Meat Inspection Power Flaw Spurs Morin and Salmon Action
Secretary Morton faces criticism over weak authority in the federal meat inspection act of 7500. Morin and Dr. Salmon express concern that without state cooperation to destroy condemned carcasses, the program cannot fully prevent export of condemned meat. Relief sought from Congress was only partial, and the new rule takes effect July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reopte
Agriculturs
Morin
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Morton
Appendicitis Rages As Topeka Surgeons Operate
Dr G Stewart sick with appendicitis at 11 West Eighth Street and may undergo surgery. He has a long history of attacks but none so severe before. Ralph Graham, 14, son of Mrs A Z Graham of 724 Polk Street, is recovering after an operation to remove his appendix. Surgeons McClintock and Grubbs opened the cavity to drain pus. crisis believed past, pain ongoing but manageable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Ralph Graham Hay Boon
G. Stewart
Eighth
de Stewart
Ralph Graham
A. Z Graham
Polk Street
Wind and Rain Destroys Property in Texas
A May storm in Rockport and surrounding towns causes major damage. The St Mary hotel and Catholic church collapse, forty homes partial loss, and Rev. Scarborough injured. Damage estimated at 100000 dollars amid ongoing heavy rain across central south and southeast Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockrout
Tex
St Mary
Mr. Scarborough
Methodist
Iloceros
Texas
Velasco
Rockport
Richmond
Liana
Railroad and business leaders meet to boom the South
A large conference of railway and business men gathered at the Auditorium hotel to promote southern development. The meeting, presided over by C. T. Stone of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad, heard a paper by Joho B Lyon and outlined steps toward a systematic southern boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcase
Auditorium Hotel
South
C. T. Stone
Chicago & Eastern
Dwyer Sends for Horses to England
New York May 23 Charles F Dever received a letter from his father Michael F Dwyer requesting the sending of the best Croker Dwyer horses left in England when the firm sailed last February. A hurried stable inspection is under way and next week a dozen more horses will be shipped. Among those requested by Mr Dwyer are Prince George and Archtage both owned by Richard Croker. Neither has started this year.
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England
New York
Charles F. Dever
Michael F. Dwyer
Croker- Dwyer
Mr. Dwyer
Prince George
Archtage
Richard Croker
Topeka High School Reception and Local Social Notes
Personal items from Topeka society describe a teacher reception at Topeka High School with elegant decor, piano solos, and a punch service. The column notes upcoming Stedman club meeting, wedding invitations, bowling party, and various visits by local residents. It also reports a sheriffs sale of the Throop hotel to satisfy a debt to Boston Safe Deposit and Trust. Lewis Kingman, former Topeka city engineer, is surveying the Mexican Central railroad extension toward the Pacific coast with final routes to San Blas or Chametl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tepeka
Vishera
Topeka High School
Cooma
Jessie Shelleburg
Miss Florence Welcome
Stedman Club
Copeland Hotel
Columbus
Clara Walker
Frank Reed Whiteside Jone
Philadelphia
W. W. Webb
Copeland
A.T. Horner
H. C. Stuart
Des Moines
Iowa
Plorence
Kan
Misa Arline Nichols
St Louis
Misa E'la Ramsey
Kate Rolly
Carbondale
Dora Sutherland
Geru. M. Knox
Potwin
Oklahoma City
D. D. Knox
West Potwin Place
Arthur Rice
RM. Rice
Missouri
D A. Clement
Leavenworth
Mra Goss
Mra Judgs Wheeler
Springfield
Til
Topeka
James Bloo
Goo
Corning
George
Kansas City
Alice Harvey
Leonard. T. Mathis
Mathis
Abs. Baker
Throop
Court House
Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Company
E. P. Throop
City Neal Estate Company of
Lewis Kingman
Lopeke
Guadaljara
Mexican Central Railroad
Guadalajara
Pacific Coast
The
Central
San Blas
Chametl
Wilde Trial Returns to Court as Eye Darkness Remains
May 23 Loncos crowd gathers for Oscar Wilde case. Lord Douglas of Hewick attends with a discolored eye from a Piccadilly incident. Marquis of Queensberry sits near, scrutinizing proceedings as prior evidence is repeated with no new points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Douglas
Oscar Wilde
Loncos
Lord Douglas of
Hewick
Picadilly
Marquis of Queensberry
Wilde
McAllister Heir Plans Farm Leadership at Newport Park
Ward McAllister’s younger son Howard will take charge of the family estate farm at Newport Alabama. The move follows plans to develop the famed society resort grounds and prepare the property for Howard McAllister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward McAllister
Granger
Newport
Howard
McAllister
NORTH TOPEKA ITEMS OF INTEREST AND NOTES
North Topeka column lists Silver Lake resident N Stewart visiting Topeka, sickness at home, Eskridge visitor Mrs Ludwick, Miss Misnie Nibart entering W C Sly shop, J M Searles from Kansas City visiting, Joan Fieger from Leavenworth visiting relatives, Mrs Brand and son with Schwartz family on Central, Mrs Berry of Creston visiting A J Berry, dire C Kventson returning to Salina, Lizzie Jones health update, Van Nesse choir practice for Decoration Day, Baptist ministers convention at B Street Baptist Church, Joe Smith injured knee and confined at 1305 Central, Mary Morgan returning to California, Fred Morns lost a horse after incident with electric car, P J Spreng recovering horse, Proutd store and other local businesses advertising goods and services, various notices and upcoming events by local churches and fraternal groups, tramps threaten area near Rock Island elevator, Henry Diston & Co to raise wages 10 percent for 2,700 employees.
