Topeka Society World Highlights Civic Gatherings
Recent social events in Topeka and vicinity feature a large Just For FunGrease party at Husison's Ball with numerous couples and a notable birthday tea hosted by Tillotson’s daughter. The Rotary whist club and Nautilus club held gatherings, while the Kansas Woman's Press association prepares for its seventh annual meeting in Topeka with papers to be read and a banquet planned.
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Rotary Whist Club
Ais Marie Norton
Charen
Sia Ward
Nautilus Club
Fiernoin
JT. Lovewell
London
Edwin. Knowles
W. Davie
Tol
Charles Blood Smith
O. W. Box
Augtia
Paneanine de Vorn
Matro- Lin Opera Company of
New York
Ottawa
Topeka
WC. Hanwell
Charles Drew
Aulin
Texas
Kansas Woman's Press Association
Kansas Avenue
Cape
Vna Steele
Pureons
D. D
Arthur Capper
Irs
Frank Jorrell
W. W. Webb
Fred Cole
Larimer
Thimble
Her Slater
W. C. Haewell
Biss
Maude Envimes
Frank Kilmer
Ekomer
Conneat
Merriam
Kan- Ban
C. PF. Menninger
Cul
EB. Lobdell
W. Webb
Port ‘Thur
A. Jahner
Potwin Pontniktstucs
Heeman
Moert Ca
Burene Wott
Karisas Ciy
T. Wall
EA. Prescott
Edwin
Rise Peacock
George W. Veale, Jr
All Honor Vic Murdock Wichita Newspaper Man
Victor Murdock of Wichita and clerk of the central division of the southern district court of appeals has turned over excess fees to the state treasury. The first two years of the court brought in funds unexpectedly, given by the treasurer with surprise. The event is set for Friday March 48 at Unity Church with a Gentlemen's Tea and an offer of a hearty supper. Peerless Steam at 112 114 West 5th Street offers shirts laundered to look like new.
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Wichita
Mwe
Brilliact
Victor Murdock
Southern Departent Court of Appeals
Ther Place
Unity Church
Peerless Steam
West Sth St
Morris
W. H. Morris
Legisature
Senate
Mose
Tonk
State Journal
Grain buyers meet at National Hotel this afternoon
Kansas grain dealers association holds a meeting at the National Hotel this afternoon to address grading and weighing discrimination by terminal point buyers. N B Hicatt of Willis says the group, organized last December at Holton, aims to protect grain shippers and determine fair prices by unified action, with about fifty to sixty men expected.
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Kansas Grain Dealers’ Association
National Hotel
N. B. Hicatt
Willis
Kan
Holton
Atchison
Jaryuary
Peart Tary
War Fever Grips Greece Frontiers as Crete Tension Rises
Reports from Athens March 17 describe rising war fever as Crete’s blockade looms and Greek frontier troops brace for possible conflict with Turkish forces. Dispatches note Turkish sorties from Retimo, looting fears, and a cabinet session weighing urgent measures. Greek defenses tighten with rail and overland troop moves hindered by limited routes.
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Constantinope
Crete
Macedonia
Epirus
Porte
Erzetour
Houmas
Redisa
Hiamidieh
Athens
Cantaraya
Retimoe
Utupaaious
Shopa
Retimo
Greece
Naste
Kovernmennt
Efora
Volo
Lamvda
Crown
Constantine
Negros
Salontea Larissa
Marci
Cleveland Wine Looting at Etincelon Shocked Town
Princeton station guards, a short rail spur, and a railroad car carrying Mr. Cleveland’s effects sparked a drunken raid. Five crewmen and two hoboes broke into the car, wrecked wine bottles, and damaged a Mrs. Cleveland portrait. The workers were discharged for the havoc.
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Etincelon
Alarca
Princeton
Penonylvabia
Trenton
Cleveland
Washington
Silver Market Downturn Predicted by Westminster Gazette
The Westminster Gazette notes a very low silver market in London with spirits down and fear Japan will free sell after adopting the gold standard, pushing prices lower. It cites American holders offering silver freely and suggests the fall may be overdone, prompting continental buying.
