Social and Personal Social Events in Topeka
Topeka society gathers for a reception at the home on Monroe Street with carnation and daffodil decor. Guests credited include Mrs A C Elder and Mrs A P Reblweon, with attendees named across several gatherings, including a June 1 party hosted by Miss Jashsom at Tripeita Avenue and a later event at a Pretty home on Tripeita Avenue.
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Sa Jashsom
Atx
Fury Cellehifaliy
Tripeita Avenue
Arthur Capper
Aira CB
Bterrhm
Charles Blood Sith
George Crawford
W. H. Beatinda
Clifford Thlefed
Dirk W
AM. Johnston
Loy Lewis
Arthur Murphy
Stes
Bisok
Fhiry
St. Luis
Mins
Ollie Iteien
Arie Ewart
Mise Brows
Euterpe Party Masquerade Delights Attendees List
The Euterpe party masquerade afternoon proved a delightful affair. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Sutton, Mr and Mrs RE, T Caruill din, Mrs W H Davis, Mr and Mrs Lewis, Mrs Le on Tutti, Mr and Mrs A Fellows, Mr and Mrs Ira Howe, Mr and Mrs W C Saitires, Mr and Mrs EA Prencett, Mr and Mrs J S Parks, Mr and Mrs Frank Hobart, Mr and Mrs W I Bates, Mr and Mrs W F Vrhapp, Mr and Mrs W M Eynerson, Mr and Mrs HL PB Hi Ser, Mr and Mrs BE Pitie, Mr and Mrs AK Wilton, Mr and Mrs Wat, Mr and Mrs S S Sproat.
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W. C. Saitires
EA. Prencett
Parks
Frank Hobart
Bates
W. F Vhrapp
W. M. Eynerson
LD Reel
HL. PB. Hi Ser
BE. Pitie
AK Wilton
Ain
Mors
Wat
S. Sproat
Pleasant Miss Meyers Hosts Taffy Pull Social
A large group of friends gathered Saturday for a taffy pull hosted by Miss Jeasie Meyers. Attendees included Miss Louise Wood, Miss Daisy Nell, Miss Louise Allison, Miss Hertha Beal, Mr. Wallace Thomp son, Mr. Ted Ingram, and many others from the Topeka and Lincoln areas.
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Jeasie Meyers
Efelence Quin Louise Wood
Daisy Nell
Nita Vk
Louise Allison
Hella Uplegraff
Louise Wills
Hertha Beal
Wallace Thormpson
Ted Ingram
Badon Furlund
Harry Rigby
Lester Davin
Ted Holliday
Charle Hinckley
Overdue French Steamer La Champagne Reaches Port Delayed by Gales
New York reports the French steamer La Champagne, sailing from Havre February 12, overdue at port as of Sunday afternoon. Despite rough Atlantic westerly gales, no danger is feared due to its sturdy construction. The Alen liner Peruvian from Glasgow, seen around Sandy Hook at 120, is also considered overdue.
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New York
Crom Havre
Atlantic
Glasgow
Sandy Hook
King of Dudes Fled From Topeka Convention
Waldere Kirk known as the King of Dudes fled Topeka after a creamery men’s convention crowd. He arrived to visit Col D. FE Etter, changes clothes hourly, wore a bright outfit and drew attention. Dusty Topeka streets and odd speech marked his brief stay before leaving for Surita Fe depot.
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J. Waldere Kirk
Topeka
Waldere Kirk
Surita Fe
Mr. Kirk
Col D. FE. Etter
Etter
Kirk
New York
Probats Judge Poltran appoints administrator for estate
Ned D. Osborn named administrator of his late father’s estate by Probats Judge Poltran. He will post a bond of 10,000 dollars. Mrs. H. E. Kellam begins construction of a brick business house on West Sixth Street to house PL W. Grice Hardware Co. A. S. Huling buys at 1185 Taylor Street for 2,000 dollars. plans residence there. Major Shreve hosts a Washington entertainment for his dancing class with youths dressed in Revolutionary era styles. he appears as Uncle Sam and leads the Highland Fling.
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Poltran
Ned D. Osborn
HE. E. Kellam
West Sixth Street
PLW
Grice Hardware Company
A. S Huling
Taylor Street
M. Ryan
Washington
Major Shreve
George and Marths Washington
Shreve
Uncle Sam
De Barrows Case Cited In Ejectment Dispute
A fragmentary report describes a town dispute over damages and duty involving De Barrows and Joab Muly. The fragment references a fatal outcome tied to the ejectment and notes De Barrow’s role in the events and the demand for damages.
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Aguinee Mulenne
DIVERS FIND NO SIGN THAT IT WAS ACCIDENT
Divers report no indication of an accident as authorities weigh the case and the nation debates the timing and duties of leadership. The public is urged to remain calm and wait for full facts before any proclamation.
