Funds Sought From County for Shawnee Exhibit Loan
A Topeka Commercial Club committee asked the county commissioners to approve a loan of 42060 to Shawnee County for the Kansas exhibit fund at the Trans Mississippi exposition. The loan would be repaid by the state, with council support urged to back the creditable Topeka display and related arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Tifl
Board of
County Commissioners
Kannes Omaha Commission
Shawnee County
Kansas
Frank J. MacLennan
Dell Kelwer
H. AL Heath
Arthur Capper
AL Prisons
Bt Heery
Maroc
KR. S. Bricham
Tor
M.D. Henderson
Citizens’ Committee
J. A. Strauss
H. Albee
H. Norton
W. Katt
KW. Squires
C. Moore
J. ¥. Ryan
Mra M. L. Hunter
House Committee
BR. & Beigham
Foikins
P.P. Mack Lenman
Dell Keizer
C P Adams
H. A. Heath
Geo
FB. Harrison
J. & Coe
Eilis Crosby
Oscar Bischoff
Bonebrake
Quinton
J. F. Lytle
Guo, Neal
Dolman SW. Downs
J.B. Biflard
Peter Heine
Mew
MrArer
Topeka Woolers Reill
Warren & Pitter Farm Implements
Hanna Bros. National Hotel
Lenter L. Watrous
Standard of Company
Geo. Stansfield
Streamagist
Cuthbert & Coal Dealer
Exreisit Coke
Gus Sumpany
Chasie P. Adame
Music Waler
Nickel Plate President and New York Rail Deal Rumor
A garbled report suggests the Nickel Plate President may move to appoint a successor with ties to the Lake Shore line. The Tribune hints at changes involving the New York Chicago and St. Louis rail system and notes a public interest in leadership shifts and ongoing railroad maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lake
Hore
Chicago & St Vins
Tribunes
Dirmetarn
Lake Ke Shore
Regiments Set to Sail for Tampa from Mount Gretna
On to Tampa May 12 the fourth and sixteenth regiments of the Pennsylvania volunteers receive marching orders. They will leave camp tonight for New York where they will embark for Tampa. The third regiment will follow soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Mount Gretna
Pennsylvanie
New York
Tamn
German Intimation on Philippine Policy Reported
London conveys that Germany may seek a voice in Philippine disposition as a potential hint of broader influence. Washington denies any naval engagement reports from Havena amid conflicting telegrams about British and Turkish ship movements near Algom Bay and Algua bays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shin Kitaney
St Algom Bay
Apai Sheevin
Algua Bays
Menantic Reports Two Torpedo Boats Near Nantucket Shoals
British steamer Menantic reports sighting two torpedo boats near Nantucket Shoals on May 11. Capt Mann described a low-lying craft approaching at 1 am with a light, then another large destroyer-type vessel 20 miles east of Nantucket at daylight, both of English design not part of the American Navy.
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New York
Menantic
Nantucket Shoals
Mann
Dot
Dash Lanhes
Nantucket
Leaving Chattanooga Army Trains Move Toward Tampa
Chattanooga Tenn May 12 The second regiment of infantry left Camp Thomas for Rossville and boarded Southern Railway for Tampa The Seventh and Sixteenth regiments followed nine miles to Ringgold Ga then to Tampa The First and Tenth cavalry were to depart tomorrow Removal pace slower than expected and the army may not be off before Saturday Many carloads of provisions arrive daily vacant buildings used for storage Seddy Coal company ordered 25 cars daily to Tampa for war vessels Recruits join rapidly and are assigned to regiments for the front.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Camp Thomas
Rossvile Station
Tampa
Ringgold
New Orleans
Seddy Cos
Sampson Heads List For Commodore Rise In Navy
Washington May 12 Captain Silas Cassy at League Island navy yard will become commodore July 8 on Kirkland's retirement. Sampson, now acting rear admiral, slated to lead captains as commodore. Admiral Walker discussed appointment to a post of distinction with Secretary Long after a long conference. Chastes H Allen sworn in as assistant secretary. Lieut Col Roosevelt to San Antonio with Edward Marshall, longtime coachman to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chastes H. Allen
Navy
Peters
Col. Hoosevelt
Navy Department
Edward Marshall
Marshall
Tenth Cavalry
Roosevelt
Washington
San Antonio
Cattle Ship Released and Prize Depositions Due
The Norwegian cattle ship Barbare released by Washington orders at noon today. She will leave tomorrow. Prize commissioners expect depositions today from officers of prizes taken by American warships as to capture details when Judge Locke arrives next Monday. US District Attorney Stripling aims to host all prize hearings, with fourteen days for cargo owners to file claims, though Buena Ventura claim was the only one filed so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key
Orvette
Tampa
Barbbere
Washington
Judge Locke
United States
Stripling
Surgeon General reports Argonauta fever not yellow fever
Washington reports the surgeon on Argonauta found the illness among passengers was ephemeral fever common in West Indian latitudes and not yellow fever. The navy notes many similar reports may occur as such fevers are mistaken for yellow fever.
