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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1898

Page

5

America Tonight at Garfield Park Casino Shows Red Men Scene

Crowds surrounded the Casino at Garfield Park for America Tonight last night. A changed program promises a repeat with Indians capturing a wagon train and saving children, while Red Men participants receive prominent roles. The narration mentions Sitting Bull and scouts, with Custer’s command depicted as defeated, and Pocahontas noted for corn and venison offerings.

America Garfield Park Battery B Sitting Bull Custer Masqucrs Young Spotted Tail White Bear Custer Pocahontas Shawnee Tribe No. 14

Strange Noises Spur Towns to Seek Cure from Samuccia

In Philipsburg, Minister of the Game Towns and residents pursue treatment from Professor Samuccia after hearing strange noises and reports of his cures. A local youth and others seek relief from deafness catarrh and nervous weakness with his eye remedies and other tonics at 606 Kantian avenue, amid tales of remarkable recoveries.

Samuccia Brickley Fuitoe First Presbyterian Church of Philipsburg Prut Sim Ded Jlaon Thin Town Wireburg Trentanisit Samuels Spockley Rinnine Dave Banbeth Prof Samme Omer

Train Fare Offer to Cincinnati and Return

Tickets priced at 16 10 to Cincinnati and return with sale dates extended. Reservations available for sleeper berths and checked baggage via Santa Fe route. Ladies of the GFR arrange a bronze train to Cincinnati and a special excursion for families. The trip is offered as a portport opportunity.

Cincinnati Santa Fe Rouse GFR Santa Fe Samilly Indianapolis Woman's Relief Corps Cincinnat Ecal

Topeka News Briefs and Socials Reach of Travel and Local Notices

Miss Vers Cow leaves for a brief visit to Fort TER Texas while many residents travel to Wichita Zanesville and Omaha for visits. Western Sorte holds a meeting at Mel Huron home and plans election of officers. Numerous Topeka residents depart for Colorado Springs Havensport and Chicago with brief notes on visits, trips, and gatherings. Expositions, church picnics, and local sales feature in the community wrap.

Vers Fort Ter Tex T. P. Iy Bart Chicaso Stra Whaley Creviland Ohio Bonesteet Mary Nesbaum Katie Roper K. J. Hesteum Zanesville Hoper Alice Lukin Jella Apaheraf Maple HL John Stake Lute Bezel Fulton California Besnie Maud Riles Mary Dunivit Arabellé ‘Troutmin Katto Flemhinen Miew Ituth ‘Trapp Rates Farm Edith Metcalf NetHo Newmen Omaha LK Rik Garnet Colorado Springs Topeka el. Huey W. 3. Lindsay Helle Hart Cleveland Ti Dede Lakin Western Avenue Mise Marien Sentth Barlinzarme Mike Maude Kenbler Arkansas City Mel Huron Unity Church PLC Miswes Chira Kittle Marlott Soranteh Lawrence Sweet Mary Paul Ninktra New York Washington Mind Sywooty Womin's College Hiltimore Kansas City Devorah K Laneshore Lax Verus W. A. Johnston Excel Howe W. S. Lindway Leavenworth Margaret McGilly Herton Andrew Seller Sef- Tera Vroiher P. S Gartheld Park Baturday Tess J. A. Trowbridge Arkansasity J. A. Boyle Toeka Colorado Lrowbeidee Mame Baird Martha Harrison Ylstt Chicago St. Louia Hare

All Old Monitors to Guard Duty in West Indies

A Washington dispatch reports the Navy will assign single turreted monitors to Cuba and Puerto Rico for guard duties. Vessels like Ajax and Lehigh will depart soon, with crews drawn from the regular navy. Monitors will defend harbors and may use grape and canister to quell unrest after Spanish evacuation.

