Topeka Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Events
Recent social happenings in Topeka and nearby towns feature parties at Mrs A A Godard home, Lotus gatherings, and class events. Attendees include Agnes Loe from Lawrence, Miss Vassie James of Kansas City, and Mr William DeFord of Kansas City among many Topeka residents.
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Garvey
C.F. Spencer
Kansas City
Misa Agnes Loe
Lawrence
A. H. Thompson
William DeFord
Topeka
Charles Davidson
Shell Burr
Leavenworth
Vassie James
J. Crockett
Steve
Copeland
Willis Norton
Luiss Maria
Lotus
Geo. W. Shearer
Milt
de Wes
Ani . P
BM. Shearer
Herbert Bullene
Mie
Sean Wallac
Torpedo Co Formed to Make War Material
Secretary of State Hoes announced the Gathman Torpedo Gun Company of Chicago with capital 000 to manufacture torpedoes high explosives shells and projectiles for naval warfare. The incorporators are Herbert McMillen Winger Chase and Louis T Mann. News of little importance from Washington as cabinet doctors Sherman and Alger recover and discuss the disaster at some bemetis.
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Springfels
Gathman Torpedo Gun Company
Chicaco
Herbert ¥. McMillen
Winger Chase
Louis T. Mann
Washington
Bax
Local City Notes Include Fines and Burglaries
Fatrotman Wood reports a man found at Hoek seta Thoraday evening. Police court fined $5 for carrying forbidden weapons. A man named W. W. Bhosisy identified as witness. F. C. Culline held at city prison on betrayal suspicions tied to Perry bank robbery probe. W Snyder residence burglarized on 1229 Avenue. entry through north rear window. pantry foods and small items stolen. Previous steam laundry at 12 and 14 West 51 listed.
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Fatrotman Wood
Hoek Seta
Thoraday Evenioe
Ted
Randkerchief
W. W. Bhosisy
Culline
City
Bisele
Perry
W. Snyder
Avenue
Chicago Post paints McKinley unaware of Maine findings
Chicago correspondent asserts President McKinley and Secretary Lang lack any public fact or report about the Maine disaster. Officials sworn to secrecy regarding court inquiry evidence and testimony. The President will reveal conclusions once the report is received, with no premature judgments.
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Chicago
H. J. Kohtsaat
Mckinsey
Chicago Post Today
Lang
Maine
Court of Inquiry
Sampoon Dawe
Havetm
New York
Washington
McKinkeys
Spain May Strike First Urged by Madrid Newspapers
London dispatch from Madrid reports that public opinion in Spain grows hotter over the Maine incident with authorities facing pressure to act. The United States threat is feared to push war, and Madrid newspapers urge decisive measures to strike first if needed.
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Spain
Madrid
London
United States
Maine
Ninde
Evernment
Vizcaya Sets Sail From New York in Flag Half Mast
Spanish cruiser Vizcaya leaves New York harbor for Havana under quarantine. Observer reports tug Nine and police patrol following, as flags fly at half mast for the Maine loss.
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New York Harbor
New York
Viscaya
Havana
Navy Yard
Nine
Proctor Questions 200000 Starved By Weyler Order
Key West reports Senator Proctor doubts that 200000 people died under Weyler and sails for Havana. He expects to gain valuable information on his return. Uproar grows as delay irks locals and Spain’s attache at the consulate draws fire amid tensions. The Maine disaster looms large in Havana prospects and local unrest.
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Key West
Fis
Proctor
Havana
Weyler
Gen. Lee
Maine
Bert
Ferhands
Spain
Key ‘West
Navy Reserve Officers Seek 20 Torpedo Boats
A delegation of naval reserve officers from eastern states led by Captain Miller of the New York militia and a Maryland commander urged the naval committee to authorize the use of twenty torpedo boats. The meeting took place in Washington on February 25.
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Washington
Naval Reserve
Miller
New York Oval
Maryland
Naval Committee
Ures
Naval bill plans twenty torpedo boats for militia use
A historical fragment describes a bill proposed by Representative Gull of Hhcde to build twenty torpedo boats of 15 tons each at a total cost not exceeding $210,000 for naval militia use. The wording is uncertain but centers on constructing small warships.
