Weddings and Lawn Fete Highlight Topeka Social Scene
The Topeka area shares news of the Merriam Smith wedding in Waterbury Conn a stylish ceremony for about 400 guests with a Boston linked groom. A reception followed at the bride's home and a three week wedding trip ends with residence in Newton Center near Boston. The Bethany lawn fete by Grace Lights featured Japanese lanterns music and a festive tent scene with vendors and dancing. Local society notes list visitors and residents from Kansas City Ottawa Lawrence and Chicago with upcoming events and travels.
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Merriam-Smith
Water- Bury
Conn
al Giany
George Eustis Boyd
Russell TL
Tarbox
New York
Robert L. Furman
Guhe H H. Harwoon
Boston
Bas Ward L. Lampson
David Graces
Paul D_ Hamptron
Providence
Grace ‘Chase
Cambridge
Mass
Mixes Mollie Latsh
Miss Ancle North
Rroiyiwheia Baethis
Yada
Reg “9E Taffeta
Target Maenifront
Honor
Mins
Caroline White
Teront Geey
J. White
Stevier Wale
Douquet
Armut
Chanoul
Edwant Db
Ostrin
Topeka
Frim
York
T. F. Rowman & Co
Mal Qpiate
Ona
Legroom
Ms Brother
Bethany
Imate
Grace
Enon Thompson
Ory Wheeler
Louise Smith
Jeanette Lord
Marth
Hambleton
Teadhey
Guasie Puller
Mary Chamberlain
Misa Marcia Spivey
Mila Hinckley
Mies Margene Jones
Grace Jilsco
Mabel Marte
Aumis Jonen
Fung
Conductor Ring Accused in Pittsburgh Fraud Scheme
A large group of conductors is said to be implicated in a scheme to defraud Consolidated Traction by skimming transfers at transfer stations. Conductors William J. Flower and William M. Sandusky are arrested. Sandusky reportedly implicates others. Thousands of dollars were allegedly diverted daily, with officials expecting more arrests and similar frauds in other cities.
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Pittsburg
Consolidated Traction Company
Wmn. J. Flower
Win. M. Sandusky
Avtar
Women Seek Fortunes to Yale River With 200 Passengers
Sixty men and women leave Seattle by two steamers Alfred J Teich and W 2 Eyans for the Yale River mouth as part of the Alaska Mutual Transportation and Mining company group led from Chicago. The Evans cars family and the Charles Nelson also depart for St Michael with about 200 aboard.
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Seattle
Wasa
Yale River
Alfred J. Teich
W. 2
Claims Rise Over Chicago Shore Real Estate
A trust deed filed by William F. Cox and wife seeks to cloud titles to valuable Chicago real estate along the Lake Michigan shore north of the Chicago River. Cox, a local dealer, alleges occupants have no just title and cites riparian rights and deeds dating back years from Potawatomi and early settlers. Residents include Foster Palmer, Robert Lincoln, and Archbishop Patrick A. Toban.
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Chicago
Amd
Siete
William F. Cox
George F. Cox
Erie
Lake Michigan
Cox
Pottawatomie
Foster Falmer
Robert Lincoln
Archbishop Patrick A. Feban
Starving Miser found in attic with bag of gold
In St Louis on June 22 Simeon Hardin, a miser starving in a dusty attic, clutched a bag of 3680 in gold and a bank book from Northwest Savings. He shouted at officers as they moved him to a city hospital. Ten years earlier he lived with his wife and four children in Turksville Cant, then left home.
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St. Louie
Simeon Hardin
Northwest Savings Bank
Hamlin
Turksville
Shot by dog catcher in Wichita streets incident
A colored man named Buford allegedly murdered Dee under a feigned claim of madness and caused a reckless disturbance on the street. A stranger from Eureka seeking work was shot and sent home aboard a train, while no local inquiry into Riknama occurred as citizens condemn the dog catcher's actions.
