Society Notes Highlight Topeka Gathering And Guests
Mrs Bates and Mrs Bates hosted a Thursday afternoon party at Mr George Bates home on Topeka avenue with palms carnations and roses, about 200 ladies attending. Guests included Miss Elizabeth Trevit Mine Bernice Fuller Miss Nellie Baker and others in white and green or pink gowns. The Apollo club performs Friday evening as Topeka society continues with visits and small millinery sales at Curtis Sisters and Leavenworth activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berenice Fuller
Nellis Baker
Aesietad Thrivaeh
O' Bren
Miss Jones
Lesvenworth
Curtis Sisters
Fir Kansas Avenue
Leslie McCanne
Monro Wa
Mix Edna Crane
Mies
Lildan Whittelek
Winnstd
Curtis Steters
Kanseoerees
Harle Williams
New York
Gertrude Boughton
Lawrence Istootag
Mise Saxe
Jewell
Catlaham
Ameca
México
A.M
Corts Staters
Kansas Avenue
Wil
A. M. Harvey
Westameten
United Stat
Apollo Club
Joel Reday
van Deroots
Emma Miller
Florence Buchanan
Mossville
Topeka
Tom Richardson
Texine
Fel-er
A.W. Tasner
Hot Sprites
Ark
Bie
Mire
ES. Rice
Mildred
City of Mexico
J. W. White
RC Nee Potwin
North Topeka Social Notes Amid Strands of Town Life
North Topeka column lists local movements and greetings including Jacob Boliar of Silver Lake visiting, Mrs. Goodnoe and Mrs. Mitnche among hosts, Mrs. J. C. Semph hosting guests, and Miss Katheryn Quick preparing a move to Orlando. Residents from Gordon Street to Monroe Avenue are cited with errands, trips to Purl Scott, and a forthcoming Kansas City departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Boliar
Silver Lake
Speer
Janes Mulroy
West Gordon
Styers
Peel
Goodnoe
Ei. Crockett
St Lomas
Aida
Ladies’ Society of the
Gurman Bapitchi Bomet
Va Buren Street
Purl Scott
Enue
Pyth
A. Tannyn
Willie
Micheal
Saati Teck
Aed
Nicholas
Riksekeunene
West Gartua
Beil
Favoraby
Kathertan Quick
Monroe
Will Ieeeer
Ortaiooen
Kansas City
Puzzling Transcript From Sweet Home Figures Incomplete Names
Fragmentary OCR text from Sweet Home Arkansas hints at individuals named Samus Davidson and others in a family or social context. The garbled lines mention nephews and a meeting but lack clear actions, dates, places, or outcomes to establish a definite incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samus Davidson
Sweet Home, Ark
Amieel
Taomas Hlantin
Haase
Davideun
Stevenbaits
Just Out 1896 Edition of the Lake Shore Summer Tourist Book
A promotional notice touts the just released 1896 Lake Shore Summer Tourist book. It promises more engaging attractions and practical guidance for travelers seeking scenic routes, lodging, and local amenities along the lakeside region.
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Lake Shore
Visits Indians in Nebraska Under Military Watch
Derster May ox presides. V. Summer leads Colorado Missouri department cadre toward Omaha. He may visit Fir Nicbeata and Pise Hiawe agencies to gauge redman sentiment and the risk of an outbreak. Reports say Niobrara needs added cavalry. Washington trip may seek war department cavalry for settlers. Cavalry from Fort Huachuca deterred Mexican border unrest and Spanish sympathies.
