Topeka Social Notes Report Bride and Groom Wed
Recent social items from Topeka and vicinity detail the marriage of Mira Trissm Biles Greekwood to Mr. Robert Merrick at the bride's Western Avenue home. The ceremony was led by Rev Linus Hinkestey with close family and friends present. The account lists guests, gifts, and future plans, plus other society happenings and notable visits around town.
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Mira Trissm Biles Greekwood
Robert Merrick
Emily
Rey Linus Hinkestey
Julius Weadhing
Ssvorns
Miss Hutchinson
Lewis Greenwood
Inter-State Shoot Draws In Topeka Visit
The Topeka sportmen host a regional shooting event as teams from Oklahoma and Kansas prepare for competition. Local shooters aim to showcase skills before inviting visitors to see the action. The meet highlights steady marks and state pride as teams seek top scores.
Riddles Defense in Texas Cattle Controversy
Taylor Riddle secretary of the five stock sanitary commission defends his stance after accusations by Clam Fairchild and Frank Weinshenk. He admits asking the Kansas firm to ship rather than drive cattle due to infection risks, denying collusion with railroads. John Bryden corroborates concerns over Texas fever and state inspection at the line, while Riddle accuses Weinshenk of improper ties to the Kansas firm.
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Taylor Riddle
Five Stock Sonitary Commission
J.F. Williams
Kansas
Fort Worth
Texas
John Bryden
Bia
Riddle
Levdy
Clam Fairchild
Kingman
Ue Serger-Sanders Commission Company
Kansas City
Meade County
Kan
Commission
John Mryden
Inspector Whitlame
Kansas Commission
Wied
Riddles
Weinshank
Commission Company
Asso
Tesas
Kansas Battle Men
Dance for The Topeka Citizens committee plans ball
The Citizens committee formed to fund a suitable present for the cruiser Topeka will hold a grand ball on June 8. They aim to keep costs low and even offer free tickets to boost the fund. Tickets go on sale to raise money for decorating and music, with volunteers sought. Contributions to Strauss or Albaugh at 412 Kansas Avenue are requested, with another meeting tonight at 7 30 at 423 Kansas Avenue.
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Citizens” Committee
Topeka
Topeiai
Pur
Ieee
Ute
Cindy
Strauss
Presiient
HW. Albaugh
Marion Butler Wins Democratic Cooperation Debate in North Carolina
Raleigh May 19 The state Populist convention completed its work after a long session and fixed the party’s policy in North Carolina. The contest centered on control between Senator Marion Butler and Congressman Harry Skinner with Butler securing a decisive victory. The main issue was whether to offer cooperation with the Democrats, which Butler supported and Skinner opposed.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N.C
Marion Butler
Harry Skinner
Butler
Skinner
Moving the Twenty second to Washington bids due today
The quartermaster in St Louis will request bids from Kansas railroads this afternoon for transporting the Twenty second regiment to Washington. The plan is to split the business among Santa Fe Rock Island and Union Pacific. Col H C Linsey telegraphed Adjutant General Corbin that the regiment will be ready to start Saturday with government plans to move it from this city that day, possibly Sunday or Monday.
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Aramana
St Louis
Kansas Railroads
North Topeka Social Notes Hit By Town Improvisations
North Topeka column notes residents leaving Kimball Pig for items before morning. Hugh Coultie back from St Joe. Wash Deneford starts job on Seen Bichenes M L Kent Park. street improvements by Shuler jurg Cave. Carl Enat of Or je visited town. Mrs Jared Lavedet tied up Bre J. Watts Quay. Mes Vaughn home after visit. John Jenkins and Jami to cottage on West Gorton. Lyle Neberts at friend’s home few days. Miss EN Sheets from Denver visiting sister. Mrs John Bradley away seven weeks. Albert Cheeksfield to Raton NM for a roll. climate in Sante Ve not agreeable. Christian Leaver Society hosts social at Mrs Kai bene’s home Hast Gorgon Street. Shel ter Cue, Downing vocal solo. Melis Dolman. Wilma Mills. Mrs A J Arnold and Mandolin Club perform.