West Indies York Tribune Washington Navy Department Cuba Porto Rico Regular Maine Spain Atlantic League Island Pennsylvania Navy Yard Vernors Ajax Cithons Millopay Manhattan Wranditte Catsiil Jano Lehigh Montwuk Nahant Nantucket Pagsats United States Matenazay Cartenas Sagua la Grande Jibara Nue- AS Manganillo Guartanamo Trindad Cientuegos Cabal Rouen Porto Reo Puritan Terror Amphitrite Havana Santiago San Juan Dé Porto Rico

No Yacht For Them Duryeu and Whitney Lose Interest

Newport August 19 Duryea and Whitney have abandoned plans to build a defender for the America’s Cup. Reports say the Hereschoffs secured a contract and design work for a second defender at a cost around 150000 dollars while syndicate leadership remains unsettled.

Duryeu Whitney Newport R. 1 H. R. Duryeu WH. P. Whitney Thomas Liptety Ulster Yacht Club Nat Hereschoff Bristol Hiladelphis Commodore Murzin New York Yacht Club C. Gilver Taelin

Naval Parade Plans and Key Movements for Sampson

Final orders sent to Admiral Sampson outline the New York naval parade on Saturday with a delegation boarding the flagship to deliver an address. Access to the flagships is restricted to authorized officials, and the national salute for Grant’s tomb is noted.

Washington Adimiral Sampson New York City Mayor van Wyck Admiral Sampson General Grant Admiral Simpson North Atlantic Havana Admins Luce New York Lampeun Schieyfang San Juan

Muster Out Begins as Regiments Muster For Discharge

Washington Aug 9 Muster out orders issued for units at Chickamauga Fort Ferland and Troy. First Maine infantry and Second New York infantry to muster out with commands to rejoin home states. Vermont troops to rendezvous in Maine New Hampshire and Vermont while Third Georgia Alabama and First Maryland infantry already selected for muster out are to proceed to designated rendezvous as orders are issued.

Athols Cavalre Maine Infantry Chickamulina New York Infantry Ferlanding Borimaciold Aum New Vermont Ty Anders Alabana Maryland

Exodus of Spaniards Leave Cuba Under War Department Immense Sails

War department records note large convoy departing Havana with 2145 prisoners and dependents aboard the ships. General staff cites uncertain voyage timing and probable arrival within the week as Cuba continues to see large evacuations.

Cuba Washington War Department C. Cor- Min Badonza

North Topeka Notices From A Frayed Local Sheet

Fragmented North Topeka column lists various mispelled names and local notices. Items include bread drop offs at Gem Bakery, travel plans to Shellina and Salina, visits to friends near Silver Lake, and plans for a straw party by the Avenue Sunday School. Also notes illness, travel to Kansas City, and expressions of thanks after a funeral.

Gem Bakery Bwite Vail Shellina Modamax Hanley Salina Jook Minn Bertha Wiser Grace Athatin Marea City Jennie Finch Sill Lears Monde Coldradd Met. C. Cromwell Mra Phithin Silver Lake Friends Mra Spander Wicklim Marshall Lea nAenue Bunday Wehool Hiatehe Bey Tantric Ramilct Reynolds Aid Fame

Move to Separate Soldier Home Children Sparks Minority Report

J A Davis, a Free Silver Republican on the Dodge City state soldiers home board, proposes removing all children from the home and sending them to Atchison to free space for admitted veterans. Gresham and Kerr oppose, claiming long-standing harmony broken. Davis plans to push through via legislature with Governor Leedy potentially favorable.

Dodge City J. A. Davis State Soldiers’ Home Leeds Hermes Soldiers’ Orphans' Home Atchison State Soldiers' Home Davis Thomas Gresham R. M. Kerr Dav Ja Gresham Kerr Davie Leedy Lome

Anti profanity ordinance killed in New York aldermanic session

New York aldermen resumed weekly sessions after vacation and killed President Guygentulmer’s proposed anti profanity ordinance. McCall of Tammany opposed it, saying it invited sensational press attention, and the measure was tabled with no recall. The issue may be reconsidered later. The piece also notes the National Flower operetta at the Casino and upcoming Colorado travel specials via Santa Fe Route.

