Lost Her Gaff on Three Spanish Gunboats at Matanzas
Key West dispatch reports the Leyden returning from the northern coast of Cuba encountered Turkish? no, Spanish ships near Cardenas. Aboard the Leyden hit by gunboats, it fled, while Spaniards filled the harbor entrance with old hulks and obstacles to hinder American warships. The bombardment near Matanzas damaged shore works and brick buildings as the conflict continued.
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Associated Press
Key West
Cuba
Cardenas
Youterdey
Leven
Sirewly
Walter A. Burdon
Leyilen Uist
Gall Dusing
Piratical Officers At Key West Face Naval Probe
Washington reports accuse Key West naval officers of mistreatment of prize crew captives and obstructing British contact as a naval court martial is planned. The Restoret, a British ship captured at Santiago with coal for the Spanish fleet, was brought to Key West under prize crew amid unexplained refusals to allow diplomatic communication.
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Washington
Key West
Talon
Charleston
Cadel
Sunes
Aguinet
Restertet
Santiago
Browett
State Department
E Oftie
Ker West
Ttee
Restormet
Gok
Advance on Cuba Porto Rico and Philippines proposed
Washington reports outline in general terms the contemplated expeditionary action against Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. The plan involves an invasion force of 15 000 to 25 000 troops to be formed rapidly with funding for gun batteries and communications and a depot base in Cuba. The discussion also notes appropriations for deficiencies and the transfer of forces to support the campaign. The China steamship, chartered to transport troops to the Philippines, is granted American registry by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tn Og
Congress
Milarr Alger
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Erstoey Ludiew
Ordnagice Digurtriens
Eta Wehmest
Eemy
Philtips de Salas
Ise
Ludlow
Argeno Arutime
Sec
Jelary Aleer
Es Ehime
China
Senate
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Topeka Snap Shots Highlight City News And Events
A Topeka update lists varied items from mail box installation and local travels to court notices and weather notes. It mentions Joseph Griley and George Whitcomb, W J Black on Santa Pe, C Long’s aim, Doran barn work, and local garden flooding. Police, jail, and hospital details show civic activity and shifting residents, with rainfall figures, lake and river levels, and community gatherings at churches and colleges.
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Topeka
Joseph Griley
George HH. Whitcomb
Colorado
T. A. A. General
W. J. Black
Santa Pe
Ualeago
C. Long
Genie Toiar
Baker
Ee Ala
FE. Doran
Western Avenue
Muhns
Cincinnati
Sheri
Bob
Holton
Dr. Moore
Clark
Sem Woodgon
Caldwi
Gem
Armisether Salves
Batt
Marshall
Dede Cire
Presbyterian
Meser
Parkhurst
Wear
Toyar
W. Piers
Annie L. Dheie
Konsae Temprrange Union
Cindura
Garfield Park
Lake View
George T. Anthony
Altert Roby
H. W. Roby
Hospital Corps
US & AL
Tampa
Joe
Wyoming
Piorida
3. W. Willitson
The
State University
Representative Hall
Kanass Academy of Science
David W. Narton
Bethany College
Alma
Washburn
G. Herald Noyes
Govermaient
Topeka Social Season Highlights and Local Weddings
In Topeka and vicinity a busy social week featured a large afternoon reception hosted by Mrs. Willard Hall and others at Potwin, with guests enjoying decorated rooms and music by Lawrence and McClintock ensembles. A quiet home wedding followed at 900 Madison Street as Lor Etta Harding joined Dr HM Sutherland of Herington. The issue also notes numerous teas, card parties, and visits among Topeka's leading families, plus travel and social notices of local residents and visitors.
