stans
BH. O. U
Lula McMahon
Charlie Boone
Paola
Fey
Mere W. Wecker
Joseph Rickard
Tussay
Jon
Edwin C. Fox
Cedar Rapids
Emma Evarta
Lella Little
Emporia
Theodore Hammatt
A. Bunker
Woodlawn Avenue
Potwin
W. J. Black
Leavnworth
Rock Island
Grand Lodge Aouw
Unity Church
Tosight
Hexico
Good Shepherd Church
North Topeka
Iowa
Frank R. Millspaugh
Sagasta
The
Loubet
North
Tupera
Topeka Shoe Co
Kansas Ave
Gomer
Finza
Gen. Wilson
United States Army
San Brrguel
la Lucha
Mariana
National Assembly
M'Kkinley
Porto Rico
Pitieburs
Grand Lodge A. O. U. W
Grand Lodge
Aanigs
Newadel Suppr
Sixth and
Quincy
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