Social and Personal Ties in Topeka and Vicinity
Social highlights from Topeka and nearby areas show club meetings, dances, and visitors. The Derthick club held a regular meeting with an engaging program. new card club formed. the W. T. Ka new high tea club hosted young crowds with Miss Bliss Retin Updesreff as guest. the Saturday Night Class danced at Barneey Baruyday with numerous attendees. extensive notices cover visits, travel, and local gatherings, naming many individuals and families among Topeka society.
Ships for the Navy: scarce options and market chatter
The article notes urgency to buy ships for the Navy and outlines few viable sources. It explains American access to Brasilian and Chilean vessels is unlikely, and only ships under construction for China and Japan might be available, with neither power open to offers. It mentions Spain and Russia influence and the overall money constraint shaping naval procurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite States
Spain
England
Germany
China
Japan
Japote
Enlistment Begins for Two New Artillery Regiments
Washington March report details immediate orders to recruit two artillery regiments. Officers plan to assign 15 soldiers from existing units to form the nucleus, with rapid training to form two effective regiments. One regiment will be headquartered at Fort Blockum in Tolve Tet. Destination of the second regiment undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Phir
Hmpany
Ft. Blocum
Tove Tet and
Sound
New York
Inter
Havana Makes Merry Reports From Colonial Court Sessions
The Havana court held sessions examining officials and insurgent items as crews recover valuables from the Maine wreck and quinine shipments face controls. Reports mention American correspondents’ deportation unclear and Cuncohoe passengers aboard Ward Line steamers. Public mood notes social gatherings in Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Masicn Powellwen
Maine
New York
Ward Line
Savannah Harbor Mined for Protection at Fort Pulaski
Savannah Ga March reports the entrance to Savannah harbor being heavily fortified against unseen attack. Submarine mines will be installed, with torpedoes and explosive materials delivered to Fort Pulaski. Electrical harbor defense systems are in place and ready to be connected to the detonators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Maren
Bern
Fort Pulaski
Probing The Weece Wreck in Havana Harbor
Rescue divers labor amid wreckage as the Maine drifts high in the water. Captain Sampson and Judge Marix assess the scene while Chief Engineer Howell and Ensign Powellson review photographs and the mangled wing. Debris entangles crews near the Maine’s mast as the court’s timeline remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
March
Maine
Collins
Sampson
Advorate Marix
Havank
Howell
Powellson
Keaist, Schrotter
Olson
Wade Hampton Explains In Interview Clarification
General Wade Hampton issued a public statement to correct portions of a recent interview. He said Southerners should defend their country if war occurs and that he never intended for volunteers to go north. He emphasized his belief in one nation and rights for all freemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumbla
Weelazo
Wade Hampton
Spain protests to Washington over two warships relief mission
Spanish foreign minister Sener Gullen informs Journalists that Madrid has protested to Washington regarding the dispatch of two men of war to Matanzas and Sagum to carry relief. The stance reflects Spain's concern over the relief mission and the potential implications for regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
el Literal
Sener Gullen
Spain
Washington
Matanzas
Sagum
Cuba Warships Not to Be Used by American Navy
American decision bars vessels from serving as men of war after a report to the Queen and Washington correspondence confirms Spain and America will maintain amicable relations by renouncing armed ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Guilon
Queen Nacional
Washington
Lee Correspordescia de Espana
America
Spain
Americs
Officials Say Montgomery Not At Risk In Havane Passage
Washington March 4 officials do not believe the Montgomery faces notable risk in going to Havana. It is a rule of honorable warfare that convoy is provided if hostilities break out. The Montgomery's officers include Commander Converse, Lt. Cmdr and executive officer, Lt Hutchins, Lieut Meld, Ensigns Steigur Spear Osborne, Dr Curtis, Ramsey, Chief Engineer Reeves, and Eng. Allen among a crew of 228.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maron
Avy Department
Montgomery
Lee
Court of Inquiry
Havana
Converse, Heutenant
Hutchins
Port Townsend to Be Reoccupied by Soldiers Soon