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Willard Hall
Horace Hall
Miss Landrigin
Potwin
William Henderson
Frank Willard
J. 5
Larimer
J. C. Merlinstock
J.D. McParland
Hobt Bierce
OC. C Baker
W. H. Bastian
Fred Preeman
Vlendersen
Wilferd
Valenviennes
Lorimer
Mack Ace
McClintock
Elf
McFarlesh
Mies Pierce
Hastman
Preeman
Miss Landrigan
Willard Hell
Misses Peart
Lillian McParland
Ruth McCintock
Nellie Baker
Miss McClintock
Bra
T T Harding
Madison Street
Eldéar
Tauehter
Lor Etta
Dr HM. Sutherland
Herdim
Kan
Harlan
First Christian Church
Sutherland
Emt
Horne
Harington
Real Estate Transfers And Lodge Election Noted
Real estate transfers listed include Med Floresce V to Ralph Coleman at 3250 and 31 Madison Street W, plus Bennington et ux to Sarah v Roch on Tyler Street Wiliats Cusp at Py lorcorce V. Gilwmain guardian and Ralph Coleman to Demons 300, Thos Fond Eunice A. Devol to Mary W. Goodman 1302, with parcels described near Jackson Street and Park Street. Capital Lodge No 3 A O U W notes election for the ensuing term on Thurador evening and requests full attendance. By order Ernest Muller Recorder.
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Med Floresce V
Ralph Coleman
Madison Street
Bennington Et Ux
Sarah
Roch
Tyler Street
Curtis
Wast Side Alley
Jackson Street
North Side Park Street
Capital Lodge No 3
Capital Lodge No. 3
Owens
Rodes
Ernest Muller
Chamberlains Pain Balm touted to cure rheumatism
A letter from JOHN SNIDER of Freed Ganoun Co. Va. promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism after his son was afflicted and unable to walk. He claims one bottle restored mobility and urges others suffering from rheumatism to try the product, noting it is available at local druggists.
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Chamberlain
Mewmatisen
John Snider
Freed
Ganoun Co
Crugetsts
Josep James
Pearl St
Infinnapoli
Ind
James
Apollo club rehearse session and party for Kenny Myers
Johnston returns to her home in Emporia on Whdnestay. The Apollo club meets for rehearsals this evening. A surprise party for Kenny Myers was held Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tembie. Dancing and refreshments followed. Guests included Ida Gully Pearl Barnet Lilly Hayden Anna Campbell Mayme Aliodaffer Ethel Raght Susie Armstrong Magele Trimble Maud McKinney Katie Maymie Mceahan Nannie Danzie Henry Mesers Frenk Trimble Genrze Cramer Otis Wright Walter Triges George Ingie Frank Rainey Earl Fairchild.
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Nannie Danzie
Messrs
Henry Mesers
Frenk Trimble
Genrze Cramer
Otis Wright
Walter Triges
George Ingie
Frank Rainey
Earl Fairchild
Dramatic Merrie Hell Opera Season to Open at Rowley & Snow
Seats for the Merrie Hell Opera company supporting Ada Palmer Walker go on sale at Rowley and Snow's drug store tomorrow morning. The program includes La Mascotte on Monday evening and Olivette on Tuesday. Next week will feature Passion play motion pictures at Garfield Park with Marshall's band. Over 30 moving views will be shown on a large screen and park seating arranged for clear visibility. Admission to the park on the three evenings is ten cents.
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Merrie Hell Opera Company
Ada Palmer Walker
Rowley & Snow
Olvette
Vitascope
Garfield
Marshall
Topeka Railway Sued Over Child’s Death
John P. Erickson and Erika Erickson sue the Topeka Railway Co for 9900 damages for Ernest Erickson’s death after a loaded Oakland trolley ran over him near Logen and Seward avenues on February 22 159. The plaintiffs allege the motorman opened the front door and allowed the Ericksons daughter and Ernest to alight, the conductor signaled to move, and the child was crushed. the company investigated and cleared the crew. They seek 3900 plus costs.
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Topeka Railway Co
Ernest Erickson
John P. Erickson
Erika Erickson
Logen
Seward Avenue
Topeka Kailway Company
Logan
Seward Avenues
Biulme
Reverend Allen Plans Navalny Endorsement Campaign
Reverend Elmer V. Allen of Soldier launches an effort to secure endorsement from the Secretary of War by proposing to raise a battalion of naval crews. He ignores Governor Leedy and signals preparations for his own political maneuver, including pledged support and controversial tactics.
