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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1899

Page

5

North Tuperka Local Notices and Obits Briefed

Mire T Irwin of Gorton visits friends. Miss Bertha Kemp arrives from Chicago for weeks with parents north of town. Thomas messenger at Western Union laid off for sickness. replacement by Mart Tew. Mr and Mrs Oscar Jacobs return from visiting relatives. Miss Hattie Greenway and Lizzie Conklin visit Grantville and Perry. Mr Join Snooks dies in Maple Grove. funeral plans incomplete. Fire department responds to rag fire at Mrs Josephine Anderson’s 1152 Jefferies Avenue. Mrs W E Geiger and son depart Mount Vernon Iowa after visit with sister Mrs Hart. Master Wimner Forbes hosts tenth birthday party on Monroe Street. Funeral of Mrs John Powers held at family home. Rochester cemetery. Emma Olfferman dies age 11 after illness. founder of local organization.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Mire T. Irwin Gorton Ur Bhirney Boais Oscar Jacobs Arnold L T. Cooper Sliver Lake Bertha Kemp Chicago Thomas Messenger Western Union Mart Tew Bre Otto Kuehne Minple Funying Mia Kuehne Nicor Ama Differman Miseea Hattie Greenway Lizzie Conklin Grantville Monroe Street Fred Abe Josph Farg Crittenden Pat Fortes Gin Cooper Ivan George Dibble Bredtt John Powers Kansas A. J. Arnold Alte Susie Skinner Charles Berry John Pratt Tang Lewus John Glentenning Beoahd Presbyterian Church Rochester Ceme Emma Olfferman Sagas Dp Topeka Fee Ofertas

Boyd’s Cadets Attend Beloit Trip Amid Tragedy

A girl from Boyd’s unit contracted a severe illness while in Beloit and did not fully recover. The funeral will be held Friday at the home, with members of Boyd’s group in attendance. A large North Kansas Avenue Beeharc crowd enjoyed a straw ride, then left town on two hay racks amid cheers and songs. The group included numerous local youths and several named individuals such as Florence Musson Lizzie Woodie Allen Pearl Irwin Marmie Carey and Clemma Myers among others along with Clarence Floughtelin Predsons and Dave Wilder.

Boyd's Girl Beloit Boyd North League Kansas Avenue Misays Florence Musson Lizzie Woodhareie Allen Pearl Irwin Marmie Carey Kine Harriet Staples Maud Clemma Myers Anole Ida Bessie Henry Carrie Hobinson Edith Brammi May MacNoun Goldie Lutes Bill Parsons Viola Troutman Glimiore Ayers Peer Clarence Floughtelin Predsons Dave Wilder Walter Grazz Wen Harcy George Hayes Clarence Job

No Packages for Yukon Cannot Be Sent Through Mail

A Times special from New York reports Third Assistant Postmaster Madden ordered postmasters to refuse all third and fourth class items to the Yukon division. Only letters and postal cards may be sent to Yukon territory, while clothing and other articles cannot be forwarded. Postal workers must decline such matter to avoid errors.

Uncle Sam New York Times Iron Washington Madden Yukon Division Yukon Territory

Dead Man’s Buggy Carries Body After Murder

Jeanney Frenchtown man, 37, was murdered between Menadesiila and Conneaut Lake. His horse and buggy returned to Conneaut Lake today bearing the corpse, with a bullet wound on the back. Authorities believe robbery motive. the victim’s pockets held 375 dollars, water, and other items. A horse led the buggy away after the crime.

Menadesiila Jeanney Frenchtown Conneaut Lake

Hayti Protest Report From Port au Prince

Acting Secretary of State Ades received a cable from Minister Powell in Port au Prince Haiti confirming reports that police officers violated the Haitian legation by arresting a staff member. The department will consider the matter and may direct surrender to authorities if proceedings are regular and a fair trial is promised, conditional on Haiti's government expressing regret.

Washington Aum Ades Cabiexram Powell Prince, Haye Legation Hartien State Department

Ambassador Pauncefote to Return This October

London August 3 The British ambassador to the United States takes the duties of Lord Pauncefote as his situation changes He will return to the Hague to finish peace conference matters and proceed to Washington in October He is expected to retire from diplomatic service in March or April and may remain in contact with Alaska matters during the hot weather arrival in Washington.

London United States Pauncefote Washington Tord

Topeka Socials and Visitors Light Up Civic Lawn

A Topeka social page lists Mrs George Miller Mr Claud Clary and many others at an evening on the lawn with refreshments. Miss Adele Lange and family plan an outing in Colorado as others visit or travel to towns like Denver Hutchinson and Kansas City.

Inwe Saucia Guinea George Miller Claud Clary Airs E. Clary Atles Mabel Miller Mise Manche Riles Eve Cox Misa Odes Samela Misa Nannie Hunter Minnie Hunter Mien Lula Lutes Miss Miller Leora Clary Mies Blanche Witte Harst Ralph Dacquet Arthur Carew Walter Harris Ter Samuels Albert Lutes Vern Hunter

May Never Fight Again After Arm Injury

Ex champion Fitzsimmons plans a difficult surgery to repair a damaged right arm from a sparring accident with Yank Kenny. Doctors previously found a bone fragment in the elbow area and say operation is needed, potentially ending his fighting career. Fitzsimmons says he may be laid up weeks and is unsure about continuing in boxing and any planned match with Kid McCoy.

