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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1898

Page

5

Pleasant Society Party and Local Gatherings

Society notes describe Misa Josephine Bard hosting a Friday party in honor of Mise Margaret Tysheriingh of Epmuria with many guests in music and conversation, followed by refreshments. A Garfield park excursion and multiple visits, arrivals, and homecomings across Topeka include gatherings at Taylor Street, trips to New York and California, and birthday surprises for local residents.

Misa Josephine Bard Mise Margaret Tysheriingh Epmuria Mrs. Stellen Mike Daler Starr Mixs Dura Kirk Mist Irk Margaret Tytherleton Elikbeth Hoy Mr. HM Eo A Nenwickle Mr. Heel Non Leslie Hard Mia Mary McQuaker Sutton Jem Lou Harker Lawrence Colorado Mien Ollie O'Frier Fear Lake Parisa Edith McConnel Kansas City Toneriine van Amburgh M. Carpenter Madison Street Halxton Elih Gass Thorpe Sterling Mere JW. Ferguson Horn Atrest Potowin Mere Ruby Bertha Arkansas City Rateton Elite Garfield Park Biytte Lulu Purdyon Taylor Street New York Wigsley Macahe Nett Ada Moy Macahe San Francisca Fich AQ J Mics Matt Knox Methotet Elin Transett Chicago Misa Lillian Tete Wlitlun ‘Troutman Califura

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Karni val Knights minstrel show earns improved second performance

The Karni val Knights minstrel group delivered a stronger second show at Garnald tirk last night. Assistant US District Attorney Harry Sutherland, Ned Henderson, Robert Tieedieer, Frank Welenhtman, and Prof. Ray featured in lively acts with varied reception. Pagal Torrington received praise for coaching, while critics blamed individual performers for flaws. The program will be repeated on Labor Day evening.

Karnival Knights Garnald Tirk Ae &i United States Harry Sutherland Bet Bone Tullus Weldling Ned Henderson Secon Robert Tieedieer Frank Welenhtman Prof. Ray Hissues Pagal Torrington Torrington

Memoirs Censored By German Government Amid Hobbyist Controversy

Biemarck memoirs and Bismarck letters face government censorship while princes and nobles seek control over publication. In other notes, German battleship under construction shifts from 25 to 24 centimetre guns. Vienna reports discuss potential Philippine sale to France for finances and possible exchanges with Britain, with broader European tensions noted.

A O U W Plans Parade Participation For Topeka Festival

Representatives from several A O U W lodges in Topeka met to decide how to present their offer in the festival parade. All but one judge attended the meeting and after review they agreed to participate with A O U W displaying a notable feature and crack degree teams. The lodge expects to win a first prize with a distinctive showing.

Topeka Guring Wnant Tontyone Samt Ber

Merritt Brothers in Marlborough Fatal Illness Report

Fishkill, S. Yi Ane Merritt of Cutonel succumbs after a routin e at his father James Merritt's Marlborough home in Ulster county. Stricken with fever after crossing jetties, he had no injuries. Young Merritt had been living in Arizona when he joined the regiment. Advertisement notes Bummer Tourist Tickets to Colorado and return for 24 dollars on sale through September 15 by Santa Fe Route.

Fishkill Colorado Gally Santa Fe

Fragmented Local News Bulletin Highlights City Events

Readable items note church dedication, parade plans, and public notices. Mentions a new church, a district parade, and local officials with arrests, funerals, and community activities. includes names such as Hen. G tolmas and Mrs Mererich, and references to streets and stations.

Seasons Opens at Crawford Island Comedy in Topeka

The Crawford Theater ushers in the 1898-9 Topeka season with At Gay Coney Island a lively New York resort parody. Improvements completed, ample vaudeville, and a strong company promise a popular week with 10 20 and 20 cent prices.

Gay Goney Island Crawford Gay Covey Island Crawford Theater Topeka Gay Coney Deland New York Abdunde Coney Island Hostetall Our Boys Openine

Expansion Commission and Philippine policy debates in The Times

The Times editorial weighs the American peace commission and President McKinley’s stance on Philippine policy. It argues the commission is strong in personnel and policy, warns of potential U S colonial expansion, and notes clashes with Rome’s interests over Manila. The piece suggests Spain could seek relief from the costly Philippine burden through us actions and war expenses.

London the Times American Peace Commission McKinnecy White Church of Rome Mekining Manila Archipelaco Morwever Philippines United States Spain

Sprinkling Bridge Approaches and Roadway Urged

Councilman Skinner has secured a resolution to have the street commissioner sprinkle the Kan ss avenue bridge approaches and plans to extend the instruction to cover the entire roadway. Windy days make the bridge disagreeable for vehicles and pedestrians as dust rises from unspread sprinkler clouds. The approach sprinkling has not yet begun but will start when the apparatus is ready, with a likely expansion to the full bridge soon.

