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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1899

Page

5

Many Topeka Residents Visit and Travel

Mrs CL Seagraves sails Saturday for Denver. W B Janeen and family return home from Potwin after visiting F OG Willard. Various locals plan visits to Colorado Springs Denver and Chicago. trips include mountain camping from Gannon City and a voyage to Europe.

CL Seagraves Denver Prado Springs Gisambed Springs Janeen F. OG. Willard Potwin Manillw Colorado Springs Mary Moon William Green Quincy 3 Conan and Sten Bywater Sim

Labor Put Off By Philadelphia Glass Makers

In Philadelphia Aug 4 the window glass manufacturers told workers they would not hear the complaint immediately. A meeting is postponed to August to consider a wage scheme. Workers urge earlier action to counter delays and pressure from the industry trust that holds a large surplus stock.

Ginsa Philedelpnis Glas Tim Simon Burns Workeen Aft Chambers de Sim

BUG TAKEN FROM HIS BAR NEAR CLAVERACK

A man was found writhing in agony on the road near Claverack after leaving a bar. Witnesses report a violent scene as he convulsed, then died shortly after from injuries and a gunfire incident. Investigators, including the Claverack police, secured the area and began inquiries into what happened.

Bug Negro Claverack Hudson Trescott Charenes cAbuate Thal Ha

Jilted actress shoots self in Chicago last night

Fragmented report states actress Miss Gioria was engaged to a pro, reportedly took her own life after a dispute. Friends recall a brief note blaming a doomed romance. details blurred by OCR mishaps.

Chicago Noam Frankie Géor Adpess Hernell Gioria George Sua Branok

Great Hook Island Route to Colorado at $19 for return

Go with Marshall's band to Atchison Sunday August 6 over Santa Fe. Found trip 5100: train leaves Topeka five minutes past midnight and Atchison at 10 p.m. Two concerts and other attractions at Atchison Park. Regular gunpowder tea priced four cents, Walt Telsey Mercantile Co grocers.

Marshall Atchison Santa Fe Topeka Atchlon Park Walttelsey Mer. Co Grocers Milwaukee Wis John Spencer Fe Milwaukee Chatre Company Bandar Atentton Park Peka Turn Verein T Atchison Atchison Park

Warpath in Yaqui country sparks border alarm across Mexico

Dispatches from Guaymas report Yaqui insurrection expanding along river towns as Indians join guerrilla bands in mountains. Notable figures Jack Tawisey and Ed Miller killed by Tadins. three sloops attacked near Medaro. Paredes slain. Mexican forces pursue bands. Romero family reportedly captured. telegraph line cut south of Alamos. Austin dispatch warns up to 3,000 American miners in Yaqui region face rising danger and possible mass violence if tribes advance.

Chicago City of Mexico Guaymas Jack Tawisey Ed Miller Alamos Yaquis Medaro Auric © Paredes Federal Frees Paredes Romero Tt Furedes Mayo River Angel Garcia Penatel Carlos Fale Torres Hucum Comcorit Maldusuds Hale Austin Tex Casas Grandes Barvyell Vallesx Placer Sahuayipa Arnold Mexico

Stand Up to Great War- era Student Works Offer

Milwaukee Aug 4 dispatch describes plans for a traveling concert and lectures by Jacob Stotler promoting standard work materials including the Beaconights of History. The schedule lists trains to Atchison and Bandera with stops and various attractions at Atchison Park.

Boiled Snake In Coffee Case Reported In Aug

A fragment describes a poisoning incident involving boiled snake in coffee. Three individuals from Thickned county allegedly prepared the beverage, then fell ill. one died at the table and two others soon after. The kettle, where the coffee was made, remains a focal point of the unsolved case.

Dicki

Weary of Dixie Deplores Negro Condition in Country

Birmingham Alabama observers report a Georgia council and Sam on the committees on the save of the country recommend a committee be appointed to petition Congress for an act to settle the race issue. They urge emigration to Africa or other states as a remedy, citing heavy costs and urging action by the United States government.

Birmingham Ain Stpaton Council of Georgia Sam Congress Frits Athanta Africa England

Rival of Sugar Trust Plans New Refinery and Plant

A Pennsylvania sugar concern outlines a plan to build a large refinery and plant on a Delaware River wharf site at Shatkamackon. The project, led by A Tautel of Harrisburg bank, involves a $200,000 investment, a daily output of Durrela, and aims to undercut rivals by cheaper sugar production through new processes and electrified operations. The venture seeks to control raw materials, reduce labor costs, and challenge the sugar trust as it expands its refining capacity.