Identification Ends in Maine Wreck Recovery Report
Washington February 23 the navy department received a dispatch from Captain Blynbee stating fourteen more torites were recovered from the wreck of the Maine. All the torites are unidentified and it is unlikely that any bodies will be identified here after examination of clothing. The missing were mostly under the main deck where the ship was crushed by the explosion. The department knew nothing of the printed report but the tender Bkdie had left Havana with dispatches for Admiral Sloard at Key West.
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Washington
Navy Department
Blynbee
Maine
Bkdie
Havana
Admiral Sloard
Key West
Senator Hanna Denies Imminent War With Spain
Washington reports sensational talk of war with Spain over Cuba. Senator Hanna denies any imminent conflict, asserts the Maine explosion was likely accidental, and says Congress should not rush action. He urges calm from the president, navy, and cabinet to prevent public alarm. He sees no basis for war and expects the naval inquiry to settle the issue.
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Washington
Hanna
United States
Spain
Cuba
Maine
Naval Court of Inquiry
Congress
Consrese
Secretary of the Navy
Hannah
Ingalls on Maine disaster arson brink of explosion
Kansas statesman M Vern Ingalls in Atlanta argues the Saline disaster could trigger conflict with Spain and warns the United States may face war if disavowal of responsibility is not forthcoming. He urges restraint until official court inquiries finish. Six ships at Mare Island Navy Yard plan repairs. Cromwell line vessels halted for New Orleans trade until Washington orders.
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J. Ingalls
Kansas
United States
Spain
Ingalls
Court of Inquiry
Gulf Ports
Washington
New Orleans
Cromwell Line
New York
Marblehead
Mallee
Ellery Allen
Cromwell
Warhmmeton
Mr. Allen
Wrahington
Hudson
General Merritt to Inspect Gulf Fortifications
General Merritt leads a southern inspection tour along the Gulf Coast to review fortifications and oversee ongoing defense works. The move follows recent actions by General Miles and underscores a broader push to complete coastal defenses nationwide.
Forts and guns modernization tied to Merritt orders
News from Governor's Island indicates General Merritt plans rapid completion of new ordnance quarters and gun emplacements at Fort Wadeworth and other Atlantic forts. General Miles and Merritt discuss distribution of regiments to sites including New Orleans Port Philip Fort Jackson Mobile Charleston Galveston Savannah Pensacola Key West.
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Fort Hunstieah
Wadaworth
Merritt
Santy Wook
Variour
Atlantic
Miles
General Merritt
General
Charleston
Galveston
Savannah
Pensaton
Key Wort
Governor's Island
Bandy Hook
Lem
Washington 1898 coast defense plan expanded artillery regiments
Washington reports rapid expansion of coast defences with 188 new high power steel guns and 357 emplacements planned from Puget Sound to Portland Head. Two regiments to be raised, with an estimated first year cost around 450,000 dollars, as batteries are placed at key fortifications including Boston, Philadelphia, Charleston, and Portland.
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Washington
Hawley
John M. Wilson
Ordinnate
Puget Sound
Siscat
Mobile
Ale
Galyveston
Pex
Fort Baker
Cal
Fort Point
Fort Stevens
Ore
Great Diamond Lake
Portland
Fort Constitution
Portsmouth
N. E
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Boston Harbor
Dutch Island
Narragansett Bay
BR. 1
Long Talents Sound
Delaware City
Del
Baltimore
Savannnah
New Orleans
San Diego
Puget Bould
Atlantic Gulf
Pacific
Ammunition Arrives for Navy Yard Supply
The first batch of projectiles from Carpenter Steelworks reached Brooklyn Navy Yard. About 3,000 shells for six eight and ten nine guns were aboard with torpedo heads from New England manufacturers expected the next day. An ordnance officer states the supply does not imply imminent war, noting these shipments were anticipated months ago.
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Navy
Otsego Sportsmen Ready for War Fray
Otsego Michigan Otsego Sportsmen's association wired the War Department announcing one full company of able bodied riflemen enrolled for a motive sergeant role in case of an American Spanish war. They can double the number if required in 24 hours.
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Michigan Sportsmen's Association
Otsego
Mich
Quakers for War Offer from American Protective Association
The Reading Pennsylvania American Protective Association executive committee telegraphed Washington offering the organization’s 1000 members for government service in case of hostilities. Four military companies have been organized locally in the past 24 hours.
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American Protective Association of Pennsylvania
Reading
American Protective Association
Taylor Sont
Washington
Spain Bound to Hold Cuba as Purchase Move Fades
A Madrid dispatch to the Herald says Spain will not sell Cuba while the current government remains in power. The Washington push for a purchase is described as impossible, with Spain set to resist such suggestions.
