Social and Personal Highlights From Topeka Events
Topeka social pages note Miss Mary McCabe of Kansas City will wed Mr Ralph Stout of Kansas City in Topeka at the bride’s home. The match marks a quiet ceremony with family observers, while Miss McCabe’s prominent editorship at the Kansas City Star is cited. A dawn church fete at Central Church grounds drew many in Highland Park with music, games, and a lawn party. Guests included local families and visitors from Kansas City and beyond, with prizes awarded for cards and a garden raffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McCabw
Kansas City
Topeka
Ralph Styut
Fn Annotance
Pe'enek
Charlit McCate
McCabe
Kanean
State Journal
Uphul
Fin
Kanes City
Milas McQabe
Te Adams
MesStuut City
Stu
Kintergar
Teonday
Wud
Highland Park
Sethe
Jursta
Ceares Beacher
Matehall
Everniimg
Mie
Walt Wisttre
Wood
Necestra
Jacuen Moore
H. S.hirer
Bhgrer
Harry Overholt
Altutr
seGally and
Financiai
Ethel
Misiy Deyis
Mies Zila
Wes
Minn
Adis
Bell
Davis
Myrile
Bod
Jy Davis
Mise Neils Baker
Elin Davie Serged
Ethel Hikines
Sutenha
Cara Baker Daleay Nel
Grace Whitmer
Netty Ware
A Nye
Viswatha
Grace Frost
Helen Morris
Eeterea Robert
Rose Presest
Lala Bwarr
Dot Wood
Amy Crands
Emma Caldwell
Sarah Wildtret Hinvaths
Jessie Meyers
Adele Whistier
Ulinnia
Bertha Heal
Net He Baker
Lotte Nels
Kathleen Lord
Fiera Ward
Mr Charis Moon
Max Prescott
Elmer Shelden
Marin Poindexter
Iida Pulredexter
Clarence Poindexter
Charlie Hinckley
Giee David
Etueh da
Waltner Thormncon
Howard Patten
Burl Hwirt
Jerme Crosty
Scott Lord
Jock Sharitt
Sam Lakin
Jay Ward
Buren
Mire Tietwert Rodgers
Hugh Davidson
Ethel Hlalees
Local Society Notes Include Visits and Weddings
Mr 60 Mrs. George Stanet return from eastern trip. Families travel to Omaha for ex-Postilon ee Piocene event. Misa J. & Fulton, Mee Emma Hinkes of Hagerstown Md visit Chicago with Mrs. H. Berr, and Mite Jessie Meyers hosts lawn party. Adela Whistler and others to visit Mrs. Codegram. Dr Paxton party leaves for Seratoca NY. Heton Stevenson hosts birthday gathering. Brock Galdward visits from Leavenworth to see Stharitt family. Nellie Kirkett to Boulder for summer. Dey and Wilkes marry in Dwight. W. Mutley family to New Mexico for month. Mrs. W. Reed and daughter mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stanet
Witter
Mra
H. Bperr
Jessie Meyers
Furst
Mies
Adela Whistler
Uiinslm
T. Speceraty
Mlapie FM
Visi
Owt
Codegram
Paxton
Lee Guurhter
Thoreday
Seratoca
N.Y
Heton Stevenson
Brock Galdwrd
Leavenworth
George F. Stharitt
Nellie Kirkett
Boulder
Cota
Jantewilkes
Dwight
End
LP. Wilkes
Mortis County
Local visitors and trips noted in brief
People from Carbondale visit relatives including Mr and Mrs Bred Wellhouse and Jasnis Fred Gardner of Leavenworth visiting aunt Mrs Er Tess Daley Sherman returns from visiting sister Mr Pharr in Jeseville Miss Anna Sherman embarks on a Bath's Visit to Indiana and Washington Mrs G J Mulvane and Mixa Holits spend a few days in St Joe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Bred
Wellhouse
Jasnis
Fred Gardner
Leavnaworth
Tess
Daley Sherman
Mr. Pharr
Jteseville
Anna Sherman
Indiana
Washington
G. J. Mulvane
Mixa “Holits
St Joe
Criminal gang smashed in Kansas Territory raid
In two raids near Chycotih and Brages Cherny Kee, deputy sheriff Ledbetter and a posse cornered and killed several outlaws including Petit a mortally wounded half-breed and David Greathouse. One outlaw captured after a gun battle as part of a larger cattle thief gang linked to Cherokee and Crock nations. Several members identified as Golteby and Mossy Stiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kans City
Bufain
Chycotih
Murder After Lynching Threat Near Thind and Birdlearreety
A mob near Thind and Birdlearreety in St Louis pursued Edward Kennedy after a confrontation. Kennedy was shot in the forehead during the chase and died en route to hospital as an ambulance failed and he was dragged to the hospital. Police intervened to hold the crowd, and witnesses described calls to lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Edward Kennedy
Orgro Pareer
Kennedy
Mvxra
Uso
Gilsta
Callehe
Home Builders Meet United States League Session Omaha Ambition