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Guyal
Costigan Wins Judgment in Ottawa Journal Back Salary Case
In a Ottawa Journal trial, J. Costigan associate editor won $2,000 in damages against EH Snow. Snow claimed Costigan spent time traveling for party work. Costigan testified the travel supported party aims and proved he earned his pay. Gov Leedy and ex Gov Lewelling testified. Snow admitted some payments, the newspaper had suspended publication about a year ago.
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Tory
EH. Snow
Red Ee Ae
Gabran
Wat Au Santa Tore
Y. J. Costigan
Ottaven Journal
Low
Shot Sso
Costigan
Snow
Sheldon
Iea
Mr. Snow
Leedy
Gov
Lewelling
Costigan Hiad
Bir Snow
Ottawa Journal
Tragic leap off Eads Bridge ends in drowning attempt
A Philadelphia travel agent, Albert A. Henry, jumped from the middle span of the Eads Bridge and died in the Mississippi. The body was not recovered. His overcoat contained a memorandum implying he wished to die and a letter from St Louis mentioning Nelson Morris & Co. A second envelope addressed to his Philadelphia home bore a Masonic Temple notice.
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Louiseb
Albert A. Henry
Philadelphia
A. Heney
Fifty-first Street
South Eighth Street
St. Louis
Kvana
Nelson Morris
St. Loun
Judge Keith Offers $1000 to National Creamery Assoc
Sioux Falls judge E D Keith, speaking to the National Creamery and Buttermakers Association, offered $1000 to secure the convention next year. He teased Topeka by noting Sioux Falls has facilities not needing machinery displays under the Auditorium, then shared a joke about umbrellas to urge attendees to leave them behind.
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E. D. Keith
Sioux Falls
Natonal Creamery and Buttermekers
Topetes
Sioux Palm
Topeka
Jude Keith
Sidsux Falls
Reading by F Hopkinson Smith at High School
Public reading featuring F Hopkinson Smith author of Col Carter of Cartersville and other works. Also notices on a city central committee meeting for Feb 26 and local theatre productions including Finifere concerto and a beard coloring advertisement.
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F Hopkinsoncuvre
Hig School
Carter
Cartersvilie
Squintey
Joe
Espero-Gargeni
Gondwaller
Mr. Smith
City Central
LS. Ferry
Chin
T. S. Williams
Corbin Named Adjutant General of the Army
Washington reports President Hayes appoints Col Henry C Corbin as adjutant general to succeed Gen Samuel Breck who retires for age He served in the late war and earned brevets He previously aided Adams and held key staff posts including adjutant general roles at New York and the East Corbin has led service in Indian campaigns Pine Ridge and other theaters.
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Washington
Tne
Henry C. Corbin
Samuel Breck
Breck
Ruexies
Massachusetts
Military Academy
Decatur
Nashville
Seventeenth
United States Infantry
Hayes
Corbin
Pine Ridge
Arie
NO LA CHAMPAGNE YET REPORTS ALLAQUARTER MENACE AT DOCK
New York February reports say the steamer La Champagne from Mayre has not arrived or sent any word. French line officials deny suspicion while passengers booked for La Champagne transfer to La Bretagne. Dutch steamer Bremer Haven from Antwerp sighted a Frenchlike steamer near List 35 heading northeast in darkness. weather stormy northeast winds, no signals. Captain Ninnes expects La Champagne overdue with no doubt of vessel identity.
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New York
Li Champagne
Mayre
Ner
Bocande
la Bretagon
Antwerp
Loong
Ninnes
la Champagne
Sal
Dowtt
Yeesel
Outrage Reported After Johns Verdict Sparks Street Shooting
Shortly after noon today a shooting occurred at a small one story dive on Kansas Avenue kept by a colored woman. Jim Arterbridge shot at Bert Parker three times, Parker returned fire but Arterbridge fled toward Second Street. Patrolmen pursued. no beat officer was present. Authorities note a July district court ruling that colored men may shoot each other when angered, prompting gunplay in the area.
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de More Street
Kaneas Avenue
Jim Arterbridge
Bert Parker
Arterbridge
Parker
Second Street
Hkansas
It Sells Buttons Major Tom Apucmelt Insight
A fragmented early 20th century notice describes buttons and a new idea from Samuel T Howe. It notes a buck tan 188 and references the year of birth. The piece mentions others accepting the suggestion and peculiar numbers appearing, hinting at a memorial or ceremonial context.