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Spain
Cuba
New York
Herald
Madrid
Washington
Washington silent on naval moves a Havana air persists
February news from Havana reports no orders given to the monitor Terror as officials maintain routine. The Texas and Nashville head to Key West to rejoin Admiral Sicard's squadron for Mardi Gras duty, with no navy department orders signaling additional moves after the Maine disaster.
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Washington
Havana
Department
Lor
Norfolk
Lee
Hawaiis
State Department
Admiral Sicard
Navy Department
Gwalveston
Key West
Maine
Nashville
Montgomery
Maine Disaster Prompt Action Demanded by Press
St Louis reports criticize the U S government for slow response after the sinking of the Maine. A letter to Captain Bigsbee highlights only one body recovered and two divers deemed incompetent. The piece condemns delays, calls it a blunder or crime, and urges urgent salvage and inquiry.
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St. Louis
Maine
Sylvester Scovel
Capt. Bigsbee
Department
Washington
Maine disaster inquiry shifts toward nonaccidental cause
Washington reports from Cuba indicate the Maine incident may not be an accident as investigation progresses. Spanish officials fear deteriorating U S relations while hoping for peaceful intervention. insurgents gain ground and autocrats show restlessness as leaders threaten splits. Pepper.
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Washington
The
Evening Star
Cuba
Havana
Key West
Maine
Madrid
United States
Belligerency talk on Cuba and war resolution amendments
Washington debate centers on a proposed belligerency resolution as an amendment to the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Senator Allen seeks a Senate investigation of Cuba affairs while Morgan opposes a declaration of war through the amendment, urging clear grounds and an honorable challenge. Marsan states he would not vote for war, preferring a formal challenge.
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Washington
Allen
Morgan Cutan Bellige
Maine
Nebraska
Morgan
Marsan
Spain
Deaths and Funerals at 631 Tyler Street and Oakland
Mr William L Griffith aged 74 died today at his home 631 Tyler street Heowns He was a member of Lincoln post G A R The funeral will be held at the residence Friday at 2 pm Ernest Erickson who died after being struck by an Oakland trolley car will be buried Thursday at 2 30 pm at the Erickson residence Franklin Avenue Oakland Mrs William Schumendorf funeral was held today at the German Evangelical church Clara Lucile Sameen infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W W
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William L
Griffith
Tyler Street
Lincorn Pont G. A. R
Ernest Erickson
Oakland
A. Erickson
Nnklin Avenue
Wiliam Schuml
Dendorf
Clara Lucile Sameen
Mr. W. W
Sampson funeral and Eskridge interment report
Remains of Mrs. MM. J. eee were taken to Eskridge today after a service at Charles Engier's residence. Mrs. A. Hughes, mother of A. M. Hughes, died in Kansas City Tuesday. remains brought to Topeka and interred in Topeka cemetery. Letter from Miss Kelly to her father includes a 500 check for a Christmas gift.
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uTry Funle
Mra. McTranny
Washington
Cory
Ae Fiay
L. Shirer
Frank Themnpann
Herman Gencher
Lo& Perry
Henry Seery
Hire
J .B. Bproat
W_ M
Moret. Kapier
A. Houth
A. Balls
Sheed Husted
Bird
Pare
M. We Macter- Fan
W. FP Hughes
Sirs
LH Walter
Cire
Walter Willis
Hobart
A. Hughes
A. M. Hughes
Kansas City
Topeka
Market Report Highlights Wheat Corn and Livestock Activity
Wheat slipped at the open with May and July bids edging lower amid weak London and Liverpool signals. later modest strength appeared. Corn demand was slow but firmer with weather easing. receipts listed. Provisions stayed weak, pork and lard trading lower. cattle and hogs mixed with receipts and about steady to lower prices. Kansas City and Northwestern markets show varied cattle and sheep movement with receipts around six thousand in Kansas City and lighter in Texas cattle and lambs.
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Icago
Uke
Minvdiay
Liverpaul
London
Burte Boweht
Allen & Grier
Suh
Bean
Leiter
Helleva
Liverpool
Buan
Minneapoliy
Duluth
May
Waser
Lowie
Dolges Say
Ansas City
Kanwae City
Texas
Ene Parkers
Atucket
Cotton Market Notes From Galveston and Midwest
Local cotton market summaries report steady tones in Galveston and Minneapolis areas with prices in the 48 to 72 cent range. Wheat and corn futures show fluctuations, while a weather forecast hints at mixed conditions for the upcoming week.
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Rae Ecole
Howe
Kat
Kocelpiy
Chicago
Wheit
Minneapolis
Kaneus
Wiicat
Tors
Luaholet
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