Topeka Auditorium Fund Drive Planned Meeting
Topeka residents are urged to attend a Wednesday evening mass meeting of the Auditorium Committee at the Commercial Club to discuss raising funds for the project. Major T J Anderson leads arrangements as directors and citizens explore ticket sales and a potential mid summer event in Garfield Park to cover costs and complete the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Anderson
Auditorium Association
Perhape S.mm
Gerfield Park
Theo
Ramon
Thuver
Gitani
Topeka
TO CAMP ALGER. Kansas regiments ordered to front
Washington May 1 Two muster rolls show 106000 volunteers have taken the oath in support of the United States. Orders assign Thirty-third Michigan and Twenty-second Kansas to Camp Alger. Col Lindsey’s Kansans slated to move to Chickamauga. Col Henry C. Edg—vey leading the Twenty-third Kansas. Units to Tampa and Chickamauga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsey
Washington
War Department
United States
Michigan
Chickawae
Virginia
Basen
Tampa
Kentucky
Gaither
Nicholson Resigns Amid Turmoil Over Governor’s Office
A telegram from Chickamauga Park announces the retention of Siehelson as assistant to the Twenty-Third Kansas regiment. Micohleon Wicholson’s appointment as acting sergeant major is noted, with Brown later named mayor. Doubt surrounds governor’s authority to act, while the administration plans an emendation likely to be adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas GO
Pitch
Chickamauga Park
Chat- Omoka
Aie Siehelson
Furler
Micohleon
Wicholson
L. Brown
United States
Harbor Lights Out Enters San Diego Harbor Regulations
May 2 190? Lieut Mayter and volunteers plant submarine mines at the harbor entrance. Regulations from Major Charles Davis at Las Pearces set times when vessels may not pass through the channel between 5 p.m. and 4 a.m. No vessel may approach within three miles of Baliast point during the interval. The vessel on radical power will be discontinued. Excavations begin for another 1 inch rifle at Hultant point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Mayter
Wedeedilas
Charles
Davis
Las Prazcises
Baliast
Hultant
Jour Secrets and the California Medium Offer Guidance
Geo. Raley promotes his California Medium to a wide audience claiming spiritual truth and solved personal problems. The ad urges readers to consult him for faults and social issues, listing hours and location at 800 Gast Fourth Street and noting a wholesale sale at 623 Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Raley
California
America
Gast
Forth Street
Twenty second Kansas troop delay sparks transport bid dispute
The Twenty-second Kansas regiment may not leave Topeka for Falls Church Virginia today or tomorrow. A squabble over transport bids from Santa Fe and MK & T delays movement. Government must decide routes to Kansas City via three railways or risk legal action, as troops endure camp conditions and calls for an offensive navy grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-second
Kansas
Fajls Church
Topeka
St. Louis
Rhenotin
Hansa
Kanene
Topeka Imes
MK & TL
Ian
Borermaeter Smith
St. Louia
Washington
Fem
Kansas City
Toadami
Carbronas
Santa Fe
Union Pacifiic
Rock Island
New Spanish Ministry Expands War Preparations
A Madrid dispatch reports the new government has intensified naval activity and coastal defenses. It lists vessels to sail including Pelayo, Carlos VI, Alfonso V, Audaz, Proserpina, Destructor, Chaida, Rapido, Patria, Joaquin de Pissago, and others with Heria Regente and Leon X order to join Cadiz. Possible Suez passage and Manila destination discussed under sealed orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madrid
Reseewv
Pelayo
Carlos VI
Alfonso Viti
Audaz
Manila
Suez Canal
Admiralty
Armor Experts Call for Faster Armored Cruisers in Navy
Washington May 23 Naval experts argue after Span iard action that future warships should emphasize speed over armor. They cite Japan and the Yale officer Captain Goodrich noting armored cruisers as swift sea-going battleships and the need for ships like New York and Brooklyn to counter Admiral Cer va’s squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cervera
Ussuime
Spain
Martinique
C. F. Goodrich
Fale
Naval War College
Yals
Japan
Armstrongs
England
Aflkadd
Yashica
Fuji
Inter Shins
Yashima
Sampson
New York
Brooklyn
Kar
Indiana
Massachusetts
Speculators and Statesmen Urge Nicaraguan Canal
New York May 23 A World dispatch from Washington reports Congress will decide on building a canal linking Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Senator Davis argues the connection is essential for national security and speedier fleet movements A canal through Nicaragua could cost about 10000000 and would benefit the United States by securing a permanent shortcut The Maritime Canal Company has previously worked on concessions and dredging gear which Washington suggests buying to support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Washington
Congress
Pacific Oceans
Davis
Senate
Oceans
Rim
Pacific
Horn
Pacific East
San Francisco
New York
Nicaragua
United States
Maritime Canal Company
Ita
