Breidenthal Urges Popular Loan On Bonds To Congress
Bank Commissioner John W. Breidenthal sent a telegram to the Kansas delegation in Washington urging a popular loan on non interest bearing five year bonds. He claimed Kansas could absorb large bond issues within thirty days and argued such a move would shock foreign powers and demonstrate national strength. He described Kansas finances and bank capacity to support the bond issue and predicted rapid uptake after issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John W. Breidenthal
W. A. Harris
Kansas
Congress
Washington, D.C
MO. W. Breidenthal Bank
Breidenthal
Corel Cino
Kaneis
Mr. Hreidenthal
Bumine
Complaint to editor on rations at Camp Leedy
A reader pleads with the State Journal to inform the public that soldiers at Camp Leedy are not receiving enough to eat. The letter cites insufficient rations, noting some companies get two or three hard tacks while others get one, and describes a bleak weekly allowance including a small pork portion, a hard tack, and a cup of coffee. The writer thanks Topeka ladies for past aid.
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Camp Leedy
State Journal
Topeka
Indies
Hawaiian Annexation Under House Foreign Affairs Review
In Washington on May W the House Foreign Affairs Committee is considering the Hawaiian annexation. Indications point to annexation moving forward shortly as the section reviews the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Foreign
Buckners on Tear Test Night and Police Action
The Buckners faced charges for disturbance and resisting arrest after a tumult at Smoky Hollow. Ella Buckner was charged alongside her husband while police also dealt with a 18 year old, L Thorns, and a 17 year old, Mike Merrill, in Ellis Kansas related to attempts at enlisting. A concealed weapon was found on Thomas Ball, with the youths held until parents send for them. Police court today saw discharges of firearms itemized and a judge considering dismissal of related charges.
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Buckners
Ella
Wei
L. Thorns
Mike Merrill
Ellis
Kan
Topeka
Thomas Ball
Carp
Higgins
Chas
F. Spencer
Judes Guy Ore
Hiexius
Chaplain Appointed for Frat Regiment
Governor Leady appoints Rev. Afr. Woodworth of the Methodist Episcopal as chaplain for the fraternity regiment. Interchange not yet completed. Woodworth not assigned to the regiment. Travel routes described include Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa Fe Line with Pullman sleepers and free reclining chairs through trains.
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Leady la Rev
Afr
Woodworth
Methodist Episcopal Shareh
Larsed
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Santa Fe
Miss Jennie Cuthbert Weds Mr Audrey McKitrick
Society notes report the morning wedding at the Cuthbert home on Clay Street with 40 guests. The ceremony at 10 o'clock was by Dr Deece of the Presbyterian church, the May Schutz piano march, and brown dress bride. Mr McKitrick soon departs for Pueblo to take a new post.
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Jennie Cuthbert
Audrey McKitrick
Regenes
James Cuthbert
Clay Street
Ss Deece
Hot Presbyterian Church
May Schutz
Ask
Satan
Miss Cuthbert
First Presbyterian Church
McKitrick
Santa Fe
MecKitrick
Pueblo
Charles McCrum
McCrum
Garnett
Charles
Charles N Nelson
West Sixth Street
M. I. Morehouse
Kansas City
Topeka
Livermore
Etta Ketle
Harvey
Olathe
AL Woolverton
van Haren Street
Spalding Reading Circle
Thurstey
L. A. W. Whist
Miss Whiting
Whi Eastman
Exiporia
C. C. Baker
O'Donald
Springfield
Sasenter
Gecresip
James RB
Hayden
W. A. Smith
New Orleans
Elks
James Miller
Ratoon
The
John Work
Dunevant
Kan
Miss Nichols
Salina
John Green
West Bey
Siena
Sisma Sigma Society
Lena
Pearlade Prescott
Chiciko
Tillian Vincent
Effie Loader
Clay Centar
Goo
Burrowers
Doris
Abilene
George Wallace
Monroe
John Sargent, Jr
Stinesvilly
Ind
John Sargent
William Hord
ES. Graver
Rakridge
Chartle Mago
St. Louis
Teesle Leland
Wamego
Se Lade Prescott
Chicago
Georgie Peck
Kilmer
Knights Templar parade opens Topeka session in uniformed display
Five hundred Knights Templar in plumed hats march in Topeka for the Grand Commandery annual session. The parade on Kansas avenue features multiple commanderies, with police leading to Throop hotel and a 5 pm drill on Harrison street between Eighth and Ninth.
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Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Grand Commandery of
Kansas
Topeka
Order
Kansas Avenue
Grand Commandry
Harrison Street
Eighth
Yenth
Wichita
Newton
Throop Hotel
W. C. Chaffee
Do Molay Commandery
Peer Eecey H.C. Manbey
H. F. Morris
Nanton
J. B. Fugate
Willum Agnewalt
Hiawatha
Geo. B.ademe
Coeur de Lion
Parsons
Ho Wilkins
Perry Holsington
Marshall
Empty gun discharge case from Hartford home
In Emporia on May 18 W B Lasche found a 22 caliber revolver belonging to his son Grover. He placed it in a vice to inspect it and, believing it unloaded, pulled the hammer back. The hammer released and the loaded gun fired, the ball striking Grover in the thigh.
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Emporia
W. B. Lasche
Hartford
Grover
Shirt Waist Sale Brings Wide Range of Ladies Garments
A local shop unveils a large stock of Ladies Shirt Waists from National Shirt Waist Co in Silk Percale Madras and Wool patterns. Prices slash from 23c to several dollars with textiles including dresses, silks, dress patterns, and novelty fabrics advertised as new, up to date and guaranteed with refunds if prices are not met.
