Delightful Mixy Littlefield party honors Miss Mabel Wilson
Social and personal notes describe a Monday evening dinner for Mixy Littlefield hosted by Miss Mabel Wilson at her Oshkosh avenue home. Festivities featured fern and pink decor, a central fern and pick fence display, dainty place cards, and a watercolor head on the card. Apollo mandolin music accompanied guests including Mike Littlefield, Ollen Brien, Bennington, Artie Ewart, Mary Thompson, Helen Witten, and many others. Several attendees plan travels and visits, with a busy schedule of dances, meetings, and returns from trips noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixy Littlefield
Mabel Wilson
Ooka Avenue
Helen Witton
Apollo
Gunkin
Mike Bittlefield
Ollen Brien
Bennington
Artie Ewart
Murtiy Stellmate
Mary Thompson
Mine Hel Thompson
Mies Helen Witten
and Bee
Mr Farry
Stoddard
Waltercust
A. Witton
Kanone City
A Kellum
Tendon Moore
Ra McBride
Dane Mo
Edward Dennis
Lew Brunson
James Brewer
Lam Anselen
Pra
Patito
Laws
Cr Neil
Atchison
Burnley
Tepek
Chamber
Ebitadelphan
Jartley City
Charles Truwbridges
Arkansas City
Monnday
Mra B. T Parne
Celia Duggan
Partin Chub
James
Apole Club
Bir
Deanne
Fredoteatharr
Mhorcous
Elina
Aire
H. A. Surlsum
Daush
Ter
Great Bend
Cede Brucamdhy
Flyde Hornaday
Mies May Downing
Ben Tizele Lee
Edna Mil-tee
Warey Clauwer
Charen Dar
Mc al Wick
Roy Mistice
Miles Te
Eines
Wednes
Wetherwil
VL RR Mareraves
Lawrency
Lucis
Wyatt
Baber
Leavenworth
Sundey
Harry Valentine
Wi Brown
Hendplia Austin
Refutl
Spain to buy civilian clothes for troops in Cuba
Madrid reports government ships 9,000 suits of civilian clothing for returning Cuban troops, paying contractor $1.40 per suit with about half as profit. It notes 700 Pieters of Mercy shipped by Spain, 100 killed, 300 in hospital, 300 returned ill, and mentions Cuban deportees at Bilbao awaiting release. Also references Topeka coal ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Madrid
Cuba
Bilbag
Illinois Manufacturers Association and McKinley discuss open ports policy
President McKinley met with Illinois Manufacturers' Association representatives to review resolutions urging permanent opening of ports in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines to American goods. The association sought the president's backing for open markets as peace talks with Spain proceed and expressed confidence their stance would influence official policy. The meeting included praise for the army and navy wins and concluded with informal one on one conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McKinsey
Tlinois Manufacturers’ Association
Cuba
Porto Rico
McKinley
Conkey
Te Union League Club
Glen
Thts
Pimney
Spain
Iig
Tbe
Antiles
Far East
Tilinois Manufacturers’ Association
Timois Manufacturera ® Association
Iiinotnanufacturers
Peace Commission
Atu
Ministers Denounce Slot Machines as Moral Menace
A local Presbyterian church men’s union condemned slot machines as a growing evil in a meeting. They approved a resolution urging church members to seek city council action to ban or regulate the devices, citing their spread in shops, taverns, and restaurants and their alleged links to vice and deteriorating public morals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Seague
Fuhure
Dia Mens Teague
Risk Presbyterian Church
Businese
Deaths and Funerals James B Love obituary details
The funeral for James B Love, who died yesterday on Mudieon Street, will be held this morning at 1 o'clock from the residence. He leaves his wife and several children. Also noted is a funeral for Frank and Pontian with a service held at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B Love
Mi Mudieon Street
Burt
Ehligren
George M
James 16
Mra
Vee Graves
Stee
Eistrar
Agese Kiingaman
Feunk Anid Pontian Tinins Vane
Canada to Fortify Cities with Heavy Guns and Ports
Montreal and Quebec to be thoroughly fortified as defense plans advance. Colonel Dalton of the Imperial defense commission oversees Montreal preparations for city fortifications. The Canada defense scheme includes modern heavy guns mounted on new fortifications as the work progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Toronto
Tte
Montreal
Quebec
Dalton
Imperial Defense Commission
To Buy Cuban Bonds In New York Oct 18
A dispatch notes large buyers seeking Cuban bonds as signs of a favorable deal. It details outstanding Cuban bond issues, including 24,400,000 pounds of six percent and 85,000,000 pounds of five percent, with portions reserved or sold. notes bonds secured on Cuban guaranties, and historical issues linked to Banco Hispano Colonial funding and Spain’s guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lee
Inden
Havens
Madrecelora
Mt Paria
Cuba
Spain
Irs
Banco Hispano Cotonial
G. C. Clemens' Dog Vanishes A Pet Case
