Social and Personal Notes from a Local Home Gathering
The social column records a Tuesday gathering at the home of Misses Myrtle and Lulu Fordyce on Taylor street with numerous attendees including Jan Metcalf Mien Fala Sinzthe Dine Seyty Gor and Miss Neie Wetherhott among others. Additional mentions cover Fourth of July celebrations at the Lincoln Street home of Mr. and Mrs. Adine, with details of decor and attendants, plus extensive notes on residents and visitors traveling to Colorado Springs Leavenworth and Chicago, and upcoming plans by Mrs. J. Wallace and others.
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Myrtle
Lulu Fordyce
Taylor Street
Jan Metcalf
Mien Fala Sinzthe
Dine Seyty Gor
Mies
Neie Wetherhott
Me Wi White
Hillente
Nat Baek
W. de
Goodwin
Alvord
Pleasant Nour Club
Pleasant Hour Sivb
Adine
Lincoln Strem
China
Ind
John Sargent
Chit- Gren
Mere
Mount Piewmont
Brockway
Davideon
Kinsey
Dacktsun
Cincinnati
Daver
Dasleiss
Hammatt
Mixa Crosby
Widneailay
Mancick Fotat
Orie
Miebille
Keble
Walker
Lawrence Diday
Ole le
Denver
Colorado
JM. Wallace
Oon
Sadene
Abe
Mrctin-King
The
Warmivas
Aire W
Parker
Marsieun
Sires
Harrison
Ottens
Sinter
Hrowies
Sliad
Warrard Mies Bebel Wilwo
Otttie
Vontaville
Ian
J Wetinesda
Ani Winchentey
Hiawatha
Ariner Ranar
Naga
Cwnfornia
Ager
Far MacDowell
Jadasabe
Sea Way
Welk
Ehveker
Bundy
Glarence Poindester
Laslaville
W. A. Fite
Moreionville
Charles Duckep
Cate
Virace
Linten
Ieevilley
Civkrull
Toteke Putervatory
Wet
Wet Sth
Flag Raised as Station Opens Under Stars and Stripes
A flag raising ceremony marked the opening of a station with dignitaries including Stewart, Guthur, Wood, and A.orem delivering addresses. A ceremonial cannon fired as residents gathered, while community figures presided over the event and a pledge or salute invoking local pride was observed amid period-appropriate remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincs Peet
Stewart
Guthur
J G. Wood
A.orem
Putwin
Wheeler to Go Soon for Cavalry Regiments
The president indicates plans to raise several new regiments starting March 2900 with detachments in diverse states. Each regiment will include about 1,200 enlisted men. Recruiting districts cover Port Phereon Georgia South Carolina Georgia Florida Louisiana and more. Service terms run until June 3 1903 with no strict citizenship or educational requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mesees
Bey
Wheeler
Cele Renty-Binth
Port Phereon
South Carina
Georg Pioriia
Mimerics
Arkansas
Oklahom
Indiana
Fort Sam
Houston
Texas
Stars of
Sesyareneras Reelmant
Port Logan
Coorado
Wyoming
Utah
Milne North Daktota
South Dakota
Montane
Artwohe
New Mexico
Vancouver Barracks
Wasl
California
Nevada
Oregon
Idaho
Alaska
Rousell Sentenced to Federal Prison in Leavenworth
United States District Attorney reports the circuit court refuses a new trial in the Trourell case. Rousell to be committed to Leavenworth for one month. Fraud case tied to $4,600 bond leads to conviction. appeal denied. Judge Book expected back mid month to sign a court order. Pardon efforts for Rousell ongoing with McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lambert
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Court of Appeals
Trourell
Rousell
Leavenworth
Fadwin Frongell
Wisconsin
Battie
Bousell
McKinley
Te Atay
Admiral W Thumpson Pay Dispute Rejected
Washington July 6 The veting comptroller of the treasury today ruled Rear Admiral W Thumpson is not entitled to the pay of that grade from August 10 1805, when he was commissioned by the president to March 4 last. The comptroller holds that the advance in numbers under section 148 did not create a vacancy from the time the president decides to recommend such advancement. No vacancy existed until the senate confirms the president's recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
W. Thumpson
Senate
Diamonds in his teeth and a Reading divorce suit
Reading woman Ruth Tragie won a suit against her husband alleging infidelity and desertion in a sensational case. The court noted the husband’s extravagant conduct including diamonds set in his front teeth. Tragie received support at $5 per week and a divorce will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Wis
Ruth Tragie
Carpenter
Carpenter Steel Vigden
Sean d
W. Teving
Sragie
Tenement House Evils Reform Plan in New York
A progressive New York proposal outlines a steel framed, glass encased tenement building designed to house the poor in a vast courtyard with a central elevated walkway and bridges to access balconies. Flats run through from court to outer sides for light and privacy, with multiple room sizes and basement baths, laundry, heating, and cold storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sui