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Derster
Summer
Department of the Colorado
Missouri
Omaha
Department
Eli
Thieve
Fir Nicbeata
Neb
Niobrara
Foglanie
Washington
War Department
Coronel
Ceiling Falls in Chicago Court Buries Judges and Lawyers
In Chicago on May 20 Mrs. Georgia Gladys Cooley’s shoplifting trial was interrupted when a ceiling section collapsed in Harrison Street police court. The debris trapped Justice Martin, the city attorney, and several lawyers. about 29 women and 14 men were present, with two thirds seated in the rear escaping injury. Mrs. Cooley and five others were hit. no serious harm occurred and the case was adjourned for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
De _fendant
Chicago
Georgia Gladys Cooley
Harrison Street
W. P. Black
Hite
Cooley
Martin
Forrest
Capt. Binck
Interference sought to collect $2 gambling bet in statehouse affair
Governor Leedy may be pressed to use executive influence to recover a $2 bet over possible war. Superintendent Stryker allegedly promised cigars to Brown, who wagered on war and later sought repayment from Harrington. Harrington vows to pursue the claim, hoping Leedy will intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedy
Publo Rastriction Stryker
J. M. Harrington
State House
Capitol
Stryker
Brown
Afator Brown
Brother Harrington
Hill Brown
Ana Harrington
Harrington
Tack
Eigerarerington
Twenty-first Regiment
Holton
Harring
Aparaite
Senate Indian Affairs panel to report Curtis bill reform
Senate committee on Indian affairs agrees to report the Curtis bill though text not prepared yet. The measure aims to reform policy with amendments, including removing provisions tied to the Arkansas militia and related state actions, signaling broader changes in Indian office oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Couther
Arkaigilan
Tie Alate
Arkansas
Spring Dress Goods Reduction Sale at Z R B Dry Goods
Z R B Dry Goods Store announces a May 21 closeout sale on spring dress patterns and fabrics. Highlights include 64 yard dress patterns from $10.98, 64 patterns at $9.28, silk and wool novelties from $5.75, novelty suitings as low as $3.75, and heavy Indigo and Shirting specials. Also offered are Ladies' House Wrappers and related accessories with marked-down prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste
Basement Bargains at Half Price Outlet
Budget store promotes a one week sale with heavy discounts on overalls hats shirts and shoes. Items include Ben's and Men’s overalls 40 to 60 cents, hats up to $2.50 value for 1.50, ladies and misses shoes marked down to 78 cents through $3.68, Percales and silks reduced, plus a blanket promise to refund if matched.
Wash Goods and Ginghams Sale Prices Present
Summer cloths and Organdies offered at deep discounts with prices from 10c to 43c. Mulls, Cardinals, and Charlies described as elegant and fashionable, with regular values up to 60c, promoted as worthwhile bargains tomorrow. Ginghams featured with bargains on Zephyrs and other fabrics.
Don t Forget promotion offers $20 prize and ticket draw
A grocery ad promises a ticket with every 50c purchase and a $20 gold piece for the holder of the most tickets marked A. B tickets win a $15 silverware set and C tickets win an $8 plated set. Also $15 in gold from the grocery plan and various low prices for meats, canned goods, and eggs.
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Sams
Towns Tips Elimination and Amended Treaty Ratification Speed
A towns tips removal accompanies the intact incorporation of towns. An amendment urges submitting the amended agreement with the Chickasaws Choctaws and Creeks to those Indians for ratification. It states that if events are ratified Curtis Bill provisions do not apply. Senator Pettinew expects early senate action.
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Curtis Bil
Pettierew
Senate
Americans in Australia and Hawaii rush to join US effort
Vancouver May 20 Advices from Sydney say Australians favor the United States against Spain and many volunteer for front service. In Hawaii, Americans seek enlistment as a group and officials consider formalizing service. The Bennington and a British cruiser may move Pacific defense as Honolulu awaits further war news.