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Washington
Surgeon General of the Navy
Topeka Social Highlights Include Auter Thimble Party
A grand Topeka social event centered at Mrs. A V Auter's Monroe street home continued celebrations of her fiftieth wedding anniversary with guests from Denver Valencia Kansas City Lawrence and Chicago. The evening featured gowns flowers and gifts on display while Edna Carpenter sang selections and refreshments circulated.
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Topeka
Socity
A. V. Auter
Monroe Street
Baton
Alnes
Auter
Tor Guesta
Twend
Gordon
Veale, Jr
Holliday, Jr
Mrv
F. P. Baker
C. C. Baker
McAfen
Odessa Veale
Skinner
Hackney
Kouns
A. H.thompson
Reichenbach
D. F. Elliott
City 1 visits kin in a Texas and Kansas tour
City 1 spends a couple of weeks with her mother and with Mrs. H. W. Harris and her daughter from Fort Worth Texas visiting Mrs. Harris sister Mrs. F. H. Morris of Clay Street. Mr. and Mrs. Will Sharp and Miss Flora Oxley of Clay Center are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Walker at 518 West Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
D. E. Merwin
H. W. Harris
Little Daughter
Ft. Worth
Texas
Local Notes From North Topeka And Vicinity
North Topeka items include court and town news. Visitors and residents such as Tt F Hoover from Silver Lake Miss Bessie Leland guest of Miss Kate Irwin and A Hearid Lansing chief engineer were in town. A moving list of social calls and minor incidents followed with school closing plans and a theft report from 924 Van Buren Street. A missionary tea at Kansas Avenue ME church featured solos recitations and a brief address. Topel Camp No 2 Royal and Hors dance announced for May 13 at Quincy street hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tt. F. Hoover
Silver Lake
Bessie Leland
Wamego
Afiss
Kate Irwin
A. M. Bittman
A. Hearid
Lansing
Grace Gaylord
Beloit
B. Regnier
B .B. Clary
Frank Sperry
Ellis
Kan
Miss Doering
Union Palkc
G. W. Petro
M. Rohring
Monroe Street
Waverly
Higginsville
W. R. Colvin
Lima
Jerome Colvin
Curtis and
van Buren Streets
A.J. Kane
Quincy Street
L. Dolman
West Gordon Street
R. B. McMasters
Mexico
Robert
Kaw Valley
C. A. Conroe
Wil
Mrs. Shultz
van Buren Street
Young Ladies' Missionary Society
Kansas Avenue
Church
Calvin Holman
Molran
Bert Lewis
Ollie Lambert
Hittle Maud Ward
Mabel and
Zella Reynolds
Billa Allen
J. A. Madison
Topeka Seeks Quick Equipment for Twentieth Kansas
Colonel Fred Fanston asked Adjutant General Corbin to supply uniforms and gear to the Twentieth Kansas Regiment in Topeka before its dispatch to San Francisco. Major Frank Whitman urged readiness as most men are without proper attire. The War Department list shows one Kansas regiment slated for San Francisco deployment to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fanston
Corbin
Twentieth Kansas Regiment
San Francisco
Topeka
Indercio Andey
Frank Whitman
Twentieth Regiment
War Department
Kansas
Army Medical Organization Planned for Cuban Campaign
New plans by Assistant Surgeon General Greenleaf outline a comprehensive medical corps for the Cuba campaign. The system includes regimental detachments, ambulance units, base and general hospitals, and railway transports with about 180 medical officers and 1,200 privates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greenleaf
Cuba
Campaiga
Miles
Washington
the Pribune
Hoff
Camp Sheridan
Sternberg
Greemlent
Reddue
Apital Corps
Anuae
United States
Surfon
Gremaleut
Indiana
Tampa
California volunteers complete quota at San Francisco
May 12 California troops are mustered and stationed at the Presidio and nearby Fort Misin. Outfitting slows but rush orders from Washington push readiness. Ships City of Pekin Sydney and Australia to sail without escorts as transport plans unfold for Manila. Mare Island yard to inspect vessels for possible addition to the coast auxiliary fleet.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Presidio
Fort Misin
Washington
Claitieston
Ham
Mugila
Pekin
Australia
Sydney
Philadwipix
Honolulu
Ohio
Conemaugh
International Steamship Company of Philadelphia
Manila
City of
Mare Island
Mare Island Navy Yard
China
St Paul
Queen
Sen
Santa Fe Routes Sell Return Tickets May 12 to 16
Fort Scott Kansas tickets go on sale May 12 and 13 good for return through May 16. A second sale runs May 14 and 15 good for return through May 21. Fare listed as 3 dollars 83 cents. Return validity includes holiday dates and extended window.
