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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1899

Page

5

Christening and social notes parade in Topeka

Harold C son of Mr and Mrs F C inn christened by the Hey Dean Sy Seine is dare Quintin The event lists many attendees including Mr and Mrs George W Crane and Mrs W J Hagel plus numerous local families and visitors. Notes mention Mrs Margaret Collins of Ottawa plans a two week visit and several journeys to Emporia Chicago Topeka and Toronto with visits by Katherine Putnam from Denver and Miss Myrtle Baris.

Harold C F.C. Inn Hey Dean Sy Seine Dare Sa. Quintin Mere Silas Rain George W. Crane Opt Mire A. B. Quintan W. J. Hagel D. O. Crane EB Quinton Sire Ly Bowies Familly FP. C. Thompson Allen Louis Heel Etna Crane Margaret Collinns Ottawa Tepeka Seith der Collainy Charles Bloodsmith CA. SloGuire Spring Lake Mich Biles Mat Davis Chicago Lillie Stevenson Chilren Pave Turon Gal McFarland Maury Walker Marie Brooks Mee Samuel Larimer Cincionatl Toea Oire Howant Hills Atabel Qsawatonne Sasinit Shaedne A.M. Florey Emporia Mrz. Lubeenrckers Sbi Rereber Mattie Marcatister Philadelphia Harrisburg Dy Reed Charles Jones Kansas City Belle McArthur Prince Tecumseh George Kimball Rye Beach Feguve Katherine Putnam Denver Mises Myrtle Jah Baris Putnam Whig Luky Freat John Miter Chien Nevill Colorado Baty Lin Linda Marion Grace Church Wadielen Toronto Canada Bunton Mie Bouse Floyd A. Mne Grant Mend Charles Miller Tittle Mabel Miseek Sieze Feabel Tere Fort Scott Frack P.baker Taylor Street Kannan Nick Taylor Hart Kan Topeka George Barry Urtis O'Neil Wachell and Gasighter J. W. Hard

Union Meetings Highlight Topeka AO U W Lodges

The AO U W lodges in Topeka hold monthly union meetings aiming to bring members closer, discuss order interests, promote growth, and provide entertainment. Seven lodges host alternately with pride and rivalry, new features and amusements added to enhance evenings. The next meeting is Thursday, August 10, with Edge No. 260 expecting strong attendance.

Galen Merings AO. U. W Urs Much God Ditfer Ensay Edge No

Plan to beautify Topeka state house rotunda

Mrs Antie Digex proposes a low cost overhaul of the statehouse rotunda at Topeka. Her design includes potted plants, a central fountain with electric lights, frescoed walls and a marble floor, creating a pleasant resting place for visitors and possible municipal concerts in summer.

Antie J. 2Skes State House Topeka State Capitol Capitol Vintora

Left in Jail After Bond Denial by Police Judge

Police Judge Guy refused to release two janiters after arrest for running a joint on Kansas Avenue. Arch ie Hailey, colored, and Leonard Henry, white, remained jailed until Monday court when bonds were set at 1000 dollars each. Henry and Bailey criticized the judge and argued unlawful imprisonment while noting different handling for alleged drinkers.

Guy Archie Hailey Leonard Henry Rockheck Kansas Avenue Bailey Henry Matai Tse Romo -Dee

Chattanooga Boy Kills Father in Knife Attack

A Chattanooga boy of tender years fatally stabbed his father, Captain A. B. Watkins, a county official, after becoming enraged and plunging a knife through his heart. The incident was reported as a special from Chattanooga to the Times-Herald via Chicago.

Chattanooga Chicago Times-Herald Tenn A. B. Watkins

Contractors Deny Branner Scheel Building Collusion Rumor

About seventy city contractors deny any collusion in the Branner Scheel building project and offer to present evidence if charges are specified. They emphasize readiness to reveal facts publicly if warranted and urge members to provide substantiating details to justify the accusation.

Thin City Branner Scheel Par- Hea

Funston Got Even in the Philippines Controversy

A San Francisco dispatch reports Kansans mocked General Otis terms and questioned Funston's leadership in the Philippines. Troops recall reenlistment offers, praise privates over officers, and condemn Funston for warfront theatrics while defending the bravery of soldiers like Privates Hulliman and Willey.

Fragmentary war dispatch hints at threecand monte control

Partial telegram fragment shows a command text about a General and a strong position, yet the report is garbled. It references a threecand monte and the Glywill of the entire army, indicating a disrupted update amid ongoing battles.

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Britain to Base Expanded Pacific Naval and Army Forces

A Victoria dispatch reports Britain and Canada will bolster military and naval presence at Vancouver Island and the Straits of San Juan de Fuca. The garrison will rise sharply, with 220 officers and men first to arrive, new barracks costing about 125000 dollars, and the Temeraire added as a depot ship.

