Topeka Society Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and Departures
Topeka society items list residents and visitors, health updates, and social plans. Notables include A P Wilder improving, Lulu Cape visiting Denver, and J H Downing of Hutchinson among attendees at Shika Nellis event. Mentioned are Dr Clint Hhotes returning from Chicago, Mrs J G Downing of Hutchinson as guest, and a Judge A A Quitten gathering for Lottie Page of Denver. Also notes on Mrs Henry Keeler, Mr and Mrs Arthur Mills, and plans to attend colorados Springs as well as a wedding on April 16. A stroke at 127 Kansas Avenue paralyses De Fiery, and Mae Borer Berthel, famed Louisville contralto, reportedly blind. Homeopathic night school celebrated with speeches and refreshments.
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A. P. Wilder
Lulu Cape
A. P Tenner
Denver
W.C. Smith
Thriep
Tyter
Clint Hhotes
Chicars
Haboeuian Medical College
Dirs
Porboeger
Nellie
Buerwood
Frank Lewis
R. J. Jauison
Kaneas City
Winarcow
Dad
A. & Wilder
M.A. Low
John Hodge
Chicago
Einard J. Crawford
Wastington
D. C
Giles Ole Pickerell
Ottawa
J. A. Siler
Liste Zon
Wish Aire
Miller
Aml
A M. Cullulam
Henry Keeler
Harrison Streac
West Tenth Street
Harrison Mitet
C. Jilson
Cour
Harvid Chase
Teuts Street
Arthur Mills
West Teuth Street
Topeka
Dir
Milla
Dean Iowre
Eddie Lange
Eo Regle
Burt Lakly
Wamego
Shika Nellis
Hays City
J.H. Downing
Hutchinson
HB. Spither
Atschison
Evelyn Horton
Lawrenc
F. Gravens
Edith Harrivon
Otawa
Tea
Kansas City
William Cox
Long Island
New York
CB. Reed
Fillmore Street
Emma White
Quincy Sirear
Amalia Garvey
Rossington
Alice Hossington
Colorais Springs
Rovwsington
Beideam
Eliza ‘Lucker
Bir Ghai Waddell
Miva
Trissa Greenwood
Shel. O. T. B. Club
Revolver Incident Sparks North Side Tragedy Charge
Eyewitnesses describe a near fatal assault last Thursday as Eva Drain allegedly aimed a revolver at James Drain. The weapon misfired with empty chambers saving the victim. Eva Drain appeared before Judge Furry, bonds set at 500 dollars, trial slated for April 6.
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Witners
Lars
Janes Drain
Va Peytno
Eva
James
Chance
Furry
Pittsburg Floods Subside After High River Level
Flood pressures ease as the Pittsburg area river reaches its peak around daylight with high water noted at 15 percent. by noon the flow declined slowly. Tracks of the Pittsburg and Weston railway were submerged, and low land in Ailessianey and the city suffered minor inundation without serious damage to property.
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Pittaburs & Westin Railway
Ailessianey
Taylors Will Hang in Missouri Supreme Court Ruling
A Jefferson City dispatch states the Missouri Supreme Court affirmed the Taylor brothers’ death sentence for the Meek family murders in Carroll County. Execution date was set for April, and the case moved through extensive appeals. The Taylors were well funded and the proceedings were highly contested.
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Missouri Supreme Court
St. Joseph
Daily News
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Taylor Brothers
Carroll County
Meek
Milan
Taylors
Weather Turns Cold Ahead of April Surprise
Cold front expected to lower temperatures to freezing point by tomorrow morning. March ends cooler than yesterday with light winds around 15 miles per hour. Parts of the Rock Island Santa Fe lines report partly cloudy skies and 34 degrees, while Colorado reports snow and sleet along Hook Island lines from Roswell to Lymac. New Mexico and Texas observe cloudy, pleasant conditions.