Word from Port Townsend states the post will be reoccupied within six weeks. Captain W. W. Robinson, assistant quartermaster, U S Army, arrived to inspect the post and oversee repairs. A previous fire destroyed the target range building. a new one will start. The first 10 inch calibre gun for the defense arrived at Narrowstone Point and was unloaded, with another gun expected in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Aaron
W. W. Robinson
U.S. A
Fanot
Narrowstone Point
United States
To iv
Havana press group fears deportation from Cuba
New York Herald Havana correspondent reports protests to Consul General Lee demanding protection for certain correspondents threatened with deportation. Three names, two advocating the Insurrection for years, are in danger and may be ordered off Cuba, possibly on Wednesday or Saturday steamers, if Lee’s advice is followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
March
Herald’ Havane
Lee
Cuba
Rapid Fire Guns For Spanish Ironclad Carlos V
New York March 8 reports from the Paris bureau of the Herald that Spain has ordered rapid fire guns of the Canet type 14 and 16 centimeters in France. They are said for the ironclad Carlos V at Havre as she completes her armament. Spain reportedly sought to buy warships abroad but met with no success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
The
Herald
France
Carlos V
Havre
Spain
Montgomery Ready To Sail For Havana Harbor
The Montgomery will sail at five o clock from Key West headed for Havana harbor. March orders were issued for the cruiser, now ready after completing repairs, with Rear Admiral Sicard aboard and a convoy route planned. Washington yard workers have three shifts underway manufacturing guns and ordnance. A train load of powder and ammunition moves nightly from Dover to coast fortifications, with Hoboken rail workers prepped for immediate transport in emergencies.
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Havana
Key West
March
United States
Crainer
Montgomery
Ealing
O'Cock
aPterson
Manier Converse
Sicard
Washington, March
Washington Nevy Yard
New York
Maron
Delaware
Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Dover
N. J
Hoboken
Raitrand
Illinois troops ready for quick embarkation to Cuba
Adjutant Reese of the Illinois National Guard said 7500 men and officers could be in the east within 12 hours of orders. Most would depart from New York for Cuba, but 4600 Springfield rifles had not yet arrived from the Brooklyn Navy Yard ready for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inois
Brooklyn Navy Yard
American Vessel Seized by Spanish Gunboat
On March 5 the Spanish gunboat Ardila seized the schooner Esther bound from Penaceia to Jamaica after an inlet incident near Canidae Cuba. The Esther’s captain claimed a broken rudder as the reason for entering the inlet and protested the seizure. If the captain’s statements prove false the Esther will be liberated. Other reports note Prince Henry of Prussia’s arrival in Hong Kong with several dinners and receptions cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Jamaica
Hong Kong
Prince Henry of Prussia
Sinsapore
Topeka Auditorium Fund Push Faces Local Debate
G Gage subscribes 50 to the auditorium but prefers building in the city park. Major Anderson says the project serves the city’s welfare and urges mass participation. merchants plan prizes to boost button sales as subsidies lag. A heated campaign depicts urgency to begin fundraising and avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.G. Gage
Ar. Gage
Tla
Mr. Gage
Tam
Fourth Street
Major Anderson
Gages
Giger
Topeka
P. Adams
Otto Kurtine
Une Elt
T. J. Anderesa
Meyett
Kas
Funchise
J. & M. Laswell
Laswell
Auditorium Association
Plas
Dusty city streets cry for funds and better sprinklers
A letter laments persistent dust on paved avenues and failing street cleaning. The writer urges more city money for asphalt care, stronger sprinklers, and contracted water delivery, noting sprinklers in Kansas City and Cincinnati spray far stronger. They call for business owners to sweep sidewalks and for a nightly street cleaning schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Tigheh Street
Kaczyrski
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Change of Time for Santa Fe Train Service
The Santa Fe announces a schedule change starting Sunday. The train will depart Topeka at 11, Kansas City at 9, instead of 3:20. Passengers gain a last car transfer option to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Topeka
Kansas City
Topekis
The Standard of the World Emulsion Promises Vitality
Scott’s Emulsion is hailed as the best cod liver oil partly digested and combined with hypophosphites and glycerine. It claims to enrich asthenic blood, restore nervous energy, and add flesh to wasted children, asserting universal acclaim as “The Standard of the World.”