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Wichita
C. Buford
Dee
Hureka
Riknama
Cheap Rates to Denver and Colorado via Multiple Rail Lines
The Missouri Pacific offers round trip fares to Denver with rates based on out fare plus two. Tickets go on sale June 5 and 6 and return until June 16. Santa Fe line sells tour packages to Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver from June 11 to Oct 31 with a 24 dollar round trip and overnights allowed. Contact agents W Garvey for details.
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Denver
Cal
Missouri Pacific
American Meiical Association
Missouri Pacffc
Kaidas
Colorado
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
W. Garvey
Santa Fe
White Goods and Fancy Wash Goods Sale Notice
A retailer announces ongoing clearance of wash goods with deep discounts aimed to clear stock before year end. The sale emphasizes all new up to date items and urges early visits to secure choice selections at unbeatable prices.
Linen and Red Damask at Reduced Prices
A local sale offers large lines of White Duck and White Goods at deep discounts to clear seasonal stock. Wash fabrics including Dotted Swisses Organelle Lawns and Dimities are marked down with many items quoted per yard or piece. Limited time sale emphasizes closing out inventory as season ends.
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Zee
Seasin
Ind
Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Skirts Offer
A local shop announces a new line of Duck, Pique and Novelty Skirts made to special order. They claim superior quality to factory goods and promise prices lower than elsewhere. See them. they are beauties.
Banquet Tonight for Topeka Commercial Club
Tonight the Topeka Commercial Club holds its second annual banquet at the Throop Hotel with 100 members and guests attending. Toasts include The Topeka Commercial Club and Topeka in the Past and Future, with Governor Leedy and Major Anderson among speakers. Illness prevents William Allen White from attending.
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Commercial Club
Hotel Throop
Colored military appointments named by Governor Leedy
Col John M Brown of Topeka and James Beck of Manhattan are announced as the first two colored military appointments by Governor Leedy. A Lt Col post is offered to Young, a West Point graduate teaching in Ohio, with uncertain acceptance. Brown, Beck, and Young bring prior army experience to the colored troops.
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Jor
James Beck
Manhattan
Leedy
Lieutenant Young
West Point
Wilberforce
Ohio
Young
Col Brown
Beck
John M. Brown
Shawnee
Topeka
Leed
Kansas Governor Leedy Recognizes Colored People in Policy
A. H. Thomas of Topeka a Republican colored lawyer praises Governor Leedy for recognizing the colored people, calling him the most er Mic governor since the war and predicting universal support. James Beck, the new major, says the public reaction will rival the Emancipation Proclamation in enthusiasm.
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A. H. Thomas
Topeka
Leedy
Kansas
James Beck
Revival of Lieutenant General Grade Reported by House
Washington June 22 The House committee on military affairs agreed to a joint resolution reviving the grade of lieutenant general and approving presidential appointment of that rank from officers of major general and higher. The panel stressed the selection by the president and Senate, with no single commander in view, and noted that a future war could elevate any capable officer to the rank. The committee also favored the adjutant general reform and the pay change for Colonel Anson Micay alry to the same commission as other generals under military orders.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
United States
Miles
Claray
Flamame
Santiago
Shafter
Shoul
Anson Micay
Alry
Refugees land as Cubans and Spaniards reach Kingston
A steamer Adula from Clonfuesys docks in Kingston bringing 2000 well to do Cubans and Spaniards. They report Spaniards in the port city eager for conflict while the garrison is disheartened. Food shortages persist with meat scarce though vegetables and rice remain plentiful.
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Gienfuegos
Kinestor
Associated Presa
Kingston
Jamaica
Adula
Clonfuesys
Weng Striaele
Bill to Provide Life Insurance for Army Members
Representative Gardner of New Jersey introduced a bill to authorize a board to manage life and accident insurance for soldiers sailors and marines. The bill sets a salary of 34000 a year for the board and aims to regulate military life insurance under government oversight.