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Rock Island
Santa Pe Lo Kensas
Colorado
Hook Island
Roswell
Lymac
New Mexico
Texas
Station Agents Change in Nebraska and Kansas
Lebanon, Severy and Hallam get new station agents. W B Talcott moves from Hallam to Lebanon, W E Frye named new agent at Hallam. Ira McNair appointed agent for Sunte Pe at Severy, Kan. Mrs J E Bowerman to speak at Kindergarten Mothers meeting April 15. Bas relief: youths fined after attempting entry to Grand Opera House. Milton Weathers and Walter Marion arrested for peddling plated rings without license. Chas Bennett to move to 330 Kansas opposite Trane
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Lebanon
Severy
Hallam
Neb
R. EF. Comnor
Raw
Hus
Hallem
W. BH
Talcott
W.E. Frye
Ira McNair
Bowman
J. E Boworma
Polk
Third
Kindergesso Visiion
Milton Weathers
Walter Marion
Direoiun
Weathers
Public execution of five Cuban prisoners in Havana
A Havana crowd witnessed the garrote executions of five Cuban prisoners condemned for murder, treason and arson. The condemned protested innocence as the iron collars were affixed and the screw worked, producing slow, gruesome deaths amid chaotic denials and cries. The scene left witnesses in shock and horror.
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Havana
Russe
Wuise
Proclamation Report From Cuban Insurgent President
A manifesto attributed to Salvador Cisneros, head of the Cuban insurgent government, claims curbs on surarestos in the east and protections for estate owners in exchange for a war tax. It asserts insurgent armies have spared farmhouses, allows food access for families in towns under Spanish control, and denies ties to bandits. The document pledges resilience and independence.
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New York
the Herald Today
Salvador Cisneros
United States
Cisneros
Spain
Cuba
Troutman Campaign Opens in Topeka Meeting
Troutman supporters plan a Topeka campaign kickoff at Hamton Hall with Major Anderson and Modoeclu choir. The event aims to show Shawnee County backs Troutman over Morrill, signaling statewide GOP unity and a decisive anti-Morrill stance.
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Topeka
Wight
Troutman
Hamton Hall
Kansas
Shawnee County
Morrill
Proulman
T. J. Anderson
Heac
Bederacets
Troutman McKink Club Formed to Back Gov Nominee
Cy Leland aims to show broad state support for James A Troutman and unite delegates at the state convention. Topeka Troutman supporters moved from quiet backers to an organized club after learning the sentiment extended beyond Shawnee County and fans awaited Troutman’s home reaction.
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Troutman-McKink
Troutman Club
Cy Leland
Toneka
Ftate
James A Troutman
Troutman
Topeka
Shaw- Nee County
Conductor Baxter Stricken on Kansas City Line
Conductor J A Baxter of the Santa Fe, en route from Kansas City to Topeka, was taken ill this morning and had to leave his train at Topeka. Conductor George Stafford took over the train while Baxter rested, then Baxter rode on to Newton in a Pullman car.
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Topeka
J. A. Baxter
Santa Fe
Kansas City
George Stafford
Baxter
Newton
Otto Kuehne Plans Large Stone Addition to Factory
Otto Kuehne, Nordy side manufacturer, has grown and will begin a large stone addition to his factory. The 45 by 65 foot, three story structure will cost about 4000 dollars and is to be completed by July 1.
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Otto Kuehne
Kuehne
Miesnarshal
Uty 1
Paola Editor Aids War Records Clerk in Washington
In Washington on March 31 Barney Sherr Iday of Paola Kansas a well known editor of the Paola Spirit is in town to handle postoffice matters and aid his friend Lester Perry formerly of Paola who works in the war records division There is pressure to cut off appropriations but indications are that funding will continue The editor also seeks a bill creating two additional districts in Kansas Curtis received a petition from Coffey County bar requesting passage of the LiL
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Washington
Barney Sherr Iday
Paola
Kas
Lester. Perry
War Records Division
Sheridan
Kansas
Curtis
Coffey County
Hagan's $4000 claim for Leavenworth Coal case stalled
Washington reports the attorney general advised the House Appropriations Committee that Eugene Hagan of Topeka should not receive 4000 for services as receiver of the Leavenworth Coal Company until all suits are fully settled in court. Curtis disagrees and questions withholding pay from Wogan, who has completed work. An effort aims to include the allowance in the general tendency bill. The AG sees no objection to paying 700 to David Overmyer for services in Black Bob Tand cases.