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Hugh Coultie
St. Joe
Wash Deneford
Bichenes
Kent Park Street
Shuler Jurg Cave
Carl Enat
Me. Courtery
St. Jee
Jared Lavedet
T Gunn Tagky
Bre
J. Watts
Vaughn
Huvtineneee
North Ede
John Jenkins
Jami
West Gorton Street
Mice Lyle Neberts
Foyp
St Marys
Miss EN Sheets
Denver
John Bradley
Albert Cheeksfield
Raton
N. M
Christian Leaver Society
Second Presbyurian Church
Kai Bene
Gorgon Street
Elway
Sedler Downing
Melis Dolman
Wilma Mills
A.J. Arnold
Euve
Mandolin Club
Lake Shores Summer Tourist Book Promotes Eastern Travel
Just Out edition boastfully markets the Lake Shores Summer Tourist book as more interesting and attractive. It invites readers planning an eastern trip to request a free copy from BP Hum brey T F A Kanenscisck Wilber A G P A Chicago or A J Smith G P A Cleveland.
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Lake Shores
Humbrey
Kanenscisck Wilber
Chicago
Rough Riders Arrive at San Antonio Barracks in Camp
About 170 Indian Territory troops reached the Rough Riders barracks, part of a 200 expected strength. They assemble in Third Squadron, with 35 recruits to be enlisted. First and Second squadrons drill under Lieutenant Colonel Hoover at camp. The Fifth Avenue recruits have little drill, while food and mistreatment concerns appear as men await passes and uniforms.
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San Antonio
Mary
Fone
Rough Riders
Thor
Ested
Cubs
Hoonevelt
Leutenant
Fifth Avenue
Woodbury Kane
William Pitany
Flo
Beresford backs Chamberlain on Anglo-Faxin alliance
London May 1 Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford Conservative MP for City of York voiced strong approval of Chamberlain’s Anglo-Faxin alliance speech yet called it the right thing said in the best form. He warned against presenting England as eager to strike a deal for its own benefit and favored patience for an Anglo American alliance though premature.
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London
Lord Charles Beresford
City of York
Constitutional Club
Firmingham
Jaeeth Chamberlain
Mme Snrdstip
Canada Our Friend and Neutrality Clash in Parliament
In Ottawa a heated debate unfolds over Canadian neutrality amid the U S Spanish American War. Hon Cleary and Premier Laurier face cross talk on bearing toward the United States and Britain, with Tippoe supporting neutrality while praising peaceful cooperation between empires.
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Ottawa
Houke of
Ecommiene
Cleary
Skinter
Talar Lin
Canada
United States
Lanter
Gla Kent
Fovling
Shain
Great Britain
Grest
Topeka Area Newsnotes and War Era Happenings
Local notices report band concerts at the insane asylum and June events in Topeka. Figures mention lantern site exhibitions, Rathbone Sisters dance, and Dr. W Z Evans winding down in Parsons with his family. State encampment near Curther, Topeka volunteers’ activities, and new Hiewit Water Works superintendent J W O’Neill.
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Insane Asylum
Sumer
Tonete
Clu
Rathbone Sisters
W. Z. Evans
Parsons
Merly
Remus F. Atwood
Teniel Atwedhe Oace
St. Joe
Secretry
Jetmore
Kan
Rasiman
Goa
Ainsouri
Curthiter
Mei
J.W. O'Neill
Hiewit Water Works
Connects
Topekt Vportemen
Gondsetore
Leedy
Charles Beat
Clinton
Harry Parker
Henry Hull
Murr Hlizaterh
Pesa
Arizona
Texas
Topeka
New
Ex Secretary Tracy Pushes Six Armored Cruisers
Former Navy Secretary Tracy of New York urged Congress to authorize six large armored cruisers, arguing offensive war needs in the present conflict. He said existing ships should be supplemented beyond the regular appropriation, noting Manila shows the navy must project power toward the Philippines and beyond.
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Tracy
Washington
Navy
New York
Navy Department
Manila
Congress
Brooklyn
Minneapolis
Columbia
Shald
Philippines
Unis
Kansas Man Dead After Alaska Dog Sled Voyage
Seattle reports F. M. Carr and F. I. Hawley of Kansas completed a 105 day Alaska journey by dog sled and boat from Rampart City down the Yukon to Kodiak, facing blizzards and near starvation. The trip ended after reaching Sitka aboard a steamer. Nearby Dawson City sources confirm the drowning of Thomas Barnes of Axtell and Louis Bisham of Montana in Lake Tenmet. May 10.