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London
Westminster Gazette
Japan
The
Imieh
800 Miles Under Water Weather Bulletin
Memphis March 17 report from U S Weather Bureau cites rising Mississippi River and 309 square water area. River at Cairo Illinois 25 miles wide. high water near 49.4 feet, three feet below record. Missouri and Kentucky bottoms show overflow for two miles. Most inhabitants have had time to flee with their effects.
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Memphis
Tenn
United States
Mississippi
Marion
Ark
Missouri
Kentucky
Leedy backs Gulf to Gulf rail line as Kansas fix
Kansas Governor Leedy, in Hapaas City with Mrs Leedy and their son, advocates a North and South railroad built by states from the Gulf of Mexico north through Texas Oklahoma and Kansas. He argues current bonded lines are unworkable and says private capital plus state support could build a cheaper cross country line to regulate rates and spur trade.
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Hapaas City
Leedy
Port Arthur
Kansas
Aris
Jore
Tregard
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Ransey
Manitoba
Katwas
Transportation Westion
Wne
Gulf
Fie
Jedy
Tom
Mary Anderson Navaro Held on 44000 Bond in Oil Case
Mary Anderson Navaro was held for $44,000 bond at her residence in No. 1 West Thirty eighth asheet. The sale indicates that Our Mary is to live permanently abroad.
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New York
Mary Anderson Navaro
Thie Oii
Mary
North Topeka Chicken Thieves Plague Local Farms
North Topeka reports surge in fowl thefts as barns are entered and fowls vanish. Ed Jones a colored boy was arrested with a sack of chickens. Councilman Skinner says the poultry belonged to him. Three more colored youths Cal Mitchell Johany Johnson and John Hunter are jailed and to be tried this afternoon.
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North Topeka
Ed Jones
O. D. Skinner
Hirst Ward
Cal Mitchell
Johany Johnson
John Hunter
Nine Revolvers Stolen From North Kansas Avenue Store
A burglary Monday night at the second fund store located at 609 North Kansas Avenue, owned by Preussner, saw nine revolvers taken from a locked show case after the glass door was broken. Police are investigating while sympathy messages flow to Mr and Mrs Alexander Bradisy upon the passing of a family member.
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North
Kansas Avenue
Preussner
Andere
Blush Freed From Jail After Appellate Ruling
An appellate court ordered Walter Blush released from county jail for contempt after finding he had not been served with contempt papers. The decision aligns with a new law allowing appeals in contempt cases. Divorce alimony was previously ordered by Judge Hazen, with Blush owing monthly payments. The contempt petition and habeas corpus action were tied to nonpayment and the July ruling sets a hearing for tomorrow morning.
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Walter Blush
Hazen
Mabel Blush
Tush
Blush
Justice of the Peace
Greenwald burglars sentenced to penitentiary and reform school
Benjamin Hayes and Allen Hunter were found guilty of burglarizing Greenwald Clothing. Hayes received five years in the penitentiary plus one year for larceny. Hunter was sent to the auto reform school. Harry Milleson was granted liberty after turning state evidence. Milleson’s parents reside in Denver and are described as respectable.
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Benjamin Hayes
Allen Hunter
Greenwald
Hazen
Harry Millesan
Milleson
Hayes
Hunter
Hayes Wen
Calvin Hayes
Cis
Timeell
Short Kepley
D. J. Greenwald
Milleron
Denver
Gage Refuses Mayoral Bid Amid Allied Opposition
Gage declines to run for mayor on the citizens ticket after a fusion committee led by D. C. Milltenn W Rh Hoeet T Yount Lee Jones and others pressed for candidacy. He cites time away from his ill wife and reluctance to commit if elected. Efforts shift to candidates like A J Arnokite or F M Newland as a mass meeting at Hamilton Hall hosts tomorrow.
