Social Events in Topeka and Vicinity Gather Many Guests
Recent social items list Topeka residents and visitors attending a Wednesday evening O B O gathering. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Doran, Mr. and Mrs. Hillyer, and many others. A club dance schedule changes to every two weeks with a banquet and toasts at Mrs. Wiles's. An informal musical evening followed with performances and refreshments.
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O. BO. Eiebh
Miss White
Florence
Mire Anns Duno
Kansas City
Tuckerman
Lew Culver
Andrew Huntin
Lon Davis
Patis
Wiles
Portes
Ani
Ane Riples
Ciugh
Juashe Garwond
Migs. Sa
Aumita Ripter
Srosin
Mike Prescott
Voest Pires
Meemii Baur
C.J. South
May Baker Sang
Ar. Lee Forbes
Austin Rim
Harry Forbes
Notes and Personal Mention From A Windy Kansas Visit
A jumble of names notes visits and travel among Chicago residents and local Kansans. Mr and Mrs FL id Ott of Chicago visit B S Ort in Lawrence Kansas while Lt Howard visits Topeka friends. Edward Arnold heads to western Kansas for a week on business. Margaret Hearts gulag visits Lawrence with a friend. Miss Brookenshire of Milton Mass visits Mr and Mrs A B Poole in Ciny wtryer. Bliss Kathe Schilling hosts a Salat Tursing evening. Mr and Mrs M Bachelder of Ma Betta Wis arrive in Viett. Mr ani Mew Bardieman on Polk Street. Jnr ATCorY Gate at Packs visits. Bliss Nei Lawell travels from Bathe om Windsey. Wedding party from Shakespeare club plans a meet in Leavenworth with Mrs Avery Turne. Edith Nelson and Blanche Coville serve dignities at a gathering. Names of many guests listed alongside local movers and shakers in a typical social notes collage.
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Mra
Ott
Chicago
B.S Ort
Iurrinn
Kansas
Howard
Langenworth
Topeka
Edward Arnold
Margaret Hearts
Bliss Kathe Schilling
M. Bachelder
Ma Betta
Wis
Ani Mew
Bardieman
Polk Street
Jnr
Davefort
Tewa
Gutve Attls
Winno Lech
Hayslip
Laura Lingacre
Bertie Perenne
Sae Tok
Ida Grows
Anna Nel Neta
Mosars
Jesse Leach
Frank Mi Retes
4Bert Milan
Chas. Howe
Hurt Myre
Die Culville
Frank Hevetic
Wu Zuicon
Po Colvitia
Walter
Patriotic Judge Denounces French Court Scandals
March 2 court opening saw Judge Mary Speer denounce recent French court actions as disgraceful. She highlighted mistreatment of Zula and warned such conduct would be monastic in U.S. courts. She cited Nelson and warned England day expects every man to do his duty amid war talk.
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Seyahans
Mary Speer
Circuit Court
Nelsen
Agate
Spain
England
Gnd
United States
Cleveland's Lake Front Dispute Over Pennsylvania RR Claim
A fragment describes a portion of Cleveland's lake front claimed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. The text notes longheld deeds and a committee meeting with a brief pause in a city proceeding. Specific names and dates are unreadable in the OCR fragment.
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Cleveland's Lake Front
The
Pennsylvania RR
Lme
Debate over Spain war risk shared by Cabinet members
At a cabinet meeting officials argued over delaying or announcing policy on Spain after the Maine disaster. Hanna urged dropping war talk to calm markets, while Gage, Alger, Long and Leng weighed who should frame the official statement. The president endorsed Leng to issue the formal note.
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McKinkey
Apalo
Wouch Pali
Spain
Waluwe
Poe
Alger
Secretary of War
Navy
Ceft
Leng
The
Pary
Wires Found Tied to Maine Mine in Havana Incident
Remnants of the submarine mine that destroyed the Maine were found in Key West. The mine parts, brought from Havana by the Mangrove lighthouse tender, were stored at the Key West lighthouse department warehouse. Officials kept the discovery confidential while a board of inquiry prepared evidence for Congress.
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Maine
Key West
Havana
United States
Lighthouse Department
Coart
Inaulrs
Congress
Progress more rapid after Cuban wrecking scene
The barge with the wrecking tug J Merritt proves useful in clearing debris and waterline wreckage as more bodies are not found. Senator Proctor and party return to the city after a day at Matanzas where they were shown attention by Consul Brice and express sympathy for the Cuban suffering. A train near Havabo slows due to insurgents cutting wires. a nearby skirmish yields 5 or 6 wounded. Explosions of dynamite heard at night, damage not yet assessed, believed linked to that left by General Rodrigues.