Chicago Aue Victoria B.C Pacific Canada United Siatea Laurier Great Britain Alaska MacAuley Point Straits of San Juan de Fuca United Service England Halifax Canadian Pacific Neerm Chatham

Notorious Weddo Family Arrests Fill Police Court Record

The Neddo family appears before the police court on multiple charges. Mrs. Neddo alias Mrs. Stone held a disorderly house and pled guilty. Neddo, formerly married, burglarized beer and was jailed for drunkenness. The couple owes fines and faces ongoing charges as their four children are cited as well treated poorly.

Weddo Neddo Stone Crane Street Neddy Neddas Nedda

Letter Renews Claims on Captain Buchan Flag Escape

A letter contends a Filipino flag captured in a skirmish was taken from a unit under Lt. A ford after Captain Buchan was away. Buchan allegedly retrieved the flag, sent it to President McKinley, while privates Turlans and others claim credit for the capture and transport to Topeka.

Kansas America McKinley Captain Buchan Topeke State

Mexican Army to Exterminate Yaqui in Open War

A Austin dispatch reports the Mexican army plans open warfare against the Yaqui in Yaqui territory starting tomorrow. About 2,600 troops are ready to advance into the mountains to wear down and trap the Indians, who have killed numerous soldiers and mothers while seeking to reclaim territory.

St Louis Republic Austin Tex Mérrow Moountaine

Cut Worm Pest Hits Allen and Lyon Counties

Prof Hugo Kohl of the state university entomology department says Topeka reports show cut worms damaging crops in Allen and Lyon counties. Farmers report losses in alfalfa and corn, with complaints arriving too late for immediate remedies.

Allen Lyon Hugo Kohl The State University Topeka Kohl Aljen Ual

Yearly cropping blamed for pest surge in fields

The speaker argues that planting a single crop year after year encourages insect pests. He notes pests feed on weeds and that turning vegetation under may destroy them, but warns that drugs won’t help cutworms as they are already underground.

Pension List Shows Large Increase in Topeka Agency

The Topeka pension agency reports a net rise of over 2000 pensioners this year despite higher deaths. Deaths totaled 3,078 with 6,808 new pensions, lifting total beneficiaries to 109,096. Veterans of Civil War, Mexican War, Indian wars, and later conflicts are itemized with deaths and widows. State tallies, payments, and a Polish Singers Association session in the city are noted.

Lincoln Post G.a.r.poste Topeka Cyrus Leland Pension Bureau Washi Topakt Agency Alabama Ecessee Alaska Arkansas California Colorada Connecticut Dince of Columbia Neice of Cai Flotita Iowa Habana Boanana Mane Maryland Massachusetts Ichigun Minnevota New Mexico

Topeka News Briefs Mix Local Happenings and Inquiries

A crowded Topeka notes page reports on varied local topics from horticultural society meetings and rural delivery route plans to a Topeka man seeking a safer name for automobiled roads and a family cis discussion. Several items mention Topeka figures, counties, and upcoming August events with a mix of civic, educational, and social notes.

F. Well Oregon Thair Leathers For Ope Tape Ton Agency Tias One Pensigner Sleriads Fred Frank Eberhardt Sili Lucia Cook Pelephrns Topeka Erie Ker Peak Marchineon News

Kansas Woman Injured In Mountain Stage Ride

Denver dispatch reports Mrs. Magill of Kingman Kansas suffered severe injuries after a stagecoach mishap on a Burlington line. The vehicle swung toward a precipice and steep slope, forcing emergency care as she and others were removed by ambulance.

Kansas Denver Col Burlington Mra . A. Magill See Kao

Driver Survives After Bus Crashes On Mountain Road

A new bus driver on the Eslew Park to Lyon line yesterday faced a crashed run when brake failure at the hill brow caused the vehicle to mount the slope. The bus veered, struck the mountain, and the driver steadied the vehicle by wrestling it upright, dragging it for meters until stopping on the hillside. A passenger on a stretcher and another woman were among those affected.

Eslew Park Lyon Mall

Mme Dreyfus and the Verdun Case described in London Truth

The London Truth profile portrays Mme. Dreyfus as a steadfast figure in her husband’s fortunes and honor. It details her measured, dignified conduct at Rennes, her shielding stance amid court judgments, and her cautious, veiled actions to protect family interests.

Mme Dreyfus London Mme. Dreyfus Mme Dreyfus San Catia Umuul Lacie Dreyfist Rennes Ais Baghan Goillard Vila Beelkeeper Hennes Asabe J. Stotler

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