Canal Company
To Meet the Enemy Cervera Plans to Sail to Manila
A World dispatch from Cadiz reports Spanish squadron plans to sail for the Philippines including the well-armed Pelayo and Cartago vessels. It notes Admiral Camara’s difficult management, mines in Manila harbor, and preparations to meet Admiral Dewey. Predictions note other ships, armament, and possible delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cervera
Madrid
Manila
New York
Cadiz
Pelayo
Carlos
Phillpnes
Admiral Camara
Malaea
Dewey
St. Vincent
Viecaya
Almirante Oquendo
Maria Teresa
Cristobal Colon
Normannia
Columbia
Rapido
Partin
Alfonso Xtil
Bay of
Thirteenth Minnesota Volunteers Praised In San Francisco
The San Francisco Examiner credits the Thirteenth Minnesota volunteers with matching military expert standards. The regiment, known in the east for four years, excelled in drills and marksmanship in inter state contests. Meanwhile in Dortmund, 30 bodies were recovered from the Zellern mine fire, with at least 45 miners still missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Minnesota
East
Dortmund
Prussia
Zellern
Remarkable Rescue From Consumption Cures Found
Mrs Michael Curtain of Piainnela recounts cough and weight loss since mid illness. A local physician deemed consumption incurable but Dr King’s New Discovery helped after first dose, with six bottles restoring health. She now manages her home and praises Swift Homaday’s. Large bottles 50 cents to 1 dollar. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for wounds and skin eruptions, with refund if not cured. Swift & Holliday carry both products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Bucklen
Swift & Holliday
Topeka Social Scene Hosts Busy Weekend
Social and personal notes from Topeka describe a progressive high five party at Mrs. George Bates home with palm and rose decor and a blue red novelty score bag. Guests include Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Capper, Mrs. Reed, Miss Mayo, and many others. Apollo Club hosted honorary members at von Dahlen studio with music and refreshments.
Bushong Garlinghouse wed in Lyndon Kansas ceremony
The marriage of Miss Almina Garlinghouse to Dr J B Bushong was held Wednesday afternoon May 28 at the bride’s parents’ home five miles southeast of the city. About 11 to 60 guests attended. Rev Hammond of Tecumseh officiated at 1:30. Attendants were Miss Pearl Clark of Centropolis and Mr Samuel Tashong. The bridal party stood before ferns and snowballs. refreshments in a red white and blue decor were served. Bushong is a Kansas Medical College and Kansas City Medical College graduate. The bride is well known in a large circle of friends. They received many gifts including a silver tea set from Lynn Creek M. F. church members. They will reside at Lyndon Kansas after June 1. where he practices medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushong-Garlinghouse
Almina Garlinghouse
Bushong
Hammond
Tecumseh
Emma Hollar
Pearl Clark
Centropolis
Samuel Tashong
Kansas Medical College
Kansas City Medical Collee
Lynn Creek
Ninde Chautauqua and Local Social Notes Tonight
The Ninde Chautauqua program features toll call and talks on English art with Miss Moore and Miss Goddard, plus Cathedral photos by Mrs Stephens. The Woman's club meets Tuesday afternoon with Mrs J P Howe at 1310 West Sixth. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Frank BP MacLennan returning from Chicago. Numerous social movements, travel plans, and guests fill the page with Topeka and Lawrence connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Miss Moore
Melrose Abbey
Miss Goddard
Starizman
Mrs. Stephens
Woman's Club
J. P. Howe
West Sixth Street
MacLennan
David Bowie
Scotland
Sper
Margaret Bear
Eales
Lawrence
Agnes Hanses
Eva Rorwth
Rossington
Howington
Charlie Eagle
Albert Parker
Guincy Treet
TW. Harrison
Miss Harrison
Tw.harricon
Western Avenue
Aire. Root
Kansas City
C. B. Heed
Kewrence
Ir. H. Fl
Case of Medicine Lodge
Topeka
Stas
Agnes Walsh
St. Joe
Mane Luty
Mike Ture
I. Oltham
St. Louie Iees
Rs. C
Downing
Taylor Street
Mrs. C
Mahoney
Herrington
Airs
John Olson
Buchenpan Street
Effie Kester
Topeke
Family Plans Extended Trip to Tampico Mexico
A fragment notes that a person and her party traveled home to Linlnir Eu Renton and will leave Tuesday for Tampico Mexico. They expect to stay about a year with J B Mills Mel Erred Hartman and children mentioned in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linoir
EU Renton
Whalers All Lost At Point Barrow In Ice Plight
May 28 report says the whaling fleet frozen in ice at Point Barrow Alaska since last fall is total wreck. News via Seattle from Charles Pfaff at Karluk notes ships burned or crushed, 186 men in peril, and a relief expedition under Lieutenant Jarvis en route from St Michael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Barrow
San Francisco
Alaska
Seattle
Hume Brothers
Charles Pfaff
Karluk
Pfaff
Stekker Strats
Alexandria
North American Commercial Company
Ehimeays
Walker
Orea
Mackenzie River
Edmonton
Orca
Freeman
Belvidere
Fearless
Jeannie
Rosario
Wanderer
Hume
Jarvis
St. Michael