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National Shirt Waist Company
Wash Goods Week Sale Promises Broad Discounts
A local retailer advertises a week long sale on wash goods and summer cloths. Items include Organdies at various low prices, all wool shawls and other fabrics, with emphasis on modest, aggressive discounts designed to attract shoppers through Monday and Tuesday.
Fragments from 19th Century Prints Sale Notice
Prints will be sold on Wednesday and Thursday at reduced prices. Four prints valued at 4 cents are offered for 3 cents. Various percales and dyes listed with discount prices appear in the notice, indicating multiple bundles and prices for fabrics and textiles.
Lace Curtains Deeply Discounted Line Offers Elegant Patterns
Elegant lace curtains in grades from cheap to finest Trish point portieres are offered at prices below competition. Select lace curtains range from $0.50 to $10 for high quality sets. Some curtains reach $15 per pair, all marketed as superior value versus Kanwagi City or Chicago listings.
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Ealing
Kanwag City
Clacwhero
Free $20 Gold Piece Offered in Card Draw
A local business offers a non lottery promotion giving cards with letters A B or C to customers spending 50 cents or more. After May 30 three disinterested counters will tally cards, awarding a $20 gold piece for most As, a $15 silverware set for most Bs, and a $5 silverware set for most Cs.
Topeka Citizen Joins Dewey Victory Troops
J T Clark formerly of Topeka worked at Baltimore and Manila in Dewey's fleet victory. He was a restaurant keeper at Manhattan and later joined the navy after leaving Milliken on West Fifth Street. In October 1897 he transferred from the training ship Charleston to the...
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J. T. Clark
Baltimore
Topeka
Dewey
Manila
John T. Clark
J. J. Clark
Manhattan
Clark
Milliken
West Fifth Street
Navy
Charleston
Dewey Nominated Rear Admiral by Authority Claim
Washington May 10 Congress debates the Dewey nomination amid questions on Navy promotions. A motion to reconsider the rear admiral bill passes but naval affairs say the president has ample authority to nominate Dewey as rear admiral without that bill. Apollo Lodge notice invites members to funeral for W C Jennings at 1014 N Madison with meeting at 2 pm.
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Dewey
Washington
Senate
Hale
Committee On Naval Affairs
Commodore Dewey
U. W
Apollo Lodge No
Bro
W. C. Jennings
N. Madison
Whight
Flannigan's Flats at Crawford theater draws ire over improv turn
Local readers report on the Crawford theater performance Flannison's Flats highlighting Mrs. Ben Allen's improvised interlude between acts. The piece is condemned as lacking redeeming features while other acts like cake walk and specialties entertain briefly. Governor Leedy and local figures are namechecked in verse. Also noted are travel deals to Hutchinson Santa Fe route and Knights of Security event details with admission prices.
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Flannison
Crawford Theater
Ben Allen
Ivanhoe
Tom Clements
Ed Currys
Dean Law
Ed Little
Sheriff Cook
Mr. Little
Mr Little
Egypt
Allen
North Topeka social notes and train crowd detail
North Topeka society items list visits and gatherings including Mrs. Jack Miller rheumatism, Mr and Mrs Johnsmyer hosting, Goss family visits, parade observers, Needle Ten society meeting, and various church and temperance activities. Union Pacific crowds over 660 passengers. local deaths and funeral plans for A. H. Shafer. Grace Gaylord farewell party. accident injures a hack horse at Union Pacific station. weather and street work noted.
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Union Pacific
A. H. Shafer
North Topeka
Silver Lake
Read
Shafer
Prairie Home Church
Calvin Holman
Grace Gaylord
Bertha Rowley
Quincy Street
Mamie Baird
Grace Houghtellin
Laura Houghtellin
Lou Dell MacMasters
Mabel King
Heloise Green
Malcolm
Deaths and Funerals in North Topeka and Nearby Homes
Charlies Williams aged 61 died of dropsy today at 16 Quincy street, home of W. T. Holloway. Funeral at Holloway residence Wednesday at 2 PM. Willi C Jennings, 28, died of congestion of the brain at 1034 North Madison Street, son of Uncle Jobin see Sr North Topeka. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM, interment in Topeka cemetery. Addison Hughes’s funeral held this morning. Peerless Steam Laundry ads noting new look for collars and cuffs.
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Charlies Williams
W. T. Holloway
Quincy Street
Mr. Holloway
Willi C Jennings
Pea
North
Madison Street
Jobin
Sr North Topeka
Topeks
Addison Hughes
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Koval
Society News
Z. R. B. Dry Goods Store
United Island
4Scorth
Sarah
Ae Eau Ae
Juiaeke Peau
Z. R. B. Dry Goods
Kansas Ave
Weinley
Flannigan’s Flats
Council No. 60
Knights and Ladies of Security
Hamilton Ball
Kimball Pig. Co
Gem Bakery
Moon
Jack Miller
van Buren Street
Johnsmyer
C. Kaser
Miss Goss
Miss Sennett
Robert Goss
Osage City
John Goss
Kline
Rossville
Ensminger
Sliver Lake
Needle Ten Society
Wil van Ness
Pike
George
Horton
Daub
Central Avenue
Wood
Mileham
Gus Mileham
Topeka Avenue
L. Courtney
St. Joe
Swift Packing Company
Ladies’ Society
Second Presbyterian Church
Frank Sommers
Sommers’ Borshe
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