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N. Stewart
Silver Lake
Wm. Green
Mra.m. Ludwick
Eskridge
Misnie Nibart
Wamego
W. C. Sly
J. M. Searles
Kansas City
J. Kane
Quincy Street
Joan Fieger
Leavenworth
Jacob Brand
Brand
M. Schwartz
Central Avenue
Msr
B. K. Berry
Creston
Iowa
A. J. Berry
Dire C Kventson
Salina
G. W. Petro
Login Street
Lizzie Jones
Mya R Jones
van Nesse
The
Baptist Church
Rochester
the Baptist
Institute of the Colored Baptist Ministers of the State
B Street Baptist Church
Morgan
North Topeka
Fred Morns
Eighth and
Jackson Street
Moarns
Kansas Avenue
P. J. Spreng
Pred
Green & Kale
Magoot
A. J. Proudd
N. Kan Ave
Lukens Bros
Steele & Walker
Froud
Lyon & Reynolds
CW. Willets
N. Kanav
Oriental School of Embalming
Lodge & Colvin
Norris Street
Capital
H. Riordan
Pratt Bros
North
Kanaea Ave
Laurent St
George J
Graves & Sons
A. J. Arnold & Son
Munyon
J. J. Jelter
N. Kus. Ave
Courtney's
Eadeaverara
Presbyterian Church
Little Mandis
Stella Ward
Arthur Sheldon
Lizzie Rose
Paul Fowler
Eveline
Mitchells
Mand Ward
Stub Sheldon
Nellie Parkson
Walter Day
Ada May Cay
James
Rock Island
Despondent Osawkee youth attempts suicide over love
Bert Priddy a 21 year old Osawkee resident in Jefferson county attempted death by own action at the St Nicholas hotel in Topeka by taking strychnine. He is despondent over a love affair with Laura Stephy of Osawkes. His condition is grave. He left a note and asked to be buried in Osawkee cemetery by the M W A.
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Hia Brother
I. D. Priddy
Osawkee
Bert
Atchison
Topeka
Bert Priddy
St. Nicholas
True
Priddy
I. A. Priddy
Ozawkee
Jefferson County
Lake
M. W. of A
Will Storrs
To & JoveNat
Storre
St. Nicholas Hotel
Priddys
Stephy
Modern Woodmen of America
Jacob Priddy
Au Farm
Pudd'nhead Reception Honors Mark Twain at Theater
A May 24 reception at Herald Square theater honored Frank Mayo and company for their stage adaptation of Mark Twains Pudd'nhead Wilson. Mark Twain attended in a box as distinguished guests gathered and called for a speech after the third act, with Clemens responding in his characteristic manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
New York
Pudd'nhead
Herald Square Theater
Frank Mayo
Mark
Texas Republicans Adopt Clear Money Plank Delegates Named
The Hepabtican League of Texas executive committee passes a resolution demanding a firm money plank in national and state platforms. The text urges no ambiguity on sound money. Delegates to the Minneapolis national meeting are appointed and urged to back the stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hepabtican League of Texas
Pisnkc
Gold and Silver Production Reported for 1894
The U S mint director states US gold production in 1894 was about 1,910,800 fine ounces worth 39.5 million dollars, the highest since 1878, up 1.5 million from 1893. Silver output is estimated at 49.5 million ounces, worth 264 million, down 20 million from 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mint
United States
Wheat shipped from St Louis to Kansas mills urge supply
Wheat has been shipped out of this county to such little extent that local mills must ship in what they use. Oswego mills have sent fifteen cars from St Louis this week with more shipments expected. Secretary Gresham continues to improve and Representative Hitt grew stronger after a comfortable night. All trimmed hats at Crusty Broad millinery department at half price Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Kas
Oswego
St Louis
Lee
Bureau Drawer Reveals Woman's Character, Says Harriet Holteshorn
A Philadelphia Times quote argues the top bureau drawer shows a woman's real life more than her sons. It contrasts the orderly ideal with a free, relaxed life and warns appearances can mislead. The piece notes how fashion, furnishings, and status can mask true identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Holteshorn
Isita
Philadelphia Times
Fancy Work Basket Two Medium-Sued Yoach Bankets I stitute Its Foundation
A Rural New Yorker note describes a standing work basket as roomy and independent, easier to mend and sew with. It explains using two peach baskets, inner lining, pocketed interiors, and a cretonne cover with a drawstring top that folds away when in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoach Bankets
New Yorker
Introduce Them Do Not Omit Children Names
A Congregationalist note urges families to formally present both boys and girls to adult visitors. It warns against common oversights where children are ignored or named vaguely. The piece stresses speaking names clearly and rehearsing social introductions to avoid awkwardness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Henry
Miss Blank
Chafing Dish Parties Spark Competitive Feasts
Rivalry among chafing dish owners drives clubs where men and women cook lunches and suppers course by course. Guests share dishes in advance, coordinate the menu, and may send in their signature confections. A summer picnic atmosphere emerges with both delight and culinary challenge as cooks showcase skills. The article notes a recipe called Vetesc Pig Cake with detailed ingredients and method.
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Wiggin, Harding & CO
K Avenue
Dresden
Kansas
P. Muver
Holmes
Secte
Kansas Ave
Red
Whig
Avenue
Arthur Massay
West Fifth Street
Miter Uc
Roobier
Aske
Rootbeer
Dwyer
General Notes OF Society
Htwer
Henry Dias
ParapatrHia
Henry Disston & Co
St Nicholas Hotel
Itin Meimg
St. Louis
Mitte
Fancy Basket
Vetesc
J. L. R. Tresk
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