Fitz New York the Sun Today Bot Fitsximmong Yank Kenny Fite Chicoma Fitzman Sun Ms Army Bob Kid McCoy

Fitzs bold talk before possible Jeffries rematch

Fitz speaks of a future bout with Jim Jeffries and asserts no opinion on a planned encounter with Dorn Sharkey. He claims his arm was not seriously hurt in the prior fight and suggests the outcome was influenced by excitement and the likely result of the match.

Fitz Jim Jeffries Jel Dorn Sharkey Sharkey Jeffries

Under Our Flag Critique of U S Policy on Sulu Tribute

Akron editorial quotes Judge Charles R Grant denouncing government aid to the Sulu sultanate with a $10,000 tribute in Mexican dollars. It condemns paying a slaveholding, polygamous regime and accuses the administration of hypocrisy over wagelabor Hawaii and sugar contracts, arguing for intervention rather than funding.

Akron Charles R. Grant Ohio Sula John ©. Bales Sultan of Spain Sia Senk Bates United States Sulu Hawaii Louisiana

Funds to Aid Democracy in Texas Campaign Pledges Made

Dallas reports Mr. T. B. Love of Springfield and St. Louis secured pledges to back the Democratic presidential campaign of 1900 under the national committee. He traveled to Fort Worth to confer with State Chairman Bell, receiving over $1,008 in pledges with more expected.

Texas Dallas Tex T. B. Love Springfield St. Louis Fort Worth Bell Love

Texa s Democrats plan canvass to St Louis

Fragmentary text describes a plan to canvass principal cities before returning to St Louis. Mentions Mr Jeela and confidence that Texas Democrats will furnish the nationality and references Bryan's efforts to raise funds for a public cause, noting public sentiment in Texas.

Mest Reo St. Louis Jeela Bryan

City hall bonds and council talks spark Topeka dispute

Minutes reveal a April 12 Commercial Club meeting debating bonds for a city building under a special act. Secretary notes contentious moves by Billard and Brigham, the selection of Otto Kuehne, and an injunction suit to stop bond issuance, amid local support for the plan.

Commercial Club Anderson Otto Kuehne Oscar Rischot F. H. Foster Edward Wilder W. A. S. Hird Billard First Ward Bilard North Topeka Topeka Ers

Unsure fragment hints at fatal accident in room

A fragmented report notes a fall or collapse during an event in a room. An attendee named Noor or Aluhe appears, with witnesses describing screams and a fatal injury. Details are garbled but indicate a person sustained fatal harm at the scene and others reacted in distress.

Four Transports War Movement Reported From Washington

Washington dispatch states the war office issued orders on movements of transport ships and troop reinforcements. Details include Aug 3 timelines and the arrival of ships and coal shipments, with notes on locations Valencia Zealandia and other ports. Also mentions fish availability at Muillin's Sixth and Jackson.

Washington Aus Ous Enregivaatti Francisco Elgith Valencia Zealandia Feiluine Muillin’s Sixth Jackson

Adams Visit to Takiu Corea Describes Local Life and Europeans

The excerpt recounts Mr and Mrs Edward Adams of Topeka visiting Takio Corea. It details housing, social classes, gender roles, early white residents Mrs Baird and later the Adams couple, and local entertainments including rope pulling and stone throwing, noting the natives curiosity and dangers. The narrative emphasizes stark cultural contrasts and the Adams family’s travels and plans to remain a year in Tojo.

Edward Adams Topeka Taki Corea America Adams Takin Takir Mrs. Baird Thwaites Sho Mrs. Raind Taku Takiu

Repairs and updates planned for the cruiser Butals at Manila trade

Navy yard orders from Washington rush repairs and alterations on the cruiser Butals. The ship fires up for duty by August 13 and aims to be ready for November 1. New plant for baders and extended quarters for mariners are among the updates, with work drawing on the river and avenues for support.

New York

Mrs Biberatine seeks alimony in district court suit

Blanche L Biberstine sues Joe Miberstion in district court not for divorce but alimony citing abuse and eleven past assaults. She seeks restraining order against disposal of assets and for him to provide half the household furnishings and support.

Hier Peepee Tony

Deaths in Cuba and War News Snippets

General Brooke reports the death of Santiago on July 28 of John Fully a civilian of yellow fever and Private Jacob Helm of cavalry in skirmish at Puero Printipa. other missives note Fred Timmons, later corrected to Simons, and stray ads for tailors, watches, jewelry, and local band concert at Garfield Park with scattered notices about local stores and history volumes.

Cuba Washington Brooke Santiago John Fully Jacob Helm Puro Printipa Fred Timmons Simons

Baby cured after six years with Cuticura remedies

A parent recounts an infant with severe itching and widespread sores starting at birth. After trying multiple remedies with little relief, she reports improvement and eventual rest after using Cuticura preparations, crediting them with ending the ongoing discomfort.

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