Kanss Avenue Skinner

President's Aug 27 appointments list names and posts

Washington Aug 27 The president announced appointments including chief engineer in the revenue puntner services Andrew J Harrison A Jack William Repinson Nathaniel Curche in Wash Edward J Noon an Harry L Boyd Merbert L Spear. San ta Fe Route dining cars are equipped with picnic fans.

Washington Revenue Punter Wervies Andrew J. Harrison A. Jack Wiliam Repinson Nathaniel Curchein Chaxter Wash Edward J. Noonan Harry L. Boyd Merbert L. Spear Aoe

Stamps Checks Stamp Revenue Prints in Topeka Plant

The Hall Lithographing company in Topeka received government authority to imprint revenue stamps on checks. A small basement press will print thousands of stamps locally, with Inspectors and counters to record each run. The plant will operate four years unless the law changes, costing banks two cents per check plus paper costs.

Hall Lithographing Company Topeka Fred K. Brown Blve Hapide A. H. Horton Hall Lithographing Mr. Hendricks Dunville Hall Topeks Kansas City Hudson-Limberty Union Bank Note Company

Why Not Macadamize North Kansas Avenue

Topeka residents want North Kansas avenue macadamized from Gordon street to Garfield park. Dusty street causes breathing difficulties as sand is blown by horses. city has bunken stone unused and should redeploy it on the road to improve the park access and comfort for visitors.

Garfield Park Kansas Avenue Gordon Street Garfield Pub Garfeld Park Topeka

Grand Excursion to St Joseph by Santa Fe Rail

The Knights and Ladies of Security organize a round trip trip from Topeka to St Joseph for 126 dollars. Depart Topeka Wednesday August 1st at 7:00 AM, return from St Joseph 7:45 PM. Tickets available at the Stormont building national headquarters and at the depot. Information from K and L committees.

St Joseph Santa Fe Knights and Ladies of Security Topeka St. Joseph L. Com Geent National Stormont

Van Prather Forms American Detective Agency

State records show ex-state auditor Van B Prather creating The American Detective Agency with headquarters in Kansas City. The new firm filed a charter, has $25,000 capital stock, an attorney, and directors Van B Prather J J Burger Thomas Cahill William Clark and James Breed.

Eix-State van B. Prather Secretary of State The American Detective Agency Kansas City J. J. Burger Thomas Cahill William &. Clark James Breed

Corn Bulletin Survey Maps Mixed Corn Promise in Midwest

The Cor Bulletin from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy notes Nebraska corn in fine condition overall with some reports of poor cultivation and weed pressure. In Northern Kansas and Missouri, many counties report good to excellent corn prospects but some poorer outlooks persist amid wet planting conditions and later maturation this year.

Chicago Aus Cor Nebraska Hastings Lincoln Burlington Kansas Missouri

Excursion of Knights and Ladies of Security to St Joseph

Arrangements are made in St Joseph for 1600 Knights and Ladies of Security from Topeka to visit next Wednesday August 3. Santa Fe will carry about 1000 travelers, with an early morning departure and late return. The party will tour Krug park Saxton Heights and Wyatt park then enjoy a dinner at Krug park with Pryor's band. Local officials will welcome them and speeches by W J Kirkpatrick and H A Warner will precede Jubilee singers concert.

C.J. Weld Frank Chaney Bob Rorew Smith Hen Tolmas Oria Gar Ong G. A. Weil Athars Mereling Apia Hosle Mererich Bergarn Ieee Mipiman Cuneshion X. F Hichanan Wil Park Iil Sivty Journal Sirs Hose Company No. 2 Adams Street Srivet Pranklin Erand Tony Arpostrong de Mysehuvn O. G. Tayman van Oberiey Forst Ak Hugiess Vityiene Autorn Ser- Meyers Ate Torney Tunethon Winn Mark Arter Folarad Somen el Buckner Eharget Sitch Keawens Sinturbas Nce P Prace Darcin Topr&a Omaha Rome Ceca Pena Hogar St. Joseph Dienle Ely St. Joe Santa Fe Topeka Istaup Town Saxton Heights Wyatt Park Krug Park Pryor Bruce A. W. Brewster Knights and Ladies of Security Wisl

Palmer Recovering in Colorado Springs after Appendicitis

Richard S. Palmer acting ensign on the auxiliary cruiser St Louis is recovering in Colorado Springs from appendicitis, following an operation last Sunday. He contracted malarial fever in Cuban waters and was sent here a month ago. Palmer, son of G. G. Haven of New York, previously owned the yacht Yamp later presented to the empress under the name Illeana.