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Havata
J. Merritt
Proctor
Matansas
United States
Havubo
Senator Protter
Rodrigues
Key West Court of Inquiry Closes After Hearings
The Key West court of inquiry finished after questioning barracks staff and sailors about the Maine disaster. No witnesses offered further statements, and the proceedings wrapped up with limited public attendance. Admiral Sicard’s guidance influenced funeral arrangements for the Maine victims as officials weigh final honors.
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Key West
Court of Inquiry
Hiller
Sseike
Aene
Rey Vent
Maloney
Admiral Sicard
Maine
Rody
Spanish actor assaulted during Chicago theater role
In Chicago an actor playing a villain in a local theater was attacked early morning by three men outside the venue. He sustained injuries and is under guard as authorities investigate the assault and identify the assailants. The incident occurred during a performance rehearsal or nearby street area.
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Chicago
Washington Guard Poised for War Duty Prompts Reflections
Washington March 1. Some members of the National Guard are greatly struck by the prospect of war. They discuss the dreadful responsibility and fears about the horrors anticipated, with one speaker noting that talk of war is easier when the danger seems distant. Charles remarks on readiness and concern.
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Washington
National Guard
Charles
Militia Man Warns of War Heberts Looks to Cuba
A young attorney exults in militia readiness yet fears the call to arms. He imagines possible deployment to Cuba or another harsh posting, expresses pride in service but dread of war, and regards leaving family and friends as the hardest burden.
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Heberts
Cuba
National Rites
Work of the wreckers as Merritt company moves in
The Merritt and Chapman Wrecking and Dredging Co led by Captain D. A. Wolcott arrived from New York at Havana on March 2 to salvage the wrecked vessel. Spanish divers assess the site while four divers work amid difficulties. no bodies were found yesterday, but recovery is expected as salvage progresses with new tugs and added men.
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Merritt Company
Havana
LJ. Merritt
Merritt & Chapman Wrecking and Dredging Company
D. A Wolcott
New York
Fred J. Sharps
Slisbis
Par Mons
Chilean naval tensions linger over ship sales
Correspondent notes ridicule of a report claiming Chile would sell ships to the United States or Spain amid strained relations. It states Chile would not part with warships, naming the armored O'Higgins nearing completion and the school ship General Baquena, with Aggumos headed to England for O’Higgins crews.
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Herat
Pytention
United States
Spain
Europe
O'Higgins
General Ba— Susdgna
Aggumos
England
Commercialism Rules in Washington War Debate
The Washington dispatch questions when the court of Inquiry will publish its conclusions on the Maine destruction. It criticizes presumed delays and hints at political manipulation while urging swift action to eject the Spaniards from Cuba. The piece denounces commercial interests pressuring Congress and the president and argues for decisive patriotic response.
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Washington
Tribune
Fiavana
Court of Inquiry
Key West
Congress
Airy
Havana
Oor
Havy Department
Melinkey
Sime
America
Maine
Navy Yard
Chicago
Lake Porta
the Tribune
MrKinley
Buchanan
Cubs
Jingoism and Patriots Stir in Old Tribune Editorial
Chicago March 3 The Tribune publishes editorials contrasting Jingoism with jackrabbit and mugwump figures. It praises the jingo stance as ready for war to defend the country, cites Washington and Donnybrook Fair imagery, and argues for a strong, independent United States posture while warning against weakness and appeasement.
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Joseph Modill
Chicago
The
Tribune
Jack
England
United States
Spain
Jack Rabbit
Mugwumps
Jack Rabbits
Donnybrook Fair
Harriet
George Washington
Nations
the Tribune
Dynamite to Pensacola shipped from Cincinnati
A shipment of two tons of explosive departed Cincinnati for Pensacola Florida. The carrier declines to confirm if the consignment relates to government contracts or private buyers amid wartime uncertainty. Separately a New York report claims negotiations to purchase three warships are being halted by government officials.
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Cincinnati
Verssonts
Fla
Flags ripped by mishandled display at Jersey City hall
Ripping incident at St Bridgett church hall in Jersey City involved R H Weaver sending a sack of flags from New York for display. One Spanish flag found torn, pieces trampled in corner as flags were removed. Weaver plans to frame fragments and refuses to bill the society for a new flag.
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Wemploy
New York
R. H. Weaver
Montgomery Street
Jersey City
St. Bridgett’s
Spain fears U S squadron in Hong Kong report
A dubious report claims a U S warship squadron in Hong Kong alarms Spain and endangers Manila. Ambiguous quotes credit unnamed sources and reflect tensions amid possible war between the United States and Spain.
