Social and Personal News From Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka and nearby towns show a flurry of social visits and club meetings. Mrs J. L Campbell hosts Purdie club. Miss Florence Aitkin visits Valley Falls. several clubs meet with Misses Cantwell and Black. Mrs J Newman and Mrs Olney visit in Topeka. families from Parsons Leavenworth and Oxford attend gatherings. A string of visits and parties includes alumni from Western College of Oxford and several weekday whist and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Literature Club
Caro Pen
Neighborood High Five
K WE. Sterners
Wickiesste Mire
Edward Witter
J. L. Campbell
Purdie Club
Florence Aitkin
Valley Palla
Young Ladies” Shakespeare Club
Myrtle Jetmnune
Eph Kepler
Fort Scott
C. TL
Short
Chillicothe
St Bethany
Fannie Mann
Junethen
Martha White
En Hogie
Jilson
Harrison Street
Misa Lottie Thompson
Ethelyn Hetlebower
Jack Newman
Parsons
Dr. Olney
Leavenworth
A. A. Godard
George M. Noble
Topeka
Alphea Whist Club
Jennie Cantwell
Lillian McParland
D. BD. Wicleh Club
Olle O'Brien
A. Zahner
Potwin
L.A. W
St & Hewlleg
Clara Campbell
Etta Harding
Hetingtos
Misa Harding
Miss M. Harding
St. Louis
Fila
Anna Johnson
Nellie Stone
Mrss Johnson
Music
Kames
Miss Stone
Missouri
Johnson
California
Mabel
Ivy Stevenson
Mins Criss Tuttle
Miso den Tuttie
Mink Mollie Goodwin
Miss Fee
Helen Morgan
Henrietta Thompson
Irene Urie
Grace Urie
Mins Sage
Arthur Steer
Elmer Ely
David Thompooh
Frank Kingatover
W.C. Stevenson
Morris Steattle
Roy
October Worden
Helen Fair
Netha Jaland
Frances Johnson
Stryke Louck
Jimmie Clarke
Ovs Bout
Chariie Nelson
Cornelia Brand
Ottawa
Will Rh Rysteke
J. A. Boyle
Kansas City
Dor Hetlebower
Sumner County
D. H. Hetle Lower
McGaffin
Boyle
Menard
Gillie
Dudley
Good
Hardy
Merry
Misemantic Winters
Galveston
Funeral trips for Hartington kinri in Kans
Mrs Charles Miller and F F W Ewenringen traveled to Hartington Kansas to attend the funeral of their brother in law Mr Chex Babot who died at 6 this morning. Sheriff Cook Bosso the Louis 1 White homestead on Greenwood avenue Fotwin under foreiiceure. 8 incu rance wae 20 and Chie pinch wae tid in by the Continental Prust company for HG Wolfe wae is the neurane bawi time by Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
FF. W. Ewenringen
Hartington
Kans
Chex Babot
Dori Moess
Cook
Louis
Greenwood Avenue
Fotwin
Continental Prust Company
HG Wolfe
Neurane Bawi
Topeka
Ieealine Dieeor
Ehcsen
Air Jude
RM Fulton
Washington
Port Booth
Fulton
Central Congregational
Chereh Mindergarten
Warden
Froebel
Brett
Capron and
Kesson
Broti
Place Ia
Elie
Kan Sas Avenue
Brazilian Cruisers to Join United States Navy In Peace or War
The Amazonas and another Brazilian vessel, both steel shelled and coppered with twin screws, are praised as valuable additions to the U S Navy. The Amazonas displaces about 2600 tons with 7090 horsepower and 2 knot speed, armed with six 4 inch and ten 6 pound quick firing guns, plus three torpedo tubes. Their long range and coal free cruising are highlighted as decisive for commerce protection and Atlantic crossings.
