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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1899

Page

5

Chaldean Club entertains and lines up Shakespeare study group

Mrs W W Rowell plans to move to Arkansas while the Chaldean club hosts a reception. Fifteen young women form a Shakespeare study circle, outlining a rigorous year of annotated play analysis, weekly readings, and dramatic critique at the club.

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Plaid Skirts and Velvet Coats Steer Fall Fashion

A fashion note discusses fall trends with coarsely described colors and fabrics. Plaid skirts remain essential, while velvet coats require restrained use to avoid heaviness. Lightweight materials like organdy and mousseline de soie offer affordable styling for women with limited means. The boxy knee length coat in light beige or cream tones is favored, though simpler designs are preferred over overly heavy looks.

Engagement of Miss Daisy Sherman to Walter A Smith

The engagement of Miss Daisy Sherman and Mr Walter A Smith has been announced. The wedding is planned for Wednesday evening October 1 at the bride's parents home 163 East Tenth Street. Both are popular in society circles and the note describes a refined social event surrounding the forthcoming nuptials.

Mise Daisy Sherman Walter A. Smith Tenth Street Mise Sherman Mr. Smith M. A Thirteenth Fulsnore Miss Vera Ae Dean Clhira Case Abilene Ia Stewart Irene Mulvane Glenna Cross Olle O'Strien Annie Jones Harriet Jones Margaret Jones Dna Cree Mary Hol Marcia Spivey Galen Nichols Adrian Sherman Mir Tom Frost Ben Johnson Joe Wilson Jake Mohier Dorrton With Alexander Geo. Et Wpf Evans Dane McVicer D. K Esterley Aie Tor King Henry, Beerman Clyde Grubba Rob Garver John Whters Frank Bennett Passi Bennett Paul Torrington Torrence Ewart Julius Waldling Archie Willems Charles Davidson Kansas City Ate Paul Mulvane John Echolson Taiz Te Ralf Peterson Noland Evans E. G. Cochrane Omaha Guste Mise Winifred Wagner Junior Bennett Lane Wilard Denver Calpreds Ethan J. Bronebrake Frankonebrake Francie Fred Bonebrake Qlaze City Petoskey J. B. Thompson John Kievihane First Presbyterian Chorch George Noble Merle King Colorado Springs Manitou Elwood & Peffer

Coticura Suap Emollient Promises Metal Relief

Fragmented OCR text touts a skin emollient claimed to relief itching burning and scaly irritation. It mentions affordable at low price and worldwide availability with vague endorsements and dubious product claims.

Death Trap Bridge Claims Another Life Near City

A Santa Fe bridge over Soldier Creek near the city claimed James L. Helman’s life when a freight engine hit him, crushing his skull. Helman, recently employed as a man on the Santa Fe, stood on the tank rear when the girders struck as the train crossed. An inquest ruled accidental death. Helman lived at 52 Madison Street with his parents. a Santa Fe brakeman brother witnessed the arrival of the body. The bridge is noted as a narrow crossing with a history of fatalities, prompting warnings to trainmen.

Santa Fe Boldier Creek James L. Helman Helman Aerosa Rae Herman Lved Madison Street C. G. Gault Soldiey Creek Trutmen

A Pint of Whisky Triggers College Hill Disturbance

Joe Webber, known for repeated drunken arrests, rode a hayrack to the College Hill police station and sparked a riot after buying a pint of whisky to justify a visit. Officers and county jail, aided by residents and a wrecked buggy, moved to detain Webber and arrest two companions. The incident centers on alcohol, a hayrack crash, and local policing.

College Hill Joe Webber College Joseph Webber Joe Omi| Cera Webber Jalier Grubbs Jaller Grubbs College HL Mutita Catt Tusson Lawson Guirding & Man Buster C. A. Pears Karena Peary Jos Bundy Bunshiay Nile Sheri Cook Pearl

Abandoning Topeka Salvation Army Hospital

The Salvation Army has closed its Topeka hospital and turned it over to the Kansas Medical College. It will be kept open for patient care and clinical instruction under a college appointed physician. The once strong Topeka Army has disintegrated, with leadership changes and few remaining members, leaving a weak operation and uncertain community fit.

Salvation Army Ite Salvation Army Hospital Kansas Situation Army Topeka Milne

K C Tennis Tourney At Dykington Courts

An open five day all comers tennis tourney will be held at Dykington courts starting August 29. More than twenty players from Kansas City and nearby towns signaled intent to compete, with a silver cup to the singles winner and two Pim rackets for the doubles victors. Entry fee is $1. entries close August 26 to E H Jones in the American Bank building, Kansas City Missouri.