The United States League of Building and Loan Associations held its annual session in Omaha in July. Delegates from Louisiana to Massachusetts attended as President L W Sanborn welcomed them, praising the league motto The American home the safeguard of American liberties. President Sanborn and President Lanborn addressed the gathering as committee work on credentials proceeded and late arrivals continued to stream in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S League of Building and Loan Associations
Omaha
L. W. Sanborn
United States League of Building
Louisiank
Mariebuzetts
Atendshey
Munres
League
Lanborn
Brie
Angus Addres
Sanborn
Wason
Mines
Pred Roeder
Ohio
Ti Christie
Nebraska
Cei
Jarine
Irene incident to remove women and children claims neutrality
Prince Henry of Prussia cites German action at Subig Bay to rescue distressed Spanish women and children aboard a steamer. The Irene allegedly carried out the removal under humanitarian motives and neutrality, while avoiding contact with two United States ships outside Manila Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Shanghai
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Irene
Subirbar
Hane
Subig Bay
Msth Grande
Manin Bay
New Steam Line Talks From Panama To San Francisco
San Francisco reports two large lines, Pack Steam Navigation and South American Steamship, planning a joint Panama north to San Francisco service. They secured a Nicaragua treaty to run Panamian ports to Corinto, San Juan de Sir, and Ocós Guatemala, signaling a wider transpacific network under a rising transit war. The Panama road and clipper lines retaliate with further rate cuts against Southern Pacific and Panama routes as they vie for California shipments to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Valparaleo
South American Steamship Company
Panama
Way Peta
Ateal
San Princisco
California
New York
Union Pacific links Denver Salt Lake City and coast
The Union Pacific offers direct service to major western points with Fullman Palace Sleepers and tourist cars. Contact FA Lewis at 3 Fulton Depot for timetable and information. Summer tourist tickets to Colorado and return are $34.00, valid until September 15 via Santa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Vortland
Union Pacific
Union Pactic
FA. Lewis
Fulton
Colorado
Sante
Battle of July 3 1898 accounts by Captain Beans
Captain Robley D. Evans provides an official account of the engagement with the Spanish squadron off Santiago de Cuba on July 3 1898 aboard the Iowa. The report covers sighting the enemy fleet the maneuvers of the battleships and torpedo boat destroyers the exchange of fire at ranges from 6000 to 2500 yards the destruction of the Maria Teresa Vizcaya and Oquendo and the rescue of survivors from the sunken destroyer Furuton. The Iowa took damage two 6-inch shells pierced the hull and cofferdam but the vessel remained in action and returned to port with wounded and dead aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robley D. Beans
Iowa
Acton
U.S
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cua
Sundsy
Spectron
Murro Castle
Anfunta Maria Teresa
Cervera
Equadron
Vizcaya
Cristobal Coron
Almirante Oquendo
Staniah
Lee Yard
Starin
Teresa
Ayahi
Ceaty
Quendo
Marth Teresa
Gloucester
Finton
Maria Teresa
Ashers
Ericsson
New York
Eulate
Tempenta
Gloucester praises crew after engagement with Spanish fleet
Captain Byrne commends the Gloucester crew for gallant service during battle near Admiral Cervera. He notes no casualties, arrests of enemy ships, and rescue of Oquendo and Massachusetts crew members. He lauds executive officer Lieutenant Commander Holdgers and other officers, praising coolness, judgment, and superb conduct under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Cervera
Tieutenant
Puror
Pluten
Frank Taylor Frans
John E. Lewis
Massachusetts
Inwa
Haymond P. Holdgers
Stip
W. H. Sehnetze
F. K. Hill
Eh D. Byrne
U.S Navy
Chive U
Naval Force
North Atlantic Station
German Threat in the Philippines Report
London dispatch reports the Berlia Gazette notes Germany cannot claim compensation for losses at Mant due to Spain’s official role in the Philippines. The article suggests Germany will push claims once a settled government is in place, arguing a German fleet protected German interests at Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
London
Berita
Vimes
Colonne Gazette
Mant
Spain
Germany