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United States
United Stars Navy
United States Navy
Secretary Long
Hichborn
Amazonas
Such & Wearel
Ammunition Arrives for North Atlantic Squadron at Tampa
A Commercial Tribune report from Tampa notes large ammunition deliveries for the North Atlantic squadron. The Marblehead, docked near the railway, engines on load for West Indies and Tortugas, with 28 carloads expected to arrive and 16 already delivered. Torpedoes and buoys await unloading for Tampa Bay defense, while a naval or revenue cutter may place them. The Marblehead scraped the bay bottom but remained in the channel, and Commander McCatta withheld movement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnnati, O
Commercial Tribune
Tampa
Fin
Marblehead
Tampa Bay
Navy
Revenue
Tampk Bay
McCatta
The
Chile Refuses Sale Of Warships Amid Crisis
A Herald dispatch from Valparaiso reports Chilean ministers and Senor Altamirano say Chile will not sell the O’Higgins or other warships. Prominent leaders warn a sale could spark unrest against the government. As proof, Chile refused a $20,000 offer for the old corvette Pitcamaye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’higgine
New York
Herald
Valparaiso
Eyrazuriz Ted
Interior
Navy and Public Instruction
Eulofio Altamirano
Chili
O'Higgins
Conta Rich
Pitcamaye
Hale Sees War as a Great Crime Yet Seeks Preparedness
Baltimore March 15 Senator Eugene Hale chairman of the senate committee on naval affairs is home on private business. He told a reporter he does not believe in war though newspapers may push the nation toward it. He favors strong preparation and doubts the Maine disaster was caused by the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Eugene Hale
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Maine
Release Delays Hit Cuban Food Aid Effort
From Havana dated March 15, reports say starved Cubans at Matanzas await relief while distribution of azures from the Para Ble distributed today encounters many setbacks and may be delayed. Authorities have been ordered to stop shipments from the warehouse until clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matanzas
Havana
Mataness
Eda
Patrons and Officials Seek Swift Ferns Delivery
A report notes Consul General Lee may resolve the Bergen matter while doctors and local firemen prepare to issue orders on Consul Brice. A charitable effort aims to feed the hungry as Havana merchants organize a patriotic March 19 theater benefit to fund a battleship gift to Spain. Subscriptions build, boxes sell for high prices, and Austrian Consul Berades buys a premium seat with home government approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Bergen
United States
Brice
Havana
Mercn I—Mians
Tacos Theater
Spain
Frederick Berades
Hevana
Movement to Santa Rosa Island Prepares Fort Fire Practice
Pensacola March 15. The achooner Josephine Mestire arrived with shot and shell for forts and batteries here. A large powder shipment reached via the Louisville and Nashville road this morning and two cars of torpedoes arrived last night. Troop movements from Ft Barrancas toward Santa Rosa Island have begun in preparation for practice with the large disapproving guns expected to start this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola Pis
Josephine Mestire
Louisville & Nashville Road
Ft. Barrancas
Santa Rosa Island
Machias Bound for Boston for Faster Work
The transport Machias has been ordered to sail to Boston today. The transfer is believed to speed repairs, as Norfolk Yard concentrates on the Newark. A very large crew is aboard, boosting the total manpower significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Boston
Newark
Resolution to investigate the Maine disaster defeated in committee
Washington March 15 The Senate committee on naval affairs debated an immediate investigation into the Maine disaster but voted to postpone action for the present. The decision followed a clash between advocates for quick inquiry and those preferring the administration run its own probe via the Baral board of Inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Maine
Baral Board of Inquiry
Eumemorine Witzituses
Navy Department
Suecestian
Sir Enery
Chandler
Spain Buys Big Shells From Birmingham Firm
A shipment described as large shells from the Kynochs company in Birmingham is said to be destined for Spain. The projectiles are noted as four feet high, touted as the largest ever made by the firm for a special project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
England
Birmineham
Mirek
Kynochs
Brazil Ship Sale Talks Involves U S Negotiations
The United States government is negotiating for the purchase of the Brazilian ship 24 de nin, formerly the Aguidalion, flagship of Admiral Mello, which has recently undergone reconstruction in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemden
United States
Aguidalion
Admiral Mello
England
Train Fired Upon While Carrying Passengers to Havana
The Matanzas to Havana-bound train near Jarpeep, 26 miles out, was fired upon last night. Three men wounded. George Burov of Savannah, Ga. sustained a minor arm wound. the secretary of the Meten fas municipality was more seriously hurt. Spanish surgeons aided the injured aboard. Mrs. Barnum was with her husband during the attack as passengers hid by the doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matanzas
Havana
Wayana
Jarpeep
Fred
George Burov
Savannah
Metenfas
Peace or extinction Cuban race threatened by war
In a letter from United States Consul Harker at Lagos La Grande Cuba Consul Barker urges immediate peace to save the starving Cuban population in his district. He warns that without an end to the conflict the Cuban race may soon be extinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Powerth
United States
Harker
Lagos la Grande
Cuba
Bar+ker
Mexico on our side in sentiment against Spain
In Guadalajara and towns nationwide Mexicans express support for the United States and its punishment of Spain, reacting to the Cuba issue and the Malte incident. The mood shifts from feigned loyalty to public calls for punitive action by the United States. The Pall Mall Gazette reports Rome notes exchanges between Spain and Cuba relations.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
Spain
United States
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Rome
Cuba
Diamond Dye Fast Blacks Revolutionize Home Dyeing
The Diamond Dye Fast Blacks for wool, cotton, and feathers make home dyeing reliable. A ten cent package yields first trial success with plain directions easy enough for a child. Do not rely on Mamond Dyes with no proven record.
