Social and Personal Notes From Topeka and Vicinity
Recent social items document Topeka residents and visitors engaging in church events, travel, and family gatherings. Names include Myo and Mow EH B. Mowat, Mira Ladd Beene, and Mrs Walter No bie, with mentions of trips to Ottawa, Leavenworth, Denver, and Kansas City during a period of numerous small gatherings and church-related meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mowat
Alma
Dennie
Bert Cris
Sistine
Churaday Saad Pridar
Misa
Walter Nobie
Walter
Horder
Ellie Chough
Bern
Inewoh
Geurpearn
Earl Graken
Herbert
Arkarses City
Mag
Korie
Epind Sundry
Ms. W
Wethertick
Effiratauin
Aperd
Bet
Alen
Sone
Dauatter
Ales Gertrivia
Poth
Denver
Front Warihe
Mies
Gillett
Troparia
Effie
Clay
Augs Talay
Tirewn
Sunany
Rank Crane
Ottawa
Util
Fred Preemean
Ottewa
Marty Horton Eriter
Lotrinet Anelvereiry Po
Ant Mes
Orour Ate
Mes
J. Sailer Hodgins
Charles Morehead
Mies Eime Nef
Biss Willo Tomlinson
Frank Patteren
Will Ned
Claude Gen
Stee
Assembly Kreunia
Arthur Capper
Kancat
Charlés Morenend
Parsons
Ernie A Cole
Sant
D. OH
Highall Park
Srv
Willianea
G. A. Morte
Kansas
Som. Garvey
Garvey
Hemor
Allinn
Ancama
Mire
Cattahue
Mia Myrtleerie
el Dorado
Mary McCale
Kansas City
Menninter
Mendy
Rutelo
New York
Hamaetal
Grean
Kanes
Belile
Banew City
Marshsi's Band to Perform Open Air at Garfield Park
Marshsi's Band will give their usual open air concert at Garfield Park tomorrow afternoon, inviting local residents to enjoy with family and friends in the park setting.
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Marshsi
Garfeld Park
Breezes and travel note from Santa Fe by OW
A short note on summer breezes and temperature at Wahoe shores. The author from Topeka urges attending the National Basdonal meeting dated late January or early February, recommending Santa Fe as the shortest path and most comfortable lodging option.
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Coute
Santa Fe
Japan's Tariff Protest summarized by Japanese minister notes
The Japanese minister Toru Hoshi summarizes a formal protest over proposed U S tariff changes. He argues duties would harm Japanese goods such as carpets tea jute and hemp and threaten trade growth. He warns Tokyo may retaliate and stresses Japan seeks cordial U S relations despite potential policy shifts.
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United States
Japan
Sitin
Sapona
Ex Senator Ve Darary Drives Big Picacho Gold Mine Deal
After two years and three London trips ex Senator Stephen Ve Darary succeeds in placing the Nantinchie Picacho gold mining property on the London market. The area lies five miles south of the Colorado River in the Picacho basin and includes thirty claims with vein systems up to 600 feet wide. Four patented mines, once owned by Dr. Daray, were purchased for 250000 dollars, with other claims bought from various owners totaling about 456000 dollars. Development aims include a 16 stamp mill initially, expanding to 400 stamps as capital and a light railway to the river are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darary Elnata
London
Yoma
Arte
Stephen Ve. Darary
Colorado River
United States
Dorsey
Neahe
Jaray
Our Cuban Trade Declined From 100 Million to Almost Nothing
A government report by Secretary Wilton L. Wilcox shows Cuba trade value fell from 100,000,000 to 47,645,810 in 1896 and is likely to drop below 20,000,000 for the current year. Imports from Cuba exceed exports, leaving a negative balance and signaling severe harm to U S commerce amid hostilities with Cuba.
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Washington
Cuba
Chine Hitchcock
Mericulturit
Wilton
Cita
Iror
Trate
United States
Adilessve Trust and Glucose Makers Form Combine
A garbled ad clippings note a supposed combine among medical firms, claiming a new token agreement and price quotations. It mentions a “lung sweetening” product, stock activity, and references to patent medicines. The text is largely unreadable but centers on a supposed industry consolidation and regulated sales.