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Seattle
F. M. Carr
F. I. Hawley
Carr
Hawley
Rampart City
Yukon Oiver
Vukon
Kodiak Island
Sitka
W. Mutch
Dawson City
Thoms Barnes
Axtell
Kansas
Louis Bisham
Aontana
Lake Tenmett
Madrid cabinet to expel hostile foreign reporters
London May. The Madrid correspondent of the Morning Post reports the new Spanish cabinet will expel American newspaper correspondents and British reporters suspected of sending unfavorable material. The move targets press personnel within Spanish territory that are deemed hostile.
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London
Madrid
The
Morning Post
Ex Governor Lewelling Predicts United renomination for Leedy
Ex governor L D Lewelling says opposition to Governor Leedy is weak and will collapse before the state convention. He asserts no figure from the opposition can derail Leedy’s renomination and believes the opponents will lay down once they recognize the futility of blocking him.
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L. D. Lewelling
Govenor Lerdy
Leedy
John Leedy
Byrne Is President At Iown Federation Meeting
In Dubuque on May 18 the Iowa Federation of Labor finished its session and adjourned to meet in Omaha next year. Elected officers include J. F. Byrne of Ottawa as president and vice presidents A. S. Kehm and N. R. Collins of Des Moines and John Parr of Dubuque, with J. B. Nagie of Dubuque chosen secretary treasurer.
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Dubuque
Town
Iown Federation of Labor
Omaha
J. FP. Dyrne
Ottawa
A. S. Kehm
N. R. Collins
Des Moines
John Parr
J. 8. Nagie
Cuba's Sugar and Mines Highlighted in Commerce Bulletin
The Bureau of Foreign Commerce reports Cuba could supply the western hemisphere with sugar if land devoted to industry. Cuba exports 1,000,000 tons yearly and hosts rich mineral deposits with American mines employing 400 to 1,400 workers. Porto Rico details note port hazards, San Juan walls, and harsh sanitation conditions with yellow fever and smallpox widespread.
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Washington
Bay
Cuba
Porto Rico
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
Department of State Today
United States
Consul Hyatt
Hess
San Hago de Cuba
Bethelhem
Steelton
Pittsburg
Hyatt Bieves
San Juan Harbor
San Juan
AP Elects Officers and Names Southern Advisory Board
Chicago May 19 The Associated Press board of directors elected officers led by President Victor P Lawson with Tally News and Chicago Record as providers. The slate lists second vice president Thcace White, secretary and general manager Marville Stone, assistant secretary and assistant general manager Charles S. Diehl, and treasurer John R. Walsh. The southern advisory board includes WH. Cabanies Atlanta Journal GH. Baskett Nashville Banner A. T. Pickett Memphis Scimitar Page M. Baker New Orleans Times-Democrat and George M. Ochs Chattanooga Times.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Victor P Lawson
Tally News
Chicago Record
Fest
Thcace White
New York Evening Post
Thomas G. Rapier
New Orleans
Vickayune
Marville
WH. Cabanies
Atlanta Journal
GH. Baskett
Neshville Banner
A. T. Pickett
Memphis Scimitar
Page M. Baker
New Orleans Times-Democrat
George M.ochs
Chattanooga Times
Deaths and Funerals List Daisy Allen Annie Helwick
Miss Daisy Allen age 20 dies of consumption at 1122 North Kansas Avenue this morning. Funeral at her residence Friday at 2 o clock. Annie Helwick daughter of Mr and Mrs John Helwick marries today at 319 Klein Street. Funeral at the residence Friday at 2 o clock.
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Daisy Allen
North
Kansas Avenue
Annie Helwick
John Helwick
Klein Street
Tornado Rips Through Wisconsin Counties Cause Severe Damage
A powerful tornado swept central Wisconsin last night, hitting Clark Marathon and Laclede counties. Elmhurst reports ten deaths, with a family of five said to have perished in Sieveri. A church was blown from its foundation and a farmer’s barn was lofted across a forty acre clearing. Coal shipments by water from Pittsburg total nearly seven million bushels to the South with similar totals expected tomorrow.