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Elmer V. Allen
Secretary of War
Alten
Leedy
YOUTH TO TUPEKA CELEBRATION NOTES AND LOCAL EVENTS
Local notices summarize youths traveling to Topeka and friends visiting in Omaha Higginsville and Kansas City. Church meeting, church reports, and officer elections are planned. Obituary for Mrs Della Gilman Dean notes her death in Jackson Michigan at age 48. Funeral details for Rev Henry Safford reported. Interim wedding Unquiet at Postmaster Hewitt home unites Gunn and McCorkick.
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J. C. Tead
Omaha
Manix
Annie Cunningham
Sarah Bernstein
H. C. Miner
Arthur Keating
James Campbell
Oxage County
S. M. Rohring
Bonham
Higginsville
Missouri
Secemire
Mark Putman
Witle
Jamnita
Marie
Kansas City
C. B. Lyon
Charlie
Burlington
Kansas
Willem Lyon
Baptist Church
Della Gilman Dean
Jackson
Mich
Dean
Wiithen Gliman
Monroe Street
Alster
Henry Catman
Fire Station
Henry Safford
H. C. Safford
Edwin E. John Marshell
A. W. Lacey
T. B Reynolds
Fred Tee
J. A Campbell
Topeka
Apcormick
Gunn
D.C. Hewitt
Agnes S. McCortick
B. Co. Hewitt
W. B. Hutchinson
The
Mrs. Gunn
Jackson Street
Mr. Evans
Turner to miss military honors as Kansas to provide battalion major
R W Turner of Mankato once promised a lieutenant colonel’s commission may have to serve as a major under war department plans that KC will field one infantry battalion and no colonel or lieutenant colonel. Topeka scheduling shifts aim to keep troops from sight, Turner to command the battalion as a major in uniform. Governor Leedy faces a flood of officer applications as selections clash with field orders. The Kansas allotment shifts leave Topeka with limited new appointments. Turner remains at home in Mankato awaiting an uncertain outcome.
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R. W. Turner
Mankato
Seely
War Department
Kansas
Turner
Topeka
Leedy
Col. Culp
Salina
Harry Schindler
Leavenworth
Fred Close
M.D. Henderson
Leeds
Lawrence
Butts Acquitted at Trial in Valley Falls Case
Ex cashier H D Butts of the Delaware Bank of Valley Falls is acquitted of misappropriating bank funds. Trial held in Oskaloosa with Captain Joe Waters Wes presenting the prosecution. Living Poster Exhibition and Hamilton ball slated for Tuesday evening June 7 with posters from well known firms. Tickets ten cents. Speakers include Prof Spencer at First Presbyterian church Monday evening June 7. Tickets sold at Weegoner’s drug store Mills Adams and Kimball Piano. Also promo for Dr King’s New Life Pills and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with health claims and prices. Caled Grat-O advertised as a coffee substitute fortified for digestion and nerves.
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H. D. Butts
Delaware Bank of
Valley Falls
Oskaloosa
Joe Waters Wes
Hamilton Ball
Prof
Spencer
First Presbyterian Church
Weegoner’s Drug Store
Mills Adams and Kimball Piano Company
On the Bowery An Awful State of Affairs That Called For Reform
A rich man observes a Bowery theater bloodier posters and a scene of frontier violence. He questions a police officer about crime and justice. The exchange exposes a harsh, sensational view of improvised Western violence and perceived lawlessness in the city.
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Bowery
Ridian
Guntlersen
Western Wilds
Shay
Bros
New York Sun
New School of Journalism Sign Draws Attention in Bulville
A sign reading Newspaper Business Taught Here invites curiosity in Bulville Ga and a visitor chats with the editor who promises quick training for editors. The town piece includes jokes and notices from various periodicals and ads, reflecting a busy local scene with playful exchanges.
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Bulville
Chicago Times-Herald
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A. B. Bennett
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Kimball Pig. Co
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