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Chfraxo
Irokert
Pees Wits
Bij Ghicave
Ad Drugeiers
The New Creed of Social Democracy Leaders Meet in Chicago
The Social Democracy conference in Chicago discusses uniting the American Railway Union the Brotherhood of the Co operative Commonwealth and kindred societies under a new declaration of principles. Debs Kelcher Shelluen Parsons and Edwards are named as leaders with Dr Ela R Jennings of New York among participants.
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Social Democracy
Chicago
The
American Railway
Upton
Brotherhood of the Co-operative Commonwealth
Debs
Sylvester Kelcher
C. D. Shelluen
Parsons
A. 3
Edwards
Legislative Committee
Credentiai
Garry Ie
Cooperative Labor Sre
Mings
Dan
Amertek
Caphaliam
Brother Hood
Man
America
Porwich
Unon
National Co-operative Commonwealth
Stubbshiei
Ela R. Jennings
New York
Philanthrar Pit
One Hundred Doctors Propose Role in Festival Parade
One hundred doctors from the Santa Fe unit of the Community of Fifteen formally request participation in the tin anniversary celebration. Dr J P Easter, chief surgeon, is absent, but the association plans a distinctive role in the procession. The railroad hospital building, among the largest and best equipped, will be decorated for the Fall Festival and open to visitors during the week.
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W. Nouns
Santa Fe
J.P. Easter
Preneent
Painters Contest Sign Defacement in Court
Painters Snyder and Jones filed a 100 dollar damage claim in Justice Gay's Court against RS Brigham after he erased their name from a sign. The dispute involves a prior sign at 610 Annes Avenue once bearing Mr Gricham’s name. The painters attempted to detach the sign and replace it with their own, then Brigham allegedly paid the owner to restore Mr Hiram’s name before the case moved forward.
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Snyder & Jones
North Topeka News Roundup and Local Notices
North Topeka reports include F Conkle’s new delivery wagon and Walter Pollum’s trip to Beatrice Nebraska. Mill roof repainting at Forties Fires, Laura Heber in Kansas City, and a special millinery sale at Costley & Posts. Mrs Fred Walker names son Lewis Jerome. Nellie Pitus visits Kansas City. Picture frames for $30 and Dr Agnes Maker Walkes elected chair of Clinics at Kansas Medical College. Jetted to Colorado Springs, Ravena City excursions, and various church notices. Local travel, society visits, and upcoming services fill the day in North Topeka.
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F. Conkle
Walter Pollum
Beatrice
Neb
Laura Heber
Kaosae City
Costley & Posts
North Topeks
Fred Walker
Lewis Jerome
Nellie Pitus
Kansas City
Kan
Ave
Agnes Maker Walkes
Kansas Medical College
Clyde Swarts
Park Street
Colorado Springs
Harry Nichols
Robert Anderson
J. G. Cline
Joseph Oliver
Ravena City
Custley & Past
Topeka
T. Courtnes
Nora Phillips
Baxter
Ben Alinzer
Quincy
Union Pace Park
Miks Alma
Higtler
Ezekiel Marple
Indian Creek
Parch
Wi B Wichinson
Gehazi
Church of the Good Shepherd
Quincy and
Laurent Streets
Sundsey Echous
A. W. T. McLaughlin
BP. McLaughlin
Los Angeles
Cal
Meo Leuphlin
William Lawrence
N. D. McKinney
van Burenet
John W. Adams
Rochester
North Congregational Church
Kansas Avenue M. E
Chandler
A. J. Caew
Madison
St& Ofainek
J. R. Madison
Income Tax Stands in Tariff Debate
In Washington June 12 the tariff bill stalled in the senate as a flax schedule item was removed. Senator Morgan prepared a proposed ten percent ad valorem duty on free articles with exceptions. He noted the income tax feature of the Wilcox bill remains in force and can be upheld by Supreme Court personnel changes.
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Morgan
Washington
Senate
Lews
Supreme Court of the United States
Quay Mae Plans Tarpon Trip to Rockport Texas
Senator M. Quay Mae writes to an Argonaut heroine that he and a companion will visit tarpon fishing grounds in Rockport Texas. They plan several weeks of tarpon fishing starting soon, with travel in June. The note hints at shared leisure with the correspondent.