Manila
Surgeon General Sternberg to Investigate Seneca Story
Surgeon General Sternberg will inspect the Relat and the Seneca affair with a focus on the wounded care and transport discipline. He will assess Murntawk point for army hospital use and assess responsibility for alleged mismanagement aboard the Seneca where Cuban and foreign officers reportedly took spare accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sternberg
New York
Stermberg
United States
Stemy
Army Building
J. Mortis Brown
Torney
Willum Arthur
Dow
Health Board
Veriony City Hospital
Dedak
Murntawk Point Durito
Semvca
Browiehe & Gumbergl
Cuba
Everal
Getral Sterobere
Thane
Ramaso
Thecordagee
Shafter
Torus
Expedition Made Up for Manila Voyage From San Prandiser
General Merriam issues orders for troops to sail on the St. Paul to Manila Friday morning. Commanding officer Lt. Col. Lee Stover leads First South Dakota infantry with 329 recruits for the Thirteenth Minnesota under Major A A Digles. Additional officers and engineers from New York and other units named for the voyage and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Prandiser
Merriury Buy
Manila
St. Paul
Lee Stover
South
Frank Carroll
Merriam
S. Paul
Thomas H. Barbeay
New York
William ©. Taingutt
Sunteer Engineers
Benton Winthrop
First
T. GriMth
Sargerm
P.M. Lydig
Subsistence
J. G. Binnie
Aise
Plans for barracks and staff changes in Pacific theater
San Francisco and New York volunteers plan accommodations in the Hawaiian islands. Colonel Larbour will lead preparations at Honolulu. Corporal Charles Bundert of company F drew the plans, in use since the regiment arrived. West Lieutenant 5. K. Polk joins Gen. King's staff as adjutant of the Record brigade, replacing Captain James G. Bisine who sails to Manila. Private John Dale Farayh of the South Dakota regiment has discharge papers after a self inflicted gunshot wound through the lungs, likely unfit for years.
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San Francisco
New York
Hawaiian Islands
Larbour
Buitt
Honolol
Charles Bundert
5. K. Polk
Tennessee Regiment
Gen
Philadelphia Arrives to Transfer Flag and Sail to Honolulu
The cruiser Philadelphia arrives from Mare Island as Rear Admiral Miller transfers his flag from the Albatross. She will sail for Honolulu to participate in raising the Americas flag. Armament includes three-pounder Hotchkiss guns and two revolving cannon. Crew strengthened by men from eastern yards, with 26 officers and 285 crew, plus around 50 wearines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Mare Island
Miller
Honolulu
Americas
Leutenant
Stevens
Government to make Arizona and Standia permanent troopships
The government will convert the steamers Arizona and Standia into permanent troopships. The Arizona will be fitted to bunk eighteen hundred men while fifteen hundred can be housed aboard the Standia. The Standia is already under U S officers. the German crew has been paid and discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Arizona
Standia
Veusel
United States
Whole Train Upset Near Hampton Pond
A Charleston to Columbia Atlantic Coast Line train wrecked on a curve near Hampton's pond four miles from Columbia. Riding at about 40 miles per hour the engine derailed, the train toppled the embankment, the engine plunged into the pond. Engineer Willis Jaimson remained at his post and escaped, though the crew and passengers sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S.C
Charleston
Hampton's Pond
Willis Jaimson
Adams Nominated By Butler County Republicans at Eldorado
In Eldorado Kansas on July 27 the Butler County Republican convention selected their ticket. The gathering included J M Tailer candidate for congress and the young orator and nominee for representative, John Bunyan Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunyan Adams
Eldorado
Kan
Butler County
J. M. Ailler
John Bunyan Adame
Community Notices From North Topeka And environs
North Topeka residents mingle with relatives while guests visit Silver Lake and Atchison. Local trips include a Kansas City stay and a Georgetown Denver Colorado tour. A heat incident in Silver Lake prompts medical care at a store. Social events feature mus ical programs, surprise parties, Sunday school picnics, and youth gatherings at Second Presbyterian.