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Fellows G. G_ Gage
Citizens
D. C
Milltenn
W. Rh. Hoeet
T. Yount
Lee Jones
Poetminster
A.J. Arnokite
FM. Newland
East Sixth Street
Lala
Hamilton Hell
North Topeka Community Notes From Kansas City to Topeka
The column lists multiple local residents and visitors with names and towns such as Kansas City Osage City Lawrence Rochester Morans Des Moines Provi Hence St Marys and Topeka. It notes Mrs Biter Mabel Reynolds Grace Lukens and Minnie Doty among others visiting hosting entertaining and celebrating events. A fire incident near Maple Grove damaged a home and belongings. Mr and Mrs Nystrom observed their twenty fifth anniversary with guests from Kansas City Des Moines Topeka and beyond.
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Kimball Printing Co
Kansas Avenue
H.C. Safford
Kansas City
R. Swickard
Meriden
Gustavus Johnson
Osage City
Biter
van Buren Street
Chicago
Mise Mabel Reynolds
Lawrence
O. FP
Whitney Charlie Va
Fuure
Br. LA. Hyder
Fraternal All Association
Paramore Street
Congreenman Curtis
Perm
van Buren
Laurent
Vermains
Button
Congress
D. E. Lusts
Bie
North Ion
Taptint
Mera
Shaws Lukens
Charles J. Poe
Acums House
Cu Ay Dean
Harry Chapman
J.D. Dedioss
Lovie Dittus
Mine Neillt Dittus
W. H. Boasen
George Murphy
Eighth
Monroe
Belly Wi Liem
John Nystrom
Ani
Dahlias
Stisinar
Servid
Jardinere
Nystrom
Topeka
Howlies
Lenin
All Appropriations in 1895 and 1897 Contrast
A detailed financial summary compares the 1895 and 1897 state legislature appropriations. It notes total biennial general and miscellaneous spends near $5.965 million, with 1895 appropriations about $2.4 million more than in 1897, and building allocations around $50,000 for 1895 versus $125,000 for the later session. It lists specific deficiency and special appropriations, and reports on the auditor Morris refusing to issue vouchers without constitutional assurance, triggering potential mandamus actions. The piece also mentions a Unity church supper and a Pyramids dance on March 17.
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Staliows
Geological Survey
Agricultural
Normal School
Crimson Reformatory
Orphans’ Home
Soldiers' Home
Dade City
State Board of Agriculture
State
Ellsworth County
A. S. Newman
House
Ways and Means Committee
Populist Strength Seen in House Vote for Speaker
Washington March 17 The Populist party showed strength in the House yesterday with the largest third party vote in forty years. Bell was nominated for Speaker by Jerry Simpson and received 21 votes. he did not vote for himself. The list of Bell supporters includes Harlow Botkin Caste Fowler Green Gunn Howard Keily Knowles McCorick Martin Maxwell Petters Ridgley Shuford Simpson Skinner Stark Stroud Southerland and Vincent. Two men elected no Populists. Ofjio and Baker of Illinois voted for Ballay. Newlands received one vote from Hartman Montana. Shafroth and Newlands were absent. Jones of Washington was present but did not vote. The result may reflect increased Populist presence and a plan to treat silver parties as one group, potentially boosting representation.
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Washington
Bell
Jerry Simpson
Reed
Harlow
Botkin
Caste
Fowler
Green
Gunn
Howard
Keily
Knowles
McCorick
Martin
Maxwell
Petters
Ridgley
Shuford
Simpson
Skinner
Stark
Stroud
Southerland
Vincent
Aftershall
Ofjio
Baker
Llinois
Ballay
Newlands
Hartman
Montans
Shafroth
Jones
Reed Jy
Bristow Seen Confident For Fourth Assistant Post
Washington reports Secret Joe Bristow remains upbeat about securing the fourth assistant post in the Interior Department. Kansas Republicans oppose him, while ex Representative Ryan’s supporters push for his nomination. Pickler of South Dakota also seeks a top Interior role, complicating the White House selection.