New York Guygentulmer McCall Ois Tammany Fygder Fils Guevenheimer McCall Croker Murops Wuderetand Gueeenfielmer Muir Marshall M. C. Holman Uncle Sam Winlet Butler McCoy Frank Weightman Major Hoyd Company of Indy Cadets

Beaten by Horse Thieves Plague Maertin-Dennie Residents

Martin-Dennie residents endure a week of horse thefts forcing owners to sleep with firearms in homes near Seventeenth and Lane. Warren Grotwell reported his horse missing after a barn intrusion near Seventeenth Street. Lon Barrett confronted thieves at Eighteenth and Willmore. they fled. Numerous horses hitched to buggies were taken and released elsewhere as residents vow to stop the thefts.

Martin-Dennis Maertin-Dennie Warren Grotwell Seventeenth and Lane Streets Mr. Grotwell Lon Barrett Eighteenth Willmore Mr. Barrett

Lady high diver association meets at Trades Assembly hall

The Lady High Diver Association met at Trades Assembly Hall to plan ongoing work under a general manager, Tomorrow Pred Jew Sil will open headquarters at Weber Hall with full charge of privileges and programme. A barbecue was dropped. sports, band concert, balloon ascent, and a lady high diver to replace the barbecue.

Trades Assembly Hall Weber A Holliday, Jr Karnival Knights Minstrels T. J. Anderson Leedy Pence

Stands Up For Kansas Exhibit at Omaha

A. W. Smith Sul, one of five Kansas commissioners appointed by Governor Leedy, praises Kansas exhibits at Omaha. He cites top agricultural displays, strong mining, horticulture, education, apiculture, dairy, and a notable livestock section shipping in September, with Kansas premiums supplemented by the Omaha committee.

McPherson A. W. Smith Kansas Omaha Brent Liberal Arte Aystem Apiary Arkanens Kansas Board Onaha

Dogs Summer Resort at Topeka Hotel de Canine

The Hotel de Canine two miles east of Topeka houses a summer resort and boarding for well bred OES. Harry Robinson’s country residence hosts renovated kennels with day and night staff. Owners leaving town pay 75 cents weekly per dog for kennel and board. a dog hospital serves summer boarders now totaling about 40.

Topeka Hotel de Canine Harry Robinson Robinson New York Denver Does Te Summer Resort

Building a Chicken Coop and a Ball Game Jest

A Potwin Place resident recalls last Sunday at a baseball game and a misheard request. His wife asks where he has been and he jokes about hearing cheering from edge of Potwin while a neighbor, Col. J. W. F. Hughes, builds a chicken coop. An ad promotes Gypsy Queen baking powder and Peerless Steam Laundry services with J Whitmere Bros. barbers at 725 Ka a v.

Potwin Place Potwin Col J. W. F. Hughes

Pimples and Skin Flaws Prevented by Simple Care

A brief note outlines remedies for pimples blotches blackheads and rough skin and suggests simple daily care to prevent baby blemishes and hair issues. It emphasizes gentle cleansing and consistent routines.

Purifying Soap Uticura F Soap Promoted Worldwide

An ad extols Uticura F Soap as the world’s most effective purifying and beautifying soap for skin and toilet use. It claims relief for irritation and inflammation, followed by Uticura emollient cream for soothing tired or inflamed muscles and skin conditions.

Piciptee Tage Riker Rourhaat Treaten Ing

Disorderly Gambiling Among Soldiers Allegedly Plaguing Town Grounds

Fragmentary OCR shows accusations of gambling and rowdy behavior by colored soldiers in town grounds and grand stands. Reports mention groups gambling with chips and coins, fights near shuttered buildings, and officers rarely enforcing rules while saloon figures deny responsibility.

Criba Cami Cimereants

Signs in the Land at Sea and Alaska Passage Report

Fragmentary report from San Francisco and St Lawrence Island notes on July 16 about Alaska, the L Falkenbure passenger Patrick L Noonan reporting safe arrival and launch of vine fonts, and references to multiple vessels including a cutter and a bark near Garfeld Park, with mention of food shortage and a ship named America.

San Francisco Ave Kotselue Sound Alaska St. Lawrence Island Patrick L. Noonan L. Falkenbure Lane Marty Bea Hiermaid Wich America Garfeld Park

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