Netel

Chased Through Swamp Near Cuba Alabama

Aug 4 Birmingham reports a man identified as John Thomas, a Black man, was hunted by a lynching party in a swamp near Cuba Alabama. A running clash wounded several posse members while Thomas escaped. the pursuit continues. Another note reports a man named Stallworth’s wife, Mrs. Stallworth, involved in the incident.

Birmingham Ala John .Thomas Cuba Belandt WW. Stallworth

Beacon Lights of History sale offer at State Journal

Birth sent Alp eat PR sale missing volumes in sets of Beacon Lights of History can be supplied. Call at the State Journal once, or drop a card there with address and hour to call. You will receive prompt attention.

The State Journal Jacor Tler Harbour Jacom Stotler

Not a cattle trust in Texas venture denies formation

New York dispatch reports Fort Worth attorney George B Loving states no trust will be formed if cattle owners unite in Texas and New Mexico. He says he discussed with Attorney General Smith who indorsed the scheme, though he calls a cattle trust impracticable. An option has been received on a vast ranch containing thousands of cattle across the border.

New York Austin Texas Smith George B. Loving Fort Worth Loving New Mexico

A Kansas Man Elected President of Apple Shippers Association

George E. Richardson of Leavenworth Kansas was chosen as president of the American Apple Shippers Association at last evenings meeting in Detroit Michigan. C P Rothwell East Palestine Ohio was named vice president and William L Wagner Chicago Illinois treasurer with A W Patch Boston Massachusetts secretary. The press committee report lists crop percentages by state and notes a cash balance in the treasury. The next convention will be held in Cleveland.

Geo. B. Richardson Apple Shippers’ Association Detroit Mich American George E. Richardson Leavenworth Kan C. P. Rothwell East Palestine William L. Wagner Chicago A. W. Patch Boston Arkineas California Colorado Hillnotski Town Kansas Kentucky Maryland Michigan Missouri New Eagland New Jersey New York Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin Washington Canada Wagner Cleveland

STILL MAKING GENERALS Cuban Promotions Shake Cuban Assembly

Havana reports the Cuban assembly continues promoting veterans with an executive committee of the late assembly. The alcalde of Gibara is named brigadier general. The Diaro de la Marina backs Patria’s approval of Gen. Ludew’s suspension. A stormy Academy of Sciences meeting protests allowing American doctors to practice in Cuba without exams. About two hundred attendees. The abolition of the common system takes effect today.

Havana Satoris Gibara Diaro de la Marina Patria Ludiow Sim 4A Academy of Sciences Cuba

Bliest Arrest in Cleveland Boycott Sparks Warrant Details

Aug 4 Cleveland barber Charles E Trieste first arrested for taking part in dayscott on grounds of violating statutory rights law. Patrolman Isaaca says Trieste refused to shave a rider on Big Consolidated cars, warrant set for Aug 7 bail posted. Also notes Yellow Fever at standstill with Hampton Home disinfecting tents and few inmates. Croker to sail on St Paul from Southampton to New York. Enlistments total 9,951 nationwide. 2,609 remaining. Turner Verein dance planned for Aug 5 at Marshall's band. Atchison trip details given and Colorado Springs trip advertised.

Mme HS. Ohmer Deyton Gnio E. Moon Charité Don Mulrass Ganon City Colorado Mountains Bernard Crosby C Thmmer Cora Moelvit Miller Perhai Chisage Gee Payne Satur Colorado Springs H. O Garvey CM Boenner Moodry Alexander York Lawrence W. D. Alexander E.G. Foster Big Eva Master Baro Butler Atention Mire C. Mammatt Hancock Pint Solorado Springs Mea Theodore Heromnutt L. H. Worthington el Rem Mildred Poindexter Tenvenworth Guyet Cleveland Charles E. Trieste Scott Isaaca Washington Aus Marine Hospital Hampton Heros Fort Monroe

Crown Prince's Palace Plans Touted by Japanese Architect

Futeyama chief architect to the imperial household of Japan is in New York to study steel for a Crown Prince palace. Katayama, in Chicago recently, discusses a Chicago style, water-skeleton building using brick and stone with Japanese decoration. He downplays cost estimates and notes earthquakes drive Japanese preference for wooden construction.

