Kansas Army Volunteers Mustered In Roster Of Officers
The newspaper lists officers for the Twentieth and Twenty-First Kansas Regiments, with commanders and staff including Colonel Frederick Funston and Major Frank H. Whiten. It notes the Twentieth will sail for San Francisco for the Philippine islands, and provides company duties across Topeka, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Fort Scott, and other Kansas posts along with medical staff and chaplains. The Twentyfirst roster names Surgeon Armstrong, Chaplain Woodward, and various captains from Garden City to Wellington, detailing key posts and assignments as they prepare for deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Regiment
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Frederick Funston
Eas Ciolonel
Edward C. Zit
Frank H. Whiten
Water S Hearer
Willian A. DeFwra
Lafayette C. Smith
Susan—Sean A. Fhetter
Charles S. Huffmen
Henry D. Smith
Jain G. Seber
Frederick Jt. Dodge
James A Org
Charles E Gormiy
Carl H. Dryer
Arthur Eo Enson
Caryell Faulkner
Wen
Hungerford
Hinseital
Seth A Hummel
Topek2
Igt
Towers
Oaoeatn H
Kansas Ciy
Huchan
Leavenworth
Albright
Ompane
Fe . ‘Orwhy. Company Eb, Leroy—Capt. Christy. Company F, Fort Scott
Mar Tin
Independence
Blatt
Lawshnes
Clarke
Pavin
Flanders
Oxawatymie
Balt
Abilone
Watson
Saline
Bishop
aMrers
Twenty- First Regiment
Clhatta
Little
Armstronc
Biddle
I. W. Turner
W. E. Woodward
Majgor
Harry W. Parker
Ira
Marion Watson
Aes
C. H. Scott
Ira FL Summers
Attosnita
Charles Briteneeapital
M. Konze
Snapital
Freibert Spencer
Co A
Great Bené
Neweee
Garden City
Mith . Sambar
Wichita
Everett
Im Db
Smith Comer Cae
Hotchinson
Sr Ohny
F. Winfield
Var Ngmpany
Oxage City
Stackhouse
Walorado
Doustee Chapany L
Philippines
Sai
Cuba
Angther
Orville S Taylor
Daniel
Nupulert
Kansas City
Lawrence
Topeka
Aepe
Pastol
Arthur Elsen
Going to Washington Twenty-second Kansas regiment sails
The Twenty-second Kansas regiment, under Col H C Lindsey, heads to Washington after orders from the War Department. Governor Leeds received a telegraph confirming weeks in Washington and the unit will likely be mustered into U S service today, with plans for Thursday or Friday departure. Names of Topeka musicians who went to the Philippines noted. The band of the Twentieth regiment mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-second
Kanes HS. Tment
H.C Lindsey
Washington
Leeds
W Ar Department
United States
Philippines
Twentieth Regiment
Band Leaders and Regimental Appointments Highlight 22nd Kansas
Chief Surgeon J. P. Stewart of Clay Center named to lead as chief surgeon of the Twenty second Kansas regiment by Governor Leedy. Stewart, Civil War veteran and noted hysterans, ser ves as regimental surgeon. Fred J. Gordon, Topeka JEnE, secures hospital steward role in the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Stewart
Clay Center
Kansas
Leedy
Stewart
Fred J. Gordon
Topeka Snap Shots Rowing Through A Busy Day
Topeka items report a variety of local notes including a death mystery probe by Knights Templar detectives, regimental draft and postings, a hospital injury update, a restaurant venture return, a Santa Fe staffer transfer, a bicycle accident, and the first baby named after a Civil War battle born to Mr. and Mrs. Jeffers on Van Buren Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelyn Palmer
Topeka
Northern Lights” Company
James Senter
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Washington
National Association of Railroad Commissioners
Fred Harrison
Santa Fe
Chicago
Santa Pe
Quast City Frifas
Frank Rosebrake
Pittsburg
Sam Adams
F. G. Adams
Pret Lyman
3. H. Lyman
College Hum
College Company
Twenty
Topelis
United States
W. J. Black
E. MaceLend
Heck Island
U. S Infantry
Kansas Volunteers
Missouri Regiment of Volunteers
Topeike
Mantle
Bir
JB Jeffers
van Buren Street
North Topeka
Fourth Word Sabbath School Convention Recap
Last Saturday evening the Fourth Word Sabbath School convention was held in the Second Presbyterian church. Speakers included G. M Herrick of Washburn college for Central Congregational church, Dr. McLaughlin for Second United Presbyterian, and W. W. Ballard for Westminster Presbyterian. Special music featured a choir and an orchestra. Vice President Lebaugh led the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Jeffers
Second Presbyterian Church
G. M Herrick
Washburn College
Central Congregational Church
Dr. McLaughlin
Second United Presbyterian Church
W. W. Ballard
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lebaugh
Society Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings
Monday to Saturday society items show the Baker s host Bowling club and other groups meeting in various homes. The Ninde Chau taugqua program features German and Italian arts readings and poetry with multiple clubs represented at a City Federation meeting.
