Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society
Topeka residents and visitors share items of interest. The Daughters of the Revolution plan a Friday meeting at Mr George Huiean's Rome on Tenth Street with business and patriotic entertainment. A called chapter gathering will occur next Wednesday at Mrs Albert Larvein's on Yau Burtt SEPM.
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Daughters of the Revolution Behd
Rome
George D. Huiean
Tenth Street
Chayter
Albert Larvein
Yau Burtt
Imanade
Pleasant Fray and Lawn Parties Highlight Local Social Season
The Friday and weekend events featured Teorganized gatherings at the homes of Mr and Mrs George Crawford and Mr and Mrs Charl es Thom a. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Walter Noble, Misses Mary Meade, Bessie Meade, and Mary Jane Tip, with plans for future entertainments at the Micon Tenox residence and a Pleasant Thimble Party. A patriotic garden party at Lawrence hosted by Miss Tip and Mr Max Prescott drew about thirty friends, with croquet, lawn dining, and a contest won by Miss Carrot Baker and Mrs Raipiy Habcock. Numerous guests and travelers were noted in society pages, with several plans for travel and visits to Springs, Chicago, and the northern lakes.
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Mine Tip
Max Presnott
Mary
Bessie Meade
Lidli
Lawrence
Carnie
Neb Hve
Progres Club
Harry Wiliams
Arkinson City
Walle
Wable
Luuek
Hiehart Gundry
Alien Lack
Sam le- Kin
Malcollm Garrant
Roger van Hockan Pang
Parr
West Eighth Street
Mary Chine
Chicago
Sutton
Beesent
W. Www
Webb
Wilton
Austin Brady
George Huotte
Oder
Carrol Baker
E Pic Bie
Garfieid Park
Local social notes mix travel and visits across towns
A jumble of names and events shows residents sharing suppers and fireworks at Taylor's farm then visiting Merriam's. Mildred Parker will visit Miss Care Penfield. Mary Jordan of Ottawa stays with Mrs Ady. The Howard League picnic at Garrett Park features a concert. Various people travel to Chicago, Denver, Albuquerque, and Colorado Springs for education visits or health.
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Lillie Wilson
Thomas
Theodore Hammatt
Geores Rawford
Walter Noble
Mervinm
Taylor's
C. B. Merriam
Mise
Mildred Parker
Atchison
Miss Care Penfield
Mint
Mary Jordan
Ottawa
Kroes
Mra. C. C. Ady Rs
Howard League of the First Methodist Church
Garfell Park
Jernpen
Rsd
Thames and Sons of
Chicaeu
WB. Whitton
Mim
Lekin
Chicago University
Ole Dallen
Denver
Wardis
Onler Uy
Albuquerque
JF Alliott
Colorado
Eller
Fmily
Ceossid
Mite Malith
Mine Mas Davis
Whedburn College
Cainpun
Martin Je
Tiput
Brome Metin
Wii- Svid
Wssuca
Charles Hi. Schmitt
Topeles
Lair Falk
Alma
Inne Ginely
Topeke
Popeke
van Cleve
Arealtine
Miy
Lizsie van Cleve
Culo
Radu
Fer Health
Topeka Merchant Heads to Oklahoma City in Venture
The Chinkoma Times Journal notes Topeka businessman Mr. Heyman, long tied to the Fob Coahing Co., plans a move to Oklahoma City. He is praised as enterprising, influential in local growth, and linked with Abe Steinberg, promising success in his new venture.
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Topeka
Oklahoma City
Chinkoma Times-Journal
SO. Heyman
Tibneger
Fob Coahing Co
Tope Kern
Okinborn
Heyman
Ant Okinhotmans
Nik
Conde
Tobeka
Abe Steinberg
Heyuty
FAVORED ALLIANCE Nashville Tonn July Meeting
Enthusiastic gatherings on the second day of Christien Ieilonter events drew many attenders at various churches. A large program at Hall Willieton Centennial auditorium featured speeches and resolutions urging stronger religious unity among Anglo-Saxon groups amid a Christian reform agenda. Financials show total receipts 508218 and expenditures 15744.67 with treasurer details from the united society Christian Relief.
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Nashville Tonn
Christien Ieilonter
Bes Kioniide
Nurmernous
Myar Nine Wits
Hall Willieton
Willer Shaw
Tremelier
Pulehing Department
Ballenes
Trensurer United Society Christian Rileaver
Newton Negroes Not Fired With War Spirit
Lieutenant Andrew Hudson of the Twenty second Kansas sought recruits for a battalion of colored men. Newton residents showed little enthusiasm as Charles M. Chiles and William Brown were the only locals to enlist.
