Unhappy Wanderer Escapes From Bedwell Asylum
A woman known as Mrs. Sandy Short escaped from Bedwell Asylum near Topeka Cemetery on Saturday night by climbing from a second story window. She wandered Topeka business streets Sunday night in a red wrap and veil, was chased by Mr. and Mrs. Garrison, captured near Sixth Street, and returned to the asylum under escort. She claimed she wished to go to the hospital for treatment but denied insanity.
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East Seventis Street
Protate Court
Betwell
Topeka
Tipetut
Sixth
Kao- Ses Avenue
Mit
Tipeks
Mia Bony
Abe
Sixth Street
Glilwrt
Bedwell
Garrison
Guerlaon
Mr. Garrison
Ube Moaiten
Gouley
Mrs. Shurt
Mr. Short
Mtr BeAwiil
Untold details emerge in Bedwell inquiry on Mrs Short
Reported statements from Mr Bedwell describe Mrs Short's escape attempt and the missing tools in the room. Attendant left her alone. a spoon and screws are noted as evidence while a screwdriver is suspected. Mrs Short is now back under state custody and resists medicine as guardianship shifts.
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Frank Avington
Salvation Arty Boxplatai Pulice
Thorpe
Society notes and club events of Topeka era
The Derthick club meets at Mr von Dahlen's home this evening and card parties are planned by Mrs Willard Hall. Euterpe and Vesperian clubs hold gatherings with members and guests, including Mrs Ralph Squires at 2125 Quincy. Mrs Frank Foster and Mrs Evan Emley host a reception. Terpsichorean club dances at Hudson's ball. Stedman club program features poems and the Quatrain of Anapests. Mrs Bergen hosts a thimble party for Mrs Vincent of Denver, with schoolmates Georgia Watts Wilson and Mrs A W Dans attending. Miss Carol Baker hosts a tea card party. Miss Louise Allan wins a cut glass jar. Personal mentions cover Miss Nefile Clough, travels to Leavenworth, Kansas City visits, Albuquerque and Topeka relatives, and notices of hostesses and callers across Topeka.
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Derthick Club
Mr. von Dahlen
Roma
Willard Hall
Coe Y
Euterpe Club
Biasteclah
Beane
Parkhurst
Vespeccian Club
Ralph Squires
Quincy
FDA
Frank Foster
Evan Emley
Terpsichorean Club
Mra Bergen
Abram Bergen
B. T. Vincent
Denver
Col
Vincent
Bergen
Jacksonville
Methodist College
Girnout
Georgia Watts Wilson
Valencia
Aww. Dana
John H. Vincent
Mtrs
Bre
Veale
Josh Mulvane
P. L Bonebrake
T. Flagrver
J. B. Larimer
AD. Robbins
Nefile Clough
Leavenworth
Walter Noble
Clarence Aferham
Kansas City
Ele
Wandin
Albuquerque, M
Aene
C. E. Warim
Carl Cowan
Vatley Faire
Frank Cope
HT. P. Whist Clnt
Ed Shepherd
Nortonville
David McCoy
Colorado
Topeka
Charles Trowbridge
Coe City
West Sixth Street
A. L. Johnson
Somerset, O
Ralph Wardin
Nevada
BH. M Hadley
Clay Street
J. H Merrifield
Chicago
A. W. Dans
Ben Hur
Ben Criswell
Lyndon
Floyd Baker
Mire FR
Philips
Jean Morehead
Mashittan
Lenn Prouty
E. H. Anderson
5. C. Chase
Wilkeshurrs, Pa
H. 7. Chase
Lane Street
Nellie Stone
Carthage
More Men Arrive for Key West Harbor Dredging Work
Two New York City dredging executives arrived to complete contracts for harbor fortifications and dredging works at Key West. The fortifications contract covers 350,000 cubic yards of sand with an apparatus output of 1,200 cubic yards per day. Dredging aims for 80 feet depth opposite the government dock, extending 530 feet, to finish within ten days after operations begin. The reports note potential coal shed erection on the wharf and argue Key West could become a valuable coastal defense site despite current low utility.
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New York City
Key West
Cahill
Conjtictton
Star Spangled Banner at Metropolitan Opera for Maine monument fund
More than 4 000 people at the Metropolitan Opera House joined in the Star Spangled Banner during a benefit performance for the Maine monument fund. Camille D Argille led with Broadway theaters and other company choruses backing. Subscriptions earned about 12 900 dollars.
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New York
Maren
Metropolitan Opera House
Stigle
Opera House
Maine Monument Fond
Camille D'Argille
Evangeling Cisneros
Spanish Forces Advance Toward Puerto Principe
Havana reports General Pando and General Salcedo announce continued advance with considerable forces toward Puerto Principe. Insurgents Saturday night dynamited the Ureiron railroad bridge near Madruga and last night destroyed a culvert between Robles and Madruga.