President Ripley Declares Private Enterprise Policy
President Ripley states the current program is a private enterprise initiative. He cautions against public funding or government involvement, emphasizing autonomy and market-driven objectives. The remarks frame the scheme as privately led and self-sustaining.
Santa Fe denies San Diego to Mantle steamship line plan
Chicago May 17 President EP Ripley of the Santa Fe denies plans to operate a San Diego to Mantle steamship line. He says the Santa Fe is not launching the line itself but arranged with a private firm that will inaugurate the service and has secured home business privileges. Vessels expected to sail by mid June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
EP. Ripley
The
Santa Fe
San Diego
Mantis
Ripley
Santa Pe
MINERS WIN AS SCRIP LAW IS UPHELD BY COURT
Fort Scott May 17 The Kansas law barring company scrip and company stores was sustained today by the southern district court of appeals affirming Judge Simons and defeating coal company challenges alleging it interfered with private contracts The ruling likely goes to the United States Supreme Court for final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simons
Fort Scott
Kansas
Kansas Court of Appeals
Southern Department
District Court
United States Supreme Court
Murder and death by own action in Hart v. Modern Woodmen
Ruth A. Hart appeals to the Supreme Court after Sedgwick County district court sided with Modern Woodmen of America and the Knights of the Maccabees in denying $4,000 policies for death by own action. Ozro Hart killed his wife in Wichita on June 21, 1896, then shot himself. Pitts fled. The policies excluded payment when death results from self-harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Supreme Court
Ruth A. Hart
Modern
Woodmen of America
Knights of the Mactarews
Ozro Hart
Pitts
Hart
Knights of the Maccabees
Sedgwick County
Son of Sherman Becomes Missouri Regiment Chaplain
Rev Thomas F Sherman a Jesuit linked with Lt Iznius calls Chicago has been named chaplain of the Fourth Missouri Regiment under Col Corbin. Most men in the unit are Catholic and Sherman, son of Gen W T Sherman, greets the appointment with enthusiasm. Another Jesuit priest from St Lenatite college also sees his chaplain appointment accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Sherman
Missouri
Chicago
Thomas Fwing Sherman
Society of Jesuits
Iznatus Calles
Corbin Commandee
W. T. Sherman
St. Lenatite College
Russia Buys Gold in London Market Report
A London financial note states Russia completed the purchase of recent Cape consignments of gold, an unusual move after a long gap since entering the English market. Analysts expect more buying, alongside the United States, potentially signaling shifts in political winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Saay
St James
Russia
Cape
Trussia
United States
Geld
Meher
77S Ltd
Paris Journal Reflects US France Spain Sympathy
Paris notes in a long Journal Des Debats article reveal government anxiety over American sentiment toward France amid Spain relations. It suggests initial French bias against the United States shifted as Americans grew more serious, urging removal of preconceived ideas and warning Britain’s role. Also, Miss Prescott’s concert is postponed to Friday evening with tickets at W Boots store and Swit and Holiday’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Journal Des Debats
America
France
Spain
United States
Great Britain
Miss Prescott
Pearlade Prescott
W. Bootes Te
Swit & Holiday's
Kansas Building at the Transmississippi Exposition Omaha
The Kansas Building at the Transmississippi Exposition in Omaha appears pleasing and dignified with porticoes on three sides and balconied upper portions. The assembly room is 32 feet square with gallery access, and the layout includes a checking room post office, parlors, lured room, gentlemen’s quarters, and commissioners’ office. The building is well equipped with toilet facilities and a dedicated women’s checking area. It is expected to be a prominent state building on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Omaha
TOPEKA CASH KNOCKS THEM ALL OUT NEW BARGAINS
Overstocked jobbers push vast summer stock with straw hats at 5c to 50c, new ribbons 25c, wash dress goods 5c to 10c, prints and ginghams from 3c to 5c, crash skirts from 3.39, silk umbrellas 1.00, and forthcoming parasols in silk and child sizes at 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific & Windsor