Mourning fills the Clemens household as their black and tan dog, a longtime family pet, disappears after being left with a neighbor. G. Clemens says he has searched, visited the police, and would gladly pay fines to recover the dog, noting they have grown old together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Clemens
Mr Clemens
Depositors Wait As Tioga Bank Closes Under Curator Order
In Owego New York on October 16 depositors gather on Main Street after a notice pinned to the Tioga National Bank door states the bank will reopen by order of the controller of currency. A board review finds a discrepancy not exceeding 50 000 and deposits to be paid in full. Senator Platt remarks on the board meeting and notes his own holdings and collateral secured notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owego
Main Street
Tioga National Bank
Washington
Stone
Senator Platt
Two Points Settled In Joint Peace Commission Review
Oct. 18 The Gawlers report yesterday's Joint peace commissions session. Spaniards cite language differences and insist Cuba debt falls to Spain while Porto Rico division favors the United States. Americans argue the debt is Spain's and that the United States has no obligation to assume it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gawlers Today
Joint
Commissoners
Porto Rico
Cuba
Spain
Isianiards
France
Bavoy
Afto
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Unis
Spanish Commission
Peninsula
America
Burns Husband in Effigy Shows Contempt for Husband
Andersen Indiana October 15 officers investigating Willem Hawk's arrest uncovered a domestic protest to burn a husband in effigy at an Orestes home. Neighbors attended as the wife declared she would give him a stormy welcome on his return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
Indiana
Andersen
Ind
Investi
Willem Hawk
Orestes
Hoe
Voyage to Victoria Mixed with Fragments from Alaska
A fragmented OCR style item mentions a 7000 mile trip to Victoria British Columbia from Alaska. It references a person or official appointment and a commander figure, with unclear names and places due to damaged text. The passage reads as a garbled report of travel and a possible ceremonial or official assignment. specifics are obscured by errors.
Morgan Involvement in New York Capital Plan
In New York a group led by J P Morgan Co plans a major investment to back a new city enterprise. The project, supported by Cipert, ar oon & Co and the United Bit and Collar company, seeks about 50 million dollars in capital. Morgan is identified as a key participant in the financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tobe City
Cipert
Ar Oon & Co
Pide & Cos
United Bit and Collar Company
J. P. Morgan Co
Adamek fatally stabs wife then slashes throat
A Texas farmer named Adamek stabbed his wife to death and later slashed his own throat after returning to his home. Police and investigators described a fatal domestic violence incident with a tragic, shocking sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornfiel
Tex
Steve Adamek
Iain Farmer
Jetta Ponent
Toma Oda Adamek
Babes
Election three weeks away noted in local prompts
The item references an upcoming election in three weeks and notes public alertness amid local chatter. Mentions include Dr. Bob Ruggles traveling through the state's southern and western districts, Governor Leedy returning from Lawrence, and various local names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Jackeos
Washington, D. C
Bob Ruggles
Leedy
Lawrence
Erate
Kansas City
Topeka
Wharton
Ainya Temimacy
Testa Ue c
Kanhas
Bale
Eames City
Bas
Weather forecast hints at colder clear tomorrow
Washington forecast predicts generally clear skies with possible snow tonight or tomorrow. Temperatures ranged from 34 to 45 degrees with light to moderate winds around 2 mph. Barometer stood at 29.76 inches, about 0.01 lower than yesterday, signaling cooler conditions ahead. Rainfall total reported at 1.35 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Olympia Theatre to Change Hands in Boston Investment
New York reports Oscar Hammerstein theatre the Olympia may pass to Boston capitalists with A H Chamberlain as new controller. He notes possession not yet secured and potential opening plans uncertain while contracts exist with a known American manager to take over part of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Olympia Theater
Oscar Hammerstein
Boston
A. H. Chamberlain
Olympia
War and busy farms mute public interest in politics
Myra Waterman, a state bank examiner, notes less attention to political matters than in prior campaigns. She cites war, busy farmers, and a settled voter outlook as reasons, with many deciding how to vote before election night and withholding discussion at trains, hotels, and business circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Waterman
Alale
Camjeden
Afr. Waterman
Free Fight at Indian Dance Ardmore Oct 1