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Newton
Res
Andrew Hudson
Twenty-second
Kansas
Leady
Tts City
Charles M. Chiles
William Brown
Arkansas City
Oklahomans Denounce War Price Hikes Medicines
Guthrie O T July The Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Association passed resolutions denouncing price increases on medicines due to the war tax and every dealer in the territory signed to restrict goods. Mrs Catherine A Bennett granted divorce from CS Bennett by Judge Maen in district court. There is one child aged seven placed in the brother’s custody. Mrs Bennett also received the home and stores at Ridge 622. The divorce was granted on ground of extreme cruelty.
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Bennet
Catherine A. Bennett
CS Bennett
Maen
Bennett
Pervert Lea
Bennett & Lowe
The Rock Inland Flyer departs Topeka for Kansas City
The Rock Inland Flyer trains leave Topeka at 7:20 AM and arrive in Kansas City at 7:38 AM. Returning from Kansas City, departures at 7:10 PM reach Topeka by 7:50 PM. A celebratory event at Kanees Avenue salesrooms features Kimban Fashion.
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Kansas City
Topeka
Tae Niniitin
Ton
Kanees Avenue
Daat
Young Botkin Joins Army After Presidential Permit
Ralph Botkin son of Congressman J D Botkin, aged 16, bypassed enlistment hurdles when President McKinley suspended rules to allow him to enlist as a private in Col Lindsey’s Camp Alger regiment. The White House action marked an unprecedented presidential intercession for military service.
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Young Botkin
ARMY
Washington
Ralph Botkis
J.D. Botkin
United States Volunteer Service
Mck Kinley
Ralph
Wees
Col
Lindsey
Camm Alper
Congress
War Department
Botkin
Me. Botkin
Catrinie
White House
Hotkin
McKinley
Kansas
Young Hotkin
Corbin
Jay Nanker
Camp Alger
Ralph Botkin
Cal Lindse
United States
Camp Themis inspection and paymasters report progress
The weekly inspection at Camp Themis shows routine cleaning and orderly paymaster work. Soldiers faced no delays as paymasters completed duties swiftly. Chattanooga disturbances prompt provost actions and a strengthened park commission plan. Gen Greely and Lt Lee arrive. telegraph operators recruited for field use. desertion case at Camp Thomas leads to court martial and punishment.
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Themis Toiay
Brook
Chattanooga
Temuler Exqulhy
Lieut Danetdie
HE. V. Boynton
Chickimausa-Chattanooga — National Park Commission
Brevis Hendiderters
Bvynton
Chickemallee Park
Angel
Siemal Corps
Brooklyn
East
Eld
Perkins
Camp Thomas
J. Willem Lassie
Ita Syarty Knoxvilé
Theartoy
Brown
First Battalion
Lawson
Trther
Williston
Skehting
Lone Range
Feld Arvice
General Otis to Depart for Manila As War Moves
Washington issues orders for General Otis to hurry departure to Manila. Troops from California camps prepare for expeditionary service as fifteen transports gather at the coast under signal for the next fleet. The setup includes California regiments likely to be sent and a looming camp upgrade at Camp Adderite.
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San Freteteco
Atator Gomerst Chtis
Maalin
Washington
California
Imporia Maroons Triumph in Home Game 17 to 9 Over Wichita
Imporia defeats Wichita 17 to 9 at home, securing second win for McCioskis's Maroons. Weather forecast notes cloudy tonight and Sunday with variable winds, temp value.
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Emporia
Imporia
Emporte
Wichita
McCioskis
Maroons
Chicago
Kansas
Ottawa painter survives perilous scaffold fall
Ottawa jury witness Carrier paints at Mrs Jax residence when a ladder failed and collapsed under him. He leapt to the kitchen roof and avoided impalement, suffering only a ten foot bump and damaged paint pants in a near fatal fall.
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Ottawa
Carrier
Jax.Robb
Pride in American troops noted by British press
London reports praise for American soldiery in the war effort with tributes from The Saturday Review and The Spectator. Editors commend Americans for marksmanship and noble bearing, while noting English admiration for the allied forces and the enduring kinship between peoples.
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London
Mery
Saturday Review
Alu
Philip
Hardy
Dyke Nelson
the Spectator
Havana War News From Port Havana Amid Scarce Provisions
The Belt ish cruiser Talbot arrived at Port Havana with twenty bear passengers including Sir Alexander Gollan British consul general and Mr Hiexing from the British consulate both leaving as the explanation. The city is quiet though the poor starve in the streets marvations persist while soldiers are fed. The blockade holds and troop movements are seen toward Santiago as officials seek an end to the war. Most arriving passengers are female refugees.
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Uy Asevciated Press
Havana
Pando
Santiago
Alexander Gollan
Fastest in the World Wasme Trials Near New Hampshire
The Japanese protected cruiser Wasme sailed from Cramp Ship Yard for her official trial along the New Hampshire coast likely Tuesday. On builder's trial she averaged 23 knots. officials expect Tuesday's trial to prove her the fastest in her class worldwide. Also, a banquet for African Baptist soldiers set for July 12 at Hamilton ball with Military band, speeches, and a 23 cent per couple admission.