Willard
One More Rough Rider Enlists From Local Resident
Oscar W. Groves, longtime city resident and florist helper to his brother R. I. Groves, has enlisted in Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders. He is now at San Antonio, Texas after going to Raton, New Mexico, to enlist when the call was issued there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W. Groves
R. I. Groves
Theodore Roosevelt
Regiment of
Rough Riders
San Antonio
Tex
Groves
Raton
New Mexico
Merriam assigns troops. Manila voyage plans advance
Major General Merriam arrives from Vancouver to organize dispatch of California troops to Manila. He orders clothing and equipment supplies, requests Adjutant General Barrett for uniforms, and coordinates ships including the Ohio Conemaugh and City of Pekin. The City of Sydney and City of Charleston preparations continue as vessels sail or await readiness. A Senegal corps is formed for the 1st Philippine expedition with ferrying crews being organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Merriam
California
Mibia
Bennett
Vancouver Barracks
Barrett
Rice
Merritt
Manila
Pekin
Uncle Sam
Sydney
Ohio
Conemarsh
Transpolts
Charleston
Mare Island
Mohican
Monterey
Rapid Tire
Pakis
Guliforsia
Tenth Infantry
Cs.a
Bien de Gou
Saya
Smith
Siena
Afanila
Army Orders Assignment of Commanding Officers Made by the Department
Washington May 17 in a general order issued by the war department the assignments to the different corps and other important commands are announced The order is as follows
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARMY
Department
Washington
War Department
Assignment of general officers to command during Civil War
The president assigns generals to corps and departments. Merritt leads the Pacific, Brooke the First corps and Gulf, Graham commands the Second corps at Pars Church, Wade the Third corps under Brooke, Coppinerr the Fourth corps Mobile, Shatter the Fifth corps, Simei on duty with Merritt, Wilson the Sixth corps under Brooke, and Fitzhugh Lee the Seventh corps at Tampa. Wheeler leads the cavalry division at Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Merritt
Department of the Pacific
John S. Broke
U. S
Department
Gulf
William M. Graham
U. S. Volunteers
Parls Church
James ©. Wade
U. S, Volunteers
Brooke
Chickamauga
John C. Coppinerr
Mobile
William R. Shatter
U. Volunteers
Fifth Corp
Cainine
I Simei A Otin C. Olunte
Also Mentioned on This Page
Camp Leedy
20Th Regiment
Col Lindsey
Gorraly
Arthur Elligon
Carietek
A Oa Burge
Jack Mercer
J. ¥. VanDevort
Gev. Eilison
W. B. McConnell
A. van Slyke
R. S. Haines
Ben Couchman
J. A Shirley
F. J. Bellamy
Jas
Fite Mortis
Edmund Lawrence
Edgard M. Tucker
J. Hilllicker
Prank Miner
Cole
Gordon Parkes
W. T. Hood
Orville Tarler
Marshall
Tech
To- Peka
Crawford
Knights Templar
St. Louis
Collins
Medical College
Charles Hurd
Seilestor A. A Hurd
Abilune Company
James Lewis
Kinsley Graphic
Levi Scott
Irving Scott
Cremerie
John Thompson
Asylum
Twenty-first Kansas Regiment
Allen
H. N. Boyd
Harrison Markson
Ed. C. Little
Maj. J. B
Dallas
Col Litte
Society News
C. C. Bakers
Derthick Club
von Dahlen
Mirs. BB. Stotts
Mabel Curry Rosen
Perle Latham
Katherine Searle
George Bates
Walter Bates
Ross Burns
Mrs. Stone
City Federation
Tollunge Aithoweh
Federation
LT. Sim
C. G. Colburn
W. F. Parker
Frank Cope
Swearingen
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Mamie
Belle Gilmore
WW. Curr
W. R. [Rwin
Emporia
Throup
Lillian Vincent
Elle Leader
Margaret Bear
Bowen
EI. Poulks
Garpet
Gell Hall Small
Lona McCray
Sigma Sigma Society
Moor
E. P. Baker
Quincy Street
L. ¥. Crosby
E. H
W. T. Crosby
Hartford
New York City
Stedman Club
J. M. West
J. W. Wehe
Margaret Conorll
Battershall
Holerafe
Bart Scott
Lodgy
Rathbone
Mikes Edna Mulice
Will Chute
Miss Nichols
Salina
Julia Greer
Vinia White
Columbus
Philadelphia
Penn
Southern Kansas
Ruth Hart
the Woodmen and Maccabees
Tecamp
Prance
Otto Mueller
Oscar Groves
Roosevelt
Knights of the Lariat
Azieta
Asia
Tomate
Toho
Clarke Fosties
Jao
Boothe
D. D
Pastor del. Ave
Lore
Ches
B. Lore
Chie
Iber
Cwas
Bates Iter Ster
Jony Scovler
BLF
Jaceson
Indianapolis
Ind
A.J. Arnold & Sow
Kan
Pearlemt Bream Laundry
Jones
Watson's
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