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Eugene Hagan
Washington
Seni
House Committee On Appropriations
Topeka
Leavenworth Coal Company
Ali Tully
Curtis
Wogan
General Tendency
Attorney General
David Overmyer
Dry humor and weather gibes in a Kansas scene
An Eastern View of Kansas opens with a dry time in Kansas as speakers trade quips about water scarcity. A tale of wells, wringers, and feigned rain keeps horses content, followed by a humorous carmisia about initials on a carriage. A Washington Star quote notes wealth display, and a Buffalo Express joke argues Cuba annexation for more quiet prize fights.
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Kansas
Cutter Silk Manufacturing of West Hemplehem Fails in Philadelphia Assignment
The Cutter Silk Manufacturing company of West Hebblehem, Allentown area, assigned today to Postmaster John Field of Philadelphia. The failure is heavy, with capitalization listed at $500,000 and bonded indebtedness of $199,000. The Journal notes the firm’s operations and its creditors.
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Pennsylvania
Allentown
Cutter Silk Manufacturing Company of
West Hebhlehem
John Field
Philadelphia
Stafford's Credit Claim Settled After Audit Review
Stafford County officials claimed a credit of 5.78 on state books due to double erroneous assessment. State Accountant and Auditor's staff returned from St John with a report that the credit should be 651.47, settling the dispute.
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Stafford County
Ciallinor and
R Tuttle
St John
River pirates captured near Hannibal in river pursuit
In Hassieax Missouri on March 31 river pirates were seized mid river opposite Ashburn Pike county and brought to town. They allegedly stole a Hannibal freight skiff belonging to Tuomas Mainland and carried away butter tea eggs and a large tar of other goods. Authorities plan full prosecution. Names given are John Howard and Henry Bi. Clair.
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Mississippi
Hannibal
Hassieax
Ashburn
Pike County
Stelen
Tuomas
John Howard
Henry Bi. Clair
Market Report From Omaha and Kansas City
Frost sightings in California barely moved grain trading with Wheat opening firmer at 633.03 cents May, Corn and Oats unchanged, Pork weaker with May at 8.50. Livestock receipts and market activity mixed, cattle and hogs described dull to steady with daily official figures. Kansas City area noted slow trading. cattle and hog prices listed with Texas and native offerings and typical regional ranges reflected.
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Associated Press
State Journal Chase
Muro
California
Dakotas
Bhot
Insas
Kansas
Texas
Market news and prices from grain and commodities
A dense market summary notes dull early demand and easing prices across wheat corn and oats, with export clearances fair and receipts up in parts. Reports from Chicago New York and Minneapolis include bearish outlooks on wheat, mixed futures quotes, and commentary on leather stocks and dividend expectations.
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Topska Grain and Stock Exchange
Kansas Avenue
Themdo
Prine
Hove
Chicago
Pitts
New York
Washington
Logan
Champlin
Hink
Argentina
India
Danubiao
Bush
Illinois
Iowa
Oklahoma
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO
East Sixth Street
Fiery
Kaos Avenue
John & Flory
Curcaso
Marc Sr
Louisville
Mae Borer Berthel
South
Bess
L A Ryder
North Topeta
Pittsburg
Opera House
Carl Luytes
Keene
Grand Opera House
McElroy
Chas. Bennett
Optician
Trane
Baxter Sick
Paola Spirit
Postofice Aiairs
Overmyer
Maria
Comrox
Washington Star
Buffalo Express
Journal
Stafford
Today's Market Report
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Supolio
Prairi Burrex — Dairy
Chicago Market Letter
Boston
New Yorke Betes
Minneapolis
Dolpth
Detroit
Scott
Mr. Wickwire
Iodianopolis Journal
Tobias
Mnf
Orne Cirtis
Oon A Presson
W. Ame Ito i Obed Eres
Topeka Grains Stock Exchange
Kansas Arenas Chines
Rire
Scone Ae
Tigate
Joshitouk Now Ware
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