During an Indian dance near Mill Creek thirty miles away Teresa Het Lewis was killed. Brown was fatally wounded, Sarmpeon Brown wounded in arm and hand. Riverside Coal offered a trial to spur business in Topeka Coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Found Dead Reverend John McQuistian Near Pauline Station
Rev John McQuistian a retired Methodist minister and county pioneer was found dead by a Santa Fe track near Pauline station this morning. Injuries to his head and body indicate he was struck by a train. He was visiting away from home and had been absent several days. Coroner Westerfield was notified and an inquest will be held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McQuistian
Santa Fe
Pauline
Mr. McQuistian
Tox
Streek Dyimn
Westerfield
McQuistian
Circus wind disrupts plans and crowd travels to Topeka
Weingate from Garden City says no snow in southwestern Kansas yesterday as high winds raged. The Providence Circus planned for the town failed to raise tents, packing up after several efforts. Deputy Sheriff Fred Trigg reports no new seat for Manhattan and a long extension at Junction City. An ad for Gipsy Queen soap appears amid the local bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weingate
Roquist
Garden City
Spuw
Pares
Fred Trigg
United States
Mosshal
Alee Caine
Jelux
Manhattan
Junction City
Topeka Firms Hold Missouri Volunteers Feeding Contract
Two Topeka firms, Wm. Green & Sons and the Charles Wolff Packing Co, hold the contract to feed Missouri volunteers camped at Fairmount Park in Kansas City. The move of troops disrupts the agreement, jeopardizing thousands spent on preparations. Green says government terms require feeding at Fairmount Park, complicating the shift and potential losses. bid intensity from Kansas City heightens tensions as the contract value nears $1,500 daily at 28 cents per meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Missouri Volunteers
Fairmount Park
Kansas City
Wm. Green & Sons
North Topeka
Charles Wolff Packing Company
Green
Win. Green
Peanie
Leavenworth
North Topeka Social News Lists Local Moves and Visits
The section reports arrival of Mrs Jorfan from Keokuk Iowa and Miss Lydia Fields visiting friends in North Side. Residents including Craigie McDowell and Arnold Dauber plan trips to Omaha Chicago and Minneapolis. Mrs Dolman recovers from catarrhal fever while Major Jenkins improves health. Soldiers Skinner and Lamb are noted with furloughs and illness. Jeffers family attends a wedding in Poophien and plans stay until better weather. Poucht carries a gunshot wound left hand. doctor unable to locate bullet after long probing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agyt
Union Pacific
C. Jorfan
Keokuk
Towa
Craigie McDowell
Iola Ie
North Side
Lydia Fields
Bureke
Kam
N. F. Conkle
Arnold Dauber
Thie Nee
Omaha
Minauort
Wilson
Chicago
Illinois
George Risenlly
Farm Town
Jackson
Samuel Dolman
Quincy Street
Major
St. W. Jenkins
Sulphur Springs
Colo
W. A. Lamb
Missouri
Western Union
Jeffers
Six Tee
Emma Kuchs
Charles Parker
Jphan
H. Poucht
Hogaboom
Topeka Coal Co Riverside Coal Availability Ad
Advertisement fragment promotes Riverside coal from The Topeka Coal Co. Suggests ample supply and retall options. Contains uncertain phrasing and lacks clear date or full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Coal Co
Riverside
First
Jackson Street
Milwaukee merchant wed German actress at Meyer's hotel
New York report says August Reinhardt of Milwaukee married Johann Botrmann, an actress who had appeared at the German theater in New York. The ceremony was performed by Justice Schlichting at Meyer's hotel in Hubogen. The bride, newly arrived from Germany aboard the Catherine, has retired from the stage. the couple will reside in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
August Reinhardt
Milwaukee
Mes
Johann’s Botrmann
Meyer's
Hubogen
Justica Schlichting
Mre. Hohrmann
Germany
Catherine
Milwar
Fire chiefs' day celebrated at St Louis exposition
The article reports the Fire Chiefs’ Day at the St Louis Exposition marking events of the International Ampriation of Fire Engineers. Details on attendees and schedule are limited but indicate a gathering of active chiefs and spouses with previews and talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis Exposition
Lewin
International Ampriation of Fire Engineers
United States
Agen
Tae Ot
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Davis Manufacturers’ Association
Eicaey Co
First and Jackson
Havana
Burghart
Aurora
Sante Fe
God OF
Re Roea
G. C. Clemens
Senator Flatt
Madonnan
Lake Bennett
Victoria
B.C
Mittiavinne
Hennith Alaska
Suibachs
Emikier
Buckater
Selsan
Morgan
Peks Coal Co
Firat and
Jackson Su
Kansas
Riverside Coal
Topeka Coal
Cierccs
Dodge City
Topeka Steam Laundry
Wm. Green & Lone
Boulet Bye
Peka
Rewirwon Tas
Lee Reniy Nis
Tadiew
Sara S Crom
New Crawford Theater
Piresess
Tunmulkers
Dan Sherman
Mme
Johanna Bohrmann
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