Society notes and guests listed for Decoration Day excursion
A long, fragmented society column lists attendees and host families for a Decoration Day event. Mentions Mrs Annie Bayne 522 Topeka Avenue, Governor Crawford arriving from Baxter Springs, and several named guests and local residents attending in Topeka and beyond. Details feature householders, travelers, and planned arrangements for social gatherings and excursions.
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Hia
George
Grenhar
Cottoupee
Aero
Basinteter
Ihionen
J. Ray
Karte City
Min Anna Haw
Helen Stieller
Mary Cleric
Irae
Henley
Siltey Fert
Yrude Bastien
Orta
Mutiny Leader Hewitt Remains in Texas Prison Fight
Leavenworth May 22 mutiny leader Hewitt faces possible return to Fort Leavenworth after murder charge. McClaughry, at a chiefs convention, reveals Hewitt’s planned transfer and the federal court motions for separate trials. Mutineers from the famous uprising are jailed in Junction City as deputies brace for trial and security measures.
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Leavenworth
Kes
Arthur Witt
United States
Fort Leavenworth
Texas
Hunte Ville
Us Texas
Wil Meclaughry
Pelle
Nive Okinaua
McChaughry
Kavithel
Hewitt
Prikopher
Fie
Mc Chiughey
Fort Lauvrenwort
Prigan
Ty Hicek
Warren McClleagher
Portworth
Mereiot
Fician
Gilbert Mol Tos
Rob Clark
Turner Barns
Fred Robivm
Frank Thompson
Peru
Marechal Mackey
Joseph
Waters
Tean
Sale of Rare Books Draws New York Buyers
In New York last evening a sale of rare books drew strong bidding. Highlights included first editions of Vanity Fair by Thackeray in London 1889 priced at 45 dollars, The Pickwick Papers Reprint, and works by Dickens Rossetti and Thackeray. A Stoddard poetry volume with a Robert Cottin letter fetched notable interest.
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New York
Omar
Ward Pitzxerait
Dante Gabriel Rosset
S. Surtees
Lord Bate
Wiliam ‘Thackeray
Duanilon
William Mi Thackeray
London
Pickwick
Dale
Richmed
Stoddard
Het
Robert Cottin
Poe
Reliance Beats Columbia in New Cup Defender Test
New York on May 2 reports Reliance defeating Columbia with a new cup defender proving Heredia and Flyer. The account notes mixed success and hints at the defender’s impact while mentioning a Decoration Day excursion and transport details, including a fare of $1.35.
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Reliance
Columbia
Heredia
New York
Cuhumblaie
Glee Cove
Thas
Werner aims German farmers to western Kansas soil scheme
Werner of Thomas County Kansas travels to Germany to recruit German agriculturalists to western Kansas. He cites Campbell irrigation method and compares it to Colorado irrigation, seeking gov support and farm settlement. He plans to visit Germany with Oscar Bischoff to promote colonization and irrigation innovations.
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Werner
Thomas
Topeko
Kansas
Germany
Kansas City
Meirione
United States
Werner Matheir
Oscar Bischoff
Xatch
New York
Campbell
Colorado
Logan County
Weston
Tolwcucery
Neil
Gressage
The Critbury Treatment for Skin and Scalp Conditions
A historic notice extols a home remedy regimen for children with skin and scalp disorders. It advocates warm baths with Casticu ra Soap, applying Casticura Ointment for itching and inflammation, and mild doses of Casticura Resolvent to soothe the blood. The piece frames the regimen as a remedy for lifelong afflictions and urges maternal use.
Farmers Push for Plow and Thresher Term Agreement
Dir. Warner notes seam plow and threshers coming to Maver hotel area. farmers discuss a term plow and threshing arrangements. One farmer recalls a year of effort and Werner, a Thomas County resident, expresses faith in future despite country conditions.
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Warner
Hus
Werner Hoe
Thomas Courty
Maccabee Suit Goes to Trial in Port Huron
The supreme tent of the Maccabees of the World faces a trial in Port Huron on May 2. The bank seeking $300,000 claims misappropriation by Charles Jordan, clerk of the order, while the Maccabees concede a book inspection by bank attorneys. Thompson, the principal witness, will testify. no criminal charges are planned. The insurance commissioner’s testimony is expected to be a key feature.
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Port Huron
the Maccabees
Judge Law
The
Maccabees
Bensit of
Que Port Huron Savings Bank
Eupréme
Chattes Jormpaen
Tnanc
Orden
Thompson
Commercial Bank
Navy recruiting returns to Topeka for new enlistments
Recruiting officers from the United States Navy plan another visit to Topeka from the 8th to the 12th to hold open houses at the federal building. They seek men ages 18 to 25 for four year enlistments and apprentices aged 15 to 18 for minority service, with training in naval departments and potential advancement to noncommissioned officers.
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Topeka
Unites States Navy
Federal
Walldiine
Bors
Naval
Engineers
Mechinica
Nevy Varde
Menting
Offiseri
School boards must hold meetings in June under new law
A fragmented OCR item notes a new law shifting school board meetings to June in larger counties, with county commissioners acting as equalization boards. It cites time pressure as making district by district senuation calculations nearly impossible, and mentions a separate report of a $105,768 verdict in New York and a reference to Broadway.
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Inwente
Carnegie's Nephew Averts Tragedy At Sea
Greenwich May 2 George Lander Jr son of a Pittsburgh millionaire and Andrew Carnegie nephew and his wife saved seven guests aboard a yacht off Indian Head Long Island Sound. A sudden squall struck as a two mast tender separated from the yacht. The Lauders leaped to lower a sail and calm the guests while the crew steadied the craft and resumed voyage.
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Baves
Greenwich
Conn
George Lander, Jr
Pittsburg Milionaire
Andrew Carnegie
Long Island Sound
Brand
Yacht Club
Extinct Animals Found in Shasta County Caves
Berkeley, May 22. Scientists from the University of California report rich caves in Shasta County yielding thousands of bones of extinct animals. Seventeen species are identified as extinct, with traces of prehistoric man including polished bones and stone implements that may have been utilitarian tools.
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Shasta County
Berkley
Cal
Paineon— Gologist
University of California
Potter Caves
Summer Session at University of Kansas Announces June Courses
The University of Kansas invites principals and superintendents, teachers, and undergraduates to a June session on new courses and teaching methods. Aimed at advancing credentials toward degrees, the program covers entrance material for some courses and graduate study options. Frank Strong, Chancellor, Lawrence, Kan.
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University of Kansas
Spe
Aetasia
Benton
Frank Strong
Lawrence
Kan
NECRO GETS THE BEST New York May 22
A. L Allen, a negro valet in Antwerp service, was granted leave to visit Washington. On returning to New York he boarded the Kroonland to Antwerp, then resumed duties as booth black and general utility man for his former master, prompting notices in several New York papers.
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New York
A. L Allen
Antwerp
Washington
Herald
A. L. Allen
United Cobheu
Kroonland
Smith Divorce Grants Father Custody of Daughter
Former Santa Fe engineer Andrew Smdd is granted a divorce from Myrtie M. Smith. He receives custody of their minor daughter and must post a bond to produce the child when required. The wife gains visiting rights, and the girl is to be taken to the Masons home in Wichita.
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Santa Fe
John F. Switter
Andrew Smdd
Ajainer
Myrtie M. Smith
Alvorce
Pette Toned
Masons
Wichita
Salina man convicted of lodge funds theft to serve year
Pattee of Sa-Ins was found guilty of embezzling funds from Wood tre n lodges at Salina. He was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
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Salina
Sa- Ins
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