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Grover King
Proctor Foucht
Indian Creek
Silver Lake
Sheetz
Thomas
Monroe Street
Ira. Hoover
Bir
Woolf
Blair
Georgetown
Denver
Colorado
5. A. Hayes
Kansas Avenue
M. E
Ken Aleter
M. B. Ward
Kansas
Jacob Brandt
Howard and
Mary
Mr. Steele
Puplix
Della Gliman
Grace Page
Hens Ward
Nellie Yonkers
Nellie Dolman
Alice Hate
Battle with robbers near Muskogee Choctaw lands
Five men attempted a bank raid near Muskogee Choctaw jurisdiction. A skirmish outside the city halted the heist as locals alerted federal authorities. Two robbers were wounded, three captured, and Miller and Crosby escaped toward Muskogee to face trial.
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Muscokee
J. T
Choctat
United States
Choctel
Muskogee
Miller
Crosby
Judge Thompson In Topeka For Bond Sale Talk
Judge J Thompson city attorney of Tola Iowa travels to Topeka to discuss the sale of 10500 dollars in school bonds for a new chop house in Iola. Communications interruptions and lack of stenographers delay letters as the city and school fund commissioners review the bonds. Judge Thompson, formerly a district judge, is father of Clerk W H Thompson at the court of appeal. Electric fans and dining ware are noted as desirable and seasonable necessities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thompson
Tola
Topeka
Ota
Iola
Thumpson
Fol
Thompson
Cy Leland
Giatrict
W. H. Thormpson
Court of Appeal
Wanderer expedition off Key West meets Cuban coast guards
The Wanderer’s Cuban expedition, carrying armed men, landed near Havana but was met by Spanish cavalry. A clash ensued with rifle fire injuring several crewmen including Duvis, Hoss, and Garcia. The ship withdrew to sea, while Cuban and Vedado battery action continued nearby with shells landing near the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Fla
Jiay
Wanderer
Yarta
I Purion
Wight
Duvis
Nate
Win
Hoss
Seaman
Gabriel Alvares
Felix Lopes
Rory Garcia
Thasuihakt Vicksudre
Havana
Vedado
Change in the Territory Is Necessary by the Enactment of the Curtis Bill
Washington July 27 A new division in the interior department named the Indian territory division is created with Larker R. Smith at its head. The Curtis bill provides for new methods of administering Indian affairs including lands, judiciary and education, and transfers related duties to this division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior Department
Indian Territory Division
Larker R. Smith
Girmverty
Attrney Weneral
Department
Wwe Curtis Dill
Curtie
Jirovidus
Quits Berlin After Sudden Exit of Chinese Ambassador
The Chinese ambassador abruptly left Berlin aboard the North German Lloyd steamer Lahn at Bremen en route to China via the United States. Diplomatic corps say he incurred Pekin authorities' displeasure by supposed incapacity during recent talks with Germany on Kiao Chou and related issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hig
Bremen
China
United States
Carpe
Pekin
Germany
Kiao Chou Hay
Port Scott Alderman Arrested For Selling Liquor
Fort Scott Kansas July 27 Alderman B Parks of the First ward was arrested on a warrant charging him with maintaining a liquor clubroom and selling liquor in connection with his other business. Parks had just been elected to the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Scott
Fort Scott
Kan
B. Parks
Thin City
Parka
Whisky for Dawson on Roanoke sails with 6000 gallons
The Roanoke sails from Beattle Washington for St Michel carrying 15 passengers and a large freight load that includes 6000 gallons of whisky bound for Dawson. Madrid authorities decide to relight lighthouses in the Balearic Islands.
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Beattle
Wash
St. Michel
Dawson
Madrid
Balearic
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