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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1898
Page
5
Local retailer advertises a sale on pocket books purses and Boston bags at deeply discounted prices. Shoppers are invited to visit the store to take advantage of the limited time offers and stock selection.
Kansas City August 9 Senator W A Harris of Kansas spoke in favor of government built canal across Nicaragua. He argued private efforts failed due to political risk and blackmail, urging US ownership and a government funded plan with a Panama route deemed unviable. He outlined a proposal with a government controlled corporation, supported by bonds and mixed ownership for Costa Rica and Nicaragua, to secure a transoceanic canal and safeguard national interests.
Discussion of a proposed canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific, outlining distances, routes, and engineering estimates. Claims include reduced transport costs, strategic value, and the potential to connect major rivers and ports, with debates on commercial worth versus military utility.
The United States offers parole to most Spanish naval prisoners captured after Admiral Cervera's defeat. Officers remain in Annapolis hospitality, while the rest are housed and fed at Portsmouth in a large island naval station. The move aims to ease overstay and repatriate prisoners as peace talks near conclusion, with transport to Spain not yet guaranteed.
Karnival Knights in the city are called to meet at Com club at 3 pm sharp on Tuesday evening August 9. The business to be transacted is described as of great importance. Copies of the notice are signed by K Holliday Jr and Galen Nichols, president and secretary.
North Tupea notes list visitors and residents from Kansas City Newton and Chicago, with social visits, a wedding announced for Annie Dake and Frank Deve, and several local events. A death, Everett Collum, aged 52, is reported with funeral details. A camping party near Oxige county and a cruelty to animals arrest in New Witthume are also recorded.
Mise Margaret Dudler hosted a lantern stide party at 3 Lantern Street with many guests including Dr. and Mrs. West, Mr. and Mrs. Noble, and Mrs. Merriem among others. Bliss Ware won first prize. Dr. Esterly and Mr. Moore took second. A chafing dish party followed hosted by Dean Low with Edna McClintock Elizabeth Wheeler Vera Low and others. Numerous notes cover visits, weddings, travel to Omaha and other cities, and local social updates. Grain-O ad promotes a coffee substitute. Santa Fe dining cars feature electric fans for cooling.
The October Exposition plans a vast display beyond a world fair with quick rail access to Missouri and Mississippi Valleys. Burlington Route offers reduced fares and stopovers through Omaha, guided by Lt. Wakeley and Broward Elliott. Also advertised is Gypsy Queen baking powder at 25s per pound.
Portland and Tacoma universities to consolidate under the Methodist Episcopal church. Location of the new institution undecided. Proposals due in writing to Dr CH Payne and Kiehep McCabe by August 1 189%, as conferences meet at their annual sessions.
Hamilton Ontario August 3 American citizens invaded the city for the monument unveiling honoring soldiers buried in Hamilton cemetery. About 360 Chapin Post GA B members with their band from Buffalo joined over 800 friends in the procession. In line marched Hamlin and Toronto G A R members and British Army and Navy veterans of Hamilton and Toronto. Stars and Stripes dominated the parade throughout.
The Direct Line to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland is via the Union Pacific. Service to principal western points unmatched by any line. Includes Palace Sleepers Pullman Sleeping Cars Chair Car Dining Cars and meals a la carte. Ticket Agent FA ty J. & Pu lten Depot Agent.
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