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Hutchinson
Sants Fe
Jane
Fort Scott
Kan
Santa Fe
College of the Sisters of Bethany
Arkansas
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Agent Santa Fe
Brewers End Free Bar Loans In Topeka
Kansas brewers voted to stop lending bars and fixtures to saloon owners. The move comes after losses from outfitting joints with costly paraphernalia, including a cherry topped bar once sent by Schlitz. Sheriff Cook seized a bar amid the push, prompting the No More Fine Bars decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Brewers’ Association
Kansas City
Schlitz Company
Nish
All Want a Slice of Manila Victory
London reporters note that continental powers, led by Germany, seek a role in the division of the Philippine islands after the American victory at Manila. Berlin is said to press for voice in sovereignty, potentially demanding exclusive Samoa control or a share of Philippine territories, with a Hawaii coal depot possibly linked.
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London
Areps
Manila
Germany
United States
Philippine Islands
Samoa
Hawaii
Murderer John Thomas Captured After Maple Hill Shooting
Telegram reports John Thomas, the man who killed Edwin Frenson at Fowler's ranch in Maple Hill and wounded two others, has been captured in St Louis. A $400 reward had been posted by Governor Leedy and ranch manager W. J. Todd. Thomas fled after the incident, fleeing the ranch and likely passing Topeka en route east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Edwin Frenson
Fowler
Maple Hill
Gus Carlson
Carl Kindstrom
St. Louie
Leedy
W. J. Todd
Thomas
Topeka
Dalton McCarthy Dead After Runaway in Toronto
Dalton McCarthy Q C MP and noted Canadian statesman dies at 9 p m from injuries after a Sunday carriage runaway in Toronto He was 62 formerly a Conservative leader who split with his party in 1891 and headed a faction opposing separate schools and imperial ties in Parliament.
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Toronto
Ont
Dalton McCarthy
Canada
McCarthy
House of Commons
Confiscate Coal in Slinging Crisis in Porto Rico
In Porto Rico disturbances rise under tyrranical rule with 1,200 political arrests reported. Shipping halted, customs receipts vanish, smallpox spreads, and 30 farms starve near Franques and Mayaguez. Two women flee bombardment fears as coast patrols accompany Spanish authorities seizing private coal at 120.
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St. Thomas
West Indies
Porto Rico
Fio
Franques
Mayaguez
Roosevelt resignation letter to Navy Secretary Lang
Theodore Roosevelt writes tendering his resignation as assistant secretary of the Navy, praising Lang and detailing gratitude, love of public service, and intent to join in freeing Cuba and driving Spain from the hemisphere. Secretary Lang replies May 7, endorsing the patriotism and fidelity of Roosevelt’s decision while not approving the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Roosevelt
Farswell
Lang
Washington
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Arf Roosevelt
Sect Long
Dent
The
Sayy
Mutto Warus
Koomevelt
Spain
Theo
Althouet
Navy
Alwa
John Addison Porter
Hoosevelt
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Topeka Commercial Club
Nickel Plate President
EL Caniff
Vanderbilt
Cienfuegos
Havena
Prowlers
Sampson
Allen
Buenos Ventura
Argonauta
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Pullman
Social and Personal
Anon
Socal
the Ladies’ Music Club
Charles
Harri
Mendelssohn
Grace Campdoras
Dietrich
Parkhurst
EnRegte Whist Club
Patpennca
Cits
BE Manning
Chicago
P. Honetrake
Harriton Stree
Maud Kimball
Sirma Sirma Society
Harmony Hall
Sirs. E. Best
Copeland
School of Physical Education
Lndies
Eyenasium
Don Mosiér
Kensax City
Dental Association
Frank Shelden
Shockley
Leavenworth
Ésim Topeka
Fin de Steele Club
Deiag
Pearlade Prescott
Conerfestional Seburch
Ralph Squires
John Cleveland
Order of the Eastern Star
Library Hall
Tella Bennett
Sylvia
Ed .Haynes
Wellngton
Kar
Air J
Collins
To‘ Peka
Kritzhts Tealar
Julia M. Gordon
Towner
Edson
Abilene
W. T. Pateman
Aera
Kate
David EH
M. Dickinson
Locust Street
Thes. H. Bain
L. L
College Avenue
College Hii
Hinchman
Joel Huntoon
Tyler Street
J. G. Slonecker
Neis C. Bowmar
National Bond and Deb. Co
Same
Evans and Wift
A. Stewart
Washburn College
Mulvane Street
College Hall
Cross
Cook
Oakland Avenue
Oakland
Oliver €. Wyatt
Estella M. Barne
Tiarrison Avenue
Reine
Hichland
Jackson Brown
D. F. Lauren
Hamilton Avenue
Deere Park
Edwin B. Curran
J. H. Hunt
East Tenth Avenue
Andrew Nordquist
J. A. Hanter
Southwest
Druculla M. Merritt
H. Hunt, Jr
Prudential Insurance Company
North Topeka
Kimball Pig. Co
Fanston
Army OF Surgeons
Brewers
Dewey
N. H. Wolff
Kansas Ave
S. S
Chamberlain
P. E. Grisham
Gaara Mills
Apollo Club
von Dahlen
Rover
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