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Philadelphia
Wasme
Cramship Yard
New Hampshire
Omaha Exposition Grand Event to October Thirty-One
Grand Exposition planned in the United States promises cheap access to the Mixeout and Mississippi Valleys with through tickets beyond Utah. Reduced excursion rates via Burlington Route from Omaha to any direction. Round trip fares from $38 with limited July dates and potential extensions to September 1. Tickets available through July and 12. Mineral water noted at West Eighth Street location.
Topeka Triumphs Over Atchison In Close Exhibition
Topeka defeated Atchison 2 to 1 at Athletic Park in a well attended exhibition. Everson and Hight starred for Topeka with notable throws and doubles. The crowd praised the display of football skill and teamwork, noting the high standard of play and exciting scoring sequence.
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Atchison
Kansas
Athletic Park
Topeka
Everson
Lion
Wiehiy
Gage
Aslee
Price
Ash
Macaw
Pear
Mutok
Warner
Maher Beats Goddard In Third Trial Bout at New York
Petr Maher defeated Jor Goddard in a scheduled three round fight at the Lenos Ateletto club in New York. Goddard, once the favorite, pressed the action with hard blows but Maher landed cleanly, knocking Goddard down in the third and again in the final round as the crowd watched two fighting hands and strong exchanges.
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New York
Petr Maher
Jor Goddard
Robirds
Lenos Ateletto
Godldard
Maher
Propyced Facia
Goddard
Coddie
Roonditty
Unile
Conde
Jon
Unclear boxing clash ends in disputed finish
The report describes a boxing exchange where Gue Min and Maher fought. Maher attacked but failed to land a knockout blow as Gue Min defended with a held head position. The referee awarded the win to Maher after a late sequence with a clock showing 2:55 in the round.
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Pelt
Maher
Goddard
Germany Outclasped by American Navy in Pacific Fight
London papers pay tribute to the American navy. The Speaker lauds the Sandigo battle proving the U S fleet need not fear any rival. The Spectator argues the German and American navies show no comparison and a clash would be brief and decisive.
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London
United States
Spectator
William
Made Them Twenties
Walter George and Mathias Jeers, two Jewell county youths, were arrested by U S authorities for counterfeiting. They were brought to the city and jailed today after passing two raised silver certificates from one to twenty dollars during July Fourth business in Mankato. Deputy U S Attorney Harry Bone holds several of the raised notes. The fraud was described as skillful and not easy to detect.
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Walter George
Mathias Jeers
Jewell County
United States
Mankato
Harry Bone
Major Hood Hurt In Freight Train Accident
Major Hood was seriously hurt Tuesday morning when a freight train started suddenly at Emporia, throwing him to the floor. He planned to stay to handle business here but was forced to return on the next train. A dispatch from Emporia says the injuries are only a few slight bruises.
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Reading
Uy v
Hood
Emporia
Madrid minister declares no European power will intervene
Madrid, July 9 The foreign minister Duke Almodvar de Ric states that no European power is disposed to intervene for peace unless the belligerents request it. The statement reflects official policy as tensions persist.
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Madrid
Duke Almodvar de Ric
Joss
Tickets to Buffalo and Return Now on Sale
Tickets priced at 28 dollars to Buffalo and return are on sale at the Santa Fe station. Train No. 2 of the Kth WC will have special service. Agent Gervey will provide further information. A Wand concert is set for Garfield Park tomorrow.
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Buffalo
Santa Fe
Santa Fenny
Kth
WC. Gervey
Wand
Garfield Park
Survivors of La Bourgogne recount brutal clash at sea
From New York to Boston survivors testifying about the La Bourgogne disaster describe brutal conduct by a fourth engineer who allegedly told passengers to save themselves first and threatened violence. Witnesses, including Otto Zercers and Wm A Chard, recall passengers pushed and stabbed while boats filled.
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New York
la Bourgogne
Boston
Compagnie Transatlantique
Otto Zercers
Wm. A. Chard
Gallimore
Charles Liebre
Stafford Hotel
Philadelphia
la Bo
Liebra
Yousouf
L. Tariaud
Mons. Lucas
France
Bourgogne
Halifax
Highwaymen Rob Posts in Crystal Springs and Danville
Sheriff Gillespie pursues two highwaymen who robbed Crystal Springs and Danville post offices. They looted Crystal Springs for 20 to 40 dollars and Danville for about 100, then rode to a yard where one was identified. Informant signals sheriff to trail. Santa Fe offers round trip fare 28.90 with sale dates July 11 12. Governor ord announces indefinite leave of absence affecting Arizona regiments.
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Crystal Springs
Rob Oitizena
Wellington
Gillespie
Harper County
Danville
Buffalo
Santa Fe
Phoenix
Ariz
Miord
Arizona
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