Colorado Springs Colo Richard S. Palmer St Louis Goodrich Palmer Cuban G. G. Haven New York Young Palmer William of Germany Illeana

Coroner's Jury Blames McDowell Officers in Steamboat Crash

San Francisco reports a coroner's jury found government steamer McDowell officers responsible for a collision that killed Flora J. Paxton, after testimony from the transport Scandia. The government inquiry report is not yet delivered. The era also notes plans to sail the Seneca for Puerto Rico and land inquiry in Kansas with no formal action by Labor Commissioner Johnson.

San Francisco Flora J. Paxton McDowell Scandia Lee Johnson Kan~ Six

Hoffer Nomination Filed for Sixth District Congress

Jim Fyke of Corby filed W. B. Hoffer nomination papers in Topeka as the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Sixth district. Matron Mize resigns from the reform school and leaves for Illinois after reported trouble with an attendant. B F Kincaid of the National Socialist Labor party will address Topeka at City Park Sunday at 4 PM. all invited.

Mize

North Topeka Social News and Local Visitors

North Topeka items note morning events at the show, bakery, and visits by Mrs. Badger, Miss Elliel Schlegel in Horton, and trips to Kansas City. Attendees include R O W Blair, W M C Lane convalescing, Mrs Eldred and son Toy, Miss Wlaneche Goodnow, Elmer Bette, N F Colittle, and Rev I G Maver delivering morning service at Second Presbyterian.

Gem Bakers Stre Hoyt Kansas City Quincy Street Eldred and Son J. B. Courtney Eni Okla I. G. Maver Second Presbyterian Church Halston Weyler Kus Hopkinson J. Weyler Monroe Etreet Buxs Annie Henry Lynn Kaa Fowler Pare Mire Wi VanNese Mina Berry Quincy Misa Ollie Courtright Tacompton Stes Beetles Viener L. Cuttirtt Sliver Lake Miso Mud Thain Afr Spe Ralow James Robert Everett Cuthirth J. M. Anne Mtr Faulkner Rossville Mere Johush Glades Topeka Jim G. Mayer Will Vantrutal Me Mert Forbes

Promotions in Twentieth Regiment After Officer Death Resignation

Governor Leedy announces promotions despite the war’s end. Twentieth regiment sees W A Green promoted to assistant, A C Alford to first lieutenant, H H Ball to second lieutenant, H J Handy to second lieutenant, and others in Co M and Co BE. Regular order promotes Louis Millet to captain and Eliott A Davis to first lieutenant following Captain W D Sherman’s death. Hert C Carter becomes second lieutenant of Co 1.

Leedy Telay Twentieth Regiment W. A. Green Cop W. A. Deford A. C. Alford Co. FE HH. Ball Co. K Leutenant Serewsur HJ

Salted mining suit shocked Paso authorities

Aug 27 Paso Texas A sensational mining suit emerges from Moria Ohio and Vernal Ohio. Plaintiffs allege defendants planned to salt a Sonora Mexico mine with melted silver to defraud them of 100000. They seek court action to block notes and preserve their liens.

Hi Paso Tex Olay H. Siehberling J. Hh. Biche Herling J. JH. Siehberling Moria, TL Smith

Real Estate Transfers and Mixed Notices Across Town

Real estate transfers listed with names and properties across streets and avenues, including Edwin Scott, Augusta de Meros, Mathilda Carlkon, Elizabett Hluen, and Ward, with various sums and parcel references. A London dispatch notes the Holy See’s plan to nominate French priests for missions and episcopal roles in the Sudan.

Elehth Joniday Edwin Scott Dositee Cing-Mura Huntoon Augusta de Meros Tennaon Bucchansa Horag Elizabett Hluen Jas Ramey Istona Connter Enue Ward E. Tomson B.A. Scott D. H Agnes Scott Lingoln Strest Willams & Dillon Strait Whitmer Cynthia Cafking J. H. Barker Morris Loudon London Rome Chronicle Soudan

Governor Pardons Frank Stine in Ehawnes County Jail

Governor Leedy pardons Frank Stine who is in the Ehawnes county jail after a sentence of 1 sell for A Gags and a $100 fine. Leedy cites retrial information that Stine was employed as a janitor in the foundry. He says Stine has served 0 days and paid about $75 of the fine, deeming punishment enough. Excursion notices on Union Punific te Wa mexo M. W. A. Log Rolling, Aug 30 leaves.

Frank Stine Leedy Ehawnes Fomnd Enys Tie

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