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Kansas
Washington
Joe Bristow
Tve Camual Dwarver
Calderiwad
Ante-Roopn
Thomas Ryan
Thiwe S
Ryan
Out Pickter
South Dakota
Street Sweeping Order Bans Pre11 PM Operation
Street Commissioner Ramsey Stopa issued an order banning street sweeping before 11 pm. Frustration grew as sweepers started work before 9:30 pm, crowding streets. From now on no sweeper will operate before 11 pm, with the team working through the night to clear streets.
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Ramsey
Topeka betting on a minor fight yields little money
In Topeka the sme Vorve trstzstin mons event drew minimal wagering. the notable stake was JM Knight betting $500 on Corbett at odds better than elsewhere, paid in installments. The Retail Grocers announce a lecture moved to the Alliance room at Sixth and Quincy streets.
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Mons
Topeka
JM. Knight
Corbett
Knight
Vincent Buczynak
Retail Grocers’ Association
Alliance Room
Sixth and
Quincy Streets
Market Report From Chicago Ahead of March N Y Markets
Wheat opened strong with gains over yesterday as traders awaited weather news from Europe and Indiana crop reports. corn and oats followed wheat with firm tones amid light receipts. pork and hogs showed varied moves with firm to higher start and subsequent declines. general tone remained cautious as stocks and prices fluctuated in early trading.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago
Yeaterday
Conners
Liverpool
Indiana
Kansas
Aun Dutosh
St. Loui
May
Dee
Dia Sae Tibetet & Shade
Stepaeas
Fragmented OCR note on receipts and shipments
Incomplete text records shipments and receipts with broken phrases and misread values. It mentions a Saturday date and numerical figures like 27.0 and 2 5a ney with unclear references to locations and entities. The readable portion hints at official receipts and shipments due tomorrow in ST and OH.
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Pigher, Beever
G. Logan's Grain Letter from Topeka and Chicago
Grain letter from Goodwin & Conan Brokers in Gratin and Topeka reports mixed wheat activity in St Louis and western markets. Freight and cash demand showed strength while speculative positions and war fears hint at further market reaction. cattle receipts forecast 28,000 head with ongoing provision trends. District reports cite higher cash offers, broker selling by Zin- Elich houses, and uncertain futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Logan
Goodwin
Conan Brokers
Gratin, Provisions and
Topeka
Kan
Chicago
St. Louia
Frome
Treaby Betwen
Imillers
Hous
Market Gossip From New York Wheat Trade
Market reports show steady provisions with slight selling early, John Rupee liquidating wheat personally as receipts reach 255000 and 168 for a later sale. The Antwerp market remains unchanged with flour and other grains steady, while Liverpool cables show steady to stronger grain demand and Car lots of wheat trading with May prices around 20 to 25 cents.
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New York
Wobsike Armour—Gelt
Pit Olwervert
Mooth
Logan
John Rupee
Boris Sa Ee
Antwerp
Paria
Wiest
Bartle le Tower
Boar's Close
St.wep
Isaca City
Liverpool
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T. Crosby
EL Fl. Crosby
Mrv
Thea Doran
WH. Davin
Nat Mes
C. Bibagle
Eastman
Lip
Sirs
Funter
H. L. Hillyer
W. No Hall
J. Lading
Kestive
Air
Mim
A.B. Lingafelt
Lacey
Doe Micha Assera
Niger
E. A
Robt. Phere
Keei
Slayer
W. Sohove
SH Wetherell
and Rice
Wolverton
C! Wilson
Peastings
Jessie Garneu Ring
Lottie Parkhurst
Tavares Chamberlain
George Hackney
Vic Murdock
H. F. Bird
Europe
Bfwcte
Cairo
Mary Anderson’s
Hove
Alexander Bradisy
Sharks
Gage
Orden
Pyramids
State Univeratty Mats
Austen Oe
Manries Asic Balla
Tage
Kanes Chikiren
Ataie
Ad Sense Ie
Compine
F. A. Koester
Mer
Natatorium Building
Topeka, Kansas
Bristow
Today's Market Report
Chicago Livestock Market
Chambertin
Arate
Goodwin & Chamberlin Brokers
Grain
Topeka Grain & Spock Exchange
Chica
Bank OF Topeka
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