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Marshfield
Wis
Clark
Marathon
Laclede
Antigo
Elmhurst
Sievier
Marathon City
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Death by own action theory debated in Collins case
Ex sheriff Wilkerson clings to the death by own action theory regarding J. S. Collins. Physicians doubt the dual gun shots could be fired by one person. Mrs Collins denies Collins could have killed himself. Probate court appointed JD. W. Nellis as administrator as no will. Financial state unclear.
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Wilkerson
J. S. Collins
Mr. Wilkerson
Mr. Collins
Jim Baker Dead Pioneer Scout Dies in Wyoming
Denver reports the death of famous scout and Indian fighter Jim Baker at his Snake River home near Rawlins Wyoming. Age about 90. Baker had lived in the region since 1873 and his adventures inspired many novels and tales of frontier life.
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Denver
Rawlins
Wyo
Snake River
Jim” Baker
Baker
Rotky Mountains
Sinoe
Presbyterian general assembly opens in Winona Lake
The hundred and tenth session of the Presbyterian church assembly opened with prayer by retiring moderator Dr. Sheldon Jackson. Prominent clergy assisted in devotion and the moderator urged a speedy end to the present conflict in a solemn plea for foreign mission work. The large auditorium bore mag depictions and the pulpit was draped in national colors as a chorus of Amens greeted the plea.
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Winona Lake
Ind
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Sheldon Jackson
Wm. GC Roberts
Board of Home Missions
George Nixon
New York
John F. Mandy
Jefferson City
Daniel J. Sanders
Biddle University
Charlotte
N.C
Barracks deemed safe after heat crack checks
Captain George Rhusen of the U S Army and civil engineer W J Rickon inspected Fort Tant barracks in San Francisco yesterday. They reported the building is safe and unusually strong despite creaking noises blamed on wood drying from heat. The sounds prompted temporary evacuation of heavy artillery from the warehouse.
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San
Hed Cross Society
Wyoming battalion leaves Cheyenne for San Francisco in 12 cars
A Cheyenne dispatch reports the Wyoming battalion under curfew route departed for San Francisco in twelve cars. The civic demonstration filled nearly all of Cheyenne, with escort to the depot by the AFL and other civic groups and the Alger light artillery.
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Denver
Colo
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming Battalion
Sam Francisco
AFL
Algeright Artillery
Heavy rains cause bridge washouts in county areas
Reports from Dubuque Ia on May 19 describe two inches of rain over 26 hours washing out seed and sweeping away smaller bridges across the countryside, signaling substantial agricultural and local infrastructure damage.
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Dubuque
Spies Probed at Waldorf Astoria by U S Secret Service Chiefs
New York May 19 The Tribune reports Chief Hagen of the U S Secret Service and Chief McManus of Philadelphia questioned a guest at the Waldorf Astoria after rumors of spy rings. They examined hotel staff and followed the guest through a tour of observation. Gallia Merrin, alias Gallina Merrin, Austrian tied, faced officers who seized letters from French journals and noted advertising for them. The encounter concluded with the guest remaining under scrutiny.
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Hazen
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
the Tribune Today
Hagen
United States Secret Service
McManus
Phintelphia
Secret Service
Haron
Callig
Chaphotel
United States
Paris
London
Gaillu
Gatlin
Lanl
Bal
Mu Gallina
Gallia
M. Merrin
Humbre
Gollelt
Chie City
Hhte&placdetion Ag
London Times Foresees Naval Action From Unknown Quarters
London May 19 The Times editorial claims the naval powers of the United States are uneasy and expects action from unknown quarters. It notes censorship and cable disputes between Madrid and Washington and urges securing sea lines of communication by linking them to British territory.
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London Times
London
the Times
United States
Caribbean
New Madrid
Merritt to sail for Manila from Frisco June one
New York May 19 Major General Wesley Merritt prepares to depart by way of Washington for San Francisco and then Manila. He expects to leave Pacific coast after June 1 aboard the Philadelphia at Newport News. Key aides and officers likely accompany Merritt in some capacity as planning for the expedition proceeds. Also Sewell to decline a Senate run preferring public service to politics.
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New York
Wesley Merritt
San Francisco
Washington
McKinsey
War Department
Pacific
Philadelphia
Bare Island Navy Yard
Boy Ataefit
J. Babcock
Department of California
Lewis H. Strader
Merritt
Robert P. Hughes
John W. Cloua
Jodee Advocate
Cererel
Department of the Enat
Sil
Gen. Merritt
Sewell
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