North Topeka society notices and town updates
In North Topeka Mrs TWill Courtright is ill at 8 Topeka avenue. W W Crittenden leaves for a two week business trip west. John Courtright went to Enwatha as a witness in a suit. Local civic groups report repairs, socials, and gatherings at Stansfield and the Church of the Good Shepherd. Community members and officials are noted visiting Davenport and Quincy streets, with various club events and banquets held at Union Pacific hotel and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse
Willam B. Small
Stapie
West Gordon Street
J. &. Cromwell
Citterville
Joseph Cromwell
T. F. Seymour
Chinizo
Baptist Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
Pred Iles
Monroe Street
Rudy
Mark Laland
Davenport
Taniins
the Karegus
Spirituadem: Geo Ruler of California to 307 East Fifth Street
Reconstructed ad copy announces Spirituadem Geo Ruler of California a renowned medium at 307 East Fifth Street with daily hours from 9 am to 5 pm and evening hours 7200 to 30. Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. Also invites summer millinery at wholesale prices and specialty of dyeing colored shirts and waists with guaranteed dug colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirituadem. Geo. Ruler of
California
East Fifth Street
Kansas Ave
Steam i
Three Burglary Suspects Detained After Gunnings Found
Three men James Burke Chas Curran and Chas McLain were captured Saturday morning near Manspeak ers grocery house. Four revolvers were found on them. Rumor tied one to the Collins murder but later proved false. They were turned over to county officers for burglary charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burke
Chas
Curran
McLain
J. 8
Collins
Investigators dispute John Collins death theory and prove not suicide
Sheriff Cook conducted experiments with the gun and cartridges used in the Collins case to test if the wounds could be self-inflicted. Results indicate shots were fired from distances beyond two feet, with powder marks absent on the body, supporting non self-inflicted death and prompting renewed scrutiny of the murder mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Collins
Sheriff Cook
Mr. Collins
Sherr Cook
Gring
Wsa
Jesse Billett
Collinm’ Tite
Col Hiss
John Collins Tare
A.A. Jacanray
Fair Corn
John Collin
Attaded Insurance Compani Tes
Galil
Paymasters for Philippine Expedition Warned on Cash
Washington May 1 General Stanton warns of paymasters for the Philippine expedition. The proposed officers include Charles J. McClure Maj Charles F Whipple and Charles E Kilbourne. Some discuss paying soldiers in Mexican silver dollars to gain more value in Manila. The government rejects demestic coin payments to avoid losses when cash is transferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stanton
Haa
Manila
Charles J. McClure
Edie Pauymaster
Charles F. Whipple
Minnesota
Itetop Whipple
Chiries E Kilbourne
Somevedylus
United States
Appeal for footwear for soldiers of Twenty second Kansas regiment
An appeal read by Christian Sanitary Colony in Topeka churches urged provision of old shoes for Twenty second Kansas volunteers who had served two weeks. The article notes delays in Washington and condemns red tape delaying basic clothing for soldiers, calling for immediate action to clothe bare troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-second Kankas
Te Christian Sanitary Colmnia
Topeka
Uncle Sam
United States
Washington
Cheap Passenger Rates to Denver for June Tickets on Sale June 2
Train notices advertise reduced fares from various points to Denver and Missouri Pacific lines with tickets on sale June 2 and limited return validity through July. The Lake Shore edition promotes a Summer Tourist book on Western trips and travel guidance. Local testimonials also tout Germán Salve claims, with ad text noting medical claims and sales by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Maleal Association
Eale
Futurade Agnd
Colorado
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Camp Alger
Nicholson
The
Qiet
Matanxas
San Juan
Department
Key West
Norfolk
Social and Personal
Socal
Bubilanea
George Bates
Walter ‘Bates
Topeka Avenue
W. H.davis
A. C. Davis
I W. Doolittle
W. H. Eastman
Harry Ashby
J. C. Allison
H. ©. Garvey
C. Baker
H.W. Sharp
E.R. Boyd
Frank Poster
W.temsty
B.A. Crosby
W. If Fernald
Arthur Capper
Cartiledae
John Cleveland
HL. P. Hillyer
B. J. Copelah
Horace Hall
Willard Hall
George W. Crane
Ira Howe
Ed Hindman
A. Zahoer
J. W. F. Hughes
James Sproat
R. Hankin
Jewell
Edwin Lange
J. F. Jarrell
Harry Williams
F. E. Wear
BF. G. Willard
H.G. Tescher
Lowry
FB. Kepley
George W. Veale, Jr
James A. Troutman
Thrapp
C. B. Merriam
A. Marburg
Will Martin
Frank Manspeaker
Frank S. Thomas
F. J. Thomas
Ralph Squires
L. H. Munn
Wm. Macferran
G. J. Mulcane
Arthur Murphy
EF. Spencer
W. E. Sterne
D. G. McCray
Apollo Club
Mr. von Dahlen
Mary Overholt
Helen Henderson
von Dahlen
Miss Day
Mr. Welshtman
Miss Tracy
Wiley
North Topeka
Kimball Ptg. Co
Camp Leedy
T. Townsend
G. P&t A
St. Louio
EB. Nipps
Kan
T. W. Patton
Lane
Deueonece
Lake Shore
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