Pope's bid to curb war urges Cuba under Spain with English rule
A dispatch claims the Vatican has urged Washington to avoid war with Spain. It says the pope would propose Cuba remain under Spanish domination but governed as an English colony, if his offices are accepted. The piece notes Vatican influence aimed at preventing conflict with the Spanish dynasty.
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United States
Vatican
Washington
Spain
Cuba
World’s Havana telegraph on naval board inquiry findings
New York reports the naval board of inquiry will forward its report to Washington in two to three days. Expert testimony is being gathered to conclude the case and drawings based on divers investigations near completion. Divers descend to verify points and measure port plates of the wrecked cruiser and twisted ram to argue an outside force caused the destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havana
Naval Board of Inquiry
Washington
Tex
Factories Shut as Grand River Floods Grand Rapids
Grand River flooding forces nearly all riverfront factories in Grand Rapids Michigan to close. River levels surpass five year highs with upstream reports from Grand Ledge indicating the rise will continue for about ten hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand River
Grand Ledge
Lewis Resigns as Santa Fe Assistant to General Manager
B T Lewis resigns from the Santa Fe as assistant to GM J J Prey with effect April 1. The post will be abolished and chief clerk in the GM’s office will be created. Dan Cain will become chief clerk, with W C Peyton succeeding Cain as division mechanical office chief clerk at Ft. Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B T. Lewis
J. J. Prey
The
Santa Fe
Hig
General Managers Office
Dan Cain
Mechanical Department of the Road
Lewis
Tupelas
AA. Robinson
W.C. Peyton
Ft. Madion
Mr. Cain
Stockyards Fire Raging at Omaha Union Yards
Fire explodes through barns at the Union Stock Yards Omaha with high winds aiding spread. In Kansas Ole Olen expands creamery interests while a Norway Skimming Station company is formed and charter filed. Officers include J. Dickerhart president Ole Dison vice president W H L Beatty secretary and R Kumol treasurer.
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Omaha
Union Stock Yards
Ole Olen
Ole Olyon
Kansas
Ole
Wan Mont
Saxe Wake
Norway Skimming Station Company
Norway
Republic County
J. D. Dickerhart
Ole Dison
W. H L. Beatty
R Kumol
Union Pacific Topska Local Time Table March 13 1698
Train schedule notice for Union Pacific Topska line with western and eastern trains listed. Mentions arrival and departure times around 6:10 pm and 12:99 pm and routes to Fopeia, Daal, and Kansas Passenger service. Includes Grain-O promotional paragraph marketing the health drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deliver and Pacific
Ionist, Limited
Pam
Wuetejoe
Tepetion City
Lokal
Cio We
Daal
Thains Teava
Sosa
Kansas
Atlantic Express, Limited
Bargains at The Fair Offer Fresh Spring Stock
A store touts large daily arrivals from New York buyers and promises close cash prices. Regular customers are urged to visit to see stock and prices, with claims that spring stock exceeds prior offerings. The ad notes price advances in the East but asserts they can beat them locally and invites repeat visits to find new items. It ends with a reminder that it pays to trade at The Fair.
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New York
Celebrated New York Eye Specialist at The Throop Hotel
Crowds rush to see Dr. Albert Rose with assistants, two day exhibition offering free consultations. The master oculist claims to correct all errors of refraction, citing testimonials from prominent figures in the United States and Canada including J. O Phillippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rose
New York
United States
Canada
J. O Phillippi
Mo. Pac Rig
Omaha
Market Report Shows Wheat Decline Amid Oversold Cues
The March market report notes wheat opening softer with large private stock additions of No 1 northern, totaling 46 cars and 23 08 bushels. Liverpool receipts rise while demand stabilizes and outside market buying supports prices. May and July futures fluctuate, corn and oats remain quiet, and provisions show modest gains amid packer demand. Barley, rye, and other grains show limited activity as traders reassess supply.
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Liverpool
Prime
North Western
Hyde
Bae
Endre
Siig
Satan
Eamiber
Chicago Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Report
Kansas City and Chicago livestock markets show receipts of cattle hogs and sheep with Texas steers and cows trading unevenly. Hogs area trading near steady to weak with stockers and feeders mixed. Western and native cattle saw varied demand as market quotes reflect shifts in demand and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stronn_ Beev
Texas
Kansas City
Sugar and Cotton Markets Cited in Topeka Grain Report
A Topeka grain broker report notes steady sugar and cotton markets, with fine refining weak and market gossip suggesting subdued wheat futures. Liverpool cables show mixed receipts and lower grain imports, while New York brokers report softer prices on sugar and cotton amid market caution.
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W. A. Birchaer Commission Co
West Six
Ave
Topeka
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the Throop Hotel
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York
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Minneapolly
Liverpool Cable
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