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Havana
Pando
Salcedo
Pal
All Arts
Puerto Principe
Ureiron
Regiment of Vethreans Sirens in Maine G A Service
Augusta Me March 2 Gen TS Range of Waterville values a regiment of heavy artillery for emergency use if war with Spain occurs. Members of the Maine G A who served in the Civil War saw service in that arm. A tender of the regiment will be made to the president.
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G. A
Maine
Augusta
TS Range of
Waterville
Dmaine G. A
Report of Court of Inquiry Delayed Until Thursday
Washington March 31 The report of the court of inquiry on the Maine disaster had not been received by noon today It is stated that the report is not likely to arrive before next Thursday or Friday This marks a material change from earlier expectations and the delay is attributed to the court not yet finalizing its conclusions in exact form.
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Washington
Court of Inquiry
Maine
Asl
Court resumes work as Maine inquiry convenes in Key West
The US naval court of inquiry investigating the loss of the battleship Maine resumes sessions in Key West on March 21. The inquiry continues as officials examine evidence and testimonies surrounding the disaster that struck the ship at sea.
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Key West Key West
Fia
United States Naval Court of Inquiry
Maine
Navy Recruiting Push Seeks Men for United States Navy
Washington dispatch reports a navy department drive with posters and portraits of battleships. Enlistment age 18 to 35, pay from 18 to 40 dollars monthly. Positions include seamen and chief machinists among others. Applications require a physical exam at designated stations in Boston Brooklyn New York League Island Washington Navy Yard and more.
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Chicago
Maren
Washington
United States Navy
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
League Island
D. C
Navy Yard
United States
Michigan
Erie
New Orleans
Mare Teland
Norfolk Navy Yard
Gloucester
Maw
Albany cruiser renamed as Allery in honor of New York state
Washington March 81 Secretary Long renames the cruiser Abrewall after purchase from the bera dillan government the vessel will hence be known as the Allery in honor of Albany the capital of New York state
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Washington
Marsh
Severtary
Bera
Dillan
Allery
New York State
The Nichols Failure and Creditors in Court
The Nichol shoe stock collapse led to creditors filing suits in the district court. Several claims appear to be recognized, with proceedings centering on mortgage and asset recovery. The case involves local manufacturing and balance concerns as creditors pursue their shares.
Depot Afire A Large Portion Of It Encluding Waiting Rooms
A fire swept a depot causing extensive damage to much of the structure including the waiting rooms. Firemen battled the blaze through the night as sections of the building collapsed and smoke filled the platforms. Authorities investigated the cause as passengers evacuated safely.
Fire ruins Jersey City depot and sheds
A blaze at the Pennsylvania railroad depot in Jersey City caused about 100 000 in damage to the mail, offices, and main matter. The iron train shed survived largely intact except for broken glass, while ferry slips and waiting rooms were burned and traffic disrupted. The Keystone restaurant, a major dining spot, was heavily damaged.
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New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jersey City
United States
Keystone
Rowdy elements seize Bennett's roll near White Ness
Washington reports that armed rioters have seized a roll and created terror. The War department received instructions to deploy infantry from Vancouver to Skicuuy to protect persons and property in disturbed regions, amid a life and property risk and troop movement.
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Alaska
White Pass
Washington
War Department
Bennett
Saturday's Primary Election Yields Council and Board Results
Voters chose Republican candidates for council seats and board of education across wards. Key names include Warner, Burdick, Buck, Chaney, and Willer, with notable defeats of incumbents in the First and Fourth wards. The Third ward produced a contested at large race, while turnout was high in several precincts.
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Board of Education
First Yard
A. Starbind
Wet Yard
D. J. Dickinson
James Bureees
James Warner
Boxis
Pirst
J.T. Wintrede
Jonah
City Central
Pint
Aglanap
George Stoker
Iuven
Tid Brenginet
B.C. Stoner
M.S. Os Eeound
Joe Janos
Jen
Denn
Imbler
Ours Poveinet
Jo AL Alexander
Chas. T. McCabe
K. Swayze
Geege M. Crawford
Phim Pre Vie
SW. Pasker
Cu Simp
Pourt
A. Hodgerat
John Me
Awors
John T. Charnes
J. Mk. Fyantert
Firse
M. Buyer
H.W. Squires
Warner
Helms
Burdick
Wee
F. J. Buck
Thornp
John Chaney
Edward Willer
Frank PB
Thompeys
Chaney
Missing Kansas representative J R Jones's brother abducts concerns
J Harry Jones of Oakland California, brother of Kansas representative J R Jones, has been missing for nearly a week in Chicago. His wife, the Oakland heiress, fears robbery as he left with a $200 diamond stud, a $250 watch, and a roll of $246. Police issued a citywide alert and two Central Station detectives were assigned to the case.
