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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1898

Page

8

Fancy Notions. Prices 1c to 9c yd. wer

Readable fragment notes low price apparel notions priced from one to nine cents per yard. Partial text indicates bargain items or fabric terms but lacks complete details or context.

Topeka News Roundup Mixed Local Notes and Events

Tivine besling carny meetings are held in City park Topeka touts best ball team since Goldsby The Edison plant keeps one of the Hoest lookine Towns in Topeka Chairman Chaney Republican county committee on the ickest A good crowd of ladies at Friday ball games The Twenty third regiment band gives evening concerts at camp One Topeka man sends baskets of cables for his camping wife Street car track repair on Kansas avenue Delinquent tax list published Carnival Knights minstrels largest ever in Topeka Delinquent tax list similar area as last year Thorp preaches at first Methodist Church Province of Courtship Kansas avenue sprinkled for band concert Police hats or helmets worn and chosen Helmets Justice of the Peace John J Guy injured by buggy but able to attend duties Topeka population 120 more than any other city in state Kansas City Kan suburban of Kansas City Mo Rag carpet sewing at police station Rags untangled sold funds used for thread and other supplies Tom Davis and Jenny Weatherly two youths sentenced to 14 days for stealing watermelons John Oyens farmer They ate as much as possible and cut more melons Holliday Jr and John I Mc Manus soliciting Fall Festival funds Kur River Kaiehin active in festival plans Professor Edwards dead at Mercy Hospital Iowa City State university dying operation apoplexy listed Davenport Ia James M Carson of United Mine Workers enlists in Sixth Missouri Volunteers Tickets to Indianapolis via Santa Fe Route on sale August 29 30 and 31

Tivine Besling Topeka Goldsby Edison Chaney Republican County Comuitte Twenty-third Regiment Band Ugives Campine Kansas Avenue Eighth Ninth Streins Karnival Knights Garfieid Park Justice of the Peace John J. Guy Wis Kanmas City Kas Kansas City Tom Davis Jenne Weatherly John Oyens Holliday, Jr John I McManus

Kansas State Tennis Tournament Set For Topeka

Arrangements are complete for the Kansas State Tennis tournament to be held in Topeka next Wednesday and Thursday under the Topeka Tennis Club. The Nos. 1 officers and local organizers are listed, with singles and doubles events using National Lawn Tennis Association rules. Spectators are invited, admission free, with ample seating and prizes including three gold medals for state champions.

Topeka Kansas Laws LC. Bronsas J. B. Scott Emporia Emporis National Lawn Tennis Association Hetel Hays Dern Topeke Fromeio Ver U MacVicar Mohter Stoker Lawrenice Hrouven Bhelten Armstrong Sherman Noble Lyon Eberle Huntington Eee Doules

Export of U S Manufactured Goods Surpasses Previous Years

A Washington dispatch notes that U S exports of agricultural goods rose to record levels in the year, while manufactured exports show strength. Treasury records indicate fiscal year 1598 saw unprecedented factory goods exports, with imports of manufactures unusually small. The piece highlights the link between rising manufacturing exports and broader national prosperity.

New York Tribune Washington Bureau of of the Treasury Department LMS

Real Estate Transfers Across City Registers

Real estate transfers recorded including C G Huntington to Mary A Gitson on Harrizon street. W B Eimpson to Kelley S Kissling. Lambert and wife to Geo A Coxine. Jno Teever to Lillie A Coblent. Kelley S B to Emily B E Biggins. J Thomas transfers across multiple streets and neighborhoods including Byron avenue and Holiday's addition. various lots and prices listed.

Register of Deeds C. G. Huntington Mary_A. Gitson Harrizon Street W. B. Eimpson Kelley S. Ki ‘Hlesing Byhon Avenue Onklests Sill Lambert Geo. AL Coxine Holman Street Holman Jno Teever Lillie A. Coblent Tenth Street Holiday ada_ Kelley Emily BE. Biggins Byron Avenue Oubdey J. Thomas Lawrence Street Fillmore Street Quinton Heights Emmett Street Heery Worrison Street Wabash Avenue J. W. Morris North Topeka Avenue Monroe Street W. Watts

Ice for Miles Men Aboard May Ship Supplies to Porto Rico

In Philadelphia the steam yacht May, owned by Alexander Van Rennse laer, was placed at the disposal of the National Relief Commission. The vessel carries six tons of supplies including food, medicines, instruments, and store goods for the army in Porto Rico. Passengers include Mrs. Vari Hettianelane, Gavechirn Mine Melis, and National Board of Commissioners Willan Portis, Alexanderson, Rumnaselaer, LC. Vanuxdm, and G.

Philadelphia National Relief Commission Porto Rico Asd Suirs Alexander van Rennaselaer National Betief Commission Luxurione Havins Vari Hettiaselane Melis Willan Portis

Cream Social and Dance and Travel Ads

An OCR fragment advertises a cream social and dance near 8 10 p m with admission aimed at gents, then promotes Gypsy Queen powder at 25 cents. It lists a rail fare of 16 05 to Indianapolis via Santa Fe Route with August sale dates and Omaha Exposition fast train from Topeka at 465 am arrival at noon.