Toatiermyn Sateetee
Winnie’ Sa
Wach Flat
War Details Managed by President and War Department
The article notes the president personally oversees war department details, including communications from General Gue and the troop reinforcements for the Philippines. It describes telegrams read at the White House, the war map study, and the adjutant general as the president's chief adviser on these matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Winton
Carey
Orie
White House
Generel
Gue
Farina
Abo Kinsey
Chine
Mexican Finances Discuss Debt and New Loan Plan
New York reports Acting Consul General Grajeda outlines Mexico’s external debt totaling about 100 million dollars with another 108 million in silver obligations and 14.4 million in heating debt. The new loan aims to exceed the external debt, with refunding terms possibly between 1 and 4 percent. Treasury estimates for the fiscal year begin July 1 show revenue near 55 million and expenses around 14 million, with a treasury surplus up to 12 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Antonio Leon Grajeda
Mexico
Republic of Mexico
J.P. Morgan & Co
Thin City
Morean , Co
London
Hiefoherooder
Deutschy Bank
Dresden
Germany
Senor Grajeda
Joan
Diaz
National Treasury
New York City
TSGT
Adal Thess
Fourth of July Accident at Cloverdale Involving Wagon Hub
A serious Fourth of July accident occurs in Cloverdale, a small town southwest of Moline and Kaw. A cast iron wagon hub exploded after being struck with hot diamond and powder, blowing off a rod. Postmaster Hollingsworth and storekeeper were injured, with several locals named as responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Kaw
Cloverdale
Red Hollingsworth
Storekeiser
Dra
O'Connor
Grepula
Winney
Tout
Cluverdle
Rosa Bonheur described by Walker at Virginia hotel
TC Walker recalls meeting the French artist Rosa Bonheur at a Virginia hotel. He portrays her as a small, refined woman with remarkable eyes and a soft voice, deeply musical yet modest. Her chateau near Paris drew worship from locals, and the studio filled with horse sketches and animal motifs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
TC. Walker
Virginia Hotel
Miss Bonheur
Anne Kiucpiksy
Chateas By
Carnegie Gallery
Pitteburg
Bir Walker
Mike Bonheur
Mr. Walker
Tae
Paris
Melons for Bryan and a Christmas of July
A fragmented note describes melons sent to Mr Bryan from Lincoln Nebraska, with Mrs Bryan declining to accept the shipment due to lateness and unpaid freight. The scene hints at a domestic concern in Chicago on July 6, referencing a warm hearted southernman and a humorous mention of the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lancoln
Bryan i
Leavenworth to Shanghai as history professor
Charles 8. Leavenworth of New Haven will depart for San Francisco then Shanghai to assume a history professorship at Neo Yong College in Shanghai by mid August. He is accompanied by Prof. Siiles who will head economics at Shanghai University, Nan Yun college. Chinese government support ensures graduates a government post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Charles
Almost a Tragedy in Illinois Can Company Fire
A Chicago factory fire at the six story Illinois Can plant endangered about 800 workers, 180 women among them. Flames started on the third floor, lower stories escaped, but upper floors trapped workers crowding windows. Firemen aided some 300 who escaped through smoke. a massive explosion followed the clearing of the building, with losses around 190000 in cash and 125000 in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pablo
Illinois Can Company
Traurance
Platts Says McKinley Asked to Remove Brooklyn Postmaster
A close political ally of Mr. Platt states that President McKinley was urged to dismiss Brooklyn Postmaster Francis H. Wilson for factional activity. Wilson, active in Brooklyn party affairs and allied with opposition leaders against Lieut. Gov. Woodruff and others, remains unconcerned by the request, asserting his service as postmaster has been satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Platt
McKinley
Francie H H. Wilson
Brooklyn
Wilson
Gov. Woodruff
W. B Atterbury
Michael J. Drady
Wilson Strying
Union League Club
Portmaster
CLEAN STREETS IN BERLIN
Berlin street cleaners employ a wash method similar to American practice. The process includes sand laying, sprinkling carts, water removal by gutter pumps, and street scrubbing by workers with hoses. Authorities claim the routine produces cleaner, safer roadways and residents appreciate the refreshed urban environment.