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Vancouver
B. C
Sydney
Australia
Hawaii
United States
Spain
Col. Beil
Cuba
Philippines
America
Honolua
Dole
Washington
Hawaiian Islands
Haywood
Honolulu
San Francisco
Bennington
Admiral Miller
Nington
Esquimault
Honolulu Bulletin
Great Britain
Pacific
France
Posts of Brigadiers in Washington May 29
By the president's direction, brigadier generals are assigned to duty with multiple army corps, departments, and divisions. Francis E. Gunther to Second to Fal s Church, Alex C. Pennington to command camp at Hempstead, Abram EnE to the cavalry division Tampa Florida, John S. Poland and Friz Gen Simeon Snyder to First Corps Chickamauga Park, Kent to Fifth Corps Tampa, Guy V. Henry to cavalry division Tampa, J Thomas Anderson to the Department of the Pacific, Hamilton S C Hains to Seventh Corps Tampa, Samuel Hasper to the cavalry division, John C. Bates to the Fourth Corps Mobile, Ed Wittiston to corps and to command of light race artillery brigade Chickamauga.
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Washington
Francis £. Gunther
Fals Church
Alex C. Pennington
Hempstead
Abram Ene
Tampa
Fla
John S Poland
Friz
Simeon Snyder
Chickamauam Park
Peeene FP
Kent
Fifth Corps
Guy V. Henry
Cavalry Division
Fia
J Thomas Anderson
Department of the Pacific
Hamilton SC Hains
Seventh Corps
Samuel Hasper
Cavalry
John C. Bates
Mobile
Amp
Wittiston
Light Race Artillery Brigade
Chickamauga
Officers assigned to corps and divisions at designated locations
Chas E Compton and Louis H Carpenter are assigned to the Third corps at Chickamauga Park Ga. Lawton goes to the Wieth corps, Geo W Davis to the Fourth corps, Abner R Chaffee to the Fifth corps in Tampa, and Frs Wm Ludlow to the army headquarters. Officers must report in person to the commanding generals at the named places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Compton
Chickamauga
Louis H.carpenter
Chickamauga Park
Galery
Lawton
Geo. We Davis
Mobile
Abner R. Chaffee
Tampa
Frs
Wm. Ludlow
Army
Weather and staffing notes from Mobile May report
Weather remains dry with no rain for three weeks and temperatures near summer. General Corpinge orders Fourth corps officer Charlies Willcox to command, Captain J D Aleshire arrives with horses, recruits for Second cavalry supplied, Eleventh and Twentieth regiments march nine miles. Transport Mattewants carries forage. State supplies bids opened for office needs including pencils paper ink pens and various office items.
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State House
Bush
Explosion rocks Baker City in May incident
A mortar exploded in Baker City Oregon on May 20 causing damage and drawing police attention. Details are limited but authorities are investigating the blast and any involved parties. No injuries reported at this time.
Millinery firm opens at 623 Kansas Avenue
A wholesale millinery firm, facing a backward season, rents the former Nichols shoe shop at 623 Kansas Avenue to clear a large stock of goods. The move signals aggressive discounting to move inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Avenue
Nichols
Shoe Man
Millinery Sale At Wholesale Prices For A Few Days
A newspaper notice announces a short sale of wholesale trim hats sailors flowers ribbons laces and related items. American Beauty Roses and Fifty Styles Flowers offered low prices. Tally-Ho broad brim sailors and fancy trimming ribbons priced in four lots. Buyers urged to remember the exact milliner cost and shop promptly.
Nurses to Enlist for Philippine Expedition
San Francisco May 2 The Red Cross Society plans to send nurses with the expedition under eyes Queen competent ennis muses provided they enlist. They will be excused from all military duties and released at the end of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Society
Wueen
Ennis
Ippine
Teythei
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Port Sil
Bile
Ain
W. T. Noble
Midland
Kansas
van Antwerp
City of
Mexico
A. AL Hobinsar
Waters
North Topeka
Tema
Kimball Pie. Co
Col Sumner
Denver
Charlie Curtis
Z.R. B. Dry Goods Store
Wray Liler
Wees
Percales
Z. R. B. Dry Goods Store
Kansas Ave
U. S
Meximiey
Baker City, Ore
Rea Cross
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