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Quey
San Antonio
Tex
M. 5
Quay Mae
A Offren
Tarpon
Rockport
Texas
Civil Service Clash Hinders Government Printing Office Move
The Printers Union opposes applying civil service rules to the Government Printing Office, urging the office remain under private control. A treasury auditors letter supports letting auditors pick their own private secretaries, while testimony cites senior clerks in Washington being promoted by politics over merit.
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Printers’ Union
Government Printing Office
Washington
Senate Civil Service Committee
William B. Prescott
Internationa
Civil Service
Union
Prititns
Uniion
Forenen
Wieir
Theo
Treasury Department
Vic
Mesara
Youngblood
Castle
British firm to build railroad into Alaska at Skagaway Bay
The British Columbia Development association plans a 30 mile rail line to Central Alaska, a sawmill, and a townsite at Skagaway Bay. The project aims to divert future Yukon Klondyke immigration away from Chilcot pass route, claiming easier access and lower terrain.
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Alaska
Seattle
British Columbia Development Association
Io the West
Skagawes Bay
Yukon
Klondyke Wold Fields
Chilcot Pass
St. Michael’s
Skagaway Ber
Ehilcot Pass
Asionen Teen
Skagaway Bay
New operatic star Tessie O'Brien sails home to shine
London reports Tessie O'Brien of Springfield is returning to America aboard La Touraine from Havre. The rising soprano has earned praise for her voice and studies. She has attracted compliments from the Marchese and others. She plans debut concerts in Springfield after a short rest.
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Beasie O’brien
America
London
Tessie O'Brien
Springfield
Tit
la Tourine
Havre
Marchest
Mise O'Brien
Opium Evil in San Francisco Report Describes Dens
Grand jury report denounces opium dens and lotteries in San Francisco. It warns of growing use and says white girls aged 15 to 20 are enticed into dens and held under the control of visitors, urging stricter measures to abate the evil.
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San Francisco
Grand Jury
Tobacco Trust Methods Revealed In Cigarette Trade Control
In New York on June 19 the prosecution sought to elicit pre 1889 methods of the tobacco trust. Witnesses testified of large advertising costs before consolidation and of prices being 15 percent lower after the alliance. A St Louis broker recalled threats to quit selling Admiral cigarettes and blocking purchases from nontrust firms. Bronze Tablet Unveiled in Bethlehem at Moravian Seminary ceremony marking Revolutionary era ties.
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New York
American Tobacco Company
Choate
Alien
Duke
Combinator
Ginter
Lipon Crss
Peter Hauptman
Peter Hauptman & Co
St. Louis
Clears
TSR
National
Trust
St Louis
Brown
Bethlehem
Moravian Seminary and College For Women
Pennsylvanian Society
Moravian Church
Market Report Highlights Wheat Corn and Oats Movements
Chicago traders faced a dull session with wheat opening weak then steady, pressured by minimal demand and ample supply. Corn opened lower on favorable weather and higher receipts before firming slightly, while oats remained soft but steady amid local shipments. Frontal futures showed mixed movements with slight price relief later in the day.
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Chicago
Laivernoe
St. Louis
Newa
Wim
Beerbohm
Suty
Hig
Akoralle
Iocis
Gmaliel
Ne. Iy
Seebige
Tsige
Laneye
Chicago Livestock Market Summary June 19
Hogs receipts today about 3200 plus. market fairly active with heavy hogs mixed. Cattle receipts about 2. market steady to unchanged. Sheep and lambs in moderate demand. Western lambs around 40 and fat lambs near 6.50. Kansas City market opened steady with similar lighter supplies and mixed prices. hogs weak to 0. Scales of details reflect varied regional prices and receipts.
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Kansas City Livestock Marcet City
Sugar and grain markets steady amid limited demand in Topeka and Chicago
Market notes report nominal steadiness across commodities with sugar prices in New York and Chicago grains showing little demand and mixed activity. Reported figures include No 7 sugar granulated, prairie prices around seven dollars, and livestock receipts modest as weather and wartime tensions influence buying and export shipments.
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