Dykington Kansas City Dykingtom Club Carter Wider Harry Vaugh Sheldon Vaughn James Wilder Jones Litchfield Pierce Dykingtons Auld Fox Zener Lauder Moore Whittaker Orindas Davie Gibson Kan Melsier Tennis Club Kansas Citys Lee Summit Dryden Ed_ Carroll Sidney Griggs Lawrence Kansas O. V. Vernon Emporia Webster Wilders Topeka Frank Eberhardt Salina Arthur Hays Wphold Schmelzer E. H. Jones American Bank

Tow trust forms to control national output near Elma

A Des Moines dispatch reports fifteen tow mills joining to form a combine to influence the nation's tow supply. Headquarters are at Elma on the Chicago Great Western line where a large factory operates. AG. Brown leads the new incorporated company’s interests. The mills are located across northern Iowa southern Minnesota and the Dakotas and claim to produce almost all tow in the country.

Chicago Times-Herald Des Moines Elma AG. Brown Ew Company Thess Fifteen Mills Iowa Minnesota Dakotas

Howison Foresees Boer War and British Subjugation

A Washington dispatch to the New York Herald relays Rear Admiral Howison’s warning of rising Boer British tension in the Transvaal. He warns war could come from Boer hotheadedness and predicts Britain would absorb the inner country, while noting Boer readiness and resistance to foreign dominion.

New York Herald Washington Navy Department Howisson Transvaal Great Britain Howison Chicago Delagoa Bay Capetown United States South Atlantic Delagea Bay South African Republic Houcieon Volkstaad Seport

Fall Trip to Philadelphia Excursion for GAR

Philadelphia travel offer for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with railroad via the Vermont Line from St Louis to Philadelphia. Details on dates September 24 and 3rd and 4th, with ticketing through agents J A Chesbrough and Squires Pharmacy Marshells Band to perform tomorrow. Accidents on farms noted with Dr Thomas Eclectric Home Remedy for instant pain relief.

Philadelphia Vardalita Pennsylonian Shore St. A Dolon Staten J. AL Chesbrough Aae I P Agt St. Louis

Damage to Cable Ship Hooker Grounds Near Manila Bay

In Manus Australia on 13 April a board investigating the grounding of the United States cable ship Hooker near Corregidor harbor finds the accident happened in daylight on a reef charted location and cites navigator carelessness. Cable instruments and other gear have been removed as repairs may allow towing and salvage if no storm intervenes. The hull was badly torn by the coral reef.

Hooker Manus Aus United Corregidor Harbor Manila Bay

Kissing bug topic to be discussed by Dr J C Howard

Dr J C Howard government entomologist will read a paper before the American Association for the Advancement of Science on the kissing bug. He notes the insect has been known 50 to 70 years and is more frequent this year due to climatic conditions affecting its spread.

Columbus J. C. Howard Washington American Association For the Advancement of Science Howard Egalled

G A R Special Train to Philadelphia on Santa Fe Route

On September 2 the Santa Fe runs a special train to Philadelphia for G A R members their families and friends to witness the National Encampment events. Round trip fare is 20.55 with Pullman palace and tourist sleepers and free reclining chair cars. T L King Topeka is agent with a folder of information for those planning the trip east and additional low rates to New York Washington Old Point Comfort Ocean Grove Gettysburg and more may be offered to Santa Fe Route holders.

Philadelphia Santa Fe Pullman Palace T. L. King Topeka New York Washington Old Point Comfort Ocean Grove Gettysburg Philadel- P

Palmer Moves to New Undertaker Rooms at Masonic Temple

George B. Palmer, an undertaker, relocates to new premises in the Masonic Temple at Nos. 619 and 651 Jackson Street. The notice narrates a promotional line about enjoying life and mentions associated addresses and a cryptic slogan.

George B. Palmer Masonic Temple Jackson Street

Marshall's Band Concert Tomorrow at Garfeld Park

Readable fragments report Marshall's Band performing tomorrow afternoon at Garfeld Park. Community notices indicate a local arts event with possible guest artists and a period show featuring music and light entertainment.

Marshall Garfeld Park Marehall

Oswego Shooting Suspects Arrested After Genesee Affray

An unidentified man along with Anita J Calvin J Franklin and Ihegryvels were implicated in the Genesee shooting last week. Constable Fish attempted arrest and all were taken to jail that evening. Local notes mention the Dreyfus case and rapid typing needs for testimony at Hendes trial. Garfield Park marshal references appear in a wartime context.

Oswego Ihegryvels Anita J. Calvin J. Franklin Genesesit Fish Gawage I Dreyfus Remin Hendes

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