Unclear fragment on medicines and chemists in New York
Fragment cites price 25 cents to 1.00 and names Scott and Bowne chemists in New York. Details unreadable. cannot extract full event or context from excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowne
York
Late or Early, Which Are Troubling the Republican State Committee
The Kansas Republican State Central Committee weighs two main questions: time and place for the state convention. Leland and his followers push for Hutchinson and a June date, while Topeka allies demand Topeka and a later schedule. Members race to align votes as Populists set June 1 and Wichita drops out as a candidate. A lengthy list of committee members by district is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Copeland
Cyrus Léland
Hutchinson
William E. Sterne
Senator Baker
Topeka
Leland
Popeka
Futchingen
Buccers
Jim Simpton
Hutchingon Koa
Frank Vincent
John 8. Vincent
W. ¥. Morgan
Fred Trieg
S. Fiotghe
Messra
Simpson
Dain
Pops
Simpeup
Wichita
W. E. Stanley
J. W. Haussermenn
Lesyen
Worth
J. M. Chisham
Atchison
W. H. Sterne
J. H. Ransom
Ottawa
D. W. Eastman
Emporia
D. H. Woolley
Girard
L. 3
Cambern
Erie
Richard Waring
Abilene
J. ©.Trice
W__A. Mitchell
Olmthe
Beet
B, Stice
Galena
R. Vincent
Washington
A. Reynolds
Sedan
C. B
Lincoln
W. Ft. Myera
Smith den
Mosher Case Prompts Board Meeting In Kansas City
The state board met in Superintendent Stryker's office this afternoon to consider charges against J. N. Mower former Smith Center Kansas principal. Affidavits from female pupils accuse him of insults at the school. Mosher offered no defense, and action is expected at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirgket
J. N. Mower
Smith Center
Kan
Asain
Pupirs
Puplis
Mosher
Stryker
Governor Leedy Seeks Rail Rate Reform Amid Court Fight
Governor LEEDY says railroad rate legislation depends on Supreme Court rulings. He notes a Nebraska decision supports court control of rates, while his plan aims to compel court action despite potential shifts. He asserts the outcome won’t derail efforts to push Kansas rate legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secur ‘Tion
Emiirnad
United States Supreme Bentt
Nebraska
Uss
Supreme Court
Six Court
Ile Clalania
Justtetet
Kanes
Detective Hartnett Fends Off Attacker in Chicago Shooting
Detective Daniel J. Hartnett wrested a revolver from John Mullin who had fatally shot him. Hartnett fainted after handing the weapon to friend Wim Mullin fled and was captured by a crowd, later turned over to police. Mullin, drunk and disorderly, fired during the arrest attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartnett
Chicago
March
Daniel J. Hartnett
Wim. Twos
Topeka Favored for State Republican Convention Site
Adrian Reynolds of Redan predicts Topeka will host the Republican state convention, likely in June but possibly later, contingent on building a suitable auditorium. He supports Topeka if an auditorium is built. otherwise he would push the convention elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrain Reynolds
Redan
Topeli
Politieu
Today s Market Report Wheat Market Mixed After Opening Rally
The report shows a fluctuating wheat market with initial firmness and mixed signals from international tensions. May and July contracts rise briefly, then ease as buying quiets. receipts and private house wheat noted. Provisions and market activity broadly steady with domestic receipts and hogs outlook mixed.
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England
Russia
Heitien
Liversol
Weld
Northwestern
Wilmnet
Chicago
Thy Bros
Sendral Bray
Bac
Wwe
May
Seite
Rite
Tyr—Cesh
Wisc
Ama —Onane
March
Ansss City Livestock Market Report
Market notes from Ansss City Livestock Market describe cattle activity and demand. Cattle in pens, feeders and stockers show varied prices while buyers seek quality cows and calves. Local agents report market tempo, with typical seasonal fluctuations and limited higher-grade offerings.
Market Goss From Wheat Trends and Prices
Fragmented OCR notes report on wheat prices and market outlook with scattered mentions of February futures, reserves, and global conditions. References to wheat, market mood, and prices appear amid garbled names and place hints, indicating a late 19th or early 20th century local commodity brief.
