Topeka Social Highlights at Lakin Villa Party
Mrs. D L Lakin and Miss Lakin hosted a twilight gathering for Mr. and Mrs Burr Lakin. Guests enjoyed lantern lighted lawns, verandas with pillows, a mansolin club on the east veranda, and formal gowns. a later note details many visitors and travel plans of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Lakin
Dounter
Miss Lakin
Mim Burr Lakin
Petes
Lukin
Ross
Ty Mr. Lakin, Miss Lakin, Dir. David Lakin and Mr. Samus Lakin
Dire
Lakin
Mire
Davies
Atchison
Burr Lakin
Gwen
Mex
Atehicon
DL Lakin
Vera Low
Kansas City
1B. McClintock
Chicago
Topeka
Las Animas
Caio
Mise Pensy Bo Wintrode
George Gerrard ‘Puweil
J. 5. Dunham
Willams Bay
Kittle Lindsay van
Branston
Brand
Musto Jsherman
Ohio
City
Mee
DeObert
Lane Street
Leuna Heacock
Des Moines
Towa
Josephine Gard
Lity Clay Street
Afra
Pennyle
Gaushier Peart
Dad, Colo
Las Vegan
M. Alies Stein
Holton
Oswald
Irs
Thotwood
Vialsi
Topeks
Spe
Alisa Indore Mertsheimer
Missee i Grave
Marcare
Trautman
Anna
Cine Ae Pga i Rilby
Carbonitalets
Ming Bessie Jett
Isl
Tn McPherson
Ates
Pearl Brubaker
Pueblo
Clarence Day
Okiadarn
Moore Jett Wedmere
Hee Aster
Joab Mulvaine
Mise Louise Kellam
Thuregay
le TeeUiren
Evanston
Lil Eefe
Mire Waller
Barn Bey
Bie
Neekin
Gulla
Howard
Montgomery's sound box for gramophones wowed Topeka
Montgomery of Topeka has devised a new sound box for gramophones that reproduces voice with remarkable realism. Tested at his home, the device delivers smooth natural tones, surpassing existing gramophones and potentially revolutionizing phonograph use. A patent is sought and a market release is planned. Kansas music houses praise the invention and note its superior musical fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HS. Montgomery
Topeka
Journal
Montgomery
Topeka Avenue
J. M. Meyers
New York
Sousa
Gramophone
Kansas
Leslie Guid
Guild Music
Stening
Surrender in Cuba Captured by Supreme Court Action
Madrid reports that Gen Blasco and Gen Tor a are expected to face a supreme court ruling Monday over the surrender of Santiago de Cuba. The defense cites telegrams from Gen Lingres and Gen Tor a’s predecessor urging sacrifice and accountability for the army’s fate. The Colorado Flyer notes related dispatches and that the troopers face potential responsibility for the surrender.
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Madrid
Lingres
Tora
Santiago
Reform Movement Forms Union to Promote Direct Legislation
A Union Reform League was organized to educate and promote direct legislation. Leaders include T. J. Maxwell Gen. B. Harrison and J. A. Stebbins with Alonzo Wardall elected pro tem chair and Maxwell as temporary secretary. Members pledge to build a reform club in Topeka and pursue education through any political party endorsing the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Maxwell
D. Skinner
Gen. B. Harrison
Old Court House
Alonzo Wardall
Tr. Maxwell
Wardall
Copeland Hotel
Staten
Buffalo
J. A. Stebbins
HOLTO
Thie
Waas
George Fred Will Hamps
Boston
New England
J. ‘W. Breidenthal
Kansas
Willams
Pomeroy
Topeka
Annie T. Diggs
Eivery
United States
Suerglistic College
Reform Clubers Rally For Direct Legislation Ideas
A Topeka meeting heard speakers back a reform program linking Direct Legislation, Single Tax, Public Ownership, Proportional Representation, and direct money control by government. They urged a nonpartisan education effort, debates on party alignment, and the formation of an independent reform party if needed. Officers were elected and the group planned further sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Albert Griffén
Reform Party
Waliams
Heston
Willams
Feld
McKinley
Gorman
Bryan
M. Jones
Toledo
Ohio
Alonzo Wardall
South Dakota
George Wagner
Geo
Pomeroy
Digge
Evans
Ne Rny
C. D. Skinner
Geo. B- Harrion
John Aresther
The Cleveland Club Proving Source of Worry to NL Magnates
The Cleveland club stirs concern among National League magnates as summer activity hints at shifting power. Names linked to the Chicago colony and Brooklyn hints surface, with Van der Horst and others tied to ongoing maneuvers. The fragmentary report notes civic and league tensions surrounding player movements and club strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
Chicago
Harry Pullan
Balona
Gold at Koyukuk claims first pay dirt by Wisconsin group
J D Thomas of Chippewa Falls arrived from Alaska and leads Clear Creek Mining Co to pay dirt on Clear Creek feeding the Ho tailing Koyukuk. Dirt runs ten to ten cents per pan. Thomas predicts potential tonnage. Clow expedition reports rich digs on Myrtle and Marion creeks as wintering plans form. Frank Noble of Blair Nebraska died last winter from scurvy.