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Congress
Washington
Gardner
New Jersey
Govi
Warship reports Havana blockade action and injuries
Key West dispatch dated June 22 notes a warship arriving from the Havana blockade reports no major activity offshore besides shore defenses. Two sailors, W. Henderson and J. Herman, were wounded in the ship’s armor room while removing a fuse from a one pound shell. Henderson sustained abdominal injury from shell fragments, Herman damaged his right arm. both are expected to recover in the marine hospital.
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Key West
Havana
W. Henderson
J. Herman
Henderson
Herman
Marine Hospital
Populists and Democrats Meet in Harmony in Grand Rapids
Desires for harmony marked opening of state Democratic and Populist conventions in Grand Rapids Michigan. Populists concede on state offices while opposing name change to Democratic as proposed by some. Silver Republicans align with the triple alliance nominating Justin F. Whiting for governor and Daniel J. Campau for state central committee chair. Republicans denounce sectionalism and urge gold and silver money, while praising Union leaders and World War reference. Vermont Republicans nominate Col. C. Smith for governor and H. C. Bates for lieutenant governor.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Democratic- Peoples-Unini-Silver
McGarry
Manila
Alabarma
Santiago
Alger Usner
Republican Party
Wmannings Bryan
Nichols
Greanvillé
Popal Oovestion
Stanley Parkhill
Owosse
Local notices and ads from Topeka page
A mix of social notes, appointments, and small ads: births, elections, candidates on Kan sas avenue, a sidewalk being laid in front of J B Hayden's store, Magaw elected secretary of the Committee of Fifteen, Nick Chiles seeking quartermaster role, James Beck aiming for major, Haskell Indiana vs Topeka game details, Y M C A duckpin record by James Lacey, Baker resigns from Committee of Fifteen, local primary planning, a women’s team not appearing for a Topeka game, Baton music club benefit for Twenty second Kansas volunteers, Annie Diggs offering sewing machine for soldier clothing, Governor Leedy granting reason for Williamon return, H J Hale arrested for counterfeiting, Grain-O ad and health notes, Rock Island Route train schedules, Santa Fe trains to Denver, $100 buys a horse and gear, Pacify trains stop at Foation, Topeka railroad promotion by W C Garvey, and sale notices from C H Morrison and others.
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Nick Chiles
F. FR. Overton
J. B. Hayden
Hib Case
Co. A. Magaw
James Beck
Pottawatomie County
Haskell Indiana
Topeka
Atchison
James Lacey
C. Baker
Kansas Avenue
Republican County Central Committee
Fosten
Baton Music Club
Hamilton Hall
Twenty-second Regiment of
Kansas Volunteers
Annie Diggs
Leedy
California
Squire Williamon
Counci Grove
H. J. Hale
United States
North Topeka society notes and local moves
North Topeka column reports residents and visitors. W W Crittenden on a morning trip. Lt Hoffman to Oklahoma for three weeks. L J McCrum visits Alma and returns home. Arnold couple depart for Colgrad and Boulder. ALM Board moves to new home at Laurent and Jackson. Edna Beywood returns from Emporia. townsfolk attend Union Wag depot events and inter-Ocean mill plans. Mrs Kate E Seiten to Chicago for summer. Morse family visits. Baptist church serves 40 cream delight with program by Adelia Brown and others. local sales and shifts in civil service and coal company jobs noted. Ladies' Shirt Waists advertised.
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W. W. Crittenden
Mise
Hoffman
Oklahoma
L. J. McCrum
Alma
Charles Lakers
Haa
A. J. Arnold
Colgrads
Boulder
ALM Board
Heme
Laurent and
Jackson Streets
Co. C. Nichaleon
North Topeka
Mies
Edna Beywood Jhaw
Emporia
Union Waei! Depot
Witoh
Myre
Chertes Walent
Lie Wueste
Chele Dacachtew
J. A. Ryder
Atchison
Kate E. Seite
Chicago
Thomas
Mise Dore Kront
Lawrence Hayes
Berry
Lawrence
Hayes
Wi Ctime
Lex Pioteur
Ward
Will Ollme
Sim
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