New York H. Futeyama Imperial Household of Japan Imperial Atea Tokio Katayama Chicago United States Europe Amore Mer. Katayama Osaks Waldorf- Astoria

Harvest In The North Sparks Kansas Labor Demand

Minneapolis resident B Faulkner reports to a Topeka friend that Minnesota wheat harvests push Kansas laborers to work. Thousands of acres require harvest and threshing with fast shipping. Wages run 2.20 dollars per day and employment may extend for several weeks.

Minnesota B. Faulkner Minneapolis Mint Topeka Kansas

No Record of Her British Steamer Florida In Asiatic Waters

London authorities report no British vessel named Florida in Philippine waters. A New York paper claimed the Florida, bound from Hong Kong, was captured in Lingayen Gulf by the Oregon and the Princeton for suspected filibustering, but Lloyds confirms no such record and papers on board were found correct.

Florida Asiatic London Liloyds Philippine New York Hon Kong United States Oregon Princeton Manila

Repetition of Roubaix bullfight planned despite warnings

Paris reports a repeat bullfight night near Roubaix, with Bidel Menagerie director challenging Spanish bulls for 25 000 francs to prove bravery amid recent incidents. A date is to be fixed soon as authorities consider interference. Also listed are railroad promotions and grocery ads for Topeka readers.

Paris Roubaix Bidel Menagerie

Local notices and social updates from North Tupper

Community items list residents visiting and traveling, who is hosting whom, and upcoming meetings. Mentions include Mrs. Dibble erasing her store to Mr. Boetker, Miss Jessie Myers entertaining, Stella Umstead offering, a fire station meeting on auditorium bond, funeral details for John Socks, and several trips and visits among Miss King, Mr. Agnew, Ming Harrah, Mrs. Goodhue, Mrs. Henry, and others across Emporia Atchison Denver Denver area and nearby towns.

Kimballi Pristina Company Kansas R. Dibble R. Boetker Rook Feland Taiegrane Herington Mint Beasle van Orsdal Bilewe Lake Jessie Myers Stella Umstead May Murphy van Rrae Meetiog Bond Charles ‘Wolcott Atchison L. A. Ryder John Socks Maple Grove F— Ferment Rochester Me King East Gordon Brrent Agnew Denver W. Harless van Buren Street Ming Harrah den Mothew S. Clapp Park Street Biday Colorado A. P. Goodhue C. A. Ryder C. H. Rhodes Emporia J. N. Henry Bessie Lynn Washington County Mew Henry H. H. Fowler Calvin Holman Lou Holman Matton, Col Clara Hat— Tle ‘Holman

VESSELS ASHORE IN FLOOD WRECKS AND RIOTS AT CARRABELLE

Tallahassee reports widespread damage after a hurricane strike. Carrabelle stocks destroyed, thirteen brigs ashore, towns of Lanark and Carrabelle nearly wrecked. One life lost. hotel damaged. overcrowded sheltering women and children in darkness. Details invite readers to contact State Journal for reports and ads for a missing volume collection.

Tallahassee Fla Crescent City Ghattabsochee Carraveltelle Dept Naval Stores Warehorse Carrabelly Lanark Tia Gaa

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Knights and Ladies of Security Sy & W Young’s Hie Aye Auerbach & Guettel A. Hatfield Bedtora Ind Toneks EW. Poind Cheta J. 5 Bile Shay Ethel Sadie Llewsiten Hutchinen Anderson Tyler Street Edna Warren Teft Illirh Illinois GT Rimmmitt Aaa Stra George Tuten Abeldos Wentworth Chleudo Mise Lowa Morray Florence Wellowme Teave Green Lake Watton Mive Hsien Otis Wille Worclinsen Sam Wood Othy Dalton Los Angeles San Diesco H. E Gienun G. Hazue Waverley Welk Gloria Kiowa J. A. Fulford Clay Street Emily Holcomb Bertha Hawkinson Allis Hattie Spring Grayville Pauline CW. Kimbell Kimball Polke Street Great Hook Island Royal Baking Powder Chair Planta Snake Exenmaney Diadeesaanee Dixie Uncle Sam Sugar Trust Philadelphia Richmond W. W. Parker Stephen D. Lee Dental Association Niagara Falls Ee Ees Pres F. Taft Dab Fa Smith Cuban Assembly Caao Crown Prince’s Palace America France Whittelsey Mercantile Co Gar Colorado Flyer Whittelsey Mer, Co, Grocers North Tupper Hstura Great Rock Island Witkost Ella Curzon
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