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Boston Transcript
Conaul
Hreshid
Ony
Wartel
Phenine
Denis
Kisco
Cheetville
Ouly
Tron
Vitek
Inter
Erlock
Rock Island Special Train Leaves Toonky for California
The Rock Island special bound for the N E A California departed Toonky at 1 o clock today with a large crowd of Topeka residents. Three more cars will join at Holleville and the journey continues via Colorado Springs over the Rock Island to the Denver and Rio Grande route. Stops will be made at key points of interest with time allotted for passengers at each.
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California
Toonky
Topeka
Hollevilllent
Colorado Springs
Rock Island
Denver & Fio Grande
Rural free delivery starts with first rural routes
Rural free delivery began on Wednesday with first trips by carriers A. P. Roundtree on route No 1 serving Tecumseh Monmouth Township and C A Lowie on route W6 Jessex station A in North Topeka. Carriers report light mail, one stamp sale, and farmers optimistic about mailboxes and door delivery boosting farm values around $200 on average.
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A. P. Roundtree
Tecumseh
Monmouth Township
Ell
Topeka
C. A. Lowie
Jessex
North Topeka
Swelook
Lewis
Ita
Estabinhment
UC. & Mall
Warrier
Settlement in sight in Colorado smelter dispute
Denver July 6 President W N Bu eh of the state board of arbitration says settlement is likely soon in the clash between the smelter trust and its employers. He notes fair mindedness and expects Nash to grant Grant full authority to conclude negotiations. Both sides will act without the board’s formal help unless needed.
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Colorado
Denver
W. N. Bu~ Eh
State Board of Arbitration
Wald Teday
Smelter Trust
Byer
Grant
Nash
The
True African Prediction From New York Tribune Tale
The New York Tribune reports a tale tied to Dr. R. W. Felkin and Emin Pasha about African wizards who claim to transform into animals and travel vast distances. A jackal-form wizard allegedly described steamers at Lado and an English officer, with a future delivery of letters fulfilled when Lupton Bey arrived 33 days later bearing correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Society For Psychical Research
R. W. Felkin
Emin Pasha
Uganda
Eado
Khartoum
Europe
Africa
Felkin
Lado & Mun
Menchera-el-Rek
Ludo
Feikin
Emin Pasta
Meschern-et-Trek
Khartoun
Elkin
Lade
Lupton Bey
Rare Gift of a Woman in Chicago Arts Scene
The Chicago Times-Herald notes Miss Lovie engages in a unique craft, cutting cameos from shells with precision learned from Italian traditions. The piece describes the meticulous process of carving, polishing, and finishing cameos, highlighting the rarity of skilled workers like Miss Lovie and the specialized techniques involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times-Herald
Mian
Agnes Doyle
Chicago
Mins Lovie
Chance
Italy
Sway
Mildreds Acquaintance from Boston to Princeton Society
Mildred, invited for society in Boston, falls ill and meets Aubrey Marshall, a Harvard student in St. Margarets hospital. After a hospital stay and a brief separation, Mildred returns home with Uncle Fred arranging a dinner where she meets Marshall, whom she chooses as her companion for the journey back to Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
St. Margaret's
Mildred
Ruth
Harvard
Huth
Miss Whitney
Lerberg
Jeffie Hospital
Fred
Anne
Toclock Sharp
Isnog
Macau
Marshall
Ake
Aubrey Marshall
Elliott
Mr. Mares
Pia
Millie
Uncle Fred
Proceton
Joncaky
Killing Robins from Baldwin La to Patterson La
Mrs L G Baldwin writes from Baldwin Louisiana about robin slaughter in the south last winter. She notes robins suffered from scarce insect food and cold, recounting men and boys killed thousands near Patterson La with sticks. The essay cites a U S Department of Agriculture finding robins eat mostly wild fruit and insects, urging cherry trees to aid the birds.
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Berea
Mre
L. G. Baldwin
Baldwin, la
Patterson la
Lowisiain
Robin Law
Theer
United States Department of Men
Gropreis Cortes
Tly Ventrary
Epidemic and Court Attention Nameless Local Crisis
An unclear report notes an epidemic affecting residents, with references to officials and health measures. Mentions A Sanders and DeWine in a troubled, fragmentary text about medical response, danger, and public concern amid confusion.
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