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Tom Apucmelt
Auditorium
Tortuna
Samuel T. Howe
Mr. Howe
Vale of Tears
North Topeka Items and Local Happenings
Local notices from North Topeka include requests for submissions to the column at Kimball Pte Co by 10 am, Stamps promotions, and ads for wall paper. Updates cover visits, illnesses, and movements such as Mrs. J. A. Puller recovering from bronchitis and Mrs. Leora Morrow heading to Kansas City for several weeks.
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Kimball Pte. Co
C. C Nicholson
Courtney's
Will Courtney
Abilene
J. A. Puller
Tait, Cromwell & Jeffers
A. Tice
Unis
Rev. A
Embree
Eli Brainard
Monroe Street
Thomas Page
Wall Paper
Cromwell & Jeffers
Mise Leora Morrow
Kansas City
Mike Winnisbotcomb
Sonsitille
Crosby Bros Himer
Attke
Ed Schwartz
Central Avenue
Ralf
Martha Kimball
West Gordon Street
Kate Campdoras
Rochester
Cheist Hospital
B. Ward
Dolman
Ward
J. B. Betts
Oklahoa
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Topeka
Trotter
Sliver Lake Road
Flood of Cold Sparks Large Gold Shipments
New York reports major gold movements as Helderbach Tekleheimer & Co and L Vom Hoffman & Co arrange shipments totaling 700000 and 17000 in gold from France and England to the United States. Nu Homal City bank plans 60000 in gold out of England tomorrow. Other banking houses report gold imports in prospect.
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New York
Peb
Helderbach, Tekleheimer & Co
France
United States
L. Vom Hoffman & Co
Engtland
Nu- Homal City Bank
England
Punish Zolas Friends in French Action
Paris on February 25 reports government moves against Zola allies. Col Picquart, key military witness in Zola's trial, will be placed on half pay as a lieutenant. A writer of congratulatory letters to Zola is retired from unattached status, and Prof Guilmaux of the Polytechnic is also retired.
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Paris
Col
Picquart
Zola
Leutenant
Chankia
Guimaux
Polytechnic School
Carnival of Nations fund raises for Orphans Home
The Carnival of Nations at Hallion Hall the week of February 1st raised funds for the Fopeka Orphans Home. Net receipts totaled $156.72 after expenses for hall decorations and incidental costs. Mrs. IB Meredith managed the event, and the Orphans Home received the proceeds while a small portion covered organizer costs.
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THE
Carnival OF Nations
Orphans’Home Treasury
Hallion Hall
Orpiace
Mra IB
Meredith
Orphins
P Adams
Three Little Children Found Wandering in Wagon
Patrolman Dave Close found three children alone in a mule team and covered wagon on Kansas Avenue before dark. The kids, ages three to seven, said their papa was up town and gave names Myrtle Rena Buddy, linking to Dr. King. They were taken to the police station, fed and cleaned, while their father Robina retrieved them after driving from Oklahoma to Owks.
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Dave Close
Kansas Avenue
Sears
Papa
Thorpe
Myrtle
Rena
Buddy
Dr. King
Robina
Oklahoma
Ows
American Women Attend the Queen's Drawing Room
London reports the season's drawing room at Buckingham Palace with notable American attendees. Mrs Henry White, wife of the U S chargé d’affaires, Mrs J Pierpont Morgan, and Mrs Murid White were present among others. Attendants wore velvet and trains in rich fabrics as the rumor-filled event drew large crowds to the palace gates.
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London
Trey
Squeen
Henry White
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
Murid White
White
J. Pierpont Morgan Jr
Mike White
Schedule Giv es Trouble in Western League Talks
Kansas Clix reports the Western League base ball schedule committee’s draft remains unsettled as session continues. Possible delay past tonight or another day, with agreement likely only on early season dates up to July Fourth. An undercurrent of discontent suggests a prolonged meeting ahead.
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Kansas Clix
Bill Mancnates
Savie
Market Report Shows Mixed Wheat Trend With Livestock Notes
Market reports indicate wheat prices steady to slightly lower with activity uneven. Chicago and Liverpool futures show limited gains while corn and oats reflect modest shifts. livestock receipts at Chicago reflect steady to mixed conditions for cattle and hogs, with feeder prices and shipments noted.
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Liverpool
ST Cocr
Vic
Guy
Chicago
Chiiexo
Agigos
Wigan
Unclear historical market notes with broad commodity mentions
Fragmented OCR reads as a block of market notes and prices. Mentions include cattle and wheat values, sugar and coffee, and various firms and locations. No clear single event or storyline emerges from the readable text.
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