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Seattle
Wash
J. D. Thomas
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Alaska
Koyukuk
Clear Creek Mining Company
Clear Creek
Thomas
Gwxocrates
C. A. Walsh
Iowa
Walsh
National Democratic Sorces
Aoe
Charles Clow
Clow
Chicago
Nuloto
Myrtle
Marion
Koyukok
Frank Noble
Blair, Neb
Baker outlines future party platforms and imperial stance
United States Senator Lucien Baker visits city, predicts Republican support for the gold standard expansion and a strong anti trust policy, while Democrats push free trade. He backs Mr McKinley, criticizes Alger, urges aggressive action in the Philippines, and envisions broader U S influence including a Nicaragua canal. He notes prosperity under current admin and predicts American-led development abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Baker
United States
Baker Bss
Topeka
Leavenworth
Journal
Baker
Democratic Party
McKiley
Alger
Philippines
Tam
Washington
JéMerson
McKinsey
Stars and Stripes
Central America
Nicaragua
Poison Poisoning in Carmi Family Tragedy
In Carmi Illinois Walter Warthen his wife and son and a married daughter and neighbor Berry Carter were poisoned at Tuesday noon. The family and Carter were found on the floor with arsenical poisoning. Floyd Warthen died that night. Warthen’s daughter Ivy Crabtree confessed to placing rat poison in coffee and cabbage at dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Carmi, Jr
Walter
Warthen
Berry Carter
Ackeman
Ivy Crabtree
Flieitéa
General walk out likely after brickmakers strike in Chicago
Chicago officials warn that the brickmakers' strike may trigger a general walk out citywide. Bricklayers advance union demands for higher wages and recognition as committees seize non-union sites to halt work while unions prepare to meet and decide on further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Allance
Investigation of Yellow Fever Care at Santiago
A July dispatch to the Chicago Tribune reports plans for an inquiry into treatment of yellow fever patients in Santiago. Surgeon General Steenb erg will ask General Leonard Wood to lead the probe amid complaints of medical neglect and system failures. Officials say current Santiago staff are operating in harmony, though reports are delayed and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chicago
He Tribune
Washington
Santiago Yeens
School board bids and special train to Ft Scott noted
Board invites bids limited to Topeka contractors for building contracts to be opened at the August 7 meeting, with rejection of bids and re-advertisement if bids are pooled. A special Mo Pac train to Ft Scott is listed for August. Ice cream delivery and phone contact appear as local notices.
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Topeks
Ft Scott Aug
Vie
Meloz
Teast Bighia Street
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Minn
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Manhattan
J. W. Nyeren
State House
Gage Luke
Conner
Mines Mateas
Rchel Nichols
Mise Eris Hazen
Couni
Lucile Mulvane Tas
Nebraska
Colorado Flyer
Colorado Springs
Reform Cry
Uae
Als
Hamilton
Skinners
Ee Auerbach & Guettel
Cleveland Club
Whitteley
W. O. TU
Wworia
Chris the Pemper
Ston
Will
Sergei
Clay
Chia Enes Pants
Ize
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