Huul Quincy RCA P.m Topeka Omaha

Surgeon General Sternberg plans convalescent camps

Washington dispatch reports Lieutenant Colonel Harvard outlining arrangements for recovering troops. Convalescent sites include Madison Barracks Lake Ontario Fort Monroe and Fortress Monroe with beds for about 1000. Additional camps at Wadsworth Hamilton and Governor’s Island to support isolation and comfort.

Washington Sternberg Harvard Santage Coneho Way Sternibere Drosman Marine Hospital Service Lidington Madison Barracks Lake Ontario Alout Ft Wadsworth Hamilton New York Governor's Island New York City Belleving Hospital Fortress Monroe Forte Rico Fort Monroe

Local political clash over Harry Webb pardon continues

In Jewel county intense debate follows petitions to governor Padustine regarding the warden of Harry Webb, sentenced to Jewell county jail for slander. Governor Leedy refuses pardon after a meeting with supporters, while expressions of thanks pour in from Kaw Valley Lodge No. 20, Odd Fellows Lege No. 73, and friends for sympathy after a family loss.

Passe Yall Harry Webb Jewell County Soung Gil Wah Padsustine Webbie Jewel County Turner Leedy Parteet Agsin Lonny Webb Kaw Valley Lodge No Aou. W.z

Governor Leedy Declines Telegraphic Opinion Request

Eastern newspapers press Governor Leedy for stance on a peace proposal. he reads the telegram, then dismisses it, stating he will not answer via telegraph. He insists newspapers must send a reporter for an interview, calling his policy iron clad and refusing such telegram inquiries.

Leedy Dodada Uaibs Biter Hell Bay Leedly

Illinois volunteer infantry to sail for Cuba from New York

Springfield Aug 6 The Eighth Illinois volunteer infantry colored will likely depart tomorrow for New York and board the steamer Yale direct to Santiago Cuba. Governor Tanner received a dispatch directing departure in time to meet Tuesday’s Yale. The adjutant general notes troops suffer exhaustion and exposure in a severe campaign.

Springfeld Eighth Inois Volunteer Infantry Colored New York Yale Santiago Cuba Tanner H.C Corbin Chicago

Roosevelt to Fight Alger Over Santiago Camp

Washington reports Theodore Roosevelt plans to challenge Secretary Alger by accusing mismanagement in the Santiago camp and seeks a court martial once facts are known. Allies say the move aims to reveal alleged failures by the War Department and force accountability.

Washington Theodore Roosevelt Alger Santiago Campation

Dr R C Flower to Visit Topeka

Dr R C Flower, renowned for cures and diagnosing disorders, will lecture at Throop Hotel in Topeka Kansas on Friday August 19th. Prescott & Co plan plumbing heating and lighting work at Theo D Hemmatt’s new Polk area residence.

Topeka United States RC. Flower RC. Prower Throop Hitet Topeke Kansas

Ephraim Sells's Will Leaves Estate to Widow

Columbus August. Circus proprietor Ephraim Sells leaves his entire estate to his widow valued at about 500000. He directs that any interest in the Sells Polman show be kept until the season ends, then disposed of by Ohio law. he names no mention of two daughters and a son.

Columbus Ephraim Sells Sells” Bros Sells Bros Combina

Rush to ready camp for Gen Shatter’s army at Montauk

New York August 6 Brigadier General Sam M B Young is at Montauk with Captain J K Patton and Chief Engineer Smith directing camp work for General Shatter’s army. Much of the camp should be ready when the first cavalry arrives from Santiago midweek. Carpenters work day and night, camp to have electric lights telegraph and telephone lines. A postal corps will open a post office. Train roads of tents stores medicines and provisions move toward Manus.

New York Munseus

Merchants Federation to Discuss Premium Stamp Question

Local notes report the Merchants Federation will convene Monday at Weber's hall to discuss the premium stamp issue. Also updates include W A L Thompson Hardware stock transfer, Phar store room expansion, and real estate plans by Ferguson Co. Rivenvar to Holt revival with Rev Boyle after 24 confessions, and a Garfield Park band concert tomorrow.

Merchants Federation Weber's Hall W. A. L. Thompson Hardware Company Phin W. Ferguson & Co 7Th 7Th Sts West Home Sts Dr. Boyle Third Christian Church Boyle F. EL Mallory Mr. Boyle Holt V. EL Ridenvar

Court House News Notes and Personal Items

Sheriff Cook and Justice Guy drew the jury for the September district court term. From Topeka and nearby townships, names listed. appointment of Jesse Cook as assistant county jailer noted but not publicly announced. Will of HC Peak sent for probate. deputies and revenue stamp issues discussed. Judge Deiman to appoint executor for Peak estate. marriage certificates, burglaries, and other local notices included. Cervera and son returned to Annapolis with a priest after brief leave.

Sherif Cook Justice Guy J. W. Wite District Court Topeka A.thurman FB. Bowen M. M. Hughes Edward J. McMullen Geo. Henry J. A. Miller Samuel Irwin B F Porter Cook Jesse Cook Delman Clay Center Deiman Osse Lila Peale

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