Fragmentary Cotton Market Item Hidden by Error
A damaged OCR fragment references the cotton market with unclear terms, mentioning a closure and unidentified figures. No clear date or location emerges, leaving the probable note as a terse market item with unreadable details.
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Derthick
Walerskey
W. T. Ka
Bathley
Cribute Mis Bliss
Sties Loutes
Bing Seasis
Minn Steewiy Aitler
Mise Dials
Mike Eleanor Thommas
Carrie Mise
Stine Grace
Brose, AC
Sitem Tole Milbie
Mies Ethet Njctioia
Mian
Leona Ween
Mise Heton
Mire
Duerein
Louise Allison
Stith Diewerel Wee Fortunate
Mire Bhentac Methueky Merrier Ar
Mire Khanor Thompson
el Ak Soft Pleasant Arte
Barmeey
Baruyday
Mina Tanine Alieon
Mise
Anita Col
Tolu Ewart
Bibed Aliabeile
Trouteann
Mies
Maud
Whinite
Miss AN Metyicut
Mims Ja Elwiitrer
Stew Reiphieli
Wella Fie
Mier
Mrace Macair
Ellce Hartman
Idelia Meyers
Mise Weed
Air
Albert Battin
Howart
Geage
Davie
Aioe & Cit
Ealwart Garvey
Walser Peer
Ans
Bmrn
Gentine P. Bharttt
Lravenwygh Tod Tublett Fete
E Youngs Ladies
Bhakerpewre Club
Bu Apiwh
Siturtar Atternonn
Mrw
Palen Mare
Frert
China Tire
Heseareh Chalter Mowdhy Wits
Arthur Capper
Semt Stouts
McGuin
Grace Kener
Mr Plersau
Edlan Gln
G. B. Munriur
Catia
Bradbury Reed
Ion Theld Bnelinh
CS. Baker
Capeviv
Daidt Dot Co
Dayhison
Barty
Minnie Palme
Exbridee
Faye
J. L. Paice
Louie
Chahoenuis
Kitty Pingee
Htvlchet Ieee
Metrlenidie
Reis Suntiie
Doruiny Fuichine
Beuhany
Gene
Mia
Wille Tormainson
Axne Wolf
Kanes City
BiPe
Gid Mn
Howe
Elvin
Wits
Stuph
Will Gudtten
Garrett Howe
Rey Walt
Wentte
Mare
Eer Gusch
Ant the Bee
DewWitt
Eittie Harty Rivers
Kansas Avenue
Ekle
Baanty Aa Jy Perever
Dg Eee Soc Rao PS Oulental Crean
Savannah Harbor
G. G. Gage
Scott
Sion R
Topeka Or Hutchinson
Republican State Committee
the Copeland
Henry Booth
Larned
W. J. Rice
St. Francia
Plenteenth
O. Smith
C. EB. Elliott
Wellington
H. L. Laxkes
Sterling
W. H. Smith
Marysvill
K. Me
M. Albaugh
Kingman
O. Q. Clafin
J. A. Kimball
Salina
W. V. Jackson
Coldwater
Alfread Pratt
Syracunt
Bee A. Thompson
Scott Ye
Furth
D. J. Hanna
Bar City
Thiris-titth
O. HB. Mebifresti
Oxugenhy
Moshet
State Board of Education
Shawnee
Leedy
Maximov Bu
Today's Market Report
Associated Press
Thiesto, Marci
Berstany
Gow
Lerwers
Ieipia Starker
Ansss City Livestock Market
Ee Man
Sindiy
Siow
Dury Beare
Texas
Uae
Michael
Mrokers
Prachi
Visilde Supa
Betty
Bnerin
Ameriont
Lal Wedaar
Conditien
Joe Nusnets
Buntvein
Thisnaer
Tenttigen Towers
Eudal
Liverpool
Meryolinliray
Aedes Nediagher
Warkington
Michaet
Henan
Jetinel Camroleuon Co
Ergvininas
Spt
Stoics
Marvh & Broce
Igienea
Rene Pan
W. A. Michael Commission
Topels
M. Guest
Walla
Weinveday
Needa Renee
Aeshulner
East Sephecentre
Sinnert
Corey Uve
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