Warship Policy and Deliberation Across Nations
The Globe notes Britain and America face a tense global scene with warship gaps and potential moves to the Philippines. It argues the government quietly prepares for worst cases as confidence in the premier remains despite public unease, urging understanding that actions matter more than words.
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Ronis
Gwinstingum
America
Yankee &O
Philippines
New York
Globo
Globe
Sonor Sagasia
Blowjever
Secretary Long Denies Maine Explosion Report Heard
Secretary Long declares the government has received no report about the Maine sinking. He says he has all information available and rejects claims of an external explosion as the cause. Washington reports March, asserting no preliminary inquiry findings.
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Long
Washington
Lone
Werth
Te Maine Inquiry Board
Maine
Spain and Japan named in Maine explosion report
A Daily News dispatch from Washington says Spain must reckon with Japan and the United States over the Maine disaster. The Navy confirms Japanese subjects served on board as cooks and other workers and their deaths have been reported to the Japanese government through the State Department.
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Chicago
Daily News
Washington
Spain
Japan
United States
Maine
Don
Navy Department
State Department
Late Pattern Arms For Illinois Naval Militia Arrive In Springfield
Adjutant Reece received 900 new Lee rifles of 26 caliber from Mare issued Navy yard. The United States government furnishes these late pattern arms in exchange for obsolete 50 caliber Springfield rifles. The arms will be distributed among the divisions of the naval militia to arm all troops.
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Springfield, I
Reece
Mare
Navy Yard
United States
Miipols
I Benie
Col Funston Talks Of Cuba War In Topeka Lecture
Col Fred Funston, recently back from an 18 month Cuban insurgent campaign, arrives in Topeka and will lecture at Hamilton Hall. He discusses Cuban independence, possible U.S. intervention, and praises Cuban fighters amid a reception led by David Overmyer.
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Fred Funston
Cuba
Topeka
Wook
Hamilton Hall
David Overmyer
Hiks
Punston
Cole
United States
Cleveland
McKinley
Mr. Funston
David Overmser
Robert Pierce
John F. McManus
W. F. Roeler
Pick Smith
W.W. €. Hamilton
George Chase
Tim Anderson
Charles Lamacu
Copeland
Sult
al” Sard
Funston
Cubs
Mii
Mr. Punston
J. W. Greed
Doster
Houses
McHinisy
Obothel Funston
Lake City's Mob Debate on Aiding Family Suffering
Washington, Mar 3 The house debated a resolution relating to a Lake City incident in which armed men fired on a Comminster family, killing one member, wounding others, and burning their possessions. Rep White of North Carolina urged unanimous consent for consideration of the measure.
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Washington
Maron
White
Rep. N.C
Lake Ch
Debated House Proceedings On Relief Bill And Order
Fragmented OCR notes show a House debate over relief funds for a family and a demand for the regular order. Reactions from Republican members and a Georgia representative are noted as the speaker resists procedural moves while the Loud bill discussion resumes.
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Ag Et Reed
Bartlett Em. Gad
Repub
Ican
Georgia Sane
Georgia
Senate debates Lake City murder probe resolution
In Washington on March 3 the senate debated a resolution for a federal investigation into the Lake City D C postmaster murder and family killings and home arson. Lodge defended the motion while Allen argued politics. McLaurin urged committee action as state authorities pursue suspects with South Carolina protests noted. Hawley pressed federal oversight. The measure was referred to the Contingent Expenses Committee and unrelated bills approved include Russian Orthodox church bells for Ridgeport and Nebraska post reservation transfer, plus Seattle assay office funding.
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Lake City
Washington
Senate
D. C
Lodge
Henry Perris
Harvard Divinity School
Bowton
South Carolina
Allen
McLaurin
Colombia
8. C
Hawley
Abecaar
Russia
Ridgeport
Conn
Ft. Sidney
Nebraska
Seattle
Market Report from March Wheat and Livestock Movements
The March 2 market report shows early wheat volatility with July futures up from yesterday, influenced by Chicago activity and anticipated changes in duties, while corn and oats held steady with narrow trade. Provisions firming slightly on rising demand, and cattle and hog receipts at Chicago and Kansas City reflect a mixed but cautious market stance.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago
Westerday
Ihkle
Minneapolis
Duluth
Northwestern
Tecelptymbro Federata
Weu
Cattgornis
May
SyMrige
Hac
Soz
Riba
S.sy. Maye
Timothy
Texas Eters Baan
Stockere
Slumpldu
Grain Market Roundup From Topeka and Kansas City Notes
Market brief from Topeka and Kansas City brokers detailing wheat and corn receipts, demand shifts, and price signals. Also notes on sugar coffee futures and cattle movements at nearby markets with limited price data and directions.
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