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Representative Jones
Kansas
Chicago
J. Harry Jones
Oakland
Cal
J. R. Jones
Central Station
Local Medical Student Wins Top Average at Kansas College
W L Zahner of Potwin Mines topped the junior examinations at Kansas Medical college and will enter Bellevue Hospital Medical School in New York next year. Dr Mary EB Stewart rushed to San Antonio Texas after telegrams announcing her daughter Florence Stewart’s dangerous illness in a hospital there. A memorial service was held at Martin M B church for Frances E Wilista and Neal Dow with remembrances by Rev C Holman and Mrs Annie L Diges apye of Miss Willard. A quartet sang and Mrs A G Lord read Talmege's Sermon on Neal Dow.
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Kansas Medical College
W. L Zahner
Potwin Mines
Bellevue Hospital Medical School
New York
Mary EB. Stewart
San Antonio
Tex
Florence Stewart
Martin M. B. Church
Frances E Wilista
Neal Dow
Mattoex
C. Holman
Neil Dow
Annie L. Diges Apyke
Miss Willard
A. G. Lord Read Talmege
Maine relief bill approved in House without division
Washington March 21 the Maine relief bill passed the house without division during debate Mr Farley asked the sea pay of the highest officer on the ill fated vessel Capt Sigbee earned about 4500 while the largest payout under the Samoan relief bill was about 2000 dollars confirming figures by Mr Boutelle and Mr Tomas Di had sustained the points
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Washington
Maine
House
Farley
Sigbee
Boutelle
I WeMe Tomas di
Seats Going Fast For Marshall Band Concert Next Wednesday
Seats are selling quickly for Marshall band’s annual concert at the Grand Opera House next Wednesday evening. The seat chart opened at Rowley and Snow’s drug store, with several hard won tickets already reserved by band members.
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Marshall
Rowley & Snow
Grand Opera House
Wheat market report shows price rally after cold Northwest weather
Wheat opened weak on selling and large receipts, then advanced as cold Northwest conditions spread fears of a spring wheat shortfall. July lifted from near 9 to around 145 with May strong amid heavy front month selling and expectations of brisk shipments. Chicago receipts totaled 20 cars, Northwestern receipts 413 cars, Liverpool prices lowered.
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Wni
Associated Press
State Journal
Chicago
Liverpool
Kansas City Produce Market Summary Drop and Rise Signals
Kansas City market notes show corn and oats dull on wheat weakness then firming on supply concerns. Prices for pork and lard moved modestly, with hog receipts high and steady, while flax cash remained steady. Weather, futures activity, and Chicago prices influenced local bids as buyers watched stocks and reports from Topeka and Duluth.
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Wanderer
Bedwell’s
Kansas Avenue
Society News
Stedman Club
Leasant Party
Carol Baker
Louise Alan
Avis Sibler
Emisy Neal
Rowe Prescott
Edna Evans
Josslo Meyers
Louise Allison
Mise Rolta Updegraff
Belen McClintock
Cora Evans
Maud McKibben
Mis
Rock Island
Colori Ge Springs
Covington, Scy
TB Yuneevy
Bank of
Newport
Ren Wmhe
Youtsey
Guy Op Sutunias
Unit States Bank
Colorado Springs
Castoria
Regiment OF
Vethreans
THE
Albany
Brazil
Nichols Pailure
Coty & Co
Ettenson
Agen
Anington Mill Mills Gashmere
Moen
Men's Sox
Kansas Ave
Paramore
John Sargent
Garfield Park
A. J. Paramore
Sargent
Hazen
Papemire
Cleveland
Sharon
Mercer Wrenee
Stock Island
Maktes
Harket
Dee
Prines
Northwestern
Chicago Livestock Marke
Mareh
Eas
ANC
Pouens
Eine
Arileiters
Texda
S.coggy
Murtet Ua
Sonkab
Texas
Howe Nakrkih
Piss
Swaneas
Zinren
Ieieomsewo
Sir Ies
Lee
Hay Sian Enaiee Tamoth
Chaice Eae
Sue ER
Fresh
W. A. Michael Commission Co
West Sixth Ave
Chives
Rowe
Lise Ilyas
Wall Street
Wehick
Phead- Vane
Spain
Surus
Bure
Iegime
Northwestern Peretee
Duluth
W. A. Miohuat Cre.mission Co
Progisluca
West Blath Ave
Wathss
Guy Ebay
Rita
W. A. Michael
Beckie Ya Seaun
LA West Sieh
Eigase
TERS
Bamra Mets
No. Pao
Pti Peyres Stall
W. A. Michael Commission
Warnker
Ieter
Gee
Bede Ernlamaer
Chifthal Rational Wark Ike
Kanwam Union Natighal
Ostrich Chutin
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